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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
Good Field for Missionary Work.

GOULDSBORO.M Me-. June II The Metho-
dists and Baptists arc engaged in struggle
for the possession Of the so-called Union
church here. and at this stage of the gam.
1t is impossible to say which will win or
what will be the outcome of the conflict be-
tween the brethren. A few nights ago the bell
disappeared from the church belfry, and tho
authorities have no lea who took 1t. Later
it was discovered that thu pulpit had
been stolen. Each side accused the
other of having spirited away
the bell and- palpit. and each
has hired a couple of lawyers to prosecute
the other. Some boys were arrested for
stealing the hell. hut thay we're discharged,
and all the constables in the town are on the
warpath, looking for the thieves. The war
has been carried into the social and bust
ness life of the place. and all sorts of diff
cultes and arrangements have resulted.
1t was reported that there was plot to burn
the church. AMI this has caused much un-
easiness on both sides. Neither party wants
anything to happen to the building. as II is
the only church in the village. The Baptists
were holding the fort.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
Steering a Steamship.

Gustav Kobbe has an article entitled
Steering without Compass in St.
Nicholas. Mr.. kobbe says
The degree of "a. b." is not con-
fined to college graduates. Aboard
ship it means "able-bodied" seaman.
Every nautical A. b. knows how to
"box the compass" and how to steer
by it +; but You will be surprised to
learn that no good helmsman will steer
by q compass unless all other things
fails him. Among those ''other things
are the horizon, the wind, the wake of
the ship, the stars, the soundings, and
the line of the surf when running
the coast. And 50 the able bodied sea
man, when greenhorn takes his trick
at the wheel, hands over the helm to
him with this caution ''keep your
head ont of the binnaclev'
| am speaking of sailing vessels
Steamers, especially those that travel
on regular routes, steer by compass.
They run their courses" from point to
point--from lighthouse to lighthouse,
light-ship, day-mark, buoy, bell, or
fog whistle In thick weather they
know, taking wind and tide into con-
sideration, how long they should stand
on each course, and try never to pass
the ''signal" at the end of it. When
they have seen or heard that signal,
they start on the next ''run' or course.
This is called running the time and
distance" / have gone into Halifax
on steamer that met with thick fog
from Cape Cod down. One morning
the captain said to me:
'We ought to pick up Sambro in
half an hour"
Surely enough, about half an hour
later we heard, through the fog, a can
non-shot, the distinguishing fog signal
of the Sambro light-station ON the
Nova Scotian coast.
Real sailors-the Jack tars that
man sailing-vessels-actually prefer,
as I have said, to steer by signs rather
than by compass and there are times
when the steamer pilots have to.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19

A good story is told Of II somctim,
swell Young officer who had been com
PEELED by adverse circumstances to
throw up the commission he held in II
crack regiment and eventually to en-
list as a private soldier. He found il
difficult, however, to forget his former
rank, and one day on being ordered to
perform some necessary duty with Il
spade, to which he strongly objected,
demonstrated.
"But, sergeant" he drawlcd, ser -
you-er-forget I've held her majcsty's
commission, and"
The sergeant cut him short.
"And now, young man, | reckon
you've got to hold Her Maiesty's
blooming shovel. ANSWERS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
IMMENSE MAcKeREL SCHOOLS.
Vast Numbers of Fish That Has Many
Distinctive Enemies.

Vast Numbers Of u Fish That Has Many
Distinctive Enemies.
Eyaggeration is hardly possible in
speaking of the Numbers of one of the
great schools of mackerel. AS de-
scribed by old fishermen, they seem
incredible. One old captain of Swamp
scott described one seen by him as
"windrow of fish about half mile
wide and at least twenty miles long"
for several vessels not in sight of each
other saw it at the same time. An
other school was once seen off Block
Island which was estimated to contain
one million barrels of fish.
Considering the fact that they are
never protected by man, even during
the spawning season, and that their
life is Il continual fleeing from vora-
riOus horde of natural enemies both of
the air and the water, it is indeed re-
markable that they have not long ago
disappeared from the seas. The gan
net is one of the most destructive
enemies the mackerel have. These
birds are often seen 80 heavily
weighted with the fish they have eaten,
that, like the African vulture, they are
unable torise ut the approach Off vessel
until they have disSorged from two to
four good-sized mackerel. Porpoises,
whales and sharks frequently make
predatory PUSHES into the schools, and
dogtish are often seen lowering about,
feeding upon them. Great difficulty
is sometimes experienced in saving
fish that have been caught III a purse
net, owing to the immense number OF
dogfsh that gather around, and, in
their savage efforts to get at the mack
crcl, which they see through the
mcshes, bite off the Irvine, making
large holes in the seine, through which
the incloscd fish escape. Bluefish and
cod, too, are such active enemies of
these prosecuted fish that the appear
ance of school of them in waters
crowded with mackerel is sure to he
followed by the disappearance of the
mackerel.
At the time of it's greatest develop
ment, from 1920 to 1870, mackerel
fishing was carried ON almost cxclu-
sively with little hooks, with heavily
weighted shanks, known MS ''mackerel
iigs." For great many years there
were from six hundred to nine hum
dred vessels, chiefly from Cape Cod
and northward, engaged in this fishery;
and in the year 1881 the total amount
of mackerel sailed in Maine, New
Hampshire and Massachusetts was
$50, 600 barrels. The jig has been
suppIanted by the purse seine, with
the introduction of which the macker-
cl fishery has been entirely revolution
lied. No finer vessels float than the
American mackcrel schooners, which
are essentially yachts of great speed,
beauty and eaworthiness. Boston
Transcript.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
Mr.. SEARS GOOD WORK.
AssaiIant Of Harvard Girl Quickly
Arrest Cd-lleturns Willingly,

HARVARD. Mass. June l7-As Estrla
Stratton. the pretty and accomplished ID
year-old daughter Of Austin {. Station, one
Of the wealthiest men in town. was returning
from her studies mt Brimiled academy she
was suddenly assaulted from behind.
Miss Stratton was near her home,
when she heard hurried steps. and on
turning was tightly caught, while II
strap was thrown over her head and her
arms pinivned to her side. The young girl
struggled desperately until her assailant,
crazed at his futile attempt, threw her to the
ground. and seizing her by the hair OF the
head dragged her to the bushes near by.
The girls screams attracted the attention of
armer. who appeared on the scene and
grappled with the criminal. but the fellow
escaped. As soon rs the news was received
in the town excitement knew no bounds.
The girl was carried home in an uncon-
scious condition. The local police were
notified, the town bells rung, citizens tiocked
from all around, and at IA mass meeting it
was voted to form q searching party. The
girl stated that her assailant was Joseph \.
Perry, brick mason, employed by A. L.
Sears. Perry had been in town but
short time. and has served
terms In Concord and Fitchburg jails.
The selectmen held special meeting
and offered a reward of 800 for the capture
of Perry. and Mr.. Stratton offered $50. MIR.
Sears joined in the hunt and mounted bi-
cycle. making for Providence, II. l., by
the nearest route. At Woonsocket he was
close on the heels of Perry, who was riding
bicycle stolen in Harvard. At Providence
Sears started out on foot to look over the
Saturday night crowds in hopes Of secng
Perry. Lieutenant Horton Of the police
force went out too. AMI at Sam Marks loig
ing house he found his man and the
bicycle. Perry confessed. said he intended
criminal assault and came back to Massachu-
sets without requisition papers. He does
not seem to realize the cnormity Of his Of
fence. Almost the entire credit Of his cap
ture is due to Mr.. Sears
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
CENTENARIANS' PARADISE.
Mrs. Mary Dean Chickering Celc.
brates Hundredth Birthday.

NORWOOD, Mass, June 17-MIrs Mary
DEAN Chickering OF this town has just eel
ebrated the Tooth anniversary of her birth.
Mrs. Chickering was assisted in receiving
by her granddaughter Miss Ea Chickering
and Mrs. Elmer Baker. The ushers were
her grandson, Mr.. Walter Chickering. and
her great-grandson. Carl Baker. She Is the
second Norwood lady within few years to
celebrate 50 remarkable an event. Mrs.
Mary Dean Chickering was n daughter OF
the late John and Millic Ellis Dean, and had
the Slime birthplace as her father--South
Dedham, now Norwood. Both her parents
were school teachers, and her father lived to
the advanced age of 93 years. She was
one Of six children, and was born in the old
John Dean house on Dean street June
H. 1897. While young lady she taught
school in Walpol" Centre, West Dedham,
Sharon and in the historic Old Brick school
in East Walpole. Among her pupils were
the late Frank W. Bird "the sage of Wal
pole" and the late Ellis Hartshorn. She
was married rs years ago and had one son,
with.whom she lives. Mrs. Chickeri * is
not only tho oldes. person in the ConGrega-
tional church in Norwood, but its Oldest
member, having joined while quite young.
She can remember all but its first pastor,
the Rev. Mr.. Ralch. She was one of its
Sunday school teachers many years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
"OWNEY" SHOT.
Killed Many Times-Sccms to he
Dead NO&y

TOLEDO. o., June l7-.Owney," the IA
nous postal dog. is dead. He was shot by a
policeman, acting under instructions oil
Postmaster Brand. He has had more lives
than "Snarleyow, but seems to have lost the
last one now. About two months ago II was
Cleveland, but the dog killed proved to be
an ordinary cur, while Convey was at the
time at the home of J. ii. NJ. Elbin. a ST.
Louis postal clerk. The dog was brought
into this city and lodged in the government
building, Notwithstanding that an order
was issued by the postoffice department
some time ago that he should not be carried
about by mail clerks. W. W. Biankerts tried
to examine the dog g collar. when the cur
bit his hand. Then he came at the man
again and bit his legs. The dog was
kept locked up and Deputy United
States Marshal Shannon was asked to
shoot him. When he went to see the dog
"Owney'' made rush at him and seized the
leg of his trousers. Blankerts' wounds are
painful but not serious. beyond an appre-
tension OF hydrOphobia. There Is talk
about the posto1ice 81 that couple
of mail clerks are liable to lose their po-
sitions on .Owney's' account. The dogs
skin will he stuffed by the local postal clerks
and sent to the dead letter office
museum. He was a veritable wan
dering jew among dogs. He had more
brass and leather tags on his collar than he
could conveniently carry, and when he
walked they jingled like tambourine.
Owney had been travelling about seven
years. His original home was in Albany.
He has been in every big city and
most of the smaller ones in the United
States. His limit east was Portland. Once
when at Vancouver he got aboarda steamer
that took him 10 China and Japan. He
made another trip abroad last year, sailing
from New York forGermany. acknowledge
OF locations was wonderful. Once
in while his mind seemed to re-
vert to his native place, and no
amount of coaxing could determine him
against the trip. High up among his pc
culiarites was dislike for letter carriers.
He refused absolutely to allow a man in that
style of Uncle Sans livery to touch him, and
he hatedtramps.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
Allowed Wealth to Accumulate,

NEW YORK, June 17-Mayo W.Hazeltne.
the book reviewer and lawyer, who aided
the late Joseph Richardson in drawing his
will. says the estate is more than $50, 600, 900,
all in dividend-paying personal property.
The expenses of Mr.. Richardson. Mrs. Rich
ardson and their three children did not ex-
coed 1880 year. The widow and children
inherit the fortune. with the exception 0f
&67. 500. of which Mr.. Richardson bequeathed
$50, 900 to the Rev. H. NJ. Warren, pastor Of
the Central Park Baptist church and I'll, 500
to the church.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
A Vacation Trip to the Tennessee Centen
NAL and the Mountains of Western
North = rOltna.

Where can you 90 for a short vacation
and have more delightful time, than to make
a trip to the Tennessee Centennial Exposition
at Nashvill.2 The round trip rate, by rail
days. The Pennsylvania and Southern Rail
way operate a through line Of Pullman draw
ing room and sleeping cars, leaving New ork
daily at 40 p. N. The route is through the
Land Of the Sky" Asheville, n. ca more
delightful spot on earth cannot be found;
Stop over and visit the Vanderbilt estate, and
numerous other attractive points of interest
Write to the New York Office, ri Broadway
New York, for information. Copies of illus
trated pamphlet of summer homes md resorts,
mailed upon application, enclosing two cents
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
VETOED MILL BILL.
How Towns and Cities Would BE
Afycctcd-W Ould Rob Boston,

BOSTON. Mass, June 17-Gov. Wolcott
has vetoed the state tax bill of one mill on
dollar for school purposes. The bill taxed
every city and town in the state. but IT,.
towns and small cities would get much NOR.
than they would pay. On the other hand
the large cities would pay much more than
they would get. Ths money thus
collected was tn Le distributed in the state
according to number of pupils in each place.
Boston would have to pay si75.OOO more
than she would get. Ths governor In his
veto message handled the bill without
gloves.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
A Maine Strong BOY.

AUBURN. Me-. June 17-Lemont Leavi
Of this city. who has just passed his l2tl
birthday. weighs 203 pounds. is oft. oln.
high. with chest. BIT. lin. waist. SIC. Din.
arms. lit. Ain, thigh. 2ft. lin; calf. lit. Gin
His father weighs las and his mother Ia
pounds. He is very bright scholar ant
uncommoniy .t.ony ald active. He pick.
his doting papa up b., the legs and throw!
him over his head just "for a steer" Hi
father forbids him to lift-especially to lit
his father.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
Statue to Charming.

BOSTON. Mass. June II Mayor Quincy
OF this city has received notice from the
trustees OF the will Of the late John Foster
that they have IL beluest of $500 for tn.
city. to he expended in the erection of u
statue OF Rev. William Ellery Charming.
The conditions of the gift are tina. thu
statue must be covered by n can 'py. AMI
that 1t shall be erected in the Public TIA dan
opposite Arlington street The trustees o
the will are &. L. Getting. H. d. Brad our.
and Herbert Nash.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
A Revelation.

fTHE immense plant ownedby the MarnIIar
i Parker Company in the production of
the high-grade clothing which has made
their name household word among the
best families in New England. represents IN
investment of more than a million dollars.
1t is an axiom among society men that the
Macullar Parker Companys ready-to-wear
clothing fits better and is more stylish than
the majority Of garments turned out by
many custom talors, while the material is
unsurpassed by any. AcOmparson of prices
is a revelation to gentlemen who desire to
dress well, yet economically. and to parents
who have boys and young men to clothe.
There is but one 400 Washington street. and
only ono Macullar Parker Company, with its
name in square-cut letters over the marble
arch, which is one of the landmarks Of Boston.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
Dartmouth Graduate Ord la ined.

HANOVER, N. H., June 17-Bishop WV.
Niles OF Concord has ordained William
Palmer Ladd of Lancaster, N. H.. to the
Episcopal ministry. Mt st. Thomas church
here. Rev. Arthur W. jerks, professor OF
Nashotnh Theological school, Wisconsin,
preached the ordination sermon, and Rev,
Ioring Webste- rector of Holderpess school,
presented the candidate. Mr.. Laid gradu-
ated from Dartmouth in 1891 (; later he
studied at Oxford and on tho continen', and
has just graduated from the General Thco-
logical school Of New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
BLACKMAILER KILLED.
shot by Man on Whom He Was Spy.

Ing -ASSatiant AT laFSc.
PROVIDENCE. II. L.. June 18--Frank NJ.
Rittmann.a plumbcrby DC .upation and at one
time special police constable of this city.was
shot in the abdomen by an unknown person
on Rocky Hill avenue. The shooting
was done in the town Of Johnston,
about two miles from the city line. 1t is a
remote locality of open fields and widely
scattered dwellings, n picturesque country in
the daylight. but very lonesome at night.
The locality has IA wide reputation as
lovers lane and trysting place.
Rittmann crept up on n man and woman,
displayed his badge which he had no right
to wear. and demanded hush money. A
bystantier shouted. HE has a pistol re-
ferring to Rittmann. Then the unknown
drew and fired. Rittmann firing also four
times. The man and woman walked away
and their identity and whereabouts are un-
known. In his ante-mortem statement Ritz
mann lied about the whole affair. Great
sympathy is expressed for his widow, who is
most estimabe lady. but the general opin-
ion regarding Rittmann is. "Servcd him
rig t."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19

ploded. No one was injured by the explo-
sion. Several arrests have been made. The
scene OF the affair was on the very spot where
Berezowski tried to shoot the Gear while
driving to the military review at Long
champs in 1867 and where Francois, luna
tic, on July IA last year, fred at NJ. Faure.
Having this in mind the police took extra
precautions. Special officers were detailed
to watch suspects and search houses known
to be the resorts OF dangerous characters.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
POSSIBLE NEW COLONY.
Hawaiian Annexation will Inaugu.
rate New Policy.

WASHINGTON d. c., June Is In few
days the Hawaiian treaty is to be sent to the
Senate. Tie president believes it can get n
two-thirds vote. He has been sounding the
temper of the body. Senators say the treaty
will be ratified. It's presentation will be due
notice to the world. Foreign powers are
ignored - having nothing to do with the
matter While the treaty is In the
Senate. either in the hands of the
committee on foreign relations or on the
calendar OF executive business, it Ia the ex-
pcctatipn tina. the people OF the United
States will have an opportunity, through
the press and other mediums, to declare
their sentiments upon the matter, and II, as
is expected there is an overwhelming dec
laration for annexation, 1t is believed that
the Senate will be quick to respond to the
demand. 1t is wished in order to least
hold matters in allegiance and to prevent
negotiations between the island and Japan
or England. The annexation will inaugur-
ate IA new policy of colonial ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
Wnsnn Oregon Miner.

RANDOLPH. Vt. June l7Gcorge j.
Spear. IL prominent business man and lum'
Der dealer here. is dead OF heart trou BILE, aveG
S. He was native of Braintree, VT. ano
in carS life was a miner in Oregon. He hac
been In the lumber business quite extern.
siyelv since 1869 in Vermont, Canada ant
Maine. He represented Brain;ree in tn.
Legislature in 1876 and had been member
of the state Democratic committee and a.
such was n delegate to Chicago in 1884. ano
was a member Of the committee notifying
Messrs. Cleveland and Hendricks OF theiI
nomina ion. lie was collector OF interna
revenue for Vermont under President Cleye.
land until the con olidation Of that office ~
Portsmouth, n. IL. He was also. knigh
Templar.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
"Some in rags and some in tags
And some in velvet DnMnSn
May COmplicate Matters.

SANDWICH. Mass. June 18--Ths Cape Cod
canal company has lost some OF its land,
certain lots being sold by the sheriff. The
buyer was George II. Titcomb OF Boston.
formerly connected with the canal project
as the company's engineer. Mr.. Titcomb
has claim against the company of $4,000.
The sale is liable to complicate matters, 1t is
thought. in the event of the company's un-
dertaking to give clear title to the land to
future canal promoter. The land lies in
Sandwich and extends into the neighborino
town OF Bourne
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
THREW A BOMB.
Attempt to Kill President Faure
OF France.

PARIS, June H.-An attempt has been
made to assassinate M. Felix Faure. the
president of the French republic, while he
was en- route to Longchamps to witness the
Grand Prix. While NJ. Faure's carriage was
passing thicket near Lac cascade restaurant,
in the Bots de Boulogne,a bomb, which sub
sequently proved to be piece Of tubing
about six inches long and two inches IN
diameter. with thickness OF half an inch,
charged with powder and swan shot, ex-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot. Ease, powder, for the. feet; 1t
stantly takes the sting out of corns and bun.
ions It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-ht'
ting or new shoes feel easy: 1t Is a certain
ing feet. Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores. By mail for 25c: in stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen 5. Ohm
sted, 1e Roy, MY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19

SING SING, n. Y. June 17-Howard A.
Scott has been electrocuted here for the
murder Of his wife. He was declared dead
in ninety seconds after the electric current
was turned ON. SCOTS wife was tall,
pretty, hardworkiny. honest woman and
Scott abused her cruelty and finally shot her
to death when she ed for divorce.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
Mate Bran, Gets Rcsp;tc,

BOSTON, Mass. June II. Thomas Bran.
mate Of this barkentile Herbert Fuller and
VINO was TO have been hanged on June Is
for the murder of Captain Nash and wife.
ha, been formally notified tina. the sentence
ha, been suspended until after the supreme
court passes on the appeal now before it.
lie will not he hanged until fall, II ut all.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-19
Gives AIlCOmers a Show.

CLINTON, Me-. June lS-Mrs. Addie
W. Buzzell, 81 years old. of this place, is
known variously as Il 'peach." bird"
and ''holy terror She has been married
and divorced five times and says she faint
half don" yit.' All her husbands live near
her and there is no hard feeling among any
Of them. They have simply been
weighed in the balance;
Weighed and found wanting
Mes. Buzzel is prosperous farmer here.
She is willing to be married again-several
times more In fact.
dukes a-many and counts a-few
She would have welded right cheerfulIie."
If there is anything that she Just dotes on
1t is variety. But she says ii the next man
is no better than his five predecessors he
she has advertised that she is lin the mar
ket." and the men are focking from all
quarters on foot, and in all kinds OF vehicles
"Some in twos and some in threes
And some in blocks of dve.'
Also.
''Some in rags and some in tags
And some in velvet gowns
The mail man too is overwhelmed with
letters from the male men. The coy and
blushing damOsel. however, has been widow
this time but three months, and says she
wants to take a long breath before she
shoulders the matrimonial yoke again. At
present she Is standing off, the horde Of
amorOus young fellows. who would seek
refuge in her all embracing affection, with
a waller" dog and a shot gun.