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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14
DETECTIVES CLEVER WORK.
Arrest Man With 10000 In Stolen
0tamDs,

New York, April l2--Within the past
few months two mysterious robberiss OF
beer stamps by which the government
lost $4,000 have occurred. One Of these
thefts occurred while the stamps were
in transit between the treasury depart.
ment and the general postotfice in Wash
ington, and the other between the post.
office and the internal revenue Office In
Chicago. The stamps stolen in Wash
ingtOn We're worth $4,000 and those in
Chicago $6000
Information concerning these thefts
vas kept from the public, but the in
ternal revenue agents and collectors
throughout the country We're secretly
warned TO be on the lookout.
Internal Revenue Agent Thompson Of
the New York district recently sus-
pected that the stolen beer stamps were
hidden in Brooklyn. He learned that the
thieves had arranged for the sale of a
large quantity Of the stamps to 4
brewers agent at the Astor House. Late
yesterday Thomas Blaney, a bartender
employed in P. McCauley's saloon in
Brooklyn, was seen to enter the hotel
with a paper bundle. He seemingly
failed to meet the prospective pur-
chaser. and afterward was arrested by
Thompson.
The bundle was found to contain about
$4,000 worth of beer stamps. Blaney
was taken before United States Com
missioner Shields, who held him in 5000
for examination. The charge against
him is having stolen government beer
stamps in his possession. Agent Thomp'
son says that further arrests Of i'm
portance may be expected.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14
A Milton and a Half for E,nens,

A MiIIton anu . HAT TOT Expenses.
Boston, April 12.-The town of Brook
line. the wealthiest in the country, in
town meeting last night, voted $780,
S57.o1 for expenses during the current
year. In addition. $177.11O was appro. J..
Lriated for improvements.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14

Something less than year ago I
wrote you of the young fellow who
broke his neck while diving into the
water, but who persistently refused to
die. An operation, presumably fatal,
but in which he had one chance in a
hundred of living, was his only hope,
and he insisted on the operation. bear
ing it without ana esthetics and with
out murmur. He or his family was
rich, so that he had everything money
could procure. He will be out of the
hospital in few weeks, and the
chances are now that his recovery will
be becomplete. The young fellow name
is Walter Duryea. On August 7 he
was swimming at Oyster bay. He had
made several dives and was preparing
for another, but just as he was straight
ening his body for the dive he
slipped. He went down head first,
slightly sideways. He struck against
the hard, sandy bottom. aud his
neck was twisted by the blow. After
his neck was encased in plaster he
was taken to Roosevelt hospital. The
surgeons decided that they must cut
away the pOsterior parts of the two
vertebrR, which was pressing against
the spinal cord, and on Sept. IL the
operation was performed. For months
the physicians despaired of saving
his life, for the fracture of the yer.
tebr@ was complete and physicians
came from all parts of the United
States to study the remarkable case.
Duryea will go shortly to a summer
resort with a doctor and nurses.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14

H. Alden Gilley. a well-known ship.
master Of Bucksport, Me, died at Barre
VT. of pneumonia.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14
Washington, April 12.-T,eDresentat

Washington, April 12.-Hepresentative
Wilson (N. W whose services as ply
sician have been brought into frequent
requisition recently in serving those
taken iii about the Capitol, has taken
steps to Secure an emergency equipment
for such cases. A resolution by him was
favorably reported by the committee on
accounts yesterday, authorizing the SER
seant t-arms of the house to purchase
and retain In his care an emergency case
OF medicine and suitable instruments for
minor operations for use in case of i'll
ness or accident to persons in attendance
at the house.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14
HELD FOR MURDER
Gruesone Details Of Granby's
Latest Sensation.
Two Pounds OF Stolen Butter
Started Quarrel-Search Institu-
ted for Dead Mans Head-Pris.
Oner Will Be Tried ON April II
field.

Northampton, Mass, April 12.-Fran-
cister Umilion, accused OF the murder
Of Jack Ensuick at CRANKY, Dec. 81
last, was brought to this city yes
terday by State Detective Mckay and
| Sheriff Bell and lodged In the county
jail. Umilion was arraigned in the
| district court, where he pleaded mot
guilty." The prisoner was not repre-
sented by counsel. The date of hearing
was fixed at April17.
Yesterday morning the people began
TO gather early at the scene Of the
tragedy. G. E. Montague, a plumber,
set two men pumping to clear 1t out. 1t
was slow work, and the stencil risir 6
from the water was terrible and drove
nearly everybody some distance away.
There is a greatly divided opinion as
to the finding of the head in the well.
All this time the naked body lay in the
shed SO feet away, with the door down,
and the flesh rapidly turning dark. A
HolyOke undertaken arrived later and
took charge of the body.
Two pounds Of butter may have cost
the life of Ensuick. That, too, butter
which he was charged with having stolen
by Monroe Keith, his employer
The day Ensuick disappeared. Dec. 81
was Sunday. Ensuck had hitched up
the horse for Mr.. and Mrs. Keith to go
to the village. Mr.. Keith had missed
two pounds Of butter, and suspected En-
suick with having taken 1t. Ensuick, it
Is said, had done such things before, SELL
Ing the butter, as we'll as eggs, and pock-
citing the money thus obtained
Jack, did you take those two pounds
Of butter?" asked Mr.. Keith.
mo" said Jack.
Eyes you did," charged Frank" the
Pole now under arrest for the murder.
AS Mr.. and Mrs. Keith drove off the
men were disputing over the matter.
Their voices were rising high and there
was much feeling over the charge. 1;
was about the only time that the two
men had quarrelled outwardly, and
nothing was seen OF the man charged
with the larceny of the butter until the
headless body was drawn out OF tie
abandoned we'll Tuesday.
East Brookf1eld, Mass, April 12.-Jo
seph Raymond. Frenchman, who is
Unable to speak English, is charged with
manslaughter, in causing the death o.
Adolphus LeinOnt, a fellow wOodchopper
and is locked up pending the result Of ar
autopsy. The two Frenchmen were EN-
plOyed in cutting wood at Podunk, and
yesterday became engaged in quarrel
Both men, it Is said, had been drinking
and 1t is said that Raymond knocked lie
mont down, and, after he had fallen
kicked him in the stomach. Lemont
died shortly afterward.
New York, April 12.-Fred Shore, 90
years old, Russian. went to the apart
ments of Isaac Goldstein on Sixth stree,
to call on Fannie Greenbaum, dome site
employed there, 21 years old. He shot
her three times, killing her. and then
shot himself through the head. He died
later. The shooting was the result of
lx,.,r
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14

Columbus, o., April 12.-The state con :
vention Of the League Of Democratic
clubs met here yesterday, with rather
small attendance. The sentiment
of the convention is said to be for
Bryan, although President Buchtel, in
his annual address, referred only in.
directly to the Nebraskan and ignored
silver entirely. 1t is expected that there
will be fight in the committee on reso-
lutions over the silver question.
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STILL IN DEMAND.

caHO Called to Nebraska.
Omaha, April 12-Professor L. r. An
drews. formerly president Of Brown uni.
versity and since 1898 superintendent of
the Chicago public schools. has been
chosen chancellor of the University Of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14
The BILL A Law.
House Concurs With Senate in
Puerto RiCan Matter.

Passed by Close VOte-COmplete
Scheme OF Civil Government At
tached to the Measure - Three
Millions Appropriated for Homo
lulu Cable Line-Notes OF Army
and Capitol.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14

New York, April 12.-The Press says:
Justice George C. Barrett, according to
the belief OF prominent politicians of
both parties, will be the Democratic
nominee for governor this year. This
information Gomez from the best official
source. and the Justices friends say he
probably will not preside in court again
this summer. Justice Barrett sailed for
Europe yesterday. He will visit Rich.
ard Croker. He has been recognized
for many years as one Of Mr.. Croker's
closets advisers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14

Washington, April 12.-Inquiry at the
state and war departments discloses the
absence of any reports connecting Cap
tain Reichman with active participation
in the Boer campaign. Therefore the
officials are confident that he has done
nothing to violate the neutrality to which
he was bound by his appointment as an
observer of the war in the interests of the
United States army.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14

Aud still the millionaires continue
to drift this way even when their busi-
ness activities are largely in other
cities. But New York is such royal
place in which to spend money. OF
Chicsgoans Charles I. Yerkes some
time ago established magnificent
residence here, where he spends the
major part of his time. H. H. Porter,
president of the Chicogo and Eastern
Illinois road, and along with the entire
Office outfit of the Federal steel and
American tin-plate com binations,
which came here some- weeks ago IN
special Pullman trains. came Z. H.
Gary, the president of the Steel COM
pany. John w. Gates, the fl st among
western steel manufacturers, is expect
ed to follow. Samuel NJ. .Nickerson, re-
cent president of the First National
bank, and his son, Roland, both multi
millionaires, are coming, and many
others of wealth and prominence.
There still remain plenty OF people in
Chicago and the city will continue it's
marvellous growth But in point of
excessive wealth, New York is skim.
ming off the cream of citizenship there
and elsewhere in the country. That
the metropolis is growing in wealth
and in the magnificeuce of its living
as never before is evident to any oc.
casional visitor who contrasts the
hotel life and accommodations of the
present with the recent past; and while
the public display Of wealth will not
equal in its coarse, barbaric splendor
the days of "Jim" Fisk, it is still
vastly impressive of an imperial CEN
'tralization of the fulness of the earth.
KNICKERBOCKER.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14

UNANIMOUS FOR STRIKE.
Pawtuckst Weavers Abandon
LoOms--Other Labor Not es.

Pawtucket. X. l., April l2.-The weav-
ers employed by the Lorraine Manufae-
turing company in this city did not re-
port for work this morning because Of
the refusal by Agent MacColl to allow
the operatives to operate three looms in
stead OF four There are about 800 weav-
ers employed, and a fine quality of cot
ton and worsted goods is made. The
Weavers have threatened to strike sew
eral times since the new order took effect,
but they took no action until last night,
when most of them removed their eff.
fects from the mills.
A meeting Of the operatives was held
last evening, and, by vote Of PIC to I,
1t was decided that they would not re-
turn to work until their demand that
no change in the number of looms to be
operated should be granted. The COM
mlttee Of Is appointed to confer with Mr..
CacColl made its report, but it held out
little hope Of concession. Mr.. MacColl.
however, advised the committee to make
a visit Of the various mills making
similar goods TO the output of the Lor-
raine mills. ascertain the exact facts as
to the goods woven and the number Of
looms operated, and IL 1t were found that
the Lorraine mills were operating more
looms on similar work he would pay the
expense of the investigation. He added
that, in the event of any existing in
justice as to the number of looms, their
demands might be acceded TO.
This communication was read to tho
operatives, who did not look upon it
favorably, alleging that 1t is simply
method of gaining time. A strike COM
mittee was organized, and 20 men were
selected to act as pickets.
The Lorraine mills employ $50 weavers.
and the suspension Of this department
will cause the entire plant to close un-
less settlement Is soon made. This
will throw 400 persons out of employ
ment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14

Washington, April 12.-The recovery
Of the stolen stamps Is the result of
clever work by the officials of the in.
ternal revenue. Two weeks ago last
Saturday, Bianey called on brewing
firm in Brooklyn and presented them a
sheet Of stamps which he declared were
counterfeit and offered to sell them more.
The brewing firm notified the revenue
officials. Examination showed that the
stamps were genuine. and a meeting was
arranged with those who had them for
sale for the purpose Of arresting them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14

Frostburg, Md, April l2.-Five thou
sand miners Of the Georges Creek re-
gion struck last night, and began what
promises to be protracted struggle for
an increase of wages and incidentally
the recognition by the operators of the
United Mine Workers of America. The
operators assert that they will let the
mines remain idle until the men return
to work. The miners claim that they are
prepared to continue the contest indefi-
nitely.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14

Trenton, April 12.-John Dickinson
dropped dead yesterday while reading
the returns from Tuesdays municipal
elections. Dickinson was Democratic
ward worker. and 1t is believed that the
shock of the city's being carried by the
Republicans brought on an attack Of
heart disease
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14

London. April 12.-The British first
class cruiser Powerful. whose brigade
did such splendid service in the defense
Of Ladysmith, arrived at Portsmouth
yesterday and was received with i'm
mense enthusiasm. The whole town ap-
peared to be in the neighborhood Of the
water side, which was lavishly decorat-
ed. The warships in the harbor were
ablaze with bunting. The babel Of
sounds caused by the bands. the cheer
ing and the shrieking of the sirens was
deafeninR
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14

Helena, Mont. April 12.-The Populist
convention here selected 10 delegates to
the national convention at Sioux Falls.
The delegates were instructed for Bryan
for president
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14

Washington. April i2.-Lieutenant Col
mel Hayes of the Thii'ly-tirst infantry,
son of the late President Hayes, has been
lonorably discharged from the Unitod
States army at his own request. He has
oeen serving in the Philippines, but is
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14

Lowell, Mass, April l2.-The striking
weavers of the American Woolen COM
pany last night voted to remain out until
their demands are granted. The state
board Of arbitration is expected to hold
conference with Treasurer Chaplin of
the American Woolen company and the
strikers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14

United states army.
Washington. April 12.-The president
has issued an order merging the de-
rartments of Havana and Pinar Del Rio,
Cuba. under the command of General
Fitzhugh Lee. with headquarters at
Quemados. The change will take effect
May 1. Quemados is the site of the
camp where the major part of the Amer
lean garrison is quartered. The fact
that General Lee is to retain his head
quarters there indicates that his duties
are to be purely military.
Washington, April l2.-The secretary
Of the navy is urging such change in
the laws relating to appointment to the
naval academy as will fill the vacancies
in the line of the navy and also immedi-
ate enactment of such legislation as will
substantially increase the authorized
quota. The secretary says the depart
ment is absolutely unable to commission
another warship without reducing in
some other particular our already
meager coast defense
East Liverpool, o., April 12.-Charles
f. Macrum, eX-consul to Pretoria. when
seen yesterday regarding the statement
that Consul Hay has failed to find any
evidence of the consular mail being
,ampered with during Mr.. Macrum's
stay at Pretoria. said: This statement
Is on par with the malicious misrepre-
sentations which came from the state
department before 1 reached this coun-
try. If proofs of all my charges are not
on file at the consulate in Pretoria 1t is
because they have been wilfully alb
stracted therefrom. The statement pub
'iished today is lie :
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-04-14

London, April 1.-THE colonial office
has received reassuring news from Gov
ernor Hodgson Of the Gold Coast, an
nouncing that the situation at Kumassie
has much improved. He adds that, ap-
parently, there is now no danger of the
trouble spreading. and he is hopeful Of
a speedy restoration of peace.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-01
GEORGE II. CHAPEL.
Forecast Official
Want Insurance Agents Licensed.


Des Moines Oct. Insurance agents
are talking up an ordinance they may
ask the council to pass requiring agents
soliciting insurance to pay an annual
license OF 500 for the privilege.
1t is admitted by those who are push
ing the ordinance that its purpose is to
limit competition, or. as they put it. to
drive curb stone insurance solicitors
and irresponsible agents representing
companies that other agents viii not do
business for out of the field. One .of the
owners of a leading agency. in .ilscus-
sing the proposed ordinance, said: II
want it to pass, but doubt If il can be
reinforced, tho similar ordinances are en-
forced in other states. Its purpose isBto
j5drjxe out What we term premium
lscalpers These fellows, have no offices,
ino desk rooms and as u general rule do
mot represent companies. They keep an
ieye out for new business, however,
hustle around To see the owners of the
properties and get an Insurance con-
tract out of them. This obtained. they
4call on the regular agents and hawk il
Ito them at the highest bid. Asa rule we
make little or nothing cut of#this bust
ness. being compelled to give to the
.Escalper all the profit in the first policy
lin the hopes of being able to rewrite the
i business at its expiration"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-01
Iowa College Schedules.

Iowa-Ortober 6, i. S. N s. at Iowa
City; II, Simpson college at Iowa City;
10. Aines at Ames; q. Drake at Iowa
City: November 3, Chicago al Chicago;
10, Michigan al Detroit; II. Grinnell at
Iowa City; 30 Northwestern at Rock
Island.
Grinnell dnconlplete)-0cto s,
Drake at Dies Monies; game played at
s p. M; 20, Minnesota at Minneapolis;
q, Wisconsin at Madison; November 3.
City: %, Drave at Des Moines.
Drake-October 6, Grinne1l at Dies
Moines; game to be played at 8 p. M;
IL, j. S. n. s.. at Des Moines; 20, Me-.
braska at Lincoln; &c, Iowa at Iowa
City; November q Simpson at Des
Moines; IL. Ames al 1Des Moines; IL,
Penn at Oskaloosa; 20. Kansas Medical
at Omaha; 80 Grinnell at Des Moines.
Ames-October 6. Minnesota at Min
neapolis; Is, Nebraska at Lincoln; 10,
Iowa at Ames; 26, Simpson at Ames;
November 3. Grinnell at Grinnell; TO-.
Drake at Des Moines: a, Beloit at
Ames; 20. /. s. N. s. at Ames. Il
Simpson-October s, Penn at Oska-
loosa; u. Iowa at Iowa City; 20, Des
Moines at Indianola; 2s. Ames at
Ames; November 9, Drake at Des
Moines: 10, Monmouth at Indianola; n.
$. n. S. at Indianola; 20, Penn at
Indianola. 81
Des Moines October 8, Still college
at Des Moines; u Western at Toledo;
20, Simpson at Indianola; q. Western
at Des Moines; November 2, Ellsworth
at Iowa Falls; q, Highland Park at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-01
WHEAT OPENS WEAK
Trade in the Wheat Pit Today
Small in Volume, Mostly Pro.
fessional.
Rain in the Northwest and Snow
Predictions Make Shorts Ner.
vous-Oats Firm.
Choice Cattle Steady, Others Down
Hogs Weak to Nickle Lower
Sheep Steady.

The following market letter Is furnished
the Times Rcpublican by Martin s. Slack.
members of the Chicago Board of Trade.
from their local office. over % East Main,
thru A. j.. Clark. local manager.
Chicago, Oct. L.. Wheat - Wheat
opened very weak and has been strong
and higher since. Trade was not large
and mainly local and professional. The
rain today and rain and snow predic-
lions for tomorrow in the northwest
have made shorts nervous. Worlds
shipments frrthe week, $4,000. 900 bush
els. Wheat ON passage increased 900
bushels. Liverpool closed asd lower. All
continental markets We're weaker. The
visible supply increas is smaller than
expected, $4,000 bushels. English visi-
BILE increase is 2.3359.oOO bushels. New
cars, So; last Monday, $50.
0ats-'rhe market Mas about firm and
generally a fraction higher but contin-
ues without feature. On morning deliv-
cries about 100000 bushels went around
The visible decreased $4,000 bushels
against an increase last year of 94o,000
bushels. Cleared. pa 900 bushels.
Range of Prices.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-01
gpsng la fdnlsp gttansr y ,suu
Dies 1pines; a. Buepa vista College 1t
Sac CITY: -. Huenns 81 3Sfa Cnila9e a

Des Mpines; q, Bneps vista College at
Sac city; -. Buena lsta College q
Storm Lake. 81,
CorneN October 8 sAmes At Amea:
10. Penn At Mt. Vernon: 20, Grinneli at
AmAs; 81. Kansas at Mt. Vernon:
November :. Lake Forest, at Mt. ver-
non: :. Knox q Knox: II. /. g. N. s.. at
Cedar Falls; 50. Upper Iowa at Mt.
Vernon.
I. s. n. s.-October 6. Iowa at Iowa
City; 10 Drake at Des 'Moines; q, Up-
per Iowa at Fayette; November 3, Coe
at Cedar Falls; "a. Cornell at Cedar
Falls; 20, Ames at flames.
Upper Iowa-October 8. Lenox az
FHyette; Is. Wisconsin State Normal at
Faseete; 20, WISCONSIN at Madison; q,
1. 8. N. 8. at Fayette: November 8,
Coe at Cedar Rapids; 9, Dixon at Dix
on; 90. Notre Dame at Notre Dame; 80.
Cornell at Mt. Vernon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-01
AT Indinnoin.

Indianola, Oct 1.-THE foot bal! game
played here Saturday between Simpson
and East High ended in a victory for
the former bs score of 90 TO 0. Eas:
High played quick game at times
and made her gains by means OF Gose
formations and guardsback. She
smashed for gains OF two and one-half
and three yards, and at no time did
She make a longer gain than five yards.
Simpson at times VAS unable to block
these plays. and thus East High KEEP.
the ball her possession much of the
time. Simpson Of course had the adj
vantage in weight. but her opponents
were SDaDpN.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-01
Improvcmentatl Iowa civ.

Iowa City, Oct. 1.-The past week at
the University of Iowa has seen con-
siderable Improvement in team play.
The team Is. however, still a long way
from the excellence 1t attained last
year in running its interference to-
gether.
The victory Friday over Upper Iowa
cheered rhe students much from the
size of the score. In the opinion Of the
best judges this victory was not SO
much the result of Iowa's strength as
the weakness Of the opposing team. The
quality of team work necessary - sue
cess in the harder games is yet lack
ing. The team played consistent
game Friday, and with hard work may
hope to equal its last years record.