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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-17

called the meeting 20 order. He spoke
of the regret with which he laid down
the reins of office, but said he must
give way to a layman. He then called
James Logan the president-elect, to
the front Of the room and formally in
stalled him president. MIR. Logan made
brief speech of thanks for the honor
done him, and made a few suggestions
for the work OF the coming year. He
then assumed the presidents chair and
proceeded with the regular course OF
business.
The report of the secretary for the
past year showed that the membership
had remained the same, there having
been % vacancies and 22 elections In
the last twelve moaths. During the
year four members were lost by death,
Rev. Ebeneezer Cutler, @. p. Prouty,
Theodore Manning and Albert Curtis.
The total membership is 2l9, of which
number 1874 are residents of Worcester.
The average attendance during the
year was 1888, slightly smaller atten-
dance than the year before. An lnno-
walton at the last few meetings has
been the singing Of the blessing instead
of the more stereotyped form. The
speakers for the year were Rev.
Charles M. Lamson OF Hartford, Rev. J.
II. Dover, Rev David G. Burrows Of
New York, Rev Josiah Strong of New
York, Rev. Willard Scott and Rev A.
j. Barens of Brooklyn. The outgoing
secretary suggested that the unwritten
law of the club that no member pro-
pose more than one name a year for
be strictly adhered to.
Also that the time Of the June festival
be changed, owing TO the difficulty OF
securing speakers at that time.
The treasurer reported balance In
the treasury Of S5S5.23 The receipts Of
the year were $2452.43
Following this report, the following
officers were elected Vice presidents,
Rev. Alexander Lewis, Pm. d. Homer
p. Lewis, secretary. George l.. Brown
ell treasurer. Clinton M. Dyer; auditor,
WILDER w. Hobbs; executive commit
tee, George r. Blake, Jr., Charles o.
Greene, Rev. J. II. Matthew's nomin-
ating committee Marvin NJ. Taylor, T.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-17
- NOT TAKEN SERIOUSLY.
The Reported Exchange Of Philippines for
eritain's West India Islands.

London, jan 16.-The diplomats refuse
to take seriously the revival Of the report
cabled from Washington that the United
States is willing to exchange the Philip
pine Islands for the British West Indian
islands. A high official of the foreign office
characterized the statement as absurd
He said that while the continental pow
ers appeared to be willing to permit the
United States to hold the Philippines as
spoils Of war, they would not be likely to
remain passive spectators of a change in
the balance of power in the far east which
would result from Great Britan's acquire
ment Of those islands, particularly so at
this critical time In the struggle for de-
nomination in China.
This official further remarked that he
did not believe that Great Britain or the
United States courted the inevitable pro-
tests and complications which would re-
suit from the proposed exchange If such
negotiations are on foot the officials of
the United States embassy here have no
knowledge Of them.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-17
FOR SANTIAGO PROVINCE.
Complete Autonomy to Be Granted and
Cubans Celebrate.

Cubans Celebrate.
Santiago de Cuba. Jan. 16-Mayor
Bacardi has received a cable dispatch
from Dr. Castillo, the representative
of business men of this city, who ac-
companied Gen. Wood to Washington,
announcing that complete autonomy
will be granted this province.
The day, therefore. is practically be-
ing observed as a holiday. The city is
decorated with flags and a mass meet
ing has been held, at which Gen. Wood
was warmly praised Bands of music
have paraded the streets, cheering
crowds were to be seen on all sides,
and the clubs have held meetings for
the purpose of arranging an ovation
to Gen. Wood and DIR. Castillo on their
return. Subscriptions are pouring in,
so there will be no lack of money to
make the affair a success.
Representatives of Norwegian
wrecking company examined the
wrecks of the Spanish warships yes
terday inorder to see if it is possible
to raise them. They consider that the
Colon might possibly be foated, but
they are doubtful in the case of the AL
mirante Oquendo. The Merritt-Chap-
man Wrecking Company is making
Roadway on the wreck of the Reina
Mercedes.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-17
THE HOUSE.
The House met at 2 O'CLOCK.

The House met at o'clock.
Mr.. Donahue of Fall River offered a
bill to repeal so much of chapter sos of
the acts of 1894, as authorizes overtime
employment of women and minors to
make up for time lost in consequence
Of the stopping of machinery.
Mr.. Donahue also offered this bill:
1.-THE duties of inspecting and making
returns of steam boilers to the tax COM
missioner, at present conducted by
boards OF assessors under section 90 Of
chapter II of the public statutes, are
hereby transferred to the inspectors
department of the district police, under
CHAPTER AIS of the acts of 1885,
Mr.. Bennett of Saugus submitted a
bill appropriating $150,000 for meeting
expenses in connection with the exter-
mination of contagious diseases among
horses. cattle and other animals. 1t
was referred to the committee on agri-
culture.
Mr.. Carleton of Haverhill offered a
rescive to pay Henry N. Sheldon and
Frederick E. Hurd-one a superior
court judge and the other assistant at
torney general-such sums as have
been or may be awarded them as mem
bers of the commission to simplify
criminal proceedings.
Mr.. Bennett of Saugus, chairman of
the committee on agriculture, put in a
bill appropriating 5000, 900 for continuing
the work of DISCRIMINATING the gypsy
moth, as authorized by chapter 21O Of
Une acts of 1891, which was referred to
his committee
Mr.. Bennett of Saugus presented bills
appropriating $4,000 for the reclama-
tlon OF the province lands and preser-
walton of Provincetown harbor, and
$4,000 for exterminating the brown tail
moth
Mr.. Feiker of Northampton presented
a petition for the Incorporation of the
Nonotuck Savings Bank of Northamp-
ton.
Mr.. Hayes of Lowell offered a petit
ton of Charles H. Allen and others
Tor legislation to authorize the consol-
idation of the Vesper Boat Club and
the Lowell Country Club under the
name of the Vesper- County Club.
An order that the House meet at II. 30
a. M, Wednesday, offered by Mr. Reed
OF TAUNTON, was adopted.
On motion of Mr. Donahue of Fall
River, the 5S-hour bill for women and
was taken from last years file
and referred to the committee
Mr.. Saunders of Boston moved recon-
sideration of the bill to reorganize the
city government Of Boston, and that
the bill be referred to the committees
on election laws, and. on metropolitan
aHalrs, sitting Jointly. Mr.. Saunders
explained that the understanding last
year was that all bills of this character
be referred to the committee on election
laws.
Adjourned at 2S0 o'clock
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-17
SEES ToLsTol.
Emperor Nicholas Talks With the Count
on the Peace Question.


London, Jan. 17.-The Daily Mail
prints the following dispatch from Cd
essa: While journeying north from
Livadia Emperor Nicholas, during a
break for luncheon at Toola Capital
of the government of the same name in
Central Kussia), sent a delicately word
ed message, expressing his desire to
see Count Leo Tolstoi Contrary to ex-
pectations, Tolstoi accepted the Invita-
ton, and soon appeared at the railway
station.
In his peasants garb, he presented a
striking contrast 10 the richly dressed
encourage of the car. Emperor Mich
olas kissed him on the mouth and both
cheeks, Tolstoi readily responding
Then a conversation commenced, the
car asking his guest for an opinion
on the imperial proposal for the limit
alton of ornaments. Count Tolstoi re-
piled that he could only believe in it
when his majesty should set the ex-
ample to other nations. On the car
mentioning the difficulties of the prob
lem and necessity for the united aid
of the great powers, the count softened
somewhat, and expressed the hope that
his majesty would be able to attain
some definite results, or at any rate,
to formulate some workable plan at
the conference. The car, thanking
him for his good wishes, said he would
be pleased If Tolstoi could be induced
to lend his genius to the solution Of
the question, and the count rejoined
that the emperor might count upon his
cooperation, for he had already en-
gagged on a work dealing with the
question in point. which will soon see
the light.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-17
TODAY
Senator Lodge Will
Be Reelected.
THE DEMOCRATS,
Most Of Them Will Vote
for Alexander Bruce.
Especial Dispatch to The snv. !

(Speclal DlSpatch to The spy
Boston, Jan. 16.-Little outside of
routine happened in either house of the
legislature today.
Some bills that were to have been
put in were held back for more consi-
deration, including one by Mr. Guilt
name of Lawrence, which aims to make
life insurance policies in the so-called
industrial companies, endowment poll
cies when the premiums paid equal
the face value of the policy.
Tomorrow Henry Cabot Lodge will
be reelected United States senator
from Massachusetts for six years
term, and it is expected that he will
get the unanimous vote of the republi-
can members, although Senator Par
sons of Greenfield is as yet non-com-
initial as to whether he will vote for
Senator Lodge or not.
The democrats, or at least the great
er number of them, will vote for Alex
ander Bruce, the dinner given by him
at the American House tonight having
converted some of the wavering ones.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-17
FIGHT ON.
Royal Battlein Quay's
State.
BOTH SIDES SURE.
wapamaker Believes Pres
entISenator will be Defeated

Harrisburg, Fa., Jan. 16.-The great
battle for United States senator will
open in earnest tomorrow with the TAX
ing of the first ballot in both houses.
The two houses will vote separately
In the afternoon, and in joint session on
Monday. If the same person receives
q majority of all the votes in each house
ne will be declared elected. If the
houses in their separate action do not
agree, the joint assembly will proceed to
elect senator. In the event Of dead
lock or failure to elect, the joint assem-
bly, will meet each succeeding day
and take at least one vote until SEN
ator is chosen.
The fight Is between Senator Quay,
backed by 10s senators and members
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Mr.. Wanamaker said tonight: 1.-THE
men who have compacted to stand un
alterably against Quay's election are
conscious of the privilege they have in
meeting the demands of the citizens of
TINS commonwealth, that the Quay ma
chine be broken at this time. AS the
quay forces cannot capture any of the
slgners, the inference is that they see
their way to getwhat they require from
the democratic side. l believe this is
an injustice to the democrats. They
are fine Class of men, and expect to
please their constituents whom they are
obhge to face, rather than serve the di-
minishing crowd of Quay politicians. 1t
may lie set down as the solid truth
that the democrats are too wise to
take the responsibility of sending Quay
back TO the Senate. They are not par
ticularly in love with the man who has
been against them publicly and pri-
vately.'
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-17
THE GAR.
He Sends Another Circular
to the Powers.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 16.-Count Mura-
vieff, minister of foreign affairs, has
addressed another circular to the pow
ers, expressing the opinion that despite
the clouding of the political horizon
since his first circular, and the fact
that some governments are preparing
to increase their ornaments, the con-
vocation of a peace congress is still de-
sirable. The Russian government
thinks 1t possible and advisable to have
@ preliminary interchange of ideas by
the various cabinets for the purpose Of
preparing the way for diplomatic dis
cussion. Count Muravieff suggests that
IT Is desirable to arrive at an under
standing on the following points:
First. to agree not to increase naval
or military forces and the correspond
ing budgets for a fxed period.
Second, to endeavor to find means of
reducing the forces and budgets in the
future.
Third, to interdict the use of any
new weapon or explosive of power
fuller than now made.
Fourth, to restrict the use of the
most terrible of existing explosives, and
to forbid the throwing Of any explo-
sives from balloons or similarly.
Fifth, to forbid the employment of
submarine torpedoes and similar con-
trivances.
Sixth, to undertake not to construct
vessels with rams.
Seventh, to apply the Geneva con-
vention to naval warfare.
Eighth, to neutralize vessels saving
those wrecked in naval battles.
Ninth, to revise the declaration con-
corning the laws and customs of war
elaborated at Brussels in 1874.
Tenth, to accept the principle of me-
diation and arbitration in such cases
as lend themselves thereto.
The circular reaffir:ns that nothing
touching existing political relations
shall be discussed. 1t suggests that
the ultimate conference be held at the
capital of a secondary power, probab-
ly Brussels or Copenhagen.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-17
PHILIPPINE COMMISSION.
Commercial and Social Problems of Our
PARKWAY Possessions to Be Looked into.

Washington, Jan. 16.-President
Schurman of Cornell University was
at the White House today and had a
talk with the president. On leaving,
he said that he had accepted a position
on a commission of five, which is to be
appointed to study tile commercial and
social problems of the Philippines.
1t is now understood that the other
men of the commission will be Ad-
miral Dewey, Gen. Otls, Col Charles
DENLY and Prof. Dean c. Worcester of
Ann Arbor University
The work of the commission it is I'M
derstood, will be purely of an economic
and not of a political nature. They
will study habits of the Filipinos, the
material resources of the country and
its commercial possibilities, but they
VIII not attempt to deal with the prob
lem of government for the islands.
The president has been anxious for
some time past to have a commission
of this sort upon whose information he
could rely. The personnel of the COM
mission is considered excellent from
the standpoint of expert knowledge.
Admiral Dewey and CEN Otis have of
course become familiar with MANY
of the practical sides of the Philippine
problem. Col DENLY was for many
years minister to China and is thor
oughly familiar with the people and
many of the problems of the orient.
Prof. Worcester has lived for years in
the Philippines, hunted with the wild
est of the Mores and Sulus, attended
their tribal rites and studied the po-
'litical economy of the islands at close
range. He has written a book on the
Philippines, which Is considered stan
dard reference work and recently con-
tributed an interesting series of arti-
cles on the Philippines to the Century
Magazine. President Schurman said
the commission expected to sail for
Manila about the drst of February.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-17
THE RAINEs LAW.
Father of Celebrated Excise Law Prepar-
Ing important Amendment.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. Ex-senator John
Raines, the author of the present excise
law, today, announced that ne was
preparing an important amend
ment to meet the serious diff
ferences that have arisen in the
cities Of the state, and especially in New
York city, with reference to Sunday
selling in hotels. He proposes to strike
out the section Of the law, which gives
authority to hotels, clubs and restaur-
ants to sell liquor with food on Sunday.
II this section is stricken out 1t will
stop all Sunday selling and will prevent
absolutely, because OF the strict penal
ties provided, any sale OF wine, liquor,
beer or other intoxicant with meals.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-17
GEN. MILES UPHELD.
Baptists Ministers Of Boston Pass Favor
able Resolution on His Controversy

Boston, Jan. 16-Gen. Nelson A. Miles
today received an Endorsement of his
course in the controversy with Commits
sary General Eagan from the Baptist
ministers of Boston. At their meeting.
Rev. Justin ID. Fulton offered the follow
ing resolution, which was passed.
Resolved, that the Baptist ministers
of Boston and vicinity recognize with de-
vout pleasure the magnificent bearing of
Gen. Nelson A. Miles in the crucial or
deal through which he is passing as the
friend of the soldier, as the cultured Off
Ger and as an illustration of American
manhood"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-17
WELL RECEIVED IN DENVER.
Col. Bryan Given Reception, and Today
He Makes Two spseches.

Denver, Col, Jan. 16.-Col. w. j.
Bryan and his wife arrived in Denver
today. They were met by reception
committee and escorted to the resi-
dence of T. M. Patterson. Later pub
lie reception to Col. Bryan was given
by the Denver Bimetallic League and
hundreds of people embraced the op-
portunity to grasp the hand of the sill
yer champion. This evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Patterson held a reception for the
distinguished visitors, which members
of the legislature and other prominent
people attended. The program tomor-
row includes an address to the legisla-
ture and a public address in the eve
ming.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-17

the Paris peace treaty with Spain, have
yet reached the committee, so there is
nothing to do. The first one, on Sen
ator Hoar will reach the Senate to-
morrow.
Consequently there will be another
meeting Wednesday, when, whatever
documents have been sent to 1t will be
assigned for hearing. Probably the
democrats will not be in so much of
hurry for the committee to act after the
election Of Senator Lodge, which comes
in both branches tomorrow afternoon.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-17
SQUADRON OF EVOLUTION.
Warships Composing the Fleet Under
Admiral Sampson Designated.

Washington Jan. 16.--The navy de-
partment has designated the following
warshlps to form the squadron Of eyo-
luton. which is to go south under com
mand of Admiral Sampson: Flagship
New York. Brooklyn, Indiana Texas,
Chicago, Newark, Machlas They will
be accompanied by the following col
Hers and supply ships: Marcellus, Leb-
anon and supply. The ships are or
dered to be at Havana prior to the first
of next February. The Brooklyn arrived
at Havana today with Assistant Secre-
tary Allen aboard.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-17
FEDERAL RELATIONS.

The committee on federal relations
met this afternoon to organize and
chose Mr.. Estes OF Brockton clerk.
Senator Fairbank of Warren, Senate
chairman, presided. None of the reso-
lutions referred to 1t in the House, on
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-17
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington, Jan. l6.-Forecast for Tues
day. New England and eastern New York
Rain, followed by fair and much colder.
Wednesday. fresh southerly wNds becom-
ing southwesterly.
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Continued on Second Page,)
New-York tribune., 1899-07-30
THE HONEY BEE IN AMERICA.
From The Scientific American.

No one seems to have taken the time and trouble
to Thoroughly investigate the early history Of the
to assure US that II Is not indigenous 10 the coun-
try but was. in all probability. imported by the
The earliest mention Of honey In America so far
as considerable research dseoses to the writer, ls
the adventurer was at the village Of Ichlaha in
June. 1870. his men found "a quantity Of bears
the walnut. and pot OF honey. The latter they
had not 70 Setse S5 did ever again meet
Some have Inferred from this that the honey bee
n to- a n' u this hHa ddes not 1t w.
first. because the village In which the honey
Noen Georgia or perhaps per- ASSama
and not In Florida: second, the honey mentioned
Which S was native very widely
Neyerheless the honey , bee t., was probably intro.
a later period, FOR Bartram. who explored the
country In l77s, mentions honey and beeswax as
honey In many places In his book that It must
have been quite common, and therefore could not
store OF honey Is very scant Bartram told by
a physician that there were few no bees west OF
bile. which latter had been brought from Europe
Traders had also Informed him that there was
Al this period the honey bee was common all
along the eastern shore OF the country from Nova
in the interior Is good evidence that the Insect
not native OF America Otherwise natural
land LONG before the arrival OF the white man,
Jonathan Carver, an Engshman. explored Wis
consn and the adjacent territory In 1867. and in
his book. published soon after. he mentions the
commonest insects The honey bee is not among
''he bees OF America principally lodge their honey
In the earth. TO secure 4 from the ravages OF the
according to & Wrer RI. m In hs hs American NM @ Bee bee
nosced by G White men 'G IN Kentucky in @ New @
York In l7e3 and west Of the Mississippi In 1871 At
the day 'hs III, e 6ss + scat,
honey Is constantly increasing.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-30
A R4TTLESN4KE EATER.
rrom The Savannah News.

From The Savannah News.
Moses Henderson il sable son or Airlca IT enS
lives two miles from Amercus In rocky nslu
where rattlesnakes most plentiful Moses MAN, h
A living by capturing snakes and selling 'y.n. Ts1.
Whenever he cannot sell them he eats tneIn lnis
Is the truth as strange as IL may seem Last T,is
ne killed a large with eleven rattles on II iis
was n Fat snake and Moses ate IL. The other day
he brought a very large snake TO the city u??s u??s
10 sell its hide There were twenty-thFes fnNs
on A. The snake very poor. ana Ssi Mvssi,
said It would not do to eat, and i ne s'Sssr War
It's hide and sold IL for good price. Every yesss
Moses makes good deal OF money selling a,is sn,e
oil lie SAYS right down the vertebre OF a ra''.uv
snake is a fatty streak OF flesh that makes an o.'
when fried that will cure any case OF s rhs
II Is strange TO how many people he sells tnis rnea
matte snake oil He has long Hist or cettihcas.,
from people he has cured. Some or them are ilv has
intelligent whites who declare that the Oh nns
cured when all other remedies have failed lie @ seIs
a phial OF the oil for 81 and guarantees ia''"'
soogoo
Moses says his father was an African nooa0J anJ
doctor and taught him how TO cure all acnes auv v
pains with snake oil The negroes OF sumter Sounw ho
venerate and fear him as mysterious doctoa MA his
can cure when all else fails. and look upon W.
snake oil as something enchanted