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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02
MESSAGE AND REPORT IN CONGRESS.
Read and Referred to Foreign Affairs
Committees in Both Houses.

NeuU ana lSettrEPu ~ Foreign
Committees in Both Houses.
WASHINGTON, d. C. (Speclai). Except on
the occasion of the Inauguration of Il
President, no such crowds rs sursed
through the corridors and stormed tina
galleries for admission on the day the
Maine report was sent in have been seen ut
tho Capitol in u quarter OF Il century. At
daylight people were already seeking en-
trance to the Capitol and hours before
noon, when the two Houses convened, the
marble stairways were choGed with push
ing, jostling people pressing toward the
galleries. Not m inch of space remained
In the public galleries ut . O'Clock, though
long lines OF people stretching down the
stairways to the lower corridors continued
to press forward. Within few minutes
after the reserve galleries were thrown
open they, too, were completely filled with
the exception of those reserved for the
diplomatic corps and the families Of tbs
President and Cabinet. Admission to
these galleries was strictly by carl. Many
distinguished personageS were in the gal
leries.
In tho Senate tho reading Of the journal
was dispensed with, and ut two minutes
past twelve the ms sage from the Prr'i-
dent was delivered by Mr.. Pruden, one OF
his secretaries. At 1912 Mr.. Morgan, Of
Alabama asked that the Presidents mes
sage be laid before the Senate The Wee
President presented the message and tho
clerks proceeded to read it. When they
got through with 1t Mr.. Davis moved that
the message, report and testimony ba or
dered printed and referred to the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations. The motion was
agreed to.
In the House at exactly II DEL EEK the
Speaker assembled the rostrlm and called the
body to order Amid the impressive silence
that followed the blind chaplain delivered
solemn prayer, which rang through the
hall like II warning. He referred to the
stern clouds that hung over the country
threatening to break ut any time. After
the journal came the reading Of the Presi-
dents message. There was an ontburst OF
applause in the galleries aud on the floor
when the reading of the message was col-
cluded. The Presidents message was refer
red to committee without debate. This was
the Committee on Foreign Affairs under
the rules. No motion was made. lmmeil-
ately after the announcement OF Reprcsnn-
tatve Simpkin's death the House ut l2.lS
P. NJ. adjourned for the day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

From he By-S!anir, Macont5, I'LL.
Alderman Louis W. Camp, OF our city, has
quite astonished his friends, by a renark-
able gain in weight. He has gained % pounds
IN five weeks. Those OF his friends
who do not know the its OF his sick
ness will read with interest the following:
Il was broken down in health and utter
IL miserable" said Mr.. Camp to our re-
porter. 81 was unable to work much Ofthe
time and so badly afriicted with u form Of
stomach trouble that lifc was vcritable
nightmare.
81 tried various remedies, but during tho
six months Of my sickness obtained no re-
lief. had always been robust, healthy
man and sickness bore heavily upon me.
About two years ago l was advised to
try DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
pie. purchased one box and received so
much benefit that l used five more and was
entirely cured. gained t're"iy-t, pounds
IN .tiue ,ceehs. Since stopped taking the
pills have scarcely had an ache or pain.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

i 1elt very Wucn better
and was able to do nearly all my own
work. continued The use of your mcdi-
cine. and feel that owe my recovery to
you. cannot thank youcnough foryour
advice and your wonderful medicine.
Any one doubling my statement may
write to me and will gladlv answer
all inquiries. NELL. HURST. Deep
water. Mo.
Letters like the foregoing, con-
stantly being received. contribute not
little to the satisfaction felt by Mrs
Pinkham that her medicine and counsel
are assisting women to bear their heavy
burdens.
Mrs. Massachusetts, Lynn, Mass.
All suffering women are invited to
write to her for advice, which will be
given without charge. 1t is an eS-
perienced woman advice to women.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02
loss will Aggregate $4,000.

NASHUA, N. H., March 3O-fire which
started In the basement Of 5. W. Fletcher
Co. s clothing store in Goddard's block on
Main street, rapidly spread through the en-
tire building. Reeds photograph rooms and
DR.. Magnum's dental parlors were complete
ly burned out, while Fietcher's s:o:k was
ruined. The flames worked through into
the Redgway block adjoining.and that strac-
ture was also thoroughly cleaned out.
Floyd Bros clothing store occupied the
lower floor, with Redgway's jewelry store
overhead. Frank Hamiiu occupied the top
floor. The total losses will aggregate
go, 900; insurance unknown.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02
OFFICIAL REPORT ON THE MAINE.
Submarine Mine Blew Her Up, But Spaii,
Is Not Blamed.

Submarine Mine Blew Her Up, But Spain
Is Not blamed.
WASHINGTON, d. c. (Special.- Tie fol-
lowing is the full text OF the report OF the
Court OF Inquiry:
U. $. S. Iowa, 1st Rate.
KEY WEST, Fla, Monday, March 81 1898.
After full and mature consideration of
all the testimony before it, the Court finds
as follows:
/. That the United States battleship
Maine arrived in the harbor of Havana,
Cuba, on the 25th day of January, 1893, and
was taken to buoy No. in from Ave and II
half to six fathoms Of water, by the regular
Government pilot.
The United States Consul-Generul at
Havana had notified tho authorities ut that
place, the previous evening, OF the intend
ed arrival OF the Maine.
2. The state of discipline on board the
Maine was excellent, and all orders and
regulations in regard to the care and safety
OF the ship were strictly carried out.
All ammunition was stored In accord
ance with prescribed Instructions, and
proper care was taken whenever ammuni-
tion was handled.
Nothing was stored in any one OF the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

BERLIN, n. H., March ga fire which
broke ont in Cote's block has partially de-
stroyed the building, entaiing a loss OF s2O,-
900. There Is total insurance of Sl7. 900.
The loss on the building was about 5000,
sndsis covered by insurance. The principal
other losses are: +. Levine. clothing. $4,000,
Insurance S2500 II. Lewis clothing, $500
insurance $500; Nashua Boot 4 Shoe com
pany. $4,000, insurance $1,000: Doyle Bros,
variety store. $4,000, insurance $4,000; Thomas
Sheridan, billiards, saloon and lodging house,
$1,000. insurance $1,000; J. {. Bradbury, va
riety store, $1,000. Insurance. 1900; Edward
Edwards, fruit. $1,000. insurance $500. The
tenants OF the lodging house lose about
$1,000. ON which there is no insurance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

magazine, and that did not explode at the
time the Maine wns destroyed.
The torpedo war heads Were all slowed
In the after part Of the ship. under the
ward room, and neither caused nor parti-
cipated In the destruction Of the Maine.
The dry gun cotton primers and dctona-
tors were slowed in the cabin aft, and re-
moved from the scene OF the explosion
Waste was carefully looked after on the
Maine to obviate danger. Special orders
in regard to this had been given by the
commanding officer. Yarnishes, dryers,
alcohol and other combustibes of this
nature were slowed on or above the main
deck, and could not have had anything to
do with the destruction of tue Maine.
The medical stores We're stored aft under
the ward room and remote from the scene
o. the explosion.
No dangerous stores of any kind were
stored below in any of the other store
rooms.
The Coal Bunkers All Right.
The coal bunkers were inspected daily.
or those bunkers adjacent To tho forward
magazines and shell rooms. fonr were
empty. namely: "Ba, B !. B5, BE-"
"A 10" had been in use that day and "A
49, was full OF New River coal. This coal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

b. local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear There is only
one way To cure deafness, and that Is by con-
stit.tiOnal remedies. Deafness is caused by
an inamsd condition of the mucous lining of
the Eistachian Tube. When this tube gets
infiamed you have u rumbing sound or i'm
perfect hearing. and when it is entirely closed
Deafness Is the result, and unless the infiam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh. which is nothing but an in
famed cond;tiO of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness tcauscd by catarrh) that
cannot he cured by Halls Catirrh Cure. Send
for Circuuis. free.
r. J. CH"NEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

Ganecock Attacked Baby and Its Mother,
A gamecock, owned by Michael
Waltahauser, Baltimore, attacked Mrs.
Waltahauser and her nineteeu-months.
old baby in the yard OF their home,
and severely hurt the child. The
cock was known to be vicious and had
attacked several persons, but had
never shown signs of viciousness
toward any member of the Walta.
hauser family.
When Mrs. Wultahauser went into
the yard with her baby in her arms
the cock few at the child and dlovt
one of its spurs into the baby's cheek.
Mrs. Waltahauser fought the bird
away as best she could, but it flew al
the child again and succeeded in
driving spur into the babys nose,
near the eye.
Then it turned it's attention to the
mother, and fought her for several
minutes, tearing her dress into shreds.
The cock had to be sent away because
the baby went into spasms every time
the bird crowed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02
Genuine Old Slave Pen Sold.

ST. AUGUSTINE. Fla. March 3O-Baron
Edgar de Bora Of France has just bought
through Boston Mass. farm agency, the old
Bushell grant. comprising SIS acres Of land
situated nine miles north of this city. and
which belonged to Capt. Edward G. Allen,
who inherited tho estate from his grand
father. Capt. Daniel Hurlburt. The latter
carried on, at one time, an extensive sugar
plantation and was at the same Il ne largely
engaged in the African slave trade. He
was one OF the largest dealers in slaves In
the South. He would land vessel load OF
slaves. several hundred in nun ,or, on the
beach just below the slave market, and take
them to his plantation to be acclimated and
put in condition to sell 10 cotton and sugar
planters OF the South.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

bent into reversed V-shape, tho after
wing of which, about fifteen feet broad and
thirty feet In length Cfrom frame II to
frame $50, Is doubled back upon itself
against the continuation OF the same plat.
ing extending forward.
At frame Is the vertical keel Is broken in
two, and the fiat keel bent into an angle
similar to the angle formed by the outside
bottom plating. This break Is now about
six feet below the surface OF the water aud
about thirty feet above its normal position
In the opinion OF the court this elfec.
could have been produced only by the ext
plosion of mine situated under the bot
tom of the ship at about frame Is and
somewhat on the port side OF the ship.
Destroyed by y Mine.
8. The court finds that the loss of the
Maine, on the occasion named, was not in
any respect due to fault or negligence on
the part of any OF the officers or members
OF the crew OF said vessel.
Z. In the opinion of the court the Maine
was destroyed by the explosion of sub
marine mine, which caused the partial OK
plosion OF two or more OF her forward
magazines.
8. The Court has been unable to obtain
evidence fixing the responsibility for tho
destruction of the Maine upon any person
or persons. A. MARIN,
Lieutenant Commander L. $. ~, Judge
Advocate.
w. L. SAMPSON.
Captain L. :. N, President.
The court having nnishe | tho inquiry 1t
was ordered to make, adjourned ut liza. M,
to await the action Of the converting au-
thority.
w. +. SAMPSON
Captain L. $. n. President.
4. MARIN.
Lieutenant Commander L. $. N, Judge
Advocate.
United States Flagship New York,
March %, 1893, OF Key West, Fla.I
The proceedings and findings of the
Court OF Inquiry in the above case are APP
proved. NJ. SIcARp, Rear Admiral,
Chief of the United States
naval force on the North Atlantic sta
ton.
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The Cause External.

the court Is as follows:
The Cause External.
Eat frame II the outer shell OF the ship,
from u point eleven and one-half feet from
the middle line OF tho ship and six feet
above the keel when In its normal position,
has been forced up so as to be now about
four feet above the surface OF the water;
therefore about thirty-four feet above
where it would be had the ship sunk I'M
injured.
1.-The outside bottom plating is bent into
a reversed shape, the after wing of which,
about Is feet broad and 80 feet In length
(from frame II to frame 25), Is doubled
back upon itself against the continuation
OF the same plating extending forward.
'At frame 1Sthe vertical keel IL broken
in two and the fiat keel bent into an angle
similar to the angle formed by the outside
bottom plates. This break is now about
feet below the surface Of the water and
about 80 feet above its normal position.
"In the opinion OF the court, this effect
could have been produced only by the az
plosion of q mine situated under the bot
tom Of the ship, ut about frame ~, and
somewhat on the port side Of the ship.
The conclusions OF the court are:
Conclusions of the Court.
"That the loss OF the Maine was not in
any respect due to fault or negligence on
the part OF any OF the officers or members
OF her crew; that the ship was destroyed
by the explosion OF submarine mine,
which caused the partial explosion OF two
or more OF her forward magazines,
and that no evidence has been obtain
able fixing the responsibility for the
destruction of the Maine upon any
person or persons"
l have directed that the finding OF
the Court OF Inquiry and the views
OF this Government thereon be COM
municated to the Government OF her
majesty, the Queen Regent. and do
not permit myself to doubt that the sense
OF justice Of the Spanish nation will die
tate course OF action suggested by honor
and the friendly relations OF the two Gov
ernmcnts.
1t will bs the duty Of the Executive to
advise the Congress of the result, and in
the meantime deliberate consideration Is
invoked.
(SiSned) WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Executive Mansion, March 90, 1893.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02
beauty Is Blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples, boils, blotchcs, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. AL! drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, Csc, SOC.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

The Rothschilds have made it rule
to intermarry. and have detied the doc
trine of the scientists, who have for
hidden the marriage Of relations on
the ground that it debilitates a race
A Rothschild always looks among his
cousins for wife; uncles have mar
riel nieces, nephews have married
aunts,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02
Asheyi.ls and Hot Springs, N. G.

These two charming resorts located in the
mountains of Western North Carolina, are
now being rapidly filled with winter tourists
from the North. y more delightful place
cannot b. found to AVOID dsagrecable sharp
winds. They are easily reached from New
York, via Pennsylvania and Southern Rail.
way, by the Washington and southwestern
Limited, which leaves New York daily at 10
=. NJ, making the trip within twenty-five
hours in through Pullman drawing-room
sleeping cars. For full particulars, etc, call
On or address Alex. :. Thweatt, Eastern Pas
senger Agent, ~ Broadway, y. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02
Interuie,ciny he alderman.

CDR. Williams Pink Pills restored mo to
health and l most heartily recommend
them"
l.. W. Camp on oath says that the forsgo-
ing statement is true.
W. W. Mclean, Notary Public.
Following is the physicians certificate as
to Mr.. Camps present condition.
an II regularly licensed physician OF
Macomb, McDonough County, iii. have
very recently examined Mr.. Il. w. Camp as
TO his general physical condition, and find
the same to be all that could be desired,
appetite and digestion good, sleeps well,
and has all the evidences Of being in n good
physical condition. SAM'L RUSSELL, Nj. d.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
30th day Of September, 1897.
". W. Mclean, Notary Public.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02
An ESressiye Isnte,

A conntryman, says Household
Words, walked into Il western news
paper office to II lvertise the death OF
relative. "What is your CHARGE
lie asked of the clerk 1--WE charge
s. an inch" "Oh," said the country
man, 81 can't afford that. My friend
was six feet three inches.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

The Princess of Wales is never con-
tent unless her rooms are one mass Of
flowers, SO much does she love them.
Every table in her rooms bears it's
mass of bloom, and the palms and
greenery at Sandringham are wonder
to behold. She invariably wears n
knot of yiolets or some other small
flower tucked into her belt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02
RishOD Harkins Settles Trouble g,

NORTH ATTLEBORO. MISS. March 80
The troubles in st. Mary's Catholic parish,
which have extended over u period of seven
years, have eliminated by the appointment
OF the Rev. John Hurley OF Pawtucket. RI,
by Bishop Harkins. to succeed the Rev. E.
j. Mongan as pastor OF the church. The
new pastor was horn in Fall River and has
been located in Pawtucket ten years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

TAUNTON, Mass, March sO-Upward OF
$40, 900 damage has been done by a fire in
the three-stOry building on Court street,
occupied chiefly by the Anthony Il Cushman
Tack company. The fire probably caught
from n gas Yet in Il wooden l.. The Sumner
A. Dudley Shuttle works and the Charles
Webster File works were damaged. IN.
Anthony & Cushman company had many
tack machines in the building. Tho fire re-
qnired three hours to subdue. The building
Is owned 10y James Y. Anthony, and the
plant WIS worth 10000.
People in West Salisbury Complain that
tha wildcats in the swamp near the village
make such "a noise as to keep them awake nj
nights.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02
These two words emphasize . neces-

These two words emphasize . neces-
sity and indicate remedy.
SPKlNG-the season when the blood is
most impure as result of the win
ter's closer confinement, higher hv-
ing, slower action of the kidneys
and liver; when humors of all kinds,
boils, pimplcs and ernptions are
most liable to appear; when the
weak, languid condition Of the whole
bodily structure demands and well
comes help.
MEDICINE that to which the millions
turn at this season-Hood's Sarsapa-
rila. The orig.nW and oniy prep
aration especially adapted to the
present needs of the human family;
that which makes the blood pure and
clean. as shown by its thousands Of
wonderful cures of dreadful blood
diseases; creates an appetite and
cures dyspepsia, rs shown by its
''magic touch" in all stomach trou-
bles; steadies and strengthens the
nerves, as proved by people for
merly nervous, now calm and self
possessed, thanks to
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02
oh. Whnt SuleuIil Coffee.

Mr.. Goodman. Williams Co.. H.. writes
From one package SalZer's German Coffee
Berry costing l5c grew 800 lbs. OF better
coffee than l can buy in stores at 30 cents Il
h." A. c. 3
A package of this coffee and big seed and
plant catalogue is sent you by John A..
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse. Wis, upon re-
ceipt Of Is cents stamps and this notice.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

The most powerful guns now made
fire shot from twelve to thirteen
miles, and Krupp's great l3C-ton steel
gun hurled shot weighing 2G0Q
pounds few yards over fifteen miles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02
To the klOntllke.

With daily service of free 20 Onisi sleeping
cars. and tourist sleeping ears for which the
charge is b,,tnomnal through without change
to the Pacific Coast, II rats only S.o.oJ, and
bsrths guaranteed on Alaska steamers, no CON-
plant of lack of accommodation can he made
This is what the Canadian Pacific d0rs. F0i
details apply II! 10. Washington street. Boston
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

A we'll known engineer has laid be-
fore the governments of Spain and
Morocco project for the construction
Of tunnel under the Straits of Glib
raltar,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02
0NB ENJOYS

OA~~ A~0 ~
Both tho method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in it's
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it ON hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Donot accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SXRUP CO.
SAN fRA&cisc0. CAL.
IofSKlLE. H. Rsw Y0Rk, n.y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

fuse, was also
troubled with
leucorlhna. |
had given up all
hopes Of rctting
we'll; everybody
thought i had
consumption.
After taking
= FIVE bottles of
Lydia +. Pink
hams Negcta-
BILE Compound,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

"It doesn't seem fair" said Rivers,
"that the author of Dixie is living in
abiect poverty somewhere in Ohio,
while the leader of that brass band
that's mangling the tune itself across
the way is fat and prosperous. Chi
caoo Tribune
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02
Don't Tobacco. s,,t ard s-,t. Y.ur Life AWAY.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
nc,ic. full Of life, nerve and vigor. take Ns-To.
BAG. the woader-worier. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or u. Cure guaran.
tccd Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02
MRS. PINKHAM'S ADVICE.
What Mrs. Nell Hurst has to Say
About 1t.

DEAR Mrs. PISKHAM:- When ! wrcte
to you had not been well for five years:
had doctored all the time but got no
better. | had womb troable very bad.
My womb pressed backward, causing
piles. | was in such misery / could
scarcely walk across the floor. Men
situation was irregular and too pro-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething eoftens the gums reducing inflamma-
ton, aliays pain, cures wind collie. &c. bottle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

Bergen, Norway, boasts paper
church large enough to seat 1000 per-
sons. The building is rendered water
proof by solution of quicklime, curd-
led milk and white of eggs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

II. C. Frick, who attained some unen
viable notoriety during the big strike 10
Pittsburg few years ago. has just paid
100000 for picture.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-02

A contract has been let for building
1870 miles of railway IN the Klondike
districts