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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
DARTOw 8. WEEKS.

get this girl? Why did he not call the
landlady herself?"
Then MolineuX's wife broke down for
the first time during the trial and cried
bitterly. The prisoner leaned gently
towards her and placed his arm around
her in vain attempt to comfort her.
This ringing denunciation of the
methods of the assistant district at
torney was broken only by significant
query from Mr.. Osborne: why didn't
you deny that Molincux lived there as
Mr.. Chesebrough" ..
Because it was not necessary" re-
torted MIR. Weeks, anGrily. Even the
court ordered 1t stricken from the records
and told the jury to disregard Rachel
Green's testimony. 1t had no bearing
On the case. How did you dare introduce
it? 1t was an infamous thing to do. 1t
was not only false, it was vile as WELL"
Mr.. Osborne again hlamed Mr.. Weeks
sor his failure to call any witnesses while
Mr.. Weeks was referring to the charac-
ter of the handwriting expert for the de-
fense. David n. Carvalho. The recorder
angrily stopped Mr.. Weeks when he re-
ferred to the Dreyfus case, saying he had
forbidden him to mention the testimony
of handwriting experts in this case. and
that he expected his instructions to be
obeyed.
After claiming that the prosecution
had utterly failed to show a motive and
telling the jury that the defense wanted
no compromise verdict. Mr.. Weeks
closed a magnificent peroration with the
words: "Gentlemen. the fate of the
prisoner is in your hands. What shall
it be? Guilty or innocent? Life or
death?"
Though the wife and the mother of
the prisoner were in tears the father of
the prisoner, General Molineux, and the
prisoner himself, sat apparently un-
moved.
Assistant District Attorney Osborne,
in commencing his reply, was full of
pathos and dignity. He said that he felt
at times the keenest anguish when he
thought of the bitter things he had been
compelled TO say in conducting the case.
He had the profoundest pity for the
prisoner, he felt for his wife, the mother,
the gray-haircd father, an emotion so
strong as to almost bias his sense of right
and justice. Nevertheless 1t was neces-
sary for him to do his duty. and he pro-
ceeded with an elaborate analysis of the
facts in the case. Mr.. Osborne had not
finished when court adjourned for the
day. hut he announced that he would in
all probability close his arguments to-
Gay
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
TREATY UNDER FIRE.
Officials Believe, However, That 1t
VIII Be COnsu III mated.

Washington, Feb. SIT is learned that
the text of the Hay -Pauncefote treaty
was the work of the state department.;
the British government accepted the
document just as it was drawn. so the
responsibility for whatever is contained
in the treaty and the form in which 1t Is
expressed Is charseable entirely to the
department. Department officials are
surprised at the amount of criticism that
has been directed against the treaty, but
feel confident that 1t will be consum-
mated, providing it is not amended
especially as to the fortitication clause.
1t is insisted by the officials that an
amendment on that point would COM
pletely defeat the treaty, and it is inti-
mated that the objection will be two
fold first from the British government,
and second from the president himself.
The president is said to regard the neu-
tralization scheme as completely obviat-
ing the necessity for any fortifications
for the canal, for, by the terms of that
arrangement. every one of the maritime
powers will pledge itself to use it's army
and navy. If need be. to preserve the alb
solute neutrality of the canal, and forti-
ications would be unnecessary.
Attention has been called to the state
ment that no matter what differences of
opinion may have existed up to this time
as to the living force of the Clayton
Bulwer treaty, all doubt upon that point
has Eeen dissipated by the signature of
the Hay Pauncefote convention. BY
that act the executive branch of the
United States government formally
recognized the existence OF a Clayton
Bulwer treaty. 1t Is said to make no
difference whether or not the Hay
Pauncefote treaty is ratified by the sem
ate; the executive branch of the gov
ernment, to which alone foreign govern
mer Is may look. has gone on record.
The house finished the diplomatic and
consular appropriation BILL passing it
substantially as 1t came from the COM
mttee. There was some desultory dis
cussion of the Philippine question and
the war in South Africa, the principal
feature being the speech of Mr.. Shafroth
in favor of mediation In the British Boer
war under the provisions of The Hague
treaty. The diplomatic bill, as passed.
carries 81. .143 00S.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
Rryan Raped Hart ford's Knuckles

Bridgeport. Conn, Feb 1.-William ].
Bryan last nigh; finished the work for
which his New England trip was under
taken. and with yesterdays speeches in
Connecticut the Nebraskan abandoned
New England. probably not to return
during the campaign OF 1900. At Hart
ford he took occasion to rap the knuckles
of the insurance and manufacturing
capitalists Of the capitol city. the
splendidly wealthy city of Hartford" as
he put 1t. At Bridgeport he eliminated
New England from the category of the
enemy's country" and also paid his re-
spects 20 the supreme court.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10

Albany, Feb THE court OF appeals
yesterday decided against Mrs. Cisco a
colored woman. who contended that her
child should be allowed to attend
school for white children when a school
board had established special school
for colored children. The court holds
that the constitution only requires that
free schools with equal facilities shall
be furnished to all children, white and
black alike. and as it is admitted that
facilities equal to those of other schools
are provided in the special school the
relators contention of exclusion from
the benefits Of the common school educa-
ton fails.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
HOpcf'uI to Day Of Death.

New York. Feb. S.-John B. Taylor,
for the last eight years Il prominent
baseball pitcher in the National league,
died yesterday in an infirmary on Staten
island, from a complication of diseases.
His last game was with the Cincinnatis
at Washington. last September. He
was pitching and had just entered the
box, when his right arm fell powerless
to his side. 1t was found that he had
strained his right side He returned
to his home on Staten Island, his gen.
eral health improved for time, and up
to the day of his death he was expect
ing his new contract from the Cincin-
natl team.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10

New York. Feb. S.-Mr. Bryan spoke
last night at Carnegie Music hall on
Pending Problems under the auspices
of Winfield Scott Hancock post, 239, c.
A. r.. of the department of New York
for the relief of soldiers and widows and
orphans. Less than 1000 men and
women paid the price of admission
There was some enthusiasm however
Notwithstanding the smallness of tn,
audience. He set forth at length his
well-known views on taxation. money
and trusts
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
New BcdfOrd's Distinction.

Boston. Feb. S.-Henry A. Holcomb of
New Bedford, a manufacturer filed a
petition in bankruptcy yesterday. Lila.
Liities. $1.351, ,4Ss; assets. none. The in.
PRODUCTION Of Holcomb's petition gives
New Bedford the distinction of having
produced two of the heaviest bank
ruptcy cases filed at the bankruptcy
court since its establishment, Some
months ago DR.. William E. Brownell of
New Bedford filed a petition showing
1927 ,3l3 liabilities and no assets.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10

Boston. Feb. THE opposition to
Colonel Joseph b. Parsons, state pension
agent, which has existed for some time
among certain members of the G. A. r.
In Massachusetts,. has taken definite
shape in a bill introduced in the house
by Representative Newton. having for
its object the abolishing of the office held
by Colonel Parsons. The basis of the
fight against the colonel is revealed in
n petition accompanying the bill. Its
arraisnmert Of Colonel Parsons as an
individual his moral character his eff
cheney in office and conduct in general is
severe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10

Boston, Feb. IA meeting of the
members of the legislature for the
third councillor district was held yes
terday afternoon at the state house to
discuss the situation respecting sue
cessor to the late Councillor oliver H.
Durrell Of Cambridge. Three candi-
dates were prominently named for the
positiOn"Henry d. YerXa of Cambridge.
George w. Perkins of Somerville and
Joseph Is. Maccabe Of East Boston. No
vote was taken. however. and the meet
ing adjourned until next week, when an
infOrna! ballot may be taken.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
Bottom Drops Out ofCase.

Boston, Feb. S.-The bottom has
dropped out of the four writs of entry
brought by Mrs. Katherine Shirley OF
Kansas City to recover various parcels
of real estate In this city OF the value OF
about 81 1OOO.0 900 left by the late Johr
Stetson. Mrs. Shirley failed to appear
yesterday to try her actions when they
were called. She was accordingly or
dered by the court to be non-suited,
Much has been published concerning hei
claims of being a daughter of the late
Mrs. John Stetson. who was devised all
her husbands property, and who dieo
shortly afterward without a will.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
Word Not Euualto Bond.

Haverhill. Mass. Feb. S.-During the
strike in the shoe factory of Chasley &
Rugg. a year ago, Charles w. Amoss
remained at work, the non-union men
being assured by Chesley that he would
stand by them all, and would forfeit
$1,000 to any OF them il they lost their
Jobs Later the firm discharged the
non-uniun men. Amoss claimed that
MIR. Chesley's statement was an oral
contract. and sought to recover the $1,000
forfeit. Judge Hardy yesterday de-
cided that the contract was not bind.
ing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
Ghastly Contents of Newspaper.

New York, Feb. 5.--A woman got off
a Second avenue car at Fourteenth
street yesterday. She carried bundle
wrapped in newspaper. Walking over
to the home of ex-Secretary Of State
William NJ. Evarts. she deliberately
threw the bundle over the iron fence
into Evarts' yard. She quickly boarded
an uptown car. and disappeared from
view. Several small boys saw the act.
The package was opened. and the boys
found the body of a newly born male in
fant The body was taken to the
morgue
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
Father and Son Badly Injured.

Newton, Mass, Feb. 6.-As the result
OF an electric car collision with another
vehicle yesterday, James Kiley, so years
old, Is in a critical condition, suffering
from a fractured skull. His father,
Matthew Kiley, 10 years old. is also badly
injured. The father and son were driv-
Ing in light express wagon when 1t
was struck by an electric car and COM
pletely demolished, James Kiley made
an attempt to check the horse. but was
thrown under its heels. The animal ran
away and Kiley unable to free himself,
was kicked several times in the head.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
Mar and Wife Terribly Burned,

Hartford Feb. 5.-Edward Morton and
his wife were terribly burned yesterday
as the result of the upsetting of can of
oil on their cook stove. Both attempted
to extinguish the flames. Morton's
clothes being entirely burned from his
body, while those of his wife were partly
burned off. The injuries of the man are
fatal. while his wife has a very slim
chance of recovery.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
Riaei Cannon Useless.

Washington. Feb. s.-Through some-
body's carelessness, two of the big 12-
inch rifle cannon which were to form an
important part of the defenses of Puget
sound, and to be located at Fort Flagler,
Wash. have been injured to an extent
that may impair their usefulness. The
Injuries were sustained in the emplace.
ments Of the guns.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10

New York. Feb. S.-Contractor Nc
Donalds bond in connection with the
construction Of the underground rail-
road has practically been agreed upon
1t will consist of $3,OOO,OOO in cash, to be
furnished by company to be organized
with s6OOO,OOO capital stock. The bal
ance of the s6,0OO,OOO bond required by
the court will consist of bonds Of this
company.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
Has Lived Under Assumed Name.

mas SuuCE hbouuucu me-
South Bend. Ind, Feb. S.-William H.
Stiles, aged 20. was arrested here yes
terday charged with embezzling $4O,-
900 from the estate of the late Samuel
Halstead of New York city. Stiles has
been living here for the past two years
under the name of William Hathaway.
He was a partner of Halstead, and be-
came the executor of his estate
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
Has Been in rOuble BEFORE

Lowell, Mass, Feb. S.-Thoma.
Rochileau, arrested in Lawrence for al.
legged attempted robbery of an insurance
agent there, is wanted in Lowell for the
arceny of jewelry and money from q
house where he obtained lodging. Ir
1890 he was sentenced to Lowell Jail or
several counts of larceny and escaped
after serving two months.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
Autopsy Demands an Inuuest.

Salem. Mass. Feb. S.-An autopsy was
held yesterday in the case of Luke Jen.
nings. % years old. On Monday he en-
gagged in a wrestling match in a Salem
clubroom, and became so weak i'm.
mediate after that he was taken to his
home. where he died about II n. m.
Medical Examiner Carleton states that
the autopsy revealed facts that require
an inquest.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10

Springfield, Mass. Feb. S.-A keg of
beer fell on the head of Alfred Lomensky,
aged 25, in the plant of the Springfield
Brewing company last night and in
stantly killed him. Lomensky was
carrying on his shoulders half barrel
weighing $50 pounds, when he tripped
he keg crushing his brains out.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
More Trouble in Chicaeo.

Chicago. Feb. Sit is estimated that
5000 members of the Building Trades
Council, in protest against the new rules
of the Building Contractors Council, are
now out and labor leaders declare that
by Monday the entire membership of
the Building Trades Council, numbering
Al, 900, will be out and building operations
in Chicago controlled by contractors tied
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
F1. A. SPEAR,
UNDERTAKING
AND
Embalming,
WOODSTOCK, VERMONT.
Killed by Falling Down Stairs.

River Point, r. l., Feb. 6.-Phoebe T..
Young. aged 81, and slightly demented,
fell down stairs at her sons residence a t
Coventry, sustaining injuries from
which she died almost instantly A
similar fatality occurred at WestCOtt.
Charles Briggs, blacksmith, who lived
with a sister at Westcott, came home in
a condition which made it necessary for
some of his neighbors to assist him on
the way and into the house. Shortly
after reaching home he fell down flight
OF stairs and broke his neck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
Will Now Change Residence,

Blackhawk. Colo, Feb. 8.-W. NJ.
Allen shot and killed his daughter. Lula,
aged 16 years, in her led yesterday, then
shot his wife twice and finally shot him
self in the breast. The father and
mother are both dying. The cause as
signed for the shooting is dissatisfac-
tion expressed by Mrs. Allen because she
was compelled to live in Blackhawk.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10

Wabash, Ind. Feb. S.-A combination
of ali the manufacturers of whips in
the country. it is stated, will be con-
summated within the next 90 days. The
American Whip company has been ne
sotiating to this end for months. The
American has 35 large whip factories in
Westfield, Mass, alone. The capital
will be S2O, 900. 900.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10

Boston. Feb. S.-Judge Lowell. In the
United States district court, has au-
thorized Receiver Wing of the Globe
National bank to sell the furniture and
fixtures of the bank and also 100 per
cent second MORTGAGE bonds of the
Duluth and Iron Range Railroad COM
pany of the mar va Inc nf S10O0
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
Turk Threw Up the Match.

Cleveland, Feb 8.-TOm Jenkins and
Kara Ossman were to have wrestled
style here last night.
rhe Turk worked around the mat for an
hour and a quarter and after innumer-
able attempts to foul Jenkins threw up
his hands and gave the match to his op-
ponent. The event was to have been for
the championship of the world.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
Heavy Libel AGAINST Steamer,

New York, Feb. S.-The steamship
Herman Winter was libelled yesterday
in the United States district court for
having on Jan. 20 last run down and
sunk in Vineyard Sound the British
.ruiter Ardandhu. The amount of the
libel is s1S4, ,lO5, which covers the value OF
the Ardandhu and her cargo.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
NO Monarch Now Absolute,

London, Feb. 5.-The Shanghai cor
respondent Of The Daily Mail saws:
The changed attitude of the empress
dowager and her virtual abandonment
of her resolution to depose the emperor
are directly due to the torrent Of public
remonstrances against her action For
the first time in Chinese history pub
lie opinion has been effective.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
Esterhazy Wants to BE PrOset

Esterhazy Wants to BE PrOsecut cd.
Paris, Feb. S.-Major Esterhazy, the
reputed author of the bordereau which
brought about the conviction of Captain
Dreyfus, has recently shown signs of
life by sending to the amnesty com
mission of the senate an energetic pro-
test against any proposal of amnesty.
He even 'ked to be prosecuted and in
dicated the lines of the prosecution.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
Influenza Numbers 60, 900 Victims,

Berlin, Eeb. S,-The Influenza, which
has spread throughout Germany, now
numbers 10000 victims In Munich. In
Berlin every bed In every hospital Is
occupied, and the hospital physicians,
hundreds of whom have been stricken
with the malady. are scarcely able ia
care for their patients. Among those
believed to be dying is DR.. Lieber lead
er of the Centralists. or Clericals, in the
reichstag.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
{; ,ttjng Af,c the Prize Fighters.

Albany. Feb. S.--The assembly COM
mittee on codes yesterday decided to re-
port favorably the till which provides
for the entire repeal %: the Horton law,
which permits prize lighting in the state
in regularly incorporated athletic clubs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
WORKER NOT LEADER.
Miss Anthony Petires After ~
Years Continuous Service.

washingto ton, Feb. S.-The National
Woman's Suffrage association begun its
annual meeting here today to last for
week. Susan b. Anthony, president OF
the association, who is now In her SOth
year, announced that she would not be
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10

Dow S. Williams, colored, was arrested
at Boston as fugitive from New Jersey
justice and taken to Jersey City, where
he will be arraigned on the charge OF
breaking and entering and larceny.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10

The coal famine in Germany, due &c
the strikes. is assuming a threatening
aspect. The strike has spreal to tht
Zwickau and Zeitz districts, and the
Machen district Is affected.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10

New York. Feb. S.-Dr. William
Steinitz. one of the greatest of chess
players, was taken insane from his home
to Harlem hospital last night and later
to the insane pavil ion at Bellevue hospi-
tai. DIR. Steinitz is O. years of age.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10

Providence, Feb. S.-Providence has
abandoned all consideration of joining
in the American Baseball association
movement because it failed to show the
strength required to warrant abandon.
ing a certainty in the Eastern eague.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
Child Ran to His Death.

Chelsea. Mass, Feb. 8.-Andrew Hef-
ferman. years old, was the victim Of a
trolley car accident here yesterday. The
child ran in front of the car, which ran
over him. Amputation of a limb failed
to save the little one.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10
WITHOUT GLOVES
MoIinsux's Counsel Thus Ham
die. Prosecutions Witnesses.

Concluded and District
Attorney Begins His Piea-Prison-
er's Wife Collapses When She Is
Brought Into COnnseIs Remarks
Lively Tilt Between Opposing
Lawyrrs-OsbOrne's Opening Full
ofPathos and Dignity-Case will
Be in Judges Hands Today.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10

The fine residence Of <sevi W. Scott at
Chestnut Hill, Newton. Mass, was al
most completely burned. the total loss
exceeding SIS. 900,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10

Sacramento. Cal, Feb. S.-The senate
and assembly met in Joint session yes
terday to ratify the election of Thomas
r. Bard to the United States senate
After the usual prelimnaries. Mr.. Bard
WAS decia red elected
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10

The transport Prairie has sailed from
Baltimore for Havre with American ex.
hibits for the Paris exposition.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-10

q candidate for reelection, but here
after will devote herself to office and
campaign work In behalf Of the move
ment. She has held office ever since
1852
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Peoria, Ills. Feb. 8.-The police think

PEORIA Ills. Feb. S.-The police think
they are ON the track Of the assassin OF
Governor Goebel of Kentucky. A mys-
terious, well-dressed stranger is CO.
operating with the local force here and
sensational developments are expected.
A young man arrived here last fall
whose name was George F. Ahlers. He
claimed Kentucky as his home, and said
repeatedly that his evidence acquitted
Goebel of the charge of murder. He was
very bitter in his denunciation Of Goebel,
and said that Goebel would he assas-
snated before he reached the guberna.
torial chair. He said near relative of
Goebers victim was pledged to kill him,
but in case he failed to keep his word
others would not fail. He left Peoria
some time before the Kentucky tragedy.