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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS.
Some of the Items of Bill Reported in the
House.

Washington, March 22.-The naval ap-
preparation bill which was reported to
the house today, carries a total of $685.
$685. O5S, an increase over last year of
s3,764,432, and over the current estimates
of $2,514,S24
For the increase of the navy, the bill
allows to be constructed by contract
three sea-going coast line battleships,
designed to carry the heaviest armor
and most powerful ordnance displace-
ment, 1000 tons, with the highest prac-
ticable speed for their class to cost ex-
elusive of armament not exceeding $3,-
900 900 each, one to be named the Maine,
six torpedo boats, $50 tons displacement,
and six torpedo boat destroyers, about
$50 tons displacement, to cost not ex-
ceeding 81, 900, and one gunboat to
take the place of the U. S. S. Michigan,
to cost exclusive of armament not over
$260,000, to be built on the great lakes.
One Of these sea-going battleships is to
be built on the Pacific coast. The con-
tracts for the construction of all these
vessels are to be made within so days
Of the enactment of the bill.
Toward the construction of four tim
Der dry docks. $4,000 900 each is allowed,
each to be not less than 700 feet long
and sufficient to meet probable future
requirements of the largest vessels.
The bill directs the appointment of a
board of naval officers to determine the
desirability of locating and construct
ing a dry dock in the harbor Of Calves
ton, Texas, and to report to congress at
the next session.
Toward the armament and armof of
domestic manufacture of vessels au-
| thorized under four previous acts, and
the present bill, including the compile
ton of the ordnance outfit for the six
| torpedo boat destroyeTs and six torpedo
| boats, there is an item of IS, 458,S00 the
total cost of the armor according to the
| plans and specifications already pre-
pared for the three battleships author
ized by the act of June 10, 1895, not to
| exceed $3,210,000, including all nickel in
| the same, and exclusive of the cost Of
| transportation, tests, ETC., and no con-
| tract for armor plate to average exceed
ing $400 per ton.
To complete the equipment outfit of
vessels heretofore authorized $l75,000 is
given.
The total allowed for the pay Of the
| navy is So, ,125, ,460. The secretary of the
navy is authorized to enlist at any time
after the passage of the bill as many
additional men as may be necessary to
man the ships in commission, provided
that the total number of men and boys
in the general service and under train
ing shall not exceed 1850 men and
1000 boys.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
NEW SEWERS FAVORED.
The Committee Decides to Make Several
recommendations

The committee on sewers spent the
greater part of Tuesday afternoon in
viewing locations, ending up with a
meeting at the home of President Bur-
ton w. Potter Of the board Of aldermen
on Salisbury street.
1t was voted to recommend the pHr-
chase of piece of land az the corner
of Cambridge and Millbury streets 25 by
70 feet, to be used as a collecting cham
ber; to begin construction of the west
main carrier up Quinsigam0nd avenue;
to put 15-inch sanitary sewer 1000 feet
long in Mill street, to put an S-inch SAN
itary sewer in Downing street, west
toward Florence street; to put an S-inch
sanitary sewer in Murray avenue, from
Wellington to Dale streets; to put "a
inch surface sewer drain fer about 500
feet in College street, and to put a 10
inch sanitary sewer in Armory street.
Locations on West Boylston street and
in new tract of land on the Whitman
estate on Montvale, where sewers have
been asked for, were looked at, but no
action was taken.
A visit was made to the Mill brook
sewer, and the party looked into it at
the power station, but did not enter and
inspect the work.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
RECENT DEATHS.
MGR. DE CONCIIIn

New York, March 22.-The Rt Rev.
Mgr. Januarius de Concllio, pastor of st.
Michael's Roman Catholic Church in
Jersey City, died at the rectory today.
He was born in Naples in 1886. The IT,
tie of monsignor was conferred upon
FIR. de Concilio in 1887 He was the
author of several religious works
w. G. vEAZEY.
Washington, March 22-wheelock G
Veazey of Vermont, formerly a member
Of the Interstate commerce commission.
died here tonight at o'clock. Mr.. Yea
zey resigned from the commission about
a year ago on account of failing health.
Mr.. Veazey was very prominent in the
G. A. r., having been elected command
er in chief at the Boston encampment in
1890
General Wheeloek Graves Veazey was
born in Rockingham county, N. H.
Dec. 5, 1885, and there passed his early
life He was educated at Philips Ex-
eter Academy, and was graduated from
Dartmouth. He was admitted to the bar
In Vermont in 1860, practicing till the
war broke out, when he was m@Ge cap
tain of a volunteer Vermont regiment
He served with distinction at Gettys-
burg In the flank assault on Pickett's
division He was judge of the supreme
court of Vermont from 1873 till 1889,
and was one of the founders of the G.
A. r. in that state. He succeeded AL
dace F. Walker on the Interstate com
merce commission in 1889, serving till
1896, when he resigned.
WILLIAM A. STEVENS!
Sol
Stevens. chaplain of Post a. G. A. R.,
dropped dead tonight, at the headquar-
ters of the post. He was born in Ban
gor and served in G company, second
Maine regiment.
DR. c. A. BELDEN.
New York, March 22.-Dr. Clinton A.
Belden died at his home in Jamaica
last night. For over 40 years he had
been a physician there. He was born in
Springfield, Mass, 72 years ago.
DR.. Belden leaves a wife and one son.
who is a doctor.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The meeting of the Second Parish Club
is postponed from this evening to Mar.
80.
c, A. Stone sold yesterday the house
at SO Florence street and the house at
the corner of Mason street and Mason
court.
The Wednesday Club of All Saints
Church wiz hold a. special meeting with
Miss Hopkins, IL Linden street, at
o'clock this afternoon.
The st. Anne's Athletic Association,
which was to meet Tuesday evening,
postponed it's meeting to next Sunday
at II o'clock a. M, when important
business will be transacted and the
years work outlined.
Mrs. George S. Hatch will give a vi
avi health talk at Arcanum parlors 566
Main street, at O'Clock this afternoon,
to which the ladies are invited.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
NEW YoRK'S DEFeNSEs.
Col. Ludlow Says He Needs Still Above a
Million Dollars.

New York, March 22.-Col. Ludlow,
chief Of the engineer corps in charge
of the work at Fort Hamilton; the low
er bay, and at Sandy Hook, was asked
today how much money he needed to
make New York harbor, so far as his
expenses are concerned, impregnable.
He said: "One million two hundred
and fifty thousand dollars will put them
in shape. Now I can't say what has to
be done; that would be disclosing Sc
crets to the enemy. We need guns, gun
carriages and Of course protection for
them
''How much have you received?'
"Oh, about 10 per cent Of the amount"
was the reply. I'VE are pushing our
work as fast as possible. All the ports
in the harbor are garrisoned and the
new regiment is forming at Fort Slo-
cum"
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Joseph s. Blake 80; Emma E. Lord, 2
DEATHS.

SMTTH-In this city, 21st, Clifton A, son
of James and Leah Smith, l yr. IL mos.
10 days.
HILL-In Belmont, Cal, 18th, Harry H.
son Of William B. and Sarah e. Hill, "a
yrs. ! mo. II days.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend funeral services at their residence,
30 May street, Wednesday, at 2 p. m.
CURRIE-In this city I'D, William Fran
els Currie, infant son of William and
Minnie E. Qynch) Currie, / yr.
Funeral from the parents residence, Z
Blackstone street. Thursday afternoon at
O'Clock. Relatives and friends are in
vited to attend.
GROSs-In this city 21st, Raphael Gross,
81 yrs. mos.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend funeral services at his late resi-
dence sos Main street, Thursday, at 9.30
a. M Burial at Wakefield, Mass.
LYFORD-In this city, Hst, Josephine l.,
wife Of Lauren d. LyfoPd, 81 y1's. mos.
8 days.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend funeral services at the residence of
her sister Mrs. William P. Allen, l Ed
ward street, Wednesday, at p. m.
MUSKOVIN-In this city, 21st, Ruth E..
daughter of Carl NJ. and Anna e. Mus
kovin, 8 yrs. mos. Is days.
LINCOLN-In this city, 21st, George Lin
coin, Is yrs.
BRBWER-In West Boylston, 2tst, Lucy
W, widow of Eber Brewer, So yrs. mos
26 days.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend funeral services at the residence of
George Buck, Thursday, at l p. m.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
BAY STATE BENEFICIARY AssoCI.
ALTON.

Boston, March 22.-An order of notice
was ordered to be issued by Judge
Barker, today, in the supreme court, on
an application of the receivers of the
Bay State Beneficiary Association, who
have asked for institutions. The receiv-
ers wish to know whether the associa-
tion had power to engage in the insur-
ance of losses arising from disabilities
from sickness; and also, whether claim
ants have right to share in the assets
of the association, and under what cir
cumstances where the directors did not
exercise their option. as to the manner of
paying the claims. About go claims were
filed by policy holders before the bill
for the receivership was brought, claim
ing benefits on account of permanent
or total disability. These amount to
S144 900,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
BEEF EXPORTING COMPANY.

Boston, March 22.-The Transcript
this afternoon says: A stock company
of beef exporters. including Swift &
Co. and Nelson, Morris & Co., will take
possession of the Brighton stock yards
on April by lease. The yards will be
operated more as conveniences to the
purely profit-making establishment to
create new competition. They will be
used simply as places Of feeding and
sheltering cattle which are to be ex-
ported or slaughtered. The yards were
established by the railroad corporation
In 1875. They are about Is acres in ex-
tent and include extensive sheep, cattle
and tie-up barns. At times the yards
have accommodated as many as 1000 cat
tie at once. but the average number fed
and sheltered there is not more than
1900
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
DR.. BOOTH CHOSEN.
MiIIbury A. o. H. Meet and Elect Their
Court Physician.

Millbury, March 22.-The annual meet
ing of Division 8, A. o. H., was held in
The election of physician for the coming
year was the most important business.
DR.. Robert Booth was chosen. He has
been the physician for a number of
years, and is court physician of the Mill
bury Foresters. Dr. Cronin, who has
been the physician the past year, made
his farewell address this evening. Rev.
c. J. Boylan was present and delivered
a speech. President T. A. Dowd was
chosen as delegate to the state conven-
ton which is to be held in Brockton
March 81.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
RECEIVER FOR MINING COMPANY.

Butte, Mont, March 22-Upon the Pc
tition Of Livingston Cushing of Boston,
Judge Knowles of the United States
court today appointed a receiver for the
American Developing and Mining Com
pany.
The Indebtedness is placed at $279,
900, of which $4,000 is-on an overdraft
at Clark's bank, in Butte; $4,000 in wages
and salaries, and $1S2, 900 on notes held
by Boston parties. F. w. Bacorn, Sec
retary of the company, was appointed
receiver, with bonds of $4,000.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
BLESSINGS ON GLADSTONE.

Bournemouth, March 22.-Mr. Glad
stone started for Hawarden today in a
royal saloon carriage, He walked firmly
from his carriage to the train, but was
pale. The old statesman was greeted
with frequent cries of "God bless YOU.
SIR" Gods richest blessings rest upon
you" Upon entering the train Mr..
Gladstone turned and said, in a clear
voice: God bless you all, and this place
and the land you love" The distin-
guished traveller was loudly cheered as
the train departed.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
WALTER c. GIBSON.
Death OF Prominent Lawyer Who Was
Born in Worcester.

New York, March 22.-Waltcr c. Glib
son, secretary of the Union League Club
and Of the Grant Monument Associa-
ton was suddenly stricken with heart
disease at his law office, 81 Nassau
street, today, and in a few minutes was
dead. When stricken he was debating
to a stenographer. Mr. Gibson was one
of the most popular members of the bar
in this city.
He was born on Feb. IA, 1854, in Wor-
cester, Mass, and spent his boyhood at
Westboro, q neighboring town. His
father, Walter II. Gibson, was in the
Cuban trade, and largely interested in
municipal contracts at Havana. The
latter has been dead several years, but
Mr.. Gibson's mother, whose maiden
name was Miss Lois Clark. now sur
wives him. The Gibson family removed
to Jersey City while Walter was a boy.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
SPANISH COURT OF INQUIRY.

Madrid, March 22.-Senor Moret, the
minister for the colonies, told The news
paper men who waited on him today
that the report Of the Spanish court OF
inquiry would not be known as soon as
had been expected. He said he believed
the American report would not be as
favorable to Spain as desired.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
CHINA HAS NOT ANSWERED.
PassiveIy Awaiting Further Ae etion on
Part of the French.

London, March 23.-The Pekin CORE
spondent of the Times says: China has
not yet formally replied to the French
demands, She is passively awaiting
further French action. Lii Hung Chang
and Chang Yin Huan have been ap-
pointed to represent China at the forth
coming conference with NJ Pavloff, the
Russian charge d'affaires, who has re-
ceived special powers. Both are cred
tied with strong Russian sympathies,
but there is little hope of obtaining any
practical abatement of the original Rus
sian demands"
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
RIOTING IN CHINA.
An American Mission Destroyd-A Student
Killed.

Shanghai, China, March 22-An anti
foreign demonstration has taken place
at Ching Kiang, in the province of
Kiang 500. A mission student was mur-
dered, and the American Episcopal Mis-
sion was destroyed. Three of the
murderers of the student were SEN
fenced to death, but large force of Chi
nese militia refused to allow the SEN
tence to be executed The foreign con-
suls demand the dispersal of the militia
and the execution of the sentence of
death pronounced upon the murderers.
They also demand that the authorities
offer a reward of $4,000 for the arrest of
the ringleaders of the demonstration
and that they afford full protection to
the missionaries and their property 1t
is feared that the authorities are too
weak to control the disorderly element
and preserve order
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
NEW ORLEANS READY TO SAIL.

London, March 22.-The New Orleans,
formerly the Amazonas and the San
Francisco completed coaling today. The
latter cruiser Will await orders. The
former will go at o'clock tomorrow
morning to Holehaven to ship powder
and ammunition previously ordered by
Brazil, and will then await orders.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
GREAT sH1NGLE MILL BURNED.

Tacoma, WASH, March 22.-The Pa
world, operated by Metcalf & Ware,
was destroyed by fire today. 1t was
owned by the Satter Banking Company
of San Francisco. The company's loss
Is 100000. No insurance on stock.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
sMOKELEss POWDER DIsTRTB-
UTED.

Boston, March 22.-About 1000 pounds
of smokeless powder was distributed to-
day to the garrisons at Long Island
Head and Growers Cliff. The consign-
ment was brought to Boston on a
schooner from the Dupont powder
works in Delaware.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
FRENCH DEFEATED.

Paris, March 22.-The Steele today
says French expedition sent against
Bessiriris, in the island of Madagascar,
has met with serious reverse, six Of
ficers and 100 men being killed. The in
surgents " is added, also captured a
number of rifles and 125, 900 cartridges
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
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SPANISH FoURs.

London, March 22.-Spanish fours on
the stock exchange today were quoted
at 547B. The closing price yesterday was
54sz.
Paris, March 22.-On the Bourse today
Spanish fours closed at 55 SIG, a net loss
of 1s from yesterday.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
GLADSTONE AT HAwARDEN.

Hawarden, March 22.-Mr. Gladstone,
who bore the journey we'll, has arrived
at Hawarden from Bournemouth.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
ENTERTAINED THE CREW.

Jack Quinn, the coxswain of the high
school crew of last year celebrated his
birthday Tuesday evening at his home on
Grand street by entertaining the members
of the champion crew of 1897
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
THE CHINESE LOAN.

Berlin, March 22.-The Chinese loan
was largely over subscribed today in
this city
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
MILITARY AND POST ROADS,
Bill for Their Construction introduced by
Mr. Hoar

Washington, March %. = Senator Hoar
today introduced by request bill appro-
priating s10,o0O,0OO to be expended by the
secretary of war in constructing military
and post roads, the purpose being to re-
lieve the exigency of the times by giving
employment to labor.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-23
AOI VSOOO to Eat

To secure best results by the application Of an
external remedy IN the treatment OF Coughs,
Colds, Whooping Cough. Pleurisy and other chest
troubles, be sure and get Benson's Plaster,
carefully avoiding limitations and suSstitutions
ter promptly relieves and cures aches and pains of
every description, Rheumatism, Sciatioa, Lum-
bago, Sprafns etc. Price, 25c.
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their disposal, they are permitted 10 or
der everything from wine to douebnuts
ana the government pays the bill With
Col Lees military board the conditions
Of living are just what they will be when
officers are sent to Havana in the future
Each man pays his own bills. Incldental;v
his bills consume the most Of his nav
Hotels are expensive In Havana. Ordl1-
airy comforts and cOnveniences are OK
travagantly high, and they are getting
higher every day The spanlards think
that the coming Of the Americans m
bodies win create an extra demand for
all goods and provisions and that Il Is
easy 70 command higher prices.
This Is the condition OF things az MIC
tured by otto Carmichael Ia a recent let-
ter. officers now IN Havana ana who
have been investigating living accornmoda-
tons hud that o house available for an
officer With % very small family cannot be-
rented Tor less than 1900 year. This
rental does uot iGciude furniture or even
the ordinary gtensllg that 20 with an
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dunn" system Of sending goods to Gus
toners on approval, and on the spot she
coolly ordered two or three of the pref
TEST and most expensive sent to her adj
dress that she might try their effect with
her new silk waist-at least, that is the
excuse sine gave. This done, she hunted
UP two or three other girls. likewise ja-
bot-envious. outlined her plan, and en-
treated them to do likewise. The result
was that that night a half-dozen maids
held a secret conclave at the house Of
one of their number and from early aft
or dinner until long after midnight they
piled their needles. fashioning out of the
materials with which they had come pro-
yidod some Of the daintest trihes imagl-
nable. The next day each strolled into
her particular store, and with the most
uonchalant air told the clerk 40 send for
the goods on memorandum" as none OF
the tolors suited, and that Chicago shops
would have 10 be depended upon to fur
niah greater variety
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flame that would wither up the more val
liable long leaf pine.
'If our legislature could only be brought
to take eoRnizance of these facts and in
stitute steps to protect the future of the
state. Il would deserve the gratitude OF all
men who are Interested In the welfare OF
Georgia hereafter as well as the immediate
present. There should be a stop TO the
needles destruction that now goes on. Cat
ne need not be confined but the hogs
sbor,ld be. and a stringent law should be
passed regulating the firing of the woods.
This done there will be no fear but that
The long leaf pine VIII reproduce itself
ana Georgia lind in II a source Of great
wealth hereafter
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FINE DIAMONDS.

Genuine and warranted. You are free
TO apply the file or the sapphire test to
our diamonds. Our prices eclipse in value
anything ever offered in these lines.
500 Genuine Diamonds, in solid 4-karat
gold rings, assorted designs, so.itaires and
fancies. Rings that ranged in price from
500 20 $500 reduced to prices ranging
from $3.50 to $1,000.
Diamond and Pearl. Mounted Pendants,
reduced to one-third regular prices rang
ing in price from $21.OO upwards. A small
deposit will secure these articles, which
you may select now to be laid aside for
the holidays.
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Art and
NeedIeWOrk.

Showing of Christmas Novelties, made
up fancy articles and materials for holt
day gift making.
Stamping and pnking done to order
Plain Tissue Papers for flowers, from lie
a sheet up.
japanese Lambrequins, 23c.
Sofa Pillows, 21x21 inches. 75c.
Head Rests, 25c.
Renaissance Patterns, all sizes; also
braid thread and rings to finish them.
White Duck Laundry Bags, 29c and S5c.
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LIVING EXPENSES IN HAVANA.

Army Officers WIZ Have Different
Conditions to Face Than Here.
The officers Of the Seventh Army Corps
Will find the cost and conditions OF living
over in Havana somewhat different from
what they are in Savannah. American
officers who go TO Havana and are not
compelled to live in the field find the ex-
pense Of living IN the city something great
er than they want 10 stand.
The officers now there with the peace
commission and the military board have
been looking into the matter ana they
ray that army officers. after little ex-
periencc, Will OLDEST 20 being assigned 10
Havana. Th0ge who are now attached
10 the peace commission. u which Gen.
Wade b chairman, have all their ex-
penses paid. The entire restaurant Is It
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a Girrs shrcwd scheme.

n
From the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
A girl up on the west side gave ia
bot party" the other day that struck me
as having commendable features. A ja-
bot. as every one but the bonighted man
who may be reading this knows. Is a
meek fixing" Of lace or silk or chiffon,
the fashionng OF which eludes The anna
flourish hand and the price Of which puts
Il out of reach Of all but the more opu-
lent. This girl had looked on the neck
wear display and fallen a victim to its
wlles. She knew that II she could get
two or three Of those mysterious knots
and bows IN her hands for FIVE minutes
she could copy them az small expense
ANA IN a manner 20 defy detection. But
20 get them, that was the point. Then
she happened 10 think Of the "mcmoran-
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STERLING SILVER NOVELTIES.

Sterling Silver Novelties and Pepper
Shakers. 25c.
Sterling Silver Cover Salve Boxes, 19c.
Sterling Silver Top Combs, 39c.
Sterling Silver Top Bonnet Brushes, 75c.
Sterling Silver Novelty Brooches, Csc
Sterling Silver Top Hat Pins, 19c.
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Millinery.
Reductions.

Department. Instead of waiting till after
Xmas, we begin the cutting of prices now.
These startling reductions are facts, not
fiction.
Trimmed Turbans, all colors and black,
$3.50, now $l,75.
Trimmed Alpines, value $780, now soc.
Short Back Sailors. in coors, value 75c,
now S9s.
All our fine trimmed turbans and walk
price.