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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Labor Question Before Commons.

London, May 15.-W. C. b. Beaumant
moved resolution in the house of COM
mons last night in favor of legislation
dealing with the questions of picketlng
and the liability of trades unions. An
amendment to 1t made by G. b. Renshnw
to the effect that the house declined to
legislate in this matter until it was
shown that the existing law fails to
protect wOrkmen i'm the exercise of their
lawful rights was adopted by vote of
2O3 to 174, the opposition loudly cheer
ing the small government majority.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Path Not Strewn With Roses.

Havana. May 15.-President-elect
Palma says that the matter Of making
up the Cuban cabinet is causing him
much worry and trouble. He wants to
surround himself with men of expe-
rience and ability in whom he has con
idencc. but he also desires to .halntain
harmony among the political leaders.
The president-elect held long con-
ference with the leaders and 1t Is under
ste od they objected to the men Senor
Palma said he intended to appoint to
the cabinet.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Opening of a New Bridge.

Hampton, n. H., May l5.-The official
opening of the great pile bridge over
The Hampton river, connecting New
Hampshire and Massachusetts, took
place yesterday afternoon. The exer-
cises. which were held on decorated
stage near the centre of the structure.
were attended by Il host of New Hamp-
shire officials, street railroad repre-
sentatives. members of the government
of adjacent towns and counties, and
hundreds of private citizens.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Unse a6onabie Weather.

Ioosic Falls, n. V, May 15.--There
was another heavy frost last night in
the HoOsick valley. the mercury fall
ing to 20 above zero. 1t brought more
damage to buds and blossoms of cherry
and apple trees. A heavy white frost
is reported in lower Vermont and the
Rerishires, and fruit growers fear the
apple crop may be ruined.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
President Laid Corner Stone,

Washington, May 15.--In the presence
of large audience President Roosevelt
Yesterday laid the cornerstone of the
Mckinley. memorial Ohio College Of
Government of the American Uni
versity When completed the building
will be devoted to stduies embracing
diplomacy, municipal government, ar
bitratiOn, clvics and internatiO law.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Clergyman Seeks sheriff's Office

Lewiston. Me-, May 15.-One of the
largest political rallies ever held here
.ook place last night in support of the
candidacy of Rev. C. S. Cummings for
sheriff Of Androscoggin county. Ralph
w. Crockett presided and declared that
.he people of the county wanted man
for sheriff who would enforce the law
faithfully and impartially. Mr.. Cum
mings pledged himself to fully and i'm
partially enforce the prohibition law II
elected.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Motto Stricken With Apoplexy.

Madrid, May liking Alfonso, on
horseback. yesterday reviewed the
naval cadets at their camp ut Cara
banchel. just outside Of Madrid. Just
before the king arrived at Carabanchel,
the captain general Of Madrid, Lieu
tenant General Motto, fell from his
horse from an attack Of apoplexy. His
condition Is critical.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17

Halsted, Pa, one Of the most flourish.
ing boroughs in Susquehanna county, is
paralyzed over an announcement made
by the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Railroad company, abandon.
Ing the place as terminal Of six divi-
sionA.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Hook SIipped From Staoipo

Boston, May 15.-William l.. SAWYER,
% years Old a painter, employed on a
house at 81 Holburn street. was in.
stantly killed yesterday. A hook on a
swinging staging slipped and Sawyer
fell 30 feet to the ground, breaking his
neck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17

Washington, May 15.-The Demo-
cratic congressional campaign COM
mittee last night decided to make its
headqu,>.ers in Washington and to in
crease the executive committee from
IL to II members. 1t Is understood
Ben Il. Gable of Illinois will accept the
craftsmanship of the executive com.
mittee.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17

Fire broke out In II. w. Kennedy &
Co.'S lumber mills ut Ceredo, w. Va,
destroying the entire plant, the sub
station Of the Camden Interstate rail-
way. 70 dwelling houses and all the
lumber In the mill yards. The loss is
estimated at $22O,0O0.
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Claim Cut Down to $3.50.

Bristol, II. l., May l5.-Micliael F.
Fox of Warren was awarded $3.50 yes
terday by a jury in an action for S1O,-
600 for malicious prosecution. Agent
Smith Of the Rhode Island Society for
the. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
" no arrested Fox for being present at
a cock-fight in Warren, was the de-
feDtlant
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
MONDAY,
May ~, 1902.

Needs of Boston customs service ad-
mitted by treasury officials.
War department planning elaborate
experiments with big searchlights for
harbor defence.
Senate expected to reach vote on
Philippine government bill this week
or next.
Woman charged with abduction in
Cincinnati under arrest in San Reno,
italy.
North Adams, Mass, Congregational
church begins celebration of its 18th
anniversary.
Bishop Clark Of Rhode Island, in his
annual letter to the clergy, points out
the danger Of plutocracy.
Beef trust to be made campaign
issue by Democratic congressional
committee.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Statesmen OF for Havana,

Washington, May l5.-Senators
Money. Mason and Jones, former Sen
atOr Thurstcn and Representative
Dearmond left here yesterday for Ha-
vana to attend the Inauguration Of
PreSident-elect Palma.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Good Work in Gun Practice,

Washington, May 15.-Lieutenant
Commander Niblack, inspector Of tar
get practice, has returned from a visi,
of inspection to the North Atlantic
squadron. He is gratified at the eX-
cellent showing made by the squadron
and expresses particular satisfaction
with the system of electrical control
Of big turrets as exemplified on the
X p, rS,l rye
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17

the state Of affairs much worse than had
been stated. The administrators re-
ports show that the country on the east
coast, between Robin Rock and George
town, was apparently struck and de-
vastated in n manner similar to that
which destroyed st. Pierre, and fear
that practically all living things IN that
radius were killed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Generous Tobacco Company.

Louisville, Ky, May 15.-On ac.
count of the increase in the cost of lv-
ing, the Continental Tobacco company
yesterday ordered an increase Of lOper-
cent i'm the wages of all its Louisville
employees under the grade of foreman.
The increase will add $500 to the
weekly payroll of the company in this
city
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17

With the exception of the prisoner
who was confined in dungeon at the
time Of the explosion, DR.. Artier is
really the sole survivor of st. Pierre.
The signal station at Castres. Isl
and Of st. Lucia, reports that Il large fire
was seen Wednesday night in the III
rectiOn of Fort de France, Martinique.
The incineration and burying Of the
dead at st. Pierre is still going on. but
under great difficulties. The only men
engaged in 1t are French soldiers. A
small squad of them is at work. but the
task is SO dreadful that tile burial
parties can only work for n short time
ut stretch. The thousand or so bodies
found on the surface have been burned.
but few Of those in the ruins have been
dug out. 1t will require months, un-
less greater force of men is employed,
before the dead are properly disposedv vf.
The sand and ashes that cover the ruins
Of the city are still hot, and waves of
heat come down from the crater of the
volcano, making work among the ruins
difficult, when 1t Is not absolutely i'm
possible. .a
Over Mt. Pelee there still hangs a
great cloud Of smoke. The eruption
continues with diminished force. In
he harbOr Of st. Pierre steamship is
In constant readiness to take away the
workers IL Mt Pelee becomes more
threatening. A watch is constantly
maintained, ready to give warning, and
the lava turns in the direction Of st.
Pierre the place will be Immediately de-
serted.
London, May 15.-The governor of
he Windward islands. Sir Robert
Llcwelyn, telegraphs to the colonial
,ffice from the island of st. Vincent.
Under date of May IL. ns follows:
II arrived here yesterday and found
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Eight Thousand Men Laid on.

Pittsburg, May 15.-The Erie Rail
road company has thus far suspended
5000 men Oh its system until the coal
troubles are settled. In case the coal
strike Is prolonged further reductions
in the working force are probable
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17

The breaking Of an air pipe OH the
Harlem river freight resulted in the
derallment Of four cars at West Mans
field, Mass. The contents Of the cars
were strewn over the roadbed. No one
was injured.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17

Melbourne, May 15.-1'he Earl of
llopetoun has decided to resign tie
governor generalship Of the Australian
commonwealth. He was sworn In as
he first governor general Of the Fed
Grated Australian colonies Jan. /, 1901.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Boston Man for Pekin.

Washington. May 15.-John g. Cool
idge of Ma ssa chusetts has been selected
fer appointment as first secretary of
legation at Pekin, succeeding Mr..
Squiers, who is to be United States
minister to Cuba.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
BOSTON WHOLESALE MARKETS,

alike to buyer and seller, the resume Of the
market, prefacing the quotations, should be
carefully read. In a market of this character
it is impossible to give prices for every day Of
the week. Noting, however, the general ten
dency of trade. sufficiently accurate quota-
lions will bt given on which dealers can safely
base their transactions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
For Porto Rican DELEGATE,

Washington. May 15.--rhe committee
on insular affairs of the house yestcr-
day ordered favorable report on the
bill to provide for Il delegate to the
house of representatives from Porto
Rico
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Minister WI Nav Leave Us,

Pekin, May 15.-An imperial edict
has been issued appointing WI Ting
Fang, the Chinese minister at Wash
ingtOn, to prepare code Of Chinese
laws on modern lines. WI Ting Fang
will probably soon be recalled to China
to undertake this work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Passenger and Conductor Hurt

Newton, Mass, May 15.-Two cars
belonging to the Boston Suburban
Electric company cOllided while passing
through NewtonvilIe square yesterday,
seriously injuring Mrs. Il. j. Rice and
bruisng Conductor Gore.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Uprising Of Italian Peasants.

Rome, May 15.-Newspaper tele-
grams from Bari report rioting Of 5000
peasants at PutignnnO rs Il result Of "A.
Dor disputes. The rioters burned the
houses where the Octroi taxes are
collected and attacked the town hal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17

Undergraduates of Princeton uni.
versity have subscribed $1l.36I to the
new gymnasium fund. The alu mi
have raised upwards Of 500, 900 and the
total amount to be expended in the
erection Of the building Is $225.O0n
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Sentenced for Conspiracy.

Dublin, May 15.-A special crimes
court at Ennis has convicted seven
members Of the United Irish league Of
cOnspirlng to compel man to surrender
his farm. Sentences ranging from two
to four months imprisonment were i'm
posed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Consul General Evans.

Washington. May 15.-Henry g.
Evans, who has just retired as COM
missioner Of pensions, yesterday took
the oath of office as consul general at
London. He will leave for his post
early in June.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Subterranean Lake Of Aspha alt.

Austin, May 15.-In the oil fields
near here yesterday the drill in No. 9
well at a depth of 145 feet dropped into
lake Of liquid asphalt which is SO
thick and heavy that further drilling
is almost impossible.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
CONDENSED NEWS.

The "Revels Of May" were held by the
undergraduates Of Mt, Holyoke col.
lege. following tue pleasant custom Of
years. 1t was witnessed by large
throng aud In every detail was de-
lightful.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
Russell Leaves $780, 900.

Minneapolis, May 15.-The will Of Sol
Smith Russell, the actor was iilcd yes
terday. The estate Is valued at $780,
600. The only heirs are the widow and
two children
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17

While John q. Harper. aged 45, was
ishing from boat on the Mystic river
at Boston, the beat capsized and Har.
per was drowned.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17

King Edward, 1t is said, has read
every book that has been written on
the history Of the Crimean war.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
MISSION OF MERCY
y. S. Cruiser Dixie Starts fer
Stricken Martinique.

Che Carries 100000 Ratlons for the
Homeless and Starving ISLANDERS
Dr.. Artier, the Only Survivor Of St.
Pierre Other Than the Escaped Pris-
oner, Tells How the People Were
Prevented From Leaving the City by
q Gordon Of Soldiers Drawn Round
"details Of Disaster at st. Vim.
cent Where Danger Is Not Yet Over
Canada Sends Help.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17

"PrObably 1900 persons lost their
lives. The exact number will never he
known. Managers and owners OF the
of the better class of people have been
killed. a thousand bodies have been
found and buried. One hundred and
sixty persons are in the hospital at
Georgetown. Probably only six Of this
number will recover.
"'rhe details Of the disaster are too
narrowing for description. got AT st.
Lucia cOasting steamer, which Is
running up and down the leeward
coast with water and provisions.
Twenty-Five hundred persons have re-
ceivcd relief have asked for medical
officers from Trinidad and Grenada.
All the neghboring British colonies are
assisting generously. Every effort is
being made to grapple with the awful
calamity. All the best sugar estates
in the Carib country are devastated, and
the cattle are dead.
THE eruption continues. but is ap-
parently mOderating Anxiety is still
felt. All officers and residents are CO.
operating with me. The ladies are
making clothing"
London, May 15.-The Fort de France
corresp Mdent of The Times IN Il is
patch describing the present condition
Of Mt. Pelee says that volcano is still
rumbling and that three luminous
points on the lower slopes of the noun
tain, which are casting incandeSceni
rays. seem to presage a further ca
lamity.
Ottawa, May 15.-The Canadian
parliament yesterday voted S5O,OOO for
the relief of the sufferers of Martipiu,le
and st. Vincent. Half of the amount
will go to each. The vote was unani-
meas.
Naples, May 15.-The report published
in Paris that Mount Vesuvus is iD
eruption is without foundation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17

Every man should profit by his own
mistakes, but most of us would pre-.
fer to profit by the mistakes Of others.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17

Washington, May 15-The United
States cruiser Dixie sailed from w
York late last evening with 0tU,,nlU
ratiOns, beside clothing. medicines and
army surgeons, for the relief OF the
West Indian sufferers. She should
reach Fort de France, Martinique, on
Monday next. Meantime nearer places
are sending such help as they can,
while the New York Chamber of Com
merce has bought the cargo of a ship
now at st. Thomas and has diverted 1t
to Martinique, which should be reached
Friday. The Dixie expedition, low
ever, will be the first large relief.
Unless some new outbreak of vol
canic energy should occur, or unless an
epidemic breaks out among the refu-
gees--neither of which are at all i'm
prolabe-the worst has been done.
Governor Llewelyn reports from st.
Vincent that SOufrieres victims are
about 1900, but that the volcano is less
active though threatening.
Slow progress is making in the dread
full work Of clearing st. Pierre's ruins
Of their dead. The most conservative
estimate of Pelee's victims remains at
10000. The more pressing task is the
succOr of the living and to that the
authorities of many nations are bend
ing every energy.
Secretary Root yesterday accepted
the offer Of Louis KlOpsch Of The
Christian Herald to send 1000 barrels
Of flour to the Martinique sufferers and
directed that the flour be carried on Il
government transport to the stricken
islanders. The offer to send 20 trained
nurses will not be acted on until it is
known whether or not they will be
needed.
London. May 15.-The correspondent
Of The Daily Mail ut Barbadoes, r. w.
L., who visited st. Pierre on board the
royal mail steamer Solent, has learned
from DR.. Artier, who miraculOusly
escaped the disaster, that when the gov
ernOr Of Martinique, NJ. l.. MOuette.
and the insular officials had declared
all danger from an eruption Of Mt.
pelee to be past. Il Gordon Of armed
soldiers and policemen was placed
around the town to prevent the people
from leaving. DR.. Artier, however,
went to the suburb of More Rouge. He
was riding back to st. Pierre when the
explosion occurred. He turned and
fled precipitately across the mountains
to Fort de France.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
PANAMA IS SAFE.
Volcanic Conditions Element In
Selecting Isthmian Waterway.

The Appalling Disaster at Martinique
Has Revived Discussion Of a Much
Debated Question-Senator Hanna
Has Compiled Interesting Data
Which May Secure Acceptance OF
the Panama Company's Offer-Mr.
Morgan Has Become Almost a Mono.
maniac In Favor Of Nicaragua ard
viii Not Be Influenced by Facts
but His Followers May.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
News OF the week.
FRIDAY,
May 9, 1902.

The corrected figures OF the loss OF
fire insurance companies by the New
Milford (Ct.) fire are $23S.000.
Henry F. Hollis has withdrawn as
candidate for congress In New Hamp-
shire, and may become chairman Of
the state Democratic committee.
The Primitive Methodist conference
at Providence, r. l., adopted the rec
ommendation Of the general confer
ence indorsing the church periodical
Capt. Eben Pierce, famous old
whaler, killed by an electric car in
Fair Haven. Mass.
Orrin c. Sanborn of Roslindale
Mass, kills himself at Beverly.
francesca Luongo arrested In Italy
on charge of murder of Pietro Falsaco
IN Charlton. Mass.
Mail for fictitious clergymen In South
Billerica, Mass, stopped by govern
ment.
Mrs. Hetty Green granted permit
to carry a revolver.
Secretary Cortelyou will probably
enter the cabinet this summer.
Investigation results in decision that
Miss Mabel Flagg of Athol, Mass,
committed suicide.
Providence Clergyman nephew
pleads guilty to attempt to eXtort
money.
Thief caught robbing quarters of alb
sent firemen OF Boston sent to Deer
Island.
Body Of Miss Mary Doole of Ded
ham, Mass. found in Charles river.
Mrs. Denison of New York elected
president of federation of womens
clubs.
Desperate attempt at suicide in
Charlestown, Mass.
Illinois convention cheers for Hop
kins. Senator Mason's rival.
Boston police have a mystery on
hand; supposed stabbing on Castle
street.
Criminal proceedings to be taken
against the beef trust in st. Louis.
Massachusetts legislature will prob.
ably pass no gas bills this year.
Another overthrow awaits the lead.
ers of the national house on the ON.
nibus territory bill.
Death of Edward w. Emerson, the
humorist, in Somerville, Mass.
Miss Crowinshield defeats Miss Put
nam in tennis battle at the Country
Club.
Commander Arnold not likely to be
captain Of Enterprise this summer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17

Naples, May 15.-The report published
in Paris that Mount Nesuvius is III
eruption is without foundation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
SATURDAY.,
May 10, 1902.

The Misses Peabody of Cambridge,
Mass, daughters of the late DR.. A.
p. Peabody, have given $500 to Phil
lips Exeter academy.
While on his way to work as waci,-
man In one Of the mills at East
Brookfieli, Mass, John F. Day. 46,
was struck and instantly killed by an
express train directly in front of the
station. He leaves q widow and five
children.
At Plymouth, N. H., Frank Sorrell,
for house breaking, was given not
more than five nor less than three
years in state prison; William Senneff
OF Hanover, for felonious assault, not
more than 10 years nor less than IL
years.
D. D. Muir, receiver OF the defunct
Merchants National bank of Rutland,
w., has announced that dividend
of 10 percent to depositors will be de-
clared this summer. They will then
have received IS percent of their
rosits. This will probably be the final
dividend.
Senator McLaurin knocks a man
down in the lobby of hotel in Wash.
ington.
Famous lawsuit in Paris ends in
fiasco, and creditors of Nine Humbert
are said to be $10,O00,OOO out of poe.
ket.
Senate confirms H. Clay Evans as
consul-general at London.
Rockland, Mass, business men jo''
train.
Bernhard Weithaas indicted at
Springfield, Mass, for murder of his
wife.
Marines and naval apprentices plant
tree In memory of Rear Admiral
Sampson, on Coasters harbor island.
Fall River man fires four shots
ut woman with whom he has been
keeping company, and escapes.
President Henry Morton of Stevens
Institute of Technology Is dead.
"The"Allen's pool room in New York
raided and 300 players arrested.
Admiral SIMPSONS body buried at
Arlington cemetery with impressive
ceremonies.
Miss Mary Macdonald Of Fall Riv-
er, Mass, sues Patrick Kieran for
$4,000 for alleged breach Of promise
to marry.
Fire at Laconia,N. H., causes loss
Of more than $4,000.
William ]. Gibbs Of Springfield testi-
Hes before senate committee on Phil
ippines.
Eugene Gauthier, who killed Mauie
Gentle in New York City, convicted
OF murder in the second degree.
Woman probably fatally burned
while fumigating her home at Port
land, Me.
Venezuelan revolutionary forces are
expected to occupy Caracas soon.
Fire at New Haven, Conn, destroys
eight buildings and renders SO persons
homeless.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-05-17
WEDNE SDAY,
May "a, 1902,
PreparinQ for Campaiun.

President Schwab of the steel trust