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The herald., 1898-07-23
CowARDLY ROBBERS
SHOOT DOWN AN ENGINEER AND
FIREMAN
Gave the Men No Warning-Dynamite
Fails to Explode and the Express
Car Is Saved

HOUSTON, Tex, July 22-Details OF the
hold-up on the Santa Fe near Fort Worth
last night show 1t to have been one OF the
boldest ever attempted in Texas. Inc
train reached Saginaw about midnight.
Two men crawied over the tender and,
without a word opened fire on the engineer
and fireman. Fireman w. w. Whitmaker
was struck in the head and breast and fell
to the floor of the cab, dead. Engineer
Joseph Williams was shot in the left leg
and so badly hurt that he was unable to
obey the command of the bandits to start
the engine. The robbers then threw the
engineer and the body Of the fireman to the
ground, where they were afterward found
by the relief force. The robbers took charge
of the train, which they ran to within three
miles of Fort Worth. Here they were Joined
by two other robbers. The four men went
to the express car and demanded admit
lance, but Messenger Howard refused to
open the door. A stick Of dynamite was
placed under the car, with the fuse lighted,
and the bandits retreated to avoid the ex-
plosion. The fuse failed to explode the
charge, and before it could be fixed four
officers had reached the scene and opened
! fire, but the bandits escaped. Some sew
enty shots were exchanged, one officer be-
| ing hit. A reward Of $1,000 for each man
has been offered, and several posses are In
pursuit. The dead fireman was buried to-
day.
The herald., 1898-07-23
Steamer PASSENGERS

SAN FRANCISCO, July 22.-The steamer
Santa Rosa sailed today with the follow.
ing passengers:
For Redondo-Miss G. Goldsworth, Miss
l. Goldsworth, Miss E. Newell, Miss D.
Morris, G. Albertson, F. W. Kreeley G.
kirkpatrick, B. J. Stanton, ]. P. Daven-
port, H. Sterling and son, M. Carlson and
wife. Mrs. M. Armstrong, Mrs. o. L.
Blanchard and daughters. W. A. Dix. Mrs.
J. Marhoffer, Miss e. Marhoffer.
Fort Port Los Angeles-H. A. Stems, H
w. Newhouse. Miss Pratt, L. H. Kohn and
wife, r. Hoyt, Mrs. M. A. Gilkinson, L. F.
Brown, T. r. Topliff, A. L. Park, A. Bof-
niger, Miss H. Smith, Mrs. B. H. Kelley,
Mrs. G. w. Hummer, Master G. Hummer,
A. v. Curtley, J. B. Arellanes, A. L. Cook
and wife, Miss Warren, Mrs. Lynn. A.
Rufert, o. Rufert. H. o. Dougherty, J. w.
Morgan, c. G. Corsen. ]. Allison, A. Ste
venson, G. Clark
For Santa Barbara-Mrs. H. H. Fuller,
f. H. Bennett Miss L. Edgar, Miss M. H.
Davis. Miss Edgar. H. G. Wilson, Captain
Smith, ]. Scarlet and wife, Mrs. d. Web
ster, F. Jones, w. e. Peck. wife and child.
For Port Harford-S. Jones, Miss Helen
Anderson, r. L. Kaiser.
The herald., 1898-07-23
A Yellow Fever Scare

CINCINNATI, July 22.-A special hospi-
tai train arrived at Newport, KY, this at
ternoon over the Cincinnati Southern. II
brought 1856 sick soldiers from Tampa to
the hospital at Fort Thomas Two pre-
vious trains had brought 225 wounded and
sick soldiers to Fort Thomas, making a
total of $50 now In the hospital at that place.
Two dead bodies were taken from the train
and the reticence OF the surgeons and other
attendants caused sensational reports in
Newport and Fort Thomas. No names or
other information would be given out, but
1t was denied that the two victims died
from yellow fever. The hospital train had
been expected ever since 10 o'clock this
morning and quite crowd was at the de.
pot. There are no wounded soldiers on the
list, but many are seriously sick.
The herald., 1898-07-23

gano' piue striped cotton clothes, black
leather belt and footgear of many sorts.
Many or the poor fellows have no shoes
AT all, ano they get their feet shockingly
iacerateo In the country. 1t is said that
over " per cent or the army hospital cases
are ieet restoring from thorns. The Span
ism army suggests comic opera There are
ouriy faistaH officers swarming about the
cafes ana Deer saloons. Spanish Officers
rnAsht ae any rate devote two or three hours
per eay 10 the question whether there Is
any'hihs IN the world worse than an OFFICER
asleep On Deer shop lounge In the forenoon
when 'he enemy Is at the gates OF tbs
eiW.
Ahe rank ana ME can only be pitied. There
arg who're reeiments OF stripIings not long
ou. rum spain plcturesquely attired' ready
anu "niihs 10 90 anything and never count
The herald., 1898-07-23
OUTLINED ITS USEFULNESS
North Pacific Coast Railroad Has NJ
Resources to Draw From

SACRAMENTO, July 22.-J. B. stetson,
the president, and w. F. Russell, a d.
rector, of the North Pacific Coast railroad
operated in Marin and Sonoma counties.
represented that road today before the
state board of equalization.
The roads trackage in Marin county is
60. rs miles and in Sonoma county SO miles.
For the year ending December 81 last the
earnings Of the road were $356,993 and ex-
penses SPAS, sS5.73. The interest payment
amounted to $50, 724.s0.
The road last year was assessed by the
state board at $65O,0OO. Stetson and Rus
sell commended that the assessment this
year should be reduced. They said that
the business which prompted the construc-
ton of the road has been about exhausted
The timber along the line Of the road had
all been taken Off, until there is really nc
traffic to draw from. The upper end of the
road has no resources whatever and has
about outiived It's usefulness.
The herald., 1898-07-23
Illinois Mining Strike

PANA, ILL.,, July 22-Several unknown
non -union miners were severely beaten to-
day while en- route to the shafts to resume
work. Only two miners entered the Spring
side mine, they being escorted to the mine
by the operators, D. I. and Corwin Over
holt, with Winchesters, preventing the
union miners from interfering. One non.
union miner named Henderson, while en-
route to the Penwell mine, was intercepted
and badly pounded. The miners and their
wives continue to surround the shafts
Deputies and police also continue on guard
Complications between the Mayor and
City Aldermen have arisen owing to May
or Penwell, one Of the operators of the Pen
we'll mine, granting permission to non
union miners to carry revolvers and guns
The herald., 1898-07-23
Locomotive Explosion

DUTCH FLAT. Cal. July 22.-Engins
1885, on the East-bound extra. blew up at
the station here today. killing Engineer
Tom Kelly, Fireman Terry of Sacramento
and a coal passer. name unknown. The
hotel of J. r. Faller was completely de-
moiished. Mrs. J. R. Faller. residing tn
the hotel was cut about the head and
hands; Raymond Faller. aged 10. bruised
and cut; Lawrence Faller, aged Q. was
severely hurt about the head and concus-
sion of the brain Is feared. Henry Dusqus
of Colfax was badly hurt about the back
and has several ribs broken. A wreckins
train and doctors are on the way from Geo.
ramento.
The herald., 1898-07-23
The Amateur Regatta

PHILADELPHIA, July 22.-The twenty
sixth annual regatta of the National Asso-
citation of Amateur Oarsmen will be held
here this afternoon and tomorrow. The
water is almost perfect for rowing and
there is scarcely ripple on the surface.
The races will be held on the nationa!
course on the Schuylkill river. The races
will be a mile and half with turn, ex-
cepting the four and eight-oared events,
which will be a mile and half straigh,
away.
The greatest interest in the regatta is
centered In the eight-oared shell race which
will be pulled off tomorrow Afternoon. For
the first time in the history OF the national
regatta the Argonauts Of Canada have en-
tered an eight. The Worcester, Mass,
High School crack eight and the Pennsyl-
vania Barge Clubs eight are also entered
in this event. Neither of these crews has
ever been beaten.
The herald., 1898-07-23
The Cabinet Studies Porto Rico

WASHINGTON. July 22-The Cabinet
session today occupied an hour and half
and was devoted almost exclusively to the
Porto Rico expedition and the aggressive
steps in the campaign.
The immense chart of the island was sent
for during the session and its lines care
fully studied. After the session 1t was
specifically and positively stated that there
had been no discussion whatever as to the
peace outlook, as to the new phase created
by the Cuban insurgents independent at
titude, nor as to the action Of Admiral
Dewey in the Philippines.
General Miles departure, however. was
made matter of congratulation, and the
steps to follow were thoroughly reviewed.
The herald., 1898-07-23
The Chess Tournament

VIENNA, July 22.-After one day of rest
the thirty-sixth round of the international
chess masters tournament was begun here
today. When the first adjournment was
made the Schiffers and Alapin and Tschig-
orinTarrasch games were in an even posi-
ton. Janowski had defeated Walbrodt,
Pillsbury had losing position against
Burn. Blackburn beat Trenchard, Baird
went down before Showalter. Schlechter
beat Caro-, Marco succumbed to Lipke, and
Maroczy had vanquished Halprin. The re-
manning three games resulted as follows
Schiffers and Alapin again adjourned their
game in an even position, Pillsbury and
Burn also had to adjourn their game
much in favor, though, Of Burn. and Tschi-
gorin and Tarrasch drew.
The herald., 1898-07-23
So. 90 Excursions to Santa Barbara

garrison at Honolulu. Orders were issued
today for battalion Of the Second Regl-
ment of Volunteer Engineers to procsed to
Honolulu in company with the First Regi-
ment New York Volunteer Infantry, Col
onel Barber commanding, which is to con-
stitute the first garrison of United States
troops stationed on this newly-annexed
territory of the United States.
The Second Regiment Of Volunteer En-
gineers was largely recruited on the Pa
cific Coast and is now quartered at San
Francisco. 1t Is in command of Colonel
Willard Young, upon whom will devolve
the selection Of the battalion to be trans
ferred to Honolulu. 1t is expected that the
troops will sail for that port In few days.
The herald., 1898-07-23
A Northwest Zephyr

MINNEAPOLIS, July PA special to
the journal from Minot, N. D., says that
q tornado struck that town last night, de-
molished seventeen buildings and injured
a number of people. No one was killed. The
county hospital was destroyed and several
of the inmates badly injured. Six loaded
box cars on the 500 tracks were blown one
hundred feet from the rails and demolish-
ed A heavy hail storm followed, seriously
damaging crops.
A Casselton. N. D., special to the Journal
says the same storm destroyed 10000 acres
of wheat.
The herald., 1898-07-23
A Miners Riot

PANA, ILL.,, July 22.-While the union
men and their wives were guarding
the springside, Panwell and Pana
mines yesterday, two farmers started
for the Springside mine. They were
asked for an interview by the union
men and one of them answered by firing
al shot into the crowd. The miner aimed at
was only hurt by the powder and attacked
the two men, inflicting severe injuries on
Charles Sprees. Mayor Panweil said he
will operate his mine II he had to use a
stockada.
The herald., 1898-07-23

SAN FRANCISCO, July 22-The torpedo
boat destroyer Farragut will be given her
official trial trip next week. The exact
date of the trial has not yet been decided
on. Shlpmasters will be requested to give
the boat the right Of way. for 1t is deter
mined to make the sharp little craft make
thirty knots Of speed.
The herald., 1898-07-23
Chinese Sent Home

SAN FRANCISCO, July pa party Of
thirty-one Chinese arrived here today
from Los Angeles in charge Of United
States Marshal Osborne. An order was
recently made to have them deported, and
they will be confined at the county Jail
pending the departure of the steamer
Gaelic for the Orient next Tuesday
The herald., 1898-07-23
NIPPED AT NIPE
The Annapolis and Wasp Destroy a
Gunboat

r WASHINGTON, July 22.-The fol- /
+ lowing message has been received at 4
+ the Navy Department: 4
+ Playa del Este. July 22.-Expedition 4
+ to Nipe has been entirely successful, 4
+ although the mines had not been re- 4
r moved for want of time. The Spanish 1
4, cruiser Jorge Juan, defending the 4
+ place, was destroyed without loss on 4
1. our part. The Annapolis and Wasp af- 4
r forwards proceeded from Nipe to as +
r sist in the landing of the commanding 4
r general Of the army on arrival at +
+ Porto Rico. SAMPSON. 4
The herald., 1898-07-23
BRINGING THEM IN
Spanish Troops in Outlying Districts
Refuse to Voluntarily Surrender

WASHINGTON, July 22.-The War De-
partment has posted the following:
SANTIAGO, July 22.-Adjutant- General
Corbin. Washington: Sent two troops OF
cavalry with Spanish officers and Lieu
tenant Miiey to receive surrender of Span
ish troops at San Luis and Paimas. They
had not heard Of loss of Cervera's feet OF
Of Torars surrender. They declined to
surrender unless they could como in and
see for themselves. A detachment Of Off.
GERS and men came In last night and re-
turned this morning. apparently satisfied
SKATER.
The herald., 1898-07-23
Spanish Estimates

that the Spanish prisoners comprised IN
the capitulation Of Santiago do not exceed
ten thousand men. and that the ammuni-
ton captured 10 almost useless.
The herald., 1898-07-23
A Pioneer Dead

SANTA ROSA, July 22-Stephen ]. Clark,
q pioneer Of 40 and formerly sheriff and
treasurer Of 11umAs county, died here to-
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States. They are made to understand
they would be worse OF under the United
States than under Spain. By giving the
natives a chance to vote as they please, l
believe nine-tenths Of the population would
vote for annexation.
LAS to other stories published regarding
the Junta in some Of the papers, they are
too ridiculous to deserve attention. Some
day the work of the Junta will be pub
lished and those who deserve praise will
receive It."
The Lighters Are There
WASHINGTON, July .-22.-By direction
Of the secretary Of war the construction
corps referred to by Gen. Miles was sent
directly to Porto Rico, instead Of to San
tiago. as was proposed before the surren-
der Of the city. The secretary's orders
were issued after the surrender Of Santi-
ago, and without the knowledge of Gen.
Miles.
The construction outfit consists Of ocean
steam tugs. lighters, equipped with der
ricks, pile drivers, blacksmithing apparta-
us, heavy timber and other engineering
supplies and machinery necessary for the
construction of docks and bridges and the
unloading of ships.
The herald., 1898-07-23

TROOPS for Hawaii

WASHINGTON. July 2.-Arrangemsnt
are being perfected by the War Depart
ment for the establishment Of Z military
The herald., 1898-07-23
Cruiser Columbia Passes st. Nicholas.
The News at Warrington From
All Sources

Associated Press Special Wire
WASHINGTON. July 2.-General Miles
has reported his arrival at Ills o'clock at
Mole st. Nicholas, the boats moving along
The herald., 1898-07-23

tensely exciteable on occasions, and capa-
BILE of anything, such as the storming of the
city by their kinsmen under the insurgent
flag. Neither the place nor the people. can
20 through a week of what Paris had to
endure for six weeks. Yet the Spaniards
are as desperately unyielding as the French
were in 1870, as confident In their unavail-
Ing valor, as ignorant of the irresistible
forces they defy.
Every day and all day there Is an exo-
dus from the city stimulated every few days
by some new scare. Large. clumsy river
boats lowed by steam launches or poled by
natives start up the river, conveying FAINT
lies and goods and come down again for
more. Every road leading out of the city
is thronged day after day with similar
traffic until the roads are, one by one, de-
ciared unsafe beyond stated points on ac-
count of the insurgents.
| The first news Of Aguinaldo's advance on
the city increased the refugee movement,
but now he is within nine miles of the city
| limits and complete panic prevails. SOL
diers are being hurried to the front and are
coming back horribly slashed with the for
esters' knives of the natives. All day long
the wounded are carried through the
streets.a pitiful procession after the bravery
and trumpeting that heralded their de.
parture. The careless swagger and the
naughty strut which characterised the
Spanish soldiers In the streets of Manila
have given place to a weary shuttle and a
sullen trudge.
! 1t ia pitiful to see 80 many school boys
valiantly taking part in the war, and most
Of the men here have never been out Of
their native villages until now. The boyish
appearance 10 not lsssened' by the uniforms
which look almost q burlesQue: A light
straw hat. high in the crown and Wide in
the brfm, IKE that Of the typical stage brit
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-21
A DISTINGUISHED ARRIVAL
The vernaI Equinox Makes His Appear
ance in Worcester.

Mr.. Equinox-his front name is Vernal-
was in Worcester Sunday. And he did not
hesitate to let the good people of this Sab
bath loving city, know that yesterday was
the one day of the year that he is reality.
The other 364 days he simply lives in the
memory of those who keep tabs upon the
movements of the heavenly bodies.
When this distinguished parsonage is
active, he generally gets into difficulty
with the other members Of his family. The
result is that climatic conditions have to
comply with his fances-and sometimes
his fancies are not appreciated by the
world at large. This was strikingly true
Sunday.
With an the bluster of the ides of March,
Vernal Equinox made his entry into the
Heart of the Commonwealth Sunday, ST.
multaneously with the rest Of the world
All day long and well into the evening his
escorts snarled and growled and twisted
about.
Justsas Old Sol was crossing the equa-
tor and commencing his annual spring
trip up to the tropic of Cancer, the Vernal
Equinox was cavorting about most active
uy Hats were picked off with utter inn
partially, and caused their owners many
an impromptu chase down the gutter or out
into the street. Leaves and loose pieces OF
paper were sent scurrying about In every
direction, and more than one blind is off its
moorings today as the result of Vernal
EquinoXs visit.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-21
GOING TO CARLSBAD

isn't necessary now. Carlsbad is
coming to you. At least, the
health-giving part of it is. Take
the Carlsbad Sprudel Salt (the
waterevaporatedand concentrat-
ed). Best results obtained when
outdoor exercise can be had.
See that the signature of
"EIsNER & MENDELsoN Co., Sole
Agents, New York" is on every
bottle. That makes the genuine
imported article-the worlds
natural remedy for gout, dyspep-
sia, biliousness and stomach,
liver and kidney complaints.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-21
THOMAS CONCERT TONIGHT
His Chicago Orchestra, Assisted by Ysaye,
the Famous Vioinist.

There should be large audience in
Mechanics Hall, tonight when Theodore
Thomas Chicago Orchestra of ninety
instrumentalists, appears in this city for
the first time. The orchestra was too
large for the Worcester Theatre, and
therefore Mr.. Rock was compelled to
put it into the larger hall The or
csestra is the largest in the country
and with Mr.. Thomas prestige and
that of Eugene Ysage, the greatest of
living violinists, it is not too much to
say that the concert will be the most
important musical event of the season
Ysaye was one of the soloists at the
concert given in New York, last night
for the benefit of the Maine fund. The
past three weeks that the Thomas or
chestra has spent in New York have
brought fresh honors to the famous con-
ductor and his band, and to the distin-
guished solost.
Tickets may be had at Leland's music
store, s1.50 and 81.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-21
CANTATAAT UNION CHURCH
Successful Performance of stainer's
Daughter of Jairus."

One Of the most successful cantatas ever
given in Union Church was that of
Stainer's Daughter of Jairus," given Sun
day evening by the quartet-Mrs. w. H.
Asbrand, soprano; F. w. Jameson. tenor;
Miss Aagot Lunde, contralto; w. E. Nc
Pherson, bass, under the direction of Ev-
erett E. Truette, organist and choir mas
ter. The auditorium and gallery were
packed to the aisles, and the brilliant pre-
sentation of the well known cantata was
received with marked appreciation. The
recitatives of Mrs. Asbrand and Mr. Nc
Pherson called for great power and eX-
preston, and these two artists interpreted
the more difficult passages with natural
ness and spirit The duet Love divine,
all love excellng," by Mrs. Asbrand and
Mr.. Jameson. necessitated high degree
of sustained effort and the harmony and
roundness of expression produced a highly
artistic effect.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-21
9 it through to Indian River.

ting it through to Indian River.
The method of making the path in this
town was to drag a plank with a horse,
on the under side of which were four
little harrow frames two inches thick
and eighteen inches wide, with sufficient
weight on top to remove the grass
weeds, roots and sand to either side,
forming depressed path eighteen inch
es wide and four inches deep, with a
hard bottom. This path is filed two
inches deep with clay, well packed and
rolled, which makes a nice path for pc
destrians or wheelmen.
George H. Rice
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-21
vERNoNs' COFFEE PARTY
subcommittee Appointed for the Big
Event in Mechanics Hall.

The Vernon Cycle Club will hoad big
coffee party in Mechanics Hall Friday eve
ming, May 20, and preparations for the
event have already begun At the last
business meeting of the club the following
committee was chosen to have full charge
OF the party this year: John E. Gal
lagher, 3. j. Gray, j. F.. Casey William
F. Martin, jules Goodney, William F.
Day. F. j. Reynolds, William F. Dean,
Frank Kinney, Ed. Cross, Philip Brule,
Charles Nystrom and Charles Doaan. This
committee held its first meeting at the
club rooms Sunday afternoon, when the
following subcommittee were appointed:
Hall committee, William Martin, Jules
Goodney, William F. Dean; printing com
mtttee John F. Casey, John E. Gallagher,
Charles Dolan, William F. Day and Ed
Cross; music committee, William F.
Dean, P. ]. Reynolds and Philip Brule /;
refreshment committee. William F. Mar
tin, Charles Dolan, Frank J Kinney. John
H. Gallagher and William f. Day.
test for the lady. friends of the club. First
prize will be 500 in gold, while the second
and third place winners will receive $50
and $25 respectively for their services
The music has not been provided for. but
It is likely that the Knowlton & Allen
Band of Natick will be engaged.
Another meeting of the committee is to
be held Thursday evening, when the tickets
for those who will take part in the ticket
selling contest will be distributed
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-21
FOR A UNION CYCLE RUN.
Many Local Riders Will Make Lexington
Their Objective Point April l9.

Capt. John F. Casey of the Vernons has
taken the initiative in scheme to hold a
union run of the local bicycle clubs to Lex
ington and Concord on Patriots day
Among the boys of the Vernon Club a
great deal of interest is being manifested
and it is expected that about so from that
organization alone will participate in the
trip.
Lexington is made the objective point of
the Boston wheelmen every Patriots day
and generally a thousand wheelmen from
the Hub seek pleasure and instruction
combined at that historic town. The run
hard one.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-21
Weather indications-Fair.

Weather indications-Fair
Sun rises. ...5.46 Days length.12.12
Lothrop's Opera House-''The Land
of the Living" s.
Mechanics Hall-Theodore Thomas
Orchestra, s.
Association Hall = Congregational
Club, 8.
Red Mems Hall-Miss Champlins
reception, s.
Grace Church Crusaders ami
yersary, 4.
Horticultural Hall - PaFker-Hall
entertainment, 8.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-21
PHOTOGRAPHERS.

Mr. Wyman Smith, who has operated in
some of the best studios in N. Y, will
have my operating room in charge, and
will endeavor to give satisfaction to my
patrons. Everything novel in photogra-
phy, including platinum and carbon
am making those bas-reliefs. of which I
have sole right of city; also those dainty
porcelains photos on china, photos on
watch cases and lockets. Bring the chill
dren in the morning. Engagements can
he made by telephone. Only one flight up.
Tel. 1856. Take elevator. New Central
Exchange. No. 81 Main st.