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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
A BOLD HOLDUP.
"A Millbury Constable
Attacked on Sa-
lem Square.
RIFLED HIS POCKET, THEN FLED.
Two Spy Men Gave Chase
and Caught the
Nervy Thief.
RIFLED HIS POCKET, THEN FLED.

Constable Henry T. Merriam of Mill
bury was made the victim of one of
the boldest holdups yesterday morning
about 4.30 o'clock, that have occurred in
Worcester in a number of years, and
but for two Spy reporters who were on
their way home, after hard nights
work, Mr.. Merriam would have lost a
solid gold watch which he would not
part with for the world.
The constable had been visiting
friends early in the evening, and at 3
o'clock started towards home on Park
street, where he had engaged a room
for the night.
About 4.3O o'clock he reached the
steps of the First Baptist church on
Salem square and sat down there for
q few moments to get the air. He is
big man and thought he would pre-
fer to cool off a little before he went
10 his bed.
He says he had been sitting there a
few minutes when young fellow about
feet inches tall, wearing black
cutaway coat, brown Derby hat and
a pair of light pants came along and
invited him to partake of some liquid
which he called the elixir of life.
Mr.. Merriam, after giving the matter
a second thought decided that he would
not indulge, and before he had time to
realize where he was, the stranger
threw him down on the sidewalk Put
ting his knee on Mr.. Merriams chest,
he rified his pockets, and getting every
thing he thought valuable out of the
constables pockets, ran down Salem
square to Front street and along to
Trumbull. The old man got up on his
feet as quickly as possible and rounded
the corner of the square and Front
street in time to see the thief turn the
corner of Trumbull.
His chain was hanging from a but
ton hole in his vest and in an instant
the two Spy men who were on Front
street gave chase to the robber. The
latter endeavored to elude them, but
found that it was impossible and he
was overhauled in front of Hendricks
stable on Trumbull street.
He stated that the old man was a
friend of his and accordingly he was
held by the newspaper men until the
constable arrived. The latter stated
that the man had his watch and if he
got it back he would be satisfied. The
thief refused to part with the watch
until it was taken from him by force
through the efforts of one of the Spy
men. In the meantime a crowd of 80
people collected but policeman failed
TO put in an appearance.
AS Mr. Merriam was satisfied, the
Spy men allowed the thief to depart
Later Officer Midgeley found the Mill
bury constable strolling along Front
street and he carried him to his board
ing house on Park street and put him
to bed. He claimed then that the
thief had also relieved him of $50 in
money and his constable's badge.
Shortly after the thief was liberated,
five policemen showed up, but the bird
had flown, and but for the work of the
Spy men the perpetrator of holdup
in nearly broad daylight would have
been allowed to go free with solid
gold watch.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
AT SUNDAY SCHOOL.
President Spends a Rainy Day in ATTENDING
Worship.

Adams, Mass, June 25.-The rain
kept the president and all members of
his party in doors most of the fore
noon, but it cleared up somewhat be-
fore noon, and all except Mrs McKin-
ley attended services at the Congrega-
tional church, where the pastor, Rev.
ALB. Penniman, preached on the theme,
War for righteousness and peace"
His argument was that a struggle is
necessary for development.
The presidential party attended the
exercises of the Sunday school imme-
diately following the sermon, and sat
on the platform with Hon. w. B. Plum
kett, who is superintendent of the Sun
day school. A special program enti-
tied 1.-The righteous nation" had been
prepared for the occasion. 1t contain
ed a number of patriotic songs, in the
singing of which the president Joined
heartily. At the conclusion of these
exercises, the president returned to Mr..
Plunkett's house, and in the afternoon
took a carriage ride with his host.
The balance of the day was passed
in a quiet manner. All the party are
enjoying very good health except Mrs.
Mckinley. She contracted cold on
the trip from Washington, from which
she has not yet recovered.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Rough Riders Honor Memory of Their
Dead Comrades.

Las Vegas, N. M, June 25.-Memorial
services were the first thing in the rough
riders program today They were held at
II o'clock this morning at the Duncan
Opera House, and Rev. Thomas A. Uzzell,
pastor of the Peoples Tabernacle of Den
yer preached the memorial sermon.
Mr.. LATE Young, editor of the Iowa
State Capitol, then delivered an address.
Mr.. Young served with the rough riders,
and his recital of the regiments expert
ences at Tampa and San Antonio found
responsive echo in the hearts of the as
sembled rough riders.
The regiments parade took place this
afternoon. The regiment formed at Camp
Cochran and marched to the tournament
grounds six blocks away. Col. Roosevelt
rode as commander accompanied by a
stan of officers. At the tournament
grounds Col. Roosevelt occupied a box re-
served for him and the guests of the reSi-
ment.
AS the rough riders passed and re-
passed the grandstand in performing their
evolutions Col. Roosevelt stood with
barred head Finally the troopers were
brought to standstill in front Of the
grandstand. and Hon. Frank Springer,
acting on behalf of the people of New
Mexico made a speech and presented Col.
Roosevelt with a medal.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
DREYFUS EXPECTED.
Cruiser Tage Puts to Sea
to Meet Returned
Prisoner.

Brest, France, June 25.-The French
first-class cruiser Tage put to sea this
evening, the official explanation being
that she has gone to experiment with
carrier pigeons. She is, however, a much
larger cruiser than the Sfax, which is
bringing Capt. Dreyfus, and the dis
patch of such a big vessel with carrier
pigeons is quite unprecedented.
Usually torpedo boat is sent, and the
opinion, therefore, gains ground that
the Tage has gone to meet the Sfax and
to take Capt. Dreyfus on board. The
pigeons can be used to announce the
transfer and the Tage might proceed to
another port to land the prisoner.
AS against this theory and as an in
dication that the landing of Dreyfus
will be effected here, there is the fact
that large number of ge'ndarmes from
the country around Brest are arriving
or expected to arrive tonight
The treasurer of the famous League
of the French Fatherland reached Brest
this evening from Paris, and, as this
organization has been at the bottom of
the anti-Dreyfus movement, it is
thought he has probably come to or
ganize a demonstration.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
STILL SOME FRICTION.
Union and Non-union Men Fail to Mix in
Cleve land.

Cleveland, o., June 25.-Only one out
break of violence attended the resump-
ton of traffic on all the lines of the
Big Consolidated Street Railway this
afternoon. There was some objection
in some parts of the city to the reten-
ton of the non-union men who were
kept by the company
A party of 25 men assesmbled near
the Brooklyn bridge, just south of the
city, and whenever a car came along
with a non-union crew, the passengers
we're asked to disembark and wait for
a car manned by a union crew. In
most cases the passengers did as re-
uuested. Finally non union conduct
or undertook to argue with the crowd,
and he was promptly struck over the
head with club, and he and the mo-
toTman driven away The mob re-
fused to permit the car to move until
a union crew came along and pushed it
to the barns.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
"DUTCH" NEAL DEAD.
>succumbs to Injuries Received In
RIIze Fight.

Chicago. June 25.-"Dutch' Neal, the
ST. Louis pugilist, who fell unconscious III
the ring last Wednesday night In the
sixth round of a glove contest with Harry
Peppers, the California middleweight'
died today without having regained con-
seriousness. Meals death is attributed to
a blood clot on the brain, resulting from
over-exertion while in an unfit physical
condition. -
Peppers was arrested as soon as 1t be-
came apparent that Meals condition was
serious and is now in jail in Default OF
$1,000 bonds The battle which resulted IN
Meals death was a six-round contest TOT
a purse Neal was given two weeks no
tice, but when he appeared in the ring ne
was so fat and fabby that his condition
caused comment.
After minutes sparring Peppers land
ed a light right on Meals ear. The DloW
unbalanced the st. Louis man, and as ne
reeled sideways one of his feet slipped
and he fell to the floor Of the ring. Ref
cree George Siler had just finished count
ing ten when Neal rolled out of the ring
on the floor, mis- head striking with a
noise that was heard throughout the
building He got -, a moment later, but
soon became Unconscious, and remained
SO until he died Police officials said that
no further arrests would be made in the
case, for the present at least.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
LYMAN ON IMPERIALISM.
Discusses Expansion In His Amherst
Baccalaureate Address.

Amherst, June 25.-The commence
ment exercises at Amherst College be-
gan this afternoon in the college church
when the baccalaureate sermon was
preached by Rev. Dr. Albert J. Lyman
of Brooklyn He referred to the present
civil service conditions and the danger
of imperialism. He took a hopeful view
of the situation, however. saying: "A
republic fights to set men free. The
Spanish war was no particular surprise
to the Almighty. Nations do not pro-
duce Deweys when they are going
down"
In the evening a service was held in
honor of Rev Elias Riggs, Of Constan-
tinople. class of '89. Rev. Daniel Bliss,
DID, 80, president Of the Syrian Pro-
testant College at Beyruth, presided
and the address was by Rev. Nehemiah
Boynton, D. D., 70, of Detroit.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
BACK TO BRISTOL.

bristol r. L, June 25.-The Column
,,ia arriyed here in tow of the tender
e. NIichaels. and anchored quarter
90 a mile off the Herreshoff docks. 1t
ie understood there is still considerable
~ 70 he done on her interior fittings,
nd the carpenters will go to work on
hat mart of the boat in the morning
rri,oea If the crew who came ashore
ssared greatly elated at the fine show
ing of the trial. especially IN her 0rush
with the Defender.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
BACCALAUREATE SERMONS.
President Raymond Gives Final Address
at Wesleyan.

Middletown, Conn, June 25.-Presi-
dent Bradford Paul Raymond, D. D.,
LII. D., preached the baccalaursate
sermon to members of the graduating
class of Wesleyan university at the
Methodist church this morning, the 65
members of the class occupying seats
in the body of the church.
The sermon was a strong appeal to
Young men and women to dominate
their lives by some master motive
which would tend to the uplifting of
their fellow man.
Rev. Charles c. Hall, d. D., LII. D.,
president of the Union theological sem
mary, New You, preached the univer-
sity sermon tonight.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
STILL INCREASING.
Yellow Fever Epidemic Reaches Alarming
Proportions in Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba, June 25.-Thirty
three cases of yellow fever with five
deaths have been officially reported
since the beginning of the present out
break. One of the deaths occurred in
the Fifth infantry. The other four
fatal cases were civilians. Capt. Will
liam Fabricius, the popular medical
officer, died today.
For three days the Cubans have been
conducting a patriotic demonstration,
the festival of San Juan, in honor Of the
victory won there by the American
troops over the Spaniards. The cele-
bration. however has been remarkable
fol the absence of the American flag
and for the participation of the
better class of the Cubans themselves.
One Spaniard was nearly killed by the
mob
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
TRINITY GRADUATION.

Hartford, CT. June 25.-The bacca-
laureate sermon to the graduating class
of Trinity college was preached at
Christ church this evening by President
G.. Williamson Smith of the college. The
service of evening prayer was conduct
ed by the Rev. DR.. Samuel Hart of
Berkeley divinity school.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
Beers BEGIN TO WEAKEN.
5ritain's Firm Attitude Likely to Gain Her
Point.

London June 25. - The firm attitude Of
Great Britain appears TO have the desired
effect in the Transvaal complications. The
latest cablegrams from South Africa talk
Of various semi-official missions for nego-
tiations between Cape Town, Bloemfon-
tein and Pretoria aiming to arrange a
franchise compromise on basis of nVe or
six years past residence.
President Kruger IS represented as
agreeable TO some such arrangement. but
as finding considerable difficulty IN ham
ding his OwH conservative elements.
In n reported interview he is alleged to
have said regarding the war rumors that
mountains were being made out Of mole
hills. and that he was firmly convinced
that Queen Victoria would never ALLOW
letting loose the dogs of war over South
Africa
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
THOSE GERMAN CLAIMS.

Berlin, June 25.-The Neuste Mach
richten contends that the recognition
by the international commissioners of
the decision of Chief Justice Chambers
regarding the kingship in Samoa does
not in the least prejudice the claims Of
Germans to compensation for losses
sustained during the recent disturb
ance.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
RIOT IN CIENFUEGOS.
American Officers Fire Shots and Wound
Wealthy Cuban.

Cienfuegos, June %. - Three AinerleIi'
officers who had been creating dlsturO-
ance in a house of ill-repute and haq re- re-
gan firing their revolvers, wounding 70
iiceman ortega. Other policemen returned lriied
the fire, and, Joined by mob, pur .51ra
the carriage to the railway stalloh,
American pickets were guarding "aeO'i'
and a safe containing money. ..-.
The troops. mostly recruits, on seJ I,l5
the officers were in danger entT lleII, d
themselves behind the wagons anu ueS "a a
shooting. wounding two policemen ana
three civilians. A wealthy planter WIZ
vas passing in a carriage with ms chi li,
dren was struck by a krag-Jorgensen DALI
receiving a serious injury.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
AT DARTMOUTH.

Hanover n. H, June 25.-President
William J. Tucker of Dartmouth Col
lege, delivered the baccalaureate SER
mon before the class of '99 this morn
ing. The address before the college Y.
NJ. C. A. was by Rev. n. Nd. Hall of
Springfield, Mass.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
BREAKING THE SABBATH.
Capt. Matthews Starts Crusade Against
store Keepers in the Island District.

Store Keepers IN the lslahd Olstrlct'
Capt. David Matthews started a
crusade against merchants in the Is
land district keeping open Sunday,
yesterday, and intends, if it is possible,
to make all storekeepers in that VI
cinity close shop on the Sabbath day
officers Dustin and Hackett were de-
tailed for special duty in citizehs
clothes. and brought in a list of nanes
to Capt. Matthews last night of men
they found doing business on the
Lords day. A number of proprietors
of stores in that section, observe sat
urday as the Sabbath day, and claim
that as they observe that day, they
do not see why they should close up
on Sunday. Capt. Matthews Will nave
the matter looked up by the city so
licitor, and if he finds that the law IN
regard TO the Lords day is beng VIC
lated, he will bring the men lnto
court.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
FAMINE THREATENED.

St. Petersburg. June 22.-Ine tran IS,,
Caspian region of Asiatlc RUSSIA, VIM" dllIii
Is '. - General of the Caucasus, Prince
TrIgt ,i,el,i is threatened with famine,
6S,i nc 10 the prolonged drought and
plague of loeusts.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
AT VERMONT UNIVERSITY.

Burlington, VT. June 25.-The 95th
commencement of the University Of
Vermont began today with President
Ruckham's baccalaureate sermon on
High ideals" in the College street
church.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

Philadelphia, June 25.-The terra cot
Ia works of William Galloway were de-
stroyed by fire today. The loss is es-
timated at 100000. of which there Is an
insurance of about $4,000 The fire IS
supposed to have originated in one OF
the kilns.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
AT Bates.

Lewiston, Me-, June 25.-Bates com
mencement exercises opened with the
usual services in Main street church.
The baccalaureate was by President
Chase of the college.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
POLO CLUB MEETING.
Circuit VIII Be the Same as Last
Season.

New Haven, Conn. June 25.-The an
nual meeting of the National Polo as
sociation was held at Savin Rock this
afternoon. when new officers were elect
ed and plans formulated for the coming
season. mi
The new officers chosen include Presi-
dent. T. H. Murnane, Boston; wee
president, Thomas L. Reilly, Merlden'
secretary and treasurer, J. c. Morse,
BOSTON: directors, Larom, New Haven
Tae1ues. Waterbury; Reilly, Merlden;
Murray. Providence; Jennings, Hart
ford. and Parsons, New Britain. me
circuit will be the same as last season
and the play also the same; Inc Season Season
Satnrdav, March Il, giving playing
season of q weeks.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
AT MIODLEBURY.

Middlebury, Vt, June 25.-The Goth
annual commencement Of Middlebury
College began today with the bacca-
laureate sermon, delivered by President
Ezra Brainerd, Ii. d.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
TO RESCUE PEARY.
Boston Man Will Join the Arctic ReIlef
Expedition.

Boston, June 25.-Russell w. Porter OF
.sis ci+v who has made four trips into
49,. alto region. will be the Boston rep
Sentative rte on the expedition when VIII III
leave Sidney n s. July ~ % on v, tf5 fJeu lieut.
WaIeI On The The western coast of Greenland,
ta KIN up supplies and bringing back i re-.
en- az His work during the past t"eIVe
m 9he niana which is considered an ADLER
II ne Easter boat than the Hope, will De
ana laS Nd bV cant. Samuel W. Bartlett,
5yntHer of Capt John Bartlett now INV, wita
Pearv. Mr. Porter will take Win ~ nm ,, 4
marty of six young men from ii'I s'i u anu
"a
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
SETH GRIFFIN IN TOWN.
Looks Over the Proposed Location OF
Half Mile Track at Greendale'

Seth Griffin, the famous track builder
was in Worcester yesterday for a few
hours. During the day he took a trip
to Greendale to look over the proposed
location of the new half mile tra ci..
Mr.. Griffin registered at the LlIlt .It
house He has built all of the fastest
tracks in the country, and thinks with
a proper idea a first class track can be
built at Greendale.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
AT NORWICH.

Mortified, VT, June. 25.-President
Brown gave the baccalaureate at Nor
wich University today, the subject
being Unconscious influences"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-26
WEATHER REPORT.

Boston. June Is. - Local forecast for
Monday: Fair weather.; variable winds;
probably fair Tuesday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-08

Several college professors Joined Carl schurz
and Grover Cleveland in asking the Senate not
to ratify the treaty. Ever since college professors
took such an active part in the campaign for free
trade that resulted in a disastrous financial panic.
the public has taken little stock In their political
wisdom.-The Journal.
But it happens, nevertheless, that every
body has come around to the professors
way of thinking. Who says protection
News.
1t would be more pertinent to ask who
says free trade now%' After long agitation
and a disastrous experience with free trade
the country is resting quietly and prospecting
immensely under a protective tariff that
everybody feels has settled the policy of
the government and put the question out of
politics for some time to come. Therefore,
why should anybody waste much breath
arguing in favor of protection? When a
peace treaty is ratified it is no longer neces-
sary to present arguments in favor of rati-
fcatiOn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-08
II NEXT A

The ratification Of the peace treaty will
create an entirely new situation and raise
new questions. As long as the treaty was
unratifed a state of war existed between
the United States and Spain, and the Phil
ippines were technically Spanish possessions.
The United States could not legally exercise
any rights of sovereignty in the islands. The
President could maintain the status quo at
Manila as it existed when the protocol was
signed-namely, American possession of the
city, bay and harbor, and could send all the
achievements necessary to that purpose,
but he could not take any action towards
dispensing the insurgents or preventing them
from strengthening their position, and could
not do anything towards asserting or estab-
fishing the prospective rights of the United
States in the islands. The treaty having
been ratified by the Senate, its ratification
by the Spanish Cortes will work an entire
change in the situation. With the exchange
Of notifications, the war with Spain will be
at an end. the Philippines will pass into our
possession, and the President will be free
to do whatever may be necessary to estab-
lish United States sovereignty there. An
important feature of the new situation will
be that as soon as the Philippines come
into our possession the control of affairs
will devolve on Congress. which will then
have to meet the questions how to deal with
The insurgents and what to do with the ISL
ands. This phase Of the situation, however,
may not arise for several months. If the
President desires to be relieved of the re-
sponsibility of governing the Philippines by
military force or wishes to have Congress
indicate a policy for him to execute, he can
bring this about by calling a special session
of Congress. otherwise it will be l44a uuty to
continue military government in the Philip
pines until Congress meets in regular SEES
sion, next December. Meanwhile the Filipi-
nos must be given to understand. that they
have a new power to deal with. Submission
to authority first, then pacification, good
government and the blessings of liberty as
far as they are capable of enioying them.