i? .. ts Efficiency. THREE BATTLESHIPS, NINE CRUISERS The Sum of $4,000,000 For Armor . and Armament of the Best Obtain- able Quality—Illlprovezncnts at Annapolis Projected. 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 furthei increasing the naval establish- ment of the United States the presi- dent is hereby authorized to have con- structed by contiact three seagoing coast line battleships carrying the heav- iest armor. and most powerful ordnance for vessels of their class upon a trial displacement of 13,500 tons, to be sheath- ed and coppered and to have the highest piacticable speed and gleat ladius of action and to cost, exclusive of armor and a1 mament not exceeding $3, 600, 000; and three ar1n01 ed 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 sheathed and coppered and to have the highest 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, not5 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 cruisers 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 secretary 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 the 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, 1896, 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 au— 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- ments 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 asthey may deem expedient, together with an esti- mate of the cost Of the same. Snow Pound Troops Moved. BALTIMORE. Feb. ‘16.—The Twelfth United States infantry, en route from Jefferson 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 unt'l tlze single track was cleared of delayed passenger and freight trains, and the three trains bearing the troops were therefore held at Martinsburg un- til 3 o’clock this morning. Should there be no fur ther delay it is expected to land the troops * in Jersey City Friday morning. Senate Votes Medal to Miss Gould. TVASHINGTON, 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. llnglish Solution of Salmon. Question. LONDON, Feb. 16.——The Melbourne correspondent of The Times says: “The Samoan correspondent of the Mel- bourne Argus writes that the only solu- 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. Train 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 had for the week. but the house will meet again today. 4 .3.” .Wrr' pm ) UNITED STATES NAVY Text of the Bill tlo Increase COMMODORE PHILIP HONORED. He Gets a. Sword and a BibleFrom Texas Admirers. GALVESTON, Feb. 16.—-Last evening in the presence of an admiring throng Commodore Philip of the battleship Texas was presented with a. magnifi- cent sword and an elegantly bound two volume copy of the Bible from the Sun- day school children of the state. ‘ The general committee having thest 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, 1898. 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 chas- 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 d01- 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 DISPATCHES. The transport Sherman, New York for Manila, arrived 'at Gibraltar. Pierce broke the 24 hour record in the 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 Gunboats a Success. WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.——-The navy department is highly gratified with the reports that are coming in upon the ex- cellent performalices 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 West 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 m1dv11nter 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, Feli. 16.—Superintend- ent Myers of the Florida division of the South‘ern 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 Rochetort. 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. renewal of the anti-Semite demonstra- 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 completely isolated from the mainland, as telegraphic communica- tion has not yet been rte-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 bill was reported yesterday by the com- mittee on ways and means with an amendment which eliminates the clause providing for $50,000 for a. telephone along the line of the canal. The an- nual appropriation bill was also report- ed with slight amendments, not suffi- cient, however, to seriously affect the bill. .a.,”-I~~'~l'~” -v' “'er "r054" q 11.. s A W01? FROM Chief Prowitt 111111 “N . To 2772’ Members of 2/16 Worwalk, 5022272 Norwalk 227222 East Waited/k Fire Dopmimmls The year 98 Was a grt at year 101 b1cycles. I sold more Wheels during that year t'li11‘n evel before, but I desire to make the year ’99. a- record breaker, and in order to do it I want your assistance in booming. the Rambler Wheel; to Spread its name and‘fame into evéi‘y nook and corner of our town. To obtain your help I propose to give away Absquthy Free, to the most popular member of either the Norwalk, SouthiNorwalk or East Norwalk Fire'Departments a celebra- ted High Grade ’99 Rambler Wheel, the fleetest, the handsomest, the most gra’Ceful, the most durable and most reliable Wheel built, up to date. f1oe popularity will be decided by ballot, and in order to voTher candidates the name of the member 10 be VOted for together with the name of the fire company of which he 1551 member must be written on the coupon below and depoSited in the ballot box at my store No. 45 Main street, Norwalk. Ballots for members of theSouih N orwalk department can be deposited in the ballot box at the store- of Whelpley 8c Clark 1n the Lauder building. Ballots for members of the East Nouvalk department can be deposited in the ballot box in Haffoer’ s Cigar and News 819113 at the east end of the Washington street bridge. The contest is open to every member of the several fire de- partments, including members of the Fire Police. All ballots must be deposited by ,7 o‘clock sharp, 011 the evening of May 29th, and the name of the winner will be an? nouuced on May ‘31st. ' J, T. Prowitt, Agent RAMBL‘ER WHEELS, No. 45-MA1N STREEr, NORWALK, CONN.- ELwMMMwmswemmem owe» mg I 1| El as: @1 W £69969 Address figm'mmm WWW m@_ 3390694 ———M9§Z2§£9$2 3:? THE GAZETTE covers the cream oi the trade in lthis section, An Advertise- .ment 4111 Sits Calumns Will:pa.y. , AROHIBALD A. WELCH, Actuary. 1.411. run-nines. 1111111115111 No. 7 MAIN spa-£27. NIGHT BELL A'r OFFICE N orwalk Hotel nounnvs 1n: IIEIIE And as the year closes we naturally turn back and ask what. has been done. 1 BEER is the s‘ubject. upon which our thoughts dwell and we can truthfully claim “All Standards have been kept. ” Highland over the bar or on the bottle, means PURES’I‘ and BEST. PILSENER. BAVARIAN AND EXPORT LAGERS. GOLDEN STOCK AND CREAM ALES AND PORTER. HIGHLAND MALT AND MALT WITH IRON. Hunter or Corstair, Whiskies and Kentucky Taylor in full quarts for the holidays. C. H. Mumm’s Champagne and Domestic Wines. Highland Breweiy Bottled Beer delivered to families. MEEKER 00M. 00 —DEALERS IN—-—- 0011. soon. . 311ch BUILDlfl-ii 1111111111., -:- mimic liTEliSILS, m. MEEKER Gilli. GOMPARY Smith 31ml. .iiorwalk. > o. E. Wilson, GEN . INSURANCE Real Estate and Invest.- . ment Agent, . . Room 3 GAZETTE BUILDING. NORVVALKL - - - CONN MON BY TO LOAN _L. AT P. w. BATES’ 42 WATER STREET, You c1111 find as fine an assortment of MonumentaliflemRRiWnll As can be found in anv Yard in the State. Look it over andget. prices before going elsewhere V l. 1. 11111111011, Pronrieior. HARPER s BAZAR a“- is invaluable to every modlste and Indispen- table to every dressmaker. For gowns ill 1very issue are furnished two or more CUT PAPER PATTERNS The patterns have been ronounced the sim- blest mode, and in point practical utility they ARE THE BEST One needs only to give them a trial to be convinced that they are the most convenient AND SIMPLEST Price—Waist, with sleeve, 25 cents; Skirt, 25 cents; Complete Costume, 50 cents. $4 _00 a Year W. FERNALD, Practical 1 Bookbinder Books Called For and Delivered. Postal Orders Promptly ‘ Attended to. 33 FRANKLIN STREET, SOUTH NORWALK. 10 Cents a Copy HARPER & BROTHERS. Publisners NEW YORK, N. Y. vvv ‘ Orders for Bookbinding can no 19 at. the GAZETTE OFFICE. 1851. I899- FGHTY-EIEIITII ANNUAL STITEIEHT OF THE PHlENIX MUTUAL LIF INSURANCE COMPANY, OF HARTFORD, CONN, JANUARY 1, 1899. Assets. Loans on First Mortgages of Real Estate - - 85, 447,686 4.1 Premium Notes and Loans on Policies 1n fOl - 768,179 74 Loans on Collateral, - - 6, 600, 00 Cost Value of Real Estate owned by the Company, - ”1,102,365 90 City and Municipal and Raih oad Bonds and Stocks, 3, 220,339 45 Bank Stocks, - - - . - - - 199,324 00 Cash in Oifice, - - - - - - 478 58 Cash Deposited in Banks, ‘ - - - - 512,598 98 ' , $1 1 2 2 16 ADD: 3 57 957 "Market Value of Stocks and Bonds 01 or cost, - - 8 71, 895 07 Interest accrued and d119, - - 1.35, 914 32 Net; Deferred and Outstanding Premi- IllnS, ‘ ‘ 0 188,750 201:; $402,559 59 Gross Assets January I, 1899, k $11,660,131 75 , Liabilities. 1T>l Reserve on Policies in force at 4 per ' cent. interest, ‘- ‘ ' - $10 769, 943 00 Claims by death outstanding and notified. - - 38, 691 00 Premiums paid-in Advance, — 8,131 00 Special Reserves, * - - 1"‘7, 045 00 [$10,993,810 00 Surplus at 4 per cent” - - - $666,321.75 1 896. 1 897. 1 898. Policies, issued, 5. 506 . 6,570 ‘ 7, 557 Insurance written, , 8 9, 871, 601 $11, 770,989 813, 068 715 New Premiums received, 268 651 ‘ 315,307 368, 659 ’ Total Premiums received, 1 430, 228 1,589,531 1,920,260 Policies in force 25 981 28,269 31, 592 Insurance 1n force, 42,216, 841 46,021,069 - 51,170,782 This Company has paid since organization fol DEATH LOSSES. MATURED ENDOWMENTS, DIVIDENDS To POLICY HOLDERS, and SURRENDERED POLICIES more than $39 ,OO0,000. 00. ' 1 CHARLES 1’1. LAWRENCE, Secretary. WILLIAM A, MOORE, Asst. Secretary WILLIAM D.‘ MORGAN, Med. Director. ' JONATHAN B. 'BUNCE, President. TOHN M. HOLCOMB, Vice-Prest. ‘ ‘ GEORGE S. MILLER, ‘Supt. of Agencies. .
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