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The Democratic advocate., 1900-05-05

DIR. ]. W. Herring, who spoke to the toast,
''What We Think Of Rural Free Delivery
said, in substance:
az am expected to respond to the toast of What
We Think Of Rural Free Delivery If this question
had been asked me several months ago, would
have been puzzled to know just how to answer it.
There was great disturbance in the public mind
about it. 1t was such a departure from all the
methods to which our people had been accustomed
that many looked upon IL with distrust AMI by
some Il was met by positive and yet honest opposi-
ton By the ,he " nr nova %ss ss
the plan has been worked out, by the patience and
inteili enee Of those who had it IN charge think
it is system OF marked efficiency and Convenience,
and that Carroll county has been greatly honored
ration. So that. to the question Of What We Think
of Rural Free Delivery I? answer, we give il ous
unqualified endorsement, with thanks to the de-
partment for its Introduction In our community.
at cannot but be matter Of satisfaction to every
thoughtful person to believe that it is the earnest
tai service into the closest and most effective touch
with the people throughout the length and breadth
of our land This is as Il should oe ior there Is no
vidual citizen ultimately interested as the Post
ONCE Department. In my Judgment, the highest
wisdom would dictate and the sonndest political
economy would demand that the postal service of
the country be nearly free as so that there
should be opportunity for the fullest ,nterchange
should be given to the humblest of citizens the
benefits of a wide dissemination OF newspapers,
periodicals and other current literature. bringing
ali so far as the mails concerned within the
easy reach of everyone. The stability Of our gov
ernment depends largely upon the Intelligence OF
the people. and the people can never act intelli-
gently on any subject upon which they are not IN
formed For the promotion of this end there Is no
single agency in our country comparable with the
Postofice Department Like the infinite network
of arteries which pulsae through the human
system. carrying nourishment and life to every
the system of our mail SERVICE operated with such
wonderful precision, carry light. knowledge and
blessing into the homes Of all our people We hail
with the greatest satisfaction every EFFORT made by
| the department TO widen and cheaper our postal
service and congratulate the officials who have
honored us with their presence tonight, upon the
broad field which seems to open up for the extern
sion of the system Of rural free delivery, so auspi
| ciously inaugurated In our county"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
ARE AFRAID OF CROKER.
Clergyman Says That Is Why East
Side People Do Not Complain.

New York Nov. 2S.--An open ~ ,ctiug
to devise ways ana means 10 restrict v c.
in this city was held at the chamber ~
commerce yesterday The meeting was
called to order by Morris *. Jrsup, pr, ST.
dent of the chamber, who made Il sat
ment as to its object. Charles = Smith
was made chairman, and George +, Pea
body, secretary. a letter was al from
Bishop Potter, giving lbs reasons for not
attending.
Addresses were made by cX-MaNur
Hewitt, Professor Felix Adler, Editor
MckeNey OF the Brooklyn Eagle, and
Rev. Dr. Paddock. vicar of the pro-cathe-
dral, who was introduced as the rep
resentative of bishop Potter. EX-Mayor
Hewitt said the existing COndit 'ols are
due to the laxity of the police, and that
the mayor should b. held responsible II
He told of his experience while he was
mayor. The chief of police and COM
missione"s, he said, had warned him that
he w2gIaa g lt9s hSs Ssidhsthg h1thhi the dives Nut
withstaniing this he had issued the on
der and the dives were clos d.
Or. Paddock said mat IN people ut
the East Side came to the clergy daily
with complaints, but dare not gn to the
police. He said he could produce thou
sands Of witnesses, but their names
would have TO be kept from the public
until the Tammany leader had been
crushed, for they feared him as a tyrant,
A resolution that committee of Il
be appointed for the purpose of attempt
ing to bring to account those resp0ns BIZ
for the present conditions ard institute
reform was unanimously adopted. The
meeting was then adjourned to reGs.
semble at the call of the chairman, who
will appoint the committee later.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
AMERICAN BUSINESS METHODS.
One Of the Things Needed to Develop
Trade In the Philippines.

Cincinnati, Nov. 2S.--Judgc Taft, prcsl.
dent Of the Philippine commission, in q
letter TO a friend in this city speaks Of
the resources and needs of the islands
us follows:
with these islands completely paci-
fled. they are far and away the best
possession in the Orient for purposes OF
trade and development. Their climate
is better than the climate of any tropical
country | know, and the capacity for
agricultural, mineral and commercial
development would seem to be unlimited
Even with the unsettled condition Of the
country as 1t is, the tonnage of the Yes.
sells coming into the harbor at Manila.
excluding the government transports, Is
double what 1t ever was In Spanish
times, and the same thing is true of the
inter-island tonnage. With the con-
struction of wagon roads and railroads
through these islands, the opportunities
for development cannot be exaggerated,
liz Tie luxTiTTiGes9 HiTiG9 Of lie and enjoy COOL
clothes and comforts, and markets among
them for cotton goods, canned goods.
-four, petroleum and machinery can be
created in a wonderfully short time.
"One. of the things that is.needed here
is the introduction of American business
methods The establishment OF two or
three large American business houses,
retail or wholesale, carrying into busl-
ness the same methods that prevail at
home, would do wonders for the business
standards of these islands
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
THE YOUTHS COMPANION IN
1901.

The ends of the earth will be laid
under tribute for the 1901 volume of
The Youths Companion. Statesmen,
Diplomats, Travellers, TrapperS. In
dian Fighters. Cow.PunchcrS and Self
Made Men and Women of Many Noca-
tions will contribute to the entertain,
ment of young and old in Companion
homes. Theodore Roosevelt will write
upon "rhe Essence of IIrrOSm." The
Secretary of the Treasury will answer
the question, what is Money! Frank
Il. Rullpn. the old sailor who spins
fascinating yarns Of life ut sea, will
contribute II story. w. ID. IGowells
will describe the relations between
Young Contributors and Editors.
Paul Leicester Ford will write about
"'Thc Man of the Dictionary" Noah
Webster There is not space here to
begin to tell of the good things already
provided for readers of the new vol
ump of The Nonths Companion in
tcrcsting. Instructive. inSpiring-f
the pens of famous men and women.
Illustrated announcement of the 1901
volume and sample copies OF the pa.
per sent free to any address.
All new subscribers who send in
their subscriptions now will receive
not only the - issues of The Compan-
ion for 1901. but also all the issues
for the remaining weeks of 1900 free
from the time Of subscription. besides
the beautiful puritan Girl Calendar
for 1901. autographed in IL colors and
gold.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION.
Boston, Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
STUDENTS RESENTED INSULT.
Ant.British Demonstration at Paris,
but Without Serious Results.

Paris Nov. sS.--Mr. Kruger visited
Premier Maldsck Rousseau Yesterday.
Later the premier returned the call.
The officers of the municipal council
of Paris and the general council of the
Seine Were received by Mr.. Kruger in
the Hotel Scrb@, The interview Was
private and very brief Immediately
after the visitors had departed Mr.. Kru-
ger drove to the Hotel DE Nille Getty haln.
He received an ovation from large
crowd massed in the square in front uf
the building MIR. Kruger was conduct q
to the debating hail. and the municipal
councillors and the people in the public
galleries loudly cheCrcd The distinguished
visitor. Vice President EScuLdi n de-
livered an eloquent address.
Mr.. Kruger replica in energetic tOn's
He was deeply grateful for the Melcoms,
which was Il continuation of and
crowning of that Flance had already
given him. Since he had landed in
wave of occl,amssii, SG'' ""%c ~ WSs I 'tSi 3
thankful for what had been dom and
for what they wished to do for him ana
hiS p""ihe. who were sill struggling and
We're not yet defeated. Thny viii eve:
StiuSSIe lHr lnuSpeHutnc 4, llDeflN a.u
justice. Mr.. Kruger also said he re-
GREETED arbitration had been refused, ard
he would never cease to demand 1t.
Last evening Mr. Kruger was received
by the minister of foreign affairs. NJ.
Delcasse, with whom he had an irt5r-
view lasting three quarters of an h Jur.
An incident similar to the one that
took place in Marseill,, occurred ,n the
arrival OF "A students process hon at the
Hotel Scribe. An upper window Of tn,
Grand hotel. opposite, was op ned, and Il
handful of small copper and silver col,
were throwl down. The students
We're inccnsed at the Insult. hut the
police aVerted further incidents.
A delegation of four stud ants entered
the hotel and presented II bouuusl 10
Mr.. Kruger, who accompanied by th"nl.
appeared ON the balcony, arousirg ~ at
enthusiasm among the stud nts. " lao
now numbered 1000 \ consid rrabla
body of the STUD, nts stationed them
selves below The window from which tfo
money had been thrown singing AMI.
English songs and shouting Down with
the English" No distui banC". huwcv,r,
occurred.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
Rose Steadily from the Ranks.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-The death of
Commissioner of Internal Revenue VIII
son yesterday morning at $3.50 o'clock,
was due to Brght's disease, complicated
with asthma. George Washington Will
son was - years old and Il native Of
Ohio. He entered the Union army when
throughout the war, coming out a fiist
lieutenant. In lS6b he took up the prac
tice of law and in 1869 entered the Internal
revenue service. lie served in various
capacities, rising from one important
position to another untll he became the
head of the bureau. Commissioner VIII
son was regarded as tie most thoroughly
informed man on internal revenue sub
jects who even entered the government
service
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
Fighting Continues in the Philippines

Manila, Nov. 2S.-A detachment of The
Third United States infantry was am
pushed Saturday near MIl0l0s. The
Ladrones fired Volley at the Ameri
cans, killing two privates and woundins
three, The insurgents escaped into a
swamp.
Numerous insurgent bands have been
dispersed ana considerable quantities Of
stores destroyed In the province of Il ala
can by General Grants mounted scouts.
General Bates reports the capture of 3
insurgents. six of whom murdered seven
persons last spring.
A detachment of Americans llrd d at
San Vicente and attacked Il body of
rebels. killing seven. A branch parry
attacked band beyond 'al,stine, killing
five ana capturing ~. The Americans
had no casualties. There has been con-
siderable wire cutting in that district.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
HELD UP BY MASKED MEN.
Young Woman Put Up 4 Fight, but
Robber ESCAPED with His Booty.

Maiden, Mass. Nov. 2S.Mss May
Hollis. while passing down Oakland
street in Medfurd last night, was held
up, gagged and robied of ST. by Il high
wayman. The thief escaped.
Miss Hollis had been callng on friends,
and shortly before Q O'Clock started tJ
take Il Maiden car. She met Il man who
asked her the time. She told him that
her watch had stupned, and wallted on.
Before sh>. had gone 10 feet SONS ole
pOunCed upon her. with one hand ne
cfTectualy gagged her mouth, and with
the other he seized her pocl;etbook, whch
she had In her hand At the same time
her assalant said IF you scream will
kill you"
The highwayman then tried to wrench
off her watch which was pinned on her
inside coat but he was unsuccessful as
she fought him vigorously.
Miss Hollis carried an umbrella in her
right hand. She threw it at the man,
hitting him In tn" face and knocking off
the handkerchief which he ha rsad as Il
mask. This enabled her to see him. bat
before she could get ii good look at him
he ran across the road down an opposite
street, and escaped.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
Additional Restrictions Recommended

Washington, Nov. 16.-The annual re-
port of Charles q. Dawes. comptroller
of the currency, for the year ended oct
81, 1900, shows the aggreg gate resources
of the SS7t national banks reporting on
Sent ,, 1900, to he S5.clS. l3S. 1929. The
most important recommendation is one
for additional restrictions upon loans TO
directors and executive officers of banks.
The comptroller states that the large
percentage uf bank failures is attributed
to excessive loans to directors ana OH.
GERS. which amounted to h2 failures. orl7
percent OF tie total failures OF national
banks
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
Disaster Overtakes Express Train.

PittsbuIg, Nov. 2S.-Early this morn
ing the night express for Cleveland on
the Cleveland and Pittsburg was thrown
in the river, two miles below Beaver. The
scanty information at hand shows one
man drowned and four others badly
nurt. The accident occurred at point
where extensive filings have been made,
and it Is supposed that the high water
had washed the filling from under the
tracks and let the entire train of engine
and five cars into the Ohio, The railroad
officials say no passengers were hurt
The excitement was indescrihabe
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
Husbands and Wives in a Duel.

Tampa. Fla, Nov. 2S.-W. j. Bailey,
railroad agent at Mango shot and killed
Paul Hueet. d Frenchman, in duel ut
that place. After dispute b=tween
the two men they went to their homes
for guns. Mrs. Bailey followed her hus
band. armed with Il pistol. and Mrs
Hueet followed her husband, similarl,
armed. When the party met, it is al.
legged, Bailey shot first, killing Ilueet in
stanty. Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Hueet
were in the meantime lighting with re-
volvers, Mrs. Hueet severely beating
Mrs. Bailey over the head and painfully
wounding her. After the homicide
Bailey carried his wife home.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
Won Suit, Though Serving Sentence,

Providence, Nov. 2S.-Martin l.. Now
ry, now serving life sentence in the
state prison for the murder of Mrs. Abby
}. Reynolds in Rurrillville. yesterday
was awarded verolCt of $500 by jury
IL his suit against the administrator Of
the estate Of Elisha Mathewson. Mowry
sued through an administrator. having
been declared civilly dead. although he
was permitted to appear in court anG
testify, He claimed $4,000 for services
rendered Matthewson during the last
20 years of his life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
The Maulnnjs-CIark Contest.

Helena, Mont, Nov. 2S.-~Martin Ma
ginnis, who was appointed United States
senator last spring by Governor Smith
to fill u vacancy caused by the re- s,gratiOn
of w. A. Clark, has gone to Washing on
to present his claims before the senate
He feels confident that he VIII be seated
over Clark. who, after resigning, was
reappointed by Acting Governor Sprigss
in the absence of Governor Smith.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
Accident Mas Unavoidable.

Portland. Me, Nov. 2S.--A court Of in
quiry met yesterday and eXonerated the
officers and crew of the Allan liner
Numidian, which last Wednesday, in a
dense fog, collided with schooner Alma.
The schooner was taken in tow, but the
next morning in squall the hawsers
parted. and she went adrift and is be-
lieved to have foundered
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01

Portsmouth, n. H.. Nov. 2S.-Tho
schooner Advance. which is onthe lodges
at North Rye beach. will not come off
except in fragments. Her cargo of 1888
barrels of alewives was valued at $4,000
The deckload of lumber was worth $780,
The schooner was purchased by Captain
George Shand, who commanded her.
about year ago. Size was valued at
about S24OO. The fate of the crew of the
vessel is still unknown, but it is feared
that all hands were lost
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01

Washington, Nov. 2S.-For many year,
The turkey for the rhaninSivins dinner
of the President of tie United States
has been sent by the same person, who Is
4 resident of Westerly, r. I. This year
no turkey has arrived at the White House
from Westerly, but a magnificent bird
has come from CutZtown, Pa. and it will
grace the president $ table tomorrow.
t.Westelly, II l., Nov. 2S.-Fresident Nc
Kinley's Thanksgiving turkey was
shipped yesterday by Horace Vosc. pur-
veyor of turkeys to the White House.
The bird weighed 81 pounds.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
Vermont Legislature Adjourns.

: Montpelier. VT. Nov 2S.-The legis-
lature came to an end with its session last
night, and adjournment took place early
this morning for two years. The house
Yesterday passed Il bill prohibiting the
sale of cigarets in the state by an over
whelming majority. The bill to regulat, ,
the sale of drugs and poisons was killed.
because the members though 1t would in
terfere with the business of small dealers
in country towns. The sum of $139Jl
was appropriated for the state asylum
for the insane at Waterbury.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
General Miles Recommendations

Washington, Nov. 2S,-Copies of the
letter of Lieutenant General Miles to the
secretary OF war, submitting the draft
Of proposed bill for the rsorganiza iol
Of the army. have been furnished to the
military committees of both hous $ Of
congress. General Miles favors an
army proper based on one man for every
1000 of the population of the country.
This will provide for 7G,73O men. In
addition TO these the bill provides for iOS6
Provision ~ nnudo for
ar auxiliary force of 20.000 men, to serve
for three years unless sooner discharged
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01

evening. He has suffered greatly dur
ing his illness. and gradually sank away,
being unconscious for several hours be-
fore death, and apparently suffering no
pain.
For more than a week il has been
known that the death of Senator DaNi
was certain to occur within shurt
time. The announcement came. how
ever, as a profound shock 10 the fl nls
and fellow townsmen of the senator.
1t is believed that the senator's iron
will is all that has kept him alive for
the past week. The serious kidney af-
lection which developed on Nov. II had
refused to yield to treatment. ard his
weakened frame was unable to withstand
the poison. ON Nov, Is n serious change
for the worse was noted. on tha, day
the delrous spells became more mark ID
and the lucid intervals have become less
and less frequent. In his deli,ium h
raved of his congressional work. He
would declare fragments of the nations
foreign policy. There was Of colli s. no
coherence--a sentence about tn Ph'iD-
pines would b. followed by Il comm ant
upon the Monroe doctrine orr, sugg, stion
of an impending war with Spain. but. al
ways, his official duties were with him.
Cushman Kellogg Davis was born in
Henderson. y. Y, June 16, 1898 In
that year his parents moved 10 Wauka-
sha, Wis, where his father farmCd uatil
1850 After attending the common
schools young Davis spent tnree yetrs
In Carroll college. preparing himself for
the University of Michigan. from which
he graduated in 1857. During his boy
hood he held Il position as telegraph
operator. After his graduation h. en-
tered the law office of Alexander w.
Randall In 1860 MIR. Davis b gan the
practice of law and also took an active
part in the campaign resulting in the
election of Lincoln. Two years later,
war having come, he closed his law office
to enlist in the volunteer army. lie
served for two years. When, in 1864.
broken health compelled his retirement
he was first lieutenant.
Going to st, Paul he formed a law
partnership with his army chief Cen
eral w. A, German. In 1865 he was
elected to the state legislature, and two
years later was appointed United States
district attorney. In 1873 he was nom
mated by the Republicans for governor
and elected. Governor Davis declined
n denomination, and resumed tho pr,r-
tice of law. He continued in the prac
tice of law until 1887. also giving con-
siderable attention to politics. He
headed the blaine de1eua tion to chicago
whore he made one of the nominatiny
Speeches for that candidate
During 1856 MANY newspapers
his election as Vniled states senator
and when the legislature of 1887 met
Senator Mcmillan withdrew as a can
didate for recollection. and Mr.. Davis re-
cely.d every vote.
Senator Davis first chairmanshiD in
the senate was of the ommittee on pen-
siops. which he held throughout his first
term. He was the author Of the pen
sion law of 1890 which terminal d th.
demands for excessive pension legisl,-
tion. and also satisfied the old solGi r..
As n member OF the committee on ter,i
tories Senator Davis led the fight f6r
the admissio: of the Dakotas to state
hood
law a. nd ~ h n.tt tt,t
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
Brewers Call on the President,

Washington, Nov. 2S.-A committee of
brewers called upon the president yes
tcrday to urge the abolition of the al
dtonal tax on beer imposed by the war
revenue act. The committee presented
facts and figures to show the hardship
which the additional tax impcs Il upon
them, and the president promis ID to re-
fer the matter to the committee OF the
house having the reduction of lhesWdr
revenue act in charge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
Held in S25OO Bonds.

Boston, Nov 2S.-Former Deputy Rev
enue Collector Ransom +. McCrillis was
held in $25O0 bonds for the December
grand jury by United States Comms-
sioner f'iske yesterday on the charge OF
embeZZlement of United States funds,
made by Collector Gill, who recently re.
moved McCrillis from his office. The
governments contention was that Me,
Crillis had collected in two cases taxes
for one month more than he made record
of in his report to the collector. The
shortage, as alleged, in both these cases
was less than ST.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01

Falmouth, Eng, Nov. 2S.-The British
ship Landarkshire has arrived here. hav-
ing on board Captain Zinc and 3S of the
crew of the Italian steamer Assiduita
laden with cotton, which left Norfolk
Nov 6. for Genoa and Naples. Tee AS
sidulta was abandoned, on fire, Nov lG
The crew of the ship Were transferred tt
the Landarkshre in Il heavy sea.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
Buried With Great Pomp.

London, Nov. 2S.-Nast numbers of
people attended the services at st. Pauls
cathedral, when the body of Sir Arthur
Sullivan was inferred. English and
German royalty and the musical and dra-
matte worlds were represented in the
participants. After the benediction so
women, all dressed in the deepest black
and the same number of men, gathered
near the coffin, arose from their knees
They We're the chorus from the Savoy
theatre They sang with pathos ana
swelling tones Sullivan's Brother. Thou
Art Gone Before Us
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-01
Alleged SwindIer of CattIemen.

Harrisburg, Nov. 2S.--GoVernor Stone
has honored requistion on him from
the governor of Ohio for the return of
the latter state of Albert Arnold who is
under arrest in Allegheny city on
charge of having swiniled some cattle
men out of $500 Arnold is alleged to
have bought cattle and paid for them
in checks on bank where he had no
funds