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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
EMBEZZLER BROUGHT BACK.
william Riley Foster Reaches New
York From Europe.

NEW YORK, Feb. 18-Willium Riley Eos
ter. Jr., also known as Ward. who is accused
of misappropriating 5'l93.OOO belonging to
the gratuity fund of the New York Produce
Exchange in 1883, was Il passenger on the
steamship La Nornandie just arrived from
Havre. France. Foster was in custody of II
detective of Captain McClusky's staff, who
went abroad to bring Foster here.
The prisoner was taken into custody in
Paris, where he had been living luxuriously
after having evaded for years all efforts to
catch him. Foster was the attorney for the
exchange, and the money which he Is ac
cused OF Incorporating, was secured be-
tween 1858 and 1883 by a number OF acts
that the officers of the exchange assert were
bold and skilltul forgeries. In his capacity
as counsel for the exchange, Foster used to
pass upon requests for loans. 1t is
said that his method of securing
the money was to produce an app!ica-
ton, naming collateral that he be-
lieved would meet with the approval of the
trustees. When the trustees passed favor
ably upon such applications, forged bonds
and mortgages were produced. and the
money representing the loans asked for was
handed over to Foster. All such bogus col
lateral had the appearance of having passed
through the registers Office, rs the seal. GER
tiilca,e and private office marks had been
successfully initiated.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
DID NOT COMMIT SUICIDE.
Such Fire Marshal's Verdict in
Alice Barrett Case.

BOSTON, Mass, Feb. l7-After weeks Of
investigation. followed by months of delib-
Grafton, Fire Marshal Whitcomb has disposed
of the case OF the fire In the ofilce of Goldman
4 Goldman on July "a of last year by writing
on his record book the simple word "Incen-
diary" The greater question involved In
this fro that Of tho death of Alice Barrett
he does not attempt to answer-that is,
officially. 1t was hoped by many when
he began his investigation OF the cause
of the fire that he would be able to probe to
the bottom the question Of how the girl
came to her death, and announce this find
ing In his report. But this he has not done.
He makes the informal statement, however,
that in his opinion the girl did not commit
suicide. thereby taking issue with the police
verdict on the case. He Is in doubt
as to whether the girls death
was the result OF murder or Of ac-
cident, but his opinion is slightly in favor of
the latter theory. The marshars ilnling
was somewhat of Disappointment to him,
as well as to many who hoped for some
definite announcement of the nature of the
girls death. For that reason he delayed
making public his findings, and has not I'M
til now placed the record on his books.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

Pushing to the Front gives this
recipe "to acquire genuine good man
ners:"
OF Unsellishness, three lrachms;
OF the rincture of Good Cheer, one
ounce:
OF the Essence of Hearts Ease,
three drarhms;
OF the Extract of the Rose of Sharon,
four ounces:
OF the Oil of Charity, three diaclms,
and no scruples;
OF the Infusion OF Common Sense
and Tact. one ounce;
OF the Spirit of Love, two onnres,
The Mixture to be taken whenever
there is the slightest symptom of sell
tishneSs, eXclusiveneSs, meanness, or
Lam hetter-t than you-ness.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
Well Known Policeman Retired.

BOSTON, Mass, Feb. 17-Boston people,
especially the frequenters of the shopping
district, and more especially old ladies and
children. will learn with regret amounting
to positive sadness that the stout patrolman,
who for many years has done duty at the
crossing ON the corner OF Washington street
and Temple place, has been retired from
the police force. In the regular order
Just promulgated he was retired from the
force with half pay. or 5000 year.
Patrolman David o. Felt has been in the
service Twenty-Five years. and was connected
with the Lagrange street station. He was
driver and conductor on the old Me-
tropolitan horse car line, and was known
then as now by acquaintances rs "Fatty"
Felt. He weighed about 800 pounds. lie was
born in West Wandsboro, VT, and is 81
years old. He served in the war in the
Tenth Vermont regiment. He is well-tO-do.
so his retirement will not force him to labor
for which he is not fitted.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
Natural gas wells have been discOv-
cred in Waldron, Sussex, England.
Big Pension Grab Proposed.

COLLAR, Ind, Feb. 17-Stillwell post
G. A. R., is to enter politics. Resolutions
have been adopted that meeting of this
congressional district be called and n candi-
date for Congress be nominated, pledged
to introduce and work for II bill to pension all
Union soldiers at 81 a day. Steps will be
taken to make q national organization along
these lines. The action of the post has Gre
ated sensation in Grand Army and political
circles. The many who condemn the plan
of the post have computed that il would
mean an increase of the pension expense to
1926, OOO, 900 annually. and would compel
the issue OF sl,5O6 900, 900 Of bonds in ten
Years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
SUMMONS COMES SUDDENLY.
Treasurer of Manchester National
Bank Dies of Heart Disease.

KEENE, N. H., Feb. 17-Hon. Henry Alb
bolt, cashier OF the Winchester National
bank. is dead Of heart disease. He was ap-
parently in the best OF health, until
death overlook him. He was born In
Keene 65 years ago. In his early life
Joined the United States sanitary COM
mission, serving later with the Ninth corps
from the Rapidan to the James rivers. He
was treasurer OF the town of Winchester
many years and was member OF the Legis-
lature several terms. In lS69-70 he was
member of the lower House and In 1874
was a member Of the Senate.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

But they also agree that no torpedo could
have caused the damage that this explosion
wrought. Then, too. the finding OF
u large diamond shaped piece of cement,
which went SO high in the air as to
fall clean through the deck of the City
of Washington in its descent finds another
pulling feature to the case. An internal
explosion would not have hurled it so high
in the air Here is still another view OF tho
question. Nearly ali who were near at the
time agree that the explosion was not in one
single crash. These say there was loud
report, and that the sound of this was cut
in two by that mighty roar which shook the
city and wrecked the Maine. Might
not small torpedo. these reasoners
nrgn", have struck the side Of the
Maine. and, exploding, set off one of
the magazines, some Of which are located
forward. Still, again it was limited that there
was II mine the Cubans laid and that 1t failed
in its mission, which was to destroy the AL
fonso MI. anchored near, and struck the
Maine. The Maine went down in water
deep enough to submerge all but the after
part of her superstructure deck. The whole
forward part of the hull was turned complete
ly inside out by the explosion. The officers
say that had the explosion taken place with
the vessel in deeper water that first wild
lurch of hers would have sent her settling
sideways to the bottom. As 1t was, the ves
sci sank within three minutes, partly right
Ing AS she touched bottom.
me Maine, which was one Ofthe best ships
In Z new myy, was launched from the
Brooklyn navy yard in 1890. She cost
92,5SS .OOO and was nine years in building.
She had II steel hull and n complement OF
Sl4 men. She was put in commission Sept.
II 1898. She was bnilt after the designs
of Chief Constructor #. D. Wilson. The de-
lay in going into commission Is said to have
been due to the difficulty in getting satisfar-
tory armOr. The side armor IL ~ inches
thick. The two steel barbettes are each Of
the same thickness, and the walls of the tur-
ret arc eight inches thick. She was
3lS feet long, 81 feet broad. Gig
mean draught and 66S2 tons dis
placement. She had two 10-inch vertical
tnrrets and two military masts, and her
motive power was furnished by twin
screw vertical triple expansion engines.
having maximum horse power of 9293,
capable of making u speed Of l7.4 knots.
His officers were also a. good lot, in
ending Lientenant-C Commander Richard
Wainwright. Liruts. q. L. w. Holman, John
Hood and c. W. Jungen, Lieuts. (jnnior
grsde) G. =. Blow ]. J. Blanden. i. W.
Jcnk ms, Cadets j. II. Holden, w. T..
Clnyerius. Amos Bronson and d. F. Boyd.
Jr.. Surg. s. q. Hedeberger, Paymaster &.
NJ. Ray. Chief Engineer &. p. Howell,
Past Assistant Engineer F. G. Bowers.
Assistant Engineers j. r. Morris and d. II.
Merritt Cadet Engineers Pope, Washington
and Arthur Crenshaw. Chaplain J. =. Chad.
wick AMI Lieut.. A. W. Catlin, U. s. M. G.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
DISCOVERED NORWAY OAT.
Spent Millions In Ten Years-Death
ofDavid w. Isamsdell,

SOUTH ROYALTON, VT. Feb. 17-David
W. Ramsdel. who gained fame by the dis
covery of the Norway oat," has just died
at the home here Of Mrs. f. l.. Fish, his
niece. He was born in Washington, Vt in
1924. In 1861 he discovered in package Of
seeds received from the agricultural de-
partment. the out he named the Norway
oat.' aud from the sale OF its product he
made and spent or lost in the ten succeeding
years a fortune that ran into the millions.
About $4,000, 600 was spent in advertising
the oat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
Cassius Clay Wants Divorce,

RICHMOND, Va. Feb. 17-Cassius NJ.
Clay has finally made up his mind to divorce
his child-wife Dora, and will shortly take
the necessary legal steps to this end. His
grounds will not be incompati5ility OF tenn
per or desertion, but lunacy. the petition al
ieginS that Dora has been drugged by mem.
bers Of the vendetta, and is no longer her.
self. While he will put her away, he will,
he declares. never allow her to want.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

A Deering (Me.) man, Thomas
Brophy, lost diamond out of ring
recently and was worrying about the
loss, when one night he dreamed he
saw the jewel in the folds of n rug in
the house. The next morning he went
to the rug and, sure enough, there was
the diamond.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

Acting for NJ. Elisee Reclus, the
noted geographer, NJ. Hourst of the
French navy has applied to the city
of Paris for permission to begin the
construction of the colossal terrestrial
globe, intended to be one of the at
fractions of the next universal exhi-
bitiOn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

In France, where match manufac-
turing is n state monopoly, a new
match has been produced which does
not murder the workers and which
does not stihe those striking it. The
idea, which is the total exclusion of
white phosphorus, comes from West
nhalia
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
mo ONE TO BLAME"
Fire missiOner's Report Re
garding Late Big Fire.

BOSTON, Mass. Feb. 17-Commissioner
John 5. Damrei reports that the collapse Of
the Merrimac street building on Saturday,
Feb. 5,was due to the fire burning the beams
supporting the roof. letting it down. and
that the SHOCK OF the fall OF the roof to the
overloaded girders and floor timbers Of the
fifth floor carried down the fifth, and In turn
the successive floors. Commissioner Dum-
reil finds no reason to censure any one, and
decides that no one connected with the d.
partment 81 inspection Of buildings is ut
rault. This is ia plain denial Of unofficial
testimony that tho building vas inherently
weak.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
Avoid the blizzard.

The recent blizzard makes one sigh for u
warmer cline and the Sunny South. Now,
while the North is buried in Ice and snow,
Is the time to make II trip to Florida, to the
Land of flowers, and If one desires u trip on
the only direct line there and on the most
luxurious steamers in the Coastwise service,
take the CLYDE LINE.
For all information apply to 5 Bowling
Green, New York. n. Y, or 20l Washington
street, Boston, Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

When boy II years of age, Patrick
Gallagher of Mauch Chunk. Penn,
stepped on needle, which buried
itself in his heel it panied him for
a few days and was forgotten. That
was twenty years ago. Recently a
physician removed piece of it from
his hand.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
ONE ENJOYS

Both tho method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly OH the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clcanses 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
healthya 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 Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FlG syrup CO.
SAW ERAA0is00. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. NEW YoRk. n.y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
W,JoI,nnie" Wild Diving,

TROY,N.Y., Feb.17-Comedian Johnnie
Wild is here and diving. Pneumonia has
set In. His family is constantly at his bed
side. Wild realizes his condition. He has
resigned himself as cheerfully as possible to
the Inevitable. and the man who has bright
ened the lives Of thousands is facing death
with calm stoicism.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
WROTE TWO FAMOUS SONGS.
Movement for Monument
to COnnecticut.

HARTFORD. Conn, Feb. 1.-THE move
nent in G.. A. R.circles to erect @ monument
over the grave of Henry Clay Work. revives
the fact that his father was once confined In
the Missouri penitentiary on the charge aid
ing slaves to escape from the state of Mis-
souri, to Illinois. When the elder Work was
released one OF the conditions OF his
pardon was that he should return to the
state OF Connecticut whence he came origi-
inally, and remain there for the rest of his
natural life. This obligation he faithfully
kept. The son, Henry c. Work. was born at
Mlddletown, Conn. and saw the end Of
American slavery, while hundreds of thou
eands of soldiers and citizens sang his
Marching Through Georgia. and "The
Year Of Jubilee"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
WARSHIP maine BLOWN UP
List Of the Dead Already Mounted
10 253.
CAUSE OF THE GREAT CATASTROPHE STILL IN DOUBT.

Story of the Disaster as Told by Names Officers
Authorities at Washington Act Promptly
to Succor Wounded Men and to Care for the
Dead-Suspicions Of Spanish Treachery AL
layed by the Prompt Action Of Her Rep
resentatives in rendering Good Offices to
Americans
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

where Some of Englnmd's Money Goes.
According to Mr.. Marks there is a
stretch of five or six miles on the
gold belt of western Australia which
is stocked in England for $500, 900, 900
to $500. 600, 0Ol. He expects that
new districts equally rich will he
found as man conquers the difficulties
of transpol tation and existence on the
desert and approaches the interior Of
the southeastern continent. Denver
News
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

ct wish were an ostrich" said
Hicks angrily, as he tried to eat one
of his wife's biscuits and couldn't.
81 wish You Were" returned Mrs.
Hicks. cpd get few feathers for
my hat. boston Traveller.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

Are warranted. They produce, We are the
largest growers in America. Lowest prices
Seed Poa;or, nuly Sl,iO per barrel. big
farm seed catalogue With clover and grain
samples ,wurth $1,000 to get start sent
You by the John A. SalHrr Seed CO., La
Cross" Wis, upon receipt of Toe postage.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

Southampton is now ready for attack
by sea, the five gunboats that carry
the deienra boom having been placed
in their stations. The boom consists
of network of wire hawsers run
ming from ship to ship and connected
with heavy balks of spiked timber and
to submarine mines.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
Conservative Investors

Can largely increase their income by placing
their account in my hands. Twenty Years of
Wall Street experience, in addition to reliable
INSIDE lNFoRMATlON, enables me to advise
you most successfully. Write for particulars,
which arc interesting to those having money
to invest. CHARLES HUGHES, Invest
nent Broker, 63 Wall Street, New York
City.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
Women Nav Not Vote,

BOSTON. Mass. Feb. 1.-THE Woman Suf-
frage bill made its annual appearance in the
House and was rushed through and slain
amid laughter in just 10 seconds. Later a
reconsideration was asked for and secured,
and a short debate followed. but the adverse
vote was more than double the vote in favor
OF the bill
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

This was message which electrified
all Washington and especially Secretary of
the Navy Long.t whom it was addressed On
Wednesday morning. 1t was from Capt.
G. ID. Sigsbec, the officer in charge Of the
Maine, and one of the ncrvest and most
efficient men in the United States navy.
The officers referred to in the above are
Friend W. jenkins and Assistant Engineer
Darwin E.Mcrritt. The secretary of the navy
received another dispatch from Key West
at the same time with the above, but its con-
tents were not made public. The orders for
the lighthouse tenders were at once sent to
Key West In plain language. thus avoiding
the delay that would have arisen from the
use of cipher. The first messages gave the
idea that but 100 men were lost, but
subsequent messages show but l0l
saved, which means that of the
Names crew OF 35i officers. blue
jackets and marines, 2t3 have persisted in
the frightfn explosion which tore the stout
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
viii Ask Reinstatement.

BROCKTON, Mass, Feb. 17--Now that
the ''House of Lords ticket has been de-
feated in the G. A. r., there is little doubt
but the charter of Fletcher Webster post,
recently declared forfeited, will be restored.
A movement in tina. direction will be ma lie
at once.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
Tired Of Living.

STANFORD, Conn.,, Feb. 17-Abraham w.
Williams. 70 years of age, II well known citi.
zen of this place has committed suicide by
shooting. He had been in poor health
several years. He leaves a widow and two
daughters.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Feb. ls-David A.
Weeks, the accomplish of Charles A. Bonay,
who Is now under sentence OF death for the
murder OF George NJ. Nichols of Trumbull.
has pleaded guilty to murder in the second
degree, and has been sentenced to imprison-
ment for life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

HAVANA, Cuba. Feb. Il 1.-The Maine
has just been blown up in Havana har-
Dor and destroyed. :Many were wounded
and doubtless more killed and drowned.
The wounded and others are on board n
Spanish man-ofwar and Ward line steam
er. send lighthouse tenders from Key
West for the crew and the few pieces Of
equipment still above water No one
saved other clothes than those upon him.
Public opinion should be- suspended
till Il further report. All officers are be-
lieved to be saved. jenkins and Merritt
not yet accounted for. Many Spanish Off
GERS and representatives of General Banco
are now with me, and express sympathy.
SIGSBEE."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

The Rev. A. A. Green, London
rabbi, says that Dickens wrote to his
father that he deeply regretted his
characterization of Fagin.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days Use of DR.. Kine's Great
Nerve RestOrer. S2trial bottlea and treatise free.
DIR. X. II. KLINE, Ltd, !~ii Arch St.. Phila. Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
A LIVING WITNESS.
Mrs. Hoffman Describes How She
Wrote to Mrs. Pinkham for
Advice, and Is Now Well

DEAR Mrs. PINKnAM:-Before using
your Vegetable Compound | was u
great sufferer. / have been sick for
months, was troubled with severe pain
in both sides of abdomen, sore feeling
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

VOHIHIH WPTCUTy,
rs mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smelland completely derange the whole system
when emit ring IL through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be USED except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians.,ls the
damage they will do is ten fold To the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Tolt do. o.. contains no mercury ard Is taken
internally, act ing directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. In buying
1t is taken internally, and is made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F.J.t hcney 4 Co Testimonials free
* sold by Druggists: price. 1iN. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
STRIKERS FIRM.
Last Weeks Facilitating Ones
Recover Determination.
Comparatively Comfortable at End
OF Five Weeks Fight.

NEW BEDFORD. Mass. Feb. 17-Not-
withstandiny tn, fact that the strike has
rounded ont nearly its nth fall week OF eX-
istence, the differences between capital and
labor are no nearer settlement the
wage question no nearer solution,
than when the 900 operatives OF the
cloth mills OF this city left work in re-
sistance OF the 10 per cent. cut down. The
past week has been one of greatest anxiety
In all quarters. The strikers are commence
ing to realize the fuii meaning Of absolute
unemp ioyment ia the midst OF winter. Pow
erty has pressed hard on not few, and more
or less real destitution is reported. But for
the most part the strikers have diligently
guarded against actual hunger and starva-
ton, the soup houses and philanthropic groc-
cry and provision dealers have made heroic
strides to give the strikers enough to eat, the
public at large has contributed literally, and
the poor d.partln. Mt Oft the city has disbursed
rations 10y the wholesale. There ore, the
end Of the mouth finds the strikers compara-
tiyely comfortable so far AS food and shelter
ars concerned. but numbers OF them are de-
spondent rs the sorry promise for settlement.
One week ago there was very mate
rial spirit of dssension manifested among
the strikers, and. had II chance been offered.
perhaps Il third Of them would have aban-
dOned the strike. But now the breach has
been comparatively healed. The labor
leaders strrnuously denied any discord, but
they, none the less. got to work in desper-
ate effort to restore unity. They treated
the non-unionists with new consi'iera-
ton, and now they are rewarded by find
ing whatever there was of division prac-
tically removed. 50 far as that danger
is concerned. The past week was notable
one. Meetings were of nightly occurrence.
The most sensational developments have
been the cross attack Of Samuel Gompers.
president OF the American Federation of
Labor. and Daniel De Leon the famous So
calls. labor leader. These have been pro-
ductive OF great excitement among the
strikers. and they have taken sides on the
question IL no small degree.
BOSTON, Mass. Feb. ia conference OF
textile delegates jus. held In this city has
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

New Zealand farmers now send
frozen cream to London, where it is
churned for butter.