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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

New York, July 26.-Harry Levine,
boy Of Hasbrouck Heights, N. j., is suf-
fering tortures from exposure and the
stings Of mosquitoes which he received
while lost in swamp. When found he
was imbedded in the soft slime into
VIII ich he had sunk and in which he was
held prisoner for two days and nights.
For some reason the little chap, who is
u deaf mute, had taken off his clothing.
Upon his tender skin clouds of insects
settled, biting and stinging him. The
blazing sun, too had added to his agony,
and he is burned fearfuly. There is
reason to hope his life will be saved; the
worst fears are for his mind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Gloucester, Mass, July 26.-The an
nual convention Of the Massachusetts,
district, 1. o. o. F., Manchester Unity,
in session here for two days, chose the
following officers: p. G. NJ, II. S.
knight. Worcester; p. d. G. NJ II. ].
Wentzel, Cambridge; p. c. g., James
Gregg, Lowell; =. T., G. w. Rocket,
Maiden; auditor, Stewart Mckay, North
Chelmsford: trustee. Wilbur Williams,
Chelsea.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28
Short Ont In Riches

Pawtucket, r. l., July 23.-John N.
Healey. who up to last March was EN-
ployed as an overseer in the Hathaway
mills at New Bedford. was arrested FIJI
day on the charge Of falslfying the pay
roll Of his department while In that
position. 1t Is claimed that his pecula
tions amount to a considerable sum.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28
Human Law Can Do No More.

Hartford, July 23.-For the ninth time
within six years the gallows at the state
prison at Wethcrsileld was brought into
requisition. and as has been the case
on every occasion the introduction Of the
so-called automatic galows. the ex-
ecution was attended with no untoward
gruesome scenes Charles B. Cross,
upon whom the drop was sprung at
1909 Friday morning was the youngest
murderer ever executed in Connecticut,
being but 1S years Of age.
The boat house of the Niben club, at
Pushaw lake, near Bangor, Me-, was
burned. Loss. S1l.000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Fall River, Mass, July 26-The Goth
annual convention Of the grand lodge
of Massachusetts,, Sons of St. George
came to an end after nominating the fol-
lowing officers of the grand lodge for the
year 1901: President, A. p. Weber, New
Bedford; vice president, John Ferguson.
Fitchburg; secretary, J. w. c. Sargent.
Cambridge; treasurer Lawrence Daven-
port, Lawrence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Six young women were professed In
the order Of the Sisters Of Mercy at st.
Joseph's convent, Hartford. and took
the black veil.' and five others were re-
ceived and took the white veil.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

New York. July 2t.-At the meeting Of
the Orangemen last night 1t was de-
cided to erect Il home for orphans and
aged people connected with the order
at Cleveland as soon as possible. The
trennial council begins its business to-
day
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28
Dtsmaated and on Ream Ends.

London. July 25.-The Norwegian bark
Ellen, which sailed from Vera Cruz
May IA for Falmouth was abandoned on
July 16, dismasted and on the beam ends
The crew was picked up by the Nor
wegian bark Candace, from Colon for
Hamburg, and landed at Falmouth
Tuesday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Washington, July 26.-Colonel Charles
r. Suter, in his annual report on the
work in Boston harbor and vicinity,
estimates the sum Of s545500 for general
improvements. For the completion OF
existing projects on Broad sound chan.
mel he estimates the sum of $133,OOO
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28
Nominated for Fourth Term,

Kingston. jam. July 26.-Advices re-
ceived here announce the denomination
of President Zelaya Of Nicaragua. His
election is practically certain. He has
held the Office three terms already.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Charles lawson 10 years old, a deck
hand on the oyster steamer Mikado, was
drowned off Fall River Mass, by being
thrown from the steamer by a sudden
roll Of the boat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

St Johns. July 25.-The repairs to
the machinery of the steamer Windward.
It is expected. will be com piete by to-
night, and she will then attempt TO pro-
ceed through the straits OF Belle Isle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28
Costa Something for Interest.

St. Mary's, Ga. July 25.-Thomas N.
Jones. representing the Seaboard Air
Line railway has filed for record with
the clerk of the superior court first
mortgage of the Seabcard Air Line rail-
way to the Continental Trust company
of Baltimore. trustee, for s'5 5,eoO.Ooo
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28
Dynamite on Car Track,

st. John. July Pa stick of dynamite
IL inches long was found on the street
ear track on Main street yesterday. The
police do not know whether it came
, there through malice or accident.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Boston. July 26.-As the result Of
soda water tank bursting Wednesday,
Abraham Smadaginsky is receiving
treatment for a broken leg. Smada-
ginsky was filling the tank when the
accident occurred. 1t is thought that he
had too much pressure on the tank,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28
Veteran Soldier Pas.es Awax

New York, July 25.-Patrick Henry
Jones. briGadier general. U. S. ", (re-
tiredD. died at his residence on Ann
street. Port Richmond, S. l., after an
Illness of four years. lie was 20 years
old,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28
FASTEST In THE WORLD.

New Russian Warship Exceeds Spe-
cihcations at Preliminary Run.
Boston, July 26.-The new Russian
cruiser Variag. which was given her
builders trial Off the New England
coast Wednesday, developed a maximum
speed Of 24.65 knots, with 15l3O revolu-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Ellsworth, Me-, July 2s.-Thomas Bray,
Sr.. 60 years old. of Stonington, was
thrown from carriage Wednesday and
killed. The accident was caused by the
loosening Of the seat of the carriage
His skull was crushed and his neck
broken.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28
ALAS POOR YORICKl
Famous Playwright Again In an In
sane AsyIum.

Hartford, July a6.--Charles II. Hoyt,
manager and playwright, was taken to
the insane asylum here Wednesday
night. suffering from nervous prostra-
tion and mental arrangement.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

that no advance would be made upon
the capital and that all matters in dis
pute between China and the powers
would be made the subject of friendly
negotiations.
In the same communication to the
consuls Earl Ii stated that the imperial
government had submitted to the powers
statement of Its position declaring
that it had suffered greatly by recent
events, but desired not only to suppress
rebellion, but also to remove the causes
of the hostility Of foreign powers.
Therefore he hoped that the offer to
escort the foreigners to Tien Tsin would
be regarded as an earnest of the desire
Of the Chinese government for the re-
newal of friendly relations.
The consuls replied that no basis for
friendly negotiations was possible until
proof was at nand that the ministers
were still living. Consul Warren de-
c!ined to discuss the matter at all: but
In his reply to the French consul, Ii
Hung Chang undertook to obtain satis-
factory message from the French minis
ter cM Pichon) within five days"
NAi. SohSSl lelteT, tue substance or
which has been transmitted to the
United States secretary Of the navy
through Captain Thomas of Che United
States cruiser Brooklyn, has increased
the belief in London that there Is no hope
for the foreign legations in Pekin. and
that the elaborate fabric of dispatches
which the Chinese are building to per-
suade the civilized world that the min
listers are still alive is only intended to
enable them to gain time to complete
preparations for warfare.
While these brief sidelights as to the
fate of the Europeans leave little ground
for hope. Shanghai sends a batch of
reports indicative Of preparations for
hostllitics on the part of the Chinese.
1t Is alleged that the Yang Use viceroys
have sent deputies to Shanghai to in
quire as to the prospect of raising a for
eign loan. ostensibly to pursue military
operations against the Boxers. whose
movement is extending rapidly south.
ward with constantly growing strength,
and has reached point where the
provinces of Shan Tung Ho Nan and
Shan 81 meet, leaving behind it a trail
of burned missions and murdered Chris
tians.
simultaneously there is a movement
northward of southern Chinese troops to
join the main army gathered to oppose
the foreign advance on Pekin. The
strength of this principal force Is now
estimated at 800, 900 men.
Washington, July 26.--The bureau of
navigation at the navy department has
received the following cablegram from
Captain Charles NJ Thomas, command
Ing the flagship Brooklyn in Chinese
WatarS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Washington, July 26-The state de-
partment has been informed that the
American bark Harvester of San Fran
cisco. which sailed from South Africa
April 80. struck on Seal Rock, 40 miles
east of Newcastle, N. 5. W., on June s.
After working the pumps for some time
it was decided to abandon her, and the
crew was picked up by the British steam
ship Nasleay.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28
"SPAR FOR Time
Belief That China Is Preparing
for War Of determination.

General Declaration Against For.
eigners ENpeCtcd-Li Hung Chang
Offers Safe Convoy to the Coast for
Legations Under Certain COndi.
tions "A Belatcd Message from
Conger-British Tribute to A Ameri.
can or-ScLttcring Noes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28
NOT TO DIE.
Governor Roosevelt C0nmuteS
Sentence Of Condemned Man.

Grave Doubts Entertained That He
Struck the Fatal BlOw-14O Men,
bers of Massachusetts Legislature
Plead for Executive Clemency-
Must End His Days However in
PrisOn-Other Grimes and Crimi-
mails.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28
Loss Three. or Million

Buffalo. July 25.-Fire last night de-
stroyed the eastern elevator. The ele-
vator and its contents were valued at
s750,O00. and are total loss. The cause
of the fire was not learned.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

New York, July 26.-Edward Wise, the
young man now in the condemned house
at the state prison at Sing Sing, and who
was to go to the electric chair on Aug.
G, has had his sentence changed from
death to Imprisonment for life by Gov
ernor Roosevelt. Wise was implicated
in the killing of Charles Il. Bea sley, II
cab driver in New York on Nov. 9, 1898.
Wise was tried and convicted and SEN
fenced to death. While he was in the
prison awaiting death the Boston police
received a communication from the
Scotland Yard authorities stating that
James Sweeney. formerly of Boston,
while dying in England, confessed that
he had killed Beasley.
Wise is a member of Boston family.
A petition was signed by 149 members Of
the Massachusetts legislature asking
Governor Roosevelt, in view of the cir
cumstances, to use his powers to save
the young man from the chair. Yester-
day afternoon Wise's counsel, acoem-
panied by DR.. Albert p. Weston, James
a. Watson, a member Of the Mas sachu-
setts legislature, and Miah j. Murray OF
the Boston common council. called on
Governor Roosevelt, who said he had de-
cided to commute the sentence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28
ACTION UNW|SE.
Gold Democrats Against Third
Party Proceedings.

Members Will Vote According to
Their Individual lConvictions-In-
dianapolis Platform Re. affirmed
Louisville COurier-JOurnaI Will
Support 10 to MASS Meeting
Called for August II - Political
Notes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

II desire to express the high apprecia-
tion OF the British troops of the honor
done them in serving alongside Of their
comrades of the American army, and Of
the high honor accorded me in having
them under my command.
II blame myself for the mistake made
IN taking their position by the Ninth
regiment, not remembering that troops
fresh to the scene Of action and hurried
forward in the excitement of attack
weSe likely to lose their way. Still tho
position they took and calamity stuck to
all day undoubtedly prevented large
body of the enemy from turning the right
OF the attacking line and inflicting seri-
GUS loss on the French and Japanese"
General Dorward also expressed SYM
pathy with the Americans in the loss of
Colonel Liscum, commander Of the
regiment and Captain Davis Of the
marine corps. He commended Lieu
terant Smedley Butler and Lieutenant
Henry Leonard Of the marine corps and
Lieutenant Louis Lawton Of the regi-
ment, and praised Lieutenant Colonel
Coolidge for his skiful withdrawal of
the regiment,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28
Ont of Door Sports,

Newport, Il. l., July 26.-Mineola was
the winner in the last race Of the first
half of the series of 10 being held under
the auspices of the Newport Yacht Rae
ing association, Rainbow finishing a
close second. The standing In the series
by points now is: Mineola, s; Yankee,
6; Rainbow. /. The first race in the
second half Of the series will be sailed
Aug 16.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Buffalo. July 26-At the National
Cycling associations meet here Ray
Duer and Fred Sinclair broke the
worlds record. professional, on a motor
tandem for five miles, the time being
7:cS l-5, against the former record Of
7:09, held by Crooks and Scherer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Washington, July 26.-The state de-
partment has received a dispatch from
. Consul Gudges at Panama, saying the
revolution there has taken a serious
turn. The attacking force was con-
sidering the proposition of the bomhard-
ment of the city of Panama Asa party
to the treaty of 1916, which guarantees
the neutrality Of the isthmus, the United
States filed an immediate protest against
the bombardment, which would DESTROY
the terminus of the Isthmian railway.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Washington, July 2G-Postmaster
General Smith has given out summary
OF the report made by Fourth Assistant
postmaster General Bristow, who went
to Havana to investigate postal frauds
IN which c. f. w. Nicely, together with
Director General of Posts Rathbone and
others was alleged to have swindled the
government out of a large amount. Mr..
Bristow finds all the charges proved
Bristow reports that Neely stole at least
$131.Il@, and the thefts may be much
more. Rathbone obtained large sums
by fraud. Thompson was an embazzler,
and there was thievng on all sides.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Washington, July 26.-Adjutant Gen.
eral Corbin yesterday received two ca BILE
messages from Major General Chaffee,
both dated at Nagasaki. The first reads
Transport arrived at this port ON the
9th. All are well. Transport will leave
this port on the 25th Taku." The second
is General Chaffee's acceptance and
thanks for his promotion, as follows:
Accept promotion to major general.
Thank president for me for honor and
his confidence"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Fort Scott. Kan. July 26-At their
convention yesterday. the Kansas De-
mocracy succumbed to the demands
Of the Populists and thereby made pos
sible the tightest and most harmonious
fusion that has ever existed in this state.
The state ticket. completed by the DIFF
ferent conventions. was finally endorsed
by all three. Democratic. Populist and
Silver Republican. The platform re-
fers to Mr.. Bryan as that unconquered
hero. the lion of the west"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Washington, July 26.--The bureau of
navigation at the navy department has
received the following cablegram from
Captain Charles NJ. Thomas. command
Ing the flagship Brooklyn in Chinese
WatarS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Havana, July ga dispatch has been
received at headquarters from the chief
surgeon, who went to Pinar del Rio to
investigate the yellow fever outbreak
among the troops Of the First United
States infantry, saying that the spread
Of the disease has been checked.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Detroit. July 2G.-William c. Maybury,
mayor of Detroit, was unanimously
nominated for governor Of Michigan on
the Democratic ticket. Half a dozen
other candidates were presented, but
they withdrew before vote was called.
and the nomination of Maybury was
made by acclamation. The resolutions
pledge to Bryan and Stevenson, and the
Kansas City platform is heartily en-.
dc rsed." An amendment of sympathy
with the South African republics was
added.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

New York, July 26.-An assist ant dis
bursting officer of the geological survey
of the United States named Carr was ar
rested Wednesday night on a Central
Vermont train, and is now in custody
IN Burlington, VT, awaiting the arrival
Of officers from Washington. says St.
Adams special to The World. Many
Of the large towns on the main line of
the Central Vermont have been carefully
watched for the past two weeks in the
hope of capturing Carr. who is alleged to
be $4,000 short in his accounts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

New York. July 26.-Joseph II. Manlcy,
one Of the members of the executive
committee of the Republican national
committee, has arrived here from Au-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

copyright, 1900, the Associated Pre- S. ]
Tien Tsin, July 16. via Che Foo, July
24.-General Dorward, the British COM
mander, has sent to the American COM
manders a letter, In which he says:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-28

Georgetown, Ky, July 26.-In the trial
Wednesday Of Caleb Powers, charged
with completely in the assassination OF
Governor Goebel McKinzie Todd who
was Governor Taylor's private secretary,
was the principal witness. While his
testimony reflected on Henry Youtsey it
was favorable to Powers. Georgetown
and Scott county are excited over a re-
port that several hundred of Powers
mountain friends will arrive here Mon
day or Tuesday.
Haverhill Mass, July 2G.-On charges
of setting fire to their store on July
last, William and Philip Sikeniez,
Hebrews, were arrested Wednesday
night at the instance of Fire Marshal
Shaw. before whom they were given a
hearing. The fire marshal considered d
the testimony obtained at the hearing of
such a compromising character as to
warrant the arrest of the men.
Boston, July 26.-In the municipal court
Wednesday Francesca Paolo La Conte
was held for the grand jury on the
charge of numbering Tomaso Scaparolli
n week ago. Bail was fixed at $4,000.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-24
HE MERELY DIDN'T THINK.

Used to let his poor old mother go and
carry In the wood;
She was just packhorse fer him, but he
never understood;
Never thought Of bringin water from the
spring down by the lane;
Or of helpin' her to gather in the clos
| before the rain
Let her keep a waiiin' on him, though
her back was achin' So
Twasnt cause he didn't love her--he
just didn't think, you know.
Then he went away and married-left
her livin' there alone
Course his wife she didn't want her
she had people OF her own
And he carried in the kindlin' and he
built the fires, too;
And, to tell the truth, ! dunno what
there was he didn't do
Had to hustle, now, | tell you Got to
thinkin', too, ut last,
That he might have been little mite
more thoughtful in the past.
After while the weary mother put her
burdens all away,
And we went and heard the preacher
praise the poor old soul one day;
And ! stood and looked down at her
when they pushed the lid aside
Poor old hands didn't wonder that her
boy sat there and cried
just as II he couldn't bear il Just as III
his heart'd break
lie had kind of got to seein' what she'd
suffered fer his sake.
There's lots Of kind Of sinnin' that the
Good Book tells about
Sins concernin which a body needn't
ever be in doubt,
But there's one sin that reckon many
a man who doesi.' think
Will I've held to strick account fer when |
he goes acrost the brink
For the wrong that's done person by |
another's want OF thought
Hurts as much as though the injured |
was the victim Of plot
S. T.. Kiser in Chicago Times Herald. |
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-24
The CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.
Pope Leo Says It Must BE Pushed tC
Preserve Christianity.

Pope Leo Says It Must BE Pushed to
Preserve Christianity.
Ngw NoBK, Jan. %. - Archbishop
keane, who is engaged in increasing the
endowment of the Catholic university at
Washington, Gays the pope warmly
praises the work Of the university. In
an interview the archbishop says
Pope Leo XIII expressed expressly
the Importance Of the proposed univer-
sity, for he knew full well that the in
tellectual contest Of the future will be,
not, ~ hitherto one Of sectarian contro-
versy, but II great struggle between
Christianity and agnosticsm for the
control Of the world's intellect. lie
knew that the struggle was to he fought
out, and especially in the university of
the world Therefore he said he wished
Il university Of the highest order to be
esta blished in America, and he wishes
that establishment in the capital city Of
our republic, in order that il might not
be local, but national in its character
and influence"
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-24

With tongues Of flames whenever our
troops drew near Once our guards
made a brilliant dash at the trenches
and like torrent their resistless valor
bore all before them, and for few
blief moments they got within hitting
distance of the foe. Well did they
avenge the slaughter OF the Scots. Out
of their trenches the guardsmen tossed
the Beers rs men in English harvest
fields toss the hay when the reapers'
scythes have whitenrd the cornhelds.
"In the valley behind his outer line
of hills Comics dead lay piled in hun
dreds and the slope of the hill was a
charne house where the wounded all
writhed amid the masses Of the dead,
Rhastly tribute to British gunnery.
When at 80 p. M. on Tuesday, we
drew off to Modder river to report, we
left nearly 5000 dead and wounded
with grim old Cronje's men as u token
that the hon of England had barred his
teeth in earnest.