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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-04
BASE BALL.

BRlDGEwATEk I0, WOODSTOCK IS.
Take it all around last Saturday
ball game with Bridgewater was
not brilliant affair. The visitors
played little better ball, though
both teams worked hard enough,
and again--for the third time-the
boys from the factory town bore off
the persimmon.
The Woodstocks started in with
run-getting in the first, and piled up
seven scores, but failed to keep up
this pace. After that Brown of the
Bridgewaters was too much of a
puzzle, or rather he was able to keep
the hits scattered, while the visitors
punched their hits and ran bases till
they had 10 scores to their credit.
The home team rallied in the ninth
inning and batted out tour runs.
Then Bridgewater took brace and
in the eleventh inning got the deci-
sion.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
JAPANS SYMPATHY
 FOR CHINA AROUSED
Wearisome and Disappointing Delay at Pekin Has Caused Change of
 Sentirnent--The Missionary

Correspondence of the Associated Press)
 Yokohama, December 5.-The wearisome and disappointing delays of the Pekin diplo- mats are having marked effect upon pub lie opinion in Japan, producing what may be regarded as almost revolution of sen- timent in favor of China. The native papers are now ranged on the side of leniency in dealing with the chief instigators, not only from practical point of view looking at the supreme importance of inducing the government to return to Pekin, but also owing to the inherent force of the spirit of patriotism which characterizes the Japan csc natives.
 The apanese are asking themselves what they would have done under similar provocation. The answer has given rise to an outflow of something strongly resem- bling sympathy, and Japan is therefore ranging herself on the side of the nations which are counseling the most moderate terms possible in the negotiations with the Chinese court. It is noticeable also that even some of the foreign papers here are upon the same side, the Japan Mall con- spicuously so.
 The missionary question of course occu- pies the foremost place of discussion It is
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
NEW LEA1UE
Will be Launched Next Thursday-offi.
 ciaIs Confer.

Chicago, December 23.-The American League No. 1.-the only name which can be given it until another is officially adopt ed-will be launched in this city next Thursday. At conference tonight between President Johnson of the American League, Attorney Maven of Detroit and George W. Burnham is was decided to call meet ing for that purpose
 The league will be organized at first with five cities-Detroit Toledo, Minneapolis, Kansas City and Louisville-but will event. ually be made to include eight cities. This is not due to any lack of payable territory, but is because the new league, like the American, is embarrassed by surplus of good cities which desire franchises in the new body. Incidentally, 1t is also alive to the fact that the American League circuit is not yet definitely filled, and 1t is not con- sidered desirable to complete the new cir cult until it is decided what cities will be abandoned by the American Grand Rap ids, Buffalo, St. Paul and Minneapolis are strong probalites for the new league and there are half dozen others who are applicants for franchises
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
Thinks Terms Are Too Harsh
 and Severe
WILL PRESENT JOINT NOTE TODAY
To be Presented by the Spanish Minis ter With Few Words of Hope-Emperor Will be
 Urged to Act.

Washington, December 23.-Diplomatlo circles discussed with interest today the provisions of the joint agreement which has been signed by the representatives of the powers at Pekin for presentation to the Chinese plenipotentiaries. The opinion Is generally expressed that the latter will act promptly In the consideration of the note and thus pave the way for prompt negotia- tions for the settlement of peace terms.
 To MT. Wu, the Chinese minister, the demands made by the powers are a keen disappointment and are not such, in his opinion, as should have animated the gov ernments which have the ultimate best in- terests of the Chinese Empire at heart. He regards them as harsh and severe, but expresses the hope that they will be dis- cussed by both sides in an amicable and conciliatory spirit and that the powers eventually will ameliorate many of the ob- jectionable features.
 MT. Wu expects that while u Hung Chang and Prince Ching are fully qualified to act in the matter, yet the terms of the note will be sent by telegraph to he court at it's present abode, which is connected with Peldn by telegraph
The age-herald., 1900-12-24

now felt essential that the western powers take cognizance of the fact that religious invasions of oriental countries by powerful western organizations are tantamount to filibustering expeditions, and should not only be. discountenanced, but stern meas ures should be adopted for their suppress sion. It is of course, admitted that indi- vidual rel. sious zeal in the line of propagan- dizement cannot be interferred with but the mission boards constitute a standing menace to peaceful international relations, and are here generally recognized as such. The business stagnation continues, and Is exciting small alarm in foreign as we'll as in native circles.
 The harbor of Yokohama is well nigh de- nuded of shipping, and there is a steady though as yet small exodus of foreign resi- dents. When the Chinese troubles are set tied, however, every one is looking for a substantial reward of trade, and prepara- tions for 1t are being made. In the mean time indignation against the inexcusable delays at Pekin is waxing hot.
 Nothing has yet been heard of the train ingship Tsukshima which disappeared off the eastern coast in the recent great storm, and intense anxiety is felt for the fate of the ninety-one students on board A war ship has been despatched in search.
 The enthusiasm among the Japanese over the proposed Perry expedition is increasing, and something handsome probably will be sthe result of the movement.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
BERLIN MARKET.
Bad Week on the Bourse-Feeling is
 Pessimistlc.

Berlin, December 23.-Last week the Der lin Boerse had bad experience, beginning with the decline in iron and coal shares, due to the coal syndlcate's restriction of the output. During the latter half of the week quotations were at a standstill However, they showed more firmness. The financial press is now contrasting the sit- uation in Wall street with that of the Ger man bourse, where complete pessimism reigns.
 The German market sold Americans heavily after the rise in November, but during the past week it purchased heavily in London and New York. Under the lead of Northern Pacific all of the American railroads were sought after and the papers are beginning to warn the public against buying at the present high prices
 During the week the iron market showed an unusual number of bad reports and more declines in prices than during any other week since the reaction began.
 There were several auctions of goods not taken by those who had ordered them that resulted in unexpectedly low prices Five thousand tons of steel wire, sold at auction in Wietten brought only 76 marks per ton, which was under market figure.
 Private discount rates reached A Wednesday. It fell 1s point yesterday Carry over money commands per cent; call money is abundant at from 31k to 4.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
COMPLETE TIE-UP.
Street Railway EmpIoyes en Strike at
 Scranton.

Scranton, Pa, December 23.-Every one of the 300 car and barn employees of the Scranton Railway Company obeyed the strike order which went into effect at 5 o'clock this morning, and as consequence only two cars were run in all of the Lack awanna Valley today. These two cars were manned by superintendent Patterson and dispatchers, foremen and clerks. No attempt was made to molest them, and al- though rain fell a greater part of the day the two cars seldom had a passenger.
 The tie-up region extends from Pittston to Forest City, a distance of thirty miles, and includes sixty-five miles of tracks on which are run ordinarily eighty cars. The men of the Wyoming Valley Traction Com pany, operating all the lines south of Pitts ton as far as Nanticoke, threaten to go on strike Thursday. With both companies tied up there would be total cessation of a street car traffic in a busy strentch of country eighty miles north, including the four big cities of Scranton, Wilkesbarre, Pittston and Carbondale.
 The men demand 20 cents an hour for old employees and from 15 to 1714 cents for new men.
 The company, in its answer to the grievance committee, says it is not in po- sition to afford an advance in wages at the present time.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
SITUATION IS BLUE Kitchener's Confidence Not War
 ranted by Real Facts HIS DISPATCHES ARE HOPEFUL Invasion If -ape Colony Vas a se- rious and Well .aaned Affair. 6urehers Active Between Jo-
 han1esbura and Pretoria.
HIS DISPATCHES ARE HOPEFUL

Tondon December 23.-Lord Kitchener'S dispatches, breathing a confidence hardly Justified by their contents, are almost the only available news from the seat of hos tilities in South Africa, but telegrams from Capetown depict the situation in any thing but roseate hues.
 Without believing the assertion of the Transvaal agency in Brussels that oOOO Boers have invaded Cape Colony 1t IS quite evident that the invasion was ser ious and we'll planned affair In connec- tion with this correspondent sends an extremely interesting letter dated Bethu- lie. Dec. 10, describing General Dewet and his doings:
 "Dewet has never been taken seriously enough" says the correspondent. "It Is of little use to pursue him as he fights rear guard action and gains twenty miles while he Is being fought.
 "FIe is a born military genius whose won- derful powers have kept up this phenome- nal resistance.
 ''Once he fails, the whole thing could be crushed in fortnight. He has every sim gle commando under his supervision. All his patriots and columns march and coun- termarch on his order. The forces under his command have been reduced by his strength of will to properly organized army, moving at his word. The sooner the British rid themselves of the idea that De- vets forces are mere rabble, wandering aimlessly, the sooner they will grasp the need of the determined effort which is necessary to capture him."
 Colony Cabnet Meets.
 The Cape Colony cabinet had an impor- tant sitting yesterday Sunday. It appears that the Boers have destroyed railroad bridge ninety feet long about twelve miles south of Deaar, and that no Cape mails have arrived at Bloemfontein for three days.
 Considerable anxiety has been caused in -Capetown by the discovery that during the last two months public bodies in out-of- the-way places have requisitioned supplies of dynamite The colonial government is now endeavoring to recover possession of these explosives and is removing all stores of arms and ammunition from suspected depots.
 Other advices from Capetown represent the Dutch element in Cape Colony as great ly elated over the southward progress of the Boers and as boasting that the whole district over Victoria west will join the Zoutpans Drift is not body of Boers. but one of Columbus, hastening to join the in vaders.
 The Pietermaritz correspondent of the Daily Mall says:
 "The Boers are active between Johannes burg of the Daily Mail says:
 ''TIhe Boers are active between Johan- nesburg and Pretoria, exchanging shots with the British outposts; and it is report ed that parties of Boers are lowering around Johannesburg"
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
GEN. DEWET A BORN
 MILITARY GENIUS
He Has Never Been Taken Seriously Enough by the
 English, Says Correspondent

be dispatched immediately when I know where its services are most wanted.
 '"The Boers have not received much as- sistance in Cape Colony, as far as my in- formation goes We have armed some of the colonists who are assisting our forces. Railway and telegraph communication has been much interrupted by the very bad weather
 'Dewet is in the neighborhood of Senekal.
 General French attacked Beyer's troops south of Magaliesberg. The Boers broke away in southwesterly direction toward Rotchefstroom and were followed by Gen era1 Gordon with a column of Frenchs force.
 Yesterday afternoon about o'clock Clements force was engaged south of Oliphants Nek, but I don't yet know the result
 A later dispatch from Lord Kitchener, dated Pretoria, December 22, says:
 "The western column of Boers occupied Britstown and cut the railway south of Deaar Junction. The enemy is being fol- lowed up
 General French has been in contact for two days with the commandos of Beyer and Delarey south of Magaliesberg. He is pursuing them. The enemy have lost considerably, and Commandant Kreuz and others have been captured.
 General Colville engaged two separate commandos December 21 near Vlakfon- tein with slight losses, the enemy retiring.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
DETAILS OF STORM
 IN NORTH PACIFIC

Tacoma, Wash, December 23-Details are coming of shipping disasters on the north Pacific coast during recent storms. The American bark Highland Light, Cap tain Mcclure, was wrecked three days ago on the shore of Barclays Sound Van couver Islands. Heavy gales dsmasted her, tore away her bulwarks and carried away her life boats. In this condition she drifted ashore. Her crew escaped. The storm played great havoc at Astoria, where the French bark General Millnett was stranded on sandy shore. The steamer Oswego was swamped atSher moorings and lies in ten feet of water.
 The bark Muskoka dragged her anchor
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO
 SWEEPS WEST ALABAMA

Macon, Miss. December 2s.-News was received here this afternoon that a torna- do passed through the eastern edge of Nox- ubee County and the western part of Pick ems and Sumter Counties. Alabama, last night about o'clock, doing great damage. Telephone news is meagre One house on the Sparkman place was destroyed. resi- dsnce on the Ross place near Cooksviiie was wrecked and its furniture destroyed
 On the Beal place several houses were blown away On the John Windham place the store house and barns were destroyed and several mules killed. One negro was killed. On the Dancy place everything was destroyed Wash Walsh Oliver negro.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24

Kansas City, Mo, December 2S.-Captain ing 5000 cavalry horses and mules for the British army in South Africa. He came here more than year ago to buy horses was ordered home a short time ago be
 cause it was thought that the Boer wal
 was over. But the unexpected renewal of -hostilities has made the purchase of more horses and mules absolutely necessary. As fast as the animals are inspected and bought they will be sent to New Orleans and shipped to Capetown, Burban and New London on British transports, some
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
INCOMING VESSELS
Report Fearful Experiences in English
 Waters.

Queenstown, December 23.-The gale has moderated and incoming vessels report fearful experiences The German ship Hein- rich, Captain Sager, encountered head winds which prevented her sailing further than z5O miles west of the coast of Ire land.
 The crew-were utterly exhausted, having been day and night at their posts The Heinrich will dock here for repairs.
 The British steamer Karaoon, Captain Freeman. from Philadelphia December for Cork, has also arrived here. and reports having passed Leyland steamer off the west coast of Ireland during the gale, and that the latter was listed to an angle of 45 degrees. --
The age-herald., 1900-12-24

and struck the shore stern on. The govern ment lightship at Mckenzie Head was driv- en high on the beach. The steamer Charles D. Lane was tossed into Puget Sound last night after terrible experience which tpreatened several times to send her to the bottom. When rescued her furnace fires were flooded, steerage apparatus gone and she was lying helpless just outside Cape Flattery, The Lane sailed Tuesday with a cargo Of lumber for Guayaquil. Wednesday a terrific storm was encountered, and that evening the sea broke through the saloon and extinguished the light Chief Engineer Knox and his men worked twenty-nine hours water up to their knees and waists to keep the pumps working.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND
Talks of the Proposed Monument to
 General Lafayette.

St. Paul, Minn., December 2S.-Arch- bishop Ireland returned to St. Paul today. The Archbishop said that his principal ob- ject in visiting Washington recently has been to attend a meeting of the Lafayette Monument Association.
 We found that after paying all the ex- penses of erecting the bronze statue in Paris" he said, i've still had on hand $9O,- 900. We almost decided to duplicate the memorial statue in Washington some other American city, provided addi- tion can be raised. The matter will be definitely settled at a meeting to be held in Chicago early in January.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
kITcHENER'S D. ,rAicH.
Says Boer Movement i Cape Colony
 Has Been Laecke

London, December 23.-Thc War Office has received the following dispatch from Lord Kitchener, dated Pretoria, Decem- Der 22:
 .As far as it is possible for me to form an opinion from the reports of officers on the spot, think the Boer movement into Cape Colony has been checked. Of the two forces that entered the colony, the eastern is still north of the Zoutpansberg range, while the one that entered west appears to have been turned in the direction of Britstown and PrieslSa. Our troops are getting around both bodies, and a special column Is also being organized which will
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
VETERAN JOURNALIST DEAD.
John Riley Chamberlain Passes Away
 in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, December 23-John Riley Chamberlain, veteran of the civil war and a graduate of Miami University at Oxford, Ohio, died here tonight, aged 72. He had been afflicted since November with bron- chitis and pneumonia. He had been engaged in newspaper work in Cincinnati for thir- ty-five years, most of that time with the Associated Press. His only brother Maj. W. H. Chamberlain, is still with the Asso- ciated Press in this city
 The deceased had been widower many years. He leaves two childrem Miss Lottie of this city and Paul Chamberlain, who is a member of the staff of the Denver Daily Reublican.p
 MT. Chamberlain was born near Chilli eothe, Ohio, and lived there until he en- tered the army locating in Cincinnati im- mediately after the war;
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
MORE AMERICAN HORSES
 FOR SOUTH AFRICAN WAR

of which are now on their way to the Uni- ted States. One ship load of the animals will be taken to South Africa by Lieut.. David Moberly, leaving New Orleans soon after January l. Lieutenant Moberly saidt
 By the time the horses and mules are landed in South Africa they cost the Brit ish government $36 a head. That is . large price for an animal which will be it for service only six weeks. Most of the animals die because of the change in cli- mate. They must cross the equator in going to South Africa and the torrid heat of the tropics kill them rapidly. The aver age death rate on shipboard is thirty-two to the thousand"
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
UNDER CONTROL.
Fire Strated in Coal Mine. Forty-two
 Years Ago.

Tamaqua, Pa, December 23.-The offi- cials of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company are jublant over the fact that the fire in the celebrated Burning Mine at Summit Hill, which started forty-two years ago, is now under control, and 1t is said that the next two years will see its ex- tinguishment.
 The fire, which has consumed about thir- ty-five acres of the finest coal land in tho anthracite region, has moved westward toward Lansford. Two immense drilling machines which have been constantly probing the fire, have now honeycombed the earth to the west of the burning por- ton.
 Culm Is now being poured into these holes and solid mass will thus confront the fire.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
Envoys Will Accept Note.

Pekin, December 2S.-Li Hung Chang, answering an inquiry from the foreign en- Yoys regarding his health. said hc ''N''- = he would oe able to attend ezaDs .az morrow in order to accept vGss " Ching the preliminary joint
 The note will be presented b h minister, Senor B. J. Decolog the diplomatic corps, with fe ar pressive of a hope of as propml re possible to the note which has been care fully prepared with every desire to con- tinue the dynasty and not to be hard to- ward the nation and of a further hope that the Chinese plenipotentiaries will urge up- on Emperor Kwang Su the necessity of immediate compliance.
 An answer Is expected about Thursday.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
Booking Prohibited.

Philadelphia, Pa., December 23.--As re- suit of the fatal termination of the amateur boxing bout last night at the Philadelphia Athletic Club between Jos Kelly and Ed ward Sanford who fought under the name of Frank Barr, all boxing contests have been prohibited for the present by the po- lice authorities.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
sympathetIs Strike.

Wikesbarre, Pa, December 23-Two hun dred and fifty men employed at the wyom- ing Valley lace mills. this city. have noti- fled the management that they will not re- port for work tomorrow. They go out in sympathy with the weavers of the mill, who have been on strike for nine months. The failure of the girls to report for work will necessitate total suspension.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
A Nice Christmas Gift.

Chicago, H., December 23.-Dr D. K. Pearsens has sent his check for $50,0O0 as a Christmas present to Colorado College. Within the last seven weeks Dr. Pearsons has given $2OO,00O to one other educational institution, but declines to state the name of the recipient, who gave a pledge that the donors name should never be divulged during his lifetime.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
RicycIe Manaqer Dead.

Hartford, Conn.,, December 23.-Lieut. Felton Parker, manager of the patent de- partment of the American Bicycle Com pany, is dead at the home of his mother in South Lancaster, Mass He was 4S years of age and graduated from Annapolis in 1882. He accompanied the first Greedy re- lief expedition and later conducted ranch in Colorado.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
A Distinquished Writer.

Atlantic City N. J.. December 23-Sir Wilfried Laurier, Canadian prime minister. accompanied by his wife and private secre- tary, are visitors at Haddon hall coming here from New York. Sir Wilfred states that he is here for his health and recrea- tion
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
Wealthy vermonter Drowned.

Tarpon Springs, Fla, December 23.-The body of w. H. Bigelow, a wealthy Yer mont winter resident, was found in the bay today between the mainland and the island, where he had been drowned by the capsizing of his said boat. One colorcd sailor was also drowned. but his body has not been found.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
At .vinona.

winona, Minn., December 2S.-The rain storm that has prevailed In this vicinity for the past twelve hours turned late last night into a genuine blizzard. About two inches of snow has fallen and a strong wind is blowing.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
Fishing Boats Missing.

London, December 23-A dispatch from Aberdeen says that five Shetland fishing boats have been missing since the storm that ragged last week. and 1t Is feared that ,seventy-seven fishermen have been drowned.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
Killed by EIectric..y

St. aul, Minn., December 23.-Chas. M. Miller. Assistant engineer of the Montana division of the Great Northern Railroad was struck and killed by. an electric car this evening. His skull was fractured and he died while being carried to the hospi- tal
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
IS BELIEVED CHINA
 WILL ACCEPT TERMS
Diplomatic Circles Discuss Provisions of Agreement
 Signed by Representatives of Powers

general throughout the State. Osakis, Du- luth and Redwood Falls, Minn., and Black River Falls, Wis, reported very cold weather, high winds and heavy snows.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
Another Open Port.

Paris, December 28-The semi-officlal Temps announces in confirmation of tho press dispatches, that the viceroy of the provinces of Hu Pei and Hu Nan declares that Wu Chang will be made an open port.