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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-02-09

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an A No.
Asthma medicine W.R WILLIAMS, Antioch
Ills, April II, 1894.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-02-09

We refund loo for every package Of PUT
NAM FApELKss DYE that fails 10 give salts
faction. Monroe Drug Co., Unionvllle, Mo.
Sold by all druggists.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-02-09

Mrs Wtnslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces tnnamma
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03

then he protested that he was all right,
er.
A curious incident is related Of the
fighting on Jan. "a. One of the Lam
casters, while firing from the prone po-
sition, had his head taken clean off by
il shell. To the amazement of his COM
rades the headless trunk rose, stood
upright a few seconds and then fell
The Cape Town correspondent Of The
Daily Mail says: evidence is ac-
.umulating that something beyond
tacit understanding existed between the
Boer executives and the inner circle of
Of the Afrikander bond concerning
what should follow the ripening rebel
lion at the outbreak of war. Fully 5000
colonial Dutchmen have Joined the
enemy The Beers, however, believed
that this number would be multiplied
tenfold. Consequently the Afrkander
bond is now execrated at Pretoria and
BlOemfontein.'
The French press continues to criticize
the speech from the throne and the dec
larations of Lord Salisbury and his col
leagues. The Journal points to the fact
that the queens speech made no men,
ton of the United States, and says that
This silence is remarkable after the
demonstra tions in recent months" The
Gaulois says that the days of the Sails
bury cabinet are numbered.
The German papers print long reports
of the proceedings in the British parlia-
ment, but for the most part without
comment. The Boersin Courier, how
ever, says: The attempt of the speech
from the throne to saddle the war upon
the Beers will not deceive anybody out
side of England.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
ENTHUSIASM BURST BONDS.
Silver Advocate Speaks in Home of
Tom Reed.

Portland, Nc, Feb. 1.-The enthu-
siasm which has been pent up in this
state for nearly a year broke loose at
the banquet rendered to Mr.. Bryan last
night at city hall by the Maine Demo-
cratic club. This was the crowning
feature of a busy day. Portland was
reached at o'clock last evening, and
the Bryan party was taken to the Hotel
Falmouth. After a short rest, Mr..
Bryan was rendered n reception in the
council chamber of the city hall. Fol-
lowing this was the banquet in the
larger hall above -Four hundred covers
We're laid.
The speaking began at o'clock, and
as there was another big meeting at the
Auditorium, the three chief speakers
Messrs. Bryan, Altgeld and Leutz-were
taken in turn from one meeting to the
other. and during the evening spoke at
each meeting.
Ex-Governor Altgeld said that a great
many men who had helped the Republi-
can party to win fame and renown are
now calling a halt. He cited the cases
of John Sherman, ex-senator Edmunds,
Ex-Governor Boutwell,, Senator Hoar,
eX-Presdent Harrison. Tom Reed and
many others who have declared that the
principles of the Declaration of Inde-
upon all lovers of liberty, without regard
to party affiliations, to rise up in defense
of American institutions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
TWO OUT OF five
That the Number Of British Dead
in TugeIan Operations.
No British Force Has Ever SO Suf.
fered-Half-Pay Officers Warned to
Prepare for Emergency - English
House Of Commons Unanimously
Refused to Endorse Government
Public Spirit at Very Low Ebb

London. Feb. 1.-The supplemental
nonpareil type in the morning papers,
making 1900 reported thus far for Cen
eral BuiicrS operations north of the
Tusela. The Daily Chronicle estimates
that the total exceeds 2O0o The 40 per
cent. loss al Spion kop is greater than
any British force ever suffered, except
possibly at Albuora.
The admiralty has warned all half-pay
naval officers to hold themselves In
readiness for service. This, with the
fact that able seamen not thoroughly
experienced have been withdrawn from
the channel squadron. is taken to indi-
cate the early mobilization of the re-
serve fleet, especially "A" division.
At a meeting of the army and navy
members of the house of commons yes
terGay resolution expressing absolute
confidence in whatever the government
thought necessary commanded only two
votes. Instead Of this a resolution was
adopted calling for the immediate form
alton of home defense force.
Lord Salisbury has called another cab
met council, which will meet Friday or
Saturday, to consider the situation. Pub
lie spirit Is al very low ebb.
A blue book has been published con-
tanning a quantity of correspondence
relating to the defense of Natal. 1t con-
tains urgent letters and kilograms from
the Natal government from dates as
early as May last up to the outbreak of
hostilities, asking reinforcements. On
Aug. Mr.. Chamberlain wired: "Ar-
rangements to send 1000 troops are in
progress.'
The Natal ministry grew more alarmed
and. on Sept. 6, implored the imperial
government to avoid rupture until fur
ther reinforcements had arrived. Five
thousand, seven hundred men We're Or
dered from India. The correspondence
shows that General Symons thought that
1000 men would be enough to secure the
integrity of Natal; and this view was
apparently concurred in by the Cape au-
thorities.
General Woodgate was wounded
about 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Even
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03

Frankfort, Ky, Feh.1 State Senator
Goebel was shot and badly wounded at
l1:10 Wednesd day morning. The Wild
est excitement was instantly created in
the town. and within 10 minutes q fter
Mr.. Goebel had Leen shot the streets
We're filled with men carrying rifles and
revOlvers.
Mr.. Goebel was, shortly before o'clock
last night, sworn in as governor of Ken
lucky, and j. c. w. Beckham few min
utes later took the oath of lieutenant
governor.
The oath was administered to both men
by Chief Justice HaZellieg of the court
of appeals.
The plan to make Goebel governor was
st>> in motion early in the afternoon. A
statement was prepared saying that the
boards which had heard contests for
governor and lieutenant governor had
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
TO PROTECT CANDIDATES.
Legislative Bill Aimed at News.
nanerS-Bill to Buy B. d A.

Boston, Feb. lin the senate yester-
day the following petition was received:
William Tolman, for legislation to pro-
tect candidates for public office from
groundless accuse tons in newspapers
and to enforce suitable retractions. The
bill accompanying the petition provides
Cor a careful investigation by the pro-
pyietor or publisher of paper before
printing any editorial or other article,
which shall not be printed unless he is
furnished with the name of one reliable
person who makes himself responsible
therefor, and in case of such publication
the publisher or proprietor shall immedi
ately furnish the name of the person
who authorized it. If it shall prove un
founded, a retraction shall be published
in conspicuous place and type.
Many of the bills We're for the pur-
pose of correcting small abuses, but late
in the day Representative McNary, act
ing, it is said, in behalf of the Demo-
Gratis. filed a bill for the purchase by the
state of the Boston and Albany rail-
road. This is in accordance with the
plank in the last Democratic platform.
A similar bill, introduced by the Social
lists, is now under consideration by the
committee on railroads. A bill au-
thorizing sparring contests was also in
troduced.
The senate concurred with the house
in adopting on order for the investiga-
tion of the metropolitan water board, on
charges of abuses among the Italians at
Clinton. The house also adopted an
order for the investigation of the price
Of gas in Boston.
These reports of committees were re-
ceived: Ought not to pass on act rela-
tive to allowances from the estates Of
deceased persons for the care of burial
lots: leave to withdraw on petition pro-
hibiting clergymen from acting as in
surance brokers'; ought not to pass on
bill to repeal the act concerning equita-
hle process after Judgment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
ROuTht Into Ban X ruNt CIV.

New York, Feb. 1.-The suspension of
Tunstall Il Co. was announced on the
Stock Exchange yesterday. The enor-
nous purchases of sugar by this firm in
Tuesdays market attracted much atten-
ton, and the efforts to realize on it yes
terday broke the price. The firm were
unable to meet their engagements and
their holdings We're sold out under the
rule of the exchange. Tuustall was
very heavy buyer Of sugar Tuesday,
taking, according to report, 10000 shares
OH his own purchases and 10000 to $4,000
through another broker. His purchaaes
forced the stock up from 1171a to lei on
sales of more than 81, 900 shares.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03

Columbus. o., Jan. 3l.--The supgelne
court yesterday handed down decision
which sustains the antitrust law which
prohibits the combination of comuauics
or films for illegal purposes. which are
therein outlined. The discussion was
given on a demurrer by the Standard
Oil company, on the ground thar the law
was unconstitutional. The litigation
was that instituted by Attorney General
Monnett against the Standard oil.
Buckeye Pipe Line and Solar R,...!n,
companies.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03

votion to the country or the flag. But
he had his own opinion as to how best
the country's honor might be sustained.
He did not believe it could be sustained
by reversing the policy that govern
ments derive their just powers from the
consent Of the governed. and accepting
the present Administrations usurpa-
tory policy. Mr.. Pettigrew referred
feelingly to the death of 60 South Da-
kota volunteers in the Philippines, and
declared that If Aguinaldo's request for
truce had been assented to their lives
and General Lawton's life might have
been saved.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
WOODSTOCK VT. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY B 1900. WHOLE

ter. He was never for moment uncon-
scious. and never did his courage abate
for an instant.
He called for clergymen during the af-
ternoon, and Rev. p. F. Taliaferro and
Prison Chaplain Wallace We're twice
with him. Later clerical friend resid
ing a short distance in the country came
in and remained for an hour at his bed
side. The physicians declared that there
was Nothing that could have kept him
up so long but his wonderful nerve and
will power. They gave absolutely no
hope, and said that death, at the far
thest could not be farther away than
few hours.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
Full of Years and HOnOrs.

New Bedford. Mass, Jan. 29.-Alarson
for many years judge of the third dis
trict court of Bristol county, died yes
terday. aged I, years. He had been sick
about three months. He was born in
Tiverton. Il. l.. in 1923. He was ad-
mitted to the bar in 1850. was made Judge
in 1864, resgning after SS years of con-
secutive service. He served as repre-
sentative to the Massachusetts legisla-
ture in 1S59-60. Judge Borden had been
married three times. surviving his last
wife two years. He leaves two children.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
"Didn't Know 1t Was Loaded"

Cambridge. Mass, Jan. 29.-Fourteen-
year-old Norah Shannahan was shot
and almost instantly killed yesterday by
John j. Gallagher, the 17-year-old son
of Mrs. Shannahan by a former husband
Gallagher was cleaning a revolver in his
room. In the room was another revol
Yer that had lain unused since last
Fourth of July, and which Gallagher did
not know was loaded. This he took up,
and while he was explaining how it
worked the weapon was accidentally
discharged. the bullet entering the girls
face. Gallagher was arrested, but was
later admitted to bail.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03

Washington, Feb. 1.-The record of the
proceedings Of the courtmartial which
tried Captain Robert w. Shufedt, re-
tired, L. S. A., at the Washington bar
racks. on the charge of conduct unbe-
coming an officer and a gentleman,
shows that the court acquitted the Off
Ger; Of the charges and that the findings
of the court were disapproved by the re-
viewing authority, Major General Mer-
rltt. The accused officer is released from
arrest, as he cannot be tried twice 70,
the same offense.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
Pace and Climate Kills Actor.

Boston, Feb. 1.-Mil<ami, the Japanese
actor, who played in numerous parts
both off and on the stage with the com.
pany of japanese artists that has been
in this country for some weeks, died at
the city hospital yesterday, and was
buried few hours later. Mikami was
much in society as guest. and in his
eisure he was model for art students
SO undefatisably did he work that he
broke down here. and succumbed to
New England's rigorous climate. AT.
ter his coffin was lowered in the grave.
his servant lighted joss sticks and Of
fered prayer for the soul of his master.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
A Typical Christian Gentleman.

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 1.-Oliver H.
Durrell, councillor from the Third dis
trict, died last night at his home In this
city. He was 50 years of age. When the
big Boston fire Of 1872 broke out he was
clerk for the firm of Brown, Dutton g.
Co., and after the fire, new firm was
formed, with Mr.. Durrell as one of the
partners. The new company began busi-
ness in small store in Boston in Decem-
Der, 1872. At present the business of
Brown, Durrell & Co is carried on in one
of the most imposing business blocks in
Boston. Mr.. Durrell took an active in
terest in the Y. M. c. A., and held many
positions of trust.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03

Washington. Feb. 1.-Under General
Sanger's direction the Cuban census
supervisors have completed the pre-.
liminary enumeration of the population
of Cuba. and the results We're handed
to Secretary Root yesterday. The
population of the entire island is 1.572..
$40. which is between $4,000 and 10000
less than il was when the last census
was taken by the Spaniards. in 1887,
The population of Puerto Rico is placed
In the preliminary enumeration at 957..
S19 The last census, taken in 1887,
showed population of SOC, ,7Os.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03

Paris, Feb. 1.-The court before which
the case was tried yesterday acquitted
M. Zola in the libel suit brought against
him hy Ernest Judet of The Petit Jour-
nal, arising from M. Zolas declaration,
in reply to NJ. Judet's accusations against
M. Zola's father, that the letters pub
lished in The Petit Journal were forger-
les or garbled. M. Zola was fined, in de-
fault, at the first hearing of the suit
during his flight to England.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
SHADOW OF Death
H0verS Over GoebeI While He Is
Sworn as Governor. E

Action of Boards Hastened by Trag.
bers of Legislature Were HOunded
by Militia Whenever II Meeting
Was Attempted-GOebe Face
Wore COntented Smile as He Took
Oath-Not Thought That State
Troops Will Obey His Order
Life Sustained Only by Wonder
full Nerve and Courage.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
After Salary and Mileage,

Washington, Feb. 1.-B. II. Roberts
of Utah, who was recently excluded
Com membership in the house. has
made formal demand on the sergeant.
.t-arms of the house for his salary and
mileage. amounting in all to about
$1,000. The demand was accompanied
by the presentation of papers rela ,ins
to the claimants rights. and also. it is
said. with a suggestion that suit would
be begun to enforce the claim in case IL
was not paid. The sergeant-at-arms
declined to accept service of the papers,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
Women and Minors Must Rest

Fall River. Mass, Jan. 31.-Factory
Inspector Tierney notified the agents
Of all local mills yesterday that they
must not employ women or minors in
their factories nights if they have
worked during the day. Violations Of
this order will be punished. Women or
minors found working at night OF one
mill and during the day in another will
come under this order.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
Danger of Loaded Firearms.

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 1.-.Tohn ].
Gallagher the youth who accidentally
shot and killed his step-sister Nora
Shannahan, was discharged by Judge
Almy yesterday. The authorities be.
lieve that the shooting was accidental,
The court called attention TO the danger
Of keeping loaded firearms in the house,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
Eailurc Came as Surnrise.

Boston, Jan. 30-Joseph w. Smith, one
of the proprietors of Hotel Bellevue on
Beacon street, filed a voluntary petition
in bankruptcy yesterday. The hotel has
just been built and furnished, and the
announcement created much surprise.
The firms liabilities are scheduled at
$131 1851. 10, while the assets are but about
$1,000. Smiths partner is Joseph Kraft,
but the assignment is understood to be
on Smiths part.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
Plant Left Big Estate.

New Haven, Jan. 30.-Judga Lynde
Harrison, one of the executors of the
will Of the late Henry b. Plant, filed the
inventory of his estate with the ap-
praisal in the probate court yesterday.
1t amounts to $16.952 SAG, and includes
all of his estate except the real estate
which belonged to him in Florida, and
which is not subject to appraisal and
inventory except in the courts of that
state.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
E. A. SPEAR,
UNDERTAKING
AND
Embalming,
WOODSTOCK, VERMONT.


London. Jan. 3O.-In consequence of a
report received by the India office from
Lord CurZon, who announces that $780, =
600 are receiving famine relief, man.
sion house fund will probably be started.
The viceroy does not allow the dole ex-
cept to those on the verge of actual starv-
alton; and strcter tests than formerly
are being applied.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
Committee "Fired" and Rest Omit,

New York. Feb. IA committee OF
silk weavers called on Superintendent
Bentley of the Sterling Silk company
at Newton. N. j., and asked for an in
crease in wages. The committee were
escorted to the door of the superinten-
dents Office and told that their services
were no longer required. The other en-
ployes of the works Immediately walked
out. The entire plant is now idle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03

The third case of smallpox in house
already under quarantine has com.
PEELED the board OF health of Maiden.
Mass, to Set apart pest housa. and
general preparations to prevent further
spread of the infection.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
RcnOrt Is Without Foundation.

Washington, Feb. l. 1.-Ambassador
Clayton has informed the department OF
state that the Mexican government has
received telegram from General Tor
res stating that absolutely nothing has
occurred that would give rise to the re-
port that six Americans have been shot
by his orders.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
Remembered McKinley's Birthday.

Washington, Jan. SO.-President Me-
klnley was 81 years old yesterday. ,.av-
ing been born at Niles, o.. Jan. 90, 1913,
He received many congratulations from
visitors and a large number of cable
grams and kilograms felicitating upon
Inc occasion. Many floral lemem-
branCeS were sent him,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
Women and Minors Must Rest.

Fall River. Mass. Jan. Sl.-Factory
Inspector Tierney notified the agents
of all local mills yesterday that they
must not employ women Or minors in
their factories nights if they have
worked during the day Violations of
this order will be punished. Women or
minors found working AT night Q. one
mill and during the day in another will
come under this order.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03

Detroit. Jan. 31.-A region fully 10
miles square on both sides of the De.
troit river was shaken by an explosion
of 500 pounds of dynamite at the stone
works of the Sibley Quarry compaa nv.
Nelson Burbe, an employe. who had
charge of the explosive, was killed. The
cause of the explosion is a mystery.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
Both Parties Ad nit 1t.

New York, Jan. 3O-The Journal and
Advertiser says that August Belmont
is the backer of and financial agent of
John b. Mcdonald, the contractor for
the rapid transit tunnel. This was an
uounced yesterday by Mr.. Mcdonald
and admitted by Mr.. Belmont.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03

Lieutenant Patrick Hourigan, attached
to the Prairie. which is carrying goods
hack and forth to the Paris exposition
was convicted by courtmartal of in.
toXication on duty. The court sentenced
him to be reduced five numbers in his
grade.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03

Sioux City, Ia. Feb. IA corpse, in q
box marked "tooks,' was found in the
United States express office yesterday.
The body was received on Jan. 10 from
Baltimore, addressed to J. h. Bradford,
but the express officials failed to find
60 years old. The only garment on the
body was shirt. There was a frightful
wound on the back of the head, appar.
emily made by blow of blunt instru.
ment. The face is so distorted that rec.
ognition will be difficult. Everything
points to murder.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
SneCCh Was RctrOs nectiye,

Ottawa, Feb. 1.-The speech OF the
governor general az the opening of par
lament today dealt more with the past
than with the future. Reference was
made to the prosperity of the country
and the part Canada is taking in the
wars of the empire. Nothing was said
as to whether Canada will pay all OF
part of the expenses of the contingents
Ellis 10 amend the banking act and for
the taking of the census were promised
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03

Greeley's Assailant Fined by Court
Washington. Feb. 1.-Joseph Furnace,
who assaulted General A. w. Greedy,
chief signal officer, several weeks ago,
was yesterday fined 5000. with the al
tentative of serving six months in jail
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03

The Toronto board of trade will me
morialize the city council to hold a great
exhibition in 1901. with a view to in
dncing the thousands who will attend
the Pan-American exposition at Buff
ealo to visit Toronto.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03

Salem, Mass, Feb. LIN the superior
court here yesterday Henry Damon OF
Lynn was sentenced to state prison fol
not less than four years, nine months
nor more than five years. for incest with
his own daughter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03

Madrid, Feb. 1.-Terrible snowstorms
prevail throughout the peninsula. There
have been a number of wrecks on the
Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03
Wrecked Vessel Breaks I'm,

ST. Johns, Feb. 1.-The British steamer
Prodano, which went ashore in st.
Marys bay on Oct. l last, while on a
from Baltimore for Leith, broke
up last Sunday night. All the sacks of
flour in her hold drifted seaward.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-02-03

New Haven, Feb. 1.-The only infor-
nation as to the condition of Hon. E. ].
Phelps that could be obtained early this
morning was, His condition is alarm
ingly critical