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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
A RIGHTEOUS SENTENCE.
Connecticut BOY Must Die for Out
rage and Murder.

Bridgeport, Conn, March S.-The jury
in the case of Charles B. Cross, a 17year
old boy, who was on trial for the murder
of Mrs. Sarah c. King, woman of over
60 years, returned a verdict Wednesday
evening of murder in the first degree.
Judge Roraback Immediately sentenced
Cross to be hanged on July 20.
The crime for which Cross was found
guilty was one of the most revolving
that ever occurred in this section, and
only five days were occupied in the trial.
The only defense offered was that of
insanity, as the young fellow had con-
fessed to the crime, but maintained that
he did not intend to kill the woman.
The murdered woman was the wife OF
a printer, who was employed in New
York, and was able to be home here only
once in two weeks. Their home was in
a lonely location on the outskirts of
Stamford and Cross was employed to
do chores about the house, and also for
the purpose of being a companion to
Mrs. King.
The crime was committed on the night
of Nov last. Cross was the one to
give the alarm, claiming that the deed
was committed during his brief absence
from the house. The woman was found
lying on the floor of the bedroom with
all her clothing torn off. In his confess
sion, Cross said that the crime was
the outcome of his desire to crafty his
passion.
After Judge Roraback pronounced
sentence the prisoner completely col
lapsed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10

initiates against my right to be elected.
l shall 60 to Washington, having re-
signed from the army and with a proper
certificate of election, and expect to be
sworn in. My resignation from the army
was handed in before congress met"
AS to the situation in the Philippines
and Guam, he said:
"All is very satisfactory&l both places.
The war is over except for the work OF
the guerilla bands that ambush our
troops and do little damage. Just be-
fore left heard Of a case in which an
American soldier was killed and several
wounded. This condition of things will
not last long, think.
Il was much pleased with the Filipino
people. They are intelligent, kind and
courteous. They are not disposed to
revolution and violence, but the false
representations made to them regard
ing Americans very naturally aroused
them and led them to believe that re-
sistance to our rule was the only pos.
sible escape from impending evil.
Il found that when they learned the
real character and the purposes of
to our government, and firmly believe
that, after the establishment of good
and wise civil administration of affairs,
an era of great prosperity will bless the
people of the archipelago"
Miss Wheeler, daughter of the general,
who accompanied her father, denies the
story of her reported engagement 20
marry.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10

Washington, March S.-The senate sell
dom accords to any OF Its members
greater compliment than it gave yes
terday to Mr.. Lodge. The announce
ment that he would deliver speech on
the Philippine question drew to the sem
ate every senator now in the city, and to
the galleries an unusually large number
of auditors. Throughout the delivery OF
the speech, despite the fact that 1t con-
sumed three hours, the Massachusetts
senator was given close attention. Keen
interest was Cfoused in the utterance.
not only because of the oratorical ability
of Mr.. Lodge, but also because, as chair
man of the Philippine committee and
prominent member of the committee on
foreign relations, who had studied the
Philippine question exhaust lively, he was
expected to present a notable addition
to the literature of the great problem
which now contronts congress and the
American people.
Neither his colleagues in the senate or
his other auditors were disappointed In
his address. When he had concluded he
was overwhelmed with congratulations
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
WHEELER ALL RIGHT.
But Famous Soldier Will Not Dis.
cuss Reasons for RESIGNATION.

San Francisco, March S.-General
Joseph w. Wheeler and party, who have
been in quarantine since their arrival
from the Philippines on the transport
Warren last Monday, were permitted to
land last night. When seen by re-
porter General Wheeler said that his
health was excellent, and that his trip
to the Philippines had, if anything,
benefited him physically.
General Wheeler said he resigned from
the army Nov. 20, but was not ordered
home until the middle Of January. He
did not care to discuss his reasons for
leaving the army. After a brief stay
here General Wheeler will go to Wash.
ington to take his seat in congress.
II have u letter saying that an effort
will be made to keep me from taking my
seat" said the general, but l do not
see why such an effort should succeed.
The objection is that was not on hand
to be sworn in, and it is stated that
was holding another position that
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
More Ballots Than Mann

Pawtucket, r. l., March S.-The appeal
of the losing side in ward caucus Mon
day night, to the board Of aldermen as a
canY3ssing board. last night resulted in
the declaration that the ballot was void,
as nine more ballots were cast than there
were names checked on the list. In
opening the recount last night Mayor
Fitzgerald ordered from behind the rail
Councilman Brennan, who appeared as
counsel for the Democrats. Brennan
refused to go and the mayor ordered
Sergeant Wilson to remove Brennan.
AS the sergeant was 10th to eject the
councilman the mayor suspended the
sergeant.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Tough on Liquor Drinkers.

Northfield, VT, March 7.-At town
meeting yesterday a resolution was
passed providing that all persons pro-
curing liquor at the town liquor agency
should have their names printed in the
local newspapers at the end of each
month, together with the quantity pro-
cured, the purpose for which 1t is OBJ
tanned, and the amount paid; also that
the names of all persons requesting a
supply of liquor at the agency shall be
published. The town agency is the
place provided by the prohibitory law
for the purchase of liquors for medical,
mechanical and other useful purposes,
but not for beverage The action in
town meeting is the result of move
ment to abolish the agency.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Indians Routed With sIaughte,

OXaca, Mex, March S.-News has
reached here of hard fight between 3CO
Maya Indians and 1000 government
troops near" the town of Aguada. Col
onel Gonzales commanded the govern
ment forces whieh made the attack on
the Indians. The Mayas were strongly
entrenched, but We're driven from their
position by the terrible fire poured in
upon them. Thirty-seven Indians were
killed and large number wounded.
Three soldiers were killed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
NO UPRISING POSSIBLE.
Cuba Satisfied and AgitatOrs Coun.
selling Moderation.

Havana March THE frequent ru-
mors cabled from the United States re-
garding possible uprisings In Cuba in
the early future are causing the press
Of the island to ask who is responsible
for these wonderful stories, The news
papers. without exception, declare that
the people of Cuba never felt less like
rising than they do at present. Even
the agitators against the continuance OF
the American occupation have been
counseling moderation of late, and the
tenor Of their recent speeches has been
greatly modified. Indeed, the wish is
everywhere expressed that the forth
coming elections may pass off without
friction Of any kind. as 1t is felt that just
now the eyes of the world are turned to-
ward Cuba in her efforts to attain self
government, and that any disturbances,
or even objections on the part Of the
minority after the elections. would be
injurious to the future of Cuba.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10

about the first or this month, but the in
dustrial conditions existing in certain
portions of the island rendered it naces-
sary to continue to feed the starving ir-
habitants for some time longer. Any
discontinuance Of the food distribution
would result in large increase of ,ick-
ness and of the death rate. The milf
tary governor has, therefore, requested
a shipment of 500 tons of rice, Goldfish and
bacon, in addition to the 500 tons asked
for about three weeks ago.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10

himself, in order to close up his business
affairs. The notification received yes
terday has made change necessary
His family has decided to remain in the
United States with the ambassador dur
ing the spring months, at least, and 1t
will be some date in June before they
leave. 1t is said that such an extension
as this, the third, has only one precedent
in the diplomatic service.
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would have it so arranged that nobody
need pay any taxes for the first year
How can they pay when the tornado
ruined the crops and the island can
only export 10 percent of what 1t did
under Spanish rule? The second year
we would be able to raise one-half Of
this s3.0OO,OOO. The third year would see
us With a surplus.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Subway Contract Now Filed.

New York, March s.-The assignment
of the contract for the rapid transit tun-
mel. obtained from the city by John B.
Mcdonald, from him to the Rapid Tram
sit Subway company, was filed yester-
day in the office of the county clerk.
The company Is to have sole charge of
the work and receive all moneys for its
construction. Mcdonald is to do moth
ing in connection with 1t. except as ap-
proved by the corporation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Only Worrying Over Sore Arms

New Haven, March S.-The varioloid
case of G. w. Perkins. Jr., at Yale, is
doing fairly WELL and there are no new
cases and no symptoms of anything that
foreshadows a spread of the disease.
The students at the college, beyond the
inconvenience of sore arms, due to vac
cination, are not worrying.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Helen Gould the Donor.

New York. March SIT is stated that
the donor of the 800, 900 contributed to
the New York university to build the
new hall of fame is Miss Helen Gould,
and that the name of Jay Gould is to be
among those of the distinguished dead
inscribed in the hall.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10

Washington, March 7.-Acting Secre-
tary of War Meiklejohn sent to the
house of representatives yesterday a
statement of expenditures by the war
department covering the military opera
tions in the Philippines, including out
standing liabilities. from May 1, 1898, to
Nov 1. 1899, prepared in response to a
resolution of inquiry from the house.
The total is given at s4S,92S, ,O6O.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Apparently Fomentinp Trouh,.

Frankfort. KY, March Ex-senator
Triplett. anti-Goebel Democrat, Offered
resolution in the senate yesterday to
investigate the truth of reports concern
ing shipments Of state arms to London
by Governor Taylor, and to demand the
return of same to the state arsenal.
II the reports are found to be true, and
the return Of the arms is refused, COM
mittee shall then bring in bin making
an appropriation of $3.50, 900 to buy new
guns. and also authorizing call for
volunteers to take the guns from those
now in possession of them, and return
them to the arsenal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Better Showing Both WAYS.

Boston, March S.-Thus early in the ad-
ministration of Mayor Hart big saving
in the city's payrolls is shown The
payroll drafts of all the departments
for February amounted to ST., ,O65 CS, as
against 1894, ,44396 for January, a saving
of 1922, S1S.2S. The collections for the
month amounted to $3.50, ,9s5 go. as against
$500, O,1S2.27 for the corresponding month
q year ago.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10

Providence, March S.-The three
masted schooner William P. Hood. bound
for this port, is supposed to have foun-
dered. The Hood left Baltimore Feb.
I. laden with about 1000 tons of coal
She had long and probably hard pas
sage from the commencement of the
voyage, as it took 15 days for her to
reach the point where she was last
spoken. This was on Feb. %, when a
vessel spoke her off Delaware break
wafer
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viii Get Information First HorJ

Havana. March S.-Secretary Root
arrived here yesterday. The local pa
pers indulge in much speculation as to
the reasons for the visit, but, almost
without exception, they say that he will
learn more about the Cuban people than
he ever could by reading newspaper dis
patches and opinions, which give such
varying opinions that no man can tell
what to believe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10

Washington, March S.-The acting
secretary of waf has received a COM
munication from General Davis on ,he
subject of food distribution and the re-
lief Of the destitute in Puerto Rico. 1t
was the intention of General Davis TO
discontinue the free distribution of food
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
FATHER OF HOUSE.

Death of Congressman Alfred @.
Harmer OF Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, March 7.-Congressman
Alfred C. Harmer, father Of the house"
the representative from the Fifth Penn
sylvania congressional district, died at
his home at Germantown last night.
aged Is. Mr.. Harmer had been Ill
since last November, when he was
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
No Signs of Life Found.

Philadelphia, March 7.-Steamer
Rhynland arrived here yesterday from
Liverpool and reports having sighted
the Norwegian ship Solheim on Feb 21
abandoned and Oh fire. The Rhynland
sighted the burning ship at distance OF
II miles, and Immediately changed her
course and went to the vessel, to take
off anyone who might be aboard the
ship, but found no signs Of life. The
Solheim is supposed to have carried a
crew of from Is to 20 men. She had q
cargo of yellow pine lumber.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
HIS SERVICES VALUABLE.
So PauncefOte Will Continue to
Stay in Washington.

London. March THE British govern
ment has decided that Lord Pauncefote
will remain as ambassador at Washing.
ton indefinitely, owing to important
matters pending in the United States
which will need the careful consideration
of the ambassador.
The ambassador had made arrange
ments to return his family and servants
to England on the 2Sth inst, remaining
in the United States a fortnight longer
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10

Cleveland, March s.-The jury in the
Ease against Albert E. Davis and Samuel
6. Brooker, charged with defraudirg
The city in connection with the so-called
city hall steals. brought in verdict
finding both of the accused men guilty.
They were employed as clerks in the
public works department..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Killed by Failing BundIe.

New York, March S.-A bundle of iron
pipe. which fell from a window on
the sixth floor of the rear of II. C. F..
Kocke & Co.'S department store. struck
Walter Walsh and George Connors. who
were unloading a truck below. They
received injuries from which they soon
died.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
wealthy Man Kills Himself

New York, March S-Conrad H. Able
nan. wealthy retired produce dealer.
vas found dead in his handsome home
IL Brooklyn last night He had shot
himself in the head. For months Mr.
Ableman had been suffering from ner.
cous prostration, and his condition at
times borderad OH insanity.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Can't Escape Through Bankruptc,

CanC Escape InrOuSn bankruptCy.
Boston. March S.-Judge Lowell, in the
United States district court, has denied
q petition brought by Arthur L. Novel;
bankrupt, asking for an injunction to
restrain the wife from prosecuting con-
tempt procee iings she has begun against
him in the state court for his failure to
comply with an alimony decree.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
LODGES SPEECH.
Massachusetts Senator Accord
ed Unusual Honor.

Senate Cham Crowded by Dis
tinguished People-Speaker Given
Close Attention During HIS Three
Hours Discussion of Philippine
Question-Dr. Henna Says Puerto
Ricans Will Not Stop Short or
Full Recognition and Free Trade
What General Davis Says or
Islands Food supply.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Peruans' Reasonable Request,

Lima, March S.-Recent inundations
In the department Of Maquegua have
caused losses to property estimated at
$1,5O0,O00. The inhabitants are petition
ing the government to exonerate them
from the payment Of taxes in view of the
floods.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Puerto Ric an and Financial Bills.

Washington, March 7.-Secretary
Root himself drew up the Puerto Rican
bill, but only as an alternative measure
upon representations by some Of the Re-
publican members of the committee to
the effect that it was the best possible
legislation. While consenting to draft
the bill under the circumstances, Sec
retary Root, it is stated on the highest
authority, declared that he is still held to
the opinion on the subject expressed in
his annual report, and favors doing all
that can be done for Puerto Rico.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
General Revolution ACt;cina ed

UenerHI NeVOIutIOH AECiCIpateO.
Santiago March THE schooner Jo-
sephine arrived yesterday with 40 refu-
gees from the island of Martinique.
Most of them are women. who say that
a general revolution is anticipated. Ru-
mors are in circulation here of the or
ganization of large expedition to as
sist The revolutionists.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Rad Outlook for Creditors,

Boston, March S.-Edwin X. & w. F.
Blaikie, architects. have filed a volun-
tary petition in bankruptcy. The firms
liabilities are $47,749.35. The assets are
accounts, s257. and real estate. valued /,
SS5, 300, mortgaged for $62.600. In add-
ton each member has submitted an in
dividual petition.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Fishing Along Florida Coa. t.

New York, March 7.-Ex-Presiden
and Mrs. Cleveland arrived here yester-
day, where Mr. Cleveland joined Daniel
Lamont and E. c. Benedict, with whom
he started for Florida last night on q
pleasure trip The party will spend
about three weeks fishing along the
Florida coast. Mrs. Cleveland returned
to Princeton today
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Honexcombed With smallpox.

jackson, Miss. March S.-The neigh
porhood of Jonesville is literally honey
combed with smallpox OF the mcst
virulent and loathsome form and, dur
ing the past six weeks, nearly 100 deaths
have occurred. On some days the death
rate has been so large that it was im-
possible to secure collins and rude
caskets were made from rails. Whole
families have been wiped out of exist.
ence. The death rate exceeds is per-
cent and the entire lower portion Of tbs
on,,ntv is damoraiizsd.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10

Boston, March 6.-Mrs. Mary Holden.
a widow "A years old, who lived with her
son, was found dead on the floor by her
son when he returned home last night.
Her body was terribly burned. It is
supposed that Mrs. Holden dropped a
lighted lamp. which set fire to her cloth
ing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
CRIMINALS BREATHE FREER
Famous Kentucky Mountain Dctec
tive Shot to Death.

Lexington, KY, March S.-Georgc w.
Drake, the famous mountain detective
and ex-deputy United States marshal,
and man named Ford were shot to
death last night near Torrent by William
st. John. Bad feeling of long standing
is said to have existed between Drake
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Guilty or Grand In, cenv-

Caledonia. Minn.. March IA jury
ast night brought in verdict of guilty
If grand larceny in the first degree in
The trial of Clements. the Lacrosse man
,harged with completely in wrecking the
Fillmore County bank.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10

Tampco, Mex, March S.-The first
officer and crew of the Norwegian
steamer Songa arrived here yesterday.
They say that, in dense fog, the Songa
ran aground on bar, in is feet of water,
As miles north of here. Her caIgo con.
sisted of 5000 tons Of coal. The vessel
will be u total loss.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10

Washington, March 1.-The senate
yesterday agreed to the conference re-
port on the financial bill. Not probably
in the history Of the senate was there
ever shown so little real interest in the
final vote on a great measure. Discus
sion ceased on the bill Is minutes before
the time fixed for the vote and the senate
actually began the consideration of
minor bills on the calendar to consume
time. The conference report was agreed
to by vote of A to 26. the report thus
having a majority of is.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Seems Only Question of Time.

New Haven. March S.-There is no
visible change in the condition of E. j.
Phelps. He is gradually losing ground.
He is at times rational and appears to
realize that the end is not far of.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Plague in Honolulu and Calcutta.

San Francisco, March Snail advices
from Honolulu, dated Feb. %, say that
the plague situation is much improved
hut 'one suspicious case has developed
since previous advices.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
GEORGE W. DRAKE

and st. John. Drake is said to have run
down more moonshiners and criminals
in the mountains of eastern Kentucky
than any other officer in the service of
the government.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10

Southington, Conn.,. March 6..Peter
Kelly. aged 20, former merchant, was
burned to death at his apartments in a
block on Center street. owned by him, last
night. He was alone at the time and is
thought to have dropped lighted lamp.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10

Washington. March S.-A fraud order
has been issued by the postoffice de-
partment against L. d. Bass, the Union
Teacher Agencies of America, and the
Civil Service Instruction of Washington.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10

Kingston, March S.-Barbadoes, hith-
erto the most loyal colony of the West
Indian group, is about to give trouble to
the home government in regard to the
sugar question. They ask "why is the
secretary for the colonies protecting the
outlanders in Africa and running the
West Indian planter" AS the natives of
Barbados are vigorous in asserting
their rights they may give Mr.. Cham
berlain some trouble.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10

Calcutta. March 9.-The bubonic
plague increases. there being All deaths
from the disease here last week. This
is causing a great exodus of merchants
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10

A petition in bankruptcy was filed at
New York by Edward r. Holden. broker.
Liabilities. $279, 1855; assets $26l, IFS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-03-10
Halifax, March 8.-Large quantities @

Halifax, March 8.-Large quantities OF
wreckage are going ashore at Port
Maitland and Pubnico, the scene of the
supposed steamship disaster. The
wrecAage includes several life buoys
with name PLANET Mercury and
section of life boat, also bearing the
steamers name.