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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
HIS BIRTHDAY PRESENT.
Jury Says Chance Murdered Russell
-iiagan Acquitted.

Boston, Feb. 23.-John II. Chance.
guilty of murder in the second degree"
Arthur HaEan. not guilty" Such was
the verdict reached in the Russell mur-
der case after deliberation of u hours
and half the jury having gone out
on Tuesday at $50 p. M. and reached
= conclusion at O'Clock Yesterday after
noon.
\ pathetic inr iient in the case is that
yesterday was Chances birthday, he be-
ing - years old, and Il commitment to
life imprisonment. which is the penalty
for the crime of which he was convicted
is ii birthday gift which seldom falls
to the lot of a man. Although there was
not the air of bravado about him. he ap-
pears satisfied with ti,e verdict, and
when his counsel. Judge Hartman, APP
preached him. he grasped his hand and
was hearty in his words of thanks for
the able efforts of both Mr.. Hartman
and Mr.. Wardner in his behalf
After the court room was cleared of
spectators, the condemned and acquitted
We're brought forth from the cage. and
Hasan was accorded quite a reception,
receiving the congratulations of counsel
and others. He expressed his thanks
to his counsel, and later to some re-
lorters stated that all he wished to say
was that he felt deeply grateful to the
men who conducted his defense. Both
men were then taken to the detention
room, where Hagan was given in charge
of officer Farrell, who soon conducted
him away to the Jail. where he must
pass few weeks before being given his
liberty.
The crime for which Chance was con-
victed was committed on the evening
of April 4, 1885, at about o'clock in the
evening, when Charles II. Russell, a
drug clerk. employed in Chapin's drug
store, under the United States hotel. was
shot twice in the back, and died in few
moments.
After the formalities attending the dis
charge of the jury had been completed,
Arthur Hagan was ordered discharged.
As he stepped from the dock a warrant
was served by an officer from the South
Boston house of correction. 1t seems
that in 1897 Hagan was sentenced to that
institution for larceny, and before his
time was up he escaped. 1t is to COM
plete that sentence that he was rear
rested.
Chance takes his conviction Very much
to heart while Hagan felt happy. Both
men express great satisfaction t the de-
fensa offered by their counsel No date
for the sentencing Of Chance was set by
the court
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
CHlCKAMAUGA'S BIG DAY.
Old Soldiers Of Both Sides will Nee,
Peacefully.

Chattanooga, Feb. 22.-General H. v.
Boynton. president of the Chickamauga-
Chattan ooga military park has a letter
from Governor Bradley of Kentucky, in
forming him that he has decided to fix
May ) and as the days for the dedica-
tion Of the Kentucky state monuments
at Chickamauga. The date selected is
during the week of the Chattanooga
spring festival, combination of gor-
geous pageants and brilliant musical
events and at the same time with the
expected dedication of the Georgia mon
uments
The l!liros committee is also d-sirous
of dedicating monuments the same week.
Many old soldiers of both sides will be
drawn together, and the president may be
induced to attend the reunion. Strong
efforts arc being made to secure his con-
sent to visit Chattanooga and Ch;tka-
mauga at that time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Lowell. Mass. Feb. 2l.-A search in the
room of Mrs. Kate A. Meehan, who died
In tenement at IS Hanover street, re-
vealed two bank books, representing de-
posits aggregating about 1890. Mrs.
Meehan had been sick since Wednesday,
and although medicine and nourishment
were furnished she refused to take them.
1t is evident that she wished to die. She
had lived in seclusion for long time.
Mrs Meehan had been greatly worried
over will made by her uncle Dec go,
1895. which bequeathed his property TO
his two nephews. ignoring her complete
ly. She had tried without success to
break the will
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
POliceman's Wild Shot

Worcester. Mass, Feb. 2l.-Ira T.
Goodwin of the Worcester police force
was held for the grand jury in $1,000 yes
terday, charged with having caused the
death Of William Harvey by accidental
shooting. A bullet from the polceman's
revolver struck Harvey while Goodwin
was shooting at Patrick Lynch, an es-
Gaping prisoner who had assaulted the
policeman. Lynch was yesterday ar
raigned on charge of assault with in.
tent to kill. but was discharged He was
fined $50. however on a charge of dis
turbing the peace.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
Says He Will Keep up Fight.

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 2l.-Felix Nc
Cabe the man who brought suit against
the city of Cambridge to recover $3.50, 600
for expert advice which he claimed he
had given in regard to the Payson park
reservoir. was non-suited yesterday by
Judge Bell in the superior civil court.
When the case came up for trial McCabe
failed to make his appearance. The
plaintiff afterward put in an appearance
and was disagreeably surprised to find
that his case had been SO summarily dis
posed of. He says that he will keep up
the fight.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
Two Hundred and Thirty n Minute.

Boston Eel. Ex-Governor Wolcott
and members of his staff held recep-
tion at the state house yesterday be-
tween the hours of 1880 a. m. and 1896
p nl.. and 26OO people grasped his hand
as against 1I00 year ago and there was
no demonstration of any kind with the
exception Of the Sons of Veterans, who
:ame in 400 strong. There were many
politicians Of the Republican faith in
evidence. but they simply called to pay
h cir respects to the governor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Washington. Feb. 22.-The following
pension changes resulting from the is
sue of Feb. 8 are announced:
Maiae-Increase. Hiram G. Jordan,
Portland, IS to $24.
New ampshire-Reissue Nathaniel
+. DickeI, Bennington, $40. Original
widows, etc, Rosilla w. Heath Epson,
$50.
Vermont--1ncrease Hiram Davis, Lyn.
dCn $2i to $50.
usetts--Original James Phet-
teplace, Valley Falls, Sc. Restoration,
Francis j. Crawford Chepachet, IS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

New York, Feb. 20-John Zegouros
who saturday shot and killed Soteros
ferrahtos, the former Greek brigard.
was held yesterday for the action of the
coroner John Nicholas. Peter n. Min
aeakis and John Lengranis also were
held as accessories to the murder. Three
men were held az witnesses.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
Four Men Held.

Boston. Feb. 22.-The unknown man
who was found with a fractured skull a
he bottom of Il flight of stairs i'm the
Hotel Piscopa. last night. and who died
IN his way to the hospital. has been
IDENTIFIED as Edward Roach. 20 years
I'D. of Chelsea, Mass. Four men who
we're found in a room in the hotel have
,een held pending an investigation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
Humane Society Will Investigate.

New Britain. Conn. Feb. 21.-In view
Of circumstances that have come to the
attention of the authorities. it is be-
lieved that Lucius Bennett, aged so
years, and his daughter Carrie. aged
40 years, who reside in Berlin. have been
starving themselves. although alleged to
be worth between $4,000 and $500.
The Humane society will probably in
yaStigate
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
No New Features Developed.

New York, Feb. 21.-Seven witnesses
We're examined yesterday in the cor
oners investigation into the poisoning
of Mrs. Kate ]. Adams, without appar-
emily throwing any new light upon the
mystery. The feature of the day was
the testimony of Mrs. Rogers. daughter
of Mrs. Adams. who told the story of her
mothers death as it has already been
made known. She was on the stand
when the inquest adjourned.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
on',cd Mercy Not Justice.

Taunton, Mass, Feb. 2l-Fred NJ.
Ellis. indicted for aiding in placing an
obstruction on the tracks of the PrOvi-
dence and Taunton street railway, there
by wrecking q car. yesterday threw him
self on the mercy Of the superior court.
Judge Hopkins sentenced him to two
months in the house of correction.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
Ind l.c,mentsX Mere MOL PrOssed,

Carlinvlle. Ills, Feb. 21.-The state at
torrey yesterday nolle pressed the three
indictments found against Governor
Tanner by the grand jury which inves-
tigated the Nirden coal miners strike.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
Small Pox in Two Cities.

Providence, Feb. 2l.-Eugenio Santiago
applied at the Rhode Island hospital
yesterday for treatment for an eruption
on his face. When the physicians eX-
amined him they found that the man was
suffering from smallpox. The case is of
mild type.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

The Armstrong & Bolton company Of
New YORK city. to manufacture appara-
tus for heating and lighting buildings,
capital $4,000, filed articles of incor-
poration at Albany.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
NlurDhy Cannot Recover,

Waterbury. VT, Feb. 22.-Fred Mur-
ply. who was shot last Saturday night.
is still alive, although the attending
physicians say that hc cannot recover.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Augusta, Me. Feb. 2l..-The first case
of smallpox to occur in this city was
discovered last evening. in house on
Laurel street. the patient being French
child. The house has been quarantined,
and the patient with its mother will be
removed TO the isolation hospital.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
With fire..
|nsurgsnt Fi|ipinos Apply The
Torch to Manila.
Met WITH STORM OF BULLETS.

and Filipino' SAot Down;
Latter Finally Routed Tactics
Which Will Now BE tsrd-Ihc Bcef
Question Before the War lnvcstisat.
ing Committee; DR.. DaIy's Interests
ing Testimony Captain 4" Bob"
Evans Guest at Banquet - Notes
From Field and Capitol.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

The firm of publishers. Lamson. Wolfe
& Co.. Boston, have failed. No state
ment of the assets and liabilities is Oh.
tainable at present.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Detroit. Feb. 22.-Sccretary Alger was
surprised and gratified yesterday on be-
ing shown the dispatch announcing the
voluntary raising of the United States
flag by the inhabitants of the island of
Negros. Asked his opinion as to the
effect upon the Philippine campaign of
this attitude Of the natives of Negroes,
the secretary replied: I'VE cannot
judge the nature OF those faraway peo-
pie as we'll as we do that of the Cubans
and the Porto Ricans. 1t seems to me-
however that this action on the part OF
a representative tribe would have
tendency to dishearten the more hostile
of the Filipinos. 1t is gratifying, at any
rate"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

New York, Feb. 23.-Senor Lopez, sec
retary of Agoncillo. who arrived from
Washington and registered at the Hotel
Manhattan, said he came to New York
to meet Agoncillo who was said to be on
his way here from Montreal. Efforts
to find Agoncillo, however, had been
useless, and he would return to Wash
ington.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Washington, Feb. 23-The SOlace sailed
from Malta yesterday on her way to
Manila. Admiral Dewey announced the
arrival of the gunboat Bennington at
Manila yesterday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

New York, Feb. 23.--General Char.e.
p. Eagar commssary general Unit, Il
States army, just at present BEGINNING
his term of six years on the suspens ion
list by reason of the decree found by the
court martial, is in this city. 1t is said
he Is in town to consult Colonel Weston,
the officer who succeeds to the duties +
the commissary generals department.
General Eagan had long talk with Col
onel Weston.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Madrid, Feb. 2S.-General Linares, who
was in command of the Spanish troops
at Santiago at the time of the capitllla-
ton. has challenged Count D'Almenas
to 4 duel on account of the attacks which
the count made upon him in the senate
in connection with his arraignment of
the conduct of the Spanish generals EN-
gagged in the war in Cuba.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Secretary Bliss took final leave of his
old official associates yesterday and left
for New York
Senator Jones of Arkansas is confined
to his bed with an affection of the lungs.
His condition is not considered serious.
Brigadier General +. p Ewers, now in
command of a brigade of troops in the
department of Santiago. has been hon
orably mustered out of the volunteer
army.
The session of the senate was devoted
to two special orders-the reading of
Washington's farewell address and the
pronouncing of eulogies on the late Sen.
ator Justin S. Morrill, Of Vermont.
The public reception by the president
snd Mrs. Mckinley. deferred from Feb.
to last evening, was one of the most
successful functions the White House
ever knew. The reception lasted from
9 to II. nearly 5000 visitors being ad-
mitted.
Acting Secretary Allen has prepared
for submission to congress deficiency
item amounting to $75O,OOO for ma
chinery for the machine shops at the
New York navy yard. to replace those
destroyed by fire. and an item Of $685..
600 for buildings to shelter the plant.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Detroit, Feb. 23.-'It has been diff
cult year. We are landed on new field.
The stars and Stripes are planted to-
night in place where they never have
been before on Washington's birthday.
They have rever been taken down from
where they had been planted but once
before: and they never will be again"
Such was the utterance of General Alser,
secretary of war, on assuming the func-
tion Of toastmaster at the l4th annual
banquet of the Michigan club.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Akron, o., Feb. 22.-General Nelson A.
Niles has filed exceptions to the COM
missioner's report of the sale of the
property of the Werner Printing com-
pany. General Miles had a claim against
the Werner company for $25, 900, which
the commissioners refused to allow The
Werner company published General
Miles book, and he alleges the work was
not done according to contract. He pre-
sented claim for damages for the above
amount.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Washington, Feb. 23.--Unless detained
in Washington by an extra session of
congress, a number of members of the
senate and house naval committees will
visit the principal ports of Cuba and
Porto Rico on the United States steam
ship Dolphin in March. The committee
men propose visiting Havana and San
Juan especially to look at the naval sta
tions there. and ascertain from personal
observation just what is needed to mod
ernize them. The Dolphin also will
run up the Mississippi to New Orleans
and Aleiers, where big steel floating
drydOck is to be built. The naval sta
ton at Pensacola and that at Key West
also will be inspected.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Havana, Feb. 2".-tisneral MaXimo
Gomez has arrived at MatanZas from
Cardenas. He was met by Major Gen
eral Wilson. General Sanger and Cuban
General Pedro Betancourt. From the
railway station ne was escorted by the
Eighth Massachusetts "ol,lnteers, the
Second cavalry and several local clubs
TO the palace. where he is the guest of
the civil governor. A reception was
given in his honor. Last evening he
was rendered an elaborate banquet.
Governor General Brooke has directed
General Ludlow to receive the Cuban
commanderi in-chef on his arrival here
with appropriate military honors
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

bingham, Mass, Feb. 23.-Secretary
of the Navy Long started for Washing
ton yesterday. Before his departure
Secretary Long stated that he did not be-
lieve President Mckinley sent any de-
tectives to Manila to investigate the sit
uation, which was ascribed him in dis
patches from Hong Kong. In relation
to papers being in the hands of the see
retary of the navy relating to a contract
made by United States Consul Wildman
and Rear Admiral Dewey. Secretary
Long said he had rO letters relating
thereto. He addad in conclusion that he
does not think there is any foundation in
the story. and expressed the Oponi"n
that it was sent out to excite sympathy
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

At last We have case of IL man tell
ing lie to shield his wife. 1t hap
pened here, where Il wife attacked her
husband in his sleep and cracked his
skull with an axe. He recovered con.
sciousness later on long enough to
tell the police that INJURIES were the
result of his attempting suicide. That
sort of prevaricatiou is common enough
among injured wives, but it is some
what rare among Injured husbands.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Washington. Feb. 23-The house yes
terday inaugurated the custom which
has prevailed for many years in the sem
ate of listening to the reading of Wash
ingtOns farewell address on Washing
tons birthday. Two hours We're de-
voted to the naval appropriation bill,
but seemingly only the threshold of the
debate upon the cost of armor plate has
been passed. Mr. Boutelle's amendment
fixing the maximum price of armor plate
at $545 per ton, but restricting the pro-
vision to the appropriation made in the
present bill, was ruled to be in order,
whereupon another proposition was Of
fered for the erection of an armor plate
plant by the government. A point of
order against the latter proposition was
pending when the consideration of the
naval bill was suspended to allow the
members of the house to pay tribute to
the memory of the late Senator Morrill, of
Vermont.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

hoof beer used as the fresh meat supply.
A statement, he said. that beef on the
hoof was the usual source of supply
would not represent correctly the fact.
This was brought out in response to Gem
eral Miles statement to the contrary.
Colonel Woodruff declared that fresh
beef was secured from contractors, and
reflig Grated beef is now practically uni
versally used. The beef brought back
from Europe had been shipped for use
in the French and English armies.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

The Chinese and natives lined the ad-
jacent streets, while hundreds more,
fearing Il general conilagration, removed
their furniture and other portable goods
in every direction within Il radius Of Il
quarter of mile when the alarm was
first given.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Washington, Feb. 23.-W When the court
of inquiry to investigate the army beef
controversy met yesterday Colonel
Davis. the recorder. announced that the
examination of witnesses so far sum-
moned and reported was about conclud-
ed. The court should consider now. he
thought. the question of further sum
mons and procedure.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

The damage was inestimable With
daylight punitive measures We're de-
cded upon. and the Americans, though
tired after their sleepless nights work
soon cleared the district of every native
after Il slight resistance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Hong Kong, Feb. 2a.-Aguinaldo has
Issued manifesto accepting the situa-
tion caused by the unexpected provo
cation of the Americans" while la
menting the hostlities which, he says he
tried to avoid by every means in his
power. making humiliating conces-
sions and tolerating insults and outrages
of the army of occupation against the
people of Manila
He adds that he is prepared to sacri-
flee everything to maintain the "integ-
rity of the national honor calls upon all
ito witness the good faith and honesty"
of his intentions, and complains that he
has been treated as "a rebel because |
defended the national interests instead
of becoming the tool of the American
preposlcrous prctensions,"
The rebel leader further alleges that
the country is unanimous in his support,
that the people will perish rather than
accept the odious American dominion
md alleging that even the corrupt Span
ish dominion is preferable
The Philippine commission is consid
cred by Aguinaldo to be farce, and
Otis. DENLY, Dewey and Secretary Har-
den are classed as pronounced annex
ationists." the latter being charged with
having "maliciously DETAINED" the Fill
pinos in newspaper reports. He is classed
as being Especially obnoxious to the
Filipino government"
Finally, Aguinaldo expresses the wish
to proclaim to the world and officially
dispel the false rumors that Germany or
any other power has rendered assistance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Yesterdays proceedings developed
little that was new. The testimony, with
the exception of that of Dr. DAILY, surgeon
on the staff of General Miles during the
war. and of Colonel Woodruff, assistant
commssary general, was generally in
line with that of Tuesday
The canned beef was generally con-
demned as unsatisfactory. while the re-
frigerated beef was commended, the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

DIR. Days examination hy Ericcorder
was conducted slowly and with great
care developing with great mnutenes'
all of DR.. Dalys dulIeS while attached
to General Miles STAFF. These, besides
those of an army surgeon, consisted in
making special reports to General Miles
on camp sites, water supply and the
like. The recorder very carefully de
vrlnpcd tn" fact that most of these re-
ports We're verbal or telegraphic, there
in differing from the now famous meat
report which has caused Dr. DAILY being
summoned as Il witness. Therein he
examination differed from that of HE
previous witnesses.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-18
FORMULATION BY CROKER.

New York, September I7.--In reply to
the charge made by Frank Moss before
the Mazst committee that Richard Croker
had bsen offered and had refused an OPP
portunity to denounoe the $500, 600, eco
Ramapo corporation. Mr.. Croker tonight
made a statement in which he charged
that "nob,dy knows more about that
Ramapo deal than does Frank Moss HIM
self, and his associate counsel, Proctor
CLARK; that Moss Is owned body
and soui by Platt and his law firm; that
Tracy, Boardman and Platt put the
Ramapo bill through the legislature.
Very soon after the bill bscame law,
benjamin f. Tracy, Platt's candidate for
mayor in 1897, became president OF the
Ramapo company" He challenges Moss
to put Mazet on the stand and compel
him to reveal who was behind the
Astoria gas steal and the bill to refund
city assessments.