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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
A Shoemaker Prince.

In addition to Hans Sachs, the shoe
maker poet, and Tolstoi, the shoe
maker novelist, there is now, accord
ing to the Woman at Home, shoe
maker Prince, Albert Edward, Prince
of Wales, Duke OF Cornwall, Duke of
Rothesay, Count of Chester, etc. in
short, the heir apparent to the throne
of Great Britain. 1t appears says the
journal just named, that the Queen of
England and the Prince Cousort de.
sired TINT each of their children should
learn from the beginning some useful
trade. The Prince of Wales chose
shoemaking and soon acquired such
perfection in tho art that his handi.
work became the pride of his fellow
cobbers, as it was the envy of gentle
men Of fashion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23

When Ia Wheeler Wilcox wrote the
poem, having for title the same heading AZ
this article. she touched II chord that vi
brated in thousands OF hearts. For Ayers
Almanac, "rhr Old yellow Almanac" Of
the poem, is intimately associated with the
days and deeds of Il large part of the worlds
population. How large II part of the popu-
lation tn general statement may include
can be gathered from the fact that the
yearly issue Of Ayers Almanac is from
1000, 600 To % COO, 600 copies. 1t is printed
in twrnty-eight editions and in some
eighteen languages, including, besides Eng
lish-Spanish. Portuguese, Dutch, German,
swedish, Danish, MOI wegian. Bohemian,
Welch, Italian. french. etc. The Old style
almanac is looked upon lay many rs II relic
of antiquity, especially the patent medi-
cine almanac whose jokes are the butt
often of the very papers in whose columns
they fist appeared But there are amanacs
Almanac has been put out i, has employed
nomical talent as is available in the country.
The result is that it stands on II par, in
respect of tho reliability o. its data and the
accuracy of its a'cuatlons with the L. :.
Nautical Almanac, and testimony to this fact
Is found year after year in the letters, re-
ferred TO the almanac department of the
company, from students and mathematicians
III various arts of the world. In its per-
mnnrEcn and reliability Ayers Almanac
stands rs very fitting type of the Aver
i,s-indispensbln in the family and
reliable every day In the year. The 1897
edition of this useful almanac is now in
course of distribution through the druggists
OF the country.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
MILK PRODUCERS UNION.
Attempt to Gust Old Board OF OFF,
GERS Failed,

BOSTON, Mass, Jan. 21-It was not all
harmony at the annual meeting of the Milk
Producers Union, which met in the United
States Hotel. This union comprises 1000
milkmen of New England, and OF this num-
Der 272 were present. An attempt was made
to Gust the old board of officers, but 1t failed.
Ex-senator Charles A. Gleason of New
Braintree presided.
Secretary George NJ. Whitaker then sub
mitted his annual report, which was in part
as follows:
The report also criticses the charge of the
contractors for manufacturing the surplus
milk, which is four cents per pound, and
shows that under modern economies it is
from 25 to 33 percent too large. The readi-
ness Of the contractors to take on new pro
ducers, regardless OF the condition OF the
market, is also a matter OF protest in the
report.
Thu present milk standard should be re-
tanned, and its reduction for the three flush
months is considered unwise, as 1t tends
to increase the supply and enlarge the sur
plus.
The union is now in condition to employ
paid agent, says the report and this would
be greatly to its interest. This and other
suggested enlargements Of its work are esti-
mated to demand an expenditure OF $4,000
per year.
j. b. Bowker, secretary OF the auxiliary OF
the union, reported u balance of 81 ,804.6i.
The treasurer, NJ. Z. Palmer said that the
total receipts were $354.l4, and the expen-
ditures. $2l3.7 10, leaving balance of $4,000
The nominating committees, reporte the
following list Of officers President, Charles
A. Gleason first Vice-President, J. c. Bart
lett, New Hampshire; Charles b. Cox,
Connecticut; Charles S. White, Vermont ;
Secretary, George NJ. Whitaker, Massachu-
sets Treasurer, NJ. P. Palmer, of Massa-
chusetts Directors, J. W. Sanborn, of New
Hampshire, George N. Cory, Vermont, Louis
Hayward, Connecticut John Hall Maine !;
John T.. Mcclellan. Massachusetts, n. j.
Batchelder, New Hampshire; Herman Chap
man, Connecticut; o. Il. Patch, Concord {;
Albert p Clark. Pare, Mass
In case there is shortage the members
seS a.::ig over 10 cans of milk to the city
daily, will be assessed from so cents to 81.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
SULTAN'S GIFTS.
Trade Providing for the Relief Of
His Christ ian Subjects,

CONSTANTINOPLE, Turkey, Jan. 81
His Beatitude the Armenian Patriarch Or
manian has requested the Sultan to give the
necessary orders that Mgr. Johannes Kezdn-
jan, the wOuld-be CATHOLICS OF Siz residing
ut Adana, should be sent to Constantinople
and delivered to the Patriarchiate.
The Armenian priest MarIeros, OF Kuta.
hia, who was imprisoned in Constantlnople,
has been liberated and sent back to his
country. Artin Pacha has reqr ested the
Sultan to relieve the general misery among
the Armenians due to the recent disasters.
The trade with this object has been issued,
giving special orders-First, to the Relief
Commission to relieve Armenians. Second
ly, to remit by this same commission on be-
half of the Armenans the sum of $40, OOC
Turkish.
Thirdly, to the Agricultural Bank to IA
cilitate operations with agriculturists by
distributing the loan of wheat. Fourthly, to
authorize the provincial councils to make u
grant from one to two years. according to
position, in arrears due for military exon
Grafton.
Filthy, to pay particular attention to the
application of reforms. such As the admis-
sion of policemen to appointment as assist
ants to governors general, and to claims on
lands. Sixthly, readmission of employees
and workmen to employment in the Otto
man administrations. This trade has just
been forwarded to His Beatitude the Pa
triarch Ormanian.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
An Indian WOoing.

An old custom was revived 10y the
during the celebration on the last
Fourth of July. The natives Of the
local tribe are very wealthy, and there
are designing mothers among the
ahoripircs Ms well ns in the different
classes Of civilized society. The Young
lucks Of the Nez Perccs tribe are re-
gar,led somewhat like the scions of
royalty in matrimonial circles. The
maidens from all visiting tribes were
brought TO L,pwai TO find husbands.
The customs OF the tribtr, which were
revived for the occasion, wer" more
effective than the Boston mans ways.
The marriagenhle mai lens were 10y
common accord qunrtrrcd in u select
ed spot in the valley Of the Lapwai.
At m appointed hour the young men
who wanted WHY'S to share their annui-
ties, their homesttads and the uilec.
tions of their hearts appeared in pro.
ces>ion on the hnllowed camp gr,ull.
The hour WAS midnight and the seen"
was i'll grow of trees made fragrant
10y the wild flowers, aud every heart
danced to the music of the ripping
waters.
The young men marched forth, and
none but candidates for mltrimouy
joined the march. They were dressed
in their brightest col"rs, and each car
r!ed II white willow cane. AS they app
preached the tents they chnnt"d an
Indian chorus that was as loeful ms
the song OF the owl, aud kept time by
beating npon the tents with their
canes. The drumming was dea tenln &
to the distan, spectator, and must have
been destrnctiny to the Whiting maid
ems in the tents
At last the singing and drumming
had the desired effect. The muilcns
came forth after IL delay Just long
enough to satisfy that universal pas
sion OF the mind of IL woman to drive
II lover mad with doubt. There were
more Neil than maidrn4. The former
kept up the march and the music with =
out. The mnilens he'd on
the line of the same circle, ench select
ing IL hu band from tue line. The
chosen ones FASTENED to follow their
brides away into the darkness. The
unfortunate suffers were left to DIES.
pair -Porlnnl OreSonian.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
A CUBAN VICTORY.
Won by Gen. Calixto Garcia at
Gabuquito,
spanish Force OF 1000 Defeated
Loss, 800 Killed.

KEY WEST. Fla. Jan. 2l-One OF the most
brilliant victories achieved by the tubans
since the beginning OF the revolution was
Won ut Gabuqulto, near ManZaniilo. Ac-
cording to advres received by the steamer
Olivet,e. which reached here from Havana,
Gen. Calixto Garcia, with strong force OF
insurgents. has made his headquarters at
Gabuquto for some weeks.
Gen. Segura. with 1000 Spaniards was
operating near Manzanillo, and determined
to attack Gabuquito. although the tubans
were strongly intrenched. Segura's plan
was to storm the place. and he led his men
in person. but the Cubans greeted the Span
iards with such deadly fire from rifles and
Hotchkss guns that they retreated in great
charge was made, but the fire of the
Cubans did such execution that the
Spaniarls were again driven back. Sc
gura was unable to rally his men for another
attack. and withdrew.
1t is reported from Cuban sources that
the Spanish loss was neatly 300 killed and
about 400 wounded. Among the killed, 1t Is
said, there were many Spanish officers, and
Segura himself Is reported slightly wounded.
Gen. Rus Rivera. commanding the in
surgents in Pinar del Rio province, attacked
the trocha north of Artemisa. The insnrg-
ents made their attack about four O'Clock in
the morning. and took the Spaniards by sur
prise. The Cubans fired one volley and
then charged the Spaniards with machetes,
killing many of them. The sound Of the
battle was heard at Artemisa, and Il strong
Spanish force was oric.ci to proceed
along the trocha. Rivera withdrew when
appr sed by scouts that re.enforcements
were coming to aid the Spaniar1s. In this
engagement the Spanards are said to haze
lost heavily. A large number of their
wounded reached Havana.
1t is also said that 5000 Cubans under
GARLIC, Arungercre. Acosta and Juan Del
gado are operating near Havana. Some OF
these insurgents are said to have entered IA
suburb of Havana They talked freely with
the inhabitants and said they were anxious
for the Spanish troops in Havana to attacS
them
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23

John W. Yerkes. who will probably be the
next United States senator from Kentucky. Is
we'll known in the politics of the state. Mr..
Yerkes is member of the national repub-
lican committee and is special friend of
Governor Bradley. Mr.. Yerkes is the choice
not only of Mr. Hanna, but also of Ma or Nc
kinney. The opposition is by no means
inactive and the situation is quite compli-
Gated. Governor Bradley and Joseph Black
burn and DIR. Hunter are candidates. but the
influence of the powers that are above them
prefer Mr. Yerkes. and that gentleman Is,
therefore. the strongest candidate at the
present time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
TREATIES OF ARBITRATION.
Probability That Other European
Countries Will Desire Them.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Jan 2l--Arbtra-
tion treaties similar to that just concluded
by Secretary Olney with Great Britain. may
be expected to be made with other Euro
pean countries which now want 1t, and
1t Is quite likely that France will be the first to
follow the lead OF England. Secretary Olney
declined to talk about the matter, but it is
believed. that. IL he has not already talked
with Ambassador Patenotre about it, he will
soon DO so. Whether Secretary Olney is
able to accomplish the completion of another
arbitration treaty before he goes out of Of
flee or not he has the sati 'faction of know
ing that he has set the precedent which has
excited the desire of other European cOun-
tries for similar relations with the United
States.
The French chamber Of deputies, having
adopted a resolution in favor of concluding
an arbitration treaty between France and
the United States. there was some prelimi-
nary correspondence looking to the negotia-
ton Of such treaty between the French
ambassador and Secretary Gresham, which
was cut off by the latters death. and has not
been resumed. Bat now that an arbitra-
tion treaty has actually been concluded with
Great Britain. France will doubtless come
forward again.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
AFTER MANY YEARS.
Medals Bestowed ON Union Soldiers
For Gallantry in the Civil War.


WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 2l-Nearly 80
years ago, on May "a, 1861, the steamer Bos-
ton, with a large number of Union soldiers
on board. was stranded in the Ashepoo river
and volunteer boats crew went to their
rescue through storm of rebel missiles.
DR.. George w. Brush, now of Brooklyn. n
y, then captair Of the 3ith United State
infantry, voluntarily commanded the boats
crew, and with great gallaltry succe sded
in conveying them to the shore, being ex-
posed during the entire time to Il heavy fire
from u rebel battery.
Capt. Brush at this late day has been
awarded II medal of honor. and medals have
also been awarded to the following soldiers.
who voluntarily participated in the rescue
as members Of the boats crew: Patrick
Seaman, late sergeant company A. 4th Mas
sachusetts volunteers; John Duffy. late
company b. 4th Massachusetts, cavalry vol
unteers; William Downey, late private com
pany b, 4th Massachusetts cavalry volun-
teers probably now Of New b ,dforlD, aid
David T.. Clifford, late private company b.
4th Massachusetts, cavalry volunteers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
FORGERY CHARGE.
'rOcktOn Lumber Dealer Behind

BrOcktOn Lumber Dealer Behind
the Bars.
BROCKTON, Mass, Jan. 21-Lightning
out of a clear sky would have created no
greater establishment and CONSERVATION
than has been caused by the arrest of Harry
s. Richmond for forgery, and his incarcera-
ton as confessed forger in repeated in
stances
Richmond has been engaged for several
years in the lumber trade in this city, is 33
years old and unmarried, and well known
In society circles. The charge against him
is to the effect that he forged the names Of
John j. Whipple, Fred p. Richmond and
Wallace O. Flagg to two notes OF 81, 400 each,
which were discounted by the Randolph
Savings Bank.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
THE LATE MINISTER WILLIS.

headquarters were lowered to half mast
Most of the business houses and the ship
ping followed suit.
The Hawaiian government will accord q
state funeral to the deceased representative
of the United States. Tho body will
lie in state during the morning in the
former throne room. Funeral services will
be held at 3 p. IN. In Central Union church.
The procession to the cemetery. where the
body will be placed in the receiving vault,
until the sailing of the steamer, will be pre-
ceded by the local military and battalion
from the United States steamer Alert. Pres
ident Dole and the chief officials of the gov
ernpent will follow the mourners. Mr.. Willis
loft small estate, but ample life insurance
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
NEW IRISH MOVEMENT.
A Demand for the Restitution of a
Thousand Million Dollars.

NEW YORK. Jan. 2l-An appeal has been
issued by the Irish National Alliance, Will
liam Lyman president. to Irishmen. to unite
with the alliance in support of the movement
in Ireland to secure the restitution of the mil.
lions unjustly taken from Ireland by England
means Of overtaxation. The appeal says
that Ireland is being robbed yearly of Sl2,-
00O, 900 that this overtaxalion has gone on
ever since the so-called union, and tn at
England today owes Ireland over II billion
dollars. Irishmen are asked to be ready to
meet any demands that may be made, even
to marching with Lord Castletown at the
head of patriot army.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
FOREIGN TRADE OF COUNTRY.
1t will be Discussed at II Great
Gathering of Man u faCturers.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Jan. 21- Over 1000
invitations 10 Lending manuf c'r"s of the
country -outside its own large membership
have been sent out by the National Associ
alton OF Manufacturers. and the postal card
returns thus far received indicate a very
large attendance Mt the second annual con-
vention OF the association, to be held here
on Jan. 2G. ~ and %.
Over $50 members have already sgniiled
their intention of being present and the con-
ventiOn will be general gathering of manu-
fa"turers from all sections of the country,
representing all branches of industry.
The attendance of non-members will be
unusually large. Many matters of import
country will be discussed and large share
Of attention will lie devoted to the foreign
trade of the United States. One feature of
particular interest will be a symposium ON
"Methods OF Promoting Foreign Trade."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
LOOKS ROSY.
Brighter Outlook Now for the Ar.
bitratiOn Treaty.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 22-The pros
pect OF securing the ratification of the An
glo-American arbitration treaty before
March 4, with amendments exempting the
Monroe doctrine and the Nicaraguan canal,
but not affecting its principles, is brighten
ing, thanks to the pressure from the country
which senators are beginning to feel, and to
.he lucid and cogent explanation of its pro-
visions given by Secretary Olney in his con-
ference with the committee.
Pressure from the country will have to be
kept up and increased to bring about the
ratification Of the treaty in the six weeks re-
naming Of this session, for the committee
on foreign relations and the Senate will find
1t difficult to thoroughly consider the treaty
and the suggested amendments at the rate
they are now taking so as to reach n cOnclu-
sion before the 4th OF March, and indeed
the members Of the committee generally do
not now expe ct to see the treaty ratified be-
fore that time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
NEW DISEASE DISCOVERED.
"Effiuvium Anacmia" Caused by Gas
Poisoning.

ST. LOUIS, MO-. Jan. 2l-Dr. Felix W..
Garcia, Il well known surgeon and chemist
has discovered new disease. From re-
searches ut his Office and home, and
from close observation in his daily
practice, he has reached the con-
clusion that thousands of persons in st.
Louis are victims Of chronic gas poisoning.
He has treated several eases recently which
led him to believe that the leakage of illu-
minating gas from mains and pipes is Il con-
slant menace to health, and that it is the
cause of a distinctive malady which he has
named 'effluvium anaemia." The physician
cited several eases which he had treated.
saying that in each instance the poison was
discovered in the blood.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
MARTIN B. MADDEN.

One Of the charlottesville leading one at
present-fOr the seat in the United States
Senate from which the venerable John NJ.
Palmer, Of Illinois, retires in March, is
Martin b. Madden, Chicago alderman.
Palmer is democrat, but his successor will
be elected by republican legislature. Mar
tin b. Madden is As years old. Ten years
ago he was secretary Of democratic club.
He wanted to enter the Chicago common
council. Running as II democrat he was
defeated, and the next year he was elected
as a republican.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23

Some important changes will take place in
the U. s. army in the spring. 1t is probable
that Major General Wesley Merritt. COM
mander OF the depar. ment of the East. to
succeed General Thomas II. Ruger will
have reached the age limit. Gen
eral Merritt Is one Of the most popular
commissioners tina. the department OF the
Missouri ever knew He graduated from
West Point in 1861. During the civil war he
gained for himself u name that forms part
of the ,mperisliable history OF this country.
General Merritt was born in New York city
and is about SO years old, hence he has
about Ave years to serve before being re-
TRAD
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
KILLED BY GAS.
Three Children Killed i'm Their
Beds i'm ROXbury, Mass.

BOSTON. Mass, Jan. 2l-Three children
were asphy Xiated by gas in Roybnry. The
victims were Mary and Margaret Reynolds,
aged, respectively, six and three years
daughters of John ID. Reynolds, of lO7 Heath
daughter of Mrs. Mary Keuealy, widow
with large family, living at % Leon street.
The children died together in II small
room in the house owned and occupied in
part by Mr.. Reynolds. The eldest girl. Annie
kenealy who was relative of the Reynolds
family had been taking care of the two lit
tie girls. 1t is thought that the Kenealy girl
either blew out the gas, Or-which Is more
probable turned the cock
around part OF the way after havin; once
closed it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
jealousy Among Inventors.

WASHINGTON, d. G., Jan. 21-Secretary
Carlisle has directed that the portraits of
Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton GIN and
Cyrus II. Mccormick. inventor of the reap.
er, be not put upon the new $40 silver cor
tifcate as contemplated by Superintendent
johnson of the bureau OF engraving and
printing. The number of protests filed
against the proposed plate was simply sur
prising to treasury officials. who had no idea
of tho hornets nest of rival inventors they
were stirring up.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
Tillman's Law Knocked Out.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 81 - The
United States supreme court decided that
the provisions of the state dispensary liquor
law of South Carolina which forbid citizens
of the state from importing liquors into the
state for their own use are in contravention
of the interstate commerce clause of the
national constitution, and therefore invalid.
Justice Brown dissented.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
PIatt Gets There.

ALBANY. N. Y, Jan. 22-Both houses Of
the Legislature met in joint session in the
Assembly chamber, and elected Thomas C.
Plat United States senator to succeed David
b. Hill, and Chester ). Lord Of New York a
regent OF the university, to succeed William
l.. Bostwick. deceased.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23

WASHINGTON d. C..Jan. 21-Action was
taken by Surg-Gen. Wyman of the Marine
Hospital service with reference to the
bubonic plague. which is so widespread in
India, by issuing circular letter reimposinp
at all foreign ports and places infected OF
suspected of being infected with plague the
United States quarantine regulations of 1894
relating to cholera. Passengers and crews
who have been exposed to infection are to be
detained period OF not less than 10 days
from the last possible exposure.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
Cntarrl, Cn,nni In Cure,1

With local application , US they cannot reach
the seat of the disease, C.tprriI is II blood OF
constitutional disease, AMI in order to cure
it YOU must take internal remedies. Halls
CaIarrh Cure is take. internally, and acts Ii.
rcctly on the u owl and mucous surface. Halls
Cata'rh Cure is not luack medicine. 1T was
prescribed by one OF the best ply sicians in this
country TO! year AMI is n regular rrrscri pton.
II is composed of the best tonics known, cnn e.
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting di-
r rsotiy ON the mucous surfaces; The perfect
p; oduces such wonderful results in curing
citarrh. Send fer testimonials, free.
f.. j. CnENEY d Co.. Props, Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists. price &c.
Hall's Family l'ills are The best.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-23
Illinois il Ont of Cash,

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, Jan. 2l-The pay
ment has been stopped by the state OF
Illinois on nearly everything except legisla-
tive expenses. because the state treasury Is
empty and there is no money on hand with
which to redeem the auditors warrants. The
embarrassment Of the situation has prevent
ed the transfer Of the office to Treasurer
Hertz.