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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-15

impunity to dig up the streets without
permission of the street commissioner
or some other official body The an
sWer to that is that under the orli-
nances as they now stand every one
who digs up any street without proper
authority from the legislature or eX-
ecutive department of the government.
is liable to penalty If twenty dollars
for each offense"
In conclusion, the report states that
the street commissioner now has the
authority to make complaint for viola
tiOns of this nature, and that there has
been a case before the local court
where a party was fined FOR scattering
dirt upon the street. It is further adj
vanced that the street commissioner
now possesses the necessary authority,
and that a new ordinance would not
stop the evil. 1t IS tight and proper
that he should be notified when it Ia
proposed to dig up the street. but that
is all that is necessary. In regard to
the proposed provision for giving no.
tice to abutters, the minority take the
position that this is a matter to be
regulated by the executive department.
and is already the rule under which
improvements are made ia the public
streets. Further, thar it Was not GER
name TO the order, and should be
stricken therefrom.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-15
FROZEN TO DEATH.

Kennebunk, Me. Dec. Hilary Drown
went hunting on Monday and, not return
ing, a searching party today found his
ton, frozen stiff.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-15
J. EDWARD ADD1cKs MARRIED.

Wilmington, Del, Dec 14-At noon
today j. Edward Addioks, president of
the Bay State Gas Company, and Mrs
Ida Carr Wilson were married at the
home Of the bride in Claymont.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-15
Al ECoCEk'S P P0s9gs

Do THEIR WORK WHILE YOU DO YoU7s,
That is if you have lame or weak
back, cold, sore chest or muscles ana
put on the plaster and go about youT
work, cure follows, sometimes in1me.
diately They are the only good plasters
Don't accept substitute whether chean
or costly.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-15
A Handsome Line
of Decorated ParlOr
and Reading Lamps,

Fine Globes and Shades and other a y
planes for obtaining artistic as well as
useful effects in the use Of gas for
lighting.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-15

Fifty Doll rs in Coda contest of
skill You may get &c. Read next FRI
days s.y for full particulars.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-15

ifty Dollars in Coda contest OF skill.
You may get it. Read next fridays spy Tor
full particulars.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-15
Beautiful ParIOr Lamps.

On Tues lays and Fridays in December
the Hall of the Worcester Gas Light
Company at FAD Main ST., will be open
to the public Tor the inspection of
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-15

The Holman Optical Company on
Front street have adopted means Of
illuminating the dial of the large clock
IN front of their store, that might work
TO good advantage on the city hall
tower. Both dials are surrounded by a
number of incandescent Ian1ns thar
cause either side of the timepiece to
glow like the noon day sun, and MAX
ing the clock visible for several blocks
in either direction.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-15

Fifty Dollars in Goli--A contest Of skill. You
may get it. Read next Fridays Spy for full
particulars,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-15
In the Basement.

We have bought from the Whitney
Reed Chair Co. of Leomnster Mas e,
several hundred pieces, odd lots, at fig
ures far below regular prices, These
will be put on sale today in the Xmas
department, and are bargains in the
fullest sense of the word.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-15
7C Id.
lbs Csc
Baskets.

We have more than 5000 Fancy Work
Baskets, Waste Baskets Jewel Bias
kets. and Toilet Baskets, and the prices
are at least one-quarter less than in
any other store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
MILITARY CHIVALRY.

spnninrds Appreciate the Ameri-
cans Conduct Toward Prisoners.
Madrid, July 1O.-The feature of to-
day was the departure of Duchess .Isa-
bel, mother Of the queen regent. With
her eyes swelling with tears she
turned to the generals assembled on
the platform and confided her daughter
to their care. 1t was touching sight:
Inc incomprehensible mercurial Span
ish temperament was again wildly
demonstrated. Yesterday every one
was talking Of the war. To-day, after
nights reflection. peace is the word
upon almost every lip.
1t is curious in this respect that the
impression made by the conduct of the
Americans toward their prisoners has
produced feeling highly appreciated
here, proving that Americans have the
innate spirit Of military chivalry which
up to now it has been denied they pos
sessed. In fact. as Spaniard sitting
next to me justly said. sit shows them
to be a race of men who have the true
military instinct" Much JOY is ex-
pressed ut the renewal Of cable COM
munications with Havana, all the more
so as the first news it brings is that
reinforccments have reached Santiago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14

Manila, July 3, via Hongkong. July
1O.-The water supply of the city 10
nearly exhausted. The pumps have
not been working for three days. Gen.
Monet's troops, numbering some 800,
have surrendered, giving up their arms
to the rebels. The captives were taken
to Cavite. Gen. Monet escaped with
Augustus family, who had a passport
from Gen. Aguinaldo. He was dis
guised as woman. leaving his troops
starving. An indignation meeting
was held by the Spaniards, who went
to the governor general to obtain an
explanation as to why Gen. Monet
came here without his troops, and de-
handing that he should be sent back.
Owing to the fact that the Spaniards
are excitable Monet's position is
dangerous. Gen. Aguinaldo to-day is
sued a proclamation in Spanish and
Tagal (the native language announc-
ing the birth of the Philippine repub-
lie, of which he assumes to be presi-
dent. Gen. Aguinaldo claims that he
will take Manila tomorrow or next
day. This is not probable, however.
Reports of the coming of the Spanish
feet through the Suez canal, coupled
with the encouragement given the
Spaniards by the Germans, has great
ly stiffened Spanish courage, and it is
expected the city will not surrender
without a hard fight.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
ENACTED INTO LAW.
The President Amxes His signature
to the Hawaiian Revolutions

The President Amxes His Signature
to the Hawaiian Resolutions.
Washington, July 9. - 1t was by a
ceremony of the simplest kind that the
resolutions annexing the Hawaiian is
lands to the United States were enact
ed into law. 1t occurred in the cabinet
meeting room of the executive man.
sion, and only six persons besides the
president were present. At twenty
minutes before o'clock Alonzo Stew
ard, assistant doorkeeper of the SEN
ate arrived at the White House with
an engrossed copy of the resolutions
signed by Speaker Reed and Vice Pres
ident Hobart. George B. Certiolou,
secretary to the president recelpted
for the resolutions in the usual form
and then notitied the president they
had arrived. The president said sinp-
ly he would sign the resolutions i'm
mediately, and a few minutes later a
little group was gathered about the
cabinet table to witness the completion
of this important legislation. Pre-
cisely at o'clock the president affixed
to the resolutions these words, which
made them law: "Approved, July T.,
1898. William Mckinley"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
ARE STARVING.
Terrible Suffering Among Spanish
Troops at Guantanamo.

Terrible Suffering Among Spanish
Troops at Guantanamo.
Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press.)
Playa del Este, Guantanamo Bay,
July 10. - A Spanish soldier, terribly
emaciated and so weak that he could
hardly walk, was picked up by the men
from the United States gunboat An
napolis at point near the entrance
to the upper bay. He had no rifle, for
he was too weak to carry it. Accord
ing to his story there are many Span
ish soldiers in Guantanamo in the
same state Of starving. He says there
is absolutely nothing to eat there, but
tn eSpanish soldiers are daily told if
they surrender to the enemy they will
be killed. A corporate and eight pri-
Yates from Baracoa came into the bay
in small boat and were picked up by
the cruiser Marblehead. They were
ostensibly greatly surprised and claim
ed not to have known that the bay was
in possession of the Americans. They
report that there is great scarcity of
food at Baracoa and that the Spanish
troops there are in bad way. Over
10000 rations for reconcentrados have
been landed across the bay by Com
maander McCalla, of the Marblehead,
and the half-starved Cubans are flock
ing in from the hills for food. ..,4~ ~
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
HoNoRs TO c0RBIN.
The Adjutant General Is Made n Mn
for General.

The Adjutant General Is Made n Mn
jOr General.
A bill comforting upon Adjt. Gen.
Corbin the rank, pay and rights of a
major general was passed in the SEN
ate yesterday. When unanimous con-
sent was asked for the consideration
Of the bill by Mr.. Sewall Of New Jer-
sey Mr.. Pettus of Alabama objected,
but the senate by vote decided to
consider it. Mr.. Pettus sharply crit
icised the meas IRE and said that Gen.
Corbin had been rapidly promoted by
reason of political preferences. This
charge brought several senators to
their feet, among them being Messrs.
Bate. Berry and Pasco, Democrats, all
Of whom testified to Gen. Corbin's fit
ness for the place he occupied. Messrs.
Sewall, Hale and Foraker paid high
tribute to Gen. Corbin, warmly eulo-
giving him for the splendid record he
has made both on the field Of battle
and the position he now holds. There
was no division on the vote by which
the bill was passed. During the
greater part of the session the senate
considered unobjected bills on the cal
endar, passing large number of
them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14

Washington, July 9. - Dispatches
came from Gen. Shafter saying that
the army and navy would make a
Joint attack on Santiago Saturday
noon.
Gen. Shafter, after many days Of
rest, will come up against Santiago the
second time much refreshed, and rein
forced to the exteht of $500 troops.
These, added to the 10000 United
States troops already under him and
the 5000 under Gen. Garcia, will
bring Gen. Skaters fighting force up
to about 10000. From these must be
deducted 1,7OO willed and wounded, Of
dcers and men.
The total regular force under Gen.
Linares in the city of Santiago was
II, 45O, including thirteen battalions Of
infantry, 800 men each; four squad
rons of cavalry, IS men each, and one
battery, 100 men. 10 these must be
added the recent reinforcements, COM
puted at about 1000 men. These
troops cut their way through Garcia's
men at San Pedro, northwest Of Ell
Caney, where junction was formed,
about 5000 coming from Guantanamo
and 1000 from Holquin. The informa-
ton was given by an officer posted in
these details and upsets the hitherto
accepted theory that the reinforce
ments came from Manzanillo under
Pando. The troops from Manzanilla,
about 1000, have not yet arrived at
Santiago, but are near there. Nor has
any force under Garcia been on the
west side since they were brought
hence in transports to the Sibony
country on the east Putting together
all these figures Linares may, within
the next forty-eight hours, count upon
About $4,000 Men,
exclusive Of volunteers. This will
leave about 1850 men in the HolGuin
division and about 5000 men in the
Manzinillo division. There are other
Spanish regular troops in the province,
including the light division under
Gen. Bernal, to the number of about
1000. Of the regulars under Gen.
Shafter about $4,000 are armed with
the Krag-Jorgensen rifle. The volun-
teers are armed with Springfields, and
so are the Second Massachusetts,, Sew
enty-frst New York, Thirty-third
Michigan, Thirty=ferlrth Michigan and
Ninth Massachusetts,.
A United States army officer said to-
day that the element of weakness in
the volunteers should not be longer ig-
nored, namely, the Springfield rifle,
which proved to be so ineffective in
Gen. Duftield's brigade when it tried
to occupy the Notifications. From
other sources it is learned that official
advices to the department stated that
the Krag-Jorgensens Of the regulars
were stolen from them by the volun-
teers, or were taken from the wound
ed, or, in some cases forcibly taken, so
helpless were the Springfelds against
the whitening accuracy and fiat ira
jectory of the Spanish Mauser.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14

Washington, July s.-Mr. Dalzell of
Pennsylvania offered from the commit
tee on ways and means, concurrent
resolution providing for final adjourn
ment Of the session of congress at 2
o'clock to-day. 1t was Immediately
passed and generally applauded by the
members.
The day in the house was given to
consideration of measures by unani-
nous consent. Few of importance
We're passed. After the resolutions
providing for final adjournment were
agreed to there was a clamor charac-
teristic of the closing days of a session,
members in large numbers being al
most constantly on their feet appealing
for recognition and consideration Of
their local measures.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14

Gen. Skaters Headquarters Before
Santiago, July 10. - During the truce
which Gen. Shafter effected with Gen.
Linares the American land and sea
forces have perfected plans to deal
smashing blow upon the city of San
tiago. 1t is impossible to tell yet just
when this blow will be delivered, but
it is fully expected at noon to-day.
Gen. Shafter has succeeded in get
ting his siege guns in commanding po-
sitions at the front, and Sergeant Hal
lette Alsop Borrowe now has his
dynamit gun repaired and In position
on San Juan hill. Our troops also have
fortified themselves with protected
rifle pits, from which they will be able
to do the enemy much harm without
themselves being especially exposed to
the enemy's fire. In addition to these
advantages gained on land by Gen.
Shafter he has arranged with Admiral
Sampson for the fleet to participate in
to-day's attack on the city. AS l have
shown in previous dispatches it has
been impracticable for the fleet to shell
the city from the bay, owing to the
presence of mines, and the stationing
Of 5000 Spanish rifemen to protect the
mine fields. To get around this diff
Guilty Admiral Sampson has decided to
lombard Santiago from off Aqua
dores, from which point the guns of
the fleet will be able to do great dam
age to the city.
The armistice, by tacit understand
ing, has been extended to noon to-day,
although no positive agreement to that
effect had been made by the generals
| of either army. The Spaniards may
resume hostilities at any time, as may
the Americans. Gen. Shafter has been
holding off to give Gen. Linares time
to think over his proposition and to af-
ford an opportunity for the bishop Of
| Santiago and foreign representatives
to exert their influence for peace. IN
cidentally, the continuation OF the
truce has been Of much value to the
Americans, as it has enabled them to
push their preparations for a final as
sault. Each day that passes makes
our positions stronger. The American
lines present very different appear
ance from two days ago. The reverse
side Of the ridges looks like a settle
ment of cliff dwellers with their long
lines of sheltered rifle pits, dug deep
and covered with branches of trees
and other materials. The dynamite
gun, of which so much is expected,
has been mounted in snug pit near
the San Juan blockhouse, and is now
ready to do great execution when the
fighting is resumed. The few shells
fired by Sergeant Borrowe last Satur-
day carried CONSERVATION to the Span
ish ranks in the city. Consul Ramsden
says that the first shell from the
dynamite gun, although it was fired
high, almost totally destroyed a large
building within block of the British
consulate. Admiral Sampson visited
the front yesterday and he had long
consultation with the military authorl-
| ties l., :.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14

on Juragua, July 9.-Assistant Nav
al Constructor Richmond p Hobson,
Of the flagship New York, and the sew
en- seamen who, with him, sailed the
collier Merrimac into the harbor of
Santiago de Cuba on June 8, last, and
sunk her there, were surrendered by
the Spanish military authorities to-
day in exchange for prisoners captured
by the American forces.
Hobson and his men were escorted
through the American lines by Capt.
Chadwick of the New York, who was
awaiting them. Every step of their
journey was marked by the widest
demonstrations on the part of the
American soldiers, who threw aside
all semblance of order, scrambled out
Of the intrenchments, knocked over
tent guys and other camp parapherna-
liza. in their eagerness to see the re-
turning heroes, and sent up cheer at
ter cheer for the men who had passed
safely through the jaws Of death to
serve their country.
The same scenes of enthusiasm were
repeated upon the arrival Of the men
ut the hospital station, and at our base
at Juragua. Hobson, who reached
there in advance of his companions;
was taken on board the New York i'm.
mediately. The flagship's decks were
lined with officers and men, and as
Hobson clambered up the side and
stepped on board his vessel, the harbor
rang with the shouts and cheers of his
comrades, which were re-echoed by
the crews of dozen transports lying
near by. Hobson had little to say re-
garding his experiences, except that he
and his companions had been well
treated by the Spaniards, snd that
they We're all in excellent health.
The exchange of Hobson and his
men was effected in return for three
Spanish officers and seven privates
who had been taken as prisoners by
the American forces.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
sPAIN's DEFENsES.
Good ms Far as They Go, but The
Don't Go ut All.

Good MS Far us They Go, but They
Don't Go at All.
Gibraltar, July 1O.-The Ponta Car
nero works are progressing fairly. 1t
is strong rocky point, practically
commanding the straits if fortified.
At present nothing is completed. The
600 sappers encanped there are exca-
waiting. Hitherto nothing practical
has been completed. Some blasting
has been done but no useful guns
placed. Senior Ochando says the posi-
ton is as strong as Gibraltar. Posi-
lions have been designated for the six
guns brought there, which I under
stand will be placed in the trenches,
but in case the Americans appear be-
fore they are completed, temporary
earthworks are being constructed with
a large supply of sandbags, the theory
being that the forts could surely pun
ish any American feet attempting to
pass the straits.
Undoubtedly the position is for
midable one, but it is quite too late to
effectually fortify and equip it, now
Senior Ochando is going to Granada
and Malaga.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
HOBSON'S WELCOME.
Wild Enthusiasm Marks His Recep.
ton on the New York

Wild Enthusiasm Marks His Recep-
ton on the New York.
Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press.)
OF Santiago de Cuba, July 1O.-The
return of Assistant Naval Constructor
Richmond p. Hobson. of Merrimac
fame, to his ship, the flagship New
York, was marked by wild enthusiasm.
1t was dark when Il shout was passed
along the ship that Hobson was COM
ing. On the superstructure clambored
the crew. ten deep, and on the quar-
terdeck the officers clustered around
the sea ladder and hundred hands
were stretched out to clasp Hobson's.
1t was not until he was safe once more
on deck that the crew of the New York
cheered Then they broke out into a
veil that went up again and again I'M
til the men We're hoarse. Hundreds OF
the crew reached the forward deck
and tile men struggled around the tall
figure of the man who had dared so
mVch
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
BURGLARY Confessed

Park Rapids, Minn.,' July 9.-Tues-
day night Stanglers saloon was en-
tered by removing pane Of glass, the
burglar rifling the money drawer and
securing about $40. He broke open
two slot machines and secured the
contents, besides taking cigars and
liquors. Yesterday George Rosenbow-
er was discovered on the south-bound
train in possession of plenty Of nickies
and dimes and a sack full of bottles
and boxes. He was arrested at Sank
Center, held for the Hubbard county
sheriff, and brought back. He has
confessed and will be brought before
the district court now in session and
sentenced.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
STOOD BY THEIR GUNS.
Artillerymen's Gallantry In Action
Ia Comm nded

Artillerymen's Gal1antry In Action
Is Comm nded.
Headquarters in the Field. Before
Santiago, July 9.-Corporal Keene and
Private Barr, of Battery A, Second
light artillery, have been highly COM
mended for gallant conduct during the
terrific fighting last Saturday. When
the battery tried to advance beyond
I'll Pogo, Privates Helen, Smith and
Underwood were blown to pieces by
shells, and Sergeant Hoivy and Pri-
Yates Veto and Cornford were badly
hurt and other men were wounded.
including Barr and Keene. One Of
them was shot three times and another
was shot twice, but, in spite Of their
injuries. they stuck to the crippled
guns until the enemy was forced to
give up the assault.