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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

The badgering lawyer sometimes
succeeds only in atfording the witness
an opportunity to show off his own
wit at the lawyers expense. And then
the spectators are happy.
A certain actor was before the poor
debtors court in New York City last
winter, and testified that his only as.
sets We're his salary as n member Of
the Blank company.
"But you must have something else"
said the prosecuting counsel. "Tell
the court what else you have"
THAT'S all"
"What-no personal property?"
ooh yes, a dOg-and n watch"
"NOw think hard. What else" per.
sisted the attorney, believing he was
on the right track.
"And case of rheumatism" said the
witty witness.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25
EDWARD C. DAN 4.
BATTING ENTRAORpiNAnr.

How IL Baseball Game Was Won by Fierce
Operations with the stick.
"When was playing right field for
the Hurting l.ilacS." said the man
with the sandy wh.skcrs to the man
with the sunburnrd neck. 81 was con-
sidelyd IN exceptionally strong hitter.
But all records made hy me- or by any
one else that ever pretended to do
things with the stick of hickory, were
cast in the shade by the performance
of II tall young man of the name or
PUNK McGuggtuhcimrr. who played
one day with the l.ilacs. had s"ri-
ously hurt my thumb while running
bases. and PUNK was engaged to take
my place.
"'rhe day he covered right for lis
we went against the Whistling ThistleS.
We We're very anxious to win, ns we
had won - games and had lost none.
and we wanted to have 30 games to
our credit with Il clean record
"Thr game began, and the Whistllng
Thistles went to bat first. They had
three men on bases. when the batter
knock, d Il line ball toward third. Those
on bases thought that II was good for
hit and started to run. but our third
bnseman jumped into the air and
caught the ball. He touched third
base, thereby retiring the runner who
had started for the plate. Then he ran
toward second and met the runner and
touched him out. He had made
triple play unassiStcd.
"rhe umpire had called two strikes
on the first man up for our side. when
the opposing twirlcr made IL tremend-
ously wild pitch, the ball going about
four feet over the cutchcr's head. Our
batter had the presence of mind to
strike at il. and he easily made first
| before the catcher could recover the
ball The second man let the ball hit
him. and the third singled. thereby
filling the bases. Then McGuggen-
heimcr came up to bat, and we no
tccd that his club was reinforced
with steel bands.
"The first ball pitched, PUNK hit
out. and to the CONSERVATION of the
| Thistles it could not be found. While
| they were chasing wildly around look
| ing for 1t. all of our runners scored.
| Just as PUNK was crossing the plate.
| the first bascman discovered the ball.
! McGuggenhcmpr had driven 1t out
with such force that it had penetrated
the canvas of the first base, and had
lodged inside the bag. 1t was so firmly
embedded in the snndbag that 1t took
five minutes to extract It.
"The second time PUNK came to bat
he drove the ball eight inches into the
ground just in front of the plate. The
pitcher and catcher dug frantically.
but before they could eXhume the ball
Plunk had scored. Every ball he hit
he banged to pieces, and seven new
ones were used in the course of the
game.
"The Whistling Thstles were so ner-
vous after that, that every time Nc
Guggenheimer batted they threw them
selves on the ground, to escape injury.
And they were so generally upset that
we easily defeated them by a score or
40 to Z.
at the end of the game McGuggen-
heimer had driven the ball into the
ground three times and had knocked
four boards off the centre field fence.
New York Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25
Girls who Catch Their Own Snakes

The lady guests at the Hotel Colorado
have the snake -skin-belt fad. Daily
members OF the fair sex are seen near
the electric light companys plant,
where very beautifully marked
species of bull snake has chosen his
abode, hunting for the reptiles. Some
of the ladies are timid and 60 on this
escapade accompanied by gallant aud
brave escorts. Others 80 alone, and
should the reptile in fear run into his
hole, they quickly pull him out by the
tail. and in less time than 1t tells to
rplnte it he Is their victim. Miss
Hamburger and Miss Bessie Curtlss.
both of Chicago, are among the large
number of ladies who are now wearing
these snake belts as trophies of an en-.
joyable pastime.-Denver Coli Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

both Davenport and Janifer fred five
shots at each other there was something
approaching a panic among the people
in the grove, and 1t is surprising that
others We're not hit.
Both men had been drinking heavily,
but It is believed that the quarrel was an
old one. Friends tried in vain to part
the men, fearing serious results. hut the
passions of the two ragged too high and
after calling each other vile names both
pulled revolvers and began shooting,
At the fourth shot Davenport was hit in
me nose and in the next he fell to the
ground with Il bullet in his heart, ex-
piling soon after.
Janifer was taken before Judge Poor.
He was arraigned on the charge of muir
DER, pleaded not guilty and was held
without bail for the September grand
jury. Norris, who was shot in the leg,
had the missile extracted and was not
seriously injured.
Janifer, after being taken to the Law
renee Jail, claimed that the shooting was
in self defense, Very little is known of
Davenport, except that he was of a row.
ing disposition.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25
The Next National Commandcr.

Chicago, Aug. 20.-The Chronicle says
that Major Leo Rausstur of ST. Louis
will be elected commanderin-chic Of
the Grand Army at the national encamp-
ment week after next. The other oanGi-
dates for the place have Withdrawn from
the race, and the only one now in the
field is Rsusseur, who is now judge on
the bench.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Mount Vernon, N. H.. Aug. 20.-Ths
close of old home week in New Hamp-
shire for this year was in this town Sun
day. Governor Rollins made an ad-
dress, reviewing the benefits which have
come to the state and what the festival
meant for the future. He also advanced
the idea Of q conference OF representa-
tives of the summer population to talk
over questions and conditions concern
ing social, moral and civil life in the
Granite state for Its greater and lasting
advancement.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25
MUST NOT EXPECT MERCY.
lord Roberts Warns Bur9hers VINO
Break Their Oath.

Pretoria, Aug. 20. - Lord Roberts
PROCLAMATION. after reciting the fact
that many have broken the oath to main
tain neutrality, and that the leniency
extended to the burghers is not ap-
preciated. warns all who break their
oatbs in the future that they will be
punished by death. Imprisonment OF nhs'
He declares that all burghers IN e's.
,ricts occupied by the British except
hose who take the oath, Will De re-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

bridgeport, Conn, Aug. 23.-Bicycllst
enthusiasts were disappointed in the 20
mile motor paced race between Jimmy
Michael and Johnnie Nelson here We'd
uesday. In the seventh mile when he
was apparently riding in good form the
Welsh Rarebit" suddenly refused to
follow his pacemakei and left the track.
Nelson. however, continued the race and
finished in 42m. II 1-5s. There were
several stories current as to the reason
Michael left the track, one being that he
strained his leg, another that he had
cramps, and the latter story his trainers
say is the real reason.
The race was scheduled for 4:45 p. m.
but Michael did not show up until about
5:15, and at $50 the race was started,
with Michael at the pole. He caught
his pace first but Nelson passed him be-
fore they had gone half a lap, gaining
about length and a half. which lead
he held throughout the mile. In the
second mile Nelson made another gain
which he held until the sixth mile when
the midget again tried to pass Nelson
and for nearly a third of mile they rode
neck and neck. In the seventh, to the
great dissatisfaction of the spectators,
Michael dropped out and refused to ride
any further. He Immediately went to
his training quarters and short time
| afterwards left the vicinity of the track,
Boston, Aug. 23.-George II. Hcsmcr,
| one of the be st known and most famous
| professional oarsman in the world, died
| Wednesday at the Carney hospital
| Hosmer had not enjoyed good health for
| the past two years, and two months ago
| went to the Carney hospital suffering
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

London, Aug. 23.-Numerous dispatch
es appear in the mOrnin-- papers re-
garding the Bulgaro- o-Roumanian situa-
ton. growing out of the demand OF
Roumania for the suppression of the
Macedonian revolutionary COMMITTEES,
whose headquarters is at Sofia. What
appears the most reliable summary of
the latest developments says: THE
conviction prevails that the conflict be-
tween Roumania and Bulgaria has now
lost much of its acuteness. and that in
the end Bulgaria will satisfy Roumanian
demands"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

London. Aug. 23.-President Kruger,
according to a dispatch from Lourenzo
Marquee to The Daily Express has is
sued a proclamation counter to the proc
amation issued uy Lord Roberts. The
Transvaal pre- sident says: 1T will help
you nothing to lay down your arms or
to leave the commanders. Every sep
homeward means step nearer st
Helena.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25
To Protect the President.

Chicago, Aug. 23-President McKiley
will have a bodyguard of 200 policemen
and the same number of national guards
men at the reception to the nation 3
chief executive and other distinguished
visitors, to be given by the G. a. r.
officials next Tuesday afternoon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25
Ont of Work and DPspOndent

New York, Aug. 23.-William Ryan,
who says he was at one time head p;op-
erty man at Keiths theater, Boston,
tried to jump from the Brooklyn bridge
in an effort to com NIT suicide. A police
man prevented the leap in the nick of
time. Ryan was out of work and de-
SpOndent.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25
A DARK FUTURE.
Ii Hung Chang Has Now Lit.
tie Influence.

China's Only Help is Prompt Action
Riot, Anarchy and Bloodshed
Can he Only Result of Procrasti-
nation-America's Reply to Chi
mas Suit for Peace Characterized
by Firmness and Brcvity-Entire
City of Pekin Now occupied ny
Allies.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25
Crew Consists of EMPLOYEES,

New York, Aug. 23.-The United States
battleship Alabama was decked at the
navy yard today, and after being cleaned
and painted will proceed to Boston on
her official trial trip. She is in COM
mand of Captain Sargent, representing
the Cramps. the builders, and the crew
is composed of their employesT .,,rT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Boston, Aug. s0.-Lawrenoe Lether-
man. attached to the postoffice inspec-
tors office in this city. has been APP
pointed chief postoifice inspector for the
island of Porto Rico. This is the first
appointment Of its kind ever made by
the department at Washington.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

London, Aug. 23.-The Rome corre-
spondent of The Daily Nail says: Dur
ing the last few weeks duels have caused
a perfect slaughter in Italy. AS many
as four duelists were killed In different
towns last Saturday During the last
year 24O0 duels have been fought IN Italy
and 4sO deaths have resulted. Most OF
these combats were between army ofii-
GERS and based on the most trivial pre-
texts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

John w. Wardwell, well known as II
'ailway manager and for Il number o'
years receiver for the Cleveland, Canton
and Southern railway, died at Cleveland.
aged 6S years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Georgetown, Ky, Aug 23.-Quite n
number of affidavits have been filed
charging that Jurors Munson, Mulberry
Murphy, Craig, Crusswait ANA MuSSel-
man had formed an expressed opinion
that Powers was guilty and ought to
hang. The affidavit against Craig
charges that he said. after being sum-
moncd and selected, that he would be
controlled only by the instructions from
the court.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25
An anarchist meeting held in Berlin

An anarchist meeting held in Berlin
was dispersed by the police, who arrest
ed the speaker.
King Oscar has formally agreed to act
as arbitrator of the claims for com-
pensation for losses sustained by Brit
ish and German and American citizens
in Samoa.
The socialist labor party organized
at Lowell Mass, at informal caucuses.
1t is proposed to nominate regular tick
cts. A Lawrence man will be supported
for congress
Miss Anna c. Allen, principal Of the
oral department Of the state school for
the deaf at Fulton, Mo-. died at her sum-
mar home at North Ferrington, VT She
was 80 years old.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

A dictionary Of foreign words and
phrases, recently published in France,
endeavors to convey through the eye
the pronunciation Of English words.
The sound of the title OF familiar
Slnkespearlan p:ay is represented
thus: "AIentch a-dou a-b"'''' neuth.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

field townships pass into the hanes OF
Cleveland capitalists. Extensive mines
WILL be opened. About sjOO,CO) will be
paid into the hands of land owners in
few days.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Montpelier, VT, Aug. 23-There is
great Indignation among the printers
over the awards of state printing We'd
resday. The bulk of the work has gone
to a New York house, the printers imthe
state being almost entirely ignored. The
commissioners include Hiram A. HusA
and Fred A. Rowland, who are law part
ners Cf Ex-Governor Dillingham;, and the
latter is a candidate for United States
senator. The situation promises to have
a direct political bearing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25
iSeheIs Surrender rAbsOluteIy. A

Colon, Aug. 20.-General Alban. c'vli
governor and military commander of tie
department of Panama, tele graphs that
he has received word Of the absolute sur
render Of the rebel forces under Vargas
Santos, F>ocion Soto and Tribe a: san
Vicente. General Ulibe escaped to
Barranca.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25
Seuuestered hy Erectric Storm

Halifax, Aug. 20.-A severe electric
storm has practically cut off all the east
ern part Of Nova Scotia, including Cape
Breton, from telegraph or telephone
communication. All wires are closed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

New York. Aug. 20.-Delegates from
Ill the factories in which the cigar maxi
ers are on strike met Sunday and con-
sidered the propositions made by the
manufacturers for a settlement Of the
strike. They decided to submit the
proposition to a vote OF the strikers
themselves, at meetings to be held to-
day and tomorrow.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25
ON ICE TEN HOURS.
Boston Mans Terrible Experience
Trains Meet on Curve.


Trains Meet on Curve.
Boston, Aug. Fitzpatrick e. Larkin,
with ii cuts on his head and face, Is said
to have lain on ice for 10 hours without
being frozen. He had previously fallen
down flight of stairs, through glass
door. and landed in big refrigerator.
He was taken to the emergency hospital.
Forty-two stitches We're necessary in
closing his wounds, one Of which nearly
put out one of his eyes, while another
nearly severed one of his ears.
Larkin, who is Al years old. is en-
ployed as pressman by the New Eng
land Grocer Publishing company. The
accident happened at 20 Central wharf
Larkin said that he slipped and fell down
n stairway and into the refrigerator.
That he also fell through the door was
apparent, for his hair was full of bits of
glass.
Too much stunned at first, and after
ward too weak from loss Of blood to call
for help. I.arkin lay for 10 hours in his
cold landing place, and probably all that
kept him from freezing was the fact that
the door was broken. He was found
about o'clock In the morning and taken
at once to the hospital. He will prob
ably recover.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Lowell Mass, Aug. 23.-Agent Pead,
representing the local print works. has
refused the request of the Print Workers
union for an advance of wages, or for
time and n quarter for overtime. The
Hamilton print workers voted to refuse
to do overtime work under present con-
ditiOnS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25
M|CHAEL'S CRAMP
Said to Be Cause Of "We|sh
Rarebit'S" Defeat.

Quits Track in the Seventh Mile
Nelson, the Swcde, Maintains Lead
from Start - Famous Oarsman
Dead ofConsumption; Made Many
Thousands OF Dollars and Many
Eriends-Othcr News from Sport
ing World.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

garded as prisoners OF war and trans
ported, and that buildings on farm u
where the enemy or his scouts are har-
bored will be liable to be ra2ed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Daniel Mcdonald II years old, Is at the
city hospital with a fractured skull
The cat went up tree at Daniels home.
254 Shawmut avenue. Daniel climbed
the tree to get It. He fell and struck
his head.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

with consumption, from which he died.
Hosmer's wife died two years ago, which
was a great loss to the famous athlete
lie leaves a son. aged II, and daughter
still younger. Hosmer was generous to
fault. He made thousands of dollars
in rowing and had a happy faculty Of
making friends. He spent his money
with free hand.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Steubcnville, O., Aug. 2o.-The largest
coal deal ever transacted in eastern Ohio
has just been closed and is 900 acres OF
coal lands in Warren, Wells and Smith
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Fitchburg, Mass. Aug. 23.-The Mon
treal flyer on the Fitchburg division Of
the Boston and Maine railroad leaving
Boston at II a. m. and Fitchburg a 1885
p. M. ran into three cars of a working
train between the state line and Fitz-
williams N. H., Thursday. The engine
Of the flyer was derailsd Engineer Frank
Hughes dying at Keene, while the pas
sengers were more or less shaken up
and the track was blocked fer five hours.
Fireman Judd of the flyer jumped and
escaped with few bruises. There was
no one on the working cars.
The real cause of the accident Is not
exactly known as yet, for the three
working ears were apparently running
wild, when they met the train rounding
a curve. 1t Is known that a gang Of
men We're at work further up the line.
and the supposition Is that the three
cars broke away unnoticed.
The herosm of Engineer Hughes In
sticking to his post shutting off steam
and pulling the sand valve probably
saved the passengers from serious in
jury, If not death itself. He had both
legs broken and received internal in
juries. so that there was little chance to
save his life. He was removed to the
Eliot hospital at Keene, where he died
about 9 o'clock Thursday evening. He
leaves widow and two children In this
city. At the time of the accident the
flyer was going at a rate Of 40 miles an
hour. and 1t Is surprising that no more
were injured.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

New York, Aug. 23.-The wreckage Of
freight trains which was piled up at
Kensco, on the Harlem division of the
New York Central road, has been cleared
away and trains are now running on
schedule time. Three railroad employees
were killed in the accident.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25
CASE TO BE REOPENED.
Faycrwea her Matter Oh Again
Around the Courts.

New York, Aug. 23.-After eight years
of litigation, when the Fayerweather
will case was thought to be practically
closed, Judge Liscomb Thursday signed
orders which in effect opens the case
again and allows the validity of the re-
leases executed by the widow and next
of kin to be gone into. Daninel f.
Fayerweathcr was a leather merchant.
who died in 1890, leaving Il fortune OF
Sc, OOC. 600. The estate was divided into
about $4,000, 600 in specific bequestS. in.
Guiding about 50, 100000 to 90 specific col.
leges and five hospitals.
Scranton, Pa, Aug. 23.-Rev. Charles
+. Newell, Mrs. c. S. Boyd and Mrs.
Louise Ellhart are und.r arrest on in
formation furnished by Coroner Roberts,
who charges them with involuntary
manslaughter in causing the death Of
Mrs. Lydia Newell. Mr.. Newell was the
dead wopan's husband. Mrs. Boyd and
Mrs. Eilhart are believers in the Dowle
faith, the doctrines of which are an
tagonistic to medical treatment. MIS-.
Newell died after childbirth. Mrs. Boyd
and Mrs. Eilhart were with her at the
time The coroner's jury accused the
SDunu anu lue lNO WOIIltil VI HSSiSSt.
philadelphia. Aug. 23.-BartholOmew
Ruello, an Italian, was yesterday found
guilty of making, having in his posses
sion and passing counterfeit silver dol
lars Sentence was deferred pending
the disposition of a motion for q new
trial. 1t is charged that Ruello has in
his time made and put into circulation
SOC, 900 worth of bogus money.
Havana, Aug. 23.-All the persons ac.
cused of completely in the Havana Gus
toms house frauds were acquitted We'd
n, sday. The president of the court, con-
sisting Of three judges, has inserted in
the decision a clause to the effect that he
thinks four of the accused are guilty,
and these may be taken before the su-
preme court.
Boston, Aug 23.-EX- Governor Moses
of South Carolina. who has been in the
criminal courts several times, was fined
SIS in the municipal court Wednesday
| for larceny
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Boston, Aug. 23.-The feature of the
grand circuit meet at the Readville
track Wednesday was the big Massachu.
setts stake, $4,000, the fifth renewal for
212 trotters, and Thomas W. Lawsor's $
Bonalama won in straight heats. De
spite the fact that the gelding was no.
ticably lame, he made n new mark for
himself. as we'll as for the event. 2:G9la.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Detroit, Aug. 23-Steamer Specular,
laden with iron ore. was sunk off Point
Pelee. Lake Erie, at a. m., Wednesday,
the result Of collidng with an unknown
vessel. described as a large frciGhter.
The latter passed on up in the darkness
after the collision. Thirteen men of the
Speculars crew of IS escaped in their
small boat. The other five perched in
the topmast rigging, which protruded
above the water. Later they were
picked up and brought to this city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Victoria, b. c.. Aug. 23-The steamship
Tess brings news from Ketchikan that
United States Marshal HaZen shot and
killed +. ID. Robinson, a cannery boss
there. on Aug. 49, while the latter was
resisting arrest
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Boston, Aug. 23-Erving Winslow.
secretary of the eAnti-Imperialist league,
when asked regarding the report that
Andrew Carnegie would take the stump
for Bryan, said that he regarded the
matter as rumor only. The league, at
least, knew nothing about 1t,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Athol, Mass, Aug. 23.-Warren Il.
Briggs, Al years old, an employe of the
Athol and Orange Street railway, was on
top of car changing the trolley wire,
and endeavored to step from one car to
another. He fell between them and
sustained a crushed skull. Death fol-
lowed in few hours.