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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

Providence. March 14.-On the eve Of
the Democratic state convention the
men who are recognized as the party
leaders declined to give opinions as to the
nominee for governor. The city prim-
aries told nothing last night, the dele
gates having varying opinions. Dali
ton f. Young of Newport. who has been
mentioned for lieutenant governor,
stated yesterday that he had not au-
thorized the use of his name in connection
with the nomination. and would not
accept the tender If given. 1t is likely,
therefore. that either Fayette +. Bart
lett or Robert II. Wade will be named
for the office.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

Boston, March 16-The explosion Of
a steel soda tank in the bottling place
of Nj. II. Hughes last night slightly in
jured the wife of the proprietor and Sc
vercly hurt James Flanagan, an en-
ploye. A piece of the tank hit the latter
in the leg. severng an artery. and he
would have bled to death but for the
prompt emergency bandaging of a police
officer. The damage was small
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
Women Fighting the MormOns.

Jamestown. n. Y, March 15.-The
Mormon elders who have been holding
meetings here for the last few weeks
have begun;to attract attention. The
active in making a fight against them.
Strong resolutions have been passed by
the Woman's Christian Temperance
union and the Woman's Christian as
sociation against them. The elders have
been holding Sunday meetings in hall
and street meetings on pleasant nights.
1t is reported that they have made some
converts among the working people Of
this city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
A DEADLY DRIFT.
Castilian Captains Theory Of Wreck
Other Marine Notes.

Yarmouth, y. S, March l6.-Captair
Barrett of the wrecked steamer Cas-
tlian came ashore and gave a shor
statement of the disaster to the press
he said he swung the ship at half-wa.
rock. eight miles from Portland, ant
found the cCmpasses accurate. II,
shaped his course Is miles south Sea isl
and. the weather being clear. He ordered
soundings taken at ! Il. M. and the repor'
was q fathoms. A report was ordered
again at > o'clock. and depth was 8
lathoms. He got later soundingS which
Were satisfactory. After O'Clock the
water shoaled.
AT $3.50 there were II fathoms. whi'
Produced anxiety. 1t was perfectly cleal
at the time. and he ordered the sail
swung south, and he went nto The char
room The first officer shouted that he
saw something white on the starboa~d ~d
bow. He came out dazed by the light
He could not see the SLIP swinging
There was Il grinding noise and then a
standstill. At $40 he sounded full
astern. but there was no move. He was
anxious fer the safety of the passengers
ard feared Il panic. lie sent for aid and
then followed ireary wait He was
delighted ut :eeing the rascuing Eoats
stick to the wreck rs long as possible
Later he he'd an examination, which
showed 1t was hopeless that the ship
would ever come off the rocks.
He attributed the disaster to the
strong set of the tide and currents. He
was familiar with them and allowed for
them He thought the compasses We're
correct. He had no idea where he was
| when she struck. but thought he must be
on Blonde rock. He expected to have
the command of one of the new boats
| building. Captain Barrett goes to Hall
cax today for an inquiry He is ex-
hausted by the strain, and is anxious to
get through with the business.
Several hundred head of cattle and
sheep and all the horses have been saved.
The wreck still holds fast. Captain
Bartlett, the Allan's marine superinten
dent, is in charge. The sea is smooth
Baltimore. March 16. - The British
steamship which stranded yesterday off
Cape Henry life saving station proves to
lie the British steamship Brator of Lon
don, bound from Daquiri, Cuba, for
Spairows Point, Nd, with 5000 tons of
iron ore. She went ashore during a
dense fog. and her position is regarded
as dangerous on account of the high sea.
London. March 16.-The Norwegian
bark AXe, at Berwick on Tweed, re-
ports that on Feb. 20 she sighted the
abandoned British schooner Delight of
Charlottetown, r. f.. L., whose crew were
reported landed at Lisbon prior to March
S. The Delight was boarded and found
to he on fire and with ruhlder gone, but
otherwise little damaged. Six hours
later flames shot up from the Delight
and she disappeared beneath the waves
PrOvncetown, Mass. March 16-A ter
rife southeast gale began last night, and
reports from all parts of Cape Cod show
high velocity of the wind and very
heavy downpour. No craft has been
sighted in distress by the patrol.
New Bedford. Mass, March 16.-The
81 schooner Annie Gus, fears for the safety
Ut which have been entertained, arrived
here yesterday from Calais
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
Haven't Tried to Work Lawrence,

Lawrence. Mass, March 16-Agent
Redfern of the United States secret SER
vice was in this city last night in search
Of one of the gang of cOunterfeiters who
have been working this section. He gave
the local authorities a description of the
man wanted. and upon investigation it
was found that the man in question came
to this city Sunday, but left the next day
There Is no evidence that the counter
fciters have attempted to work in this
oity
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
Will Not Press SIndjctmpnt.

Boston. March lG.-District Attorney
Stevens has mol pressed the charge of
assault with intent to murder against
Donald LacoZinO. having concluded that
he could not, on the evidence. get con-
viction. Domonico CaprOni was killed
in quarrel. and it was claimed that he
tried to shoot Lacozino. and that the
latter and his friends acted in self de-
fpuSe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
Nice Outing 70" Policemen.

Boston, March li.-Chiet Inspector
Watts was detailed by Superintendent
Eldridge yesterday to so to Italy with
Lieutenant I:oSsetta and present the
papers asking for the eXtradition of An
tonic Ill Rlasi, the alleged murderer of
James Ellis. D Blast is in Jail at Pal
crmo. The papers will be presented at
ltomr. and If they are hnnored the trim
to Palermo will he taken instead of
iii l'lasi being brought to Rome and de-
lvcred up there.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
'crctnry Long Will SncnL

Washington. March l6.-Messrs. Cor
don. Revslle and Dawes. constituting the
committee ON invitation for the Chicago
day celebration at Chicago Oct. 9 have
formally invited Secretary Long. Post
master General Smith and Adjutant
General Corbin TO attend. All accepted,
and Secretary Long agreed to speak at
the banquet. Major General Wheeler
uiso is In be urged to participate in the
celebration as commander of the first
division of the parade. Major General
Merritt is To be the grand marshal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

Dover. March 1.-THE general as
sembiy adjourned at 1906 p. m. yester-
day without electing a United States
senator. The election of a United States
senator goes over until 1901, unless n
special session of the legislature is called
for the purpose of an election,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

Detroit March l6.-F.ltweed Pomeroy
of Newark has issued call for a So
cial and political conference at Buffalo
from June Is to July ;. Governor Pin
gree's name heads the list of signers,
which includes nearly 100 prominent re-
formers. Some here construe it as the
beginning of Il finGree move for presi-
dental nOmiratiOn
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
VETERAN STATESMAN SICK.
John Sherman Dangerously Stricken
With Pneumonia.

Fort DE France. Martinique, March
16.-Hon. John Sherman, who Is pas
senger on board the American line
steamer Paris, which arrived here yes
terday from Trinidad with a party Of
excursionists, who are making tour Of
the West Indian islands, Is suffering
from pneumonia.
While at San Juan de Porto Rico last
Wednesday Mr.. Sherman was enter
talned by Brigadier General Grant, COM
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
Police Were Bad Shots.

Westerly, u. l., March i:i.-Burglars
made an attempt To entsr the Westerly
Iostofiice early yesterday morning. but
were unsuccessful. The flash Of Il dark
lantern in the rear OF the postofIice at
tracted the police. and on investiga ton
they saw two men. The police fired three
shots at the robbers. but the burglo rs
escaped in the darkness
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
"roist With Ills Own petard."

Atlanta. March 15.-Robert Lewis was
hanged here yesterday for the murder
of Charles Haynes on the gallows built
by Lewis two years ago when employed
as n workman Charles Haynes was the
foreman Of a new building here and dis
charged Lewis. The latter met Haynes
In December last and shot him to death,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

Halifax, March 16.-The Lyceum thea
tre was burned last night. 1t was
erected 50 years ago, and many noted
actors had performed there in times
past A frozen gas meter exploded in an
attempt to thaw it. and the burning gas
spread through the hall.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
Emperor Is Comma nder. Chief

Berlin. March l5.-rhc official Naval
Gazette publishes an imperial order re-
organizing the higher administration Of
the navy. Henceforth the emperor
holds supreme command and the office
of commander-in-ch therefore,
iapses. and the existing staff of the COM
mander-in-chie becomes Independent
under the title of admirars staff. The
chief of the navy becomes directly sub
ordinate to the emperor. and the ad-
mirars staff. besides its ordinary dt-
ties. will occupy itself with the political
aspects of the presence of German
warships abroad.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
Niu>t Furnish Stnmns

Chicago. March 1.-THE appellate
court yesterday unanimously sustained
the decision rendered by Judge Tuley
last summer that express companies are
obliged to furnish war revenue stamps
TO all shippers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

using insulting, abusive. indecent and
riotous language for the purpose of pro.
yoking assault"
The indictment is very unusual.
Chinn is known all over the country as
politician and race horse starter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

The Remington and Hoosick Valley
Electric railroad filed certificate with
the secretary Of state of New York. as
preliminary to the extension Of the line
from North Hoosick. VT. TO Lansing
burg, y. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
Mrs. Place Must Die,

Albany, March 16.-GovernOr Roose-
welt has refused to commute the sem
tence of Mrs. Martha Place. the Brook
lyn murderess. and she will be electro
cuted some day next week at Sing Sing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

quantity of silks and dress goods in
the store of ]. q. Small & Co.. Boston.
We're badly damaged by fire. smoke and
water. The loss is estimated at $l5, 900,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
"A COMMON NUISANCE"
Well known Southe rner Ind icted by
Grand Jury.

Lexington. Ky, March l6-As a result
of the assault made by Colonel Jack
Chinn upon c. j. Bronston in the Phoenix
hotel, las, Wednesday. the grand jury
yesterday returned an indictment
against Chinn for common nuisance, 'by
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

The greatest indignation continues to
be expressed on all sides at the stopping
by Major General Otis of the negotia-
tions for the liberation of Spanish pris-
oners in the hands of the Filipinos.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
b. A. SPEAR,
UNDERTAKING
AND
Enbalming,
WOODSTOCK, VERMONT.
HARD HEADED HENRY.
His Skull I;esists the Impact ofFnll.
ing Plank.

ing Plank.
London, March 15.-According to a
special dispatch from Shanghai, Prince
Henry of Prussia, commander of the
German squadron in Chinese waters,
whi'c Witnessing TIE launching of
trading vessel yesterday was struck on
the head by plank which fell from the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

rafters Of shed under which he was
standing The wound bled profusely,
but the skull was not injured.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
General Booth All Right.

London. March 14.-Inquiries made re.
garding the dispatch from Melbourne,
Victoria, published in New York, saying
William Booth. commander-in-c of
the Salvation Army. was lying so ser,-
ously i'll there that his recovery was
doubtful, show that dispatch has been
received at the headquarters OF the SAL
walton Army here from Adelaide. South
Australia, saying General Booth has
been suffering from dysentery: that he
is recovering as rapidly as expected, and
that he will be able to proceed to New
Zealand tomorrow for the purpose Of
conducting a Salvation Army campaign
In that colony.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
NO STANDING.
United States will Not ReCog-
niza "Cuban Assembly,"
BROOKS MAY DISBAND IT.

Distribution of the $3,OOO,OOO-
Gomez Addresses Thousands of PeO.
pie Americn and England In
Friendly Rivalry, Says Ambassador
(hOate-Eagle and Lion Can Secure
Peace II They Unite in Demanding
It-News nnd Notes From Camp and
Field.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

Washington, March 16.-Lieutenant
Vitale, military attache of the Italian
embassy. has been granted permission
by the war department to accompany
troops from New York to san Fran
cisco, and thence to Manila, and to re-
main with the army during the cam
palgn in the Philippines. He desires to
study for his government the American
method of land and sea transportation
of troops. and to observe campaign
methods in the islands.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18
Of the British empire" he continued as
follows:

Il have felt. however, that might
properly avail myself Of this first public
occasion to express the appreciation Of
my countrymen for the forbearance, good
will and friendship manifested to them
so freely by the British people. 1t is
true that peace between the United
States and Great Britain is the first in
terest not only of these two nations, but
OF the whole world
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

The recent dinner 10 Carl Schurz
was an interesting event and good
taste pervsded IT in the omission of
features that could offend in the poll
tics of the day. Governor Morton of
New York and other Republicans were
present and Mr. Schurz, in his speech,
modestIy and gracefully acknowledged
the honors paid him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

Havana, March lG.-General Gomez
has decided to proceed with the plans
agreed upon for distributing the $4,000, =
coo to the Cuban troops on disbanding as
though the military assembly did not
exist. He conferred for two hours yes
terday with Governor General Brooke
regarding details.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

The bill to reorganize the police de-
partment of this city has run
up against snag, and Governor
Roosevelt is not particularly sorry.
OF course he is interested in the vel
fare of the New York police, but he is
likewise interested in the principle of
local elf-government. Meddling with
Go.ham's police establishment will
not help that cause.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

Linked together for the cause Of hu-
man progress and the advance of civiliza-
tion. and my word for it, If that can
always be followed, why then law, order,
peace and freedom, which are the nurses
of commerce the world over, will pre-
vail and the cause Of humanity will be
advanced"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

Madrid. March 16.-An extraordinary
speech made by General Castillanos, the
last Spanish governor general of Cuba,
who was recently appointed captain
general of Madrid, to the soldiers during
an inspection which he made of the
barracks, has caused intense anger in
military circles. The captain general
said: There is only one thing good in
the army. and 1t Is the soldier himself
As to the officers, If they are derelict in
their duty am accustomed to send them
to the galleys." The officers have de-
manded that the minister of war; Cen
eral Polavieja, take action in the matter
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

In expressing his gratitude for the
cordial greeting he had received from all
sorts and conditions of men since his ar
rival in England, Mr.. Choate said:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

Washington, March 16.-A telegram
from Major General Otis, dated March
is, says: The Twentieth infantry had
an ll-day fight at Pasig. Three thou
sand rebels We're encountered and de-
feated They We're routed with heavy
loss. Our loss was small. Three hun
dred and fifty rebels were made prison.
ers. Wheaton's brigade now holds the
towns of Pasig and Pateros. This news
Is based upon official information. Our
gunboats fought their way into the lake. "
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

SO much Indignation was caused
among the officers of the garrison. es-
pecially those following General Weyler
by the speech of General Castellanos,
that the minister of war authorized the
text of the speech to be published. This
will render General Castellanos still
more popular with the rank and file and
on-commissioned officers. besides con-
vncing the public that ne will fearlessly
suppress the slightest attempt at po-
litical disaffffectiOn in the army.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

The United States amba ssador began
jokingly. protesting that he was over
whelmed with embarrassment at being
called upon to respond in priority to the
lord chief justice. He felt that when the
British lion was about to roar even the
American eagle should hold his peace.
He was delighted. he said, to receive and
accept the invitation to the banquet al
though he was not at liberty to discuss
British commerce. His general instruc-
tions from his government were not to
discuss politics. or only at extraord-
inarily festal occasions. After few
words on the subject of commerce, which
he characterized as truly the 'mainstay
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-03-18

Madrid, March 16.-The cabinet coun-
Gil last evening decided that the treaty
81 peace with the United States should
he ratified Immediately after the disso-
luton Of the cortes, which will probably
be decreed today. The elections to the
new chamber will be fixed for April 16
and to the senate for April 30, the new
cortes to reassemble on May2
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-30
SLID ASHORE.
by the Hawser Route to Prevent 4.
Enforced Voyage to Europe.

Enforced Voyage to Europe.
ze, New. York Herald: The II ashore'
belt mad rung on the Lucania, the
gangplank had been hauled in, and the
lines were being cast off, when COM
motion was heard below, and two Wild
ly excited persons dashed up on deck
and pushed their way through the
crowd that was waving goodbys from
the steamships railing The men had
been seeing friends off and had either
not heard or not needed the "all
ashore warning. One was tall and
slim, and the other was small and fat.
Both were highly excited, for the Lu-
can1a was on the point of backing into
the stream, and neither wanted to sail
with her to Liverpool. eli, there!"
called one of the officers as he dashed
into the group surrounding the two
men. You deaf men get on this haw-
ser and slide for it. Quick's your play,
or you'll be left, or rather, you won't"
A bow line was trailing over the side.
with half OF its length sagging in the
water. Some of the crew hurriedly
took in the slack and the tall man gin
gerly picked his way over the rail. AMI
urged on by the impatient crew, finallv
swung off into space and slid ungrace-
fully on to the pier. The exploit was
greeted with many shouts from the
passengers, and the fat man was urged
to try. With visible perturbation he
wrapped hirSelf around the hawser,
and, encouraged by good natured advis-
ers to hold on light, as the water was
wet, he let himself down the line and
landed plump in crowd of laborers.
who helped him to his feet. Then the
line was cast off, the engine-room gong
rang. and as the big ship backed majes-
tically from her pier the two men re-
arranged their crumpled attire, in
spected their blistered hands and
walked solemnly forth.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-30
SIx-YEAR-OLD,
Girl Swims a Mile In Remarkably Fast
Time.

Tine,
Chicago Chronicles: Little six-year-
old May HUM proved herself one of
the greatest juvenile swimmers in the
world at the north side natatorium.
She swan mile in 1:07:17 3-5. The
girl made a worlds record, for no child
has ever accomplished the feat before
in such a short time. The child is not
large for her age, nor does she seem
to have muscles developed to a much
greater extent than other girls as
young as she, but it is the opinion of
all that if she keeps at the game she
will in time be one of the greatest fe-
male swimmers in the world. George
Gaidzik lowered another worlds
mark for boys under 16 years old when
he swami two miles in 1:12:15. The
record was formerly held by Ralph
Uhlendorf, who made the same dis
tance in 1:14:29 3-5. Other good per-
formances by juveniles were as follows:
Walter Horn, - years old, two miles
in1:25:54; Lottie Mayer, IL years old,
two miles in 1:40; Charles Arens, Il,
years old, one and a half miles in
1:13: 81; Arthur Gaidzik, u years old.
one and a half miles in 1:15, and Rob
ert Arens, 8 years old, one and a half
miles in 1885. ..=s* @=s*' 5.=7 = .@.aa 1. ".
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-30
A Controversy In India.

A controversy has been going on
among the Parsees of India about the
advisability of having a cemetery for
burying their dead instead of expos-
ing them to be devoured by birds,
which is their ancient custom. The or
thodox are, of course, violently in fa-
vor of their old custom, and quote their
ancient law book, called the Vendidad,
which enjoins exposure, and forbids
burial. The Vendidad is full of strange
precepts, which are entirely impracti-
cable in these days. The Parsees them
selves have ceased to be guided by. it in
nearly every point, except this, the
disposal Of the dead, and few others.
The dog, for instance, is treated in the
Vendidad on the same level with man,
and two whole chapters are devoted to
him. If dog dies, his carcass. or,
rather, we should say, his corpse, is to
be disposed of with the same elaborate
ritual as that of a man. II a man
kills his water dog, his punishment is
10000 stripes with the priestly whip.
Nay, it is safer to kill man than to
serve bad food to shepherds dog. for
the manslayer gets OFF with ninety
stripes, while the bad master OF the
dog is a great sinner and will receive
200 stripes. +.