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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
LABOR WORLD.

\. census of Minnesota industries
shows that there are 2S5 employing
child labor.
1Ioughton, NIich. ha" closed down Soy
cral more shafts, throwing $40 men
ont of work.
.Iourncymcn plumbers at pittsburg,
Penn. who haa been On strike since
October |, have returned To work, both
sides making concessions.
The strike of the employees of the
Canadian-Am Street Railroad. ut
Kingston, Jamaica. is serious. The
service is almost Mt Il standstill.
The strike Of cigarmnkcrs in New
York city is believed to be about over.
the employees of Herbs, Wcrtkcin &
Schiller having asked to be rcnstatcd.
The Yale authorities have returned
to the old plan of having student wait
crs ut the university commons, the CX-
pertinent with professional walters nos
having been successful.
Four colorcd graduates of the Tuskc-
gee tAla) Institute hac started for
the German colony of Toga, in Africa,
to teach the natives how to raise cot
ton according TO American methods.
by the signing Of Il three years
agreement with the structural iron
workers, the labor troubles in Chicago
so far ns they affect the construction
of the new postOtfice building there,
have been settled.
In the New York Central service
twenty years ago the aggregate pro
portion of men discharged for drunk
"nneSs was twenty per cent, but now,
with 10000 men in the employ of the
company, less than one per cent. Is
dropped from the rolls for that cause.
The report of the factory inspection
department of Illinois for 1900 shows
That the number of factories in opera
tion in the state has increased since
1898 from 23,i2 TO 1855. and that the
number of persons employed In them
has increased in the anne time from
,IG,24l to l49.3lI.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Death Not Due to Violence,

Rockville, Conn, Nov. 1.-THE body OF
John Denzler, German. aged 10 years,
was found in hencoop in the rear of his
home, One ear was partly torn from
the head. and a long trail of blood, which
suggested violence, led to where the life.
less body was discovered. A coroner
and medical examiner conducted an in
vestigation. but they announced that in
ladder and struck his head on a stone,
and afterwards crawled TO the hencoop,
where he died from exposure.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17

New York, Nov. l5.--Rev. John t.
Barry. vicar general OF the diocese OF
Manchester and Concord. n. H., and
pastor of st. Johns church, Concord
was instantly killed by u cable car
on Broadway late yesterday. In COM
pany with Ite>-. ~. NJ. Callahan ..f Ports.
mouth, n. H., Rev. q. W. Murphy OF
Portland Me. and Rev. W. j. O'Reilly
Of Manchester, N. H. he was crossing
the street immediately in front OF the
Astor House, for the purpose Of mailing
letter at the postoilice. Two cars were
passing at the time, and Father Barry.
being in the lead. jumped across the track
to avoid the first. Befc"e he could
be warned, he was caught by the fender
of the other car and thrown in front OF
the wheels His body was dragged for
some distance, the wheels OF the first
truck passing over and horribly man
Cling the body.
Traffic was stopped for some time, ow-
ing to the difficulty in removing the re-
mains. The body was removed to the
nearest police station, and later to an
undertakers establishment. where it was
prepared for shipment to the dead mans
home.
Father Berry was 67 years old, and
we'll known throughout New England
He has a sister living in Boston.
The conductor ana motorman of the
car that killed the vicar were arrested.
Concord, N. H., Nov. 15.-Very Rev
erend John Z. Barry. vicar general of
the Roman Catholic diocese of Manches
ter, was one of the oldest. most widely
known and highly esteemed priests in
New England. The news OF his tragic
death in New York threw the entire city
into mourning.
Father Barry was born in Eastport,
Me-, in August, 1885, was educated at
Holy Cross college and at Montreal, and
was ordained to the priesthood in Port
land, Me-. in 1864
When he came here there was no Cath
Ollie church WITHIN the limits of the city.
Today there are three, besides convent
and Il parochial school. the total value
of church property being 100000. In
1874, upon the death of Bishop Bacon,
Father Barry was appointed administra-
tor of the diocese of Maine and New
Hampshire and managed its affairs until
the appointment of Rt. Rev. James Hea-
ley as bishop when he was made vicar
general. When the diocese OF Manchester
was created. he continued as vicar gen
eral under Bishop Bradley. Father
Barly'S sister and lifelong companion
died suddenly 10 days ago. One other
sister, Mrs. Connolly Oh boston. sui,i,,,.
Father Barry left this city for New
Yok on Monday as the guest of Bishop
Bradley, who was attending the retreat
of the Christian Fathers in that city.
He was the first priest to say mass in
the state prison and state asylum for
the insane. and was three times appoint
ed minister Of the latter institution. He
had served On the school board in this
city, and was member Of the New
Hampshire Historical society.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
O. T. MARSH,
PAINTER & PAPER HANGER
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

Since the ssinatiOE of King
iHumhcri the Pope is said Ia have been
very carefully guarded in the Vatican,
ut Rome.
A bust of General Francis 4. Walk.
cr. authorized by the Boston Council,
has been placed in the courtyard Of
the Public Library in Boston.
J. l.. Graves. of Boston, Il son Of the
late IIoratio Grnvcr proves 10 be the
hitherto unknown donor of the new
free library ut Sunderland, y. II.
General lIawlcr says that the late
Charles Dudley Warner led quiet
life. but Il most religious one. although
he rarely spoke on religious topics.
The Prince of Wales really served rs
Il soldier in only one regiment. That
was the Grcnudier Guards. In its first
battalion he served rs Il subaltern, in
lSJs
Ma ior.Gcncral lIen,, c. Corbin,
Adjutant. General of the Army, has
decided TO make Il momis trip to Eur.
opr. 1T will be his first vacation in
three years.
Senor Alvarez talderUn. the new
Peruvian minister ut Washington, has
placed two of his sons and two
ncphews as students ut the Maryland
Agricultural College, ut lIyattsvillc.
Renr-Admiral SaLlpson's health has
broken down, and It is understood that
he will he granted leave of absence
until next February. when he reaches
the age limit and goes on the retired
list.
The London papers state that soon
after General Baden Powell was res
cllcd from Mafcking he received at
last a dozen offers of marriage from
wealthy maiden ladies or widows in
England. Two were telegraphcd.
DR.. Edward Everett Hale. in spite
of his years. continues to be active i'm
the work of the Boston Associated
Charities, and himself does much of
the necessary personal investigation
and visiting among the poor of the
city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
MccrlIIis Claims $4,000 Damages.

Boston, Nov. 15.-ltansom f. McCril-
lis, who was deposed from his Office of
deputy collector of internal revenue by
Collector Gill, yesterday secured a writ
against the collector. McCrillis claims
$4,000 damages. The action is one Of
tort, and defamatory libel and slander are
alleged. The writ is returnable In Sa-
lem Dec. 8. The writ of attachment was
forwarded to Springfield lawer for the
purpose of having it placed against the
property of Collector Gill in that city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
CONDENSED NEWS,

With majority of one vote. that Of
the moderator, the New York Presbytery
decided against Il revision OF the West
minister creed.
Among several voluntary petitions in
bankruptcy filed at Boston was that OF
Clayton w. Allen, with liabilities of $780,
11222, and only $232l 90 of this secured
Between 1900 and 1900 engineers and
flremen, on the Chicago, Milwaukee and
st. Paul system have been notified that
material concessions in the matter of pay
and working time have been granted to
them.
Fire at East Palestine, O., destroyed
property valued at $65.OOO
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Not the Man Wanted In Maine,

Boston, Nov. 15.-Another attempt to
identify Edward +. Blaney. who is serv-
ing a sentence of six months at Deer ISL
and for threatening his wife, as Edwin
T.. Hall. the man wanted in Maine for the
murder of Alexander McKmmie in July,
1883. met with signal failure yesterday
Maine state officials who knew Hall Wis
tied the island and furnished absolute
proof that the two men are not Identical
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Warmly Welcomed Home.

Augusta, Me- Nov, l3,-The city was
blaze of light last night when it wrl-
coined Joseph H. Marley home from New
York Changing bells sarcechine whis-
ties ara booming carN,u announced the
arrival OF MS Il IA, AS SJcu as ~
stepped from his private ear he va,
greeted by tns cheers from 5000 people
He was driven to lldymarket square
where an address of welcome was made
by Mr.. Heath, to which Mr.. Manley re-
sponded briefly,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Divorce Mill indictments.

New York, Nov. 15.-The grand jury
yesterday returned indictments against
Henry Zeimcr and Frank Wilson. the al
legged operators of the divorce mill. The
defendants are charged with p rjury and
suboI dinalioa of perjury There are
two indictments against Maison, two
against Ieimer. Cne against Wilson and
one indictment against each of the wom-
en-, Mrs. Herrick and Miss Thompson.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Had Been Missina Many Months.

,,Stoneham, Mass, Nov. l3.--The body OF
Horace Burr Oh New illtaiu, ,u,u., :, 49,.
found in the woods near Spot pond yes
terday by workmen who were clearing
up the undelbrush. A card bearing his
name was found IN 4 coat pocket Burr
had been missing for months, ana the
date of a Boston newspaper May 25-
gave an inklink of about the time of his
death. When found, the flesh had 81
decomposod and disintegrated that the
manner of death was not determined.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Serious Conditions Presented.

Tampa, Nov. l5.-The trouble between
the rival labor organizations. the Re
sistancia and the International Cigar
Makers union. reached crisis yester-
day. Each organization has made the
demand that the members Of the rival
order be locked out, and some of the man
ufacturers have closed their factories to
prevent trouble. Forces from both sides
declare that they will not allow the other
to work even If there Is bloodshed. The
question of wages doss not enter into the
matter, 1t being simply a fight between
the International (Americam and the
Resistancia (SpanlsM for supremacy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Miners Feel Aqurleved,

Terre Haute, Ind, Nov. 15.--The 1000
idle miners in Indiana do not feel that
the hoisting engineers were justified in
forcing idleness upon them at this time
Of the year. The striking engineers, as
a rule, remain firm. The operators held
a meeting yesterday and agreed not to
recognize the striking eng neers as an or
ganization. 1t was also decided to Sc
cure engineers to take the places OF the
strikers, and to begin operations imme-
diately
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Sensational Story Exploded.

Mexico City, Nov. 15.-The widow Of
the late Peter Gray is the real owner of
the diamonds seized by the United States
customs officials in New York. She gave
them into the hands of Senor Preza 70.
sale in the United States, and claims
he never meditated fraud against the
American customs regulations. The
total value of the jewels Is said to be
not over $4,000. and never belonged to
Emperor Muximilian or Empress Car
lOttA
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
smuuoIed Goods at Auction.

Providence, Nov. 15.-The lot of PTS, 600
imitation half pearls. seized by the GUS
toms officials a year ago. consigned by
Francis Brock from Paris to himself
here. was sold at auction yesterday.
Brock was arrested for alleged snug
Cling Of pearls some time since. admitted
to bail and then disappeared. forfeiting
his bond. The pearls went in lots. and
the total sales were $3.50, of which amount
$3.50 was duty levied.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Seeking Evidence Against Nelson.

Clinton, Mass, Nov. 15.-Chief Of Po-
lice Stone and Inspector O'Day Of Wor-
cester were here yesterday looking up
evidence to account for the whereabouts
of Oscar Nelson, accused of The murder
of Gustaf Erickson in Worcester, from
$3.50 o'clock Saturday morning. when he
was seen in the yard Of the Fitchburg
railroad at Worcester, to IL o'clock Sat
urtlay noon, when he was positively To-
Gated at Clinton.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Rcbber Was an Old Offender.

Norwich, Conn, Nov. 13.--Coroner
Browns decision on the shooting of the
burglar at the Gales Ferry railroad sta
ton compltely eXoneratc> station Agent
Brooks. Reuben Bolles identified the
remains as those OF George Miner OF
Montville Miner was about 80 years
old, and had spent the greater part of the
past 25 years in prison for different
DurglarieS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Long-Drawn-O Murder Trial.

Vienna, Nov. 15.-A remarkable trial
for murder has just been concluded at
Pisck, Bohemia, after lasting two years
and being the center Of bitter conflict
between the anti-Semite party and the
Jews. Leopold Hilsner Jew, who was
charged with the murder, in 1885, i'm
mediately before the Jewish passover. of
a young peasant girl, was yesterday
found guilty of being an accomplice in
the crime, and was condemned to death
by hanging. The jury, by the terms
Of the verdict, declared that the killing
was not ritual murder.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Plea Of Insanity Entered.

Fall River, Mass, Nov. 15.-Counsel
for Elizabeth Cummings, who was ar
rested in Providence for the alleged kid
mapping of the 5-yearo old Plunkett child,
yesterday entered Il plea of insanity be-
fore Judge McDonough. The plea was
taken under advisement 1t is claimed
that Elizabeth Cummings committal to
the insane asylum will satisfy the de-
mands of justice in this case.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
A Novel Experience.

Sullivan, Ind, Nov. 15-After 30 hours
at the bottom of a well, buried under a
heap Of sand, Thomas Mcpherson was
rescued yesterday, little the worse for his
long Imprisonment. When the cavein
came and tons of sand filled the bottom
of the well, the boards used for a wall
were forced in and formed a roof which
prevented the crushing of Mcpherson. A
small opening at one side permitted the
carrying on of conversation, and two
inch rubber hose was let down to con-
vey water ard food to the imprisoned
man until he was released.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
To Fiqht for Good Roads.

Chicago, Nov. ia national campaign
against bad roads on bigger and more
comprehensive scale than any in the
past Is to be organized in Chicago next
week by the formation of a National Good
Roads association, with branches in
every state in the union, and, if possible,
in every county and township. Dele
gates from every state, probably 1000 in
all. are expected.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Midnight Assault on Two Women.

Bangor, Me-, Nov 13.-At midnight
Sunday Mrs Elliott and Mrs Kath-
ryn, two aged women. residing at East
Corinth, were brutal!y assaulted by IL
drunken man. Mrs. Elliott was fright
fully beaten and rcinained in an uncon.
scious state for some time. The man
who committed the assault has not as
yet been arrested.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Cause of Grant Assignment.

New York, Nov 15.-F'rom one who is
close to the members of the firm. and
whose authority Is unquestioned, it is
learned that the shortage in the account
of Grant Il CO., bankers, will be about
Sl50o00. This person said: "When it
became evident that some member of the
Eirm was responsible for this sum, Fred
erick and Charles f. Grant made this
assignment to protect the creditors Of the
firm. John *. Van Sickles' name was
not attached to the papers Of the firm,
and the assignee, Mr.. Sttdman. will have
80 days to render an accounting and in
ventOry."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
OUTRAGED AND KILLED A CHILD.
Confession Of Sixteen.Year-Old
Negro Under Arrest at Denver.

Denver Nov. 15.-A pair of Cveralls
and a shirt stained with blood were found
in the baggage Of three Colored men,
Preston Porter and his two sons. who are
detained here on the suspicion that John
Porter, aged 1e, one of the boys, was the
murderer of Louis Frost. John Porter
last night broke down and confessed to
the killing of the l1-year-old girl. The
little girl was the daughter Of u ranch
man living four miles from LiInon, who
attended school in town. On Wednes-
day last. while on her way home, she
way waylaid, assaulted and murdered,
her body showing no less than IA knife
wounds
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Must Settle For libeIIous Statement

Boston Nov. l3.-ln the superior court
a verdict for $1,000 for the plaintiff was
returned by a jury in the case of Hannah
Derrington vs.. Catherine crmmins.
The suit was brought to recover 5000
damages by reason of the defendants
causing to be published a statement
charging the plaintiff with paying for
police protection for the unlawful sals
Of liquor in the town of Revere.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Strike of Short Duration.

Los Angeles, CAL, Nov. 4.--A strike
was ordered on the Santa Fe system yes-
terday. involving all the telegraph opera
tors west OF Albuquerque. Within 80
minutes of the first ords! to strike, there
came second order directing the men to
resume work 1t IL presumed that con-
cessions were made to the brotherhood to
call the strike off.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Admits Setting Two Fires.

Newport, II. l., Nov. l3.-The local au-
thorities believe that in Denniston NJ.
Bell they have the author OF number OF
local fires more or less destructive.
Young Bell is held in $4,000 bail. which
sum his ather furnished. Bell confessed
that he set fire to the bathing pavilion
st Raileys beach, us well as to Mahnnry >
stable. The arrest caused much sur
Drise
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
A Tip for the President.

Chicago Nov. 15.-Resolutions were
passed yesterday by the executive COM
mittee of the National Business Mems
league, asking President Mckinley to
urge in his next message to congress
early legislation favorable to pending
bills establishing the department of com
merce and industry, and the reOrganiza
tion Of the consular service.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Labor Trouble in knittinu Mill.

Bennington, VT, Nov. 13.-About 100
dissatisfied girls in the employ of the
Campbell Knitting company, as pro-
test against the new order which went
into effect yesterday, limiting a days
work to nine hours and a reduction in
wages that will average 10 percent, de-
cided not to return to work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
NO.l6 VT.SA AY.N H..
Tlentsin, or perhaps, elseM here, but Il
will not give rise to military action"

London. Nov. l5,-Dr Morrison wiring
to The Times from Pekin, and referring
t. the German expe4ition to the tombs
OF the Ming dynasty and hatgan says,
Opin!Cn here condemns the leotihg II the
tombs although no punishment could be
too excessive Ior this ,ruelties reCentiy
revealed. one English missionary hai
his eyes burned in their sockets with in
Cense sticks. ]le survived his agonies
for sc hours.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Retracts Previous State ment.

Elmira, N. Y, Nov. 15.-The announce
ment is made that Catherine Loonie, in
the county Jail under sentence to Auburn
prison for forgery, has made an affidavit
to the effect that the statement made by
her duplicating Mayor Flood was false,
and that she wished to take back the
statement and eXonerate completely the
mayor from being implicated in any way
in her forgeries.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17

New York, Nov. l5.-1t Is announced
that the Society for the Suppression Of
Vice, Of which Anthony Comstock Is the
head, will begin the most extensive raid
of pool rooms and gambling dens ever
undertaken in this city The work Of
obtaining evidence has been under way
for some time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Won't Use Voting Machines.

Boston, Nov. 13.-The proposition to
introduce voting machines in some of
the precincts in the city election was
frustrated yesterday by a motion Of
fered in the board of aldermen, which
practically sldetracked the order to pur"
chase the necessary machines.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Boy Killed by Electric Car.

Boston, Nov. 15.-Charlie Murphy, a
5-year-od boy, ran out OF his home, at
New Heath street, yesterday. when his
people were not watchful and few
minutes later was at the city hospital
morgue. He was going across Centre
street, and was struck and killed by an
electric car.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
The knluhts of Labor Farce.

Birmingham. Ala, Nov. lS.-Thc Par
sons and Hayes factions of the Knights
of Labor are still holding their separate
and distinct conventions. without inter-
ference with one another Both are
awaiting the ultimate decision to be
reached in the courts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Lippett Nav Have Foundered.

Boston, Nov. 15.-No tidings have yet
been received from the schooner Henry
Lippitt, which was reported being driven
by South Shoal lightship, in dismasted
condition. during the hurricane last Fri
day. The absence of any news is re.
gardcq as indicating that something
must have happened to the vessel, anu
among shipping people it is thought that
she may have foundered. There Were
seven men on board.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17

The oldest patient of the Syracuse state
institution for feeble minded children,
Richard Shubrick, is dead. aged 81
years. lie was admitted to the instl-
tuition in 1861. His father was Rear Ad.
miral Shubrick, who served with dis.
tinction in the American navy in the war
of 1872.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Wanted in Two Places.

Gloucester. Mass, Nov. 13.-The local
police arrested, at the request Of Maine
authorities George Butler. 21 years old,
charged with the theft of horse, car
rage and harness, but he denies the
charge. The local police also charge
Butler with the larceny Of $33 in this city
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
To Be Buried in Montana.

New York, Nov. 1.-THE body OF Mar.
Gus DAILY remained ye sterday in the great
reception room of the house he intended
to make his home on Fifth avenue. A
requiem mass was celebrated at st. Pat
ricks cathedral today. and the burial
will be in Montana.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17

Brussels, Nov. 15.-In the senate yes
terday, the minister of foreign affairs,
NJ. De Favercau, made the following
statement: THE government does not
contemplate military operations in
China, nor the formation of gendarmerie.
We are seeking to acquire piece of
Chinese territory. but as simple settle
ment only, and without political import
ance The ACQUISITION will be made at
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-11-17
Hope of Recovery Abandoned.

St. Paul, Nov. 14.-Grave complications
disclosed by a bulletin issued by the ply
scians in attendance upon Senator Da-
Wis have depressed his family and
friends, who had hitherto been hopeful
OF u favorable outcome Of his prolonged
illness. 1t is now fully realized that a
fatal result Is proba bic