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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
many FOR ENTRIES.

The directors OF the wOman's department OF
the Middiesex East Agricultural Fair. Read
ing and Wakefield. (Sept. eth and Soth) vii!
D.. at the exhibition building. Agricultural
Park, to receive exhibits on Tuesday afternoon
,as,h, Entries for all hall exhibits will close
at noon on the first day Of the fair (21th). and
all entries to be entitled TO premiums must De
delivered at the building on or before tnat
tine, and remain until p. m on the last day
of the fair tSeptember s0th). unless released
before that time by the committee In charge
II is especially requested that exhibits OF
childrcn's handiwork be plainly marked. with
The age Of the maker on each article. and this
rule will also apply to specimens sent BY
ladies' over Is years Of age. A very necessary
routine il to see that articles are checked at
ine secretary's ONCE on the first moor, before
delivery to the woman's department.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23

to Dreyfus, deliberate and determine
whether France in condemning to pun.
ishment an innocent captain whom she
believed to be guilty. has committed
greater crime than has President Nc
kinley in shielding from punishment q
captain found guilty Of swindling his
government out of millions of dollars,
and whom the president knows to be
guilty.
Not until he was overpowered by con-
gress and an indignant people did he
abandon his opposition to the war for
the freedom of Cuba, but, grasping the
tailboard of the war. chariot, he and
claim full credit for the glorious victory
for themselves and the Republican
party.
This whole policy Of Imperialism pre-.
sents but one question for discussion,
the natural right 'Of man to be free. 1t
Is for those who believe as we believe
upon this great question, to unite with
US In the glorious struggle, regardless of
other questions. Appealing to the
patriotism of these men we confidently
count upon their support in the great
campaign of next year. Then shall it
be known to all the world that the
Declaration Of Independence was not
written in vain. Then shall 1t be writ
ten in the political obituary of President
MChlnley. te ClSu OF pOiltlcai cnOleTA
morbus. caused by partaking too freely
of the fruits of victory.
I One Of the important phases of the
convention will be the discussion Of
purely state issues, which is foreshad-
owed in the address Of Chairman Nc
Nary and form some Of the most rugged
-planks OF the party platform. The
proposition that the state lease the BOs-
ton and Albany railroad, upon which 1t
has an option through a clause in the
charter, Is one of these, and there are
several other questions affecting the
people Of Massachusetts,. which 1t will be
thought wise to discuss from the stump
this fall, rather than to confine the cam
paign to a presentation of national
questions, however important. at least
one of which is in very confused con-
ditiOn. The active champion of these
measures In the house will be Represen-
tative McNary. who regards it as no
step from a former senatorship
thus to initiate on the floor of the house
issues from which his party Is expected
to gain largely in the popular estimation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
SCATTERING WAR NOTES.
Kearsarge Ready for Trial-LuzOn
City Deserted.

WY DCSVASCls
New York. Sept. 21.-The new battle
ship -Kearsarge left the Brooklyn navy
yard this morning for Boston. The yes
sci is now in flrst-class trim for her off,
cial trial. which will take place over the
Cape. Ann course on Monday. On Fri
day and Saturday a private test Of the
ships powers will be made over the
course by the builders. She will then
be taken back to Boston, where she will
take on the government board Of in
spectiOn for her official trial.
Manila, Sept. 21.-Cable reports from
Iloilo concerning the result Of General
Bates trip among the southern islands
indicate that only about 400 rebels at
Zamboanga refused to recognize Amer
lean authority. Pending the outcome,
Luzon City is practically deserted. The
rebels are in camp, four miles In the
country. The Moros and Filipinos are
unfriendly, and disturbances between
them are liable to occur. Jolo Is quiet,
and the natives continue friendly.
Havana, Sept. Ex-Governor General
Brooke has issued q circular order di-
recting that the only legal holidays. SO
far as business documents are concerned,
shall be New Years day. Christmas.
Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Sum
day. This order was found necessary.
owing to the large number of saints
days and the frequent attempts to de-
fraud by documents signed on those
days. 1t will not, however, interfere
with people observing any days they de-
sire.
Kingston, JAM. Sept. 21.-As a sequel
10 the recent difficulty of the steamer
Adula in regard to the landing of I'M
migrants at Santiago comes the official
PRONUNCIATION here of regulation re-
during colored men from Jamaica de-
srous Of landing in Cuba to produce
certificates showing that they have had
yellow fever This practically amounts
to their exclusion and is causing con-
siderable excitement, because yellow
fever among the blacks Is unknown here.
| Jacksonville, Fla, Sept. 21.-The
Queen Regent of Spain has presented
| the Spanish casino at Tampa with COO
books for its library for public use. They
were sent as a mark of the queens ap-
probation of the kindly manner in which
the Spanish population Of that city was
treated during the recent war.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
q. A. SPEAR,
UNDERTAKING
AND
Embalming,
WOODSTOCK. VERMONT.
Broken Back May Heal.

New York. Sept. 20-Since the opera
ton on Walter A. Duryea's broken spine
tents condition has gratified the sur
geons exceedingly. He has slept and
eaten, and has rallied all his cheerfulness
and courage to aid the best scientific
nursing and attention. Now the sur
geons are hopeful that not only will the
spinal cord heal completely, but that in
time the paralysis that has possession Of
Duryea's body. from the chin down, will
disappear, and he will recover the active
ase of all his muscles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
Over Oue.Third Helpless,

San Juan, P. r.. Sept 2l.-The board Of
charities tabulated statistics show that
out of a population of sl6.ss4 there are
POI. .Oss INDECENT and 1l,s5s sick. The
number Of deaths as a result Of the
recent hurricane was 26lQ. One weeks
ratiens were issued to 2ss.l47 persons.
and the number Of those working for ra.
items was II, ia.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
.Deener'n Daniel Malcolm. I

Halifax, Sept. 21.-Orders have been
given to dump 200 tons Of shells in 10
fathoms Of water. The shells are obso-
lete ones from the forts around Halifax.
The shells will be dumped in the water
outside the harbor. The reason for this
is because there is considerable danger
In unloading old shells.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
Emergency Hospital ReOpencd.

Boston. Sept. c0.-The emergency hos
pital reopened today under the name Of
the wage earners' emergency and gem
sral hospital, with. trustees in control
representing all classes Of the wage
earners of Boston and vicinity. The
working plan Of the hospital. under the
continued direction Of DR.. Calvin. the
founder of the Boston emergency hos
pital, will continue such as to give
treatment to all who need it's services.
It's ambulance corps being retained in its
full membership for the duty 1t has per-
formed the last eight years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
Expert Thief in the Tolls.

Boston, Sept. 2.--While three men
were ostensibly purchasing collar but
tons in the jeweiry store Of w. l.. Ans
derson, in Charlestown last night, q
fourth man threw brick through the
front window and snatched 5000 worth of
rings. He was chased into the city
proper, and was caught, after he had
caused an alarm Of fire to be sounded
in order to lose himself in the crowd.
During his fight ne dropped part of his
plunder, and had only SIS worth left
when arrested. He gave his, name as
McAulifYe, and the police believe that he
Is an expert thief.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
Boston Signs College Boy.

Worcester. Mass, Sept. 21.-Manager
Selee has signed Patrick Carney of Holy
Cross college for the Boston baseball
team. Carney will continue in college
and will report in Boston June -25 next.
He was pitcher for Holyoke high school
before coming to Holy Cross last year.
and has been played here in the outfield.
Carney Is lefthand batter and fast on
the bases.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
oadr>,,ows Overrun Detroit,

Detroit, Sept. 21.-For more than an
hour yesterday $500 Odd Fellows and
their sisters Of the Rebekah order were
passing in review before Grand Sire
Pinkerton and officers OF the grand
sire's staff. All the states and the
Canadian provinces were In line. 1t is
estimated that 10000 persons connected
with the various divisions OF Odd Fell
lowship are now here.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
Electric Car Ju IN Ds Rail.

Newton. Mass. Sept. 1s.-An electric
car on the Newton and Boston Street
railway left the rails at Newton Upper
Fails yesterday. and crashed into a
fence. Two passengers We're thrown
from the car One received severe In.
juries about the head.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
What! In Prohibition Mainep

Eastport, Me-. Sept. 1s.--Officer Nc
Donald received several bad knife
wounds in the face while attempting tc
arrest Albert Gattil for drunkenness. and
two other men. one Of whom was Gaffil's
brother, also were cut, though not Sc.
riOuslv
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23

The internal revenue receipts for Au-
gust, from all sources. amounted to $2<.-
42O, $50, an increase as compared with
those Of August of last, year Of 81. .949. 4S3
During the last two months the receipts
were s.. 157 ,2S5 in excess OF those Of the
corresponding months in 1898.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
Hunting Murderous Aloonsh inerl

Atlanta, Sept. 2l.-JOhn L. Hanna.
chief Of police Of Dalton, was shot and
killed yesterday by three moonshiners
whom he was trying to arrest. A posse
of 125 men have started In pursuit Of the
moonshiners. A party Of detectives, ac-
companied by bloodhounds. has left
Chatta Hooga by train for Dalton to aid
in the capture Of the mprderers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
Information Still Meagre.

New York, Sept. 2l.-The affairs Of the
Ramapo Water company occupied the
attention Of the Mazet investigating
committee again yesterday, with the
ordinary poor result. Very little in
formation Of any kind was obtained.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
Breaks His Neck,

Branford, Conn.,, Sept. 21.-Edward
Serenson, aged 16, while riding around
the track on his bicycle. as the crowd
was leaving the fair grounds. collided
with a team. and his neck was broken.
He lived but short time after the ac-
cident.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23

The president has issued proclama-
tion declaring that the local Hawaiian
officials are without power to transfer
title to public lands In Hawaii pending
legislation nv congress
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
Over Three Thousand Gone.

Victoria. B. c., Sept 19.-Over 5000
persons are dead and missing as re-
suit Of the recent typhpon In Japan, ac.
cording to advkes brought by the steam
er Empress Of India from the Orient.
Much damage to shipping Is reported.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23

The state department has received .
cable message from United States Con.
sui jenkins. at San Salvador. saying
briefly that the state Of siege has been
removed and that peace prevails in the
island.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23

The Russian Aoysslnian expedition
has discovered q new range Of noun.
tains between $50 and north latitude
and $3.50 longitude. BY permission OF
the GEAR the mountains have been named
Nicholas II range.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23

Secretary Root has sent out circu.afs
requesting photographs Of every COM
missiened officer Of the army to file with
the efficiency record in the war depart.
ment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
Got Money Through FalAe Pretenses

Boston. Sept, 2Q,--William B. Hodge.
well known about this city, was arrested
yesterday in North Adams upon instruc-
tions from Chief Watts. The charge Of
obtaining $4,000 by false pretenses from
his father-ln-law. Franklin N. Poor.
treasurer Of the Vermont and Massachu-
sets railroad, is preferred against him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
TEN EYCK WINS EASILY.

Worcester Boy Defeats HaligOuian
at Latter's Home.
Halifax, Sept. 21.-The single scull
race between James A. Ten Eyck of
Worcester, Mass, and John Brennan Of
Halifax for $500 a side was rowed on
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
BUSY BRUCE.
viii Not Head Massachusetts
Democratic Ticket This Year.
PANE AND MACK CHOSEN.

slattery Says He Is Out OF Politics
George Fred Williams Wrote the
Resolutions Endorsing Bryan
PlatfOrm Advocates State Owner
ship OF Boston Il Albany Rail.
road and Declares Against Expan-
sion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
Children's Dresses

Why work to make dresses
for the little folks when you
get them of us for the price
of the goods or less? All well
made, stylishly cut, and
something about them which
home making does not get.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23

the ex-president Of the United States.
Mr., Cleveland. to deliver a few lectures
during the current academic year on
some phases. probably Of public life."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23

The "Home Made" brand OF
petticoats grows in favof. They
are cut and made as they should
be. Designed and cut by men
tailors, and sewed as we'll as
they would be at home.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23

Paris, Sept. 21.-The Aurore today
publishes the following declaration from
Captain Dreyfus: The government OF
the republic has given me my liberty.
But liberty is nothing to me without
honor. From today l shall continue to
seek reparatiOn for the frightful judicial
error of which l remain the victim. l
wish France to know by definitive
Judgment that am innocent. My heart
will only be at rest when there remains
rot O single Frenchman who imputes to
me the abominable crime perpetrated
by another"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
CLEVELAND WILL LECTURE.
Princeton to Have His Views OF
Public Life.

Princeton, N. j., Sept. 21.-The formal
opening of the university took place
yesterday. President Patton. in an ad-
dress, said: II am happy to say that
we have succeeded In prevailing upon
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
SQUAWKS
Appeals TO Victoria to Prevent
BIoodshed.
ADDRESSED As DEAR QUEEN

Boers' Preparation for War as Com
plete as Can he Made-If They Are
to Fight She Wants to Fight Now
England Not to Be Caught Nap
ping-Prcss Not to BE Given InfOr.
matiOn-OranRe Free State Will
Throw Its Might With Transvaal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23

Nantes, Sept. 21.-Dreyfus arrived here
yesterday from Rennes. accompanied by
his brother. Matthew Dreyfus. Chief OF
Secret Police Viguier and one policeman.
The party travelled as ordinary pas
sengers. Enquiry was made concerning
the Bordeaux train, which. they were
Informed, left at s:hS a. m. All four
then entered a 1lrst-class compartment,
in which there were already other pas
sengers. 1t was intended. by thus re-
framing from any attempt to secure
privacy, to avoid exciting curiosity, and
this, apparently. succeeded. NJ. Viguier
and the policeman only went as far as
the first stop, Vertou, leaving the broth
ers to continue the journey alone. lt,is
believed that Dreyfus alighted at an In
termediate station, to take fresh start
in an unknown direction.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
WILL FIGHT FOR HONOR.
France Has Given Drey fus but Lib.
erty-TraveItng Secretly.

Paris, Sept 2l.-The council Of min
listers decided Tuesday to pardon Drey-
fus In principle. Dreyfus has reltn-
quished his appeal for reversal Of the
judgment Of the court-martial.
The announcement that Dreyfus was
to be pardoned had already been dis
counted by predictions, and there was no
excitement displayed anywhere along
the bOulevards when the newsboys ran
along, at about p. M, with the first
editions, containing the statement that
the cabinet had decided to pardon Drey-
fus. The newspapers sold quickly. but
there was no rush for them upon the
part Of the bOulevardiers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-23
Neckwear

The new broad end scarfs
for ladies. Collars in all size,
and all heights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28
WAS A GREAT SURPRISE.
Postponement Of Quays Trial His Friends
Assert Means His Election.

Harrisburg, Feb 27.-The postpone
ment of the trial of Senator Quay Gre
ated a sensation among the legislators
and politicians at Harrisburg. Capt.
James McClark. who is in charge at
the Quay headquarters. says it is an
outrage. He claims Senator Quay was
ready and anxious to go ahead with
the trial, and that his friends had
every assurance that he would be hon
orably acquitted. Senator Meredith. a
strong Quay man, says the postpone
ment means the election of Senator
Quay, this week.
Mr.. McCarroll of Dauphin, another
Quayite, is certain his jury bill will be-
come a law before the time fixed for
the trial The bill is on the Houes
calendar for second reading and can
not be taken up before March 21st.
Capt. William Hasson, one of the
House Democratic leaders. is confident
District Attorney Rothema had good
reason to ask that the case go over
and says the postponement will have
no effect on the senatorial deadlock.
except to proiong it until after the
trial.
This seems to be the general opinion
of the leaders of the faction and party
opposed to Senator Quay. Van Vail
enberg. the leader of the anti-Quay
forces. says the postponemeat was !,
great surprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28
+ HOLDING HIS OWN.
Mr. 5eths No Worse and Mrs. kipIing Takes
q Short Drive.

Newsyork, Feb. 27-Mrs. kipling went
out driving, at 5 O'clock with Mr.. Double
day, and remained out an hour. 1t was
the first time in two days that she had
left the bedside of her husband. That she
considered Mr.. Kipling's condition war;
ranted her leaving him even for a Snort
time was regarded as "a hopeful Sign
The following bulletin was issued at 6.S
o'clock: Mr.. kipling has held his own
through the day. Z. G. Janeway. Thee
Durham
DR.. Janeway called at the Grenoble. be-
ween and tonight, and was for some
time in consultation with DR.. Durham.
p DR.. Durham. a 10 o'clock. said that MIR.
Kipling's condition remained the same.
He was asked to make a statement con-
corning the crisis in the patients condi-
don, which he said would occur, today.
Dr.. Durham said:
Mr.. Kipling has been Amos, tee SICK
A man to take a sudden turn for the bet
ter His Improvement will be necessarily
slow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28
THE A. 0. u. W.
The Grand Lodge Delegates
Gathering at Boston.
Jurisdictions Membership Now &c..
523, a Gain Of 2l53 Members.
Beneficiary Fund Receipts. $685.. ese. Il
Which Maine Mas $4,000.

Boston, Feb. 21.--The advance guard
Of delegates TO the session of the Grand
Lodge Of Massachusetts arrived. TO-
night. The jurisdiction OF the Grand
Lodge OF Massachusetts, includes Maine.
New Hampshire. Connecticut ard
Rhode Island The Grand Lodge will
be opened. tomorrow, at Odd Fellows
building. A supper and reception oc-
CURED, to night, at the American
House.
The report Of Grand Receiver Burt
will show the membership to be 53,523
Grand Receiver Temple will show the
receipts to have been $59.217S0. and
payments s56.062.1s. There has been
net gain of 2153 members and eight
lodges.
The receipts OF the beneficiary fund
were ss34.sSs and the payments $790.000.
distEhuted sas follows: Massachusetts,
s452DO. Connecticut. $16S.000: Maine
Sis BOO: New Hampshire. $4,000:
Rhkde Island. So. 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-28
Aguina|do and Sandiko Reported
Ready to Talk About Peace
Spanish Commissioners Bring Word
from Insurgents Camp.

Americans interfered with the native sal
yagers and tried to capture the engine,
leading to a conflict. Harsh conduct else
where led to general fighting
1.-The Americans retired TO the Walieu
city and the feet bombarded the SUBURBS.
believing the city was endangered. Ihls
caused the Tondo fire.
'.Aguinaldos troops then attacked ana
entered Tondo. Maisie. Santa Cruz ana
Kaipo.
"Contagrations broke out at R.nond9
and Malate and the city was surrounded
by line of burning houses
1.-The fighting continued Wednesda!
and Thursday The Americans by that
time were greatly fatigued by the sun
fires and continual service.
Some British bluejacKets. however;
landed unarmed, to act as tiremen. and
remained to guard the British consulate.
banks and otner British property.
THE Andrews cotton mill. beionslhg 70
British SUBJECTS suffered severely. The
Americans searched British property.
seeking insurgents.
'lndiscrminate street shooting was
prevalent Men, women and children were
killed The bodies of l40 Americans have
already been collected. Their loss in killed
and wounded will reach 400 The bodies
children have been recovered in the
streets and about 500 natives We're
wounded
1.-The loss to foreign property is esti-
mated at 100000 and to native property
$500 600. About 1000 houses were burned.
Gen. Montenegro commanded the Fill
pinos Agllinaldo is still at Marila.
MANY foreigners embarked on board
the ships. About so Chinese We're killed
while trying to enter the walled city.
1.-THE people killed at the Andrews mill
were accused of harboring natives.