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New-York tribune., 1898-10-30
COST or NEW BATTLE-SHIPS.
SAME PRICE TO BE PAID FOR CONSTRUCTION
or THE MISSOURI AND THE MAINE.

GAME PRICE TO BE PAID FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE MISSOURI AND THE MAINE
Newport News. Va. Oct % tSpecaD.-From
trus, worthy source II is learned that the Navy De-
nartmant has decided to allow the Newport News
shipbuding AMI Dry Dock Company and the Will
lam Cramp shipbulldng and Engine Company to
construct the new le.5Oo-ton battle-shps Missouri
and Maine for the same contract price for each
and the Union Iron Works. for the construction
of the Ohio. will be allowed per cent on that
price as extra consideration Tor transportation
OF material from Eastern plants.
The bid submitted by the Cramps for the big pat
tle-ship was s. $500 and the Newport News com
pany bid ;2S0co. just s15 coo less than me Phia-
delnhia firm. Since revising the plans ana speci-
ncatons submitted b. he two companies emoody-
ing ideas from both 70 entirely new snip, the
Bureau Of Construction decided that II would pe
unjust to allow the Cramps s35 coo more than the
other company the same set OF plans ana as
both bids were reasonable enough the newport
News company will build the Missouri for s. No. .oyl
The Union Iron Works will receive Slii2oO
extra for transportation that being equivalent TO
. per cent OF the contract price agreed upon ana
consequently the contract price Tor the OHIO WIZ
bc s.. 90 TO- So,
New-York tribune., 1898-10-30
BANKERS N SESSION HERE.
ANNUAL. MEETING OF GRoUP VIII OF THE STATE
ASSOCIATION.

.xSr-Ar, MEETING OF GROUP VIII OF THE STATE
ASSOCIATION.
A large number Of bankers yesterday were pres
ont NJ the annual meeting OF Group VIII o' '"e
Xowyork state Bankers Association. which was
held AT the Down Town club. in Pine-st. Inc elec
zion of officers for the coming year resui'eu d. "
lows. Chairman. Eugene II. Pulen. vlce-pres'ue''
~ the National Bank of the Republic secie.'.i!
and treasurer Frank Dean cashier OF the FIN"
.,orue Rank. Executive Committee. Alvah lro"-
hridoe 1ce-president Of the National Bank OF
North America: a. Gilbert. president OF the MAT
ket and Fulton National Bank: Scott roster Presl-
dent Of the Peoples Bank; Alfred G. Barnes pres'-
dent OF the Astor Place Bank. ana Saihuei
Voolverton cashier OF the Gallatin National BANK.
The annual address OF the retiring chairman oi
the group Thomas l.. James. president OF the
Lincoln National Bank. was devoted to a reVle"
OF the financial year and was In part. as io'Io"s.
The last year has furnished an unL,ccedent,e,,d,
progress. That unfailing baroneter OF ttade: me me
csarnss OF our the e"hn1 mark usnes
advance. As has been truthfu.lv 'aIi by ON on "a V
fot tne or SURPLUS wheat has recently developed This
will bring out large amount OF me i cg,f s,r,her
has been held BACK oDssn oy our 'a,'"e'' anu
FOR the FIRST time in the history OF iniernatoha,
Without mpairing the credit OF both OF The nations
engaged in il The credit OF the n,,eu S.sI then IL
was before the declaration of war was made ana
I, placed it's war loan upon the market al ~
Of interest which establishes the credit credit Rr,,aln
country I'm even rank with that 9i ,s n,eau ~ the
mil now the foremost financial nation oi 'ne
world. -, H.
Two things which menace the well-being OF Tue
hanks in the opinion OF President James are
p,,, ,h unreasonable opposition TO the banking
interests OF the United states by thai e,stic
nhtdb ma kes nos sibe the Socialistc and PopuHsuc
a,,.iion. and second the fierce rivalry that ~
ists between banks and trust companies tne and
OF whom enjoy all the privileges OF Na'oIsa rna,shie %
a. S,sts hanks and others Of far more prontso,'e
character without incurring any OF their respo"S'
biIities or restralltS. or expeDseA
New-York tribune., 1898-10-30

WORK OF ONEIDA GOOD ROADS LEAGUE.
The Oneida County League for Good Roads was
organized In 1893. and since that date has been
active in agtating the road question as pertaining
N the county OF oneida. In that same year II held
a meeting at Now-Harford. at which Governor
Flower was present. IL has appeared annually be-
fore the Board OF Supervisors with requests for
resolutions in regard TO road improvement In the
snrlrg of 1894 the Board OF Supervisors appointed a
committee to make trip into each town OF the
county and report the condition and sentiment
IN regard to road improvement. II has held two
conventions In the city Of Utica. at which the
Highway Commissioners and Supervisors OF the
New-York tribune., 1898-10-30
Nineteenth Street and Sixth Avenue
VIEW LIFE IN AN OLD BUSINESS.

Messrs lie Boutillier Brothers. OF Twenty-third
St. announce that they have remodeIled and great
~ improved their store Broad aisles have beer
cut through and the store entrance widened an
made more inviting New departments nave Gee
ndded and Others much enlarged. The addition O.
a better quality of new and seasonable goods IN Al
the several departments is a further evidence %
The new and vigorous life that pervades every ne
nartment OF this old established and reliable nrm.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-30
ample. and his lead is being enthusiastically fol-
lowed by his men.

West Broadway and Greenwich-st are still
torn up for the laying OF the trolley system.
On Twenty-fourth-st.. west OF Second-ave.. the
asphalt strips are not OF the best. The as
phalted cross streets the west side OF the
Borough Of Manhattan are, generally. In better
condition than for weeks past. Among the ex-
ceptions are One hundred and sixth and Ninety
sixth sts. west of Columbus-ave.: ne-hundred-
and nd-seventeenth-st west OF Manhattan-ave'
One e-hundredth-st.. between Manhattan and
Eighth aves; Ninety-frst and Nne'ieth sts
and Eighth ave; Ninety fourth and One-hun-
dred and fourth SITS. and the Boulevard; Twen-
y-fourth and Twenty-ffth SITS. west Of Ninth
ave; Madison-ave. is generally good with the
exception OF Forty -second-st.. where there is
break In the asphalt. There are some bad
breaks in the asphalt OF Lexington ave. be
tween Fortysecond and Fifty ninth SITS; at
Amsterdam-ave. and One hundred and tenth
st. there is dangerous elevation OF the car
tracks above the roadbed one hundred-and
eighth and One hundred and tenth SITS. between
Riverside Drive and the Boulevard are danger
Gus on account OF insufficient lighting at night.
One e-hundred-and thirty fifth ST.. near Eighth
ave. is torn up between and around the car
tracks. The Boulevard, north OF One hundred
and nd-nineteenth-st.. and south or one hundred
and -thirty-hfth-st.. is poor The Boulevard is
good from some distractions from building
material as far north One-hundred- and
nineteenth St. where connection can be made
with Claremont ave. which Is In good shape.
Morningside- Is slightly Obstructed by build
Ing material: connection can now be made be-
tween this avenue and Eighth-ave. by way OF
One hundred and eighth St. lately asphalted.
Ffth-ave. below Fifty ninthst. is torn up in
places st. Nicholas-ave. is rough in places
north of one hundred nd-twenty -f1ft st. and
fair south of that LenoX-a IL rough. being
poor in places. Boulevard Lafayette Is unrida-
Bile The Convent Terrace road is poor and un-
ridable One-hundred- and thirty eighth St. be-
tween Madison-ave. bridge and Third-ave, is
in poor condition. Boston Post Road. beyond
where 1t is asphalted. is poor: Southern Boule-
ward is poor; College and Alexander aves. poor.
Morris-ave. is blocked somewhat on One-hun-
dred-and- twentieth and One hundred -and-twen-
ty-fourth SITS by buildirg material Main ST..
Port Chester. is being repaired. Roads OF Hast
ings- Hudson poor.
The Chartered Company OF Rhodesia, South
Africa is contemplating the formation Of
bicycle corps
The King OF Italy takes vast interest in all
matters relating tc cycling. He once acted as
timekeeper In cycle race at Rome.
Cyclists desiring to join the League OF Amert-
can Wheelmen may obtain full printed informa-
ton and membership blanks by sending their
names and addresses TO the Cycling Editor Of
The Tribune.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-30
The official stardard sizes OF wood rims adopt
cd by the Natloool Wood Rim Association is as

rbere "a q movement on foot TO incorporate
companv under the laws OF GERMANY WhIch
Will be prepared TO erect suitable puiiolhes lor
,he disnlav and sale Of American products pro-
vjdine manufacturers and dealers In America
ehow q disposition to aid and encourage such an
enternrise This proposed company VIII con-
struct buildings a. desired by special lh'eIcotH;
AT an agreed rental and VIII also oe pIvPdi GU
10 contract with the owners or merchahuIsI "
handle and sell their goods upon COMMISSION
and guarantee the payment or all piIIs Vi s0oN'
sold by them or their agents
Linton was recently sdefeated In hfty-Hhe
paced match al Paris by Ronhours. the frehch
noiddle-distance star Huret. the ex-champion
al long distances was "A poor third. All three
were paced by motor triplets Linton mace a
hard fight and led most Of the way. Du, the
Frenchman beat him out at the finish by eleVeh
hundred yards.
A meeting Of those Interested in chainiess
bicycles will be held at the Arena on November
9 II is expected that there will be a large az
tendance and that the subject OF the DeVel-
geared machines will be discussed in all us pear
ings.
Too long a reach bicycle Is dangerous
too snort a reach causes cramp Carelessness
in adjusting wheels. saddles and handle-bars
will considerably add 10 the fatigue OF cycling
Cycling in the London Fire Brigade Is making
rapid strides. Commander Wells set the ex-
New-York tribune., 1898-10-30

Cyclists desiring to join the League Of Ameri-
can Wheelmen mag obtain full printed nforma-
tion and membership blanks by sending their
names and addresses TO the Cycling Editor Of
The Tribune.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-30

The King OF Italy takes vast interest In all
matters relating tc cycling. He once acted as
timekeeper in cycle race at Rome.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-30

The Chartered Company OF Rhodesia. South
Africa is contemplating the formation Of
bicycle corps
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

Maiden, Mass, Nov. DIR. William
D. Nuttev was arrested last night
death of Mrs. Louise S. Bradbury of this
city, which occurred at the Maiden hosp.
tai on Oct. :. DR. Nutttr furnished
$1,000 bail. DR.. Sexton. the city ply
sician. is charged with performing the
operation. and Henry S. Cardy of Chel
sea is held as the alleged accessory. DR..
Nutter did not deny assisting at the OPP
Grafton. which. he claimed. was per-
formed with the hope of saving Mrs.
Bradburys life from the effects of IA
previous operation of Il similar nature.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05
Big Tract for DOckage.

Boston, Nov. 3.-The harbor and land
commissioners announce that the COM
monwealth will take 100 acres of la nd and
flats in and about East Boston for a state
system of docks. The governor and
council have approved of the taking.
BY the act authorizing the taking loan
of Sl0O. 900 was provided. but further ap-
preparation will be necessary to develop
the property. 1t is the plan of the COM
monwealth to provide ample facilities,
at the lowest possible cost, to commerce
seeking this port.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

Washington. Nov. I. - Ambassador
Hitchcock at st. Petersburg has been in
communication with the state depart
ment regarding the establishment of
steamship communication between the
United States and Russia with a view
to an increase of trade between the two
countries. Arrangements have been
made with the United Steamship COM
pany at Copenhagen to establish a line
direct between Russia and the United
States. The vessels will make expert
mental runs between ST. Petersburg,
Riga and New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05
Seelee Will BE Manager.

New Britain, Conn, Nov. 1.-At
meeting Of National league polo mag
mates held in this city. W. NJ. Harris of
Bridgeport relnquished his franchise
for that city. and it was later trans
ferred to the Bridgeport Polo and Amuse-
ment company, represented by Thomas
E. Guest of Waterbury. 1t was stated
that Frank Seelee of Boston would
manage the club, and that a new rink
would be built. An application for a
franchise in Fall River was received.
but it was placed on file. President
Morse was chosen to represent the league
in the national board of directors.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

Pawtucket. II. l.. Nov. 3.-Edward
Dwyer. 13 years old. employed by the
Green 4 Daniels Manufacturing COM
pany. attempted suicide yesterday by
slashing his wrist with sharp knife.
He was discovered in time to save his
lie. The boys in the shop with him, 1t
is said. have tormented him until he
could stand it no longer. and in note to
his mother he informed her of what he
was about to do and left instructions as
to the disposition of some of his poses
sions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

Denver Nov. 3.-The lockout OF 800
employees " the Denver breweries was
ended yesterday. the differences be-
tween the Brewers association and the
Brewery Workmen's union having been
adjusted through the efforts of the Ma
tional Union of the United Brewery
Wnrknen. The workmcn's union con-
ceded to the employers the right To dis
charge men at will. The master brew
ers agree to take back all the men locked
out and grant Il a-honr day without re-
ductiun OF wages
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

st. Louis. Nov. 3.-The committee Of
citizens appointed some time ago to
discuss the subject and determine In
what manner the centennial anniversary
of the purchase of the territory of Louis
lana by the United States can best be
celebrated have decided. and will co
make public report. that the holding
of a worlds fair in 1908 will be the better
way tn honor the event. and state their
conviction that such fair can be sue
cessfully held in st. Louis.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

Constaninople, Nov. 1T appears
that Emperor William made an amusing
mistake at the reception which preceded
the gala banquet given in his honor by
the sultan at the palace. Evidently
mistaking Mrs. Straus. wife of the
United States minister to Turkey, for the
wife of another diplomatlst. the en-
peror said he knew her queen very well.
Mrs Straus quickly replied: Il pre-
sumo your majesty refers to Mrs. Nc
Kinley?" Emperor william was evil
IDENTIFY much entertained at his own
error.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05
Seelee Will BE Manager,

New Britain Conn.,, Nov. 1.-At a
meeting of National league polo mag
mates held in this city. W. NJ. Harris If
Bridgeport relinquished his franchise
for that city. and it was later trans
!erred to the Bridgeport Polo and Amuse-
ment company represented by Thomas
f. Guest Of Waterbury. 1t was stated
that Frank Seelee Of Boston would
manage the club. and that a new rink
would be built. An application for a
franchise in Fall River was received.
but 1t was placed on file. President
Morse was chosen to represent the lea que
in the national board Of directors.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

London. Nov. o.-Dr. Nancy Guilford
of bridgeport. Conn, whose extradition
to the United States on the charge of
murder in the second degree has been
granted in connection with the death Of
Emma gill; the victim of the Yellow
millpond tragedy. will sail for New York
on Nov. IL in custody of Detective
Cronan of the Bridgeport police.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05
Settlers Preparing to Move.

Deadwood, S. D., Nov. 3.-Following a
protest sent to Washington against the
retention of Agent Clapp at Pine Ridge,
the Sioux Indians are now preparing
formal charges against Major Clapp and
Clerk Pugh. A disposition to act ugly
is manifested among the young Sioux.
While there Is little fear Of an uprising,
timid white settlers near the agency are
preparing to move unless the trouble
with the Indians Is soon settled.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05
l}OyCOtt Ia Raised.

Cleveland, Nov. 3.-The boycott de-
clared against the Cleveland Baseball
company by the Central Labor union is
off. 1t is said that the action is en-
tirely satisfactory to the labor leaders.
The boycott was declared because the
baseball company let a contract to
partially rebuild the grand stand at the
local grounds in which nonunion labor
was employed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05
MANY LOST.
Sinking Reported Of United
Sta|es Transport,
PASSENGERS WERE SOLDIERS.

Little Surprise Expres>ed-COnditi
in Philippines Not Conducive to
Health: Typhoid aud Sm.i pOx-
VIVA. Foreign Pes. III AXIS of l'rac.
Comm >,iun--tO orcd Soldiers III
,iut,my--Cnha VIII (o.Operate-No
E,IrOp IAN American Alliance at
crescent News and Notes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

W. r. Stewart & Co.'S large grocery
store in Waterville. Me. was damaged
by fire and smoke to the amount of $SOOO
The police Of Pawtucket, r. l., ar
rested three burglars after many shots
had been exchanged, but which did not
hit anybody.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

The fight at Eastport, Me. between
kid" Burke Of Lynn. Mass. and Frank
Ilallett Of Fredericton, n. b.. was
stopped by the police in the second
round, and was declared a draw.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

Fall River. Mass. Nov. 3-The weav-
ers in the Border City mill who have
been ON strike for about II weeks. yester-
day affirmed their determination to stay
out. by a secret ballot. over 800 per-
cent voting to keep up the strike. The
contention is over the wage schedule.
the operatives alleging cutdown.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

The general executive committee of
the Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church decided to
hold it's next conference within the
bounds of the Cincinnati district.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

Lond Nov 3.-The situation reg Nrd-
ing Fashoda is practically unchanged.
The special dispatches from Paris this
morning repeat the semi-otliCial state
meut that the evacuation of Fashuda is
accepted in principle. but that other
points in the lSahr-el- Gael region Will
be maintained.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

Speaking of the Cuban assembly, Mr..
Quesada said: 1T is only the first
step towards a regular and Constitu
tional form Of government, and it will
give way later to an assembly truly rep
rescntativc Of all the people IF Cuba.
President Masso has called together this
provisional body to provide for con-
stitutional convention, which will take
up the important work of establishing
q permanent government"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

With this program in view it is eH-
prcted that the question of anne King
Cuba to the United States will assume
large proportions for the present, but
will remain in allegiance until the Gu
ban government is sufficiently well es-
tablished to permit it to express the
wishes of the people of Cuba.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

Various rumors are ailoat as to Abys-
sinian expeditions nearing the Nile to
assist the French. but nothing authen-
tic is knoNn on this point
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

MIR. pelcasse, French minister Of for
eign affairs, is expected to announce his
policy in the chamber of deputies to-
morrow. 1t is admitted on all sides that
Fashoda itself offers no difficulty, pro-
vided a way can he found to save French
amour propre.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05
What Pensions Would Cost.

Austin. Tex. Nov. S.-Returns re-
ceived here from Tuesdays election are
still SO meaere that the result is in doubt,
although ii is believed that the country
vote Will defeat the pension amend
ment. The hope is expressed by many
that the amendment is defeated. as in
seeking to pension confederate soldiers
il will cost the state $250000 to begin
with. while an increase to 1000, 900 an
nually in very short time is probable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

Woods Hole. Mass. Nov :.-The rev.
from Norfolk. bound to MilNaukes. Via
st. Lawrence river and the Great Lakes.
She will replace the Gresham. which
came To the coast during tn. war. The
Murrili performed very effective service
while in the navy during the war. her
chief exploit being the capture of
schooner right under the guns of MORO
castle, Havana.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

have assurances that the action of the
Cuban provisional government will not
he antagonistc to the policy at Wash
ington. but rather in execution of it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

a petition in voluntary bankruptcy
was filed in Pittsburg against ~. Groetz-
niger & Sons. tanners. by creditors
whose claims aggregate sos 1000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

This was called ont by an inquiry from
Senor lluesada rs 10 reports coming by
way Of Santiago, representing thu Gu
ban assembly as in session at Santa
Cruz del sur, nnd ehGaGed ON important
questions, There are evidences that
Pre- sidemt Mckinley end his cabinet
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

Washington. Nov. 3.--president Massc
Of the Cuban ptOvis onal government
has cahled from Santa Cruz del sur tc
senior Quesada secretary of the cuban
legu ion here, saying: ".Assembiy has
not yet. owing to the absence Vi
quorum"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05
demonstrate With President.

Washington. Nov. 1.-The Civil Ser
vice Reform league has sent letter to
the president expressing its hope that
he will not. as reported in the public
press withdraw a number Of places now
filled by civil service methods from the
scope Of the civil service rules. The
letter expresses the leauge's belief in
"the certainty that such changes will
be greeted alike by the friends ana
enemies OF the merit system as a step
backward. and the first step backward
avowedly taken by the executive branch
Of the government since the civil service
law took effect"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

An explosion of escaping natural gas
in the main boiler room al the Bella!re
iOD steel company's furnace demol-
ishrd the entire building and fatally in
iui~d six men.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05
e. A. SPEAR,
UNDERTAKING
AND
Embalming,
WOODSTOCK, VERMONT.
Will he Failing on.

Cleveland. Nov. 1.-Senator Nj. A
Hanna. discussing the probable result
of the coming state election, said Yes
terday: Il am of the opinion that there
will be a slight falling off in the Repuh-
lican majority in Ohio from last years
figures. The reports from the state
committees are very favorable. however
and am sure that the party will BE-
victorious in this state"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

The Vienna CORES spundent of The Daily
Telegraph says: The Austrian cabinet
considers an English protecturate of tha
Philippines the only solution of the
queStiO ion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-05

Bennington. VT, Nov. accompany X
First Vermont volunteers, consisting of
three officers and I5 enlisted men, was
mustered out of service yesterday.
The company received nearly $4,000 in
pay for three months and two days
service, as well as clothing and ration
allowance for a part of the three months,
and also II days state pay. The com
pany was sworn into service May II.
Two members died and four We're trans
ferr"d.