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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
OUR FIGHTERS.
Drigddier General C0rbin'S In.
teresting Annual Report.
About One-Third ofthc Force in the
Philippines and One.Third at
Home Criticisms and KecOmmen-
dations News from Our New Pos
sessions.

Washi. gton. Nov. aside from the
stirtly technical recital If all /! = de-
tails If a busy yeai IN military life, the
annual report OF BrigaGier Genelal Cor
bin. aCjutant general of the army. gives
much Information of an interestir &
general chara rtev and submits numerous
reComner dations for the betterment of
the service.
General CUrbin sums up the military
forces now in the service OF the Unite d
States as: Regular army, "a ,5S6; vpur-
tcerS. 34,o,4; total. 99lG0. The regular
es establishment consists Of 10 regiments
Of cavalry, seven of artillery and % of
infantry. The volunteer establis shment
consists of one regiment of cavalry. "A of
infantry and Porto Ricosattalion.
The distribution OF these tro, ps up to
Oct. Last was as follows: In the mite d
States. "a 229: Porto Rico, 1858; Cuba,
ll.1S7 Philippines S2,3l5; en- route to the
Philippines, 1909; Alaska. 499; Ha-
waiiau is stands. 1866.
General Corbin adds the following to
this summary: 1T is expected that by
Dec. next all the infantry regiments.
United States volunteers. shown above
as in the United States. will have sailed
for the Philippines, These. with the
troops now there, will give a total
strength of 2ll1 officers and t3,G0S en-
listed men (an aggregate of $5125)."
The service Of many of the troops after
their enlistments had expired cause s
General Corbin to say in his report: THE
patriotism nf the regulars ard volun-
teers who enlisted only for the war with
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

Paterson, N. j., Nov. 2.-Vice President
Hobart's wonderful vitality stood him
in good stead yesterday, and. notwith-
standing he took little nourishment, he
was unusually bright last evening, and
asked Mrs. Hobart to read him the news
papers. An occasional spoonful Of
brandy and milk, and u little grape juice
was given to him yesterday morning.
All day long breat crowds gathered
in front of the newspaper Offices where
the bulletins were posted. There was
another gathering of friends about Mr.
Hobart's residence. but none. except
relatives. We're allowed to see the pa
tient. DIR. w. X. Newton spends most
of his time in tho Hobart house, and he
is now the only physician in attendance
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
LIVING WITH BROKEN NECK.
And Walter Duryea Seems Liable to
Fully Recover.

New York, Nov. :.-Walter A. Duryea,
the patient at Roosevelt hospital, whose
broken neck was operated upon some
time ago. was wheeled about the cor
ridors of the hospital yesterday in ar
nvalid's chair and talked cheerfully
1t Is nearly three months since the acci-
dent at Oyster Bay. when he dived in
shallow water and broke his neck He
demonstrated how surely he is on the
road to recovery by moving his hands,
arms and feet. Whether the paralysis
will entirely leave his body the doctors
are as yet unable to say. His mind is as
clear as before the accident Duryea's
appetite is good and is steadily improv
ing. He sleeps regularly and is always
in the best of spirits. A few friends are
permitted to see and talk with him each
day,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
E. A. SPEAR,
UNDERTAKING
AND
Embalning,
WOODSTOCK, VERMONT.
TRIBUTE TO THE NAVY.
Spain's Finding in Santiago Sur.
render Case.


Washington, oct. So.-The bureau Of
naval intelligence has made public a
very interesting document published in
the official organ of the minister of war
at Madrid and containing the sentence
nf the supreme council in the proceedings
instituted because of the capitula ton of
Santiago in the summer of 1S9S The
most interesting feature of the report is
the fact that the court lays great stress
upon the Importance Of the American
nava! forces and declares that without
their ro-opt ration 1t would have been
impossible for the American forces TO
have compelled the suri ender of San
tiaSo. The sentence of the court con.
clud.s by N!ndcating General Toral
from any censure for the surrender Of
tie city, stating that he had used every
means of defense require ed by the laws
of honor and duty The other defen-
dants are cXunerated, having acted un-
der the instructions of their command
ing general who in turn had the sane
tion of his home government for each
step taken.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

Boston, Nov. 2.-The proposed COM
bination of the independent companies E
owning telephone and telegraph lines in
the country is acknowledged to be a fact
by u. c. Holbrook, president of the
Massachusetts elephone and Telegraph
company, and vice president of the Bos-
ton and New York Telephone and Tee
graph company. The new company
the Continental Telephone. Telegraph
and Gable company-has been incorpor
ated in New Jersey.with capital stock
Of $40, 900 900.
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D,,tn,y .avarnl yanrS

His family have becn summer boarders In
Putney several years.
In the Rutland county court . mol prose-
was entered in the ease OF State W. John
Percy. Percy engaged in IL quarrel with
1ne Pitts early in tho summer aud struck
him IL blow in the side which il was alleged
caused his death u few days later. Upon
further examination Of the evidence it APP
peared that the medical testimony did not
show that Pitts died from the effects OF
Percys blow, aud 80 tn, state attorney re-
4uested that nolle prosequi be entered
Frank Terzi OF Readsboro, while on n gun
ming trip in the mountains recently, lost his
way. As night overlook Kim he gathered
some wood and succeeded in making u ilre.
Upon his not returning home ut night his
fnmily were very much alarmed for fear that
he might have suffered IN attack OF appo-
plexy to which he is subject. An alarm
was given and searching parties were organ
lied who started to the mountains where
after long hunt they found him in the
vicinity of South Readsboro lie was in IN
exhausted and sem-conscous state with
his clothing partially burned.
Edmund Loomis of Northileld placed
rifle just above his right ear recently. pulled
the trigger and died rs a result In less than
an hour. The cause of the act is supposed
70 be discouragement arising from setbacks
financially and otherwise. About year
since he stated that he was then of II mind
to kill himself but the remark was not con
.trued as being uttered in earnest. He
leaves u widow and one daughter. He had
held tho Office of Justice Of the peace and
was respected citiZ IN. His homo was ON
u farm near the line dividing the towns OF
Northiield and Williamstown.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

Concord. n. H.. Oct. S0.--Dr. Jos eph
{. Moore of Manchester, who was SELL
fenced TO four years in state prison for
over issue of stock. and who was COM
mitted to that institution on April /.
1897. was rard"ned Friday. Governor
Rollins visited Dr Moore in prison yes
terday. and satisfied himself that he is
q very sick man, and could not survive
very long II h. remained in prison, and
that it Was simply an act of mercy to
grant IL pardon. Two councillors voted
against the pardon. while three voted in
the uitirmltiye
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
Bridges and Roads Badly DAMAGED

Kingston, JAM, Nov. 1.-The storm has
wrought cOnsidera BILE destruction among
the banana, coffee, orange and other cul-
tivations. All the roads and many
bridges were extensively damaged and
house property was destroyed. The
force of the storm. which covered the
whole island, can be judged from the fact
that the rainfall in the vicinity of Kings
ton registered from 10 to "a inches Fri
day and Saturday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

Weir City. kas,. Nov. 2.-EXcitement
exists here over the lyrching Monday
night of Wells, the negro miner, chaIge
with murdo ring white bartender. The
negroes held secret meeting, and fear
ing an outbreak special deputies have
been sworn in. The coal mines here are
idle and a meeting Of white miners was
held. A large number of miners at
Chicopee and Frontenac are holding
themselves in readiness in case of a
negro outbreak
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
Gardiner Must Answer to Charges

Albany. Nov. 2.-Attorney General
Davies has notified the governor that
the charges preferred against Asa b.
Gardiner, district attorney of New York
county, are of sufficient gravity to war
rant service. under the public officers
law Of a copy on the accused and to re-
quest an answer. The service will prob
ably be delayed until after election. and
then it is understood that the district
attorney will be given 10 days In which
to file an answer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
Showing Signs of Wear.

Omaha oct Gov ]. Bryan started
on his flying trip through the state
saturday from Wynemore. making II
stops at towns during the day. He
plainly shows the effect Of the hard cam
paigning. and Others have been added
TO the party to do some of the talking.
Mr.. Bryan expresses confidence in his
ability to finish the campaign, though IL
is evident that the exerton Is a severe
strain upon him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

Brockton, Mass. Nov. s.-Mrs. Tenn
pernnce Paul Is dead. as the result of a
serious burning accident at her house.
II is SUPPOSED that lamp exploded in
the hands Of Mrs. Paul, as she was car
lying it about the house. There was
no one in the house at the time of the
accident with the exception of her son,
Who is AN Invalid. and was unable to
r.Ild,r any assistance tn his mothar
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
Shamrock HOmeward Bound.

New York. Oct. 3O.-With her sails
bent and most of her stores on board the
yacht Shamrock lies in Erie basin ready
to sail for the Clyde tomorrow. Captain
Hogarth will be in command. with Cap
tain Hamilton as navigator and Captain
Wringe as chief officer. Forty-three of
the crew are to sail In the yacht. This
number includes two cooks and two
stewards. The remainder of the crew
will return by steamer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
Santiago Suffering by Hurricane.

Santiago, oct. 30.-After five days of
cane from the southeast swept over SAT
tiago yesterday, causing consil.e. ali e
destruction. Twelve houses were
wrecked and others badly damas d.
The Ward line steamship has been DE-
layed four days. The United Stat :
transport Burnside has been kept ciUls-
ins outside the harbor. ard fears are
entertained for the safety OF the fleet oi
schooners from Hayti and jamaica that
usually arrive on Monday morning lii.
glass is still falling.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
The Wizarl Didn't Wiz.

New York, Nov. 2.-"Student' Slosson
won the big profe essonal billiard match
which ended last night. Schaefer being
beaten by 800 points to 151. Slosson s
average for the full 900 points was a
shade over Az. and his best run Of the
match 35. Schaefer exceeded this run
twice, making Al and 50 in last night 5
play. His average. however, was little
under for the full game.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

Highland Light, Mass. Nov. l.-About
300 barrels Of medium mackerel We're
taken in the fish traps at North Truro
yesterday. 1t is believed by the fisher
men that the hurricane now sweeping up
the coast has stirred the sea to great
depth and driven he fish into the smooth
water of the bay. The season has not
been successful, and this good bit of
luck causes rejoicing in the hamlet.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
Treasury Mail Went Down,

Washington, Nov. 1.-The treasury de-
partment has received information that
all of the treasury mail which left here
Morday evening at 4 O'Clock for the sub
treasury at New York, went down on the
ferryboat Chicago. 1t is expected that
practically all of the letters, warrants
and drafts will be found on recovery to
be decipherable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
Everything Cut and Dried.

Chicago, Nov. 1.-The Record says that
there IL to be a shaking up Of officers
when the national committee Of the
Prohibitionist party meets here Dec.
81. Samuel Dickie. the chairman, has
resigned, and Oliver w. Stewart. chair
man of the Illinois state committee. Is
slated TO take his place. William T.
Wardwcll. secretary OF the national
committee. has intirnated his resigna-
tion would be handed in a the committee
meeting. Samuel d. Hastings. state
treasurer If Wisconsin. who is treasurer
of the Prohibition national commit. .e.
Is expected 10 send in his resignation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
Fire Destroys Ten Dwellings.

Waterbury. Conn Nov. - fire
" which started in large tenement block
In Simonsville. "A suburb. late last night.
not only destroyed the block, but also
nine ether dwellings. The loss is es-
timated at upwards Il: $4,000. No Ia
,ulitieS arr, reported.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
Government Owes LESS Money.

Washington. Nov. e.-TEe monthly
statement Of the public debt shows that
at the close of business Oct. 81. 1899. n;
debt, less cash in the treasury, amounted
to sl146.6e95S1. a decrease during ;ae
month of s2.2I6. 1879. This decrease Is ac-
counted for by the increase in amount If
cash on hand and the increased ledemp-
ton of national bank notes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

New York, Nov IA governe SIS was
killed yesterday by a runaway horse.
which knocked her down as she was
crossing a street holding an umbrella
in front Of her The animal broke Eer
skull and several bones of her body.
crushing her to death. The victim was
Miss c. LeCoultre. She was 80 years Of
age.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

New York. Nov. 2.-Adolph L. Rec der,
clerk, residing in this city. has filed
petition in bankruptcy with liabilities
of slS6.19S. and no assets. Reeder has
been known as promoter in this city
and Denver. Among the creditors is the
National Life Insurance company Ct
Montpelier, VT. $25.366.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

Charleston. Nov. 2.-Steamer Nava.
hoe, Captain Staples, arrived here yes
,erday from New York, having on board
Captain John Gaskill, sole survivor Of
the crew of the steamer George l.. Col
WELL New York from Fernandina, Fla,
with cargo of lumber. Captain Gaskill
was clihging to "a piece of wreckage OF
his lost vessel, to which he had clung for
- hours. Captain Gaskill says he saw
10 Of his crew engulfe1 in the waves, and
Is OF the opinion that the others shared "a
like fate
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
Gloucester Boats Strike 1t Lucky

St. Johns. Nov Twenty American
fishing vessels from Gloucester ard
Provincetown have arrived at the Bay
of Islands in quest of herring. These
fish have struck in along the coast in
great numbers and all the vessels are ex-
pected to load speedily. There is also a
plentiful supply of herring in the south
ern bays of the island.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
WRECKED BY THE GALE.
The Atlantic Coasts Contribution
t. Late Storm,

Boston, Nov. There Is much fear
in the minds OF the local seafaring men
that the fruit steamer Admiral Dewey
has met the full vent of the hurricane
in the vicinity Of the Island of Jamaica.
where the storm did the most damage.
helped by the vigorous rainfall. The
vessel has proved unlucky ever since she
left the hands Of her builders and the
end of her bad streak of luck appears
not yet to be in sight. AT 10 o'clock
this morning she was Just seven days
out on her trip. which in ordinary wealth
,r is made in about four days and IA
hours. She was due at Jamaica at mid
night last Monday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

Charleston. Nov. 2.-South Carolina
mules probably will be used in the South
African war. George a. Douglas of this
city was given IA contract yesterday by
British Consul Coetlogen to furnish 1900
mules 10 be delivered either In Charles
tor or Savannah.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

that the statements Of the San Fran
cisco paper, charging the general with
having taken priests robe from ii
Philippine church. should he denied by
General Funston at once, lest failure
tn deny should lead to a wrong impress
sion
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

T. ong Kong, Nov. :.-Mrs. A2uinaldo
has given birth to q son. A2uinaldJ hal
great christening Ceremony and
named the boy George Washington Ag-
uinaldo.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

Augusta. Me, Nov. c.-DaNid t. Herd
Of Winslow. serving sentence for SELL
ne liquor in the county jail, cut his
throat last night. 81 stitches being re-
p,,ircd To close the wound. He Will le-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

Manila. Nov. ALI signs show that
General Young's rapid advance is de-
noralizing the insurgents northward.
Prisoners report them 10 be fleeing to the
hills. There are many desarteis and
sick men, and the former are taking their
arms to the Americans. The cavalry's
rapid movements are puzzle to the in
surgents. Aguinaldo Is personally con.
Quoting the campaign. He is asking the
people for rice and is trying to replenish
the army with recruits. but without sue
cess
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

on The sole condition that sufficlelt
American garrisons be established In
the island to protect them.
These proposals were submitted to
General Otis Oh the arrival Of Mr.. En-
gelskjo but " nat action has been take n
is not yet krown.
An escaped Spanish prisoner from the
insurseut ;ues north OF Manila has ar.
rived at Angeles. He confirms the re-
port that the insurgents are running
short Of Mauser ammunition and are
unable to refill cartridges Of this class.
He says. however. that they are wei!
supplied with Remington ammunition.
which they manufacture for the ms elves.
They also manufacture dynamite ard
powder from petroleum ard salt. which
IS shipped to them from Manila and
taken into tn IT. lines at night OF the
II Ame rican prisoners held by the it,.
suigents at Tar!ac. the rebels Cam
that four have acce pied commits siCns in
the insurgent army.
Two Scotchmen named Mckinley ard
Mcintosh have escaped from the re bells.
They say that the insurgents claim I.
have 80 American prisoners sCattele(
through various towns. but they kEOw
OF none personally excepting Lieutenant
Gilmore and his "A sailors. The insu..
gents say. however. that they have tive
American officers in confinement besidel
Lieutenant Gilmore.
Colonel Smith. at Angeles, has sent to
General Macarthur placard in SpaU.
i~h which was found nailed to a tree out.
side the line. 1t was an appeal to the
co!ored troops to join the ir Insurgents in
the fight for freedom ard referee & to
your brothers. Sam Hose and Gray.
whose blood calls aloud for vengeance
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
FUNSTON FEELS FURIOUS.
Will Sue Archbishop Ireland for
Libel-Latter's RejOinder.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. "A specia to
The Star from Albuquerque, \, NJ, says:
General Funston, who is en- route home
with the mustered out Twentieth Kan
sas regiment, has wired his Topeka at
torneys to bring proceedings against
Archbishop Ireland of st. Paul for Grim
inal libel because of statements at.
tributed to the archbishop in IA recent
interview. General Funston also in
structsd his lawyers to begin criminal
and civil prosecutions against The
Monitor, "a Catholic paper of San Fran
cisco, which first printed the story.
In u recent interview in Chicago, Arch
bishop Ireland was quoted as saying that
General Funston had been charged with
looting Catholic churches in the Philip
pines. The charges alleged to have been
referred to by the archbishop We're made
by the editor of The Monitor soon aftsl
the landing of the Kansas troops in San
Francisco. The Monitor stated. it is
said that General Funston had taken
two magnificent chalices from certain
Catholic church In the Philippines and
that he had sent them home to his wife.
Archbishop Ireland in his Chicago inter-
view was quoted as calling upon General
Funston to deny the truth of the article
and sue the editor Of The Monitor for
libel, or the public would be obliged
against its will to believe him guilty of
the criminal acts of which he had been
accused
General Funston is highly indignant
al the accusation. and says he will prose-
cute the matter vigorously. he in
tends. he says, to put u stop forever to
the malicious stories put in circulation
regarding him.
General Funston says that he not only
rrfrained from deseclatinS houses of
worship in Manila, but that while col
onel OF the Kansas regiment issued a
positive order prohibiting the lootins or
mutilation of chur, h buildings. He sup
plemented this with verbal instructions
to his company commanders to see that
the order was rightly enforced.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

1t Is reported from Plymouth that the
admiralty is about to mobilize 90 cruis-
ers
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

Charlestown. W. Va, oct. 30.-The
stil;e Of coal i:.iEcrs which started in
the New River district six weeks ago for
an advance of ) cents u ton has been Of
ticialy declared Off. The advance was
granted by only 13 OF 4j mines in the field
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04
Strikers Return to Work

Pittsburg Oct. 30.-At special meet.
ing yesterday the striking coremakcrs
and moulders who have been on strike
since Oct. decided to return to work a
the old rate, pending arbitration. The
vote was los for to % against. An at
tempt to make the vote unanimous
failed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

Washington, Nov. 2.-Mail advicts q"
fhe war uspal tmert indicate important
negotiations in the MuhamnC dan seq
ton of the al CE,peiago outside of the
much discussed territory Of SUI.
Through the efforts % X. E.nge sijoa, IF
NorWegiaa ii'ih. who enjoys the conf
deEce of the Tag...o chiefs in Mirdanao.
overtuIes o. pr.Ce Lave hesn mace 10
General ot.s at Manila. Mirdanao is
almost equal in area Ia l.uzon. hs ing one
Of the two great ISLANDS of the Philip
pines
The Mohanimedans there number lj0,-
900. and Spain has ma!ltl!.cd little more
than nominal sovereignty. Thirty Of
these chiefs held a confer.nc with Mi
Engelskjon at Zamboans0 ard drew up
4 form Of treaty proposing terms II
peace Thsy have suffer rCi greatly from
the inrosds Of III Nor AID offer ;c sui
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

Wilmington, ". c., Nov 1.-The
schooner Stonewall, Captain Milliken,
from Wilmington to Shaliottee, y. c.,
with merchandise. was caught i'm Tues
days storm. after she had entered Shall
lottee river. and was blown out to sea.
The vessel. cargo and crew are supposed
to he lost The schooner Stella Lee,
Captain Williamson, bound for Shall
iottee, with naval stores and produce. is
given up as lost.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-11-04

st. Johns, Nov. "A coastinG
schooner. haillng from the Newfound-
lanl shore, near Belle Isle. which went
10 the wreck Of the British steamer
Scotsman, which went ashore Sept. u in
the straits of Belle Isle, has not returned
and mas been missing since about Sept
IS. 1t is believed she foundered. with
II crew of 10 men, seven Of whom were
married, with families. They belong to
the settlement Of Griquette, which is
thus practically depopulated of adult
nialtS.