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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13

of our forefathers no longer finds it's
outlet in a demand for buildings that are
merely ornate. The intending builder is
content to avail himself of the taste and
experience of the professional architect,
and never before have architects been
so thoroughly trained and educated.
Accompanying this article will be
found the plans for an attractive villa
house for the country. 1t claims no dis
tinct style of architecture, but it's COM
position is agreeable in effect, and ap-
propriate to almost any part of the coun-
try and climate.
General dimensions: Width through
parlor and dining-room, 80 feet; depth,
i~o'uding front veranda to steps, 81 feet.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13
THICK FoG IN NEW YORK.

New York, Feb. 12. = The fog which
has generally prevailed during the early
morning Of the past week was very thick
today. Traffic on land and water was i'm
peded, and navigation became extremely
dangerous. Rain commenced to fall at s
a, M, but did not dispel the fog.
Edward Schonert of Jersey City, while
on his way to work, lost the path in the
fog and, stepping over the retaining wall
Of the Paterson plank road, which runs
obliquely down the palisades fen 100 feet
to his death.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13
DIED IN HIS CARRIAGE.

Burlington, Feb. II. = DR.. George C.
Briggs, prominent Vermont physician,
died while driving home from church late
last night. The horse came into the drive
way as usual, bringing the body safely to
the door. Death was due to heart dis
ease. DR.. Briggs was 6S years of age.
He was graduated from the Michigan Uni-
versity of Medicine at Ann Arbor, and
from 1876 to 1871 was professor of n1ateria
,madica. .ein University of Vermont. In
1872 he was representative for the town Of
Franklin in the state legislature. A
widow and three sons Survive him.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13
GOWN TRIMMED WITH RucHns FROM nARpER.s RAzAR

sole; this soft ruche against the velvet
is peculiarly effective, The waist is
made with tapering revers. on the plan
of the band around the skirt, of the
capucine velvet outlined with the black
ruche; over the shoulders are round tabs
to match. The cut of the gown is given
in the tissue-paper pattern issued by
Harper's Bazaar, where it appears The
sleeves are of medium size and have .
band Of the velvet on the upper part.
There is full soft vest OF white nous
seline de sole. with plain stock collar
and belt of the capucine velvet,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13
FREIGHT TRAINS COLLIDE.

Woonsocket, R. l., Feb. 12.AThe north
main tracks of the Worcester division of
the N. Y, N. H. & H. r. r. were blocked
four hours early this morning by two
local freight trains colliding during a
heavy fog at Blackstone. The engine of
south-bound train struck a north
bound train which was crossing over
from the north-bound track into sid
ing The property loss, confined to the
damaging of two cars and an engine
pilot was small.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13
rEBBErr INDICTED.

Boston, Feb. 12,-The grand jury for the
February term reported a large number of
indictments in the superior criminal court
this morning. Among the most important
is one against Abraham Tebbett, the for
mer Boston merchant, who IS charged with
swindling at least a dozen leather con-
Germs a few weeks ago. Tebbett is now
under arrest at Regina, N w. T.. where
he was captured last week with his wife.
An Indictment warrant has been issued
him with larceny and false pre-
tences." Chief Watts will leave Boston
today to secure the extradition of Teb-
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13

vest on the Hudson river has been sus-
pended by reason Of the mild weather
of the past week, and it's resumption is
doubtful. The shortest crop in a number
of years is certain, which means high
prices for ice in New York next summer.
But forty per cent of a full crop has
been housed This may be augmented if
there should be a week of zero weather
between now and March /. But even
then the crop will be less than that Of
last winter, which was 65 per cent of the
houses capacity. aa
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13
HoNoRs TO THE DEAD.
Boston Remembers the Heroic Deeds of
Its Firemen.

Boston, Feb. ia mass meeting of citi-
zens was held in Faneuil Hall today in
the interest of the families Of the six fire.
men who We're killed in the Merrimac
street fire last week. The historic hall
was heavily draped in mourning, and over
the speakers stand was suspended a dove
and the motto, Our heroic dead" Long
before the hour for opening the exercises
the gallery and hall We're filled. Addresses
were made by Mayor Quincy. Hon. P. A.
Collins, Edwin D. Meade, Rev. Edward
Everett Hale, Very Rev. William Byrne
and Commissioners Damrell and Murphy
A committee was appointed to collect. dis
tribute and invest a fund in aid of the
families of the dead. Contributions ag-
been made
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13

Last year at this time the crepe de
Chine gowns were first seen (only a few,
and those imported during the summer.
great deal of the material was used,
and this winter it is quite fad to use
1t combined with velvet and elaborately
made up. There have been some charm
ing gowns made of 1.-THE black quite
the smartest An effective design has
the skirt trimmed around the foot with
wide band of capucine velvet cut in
points, and the points outlined with a
narrow ruche Of black mousseline de
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13
GAS METER ExPLoDEs.

Boston, Feb 12.-Lieut. Peter Walsh of
Chemical Engine No. 1, was seriously
burned by the explosion of a gas meter
in the five story brick tinsmith shop of
Norris Gordon in the Hebrew district
of Salem street, here tonight. The ex-
plosion was caused by fire which
started in the basement of the store.
The shock of the explosion broke plate
glass windows in neighboring buildings.
The fire was easily extinguished with
loss of $780,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13
A NASHUA FAILURE.

Nashua, N. H, Feb. 1.-THE assign
ment OF one Of Nashuas largest Arms,
Jackson & Sexton, furniture dealers, is
announced. 1t is thought that the lia-
bilities Will reach 100000 The failure is
said to be due to hard times.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13

standing and influence here half CEN
tury ago, but it may be said that they
comprised a fair representation Of the
different classes, farmers, manufactur-
ers or mechanics and general business
or professional men.
The first city clerk was Charles A.
Hamilton, who had been town clerk
from 1886 and served till 1855, when the
late Samuel Smith began. He was sue
ceeded in 1871 by Enoch Fl. Towne, the
present city clerk. The first city treas
urer was John Boyden, who had officia-
ted one year for the town and served
till 1850, when Geo. w Wheeler was
elected, who off1ciated till 1873, when the
present treasurer, VIM. S. Barton, was
elected.
Nelson Wheeler was principal Of the
high school, which began in 1S45 with
the first high school building on Wal
nut street, with Elbridge Smith, now
of Dorchester, as the first principal,
VIM e. Starr, still surviving in his S6th
year, being the first assistant Of Nelson
Wheeler as principal. Caleb B. Metcaf
was principal of the Boys English
school on Thomas street.
OF Worcester's representatives in the
general court so years ago, there is but
one survivor, Dea. Peregrine B. Gilbert,
row in his S8th year, who served in
1876, AT. and AS, with such associates
in that body as Gov. Alexander H. Bull
lock, Daniel Waldo Lincoln, and Sam
uel Davis.
TWO CITIZENS TICKETS.
Notwithstanding the generally admit
ted superior qualifications of Gov Lin
coin for the office of mayor to set in
motion the new city government, and
the generally admitted qualifications of
all the nominees on the regular citizens
ticket, there was a feeling of a good
deal Of strength among many of the
leading representatives of the temper
anee element In the town, that that ele-
ment should be more considered in the
making of the nominations. 1t was also
about this time that the free soil agita-
tion began, the mass of the old Whig
party being strongly imbued with the
idea that their leaders did not fairly
represent them on the question OF slave
ry So a counter citizens movement,
on the basis of temperance and other
moral issues, was arranged, and found
public expression in a public meeting
held at the city hall, March 80, to make
nominations for mayor and aldermen,
at which this ticket was nominated: For
Ynayor. Hon. Ira NJ. Barton; aldermen,
ward /. William A. Wheeler; 2, Dea.
Jchabod Washburn; ), william "A. Ora
per. father of James Draper; 4, James
S. Woudworth; 5, William B. Fox; .,
Charles Thurber; Z, Henry w. Miller; !,
Albert Tolman At this meeting, Hon.
Abijah Bigelow, prominent whig, but
strong temperance man, presided, ana
Charles Ballard, now still living here,
was secretary. Though the linees
on this ticket all decline atia nqr, for
bestrof reasons that tac ~ the
other ticket, still a Tick sa 9ut "A the
field under the name o, la aas ance
ticket with Rev. Rodne a. aiilf for
mer)y the respected PAL 3cn ~ 4le Old
south Church for rnavot Iyit tsket
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13
SHOT HIS NIECE.

Hornellsville, N. Y, Feb. 12. = Daniel
Smith, railway employee, shot his niece,
Mary Van Norman, a girl of 49, twice to-
day. and then shot himself. The girl win
die but Smiths wound is not severe
Smith says he was engaged to Miss Van
Norman, and that he was jealous because
,,ter
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13
CUBA AND THE UNITED sTATEa

What other nation on this planet but
our own would have suffered a, loss of
three hundred millions in its commerce
without lifting a finger to stop the Gu
ban war? And yet they say that Amer
lea worships the almighty dollar!-Bes-
ton Journal
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13
NEW ENGLAND RAILROAD.
Report That the Consolidated viii Lease
It.

New Haven, Feb. Pit is reported that
the directors of the New Haven Railroad,
at their meeting at the Grand Central de-
pot in New York. voted that they were
wiling to make 9a; Lease tisse Of the New Eng
(common) or two shares of N. E. (pre-
ferred) for one share of New Haven, pro-
Vided that the lease shall be duly ratified
subject to the approval of the stockhold-
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13
SHOT HER LOVER.

Middlesboro, KY. Feb. IA special
from Gate City, Va, says that Miss
Mollie Vincent shot her lover, Taylpr
Wyatt, and then committed suicide
They lived in Moccasin Valley
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13
ICE WILL BE HIGH,

Catskill, N. Y, Feb. 12.-The ice har-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-23
CUBAN CAMPAIGN PREPARED.
INSURGENT FORCES BEING MAsSED TO
REACH THE WESTERN PROVINCES
AND MENACE THE SPAN
IARpS FROM THE REAR

Rerorts received Yesterday by the Cuban Junta
show that the Cuban forces in the field ac-
lively preparing 70 take part in any trouble that
may arise between the United States and Spain.
and 10 this end gradually being masscd 80
as to reach the western provinces OF Cuba IN the
shortest possible time.
Speaking Of this plan. one Of the local members
Of the Jun,a said yesterday: II should be
declared between the United States and Spain We
would rush forward more arms 10 people. and
could put a least G0.Oel soldiers in the field
The ARRANGEMENTS are all made 10 supply the arms
and ammunition 10 our people in the event Of
open hostiliies and would make f. interesting
for Spain from ,he land side while she being
entertained by the music Of Ameri an cannon from
the sea-
According 10 the plan OF campaign outlined at
the Junta's headquarters yesterday. General Ca
lxto Garcia VINO is In command OF the provinces
OF Puerto Principe and Santiago IL now moving
his forces forward. General Garcia Is In personal
command OF the Cubans In the province Of Santl-
ago and has with him. in addition to the infantry.
900 cavalry under the command OF General Jesus
Rabi The troops in Puerto Principe arc under
Brigadier- General Manocal. and he has with him
General Brano Pena. the Cuban cavalry leader
General Gomez the CommandeI-in-Chiei OF the
Cuban Army Is In personal charge OF the prov,
ince Of Santa Clara. and ne has with him General
GARLIC. The three western provinces. which
might be termed the fighting ground, as the only
hold the Spanish forces have IL in these provinces
Havana. Matanzas and Pnor del 30 a. Gre nndcr
Pedro Betancourt and Alexandra Rodriguez.
Tho forces in each OF the thre" eastern provinces
have been slowly moving forward for some time.
and 10 counteract this Spain has sent troops into
some parts Of the eastern country. but according
to Cuban reports they have been driven our. ana
tho plan OF campaign will he 70 push forward 70
Havana and the western part Of the island ana
cut OF the Spanish troops from receiving supplies
from inland in case Of war between the United
States and Spain
day that this plan would be successfully carried
out and that the system OF communication be
tween the Cubans was perfect that IN case Of
war being declared or I'm q the United States
recognizing the Cubans as belligerents, the news
would he In the Cuban camps within five hours
after II was received A. Havana. I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-23
BRAZIL WILL NOT SELL THE TUPY.
THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Guys A LAUNCH FOR A
HARROR TNoRpFrO- nOAT

Washington. March 22-Ths negotiations for the
purchas" Of ships abroad going steadily for
ward but there was disappointment to-day The
authorities had been exceedingly anxious get the
big torpedo cruiser Tupy. built for Brazil She Is
one Of the most formidable torpedo craft afoat her
size placing her in the torpedo class while her tor
pedo armament gives her the effectiveness OF tor
pedo-boat and cruiser combined II was learned
positively to-day. however. that the Brazilian Gov
eminent would not part with the Tupy and this
closes the efforts for one OF the best ships under
consideration.
In small measure this Offset by the suc-
cess OF the Navy Department in securing a trim
little Yarrow-built launch which though small
VIII serve az harbor torpedo boat She Is OF only
seventeen tons displacement 60 feet long 93 beam
and IS draught Her speed is sixteen knots or bet
ter The armament consists Of two Hotchkiss one
pound Quick-fre guns and one torpedo-tIbe The
price paid for her WAS less than 5000 with her
armament complete, delivered at New York Being
so small. she Will be shipped over o. the
Atlantic liners She has not yet been named
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-23
ALTERATIONS ON THE MAYFLOWER
A MONTHS TINE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR MAKING
TIE NECTSsARY CHANCES

Naval Constructor Bowles and his men at the
Navy Yard are ready TO begin the alterations on
the steam yacht Mayhower. which are TO transform
the boat from pleasure craft into a Government
dispatch and torpedo boat. The naval officials have
decided to alter the Mayfower TO such an ex-
tent that she will not be salabe at any time A
band OF 7s-inch steel will be placed on her sides
amldships for about foot below tho water-line
well I'd 10 her freeboard This armor will protect
her engines and magazines. Two torpedo-tub
will be placed forward. and tho main battery will
consist OF two 6nch rapd-fre guns twelve g.
FOUNDERS and four 6-mmetre guns. The guns
are now at the Navy Yard and the torpedo tubes
will be brought from Newport The alterations will
probably cost about s22 900. Great care will be
taken not TO injure any OF the ynchts handsome
interior decorations. Al least month will be re-
Qured for the WORK
The final test OF Drydock No 3 will not be made
until next week II Is being held back by the delay
In the arrival OF the new rubber gasket for the bot
tom OF the caisson. -,
A SQUAD OF one hundred and thirty men from the
Vermont and the Essex will leave the yard to-day
for the League Island Navy Yard at Philadelphia,
10 begin service on the cruisers Minneapolis ana
Columbia. -, -. 49,.
dispatch boat Dolphin Will go into commission To-
morrow A crew OF hundred men mas been
chosen and IL now awaiting orders on the vermont
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-23
A VIRGINIA ELECTION CONTEST.
THE CASE OF rHoRP AGAINST EPEs DISCUSSED
IN THE HOUSE.


IN THE HOUSE.
Washington March % (SpeciaD The debate In
the House Of Representatives. to-day on the con-
tested election case Of Thorp agains, Epes. OF the
IVth Virginia District. especially Instructive
and interesting in one respect and that tho
speech Of Chairman Walker Of Elections Committee
No 8 IN favor Of the contestants title 10 the seat
now occupied by Epes. General Walker IS native
OF Virginia. and until within a few years he was
actively connected with the Democratic party in
that State having been elected Lieutenant-0ov-
ernor on the Democratic ticket in 1871 and served
several terms as a member OF the Virginia House
OF Delegates. He spoke by the card to-day when
he described Democratic election frauds in the Old
Dominion and his pungent as well "a earnest argu-
ments and statements. which he knew no Virginia
Democrat could successfully refute or deny. pro-
duced deep impression upon Democrats who
listened.
The case Of the contestant which Is pretty
clear and strong It's face despite the on
cial" plurality OF 800 the strength OF which q
certificate Of election awarded TO Epes was
made even clearer and stronger ny Chairman Walk
err whose analysis OF the evidence was as keen and
searching as his presentation OF It was lucid ana
convincing
Mr.. Walker said that the WITH Virginia District
was familiar TO old members OF the House Four
times in ten years there had been contests from
that district The fraudulent methods apparent In
the record in this TO be found in the
record In the case in the last Congress Until
fraudulent practices Of election officers intro
duced the Republican majority In the district
was from 500 TO 5000 Epes's plurality on the face
Of the returns 261. The majority. Mr.. Walker
said after sitting the testimony and giving tho
contestee the Republican votes excluded at the
polls and the vote proved by the certificates OF
voters made on the da. Of election. found a plu-
rality for Mr. Thorp Of 07.
Mr. Miers in reply 10 Mr.. Walker. declared that
the unseatng OF Epes would be 4 gross outrage
The ma jority OF the committee. he said. disregard
ed the plainest principles % law msstated and
nrhled the evidence distranChiscd the entire city
OF Petersburg and the county Of Lun" nburg and
eleven other precincts In the district Mr. Walker.
he declared had dealt In his argument not with
the record. but in the abuse OF the re.ghbors and
friends with whom he had formerly associated
Mr.. Cochrane tR"p.. y. " followed Mr.. Miers In
support OF the claims Of the contestant.
AT 4l5 p m. the House adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-23
PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE.

Washington March "A feature OF tho Ssnate
nroceodings to-day extended speech by Mr.
Carery Of louisiana IN support OF the pending
National Quarantine bill. He characterized ut
terlv inefficient and powerless the present systems
M State quarantine 10 cope with epidemics OF vel
low fever and cholera He declared that uniform
NV I'm the laws and n Capitalization Of authority
were the only means at hand properly TO meet the
inva sion Of Conta gious or infectious diseases
Mr. Carter, OF Montana. began n speech In SUD
mort OF n bill TO provide a civil government for
Alaska. but had not concluded when the morning
hour expired.
Mr. Foraker presented the credentials OF his col
League Mr. Hanna, for the term United States
Senator covering six years from March T. 1899 The
credentials read and ordered fled
Mr. Hoar. from the Judiciary Committee re-
porte a measure for the protection OF song bird.
II was placed on the calendar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-23
THE SOFT-COAL NUISANCE

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: ] gratifed 10 notice that you have taken
up the soft-coa nuisance. and trust you will let
the matter rest until the Board OF Health is con-
strained 10 DO its duty. The law is daily violated in
all sections OF the city. and by who thoroughly
understand its requirements Not only DO the fac
tory chimneys pour out dense. black smoke. but
many OF large stores and apartment houses
use soft coal their nres and hurry them
when low The result is that our city onger has
n clear atmosphere. II must be harmful 10 throat
and lungs say nothing of discomfort soiled
clothing and the serious inconvenience OF thousands
who must dry their laundry on the housetops. In
our sister cities Philadelphia and Boston. no such
state OF affairs exists. and there is for Il
here. Keep UP the good work. E H NJ
Now York March u lSgs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-23
F0URyB-cLAsS POSTuASTERS NAMED.

Washington. March 22-Fourth-clas' postmasters
have been appointed as follows
Delaware-Mermsid. Willard Preison
Pennsylvania Burlington. A {. Bird. Enon Val
lev lanes g Rager: Goshenville T.. Taylor Bddi-
con. lemon Isaac Dayton; Lynn +. S. Greenwood:
Sterrftts Gap. T. u. Louman. ~ - -.
N.u-Ha npr hire-Mount Vernon. william II foN.
New-York-Franklin lion Works. James +. War
ner: Kent Benoni NJ Reed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-23
TO PROVIDE A GOLD INCOME.
MIL INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CULLoM AT
THE REQUEST OF THE NATIONAL Bust
NESS MEMS LEAGUE

WASHINGTON. March 22.-Senator Cullom to-day
introduced q bill which had been sent to him by
tho National Business Mems League. The pur-
aso ~ The measure IS 10 provide a gold income
for the United States II reads as follows:
That in order to provide gold income to NEE;
orIigations required TO be paid In gold ana avoid
-aSa ril, Increasing the Governments obliga-
,tnrs in maintaining the gold reserve. and to
strengthen the public credit to meet al emergen,
;eeorts,ions OF merchandise or manufactured ar
ticies or other articles imported from toreign
uC,r,r,ae sboI be paid in gold coin OF the United
S1utes and the remaining 20 per cent in such cur
,encv Of the United States as the Secretary OF the
Treasury may designate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-23
A REPORT on THE MURDER OF EPPS.

Washington. March 2-The President to-day
Gent 10 the Senate a note received from Minister
Buck at Toxic Japan Transmitting correspondents
with the japanese Minister OF Foreign Affairs re-
Iatlng TO the trial OF the two japanese charged
with the murder OF an American sailor named
Epps In the harbor OF Nagasak. The correspond
ence shows that the arrested men were convicted
OF accidental homicide. and that an appeal by MI.
Buck for another trial denied on the ground
that he did not make II within the statutory time.
The japanese oficais say the Nagasaki authorities
have been instructed to all possible precautions
70 prevent future occurrences Of the same nstAsN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-23
New-York March 49, 1898.
DR.. LANGDON's LETTERS WANTED.

DIR LANGDON'S LETTERS WANTED.
To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: With the late Rev DR.. Langdon's remem-
brances Of his foreign mission and residence, now
In the way OF completion it IS thought fitting 10
include memoir Of the author. Offers OF letters
have been ma1e 10 the undersigned. the editor OF
the work which suggest his asking the courtesy OF
your columns The forthcoming work viii be. on
many grounds one Of general interest It's value
will he increased in proportion II represents Dr.
LangdonS most valuable correspondence Much Of
this correspondence must be lying in the seclusion
OF Libraries throughout the country.
May your columns be used TO say that any infor-
nation Of such correspondence would be gratefully
received and all letters intrusted 10 the editor
would be carefully preserved and returned?
WILLIAM c. RICHARDSON.
Auburn, " Y March q. 1898