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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Run Down by secret Service,

Detroit, Dee. l.-Untcd states secret
service operatives raidcd Il house in
Highland Park yesterday and placed un.
of Frank McTague, Henry f. Ruzrn.
bark and Neil Huard. who will be- ar.
rarned on the charge of counterfritin"
1t is said that thousand of dollars worth
of spurious silver dollars have been sir.
culat,d in the neighborlood of Detroit.
Thirteen complete sets of mouldS for
silver dollars were found on the
premises. together with very fine
electric plating machine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

IIavprhill, Mass. Dec. I. Tuesdays
election is not accepted by the So
ca lists Oh thu face of the returns and
they have petilioned for Il recount of
to srlulinize every ballot with the
hope of finding enough defective ones TO
overtllrn the ihnyOraltY result, II. Il.
Watson CRep) being elected by only II
Ovcl i. +. Flanders, the Socia list candi-
latp
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

Portland. Me. Dee. 4.-Ambruse H..
FesSrnolen, il Portland po>totticr Cnl-
ployp. was arrested last night |y in
spectors, who allegc that their prisoner
has been rObbng the mails. The OFF.
GERS say marked money was found in
i'rSsenden' possession when searched.
The accused is about ~ years old and
has been enjoyed in the pUStollic,' for IL
years. FrSStnurn claims the uiol.ry
round on him was his own.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Miss Broad,s Murderer Unknown.

Cornish. Me-, Dec. "A coronprs
jury yesterday completed their invcsti-
Broad and rendered n verdict that she
came to her death by violence nt the
hands OF some person or persons to the
jury unknown. Miss Broad was t.,
years old and was employed In local
on Aug. 81, being struck down by II
heavy blunt instrument, and shot
through the head.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
To Settle With United States.

Mexico City. Dec. Secretary of
the Treasury LimnntOur has asked
congress to authorize the payment of
Sl.l2o,tiA. Mexican currency to the
United States. together with $43 $50 in
tereSt thereon, in accordance with the
award of The Hague arbitration in the
matter of the pious fund. The eX-
Denses incurred in the proceedings,
amounting to about $4,000, have al
ready been paid.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06


little astonished
e" am distinctly within rights sir and declinc'
Brutal sounded of
have Them While recognizing his privileges
America would be willing
holding
life.
thinking.
obtain obligation
permits nothing interfere with the happy peaceful
o
of in country
lous archaic arbitrary.
comfort
right pulled
todden
willing
dealings
Indifference
brother the
the We harder usually
with material results than We what
h gahcadaveness and feveris activity"
equally
in making great
we strven.
be
to N
dealings
We Of
tpSy
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

Notwithstanding the unliind wealth
er which ushered in the holiday shop
pers were plenty in the market and
dealers report an excellent Thanksglv-
ing trade. Turkeys retailed at the
highest figures in years, 35 cents per
pound in some instances being real
lied The market prices on most COM
modities were in the ascendent. The
quotations are:
POULTRY-Young turkeys. choice
northern, nom; western, l6@lSc;
northern roasting chicks, 16@1Sc;
western, 15c; north fowls, l5c; west.
ern, lac; live fowls, IL.
BUTTER--Northcrn creamery.
&c 12027c; western, 20 l.2@27c;
northern dairy, 21@24c.
CHEESE Northern twins. 1870
13 1-2c
EGGS-Nearby hennery, 4O@42c;
eastern 3O@35c; western, fresh, 260
zoe; held, 21@25c.
BEANS-Marrow and medium, $2.40
G$2.45; yellow eyes, $2.SOQ2.S5; red
kidneys, $3.lO@315.
HAY-Best grades, $50; good, $l6@
10; lower grades, Sl2@l5; rye straw.
50@l5.
POTATOES-Aroo green
mountains. S0@S3c: do hebrons, 700
73c; New York white, 6S070c. Sweet
potatoes. Virginia, $1.75@2; Jersey.
$2.50M2.
APPLES-Choice eating, $2G3; do
winter, sl50@2; common, 75c@1.25.
GRAPES--Catawbas, per pony bas.
ket. I7GlSc; Concords, 100 14c.
TRUCK-Cabbages each 2Q3c:
onions, per bbl, $l.75@2; squash, 75c
@$1; yellow turnips, S5c@$1; beets,
soc; hothouse cucumbers. per 100, 81;
celery, per dozen, 1.16 2-3@1.50.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

Liverpool, Dec. 4.-Captain Alder
Nichols, who was arrested here on the
British schooner Bessie Dodd. from
Cadiz for st. Johns, Off the coast Of
Labrador. Oct. -, in order to obtain the
insurance ON the vessel, was yesterday
committed for trial. The Bessie Dod,l
was refloated by salvers who SuhSa
Quently tOwed her into st. Johns.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
A Double Drowning.

Boston, Dee. 2.-The discovery of an
overturned boat on Spectacle island set
ties in the minds of those who have
been looking for them the fate of Cap.
tain Charles Johnson and Il sailor who
left hera last Friday night to go to
their vessel. the barge Hackensack,
anchored below Castle island.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Domestic Science For Girls.
BY Mary f. WI i1liams,
Professor of Domestic Science, Columbia University

ST twenty years whatever training girls received in
domestic science ncucac by their mothers in their
homes. To-day the demands of the school upon the girls
time make this absolutely impossible. The state takes
the child almost from the mothers into the kindergarten.
training institutional she graduated from
high school college ready for business But 1t Is worthy
she fitted almost any business except that
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Contract Work Suspended.

Franklin Falls. y. H., Dec. 2.-The
assignment of Grccnleaf 4 boring, con.
tractors. of Lewiston, Me-, has caused
suspension of work on the new dam
on the Pcmigewasset river as well as a
similar structure at Montreal. Slow
collections is said to have been the cause
of the assignment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
TteoboId Threw Up His Job,

New York. Dec. w. II. Theobald.
special treasury agent in this city,
rendered his resignation yesterday to
Secretary shaw. through Collector
Stra nahan. Throbald said theN
were no charges pending against him.
Stran han said that Theobald had de-
sired to resign rather than be dis.
missed
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Instantly Killed by Train.

North Adams, Mass, Dec. "A hand
rar with five men Oh board unexpected
~ met IN extra engine yesterday. and
although all of the men succeeded 10
getting Off the car. Patrick Kelly. N
years old, attempted to drag the chi
Off the track. was struck by the engine
and instantly killed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Mental Condition in Doubt.

New York. Dee. 4.-Willinm :. V.
Allen, gr"lt grandson Of Commodore
Vanderbilt. who for six wears hats bean
confined in private sanirarium ut
West Point, was yesterday released and
went to the home of Il friend in this
city. 1t will be finally determined later
whether the release shall hr made
permanent or lie be- formally commit.
ted to the Sanitnri,lm.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

Washington, Dee. 4.--Thc Sub-cOm-
mi,lec of the house judiciary COM
nittec to which was referred the anti
trust bills met yesterday and devoted
several hours TO the consideration Of
these measures. Considerable atten-
ton was devoted to consideration of
the bill which requires all corporations
engaged in interstate commerce to file
returns disclosing their true financial
condition and OF their capital stock
with government authorities. 1t also
imposes d tax upon such as hav" out.
standing capital unpaid in whole or in
part. The committee hopes to he able
to make Il report tG the house before the
holiday recess.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Nav Have Been Set by rramp.

Waterbury. Conn. Dec. ALI If the
tine modern barns. ice houses and hem
nrries on the farm of Thomas Kelly. on
Iak" Quassapaug, were burned last
night. The loss is $4,000. The lire is
supposed to have been caused 'y Il
lrrspaSScr. 1t is thought that the
charred remains of tramp may he
found in the ruins
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

Clinton, Mass. Dec. Am electric
car. while going through Main street
yesterday. ran into pair OF draught
horses which came out of an alleywNy
driverless. One of the horses wGs
killed and the wagon demolished. Nohr
of the passengers on the car was Sc
riouSly hurt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
To Face Many indictments.

st. Louis. Dec. 4.-Charles +. Kelly.
former member Of the house of dele
gates. arrived here yesterday in charge
of detectives from Philadelphia.
where he wls arrested last week as Il
fugitive from justice. Kelly rests IN.
bribery.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Peers Not In Evidence.

London. Dec. 4..-rhr house of con.
mons had the educational hill uEGer de-
bate yesterday and adopted the third
reading Of the mcu sure by 2iG votes to
123. The bill was Immediately sent TO
the house Of lords. where. IN the pres
encc OF only three peers, it WAS for
malIy read for the first time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Costly British wurships.

The battleships and cruisers now
building in the Government yards in
England, except Dcvonport, are cost.
ing more than the estimates. save in
the single case of the Albemarc, in
which 4 saving of $1,000 was effected
This is not such an Indictment against
Government building as it seems at
first sigh. for We eight contract.built
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Castro and Bowen Confer.

Caracas. Dee. President Castro
has twice sent for United States Min
lister Bowen during the last few days
and has had prolonged interviews with
him. ut which the minister of foreign
affairs was present. Both the presi-
dent and Mr. Bowen refused to be inter.
viewed on the subject.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

San Francisco. Dec. 4.-While the
steam ProgrcSD was lying at the
wharf of the Fulton iron works ycSter-
day an explosion of oil tanks occurred.
As Il result - men are missing, u score
were Injured and property valued at
S2UOOOO was destroyed. The disaster
orcllrred while 40 mechanics of the iron
works and 70 cmpl'yes Of the ship We're
on board
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Nurses pisapprove canteen.

Washington, Dac. A resolution of
fered at the meeting of the Spanish.
American Nurses association yesterday
declaring that body to be in favor Of
the re-cstablishment of the army can
teen was voted down. The resolution
provoked lively debate before II vote
was reached
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
An Eiuht-Hour Movement,

Wntcrvlir. Me-. bee. A meeting
of the representatives of the different
unions of the hricklayerS and ma SONS
of Maine was held here last night. The
principal topic WAS that of an eight
hour day and Il general movement Tor
the saiue was favored,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Winter Weather Out West,

Milwaukee, Dee. 4.-RepOrts OF heavy
snowstorms in the western part Of Wis
cousin were received here last ni"lit.
At DOdgcvillr the snow is two feet
deep and badly drifted, and rrr II
Rul.aboo one of the worst blizzal,lS in
six wears is reported.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
cannon's Grip on Soeakershi,.

Washington. Dee. Representative
Dalzell has withdraw from the contest
for the Speakership Of the house of
representatives in the .lSth congress i'm
favor of Representatives Cannon. lhi,
practically assures Mr.. Cannon a
unanimous vote ter speaker in the RI.
publican caucus.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Father of TWENTY-FIVE Children.

Everett, Mass. Dec. 3.--Charles Car.
perter. aged %. died here yesterday.
He was born in Canada. but had lived
here 10 years. He was the father Of
% children. the result of three mar
riages. His first wife bore six chill
dren. the second. seven, and the third
~ children.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

Panama, Dec. A. The news that Min
lister Concla has been relieved of his
appointment has raised hopes hero that
the Panama canal negotiations will
take more favorable turn. It is re-.
ported that more ample instructions will
he "ablcd from Eogota.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

hattleships now building will exceed
their estimates by 100000 and the
eleven cruisers by SSI5,000. At Devon
port a saving of S20.57O was made in
the building of the Bulwark and $21,.
I30 in the building OF the Implacable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
The Golden States Biq Bill,

Sacramento, Cal, Dec. t,-Deputy
state Comptroller Douglas has started
for Washington to Institute proceedings
looking to the collection of S+.+2n,S9i,
due the state Of California ~ the
United states government for Civil war
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
TAKING EVIDENCE.
Anthracite Coal Commits. ion
Resumes Its Sessions.

Revival of the Talk of Settlement
"Out of Court" and Though Neithel
Side Has Made Any Overtures IN
That Direction There Is Said ~ Be
Something in the Air"-In the
Event Of This Something Not Ma
terializine Proceedings May Drag
Along Into the New Year-Miners
Are Now Testifying.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

Schooner Herbert f. Captain Shute,
was wrecked on Isle nu Ilaut. Ne. The
Herbert l.. hailcd from Boston.
Elsie c. Allen of rittsiield. Mass,
aged 10, dropped dead while attending
concert by the SouSa Band in that city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

Colonel Henry c. lIasbrook, artillery
corps. commanding the post ut Fort
Adams. Il l.. has been appointed
hrigadier general. He will be retired
immediately.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

The state department announces that
the international copyright agreement
with Spain of 1895 has been restored to
full effect by an exchange Of diplomatic
notpS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Grecian Cabinet Resiq MS.

Athens, Dee. lowing to the nd.
verse result of the general elections. at
which several of the ministers failed
10 he TT elected, the whole cabinet has
resigned
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

Washington, Dec. I.-Srna tor Morgan
yesterday presented Il bill to the senate
authorizing the Spanish claims commits.
sion 10 take cOenizance of claims .row.
ing out of injuries caused by the ,lc-
structiOn of the battlrship Maine in
the harbor of lIavanl.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

The idle granite quarries at Frrcport
Me-. have been purchased hv New
York and Massachusetts, parties. and
the property is to be operate ted on n eN.
tensivc scale IN the early spring.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

Attorney General Knox, in his an
n'lai report 10 congress. renewS his
recommendation for the increase of the
salaries of judicial officers throughout
the country.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
SCARE VENEZUELA
Germany and Great Britain's
Big Naval Force May DoIt.

Hoped That This Form of Coercion
May Result in Little Republics Fay
ing Up-Debtor AnxiousIy Awaiting
an InkIng as to How the U. S. Cat
viii Jump-lf This Government
Does Not Render Moral Support
Venezuela May Submit to Great
Britain and Germany and Declares
Its Ability to Settle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Julian Ralph at Deaths Door

st. Louis. Dec. 4.--.Julan Ralph, the
well lnown war correspondent. Is in a
critical condition at the Southern Hotel
rs the result of sudden hemOrrhage.
Mrs. Ralph has been hurriedly srm.
moncd from New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
yOSTON WHOLESALE MARKETS,

10 rne.. tho appended quotations Of value
alike to buyer and seller the resume Of the
market, prefacing the quotations, should Se
carefully read. In u mar ket OF this character
II is impossible to give prices for every day OF
The week. Noting, however, the general ten
sency of trade, sufficiently accurate quota
lions will be given on which dealers can safely
,ase their transactions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

II. II. French. famous as n theatrical
nanayer and producer of many cele-
brlted dramas. died ut New York after
lingering illness
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
CHICAGO Firm Gets Bio concessic

ST. Louis. Dec. 3.-The Louisiana
Purchase exposition Photographic con-
ccssion has been awarded to John +.
Byrnes Il Co. Of Chicago. The terms
are not made public. 1t is understood
thnt new spapers will have the privilege
of taking photographs indiScrimlnate!y
'or their own publication.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

isn't worthy of her, and believes It
at the tine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

Johr Hungcrford Pollen. formerly
proctor of Oxford university. is dead.
He was 81 years old. He was one of
the last survivors OF the Oxford move.
ment toward Catholicism in the English
'hurch
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

James Il. Tyder, u randson of Presi.
dent tyler. died at the Confederate
soldiers home at Richmond, aged ca.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

n like good"
couldn't
neigh
l, u
ono of
socbi the kindly feeling
life enjoyable.
his kind ncglhors o and
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Sel:ASSertiVeneSS
The Twin of Courtesy
BY George c. Lorimer, ID. d.

FEW months while travelling in England the members of
party found themselves in smoking compartment OF
railway carriage with and stranger who smoked
When about halfway between stations he calmly pulled out
his tobacco and lighting pufed away, seemingly to his
enjoyment quite much the discomfort OF the ads
under my charge
Seeing the annoyance his smoking causing l asked
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

Philadelphia, Dec. 4.-EIowurl r.
Goodwin. aged - years. treasurer of
the banking and brokerage firm of
Cassatt 4 Co.. committed suicid. last
night by shooting. He was found dead
in the firms office in the Arcade 'uiId
ing. No cause Is known.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
THE DELINEATOR
WITH THE AGE, ONE YEAR, Sl.M
This paper from now to Jan. I, 1908,
2J CENTS.
We DO JOB PRINTING.
Dependent and Independent.
BY A. NJ. purdy.

class Of men, rule Independent than farmers.
They stand strikes without great loss They raise
enough depend for their living, aud exchange
with other Ncghhor Thompson had lot Of hay help
short, brewing A ncghbor stepped in with
the sautaon We'll ncighbor though would step in
ii and the boys couldn't help that hay befor
the rain We put off The cuvnting OF
luy MI lcsd may Won
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06

1: 4: :::: i: T.: 4 t.: #: = 80: ::;: =: 4:
o
homomaking.
of "achclOr maids
are
The condition fausht with danger
AS he Is.
The of to-day who think they purify the world at the polls
formed And
O
fOr
Until this school boards the training girl
for his normal position in life for his struggle with the world The training of
llework-the practically
schools
from high schools colleges
If this can be accomplished shall toward solving
mothers be lifework de-
scrcd Willard that ideal
WON $ to
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-12-06
Wanted to Kin The Kim

Madrid. Dee. "A man named
Pulgar has been arrested at Orcnsr
bearing Il piOgnard. He said he WAS
an Argentine anarchist and had come
to Spain to murder the king. hu, had
been unable to procure means to travel
tn Madrid
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-12
ooM PAUL FAILIae FAST.
Mind DulI--More Phlegmatic and Tacl
turn Than Ever

NINA Dull-More Pnlegmatic ana aCi'
turn Than Ever.
New York, April 11.-Cabling from
Utrecht. the London staff correspond.
ent of The Tribune says there is no
decline in the popularity of former
President Kruger, although he lives in
seclusion and is seldom seen outside
his small factory town.
He is surrounded by swarm ,ot
relatives and Boer exiles, sees few Wis
itors and is more phlegmatic and taci
turn than ever. He is unmanageable
in money matters and SO deliberate
and cautious in expressing his opinion
and judgment respecting South Afr1
can affairs that he is seldom consult.
ed by the other Boer leaders.
President Leyds is received as the
diplomatic representative of the South
African republic and allowed to dis
play his full uniform on state occa
sions at The Hague. Mr. Kruger Is q
private citizen, living in exile, and Is
not encouraged to visit the capital Oh.
appear in public. Yet he is reverenced
throughout The Netherlands as a hero,
Mr.. Kruger is unmistakably aginr
the dispatch concludes, as his follow.
ers admit His heart action is better
than it was and his general health has
improved during his residence near
Utrecht, but his mind has grown dull
and his grim humor has disappeared.
He remains the central figure of the
Boer refugees, because his personality
is still unrivaled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-12
MOB LYNcHEs WHITE MAN.
Murder of Deputy Marshal Quickly
Avenged Near Fulton, Ky.

NNSuSS0 iNSGt rye
Paducah, KY, April ia murder
was quickly followed by a lynching on
the Tennessee side of the state line
near Fulton, KY, Wednesday night
Tom Blackard, white man, shot
and killed Deputy Marshal Frank Tay.
lor shortly after o'clock. Three hours
later his corpse swung from bridge
on Mills street, over Harris Fork.
Blackard and his victim were both
young men, each being about "a years
farmer living at Dukedom, miles
from here. He was drinking heavily
and when he met Taylor insulted him,
although the two men had never met.
Taylor was in the act of warning him
that he would put him under arrest il
he did not use better language, when
Blackard suddenly drew a revolver
and emptied it at the unsuspecting
marshal.
Three bullets took effect, two in
the right breast and one in the head,
entering near the eye. AS Taylor sank
to the earth he managed to get his re.
VoIver out, but he was too far gone to
use 1t.
A few minutes later Blackard was
captured. He seemed dazed with fear,
He was taken back to where the body
of his victim lay.
While an inquest was being held a
mob rushed upon the scene, seized
Blackard, and hurrying him off lynched
him to the railing of the bridge which
crosses Harris creek.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-12
MASON CALLS ON PRESIDENT.
Latter Says He Is Taking No Part In
Illinois Senatorial Contest

Latter Says He Is Taking No Part In
Illinois Senatorial Contest.
Washington, April 11.-Senator Mason
was among the presidents callers ear
ly today and during the conference the
president authorized the statement
that he was taking no part whatever
ia the Illinois senatorial contest His
relations with Senator Mason, Repre-
sentative Hopkins and Mr.. Dawes
were alike most friendly and he had
done and would do nothing that could
be possibly construed into an evidence
of partialtty for either Of the candi-
dates.
MY time is altogether too much oc-
cupied with being president" said Mr..
Roosevelt, ito admit of my taking any
part in the senatorial contest IN Illi-
nois."