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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
FRosTs IN CALIFORNIA.
Great Damage Done to Some Varieties of
Fruit

San Francisco, March 17.--Dispatches
to the Associated Press from all parts
of the state, indicate that frosts which
have prevailed for the past few morn
ings. have done great damage to the
more tender varieties of fruit. In many
parts of the state the apricot crop will
be almost a total failure. Nectarines
and peaches have also suffered severely
Nearly all the fruit trees are in blossom
or budding, and the cold weather came
at a most inopportune time. Late va
lieties of fruits will make fair crops
Prunes, one of the staple products OF
California, have not been injured to any
appreciable extent. EARLY corn and po-
tatoes have been cut down. Early al
monds will not produce more than one
third the usual yield, and while cherries
have been considerably tfinned, trees
were in many places overloaded. and
the damage will not be excessive. Grain
is looking well in nearly all parts of the
state.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
ANGLO-AMERlCAN ALLIANCE.
Chronicle Does Not Think United States
in Need of Aid.

London, March 1S.-The Daily Chron-
icle in an editorial this morning on the
growth of the Anglo-American alliance
idea, expresses the conviction that it is
only a matter of time, but that it
would be "the greatest mistake to try
to rush the movement. 1t says: Amer
lea does not need more help from us
than at any other time. She is super
abundantly capable of meeting any sit
'uation that may arise. She will have
our friendly sympathy and neutrality
in the Cuban question, and at this mo-
ment it is difficult for us to offer more.
1t is quite certain that England would
never allow the United States to be
crushed by a combination of European
bowers"
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
OHIO RECRUITS.

Columbus, o., March 17.-Twenty re-
cruits for the artillery regiments left
Columbus barracks today for Fort Nc
Henry, and 40 more will go tomorrow.
Cleveland, O., March ia tele-
graphic order was received at the. re-
cruiting office in this city today to send
all recruits for the artillery direct to
Fort Slocum, New York, instead of to
Columbus barracks, as heretofore.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
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FoREroLD HIS OWN DEATH.

Schenectady, N. Y, March 17-Rev
c. L. Van Allen, pastor of Baptist
Church in this city, was stricken this
morning with heart failure while at
family worship, and almost Immediately
expired
Last Sunday, in his sermon, Mr.. Van
Allen predicted that some other preacher
would soon be occupying his pulpit.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
MANY CONCESSIONS RECON-
MENDED.

New York, March 1.-THE contract
committee of the beard of rapid transit
commissioners reported to the board the
results of its negotiations with the com
mittee Of the Manhattan Railway Com
pany. The committee recommended
granting to the company seven fran
chises, in substance, almost everything
the company applied for, with only
such notifications as the committee
deemed necessary to preserve the rights
of the city.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
THE AMAzoNAs READY.

London, Eng, March 17-The war;
ship Amazonas will be formally trans
ferred to the United States tomorrow, at
Gravesend. Lieutenant Commander
Colwell, the United States naval at
tache here, will take possession of the
vessel on behalf of the government,
and will receive The ship from her Bra
lillian commander. A crew from the
San Francisco will then be marched on
board and the Brazilian flag will be
hauled down and the Brazilians will be
landed
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
NO INVASION PLANNED.

New York, March 17.-Speaking of a
Havana dispatch, to the effect that an
invasion of the island of Porto Rico
was being planned by the Cuban res
idents of the United States, T. Estrada
Palma, of the Cuban junta, said today:
THE Cubans would neither invade Por-
to Rico nor incite an Instruction
there"
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
o,HIGGINs NOT FoR- SALE

London, March 1S.--The Santiago CORE
spondent Of the Times says: "The Chill
ian government authorizes me to deny the
rumors of the sale of the cruiser O'His-
gins. No offer for any Gillian shin win
be entertained by the government unrii
pending international questions are def
nitely settled.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
FORT HANCOCK PREPARED.

New York, March 17.-Fort Hancock
is now equipped for any emergency, so
FAR as having the big guns and mortars
in position and the men ready to operate
them. The only work yet to be done is
the finishing of the quarters for the SOL
diers. Meantime most of the men are
living in tents in regular army fashion
Munitions of war are being received
daily
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
THE CHICAGO FIRE.
Three Bodies Taken from the Ruins
Yesterday.

Chicago, March 17.-Three burned and
mangled bodies were today taken from the
ruins of the building 215-221 Wabash ave-
nue., which was destroyed by the fire yes
terday. This brings the number of known
dead up to six, while IA persons reported as
missing have been accounted for at a late
hour tonight. Firemen today unearthed
the bodies of Charles A. Price, cashier,
Henry R. Nelson chemist, and Mrs. NJ
f. Harris, bookkeeper, all employed by
the w. A. Olmstead Scientific Company
The search of the ruins viii be re-
sumed tomorrow. As most of the missing
We're seen about the building during or
list of fatalities will reach a score.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
NEWS oF THE RING

Chicago, March F.--In their fight here
tonight, Jack Everhardt of New Orleans
got the decision over Kid McGlenn of
Philadelphia, after five rounds
Lynn, Mass, March 17.-Mike Sears Of
Lewiston defeated Ike Weir, the Belfast
Spider" in the tenth round.
Cleveland, o., March 1.-THE I.avigne-
DAILY fight was a draw at the end of the
twentieth round.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
FORT ERIE STAKE EVENTS.

Buffalo n. Y, March 1.-THE follow
ing early closing stake events We're an
nounced today for the grand circuit
trotting meeting at Fort Erie during the
week of Aug. TO- The events close
April 49, Queen City stake for PIG
trotters $4,000; Electric City stake, 2:30
trotters, $4,000; Empire state stake, pac-
ers, 2:16 class, $1,000; Frontier stake,
PAGERS, $50 class, $1,000.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
ALUMINIUM PRoJEcTILEs.

Quincy, Mass, March 1.-THE Bay
State Aluminium Company Of this city
received orders from the government
today for a large quantity of aluminium
projectiles to be used in the dynamite
guns recently bought by the govern
ment. The officers of the company de-
cline to state the amount OF the order,
but say it is a vesy large one
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
CHARGED WITH NEGLECT.

Henry Herbert, 80 years old, was ar
rested by Sergeant Hill Thursday night
on warrant charging him with ne.
glecting to support his wife. Mrs. Her
bert lives in the Franklin building on
Main street, while her husband has beer
living on Madison street for some time.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
JOHN THOMAS BALL.

Dublin, March 1.-THE Right Hon.
John Thomas Ball. LII. D., d. c. L.,
lord chancellor of Ireland from 1876 to
1880, died today in his 88d year He was
one of the most erudite 5t Irish law
yers. His principal publications are
The Reformed Church of Ireland" and
Historical Review of Legislative Sys-
TENS in Ireland.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
FRED DOE MANAGER.

New Bedford. Mass, March 17.-Fred
G. Doe was tonight elected manager of
the New Bedford base ball team vice
James Z. Canavan, who goes to Provi-
dence. In exchange, Manager Murray
Of Providence will probably release
O'Brien to Syracuse and pay bonus.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
Unorganized,
IS coAsr DEFENSE MoNIroRs.

Washington, March Ex-senator Stewart
today gave notice Of an amendment he
will offer to the naval appropriation bill
defense monitors of the type of the Puri-
tan Monterey and Terror, and appropri-
ating 81, 100000 with which to begin the
work
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
INTERNATIONAL QUESTION.
Boycott OF Chinese to Result in Demand
for indemnify

Butte, Mon. March 1.-THE boycott
of the Chinese by the labor organiza-
tons which has lasted for several years,
and is now being investigated will re-
suit in an important international ques-
ton. Ex-United States Senator Saund-
ers, chief counsel for the Chinese gov
ernment which is seeking to force the
injunction, stated today that it had been
determined to make a demand on the
United States government for indemnity
for the financial loss sustained by the
Chinese by reason OF the boycott.
A great deal of testimony has been in
troduced before Examiner Blake, show
ing that the business of the Chinese in
Butte during the past three years has
been ruined by the boycott
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
HoLsTBIN-FRIEsIAN ASSOCIATION.

Buffalo, March F.-The 18th annual
meeting of the Holstein-Fresian Asso-
Of the following officers: President, w.
A. Matte5on Utica, n, "; secretary
and editor, F. l.. Houghton, Brattleboro,
VT; treasurer, w. r. Smith Syracuse,
NJ
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
AUXILIARY FLEET.

New York, March 1.-THE board for
the inspection of auxiliary cruisers was
in session today with all it's members
present A preliminary report has been
sent by wire to Washington, and it will
make a more extended report today.
The board has finished its inspections
Of first-class vessels, and will now take
up second-class craft, such as tugs. 1t is
said that only one-fourth of the work
cut out for the board has been finished
thus far
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
THE sTRIKE coNTINuEp.

Lewiston, Me-, March II. = A general
meeting Of the strikers at the Androscog-
gin mills today once more reaftirmed the
decision to continue on strike. The weav-
ers' body which agreed to stand ny tie
meeting, also voted to continue the fight
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
SONS OF ERIN.
Continued from Third Pagel

the foregoing be engrossed and trans
mitted to his family by the presiding
officer of the evening.
Eugene NJ. Moriarty,
John Francis O'Connor,
Francis p. McKeon,
Committee on Resolutions.
After the adoption Of the resolutions
the program was brought to a close by
a finale, God save Ireland" by the
band.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
KILLED BY An ENGINE.

Montreal, March IA Grand Rail-
way freight engine, running wild,
struck hand car containing five men,
near St Lamberts, Que. tonight, kill
ing one man and ihjuring four fatally.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
LoWELLs POSTMASTER

Washington, March 1.-THE president
today sent to the senate the nomination
of Albert G. Thompson TO be postmaster
at Lowell, Mass.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
NEW ENGLAND sTRBNGrH.

Washington, March 17.--1n the estimates
being made in the strength of the national
guard and available men in case of war,
the following figures are given for New
England
Unorganized,
Int I, 4 es..
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18

Stottesville, Que, March list. val
entine Roman Catholic Church was
struck by lightning last night and was
burned. Loss 100000.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18
Personal.

Mrs. Nj. j. Mangle of Westheld is visit
ing her niece, Mrs. A. Messer at 1872 Main
street
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18

CHURCH FIRED BY LIGHTNING.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-18

During the last act songs were sung by
Miss Nancy and Mr.. Drohan, and they met
with such q meritorlous reception from the
audience that encores were graciously
given.
The committee in charge comprised J. J..
McGrath, M J. Halpin, d. j. Shea, NJ. j.
O'Connor, p. T. Lawler, John ]. Lyons.
N. J. Donahue.
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satisfied itself; II Is not clear at this mo-
ment what sound policy should dictate
In the matter.
Military Government Ht Manila.
Meanwhile, and until the commission
has satisfactorily disposed OF the future
of the Islands, the United States is to
exercise military government over
Manila harbor and bay The commits
sion will be actually a peace commits
sion and win prepare the treaty which
will terminate formally the war with
Spain. However, a suspension Of hostil-
tiles may be sooner declared when the
Spanish government shall definitely aa-
cept the conditions above laid down and
renounces Its authority over Cuba and
Porto Rico.
Notwithstanding the fact that he now
has direct cable to Washington, Gem
eral Miles sent no message during the
day, and all that was heard from him
was contained in a belated telegram an
nouncing the arrival at Ponce OF the
advance OF General Schwan'B brigade.
It is believed that General Miles has
succeeded In his plan Of lntercepting the
troop transports before they reach the
point In eastern Porto Rico originally
selected for their landing, and in dlvert-
ing them to the excellent harbor he has
secured.
Acting on the recommendation OF Sur
geon General Sternberg, Secretary Al-
ger has practically concluded a. aban-
don Camp Alger, near this city, because
OF dissatisfaction with the sanitary COM
dltlons there as exhibited by the large
number of sick soldiers. The change
will not be made Immediately, however,
for It is not known positively yet which
regiments now in camp Will be with
drawn to make up the total OF about
5000 required to be supplied to Gem
eral wade's command, and In the second
place, It Is believed to be absolutely
essential to have the new camps select
ed with the greatest care and put IN per-
feet order for the reception Of troops be:
fore any attempt is made to install
them.
who have been making tour through
Pennsylvania recently. returned to-day
and reported the results Of their search
for camp sites to Secretary Alger. Fur
ther information Is required, however,
before the department can act.
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CABLE coNNUNIoATIog
EstabIiShsd Between General Miles and
tho Warrington Government.

FstablIShsd BatWssn General Miles and
the Warrington Government.
WASHINGTON, D. c., August L.
General Greedy. chief signal officer, was
able to announce with a great deal Of
qualification to-day that he was now in
direct cable communication with Gem
eral Miles headquarters at Ponce. Porto
Rico. Heretofore all messages from the
general have come via dispatch boat
TO st. Thomas and thence by cable. In
volvlng a delay of from twelve to
twenty hours. When the Spanish forces
retreated from Ponce they destroyed the
cable instruments. General Greedy has
succeeded in getting the officials at st.
Thomas to send over new instruments,
and thus communication wns reopened
The present cable now runs from
Ponce to st. Thomas, thence to Mar
Unique and Kingston, and so by one
Of two routes TO New York. The Brit
Ish officials who control the cable are
perfectly willing to transmit messages
for the United Stntes government over
II, providing that our forces are in pos
session OF the cable terminus, but they
will not allow their cables to be used
II Instruments are "cut In" at any in
termedIate point. Thus 1t happens that
the same rule being applied to the cable
from Hong Kong TO Manila has pre-
vented Admiral Dewey from using the
cable TO communicate with Hong Kong,
although he holds one end. which he
has cut. When he possesses Manlla the
company Will recognize his right to use
the cnhle. This rule has been adopted
after very careful consideration as one
demanded by striet neMtfaiity.
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In cr1ticaI moments.
Completely IIsmmsd In.
'Under these circumstances 1t is i'm
possible to fight our way out, because
In attempting to do so our force would
be lacking one-thiri Of the men, who
could not leave, and we would be weak
ened besides by casualties caused by the
enemy, resulting finally In veritable
disaster without saving our diminished
battallons.
am order to get out, protected by the
HolEuin division, II would be necessary
for them to come and break the enemy's
line In one place so that my forces may
break through in another, both acting
in conjunction. For this operation the
HolCuin division will require eight days,
and Will have TO bring a large amount
OF rations which II is impossible 10
transport. The solution OF the question
Is omlnously imposed upon us. surren-
der is inevitable, and we can only sue
coed In prolonging the agony. The sac
rifice is useless and the enemy under
stands this. They see our lines and
theirs being well established close up
They tire out our men without exposing
themselves. Yesterday they cannon
AIDED us on land with such nn elevation
that we were unable to see their bat-
teries, and from the sea by the SQUAD
ron, which had perfect range ana pom
baFded the town In sections with main
ematicai precision.
A Limit TO the Honor oGATHl''
"The complete exodus Of the inhabIt-
ants Insular as well as penlnsular, In
c,uies the occupants OF the public Of
fees with few exceptions There only
remains the clergy, and they to-day
started to leave the town with the arch-
bishop at their head.
The defenders here cannot now pe,
gin a campaign full Of enthusiasm anu
energy, They came here three years
ago, struggling against the climate, pIl-
vatinns and fatigue, and now they are
placed in these sad circumstances wherS
they have no food, no physical force anu
no means Of recuperating. They are ue-
Tending the property Of those that nave
abandoned II and OF those that now ar are
being fed by the American forces Ine
honor Of arms has its limits anu ap-
peal to the opinion OF the whole nation
a. to whether these long.suHerlhs
troops have not kept Il safely nanS
times since May lS, when they WeTS
subjected to the first cannoRadlnE' II
ID Il necessary that the sacrifice be en-
dured for reasons NJ which am igncr-
ant or that some one shall assume the
responsibility Of the unfortunate ter,
mination which ] have anticipated ana
mentioned In number OF telegrams' !
faithfully offer myself on the altHr or
my country for the one, and Tor the
other / will retain the command Tor the
purpose OF signing the surrender LOT
nv modest reputation Is Of little value
as compared with the country's inter
VS'si 'sIrped, 'LINAREs."
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EFFECT OF B0MBARDMENT

OF ths Defsnssa OF Santiago Hhrbor-oho
Million Dollari' Worth Of Ammunition
WASTED on Earthworkl-aiorro was
slightly DlhhEursd.
Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
SANTIAGO, July ls.-A party OF ma
val officers anxious to see the effect Of
the four or hve bombardments of the
defenses Of the harbor bV the feet un-
der Admiral Sampson made a two days
tour of the batteries, finishing their
work to-day. one of them made the
following statement TO the Associated
Press correspondent who accompanied
the party:
"oyer two million dollars worth Of
Ammunition thrown at the batteries de-
tending Santiago harbor was absolute
ly harmless 10 It's effect so far as the re-
duclng Of the batteries was concerned,
and while 1t may have given the Span
iards a wholesome respect for US, It
simply bore out the well known fact
that It is q waste Of time and money to
lombard easthWorks."
Although our fleet had bombarded
three times, and the New Orleans alone
once, there was little or no damage
done except the dismounting OF an old
guu, the destruction Of the lighthouse
and a small frame house near. The
damage was all done by the dynamite
shells OF the Vesuvlus and at night.
One shell had landed between the house
and lighthouse and had torn great
hole. completely demolishing the house,
leaving but pile Of debris and tore
out the side OF the lighthouse. The gun
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WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-General
Merritt has again caDled the war de-
partment relative to the situation In
Manila, which he finds very unsatlSfac-
tory and dangerous owing to che attI-
tuda Of the insurgents,
In the opinion of General Merritt, the
attitude Of the insurgents there Is SINH
lar to that assumed by Garcia's cubans
upon the question of their right to enter
and possess themselves of the city, al
though in this case the insurgents are
a very much more formidable element,
being not only more numerous but bet-
ter armed and filled With the arrogance
following numerous victories over theIr
Spanish foes.
General Merritt, however indicates
that he will do his utmost to protect the
citizens from the savagery OF the In
surgents. though his task is a delicate
and difFicult one because Of the fact that
he must, while fighting the SpanlarIis,
be ready at any moment TO repel the
insurgents.
about TO combine with Admiral Dewey
In a Joint demand for the surrender OF
the city to the United States forces, thus
forestalling the insurgents and this
move may cause a rupture.
II IA possible In view OF the fact that
General Merritt's cableETam was sent
from CAvite last Thursday, that this
movement has been made already by
the combined American military and
naval forces, although there Is some
doubt about this on account OF a state
ment from Merritt that he may need all
OF his soldiers before attacking. still,
Il is possible that the demand might be
made without being Immediately follow
ed by an attack, which might be de-
ferrcd until all the troops have reached
In to the date of the report General
Merritt had with him about 1900 SOL
dlers So far seven expeditions have
left san Francisco carrying soldiers to
the Philippines. and It Is the intention
10 Furnish Merritt at least 5000 more
men than his present force. II he de-
laws his attack until all these nave
reaehed him Manila will not be taken
in that way before September, tor. me
last Of the troops have not yet started
from San Francisco. II may be- now
ever. thnt the arrangement as to the
philippines which It Is expected VIII De
included In the peace treaty VIII opVi-
ate the necessity for further action on
the part OF the American commanders.
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WASHINGTON, D. C., August LA
number of callers awaited Secretary Al
ger at the department, prominent
among them being Colonel John Jacob
Astor. Colonel Astor Is member Of
General Skaters stan, and was sent
north with dispatches, including. II -
understood, the full articles Of capitula-
ton OF Santiago. He had been very
much delayed on account OF quarantine
regulations. He was accompanied BY
his secretary, who had in charge the
reports from General Shafter, which, by
wns to hand personally to Secretary Al
ger and no one else. Colonel Astor LEFT
for New York tonight to spend a few
days before returning TO the front. II
Is rumored that he is to be attached TO
General Miles staR at Porto Rico, but
on this point he had nothing to say.