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THE BOSTON DAILY GLOBE WEDNESDAY. APRIL 1, 1896. me next ad.1oinin The Globe "BUILT ON HONOR." Ml REPORTED BE Giving the Lieutenant Governor emarkabie 'iiTiBiy; Growth Globe 7V1A.RGH-- 1894 Gain of 106,535 in Two Years. The Sunday Globe's circulation, with one exception, is the largest of any Sunday newspaper published in the United States. The Sunday Globe has more than double the circulation of any Sunday newspaper published in Boston or New England.

Books Open Xo All. ITfl mm 1 What Counsel Lord Says of Proposed Scheme To Replate Telephone an Teleppl (taps. Greater Part of LatterWork is Interstate, Legislation, Therefore, Must Come from Congress. Expenses and Profits Figured by Counsel of the N. E.

Co. The committee on mercantile affairs continued the hearing at the state house this morning on the various bills to regulate the charges of telephone and telegrarM companies, and to establish a commission to have control of the same. Counsel Arthur Lord appeared to remonstrate. In the name of the Western Union. The New England telephone and telegraph company opposed the proposed legislation through counsel S.

L. Powers. llr Lord reviewed briefly the history of telegraphing in this country and the steady decrease in the scale of charges. He opposed the schemes proposed to regulate by commission on the ground that they were impracticable. The great part of the telegraphing, he claimed, Is interstate.

Consequently, any legislation to be effective or even constitutional would have to come from congress. The distinction between telegraph and telephone companies is so marked that the same conditions, limitations or restrictions could hardly apply to both. Counsel Powers, for the New England telephone and telegraph company, made an exhaustive and lengthy statement. According to his argument, the company he represents does business in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and the greater part of Massachusetts. It has 31.V72 subscribers.

It maintains and operates lU.vou miles of wire, of which 22,843 miles ar-e already buried. It is maintaining 18,194 miles of toll wire, constituting 5223 m.les of pole lines. It maintains also 212,920 poles, and has already invested in underground construction 16. In round numbers, there are about calls over the lines yearly. "If we divide the gross amount received by the company for exchange service, private line service, and toll service by the number of subscribers, it gives us $74.56 that is, each subscriber pays on an average $74.56 per year, less the amount included for toll service, which should be tpken from that sum.

The company receives a net average profit, from each subscriber. Including its profit upon toll lines, private lines, etc, of $17.55, or a net daily profit of 4 cents 8 mills. "Kaon subscriber pays on an average, including the amount received from toll service, 20 cents 4 mills per day, of which sum the company expends 15 cents 6 mills to obtain the 20 cents 4 mills, leaving a net profit of 4 cents 8 mdls upon each set of instruments dally. The average number of calls is 7Vfe, making the average cost per call to the subscriber about 2'-i cents. Of the received on an average from the subscriber, which Includes all toll receipts, we expend for labor In maintaining and operating the subscribers' station pay in taxes on an average We pay in royalty and rental on each set of instruments we pay for material and general expenses an average of $9.75 for each station, making a total of $57.01 that Is actually paid out by the company In maintaining and operating each station, from which the average amount received is "Our taxes in Massachusetts the present year will be something more than $100.000 6''3 percent upon our gross receipts.

"The growth of the telephone business in tho States has been more rapid ml at the same time more uniform than in any other country in the world. There Is no country where the quality of the service is as good or the variety of tho service so large. The population of continental Kurope is about six times that of the I'tdted Sfates. and yet the telephone business or development does not equal that in this country. In the six New Kngland states there is a population of 4.700,000, and there are 42,217 telephone subscribers, or one put of every 111 of the population." After reviewing the telephone business as conducted in various parts of world, and the prices charged, the speaker said: "The rates charged in Massachusetts are fixed according to the size of thfl place in which the exchange is located.

The same plan is adopted everywhere in this country. The rates (Aiarged here are similar to those charged in other states; $120 a year for grounded circuits for business places Is the same rate as charged In St Louis and Philadelphia tor the same class or service, in cni-cago a t-Marge of $125 is made for that class of service, and in New York $l3v. The desk instrument, or long distance service is $1S0 per year in Ifoston; the same class of service is $240 In New York, and $17a In Chicago. "The quaUty of service here is consid ered to be as good as that furnished anywhere in the world. Ten years ago the service was purely local: now it is national.

The toil rates are cnargeci upon basis of distance. A message from Boston to Newton costs 15 cents. and one can talk five minutes and exchange from tOO to 10ii0 words, or an average of 750 words. The same by telegraph at 25 cents per 10 words would cost $18.75." In conclusion, Mr Powers said that the increase in the number of subscribers results in an increase in the average daily calls by the subscribers. Ten years ago tne Uoston suD3criDer usea his telephone on an average of six times a day; now he uses It about 16 times per day.

Tho cost of maintaining and operating tho exchange greatly increases with the increase of subscribers. In reply to questions by the committee, Mr Powers claimed that his company was now giving the best possible service at the cheapest possible rate. He pointed at the Instances of various private companies in New England that had gone In to the telephone business and hud gone to the wall because they attempted to charge a lesser rate than wss charged by the New Kngland corn-pan v. Kcprcf.entative J. II.

Mellen of Worcester and Representative Douglass of represented the petitioners at morning's session. As the hour was- lute when Mr Powers finished his argument Mr Mellen railed for a continuance, inttmating that he hjd a great deal morn to say in relation to th Antriran Hell oom.re.ny than he had hitherto sa'd. The committee granted his requt s- for continuance and tho hearing will be resumed on Tuesday next. HIGHLAND DISIHICT. The dramatic class of the Young Men' Mission church association will produce for the first time in this city the Irish' drama, "The Pride of Killar-rey," In the hall of the school of Our ady of Perpetual Help.

Easter Monday night. The scenic effects are elaborate ami the cast is a strong one. Kvery effort is being made to make this play a success Certainly these ae not tumble-down uuuuings. "The disturbance of trade and of private interests is a subject which demands the study of scientific minds. The report of such men would command attention." Woodward Emery, cnalrman of the harbor and land commissioners, and also chairman of the dock commission said there were Interests of the commonwealth In charge of the harbor and land commissioners which were endangered by this proposed station.

He wanted some amendment made so that the Interests of the commonwealth would be provided for as well as those of the railroad corporations. Mayor Quincy asked what interests of the commonwealth would be injured by the proposed station. Mr Emery replied mat tne discontinuance of Mt Washington av bridge would be one thing. The bridge was In a direct line with Kneeland st, Park sq and Boylston st, and in time would be the natural avenue for a street car line running from Marine park at City Point through those streets to the Back Bay park. This would have a tendency to carry the lighter traffic of the city past the lands of the commonwealth, enhancing their value.

It would also relieve Congress st and enable the light and heavy traflie to be separated in accordance with the ideas of the street commissioners. The mayor asked if Sumner st extension, as proposed, would not bo better than Congress st, a at present, with the railroad grade crossing upon it. Mr Kmery said he would prefer to have Congress st and Mt Washington bridges than Summer st extension. It waa detrimental to the Interests of the railroad to have the grade crossing- on Congress st. In answer to other questions of Mayor Quincy, Mr Emery said that it would be a benefit to the commonwealth to have thefreight terminals of three railroad companies on the South Boston lands, but that in order to have them it would certainly be absolutely necessary to abolish the grade crossings on Congress st.

Mr Emery favored a commission to consider this whole matter. In his mind it was a question of balancing public Interests. T. D. Shumway of Plymouth said: "I speak for a long-suffering public.

For years we have been using the Kneeland st terminal, and waiting and hoping for a better way of getting in and out of the city. The proposed plan would seem to relieve the congestion. I don't believe there is any need of a commission. First the commission investigates the subject and then the commission is investigated, and that ends it. The money is spent, and no one seems to know where it is gone.

"I think Mayor Quincy is Just the man to take hold of this scheme, and I oe-lleve that he ought to be given every help in the matter. If the city and the railroad companies are ready and willing to take the responsibility of solving the question of better terminal facilities, I say give them all the aid you can. If you put this matter in the hands of a commission, the mayor and the railroad president will be dead before the commission gets reaOy to make a report." Jacob P. Bates of Cobb, Bates Yerxa, said that the station was too far east, and would seriously disturb the retail district of the city. He believed in placing the station further to the south or west, going even so far in that direction as to have it at Exeter st, rather than at Summer st.

He said: "To place that station at the foot of Summer st will have a strong tendency to stimulate the erection of very high buildings In the Immediate vicinity of the depot. The growth of Boston will be up in the air, instead of outward. The other parts of the city, especially toward the South end. in which direction the retail trade of the city is now working, will be seriously injured." Harrison Loring of South Boston said: "The prosperity of Bosto, and of New England, must depend on commerce and manufacturing. She has lost agriculture.

And right here I will make a statement that will seem bold, but Is nevertheless true. That part of Boston east of Fort Point channel is worth more to the future and permanent development of Boston than all the land west of it. Without commerce you bave nothing. With commerce you will have gTowth, and development, and such small auestlons as the location of the retail district will never have to be considered, for they will take care of themselves. "East of Fort Point channel is a territory with five miles of waterfront, now tetany undeveloped, and backed by great blocks of unimproved land.

There Is the nautral place fcr the development of tl.e city. Now Boston wants to do nothing at this point of her career to injire thou? undeveloped Interests. In building this station you propose to cut off the mcst direct avenue to this great territory. Nothing of the sort ought to be done." John B. Shea of South Boston deprecated the prcdlgaiity with which the mayor proponed to spend the oir.y's money for the benefit of the railroad co'1-oratHT s.

He wtuited the railroad to nay their own bills. At this point the hearing was adjourned to next Monday morning, at 10.15. PROMINENT ODD TELIiOW GONE Death of Charles I. Cole, Secretary of the Massachusetts Grand Lodge. Charles D.

Cole, formerly grand secretary of the Massachusetts grand lodge, of Odd Fellows, died at his home in Cambridge this morning after Illness of a fortnight; BRADFORD'S PREDICAMENT. Town Treasurer Has Not Filed Bonds, and Employes Can't Get Money. HAVERHILL. April lThe of Bradford are in trouble, and are unable to draw their salaries for the past month. The other officials of the town are in the same condition, and there is a general kick.

The trouble i3 owing to the failure of Wallison Kimball, recently elected town clerk and treasurer, in filing his bonds. He has not yet done so, and vesterday ex Treas W. M. Webster, who was defeated for reelection, completed his term in office. He was requested to continue until the bonds of his successor were tiled, but refused to do so, and there was no pay roll.

The employes of the town called for their pay. but found the office closed and they were indignant. The selectmen are unable to take any action in the premises, and the frienfl of the defeated candidate are smiling at. i the predicament in which the town is placed. These stations are established in different parts of the city and its suburbs to accommodate advertisers and save them the trouble of coming down town to The Globe office.

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PROOF Bearings and many other up-to-date points of Perfection make ittso the Warwick seven 1896 Models, An up-to-date wheel, with all modern improvements. By -we have proved that it is impos- sible to undersell us with a grade bicycle. THE VERY, LADY'S MODEL GENTLEMAN'S MODEL THE HUB, Here's awheel that's a won- SS dei so perfect yet so cheap. A few 1895 WARWICKS left, selling for $65 and $30, brand new, fresh from the factory, but $20 cheaper than corresponding models for '96. THE VERY CYCLE 245 COLUMBUS AV BOSTOH.

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WRIGHT DITSON'S ANNUAL Spring Athletic Opening, APRIL 4t 1896. We mill as usual have oor Inwml Spring Opening on April 4th, wta we will exhibit tbe finest line Base Ball, TeDnls, Golf, Cricket. Polo, Croquet, Boats, Bicycles an Outing Suitings ever offered for sal. Our twenty -Ave years' experience athletic dealers enables as to under-stand the wants of our patrons mora than anv other house, and we ruspect fullv in vita every one interested la athletics to be present. WRICHT DITSON, 844 Washington Street (gear Milk Bortw.

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335 WASHINGTON STREET. EVERETT. Over 300 persons were present hi Ofld Fellows' hall last evening when the third degree was conferred upon 50 members of the Everett council. 87. Knights of Columbus.

Delegations of knights were present from Cambridge, Watertown. Chelsea, Maiden. Maple-wood and Wlnthrop. After tbe degree had been conferred, an elaborate banquet was spread In Everett hall. Mayor Henderson and ex Mayor Evans were Interested spectators at the meeting of the aldermen and school committee to discuss the proposed appropriation for new heating and ventilating apparatus for the public schools, but they took no active part.

About IS men turned out for practice en the Mt Washington field yesterday afternoon as candidates for the Everett high school baseball team. The TJnlversallst church has elected the following officers: R. M. Barnard moderator, J. E.

Coburn clerk. F. H. Bartlett col, J. W.

Armlngton treas, A. W. Lewis. Henry Schrow, H. I Grant, Fred Melvin, R.

P. Dustln, Frank Spaulding and J. E. Larkin trustees. When you buy Sarsaparilla ask for the best and you'll Get Ayer's.

Ask. for Ayer's and youTI get The Best. In Two Years. 1896 NO WHISKERS OR NO JOB. New York Messenger Boys Must Go Clean Shaven-It is Thought Order Will Soon Affect Boston.

Many of the messenger boys in the local service are greatly amused over an order which has just been put into effect in New York by the American District telegraph company, to the ef fect that all Its messenger boys and clerks shall hereafter go clean shaven, The order has created a furor of excitement among the "runners" In New York, and the enjoyment of the April fool joke, as it is considered by some of the boys here, is enhanced by the announcement that the New York com pany regards hirsute growth on the face as Incompatible with speed. No whiskers or no Job is the real meaning of the edict which has gone forth, and It is the subject of many widely diversified comments and opin ions. "Whiskers don't cut no ice wid us," said an enterprising youngster, as he red the dispatch, "cause we don't use 'em." The fact is true in the main, as the majority of the boys in the Boston service are boys who have no immediate aspiration in the direction of hirsute growth. There are others, however. just a few.

and they are wondering which side of the fence to sit on if the order reauiring whlskerless messengers should strike Boston. A mustache coached to growth with tender ciire is not, so they say, to be easily Darted with, at the whim of a bearded corporation. It is said that many 'of the New York employes have taken this view of the case and will Rive ud their Jobs sooner than comply with the order. MUST BE ADVERTISED AGAIN. Deciion of Haverhill's City Solicitor on Applications for License.

HAVERHILL, April 1 The license commissioners have solved the difficulty regarding the advertising of the applications received for licenses, and for a fourth time the applications will be advertised. The question of illegality was referred to City Solicitor Horace M. Sargent, and today he gave his opinion to the commission. The opinion states that the question of illegality is well taken, and that the applications will have to be advertised again. Regarding the cost of the advertising, it is stated that the commission has the right to expend money, and this will relieve the applicants from being taxed again for the amount.

BUNKER HILL JjISTKICT. The Lenten devotions at St Mary's church will come to a close next Friday evening, with the chanting of the tene-brae, and a sermon by Rev J. H. Harri-gan of St Francis de Sales church, Rox-bury. Division 5, Ancient Order of Hibernians, will send a large delegation to the special meeting of division 15, to be held at St John's hall.

East Cambridge, this evening, to take action on the death of brother Michael Lvons of 51 Otis st. Division 15, with a large contingent of Hibernians from several other sister divisions, will attend the funeral in a body. The district lire apparatus answered to an alarm from box -155 about 10.pS this for a fire in a yacht lying the Mvstic river, near Maiden oriage. It was owned by W. B.

Hilton, and some men in his employ had been burning off the old paint prior to ready for the summer season, tne nre caused a damage of about $100. mere were many other yachts in close proximity to the yacht on Are. Next Tuesday evening Dr F. i. a-zlewood will give his stereopticon lecture upon the work of tl American Baptist home missionary society at tne First Baptist church.

The funeral of the late Jeremiah Harrington, for years a well-known employ; at luniel Breslln's and ex Representative Gagan's establishments, tooK place this morning from his late residence. 31 Rutherford av. A large number of friends, especially many prominent young men of ward 5, attended. High mass of was celebrate at tt Mary's church at 9 by Rev J. vv.

Allison. The remains were taken to Holy Cross cemetery for burial. One of the leading social events after Lf-nt promises to be the fourth grand ball and anniversary of the institution of Bunker Hill council, Knlght3 of Columbus, at Kouhan hall, on Wednes day evening. April lu. All tne prom nent Catholic Deople of the district will be represented at th festivities and many distinuished persona from out of town have signified their intention of attending.

John Hurley, aged 4S, a well-known resident of ward 4 for years, died yesterday at his heme Arlington av. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon fro-n his Lite residence and services will be held in St Francis de Sales' church at 2. The burial will be at Holy Cross cemetery, Maiden. AMESBURY. John A.

Logan post. 21, G. A. of Seatrook have secured Past Department Commander of New Hampshire Rev W. H.

Trie-key of Danvera as orator for Memorial day. The O. I.J. A. M.

and Junior O. A. M. have been invited to parade that day with the post, and the schoolchildren have received a like Invitation. Rcrnic.e Peaslee, 16, a popular high school piri, died today.

She had been ill a week with pneumonia. Liebig Company's Extract of Beef. Annual sale over eight million jara. of the 1895 ALLEGED FIREBUGS ON TRIAL. Case of Three Somerville Boys Starts With Lively Qiscussion-Senator Cor-bett Secures Postponement.

Joseph A. Peattie, Frank Whorf and John Stenerck, all juveniles, were arraigned in the Somerville court this morning, charged with setting fires. The entire three were charged with five counts, as follows: Setting fire to the stable of E. A. Foster on Dana st, March 24; setting fire to the stable of Charles H.

Gould at 11 V'eazie Bt, March 26; setting fire to a pile of lumber owned by Walter N. Calkins on Melvin st, March 26; attempting to burn the Kimball toy manufactory, attempt to burn a building owned by Jeremiah Halloran. Stenerck was also charged with an additional count of setting fire to the stable of Patrick Mahoney, March 25. Capt Robert R. Perry conducted the case for the government, Senator Joseph J.

Corbett defended Stenerck and Associate Justice Farrel appeared for Beattle. Whorf's interests were cared for by state agent Bagley. Six witnesses were sworn in for the government, and immediately after being sworn were excluded from the court room, with the exception of the one to first testify. Mr C. Frank Rice, fire marshal Whit-comb's aid, was the first witness.

Capt Perry produced a paper which purported to be a confession of Stenerck. It was subscribed to and sworn to by fire marshal Whitcomb. Senator Corbett at once objected to the admission of the document as evidence, especially Inasmuch as Mr Whitcomb, by whom it had been subscribed and sworn to, was not present. An hour's discussion followed. Counsel Corbett argued against the admission of the confession, on the ground that the prisoner should be confronted with the witnesses, as laid down in the declaration of rifc'-Us in the constitution.

In this connection Mr Corbett said: "Why Is it that Mr Whitcomb is not here? He should be here, in fact should be very much in evidence. Your honor wants to see him; to see what kind of a looking man he is. You would like to see uether he Is truthful in appearance." Judge Story finally stated that he would admit the confession, with the exception of the jurat, or that element of the confession created by the action of Fire Marshal Whitcomb in subscribing and swearing to its A continuance of the cases was then asked for by both of the counsel. There was a request made that Mr Whitcomb be in attendance at the next trial. Mr Rice stated thai if the fire marshal should appear at all of the trials held throughout the commonwealth, hewoulj have no time to attend to the office duties.

Judge Story remarked that his testimony would be received at once, so that he might be placed at as little inconvenience as possible. The cases were ccntinued until April 15. On one of the complaints the boys were held in the sum of $5no each, and on the others they were ordered to recognize in the sum of $100 each. RCSLINDALE. Mr W.

J. Scandlin, who has been superintendent of the Sunday school of the Unitarian church for several years, has been compelled to resign his office, as he has accepted a lucrative position im 4 jm liin i. uuiipti.iif; house. He has been an active member of the Sunday school and social club. As a token of theatfsteem in which he Is' held by his as3riates, he has been presented a handsome silver corfee pot.

inscribed "From the Sunday School and Social Club." A musical treat is in store for all who attend the Pfau Elliott third annual grand concert, which will be given popular and talented ladies April 6 in Knights of Honor hail The ladies will be assisted by a number of well-known artists, among whom is Mr J. C. liartlett, the tenor. A lecture to tho young men of the vicinity will be given at the Oongrega-t'onal church this evening at 7.43 by P. D.

The subject will be "Physical Culture, Oratory and Expres- 8'aV the Boylnton alleys last eveninpr, in the Consolidated cycling club's series, the team from the Roslindale cycle club beat the Boston college A. W. team by 133 pins, the score being 2313 to 21S0. The Roslindale team was composed of Messrs Uoyd, Davis, F. Sessier, Ferris and Bertram.

HULL. Mr Albert E. Bradford, teacher of music in the public schools of Hingham, Cohasset and Hull, has organized a chorus' choir at the Methodist Episcopal church, with promise of good results. It Is the nrst time in the history of the church that a choir has been established. The choir will number about 30 voices.

Nothing; Definite Determined. Chairman Martin of the board of police stated this morning that there was nothing to say regarding the scheme of Chairman Hodges of the park commission, for giving liquor licenses to the refectories at the parks. The police commission and the park commission hau a conference on the matter yesterday, but nothing definite has yet been determined. If there is any general demand for a hearing on the subject it will undoubtedly be held before a final decision Is arrived at. of lie Governor for Remainder of Year.

Metropolitan Affairs Says Leave to Withdraw On Cook Petition Providing for a Greater Boston. Greater Authority for Street Commissioners Favored. In the senate the committee on elections reported unanimously today in favor of the bill authorizing cities and Towns to use the McTammany voting machine In state, city and town elec- tlons. By the provisions of the bill the secretary of state is to furnish cities and towns, on request of the same, such a number of the rachines as shall be deemed necessary. Not more than 50 shall be purchased during 1896, at a cost not to exceed $250 each.

The secretary of state shall collect on delivery to a city or town one-half the cost of the machine. The committee on public service reported the bill giving the lieutenant governor the salary of governor for the remainder of the year. The same committee voted leave to withdraw on the petition of John Qulnn Jr for legislation exempting certain persons from disqualification to hold public office under civil service rules. It was intended to exempt those against whom it Is claimed that they were not of legal age when qualified for the posi-tlns held by them under civil service rules. Senator McMorrow dissents from the committee's adverse report.

Metropolitan affatrs reported leave to withdraw on the petition of Marcus C. Cook for the passage of an act providing for a greater Boston by permitting adjacent cities and towns to be annexed by concurrent vote. The same committee reported a bill providing that the street commissioners of the city of Boston, in addition to thi authority now vested In them, to abate sewer assessments upon estates in said city, shall, with approval of the mayor, have full power and authority, upon complaint of any person interested in the premises so assessed, to make such abatement or suspension as is deemed by them proper and Just. The same committee reported against the bill to provide for the appointment of a probation officer of -the municipal court of the city of Boston. The comm.ttee on ways and means reported the bill granting an extension of time to the commissioners on docks and terminal facilities, but amended the appropriation named therein for confining the work of Investigation, reducing It from $5000 to $40000.

The same committee reported' the bill placing the "Minnesota" under the care of th-e adjutant general and appropriating to the state militia and for all necessary repairs and Improvements to be made on the ship. HIGH BUILDING LIMITS IN BOSTON. Bill on Petition of Q. B. Upham Reported to House by Committee en Metropolitan Affairs.

The following committee reports were made in the house today: Metropolitan affairs A bill on ttie petition of George B. Tpham to permit the city of Boston to establish high building limits, under the act of 1892. Outside limits so established no building is to be erected over 80 feet in hight. or on streets of less than 40 feet in width, any building whose exceeds twice the width of the street. Chimneys of factories, spires of churches, etc, are excepted.

Insurance A bill providing for the transfer of a certificate in the fraternal beneficiary association to persons or institutions agreeing to care for the Insured during life. Fisheries and game Reference to the next s-eneral court on a petition for the esta of a fish hatchery in the western part of the state. Metropolitan affairs and water supply sitting jointly Ieave to withdraw on a petition that the town of Holden be compensated for loss or depreciation of property caused by the extension of the metropolitan water works. Public service Reference to the next general court on the application of State Treasurer Shaw for an increase of salary. Metropolitan affairs A bill authorizing the cities of Boston and Cambridge to construct a bridge over the Charles river after the city councils of both cities hava voted in favor of such a project.

Metropolitan affairs and water supply sitting jointly A bill providing for an amendment of the n.etrcpolitan water act of 1895. so that the sum -to be perpetually paid to the town of Boylston in consideration of the taking of taxable pi operty shall be $4000 instead of $2000. Senators Sprague and Quinn, and Mepsrs Jones of Melrose, Boutwell of Maiden, Llftht of Hyde Park, Forbes of Milton, Barnes of Chelsea, Shaw, Creed and Tuttle of Boston dissent. The dlrrenters are all members of the committee on metropolitan affairs. Those in favor of the bill constitute the committee on water supply.

The committee on cities will report against the bill to compel bicycles to carry lanterns. The report was to have been maae in the house yesterday, but, owing to a technicality, it has been delayed, but will probably go in tomorrow. Ostensibly, it is a unanimous report, no dissenters appearing on it. It is understood, however, that one or two of the committee reserve their right to dissent. INGHAM.

Wcrk is progressing on the electric street railway. On Rockland st a large force of n.en are at work widening, which will enable the electric road to run on the side of the street. The electric road will have practically a roadbed of its own, and not encroach on the highway. There will be no services at the New North church on Good Friday, but a special program is being arranged for Sunday. Services -jvill be held this evening at 7.30.

Charles S. Meade camp, Sons of Veterans, held a masquerade party in Grand Army memorial hall last evening, which was largely attended by spectators, who Joined in the festivities after the unmasking. The affair was in charge of Elmer E. Dunn, A. Walter Clark, Fred S.

Wilder. Arthur D. Hersey and Arthur M. Bibby. Among those in costume the following were noticed: Fred Parker, bum.

Edith Hersey. night. Edith Ray. Defender. Carrie Kenereon, bicycle rid Jack Scully, drum major.

Lottie Lane, sailor. Frank Clark, sailor. Bertha Baker, sailor. Tow Bowler, sailor. Annie Coughiln, rcses.

Kate Burke. Topsy. Harry Vogel, actor. Margaret Cobbett, sweet violet. Annie Corbett, popcorn.

Alice Fearing, snowball. Mrs A. F. Litchfield. Oueen Victoria.

Mr A. F. Litchfield, king of the Feejee islands. Calvary Cemetery Purgatorial Society. The monthly services for the members of the Calvary cemetery purgatorial so ciety will be transferred this month from the church of the Sacred Heart.

to the mortuary chapel. Cal vary cemetery. is celebrated on the first Thursday of the month. As tomorrow is Holy Thursday, the mass will be said on Thursday of next week, April 9. The chaplain.

Rev John I 11 Til will officiate and preach upon 'The Catholic Doctrine of Purgatory." After the month of April the mass will be said upon the first Thursdfy of every month. "Refer Whole Matter to a Commission." Draft of a Union Station Bill Presented Today by B. L. Tower. Provides for a Body of Five.

Which Shall Givs Hearings and Report Later in Print. JudgeBcnnet on Immense Interests Involved, Chairman Emery Wants Interests ot State Looked Atter. There waa another big crowd of remonstrants against the proposed southern union station at the legislative committee hearing on the petition for Incorporating the terminal company. Mayor Quincy was present throughout the hearing, and once or Ice cross examined some of the remonstrants, but there was nothing particularly exciting about the hearing. avwc uiuu waul M.I1 nttate In the matter.

On general principles he considered the location poorly adapted to a passenger station He presented a draft of a bill for the appointment of a commission to consider this 'Whole matter, as suggested by Hon C. S. Hamlin, yesterday. The bill provides for a body of five, which shall give public hearings, and have Its findings reported ia print by Dec 31. 1896.

Richard J. Monks, banker and trustee, opposed the plan on general principles. There were many objections, which could only be met after deliberate and patient consideration. He considered It nothing else but a serious mistake to close in Federal st, one of the few through thoroughfares of the city. He suggested that the saving In relocation of streets and tracks by locating the station on Kneeland.

or through to Beach st, would more than offset the cost of purchasing land for a Beach st station. Kneeland at or Beach st offer the best place for a passenger station, while the Summer st station la best for a freight terminal. 1 I'awb n' Judge Joseph H. Bennett of Brighton appeared as a citizen of Boston, as a trustee and as counsel for property owners on the ite of the reposed stations. He said: "This question is of the greatest mo-rrent, because of the large number of Interests involved and the proposed enormous public outlay.

The questions Involved are beyond the understanding of Individual public men, who have not the opportunity for careful and full study. All that this cemmittee can do through their hearings Is to commence the investigation of this subject. "I believe that the public convenience through this proposed station is not commensurate with the public outlay and public inconvenience. There is no question about the benefit to the railroad, but there Is a question of public benefit. "The buildings to be wiped out by the proposed station are not tumble-down things, as was stated here yesterday, for the client I represent owns buildings whli rent for $10,000 annually, the adjoining property rents for $25,000.

and CLOSE STATIONS Branch offlceB are Open every evening except Saturday until 8.30, Saturdays until 6.30. BOSTON (City Proper). W. 8. Foljtur Druggists, 726 Tremont at.

V. K. Insalls, DrugglKt 72 Treniont Bt. Vf. M.

Allen, rruKiBt SOU Tremont st. Boylston PhuruiiM'y 123 Massachusetts ar. T. Metcalf tmieglst, cor. Clarendon and BoylHton sts.

Charted Coleman. DruggUt 20 Cambridge t. A. A. V.

Sneppard DrucKlsts, 112 Washington st. W. R. Wright Son, DnigglHts, cor. Vf.

Cedar and Refer its. SOUTH BOSTON. O. H. Alexander.

Drugglit. .100 Dorchester at. Thomas Jovce, Dnnrrist. .141 A Went Broadway. C.

P. Flyiia, Druggist 5S6 Dorchester av. EAST BOSTON. Woodbnrr Ce Marerlok sq. C.

V. WaAgat. Drvggist, 102 Saratoga Orient Heights. CHARLESTOWN. T.

K. Haines, Drngglst 1.16 Main st. ROXBURY, JAMAICA PLAIN, DORCHESTER. HIGHLANDS. Unbbell aicGowan, Druggists, lft53 Washington at.

J. D. Knowlton. Washington st. 11.

JT. Jovce. Druggist 13B5 Tremont St. lp. H.

Putnam. .2121 Washington at. T. T. Reid, Druggist 3101 Washington at.

K. K. Otis, DruKKlst. cor. Washington and Dudley ats.

O. H. Alexander. Druggist. .940 Dorchester C.

A. Blair, Druggist 44 Eliot su. J. F. Glecson, Druggist 203 Washington st.

T. H. Bird, Newwit-aler 752 Dudley at. W. K.

Nichols. Druggist Center st. A. D. Mowry A Druggists.

329 Warren st. and 47 Blue Hill av. K. J. Hart, DrugKikt llh rt-euort st.

Edward Carroll. Druggist, Wool spy block, B. R. sq. BROOKLINE.

Coiige Corner News Depot. .1347 Beacon at. Yua Brows, Druggists. .224 Washington st. wAwT CHANDLER EXPLAINS.

(onllnnril from the First rmje. noon. Col R. N. Klwell of Kxetcr calling the delegates to order, after which Col Daniel Hall of Dover was made permant nt chairman.

The preliminaries were quickly disposed of, and the committee on credentials reported 330 delegates in attendance. On a ballot being ordered a determined fight developed between Chas. B. GafTney of Rochester, John E. French of Moultonboro, William D.

Sawyer of Dover and William O. Sides of Portsmouth. While the ballots were being counted addresses were made by Hon Charles H. Bartlett and Hon John Q. Crawford.

At tltp mention of the name of Heed there was applause, but this was as nothing compared to the furor created by mention of the name of Mc-Kinley. It was a thoroughly McKinley convention and the delegates would have been instructed to vote for him had not more conservative leadership prevailed to send the delegates unpledged. The ballot resulted in the overthrow of John K. French, the-result being as follows: Whole DtuntKT of ballots WheclfT bail WilliBm Si.l.s Frrm'ta William Snw.v"r 317 xt 507 173 harli-M li GiifTnrj- zs.i Messrs Gaffney ar.d Sawyer were declared the choice of the convention, amid much applause. A.

Crosby ICen-nett of Conway and John W. Iiowe of Brentwood were selected as alternates, although an attempt was made to substitute the name of Air Sides for that of Mr Rowe, but the maker of the motion was finally prevailed upon to withdraw his motion. The resolutions of the state convention were reaffirmed. NEGRO ROBBER KIZiLS HIMSELF. Capture Was Sure as Chicago Crowd Had Closed in on Hits.

CHICAGO. April l-Last night Heze-klah Jones, a negro, snatched a purse from the hands of a woman on a Cottage Grove av street car and tried to escape with his plunder. A crowd closed in on him, and when he saw that capture was certain he drew a ijazor and slashed his throat. The jugular vein was severed, and he ditd before a hand touched him. I4iWTON.

This spring will see the most important street railway extensions that Newton has ever known. The most Important proje-ts are the connection of Newton Center with Bcookllne. and the construction of a line between and Waltham through the Nonantum district. The construction of the Brookline line will be begun at once. It will pass directly through the heart of the Oak hill district, and will open up a tract of several square miles, which is now almost unsettled.

Its construction will entail the widening of Boylston st to a width of 105 feet, and the land for this purpose has already been deeded to the city by the abutters. The Newton street railway also pro-IOEes to make several extensions of its system. A line through Adams, Water-town and Chapel sts to the Watertown line is the most important of these. Tl.e same comrany desire? to extend Its tracks through Iexir gto.i st, from West Nf-wton to Auhurndale. The West Knd will In a few weeks build a line from Oak sq at Rrighton to Nonantum sa.

to connect with its Cambridge lle, and forming a circuit, and affording Newton pec pie the advantages of a five-cent fare to Uoston. In addition to these the commonwealth av street railway company will probably build a line frcm the boulevard to Newton Center to connect with the tracks of tht- Newton Boston company at Homer st. DANVERS. A democratic caucus will be held on April 10 for the election of delegates to the state and congressional district conventions. Horace G.

Putnam is confined to his house with illness. An adjourned town meeting will be held this evening. The principal business will be hearing reports of committees. Schools will be closed Friday for the spring vacation. Boiler Firemen to Have a Meeting.

The steam boiler firemen are to have a public meeting in Caledonian hall, 45 Eliot st, Wednesday evening, April 8, at 8 o'clock. Addresses will be delivered on the benefits of trade unionism by the following speakers: Frank McCarthy and Thomas F. Tracy, ex president of the Central labor union; John I Rod-den, typographical union, No. 13; Frank Thompson, olgarmakers' union, 97; Thomas W. Pritchard.

chairman organizing committee, Central labor union, and John F. O'Sulllvan. general organizer American federation of labor. NewYork Kaat Conference at Newliaven. NEW HAVEN, Conn, April 1-The adjourned session of the 4Sth annua! New York east conference of the Methodist Episcopal church met this morning at 10.

Holy communion was administered bv Bishop Merrill, assisted by the presiding elders, Drs Wing. Van Alstyne. North and Drs Ichabod Simmons and James S. Chad. Three hundred members.representing 260 churches, answered to their names.

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