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UNTTED STATES NAVY
Text. of the Bill to Increase
Its Efl'iciency.
THREE BATTLESHIPS, NINE CRUISERS
The Sum of $4,000,000 For Armor
and-Arninment of the Best Obtain-
' able Quality—Improvements
at Annapolis Proiected.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—The text of
the naval appropriation bill is now made
public. The provision as to new ships is
as follows: “That for the purpose of
further increasing the naval establish-
ment of the United States the presi-
dent is hereby authorized to have con-
structed by contract three seagoing
coast line battleships carrying the heav-
iest armor and most powerful ordnance
for vessels of ,their classupon a trial
displacement of 13,500 tons, to be sheath-
ed and coppered and to have the highest
practicable speed and great radius of
action and to cost, exclusive of armor
and armament, not exceeding $3,600,000;
and three armored cruisers of about 12,-
000 tons trial displacement, carrying the
heaviest armor and most powerful ord-
nance for vessels of their class, to be
sheathed and coppered and to have the
highest practicable speed and great ra-
dius of action and to cost, exclusive of
armor and armament, not exceeding
$4,000,000 each; six protected cruisers of
about 2,500 tons trial displacement, to be
heathed and coppered and to have the
ighest speed compatible with good?“-
cruising qualities, great radius of ac-
tion ,and to carry the most powerful
ordnance suited to vessels of their class,
and to cost, exclusive of armament, not
exceeding $1,141,800; and not more than
two of said battleships and not more
than two of said armored cruisers and
not more than two of said protected
c‘ruisers shall be built in one yard or by
one contracting party, and the contracts
for the construction of each of said ves-
sels shall be awarded by the seeretary
of the navy to the lowest best responsi-
ble bidder, having in View the best re-
sults and most expeditious delivery.”
The provision as to the armor and
armament is as follows:
“Toward the armament and armor of
domestic manufacture for th°e vessels
authorized by the act of July 26, 1894,:
of the vessels authorized under the act
of March 2, 1895, of those authorized by
the act of June 10, 1836, of those author-
ized by the act of March 3, 1897, of those
authorized by the act of May 4, 1898,
and of those authorized by this act,
, $4,000,000. . In all future contracts for ar-
mor for any of the vessels above men-
tioned the secretary of the navy is
hereby authorized and directed to pro-
cure armor of the best obtainable qual—
ity at an average cost not exceeding
$545 a ton of 2,240 pounds, including all
royalties.” .
The bill contains the following an-
thorization:
“The secretary of the navy is hereby
authorized to pay to such officers as
were appointed for temporary service in
the navy during the late war with
Spain and who entered upon the per-
formance of duty prior to the date on
which they accepted their commissions
and executed oaths of office the pay of
their grades for the interval during
which they were so employed, such pay-
5ments to be made from the appropria-
' tions ‘pay of the navy.’ ”
Among the naval surveys authorized
are those for surveys of the imperfectly
known parts of the coasts and harbors
of the Philippine archipelago and the
islands of Cuba and Porto Rico, with
their bordering keys and waters, and
the minor outlying islands.
The bill creates a joint select commit-
tee of congress, three from each house,
to examine the present condition of the
buildings and grounds of the Naval
academy at Annapolis and to report to
the first session of the Fifty-sixth con-
gress a comprehensive plan for such re-
arrangement and reconstruction of the
said buildings and grounds as they may.
deem expedient, together with an esti-
mate of the cost of the same.
Snow Bound Troops Moved.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 16.—-—The Twelfth
United States infantry, en route from
J efferson City barracks to Manila, snow
bound at Cumberland since Monday, left
that city at 10:30 yesterday morning.
Upon arriving at‘Martinsburg, W. Va.,
the Baltimore and Ohio officials deemed
it unwise to try to bring them farther
east until the single track was cleared
of delayed passenger and freight trains,
and the three trains. bearing the troops
were therefore held at Martinsburg un-
til 8 o’clock this morning. Should there
be no further delay it is expected to
land the troops in Jersey City Friday
morning. «-
Senate Votes Medal to Miss Gould.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—In the sen-
ate, yesterday Mr. McEnery of Louisi-
ana, as a question of personal privilege,
made emphatic denial of the statement
that his resolution, adopted by the sen-
' ate on Tuesday, was introduced in the
interest of the sugar growers of Lou—
isiana. A bill extending the “cordial ap-
preciation" of congress to Miss Helen
Miller Gould for her patriotic services
during the recent war and providing
that the president should present to her
a gold medal was passed.
English Solution of Samoa. Question.
LONDON, Feb. 16.—The Melbourne
correspondent of The Times says: “The
Samoan correspondent 'of the Me]-
.' bourne Argus writes that the onlysolu-
tion of the difficulties there lies in an
immediate annexation of the islands by
Great Britain. He says the natives
throughout the entire group are almost
unanimously favorable to such a step
and that it is also ardently desired by
the British and American residents.
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strum Jumped the Track.
SHERBROOKE, Que, Feb. 16.—The
locomotive on the Grand Trunk eXpress
which left Portland, Me., at 8:10 yester-
day morning jumped the track two and
a half miles east of Lennoxville in the
afternoon, and the train followed. No
one was killed, but three trainmen and
four passengers were injured. ‘
New Jersey Legislature.
. TRENTON, Feb. 16.—The two houses
,' of the legislature each managed to se-
- cure a quorum yesterday afternoon and
held short sessions. At the end of the
senate session an adjournment was filed
, for the week, 'but the house will meetI
' again today.
.renewal of the anti-Semite demonstra-
’ .bill was reported yesterday by the com-
COMMODORE PHILIP HONORED.
He Gets a. Swofd and a Bible From
Texas Admirers. -
GALVESTON, Feb. 16.—Last evening
in the presence of an admiring throng
Commodore Philip of the battleship
Texas was pcesented with a magnifi-
cent sword and an elegantly bound two
volume copy of the Bible from the Sum
day school children of the state.
The general committee having then
two testimonials and their presentation
in charge consists of W. L. Armstrong,
chairman; Rev. Judson Palmer and Tom
Finty, Jr.
The idea of this presentation was sug-
gested by the Galveston News in its is-
sue of July 30, 1893.
The sword presented to Commodore
Philip was designed by Tiffany & Co. of
New York. In the top and end of the
hilt of the sword are the arms of the
state of Texas, the shield in blue enam-
el, the star of the state represented by
pure water diamonds surrounded by a
gold wreath of laurel leaves. Below this
on the front are the arms of the United
States, with shield enameled in colors.
At the top of the Scabbard on the front-
the letters are gracefully intwined,
forming a monogram and finished in
blue enamel, surrounded by a raised oak
wreath. The hilt is of white shark skin,
bound with fine gold wire. The guard
surrounding the hand is delicately chase
ed with oak leaves, broadening out at
the scabbard and terminating in a dou-
ble dolphin’s head. Upon the broad por-
tion is a large oak leaf, indicatiVe of the
rank of commodore, the present title of
the recipient. The scabbard is of pol-
ished black shark skin, and the decora-
tions for attaching the belt, trapping,
etc., are all richly gold finished, simu-
lating ropes in full relief. At the lower
end of the scabbard is an intwined dol—
phin. Upon the blade are 13 stars, with
other emblematic devices and the fol-
lowing inscription:
“From the Sunday school, children of
Texas to Captain John W. Philip, com-
mander of the battleship Texas, in rec-
ognition of his bravery and acknowl-
edgment of Almighty God, 1898.”
The ornamentation of the sword is
richly gold finished, and the enameling
is an excellent sample of this art. The
sword and the belt accompanying it are
fitted into an oak chest, with gold plat-
ed mountings and lock and key.
The Bible is in two volumes, each fine—
ly bound in flexible leather covers and
fitted by Tiffany & Co. into a. rich dark
mahogany case lined with purple vel-
vet with solid gold mountings. On the
top of the case is a gold shield with ap-
propriate inscription.
CONDENSED DISPATCH ES.
The transport Sherman, New York for
Manila, arrived at Gibraltar.
Pierce broke the 24 hour record inthe
six day bicycle race at San Francisco.
A Chicago syndicate has secured op-
tions on most of the fish traps in Puget
sound.
Fully 4,000 carts were engaged in re-
moving the snow from New York city
streets.
The new steamer Admiral Dewey
went ashore at Cuttyhunk, near the en-
trance to Buzzard’s bay.
Governor Roosevelt appointed J. M.
Varnum to be surrogate of New York
county in place of Mr. Arnold.
The president has decided to nomi-
nate Representative Samuel J. Bar-
rows of Boston for librarian of the Con-
gressional library.
The Cook county commissioners in
Chicago urged congress to declare Feb.
15 a national holiday in commemoration
of the blowing up of the battleship
Maine.
Composite Gnnboats a. Success.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—The navy
department is highly gratified with the
reports that are coming in upon the ex-
cellent performances of the composite
gunboats of the Princeton type. This
is a design original with Chief Con-
structor Hichborn, and naturally the
official reports were watched with in-
terest by the department. to learn the
degree of success attained. Those that
have come in from the Marietta and
the Annapolis are highly satisfactory,
and yesterday word was received from
Captain VVest,_.,of the Princeton, which
is on her way to Manila via the Suez
canal, that the vessel had proved her-
self to be a fine sea boat on the At-
lantic in midwinter. He said: “I have
only words of praise for her admirable
steaming and sailing qualities. In a
smooth sea under steam and canvas she
has made as high as 13.2 knots per hour,
and she runs along, at 11.5 knots hour
after hour.”
Cold Destroys Florida. Truck.
SAVANNAH, Feb. 16.—Superintend-
ent Myers of the Florida division of the
Southern Express company, with head-
quarters here, has received reports from
every express agent in the state re—
specting the damage done by the recent
cold wave. They show that all truck
and vegetables have been wiped out.
The reports held out the hope that the
orange groves have not been seriously
injured,’ though several days must
elapse before the real condition will be
known. ‘
Rough Reception For Bachelort.
MARSEILLES, Feb. 16.—The return
here yesterday from his Algerian trip
of M. Henri Rochefort, editor of the In-
transigeant, the Radical organ, led to a
tions and street fights which marked
his departure for Algiers on Feb. 4.
Abbe Daniel was hooted while on his
way to church and another priest at-
tacked while going to a convent. Win-
dows in several churches and syna-
gogues were smashed.
Vineyard Haven Isolated.
VINEYARD HAVEN, Feb. 16.—This
island is oomplétely isolated from the
mainland, as telegraphic communica-
tion has not yet been re-established, and
no steamboat has ventured out to bring
or carry the mails. All work on the
wrecked vessels which were stranded
here during the November storm has
been temporarily suspended, and the
great ice floe extending from Vineyard
Haven to Pollock Rip has not been
equaled for years. .
No Canal 'Telephone.'
ALBANY, Feb. 16.-—The annual canal
amittee on ways and means with an
amendment which eliminates the clause
providing for 850.000 for a telephone
along the line of the canal.» The an;
nual appropriation bill was also repprta
ed with slight amendments, not: sumo;
cient, however, to seriously affect the
ma. , .
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Mrs. Scott Williamson. Darien.
When the Southern veteran pinned a
Confederate badge upon the manly
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the president at his own game. Sure-
ly, the Union has been restored! If
Jefi’ Davis should now rise from his
grave and wave the Stars and Stripes
it. would not a‘stonish us.—New Haven
Palladium.
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NORWALK FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Chief Engineer, J. T. Prowitt; First
Assistant Engineer, Fred. W. Smith;
Second Assistant Engineer, Thomas S.
Murray; Fire Inspector, George H. Al-
ion.
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ond Assistant, George W. Bogardus;
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PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
City of Norwalk-Librarian, Miss
Dotha Stone Pinneo, 20 Wall N.
South NOrwalk—Librarian, Miss
Angeline Scott, 103 Washington, S. N.
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PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
Allen, Lauren M., 15 'Wash’n., S. N.
Allen, Sarah E, Mrs. 11 New, E. N.
Baker, Fmderick B.,,.12 F. P., E. N.
Baldwin, Arthur H., 83 Wall, N. -
- Bean, Wright 3., SW. ave., S. N.
Benedict, George W.., 25 W. ave., S. N
Bohannan. Chas. 0., 64 S. M., S. N.
' Bohennan, John 9., 64 S. M., S. N.
Brm, F. '5" 57 Bi verside ave, E. N.
Batik-c, W (3., In, Washfn, s. N.
Burncll, B‘innéis 17.. '26 8.163111, S. N.
(hark, m N., d? S. Main, S. N.
Goburn, J. l, 56 8. main, S. N.
DeWolte, D. 0., 6! S Iain, S. N.
Dumortior, Mn, 9 Wach’n, S. N.
Fail-child, J. B: Winnlpauk,
Glines, W. 0., 58 Wall, N. _
Gregory, Janos 9., 5 W. 819., N.
‘ Higgins, Royal la... 55 W. ave, N.
Hitchcock, Dexter. 16 W. ave, N.
Hitchcock, Water. 08 Walt. N,
Huntingtm, I. 3., 129 N.
Kennedy, John I'., “18 S ,
McGoncgal, G. R... is West a 0..
Pardee, E. V. D., 35 N.
Peck. Eli 3., 66 Gregory B.
Phinney, L. 15.,” W av . .
Schavoir, Freak. 9 Wuh’n, S. N.
Sharer, Henry 0 , 10 W-I’n. 8. N.
Smith, Edwin 1.. “Kennett,” N.
Tito, V. G., 3 Whack, S. N.
Tracey, William 3., as W. ave. N.
CHURCHES. .
First Baptist—Pastor, Rev. Frank E.
Robbins, 71 East ave. N.
First Baptist—Pastor, Rev. F. V. At-
kinson, Main street, Rowcyton. .
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South NW Damian-Pastor. Rev. ,
Richard.-O..in~rvecd. 7 Westavc. 8. N.
I‘lllt ‘ lee-1PM. Rev.
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German Evangelical St. Peter's-
Pastor, Rev. Mr. Kohler, North Main
street, S. N.
St.,_Paul’s EpiscopaluRector Rev 5
giftégd, East avenue and ChlltCll st
ape of Our i-Ioi ' " .
iey street. N. . y Savw. ' he! ‘
Grace ,Pj'otestant Episcopab—itccmr
—, unction B l . '
Cross street, N. e den avenue and
Trinity Protestant E “ ‘
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or, Rev. F. W. Norris, Fail-field avenue
cogner of West street., S. N
as: Avenue Methodist E isco '
Pastor, Rev. Arthur J. Smxlth LE3:
avenue corner Henry street, E. N.
t Norwalk Methodist Episcopal—Paa-
or, Rev. F. A. Scofield, West avenue
cogner Mott avenue, N.
irst Methodist E
piscopai—Pas
Res; A. S. Kavanagh, West ave, 3.3%]-
P est Norwalk Methodist Mission-L
aster, Rev. Isaac B. Brown, West it
HMethodist Episcopal—Pastor, Rev.
enry C. Whitney, Main corner Mm"-
avxxfiue, Rowayton.
rican Methodist Episco
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Reg; 1. 8. Sandra, 15 Knight guess-Isl?!
J F. Marys R. C.—Pastor, Rev. John
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.t. Joseph’s R. C.~Pastor, Rev J 'l
Wxigers, Music Hail, S. N . . .
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18 Wall, N" Bishop McMahon Council
D. A. .
Club, N,R' Norwark Chapter. Central
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Building, N ecurity Council, Gazer"
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ington, S. N., 13 Maintnllfm’ 6b Wash-
lgoxgvalgk Club, 63 & 65 Wall N
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Washington, 8. Nile U. H. of N. A., 103
Norwalk Homital Assoc, .24 130011ch
Norwaik Lawn" Tennis Club, M01
avenue.
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afirwalk Medical Assoc, 63 & St
Norwalk Yacht Club, Hickory Biui!
o. 13. A. Lodge 100 Washi
o. D. H. 8., II mm 8' N
Wgshington, S. Numboldt Lodge, 102
Walling?“ and Decorators' Union, 45
Pequonnock Club, 13 Main N
NPine Ledge Outing Club, Rétoxi Point
Robert‘Emmet Club, 20 Wall, N.
36 A. R., Norwalk Branch, No. 5.
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