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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24
BAD NEGRO CORRALLED.
Judge COngratulates Him That lie
Is Not In Georgia.

hS tSoS bh NNoA
n New York, June 22.-Ge Orge Toppin,
n Colored, aged 2S years, of Williams
Bridge, was arraigned Before Magistrate
Kudlich at Murrisannia yesterday on the
4 charge Of having attempted criminal
assault upon Mrs. Their. sa Pollock,
wealthy woman of this city. Mrs. Pol
lock went to Woodlawn Tuesday with
the intention of going to Edenwald to
inspect some property. While on her
way to Edenwald she met TOppin. who
offered to show her short cut through
the woods. While passing through
thick piece of woods the colored man
made an improper proposal. Mrs. Pol
iock fled. followed by Toppn. Mrs. Pol
locks screams brought to the scene
Mounted Officer Davis. and Toppin.
upon seeing him. fled into the woods.
Detectives, assisted by a crowd Of
farmers and other citizens searched the
woods all night for Toppin. but he was
not found until yesterday morning. when
he was discovered lying in swamp and
covered with underbrush. The crowd
wanted to get at him, but was kept back
by detectives.
The man was taken to the Wakefield
station and kept there until the excited
crowd had partly dispersed. Then he
was taken in a patrol wagon under
strong guard to court. He was almost
paralyzed with fear.
Mrs. Pollock was in court and told of
he attempted assault. After the officers
had told Of their search for the man.
Magistrate Kudlich asked the prisoner
what he had to say. Toppin made no re-
oily and the mag strate said: You can
'hank your lucky stars that you are in
New York instead of in Georgia. Had
sou attempted the assault in the south
I would have given very little for your
life l will hold you in $1,000 bail for
trial"
Toppin was then led to Jail. 1t was
said by the police that TOppin had fire..
uuented the woods in the vicinity for
some time and has been In the habit Of
insulting women and young girls on their
way to Woodlawn station. Up to yes
terday he had succeeded in eluding the
police.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24
D|SSENSI0N.
Trouble Brewing in Democratic
Ranks Over Recent Interview.
FITZGERALD SCORES WILLIAMS.
McNary Denies Report - George
Fred's Explanation -" Supposed
lie Had Ceased to BE u Dictator
Assn mes, However, to BE the
Leader OF His Party in Massachu
setts-Says lie Will Encounter II.
Opposition From the Machine.

Boston, June 22-The two Democratic
factions in this state are at present en-
gagged in n war Of words and it is likely
that in the coming campaign there will
be lively contest, the center of which
Will be in Boston. The trouble began
As the result of an interview published
from Bath with G. +. Williams. who ridi.
culed the idea that ex-senator Gorma II
could secure single Massachusetts.
delegate to the national convention. Thi.
drew from Congressman Fitzgerald a
statement in which he rOundly de-
nounced Mr.. Williams for assuming tc
speak for the Democracy of Massachu-
setts. The men represented by Mr..
Fitzgerald are especially indignant at
the report that Mr.. Williams intended
to have the delegates at large to the ra,
tional convention selected at the stat,
convention this fall instead Of at con.
vention specially called for the purpose
next spring.
w. S. McNary. secretary Of the state
committee. denies that such plan has
been seriously considered as yet. and
when asked how the state committee
could expect to control the selection of
delegates by congressional districts tc
the national convention. he declared
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Net Loss OF a Million.

Terre Haute. Ind. June 22.-The Terre
Haute Electrical Street Railway COM
oany and the Citizens Electric Light and
Power company's plants were formally
sold yesterday to Stone & Webster OF
Boston for s56O,OOO. When Russell B.
Harrison, son of xPresident Harrison.
frst took charge of the property, he
bonded il for upwards Of $500. .000 and
placed most of the bonds with local capi-
,alists. The sale price Of yesterday will
cave a net loss Of over $1.000,000, and
many local men Of means have been hard
hIf
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24
Jury Foreman Files AFFIDAVIT,

New York. June 2O.-Coiorel Church.
foreman of the grand jury that failed 10
indict Molineux. handed down an affi-
davit yesterday in answer to charges
preferred by District Attorney Osborne
few days ago. Mr.. Osborne. in his
charges, said that the grand jury asked
questions of witnesses which tended to
exonerate the accused instead of con-
victing the guilty person. The sub.
stance Of Colonel Church's answer is a
this time on. under penalty of forfeiture
of cash deposited by O'Rourke and
Brady. II the contest is held outside
Fof either Of these clubs. the ring Is to
be 20 feet square In the clear.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24
Preparing for CONTINGENCIES.

London. June 20.-Emily Crawford.
the Paris correspondent of The Daily
News. says: A curious message has
been received from the Isle of Devils
'Dreyfus has gone-what shall we do
with the coffin and embalming drugs ?"
This collin was specially made about the
time OF the Zola trial and was sent out
by the Meline government. because IL
was feared that II Dreyfus died II would
be necessary to bring the remains to
France for identification to allay the
suspicious Of the anti-Semites that he
had been allowed to escape like Marshal
Saxaips,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24
ColIans r rom Heart Failure.

Chicago, June 22.-"Dutch" Neal q
well-known prize fighter, is in q critical
condition and may die as the result of
over-exertion in a boxing match last
night with Harry Peppers. a colored
pugilist. The men were in the last
round of six-round contest. Both were
fighting hard. Neal suddenly fell to the
floor without being hit and was counted
cut. He soon lapsed into unconscious
ness and was carried to the hospital,
where 1t was announced that his heart
was affected and that he probably would
die.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24
silence Too Long Kept.

Boston. June 22.-Members of the First
Church Of Christ (ScientisD who gath
cred for the weekly testimony meeting
asst night heard Judge Hanna read
testimony in refutation Of the assertions
recently made that Mary r. Eddy,
founder OF the denomination. is dead.
Judge Hanna also made an address Of
some length in reply to critics Of Chris
Ian Science doctrines. in which ne said
that in the past Christian Scientists have
.aken no notice Of attacks upon them or
their cause. He was persuaded that
silence had been too long kept. and that
from personal attack
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Food Is All Right.

Washington. June 2l.-The board Of
officers appointed by General Brooke
to investigate and make recommends
tions regarding the army ration have
prepared their report and 1t has been
forwarded to the war department. No
change Is recommended In the ration it.
self, though slight modification Of
the manner in which men may use the
savings on iations is suggested.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24
MUST DO DUTY.
BancrOft's Plain Words to the
Eivhth NJ. Y. NJ

Eighth NJ. Y. NJ.
Salem, Mass. June PA meeting of
the field. staff and company officers Of
the Eighth regiment. NJ. V. NJ. was he'd
last evening at the headquarters here
Colonel Pew presided. and there was a
large attendance. General Bancroft,
commander of the Second brigade was
present. and gave plain talk to the of.
ficers He said that the regiment would
be required to perform its tour of state
duty this year. and If the whole regi.
ment could not be ready to go into camp
at South Franingham by August what.
ever PORTION was ready would be re-
uuired to go. The offit els were instructed
to make up the requisition for the neces-
sary clothing, equipment and arms for
each company and forward them once
to the adjutant general. so that every
hing would be In readiness for the an.
nual tour General Bancroft further
said that every officer would be sup.
ported in e, cry endeavor he should make
TO secure recruits for his command.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24

London. June .l.-A dispatch to The
Daily Mail from Simla says: Over
70 small villages have been looted and
burned in the Tinnevelly district. At
one town more than 100 murders were
committed. The victims. in many
7ases. We're literally hacked to pieces
and thrown into the flames of their
burning homes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24

London. June 22.-The Vienna corre-
spondent of The Daily Telegraph says:
The Austrian war office has learned
that the evidence of NJ. Casimir- Perier
upon the Dreyfus trial will be startling.
1t will be shown that he holds the key
to the affair, which has hitherto been
withheld in order to prevent a serious
conflict between France and Germany.
NJ. Casimir- Perier will depose that a
German official of high social and mil
itary rank confidentially gave the
French government the information
which led to the arrest of Dreyfus. but
stipulated for silence as to the inform
ants name. Now Nj. Casimir- Perier
will declare all.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24
A Murdered WOman's Funeral. =.

Hyannis. Mass, June 20.-Funeral
services over the rema ms of Mrs. Joseph
Hill, who was murdered last Friday even.
ing by her husband al Hyannisport. were
held yesterday. Rev. Robert Bennett of
the Baptist church officiating A large
number Of relatives and townspeopie at
'endPd
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24
MATTERS IN FRANCE.
Cabinet Not Yet FOrned-Truth Of
| Dire fuS fair.

Paris, June 22.-After an interview
with President LOubet last evening NJ.
Bourgeois consented to remain in Paris
and assist In the negot ations until a new
ministry is formed. He is strongly urg-
ing Waldeck- Rousseau to resume the
task and is actively enlisting support for
him. In the lobby Of the chamber Of
deputies it is freely asserted that Del
case will not undertake the RESPONSE
bility; and. as Senator Waldeck- Rous.
seau Is not disnclined to another trial,
he may possibly be invited. although
there is talk of Jean Sarrien. Republican
radical, As premier.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24

Holyoke. Mass. June 22.-At a meet
ing Of the striking employees of the
Lyman mills a proposition was drawn up
to be submitted to the company offering
to return to work on condition that the
schedule in effect in 1896 be adopted
This would mean an increase Of between
10 and IL percent.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24
Itas Passed Over 1000 Me.sures

Hartford. June 2l.-The Connecticut
general assembly of 1899 adjourned sine
die yesterday after being in session for
period extending over Ave months.
Something over 1000 measures have been
acted upon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24
WOODSTOCK VT. SATURDAY. JUNE 24

tenant Lansdale and Ensign Monaghan
who lost their lives in the fight bstweeI
the Mataafans and the combined force,
Of the American and British seamen
Admiral Kautz IL In command of the
cruiser, and he reiterates that he has
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24
Wound Found on Dead Man,

Hartford. June 2l.-An unknown man
found unconscious on Temple street
about midnight died at the hospital. 1t
Is believed he was assaulted. as wounds
were found on his body. as II he had
been struck by blunt instrument The
police will investigate.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24

The so printers. pressmen and other
employees of f.. |. DriskO OF Boston are
On strike. According I. the strikers,
Drisko demanded ,nai they should work
10 hours day instead Uf nine. which
they refused to do.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24
IN HIDING.
|nsurgsnt Forces in Philippines
Take TO Swamps and Hills.
Only FIGHT FROM AMBUSH.

General Otis Told by Women That
They Will Fight When Men Are
Killed FilipinOs' Hope Of Success
Kept Ahame by American Poiitt-
cal Movements Matters Now
Stra ightening Out la samoa -
Matters at the Hague - kautz
Comes to San Francisco Nj inOr
Notes.
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Got or ADparently Easy,

Providence. June 22.-In the common
pleas court yesterday John Reynolds ana
James Donohue. arraigned for having
assaulted Charlotte Taylor. a girl Il
years of age. were sentenced to one and
three years in state prison. respectively
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24

powers. and the decis on of Chief .Tust tice
Chambers in the matter of the kings hip
Vas proclaimed valid and binding.
Malfetoa Tanus then abdicated in
'avor Of the commissioners. who ap-
pointed a provisional government con-
listing of the consuls of the three pow :
.rs. empowering "A majority to act in all
'ases where unanimlty is not required
oy the Berlin treaty.
Chief Justice Chambers continues to
hold office and the various municipal
officials are confirmed. DR.. William Soif
mas been authorized to act as pres ident
" the municipality OF Apia.
The commissioners expect to leave on
June 2S, but they have requested Chief
Justice Chambers to remain. Their re-
mort recommends the abolition of the
Kings hip and the presidency of Apia and
the appointment of a governor. with leg
tsiative council. consisting of three nom
nees of the interested powers, assisted
by a native house
Under this scheme the governor would
have veto over general a nd municipal
laws. the nominees would be the de-
partmental heads: consular. diplomatic
and judicial functions would lie abol-
lshed. revenue would be raised by an
increase of duties and a diminution Of
the poll tax; the jurisdiction of the SUI
creme court would be increased. the
municipality. under a mayor and toun-
I'll. would be extended. and the pestoftice
would be under the general 60, ernment.
The British cruiser Porpoise. Captain
Sturdee, left via Fiji on June s.
Among the Germans it is rune red that
Or. Solf will be the administrator in the
new native government.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24

Chicago. June 22.-Four hundred me
In four packing houses at the stoci
yards left work yesterday. inauguratinA
a strike, which. the leaders say, will
spread, and by July l. the day chosen
for the demonstration. involve the most
of the houses in the yards. The men
struck for an advance of 25 cents per
day. The strikers places were filled by
o0lored men. Special policemen have
been called to maintain order.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24

Providence, June 2l,-A very light vote
was cast throughout the state yesterday
on the proposed new constitution. From
returns already In the vote will be re-
tected by nearly three to one.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24

Paris. June 22.-General de la Rogue.
director of artillery in the ministry Of
marine. has been placed under rigorous
arrest. The Offense with which ne Is
charged has not yet been made public.
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Opposed to Tax La ws.

London. June 92.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of The Daily Mail says: The
budget proposals of the government are
being bitterly opposed in nearly all the
commercial centres. At Barcelona
yesterday 5000 men demonstrated
against the new taxes. and similar meet
ings of protest were held at other points.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24

Secretary Hitchcock has certified to
the treasury that the annual payments
IF $1,000 each to all the states and terri.
tories. except Alaska. for encouraging
the state agricultural colleges. under
the Morrill, act, are now due. The pay
ments will be made shortly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24

done his duty in the matter of the Sa-
moan trouble. and he believes that he has
been subjected to much unjust criticism
in certain quarters.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24

Manila, June 22.-The insurgent army
has taken TO the swamps and hills be.
yUnd linus. The largest force is sup
posed to be in the neighborhood OF San
Francisco de Malubon. holding Il posi-
ton more toward the lake o. toward
he coast, according as exigencies de-
mand.
General Wheaton returned to linus
Yesterday, bringing three men who
were wounded in Tuesdays fighting.
The heavy rains that fall nightly make
campaigning uncomfortable. The roads
Are still good. but the rice fields ad-
Joining them are pools of water.
The Filipinos will not fight unless
hey can meet our troops in positions
most advantageous to themselves. or
lake our reconnoitering bodies in
ambush.
1t Is impossible to learn what effect
he recent defeat has had upon their
eaders. This should be disheartening.
FOR they had bOasted that the Americans
could never conquer the province of
cavite. Aguinaldo's home country,
where he always worsted the Spa niards
General Otis recently received "a letter
signed by native women of the province
declaring that. if all the men We're
killed, the women would keep up the
fight against the Americans.
Copies Of the insurgent organ Inde-
pendencia show that the Flipinos hopes
of success are kept af1ame by political
movements in America. The Indepen
dencia prints reports Of alleged reports
made at alleged meetings in the United
States denouncing the war. and 1t as
serts that these represent the domi-
nant American sentiment. 1t declares
also that the Filipinos will continue the
war until the next presidential cam
paign, which Is sure to result in de-
,ision to withdraw the American troops
from the Philippines"
1t is reported that the Spanish gar
cison at Baler. in the province Of Prin.
,ipe, on the east coast Of Luzon. which
lad become reduced to 53 men. finally
surrendered to the Filpinos. after hold
ng out for a year
The Filipinos imprisoned two English
men at Tachlebon. on the island of
Samar. southeast of Luzon. The Brit
.sh first class cruiser Grafton steamed
70 that point from Cebu. and her COM
aander demanded their release. When
his was refused he landed force of
marines. and cleared ship for action.
Hhereupon the Englishmen were handed
VN,
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What the Next Census Will Show

Washington. June 22.-Director Mer-
riam Of the census bureau estimates that
the coming census will show population
OF about 72,500.O00 taking into account,
among other things. the falling of of
immigration in recent years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24
E. A. SPEAR,
UNDERTAKING
AND
| Embalming,
WOODSTOCK. VERMONT.
RALLY in FINALS.

whitman OvercOmes Handicap and
Is National Tennis Cha hampiOn.
Brooklne, Mass. June 22.-With the
score standing two sets to one against
him, after Tuesdays play Malcolm ID.
Whitman, the national tennis champion.
won two additional SITS and the state
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Apia. June II, via Auckland. N. H..
Iune 22.-Mataafa has surrendered 1850
lilies and the loyalists have given up
1000. AFTER June 20 a heavy penalty will
oe enforced upon natives found with
lilies In their possession. Mataafa'
promises to tuin in more weapons.
Apia and the country round about are
'esuming normal conditions. Americans
and British express satisfaction at the
decision of the commiss oners
The natives have returned to their
homes. Malietoa Tanus was recognized
As king by the commissioners of the thr=e
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24

William Cross. years old, was
drowned al Worcester, Mass. The body
was recovered.
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The Hague. June 22.-The best in.
formed circles here do not share the
gloomy views of the European press re-
garding the peace conference. After "A
weeks adjournment. the arbitration
committee met for short time yes
terday, DR.. Zorn of the German dele.ga-
lion and Frederick Hollis of the United
expressed himself as satisfied with the
results of the trip he took to Berlin, in
company with DR.. ZOrn. and the Ger
man delegates have been instructed to
take part in the deliberations of the ar
hitration committee, which will now
continue brisk work pending the final
decision of Germany.
The disarmament committee, to which
was submitted the circular Of Count
Muravieff. has considered the second
third and fourth paragraphs in the
subcommittee. the result being a neg
ative vote upon all three, on the ground
that 1t would be impossible to decide
upon satisfactory plan for checking
the continued improvement in explosive
ordnance.
The Russians. 1t is said. intend to in
troduce fresh proposals. and it is not
doubted that the conference will reach
important proposals on the last four
Ing the Geneva convention and the Brus-
sells conference, and providing for medi-
ton and arbitration.
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San Francisco. June c2.-The United
States cruiser Philadelphia arrived here
Yesterday from Apia. via Honolulu. On
board the cruiser are the bodies NJ Lien
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24

championship from Leo Ware on the
\ Longwood grounds yesterday afternoon
4 The match abounded in brilliant plays.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24

Boston. June 22.-The squadron OF
warships in the harbor sailed for New
port this morning. On arrival there
the officers will resume their study at
the war college. and the vessels will be
used for practice drills, especially for
torpedo attack work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24

Colombo. Island of Ceylon, June 22.-
The United States cruiser Olympia, with
Admiral Dewey on board. has just ar
rived from Singapore.
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VIII Bear Watching.
Charleston Gazette.

The report comes from Morgan
town that the board of regents have
abolished the office of vice president
of the University, in order to cut out
of the position Prof R. A. Arm
strong. The president Of the Uni
versity has grievance against Prof
Armstrong because it is charged
that he gave certain definite infor-
nation about the salaries at the I'm
iversity, to the legislature. which
found its way into print. We think
we are in a position to exonorate
Prot. Armstrong from all blame in
the matter, but if the report gets
current that he is responsible for the
information, nothing can prevent
his nomination and election to the
Office of the State Superintendent OF
Schools. One thing is very certain
no man whose duty it was to give
correct information to the Legislature
could be induced to do it. They
even failed when called on to make
a report showing the financial situa-
tion up there And it has come to
light since the legislature adjourned
that after all, they managed to
smuggle through padded appropria-
tions in order to get money that the
legislature refused to allow for Ger
tain purposes. If there is one man
connected with the inside workings OF
the University who will frankly give
the true and reliable estimate of the
money absolutely necessary for the
different purposes. he should be pro-
NOTED instead of being turned out OF
Office. The next Legislature wants to
turn searchlight on the University
if it remains under its present man
agement.