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and then visited the death chamber to-
gether. Mr.. Davis will be at the prison
again tomorrow to make still further ar
rangements. The floor of the death cham
ber is now undergoing repairs. There will
be no wide departure from the plan that
has been followed in previous executions
by electricity.
Miss Mary Meury, of Brooklyn. who min
istered to Mrs. Place in the Raymond Street
jail. and who accompanied her to Sing
Sing in July, visited her yesterday. proba-
bly, for the last time. The object OF her
visit was to settle with Mrs. Place on some
final arrangement of her several business
affairs. Mrs. Places son, fifteen years old,
who has been adopted by family in New
ark, was also subject of the interview.
Mrs. Place has shown great interest in
the welfare of this boy, and she asked
Miss Meury to see that he was carefully
brought up and well provided for. She
gave Miss Meury message to her son.
She told him she wanted him to be good
man. The boy is said to have been partly
the innocent cause of the murder of Ida
Place. Mrs. Places step daughter. and
the attempted killing of her husband.
Wrangles in the Place home started after
Mrs. Place had declared that her son was
not being treated as we'll as her step
daughter.
Warden Sage says he does not anticipate
any collapse on the part of Mrs Place He
believes she will walk to the death chair
with almost the same absence of fear that
has marked her conduct for the last few
days. She has been showing more and
more of a religious tendency during the
last few days She frequently drops to
her knees and asks for strength from
| above. At no time, though, has she asked
concerning her husband
Warden Sage says he has not yet de-
cided whether he will move Mrs. Place
closer 10 the death chamber before the
day of execution to avoid the long walk
from the old hospital to the death cham
Der. Ii is possible that a few hours be-
fore the execution he will move her into
one of the cells for condemned men in a
building connecting with the death cham
| ber.
1t is probable that a special dress will
| be made for Mrs. Place to wear on the
day of the execution. This will be made
with an opening in the skirt, so that there
will be little difficulty in adjusting the lee
clasp.
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NOW A PEANUT TRUST
options on Virginia and North Caro-
linn Factories Secured

options on Virginia and North Caro-
lima Factories Secured
Norfolk Va, March 1S-The combina-
with S5,000000 capital, Will be an accom-
plished fact within thirty or sixty days,
unless some hitch now unforeseen occurs.
Charles e. w. Smith. of New York rep
resenting Eastern capitalists has secured
renewed options upon 80 per cent of the
factories preparing for market the peanut
product OF Virginia and North Carolina
An expert accountant is now in Norfolk
examining the books of the factories
Should these tally with the reports of the
business made to Mr.. Smith by the fac
tories, the plants will be taken over 1t
is reported that the expert is very well
satisfied with the results thus far The
business is very profitable one, and has
been this season. 1t is stated especially So
The plan of the proprietors is to issue
$4,000, 600 of preferred and $4,000, 900 of
common stock. This is declared to be
underwritten and $1,000.000 in cash to be
Immediately available.
The trust will be known as the "Ameri-
can Edible Nut Company" Much secrecy
has been observed by the parties inter
ested in the combination, which will con-
troll nearly all the Virginia and Spanish
nuts raised and practically the peanut
market of America. and few know of the
presence here of the expert. There are
factories in Cincinnati and Evansville
Ind, and these are understood to be in
cluded in the combination. The great bulk
of the nuts produced in America are grown
| in Virginia and North Carolina.
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Syracuse n Y, March 1S-The forma-
tion of a Biscuit and Cracker Trust to con-
troll the industry west of the Rocky Noun
tains was confirmed yesterday by former
Mayor Jacob Amos, of this city. close
business friend of Charles NJ. Warner, oil
this city, and Thomas A. Mcintyre, of New
York, promoters of the combine.
Two cracker factories in Los Angeles
Cal, have agreed to sell out to the trust
They are the Southern California Cracker
Company and Bishop & Co. The Standard
Biscuit Company of San Francisco Cal
is also in the contemplated deal. The COM
bination is capitalized at $40, ,000, 900.
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DIED..

DIED.
JACKS0N-On Saturday. March 1S 1890. at
7:l5 o'clock a. n., JOSEPH r. JACKSON, meta
physician, aged ffty-eight
Funeral notice hereafter.
Union City papers please copy) Item
CROWLEY-On March Is. 1899, at lis a. m,
TILLOTSON EDWARD BROWN CROWLEY, be-
loved son of Emma A. and John r. Crowley,
aged one year, two months Died after twenty
one days illness at his residence. 3iS Mclean
Avenue southwest.
Little Tillotson was darling,
And for a while given;
The angels thought too fair for earth,
And took him home to heaven
BY HIS MOTHER AND FATHER.
Funeral from his late residence Monday March
20, at 3 p. m. Friends and relatives invited to
attend Item
BECCHERT-At his late residence. 7l6 Eighth
Street northeast. Friday. March IL, 1893, at
D:1O p. m. THEODORE BEUCHERT, aged sew
enty-f years and three months.
Notice Of funeral hereafter. 1t
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ANXIETY FOR THE
lives OF PRISONERS
Spanish Red Cross Appeals to
This Government.
General Otis Stops Negotiations for
Ransom.
RebeIliOus Filfpinos Might Use L
Advantage the Money Thus
Secured.

Recent developments in the rebellion in
the Philippines have aroused the anxiety
of the Spanish nation for the safety of the
Spanish prisoners now held by Aguinaldo.
This anxiety has found expression through
the National Spanish Red Cross Society, in
the following cablegram, received yester-
day by Miss Clara Barton from Marquis
Villalbos, the President of the Spanish
Red Cross:
Clara Barton, Washington ID. c.:
Negotiations begun for pecuniary ransom OF the
prisoners in the Philippines interrupted by Cen
eral Otis because he feared the sums offered
would be employed against his troops. We pray
you earnestly intercede with your Government to
insure triumph OF humanity. With profound
gratitude,
MARQUIS VILLALBoS,
President Spanish Red Cross.
This cablegram was transmitted to the
War Department with recommendations.
No reply has yet been received, but one
is expected today or Monday.
Every effort has been made to secure the
release of the prisoners, or at least, TO
insure their safety. Some time ago the
Spanish Red Cross authorities placed
themselves in communication with the
American Society asking them to use their
influence toward placing the matter be-
fore the American Government.
This was willingly undertaken and the
home society communicated with the Presi-
dent and the War Department with the re-
suit that every aid was promised. General
Otis replied to a communication sent TO
him that he would cooperate and use his
best efforts toward securing the liberation
of the Spanish soldiers. AS the cablegram
states. Spanish commissioners have been
negotiating with the insurgents, but Gen
eral Otis has found it necessary for the
good of his cause to stop these negotia-
tions.
The disposition shown by the rebels to
kill and torture their enemies since the
beginning of hostilities between their
forces and the American army has been the
principal reason for the renewed anxiety
on the part of the Spanish nation, say
the Red Cross people 1t is feared that as
the rebels become hard pressed and cut
off from their sources of supplies by the
American troops the Spanish prisoners will
suffer as result.
/ II is extremely probable that as Aguin-
aldo finds his forces dwindling away he
will require the Spanards held in captivity
| TO either join him in the fight against the
! United States or suffer death. 1t is even
| possible that he will kill them in order
| to have them out of the way. so that this
| will not hinder his movements The cap
| tives number several thousand.
| The Red Cross expedition which left
! Washington Tuesday for the purpose ot
establishing a hospital service in Cuba
reached Havana Thursday. The members
of the expedition are now busily engaged il
! investigating the condition of affairs on the
| island. The result of their Investigations
| it is expected, will be known TO the So
| ciety in a few days.
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Canning Companies Organize.

Syracuse, N. Y, March 1S.-Merrell e
Soule and the Loomis ALLEN Company,
manufacturers OF canned goods here, have
been approached by outside parties in
terested in the same line of business with
a proposition to form a trust, capitalized
at $40, ,000,0 900. 1t is said that Curtice
Brothers, of Rochester; the Stanwix Com
pany, of Rome, and the Erie Preserving
Company, of Buffalo. have given options
on their plants. Amalgamation is expected
to take place June 1.
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OLIVER PROVOST HANGED.
He Leaves n Note i'm His Cell Declar
ing His Innocence.

Toronto, March 1S.-Oliver Provost was
hanged at Port Arthur yesterday for the
murder of two squatters near that town.
whom he was charged with killing for their
money He said to the hangman:
Il submit, but you are hanging an in
nocent man. You are only doing your
duty, but am innocent"
In Prevost's cell in the Jail was found
a note, which read
Oliver Provost, 18th March; sentenced for a
crime which he did not commit. What is dis
couraging is to think of dying such death
when he is not culpable-
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WANTED IN MARYLAND.
sheriff of Charles County Arrives
With Requfsition.

John H. Clements, Sheriff of Charles
county, Nd arrived at the City Hall to-
day armed with a requisition from Gov.
Lloyd Lowndes asking for the delivery of
the person of Sterling P Herbert. who is
held in Jail here on a charge of grand lar
ceny.
The matter, however, was not brought
to the attention of Chief Justice Bingham.
of the Supreme Court of the District, be-
cause of other business demanding his
consideration. 1t is stated that Herbert is
wanted in Charles county on a charge of
forgery. He was identified by Sheriff
Clements.
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Lamp ufacturers Combine.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 1S.-A combina-
tion of decorated glass and metal lamp
manufacturers is in process of formation,
and, 1t is expected, will be in active opera
tion before the middle of next month The
new combination will include all the new
lamp manufacturers of the country, and
application for charter will soon be made
in New Jersey. The capital of the new
concern has not yet been decided upon, but
it will be several million dollars.
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TREASURE SHIP AT HAVANA.
The Meade Arrives With the 3d.
100000 for the Cuban Army.


Havana, March 1S.-The United States
transport Meade, bringing $30OO,000 for
disbursement among the Cuban troops pre-
yious to their being disbanded, arrived here
yesterday escorted by the cruiser Chicago
The Cuban generals have resolved it is
said, to adopt a middle course in the con-
troversy between General Gomez and the
Cuban Assembly. They will return to their
troops and it is said, will use their infu-
ence with the Cuban troops TO rescind the
power vested in the members of the Cuban
Military Assembly, thus obtaining the de-
position OF many members and leaving the
Assembly so weakened as TO make it in
efficient.
The 202d New York Volunteers will take
train at Guanajay today for Havana, en-
bark on arrival here and sail for the Unit
ed States by the Thomas in the evening.
The health of the command is excellent.
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Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life of joy.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them, also Old,
Running and Fever Sores Ulcers, Boils, Felons,
Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds.
Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile cure on
earth. Drives out Pains and Aches. Only %
cents box. Cure guaranteed Sold by Henry
Evans, Druggist, 93s Street.
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sardine Packers, Syndicate.

Eastport, Me-, March &c. H. Randle,
representing a syndicate of Chicago cap
italists, announced yesterday that he had
completed deal with the leading sardine
packers of Eastern Maine, under which
rs per cent of the entire industry will
come under the new control.
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A Reward onered for Miscreant..

Providence, R. r., March 1S.-The Town
Council of New Shoreham has. offered $500
reward for the apprehension of the cul-
prits who have been shooting from ambush
at the patrolmen of the Life Saving Ser
vice at Block Island. The Government, as
yet, has taken no action In the matter.
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INSURANCE STATEMENTS.

STATEMENT OF the condition Of the UNITED
F1REMEN'S INSURANCE COMPANY OF Phil
adephia, Pa, the 3lst day OF December,
1893, as required by act OF Congress approved
July %, 1892:
Capital stock. 1900 600 90
Capital stock paid up.......-......... 100000 90
ASSETS
Cash in banks ........................ s53.5S5 :
Real estate 1856 $50 90
Bonds and mortgages (irst lien on real
estate) ............ ................. 6JI 7G9 "a
Stocks and bonds (market value). -. 533. I5J q
Bills receivable and collateral loans :. 81 500 90
Premiums uncolectcd and in hands of
agents .............. .............. 1850 Os
Interest due and accrued on December
81, 1898 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1896 l.
Total ......................... 1852, SOB 81
LIABILITIES.
Cash capital $500 900 90
Reserve premium fund ............... 927 I59 81
Reserve for unpaid losses and claims. 5l.O26 81
Net surplus 25I,36S 90
Total .....-....................... 1852, ,55s 81
Statement OF dividends and expenses
for six months ending Dec. 81 '9S:
iunue.ds Cr.r 200 20
(signed) ROBERT B. BEATH. President.
(signeD DENNIS J. swEENY. Secretary
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2sth
day of January. 1892
= (signed) sAM'L H. KIRKPATRICK.
SAMUEL BIEBER & son. Agents. 500 Seventh
Street northwest Washington, ID. c.
STATEMENT of the condition of the PROyI-
DENT SAVINGS ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Of
New York, n. Y, the 3lst day of De
cember 1898:
Assets ......................s 81, s50,21I IS
Liabilities ................. ....... 2,l56,s7S rs
surplus .-...-.-... ...-.-........... 613. .332 40
Income for six months ending De
cemoer 81, 1873 ..-..-.......--.-.. l,573, CSC s.
Disbursements for six months ending
December 81, 1898 ................. .Ss2. .29S 81
State of New York, city of New York, and eoun-
ty of New York, s.:
y. W. SCOTT, President. and NJ. L. MORTI-
MER. Actuary. of the Provdent Savings Life
Assurance Society. do declare and say that the
accompanying statement OF the condition of said
company on the 31st day of December, 1898. Is
correct and true, according to the best of their
information, knowledge, and belief
T.. ". SCOTT, President.
NJ. /. MORTIMER, ActuaTy.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2ith
day of February 1859.
(SeaD r. II. STEVENS
Notary Public. Kings County
Certificate filed in New York County.
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MR.. LINCOLN ONCE SAID OF CERTAIN SOL.
diers, that "Thsy were great on dress parade.
but no good In action Such soldiers should take
Mitchell Tonic. Sect Sold by EVANS, drug
gist, 93s st. mh5.tf
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Heurieh's Book is out today Phone 6s4 for
case.
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THE AUSTRIAN LEGATION.
No Notice That ID Has Been Elevated
TO an Embassy.

No official information has been received
at the Austrian Legation concerning the
elevation of the legation to an embassy.
There is an understanding in diplomatic
circles that Emperor Francis Joseph has
given his consent, and that the legation
Will soon be raised TO an embassy
Ladislaus Won Hengelmuller de Henger-
var, the Minister from Austria, left Wash
lngton on October 15 for the purpose OF
spending the winter at home. Il
is thought that he will return to thi:
country either in April or May Durinl
the absence of tie minister, Baron Fran;
de Riedl has been charge d'affaires.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative BTomo Quinine Tablets All dr1,p
Els's refund the money if it fails TO cure. 25c
The genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet
The best BOck-Heurich's. Phone 63i
The evening times., 1899-03-18
English Shoemakers Combine.

London. March 1S.-The shoe manufac
turers in Leicester county, lis in number.
have formed a trust, agreeing to raise
prices. This offers great opportunity for
American shoe firms in the English field.
Have You n Skin Disease :-Tetter
Salt Rheum Scsld Head. Ringworm. Eczem,
Itch, Barbers Itch. Ulcers Biotches Chronic
Erysipelas Liver Spots, Prurigo, Psoriasis, or
other eruptions of the skin-what Dr. Agnev's
Ointment has done for Others it can do for you-
cure you. One application gives relief Thirty
five cents. Sold by F. S Williams. Ninth and
+ Streets; Edmonds & Williams Third Street
and Pennsylvania Avenues
Heurich's Book with your Sunday dinner Phone
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICE-The firm of CLATOR
C RILEY has this day dissolved part
nership, John E. Clator retiring. John H.
Riley is authorized to pay all bills and
collect all debts. JOHN E. CLAYTOR,
JOHN Fl. RILEY.
March It. 1899. mh1S-2t
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STATEMENT Of the condition Of the SECJR RTTY
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. of
Binghamton. y. Y. on the SISt day of De
cember, IS9S:
Assets ....... ................-...s stin4. .667 %
Liabilities ................ ........ ISS. .s07 OF
Surplus -....-.--..--....-4 46j. so 81
Income for twelve months ending De
ceInber 81. 1s9s ....:............ 5OI. Ass 90
Disbursements for twelve months end
ing December 81. 1898 ........... 4jI, sos "a
State of New York. city OF Binghamton, and
county OF BrOome.
w G.. PHELPS President. and z. BENNETT
PHELPS Actulry. of the Security Mutual Life
Insurance Company. do declare and say that the
accompanying statement OF the condition Of said
company on the SlSt day Of December. 1Sls is
correct and true. according to the best of their
information, knowledge, and belief
W G. PHELPS. President.
T. BENNETT PHELPS. Comptroller
Subscribed AID sworn to before me this 2ist
day of February, 1889.
lScaD MAURICE Z. PACE.
Notary Public
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Heurch's Book with your Sunday dinner. Phone
esl.
The evening times., 1899-03-18

STATEMENT OF the condition Of the United
States branch of the EMPLOYERS LIABIL-
TTY ASSURANCE CORPORATION, Limited.
of London, England, on the Slst day OF De
cember 1888
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Of the condition OF the NORTH
WESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY. OF Milwaukee, Wis, on the 3lst
day OF December, lsgs:
Assets ............... .slIJ. ii6 Gi3 l6
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STATEMENT % the condition Of the HOME
LIFE INSJ RANCE COMPANY. Of New York
city. y. Y, the Slst day OF December.
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Dividends .-...... ....... S10.000 90
Current expenses ......... s5577 IS
FRANK T. STINSON President
GEORGE JEREMIAH Secretary
Subscribed and sworn to before me this nth
day OF February, 1s99
(sedD GEORGE r. BRONSON
Notary Public
New York County y Y
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
TWO DOGS AND HORSE.
They Stir Up Rumpus at Fishervlle
and Two Persons Are Injured.

Baskerville, April S.-Two dogs and a
horse created quite little excitement
on Main street this forenoon. James
Sherrington, lad of u, was leading a
horse owned by Peter Norcross along
the road when the horse took a vicious
turn of mind and commenced rearing
and plunging. He broke away from
young Sherrington, then kicked him in
the leg and stepped on him. The boy
was picked up and carried to his home
on Main street. Mrs. Norcross, own
er of the horse, saw the accident and
hurried over to Sherringtons house,
her black and tan dog following. The
SherringtOns own a hound, so while
the women were dressing the injured
boys wounds, the two dogs got to
fighting in the house.
Mrs. Norcross tried to separate the
two dogs and while doing so, one of
the dogs grabbed her by the hand The
flesh was torn on her hand but not
severely. Young Sherrington's injuries
are painful. His left leg is crushed
and torn where the horse stepped on
it and his body is bruised in several
places. Both dogs will be shot.
The Young Mems Literary Club held
a dance in Hotel Hall this evening and
it was well attended. About go cou-
pies were on the floor all the evening
Estens and WOodcock's orchestra of
North Grafton furnished music
Rev. Addison P. Foster, secretary of
the American Sunday School Union,
will address the Mems League in Union
Congregational church Sunday eve
ming.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09

A great deal of interest centered in
the game at Webster last night, where
the X. S. r. lost the game, to 2 and
the losers of the game have not re-
covered from it yet.
This morning some of the South
bridge sports challenged Webster for
$500 a side, and Webster accepted the
challenge, which is that a game be
played between the K. S. r. team of
Southbridge and the c. r. A. team of
Webster within ten days from date, at
either Millbury, Marlboro or Hudson,
and a referee be secured from Worces-
ter. This was agreed upon by the
players, and the boys will put in some
hard practicing and be ready for the
game.
The pleasing comedy drama, in three
acts. entitled Breezy Point" will be
presented Friday evening in Associa-
ton hall, by the WOman's Auxiliary
of the Y. NJ. c. A, with the following
strong local cast:
Aunt Debby, mistress of Breezy
Point" ..............M Miss Anita Cady
Elenor Pearl. of unknown parent
age Miss Christine Sanders
Ashrael Grant, wOrkhouse waif,
Miss Blanche Wheeler
Mrs. Hardscratch, with business
propensities 49,. Mrs. Jude McKinstry
L
tell "nOthin''
Miss Marion Hill and Miss Maud Reed
Mehitable Doolittle. manufacturer
of catarrh snuff and bitters,
Miss Mabel Newton
Bernice Vernon. Laura Leigh,
Clarice Fenleigh, Edith Norton,
Aunt Debbies summer boarders
fresh from boarding school,
Mary Wells, Bertha Hyde Elizabeth
SpaTlS Emma Dresser
Famine. Miss VernOns French maid,
Mrs. Claiming Wells
Old Glenn, the gypsy.
Mrs. A. f. Durgin
The comedy is a very good one, and
has not a male character, making the
plot and story a novel and entertaining
one. The piece has been rehearsed
under the direction of Miss Blanche
Wheeler of the Emerson School of Or
atory, and lots of work has been done
in the preparation of the play. The
scenery to be used is kindly loaned by
]. S. Dresser from the Opera house.
The st. Mary's Dramatic Club viii
present the drama. Robert Emmett"
in Dresser opera house Tuesday even
ing. under the direction of Henry Di
nan. Many of the old favorites in am
ateur dramatics are in the cast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Sanders. Miss
Winifred Kinney and Miss Anita L.
Cady visited Boston today.
A. c. Clarke is spending Sunday with
friends in Boston.