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The age-herald., 1898-01-21
SHIP YARDS CLOSE.
Ryters Refused to Accept an Increase in
 Wages.

Bay City, Mich, Jan. 20.-Wheeler &. Co. s shipyards shut down this morning. throw ing 700 men out of work, result of the riveters refusing to accept per cent. in- crease in wages.
 The riviters had been on a strike several days trying to obtain the same scale of wages paid in 1895. When the riveters de- clined the company's offer of increase, the company resolved to close the yard and en- deavor to employ an entirely new force of workmen. The riveters would have ac- cepted the proffer of increase had they not been required to sign an agreement not to act as body but individuals and to agree that the company retain 10 per cent. of their wages as forfeit against quitting without it's consent,
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
REPRESENTATIVE UNDERWOOD
Hopes to Secure Favorable Report on Ills
 Commissioners Bill.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Washington, Jan. 20.-Representative Un- derwood hopes to secure an early and fa- vorable report from the committee on the judiciary on his bill, to provide for the appointment of ten United States commis- sioners in the Northern district of Ala bama, four in the Middle, and three in the Southern district. The term of office of the commissioners to be the same as now provided by law, except that the attorney general may reduce the number when in his opinion a less number of commissioners can transact the business properly.
 The method for reducing the number Is to simply notify the judge in whose district the reduction is to be made. Commissioners are to exercise the same rights and priv ileges they possess under the existing law, and shall reside and hold their courts in the same places or in such places as the district judge shall select. The commission CTS are to be paid in lieu of their salaries of $1 300 per annum the same fees as pro- vided by the existing law.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
HITS SIGNIFICANT STATEMENT.
indications That the President Is Preparing For
 War With Spain.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Washington D. O., Jan. 20.-The high reached today. The debate on the subject was of little importance in comparison with the interest attached to the words uttered by Chairman Hit of the foreign affairs committee late yesterday afternoon, when considered along with the orders given by Secretary Long. When congressman met this morning they looked anxiously at each others faces, asking what Hit meant when he said during the course of his re- marks:
 ''When you know the critical events that are passing; when you think of the vast responsibility that rests upon the execu- tive and which does not rest upon us; while we are making speeches to get ap plause, when we remember the immediate and grave consequences to ensue, we can feel the strong assurance that we have faithful, able captain at the helm; that the ship may be near the rapids, but his hand is firm and his eye sure. We should all of us be ready to do our duty like pa- triotic Americans, standing firmly behind the president, when he takes a step neces- sary for the vindication of the honor and protection of the interests of our country, a step made necessary by duty in view of the troubles. the confusion, the destruc- tions and the hopeless condition of things in the island so adjacent to our shore"
 Ships Not Far Away.
 General Lee, an officer of experience and ability is at Havana in constant com munication with the president. and our great ships are not far away. They ought not to be far off at such time. It is not proper to anticipate or pretend to have knowledge of particular events or inten- tions, in the future. but I am sure that all Americans who love their country can be relied on to stand by the president. when he may take the next step before him in pursuance of the same line which
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
Mckinley Voted for It.

''It will be recalled" said MT. Vest, that the present president of the United States was then a member of the house and voted for these resolutions" MT. Vest held that the time had now arrived when the country must either go to gold standard or make the last and overwhelming contest for the financial system which he believed great majority of the people were in favor of. He said he had no desire now to enter upon an elaborate discussion of the pending res- olution, and if any senator on the other side of the chamber desired to speak upon the question he would yield to him.
 There was no response to this invitation to the republican side, and MT. Vest was proceeding with his remarks, when MT. Platt (Conn.) asked if 1t were MT. Vests intention to press the resolution and to se- cure an immediate vote.
 That is," interjected MT. Aldrich, 'is 1t the purpose of the senator to endeavor to secure vote upon the resolution to- day?''
 'I expect" replied MT. Vest, "to en- deavor to secure final vote upon the resolution whenever, under the rules of the senate, a final vote can be reached"
 The Missouri senator was proceeding with his remarks when the vice-president laid before the senate the unfinished busi- ness, the census bill
 MT. Vest moved to lay aside the unfin- ished business and to proceed with discus sion of the Teller resolution. The motion prevailed without division, the effect be- ing to make the resolution the unfinished business.
 MT. Vest then yielded to suggestion of MT. Adrich that further consideration of the resolution be postponed until tomor- row. in order that those opposing might have an opportunity to prepare for de- bate.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
REPORT DELAYED.
Ohio Senatorial Bribery Investigation Did Not
 Come Up.

Columbus, O., Jan. 2O.-The senatorial bribery Investigation was not before the senate today as expected.
 The committee has a report to present to the senate recommending the arrest and punishment of the five witnesses in the case for contempt It is delayed because of the sickness of MT. Hollenbeck, one of the witnesses, who was allowed last night to re turn home on account of his illness. As the five names are included In one con tempt resolution, 1t was decided by the committee today to wait till MT. Hollen- beck can return and appear before the bar of the senate.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
he has followed in the last eight months"
 Quick Action by MT. Long.


 This statement would not have been of such paramount interest had it not be- come known this morning that the navy department had telegrapheo s=4d cabled, putting every ship and cruiser under emergency orders.
 Secretary Long revoked the order for the Nashville to proceed to the European squadron. He stopped the Helena by cable which Is now on Its way to China. He caibled Commodore Dewey to hold the Asiatic squadron prepared to return to this country by the shortest route, which means that each ship must be heavily laden with coal
 The present uneasiness may serve to be only another war scare, yet it would not surprise any one to hear that a declara- tion of war was made at any moment over the Cuban question.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
M MlLLlN LEADS.
Deadlock Thought to Be Imminent in the Ten
 nessee Legislative Caucus.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 20-The demo- cratic legislative caucus held to select the party candidate for the United States sem ate met again at o'clock tonight, but did not nominate
 First ballot: McMilIn, s7; Hurley, s2; Taylor, 19.
 Fourteen ballots were taken during which McNIillin lost two votes and gained two votes. Hurley lost two and gained two, and Taylor's vote was unchanged. The last ballot stood:
 McMillin, 39; Hurley. 30; Taylor, 19 An immense crowd was present and interest in the contest is increasing. The caucus adjourned until tomorrow night. The per sistency with which the supporters of each candidate stand by their choice caused the growing belief that a deadlock is immi- nent.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
LONG AWAITED DECISION
In Matter of Assault of Vice Consul E. V. kel-
 let by Slamese Soldiers.

San Francisco, Jan. 2o.--The special cor respondent of the Associated Press at Bangkok, Siam, writes under the date of Nov. 15, 1897:
 .The long-awaited decision of army off, cials in the matter of the assault on D. V. Kellet, United States consul, by Siamese soldiers at Chiengmai, Nov. 19, 1896, was published yesterday in the government Ga zette. It was agreed that these Siamese government should apologize and pledge itself to punish the offenders. The officers are to be publicly reprimanded and de- graded in rank and the subordinates are to be deprived of their pay for three months" ["
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
Had an Easy Thing.

Chicago, Jan. 20.-George Sutton had an easy thing of the game this afternoon. He was not in his best form, but was able to run his 260 points while Spinks made 118. Missing the lay-off shot, he came back with 13 to Spinks' 21, but kept on, and at the end of the fifth inning the score was: Sut- ton. 54; Spinks, 40. In his fourteenth inning the Canadian scored 73, which brought him close to Ives on high run, handicap con sidered. Spinks lost his nerve when he found Sutton was out for business, and his first run was his best, save the seventh, during the game. The afternoon score:
 Sutton, 260; average, IT 1-3; high runs, 7S and 3S.
 spinks, 11s; average. ss-7; high runs, 30 and 21
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
OPENING SESSION
Of National Conference on Reform of Pri-
 mary Elections.

New York, Jan. 20.-The opening session of the national conference on practical re- form of primary elections occurred today in the rooms of the New York board of trade and transportation.
 John c. Calhoun, of Arkansas, was ap- pointed temporary chairman of the con- ference.
 The following committee on permanent organization was appointed: w. c. Flower, mayor of New Orleans; s. R. Moffett, San Francisco; L. McC. Stewart, A. B. Hum phrey and George D. Sutton, New York.
 Mr. Easley was made permanent secre- tary.
 Mayor Flower, of New Orleans, was chairman of the afternoon session.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
Tragedy in Arkansas.

Helena, Ark, Jan. 20-News has just reached here of tragedy which occurred at the mouth of the Francis river yester- day afternoon. Nelson Tucker, in a fit of jealousy shot his wife twice with a shot gun loaded with slugs killing her instantly. The man then turned the revolver to his head and sent bullet through his brain, falling dead beside the body of his wife.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
PROBABLY POISONED.
Prince Said Ben Boussoo Died Under Mystc-
 rious Circumstances.

Marseilles, Jan. 20.-Special advices from Egypt declare that Prince Said Ben Bous- 500 died recently under mysterious circum- stances, which have led to the belief he was poisoned. He was in perfect health, it is said up to the day he married a young American, a union which caused much an- noyance to the Khedive. The next day, the story continues, the prince was suddenly seized with a mysterious malady and died in agony after few hours, in the arms of his bride.
 The story seems to have confounded Prince Said Ben Bousso with Prince Mo- named Ali, brother of the khedive who, according to report, desired to marry Philadelphia heirness.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
After Grosvenor's Scalp.

Columbus, O., Jan. 2O-Senator Fincks bill to gerrymander the congressional dis tricts of the state was introduced today before adjournment. The purpose of the bill is to legslate Congressman Grosvenor out of office and put democrat in his nIaca-
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
VIII Attempt to start.

Biddeford, Me-, Jan 2O.-An effort will be made by the officials of the Pepperell and Laconia cloth mills to start Monday under the 10 per cent. cut-down The union men are almost positive that not enough will go back to start the mills.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21

of the secretary of the treasury in favor of a gold standard, those declarations be- ing evidently indorsed by the president, or else to reafTirm the Stanley Matthews reso- lution which had been passed by the senate by a vote of more than two to one, and
 by the house by an overwhelming major
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
Nov That Existed Before the Presidents
 Last Message.
REGENT OCCURRENCES AT HAVANA
Are Looked Upon as Affording Evidence of the Discomfort Which Prevails on the Is- land-Are Prepared For Any
 Sudden Emergency.

Washington, Jan. 2O.-Men in congress, who, by reason of their position have req son to be accurately informed on the policy of the administration as to Cuba, say this policy is in substance as follows:
 At the presnt moment it is felt that the same material conditions prevail that existed when the president sent his last message to congress. At that time it was stated the plan of autonomy having been inaugrated, it was the purpose of the executive branch to give proper time for this plan to be tried. The administration is said to entertain the same sentiments today. The autonomous plan was inau- gurated only three weeks ago, namely on January 1, when the autonomous cabinet took office, so that 1t is felt there has not been adequate time up to the present mo- ment to form any fair judgment as to the merits of the plan as means of ameliorating conditions on the island. The recent occurrences at Havana are looked upon as affording evidence of discontent with the island, but whether this will be sufficient to overcome the plan itself is not looked upon as established with any de- gree of certainty, or even approximate ness.
 Precautions Adopted.
 In the meantime, while closely observing the progress of the autonomous plan, the administration has adopted every precau- tion to guard against any sudden emer- gency, such uprising that will threaten American interests. This Is not expected to occur, but if it should come, it is said the navy of the United States has been so disposed as to be in. the harbor of Havana within six hours of any crisis which would imperil American interests. In order that there may be no delay sul Lee has been empowered to make di- rect request to the commanders of the warships, so the vessels could start on re- ceipt of word from him, without the delay incident to having his requests pass through the official routine at Washington. To a great extent the intelligent judg ment of Gen. Lee is relied upon as to determining if any emergency requires the presence of American vessels This, how ever applies solely to the question of tu- mutt of a critical nature, and has no con- nection with the general question of in- tervention for the purpose of ending the war. No such step is under immediate consideration, nor, as already stated, is 1t predicted on the failure of the plan of ministration does not regard as estab lished by the evidence at hand up to the present time
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
Cabot Mill CIo olDown.

Bru wick Ne, Jan. 20.-The Cabot mill was suddenly closed today because the op- eratives left their work so rapidly that it was only question of an hour or two be- fore the machinery would have no one to attend it. It is thought the mill will be reopened Monday for such operatives as wish to return.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
Rubber Works Close.

Woonsocket, R. l., Jan. 2o.-The Alice mills of the United States Rubber company, which employ about 1,7OO hands, were shut down tonight for two weeks.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
Dead fin a Bath Tub.

Canton, O., Jan. 2o.-A bell-boy at the Hurford house found the dead body of man in a bath tub filled with water last night. The remains were recognized as be- ing those of Luther Hough, travelling salesman for a gentlemen's furnishing goods house. He registered from James town, N. Y.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
Harp Confirmed.

Washington, Jan. 20-The senate in exec utive session confirmed Will B. Harp as postmaster at Jackson. Ga.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

volved was valued at nearly 50. 300 600,
nearly tine 'entire loss being covered by
Insurance There are 16 department
houses besides the new fire department
headquarters on Foster street, the en-
tire department consisting of the chief
engineer deputy chief IS permanent
and 80 call men.
Connected with this department is one
of the best salvage corps in the coun-
try, which has rendered material as
sistance to the regular department in
the handling of fires.
There are ISL signal boxes, nearly all
the fire alarm wires having been placed
under ground, and it is only a question
of time when they viii be entirely so
iplaCed.
There are seven engines, six or whicn
are in active service and one reserved:
four chemical engines, four ladder
trucks and fourteen hose wagons. g.
horses being distributed among the diff
ferent stations and districts
w. II. Mcclure is the superintendent
Of fire alarm telegraph, and L. l..
Vaughn is the present chief. a position
which he has held for number of
years, proving a thoroughly competent
man and showing that he understands
how to control men and handle nres. no
matter now extensive. 1t is to be hoped
,lldl tlle Guy council VIII appropriate q
large amount of money in order to in
augurate many needed improvements
in this department so that the efforts
OF our ilre ladies will recognized in
their endeavOrs to make this one of the
leading and best organized departments
in the country.
There is no city of the size and popu-
lation of Worcester where more acts Of
courage and heroism have been per
formed by the fire department than
here.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

ed for manufacturing purposes some
Of them in splendid condition, which
can be bought or leased on reasonable
terms. Taxes are not high, and man
ufacturers have always been treated
with the utmost Nberality by the city
authorities. The labor is conservative,
reliable and intelligent.
There has never been any manufac-
turing concern which had sufficient
capital to swing its business which was
not uniformly successful, and even
duriAg the hard times of the past three
on four years there have been compar-
atiVely few failures. This In itself
speaks well for the advantages of the
city of Worcester No city of its size
in the United States affords a bett&
elements of labor Of all descriptions
or one that provides better advantages
for the working people in obtaining
their own homes on easy terms
The various branches Of industry To-
Gated here have attained a worldwide
celebrity for their manufactured pro
ducts, and to such an extent is that
recognized the world over, that it has
been truthfully said. that if i'm some
lines an article bears the imprint of a
Worcester manufacturer it is accepted
as being the standard in its line. Ma
terial in iron. steel or brass for every
thing that pertains to the manufactU G
Of machinery or new inventions, CO n
be produced in Worcester, while i'm me-
chanical production some of the finest
and best work has been turned ont in
many and varied lines from this city.
1t is believed, therefore. that the
business outlook for the city is re-
markedly bright, and if the city gov
eminent will show a sufficient liberal
and enterprising spirit, many new en-
terprises viii soon be established and
in successful operation, increasing the
population and furnishing employment
to labor, whether skilled or unskilled,
and at advanced rates.
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increased tenfold, and viii furnish en-
ployment to thousands of skilled and
unskiled hands, while Improvements IN
the streets, erection of new buildings,
laying out of parks, etc. Will employ
hundreds of more men.
The parks Of Worcester are: Elm
Park, including Newton HILL on the
western outskirts of the city: Institute
Park. on the shores of Salisbury pond,
on the northwest; North and Dodge
Parks, in the northern part Of the city;
East Park, Crompt0n Park, University
Park, the old common i'm the heart Of
the city, and the beautiful natural lake
park on the shores Of Lake Qunsiga-
mond.
These parks are q special pride to the
citizens, comprising as they do some Of
the finest sites for park purposes in this
state. 1t has been aptly said thar the
parks Of every city are its lungs
through which its citizens breathe the
pure and uncontaminated air Of heaven
and in this direction Worcester has been
well provided for. Improvements are
being made in cur parks every year.
and it is only a question of time when
our citizens will have parks fully equal
to any city Of its size anywhere.
The public libraries of the city Of
Worcester are many. containing hun
dreds of thousands of volumes which
have been gradually gathered together
many of them being of great historical
significance and furnishing q means of
reference provided in very few cities Of
America.
The Free Public Library was found
ed Dec q, 1883, and has received
through requests and gifts many thou
sands of volumes relating to every con-
ceivable subject the circulating de
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
EloSpltalS.

The hospitals of a city the size of
Worcester ere certainly worthy of men
lion in an article of this kind. The need
of hospitals has not been felt until very
recent years, as the city is a city Of
homes. where the sick are generally
well c red for and wei nursed. Emer-
gencics, however, arise which can only
be met by a hospital There are many
circumstances in which it is impossible
FOR a patient to receive treatment at
his home. None, however comfortably
situated know how soon they may need
the skill and attention that is always
generously offered at such institutions.
This city has been remarkably free
from great calamities in which many
have been manned. But the great in
dustrial establishments, employing
thous nds haads, he extensive traffic
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The city officials are: Hon. Rufus b.
Dodge, Jr., mayor Enoch H. Towue.
city clerk; William s. Barton, city
treasurer; John B. Bowker, auditor:
Frederick A. Mcclure. city engineer:
Arthur P. Rugg, Esq, city solicitor;
James M. brennan, chief Of police r.
l.. Vaughn. chief of fire department.
Harrison p. Eddy, superintendent of
sewers; George Z. Batchelder, water
register; John C. Brady, water COM
missioner, Charles H. Peck, superin-
tendent Of public buildings; Wright S.
Prior, street commissioner; Henry A.
Knight superintendent of street light
ing James C. Cohey, clerk Of board Of
health; Freeman Brown, city almoner;
Harrison G. Otis chairman board of as
SCISSORS; Amos M. Parker assessor:
George H. Hurlburt, assessor. and G. r.
Carroll superintendent Of schools.
These gentlemen compose in their en-
tirety a body of men under whose CO Z
pable management the Interests Of the
city are sure to prosper and grow.
Probably no city in New England en-
joys a future more promising and en-
cOuraging than Worcester does today,
and under the watchful eye of the city's
guardians public works of all kinds in
the next few years must necessarily be