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which, set in revolution, frees a plune.
er which. in turn, on the impact Of the
torpedo. is forced down upon a full
inmate cap surrounded by a tube Of
dry gun-cotton. Wet gun-cotton ex-
plodes when ignited in contact with
dry gun-cotton. The freeing of the
plunger by the propeller insures that
the torpedo must run a certain distance
from the vessel discharging it ere it
can explode.
The deviation from any set depth in
the passage of the torpedo must not
exceed fifteen inches at a range of
eight hundred yards. Thus. as the tor
pedo can be set to run at depth of
from five to twenty feet it is evident
that 1t may be depended upon to smite
vessel at almost any point below the
armor line where the explosion will do
the most damage. 1t is said our Amer
lean torpedoes are better adjusted for
actual service than those in any other
navy in the world. However that may
be. we have come to realize that the
torpedo is about the most important
feature of naval warfare. There are
those. indeed, among the best author
tiles, who assert that in a decade hence
all naval conflicts will be fought with
the torpedo. OLIVER HENSHAW.
Copyright, 1898.
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Torpedo Partially in Tube.

from the battery ashore, and (3) me-
chanical mines, which, on collision, ex-
plode through the action of contriv-
ance within them and which are in no
way connected with the shore. The
question as to whether a channel or
harbor shall be used for navigation de-
termines the choice of the system. But
no system at present is alone sufficient
for coast defense.
The charge of a mine is exploded by
means Of detonato- containing full
inmate of mercury. In gun-cotton
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Damien Being Torn to Pieces.

when we say Philip IL, when we say
the names of Ferdinand and Isabella.
Spain has inflicted every torture, has
practised every cruelty, has been
guilty of every possible outrage. There
has been no break between Torque-
mazda and Weyler between the Inquisi-
ton and the infamies committed in
Cuba.
when Columbus found Cuba, the
original inhabitants We're the kindest
and gentlest of people. They practised
tented people. The Spaniards enslaved
them or sought to enslave them. The
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volver and rifle, while the shepherd HIM
sell is rather more like a wild animal.
Much the same may be said of the
miners. In such a state of society laws
are ineffective. brigandage runs ram
pant. and lynching, as the only means
of restraining crime, becomes a sys-
tenn. All this is familiar to us in the
history Of the wilder parts of our own
West: and all this. and worse was the
condition of Spain for centuries--an-
other reason why the Spanish are not
a gentle race. In this connection 1t is
rather interesting to note that just as
our cowboys sometimes string up a
hoFse-thief on the nearest tree and
make him a target for their revolvers,
so the Spanish lynching parties used to
hoist their victim upon pole and shoot
him full of arrows-so closely does his
tory repeat itself under similar condi-
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the Jews, who at that time represented
q good deal of wealth and considerable
intelligence. This expulsion was char
acterized by infinite brutality and by
cruelties that words cannot express.
satisfied with this, they drove out the
Moriscoes. These We're Moors who had
been converted to Catholicism.
1.-THE Spaniards, however, had no con-
fidence in the honesty of the CONVEX
sion, and for the purpose of gaining
the good will of their God, they drove
them out They had succeeded in get
ting rid of Jews, Moors and Moriscoes;
that is to say, of the intelligence and
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Beau Brummell's Grave.

In the Protestant cemetery at Caen,
surrounded with yew and cypress trees,
there is a tomb which has just been re-
stored. The stone bears these words:
In memory of George Brummell, Esq,
who departed this life on the 29th of
March, 1910; aged siXty-two years.
The tomb contains the remains of the
noted favorite of George ".
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Torture Inflicted on Geyn Cornelius Who Was Afterwards Burnt

tions. We, however. do not boast of the
grandeur Of 40, nor of the cattle
ranch.
That he should excessively pride him.
self upon his lineage seems rather ex-
traordinary in view of the facts; but
it is really nothing to wonder at Tho
worse the stock the more insufferable
the pride Of blood-as the pedigree 3f
many royal house bears witness.
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lions, as pictured by poets, it is one of
the toughest and most savage. The
real shepherd goes about armed to the
teeth, often followed by pack Of fierce
dogs, ever ready and often forced to
fight for life and property. What he
becomes under the most favorable con-
ditions may be seen in the modern cow
boy. In earlier times we simply find
the knife and spear in place Of the re-
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Spaniards Roasting a Man 10 Death.

Yet not wholly bad at first. The old
1berians We're a passionate, tickle race,
as is the Spaniard of today. From
them he has inherited his hot and reck-
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extent of their in1uence-probably
quite limited-to attempt to measure
it; but whatever it amounted to, it was
morally pernicious.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
THE SESSION SUSPENDED.
General Melee in the French Chamber of
Deputies

Paris, Jan. PA free fight took place
today in the chamber of deputies. 1t
became necessary 20 suspend the ses-
sion of the house. The trouble resulted
from the discussion of the postponed in
terpellation of the government, by ex-
Minister Cavaignac, on the subject of
the semi-official note issued on Jan. H.
in which the government declined to
make public the confession alleged to
have been made by eX-Capt. Alfred
Dreyfus to Capt. Lebrun- n-Renaud
In the course of the debate, NJ, Deber-
mis-, Conservative, accused NJ. Jaures Of
being the spokesman of the Dreyfus
syndicate, to which NJ. Jaures replied:
''You are a scoundrel and a coward"
M. Debermis thereupon made rush
toward the tribune, but was seized by
several socialists, and a series Of fights
ensued during which M. Debermis
fought his way to the tribune and
struck M. Jaures. The conservatives
and socialists charged the platform and
the melee became general, with fighting
and shouting on allssides. The president
of the chamber, NJ. Brisson, being pow
erless to restore order, left the chair,
saying: 4 am going to consult the
procurator general
A few minutes later the order was
given to clear the tribune, amidst the
greatest excitement among the deputies
and journalists, who were threatening
and jostling each other and narrowly
escaping coming to blows.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
DR.. TALMAGE MARRIED.
The Eminent Minister Surprises His Many
Friends.

Pittsburg, Jan. 22.-Rev. DR.. T. De-
Witt Talmage, the noted divine Of
Washington, D. c., and Mrs. Elnora Nc
Cutcheon Collier of Allegheny City,
were united in marriage here today at
the McCutcheol residence by the Rev.
Or. VIM. j. Robinson, pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church. The wedding,
which came as a great surprise to the
many friends of the couple, was because
of a recent death in the family, an ex-
tremely quiet affair. The only guest out
side the brides Immediate relatives, was
Dr. l.. H. Willard. who was making a
professional visit to the house and re-
mained to witness the ceremony. The
bride was arrayed in her travelling gown
and when the ceremony was concluded
the party sat down to wedding break
fast, after which Mr. and Mrs. Talmage
took train for Cleveland.
Mrs. Talmage is the daughter of the
late James M. McCutcheon. She was
the widow of Charles w. Collier, only
son of Judge F. H. Collier. She is forty
years old, while her husband celebrated
his sixty-sxth birthday several months
ago.
Mrs. and Mrs. Talmage met during the
past two summers at Easthampton, Long
Island, where the courtship, which cul-
minated five months ago in a formal en-
gagement was carried on. The engage
ment was kept a profound secret, and
it was only within the past few days
that the brides intimate friends were
apprized of the coming marriage. The
present Mrs. Talmage is the reverend
gentleman's third wife, his second hav-
ing several years ago.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23

president will find in Mr.. Griggs a man
of large capacity for public affairs, pos
sessing a trained legal mind and a vast
storehouse of mental energy. Gov.
Griggs is one of that class of farmers
boys to which this country owes so
much. He was born and reared in Sus-
sex county, N. j., and from his boyhood
days self-reliance was taught him by
precept and experience. Largely by dint
of his own industry he was able to get
a course of study in Lafayette College,
from which he was graduated in 1868.
mitted to the bar in 1871 He was
twenty-siX years of age when, in 1876,
he took his seat as a member OF the
assembly. He served two terms in that
body and two in the state senate, and
as president of the latter body in 1886
presided at the Daverty impeachment
trial
While in the senate Mr.. Griggs took
leading part in framing the railroad tax
act, and he drew the law for the taxa
ton of miscellaneous corporations.
These. enactnents stand substantially
unchanged and to them is due the fact
that New Jersey has now no direct state
tax. He was a candidate Of the repub-
lican party for governor in 1895. The
democrats had controlled the executive
power of the state for a quarter OF q
century, and in the early nineties fraud
and rascality were rampant. The people
realized that some such strong and
clean man as Griggs was wanted, and
they proved their faith by giving him a
plurality of 26,900 votes.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
ANXIOUS FOR HARMONY.
Mr.. Callahan's Proposition to Mr.. Cookies
Aoherents.

Boston. Jan. 22.-Mr Callahan ir-
formed the committee that was sent to
confer with him by the anti-Williams
faction of the democratic state commit
tee this afternoon that he declined to
meet the members then at the Quincy
House. on the ground that it would be
an indication of weakness on his part,
but that he was anxious for harmony
and would give place to Dr. Cooke in the
craftsmanship, if DR.. Cooke could prove
that he had the support of thirty mem
bers of the committee. There were
twenty-seyen members of the commit
tee at the meeting. In order to secure
evidence that thirty members or more
of the committe were favorable to DIR.
Cooke for chairman, and Daniel H.
Coakley for secretary paper was
drawn up to be circulated by commit
tee of three to which all members in
favor of Cooke and Coakley might at
tach their signatures
Thereupon the meeting adjourned for
one week, after drawing up a petition
that Mr.. Callahan and Mr.. Cooke jointly
issue a call for meeting Of all the
members of the state committee.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23

that the prince had no debts worth
speaking Of, and that he could pay any
moment every farthing he owed; ALSO,
that there was not word of truth in
the tales of a mortgage on Sandring-
ham, For Americans, the biographer
asserts. the prince has always shown
a strong liking nor was his partiality
confined to those whose social position
was due to their wealth. He has fire.
quently gone oXt of his way to show
special courtesy to distinguished Ameri-
can visitors, rich or poor, and the diplo-
matte representative of the United
States has always found cordial well
come at Marlborough house, particular
ly Messrs. Lowell and Bayard, the
prince breaking his invariable rule in
order to dine at the latters house. Lady
Harcourt, the daughter of Motley, the
historian, Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, the
young Duchess of Marlborough and all
other American women who have mar
ried Englishmen, receive special court
esy at his hands.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
Mr.. HILL is BLAMED.
Responsibility for Death of spearings
Placed on Him.

Boston, Jan. 22-The Findings in the in
quest into the death of William Wallace
Spearings at the Medfeld Insane Asy-
lum, Dec. /, 1897. are that, in the alb
sence of explanations, F. Osmer Hill,
the attendant, is guilty of presumptive
negligence; and, therefore, of man
slaughter, in causing the death of
Spearing5 through placing him in a
bath which was at a temperature of
100 degrees; and, further, that no other
person can in amy way be held re-
sponsible for Spearings' death.
The findings of the inquest are dated
Jan. 22, 1898, and signed by Rufus J.
Fairbanks of Medway, one of the trial
justices Of Norfolk county.
A warrant charging manslaughter
has been issued for HIPS arrest.
Spearings is the patient who died at
the Medtield Insane Asylum because OF
burns received in bath Nov 80, 1897
He was an ineurabde patient, and one
who probably could not have lived more
than half through the year 1898, even
with the best of care. His attendant
was F. Osmer Hill, and, under the
rules of the asylum, it was his duty to
see that the water used for Spearings'
baths should be of proper temperature
The inquest finds that, so far as it
has evidence in the matter, Hill did not
exercise proper care and discretion, and
that he is therefore, guilty of man
slaughter because of presumptive negli-
gence.
The examination by the physicians
discovered a fact previously unknown
either to the physicians or the attend
ants, namely that Spearings possessed
disease called anaesthesia, that is to
say, an entire absence of feeling on the
outer surface of the body. No reason
exists for believing that Spearings felt
any pain as he sat in the heated water.
Spearings died in about "a hours after
the burning, in all probability without
knowing the cause of his death. His
death was caused by the burning,
THAT is to say, not resultant from the
pain, but by the shock and collapse OF
his system.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
IN FALL RIVER.

Fall River, Jan. PA special general
meeting of the Weavers' Progressive AS
ISOLATION will be held Monday evening
to take action on the demand of the
weavers at the King Philip cotton mills
for a restoration of the old wage sched-
ule. They will have no vote in the
meeting, but it is probable that they will
be given permission to strike.
The frame spinners at the mills will
be taken care of by the Mule Spinners'
Union, either directly or indirectly. They
have no union of their own, although
the Card-reom Protective Association
receives them into membership.
The mule Spinners are well aware of
the fact that they cannot win their fight
unless they can succeed in keeping the
frame spinners out, and thus will give
them the necessary assistance for the
purpose of strengthening their own
position,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
LoNGsTRE INSTRUMENTATION
The senate's Vote to Confirm was SO
to IS.

Washington, Jan. s22.-The senate
spent two hours in executive session to-
day in discussing the nomination of
Gen. Longstreet to be commissioner of
railroads. When the nomination was
taken up Mr. Vest took the floor
and opposed confirmation in a sharp
and vigorous speech. He was followed
on the same side OF the argument by
senators Daniel, Berry and Caffery.
The opposition was based upon the gen
eral ground of Gen. Longstreet's connec-
ton with the Kellogg Yarmouth fac
ton in politics in Louisiana, in the re-
construction days of that state. Mr.. Caf-
fiery was especially Jealous in his oppo-
sition, saying that Gen. Longstreet had
in those days antagonized the best in
terests of his state These objections
were replied to by Senators Hoar.
Chandler and Hawley, republicans; Tur-
ner. Pope and Bacon. democrats. The re-
publican senators who spoke character.
lied the opposition as a course which
looked like the waving of the bloody
shirt. Senator Bacon said that while a
democrat and a southern man, he could
not see his way clear to oppose this con-
firmation. While it was true that the
general had identified himself with the
republican marty after the war, he had
been a gallant confederate officer, and
was on this account well regarded in
the south.
During the discussion there was some
reference to the fitness of theNgeneral
for the office and the declaration was
made that he was not competent to take
charge Of it's duties Senator White
brought. out the fact that the general
was II years old. The vote for conhrma-
tion was SS to Is.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
RAINY WEATHER.

Boston, Mass, Jan. 22-Local forecast
for Boston and vicinity, Sunday: Rain;
warmer; colder Sunday night; south
east, shifting to southwest winds, be-
coming high; fair; colder Monday.
Washington, Jan 22.-FNorecast for
Sunday: Maine, New Hampshire and
Vermont, snow or rain; warmer; south
easterly winds. Massachusetts, Rhode
Island, Connecticut and eastern New
York, rain; warmer; high southeasterly
Winds
Signals are displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Delaware hreaxwater to
Bastport. se
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
TO AID THE cUBANs.

Boston, Jan. ga movement for re-
lief of the suffering in Cuba will be in
stituted by sermon by Rev. George
G. Lorimer, in fremont Temple, one
week from tomorrow. A great noon
meeting viii be held on the following
day, at which prominent public men and
philanthropists of this city and from all
over New England win be invited to
speak. An organization for the pur-
pose Of directing the work of relief will
be effected by the selection of represent
ative men from each of the New Eng
land states
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
FOR A UNIFORM STANDARD.
Conference on Entrance Examinations to
Woman's Colleges.

New York, Jan. PA conference was
held at Barnard College here today be-
tween the heads of or delegates from
woman's colleges in the east. The OBJ
ject of the conference was to decide up
on uniform system of qualifications
for entrance into the colleges Among
those present were James M. Taylor,
president of Vassar College; Mrs. j. j.
Irvine, president Of Wellesley; Miss
Agnes Irwin dean of Radcliffe College,
Harvard); Miss Mary A. Jordan, dele
gate from Smith College; Miss Smith,
delegate from Holyoke Louis F. Snow,
dean Of the Womens College of Brown
University; Miss Emily James Smith,
dean of Barnard College. The delegates
are the guests of the League of Parents
and Teachers of the City of New York.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23

tive, executive and judicial appropria-
ton bill, and Senator Cullom reported
it to the senate. AS reported, the bill
carries an aggregate appropriation of
$21, $685. 300, a net increase over the house
bill of $15S,955. One of the most import
ant amendments adopted is a provision
for opening the congressional library at
night. For this purpose twenty addition
al clerks are allowed at an aggregate
cost of $11,475 per year. Another amend
me1lt permits collectors of customs at
ports where there are no immigration
officers to execute the immigration and
alien contract labor laws
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
TOOK HER CLOTHES.
Mrs. Welcome L. Robbins Has Another
Grievance.

Mrs. Welcome L. Robbins whose hus-
band deserted her in Springfield, a day
or two ago, went to see the city mar
shall again Saturday, with the hope of
getting further help in finding her rum
away husband. Up to the present she
is ignorant of his whereabouts, but she
told the marshal some new facts in con-
nection with the case.
She said that her husband had prob
ably realized about $500 from the sale
of his Worcester store, and that she
thought she was entitled to half of it,
inasmuch as ever since their marriage,
seven months ago, she had worked in
the store daily. She also stated that
her husband was in the habit of skip
ping out as he did this week, and said
that he had not only taken her grip,
but some of her clothes. The only thing
Of value he left her was the furniture
at the depot. on which he had consi-
derately paid the freight.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
BOY BURGLARS HELD.

Boston, Jan. 22-The quartet of al
legged Roxbury boy burglars. who were
given a hearing yesterday were held for
the grand jury by Judge Bolster, in the
Roxbury district court, this afternoon.
In each case bail was reduced, but as
the prisoners We're unable to furnish the
amount, they went to Jail
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
K1LPArRIcK BEAT TINcLRR.

Manchester, Eng, Jan. 22s--Charles
Fitzpatrick, the American runner, beat
George Tincler, the Irish runner, at
Rochdale today in half mile race, the
first of a series of contests between
them. Fitzpatrick allowed Tincler to
lead until they were 100 yards from
home, when he passed him and won by
three yards. Time 1 minute, 81 Is sec
onds.
About 500 persons witnessed the con-
test, which was for purse of f100. The
odds were 2 TO on Fitzpatrick.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
ROOD YERY scARcE.

Washington. Jan. 22.-The reports which
have been coming to the war department
recently indicating that there is no scarcity
of food In the Klondike, have now taken
another turn and last reports go to show
that there Is already great scarcity there,
with prospects of worse to come. Reports
have been received from Gen. Merriam at
Vancouver barracks which makes this fact
appear.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
REINpEER pIEp An SEA-.

New York, Jan. 22.--The British tramp
steamer Glanton. arrived this evening
from Hamburg, after very stormy voy-
age. The Glanton left Hamburg with 80
head of reindeer. which were to be for
wardled TO the Klondike region, but owing
to very stormy weather II died during the
passage, and were thrown into the sea.
'Fhs remaining Is animals were in a very
weak condition when the steamer reached
mort tonight.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
sToREKEEPERs COMPLAIN.
Strikers Already Asking for sioods on
Credit,

New Bedford, Jam 22.-The first week
Of the strike in this city has come to a
close, and so far as anything in sight
towards settlement is concerned the
situation remains practically as at the
beginning There is no hungry wolf at
the door of the operatives yet.
Many storekeepers who had am excel
lent trade with the operatives found to-
day that not only did the operatives buy
only what was absolutely necessary, but
that in hundreds of cases the operatives
asked for credit
The mill Firemen's Union held an i'm
portant session this afternoon. This
union comprises every mill fireman in
the city. The f1remen could not agree on
the question of striking owing to the
fact that about half of them are being
paid on the old schedule of wages, while
the rest have to work under the cut
down
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
MR.. KENDALL A SUICIDE.
It is saId That He cut t1!s rhroat.

New York, Jan. 22.-It was announced
by the police in Brooklyn tonight that
William Burrage Kendall, president Of
the Bigelow Carpet Company, whose
death on Friday was announced to have
been due to apoplexy, committed sui
eide. 1t was said that he cut his throat
with razor at his home, last Sunday,
and fingered with the wound stitched
up, taking nour!shment through a sill
yer tube, until Friday, when he died.
Mr. Kendall was 6S years of age, and
was born in Sterling. Mass
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
TRYING TO END THE STRIKE.

London, Jan. 22-The executive com
mittee of the Amalgamated Society Of
Engineers has recommended the strik-
ers to accept their employers terms,
practically giving the latter sole con-
troll of their shops If this advice is
accepted. work will probably be re-
sumed on Jan. 81.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
SUIT AGAINST NANsEN.
Claim is Made That the Explorer Violated
An Agreement

New York Jan. 22.-George H. Hath
away and Richard Heard of the Red
Path Lyceum bureau of Boston have
brought suit in the supreme court
against DR.. Nansen, the Arctic explorer,
to recover $4,000 damages for breach
of contract in failing to deliver a bal
ance of S4 lectures in this country and
Canada, as he had agreed.