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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17


HE week. Noting. however, the general ten
lency OF trade, sufficiently accurate quota
tions viii b. given On which dealers can safely
base their trhusArtions.
The past week has been q dull one
In the market and markctmcn are an
ticipating drop In prices to come
soon. Quotations are absolutely with
out change from last week. the eN'
pcctcd reduction In the price OF pota-
toes not having matcrali2ed. Tho
game season is at hand hut the ofIer.
ings in the market are not up to the
average in either abundance Or quail.
ity.
POULTRY-Turkeys, frozen, per
lb. llQll l.2c; fowls, northern, per
10, l2Ql2 lie; western, per h. 100
10 lee; chickens, northern spring.
per ID. 200 2sc; western spring, per
10. l44 Ice, live fowls, per ID. . l.20
Zoe.
BUTTER-Northern creamery, per
ID. 81 l..@22c; western creamery,
per ID, 2l@2l l-2c; northern dairy,
per ID. 1S0l9c; imitation creamery,
% l-2c; ludle packed, II l-2c.
Northern twins, new,
9 l,2M9 34c; western twins, new,
1-iQ9 l,2c.
EGGS-Fresh hennery per doz, 2i0
zoe; fresh eastern, per duz, lS42lc;
western fresh. per doz, l4@l7c.
BEANS Small north II. p, $275Q
$50; north marrow, $2.5Oq2.55;
northern medium, $250@255; choice
yellow eyes, $3,25; red kidney, s25OQ
260.
HAY--Market quiet but steady.
Best Icy, per ton, SlSQl9; with
lower grades at $l2Ql7; rye straw,
quiet and steady at SIG per ton for
new; oat straw, $S5OQ9.50.
SEED-Trade quiet. with prices
steady.
Timothy, per bu, $3.50; clover, per
lb, l2 1-24l3 1-9c; red top, Jersey,
per lb, 5O-lb sacks &c; red top, west.
ern &c; red top, recleaned. per lb,
lO@11c; Hungarian and millet, per
bu, 95cQ1.lO.
POTATOES-Quoted firmer.
Per Dbl, extra. $4.25Q 4,5O; fair to
good, 81
TRUCK--Onions, new, native, per
hu, 81; carrots, per bu, 75c; beets, per
bu, 40c; cabbage, native, per 100
count. $2M3; native cucumbers, per
100, ST. string beans, per bu, esq soc;
green corn. per bu, 50@75c; native
tomatoes, per bu. $3M4 Georgia
peaches. per crate. $2,50@275; water
melons, lOQ20c; fancy large, higher;
blackberries, 12@14c; blueberries, 8
QlOc; raspberries, per pit. l2 1-2c;
canteloupes, per crate, $1.25q3.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
A Government Defeat.

London, Aug. 13.-The government
vas defeated IN the house of commons
last night in the course of the debate
on the factory bill. The house sup.
ported, by 1913 to l41. a proposal, op.
posed by the government. that textile
factories should close at noon. instead
of l p m, Us now. Home Secretary
Ritchie announced that the govern
ment would accept the decision. TIM
othy Healy, amid laughter, remarked
that the home secretary had shown
great resignation, but not the sort Of
resignation the house wanted.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Jedda Still a Slave Mart,

Washington. Aug. l:.-JOhn G. Long,
consul general mt Cairo. has sent to the
state department an interesting re-
port of the slave trade in Egypt and
Abyssinia. lie says that slavery in
Egypt is virtually at an end. The slave
trade at .Iedda has been the most So
riOuS to arrest. AT Jedda there are l..
well-tO-dO slave merchants whose
names and depots are well known. The
prices of slaves are: Male or female.
II years old, about $50; II to 20 years,
800 to Sl25; 20 to 30 years. $50 each.
In Medina and Mecca the prices of both
sexes rise 80 percent and upward, and
ennuchs command readily from S4O0 TO
$500 each.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
No Prize Fights In Ohio.

indianapolis. Aug. lo.--Govefnor Dur
bin has instructed shrriffs In every
county in the state to attend all spar.
ring matches" and arrest all lartici'
pants when the least brutality OF un'
friendly feeling Is displayed In de-
Gliding whether II sparring match Is n
fight or not. the sheriff will be left to
his own Judgment The attorney gen
rrnl makes this definition: "A contest
is Il fight when there is purse and it
goes to the winner"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
more SoIu recovered.

San Francisco. Aug. 13.--A force OF
divers, under the management of tn
Pinkertons, yesterday took $500
worth Of gold from the spot where 1t
was hidden by Winters, making 5000
900 already recovered. 1t is expected
that the rema ainder of the stolen treas
urc. amounting to $50. 600. will be rec,v-
cred inside Of "a hours. The fact that
Winters has not been charged with any
crime leads to the belief that he will
be leniently dealt with for confessing
the crime and pointing out the spot
where be secreted the bullion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Action Auainst CutdoWrl,

Fall River, Mass, Aug. 15.-Special
meetings of both the Spinners and
CarderS' associations were held last
night. The meeting of the carders
endorsed the action of the executive
committee in voting to oppose the prop
Osition of wage reduction. The dele
gates to the textile conference were i'll
structcd to vote in favor of opposing
reduction. At the spinnerS meeting
the action of the executive board was
also endorsed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
A Statesman's Eunerai,

Naples, Aug. 15.-The funeral of
Signor Crispi yesterday was IN i'm
posing event. CordOns of troops lined
the route ana presented arms rs the
funeral car passed. The cur was
drawn by eight black horses. with sable
trapplngs. The cords of the pail We're
held by city and state officials. a
caisson draped with flags was followed
hy cars piled high with floral tributes
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Fouuht His WAY Throuuh Flames.

Brattlcboro, w., Aug. 15.-Charlrs
Bean. employed at the BrattlebOro
Gas Light company's plant, went into
the inner section of the gas house to
close the naphtha tank. after GOOO gal
Ions of naphtha had been drawn from
tank car. On returning the outer
room was nblaZe. and he had to run
through the flames. His clothing was
burned OF and his body was horribly
burned His condition Is serious.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17

the Martinique; while the admirer Of
the beauties of the deep sea will
choose the Martinique for his vehicle
of pleasure.
In either case. any one who seeks
days outing on the sea, with plenty
of time ashore in two of Massachu-
setts most historic towns, will enjoy
these trips. The steamer Martinique
for PrOvincetOwn now leaves the Bay
Line wharf, 41O-430 Atlantic avenue,
every week day and 945, and Sun
days at 10 o'clock Her sister ship,
the Cape Cod, for Plymouth, leaves
daily at TO-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Heavier Than Old Sail,

Bristol, X. L.. Aug. l5.-rhe new main
sail Of the Constitution was sent to
Newport yesterday afternoon on her
tender from the llerreshotf shops. Ii
was finished sooner than expected. 1t
is of somewhat heavier texture duck
than the old SAIL aud will be bent on the
yacht in time for the race on Friday at
the head Of Long Island sound.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Trophy Goes to Ward and Davis.

Newport, Il. l., Aug. l5.--At the close
of the second day at the Newport tennis
tournament. the championship in
doubles had been settled. going to
Ward and Davis for the third consccu-
tive time and giving them permanent
possession of the national trophy.
which had never been finally won be
tnn
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Serious Results of Collision,

Boston. Aug. 15.-In consequence of
Il rear-end collision between cOnstruc-
tion and passenger cars at Canton last
night, Cornelius Quill. motornnnn of the
construction car was brought to hos
pital here with both legs broken, and
Perry Strong, his assistant, has one leg
broken and his left heel severed. Three
passengers We're slightly injured.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Michael Getting Back to Old Form.

Worcester Mass. Aug. 15.-Jimmy
Michael had no difficulty In defeating
Charles s. Porter In l5-mile motor
paced race at the Coliseum last night.
Michael broke all track records from
the mile to II. besides riding the fast
ridden on the track. But for the fall
IRE Of pace ut one critical point, worlds
records would have been establish, Il
by the midget His time for the Is
miles was 23:3O. The last mile was
ridden in 1:3O
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Placed Behind Bars,

Boston, Aug. l3.-In the superior co,lr,
yesterday Judge Braley sent, need
Angus Walsh to six years in state pris
on for fiat thieving, and Nellie Spllane
his partner. got four years ut Sherborn
Christopher Connors. for break ing and
entering, got five years, and six other
prisoners got lighter sentences for like
practices.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Further Search Needless,

Providence, Aug. 15.-Miss Jennie
Rennie, who disappeared from this city
with n considerable sum of money n
stances. has been heard from in Glas-
gov, Scotland. The woman had not
acquainted anyone of her departure.
The police in many large New England
cities have been searching for her.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Bombastic WaIdersee,

Berlin, Aug. l5.-The papers begin to
complain that Count Won N'aldeI see is
talking too much. The National Zp-
tung says: "All the glory-crowned
commanders of our great wars OF 1SGt;
and 1870 together did not talk pul llcly
SO much about the wars as Count Wal
dersee has talked regarding the China
a military point of view"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Castro Loses 800 Men,

San Juan, p. r., Aug. 15.-Mail al
vices received here from Caracas, un-
der date Of Aug. 10. give accounts of
numerous engagements in the state of
Tachira between President CastrO'S
forces and the revolutiOniSrs. In Gen
c:al CnstrO's official bulletins he men,
tions the Colombian army. The Ven
ezuelan casualties. according to Cas-
tro's official bulletins. were General
RosendO Madina and four cOlonelS
killed. and 800 men killed or wound, Il.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Secretary hay at Work,

Washington Aug. l5.-Secretary Hay
returned to Washington yesterday from
his summer home at Newbury, n. H.,
and was nj the state department for the
first time In some weeks. soon after
his arrival he was joined by Mr.. Adee,
who has been acting secretary Of state,
and the two were in conference for
some time. 1t can be stated that the
without special significance us bearing
upon any of the International questions,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Couldn't Reach Outer Mark,

Newport, Il. l.. Aug. l5.-After Il
drifting match of over three hours yes
terday the Columbia and Constitution
gave up the race. and were towed back
to the city. At that time the outer
mark was still four miles away. The
race will not be reSailcd as both yachts
are now on their way up the sound to br
on hand for the Larchmont event on
Friday. When the race was given up
there was nothing to choose between
the two yachts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
independence May Race Navahoe.

Newport, II. l., Aug. 15.-The under
standing is general among yachtsmen
that Mr.. Lawson will challenge Royal
J.. Carroll for the BrentOn's Reef cup
thereby giving the Independence Il
chance to race against the yawl Nav
ahOe. There is Il general hope that
the report will be true.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Mysterious Couple Murdered

HrathSville. Ills. Aug. l5.-The bodies
Of James Sanderson and his wife have
been found at their home near here
Sanderson's wife was 20 years his
junior 1t is said II hidden mystery
was connected with their lives. Little
doubt exists that they Were murdered
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
A Library From CarneqIe.

Burlington. VT, Aug. 13.-A gift Of
$4,000 for Il library is promised to
Burlington by Andrew Carnegie. aud
last night the board of aldermen ac.
cepted the proffer. and will do their
part to meet the conditions imposed.
which are similar to those required els !,
where.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Records Lowered by Nelson.

Providence, Aug. 15.--Another acci-
dent prevented an even trial OF speed
between Nelson and Stinson here last
night. Stnson was leading in the l2th
mile when his pacing mElchnr col
lnpsed. Nelson crossed the line 3 3
laps ahead in 3751 %. The speed was
wonderful. breaking all the state rec
ords up to % miles, and the Tve and
lO-mile worlds records.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Traction Company's Claim.

Albany, Aug. l5.A suit has been be-
gun by the United Traction company
to recover from the city and county Of
Albany damages for cars and other
property destroyed during the strike
The suit Is based upon the alleged fail
ure of the authorities to afford the com
pany ample protection.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Thief Got a Whippinu.

Newton, Mass, Aug. l5.-l:obert II.
Watts. Il Newton milkmun, lashed with
his whip man who tried to hold him
up shortly after midnight. The would
be highwayman jumped from behind Il
tree. grabbed the horses bride. and
brought the milkman's outfit to II stand
still. \ fight followed, during hich
Watts gave the fellow II lashlng, but
failed to hold him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Gulf Coast Overlooked.

New Orleans, Aug. 15.-A storm has
been raging at the rivers mouth for
over ~ hours and the water i'm the
river has backed up fully five feet.
Many people in the submerged section
have left their houses. There Is rrob-
ably some loss of life, but no definite
reports have been received here.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Admiral Won't Aqree to Terms.

London. Aug. Id Rear Admiral
Cromwell is in London trying to az
range to dock the Chicago, Mt South
ampton. The authorities there have
refused to dock the cruiser unless she
discharges all her ammunition. The
admiral will not agree to this condition
The Southampton dock is II private In
StitutiOn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Nelson Easily Beats Moran,

New York. Aug. 13.--Johnny Nelson
and Jimmy Moran. in II l5-mile motor
paced race. We're the principal attrac-
tion at the indoor cycling meet at Mad
son Square Garden last night Nelson
had the better paccmaktr and won
easily by s IL laps, in 2G:47 2-5.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Lyttleton to Succeed Kitchener

London, Aug. 15.-The Daily Mail
says 1t understands that Lord Kitch-
ener will return. from South Africa
about the middle of next month. Lieu
tenant General Lyttleton assuming the
chief command at Pretoria.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17

Brigadier General Ludlow, who re-
turned recently from the Philippines
suffering from lung trouble, will remain
at Convent, n. j., for treatment. His
condition Is said to have improved
slightly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17

Brussels. Aug. 13.-Mr. Krngcr's
friends here say he has received n re-
port that there are now II 900 burghels S
and 1900 rebel Afrlkandcrs under
arms and we'll supplied with weapons
aud ammunition, although provisions
are very scarce.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Civilians emembered Soldiers

Pekin, Aug. 15.-The anniversary Oh
the relief of the legations passed almost
without notice, although last night the
American officers entertained the Brit
ish, and the American civilians gave a
banquet to the soldiers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Thrown From Carriage and Killed.

Freedom. Me-, Aug. l5.-While driv-
ing yesterday, Mrs. Lucinda NJ. Bill
ings, aged II, was thrown from her car
rinee and instantly killed, her horse
becoming frightened and overturninG
the vehicle. Mrs +. Ritchie, who was
with her, was also thrown, and she may
not recover.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17

Desperate efforts are being made to
conquer the fire in the Jersey mine Of
the Lackawanna Coal company al Ply
mouth, Pa. The fire has been raging
now for six weeks.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Takinu in Siuhts of Pekln,

Pekn. Aug. 13.-Cnited States Sena
tor Beveridge has arrived here for a
two days visit, after travelling ex-
tensively in Manchuria with the Rus
sian commander-in-chi
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
BY ACCLAMATI0N.
Montague Nominated for GOV.
ernor in Virginia Convention.

Speakers Claim That Silver Issue Met
Its Gettysburg In 1896, and Its Wa.
terloo In 1900 Not Very Cordially
Received--lt is Believed, However,
That There viii Be No Mention OF
Either Bryan or Silver in the Plat.
form-Rival Factions In the Quaker
City In Line for Hot Contest for
Recognition In Democratic Conven.
tion-The Platform Is Expected to
Be Patterned on the Lines Of the
One Recently Adopted by the Ohio
Democrats.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Ravnor Will Act for Schlev

Baltimore. Aug. 15.-IsidOre Raynor,
attorney general for Maryland, has been
retained as one Of the attorneys for
Rear Admiral Schley in the hearing be-
Fore he court of inquiry.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
NORTH SHORE SEA TRIPS.

The middle of August finds the sum-
mer excursion business. this season, as
usual. at its height, as the deck of the
big oceang going steamer New Bruns-
wick is every day alive with hun
dreds of merrymaking tourists to
whom the trip along the North Shore
is an inspiration as well as a positive
delight.
The boat is one of the largest as
well as the best equipped in the har-
Dor.
Every week day except Saturday,
and every Sunday as we'll, the New
Brunswick leaves Union wharf, on
Commercial street. near North ferry,
at 1890 for its cruise of the harbor
and the bay. On Saturday the steam
er makes matinee trip. leaving at
2 o'clock and returning ut 6. The Or
dinary day trip lasts from 1890 to 5
o'clock. n
Music by the Colonial Military band
and excellent dinners on the European
plan are features of the days outing.
In 4
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
All Ready for Business.

Norfolk, Aug. 15.-The gunboat Ma
chias left Norfolk foi Colon this morn
ing with Il full complement of marines
and with plenty Of supplies and ammu
milton.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
THEY BROKE EVEN
Both Sides In tho Steel Strike
Made Gains Yesterday.

The Strikers Succeeded In Closing
Down the Largest Individual Plant
in the Trust, the National Tube
Works at Mckeesport, While the
Trust Magnates Succeeded In Open
inq the Painter Mill In Pittsburg
With Non.Union Men--Shaffer Made
Stirring Appeal at Wheeling-lf
Western Men Do Not Heed Next
Call and Come Out Their Charters
viii Be Revoked-Rumors Of Settle.
ment In the Air-65,0o Men Are
Now ldIe-Labor Notes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17

Arthur c. Sidmau. an actor, aged 2S.
died suddenly at Higgins Beach, Me-.
where he has been summering. Mr..
Sidman's home was ut Tully. ". Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17

Chicago. Aug. l5.-Thcre will b. no
strike of the employees at the steel mills
In South Chicago. This point was st.
tied last night when the men refused
to reconsider the action taken Saturday
night. at which time they decided TO
stand by their contracts with the mills
and refused to Join the strikers After
they had declined 10 reconsider. Srcrr-
tary Tighc of the Analgamatcd assoc
citation. who had come to Chicago with
the intention of securing II revocation
of the action Of Saturday night, If pos
Siblc, revoked the charters of both
lodges of the .\nalgamatrd asSocla-
tion in the South Chicago mills, ana de-
clarcd the nlrn outside of the organ!Ha-
tion, The men greeted his announce
ment with laughter and cheers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Miss Russelrs second Mishap.

Bangor Me-. ia passenger car on
the Bangor, OrOno and Old Town Elec-
trio railroad collided with gravel ear
last night, and Miss Georgianna Russell
was severely injured. Miss Russ, II
was one of the victims of the accident
at Mount Desert ferry in 1899.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
like RATS IN TRAP
A Dozen Men Meet Death In
Tunnel In Cleveland Aarb0r.

In Fire In Temporary Waterworks
Structure Five Were Burned to
Death and Like Number Were
Either Sutfoc ated or Drowned
Many Of the 1s Rescued Were Badly
Injured by Falling Timbers-Boat.
men From Barge Make Daring Res.
cue-volunteers Descend and Res.
cue Many After Flames Were Got
Under-Three Are Lying Dead Too
Far From the Shaft-Rescuers Over
come by Gas-Mayor Indignant at
Absence of Safeguards and Case
viii BE Investigated.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17

Extensive forest fires are raging in
three districts Of Central Russia. and
several villages have been dstroyed.
Daniel c. Gould of Bangor. Me-. shot
himself In Ut Of despondency. brought
on by business reverses, aud died from
his wound.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17

Scranton, Pa. Aug. lJ.--Thc strike
of the car builders of the Delaware,
Lackawnnna and Western company
here was declared Off last night The
decision last night mean; that the strike
on the whole system is Il. IN end The
men went ont May !, for ninc-h0ur
day at the lO-hour .ntr. They 20 back
without gaining single concession.
and in the face of the fnct that the COM
pany will not agree to rrinstal" all Of
them, but will insist on them applying
as individuals. just aS If they had never
worked for the company.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17

Moncssen going, ana in opening their
plant in Cleveland. the officers OF the
American Tin Plate company are plan
ming resumption with non-union men
at other points. They will not jay
where their next move will hr made,
but say that It will be made quickly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17

Wilkesbarrc, Pa, Aug. 15.-Thc 100
strikers employed at the Woodward
mine of the Iackawanna company
who Went out because the officials OF
the company would not allow COM
mttee OF United Mine Workers to rN-
anime the working Ur union cards of he
employees, returned to work yesterday
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17

Norfolk. Aug. l5.-The gubernatorial
convention convened here yesterday
and the name of \. j. Montague was
presented. Swanton retiring from tn :
race, Mr.. Montague was nominated by
acclnmation. The most notable Incl
dent of the day was the lack of applause
which greeted II. II. Pollard when he
said: "Free silver is dead issue. It
met its Gettysburg in 1896, and It's
Waterloo in 1900"
After an hour of uprmir and disorder
the convention nominated j. Il. Willard
for lieutenant. governor
State Senator Barksdalr,i in his speech
said Of Bryan ana free silver: "rwicc
we have followed Il great man to great
defeat, but Democracy Is not The party
Of one man or of one idea. We are not
contradiaed by any 'pent-up Utica
In the Democratic temple of fame,
which Is the hearts OF the people. along
side of Thomas Jefferson. Andrew Jack
son. Samuel j. Tilden and others of tn.
Democracy, we will place the equally
great Nebra skan. ana in the memories
Of our past glorious record free silver
will have an abiding place as another
cause nObly fought and hopelessly lest" ="
The convention adjourned until today
known at this writing there Will be no
mention Of Bryan or free silver in the
platform.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17

Ambassador White has been granted
leave from his post ut Berlin. and Is
expected to arrive in this country be-
fore long to attend to private atfais.