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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

some Democratic assistance. In evi-
tegration Of Michigan opposition. Henry
c. Smith of that state says Dalzell's
speech convinced him. and that he shall
now vote with his party. Mr. Crump
(Mich) will so the same way, because he
has received so many petitions from his
district, mostly from the beet-sugar peo-
pie, that he cannot disregard their
wishes.
The Republican leaders are becoming
nervous over the fate of the bill. They
have only majority of IA over the op-
position. which is solidly opposed to the
measure. Eight votes from the Repub-
lican side would therefore defeat it, and
there are from II to 10 Republican votes
in doubt. A movement for Il Republican
caucus is being agitated, and although
no call had been issued up to the time
of adjournment last night, the general
understanding is that one will be held
tonight.
The Republicans reported to be op-
posed to the bill are Messrs. Mccall
(Mass.) Littleiield (Me). Powers (Vt.),
Tompkins IN. ". Bromwell tO), Lori
mer Ulls.), Heatwole (Minn.). Tongue
(Or), Loud (Cal). Jones and Cushman
Wash.) and Crumpacker Qnd). The
bill will be supported by the following
Democrats: De Bries, Sibley, Berry.
Wilson (Silver Rep.) of Idaho and the
two Florida men, with possibly two votes
from Louisiana.
There are four vacant seats, three on
the Democratic side. known as the
Wheeler. Roberts and Smith governor
of Maryland) seats, and one on the Re-
publican side, occasioned by the death
of Chickering of New York. 1t is sup
posed that Mr.. Boutelle (Me.) will be
paired with his party.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
UNITED STATES POWERLESS.
So Says Cragin Regarding the Mica
raguan Canal.

New York, Feb. 21.-Edward +. Cragin,
who two years ago took number of
engineers and contractors to Nicaragua
over the route Of the proposed inter-
oceaninc canal has issued u statement
declaring that the legislation pending in
Washington over The Hay-Pauncefotc
treaty can in no way affect the Eyre
Cragin concession. He says:
You may make me responsible for the
statement that the United States cannot
construct the canal except under the
Eyre Cragin concession. The sole au-
thority consists of a contract between
the government of Nicaragua, on one
side, and Edward Eyre and myself. on
the other, executed at Mangua, oct IL,
1895. This agreement sets aside all prior
concessions and also stipulates that no
subsequent grant can be issued by Mica
ragua. We paid 100000 on account of
the contract. which provides that we
shall construct the canal, and that is
what will be done.
Our program is to go quietly ahead,
pay Nicaragua the 100000 more within
the prescribed time, raise the necessary
capital, construct the canal and operate
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

Boston, Feb. 21.-'The house yesterday
had its annual debate on woman's suf-
frage, resulting in the defeat of the prop
ositiOn by 124 to 81, larger majority
than for many years.
The committee on rules reported
against the resolution expressing con-
.idence in Senator Hoar. The resolution
was introduced last week after the at
tack on Senator Hoar at the MiddleseX
club by Congressman Cushman of
Washington. The committee in its re-
port says that inasmuch as the attack
vas made on the senior senator at Il
private club, it did not call for a reply
from the general court.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
Was Desperate and MurderOus.

Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 21.-Fred
Lewis, one of the trio under arrest
charged with a murderOus assault on
Watchman Morris at Eckert's brewery
Il few weeks ago, made a desperate at
tempt to escape last evening, as he
and IL number of other prisoners were
being taken back from court to the
county Jail. Lewis succeeded in break
ing away from the other prisoners, but
was soon caught. Lewis was hard
cuffed, but fought desperately, and be-
fore he was overpowered was badly pun
ished. When locked in his cell piece
of tempered steel. half file and halt
saw, were found On him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
MUST BE PEACEFUL.
Then BoycOtts Are Legitimate Says
COurt-LabOr Notes,

Kansas City. Feb. 2l.-Judge Slower,
in the circuit court yesterday, declared
that labor unions had the legal right 10
put in force II peaceful boycott against
employers of non-union la Dor and had
Il legal right to try by peaceful and fair
persuasive means to induce customers
of boycotted person or firm to.quit that
person or firm and patronize employers
OF union workers.
The decision was n1adein the suit of a
vetcrinanry, who asked 100000 damages
against members of the Master Horse
Shoers' Protective association of Kansas
City and the Journeyman Horseshoers'
union. No. los. for boycotting his nom
Union horse shoeing shop. He claimed
that the boycotters had greatly damaged
his business. which had been lucrative
The jury, under instruction from the
court. returned verdict for the ue-
PENDANTS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
Day Accepted "TestimOnial."

Washington. Feb. Ex-senator Clark
yesterday completed his testimony be-
fore the senate committee on elections
and privileges but his testimony was
unimportant The other witnesses were
Frank Corbett Of Butte, recalled: T.. G.
Day, who was Clark's leader on the floor
of the Montana house, and John b. Well
come, who was general manager for
Clark. Welcome made general and
specific denial of all the allegations
made by Whiteside and others. Day
admitted having accepted a present Of
$4,000 from Clark, and said he under
stood that it was given as a testimonial
and as compensation for his services
Corbett and Justice PigGott were con-
fronted for a brief period. They both
testified concerning a mortgage held by
Corbett, and there was d direct clash
in statements.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
CHINAMAN VS.. BOY.
Former Suffering From Fractured
Skull-COnfiiCting Stories.


Boston Feb. 21.-Wan Hing Wan. a
Chinese laundryman, whose establish
ment is at 592 Broadway. South Boston,
lies in the city hospital suffering from a
fractured skull. Wan was hit on the
head by fatiron stand, which was
hurled at him with full force by Arthur
Finn. a 13-year-Old boy who is locked
up, charged with assault and battery
The hospital authorities say that Wan
is in very dangerous condition. Should
he die the boy will be charged with man.
slaughter.
According to the police, the Finn boy
and his younger brother. Albert, and an
other boy went into Vans laundry
shortly after : o'clock last night. They
have in the past been in the habit OF
getting Chinese nuts from Wan, and
when they went there last night they
asked him for some. 1t is said that
Wan gave them some.
Then the boys began to torment him
and he ordered them out of the store.
They refused to go. and he pushed all
three of them out Of the door into the
street. They returned Immediately
IL
They entered the store for the third
time, and just as they got in the store
Wan made a dash for them. 1t is as
serted that Arthur Finn reached over
the small railing and picked up flat
iron rest, which he hurled with full force
at Wan. catching the Chinaman on the
top of the head, innicting deep cash,
which fractured his skull. Wan fell to
the floor bleeding and stunned. A pass
erby called DR.. Devine, who then notified
the police.
Officer Shea was detailed on the case.
and called at young Finn's home. Young
Finn was in bed at the time, but was
dressed and taken to station u. AT his
home he claimed that it was in self
defense that he threw the iron. The police
say that he told the above story to them
after reaching the station house.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
REPUBLICANS ARE NERVOUS,
Doth Sides Working Over Puerto
Rican Tariff Bill.

Washington, Feb. 21.--Tuesday was
another day of earnest work on both
sides of the Puerto Rican tariff CON
troversy. The Mccall managers claim
that they are getting fair support and
while not wishing to boast of what they
can accomplish, feel that the chanc IS
Of defeating the committee are good.
The other side asserts, however. that
the remonstrants are every hour get
tins into line and that by the time vote
is taken they will have the Republican
ranks substantially unbroken besides
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
Union Com mander Accused.

Washington. Feb. 21.-Charges have
been preferred hesore the commissioners
of patents alleging misconduct on the
part of General II. G. Dyrenforth in con
nectiOn with patent case. General
Dyrenforth is commander of the Union
Veterans Union. A patent firm of this
city are the complainants. A hearing OF
the case was held before A. w. Greeley
assistant commissioner of patents, and
II decision will be rendered within week
or 10 days
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
Legislature Tackles Millinery.

Albany, Feb. 2O.--Assembiyman Phil
lips has introduced a bill amending the
ponal code SO as to include worhen's hat
pins of greater length than three inches
in the class of dangerous weapons"
which it is misdemeanor for any per-
son to have in his or her possession. Mr..
Phillips says that while the enactment
OF the bill into law may cause some
temporary Inconvenience to women. in
r"ntive genius will probably soon devise
some means OF keeping women's hats'on
their heads without the use of either
bowie knives or daggers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
Bolt at Popuiist Convention,

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 2O-A split and
walk-out followed a turbulent meeting
of the Populist national committee here
last night. The anti-fusion leaders.
after having Il number of their followers
turned down by the credentials COM
mittee. organized a bolt and formed a
new committee. The members favor
able to fusion will probably call the
national convention for the same city
and at the same time the Democratic
convention is held. The boilers pre-
pared an address and called a national
convention at Cincinnati on MAY 9.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

New York, Feb. 21.-A coroner's in
quest into the death of Charles b.
Beirnc and Martin Loefiler. the boys who
disappeared last August and whose
bodies were found in closet of an un-
tenanted house few days ago. was
held yesterday. The jury returned Il
verdict that the boys came to their death
in a way unknown to the jury. and ex-
0merated Cornelius Ahcarn from all
blame.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
JUDGE WILLIAM H. TAFT.

CIly two members of the commission
have been appointed so far, viz: Judge
Taft. and Professor Worcester of the
original commission. Colonel DENLY
OF the old commission. who was invited
to serve on the new commission. has de-
Clined the offer. AS the commission
will consist of five members. it remains
for the president to appoint three others
He has several distinguished men in
in a day or two
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

Co-5in. Ky, Feb. 21.-In a gambling
ARRAY III the Blind Tiger" in this city
yesterday George Harp was shot through
the heart, dying instantly: Lieutenant
Abe Early was shot in the elbow ano
back and Jim Sulfridge was shot through
the arm. The affair started in a disput.
over a game of craps. 1t is uncertain
who killed Harp.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

New York, Feb. 21.---Surrogatc
Thomas yesterday handed down a de
cision declaring the will of Miss Anniz
II. Morgan, who perishtd in the Wind
yor hotel fire. entitled to probate. H.
says the evidence although circums an
tial,, is sufficient to prove her death
Miss Morgan left an estate, worth $3.50,
900. to Mrs. Hattie Leland, in trust foi
Miss Ina l.. Smith, her neicc Miss
Morgan's sister opposed the probate of
the will
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

Boston. Feb. $50 rapidly did the
coast storm move yesterday that it had
spent its fury in this vicinity by noon.
No disasters occurred off this portion
of the Atlantic coast. About 10 inches
OF snow fell in Boston, but on Cape Cod
and in Maine the precipitation was some-
what heavier. and there was consider
able delay in traffic. while electric street
railroads were nearly all tied up except
In the large cities. The snow, however,
was Of light quality and very little fur
ther inconvenience or delay is antici.
pated.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
RenuhliCans STAYED Away.

Frankfort. Ky, Feb. 21.-The Demo-
cratic members of the two houses of the
legislature met in joint session yester.
day and, by a vote of "A to ratified the
former proceedings by which William
Goebel was declared governor and j. c.
w. Beckham lieutenant governor, and
through which Beckham, since the
death of Goebel, claims title to the
Office of governor. The Republican
members of the legislature remained
away from the joint session.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

Pawtucket, Il. l., Feb. 21.-The con-
ductors and motormen on the Paw
tucket Street railway system have all
signed petition. asking the Legislature
to enact a law regulating the hours OF
labor ot street railway employees. sim
liar to the present Massachusetts, law.
This action is preliminary to obtaining
the signature Of all street railway en-
ployes in the state.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
PLANS ARE MATURING.
Full Philippine mission Will
Shortly BE Announced.

Washington, Feb. 21.-Judge Taft,
president of the Philippine commission,
had a long conference with Secretary
Root at the war department yesterday
in regard to the proposed work of the
commission. 1t is expected that the
commission will be completely organized
in the near future, and that it will start
for Manila about April 1.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
Victim of SurginR Crowd.

Boston, Feb. 21.-While waiting at
the Park Street station of the subway
last evening for a car to take her to
her home in Watertown. Mrs. Patrick
Monahan. 40 years old. was pushed
from the platform by the surging crowd
directly in front of an electric car. The
woman was dragged several feet. She
was removed to hospital, where she
He'd in a short time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
'CR|ME FOR CRIME.
What Or. Mary Walker Says Be-
fore Legislative Committee.

Seeks to Ab.lish Capital Punish-
mcnt-Murderers While Murder
ing Are Always Crazy-Declares
That Molincux Is Unjustly Com
victed and That Cornish Is an ln-
famous Liar-Chairman Weeks
Bowed to the Sex in Giving Her
Hearing, but Bill will Probably
he SmOthered.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

Rockland, Me-. Feb. 21.--At the state
convention of the Socialists of Maine.
held here yesterday, N. w. LermOnd of
Warren was nominated as a candidate
for governor. l.. ID. Carlton of this city
was nominated as a candidate for rep
re sentative to congress from the Second
district, and Charles l.. Nye of Skow-
hogan from the Third district. The at
tendance was exceedingly small.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
Disappointed in Business Project.

Boston, Feb. 2l.-E. L. Thayer, aged
80, president of the Boston Elevator and
Safety Lock company. who has for the
past six years made the Parker House
his home, committed suicide in his
room yesterday by shooting. 1t is re-
ported that he had been disappointed
over the failure of some business pro-
ject that he had attempted to carry out.
He was we'll known in business circles
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

New York, Feb. 2l.-William II. Beard,
tho artist died here last night. Death
vas due to apoplexy. Mr. Beard had
been i'll since Jan. q. Mr.. Beard was
famous as painter of animals. He was
horn at Painesville, O., in 1925 His wife
was the daughter of Thomas Leclaire,
the portrait painter. Mr.. Beard was
elected a member of the Academy in 1850
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

Savannah, Feb. 2O.-All the con-
tractors who employ men on buildings
in savannah declared lockout of all
union men at o'clock last evening. The
lockout was caused by strike of the
plumbers for increased wages. and the
fear that the allied trades would go out
with them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

Lincoln, Neb.. Feb. 21.--The eighth an
nual convention Of the National Associa-
ton Of Butter Makers was called to order
by President Boardman. In his opening
remarks he declared the oleomargarinc
interest to be gigantic trust, which
threatened the existence of the dairy in
dustry. The association. he said must
bury all differences and stand united
and yiCilant
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

New York. Feb. 2l.-Samuel Gompers
arrived here from Havana yesterday.
He said his visit to Havana was really
for his health. For five weeks prior to
my arrival" he said, IA 900 cigarmakeis
had been on strike. l helped to settle
the strike to the satisfaction of all con-
Cerned"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
Stomach Pump Seems Proper.

Kokomo, Ind, Feb. ia peculiar
,ase of religious mania is attracting at,
tention at West Middleton. One year
ago Mrs. Lydia Cox adopted the faith Of
the Holiness church. Fifteen days ago
Mrs. Cox announced that she had re-
ceived call from the Lord to enter upon
n season Of fasting and to abstain from
food until such time as He would make
known to her that she was sanctified.
From that hour she has taken nourish-
ment of no kind. Neither has she spoken
a word to any one nor opened her eyes.
Physicians say that the fast will result
m death.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
Weak KingbOlt Causes Wreck.

Quincy, Mass, Feb 2l.-A weak king
bolt on the forward axle of fire engine
nearly caused the death of Driver Fan
The accident happened while rounding
corner. Fancloth was thrown vic
lently to the ground. and pinned BE-
meath the engine. and was badly bruised.
The engineer escaped injury.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

Tampa. Fla. Feb. Civ. ]. Bryan
held an informal reception in the ro-
tunda of the Tampa Bay hotel yester.
day. and thousands of people greeted
him. Later Mr.. Bryan held reception
for women only, and made them a short
address. Last night Mr.. Bryan ad-
dressed large crowd on the issues Of
the day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

Boston. Feb. c0.-Tomasso Pescheta.
for mansaUGhter, was yesterday sem
fenced to three years in state prison for
causing the death of jeremiah Long. a
laborer. Long disputed with his land
lady over rent bill, and Pescheta took
the woman's part, and stabbed Long ia
the neck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
Miners Entombed in Caveiu

Hazelton, Pa. Feb. 21.-An explosion
Of gas occurred yesterday in a colliery
at Gowen. Two miners We're entombed
by a fall OF coal, caused by the ex-
plosion. and have not yet been reached
by the rescuing party. Another miner
was badly injured,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
State Ask ed to HelD.

Cambridge. Mass. Feb. 21.-At a
meeting of the city council last night it
was voted to petition the Legislature in
support of the bill row pending for the
assessment on real estate of literary
and scientific institutions. the tax to be
paid by the state.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
Cost of NIodernizing Warship.

Washington, Feb. 21.-The board of
naval construction has received esti-
mates of the board Of surveyo on the Bos-
ton. The necessary repairs to the ship
will cost about 100000 and occupy two
years. When they are complete the Bos.
ton will be a thoroughly modernized type:
of warship. The work will be done at
the Mare Island navy yard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

Amesbury. Mass, Feb. 21.-A repre-
sentative of a New Yori; automobile
company yesterday contracted with
several local carriage manufacturers for
the delivery of from 20 to 30 finished
automobile bodies per day for six
months. AS the cost of these bodies will
be from $1O0 to $3.50 each, the contract
will amount to 100000 or more.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

MOther ana Sons PERISH together.
Cape May, Feb. 21.-Thc wife and two
sons of Enoch Stephenson were drowned
in a pond near their home at Eldora
yesterday. The two boys. aged 10 and IS
years, were playing on the ice when they
broke through. Their mother ran on
the ice close to the hole where her two
sons were struggling and in attempting
to draw them from the water also fell in.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
Accidental Shooting Proves Fatal.

ACclUehCai Shootin& f1rOVes FataI.
Newton, Mass, Feb. 21.-Paul Her.
shey, 10 years old, son of Rev. and Mrs.
Scott p. Hershey who was recently shot
in the head, died yesterday. He under
went a surgical operation and the bull
let was removed, but he could not rally
from the shock. The boy and two COM
panions We're playing with 22-calibre
revolver on Feb. 12 when one Of the
boys shot Hershey.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
only Captain Survived Wreck.

Norfolk, Feb. 20.-The schooner Hard
castle was capsized at Roanoke marshes
and all on board. with the exception Of
the captain, were lost. The Hardcastle
was a small schooner, and did not carry
a crew of more than seven men.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
Widow of Frances President Dead.

Paris, Feb. 21.-Marechale MacMahon,
duchess Of Magenta. widow of Marechal
Patrice Maurice MacMahon, second
president of the third republic of France,
died yesterday after a short illness. On
Saturday evening she had an apopletic
stroke. The duchess. who was in her
list year, was much liked in Paris So
ciety. She had occupied herself al, her
life in charitable work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
Hard Luck for Hard ware Dealer

Mead. Neb., Feb. .2l.--Lee johnson
sold his hardware store Monday. and re
ceived cash in payment. amounting
n little over 5000. Burglars last nigh
got the entire amoun; from his trousc .
pocket B!codhounds have been put oi
the trail.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

Kingston, ia, Feb. 21.-There is ex-
citement here over the present crisis.
The elected members of the legislature,
as a protest against the subversion OF
the constitution, left the chamber in a
body. Additional official members wers
then introduced and sworn, marking the
re-establishment of crown government.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

Pawtucket. r. l., Feb. 21.-The loom
fixers employed by the Lorraine Manu-
featuring company of this city, who re-
Gently demanded an increase in wages.
were notified yesterday that their de-
mand had been granted.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

New London. Conn. Feb. 2O.-The
barge Oaklands, coal laden and con-
signed to the Pomeroy company of Prov
idence. which was in tow Of the tug
Nathan Hale. was lost off Barnegot yes
terday. and the crew Of four men per-
ished
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
Variation Of"COals OF Fire."

Lewiston. Me-, Feb. 19.-Dennis Sulli-
van is alleged to have assaulted his wife
three times yesterday. one time throwing
a kettle of hot water, scalding one foot
and her body very badly. Sullivan was
arrested after a severe fight. Mrs. Suli-
van is in critical condition.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24

Nalleyfieid. Que. Feb. 20.-The Mon
treal Cotton company closed its mills
last night because the employees of the
spool room demanded an increase of
wages,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-24
After Two Months Sleep

Montreal. Feb. 20.-Eva Roch. the
French Canadian girl who has been
asleep since Dec. %. and whose recovery
was despaired of. has awakened. and
Apparently has good chance of living.