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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
Balm for Mary Wounds.

A private soldier just returned to
italy from months of captivity i'll
Abyssinia was court few
lays ago for having in his possession
banknotes of the value of 90, 600 lire
$4,000, the presumption being that
ne did not come by it honestly.
He declared that the notes were
given to him by the Abyssinians after
The battle of Abba Carina, in which he
was desperately wounded. They had
been looted from the regimental pay
chests. The Abyssinians, not knowing
what to do with them, simply retained
them as curiosities and mementOes of
the war.
The soldier told the natives that the
notes, which bore allegorical pictures
of Italy, were portraits of saints, and
had been blessed by the Pope in order
that they might be used to cure the
wounds of the faithful. Thereupon,
out of pity, the Abyssinians bound the
raptives wounds with the bank-notes,
and never thought of taking them back.
As most of the notes were stained with
blood the court-martial believed the
story, acquitted the prisoner, and
made no order for the disposal of the
notes, which, probably, the man will
be allowed to keep.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
ISAAC FENNO DEAD.
For Years Leading ClOthier-UntIl
Death lie aiding FinanCier.

BOSTON, Mass, lily Isaac Fenno, for
wears one OF Bosl, as best known mer-
chants has just died at his magnificent home
on Buena Vista street, Rox bury. He was an old
resident Of Roxbury, and for many years was
identified with the banking anu business cir
cles of the city. He was born in Canton,
Mass, June l2, 1923, ard bis boyhood was
spent in the place OF his birth. While
a youth he came to Boston, and be-
gan his business life as clerk in a
Dock square dry goods house. In
1916 he associated with his old employer
in the manufacture and sale OF ready made
clothing. In 1854 Isaac Fenno 4 Co. were
well-known clothing dealers at 46 Milk
street. on the site OF the present postoffice
building, Mr.. Fenno living at that time on
High street, which was then a residential
portion OF Boston. The firm afte-ward moved
to Franklin street, in which place 1t was
burned out at the time OF the great fire.
After the fire, when rebuilding in the burnt
district began, the firm went over to Sum
mer street. where 1t now Is, under the name
OF the Russell .SnOw& Davis company. Isaac
Fenno spent busy life and was inter
ested in many OF Doston's financial and
manufacturing institutions. For some
years past he had given up all
active interest in the clothing trade,
and from time to time feeling the burden
too much. he had given up other Offices held
by him. Mr.. Fenno's late home Is one Of
the finest In Boston. The large art gallery
contains many choice examples Of sculpture
and rainting. Hr. Fenno was married Dec.
20. 1852. to Miss Almra Torrey Blake Of
Corinth, VT, who survives him. They had
no children. He leaves one sister.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
EinhfY-ENur H0nrs ANake.

The question was recently put to
scientists how long a normal subject
may be deprived of sleep. Expert
ments in this direction we're started,
and three healthy members of the
Paris Society of Physicians volun-
tered to submit to the test. All three
remained four days and three nights
without sleep, but then the expert
ment was abandoned, for by the state
of prostra tion of one of the three it
seemed dangerous to continue. 1t is
peculiar that the second night was
more painful to the watchers than the
third. With all three the pulse became
slower, and with one the temperature
also decreased. The rapidity of per-
ception was plainly diminished ana
the time of reaction was longer than it
would have been under ordinary cir
cumstances. One good nights rest of
only eight hours sleep caused all
these symptoms of ill-feeling to abso-
lutely disappear.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
THE WILD HORSE.
Only Genuine Specimens Now Roaming
Through Western China.

Through Western China.
The horse has become so thorough
ly domesticated in all parts Of the
world that really wild representatives
of the species are extremely rare.
There still exists in parts OF Hungary
partially wild horses, but these when
captured young may be broken in and
put to harness with as much readiness
as horses reared on farmste ad. 1t is,
however, far different with the wild
horses of the Ta' tnrs, which are I'M
tamable, and will not live in captivity.
During his journey through western
China, &. +. Grum Grizmailo met
with wild horse in the Dzungarian
desert, and, after much trouble, sue
ceeded in securing two specimens,
though neither of them were taken
alive. The herds are extremely eau
tious, and it was sonly by the utmost
pa fence and cunning that the explor-
ers were able to conceal themselves
near enough to a small salt lake where
the horses came to drink to shoot .
couple of them. The wild horse has
something in common With the Altai
Caucasian and Finnish ponies. 1t is
of short stature. 40 me'e r high
has a broad chest and back, short
massive neck, and fine. legs, as ele-
giant as those of race horse, ending
with broad hoofs.
The head is rather heavy in COM
parisOn to the body, but the wide
forehead is handsome, the line from
the forehead to the nose straight, and
the upper lip covers the lower one.
The upper rart of the tail has the color
If the body, but black at the point,
and, like that cf the wild ass, is not
entirely covered with hair. The name
begins in front of the ears, the long
est hairs being i'm its middle part; it
is black in color, and hangs over to
the left. In the scantiness of hair
about the body the wild horse rather
resembles the Tekke Turcomane horse,
but the killed specimens had
strange looking pair of whiskcrs, about
four centimetres long, running from
the ears to the chin. Its color is
sandy in summer, and light brown in
"ih"ci, WIN HoNiiS Whipo pa W VII 'ho
abdomen. The foreheads and cheeks
are rather darker than the rest of the
body, while the end of the snout is
whitish. The legs are black, the
spinal mark hardly exists, and entire
ly disappears in winter.
In its manners and mode of life the
wild horse differs from the wild asses
the Oiighetals and the Knlans. They
stay in preference in the desert, while
the asses prefer the mountains. The
wild horses march in Indian file when
they scent danger, and leave in the
desert their track in the shape of we'll
defined paths as they march from their
abodes amidst the desert hillocks to
their drinking places. They neigh ex-
actly alike, and have the character
istic growing of our horses. The
Mongols sometimes succeed in catch
ing young foals alive, but so far they
have never been able to tame them,
nor do the foals live for any length of
time when kept in captivity. They
are very fleet of foot, and herd when
startled rushes away with the velocity
of race horses. -Pittsburg Dispatch.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
VOTED TO STAY.
Steamer burning in Mid.Ocean-
Passengers Not Alarmed.

Passengers Not Alarmed.
NEW YORK, July The Anchor Line
Steamer City of Rome has just arrived from
Glasgow after u thrilling experience with
fire on board ship, which fortunately was
quickly gotten under control 10y the SHIPS
fire crew. Tho steamer sailed from GlhS.;oW
with So saloon. 80 second cabin AMI $50 steer
are passengers and cnrgo OF general mer-
chandise. A week out smoke was detected
issuing from the hold forward of the bridge
The ships fire crew quickly responded
to tho captains call, and in few minutes
hose was stretched along the deck from
the engine room to the hold. where tn" fire
was raging. Steam and water were quickly
turned into the burning compartment, and i'll
two and half hours the fire was under con-
troll. The cargo in the burning hold con-
sisted chiefly OF ju.e goods, and the general
cargo will DO total loss. Captain
Young is unable to assign any rea-
son for the cause OF the fire. but IL
Is supposed to have been caused by spOn-
taneotIs combustion. The City Of Rome
proceeded at once to her dock after brief
inspection at quarantine. The exact nature
or the amount of damage cannot be ascer-
tanned until later. While the fire fighters
we're mt work the boats crew watered and
proyisioneL the boats and cleared them
away ready for lowering into the water
at moments notice. The pas
seuyers assembled in the main saloon,
with handbags and lfebeIts. Captain
Young addressed them briefly. giving them
the option Of remaining ON the steamer or
of being transferred to two sailing vessels
which were in sight. They voted on the
question and resolved TO stay on board.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
LOST AT SEA.
British Steamer Wrecked in
Indian Ocean.
Scventy.cight Persons Drowned or
Missing.

YOKOHAMA, Japan, July 2-The Indian
governments "teamer Mayor sent ont In
search of the missing steamer Alden. from
Yok ohama ON April n, via Colombo and
Alden for London, which was last heard OF
when leaving Colombo on June l, reported
that the Alden was struck by monsoon
and lost of tho island OF Secotra.
at the eastern extremity OF Africa,
during the morning of June D.
The Alden carried 33 passengers from China
and japan. The captain of tho wrecked
steamer. some of her officers and crew and
seven white passengers were swept over
board and drowned very soon after she ran
ashore. Eight women passengers, nine
children, two officers and few OF the
Aden's crew succeeded In getting away
from the wreck in boat. but they have not
been heard OF since and little hope, owing
to tho bad weather which has since pre-
vailed, is ente rtained of their safety. Inc
Mayo save nine OF the Aden's passengers,
three of the white members OF the
crew and 80 Of the natives VINO
formed part of the steamers crew. All
these people were rescued just as the Alden
was breaking up. The survivors OF the
wrecke steamer were brought to this port
by the Mayo. and are being cared for by the
local authorities. In all the drowned and
missing include 20 passengers. 20 Europea'
officers an 33 natives Of the Aden's crew.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
A BiCyCle Don't.

Quite number of latter-day cyclists
complain that since taking to wheeling
they have frequently been troubled
with sore threats, particularly during
warm weather, which to them seems
quite inexplicable. To the veteran
rider, however, the cause of the aver
age novice's trouble is perfectly plain;
it is due to his cycling in linen col
lar. In hot weather the exertion of
riding causes the beginner to become
very warm, with the result that his
collar becomes damp with perspiration,
and nothing will produce healthier
sore throat than to stand about after
a ride, with the neck so encased, says
the London Cycle and Motor World.
Give up wearing linen collars, and
do not habitually envelop your throat
with silk mufflers when cycling, is our
advice to beginners-old hands do not
require to be told this. In very cold
weather light, loosely knitted wooden
muller may be worn with safety, but
closel y-woven silk kerchiefs are apt to
produce excessive perspiration at any
time,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
VETERANS RECALL HER.
Death of Old Time Actress Long a
FavOrite.

LONDON, Eng, July Alice Lingard,
the old-time actress, is dead. She was a
great favorite with Londoners decades aSo,
and later with American and especially with
Boston audiences. She was born in Lon
don, July Goth, 1847. and first appeared as
a vocalist at the dramatic college fete at the
Crystal Palace, Sydenham. She came to
America in 1868 with her husband, William
Horace Lingard. and appeared first at tho
Academy of Music, New York. Later sho
played In Boston at the New Adelphi thea
ire in Central court-long since absorbed In
the pres mt site of Jordan. Marsh Co 8
store--in 1861. during her husband g manage
ment OF that house. The New Adelphia thea
tire was first known rs the Aquariai gardens,
and stood on Cen! raj court. opening OIL Wash
ington street. It's name was changed s'v-
e,a times, and on July /. 1869, the late John
Stetson bought the place, which was then
running as the theatre Comique, and he ro-
christened it the New Adelphi. under which
name 1t was opened Sept. Il, 1869. with Lin
gard as manager. who ran comedies. light
pres and Lingard sketches In associa ion
with his wife.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
PURE WHOLESOME WRITER.
Death of Mrs. OlfphRnt-NOvcls
Lacked Plot but Had Life.

LONDON, Eng. July Mrs. Margaret
Oliphant. the author, has just died OF
cancer. Her maiden name was Wilson. She
was novelist and biographer whose name
and fame were we'll known not only in her
own country but in the United States, where
her works have been extensively read. She
was one OF the most prolific writer's OF
the day. She was born in Musselburg,
in Midlothian, in 1923. The first of her
numerous works of fiction, which abound In
skilful delineations OF Scotch life and char
acter, appeared in 1849, before the author
had attained her majority, under the title OF
passages in the Life of Mrs. Margaret Matt
land of Sunnyside. Its success was such as
to incte the author to fresh efforts, and she
produced long series OF works Of fiction,
which were eagerly perused. She also wrote
works OF history and biography, among
which are: "St. Francis of Assist ''The
Makers Of Florence" "The Makers Of
Venice" Literary History OF England
and biography OF Laurence Oliphant. She
edited Messrs. Blackwood's Foreign Clas-
sizes for English Readers" and also contrib,
uted volumes on Dante and Cervantes. All
her works of fiction are pure and whole
some, and though she was not mistress OF
pot construction her novels contained very
lifelike human beings who never failed to
interest.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
aUISEPrE VERDI.

The great Italian composer, Giuseppe
Verdi, now in his eighty-third year. is seri-
ously i'll. He WIS born at RancOla, in the
duchy of Parma. Italy. October 0, 1914. His
first lessons in music were recevedat Milan,
where he sojourned in 1888 to 1886. His
first work published was in 1889. musical
drama, 'Oberto di San Bonifacio." Ono
of his earliest works to attract attention
was "Lombardi." He wrote "Nabuco-
donoser," Troyatore," "Ernani." "Atilla,"
"Rigoletto," ':Mesnadieri," "Traviata," and
his latest "Otello" and 'Falstaff."
Signor Verdi was elected to the italian
parliament in 1861. lie is q member of tho
Legion OF Honor, was created an italian
senator in 1872. commander OF tho Legion
of Honor in 1875. and in 1880 received the
order OF the Crown OF ltGiy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
Cape Cod Sinking.

The Boston Transcript refers to the
recent indications that Cape Cod, Mass,
is gradually sinking or wearing away.
A few days ago workmen at Province
town pumping station found seventeen
feet below the level of the surface of
the ground and six feet below the sea-
level, four-inch stratum of mold COM
posed of decayed leaves, fibrous mat
ter and decayed tree trunks and
branches. This would seem to indi-
cate that the land has sunk, for fresh
water is found on the cape at a level
about equal to the sea level at mean
tide
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
Rig Cunboat Goes Dawn.

ST. PETERSBURG, ::Su sia. jay The
.suss.au .urret ironcia tianyoot. one OF tho
Oe-t vessels in the imperial navy. ran upon
a reef near Transusd during a storm and
sank almost immediately. The crew wa
sayed The Ganyoot 'longel to the Bla:i
sea fect. She was OF 65D! tons displace-
nent and $500 horsepower. Her compile
iucnt was BIS men. She hal one l2-in h
gun. four nine-ihch guns. four six-ipc.,
guns and ten quick-ilriny guns. with five
torpedo tubes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
Charged Jury with Irregularity.

BRlDGEPORr. Conn.,, July I-Nicodsmo
IMPOSING. charged with completely In the
murder OF Mrs. Giuseppe Fuda In East Nor
walk. Feb. II last. has been found guilty Of
murder in the first degree. The jury was
out one hour and 81 minutes. After the Jury
reported the counsel for IMPOSING made q
motion for arrest OF judgment alleging that
some of the jurors visited the scene OF the
murder without the consent Of the court.
Sentence was deferred until the exoep-
hons were argued.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
wICKLIFFE PRESTON.

A Kentuckian in the person of Wicklifre
Preston has been slated for the appointment
Of United States consul Mt Marseill-s. He Is
50 OF Gen. William Preston. u soldier In
tn, Mexican war. United States minister to
= )ain unier Buchanan. and general in the
G Infederate a-mv. Young Preston got his
ne from hI IN jther, whose father. Col.
II lie Wi .klitf-. was prominent in kentucky
affairs bsf IRE tn war. loun, Pee, on WAS
g IN .ated at W ishingt m aud Lac university,
Virginia aad then tOpi lava Htrvard. He
t zen entarei thu soitl - OF William e.
Whit 1ey. in New York. In 1882 he m ,rrie
h = cou lin. Miss Sa al Mcdowell. St.LoLis
heires'. Thy have tvs chill iren. Preston
l.. Al wears OF age.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
The Judge Thought Him Sane.

CLEVELAND, o., July CHARLES N.
Cunningham. who forged Judge T.. r. Ham,
ilton's name to n. check for $4,000, has just
been sentenced to five years in the penitenti-
airy. The case excited the attention Of the
medical world, in that expert physicians
held that, owing to adepression In Cunning
hams SKULL, which pressed upon the brain.
he was virtually insane and irresponsible for
his actions. The court held, however. that
therc was no evidence that the depression
affected Cunninghams sanity.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
A Great Train to the seventh Annual Con-
Vention baptist Young People at
ChnttNuOOyN, Tenn,

The grandest trip Of the season has been
ARA uged, over the Southern Railway, Tor
Chattanooga and Nashville, personally
conducted party will leave Boston July lsIh'
New York July 18th, returning July "'th'
visiting Washington, Ashcvll e, Chattanooga,
Nashv lie, Norfolk and Old Point Comfort;
A most delightful vacat on trip for the on
and Young. This Is the official tour for the
dele ties from Maine. New Hampshire, Yer
mont Massachusetts,, Rhode island. Eastern
bia. and the Virg Mas and Carolinss. A large
delegation from Connecticut and New York
will join the party.
w rite to any agent OF the Sor-yhcrn Railway
for full PARTICULARS descriptive matter ot ths
great rout to Chattanooga Through tho
Land of the Skv." New York Office "a Broad
way; Boston office. lis Washington stree.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
Rough on the Secretary.

The Washington Post tells q story
of one of the many private secretaries
in Washington, who is still new to his
honors. One day newspaper women,
full Of business, burst into the Office
of this secretary's chief. The great
man was out. Can you tell me when
he will be in?' she asked.
Really" drawled the clerk, ~
haven't an idea.
WELL" said the newspaper woman
as she turned to go, 81 must say you
look it,"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03

"Why, Mr.. Baxter" replied Miss
Frisbie, a. the two snt on the porch of
the seaside hotel, "yorr proposal aston
ishes me! We met only yesterday for
the first time, aud know almost abso-
lutely nothing about YOU
That is very true, Miss Frisbie, ="
replied Mr. Baxter. 81 do not ask
You TO take my word as to my social
standing. L am ready to show you
testimonials from all my last summer
fiancees. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
Killed a Man to DO IL.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, July 1.-The torpedo
boat Foote has made the required A.5 miles
an hour over the measured course on the
Chesapeake. On this, her second trial. she
had IS seconds to spare. The crew was
badly used up by the heat, and the bursting
OF q pipe Of the after boiler. Engineer
Windship was overcome, and one OF the oil
ers, John Waddell Of New York, died from
the effects Of the heat and escaping steam.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
Sipns Of PrOspertty,

WASHINGTON. r. l.. July 1.-The Wash
iugton mill here was sta rted for the first time
in number OF years on Monday by Joseph
Dews. formerly owner Of the Phoenix wooden
mills OF East Greenwich. The Washington
mill was run for the production OF cotton
sheetings for ten years by George Wilbur,
ems OF a high grade. Eighty weavers will be
employed. The mill has recently been re-
modelled and enlarged, and a considerable
amount OF new machinery has been put into
position.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03

NEW HAVEN. Conn, July2- Harvard has
downed Yale in one of the hottest and most
gritty games ever seen on IA tmil ileid. Old
Yale had to give in. but fought to the finish,
and put up game full OF the pluck. spirit
and gameness for which 1t is noted.
With the score eight to one in favor OF
Harvard when Harvard had Played its
fourth, the blues went in and began run
making, not stopping until Camp. by fine
single. had sent in the tying run in the
seventh, amid scene OF the widest Yale
enthusiasm. Everybody was on his feet,
everybody chccred. everybody felt happy
except the little knot of Harvard rooters
present Hopes ran high that Yale luck
would win after that gallant rally, but it was
not to he. The score at the finish was 1O--S.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
shake Into Your Sh oos

Aliens Foot Ease, . powder for the feet: II
stantly takes the sting out q corns and bum
ions. It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age Aliens Foot. Ease makes tight
cure for sweating, csllous and hot, tired, ach.
ing feet. Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores By mail for &c. in stamps.
sted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
Passed 1t Around.

SUEDE you suppose Fred got this
ring on the installment plan?
Sadie don't know about that, but
| do know that he's trying to get rid
of it on that plan. You're the fourth
girl whose worn it. -Yonkers States
man,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
Enlsc prOO1,ets.

"They told me, said he to himself,
"that when married her would he
spoken Of as Mrs. Bingle's husband.
But they lied"
$50 they did, said she, who had
overheard. "You are not spoken of
at all. indianapolis journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03

81 hear You had three horses shot
under you during the war, colonel?'
Eyes, sir; three, sir"
'You must have been pretty high up
colonel. "-Yonkers Statesman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
GAINED IN STRENGTH

Was Confined TO the Bed Most OF the
Time The Remedy.
~ was much run down IN health and had
to keep my bed the greater part OF the
time. I had no appetite and did not rest
well nights, began taking Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and my appetite returned and l
gained strength rapidly, and soon felt like
new man. l attribute my escape from
illness Of any kind the past winter to TAX
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla.' ABEL MYERS,
Arthur, New York. Get Hoods.
Hoods Pills s ss %s sc o is%s 'H:s e.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-03
pOUGHKEEp IE.N.Y. July For the first

POUGHKEEP Sic. MY July 2-For the first
time in the history Of intercollegiate racing
in eight-oared shells, Harvard and Yale are
weeping together. Cornell has defeated
them both in the four-milc race on the Hul-
son. Her time was ION 3is. Yale was beat
en- by Cornell by a length aad half, while
Harvard was four lengt $ behind Yale. lales
time was 20 n AS and Harvarls 2lm. 1t
was victory for an out-and-out American
stroke over a purely English stroke and an
American stroke with English notifications.