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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-07-19

st. Joseph, No. July lS.-Great ex'
element was created here Sunday
night by an explosion Of dynamite at
the county jail, the act OF a number Of
desperate convicts awaiting q transfer
10 the ponitentiary. The rear end Of tho
Jail was wrecked, but the prisoners Is.
cape was prevented by citizens and Of
lcers.
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WIN Collect Custom. a, santiago.

Washington, July lS--Thc United
States viii take immediate steps 20 col.
lect the customs OF revenues &C Santiago
as war contribution Its not improb.
able that the government customs Office
will be opened there ready for business
in another day.
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zoIa and Perrsau. SENTENCED.

Paris, July Is. -Zola and Perreux were
sentenced TO one years imprisonment,
to 5000 francs fine and to pay the costs
Of the suit.
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
sPANIARDs AND cuBANs.
Feeling Between Them intensely Bitter
Our Forces VIII Keep Order.

Washington, Dec. 26-Maj. Gen.
Francis S. Greene, U. S. ", passed
through this city today on his way from
Havana to New York city. Gen. Greene
paid a flying visit to the war depart
ment, and spent about an hour in con-
sultation with Adjt Gen. Corbin in re-
gard to the condition of affairs in the
Cuban capital. He said that there
would undoubtedly be trouble in the
maintenance of order pending thetrans-
fer of the control of affairs from the
Spanish government to the United
States military authorities, but that he
did not anticipate that it would reach
proportions beyond the control of the
American forces.
According to his representations the
feeling between the Spaniards and Gu
bans is intensely bitter, a serious rup~
ture between the two factions being
averted only by the presence of Ameri-
can troops, and the conviction that the
American military authorities are de-
termined to preserve order by the
prompt eXAS Else of force in case Of
necessity.
Gen. Greene has large private inter-
ests in New York state, and today he
gave notice to the adjutant general Of
his desire to be relieved from further
military service, in view of the practi-
cal conclusion of peace between Spain
and the United States. He said he
expected to return here Wednesday for
the purpose of further consultation
with the authorities in regard to the
conditions and military necessities in
Cuba If perfectly agreeable to the
president, he will then tender his resig-
nation from the army.
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
TO lLoILo.
A Military and Naval Expedition on Their
Wav There to Protect Our Interests.

a Military and Naval Expedition on Their
Wav There to Protect Our Interests.
Washington, Dec. 26-The admins
tration has taken steps to safeguard
American interests at Iloilo, in the is
land of Panay, one Of the Philippines,
and a military and naval expedition is
now on it's way there from Manila. Ca
Bile advices were rec2ived here today
from Gen. Otis, commanding the mill
tary forces in the Philippines and
Admiral Dewey, commanding the naval
forces there, showing that they are
acting in concert lie matter. Gen.
Otis reported that he had dispatched
two regiments. and a battery of artll-
lery to IlOilo on army transports, ana
Admiral Dewey notified the navy de-
partment that the cruiser Baltimore
bad sailed from Manila for the same
place. 1t is explained that these OIL
GERS are acting upon their own discre-
ton in the matter, and that no OIL
cial adVices have been received here
to Indicate that there is any unusual
lawlessness in IlOilo.
Several days ago 1t was reported by
way Of Madrid that the Spanish forces
in Iloilo had been attacked by the in
surgents and had driven them back
with heavy loss, but this report lacks
official confirmation. The United States
expedition is more in the nature of a
precaution, but will take active meas
ures for the suppression of lawless-
ness, in case the condition of affairs
requires it. Admiral Dewey is anxious
for the arrival of the Buffalo. which is
now near Malta, en- route to Manila, in
order that he may send home a num-
ber of men whose terms of enlistment
have expired.
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
ROOSEVELT.
His Inauguration Ceromo-
MES Come Next Monday.

Albany, n. Y, Dec 26.-The arrange
ments for the advent in Albany of Gov.
Roosevelt and his family, and for the
Inauguration ceremonies, are COM
plete.
Col. Roosevelt viii arrive on Friday
afternoon and will go with his family
to the executive mansion where he will
be entertained at a family dinner by
Gov. and Mrs. Black. On Saturday
Gov. Black and family win leave the
mansion, and Col. Roosevelt and his
family will take possession
Superintendent of Public Buildings
Easton has renovated the entire build
ing, and rearranged furniture and
hangings. On Saturday Col Roose-
welt will be at the executive chamber,
but not to see callers. On Saturday
night, with Mrs. Roosevelt, he will at
tend the ball to be given at the state
armory here by the society people of
Albany in honor of troop A of New
York. On Sunday at noon Secretary
of State Palmer will administer the
oath of office to Col. Roosevelt at the
executive mansion as a mere formality
but the ceremony will be repeated at
the inauguration exercises on Monday.
On Sunday afternoon Col. Roosevelt
will attend All Saints Cathedral, where
troop A is to listen to a sermon by it's
chaplain.
On Monday the Inauguration exer-
ctses will take place in the assembly
chamber, being so timed that the oath
of office will be administered at noon.
Secretary of State Palmer will preside.
Bishop Doane will open with prayer,
and then Gov. Black will make an ad-
dress. The oath Of Office will be admin
istered, and then Col. Roosevelt will
make his inaugural address.
Directly following the Inauguration
ceremonies, Gov. Roosevelt will hold a
general reception in the executive
chamber. A reception for the general
public will be held at the executive
mansion between and p. m The
legislature viii assemble Jan. 4. and af-
ter organization, will listen to the read
Ing of the annual message, and will
then adjourn for a week so that the
newly-elected officers may select their
committees. Fred S. Nixon of Chau-
tauqua will be speaker Of the assembly,
George M. Palmer of Scoharie will be
the democratic leader in the house. In
the senate. Timothy E. Ellsworth will
be the republican leader, and Senator
Thomas F. Grady of New York, the
democratic leader.
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
HAV ANA.
In State of
Unrest.
TROUBLE EXPECTED
One Man Killed and Twelve
Wounded in ARRAYS.

Havana, Dec 26-Francisco Quinte-
ro, Spanish guerilla, while walking
along Genies street today, was fired
at from the roof of a house and seri-
'ously wounded During the last "a
hours one man has been killed and u
have been wounded in affrays in differ
.ent parts OF the city; and II burglaries
have been committed. The city is in a
state of unrest.
Three more wards Of Havana were
evacuated today. La Lucha says it
can see no disloyalty to Spain on the
part of the Spanish residents in Cuba,
if they choose to hoist American and
Cuban flags, because Spain renounced
the island without consulting the
Spaniards.
Capt Gen. Jiminez Castellanos, after
formally delivering over the island to
the American authorities, Jan. 1, will
leave for Matanzas, where he will re-
main fortnight, going thence to
Cienfuegos.
A party of colored Cubans this morn
ing entered the wholesale grocery es-
tablishment at 113 San Jose street,
owned by the Spanish firm of Mestro
kiss the Cuban flag and to cry Viva
Cuba libre." He refused to obey,
whereupon one of the Cubans cut his
head badly with a machete.
Today a Cuban mob threatened to
attack the residence of Marquis de
Montero, secretary of the treasury in
the autonomist cabinet and a member
of the Spanish evacuation commits
sion. The house is No 1913 Neptune
I Csfv Daf IN Ysf Of 1sfr IL IL
evacuated. On the matter being brought
to the attention of the United States
evacuation commissioners, a squad of
regulars was sent to guard the resi-
dence
Some disturbances having occurred
in San LaZarO street and a Spanish
store there having been sacked by the
Cubans, the United States commission
ers have sent a staff officer with de-
tachment of troops to the scene of dis
order. The Eighth and Tenth regular
infantry regiments are encamped near
the Hotel Trocha, the headquarters of
! the Americans at Ell Vedao. The
Spanish troops are evacuating the city
so rapidly that it is almost impossible
for Americans to provide promptly for
the preservation of peace. The procla-
nation of the United States commits
sioners appeared in extra editions of
the Spanish newspapers this evening.
Maj. Gen. Buffers mission to Matan-
zas and Cienfuegos is in the interest
of sanitation and order in those cities
after Jan. 1. He will counsel with.my
after Jan /. He will consult with the
Cuban leaders with a view to per-
suading them to exercise prudence to-
ward the Spanish troops, who, after
Jan L, will be the guests of the Ameri-
cans. The United States transport
Michigan, which left Savannah Dec.
%, arrived here today, with the Second
battalion of the First Texas regi-
ment
Maj. Gen. Adna r. Chaffee arrived
this afternoon, on the steamer Whit
ney, from Port Tampa. The French
steamer Cerrientes, Capt. Lebourhis,
sailed today for Malaga, Spain, with
1913 Spanish troops, and the French
steamer Aquitane, Capt Nicolai, sailed
for Santander with 1897 Spanish
troops. The Carolina, Capt Gandillon.
will sail tomorrow for Cadiz. with
2070 officers and men.
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
CAUGHT IN THE ICE.
Fate of Surveyor Who Slowly Frozs TO
Death in KIondlke River

Seattle, Dec. 26.-The steamer Far
rellon has arrived from Alaska with a
number of passengers from Dawson
direct, who came out over the ice. The
trail is good and large number of
people are on the way out. Among the
passengers is Jack Carr Yukon mail
carrier, who left Dawson Nov. 81. He
says the population of Dawson City
has materially decreased it now being
estimated at 10000. Cost of living has
also decreased, good meals costing but
dollar. There will be no food short
age this winter. There is little hone
of the mail service being kept up be
tween Dawson and the outside world
this winter.
Thistle creek, on the American side,
is attracting considerable attention.
pans averaging $25 being reported.
The execution a the four Dawson
murderers, Ed. Henderson, Dawson
Jim, Joe Nantuck and -- White, has
been postponed until March November
l was set as the day of execution. 1t
is said the Indians Of Alaska have pc
titioned Governor Brady of Alaska to
go to Washington to represent them.
The body of ]. p Candenhead, a Do
minion land surveyor was found frozen
in the ice on Klondike river, near Daw-
son, Oct. T. He had left Sulphur creek
the day previous, and in the night had
broken through the ice. Unable to pull
himself out, he slowly froze to death
with his hands spread on the ice. Be
fore losing consciousness he took his
field notes and papers from his pockets
and threw them from him, so that they
might be picked up and saved.
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
CHILDREN WERE FED.

Eight hundred of Marlboro's de-
serving children ate turkey and attend
ing delicacies in city hall today, and a
more happy and orderly set of young
sters would be hard to locate The hall
was handsomely adorned with foliage
suggestive of Christmas. An abund-
ance of good things was provided, and
each little fellow ate his fill A local
orchestra furnished music during the
dinner hour, which added to the general
happiness of the little folks.
This is the first affair of the kind ever
known in Marlboro. The idea was con-
ceived by Mrs Louis Hande of the
Windsor, and Mrs. James NJ Gleason
of the Gleason house. Benevolent peo-
pie throughout the city furnished the
money, and Mrs. Hande and Mrs. Glea-
son executed the plan, to the satisfac-
tion of the donors, and the supreme
happiness of the little folks.
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
PHILIPPINES.
Gen. Merritt Firmly Be-
lieves in Their Retention.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Mai. Gen. Wesley
Merritt, retiring military governor of
the Philippines, accompanied by his
bride, formerly Miss Laura Williams,
and his chief aid, Maj. Strother, have
arrived in this city from New York.
Gen. Merritt will remain at the resi-
dence of Norman Williams, Mrs. Mer-
ritts father until after the holidays.
when they will return to New York
city, where the general will again re-
sumo his position as commander of the
department Of the east, which he left
to go to Manila.
My official connection with the Phil
ippines has ended" Gen. Merritt said.
and all direct information l have re-
ceiYed from Manila since leaving for
Paris has been in way Ofpersonalcorres-
pondence, but Gen. Otis is making a
wise governor. He is making no prom
ises to Aguinaldo, and neither did I.
For that reason the possibility of trou-
Die with him and his followers will
probably solve itself.
Il firmly believe in the retention of
the Philippines. If we dispose of them
to any other power we will precipitate
a war and they are not yet capable
of governing themselves.
Until thas time the best we can do
is to give them good military govern
menU, give them what civilians are nee
essary to administer the civilian func-
tlcnS of government, and when they are
rcady to form a government Of their
own, give them our blessing and let
them do SO. l certainly believe that in
timC they will be capable of administer
ing their own government. The people
of the Philippines look forward to a
colonial government, / believe.
What is needed is a simple military
SYST m, which can be easily furnished.
TIL residents of Manila and other parts
of the archipelago, VINO are informed,
ara intensely anxious that the United
States shall retain control"
When asked what he thought of the
proposed increase in the standing army
to 100000, the general declared that he
had always believed such an increase
was necessary. We need a standing
army of at least rs, 900 here in the Unit
ed States, he declared.
'Now that we have acquired the new
territories, we shall need a few more.
But in my belief, 25,000 men are amply
sufficient for all possible emergencies
in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines
together. The rest are needed in the
United States for garrison duty.
IF large force is wanted in the
Philippines, it can easily be had from
amcng the natives"
Gen. Merritt continued: "By officer
ing the native soldiers with American
officers a most effective army for duty
in the islands, can be quickly formed.
In time, perhaps, it would come to re-
senble the British army in India, where
the greater part of the men are natives.
The Filipinos are anxious to enlist in
such service, and they could be made
nt0 effective soldiers"
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
COLLEGIATE CHESS.

New York, Dec. 26.-The seventh in
tercollegiate chess tournament between
Columbia Harvard, Yale and Prince
ton, began in this city this afternoon.
K q Falk (C) and c. f. C. Arensberg
IN discussed a Petroff defense. After
70 moves. the players agreed to draw.
T., A. Cook CY) and j, A. Ely (O) con-
tested a very fine game. A blunder
on the part of the Yale man lost him
his queen, and the game, after sc
The game between A. S. Meyer (C)
and A. S. Weston (P), a kings gambit
declined, was Of very short duration.
Never won, after 16 moves.
e. e. Southard (H) had an easy vic
tory over A. M. Webb (Y).
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
NOT THE SLIGHTEST CLUE.
Robbers Enter Lima, o Bank and Garry
AWAY Over $4,000.

Lima, O., Dec. 26-The American Ma
tional Bank of this city was robbed
last night of $1S162. The money was
taken from the big vault. The rob
berry was skilfully done, no damage
being done to the vault. The money
stolen was in currency and gold No
silver was taken. The robbery was
discovered this morning by the bank
janitor, who found the door to the
vault open.
A deposit of $4,000 made on Saturday
night was gone. The directors of the
bank at once held a meeting, at which
an assessment was made to meet the
deficiency, and other banks in the city
offered assistance. The manner of en-
trance to the bank by the robbers is a
mystery, as all windows were protected
with heavy iron screens. The front
door was found locked this morning as
usual There is not the slightest clew
for detectives to work upon.
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
GOLD IN KLoNDlkE,
Winter Product VIII Exceed That of Last
Year by 100 Per Cent.

San Francisco. Dec. Pa special
from Dawson City, dated Nov. 16, says:
Reports from all creeks in the vicinity
of Dawson City Indicate that the Win
ter product of gold will exceed that of
last year by more than 100 per cent
Several persons are reported to have
frozen to death. One of these was
found in kneeling position beside his
sled and dogs between Hunker and the
Summit. Several steamers are in win
ter quarters on the upper river, pre-
pared to take advantage Of the first
rush of traffic.
Between Dawson ard Circle City there
are reported the steamers Arnold and
John c. Barr,in safe winter quarters.
Monarch is at Circle City, the Sovereign
is aground in mid-river, and certain of
destruction, as are also two of the Mo-
ran fleet, the Victoria and Tacoma.
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
CHRISTMAS IN SANTIAGO.
Gen. Wood Presented With Gold-Mouoted
Walkingstck.

Santiago de Cuba, Dec 26,-Most of
the Americans in Santiago celebrated
realize that this is the Christmas sea
son, in the midst of most Of the dis
comforts of summer weather The pal
ace clerks presented Gen. Wood with a
magnificent gold-mounted tortoise shell
wallIingstick, in a mahogany case. The
various regiments endeavor to enjoy
the season in American fashion, while
the Hist and the Bay State were gaily
decorated.
AS the result Of the charges brought
by Lieut.. Col. Henry Ray, commanding
at Guantanamo, against Chief Gend-
armes Valiento, Gen. Wood will appoint
a commission to investigate affairs in
that district
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
WHILE ON DUTY.
An Italian Murdered for His Money by
Unknown Assailant.

New London, Conn, Dec. 2e-Fred-
erico Astro, aged 50. an Italian en-
ployed by Holbrook, Cabot, Daily &
Company, contractors, who are build
ing the Norwich and Worcester Rail-
road extension 70 Groton, was found
murdered this morning, and later in
vestigation showed that he had been
robbed of more than 500. which he
carried on his person. Asiro was the
night watchman in charge of the boil
ers and dummy engines Of the COM
pany, which were located on a trestle
near the New London naval sta on
the Thames and about four miles from
this city. The discovery was made by
a fellow workman who went to relieve
him. The victim received several
wounds about the neck and sides, any
one of which, the medical examiner
said, would have proved fatal. When
found the man apparently had been
dead several hours. 1t is believed that
some Italian in the employ of the COM
pany who knew that Astro had the
money on his person, committed the
crime.
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
SENATE AND HOUSE.
antI-lmperialist League Will Urge Each
Memba, to Prevent Ratification of Treaty

Boston, Dec 26.-In reply to a tele-
graphic request from Governor Pin
gree of Michigan for s, speaker for an
anti-imperialist meeting in Detroit to-
morrow night, the Anti-lmperialist
League has sent Rev. Samuel q. Fuller
of Boston, Gov. Pingree bearing the eX-
pense The protests received by the
league today included one from a
branch of the Federation of Labor in
Montana, from the Unitarian Club in
Jackson Mich. from 81 citizens of
clark county Va, and from Ohio, Wis
consin, Minnesota, Alabama Texas,
California and other states. Secretary
Winslow of the league will send to eV-
ery member of the House and Senate
letter, urging them to prevent the rat
ifcation Of the treaty rs it stands,
making the point that one-third Of the
Senate can accomplish now What mere
after will require a majority OF each
branch and the approval of the presi-
dent
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
r. STEBBINS' CONDITION
ALARMING.

San Francisco, Dec. 26.-The condi-
ton of Rev. DR.. Horatio Stebbins is
alarming, and it is believed his death
may occur at any time. A consultation
of physicians was held today and
everything possible is being done to
prolong life. His family has been told
to prepare for the worst
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
In FORCE
Are Free Shop
Plans.
MARLBORO ANXIOUS.
Business May Go to Wor-
ceSter if Plans Fail.

Marlboro, Dec. 26-Tomorrow morning
the free shop plan will go into eff
feet in two of the big shoe factories In
this CITY, and tonight there is much
conjecture here as to the ultimate out
come. Six weeks ago today the three
thousand operatives of the factories
Where notices were posted announcing
This plan, left their benches and one OF
the biggest shoe strikes in New Eng
land was on. Readers of The Spy have
been furnished fair, unbiased reports of
the proceedings of the manufacturers
and operatives alike, and today the pa
per prints the latest phase in the great
struggle between capital and labor
The shops of Rice & Hutchins, on
Cotting avenue, and the John A Frye
shops are the ones to begin on the
free shop" basis, the former shop be-
ginning work in the cutting department
only. Walter p. Frye said tonight that
every department in the John A. Frye
shops would be in operation tomorrow.
1t is generally understood that many
persons made application for jobs this
afternoon, and the number of em-
ployees who found their way to various
benches in the different factories may
be surprisingly large AT the Getting
avenue shops of Rice & Hutchins, oper-
atives will be set at work as fast as
they apply for positions, it is said.
That Rice & Hutchins are thorough
ly in earnest in their efforts TO run
their shops on the free" plan has. been
fully demonstrated. 1t is understood
that if the plan cannot be put into
practical operation in this cIty after 4
fair trial. then the business of this cor
poration will be transferred elsewhere.
and that elsewhere NAV be the citv of
3 Worcester.
With Worcester as :. nossihIe new, To-
cation for the business in view Suner-
intendent Charles w Curtis and a
number of the forenen Of tba Cottine
avenue shops of Rice &, Hntcbins vis7
tied that citv TODAY and If is 1Inder-
stood insDected a piant in which tn 10
cate. Nothing definite raeardine tba
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The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
THE WEATHER.

Washington Dec. 2s.-Forecast for
Tuesday, Maine, New Hampshire and
Vermont: Snow warmer brisk south
westerly Winds increasing.
Massachusetts, Rhode Island. and Con-
necticut Fair, followed by cloudness and
light snow at night; warmer; brisk west
erly winds, increasing.
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
GREEN BROKE HIS ARM.

cleveland. O., Dec 26.-Johnny La
vack of Cleveland and Fred Green of
Toledo. fought tonight before the I'M
perial Athletic Club, at Sandusky- In
the fourth round, Green broke ms rlght
forearm and the contest was given to
Iavack. The men are featherweights-
The Worcester spy., 1898-12-27
DROWNED WHILE SKATING.
TWO Lads Moved Onto Thin Ice and
= They Went Down to a Watsry Grave.

Woonsocket, r. l., Dec. 26.-Arthur
Leedham, aged nine and Herman Del
drowned this afternoon about o'clock
in the Harris pond opposite Mill river
junction. They were playing polo and
accidentally moved on the thin ice
which instantly gave way. Leedham' s
body was recovered by Michael Col
man and Michael Rollins. The other
body has not been recovered, and the
body of Leedham awaits the identiflca-
tion of Medical Examiner White of Tx
bridge.