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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27

was the man in charge of the work,
which was being done under the general
supervision of Farnham. The entire
force was attached to the general Office
In Boston.
The men went to work MS usual yes
terday. and just before = o'clock Farm
ham and Rrnnerd walked over to n
was ut work. Braincrd gave the car
pcnter few instructions and then 1t
and Farnham walked away. A mo
ment later the report Of Il revolver rang
ont, and Farulam fell to the floor
Braincrd standing over him with Il re.
volvcr in his hand.
Just what occurred after this will
never accurately be told rs no one has
n clear idea as to just what happened
Braincrd did not remain inactive for n
moment after shooting Farnham. but
lie Immediately opened fire ON the other
workmcn. A panic followed and each
man endeavored to get under cover to
escape the bullets which were dying In
every direction.
Lane and Wadsworth were working
together directly across the room from
him, ana Brainerd turned his revolver
on them and opened fire. WadSwOrth
fell TO the floor, while Lane made dash
for Il closet in corner of the room.
Buxton was standing at Il bench, and
Brainerd sent Il bullet straight through
his body. Buxton fell to the floor, and.
although perfectly conscious, lay quiet
and closed his eyes rs though he was
dead. He saw Brnincrd come over
to the head Of the stairway and reload
the revolver and then start towards the
closet in which Lane had taken shelter
Braincrd went to that closet apparently
with the deliberate intention of killing
Lane, and although he did not kill him
instantly, he inflicted wounds which
will probably prove fatal.
IN the meantime Il telephone MESA g
had been sent to the police station, and
Deputy Firth, with Turnkey Massurt
and Patrolmun Frank. responded
When they entered the building the dep
uty was in the lead and at the foot OF
lHp SIulTNNt ltl'iluS W tHt IouItH loOl
he encountered Brainerd coming down
The deputy determined to overpOwel
him, and secure the revolver. A.
Firth attempted TO seize the weapon
Brainerd turned to Meet the attack, al
the same time levelling the revolver n
the deputy. a desperate struggle fol
lowed, during which the revolver wa.
discharged, the bullet glancing the off
GERS side. Here the other officer tool
a hand, and club was freely used, al
ugly cash being cut in Brainerd's head
This ended the resistance, and Brain
erd was taken to the police station. II,
appeared very much excited and ugl.
and the handouts were allowed to re
main on his wrists after he was place,
in the cell. His collar, shirt front an,
coat We're saturated with blood. III,
paced restlessly up and down the Gel
throughout the night.
Brainerd is rs years old, and was borl
at WilliamstOwn, Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
CONGRATULATIONS for Tom Reed.

New York, pAril 2J.-FOrmer Speaker
Thomas Il. Reed argued case ycster-
day before the United States court of
appeals in the Federal building. 1t
WAS the suit OF Charles Il. Gale, re-
ceivcr of the Elmlra National bank.
against the Chase National bank for n
balance of $15,012.50. Mr.. Reed spoke
for nearly two hours. Many lawyers
gathered to listen. At the close of his
argument the eX-speaker was surround
ed by members Of the bar, who wei
coined him to the federal court prac-
tice, this being his first case since he
was admitted last Monday
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Germans Cause Bad Feeling.

Pekin, April .5.--The Germans have
been ordered bas k from the l'aoTing-
Fu expedition. Their behavior for the
last week or so has caused great indig-
ration in Prkin. not only among the
Chinese. but among the foreigners as
well. Carts, horses. mules and ponies
have been impressed for transportation
purposes: coolies have been made to
work for nothing, and even educated
Cinnamon have beer impressed. The
Chinese say there is intense feeling
throughout the province against for
eigners largely brcausc of the harsh
treatment the Chinese have received
from The Germans.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
FLAVOR AND FOOD.
While Flavor Has No Food Value, 1t Is
Yet Essential to Good Food.

While Flavor Has No Food Value, 1t Is
Yet Essential to Good Food.
Chemists tell us that cheese Is one
of the most nutritious and. at the
same time. one of the cheapest or
foods. It's nutritive value is greater
than meat. while it's cost is much
less. But this chemical aspect of the
matter does not express the real Value
of the cheese as food. Cheese Is
eaten, remarks Professor H. w. conn
in paper on Flavor" not because
of its nutrtive value as expressed by
the amount of proteids. fats ana car
bohydrates that it contains tut always
because of it's flavor. Now. physiOlo-
gists do not find that flavor has any
food value. They teach over ana
over again that our foodstuns are
proteids, fats and carbohydrates. and
that as food flavor plays absolutely
no part. But. at the same time. they
tell us that the body would be unable
to live upon these foodstuffs were II
not for the flavors. If one were COM
pelled to eat pure food without favors,
like the pure white of an egg, 1t Is
doubtful whether one could, for week
at a time. consume sufflciency OF
food to supply his bodily needs. Flavor
is as necessary as nutriment 1t
gives a zest to the food. and thus
enables us to consume it properly.
and, secondly. it stimulates the
glands to secrete. so that the FOODS
may be satisfactorily dgested and as
simulated. The whole art of cooking,
the great development of flayoring
products, the high prices paid for spe'
cal foods like Holsters and osyters-
these and numerous other factors con-
nected with food supply and produc'
ton are based solely upon this de-
mand for flavor. Flavor is neces-
sity. but it is not particularly impor-
tant what the flavor may be. This is
shown by the fact that different peo-
pies have such different tastes In
this respect. The garlic Of the Italian
and the red pepper of the Mexican
serve the same purpose as the van
| lila which we put in our Ice cream;
and all play the part of giving rel.
| ish to the food and stimulating the
digestive organs to proper activity
| London Globe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Story Needs Verification,

London. April 21.-lt is reported, says
The Daily Chronicle this morning, that
the British agent in New Orleans has
discovered that Boer agents, employed
as cattlcmen. nave Infected horses des-
tined for South Africa with glanders
and other diseases. Hundreds of these
animals are said to have died on the
way to the cape. while many on their
arrival have had to DE destroyed. The
government has wired the British
agents in Texas and elsewhere " take
precautions aud ii is hoped that the
United States authorities will also take
measures. The Daily Chronicle refers
to the report as "incrCdihlc."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Cannot Find Out Senate's Attitude.

Washington. April .5.-l.ord rauncr-
fOte was in conference with Secretary
Hay at the state department ycStcrda"
for an hour. The important subject
of discussion was the canal project.
Lord PaunccfOie WAS extremely anX-
ious to be able. during his visit to Lon
don, to report to the British foreign
office the exact situation here respecting
the canal problem. Secretary Hay has
been taking SoundingS with Il view to
learning just what could he expected
of the senate in case he should submit
another treaty to that body. But he
has not been able to secure n SatiSfar-
tory view ot tl.r Legislative field.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Sunnosed Suicide Heard From.

Pawtuckct, II. l.. April 25-The dis
appearance y Mrs. Frank Maronetti ot
this city from Newport. II. l.. last sum
mer, and the circumstances surround
Ing the case Were recalled yesterday
when word came of the whereabouts
of the woman in Scotland. through Il
friend. Mrs. Marchctti left note say
ing that she was To jump into the ocean
from the cliffs and drown herself and
with her boy to place where her
identity was secure.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
A Protest From oranqemen.

Campbell, y. H.. April 25.-A strong
resolution was adopted by the Grand
Orange lodge of New brunswick yester-
day recording the complete disapprOvnl
of tie resolution passed by the Can
ndian commons asking for the elimina-
tion from the British coronation oath OF
words offensive to Catholics. 1t de-
clared the resolution Il step which indl-
Gated the wedge OF Roman domination
and that we are drifting I'LL too quick
ly to the time " hen the temporal affairs
of this dear land will be guided by the
voice of Rome
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27

Solving the irOOieh, III Huh"H" T'k""
There are scientific men who stick
to science for her sake. even in these
days. For instance. DIR. Alexander
Graham Bell. the famous inventor OF
the telephone. is known to be at work
at the problem of human flight. He
has taken up this mighty task. not
with the slightest notion of making
money out of it. but purely for the
love of it. Beginning at the begin
ming he has worked his way the
oretically through all the elementary
factors. 1t may he years before he
constructs anything; he may never
put tool into operation. He certainly
will not unless he sees his way to
an achievement. Maxim. Chanute,
Langley, and others have done much
in this. the most promising of all
fields of scientific experimentation.
but none of them has solved the prob
lem in the broad practical sense. 1t
seems that man has done almost
everything else within the limits OF
natural laws--everything except to
fly. He OutDaces all other animals
upon land or water; he rises In the
air at will; he even traverses the
submarine depths like fishes. But
navigation of the air. journeys at
pleasure through the ethereal instead
of the aqueous envelope of the earth.
J he has so far been compelled to leave
| the birds a monopoly Of. The world
of science will await with deepest in
terest the outcome of Professor Bells
explorations. He is both profound
scientist and a member of the mod
ern guild of wealth-possessors.-Col-
| lier's Weekly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Evidence Wholly circumstantlaI.

EActpr. y. H.. April 25.--'rhe trial of
Martin Tchan. aged 49, under indict-
mcnt for murdcrouS assault Oh William
Judson with IN axe in this town last
December. commenced yesterday. Jud
son, who was - years old. died from
the effects of the assault alleged to
have been committed 10y Tebnn. for pur-
poses Of robbery. The states evidence,
which was wholly circumstantial, was
completed last night.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
r,,,led House Down on Themselves.

Chicago, April 25.-One man was
killed last night and number Of peO-
pie We're injured by pulling down 4
house on themselves. The house stood
ut 100 Maxwell street and had been
condemned. 1t was n frail wooden af-
fair. and when the report was given out
that it was TO be destroyed a large num-
ber of Polish Hebrews living In the
ncighborhOod came to supply them
selves with firewood. In their eager
hess to obtain the wood. the crowd
caused the structure to collapse.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
lopez Will Follow Auuinaldo.

Springfield. Mass. April -. Scnor
SiXto Lopez stopped over train here
to tell his friends he is going home, and
that IL he finds press reports true as 10
general submission to American SOW
creignty he will acuuicsce and join .Ag
uinaldo in working for Il peaceful ac-
ccptancc of American rule He said
he will max" one more speech, in san
Francisco. before sailing. and expects
10 rpnch Manila in July.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
consioned to Ocean Grave.

Boston, April 25.-R. l.. Houghton of
the firm of IIoughton Il Clark. hard
ware dealers in Portland, Me-, died sud
denly on April 20 on board the stean'-
or Admiral Sampson, which arrived
yesterday from ,Iamaicn. Mr.. Hougll-
ton was n saloon passenger, and the
cause of death was heart failure. The
body was consigned to the deep. after
Captain Hopkins had read the burial
service.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27

Portland, Me-, April 25.-One of the
bloodicst and most appalling tragedies
in the history of Portland in recent
years occurred yesterday afternoon on
the fourth floor of Il building occupied
by the New England Telephone COM
pany.
The principal actor in the affair was
George ii. Branerd n foreman elcc-
trician, who has been employed by the
company for almost 70 years. For
some unknown reason, and without the
slightest pr0vOcatiOn, while quietly
chatting with II number of fellow work
men. he suddenly whipped out IS
calibre revolver and opened fire on the
party around him. He was evidently
an expert marksman, for, although the
fusillatle lasted only Il few moments, in
thut brief space of time lie killed one
man outright and fatally wounded one
other and probably fatally wounded
two others. Not satisfied with this
he made n desperate attempt to- Kill
Deputy Marshal Firth, when the officer
tried to place lin under arrest. 1t re-
uuired the free uGe of a billy to bring
the frenzied man into submission, and
he was taken to the station bleeding
profuscly from Il scalp wound some two
inches long.
The dead men are |. III. Farnham of
Boston, the electrical engineer Of the
New England Telephone company. ana
Earl NJ. Buxton. The probably fatally
injured are Elmer u. Lane and James
WadswOrtl, the latter's chances for life
being extremely poor.
While the only charitable motive that
can be assigned for the deed Is in
sanity, yet neither before nor after the
tragedy did Brainerd exhibit any
marked traces Of mental arrangement
All the men concerned in the shooting
were employees oi the New England Tel
! rphOne company. and with the eXcep
tion of Farnham all were engaged II
installing Il new exchange system on
the upper floor Of the building. There
were II men in the crew. and Brainer
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
poctor,a Bill Of 100000.

Pittsburg, April 24.-Tlie executors OF
the estate of the late c. l.. Magee have
determined that the claim of DR.. Waiter
C. Browning for the sum of $19O,NU for
professional services during the illness
of the senator will have to be passed
upon by the court before the bill Is
settled. DR.. Browning is credited with
saying that the late senator had even
offered him 100000 for his services,
and that the bill rendered was In keep
ing with the actual contract he had
made with the senator.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Four Thousand to Return to Work.

Scranton. Pa, April 2o.-By Il vote Of
324 to nothing the weaverS Of the
Sauquoit silk mill yesterday voted TO
accept Superintendent Davis offer and
return to work. The terms are an in
crease in wages of from $ to II percent,
a Saturday half-holiday in the summer
Mother Jones, who is engineering the
girls campaign, declared that the strike
is practically over. and that all of the
1000 strikers will be back ut work next
week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27

North Nassalboro, Me-, April 2o.-
Mrs. George Soucci and her daughter
Maude are believed to be dying from
the effects of poison administered
through the food taken ut tea last eve
ming. George SOucci says that he took
everything at tea that his family did. or
at least he does not know that the wonr
en- ate anything which he did not.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Car Plunued Into Cab.

Beverly, Mass, April 25.-An electric
car collidcd with cab in which II. W.
Cone, shoe manufacturer, was rid
ing, smashing the vehicle, and injuring
the occupant severely. The accident
occurred at n curve in the railroad and
the mOtormnn was unable to see the
carriage in time to prevent the collision.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Joint Smashers in Jail.

Wichita, Kan, April 25.-Mrs. Carrie
Nation Mrs. Lucy White, Mrs. Julia
Evans and Mrs. Lydia Muntz appeared
before Judge Dale yesterday, and failed
to give bond. They were taken to the
county Jail and will remain there until
n bond of $500 each is approved or I'M
til their trial ut the May term of court
for "jOint smashing"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Queens Fad Abolished,

London, April 23.-The apartment
formerly occupied by John Brown in
Windsor Castle, which had been closed
for IL years, has been reopened, AMI
will be rcdecoratcd and converted into
q billiard room. Queen Victoria had
a fashion for shutting up rooms in
which her fnvOritcs died. When Brown
died the queen placed tablet OH the
wall in his room, lamenting his death
and cOnmemorating his virtues, and
the room has been locked up ever since.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
The Chartres Tragedy.

Chartres, France, April 25.-rhe bod
les of the five murdered children of the
farmer. named Briere who were killed
April 2l, were Inferred yesterday after
noon. Bricre, who Is suspected OF hav-
ing slain the children himself, in a
fit of drunken madness, has moi, con-
fessed, but the authorities are satisfied
he Is the murderer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
The Cramps Not Interested.

Philadelphia, April 25.-In speaking
of the reported shipbuilding combina-
ton, Charles ii. Cramp, president of the
William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine
Building company, said that his COM
pany was in no way interested in any
such combine. He said the scheme
looked well on paper, but that it would
not work in practice.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Lonu EMBARGO on shippinu.

Boston, April 25.-A good idea Of the
embargo on shipping by the fog and
easterly weather is given by the de-
parture of the siX-mnSter Eleanor a.
Percy, yesterday, which cleared for
Philadelphia nine days ago. She was
the first sailing vessel to leave port for
II week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
To Patrol Philippine Coast.

Washington, April 23.-A cablegraln
received at the navy department an
nounced the arrival Of the mosquito
fleet Mt Cavitc, L. l. The four vessels
of this little feet will be utilized in pa
trolling the coasts Of LuzOn and the
lower islands OF the Philippine group
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Robbers Got Safely Away.

Ithaca, y. Y. April 25.-Thc pOstOtficc
safe at ludlowvillc was blown open
with dynamite. and the thieves Obtained
about 500 in cash and stamps. Ther"
is little hope Of apprellending the burg
lars, as there is no clue to work upon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Made Nothinu by Strikinu.

Cleveland. April 25.-Ths tug firemen
and linesmen employed by the Great
Lakes Towing company, who went on
strike several days ago, for an advance
of So per month in wages, returned to
work yesterday at the old rate.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
tombed BY Fall of Coal.

Shamokin, Pa, April 25.-Anthony
Murcavich and Anthony Schuvacavich
were entombcd at Luke Filler collery
yesterday by Il fall Of coal. Rescuers
are ut work. but no hope is entertained
that the imprisoned miners will he
brought out alive.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27

Norway, Me-, April 21.-Charles Lew
Is, a prominent farmer and cattle brOk
cr of Lowell, committed suicide yeSter-
day morning by drinking carbolic acid.
Dcspondency, caused by i'll health, is
supposed to have been the motive for
the act.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
S,ood Hooks in Cheap Form.

The publication Of really good books
in such cheap form as to be within
the reach of people who are even less
than well.to-do. may be the next en-.
terprise to interest philanthropists.
There is among most book-lovers a
strong prejudice against cheap books.
They grieve to see their cherished
authors desecrated by inferior bind
ings. But really good author can
afford to dispense with gilt and vellum
and condescend to familiarity with the
light purse which so often goes with
an earnest and inQuiring mind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
E,iI.d Ia Produce Desired Result.

lakeville, Conn.,, April 25.-Over 200
pounds of 30 percent dynamite was ex-
ploded in several charges in the lake
here yesterday, in II final effort to re-
cover the body of Otis Sawyer, the
drowned student, but without apparent
result.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Preacher CHARGED With Theft.

Washington, April 25.-Rev. Robert
b. Robinson, colored. who is wanted in
Boston on charge Of cmbezzlement Of
funds from Masonic organization. was
surrendered yesterday to Detective Kel-
ly Of that city, and they left for Boston.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Me,slee AZ Fort leavenworth.

Leavenworth. KaS., April -. -Mea-
sles have broke out among the Four
reenth cavalry mt Fort Leavenworth,
and it is feared the disease will prac-
tically disable the regiment. Forty mep
are now in the hospital.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27

Albany. April 25.-Govcrnor Odell
yesterday signed the bill authorizing
women taxpayers in villages and towns
to vote on propositions to spend money
for public purposes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Schooner Sunk by Tank Steamer.

Marcus Hook. Pa, April 23.-rhc
German oil tank steamer Manhattan,
from Philadelphia to Savona and Gen
on. anchored or here yesterday and re-
ported having sunk the schooner Mary
Baxter of Billingsport. The crew Of
'he Baxter We're saved.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
The Shamrock in Petticoats.

Glasgow, April 23.-'rhe sides of the
Shamrock ii were draped with canvas
when she was docked yesterday. con-
cealing her underbOdy. She fioated in
the dock, clear of the keel blocks, ut
Is feet 9 inches.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
WASHINGTON Belle to Wed EneIishman

London, April 25.-The Times this
morning announces the approaching
marriage of Archibald Edward 3alfour,
second son of Archibald BalfOur of
London, to Miss Nivien May, eldest
daughter of Mrs. Satoris of Washing
ton.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Ruined by Drink.

North Vassalboro, Me-, April %
John McQullan, ~ years old, aud sin.
gle, committed suicide yesterday by
shooting. McQuillan had been drink
ing hard of late and had lost his job
in the WOODEN mill in cOnseluence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Premier Settled the Strike,

Genoa, April 25.-Tlc striking dock
laborers of the Navigation company
have accepted Premier Xahardellis de'
cision as arbitrator in the matter of
their differences with their employers.
The strike has been declared off.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
An Antipodean Comet.

London, April 23,-Dispatches re-
ccived from Cape Town and Sydney,
n. $. W., this morning. report the ap'
pearance of brilliant comet.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
MANY Families Driven From Home.

Sharon, Pa, April 25.-rhc Shenango
river has reached the highest stage in
its history. Portions of this city arc
already under water. scores of families
have been compelled to leave their
homes. and many factories have been
forced to shut down by the high water
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
Wife Has Not Abandoned Hope.

HostOn, April 2!.--A. X. MtknhOh,
lobster fisherman, who went to the
Outer Brewster in Iris dory on Easter
Sunday. has not returned, and he is
given up by his friends, although his
wife waits for him to return Ohme.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-27
British Unearth Munitions of War,

Tientsn, April 25.-'rhc British have
discovered 10 kr'ipp field guns with 4
quantity of ammunition. buried in the
vicinity of Shan-Hai. Kwan.