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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27
A Magnificent Demonstration to Secretary
Long, Who Made Vigorous Speech
Urging the Best Support of the Presi-
dent = Notable Addresses BY
Sohier, WoIcott and Lodge
Navy and imperialism.

| lie service, he was now to point again
| lie service, he was now to prove again
his sterling worth as a man and cit
| izen and his brilliancy as an orator.
| His speech was superb. 1t was high
minded and broadly patriotic in senti-
ment; it abounded in witty sallies not
down in the set speech, yet 1t was dig
nified, earnest, sober and forceful, and
| it was very modest when treating of
his own labors. He gave all the credit
to the admirable organization of the
navy department. Again and again
the people broke in upon his speech
with applause, and at the end there
was another long and deafening volley.
Gov. Longs opening was felicitous
AS If he dared not trust himself to
speak seriously at first, he told the
story of Cen Sherdan's regret for his
own short stature, and added that il
he himself had ever felt any discomfort
at his own Shortcomings" in this re-
spect (Which he had not), he should
cease to feel it now. He felt fully six
feet tall-as tall as the governor of the
comm nwealth, and that was glory
enough for any man. Said he: "How
kind he (Wolcott) was to send that rec
ord of what Massachusetts had accom-
plished in the war. If he were not sc
modest he might have added that or
| that IcCOIQ HIS ONil ilctLllS ctciiiuS AllSS.
! Great applause.) Then he said he de
sired to interpret this extraordinary
greeting not merely as the greeting Of
political gathering, but as of his fell
J low citizens, neighbors and friends
among whom he had lived his daily life
these many years. His eulogy of the
president was almost emotional. Sec
rotary Long spoke of territorial expan-
sion as matter that is assured. He
advocated a large navy, but not toe
large, lest there be a popular reaction
| The expense was inevitable and must
be met.
Senator Lodge, too, was rapturously
received. He told of his experience in
New York, predicted Roosevelt's cleo
ton and said that Secretary Long was
too modest. The man at the head OF
the department was the power that
kept things moving. Then the senator
discussed imperialism" more frankly
than he had previously done in this
state
This ended the speaking, and the peo-
pie on the floor rushed to the stage,
where the principal guests held an in
formal retention
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27

Bartholomew had been giving way
under the mental pressure for some
time. He talked incoherently to him
self, and constantly prayed that the
powers in Heaven should intercede in
his behalfA None of the family, how
ever had any intimation that the faith
er intended a desperate act until lust
before O'Clock tonight
Today he seemed more resolute than
ever in his determination to have his
boy 5 deed Of the property He was
about the house all day and talked of
nothing else but the farm The eldest
son, lsador, is at work in the Black
stone mill, but the other two boys, Emil
and Elias, We're engaged in work
around the place.
The father followed the boys about
in their work, and repeatedly asked
them to use their influence upon Isador
to nave him turn over the farm
Toward night it became evident to his
wife that Bartholomew was brooding so
much over the matter that his mind
was giving way under the pressure
About 6 o'clock Emil, the youngest
son, had driven off to Blackstone, as
was his custom to bring home his ell
der brother, Isador, from his days
work.
Elias, the other son, and his mother
who had just prepared the evening
meal, were sitting in the kitchen. Bar
tholomey appeared at the door leading
from one of the sleeping rooms with
Winchester repeating rifle in his hand
with the results already referred to.
After the mother fell by the road
side, the boy, afraid to go to his
mothers aid, continued ON down the
road and soon met the other two boys
returning. He hurriedly told them what
had happened and they at once drove
back to Millvlle to telephone for Dep
uty Sheriff Nugent of Blackstone
bartholomew, as it was subsequently
found, returned to the farm house.
throwing his rifle away before entering,
and with the thought of arson and then
suicide uppermost in his mind he went
through the house He started a fire
as best he could with sulphur matches
in every bed in the house. He I'M
doubtedly entered his own room last,
Going to his trunk, he took out two
new 32-calibre reVolvers, and laying
them down upon theu floor discharged
the contents of one chamber into his
right ear. A single shot did deadly
work, and Bactholomey's body was
found with revolver tightly clasped in
each hand. Deputy Sheriff Nugent and
Off1cer Whalen were at the scene of the
tragedy in remarkably short time.
When they arrived at the house they
noticed smoke, and it was only with the
greatest difficulty that they were able
70 eXtinguish the burning bed clothes
In the various rooms.
Bartholomew was dead when the Off
GERS found him. In going through the
pockets of the dead mans clothing, a
roll of bills, in ali sos. was found in
MS vest pocket. This his sons believe
ne had drawn from the bank
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27
sPAlN's GOVERNMENT.
Never Has She Needed More Imperative
y a Strong Ministry.

Paris, Oct. 26.-The American peace
commissioners held a session of sever
al hours today prior to the joint session
Of the two commissions, which opened
at o'clock in the afternoon.
The Americans fully realize that
they are approaching the discussion of
the chief question entrusted to them,
namely, the future of the Philippine
Islands and it may be taken for grant,
ed that they are well prepared to take
the matter up if it be preached today
by the Spaniards.
The morning papers here treat of the
fall of the French cabinet and the
scenes in the chamber of deputies yes
terday almost to the exclusion of gem
eral news. All of them however, dwell
briefly on the Spanish crisis, or the
split in the liberal party of Spain,
without, however, direct references to
the Paris peace commission, except in
the case of a new paper, La Volante
which, in a Madrid article, dealing with
the internal situation in Spain, says:
Whatever may be said one way or
the other, regarding the situation, one
thing is apparent-that the moment is
badly chosen for a ministerial crisis
When dreadful calamities threaten
Spain from the outside, and at the mo-
ment when her destinies are being de-
cided by the Paris conference, and at
the moment when her flag is crused at
Porto Rico, the liberal party is in a
state of chaos and disagreement, and
in the face of American pretensions,
which are daily becoming more arrog-
ant, Spain finds herself with a ministry
without authority. Never has she need
ed more imperatively a strong govern
ment, one more watchful or awake to
outside questions. Instead of this mis-
cradle internal quarrels are distracting
the attention of those who now ought
to have no other preoccupation than
the salvation of their country.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27
Spain Seeking
Outlet,
CUBAN MATTER.
Offers to Give Up Rights
Of Sovereignty.

London Oct. 27.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Times says: At to-
days Wednesdays sitting the Span
ish peace commissioners presented a
new counter memorandum declaring
their readiness, Professionally, to ac-
cept an article of a preliminary treaty
STIMULATING that Spain shall relinquish
all rights to sovereignty in Cuba with
out formulating any other claim and
to leave in suspense all remaining
questions, especially the Philippines.
The Americans asked until tomorrow
Thursday to reply to this new menu
orandum. This is regarded as a ia
vorable sign, being a slight relaxation
of the rigidity the Americans had hith-
erto shown.
They are perhaps aware that the
Cuban and even the Spanish bond
holders are becoming alarmed at the
strange turn of the financial side of
discussion in which Spain, the United
States and Cuba, with extraordinary
unanimfty and carelessness, all repu-
date the Cuban debt.
Nobody viii be able to force Spain to
accept the debt. For, apart from bank
ruptcy, she could only meet the liabil-
ity at the expense of her foreign bond
holders, who by a strange anomolyi
would thus have to pay for the indie
pendence of Cuba. 1t is not likely that
either the United States or any other
power can or will force Spain TO ruin
herself by meeting the Cuban debt, and
1t will then either be q total loss fol
Europe or be paid by the Spanish bond
holders
IT, in these circumstances, an agree
ment cannot be effected America viii
indeed be wise to refer the question tC
arbitration of impartial men, entirely
disinterested in this delicate matter.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27
CUBAN TROOPS.
Gen. Wood Has No. Need
Of Them for Garrison Duty.

Santiago de Cuba, Oct 26.-Maj. Pet
tit, in command OF the United
States troops at Manzanillo, and
military governor of the city,
telegraphed today that the Cuban
general, Rios, offers 2OOO armed men to
assist the Americans in preserving or
der, merely asking rations in return.
Gen. Wood sent the following reply:
Certainly not. The only conditions
on which rations are to be given are the
complete disarmament and disband-
ment of the Cubans.
Some of the Cubans here consider
that the United States is treating its
allies badly in ret allowing the Cuban
forces to remain armed. They contend
that the Cuban soldiers, who have been
fighting for three years, who speak the
language of the country and who
know it's conditions. are better ntted for
garrison duty than unframed volun-
teers.''
The Cuban general Mayia Rodriguez
virtually voices the sentiment of the
Cuban army when he says: I'VE thank
the United States for the assistance it
has given us. but the time has now
arrived when Cubans should be placed
pare to take over the island on the de-
parture of the Spanish"
Cuban extremists here are jubilant
at the reported attitude of the Cuban
assembly at Santa Cruz del Sur, where
the delegates, while expressing their
gratitude to the Americans practically
demand a distinctive Cuban govern
ment The Cuban moderates, ON the
other hand, regret this stand, thinking
it best for the United States authori-
ties to continue in charges of affairs for
a year at least. so as to Set things go
ing and to prevent any complications
with foreign governments.
Those who advocate annexation TO
the United States are. extremely anx-
ious as to the outcome. A prominent
Cuban, now employed under our gov
eminent, himself moderate, and we'll
able to judge of the feeling in Santi-
ago, says these three parties are well
defined, and would probably poll about
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27
M. Bartholomew Shot His Wife Set Fire
To Five Beds In the House Sent
Bullet Crashing Through His
Brain = His Trouble Was
Caused BY Concern
Over Property.

Millville, Oct. 26.-At the old Caleb
Thayer farm, situated on the road
leading from this town to Chestnut
hill, was enacted a terrible tragedy
about O'clock this evening. Michael
Bartholomey, a Frenchman, saot and
probably fatally wounded his wife;
then, after making vain attempt to
shoot one of his sons, he set fire to
every bed in the house, and closed the
chapter of crime by sending a bullet
into his own head.
At midnight Bartholomew lies in the
parlor Of the old farm house, with
Deputy Sheriff Nugent and Officer
Whalen of Blackstone keeping watch
of the property.
In the next house a quarter OF a mile
distant, is the dead mans wife un.
conscious and at the point of death
She has three bullet wounds in he7
back, one in her head and two in the
arm and shoulder The attending ply.
stefan holds little hope for her recov.
cry.
The three sons of the dead man are
watching over their mothers bedside
Michael, Bartholomew did it all in a iii
of jealous rage. The farm upon which
he made his home was not his; it be,
longed to his two Oldest sons, IsadoI
and Emil
The father had for many weeks beer
anxious to have his two children turn
over the property to him, but they
were unwilling to do this, and it was
undoubtedly for no other reason thar
this that Bartholomew attempted t.
wipe out as much of the family and OF
the property as possible.
bartholomew had lived with his chill.
dren on the farm ever since the boys
purchased it, about seven months ago
He was in poor health, being a sufferer
from dyspepsia and had done no hard
work for some time. With his boys
and his wife, however, he had a com
Portable home, paying no board and be
ing provided with everything that he
required. In addition, Bartholomew
had some money of his own, but he
chafed under the knowledge that the
farm was not his own. He frequently
made illusions to the fact, and during
the past week he had been more anx-
ious than ever to acquire possession.
Repeating rifle IN his hand. aiming at
his wife, he pulled the trigger, but the
cap failed to explode.
Emil fastened to his mother and
taking her by the hand, led her through
the outer door They attempted to
bolt the door, but finding that their
strength was not sufficient, they start
ed down the road leading to Millville.
The husband and father followed and,
aiming his rifle, fired. The charge took
effect, Mrs. Bartholomey falling down
by the roadside.
Then the old man aimed at the son,
but shot wide of his mark The boy,
afraid to go to his mothers aid
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Omaha. Neb.. oct. 26.-The sociolog-
ical usefulness of secret societies en-
gagged the attention of the national
council of women at its public session
today papers from representative la
Giles OF the Maccabes and the Rathbone
Sisters being submitted, respectively,
by Mrs. Lillian NJ. G. HOLSTER of De-
troit. president of the former. and Mrs.
Jeanette B. s. hubert of Kansas City,
president of the latter.
There was also an interesting paper
from Miss Gertrude Beeks of Chicago,
president of the National Association
Of Woman Stenographers, on the bust
ness development OF women. Mrs. Min
ME j Snow of salt Lake told of the
work Of the Young Ladies Mutual I'm
provement Association. Mans gallant
nv in street cars. the tobacco and gum
chewing habits and the ideal home were
discussed before adjournment Rev
Anna Shaw said quite as many men as
women chewed gum.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27

equally, but that in event of the extre-
mists endeavoring to force the issue,
a majority of moderates would join the
anneXa.ionists
The foreign consuls are considering
the advisability of appealing to the
powers to prevent a too hasty recogni-
ton of the Cuban government. Gen.
Wood is considering the ACCESSIBILITY
of granting hotel license to any re-
sponsible applicant who would UNDER
take to establish a ffrst-class house in
Santiago. 1t is singular fact that,
while many of the cities of Cuba, with
only third of Santiago's population,
support two or three hotels, this town
has none worth speaking of Gen.
Wood is fully resolved to allow no more
paupers to land here, especially no
more from the West Indies. a GLASS
entirely unwilling to do hard work.
Lieut.. Blue says the Infanta Maria
Teresa viii leave Guantanamo on Sun
day next for the United States, going
under her own steam, but accompan-
led by the Vulcan. which win be pre-
pared to render any assistance neces-
sary.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27
COLONEL soHlER.

Fellow Members of the Republican
Club of Massachusetts: Seven years
ago, when this club was founded we
were confronted by democratic ma
porityin Massachusetts. The issues. be-
fore the country were those of pro-
lection and sound money. The protec-
ton of American industries is not now
an issue, and we are no longer threat
ened. nor is our business disturbed, by
the constant drain upon the gold re-
serve in the country's treasury. Our
finances have never stood upon
a higher plane than they do
nous expenses of the war, have is
sued bonds, and, in spite of this, the
public confidence in the nations ability
to keep its promise has been so Nreat
that we have had constantly incfeas-
ing amount of gold pouring into the
treasury.
We have had a war, and we have not
yet concluded a peace. The question
presented to the citizens of Massachu-
sets this fall is, shall we present a
united front to our foreign foe. or shall
we comfort him by showing that we are
divided among ourselves? Shall we
uphold the American government in its
dealings with foreign nations or shall
we add to the burden already placed
upon President Mckinley by the stu
pendous problems with which he must
deal? The loss of a single congress-
man in Massachusetts might be a ma
tional disaster. 1t might determine
whether the legislative of the govern
ment should be placed in the hands of
Mr.. Bailey of Texas or instructed to
the conservative leadership of Mr..
Reed of Maine. This is not really a
party question, but a national ques-
ton.
Since we last met we have been
plunged into foreign war, which
few, if any of us foresaw The repub-
lican administration of the nation has
had unexpectedly cast upon it the duty
of conducting that war and of bringing
it to a successful conclusion. Our state
authorities have had to do their part.
We can judge best of how that duty
has been performed from the facts of
which we have actual knowledge.
Massachusetts and what has been
done for the state of Massachusetts, by
the authorities at Washington? Criti-
cism is easy---performanc difficult A
performance beyond criticism of the
work demanded of the government. in
all its complicated details would have
been impossible.
You probably all remember how the
Massachusetts hospital tents and medi-
cal stores were taken at Camp Alger
by the government for the use of its
division hospital What you do not real
| ize is the contrast between the Massa !
chusetts troops and those from other
sections. Very few had tents, many
were without guns and uniforms, and
large number arrived at Camp Alger
and Chickamauga uniformed with der
! by hats and armed with walking sticks.
was told by Sherman Hoar that he
saw regiment come into Camp Al
ger, the officers of which had laths
| for swords Alongside of the Massa-
fcontinued on Pare seven,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27
CUBA AND PORTO TIco.
Looks at Washington as if Consideration
of Those Subjects Nearly Over.

OF tncSe SUBJECTS Weary ever.
Washington, Oct 26-There are in
dications that the peace commissioners
in Paris are approaching the end of the
consideration of the subject Of Cuba
and Porto Rico, and officials here would
not be surprised if today's session of
the commission had concluded those
subjects, leaving the commission free
to take up the disposition of the Philip
pines. The Spanish case has been pre-
sented with an ability and adrotness
that commands the admiration of dip
lomats without regard to nationality,
and even our own officials have been
compelled to yield tribute of respect
to the arguments produced, but they
have been Of no avail in effecting any
substantial change in the first attitude
of the American commissioners
1t is expected here that henceforth
after the courteous intimation has been
conveyed to the Spanish commissioners,
that it is time to regard the Cuban and
Porto Rican matters as settled, better
progress will be made toward the con-
clusion of a treaty of peace
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27
YELLOW POND MURDER.
the Trial of Those Under indictment to
Take Place in February.

Bridgeport, Conn, Oct. 26.-Dr. Nam
cy A. Gutford and the others who are
under indictment for causing the death
of Miss Emma Gill, will not be tried
until the February term of the Grim
inal superior court.
This decision was reached when it
became evident to State Attorney Sam
uel Fesserden that it will be impossible
to get Dr. Guilford back into this coun-
try before the latter part of Novem-
her
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27
JUDGE LArHRoP,s DECISION.

Boston, Oct 26.-Judge Lathrop Of
the supreme court today rendered a
decision in the case of the New Eng
land Mortgage Security Company VS.. j.
+. F. Brewster and others, holding
that the Austin Corbin party So
called, is entitled to have counted it's
votes which were cast at the annual
meeting of the corporation held some
time ago. and that William G. Bos-
worth of New York and Austin Corbin
T. arc respectively president ruA
treasurer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27
SPRUNG a LEAK.
The schooner Terrapin Sinks Five
Miles Off Cape Elizabeth.

Portland, Me-. Oct. 2e.--The captain
and crew of the schooner Terrapin
bound from New York for ST John, n
b.. with a cargo of COAL arrived here
today and reported his vessel had
sprung leak five miles off Cape Ehz-
abeth yesterday afternoon and sunk.
The Terrapin was built in Calais in
1870 and registered III tons. She car
ried 2S0 tons OF coal.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27
COMMITS SUICIDE.
w F. Wilson Employed by Plunger sleva-
tor Co. of Worcester Takes His Life.

Hartford, Conn, Oct william F.
WILSON, SO years old, of Providence, R.
l., was found dead in his room. yes
terday, having committed suicide by
taking carbolic acid. He was here in
the employ Of the Plunger Elevator
Company of Worcester, putting an ele-
vator in the Allyn House. Letters
found on his person shows his family to
be in need of money, and it is thought
this and other financial difficulties are
responsible for the deed. The body VIII
be sent to Providence tomorrow morn-
ing
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27
ARRIVES IN PARIS.
Gen. Kitchener and Major Marchand's
Messenger Reach French Capitol

Paris. Oct. 26.-Gen. Lord Herbert
Kitchener. commander of the Anglo
Egyptian forces in the Soudan, and
Capt. Baratier, the French officer who
brings Major Marchand's dispatches
from Fashoda, arrived here at 10 o'clock
this evening. Gen Kitchener left the
railway station unnoticed. Capt Bar
alter received an ovation from hun
dreds of members of the Patriotic
League and others. M. Marcel Hab-
ert a member of the chamber Of dep
uties, on behalf of the Patriotic Lea
que, presented Capt Baratier with a
gold medal. The friendly demonstra-
lions continued until Capt Baratier
reached his residence. There was no
further incident.
The city is calm this evening.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27
A STRONG sTATEMENr.
Gorham d. Gilman Says There Is More
Illiteracy in Mass. than in Hawaiians.

Boston, Oct. 26.-Gorham D. Gilman.
former Hawaiian consul in this city.
and Alfred F. Goss of San Francisco.
were the guests this afternoon of the
Society of California pioneers Of New
England at the United States Hotel.
Mr.. Gilman talked upon the policy OF
the United States in regard to the an
nexation Of more territory. In refer
ing to Hawaii he said there is more
nliteracy in the state of Massachu-
setts than can be found in the islands
Of Hawaii.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-27
HOSPITAL SHIP RELIEF
1t Arrives From Ponce With 24e Sick Sol
diers on Board.


Philadelphia, Oct. 26.-The hospital
ship Relief, which arrived here last
night, from Ponce. Porto Rico, has on
board 246 sick soldiers. Fred r. Good
house, Company D, Sd Wisconsin vol
unteers. died on Monday night, from
heart disease following typhoid fever
OF the other sick soldiers $50 are con
valescent. but SO of the men will have
to be taken to the hospital on stretch.
ers. The work of removing the mer
from the ship has not yet begun The
national relief commission Is supplying
the men with milk and delicaeies
Among those who came on the Relief
was Lieut.. Col r. S. Huidekoper, who
has been in Porto Rico as chief sur.
geon of the United States troops. Col
Huidekoper will go to Washington ii
a day or two, and says that after Civ
ing testimony before the war investi.
eating commission, he expects to re.
turn to Porto Rico.