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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
HAVANA GOSSIP.
The Court of Inquiry Continues Examina-
ton OF PoweIlson.

The Court of Inquiry Continues Examina-
ton OF PoweIson.
Havana, March 5.--Honore Laine, the
correspondent of New York paper, and
an alleged French subject, has been ar
rested and imprisoned in Cabanas fort
ress. A Cuban newspaper man named
Pardo was taken into custody at the
same time. Laine was formerly impris-
oned upon charge of active completely
with the insurgents. 1t is said that he
will be released and sent north on the
next available steamer.
The court of inquiry at the afternoon
session continued examination of En-
sign Powellson, after which an adjourn
ment was taken,
The Spanish divers were down for sew
eral hours today. They make daily re-
ports to Capt. Peral, of the Spanish
court of inquiry.
The coast survey steamer Bache ar
rived this afternoon. She will take to
Key West the bodies of those recovered
from the wreck The boat on which
Senator Proctor had planned to go to
Sagua la Grande, this evening, did not
leave, but Mr.. Proctor, accompanied by
Miss Barton, John K. Elwell and Dr.
Egan, will go to Sagua early tomorrow
by train.
The executive committee of the auton-
omist party will publish manifesto in
Ell Pals and the Diario de la Mariner,
tomorrow, setting forth the intentions of
the party in relation to the coming
elections.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06

the naval authorities feel that such
emergency measures as might be re-
quired would have the subsequent ap-
proVal of congress. A precedent is
cited as to the purchase of a naval ves-
sci in time of emergency, without the
assent of congress. While Secretary
Chandler was at the head of the navy
department, information reached here
that the Greedy Arctic expedition was in
perllous condition, and that relief was
imperative without days delay, and
1t is now matter of history, that if
the relief party had been "a hours later
in reaching Greely and his men, the
latter would have succumbed from star
Walton. None of the naval ships at the
time were available. The Bear was Of
fered for sale, however, and Secretary
Chandler closed the contract for its pur-
chase, stating at the time that if con-
gresS failed to ratify the purchase and
make the appropriation necessary for
the purchase price, he would hold him
self personally responsible to the con-
tractors. The Bear was successful in its
relief mission. and congress promptly
ratified Mr. Chandler's course by ap-
propriating for the ship. She is now in
the government service as a revenue
cutter on duty in Alaskan waters. 1t
is said that the same course of proce-
dure would be followed in case of
emergency at the present time.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
MARREN B. sTETsoN

Warren B. Stetson, who has been ap-
pointed assistant adjutant general by
William H Bartlett, commander Depart
ment of Massachusetts G. A. r., was
born in Quincy, Sept. 26 1S42. He at
tended the public schools of the town,
ranking high in his studies and gradu-
ating from the high school at the age
of sixteen. The storm of secession was
brewing during the last years of his
student course, and the firing on Sumter
aroused many of the school boys to take
up arms for the Union. Young Stetson
was one of these.
On May 16, 1861. he enlisted in Com
pany b, 4th battalion of rifles, Ne V. NJ,
the nucleus of what was afterwards the
18th Massachusetts, volunteer infantry,
Col. Samuel H. Leonard. This regiment
was recruited at Fort Independence,
sthere attaining the highest proficiency
lin drills, was mustered into the United
States service July 16, 1861, and on the
18th was ordered to the front, joining
Gen. N. P. Banks, doing duty along the
upper Potomac from Harper's Ferry to
Cumberland, having numerous skir-
mlshes with Stonewall Jackson'S forces
In March, 1862, the regiment began it's
active advance work, the subject OF
this sketch participating in all its bat
ties and skirmishes at Martinsburg,
Winchester, Front Royal, Cedar Noun
tain, Rappahannock Station, Thorough
fare Gap. Second Bull Run and Chantil-
ly. In September he was removed to
Fonfax Seminary Hospital, and when
able to get about, was employed as
surgeons assistant and clerk in the dis
pensary. He was discharged from the
service Dec. 81, 1862. After a season OF
recuperation, he offered himself again,
but was not accepted, not being consid-
cred strong enough physically.
He soon commenced his business ca
reer as a travelling salesman for g. large
Boston house. Three years later he es-
tablished himself in the retail shoe
Isiness in Stamford, Conn, continuing
re Is years. In 1879 he returned to
ssachusetts, buying out the estab-
led shoe factory of E. E. Perkins &
sun, North Middleboro, in 1881, remov-
ing the entire plant to Middleboro Cen
tire. where he has since continued.
He has held many places of trust in
the town, and is now serving his sixth
year on the board of registration
Comrade Stetson is an active member
of e. w. Pierce Post 8, G. A. r., being
a past commander. While commander.
he originated and was one of the active
agents in the movement to erect the
beautiful soldiers monument now
standing on the green in front of the
town hail. collecting the funds and
working enthusiastically for it's compile
tion.
He is an active member of the Y. NJ.
c, A, member of the Central Baptist
Church, and teacher in the Sunday
school.
Joseph A. Titus, who will act as judge
advocate upon Department Commander
Bartletts staff, is now connected with
Post 140 Of Athol. He at one time lived
in Worcester, and has held several Of
fees in George II. Ward Post 10 of this
city. During the war he served in the
AID Massachusetts regiment, and after
several promotions. was made lieuten-
ant colonel. He is now practicing at
torney in the towr of Athol.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
REMARKABLE STATEMENT.
Banks Show Great Declines in Deposits
and Decrease in Loans.

New York, March 5.-The Commercial
Advertiser today says: The weekly
statement Of the associated banks, is
sued today, is regarded as one of the
most remarkable in recent years There
was a decrease of 5$23, ,193, 900 in the net
deposits, and s13,50O,OO0 decrease in
loans The decrease in deposits is the
largest ON record. March, 1881, it was
$22, 900, 000
All kinds of reports were circulated
regarding the statement, but as to the
decrease in loans, it may be stated that
the City Bank and Chase and other
large banks refused. during the week, to
mark down their rate of interest, and
many of the loans were consequently
paid off. These banks will, therefore.
show a reduction in the amount of
loans and discounts and an increase of
cash in hand A large amount Of money
was sent to the country during the
week, which accounts for a considerable
decline in deposits.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
kLoNDlkE BOAT LOST.
Supposed Wreck of the Bessie K, Sighted
North of Victoria.


Seattle, Wash. March "a passenger
who arrived here today from Alaska on
the steamer City of Seattle, has in
formed Agent Grammar of the steamer
Bessie K, that wreck passed by the
City of Seattle north of Victoria, which
was reported here last night. had all
the appearance of being the Bessie X,
several days overdue. The wreck lies
100 miles north Of Victoria, and there
are no indications of any survivors
The Bessie K is owned by j. S. KIM
ball & Co. of San Francisco, and left
that port for Alaska with a heavy load
of freight and passengers. She had a
capacity of 100 passengers, and $50 tons
of freight and was advertised to leave
here for Dyea March T. She is sup
posed to have been wrecked on her voy-
age south, having been in the track of
the disastrous storm that recently
swept the northern coast. So confident
Is Agent Grammar that she is lost, that
he has arranged to send the passengers
booked for her next trip north on the
Navarro. Owing to the fact that the
Bessie *. was coming south, it cannot
be learned at present how many passen-
gers she was carrying.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
.BARTLETT'S STAFF.
The New Department. Com
mander Makes Two APP
pointments.
W. 3. stetson to be Assistant Adlutant
General and Col j. A. Titus
Judge Advocate.

William H. Bartlett of this city, com
mander of the Department of Massa-
chusetts, G. A. r.. has appointed war
rem B. Stetson of North Middleboro as
assistant adjutant general on his staff.
The newly-appointed officer succeeds II.
0. Moore of Lynn, who has held the
position for six years.
Department Commander Bartlett has
also appointed as judge advocate upon
his staff, Joseph A. Titus of Post 14O Of
Athol. The other appointments have
not as yet been made, and it may be two
or three weeks yet before the staff is
completed.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
TO HONOR BISMARCK.

Berlin, March 5.-Emperor William, on
March 25, the Goth anniversary of the
entry of Prince Bismarck into the army,
will confer upon the former chancellor
a signal distinction. DIR. Schweningen.
the princes physician, has forbidden
noisy demonstrations or public speaking
at Friedrlchsrhue upon the occasion of
Prince Bismarck's birthday April l.
owing to the statesman's precarfous
state of health
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
STONE BRIDGE ALL RIGHT.
An Expert in Stone Work Insists That 1t
Is Worth a Half Dozen Steel eridges,

Is Worth Half Dozen Steel Bridges,
To the Editor of the Spy: Pardon my
intrusion upon your columns 1 am not
a writer, but my lifelong experience in
mason work. including all kinds of
bridges, is my excuse for writing you
on this occasion. I worked on the
wharves of Liverpool and on bridges in
Wales and England before | came to
this country. | built the Union depot,
Plymouth Church and Jonas G.. Clarks
house in this city, and | have erected
many bridges and other structures in
different parts of the United States. 1
am familiar with the railroad and water
way bridges in the east and the west,
and the railroad companies are begin
ming to replace their iron and steel
bridges with structures of stone, for the
reason that they are in constant state
of repair and renewal.
The stone bridges are stronger, more
lasting and less expensive to keep in
order. Iron or steel bridges with long
spans are frequently so shaky that a
man by jumping up and down on them
can make them tremble from end to
end. This is not true of stone bridges.
A stone bridge is as firm as the earth,
and when well made Will last Dong with
out anything being done to it In my
opinion, the city will make a great mis-
take if it builds anything but stone
bridge at the lake. Everybody knows
that the spans of the stone bridge which
is being constructed are wide enough for
all boating purposes, and such bridge
when constructed would be worth half
dozen steel bridges.
1t is all right, and whoever says any
thing against it doesn't know what he
is talking about. Faithfully yours,
Thomas Jones.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06

Won Thun Hohenztim prime minister
and intrusted to him the task of form
ing a new cabinet, pending the organi-
zation of which the retiring ministers
will conduct the current business.
The personnel of the retiring cabinet,
which was formed in November of last
year, is as follows: President of the
council and minister of the interior,
Baron Won Gautsch; minister of agricul-
ture, Count Bylandthreidt; minister Of
justice, DR.. ]. Won Rubber: minister OF
public instruction, Count Won Ballet
Latour; minister Of national defence,
Count Won Welsersheimb; minister OF
finance, Herr Boehmbaweck; minister
of commerce, Herr K. Koerber; minister
of railways, DR.. Won Wittek
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
PRIZE FOR BROWN MAN.

Boston, March 5.-Twelve men par
ticipated in the .cross-country run of
the B. A. A. this afternoon, wadingl
through the snow and slush to the res
ervoir and return. The distance was
about 71k miles. The record for the dis
tance was broken by several minutes.
The winner was J. b. Mcguire of the
Cambridge gymnasium, who had pen
atty of two minutes his corrected time
being 41:19. D. C. Hall of Brown Uni
versity, with a penalty OF 4 minutes 20
seconds, finished second, and won the
time prize, covering the distance in the
record breaking time Of 42:49.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
MAINE SURVIVORS.
Men Regret Being Assigned to Different
Ships.

Wl6H hOStGh oOnSs fNoS $500 ~
Ships
Key West. Fla, March 5.--The Mar
blehead, Montgomery. Iowa, New York,
Detroit and Nashville in the harbor,
have each received contingent of the
Names survivors, while the Texas and
the Indiana, at the Tortugas, have also
added few survivors of the disaster to
their muster roll. Forty men, in all,
were distributed among the fleet. The
Names officers and men hoped that they
would be assigned to one ship. The
breaking of the messes was the occa-
sion for some sad partings.
The new kits for the survivors We're
provided for them at the naval station
There are Is of the Names enlisted men
still here, and it is expected all Of them
will report for duty within two weeks.
The Maine's men here are Bergman,
Kane, Anderson, Kilmin, White, Coffee
Rowe, Pitcher Lotus, Waters, Heffron
and Shea In addition, at the barracks
hospital, Larson and Panck are being
cared for while Fox is at the marine
hospital.
When reported well enough for duty
these men will be distributed among the
fleet.
1t was learned today that orders for
a months leave of absence for all the
Names officers, excepting Lieut. Hol-
man and Lieut.. Catlin, have reached
Admiral Sicard, but they are held pend
ing the pleasure of the naval court of
inquiry. Lieut.. Holman, the senior Off
Ger, will stay here, it is said, until all
the Maine's enlisted men have been
drafted to ships. Lieut.. Catlin will prob
ably receive, his leave Of absence short
ly.
The Mallory line steamer Tampas
which sailed for New York today has
on board five survivors of the Maine
They are Masters-of-Arms Load, Cook
Schwartz and Toplift, and two stew
ards They will be taken to the re-
ceiving ship Vermont, and from there
will be transferred to other ships.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
CAPT. BIeELow's BUSY DAY.
Which Included Recitations and FLYING
Trips Between Boston, Springfield
and Worcester.

There may be honor in being an ath-
letic captain. but there is lots Of hard
work in the place as WE'LL" Thus spoke
Frank H. Bigelow. captain of the Har
ward team. to a representative of the Spy,
as he alighted from the midnight train at
the Union station last night. And he
spoke not without cause.
Capt Bigelow left Boston on the II
o'clock train in the morning for Spring
field, where he attended a meeting in the
afternoon in the interests of the Yale
Harvard dual meet. As soon as that was
over he took a train to Boston again.
where his attention was occupied all
through the evening at the interschoastic
meeting. Then he had just time to catch
the last train for Worcester, to spend Sun
day at his home here. And all this was
done on top of some recitations at Har-
ward College Saturday morning.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
Mr.. PERKYs RESOLUTIONS
Adopted by National Pure Food and Drug
Executive Committee.

Washington, Feb. 5.--While the Ma
tional Pure Food and Drug Convention
adjourned last night and many of the
delegates left for their homes, brief
meeting Of those remaining was held to-
day. DR.. William Frear, chairman Of
the executive committee, submitted a
proclamation announcing the objects of
the convention in the way of securing
national legislation on the subjects in
which it is interested. Resolutions pre-
sented by H. d. Perky of Worcester,
Mass, We're adopted, setting forth the
necessity of teaching in the public
schools the Importance and value of food
products. The next meeting will be
held at Omaha during the exposition
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
PICQUARr WOUNDS COL. HENRY.

Paris, March 5.-Col. Picquart, who
was disciplined for giving testimony IA
vorable to the case of NJ. zola at the re-
cent trial of the author, fought a duel
With swords today in the riding school
OF the military school with Col. Henry,
who testified against NJ. Zola. The lat
ter was wounded in the wrist and arm.
Col Henry succeeded Col. Picquart as
chief Of the secret service of the war
office
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
PRAISE FOR M'KINLEY.
New York G. A. R. Ready to Take the
Field.

Utica. N. Y. March 5-Col. Albert D.
Shaw, grand commander of the G. A..
r. department of New York, was here
today He SAID: "The equipoise and
wise reserve of Commander sigsbee. the
admirable selection of the board of in
quiry, the level-headedness of Secretary
Long, the excellent temper of congress,
and, most important of ALL the dignity
and commanding coolness and COM
mendable wisdom Of President McKin-
ley-all combine to inspire the fullest
confidence in the powers that be, in this
period of delicate relations with Spain.
II am receiving numerous offers Of
service in connection with the crisis.
and in cases of need the comrades of the
Grand Army of this great department
of New York would do their full duty.
Thousands of the artillery branch of
the late wal could Go good service in
our harbor defenses. while large num-
Der of the infantry and cavalry could
swing into the old ways with experience
Continued on fourth page,)
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
MICHAEL IN ST, LOUIS.

The initial appearance of Jimmy Mich
ael in st. Louis packed the Coliseum to-
night. He rode five-mile race against
time, paced by tandem. He made the
five miles in 10:41
Michael will go south, probably to Hot
Springs, where he will go in training for
the coming season.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06

being built at the lake to stand up and
be counted in its favor. and not a man
arose. When the opposition was called
for. every voter in the room, 13 in
number, rose The Tatnuck farmers
think the bridge an expensive luxury,
but they signed with great unanimity
a petition for the extension of the cleo
tric street lights to their village. Coun-
Gilman L. J. Kendall is one of those who
IS said to have voted against any bridge
at the Tatnuck meeting.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
BICYCLE RAGING.
Mile Professional Event at St. Augustine
Given to Brown.

Jacksonville, Fla, March SIN the
bicycle races at st. Augustine, today.
Gardner won the mile professional, but
was disqualified for swinging into the
pole after he had left an opening for
Brown, and the race was given to
Brown; Lamberjack I'd; Bowler Sd. Time
The East Coast handicap. half-mile.
for professionals, was the event of the
day The entries were: Gougoltz, Kaiser,
Butler, Huffstetter, Miller, Jack, Gard
ner, Brown. Lamberjack. Wells, Baker
Johnston of Lynn and Bower. In the
heat deciding the race. Huffstetter won; !;
Baker I'd, and Jack Sd, and Butler 4th.
Time, 1903 POS.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
FAIR WEATHER.

Boston March s. - Local forecast for
Sunday Fair weather; westerly winds
Washington, March Forecast for Sun
day: For New England and eastern New
York: Fair Sunday; slightly colder san
day morning; westerly winds.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
cABINETRREs SIGNS.
Austrian Emperor Accepts the Action of
TIE Ministry.

Vienna, March 1.-The members of
the Austrian cabinet today rendered
their designations, which were accepted
by Emperor Francis Joseph. His mai
esty appointed Privy Councillor Count
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
REV. ]. B. MERMIN.

New York, March 5.-Rev. John B.
Merwin. aged S5, died this morning at
the residence of Samuel Powell, in Port
Jefferson, L. l. He had been on the
superannuated list for the past two
years. Previous to that time he had
preached sixty-two years consecutively.
Mr. Merwin was the oldest member of
the New York east conference. He was
widely known, and was for many years
one of the trustees of that body. In 1857
he was agent of the Wesleyan Uni
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
i. suMMER HOTEL BURNED.

bingham, Mass, March 5.-The Oregon
House, one Of the largest summer hotels in
Hull. was gitted by fire this morning The
loss is placed at fully $4,000.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
JoHN CHARLToN.

Nyack. N. Y, March 5.-John Chart
ton, for nine years member of the
board of Indian commissioners, appoint
ed by President Arthur, died at his home
near Nyack today. Mr.. Charlton was
formerly owner of the Rockland County
TouT.na1
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06

Rev. William Newton of Waterbury,
VT, has been elected president of Mont
pelier seminary.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06
RECENT DEATHS.
j. N. HENDREN.

staunton, Va, March 5.-Judge John
Newton Hendren, the last treasurer of
the confederacy, died here today. aged
IS years. s7
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-06

CONTINUED on fourth pago,)
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-16

siore In this direction. Forfy-mils
creek has bcaB relocated and many new
eiaims recorded. Chicken creek. which
mas been known for tho last two years.
Dut not worked. will be developed this
year Canyon. Nugget gu.ch and
franklin creeks and tie bars ON Forty-
nile VIII be worked by the hydraulic
process, and there will b. cool camp
at t'e mouth Of the river within two
years
American creek. 40 miies Down from
rorfy-miie. IL known ~ good; the
ground Is high and we'll laid ont. Pans
are taken running from 50 cents 70 So.
Tho Nilsson creek district has three
iormatlons-pIacer. quartz and coal.
Al lte mouth is Eagle City, IN which
VIII be established the United States
barracks and the custom bouse.
Twenty miles below Eagle City e
Star City, guarding tho mouth OF reg-
enty-mile river. Tie bars of this rive
has been worked fot many years. On
Barney creek. from three 10 six ounces
10 the day has been taken fa the last
three years- The other tributaries are
as good as Barney, but 1t is only now,
When people are spreading out, that
much work Will DO done. A number
a men are now at Star City getting
their outfits up to the mines.
From Seventy-mile 70 Circle City
has been prospected, and creeks are
found here and there which give good
Indications. Coal and Sheep creeks
promise especially well. and also the
Charley river.
Circle City has been practically de-
serted since the rush to Dawson but the
riches Of Mastolon, Independence,
Eagle. Dcadwood and dozen lesses
gulches In the Birch creek district
will revive the town. A moderate
fortune can be made In that distric,
In two years Of hard work. Miners are
returning to Birch creek from Dawson.
They appreciate a district in which
there Is no royalty. no wood and log
tax and no timber grants.
Across from Circle City Is jefferson
creek. which Is now being prospected
- 10 "Aoto ttlAtNhs ~ " III ~ tllta u
iy worked, because of being 50 readily
accessible to the Yukon river.
Further down is the Minook creei
district, which has been thoroughly
advertised this year. X has developed
some claims which have paid s27. 900
$25, 900 and $500 for the winters
work. The country Is 10 great extent
an unknown quantity. The discovery
Of Idaho har. from which meo have
taken out 800 day with a rocker. Is 1
great boom for the district, and III,
prospects of the camp are extrem ell,
bright.
A great country will be opened NJ
In the Koyukuk. Il has been know
to miners for 10 years. and no pros
pector who went in there has faile,
TO bring out a good grubstake. The
territory to be worked is Of vast ex
tent. and offers many opportunities Il