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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
DEBARRED FROM BUSINESS.
Massachusetts Benefit Life AssOcia.
ton Taboo in New Ha Innshirc


ton Taboo i'm New Ha npshirc.
CONCORD, N. H., Aug. 13-The Massa-
chnsetts Benefit Life association has been
prevented by the commissioner from taking
any new business In this state since April /,
1896. On that date tho license of the COM
rany was renewed only on condition that
the company would do no moro business.
The same condition was made in the re-
newal Of the license for 1897. No publicity
has been given the facts in the case up to
this timc, rs Commissioner Linehan did not
desire to do anything to increase the agita-
ton against the company. The association
had In force In this state on December 81,
1896, CO., policies, amounting to 81 ,455, $50.
There were written last year but eight
policies, amounting to only $1,000, and all
these were written before April of that
year. The losses and claims unpaid dur
ing the year arc shown to number
five. amounting to Sl7114. During
the year seven policies were ter
minated by death, five by disability and Isl
by lapse. The claims paid during the year
in New HAMPSHIRE amounted to $50, 600
The company received during that inc from
its New Hampshire business only 81 .o2OO9.
50 that. without counting taxes and fees
which II paid, it expended more money in
his state than ii received. Pending
Developments no more policies will be
written In Massachusetts,. A reduction of
office force has begun by twelve dismissais.
1t IL said that President iiolker will ask fer
receiver again next week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
BOOT ON OTHER LEG.
Nj zine Man Sues Woman for Breach
OF Promise Of Marriage.

AUBURN. Me. Aug, ll-Arthut $. Melcher,
of Auburn. through his attorney has at
tached the real estate and personal property
of Mrs. Louise NJ. IIadley for $4,000 for
breach of promise. This is the outcome
of the sensational marriage of Miss
Dingley TO Mr.. W. L. Ha LEY OF san
Diego, Cal, early in July. Mr.. Mecher
claims that Miss Dinghy, who is a nece OF
Congressman Dinglcy and of Frank L.Ding-
ley. editor Of he Lewiston Journal. became
engaged to marry him on jan. 1 1897. The date
for their marriage, he says, was to be June
-, and Mrlcher. in anticipation of tho
event. had prepared for his supposcd-to-be
bride II very cosy home. A few days before
the appointed date for the marriage Miss
Diugley disappeared from her home in
Auburn. and early in July was married to
Mr.. Hadlcy at the Parker House in Boston.
Mrs. liadley declines to make any statement
for publication beyond the fact that she we'd
ded MIR. Hadl-y with the knowledge and
,onsen, of both of her parents. Mr.. Hadley
says that he and his wife will leave for Cali
forniu the latter part OF this month, and de-
cinei to say whether he would return for
the trial of the suit. which is returnable at
the September term of the supreme court in
Androscogyin county. The suit will prob
ably be open for hearing about the middle
Of October.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
LIFE WAS A BURDEN.
70 Get Fruit Made Himself Il Toe.
Martyr.

WESTERLY. Il. L., Aug. 12-Steplen
.iavitt. go years old. shot himself in the
heit with u shotgun ut his home here ana
died Il few hours later. He fastened one
end of string to both triggers of n double
harrelled gun and tiad the other end to one
)r his feet. He pointed the gun at his head
md pulled the string with his toe. One
barrel failed to explode. The shot in the
other barrel entered tho left side of his
head. making wound so serious that he
died few hours later. Gavitt had been
netting strangely o' late. His son shot him
>,lf five years ago with the same gun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
OfOld Pilgrim StOck

MlDDI.EBORO. Mass. Aug 12-The dea IN
of Everett Robinson, which has lust o.
Cured at his home here. removes the Oldest
and one of the best-known lawyers of Ply
mouth county. MIR. Robinson was born in
North Middleboro 81 years ago, and was OF
old Pilgrim stock. being direct descendant
OF Francis Eaton. who came in the Mayflower
to Plymouth in 1920. He was several times
elected to the legislature rs repre- enta.ive,
and once as senator. He was one of the
founders Of the Middleboro Savings bank in
1873, and had served continuously as prcsi-
dent of that institution up to the time Of his
death.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
Effects of a Mountain Storm.

MT PLEASANT. N H., Aug. 1.-THE big
slide that occurred on Mt Clay during the
recent storm is an object Of interest to old
guests who notice it as a new wrinkle that
has appeared upon the face of the old noun
tain. 1t is nearly a mile long. extending
from near the top OF the ravine down into
the depth Of Clay gulf. 1t is probably the
largest avalanche that took place in the
White mountains during the recent floods.
Another large slide appears upon Mt. WASH
ington, a little above Base station, and others
can be seen on Mounts Pleasant and Clinton.
All can be viewed with the naked eve from
the verandsh Of the Mt. Pleasant house.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
MISS FANNIE HAYES,

The wedding of Miss Fannie HAYES.
which is to occur September 2, at Fremont
Ohio, will be OF moro than ordinary inter-
est. Miss Hayes is a daughter OF ex-Presi-
dent r. b. Hayes. and has seven brothers.
She is TO marry Ensign Smith, and Presi-
dent Mckinley has promised to be one OF the
guests at the wedding. Miss Hayes was
born on Walnut Hills, in Cincinnati in 1870,
and her father was governor of Ohio and
then president of the United States, SO that
she had little knowledge of private life until
after 1881. She was educated at a little
school in Cleveland and later was sent to
Pennington, ky., where she attended school
with the daughters OF two other presidents,
Miss Mollie Garfield and Miss Nellie Arthur.
She has travelled extensively abroad. Every
summer she spends in Ohio.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
Washing n Fine Art.

Ever since spinning was a type Of woman
ly industry, from age to age it has been
expected that beautiful apparel should
clothe women. TO keep dainty belongings
in good order 1t IS necessary to have them
properly Numbered. This is especially true
IN the laundering Of pretty summer gowns,
which is now quite fine art. To do the
work properly, MI tub two-thirds full of
warm water. dissolve the fourth Of a cake
of Ivory Soap (Which will not fade the most
delicate colors). add it to tho water; wash
the articles through it. rinse first in clear
and then in blue water: wiring. dip in thin
starch. shake ont and hang ON the line in
the shade When dry, sprinkle and iron.
Gowns thus Numbered will retain their
freshness the entire season.
ELIZA r. PARKER.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
FIGHT FOR LIBERTY.
A "Lifer" In Charlcstown Prison
ShOOts Down the Guards.

onOOte DOWN tnc SuVrus.
BOSTON, Mass, Aug. 10 Herbert Anvil
lie, the desperate Taunton bicycle thief. who
held up many people at the point Of his re-
volver, robbing them of their wheels, finally
killing Fred Strange. and who was serving
life sentence ut Charlcstown. has just
made desperate attempt to escape.
He was aided by his brother Everett.
who had called to visit him. The
two brothers met in the guardroom, and
were watched by three officers. Messrs. Alb
bolt, L. II. Witham and T.. $, Darling AS
he turned to 50. Everett handed his brother.
the prisoner. Il revolver. He had one In his
hand himself. Quick as thought, both men
turned toward the officers and fired. The
officers drew reyolverS and returned the fire.
Twenty-Five or thirty shots were exchanged,
and guards came running into the room.
Both the Willis brothers fell. badly wound
ed. Three of the officers were also badly
wounded. They had been reinforced dur
Ing the firing by Officer John II. Townsend.
The prisoners had made desperate
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
Beet in Thirteen Years.

NEW YORK, Aug 1.-The Cunard line
steamer Etruria has just arrived in port from
previous record across tbs Atlantic, This Is
wonderful performance, when it is con-
sidered that the Etruria has been in services
for nearly l3 years. Her time was 5 DAYS.
81 hours and 10 minutes. actual time. Her
daily runs were II, 4s2, 1856, 495, 4s3 aud 27s.
Her average per hour was about 20 knots.
The run was 27S6 knots and was counted
from Daunt's rock at the entrance to
Queenstown harbor to Sandy Hook light.
ship.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14

We offer One Hundred Doll ,rs Reward for
any ca o of Catarrh that cannot b. cured by
Halls Catarrh Cue.
FL. CHENEY Il Co, p ops. Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned. have known F. J. Che
ney tor the la II years, and believe HIM per-
fe ely lonor BILE in all business { an, actions
and financially able To carry out any obliga-
ton IN de by their firm.
WEST Il ThUAX, Wholcsa!c Diuggis $, Toledo,
ono
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Hal Catarrh cue is taken in crnalIy, act
Ing dir city upon the blood and mucous sur
faces nf til system. p ic . ;:v pc" bottle. Sold
by al u nggi>ts. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
FOLLOWED C0NFRERE.
Death of President Marcy of the
Fitchbirg Railroad.

Death OF PrcSiucnt Marcy or the
Fitchburg Railroad.
BELMONT, Mass, Aug. 10 Following so
quickly the death of Auditor &. ]. Anthony
Of the Fitchb,lr; raiiroal and thu apparent
discovery OF II shortage in Til" late auditors
accounts, the community has been startled
by the news nf tn" sudden death here %!
of President Henry :. Marcy. 1t was ouIy
Oh the evening before that President Marcy
had given an interview announcing the dis
covery OF a shortage of IA 900 in the ac-
counts Of the late auditor
Henry s. Marcy was born in Hartland VT.
on January Is. 1887. He was graduated
from the Chandler scientific department Of
Dartmouth college in 1866. For three Y ars
after graduation he was EN- ployed us n clerk
in Il dry goods jobbing house in Boston.
Then he removed to Charlestown. N. II. He
entered the railway service at the age of 10,
on April /, 1S5s,and Mt The end of three years
service was master of transportation on the
Sullivan road. In October, 1861, he became
the clerk OF the superintendent of the Rut-
land Burlington road, position which
he held until May. 1868. Then he
was appointed master of transportation
of the road, and, after IL year in that office.
became the acting superintendent. This
Office he filled for another year. and, in No
vember, 1865. he accepted the offer to b.
come general freight agent Of the Rensse-
position for nearly six years and in May. 1871.
he moved TO II similar position in the Della
ware and Hudson Canal company. He was
the general freight agent of this road for
IA years and then he became the traffic man
ager. He served thus until Nov. /, 1889,
when he was chosen president of the Fitch,
burg road. During his long connection with
the Rensselaer, and Saratoga and the Della.
ware and Hudson roads. Mr.. Marcy lived at
Ballston Spa. Mr.. Marcy occupied high
position among railroad men, and moro than
once was honorc'l with special distinc-
tiOn by them, being chosen in 1895 as a
delegate to the international congress OF
railroad men in London. lie leaves
family consisting OF n widow and four sons.
The sons are John H.. u coal dealer in Bos-
ton; Willam. in the same business in Wor-
cester: Robert. II student at Dartmouth
college, and Richard H., u student at Har.
ward university.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14

PEABODY, Mass, August ll-Mrs. Sally
Batchelder OF this town has just celebrated
the lO3d anniversary of her birth. She was
born in Chichester, N. H., August 8, 1894,
and was the third OF q family OF IA children
several of whom lived to be over 90 years
OF age. Her maiden name was Sally Ring,
and when ~ years old she married Andrew
Batchelder OF Loudon, N. H. Four chill
drcn blessed the union, Of whom Colonel
Cyrus r. Batchelder, with whom she
lives, and Samuel d. Batchelder Of Concord,
N. H., survive. Her husband died in 1852.
In 1857 she removed with her son Cyrus to
Lawrence and one year later to Salem.
After residence of IS months in Salem they
returned to Lawrence, where they remained
until 1868, when they came to this town and
have made their home here since.
Her father died when he was 80 years old,
two of her sisters lived to be o. while twin
brothers lived to the age OF "a and So years.
Mrs. Batchelder is remarkably we'll
preserved women. She is IN early riser and
takes her meals regularly with the family.
She goes up and downstairs without assist
ance dresses and undresses herself, and
whenever the weather is pleasant takes
walks outdoors. She takes u deep interest
in current events and takes much pleasure
in rehearsing scenes and incidents during
any part OF the present century. She
remembers distinctly. the day. when
With the exception of impaired hear
ing. she retains all OF her faculties to
remarkable degree. She has always
enjoyed good health, and in her younger
life was very strong. She lived on farm,
and in addition to regular household duties
took care of a large dairy. Her face Is
plump and marked with but few wrinkles.
She is OF short stature, but her form is erect
and her step elastic. She Is devcut Meth
odist, and up to a few years ago attended
services regularly. Her last visit to Con-
cord N. H., was in 1855, and although 81
years old stood tho journey without serious
fatigue. She has live grandchildren and
six Observation-Disclosures.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
ECHOES FROM THE WRECK.
Corporation Director Files InsOl.
Vency Schedule.

NEW BEDFORD. Mass, August 12-Dr.
William +. Brownell OF this city. one of the
directors of the Bennett and Columbia mill
corporation, has filed voluntary petition in
insolvency. No assignee is named, and 1t is
probable that the man will await the action
of the court ut the September session. The
pctition does not name any amount Of assets
aud liabilities, though the schedule mentions
alithe property held by the doctor. The fact
that he Is an indorser OF the paper Of the cor
pordtions to the extent of something like
1000 complicates matters very materially
anu makes II impossible. In the doubt con
corning the amounts Of such paper in exist
ence, to render an offer to creditors. though
it is understood that the petitioner would
be able to make II liberal offer IL the matter
was between only himself and his personal
creditors.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
Result OF Test Case.

ELLSWORTH. Me-. Aug. 11-At the trial
Of Capts. Daniel Mason of the steamer
Joseph Church. and II. T.. Mason of the
teamer George Curtis. on the charge of sel,-
ing porges illegally in Blue Hill bay a few
weeks ago, Judge Peters found prohah,
cause for holding them for the Octoi,er tern
ofthc supreme court, and bail in $500 wal
furnished. The ease Is IA test one, and il ON
TIL" point of what the term ''from land Il,
In ID means
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14

A powder to he shaken into the shoes. At this
season Your feet feet swo lien and hot, and get
tired easily. II you have smartng feet or
tight shoes, try Aliens Foot Ease. 1t 90 Is
the fe and makes walking easy. Cares and
prevents swollen and sweating feet bliSters
and callous spots. Relieves corns u d bunins
o ell pain and gives re & and comfort. Try IT
to-dop. Sold ~ all drug Ists and shoe store
for p cent. Trial package FREE. Address,
ALLEN s. OLMsrED, Leroy. y. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
His Charms MANY,

81 do not see what she finds attrac-
tive about him.
'Why, there are million reasons
for her following him."
"What are they?"
"Dollars. Brooklyn Life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
A Handy Weapon.

"What had the prisoner in his hand
when he struck the Prosecutors
asked the magistrate of policeman.
81 saw nothing in his hand but his
fist sor," was the reply.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
PASSED CENTURY MARK.
What a Good Digestion and Clear
Coincidence Will Do.

What a Good Digestion ana Cicar
Conscience Will Do.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y, August IL
Mrs. Zipba Buell. Hodgman, who Is re-
markably well preserved for one OF her ad-
vanccd age has just celebrated her centen-
NAL here. She was born at Sudbury, VT,
Aug. q, 1897, but has resided In Saratoga
Springs the greater portion Of her life. She
has two sons, both well along in years, and
several grandchildren and great-grandchil-
iren. For years 1t has been her hope to
each the Tooth milepost on life's jour
ney. Several months ago Mrs. Hodg-
man began to fail physically, but re-
Gently she rallied, and on her centennial an
niversary was enjoying comparatively good
health
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
DIR. T.. n, ANDREWS.

The recent resignation OF President Il.
Benjamin Andrews from Brown university
caused considerable comment. He has
now accepted the presidency Of the pro
posed new college to be established on n
broad basis under the direction of John
Brisben Walker. Mr.. Walker is a journal
list OF ability and has been prominent IN
magazine work. President Andrews and
Mr. Walker agree pretty well on all the
principal points In connection with the esti.l,-
lishment OF this new college, which 1t is
proposed to conduct in such manner as to
enable the masses to have the benefits OF
higher education. The new university Is to
be started in September on the Chantauqua
plan and 1t is proposed to build a strong.
popular college. Under President Andrews
there will be hoard of ten bright men Sc.
lected from all over the country.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14

Fits permanently cured. No nts or nervous.
ness after fiji st days use of DIR. lIine's Great
Norye Rcstorcr. s.. trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. r. II. KLINE. Ltd. 03l Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14

Mrs. wins,ow's Soothing Syrup for children
tcething. sorJens the gums, reducing inhamma-
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie. Sc "A bottle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14

Piso's Cure for Consumption has no equal
as Cough medicinc.-F. N. ABBOTT, 3S3 Sem
eca ST. Buffalo, n. Y. May =. 1894.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
Try Allen,s Font. Ease.

The Western Union company uses over a
hundred million envelopes every year.
MEAD
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14

SCHENECTADY, N. Y, Aug. 1l-Alrs
Rebecca Van Zandt. has just celebrated her
lOsd birthday. Mrs. Van Zandt was a ma
tive of Albany. and her maiden name was
Thornton. She is in excellent health.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14

"Ah, we'll, that's better than some
husbands, you know, who scarcely go
to bed in time to get up. "-Harper's
Bazaar.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14

''Does he date before the fire?"
"No-not quite so far back as that.
But he's one OF the people who have
ridden the old-style high wheels. -
Washington Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14

rived at Santa Agueda the same day as the
premier, and he was frequently seen lurking
in the passages of the bathing establishment
In suspicious manner. At the moment
OF the assassination the premier was
waiting waiting In the gallery of the
just joined him for luncheon. Suddenly the
assassin. who had the appearance of an ordi-
nary visitor. approached and fired at him
point blank. one bullet passing through the
body and coming ont beneath the left shoulder
and the other two lodging in hehead He fell
instantly and never recovered conscious
ness. The assassin narrowly escaped lynch
ing at the hands of the walters and
attendants who rushed forward. Detec-
tives and civil guards Immediately secured
him. He was very pale. trembled violently
and evidently feared that he would be killed
on the spot. The greatest excitement and in
d1gnation prevails among all classes. All the
members OF the diplomatic corps have
expressed their sympathy with the gov
eminent. Many senators, deputies. and
generals, while expressing their grief and
indignation. have offered to render the gov
eminent all the assistance In their power.
1t was at first rumored that the assassin was
ono OF the pardoned Barcelona anarchists
but this is not confirmed. Angiolino confesses
that he followed Senior Canovas to church
and to other places, waiting for an opportn
nifty when he could surely accomplish his
purpose. He says he regrets that he has
been unable to kill General Polavieja, who
was encouragement of the Philippines
when DIR. Rial was executed, last December,
and whom nc regards as the murderer Of
Rial.
WASHINGTON,D. G.. Aug. 12-The state
department officials attach much political
Importance to the death Of Prime Minister
CanOva5 and its bearings on the relations
between this country and Spain. That it
will have u direct bearing on the Cuban
is admitted by all the officials in
the department, but in what way none OF
them will express an opinion for publication.
Il is asserted positively that the assassina-
ton of Canovas means the freedom of Cuba,
and that Wcyler will BIO withdrawn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
BETTER Than Some,

"But / thought your husband was
such an active MANI"
"Active! If it weren't for me, I
don't believe he'd get up in time to go
to bed"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-14
Genuine Antiquity.
before the tire?"

eyes," remarked a Chicago girl,
"he represents one of our oldest fam
lilies"
The age-herald., 1897-09-22

cal engineering, and Is making "a. 'o strides in his chosen field. A brilliant future awaits him after his graduation.
 Miss Margaret Holmes, of Albertville, is spending a few days with her friend Miss Leila Jones on Sixth avenue.
 Miss Ella Johnston and MT. Will A. Fulwiler ware quietly married Monday evening by Judge M. T. Porter
 Mrs Eugene L. Broom and her llttle son are at home, after protracted stay with relatives in Virginia.
 MT and Mrs. D. B. Williams have re- turned from vist to the Virginia re- sorts
 Mrs. Alonzo s. Elliott is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Revis Terry at their home, corner of Sixteenth street and Eighth avenue.
 Misses May Johnson and Mamie Hood. of Woodlawn, left for St. Clair Sprjnes yesterday where they will enjoy weeks outing.
 The New Orleans States says: 1.-The pleasant tidings have reached us that Miss Clara Conway, of Memphis, con- templates spending the winter months tn New Orleans. This will be good news to this gifted woman and distinguished educators many admirers here, who will gladly welcome this valued addi- tfon to our intellectual life Miss Con- way besides being a gifted writer and teacher, is also a lecturer of rare power, and will no doubt find opportunity while in our midst of speaking before some of our literaxy clubs"
 Mrs. F. ". Dixon has returned from two months visit to relatives in Ten ne ssee.
 Dr. Percy Nixon left Monday night for Baltimore, Md, where he will com plete his studies at the Baltimore Dem tai college.
 Yesterday afternoon at o'clock, at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. George Lunsford, on the North Highlands, Miss Annie Lunsford and MT. John w Fain were married by Dr. G. c. Kelly of the First Methodist church, in the presence of only relatives and intimate friends. MT. and Mrs. Fiain left on the afternoon Southern railway train for a brief visit to New York city. They will return to Birmingham early in October, and will reside at the Florence hotel. MT. Fain is vice-president of the Stowers Furni- ture company, and is a successful young business man of Birmingham. Mrs. Fain has grown up in the city, and has large circle of friends, who extend congratulations to both bride and groom.
The age-herald., 1897-09-22

The Taylor School opens this morning. For both sexes of all ages. 1915 s. Nineteenth St.