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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
Prominent in Town and State.

BREWER, Me-, Sept. S0-William H. Spur
ling, one OF the prominent men Of the town
and state is dead, aged SO. He had par
TALLY recovered from long illness OF
typhoid fever. when he experienced an at
tack Of heart disease, which quickly ended
his life. He was a native Of Cranberry
Isle, Hancock county, and during the war
was an official Of the Norfolk Navy
yard. For a time he was engaged in the
shoe trade In Lewiston, coming thence
to Brewer, where he engaged In various
lines OF trade and became prominent In poll
ties. He was q member Of the board Of
selectmen In the closing years Of the town
Of assessors and postmaster under the Har-
rison administration. He was . prominent
Odd Fellow, and leaves . widow, three
daughters and son.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
Famous Klondike City Burned.

VANCOUVER, B. c., Sept. S0-The Union
Steamship company's steamer, the COqui-
tian, just arrived from Skaguay, brings the
report that Dawson City, In the Klondike.
Freeman OF the Coquitian says that he heard
the report before leaving Skaguay. Some
men were said to have come up the Yukon
to Lake Bennett with the news. Packers
brought the story by the trail. Captain
Freeman received no confirmation Of the
report although, he said. It was persistent
ly reported to him by klondikers In SKA
Ouay
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
HER MAIDEN TRIP.
Big Steamer III iser Wilhelm Breaks
Recording Coal Consumption.

Big Steamer HI User Wilhelm Breaks
Recording Coal Consumption.
NEW YORK, Sept. 2s-The steamer Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse has just arrived ut
quarantine on her maiden voyage, making
the passage from Southampton to New York
In five days % hours and As minutes. the
fastest time on record. The Kaiser VIII
helm der Crosse is GAS feet long, 60
feet beam and 43 feet deep. and Of
IA 900 tons burden and 30, 900 horse power.
On this voyage. with u steam pressure Of
1856 pounds aud II revolutions Of her
screws, she developed a speed Of %
knots. She Is schooner riggei has four
tunnels and has twin screws. Her On ;il rs
are Of the triple expansion pattern and are
81 inches in diame.er, high pressure cyin-
der, intermediate 90 inches, W tn two low
pressure cylinders OF 50 inches diameter,
with stroke OF 10 inches. On consump-
tion Of 500 tons OF coal per day she devel-
oped speed Of ~ knots per hour.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
SHORT AND SWEET.
Republicans in Brief Convention
Renominated by ACclamatiOn.

BOSTON, Mass, Oct. THE Republican
state convention here has beaten the record
In disposing Of its business. In two hours
and Is minutes the present state ticket en-
tire was renomnated. The absence OF a
contest of any kind reduced the attendance.
but there were nearly 14O0 delegates present.
The present ticket is renominated and Is:
For governor, Roger Wolcott OF Boston;
for lieutenant-go governor, W. Murray Crane
of Dalton; for secretary OF state, William NJ.
Olin OF Boston; for treasurer, Edward P.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02

Shaw OF Newburyport; for attorney-general,
Hosea NJ. Knowlton OF New Bedford; for
auditor, John w. kimbal OF Fitchburg. The
state committee went ont of the beaten path
in selecting the officers of the convention.
Col. W. =. b. Hopkins OF Worcester, the per-
manent chairman. and Col. Melvin D. Adams.
the chairman of the committee on resolu-
lions, have never been identified with the
offlce-holdng class. from which convention
favorites are usually recruited. The nomi-
nations were made unanimously by acclama-
tion and amidst great enthusiasm.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
JUSTICE AWHEEL.
Maine Court Camps Out and Rakes
In Offenders.

HOULTON, Me-. Sept. 30-County attor-
ney Lumbert OF Aro0stook. Trial Justice
H. L. Powers OF Fort Fairfield and Deputy
Sheriff q. V. King have just returned from
novel expedition into the northermos: wilds
Of the Madawaska territory. Liquor shops
have been scattered along the st. John river
and lumbermen from both sides OF the river
have been getting drunk. spending their
time and money in liquor and
neglectiny and abusing their families
School children have been forced TO
make wide detours to and from school to
avoid drunken and fighting men and the
lumber mills have been often forced to close
Is sober men could not be found to operate
them. Finally the officers as above and u
posse 81 arted out with big wagon aud with
all the law books and paraphernn Ia OF II
court, camping out as they maize their seven
days journey. The liquor dealers were
raided and apprehended before they could
give the alarm. On their solemn oaths to
forever abstain from selling liquor. they
were let Off with heavy fines and ut the
same time were warned that If caught again
the present cases would be pressed asains,
them to the utmost
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02

trial and finally served four years
In the states prison. Fisk had ''done"
Stokes on money transactions and as Fisk
and the late Jay Gould practically controlled
the courts, Stokes could get no redress.
Finally Fisk won away Stokes "best girl
the notorious prostitute Josie Mansfield
and 1t was this straw which broke the
camel's back. Stokes shot Fisk as the latter
was coming down the broad stairs In the
Grand Central-now lilly Haynes Broad
way Central--hotel. 1t Is said that Stokes
has been victim to remOrse all these years
and that 1t has preyed upon him to such an
extent that he Is a physical wreck. He Ia
still q comparatively young man.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02

The election Of General Ignacio Andrade,
as president OF Venezuela is regarded as
victory for the proposed arbitration between
Venezuela and Great Britain. He has al
ways been an earnest advocate OF that means
OF settling the dispute. His election was
considered doubtful because Of the opposi-
ton OF members Of the Venezuelan congress
to the treaty, which was recently ratified
largely through his efforts. Andrade has
long been a conspicuous figure In Venezue-
Ian affairs. He Is 81 years old aud Is the
son OF General Jose EscolasticO Andrade.
one OF Venezuela's famous figures. He lived
in America for some time and Ia closely In
touch with American ideas. His brother Is
the Venezuelan minister to this country and
has proved very astute diplomat. General
Andrade is close friend Of President
Crespo.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
Poultry Caused His Downfall.

PORTLAND. Me-. Sept. 3o-David Gould,
70 years old. has sho and fatally wounded
himself here. He was formerly member
OF the police force but lost his position be-
cause he stole hens. Then his wife this
fourth wife, who was about half his own
age, had to go out to work to support the
family which included four children. She
got sick OF It and the old man went
to Worcester, Mass, to live with
son by former wife. Wife number
four sued for q divorce. The old man came
to Portland to try and effect reconciliation
Failing in this he asked his wife to walk out
with him, which she did, Then he shot
himself In her presence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
Death OF Hermit Sherman.

WEST KINGSTON, r. l., Sept. Soar
mold Sherman. a recluse, who lived near
Gould's crossing has been found dead in
his hut. He was 70 years old and had lived
alone for 25 years. For ton years he had
not permitted anyone to enter his abode.
On account OF wrong alleged to have been
suffered at the hands OF the Narragxnsett
railway officials, he would never look at n
passing train. but upon its approach would
run away and hide. Death was due to
natural causes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
Demoralizing and Insultiue.

NEW YORK, Sept. S0-The Woman's
Christian Temperance Union OF Kings
county, in convention, has passed resolu-
ton protesting against the acceptance Of
Macmonnies "Bscchante' by the Metro
politan Museum Of Art. The "Bacchsnte''
was characterized As "demoralizinp In IT,
self and insulting to American womanhood. :"
This IL the same work OF art which had such
Q hard time In Boston.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
JURY DENOUNCES SHERIFF.
Minority Report With Two Dis
Rentere.

HAZLETON, Pa, Sept. 90-Tl coroner's
Jury which investigated the death OF the
striking miners at Latimer has rendered
the following verdict: THAT from the
circumstances OF the case and the evidence
offered the said Clement Platock and others
came to their death by gunshot wounds on
Sept. 10, 1897, at the hands Of Sheriff James
Martin and his deputies, and in this we. the
jury. do all agree. And we, Philip
J. Boyle, Thomas 7. Thomas, Barton
Freas and Peter McKisrnan OF this jury,
do further say that the said Clement
Platock, with others, was marching
peaceably and unarmed on the public
highway, that they were intercepted by the
said Sheriff Martin and his deputies and
mercilessly shot to death, and We do further
find that the killing was unnecessary and
could have been avoided without serious in.
jury to either person CT property, and we hnd
finally that the killing was wanton and un.
justifable, but in this we, George Maue and
F. J. McNeal Of this jury do not concur, and
we, the jury, do further say that there was
such strong suspicion OF unlawful violence
at the hands of persons unknown by this
jury as to make this inquest necessary"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
No Hone for Recovery.

NEW YORK, Sept. 30-Ths condition OF
Charles A. Dana shows no improvement.
His family has given up all hopes OF re-
covery. His death may still be some months
OF, but fear OF its coming In one Of his sud-
always within calling distance. II his con-
dition and the weather permit Of his removal,
It Is the intention TO bring Mr.. Dana to the
city from his Long Island home about the
first Of October.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
Food FairtO Omen.

BOSTON. Mass, Oct. THE Food fair
opens here on Monday, Oct. 4, at 10 a. m.
At p. m. the formal opening exercises will
take place. Hon. Roger Wolcott, governor
Hon. Josiah Quincy, mayor OF Boston; Hon.
Winslow Warren. collector OF the port oil
Boston; Hon. II. A. Thomas, postmaster oil
Boston, and Hon. A. A. Perry. mayor oil
Somerville. have accepted invitations to
speak Music will be furnished by Reeves
American band OF Providence. X. |.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02

The friends of George L. Rives assert that
he will be elected president OF Columbia
college to succeed Seth Low when the resig-
nation OF the latter has been accepted. Mr.
Riyes is fine looking man and was born In
New York city in 1s49. Though New
Yorker by birth he belongs TO the first lam
lilies of Virginia" His grandfather, William
Cabell Rives, was leading figure In VIRGINIA
life and studied law under Thomas Jener-
son. He served with distinction In the war
OF 1912. He held many offices, was sent to
Congress aud was twice sent as minister to
France. George l.. Riyes is cousin OF
Amelia Rives, author OF THE Quick or the
Dead" Mr.. Riyes was educated at Column
bia college and graduated in 1853. He then
went to England and entered Trinity col
lege, Cambridge. He was not only pr0ml-
nent In his studies but enthusiastic In sports
and was member OF the first Trinity crew:
Mr.. Riyes ia member OF the law hrm OF
DIN l. Rives. From 1877 to 1879 he was as
sistant secretary of state under Mr.. Bayard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
Fighting for O'NeiIl's Life.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept. So-The ar
guments for the sustaining OF the exceptions
In the case Of the commonwealth against
John O'Neill, convicted OF the murder Of
Mrs. Hattie McCloud. at Shelburne Falls, on
Jan. last, have Just been heard before the
full bench Of the supreme court In this city,
decision being reserved. The decision will
be seat to the clerk Of the Franklin county
courf
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
a1OO Reward. 0lo0.

The readers OF this psper will be pleased TO
learu thnl there ia at least one dreaded dis.
ease thai SCIENCE has been able TO curs tn Az
il, stages, and that is Catarrh. HAli,s CAtArrh
Cure Is the only positive cure now known 10
tn. medical fraternity. CAtsrrh being acon,,
stitutional disease, requires . constitumcnAi
treatment. Halls CAtarrh Cure 10 taken ineer-
cous surfaces of the system. thereby destroy.
ing the foundation of the disease. and giving
the patient strength by building up the con.
stit,ition and assisting nature In doing lts
work. The prnprIetors have 50 much tatLh IN
its curative powers that they osier ONE nun,
dred Dollars for any case that IT fails W cure
send for list II testimonials Address
FL. CHkNEY \ Co., Toledo, u
Sold by Druggists, i5'.
Halls Family pills are the best.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02

Foreclosure proceedings Soon.
NEW YORK, Sept. 30-An announcement,
coming from Omaha. Neb., has been con-
firmed by Master Of Chancery w.B. Cornish,
who is In this city, that he has arranged for
the sale Of the Union Pacific. which will
take take place at different points along the
line during the early part OF November.
"The sale" he added, Twill be held by me
on Nov. at Omaha, and at the several other
places on the succeeding days."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
REFUSED RIGHT OF WAY.
But Big Railroad Station Will Go
On just the Same.

BRUNSWICK, Me-, Sept. S0-For some
time there has been considerable talk here
In relation to the Maine Centrars request
that this town discontinue Union street, so
that the road might have the right Of way
OF the street In building the new depot
A town meeting was held to consider
the subject. There was much excitement,
aud the town voted to dismiss the article.
1t has been said many times that un-
less the road could have the right Of way to
this street. the new station, which Is much
needed, would not be built. This will, how
ever, make no difference, as the plans for
one Of the finest stations along the line OF
the road have been submitted and accepted
and the contract Is let for the station to be
finished in season for the summer travel OF
1898.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02

There - CiasA Ot feop'e
Who are injured by the use Of coffee. Ne
Gently there has been placed In ~il the grocery
,,o.es new preparation called Grain.O. made
Of pure grains, that takes the rlscs OF coffee:
The innst delicate stomach lc.eives II wNhouS
distress. AID but few can tell y from cone
II does not cost over one-Q quarter ~ mucia.
Children may DR. nix Il with great benefit. 10
cts. and u CT. per package. Try 1t. Ask fos
Grain-O.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
Had . Walk Away.

"Did the enemy offer any resist
anceg"
mot the slightest" replied the
Spanish general in Cuba. I'VE have
printed al least dozen victories, aud
they have not published . single
denial Answers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02

SOMERSWORTH. N. H.. Sept. 3O-The
trial Of Joseph f.. Kelley. the murderer and
bank robber, will be begun on Monday. Nov.
8 at Dover. A special panel Of jurors will
be drawn. Some think there Is a prospect
that the state will be asked to accept plea
OF guilty In the second degree before the
case comes to trial.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02

The WOrrier.
"Does your husband worry about
the grocery bills?" asked the nagged-
looking lady.
Law, no." said the lady with the
new silk skirt and the rusty shoes.
eve let the grocer do all that. In
dianapOlis Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
Must he Ready In 100 Days.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept S0-Ths con-
tract for money vault to be placed in the
sub-treasury ct Boston, Mass, has been
awarded to the Mosler Safe company Of New
York at 37696. 1t Is to be completed 10 100
working days.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
STOKES SELLS OUT.
RemOrsc Has Undermined His Con-
stitution-Sketch OF His Crime.

stitutiOn-Sketch of His Crime.
NEW YORK. Sept. SO-Edward 8. Stokes
has sold out his Interest in the Hoffman
house. with which he has been identified 70.
many years. The purchaser OF his interest
is Graham Bolley. a millionaire lumber
merchant OF Brooklyn. The amount paid Is
kept a secret, but on good authority 1t Is
said to be 5000, 900. Stokes has retired from
active business life. His sole reason for
selling out is poor health. Stokes Is the
man who shot and killed "Jim" Fisk rs
wears ago, He was three times convicted
OF the murder, and once sentenced to
be hanged. He secured a new
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02

Fits permanently cured. No its or nervous.
ness after first days use Of Dr.. kline's Great
Nerve Re.torer. trial bottle and treat lss free.
DIR. Il II. kI.iNE, Ltd, VSl Arch ST.. Phila., Ps.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02

Al Gelsen Kirchen, Westphslia, Germany,
. colliery shaft is being sunk to reach
depth OF $500 feet. NE3s
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
The WOrriel

Nahlictedw with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at DC. Der bottle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02

DroyuOHVeTb
Was the first borax soap ever made; over 81
years old. The favOr;te washing material of
the brightest women all over the land. le
soap aud borax. Dreydoppel's soap.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02

cannot speak too highly Of T!sO's CuR!
for Consumption -MRs. FRANK AoBBs, 2l6
W. I'D ST., New York, Oct. y, 1894.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
REV, GEORGE DEsHoN.

The recently elected superior general OF
the Missionary society Of St Paul the Apostle
OF the state OF New York, known as the
Psulist Fathers, is Rev. George Deshon. He
has spent the greater part Of his life doing
missionary work In the United States, and
was one OF the original founders OF the
Poi6t In his youth, having entered the
academy in the same class with General
Grant. He graduated With distinction and
for Ave years was o professor In the aca-
deny. He then became converted to
Catholicism and In 1856 entered the novitiate
Of the Rsdemptorists, beginning there the
missionary labors that have occupied him
ever since, While Father Dsshon Is an able
preacher and an earnest theologian he has
always been the man Of affairs about the
Paulist Institution. He IL the third superior
general 81 the Paullsts and has been elected
tor nins yAars, -,.-.~'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
USE YOUR REASON

And Profit by the Experience OF Other
People.
There are thousands OF people who have
been cured OF nervous trouble, scrofula
sores, rheumatism, dyspepsia, catarrh and
other diseases by purifying their blood
with Hoods sarsaparilla. This great
medicine will do the same good work for
you II you will give it the opportunity.
1t will tone up your system, create an sp-
petite and give sweet, refreshing sleep.
Hoods Pills writ With III iio SGs s. 20 nIs
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02

England's missionary societies ex-
pended last year 81, 93s, 3?o on foreign
missions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-02
NEGLECT IS SUICIDE.

Plain Words From Mrs Pinkhan by Mrs Charles
Dunmore, That Ought to Bring Suffering
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
PEOPLE GOING SOUTH.
A Large Increase in I'm migration IS
Reported.

Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 21.-Since the
first of January there has been a mark
ed increase in the tide of immigration
This movement extends from the Ohio
river to the gulf. 1t is limited to no
particular section, but the majority of
home seekers appear to be located in
North Alabama, Georgia and Tennes-
see. The new settlers come principal
ly from the northwest.
The practical result of this COLOMBIA
ton is manifest in various sections
Trade organizations are giving parti-
cular attention to this business and it
is evident that there will soon be uni
ted action in the south, looking to close
trade relations with the northwest An
association of leading business men of
this city, Admission. Montgomery, Nash
Vile and other points has just arrang-
ed for permanent southern bureau in
Chicago- An Office will be opened at
the Great Northern hotel, Chicago
1t is proposed to cooperate in pro-
noting the Tennessee centennial which
will attract many people to the south
Arrangements have been made to make
the Chicago offices the headquarters for
advertising the south and drawing the
attention of the business men of the
northwest to the value and importance
of more extensive commercial and in
dustrial relations with the south.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
BURTON STILL FIGHTING.
His Supporters Held a Caucus Last
Night.

The supporters of J. R. Burton for
United States senator among the Re
publican members of the house held a
caucus at the Copeland last night and
agreed to abide by the decision of the
caucus tomorrow night.
The fight against the Endorsement of
Burton or any other candidate for SEN
ator is still very bitter. The two fac
tions are very nearly equally divided.
OF the SO members entitled to seats in
the caucus the Burton men claim go.
This is disputed by the ants, who as
sert that unless Mr.. Burton gets out of
the way they will bury him among the
Wreckage of his own ambitions.
One of the senators who is support
ing Burton urges him, if it appears that
after the fight is concluded that
he can control the caucus to
then do the manly thing, decline to
accept the Endorsement, step out of the
way and permit the caucus to adjourn
without making an Endorsements. Bur
ton declines to do this and is Straining
every nerve to bring his opponents into
line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
A STEERING COMMITTEE.
The Popullsts in the House Nameone
and Define it's Duties.

The steering committee, provided for
by a resolution adopted by the Populist
house caucus last week, has been an
nounced as follows:
First district-M. F. Marks of Jeffer-
second district. c. Simmons. of
Franklin.
Third district.-D. M. Barley, of Elk.
Fourth DESTRUCTIVE P. TruabloOd, of
Usage.
Fifth diatrict-J J. Marty. of Clay.
Sixth district.-W. w. Metzler. of
Mitchell
Seventh district.-C. W. FairchiId. of
kingman.
The caucus after appointing the COM
mittee adopted the following resolu-
lions. introduced by Mr.. Barkley of
Blk county.
Whereas, There is a wrong appre-
hension in the minds of many conscien-
tious people of the state regarding the
prerOeatives of the steering committee.
therefore be it.
Resolved, That it is expressly under
stood that the duties of this committee
shall consist of examining the many
bills introduced with a view to recon-
mending the advancement on the cal
endar of the most important bills for
early consideration by the legislature
that their recommendations are only
advisory and intended to facilitate the
work of the Legislature"