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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
NEW CONSTITUTION,
Rhode Island Country Towns Go Nearly
Against Its Adoption.

Providence, r. l., Nov. 9.--Very little
interest was shown in the congressional
election in Rhode Island, although the
weather was favorable, There We're no
state issues The vote cast was light,
and the pluralities for Bull and Capron
are correspondingly reduced. Two years
ago Congressman Bull had plurality
of 1885, and Congressman Capron had
1854 Bulls plurality was this year re-
duced to 5519 while that of Capron was
cut to 26661. Bulls connection with the
Newport municipal election affected his
vote in that city.
The proposed new constitution, franz
ed by commission appointed by the
republican governor. and composed OF
able men of both parties, failed to re-
ceive the three-fifths of the total vote
necessary for it's adoption The coun-
try towns went heavily against it, and
the large favorable vote of the cities
failed to overcome this by about 1000
The total vote was 1859 for, and IS, 4Sa
against. The constitution was designed
to replace the constitution adopted in
1912. which replaces the charter grant
ed by King Charles II. OF England in
1868.
1t provides for increased representa-
ton for the cities. and a senate of one
member from each city and town. as
at present. with a house of 100 members
apportioned on the basis of poulation.
Both democratic congressional dis
trict conventions recently demanded
a constitutional convention instead of a
constitutional commission. The cities
with the exception of Central Falls
went democratic on local issues Mayor
Baker being reelected in Providence
bv an increased plurality. Pawtucket
and Woonsocket last year went repub-
lipau
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
HoLYokE CITIZENS.
Members of Company o, Second Regi-
ment rendered Banquet.

Springfield, Nov. s-The citizens
committee of the city of Holyoke ten
dered a banquet this evening to the
members Of Company d Of the Second
Massachusetts regiment upon the occa-
sion of the presentation of handsome
stand of silk colors to the company.
The banquet was served in the city hall
and was attended by about $50, includ-
ing Congressman Lawrence and Gfuett.
Colonel e. P. Clark and staff, and many
OF the regimental officers. After the
banquet and following the presenta-
ton of the colors, Congressman Law
renee was called upon for a speech. He
received a perfect ovation, and in the
course of his remarks paid a glowing
tribute to Secretary Long. Rev. DR. NJ
A. Reed of Holyoke aroused the audi
ence to intense enthusiasm in his refer
ence to Colonel Clark, and appealed to
the people with force and pathos to
stand by the administration. Others
speakers included Congressman Gillett
and officers of the regiment
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
TUESDAYS ELECTION.
How Americas Peace Commissioners
Noted the Results.

Paris, Nov. Accommodating upon the
telegraphic reports received here re-
garding the result of the elections in
the United States, Whitelaw Reid said
Il am greatly rejoiced by the result
and have been much more delighted
than il at home and received the same
news"
Senator Gray, referring to the sue
cessful campaign of Roosevelt in the
governorship of New York, remarked:
THE returns show the result of a very
hard battle in which all the vehemence
of the successful candidate and his
splendid military record appealed to
the military spirit which is still so
alive and potentiate in consequence of
a war so recent and not yet technically
ended
Touching upon the result of the cleo
tions, the senator said: THE result in
the country is too much in doubt to
warrant any expression of opinion: it
does not seem to one at this distance
as though the policy of expansion
looked at all into the campaign"
Senator Frye said: II am highly de-
lighted at the result as indicated by the
cable dispatches. Senator Murphy will
not be returned from New York state,
and while I am sorry for the senator
personally, l am not chagrined to have
another republican added to the United
States senate"
Judge Day said: 'As far as 1 know,
gratifying results appear from yester-
days elections. 1t is especially gratify-
ing that man of Roosevelt's character
is so triumphantly elected governor OF
New York
Senator Davis said: THE result of
the elections is, of course, very gratify-
ing to me as republican. 1t approves
the general policy of the administra-
ton and the principles of the, party
which it represents. 1 have not had
much concern as to what effect it would
have had upon our foreign affairs, and
particularly upon the war, the treaty
negotiations or any of our relations
with Spain, for this reason, that the
American people, whatever their differ
ences as to their international con-
Germs, will practically be a unit as to
their foreign relations, as they have
been through this war and always have
been throughout history in support of
the government, no natter by what
party it may be administered. The
election of Col. Roosevelt is especially
gratifying to me, after our long per-
Sonal friendship
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
tending physician. was interviewed last

tending physician. was interviewed last
night.
He said, in substance: 'I have been
attending Mr.. Harrop for some time.
lie has been falling for three weeks
and at times showed that he was SUI
fering from melancholia. l thought he
would quickly recover with proper care.
lie worried about little things and
politics, and his property worried him
somewhat. 1 am of the opinion that
he was suddenly taken with a very
severe attack of melancholia and took
a. walk to the railroad tracks"
James Ha1rop was bern in England
% years ago, and came to this country
when quite a young man. He settled
in Rochdale and went to work in the
wooden mills In that town. He worked
himself up to an overseer's position
ana held a lucrative position up to
ABOUT eight years ago, when he gave up
the work In Rochdale and moved to
worcester He purchased real estate
IN South Worcester. and when he died
mad a competency that would have en-
abled him to live many years without
engaging In active business affairs. He
owned valuable property on Crystal
street, where he has resided for three
or four years.
MI. Harrop was a republican in pol
lt1cs. and has been an active worker for
that party in precinct Of ward g.
IL was thought that he would be nom
mated for representative at the October
caueuses, but he saw fit to withdraw
In favor of others whom he thought
stood much better chance of being
nominated.
The deceased belonged to the follow
ing named Masonic organizations:
Althestan lodge, Eureka chapter, Hi
ram council, Worcester oommandry,
knights Templars and Worcester Lodge
Of Perfection.
He was also prominent Odd Fellow
and belonged to Quinsigamond lodge
and Mt Vernon encampment, l. o. O..
f.
Mr.. Harrop was also q leader of the
English club, and was consulted by
English residents upon all topics that
interested them
He was warden of the Episcopal
Church at Rochdale for many years.
He leaves a wife and one son. His
mother, who is SO years OF age. resides
on Crystal street.
The son, James L. Harrop, is in bust
ness in South Worcester, and is also a
prominent Odd Fellow.
James Harrop has had charge, as
custodian, Of University park. and has
been known as the father of that public
breathing place. He took care of the
park during the summer and was al
ways doing something to improve it,
He was also the organizer of the
movement, last summer, that resulted
in the erection, by popular subscrip-
ton, of the Flagstaff for University
park. The exercises attending the ded-
| ication of the staff and the flag raising
were quite elaborate.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
PENNSYLVANIA
In the New Delegation to Congress, Re-
publicans Lose Six.

Philadelphia, Nov 9.-The delegation
from Pennsylvania in the new congress
will comprise q republicans and nine
democrats, a democratic gain of 6. The
present delegation is composed OF p
republicans and three democrats. The
districts gained by the democrats are
the eighth, twelfth, thirteenth, seven
tenth, twenty seventh and twenty
eighth. The successful democrats in
these districts are respectively: Laird
Fl. Barber. Stanley w. Davenport.
James W. Ryan, Rufus n. Polk, Jo-
seph c. Sibley and James K. T. Hall.
In each of these districts, except he
seventeenth, the present republican
representative was candidate or s.e-
election. They are in the order named:
william S. Fitzpatrick, Morgan B. Will
liams, Charles N. Brumm, Charles w.
Stone and VIM. C. Arnold. The sew
enteenth district is now represented by
Monroe H. Kulp, The defeated replib-
lican candidate in this district is VIM.
H. Woodin. VIM. McAleer, who was
reelected from the third district is a
sound money democrat, and the repub-
lieans made no nomination against
him.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
RUMoRs DENIED.
Minister of Marine Says Dispatch of Echo
de Paris Not True.

Paris, Nov. 9.-The Echo de Paris to-
day publishes a dispatch from Touion
which says the entire French Mediter-
ranean squadron is ready for sea. It
adds that Admiral Fourier, its COM
mander, received a cipher dispatch last
evening, whereupon he signalled to the
Forbin, third-class cruiser, to bank
her fires, and the fastest torpedo boat
conveyed orders to the admiral com
handing the squadron of French cruis-
ers and torpedo boats to assemble inn
mediately at Toulon, where all the yes
sells are prepared for action and where
the arsenals and shipyards have been
worked all night. Later it developed
that Admiral Fournier had been sum
moned to Paris.
M. Loclxroy, minister of marine, de-
MES that there is any truth in the ru-
mors published by the Echo de Paris
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
THE HOUSE.
Looks Like a
Majority
FOR REPUBLICANS.
Administration Party Will
Probably Make More Gains.

Washington, Nov. 9.-Following is a
list of congressmen-elect compiled from
returns to the Associated Press UP to
IL o'clock. 1t shows that the republic
cans have elected $50 members, while
fusionists and all others have elected
165 members. There are u doubtful
districts to be heard from.
The entire house consists of 357 mem
bers of which 179 constitute a MAORI
ty According to this tabulation, there
fore, the republicans have already a
majority of two. and the probability of
making gains from the doubtful" col
umn. The following table is compiled
from Associated Press returns:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
Returns Indicate That the Democrats
Have Lost Seven Seats.

Washington, Nov. 9f-After March
next, the republicans will have q ma
jority in the United States senate. The
present party division stands as fol-
lows: Republicans A. democrats "a,
populists 6, silver republicans G.
Before the election the republicans
gained senator in Maryland and Ore
gon.
An analysis of the party changes
shows republicans gain seven seatsfrom
democrats California, Delaware. India
ma, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota
and wisconsin,, and one from the pop
ulists (Nebraska.) They may lose one
CWashington) which is in doubt, and
gain one in West Virginia, which is
also in doubt.
The following table gives the complex
ion of the next senate, with one or two
possible changes:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
MANY TELEoRAMs.
Col. Roosevelt Receives Congratuatlng
Messages From Prominent Persons.

Cols ROOSEVELT Receives ConSFdtulatinS
Messages From Prominent Persons.
New York. Nov. 9.-Col. Roosevelt
spent the morning hours at his home at
oyster Bay, L. l., receiving and reading
kilograms congratulating him on his
election, and he sent away answers un-
til his stock of internal revenus stamps
gave out, and then dispatched mes
senger to the village for more. The
operator at Oyster Bay did the biggest
days business in the history of the
office. The defeat of Judge Daily was a
cause of disappointment to Col. Roose-
welt. He was anxious regarding Lieut..
Gov. Woodruff, and was delighted when
the doubts of last night were cleared
up.
Col Roosevelt said he would spend
the next month or two at home. He has
however, eight lectures ION the western
growth of nation to deliver at the
Lowell Institute, Boston, before the
first of next year and he has a number
of magazine articles to write.
Among those who sent congratulatory
kilograms was William P. Dewey, bro
Their of the admiral. Col. Roosevelt re-
ceived kilograms from many of the New
York police officers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10

showed a hearty endorsement of the
administration and that in the main
the republican losses of some of the
cities were attributable to the develop
ment of local feeling following the tidal
wave of 1895 in districts which then
elected republicans on very large ma
jorities.
The democratic gains in the south
created no surprise, as the race issues
had prepared the administration for
the result. It was commended at the
meeting, however, that in a general
way the districts throughout the coun-
try normally republican, had remained
so, and it was asserted throughout that
the vote failed to show any sign of
censure of the administration in its
conduct of the war.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
soston Merchants Association Against
Their Acquisition.

Boston, Nov AT the meeting of
the directors of the Boston Merchants
Association. today, the question of the
acquisition Of new territory was pre-
sented and most earnestly discussed by
all present resulting in the presenta-
ton of the following resolution, which
was unanimously adopted: Resolved,
that in the opinion of the board of di-
rectors of the Boston Merchants As
ISOLATION. the acquisition of any part
of the Philippine islands, except what
is needed for a naval station, would be
detrimental to the interests of the I'm
tied States"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
THE ADMINISTRATION.
Cabinet Members Feel That Election Re
suits Show Endorsement.

Washington, Nov. s.-The elections
occupied the attention Of the cabinet
at a special session held today. The
meeting was in the nature of an ex-
change of congratulations on the gen
eral results, and the dispatches of the
Associated Press sent over the special
White House wire were quickly COM
municated to the cabinet room and dis
cussed by the members. The feeling
expressed was that the election results
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
THE BuFFALo's MACHINERY.
Court of Inquiry Will Determine The
Cause of Its Breakdown.

washington, Nov. s,-The cruiser
from sandy Hook, bound for Manila
to ioin Admiral Dewey's squadron, rut
in Of Newport, r. T., today with ma
chinery broken down. Capt. Hemplnll
Commanding, asked for an inyestlsa
tion to fix the responsibility for the
breakdown, and Secretary Long lmiHe-
Siata1v annointed a court of inquiry
..,itb Iie,it w. i. Chambers as judge
sdyocate The court will meet Friday
at Newport. Such information as the
navy department has, indicates tha'
he breakdown is not serious.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington Nov 9. For Thursday:
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont:
Snow in northern. rain or snow in south
ern portions; colder in southern portions;
Increasing northeasterly winds.
For Massachusetts, Rhode Island and
Connecticut; Rain; colder increasing
northeasterly winds.
For eastern New York Rain; colder in
southern portion; increasing and higher
northeasterly winds.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
TOOK PRUssIc ACID.
Middleboro Woman infatuated With a
Man, Commits Suicide

Middleboro, Nov. 9-Mlss Nyra
Holmes, the 23-year-old daughter of
George Holmes, drank prussic acid at
the home of her sister. Mrs. Swift, last
evening, and died soon after. Miss
Holmes, who was one of the most
popular and attractive young ladies in
Middleboro, was infatuated with man.
who resided here temporarily. He left
town some time ago, and since then
the girh has been much depressed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
IT. HoLYoKEs ANNIVERSARY.

south Hadley, Nov 9.-Sixty-two
wears ago the Sth of November the cor
ner stone of Mt. Holyoke College Was
laid. Owing to the fact that this year
election day fell upon the Sth, the cell
ebration of the anniversary was
changed to the 9th, and today was OBJ
served as Mt. Holyoke's sixty second
birthday.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
DEMOCRATS GIVE UP.
They Concede That Republicans Win
in Indiana.

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov 9.--With one
fifth of the precincts in the state heard
from, the indications are that the re-
publican plurality will reach 10000. 1t
may vary 1000 either way from that es-
innate. The democratic state commit
tee this morning conceded that the re-
publicans had won in the state. Large
democratic gains are shown by some
counties, while others show large re-
publican gains. From the returns at
hand, it would appear that the repub-
licans will have a majority in both
branches of the legislature and a ma
iority on joint ballot of about IS
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
QUAY CRATIFIED.
He Says Stones Plurality Was Nothing
More Than He Expected,

.Pittsburg, Nov. 9.-senator Quay was
in Pittsburg today, en- route from his
home in Beaver to the east. The SEN
ator expressed his qualification over
the election. He said, however that
it was nothing more than he expected
and that 125,000 plurality for Col. Stone
for governor of Pennsylvania was a
very conservative estimate. Senator
Quay declined to say anything about
his candidacy for reelection.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
REPuBLIcAN CoLUMN.
Entire Ticket in California Elected
With One Exception.

San Francisco, Nov. 9.-California has
gone to the republican column with
entire state ticket. with the exception
of secretary of state, has been elected,
according to republican claims. The
The count this year throughout the
state has been unusually slow, and it
will be several days before the complete
figures are received. The republicans
claim all seven congressman and the
legislature.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
DOMESTIC TROUBLES.
They Cause Lottie Collins to Make Al
Unsuccessful Attempt On Her Life.

London, Nov. 9.-Lottie Collins, the
today by opening vein in her throat
and wrist with a penknife. She was
taken to a hospital, where is was found
that her wounds were not serious. Miss
Collins attempt at self destruction is
attributed to the fact that domestic
troubles have been preying upon her
mind
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
wERB LOWEST BIDDERS

bath. Me. Nov. Sword was re-
ceived in this city today that the Bath
iron Works were the lowest bidders on
repairing and making alterations on me me
big army transport Manitoba, the bld
heinR S94, 500.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
START FOR FAsHo0A.
Mai Marchaud and Capt Baratar to
carry out Evacuation Of That Place

cairo, Egypt. Nov. 9.-Mai. Marehand
aud cant. Baratier start for Fashoda
on Thursday or Friday to carry out
the evacuation of that place by the
French garrison, which viii retire by
way Of Abysinnia to Jibutll q SIX
months journey
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10

"Denotes states in which senators are yet
TO be elected.
In doubt two Washington and West
Virginia.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
RoosEvELT's PLURALITY.

Corrected Returns Received up to Mid
night Show il to be 2l,296.
New York, Nov. 9.--Corrected returns
received up to midnight show Roose-
velts plurality in New York state for
governor is 21,2S6
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
ARE THE SAME.
Compilation of Election Results in
Connecticut Do Not Change the
Figures.

New Haven Conn, Nov S.-Today' $
compilation of the election results in
Connecticut change the figures of last
night in almost no respect and the fig
ures from all of the 1853 towns in the
state stand today, giving a republican
majority on the state ticket of about
$1,000, with the majorities of the four
congressional districts following close
ly A few changes in the returns of
the legislature give the republicans a
plurality on the joint ballot of 1876
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-10
SENATE REPUBLICAN,.

*Fusion.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-10
That Crushing Blow

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Herald:
As early as in March last we read in The
Herald that war was almost inevitable, but
Its declaration was deferred from time to
time by our president in order tina. we
nigh! deal Spain a crushing blow when
we did open ON her. 1t was generally ex-
pected that short work would be made of
the Cuban difficulty when we got at ii,
ard Matanzas was bombarded by our ships
Of war almost Immediately, but it was not
captured. The reason for this is mysterious,
as our raval officers reported that it might
have been occupied, and they wondered
why that course was not pursued, as did we
all.
Matanzos. at that time was but poorly
fortified. and its guns were easily si'enced
by our men-of-war. Without doubt a veiv
moderate military force could have larded
and enrrenched Itself, even against tho
whole Spanish army, for it would have been
under the protection of our ships and with
in easy reach of reinforcements and sup
plies OF all kinds: and, besides, it would
have had the cooperation of Gomez from
the interior.
Can anyone tell why this movement upon
Cuba by way of Matanzas was mott prose-
cuted? 1t was so near Havana that 1t would
have been very much in the nature of
crushing blow, such as we read about. Since
then Matanzas and Havana and all neigh
boring places have been greatly strength
cred. and we seem to be further from
striking decisive blow than ever.
After a long delay We have directed our
efforts against Santiago. But where Is
Santiago? And what do we want of it? And
what will we do with it when we get it?
Santiago, in a direct line. is 500 miles from
Havana, and by the lines of communicated
about twice as far. We see that the buga-
boo feet of Cervera was readily disposed
Of. 1t was never a sufficient reason for
transferring our operations from Havana
to Santiago. We started out to punish Spain,
but We are getting awfully punished our
selves. ]. FARLEY.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-10
Sententious Sayings

The tailors goose has larger bill than
any other bird.
About the only blow that strikes a man
favoraby is his own boast.
It's hard for the man to make both ends
meat who makes one end drink
The honeymoon often ends with tie BRIDE
groom's last quarter.
It's tough on the balloonist wh.n he takes
a drop too much.
Perhaps money talks, but 1t seems ad'
verse to holding conversation with great
many people.
1t seems strange that the products Of the
still! should make men so noisy.
TIE man who is in touch with the tooth
ache is never in sympathy with it.