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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
MOWRY GUILTY.
Killed the Reynolds Family So
Jury Says.

PROVIDENCE, r. L., Jan. IA jury has
convicted Martin Mowry of the murder Of
Mrs. Abby J. Reynolds in Burrillville, April
IA last. and fixed the responsibility of the an
limitation of the whole Reynolds family upon
the prisoner. The crimes were among the
mes; atrocious ever pc petra:ed in Rhode
Island. They have recently been paralleled
by the butrhery of the Newton family at
Brooklieid. Mass. and newspaper readers
have likened the one tragedy to the other.
The BurriIlville horror, however, was prob
ably the worst, for the murderer almost sue.
ceeded in wipng out by fire the evidence of
the crimes. He resorted to the Kerosene
tank and the torch and left Mrs. Reynolds
diving In her own bed, where he assaulted
her when asleep, but the flames brought res
cuers from nearby farmhouses anu the
woman was taken out still breathing. She
died soon after, without recovering con
seriousness, but a bayonet wound and other
injuries on her face and body disclosed
the fact that II triple murder had
been committed. The bodies of two
persons were incinerated. 1t may be Il yeal
or even more before life sentence is pro-
nOunceu.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
CHARLES l.. KURTZ,

Those who never heard of him before have
lately become familiar with the name OF
Charles l.. Kurtz. He has been actively en-.
gagged in the unsuccessful fight against Sena.
tor Hanna. Mr.. Eur;z is u citizen Of Column
bus, Ohio, and is about 45 years of age. He
has been actively engaged in politics for
years and is counted quite shrewd. He was
private secretary to J. b. Foraker, when he
was governor Of Ohio, and later was chair
man OF the Republican Central committee in
the campaign when Mr.. Bushnell was can
didate for governor. Last spring he was
urged, as the proper person, to conduct the
campaign of 1897 in the Buckeye state, but
Mr.. Hanna insisted he could not trust Mr..
kurtz ut the head of so important Il cam
paign and it would seem the senator was
right. This was not the origin OF the feel
ling between Mr.. Hanna and Kurtz rs they
have not admired oneanother for years. The
factional fight is much regretted by Repub-
licans and it will be felt in after campaigns.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
LAW LAYS LIMIT.
Town Offers Maximum Reward Tor
Susnected Murlerer'e Arrest.

BROOKFIELD, Mass. Jan. 20-The board
of selectmen has voted to offer reward OF
$500 for information that will lead to the
arrest and conviction of Paul Muller. alias
Miller, who is suspected OF the murder OF
the Newton family. The amount would have
been larger had the law allowed. Postal
cards have been sent to New York and ln-
termedate places and to cities and towns
in this state, particularly the seaports,
giving the following description of Null
Ter: About 35 years old, height feet 8 OK
6 inches, weight 1876 or 100 pounds, dark
com plexion, dark mustache, dark hair,
dark eyes, has rather large head, scar
on one hand near little finger, small front
teeth wide apart, wears No. q shoe,
walks with rolling gait, talks broken Eng
lish, also German and Polish. When last
seen he wore dark clothes, checked golf cap
and felt boots" The officers appear to have
lost all clew to Muller's whereabouts, al
though they are confident that they traced
him as far as New York. 1t Is their belist
that II Muller had $75 in ready money no
sailed ut once for England or Sweden as
steerage passenger. Sheriff Tarbell, how
ever, Is OF the opinion that Muller had very
little money. and considers 1t more likely
that he has shipped as cattleman on some
foreign steamer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

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Pale People, aud since then ! have been
free from all pain headarh" aud dyspepsia.
| eat heartily and have no appetite for
strong drink or tea or coTce, and feel
twenty years younger.
"My ,reiyhi has increased ~ poanis. I
cannot say too much for DR.. Williams Pink
Pills and claim that they have cured me-.
JOHN B. Coos
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
sixteenth day OF February, 1897.
A. =. BARKER, Notary PaJsic.
Topeople run down in health, from what
ever cause drink or dsease-the above in-
tervcw will be of interest, The truth OF 1t
Is unloubted rs the statement is sworn to.
and we reproduce tbs oath her'. For any
further facts concerning this medicine
write to DR.. Williams Medicine Company.
Schenectady, n. Y.
The name and address OF the subject of
above interview is Joan b. Cook, OF 2O3
South 9Th Street, Lyoa, Iowa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
WILLING TO RETIRE.
But Veteran Conductor Objected to
Being Retired.

BOSTON, Mass, Jan. 20.-rhe veteran
conductor, Carl /errahn. OF the Handel and
Haydn and other societies has announced
that he would retire ~ the end Of the pres
ent season. II IL his in;culon to reiinquish
all his professional duties in this country,
and to spend an indefinite period in his
native Germany Mr.. Xerrahn is getting Old,
Is slightly deaf ana though he has been
one of the most famous and enicacous OF
conductors is now not quite "up-to-date."
His recent dismissal from the Worcester
society, although h" was treated with the
utmost consideration and drlirary COM
mensuratr with absolute dismissal, showed
him til. hanlw Ting on the wall. His
deposition ten years ago from the conductor
ship Of symphony society. although he was
recently r-nstated. was another significant
straw. In neat little speech Mr.. Xerrahn
said he did not object to retiring
but did object to being retired.
He first came to this country many years
ago. and while young man, AS Il ilute
player. For II generation he WAS one of the
most successful wielders Of the baton.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
THE ENDLESS WAR.
Capital and Labor Meet in Bitter
Strife.
Popular sympathy Dampened by
Riot and Wreckage.

NEW BEDFOBD, Mass, Jan. 2l-Not
often does it happen that the mere threat Of
labor strike IL sufficient to throw COM
munity Of &c. 900 souls into such sorrowful
state as was experienced here on Sunday.
Usually it operates in the opposite way, ana
exulia,ion and expectancy pervade the
people. But the Impending and inevitable
strike Of the mill workers of this city pos
essed features which gave 1t II character
distinctly its own. New Bedford mas eN-
perienced rikes before. but never before
did the popular pulse beat In Just the way
it did before the strike began First OF al.
the community felt that tue strike, however
disastrous its consequences may be, was
q Just resistance Of an unjust oPpres-
sion. This sentiment made the great
mass of the people adopt the grievances OF
the operatives as their own, and led them to
exert every influence to secure a retraction
by the manufacturers. Again, the trade
circles fully realize the calamitous effects OF
an immediate withdrawal OF $4,000 II week
from circulation, effects which assuil the
very life of the community. Aud every one
appreciates the peril to the social equili-
rum in the existence OF 5000 idle men and
women, to say nothing of the economic side
OF such situation in the dead of winter.
The mill workers and their immediate
families comprise fully one half the pop
ulation of New Bedford. 1t is but hui
man that the other half feels deep in
terest In the persistent efforts to avert the
actual breach. But all energies have failed
to accomplish their purpose, and strike
is on, and it is recognized that the strike
will probably spread from sympathy
as we'll as necessity, and other cities and
towns must suffer in turn ana in Kind. The
Immediate cause OF the strike Is cut down
and the fnlng system in regard 10 the weav-
ers. Some idea of the direct effect of the
cut down can be gainel by considering the
average wages paid the several classes OF
operatives in the mills. These fig
ures are furnished by the labor
secretaries, showing the average. week
ly nav before and after the reductions:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
SEA GIVES UP DEAD.
Pounding Waves Bring to Light
Long Hurled Wreck.

NANTUCKET. Mass. Jan. 2O-For weeks the
surf,urged on by the rough sea winds. has i, en-
pounding away at the sandbanks ut Tom
Nevers' head. Many years ago the forcrnn-
ners of these same waves laborra as dill
gently to heap up the dunes rs they have
been working to tear them down. Bang.
splash, grind! they went, each gray wave
setting its tooth an inch or two deeper
than the one that hat gone before.
A vertical face OF compacted ma
terial was formed, which constantly
undermined ut its base. yielded sullenly but
steadily to the might of the seas. One dav,
not long ago, u few shattered timbers Were
revealed which had been hidden by III"
sand. and before long the hull Of Il vessel,
mastless and forlorn, was exposed to the
air, after having disappeared for years from
human knowledge. The islanders examined
the strange relic with curiosity They shov-
eled out the numbering sand and scraped
away the accumulated deposits that had OBJ
liberated her name. Then they read the
words:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
ON SAFETY VALVE.
Reed Sits There to Keep Cuba
Out of the House Debate.
The Democrats and Republicans
Favor Immediate Action.

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Jan. 2l-ln the
House. after the army bill had passed in II
routine fashion, the consideration OF the
diplomatic and consular bill gave rise to u
discussion on Cuba, which was extremely
lively. The debate showed thar - senti-
ment Of the House is largely In +" some
action being taken by the ....1ni>trh-
ton which will enable the Cuuuns to
gain their independence, and that this
sentiment is not alone confined TO the ID IN
ocratlc side. The Republicans showed that
they are only held in check by Speaker
Reed and the power of the adminlst ratlonand
the semi-official intimation that at the right
time the president " ii act. Chairman Adams
of the subcommittee on Cuba, chosen
from the membership Of the house
committee ON foreign atfuirs, has requested
the state department for such intor..
nation as Is available OH the status OF
affairs in CUBA. Assistant Secretary Day
has answered that the information Is being
prepared. This will be- the first Cuban In
formation sent to the Housein two years and
the fact is significant General Lee says II
volcanic upheaval in Havana cannot be pre-
vented much longer, and that precautions
should be taken. The president and his
assistant secretary of state hope the storm
will not break but they believe the critical
nature of the situation has not been exag-
gerated.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2l-Augustine Cossio,
iather Of Evangelina Cisneros and who him
self has just been released, emaciated and
sick, from Spanish prison, will 90 back to
Cuba to fight for freedom. He walked up
this morning II new man. He said that not
until then did the full realization Of his own
freedom and the happiness Of his daughter
come to him. Practical man that he Is, he
quickly addressed himself to the problems
confronting him. He has decided to so to
Cuba at the earliest possible moment. ne
sought out Thomas Estrada Palma, head of
the junta, and offered his services. IF Mr..
Palma can find no means to enable me to
Join my countrymen in arms he said. ~
shall go to Tampa or Key West and enlist in
the first expedition to leave the florida
coast. My strength WILL come back. have
no other ambition than to fight for Cuba
while life lasts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
What Money Can DO.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn, Jan. GO. NJ.
Oliver, a convict in the Deer Lodge peni-
Tertiary in Butte, Montana. and who has
been granted new trial on the chrrge Of
robbery, has been informed by firm Of
LAWYERS here that he has fallen heir to $780,
900 by the death of an uncle, Edwin NJ.
Oliver, which occurred in this city more
than year ago. The trustee of the estate
only recently learned of young divers
whereabouts. His new trial will come up In
q few weeks. He must. however, be re-
leased, as all of the states witnesses have
disappeared.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

SO called. In this room the ex-President keeps
all his fishing tackle and his valuable collec-
ton OF rods, reels and lines. Besides the
valuable collection OF fishing rods, Mr.. Cleve-
would be the envy OF any sportsman. The
only reason that can be assigned for tho
burglars not ransacking the gun room Is
that they feared going about in 1t with a
light, which would be plainly seen from the
village and the lodge occupied by Brad"
Wright, who has charge of the estate. The
plunder which the crooks took with them
can only be conjectured until Mr.. Cleveland
has been heard from, IL even then the exact
amount can be ascertained.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
Kent Old Curiosity ShOp.

wALTHAM. Mas. Jan. 2O-Thomas
Dexter Stratton, Waltham's oldest M best
known merchant, has just died. he was
born in Weston. and was educated there.
When young he went to Newton Lower Falls
and established II dry goods business. He
remained there about 10 years. ana then came
to Waitham and started u store on Main str5et,
60 years ago. He has been In business ever
since. For 80 years he has occupied the
same store. His place was known as
the sold Curiosity Shop" owing tothe mis-
was needed If it could not be found ut gro
Gerry, hardware or provision stores, invari-
ably it could be found in his store. His
death was due to old age His wife died
about four years ago. He left no children.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
81, L. WOODWORTH,:
Windsor, N. s."

Between the two lines, faded and worn,
but still recognizable, appeared the Masonic
emblem of the square and compass es.
The old salts recollected the craft
then. The useless wreck was fine
brig, which sailed on her maiden trip
from Windsor. n. s., where she had
Just been launched with n cargo of plaster
for New York. She weathered tho white
cape only to be east away on Nantucket
This was 30 years ago on the 28th day OF
January. When she was wrecked the sea in
spots heaped the sand over the broken hulk.
Now, in spirit OF freakish contrariness. it
has uncovered its handiwork to the eyes of
men. The action Of the sand and water has
hardened the briggs cargo Of plaster to
solid mass. 1t has literally petrilied 1t and
1t closely resembles marble.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
BUZZARD'S BAY BURGLARS.
Gray Gables LOoted-Gun Room
Not Iai(led.

BUZZARD's BAY, Jan. 2O-Gray Gables,
the summer home OF ex-President Cleve-
land, has been visited by burglars. who ran.
sacked the house from attic to cellar and
made good their escape without leaving the
slightest clue as to their identity. When the
burglary took place Is quite as much mys-
terry as Is the identity OF those who were
In the break. From the condition
of things 1t is evident that more or less wine
was found, and that the crooks held high
carnival while the ruby liquid lasted. While
the house was practically ransacked from
top to bottom, there was one room that the
burglars did not enter, that is the "gun room, !"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
Siars and hfrineA Uesigner.

The glave of the man who designed
Old Glory has recently been located,
and Greater New York will have the
honor of being the city which con-
tans his remains. His name was
Samuel Chester Reid, and he was a
captain in the United States navy.
The Reid Monument association will
erect shaft over the site, which is the
centre of lot in Greenwood ceme-
terry, between Cypress avenue and
Zephyr PATH
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

Swiss schoolboys are trained in
gymnastics, in the manual of arms,
and in the elements of company drill,
The state encourages target shooting
societies. OF which there are 2977,
with membership of l33,5O0,' by IL
subvention of nearly 500, 600 year,
the results being that almost every
Swiss can handle rifle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

The Emperor of Austria takes his
amusements publicly, much like
Queen Victoria. He believes that his
subjects like to see him among them,
and when he goes to theatre he takes
u prominent position i'll full view of
the house, and the consequence is that
the royal box is the centre of attrac-
ton, the actors playing to it 'for all
they are worth. Boston Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
Nm Chance for Life.

DANvERS, Mass, Jan. 20-Joel Putnam,
one of the oldest citizens OF this town has
attempted suicide by shooting. He is 80
years of age, and it is thought that his mind
had become affected by the inflrmities
of age. He was missed, and members OF
his family found him lying on the floor OF
the barn. He had shot himself In the heal
He was alive when found. but the doctors
who attended him say there Is no chance
of recovery.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

1t is twenty-five years since David
Livingstone died in Africa, and his
body was brought home to rest in West
minister Abbey Recently it has been
proposed to mark the spot Mt Ila'a,
Africa, where he died, with simple
stone shaft and metal plate bearing an
inscription.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
(ajArrh Cannot BE Cured

With local applications as they cannot reach
The seat of the disease. Citarrh Is IL blood or
constitutional disease, and in order. to cure
II YOU must take internal remedies. Halls
Cainrrh Cure is taken internally and acts di-
rectly on t he blood and mucous SUI face. Halls
tatalrh Cure is not quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the hest ply sicans in
this country for years and is II regular pre-
scription. II is composed of the best toncS
known. combined with The best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination of the two ingredients j.
what prod uccs such wonderful results in cur
ing catarrh. send for testimonials free
+. J. CHENEY d. co, Props, Toledo, q.
Sold by Druggists, price. 7Ic.
HILLS Family Pills are he best.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
Even Cleveland POwerless.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 20-Salter d. Wor-
den. convicted OF wreckinS train near Sa-
cramento in the great strike OF 1894. by
which four United States soldiers were
killed, will be hanged at Folsom state prison
on Feb. II. Tremendous pressure has been
brought to bear on the governor to have the
sentence committed. but the governor has
refused to interfere, even at the intercession
of ex-President Cleveland.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

BOSTON. Mass, Jan. 20-Tne ilftieth
anniversary of the discovery Of gold at
Suffers sawmll. Coloma, Cal, will
be ilttingly commemorated by the So
ciety OF California Pioneers OF New
England. The members term it golden
jubilee" The executive committee OF the
association, through the secretary. Mr.. Ste
phen w. Foster, has sent out Invitations to
It's members all over New England to meet
ut the United States hotel on Monday, Jan.
"a.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

WORCESTER. Mass. Jan. 70 The Rev.
DR.. Ebenezer Cutler, pastor emeritus of the
Union Congregational church Of this city.
has Just died at hi, home after IL brief i'll
ness. DIR. Cutler was born in RoyaHton.
Mass, in 1923, graduated at the Vermont
university and the Andover theological sem
mary in l843. and was settled as pastor of
Union church in 1885. He was minister for
about % years, and had since lived retired
life in this city. He leaves widow.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

The strikers cause here was weakened on
the first day by violence and damage to
property. There was no demonstration to
speak OF at the mill gates early in the morn
ing. In front Of several mills large crowds
gathered. and good nature prevailed when
It was seen that few operatives reported for
work. In all 1877 operatives went into the
several mills, this number being divided as
follows: Acushnet, IL: Hathaway, 10; Dart
mouth. 2; Potomska, s; Bristol. 5Oand Whit
man, So None entered the Wamsutta,
Pierce or Grnnell mills. The mills closed.
the number of operatives on strike
and the weekly payroll Is as follows:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
Gained Forty-Eight Pounds.

Il had strong appetite for liquor which
was the beginning Of the breaking down OF
my health. was also a slave to tea and
coffee drinking, l took the gold cure, but
It did not help me-
This is u portion Of an interview clipped
from the Daiiy Herald, OF Clinton, Iowa.
Ii might we'll be taken for the subject OF
temperance lecture but that Is not our 3D.
iect In furnishing it. IL Is to show how y
system. run down by drink and disease,
may be restored We cannot do better than
IA liar from Va .ama,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

IRENE. Nicolini could scarcely bear to have
her out of his sight for IL moment. Nine.
Patti OF late had rarely left him. except for
fiying trips to fill a few peremptory concert
engagements. He was born in Tours
France. and was within month of 90 gears
old when he died. 1t is but fout or five
years since he and Patti were married, but
it has been matter of public belief amount
ing to public knowledge that the pair for
many years have lived together IA man and
wife. The dead man abandoned wife and
five children in his infatuation for the great
cani"trice.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

Although the population of France
remains nearly stationary, the con
sumption of tobacco increases by
leaps and bounds. Last year the
French consumed over 20, 600 tons of
tobacco.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
Latest Thing in Paris Vehicles,

The latest development of electric
motor vehicles in Paris is road
wagon and trailer. The motor-car is
practically an engine with broad tread
wheels and steering apparatus, de-
signe to run anywhere on smooth
roads. The trailer is a public break
or wagon, capable of carrying twenty
or more passengers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
Still After Hanna's Scalp.

COLUMBUS. o.. Jan. 2O-A committee
has been appointed by Speaker Mason of
the House OF Representatives to investigate
the alleged attempt to bride Representative
Otis to vote for Marcus 4. Hanna for sena-
tor. A subcommittee was appointed to call
on the investigating committee of the Senate
and arrange for joint sessions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

utlo iutth'i h'lh
For years l was
unable to do my
work. l could not
sleep nights or resi-
days on account Of
continuous pnins IN
my stomach and
back. | was unable
t. digest my food
II headaches and
painful nrinatiou
were frequent, and
my hearts action
became increased.
l left my farm and
retired to city life
for | was u con-
iirmed invalid. and
the doctors said |
woull never be
we'll again.
"Soon afterl hap
pcned to Use four
boxes of DR.. Will
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
Hapo,np Too Good for Him.

FITCHBURG, Mass, Jan. 20-Gilbert Pet
ers. the foul brute who attempted crimi.
nal assault on S-year-old Bessie Rollins oil
Royalston last summer, frightening her into
commissions from which she died, has
pleaded guilty to murder In the second de-
gree.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
'NICOLINI" DEAD.
Best Known as PATHS Husband
Peculiar Relations.

PARIS, France. Jan. 2O-Ernest Nicholas,
better known rs Nicolini, and best known rs
the husband of Adelina Patti, the famous
diva. is dead. after long illness culminnl.
ing in paresis. Both he AMI Nine. Patti
were aware OF the fatal nature of his ilin S.,
and friends have described the absolute de-
votion Of the two as touching in the eX-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous-
ness after first days use of DR.. kline's Great
Nerve RestOrcr $? trial bottle and treatise free.
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