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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
CENTRAL VERMONT R. R.
A Bill Introduced in Vermont Legislature
to Incorporate It.

A Bill introduced in Vermont Legislature
to Incorporate It.
Montpelier. VT, Oct 1s.-A bill to in
corporate the Central Vermont Railway
Company was introduced in the legisla
ture this afternoon by Representative
Wall of Randolph, the corporators
named being E. C. Smith D. d. Ran
lett, Charles M. Hays, Charles Percy,
w. Seward Webb. ]. G. Mccullough,
Ezra Fl. Baker and Samuel Kilner. The
first two represent an interest in the
present Central Vermont. Hays is CO.
receiver of the Central, while Baker
and Kilner are understood to represent
the bondholders' interests. 1t is sup
posed that after the consolidation, most
important railroad interests of the state
will follow. If not, all will be operated
in harmony.
The new corporation is to have a cap
ital of $4,000, 900, and is to be authorized
to issue s12, 600, 900 first mortgage gold
bonds. The bill states that such cor
pcration is created for the purpose OF
acquiring a title to and owning and OPP
Grating the following railroads: Central
Vermont Railroad Company, Missisquoi
Valley Railroad Company, Burlington
and Lamoilie Valley Railroad Com
pany, with all equipment and appur-
tenances, also to lease the New London
Northern Railroad, stock of the Mon
treal and Vermont Junction Railroad
Company with power on approval of
the stockholders TO acquire by pur-
chase or lease and to operate any other
railroad within or without the state.
While foreign corporations or individ-
uals are permitted to acquire stock
in the new company, the Grand
Trunk may possibly get a majority of
the stock, but could not control the
as the bill requires ma
jority of the board of directors to be
citizens and residents of Vermont
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
Is Occupation
Of Porto Rico.
FLAGS ARE RAISED.
Ceremony at San Juan
Quiet and Dignitied,

San Juan de Porto Rico, Oct. 49,
Promptly at noon today the American
flag was raised over San Juan The
ceremony was quiet and dignified, I'M
msrred by disorder of any kind.
The 18th regular infantry with two
batteries Of the 9Th artillery, landed
this morning. The latter proceeded to
the fort. while the infantry lined up on
the docks. 1t was holiday for San
Juan and there were many people in
the streets.
Rear Admiral Schley and Gen. Cor
don, accompanied by their stats. pro-
ceeded to the palace in carriages, the
18th infantry regiment and band. with
Troop H Of the 9th United States caval-
~. then marched through the streets
and formed in the square opposite the
palace. At II 40 a. m. Gen Brooke,
Admiral Schley and Gen. Gordon, the
United States evacuation commission
ers, came out of the palace. with many
naval officers, and formed on the right
side of the square
The streets behind the soldiers We're
thronged with townspeople, who stood
waiting IN QeaQ silence.
At last the city clock struck the hour
of IL, and the crowds, almost GREATNESS
and with eyes fixed upon the flag pole,
watched for developments.
At the sound of the first gun from
Fort MORO, Maj. Dean and Lieut.. Cas-
tie of Gen. Brooke's staff hoisted the
stars and stripes, while the band
played THE star spangled banner"
All heads were barred and the crowds
cheered. Fort Moro, Fort San Cristo-
bal and the United States revenue cut
ter Manning, lying in the harbor, fired
q guns each. Senior Munoz Rivera,
who was president of the recent auto
nomist council of secretaries and other
officials of the late insular government
were present at the proceedings.
Congratulations and handshaking
among the American officers followed.
Ensign King hoisted the stars and
stripes OH the Intendencia, but all
other flags on the various public build
ings were hoisted by military officers.
simultaneously with the raising of the
flag over the captain generals palace,
many others were hoisted in different
parts of the city.
The work of the United States eva
cuation commission is now over, and all
the reports will be forwarded to Wash
ington on Thursday next. The labors
of both parties nave terminated with
honor for all concerned.
The American commissioners worked
without the least delay and in the
most thorough and effective manner
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
A NOVEMBER SNOW STORM.
RECEIVED BY SULTAN.
Emperor and Empress of Germany Az
rive at Constsntnopls.

Emperor and Empress of Germany Az
rive at constsntnopls.
Constantinople, Oct. 1S.-The emperor
and empress of Germany arrived here
this morning.
At $50 a. m. the German imperial
yacht Hohenzollern, accompanied by
the German warships Hertha and Hela
and the sultans yacht Izzedin, with the
Turkish imperial commission on board,
appeared off Old Seraglio Point, and
the guns of Selimich barracks thunder
ed salute.
The Hohenzollern anchored at SIS
off the Dolmabagtche palace. Soon at
forwards the emperor and empress of
Germany entered the Hohenzollerns
long boat and were rowed to the palace
landing stage, where they were received
by the sultan, who was surrounded by
a brilliant suite.
The meeting between the sultan and
his guests was most cordial. The sui
tan warmly shook hands with the en-
peror and empress, and, Offering his
arm to the empress, he led the way to
a pavilion of the palace, where the par
ty had a brief rest
Emperor William engaged in an ami
mated conversation with the sultan, the
grand viZier and other members of the
sultans suite.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
Cleverly Made
BY Spain
ON OUR POSITION.
The Purpose Evidently Was
to Gain Sympathy.

Washington, Oct 1s.-It Is hoped
though hardly expected by the officials
here, that yesterdays proceedings be-
fore the peace commission at Paris
marked by the greatest oleverness and
sition, and that from now on the Span
lsh commissioners will retire gradually
from their extreme position
1t is recognized that their attack
upon the American position was
merlSed by the greatest cleverness and
adroitness. The opinion prevails that
the animating purpose of the Spaniards
is to work upon the sympathies OF
other European nations, while appeal
ing TO the interests not only Of the hold
ers or Cuban bonds, but also to the
holders Of purely Spanish securities,
which would be affected by sympathy.
The Spanish argument, directed to
showing that the United States must
assume sovereignty, else the island will
be left without legal status, is inter-
preted as being a distinct bid for the
intervention of the foreign bondhold-
ers The latter, according to the Span
ish hope, might be expected to call upon
their own governments to aid the Span
ish cause by protesting to the United
states against the destruction of the
large values represented by the Cuban
bonds owned by their own citizens.
Considerations based upon equities like
these have at times had great weight
with International tribunals, but back
OF it all is apparent IN the eyes of off,
Gals here purpose to influence not
so much the American peace commits
sloners as the government at Washing
ton directly.
There has never been any question
here as to the status of municipal and
other local obligations based upon Gu
pan assets. AS the proceeds of the
bonds issued by the municipalities have
presumably gone to benefit the locali-
ties, it has never been contended here
FOR an instant that these obligations
should be repudiated. Whatever may
be the outcome of the negotiations at
Paris relative to the general debt of
Cuba, the bonds of the Municipalities
and such securities will retain their
validity
While it is realized in official circles
that the negotiations in Paris hava
reached what probably will be the
most critical point to be passed over
until the commission is face to face
with the question as to what DISPOSE
tlon shall be made of the PHILIPPINES.
shere is an abiding confidence that the
spanish commissioners will not oblige
the Americans to resort to extreme
measures and that the negotiations
VIII proceed with great expedition from
this point.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.
TWO Sessions Held and Then Adjourned
Until Nov. is.


Until Nov. is.
Washington, Oct. 1S.-rhe govern
ment industrial commission held two
sessions at the capitol today. and decid-
ed to adjourn over until Nov. 10. when
active work will begin. The commits
sioners organized today by the election
Of Senator Kyle as chairman, ex-Rep-
resentative Philips CT Pennsylvania as
first vice chairman, and Representative
Gardner, chairman of the house COM
mittee on labor, as second vice chair
man. There was strong fight made
on the secretaryship, and an election
to that office was deferred until No
vemher.
This action followed the report of the
committee on permanent organization.
recommending that the secretary
should be a first-class statistician OF
pronounced ability and thoroughly ac-
quainted with labor issues. 1t was de-
cided to establish headquarters at the
Bliss building in this city, facing the
capitol The commission will have
| five rooms there at it's disposal.
Most of the first session today was
devoted to speeches of members Of the
commission as to what should be the
scope Of the Investigations.
At the afternoon session, the commit
tee on procedure which will cut out
the work of the commission, was Gre
ated as follows Representative Gardi-
ner of New Jersey, chairman; eX-Rep-
resentative r. w Phillips of Pennsyl-
vania, vice chairman Senator Penrose
Of Pennsylvania, s D. N. North of
Massachusetts Representative j..
M. Farquhar of Buffalo, N. Y, E. II.
Smyth Of Sonth Carolina and A. j. Har-
| ris of Ohio. Messrs. Gender of Michigan,
G. j. Harris of North Carolina and
| Ratchford of Indiana, were named as
! a business commimttee to attend to all
disbursements and business transac-
tons. The committee adjourned late
in the day until Nov Is, when it will
hold daily sessions in this city. The
| selection of the committees having
charge of each of the five main ques
tions in the investigation was deferred
until Nov. Is. The committee on pro-
cedure will hold sessions, meantime, to
frame its report. All the members of
the commission attended today except
Senators Mantle and Penrose and Rep
resentatives Lorimer and Bell.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
LOSE THEIR CITIZENSHIP.
What IS to Become Of Porto Ricans. Pc.
liticaly. Of Great Importance.

Washington, Oct. 1S.-In view Of the
fact that at noon today, with the ac-
QUESTION of the island of Porto Rico by
the United States, about 500 900 inhabi-
tants of that island lose their Spanish
citizenship, the question as to what
shall become of these people, politically.
becomes of Importance.
Madrid adviees report that leading
citizens in Porto Rico have already
taken steps to become naturalized as
United States citizens. This is an error,
for existing law provides no way in
which this change Of citizenship can be
effected by the residents of the island.
Inquiry into this subject at the state
department discloses the fact that con-
gress will probably be called upon by
the president TO confer citizenship upon
the Porto Ricans In the same act as
that which must be passed to provide
a stable form OF government for the
island.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
RAILROAD SOLD.
Rutland Road Passes Out of Hands of
Delaware and Hudson.

New York. Oct. 1s.-The World will
say tomorrow that papers were signed
in this city today by which the Rutland
railroad, running from Bellows Falls to
Burlington, Vt, will pass from the con-
troll of the Delaware and Hudson Canal
Company into the hands of Percival w
Clement, William K. Vanderbilt and DIR.
w Seward Webb. The price paid for
the block of controlling stock is assert
ed to be $1,000 600. While the road is
only l2O miles in length, it is claimed its
sale to the Clement and Vanderbilt in
terests will give New England both a
New York and Boston connection to
western freight and passenger traffic 1t
is said line of road will be built from
Burlington to Rouses Point or La
Noble Junction, where it will connect
with the Ogdensburg and Lake Cham
plain Canada Atlantic, Grand Trunk.
Canadian Pacific and Intercolonial
road. 1t will connect with Montreal,
probably by the Grand Trunk
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
THE ARENA.
Paul Tyner Of Denver Purchases Con-
trolling interest in the Magazine.

trolling Interest in the Magazine.
Boston, Oct 1S.-Paul Tyner of Den
YER Col, has purchased controlling
interest in THE Arena" the radical
review founded in Boston by B. o.
Flower about 10 years ago, and within
a week the delayed October number will
appear under Mr. Tyner's editorial d.
rection. The new EDITORS name is ia
miliar to Arena readers as a frequent
contributor Of articles on sociological
subjects, and he has written much for
other publications Before going west
five years ago Mr.. Tyner was engaged
in newspaper work in New York for IL
years, beginning as q reporter on the
World in 1880 and attaining some repu-
tation as a book reviewer and a spec
ial worker for several other New York
dailies. He was a special agent of the
Ohio bureau of labor statistics in 1894
when he made report on the sweating
system in Cincinnati which was ma
terlally instrumental In securing remed-
ial legislation.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
ODD FELLOWS.
The seth Annual Session Of Grand IN
campment of Connecticut Held.

The Seth Annual Session of Grand In
campment of Connecticut Held.
New Haven, CT, Oct 1S.-The 5sth
annual session Of the grand encamp
ment, Independent Order of Odd Fell
lows of Connecticut. was held in Odd
Fellows hall in this city today, with
about 300 visitors from the 81 subordi-
nate lodges in the state, and promin-
ent representatives of Odd Fellowship
from other state encampments.
The following officers were elected at
the afternoon session: Grand patriarch,
G. b. Barnes of Waterbury; grand
high priest, H. e. Thatcher of Hart
ford grand senior warden, w. Burgess
of Stamford: grand scribe, Frederick
Botsford of New Haven grand treas
urer. j. e. Camp Of Bridgeport; grand
Junior warden, w. e. Parker Of Bridge
port: grand representatives, A. G. Vie
Ter of Norwalle. These officers will be
installed later.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
BRlTAIN's DEMAND.
The Chinese Emperor Must be Restored
to His Position.

The Chinese Emperor Must be Restored
to His Position.
London, Oct. ia dispatch to a
London news agency from Shanghai
says:
Reports from Japanese sources are
in circulation here to the effect thai
Sir Claude Macdonald British minister
at Pekin) has informed the Chinese
government that sovereignty appertains
solely to the emperor who has been
forcibly abducted and deposed, and
that he must be restored to his posi-
ton, while Kank- Yu-Wei and the
other refornaers must be pardoned.
Failing compliance, Great Britain will
enforce these demands.
A rebellion in HUMAN province is
certain Foreigners at Yang Use ports
are in great danger. Most of the resi-
dents have left Chun-King. in the prov
ince Of Se-Chuen, and foreigners at
other ports are preparing for hur-
ried departure.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
SENDS A PRoTEsT.
Spanish Ordnance Department Selling
Mortars and Other Guns.

Havana. Oct. Is, $3.50 ?. m.-owins
to an announcement in the newspapers
Of a sale of some articles and materials
by the Spanish ordnance department,
yesterday the United States evacuation
commissioners sent Capt Griscom ana
Cant. Brooks to attend the sale and
take notes OF the articles auctioned.
They found included in the sale sew
eral mortars and other guns. The coIn-
missioners promptly sent protest to
the Spanish evacuation commissioners,
who replied that the articles referred
TO were useless for service and were
only being sold as old metal
The commissioners instructed Capt.
Brooks to make a thorough inventory,
in order TO know the exact number ana
nature Of the articles in case sale
should be effected despite the protest
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
ON THE ROOF TOP.

Two Men Quarrel and in Struggle Fall to
Ground With Fatal Results.
Boston, Oct 1S.-Two roofers, Pat
rick Roach, As years old, and married,
and John Crice, 80 years of age, also
married, while employed in repairing
the roof Of the four-story house No.
AZ Hudson street, became engaged in a
quarrel this afternoon, and people be-
low saw them struggling on the roof
The men drew gradually near the edge
and then, to the horror of the spectators
the two rolled over and fell to the
ground a distance of so feet Both
were terribly injured and died few
hours later at the Emergency hospital
while the surgeons were working over
them. The cause Of the quarrel Is I'M
known, but it is supposed it resulted
from a little dispute about the work,
which had begun earlier in the day
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
Sessions of the Grand Lodge of connec-
ticut Begin at Norwich.

Norwich. ct, Oct 1S.--The grand
lodge of Connecticut. Knights of Ply
thias, met in this city today for ses-
sions which will continue through to-
morrow. The report of the grand
keeper of the record and seals showed
the existence of SO lodges in the state.
a gain of one during the year, and a
membership OF 6l5l. which was net
gain OF So The total amount of cash
on hand in the treasures of the subor
dinate lodges is $45.S7462. Routine
business was transacted at both morn
ing and afternoon sessions. and tonight
degree work was exemplifed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
THAYER's MISSION.
His Duties at Victoria Seems to Have
Been Misunderstood.

Washington. Oct. 1s.-Inquiry here
develops the fact that the mission at
Victoria of Capt. Thayer has been mis-
understood Instead of going there
to appraise the value of the Canadian
sealing fleet, with a view of the pur-
chase of the vessels by the United
States government. the real object Of
the mission is to be found in the fol-
lowing statement:
Questions have arisen as to the value
of the interests that will be destroyed
by the abolition Of pelagic sealing, and
1t is quite probable that experts may
have been directed to ascertain the
facts with view to preventing any ex-
cessive claims being lodged by a party
in interest 1t is improbable that our
government should contemplate the
purchase of such fleet
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
BRITISH GALES.
A Norwegian Vessel Wrecked and /;
Persons Drowned.

London, Oct. 1S.-The sea fronts of tho
east coast towns have suffered severe
ly from the gales. At Leith, the port
of Edinburgh, the breakwater, the pa
rade and half the principal pier have
been washed away. The Sunderland
lighthouse at the mouth of the river
Wier has been destroyed. AT West
Weymiss, on the Firth of Forth, north
Of Edinburgh, several foreign Golfers
broke their moorings and all We're
wrecked. The torrential rains are in
terfering greatly with traffic on all the
northern railways.
A Norwegian vessel was wrecked on
Saltscar rocks, near Leith, and 10 per-
sons drowned.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
FIRE ENGINEERS AT ST. LOUIS

st. Louis. Mo-. Oct 1S.-More than
400 delegates to the Goth annual con-
vention of the International Associa-
ton of Fire Engineers, composed of
active and retired fire chiefs in the
United states and Canada, are in the
city. Many are accompanied by their
wives and families Mayor zeigenheim
welcomed the chiefs to st. Louis. After
President A. ]. Kennedy of New Haven,
Conn, had responded. the convention
organized for business This was fire
chiefs day at the st. Louis exposition
and special efforts were made to enter
tain the delegates.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
IN FAVOR OF MR.. cuLLlNAN.

New Haven CT, Oct. 1s.-The state
central democratic committee this af-
ternoon, by unanimous vote, decided
the controversy between Judge Albert
NJ Talmadge and Thomas NJ. Cullinan
of Bridgeport, as to which of them is
the regular democratic nominee Of
Fairfield county for judge Of probate,
in favor of Mr.. Cullinan. 1t was also
voted to recognize the probate com
mittee which ruled the convention that
made Mr.. Cullinan the nominee as the
regularly constituted body.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
READY FOR ELECTION.
Many Conventions Held Throughout the
State.

Many Conventions Held Throughout the
State.
Boston, Oct. 1S-The eighth Suffolk
senatorial democratic convention was
held this afternoon at the democratic
state committee headquarters, Edward
Seaver receiving the nomination for
senator
Franz H. Krebs was nominated for
congress tonight by the republicans OF
the ninth district which is now repre-
sented by Hon. John f. Fitzgerald
(dem).
Springfield. Oct. 1S.-The democratic
convention of the eighth representative
Frank S. Dewey of Westfield and
James H. Keefe Of Chester were nom
mated.
Lynn. Oct 1S-In the first Essex dem
ocratic senatorial convention held here
tonight William A. Swain received the
nomination.
Lowell, Oct 1S.-The seventh district
democratic senatorial convention to-
night nominated John l.. Hunt
Haverhill. Oct 1S.-At the democratic
senatorial convention of the fourth Els
sex district, held this evening. Harold
F. Blake of Georgetown was nomin-
ated.
Maiden, Oct. 1S.-In the fourth Mid
dlesex senatorial convention tonight
Samuel e. ODonnel of Maiden was
nominated by the democrats.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
THE VISITS IMPORT.
The soir Says Murayieff Will Congratulate
French Ministers Firmness.

Paris, Oct. 1S.-The soir asserts that
the forthcoming visit of the Russian
foreign minister, Count Muravieff, to
Paris will be undertaken on the in
structions of Emperor Nicholas, in or
der personally to congratulate the
French foreign minister, NJ. Delcasse,
upon the firmness he has shown in the
Fashoda affair, and to arrange as to
the manner in which Russia can give
her support most effectively.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
TREAsURER's REPORT.
1t Showed Net Loss of $4,000 Last
Year for Laurel Lake Cotton Mills.

Fall River, Oct 1S.-The annual
meeting of the Laurel Lake cotton
mills was held today. According to the
report of the treasurer, who severed
his connection with the corporation a
few days ago, the mill lost $S7, 500 net
last year, and $4,000 more if the per-
centage for depreciation is included. A
committee, of five, consisting of Ed
ward B. Jennings, Charles M. Allen
M G. b. Swift, Leonard N. Slade and
]. NJ Martins of Warren, r. l., was APP
pointed to look over the treasurer S
report. 1t was voted to adjourn for
two weeks, when it is expected that q
plan for reorganizing the mill will be
presented The directors expressed dis
satisfaction with the report.
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IS A TOTAL LOSS.

Halifax. n s., Oct 1s.-The gales of the
past few days have badly damaged the
Yarmouth Steamship Companys new
steamer Express, which went ashore on
Bon Portage island three weeks ago,
while on a passage. from Yarmouth to this
port. The steamer is total loss.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-19
s5l. OOO WORTH on BoNDs.
They Were Found secreted In An Old
Closet at South Minneapolis

Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. 1S.-The
police today found $51, 900 worth OF gov
eminent bonds In an old closet in
South Minneapolis. They proved to be
all but $4,000 of the bonds stolen from
the Hardwood Manufacturing Company
some two weeks ago, and had evidently
been secreted by the thieves.