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The age-herald., 1899-03-21
STILL ENCHANTING
 IN WINDSOR RUINS
Working Very Slowly and Pro-
 ceeding Carefully.
TWELVE BODIES RECOVERED
Among the Property Recovered Was a Diamond Necklace, Valued at $lO,- ooo-Belongs to Mrs. Stokes,
 Who is Still Missing.

New York, March 20.-A large force of men worked on the ruins of the Windsor hotel tonight. The workmen excavated slowly and with great care. No other body has been found since o'clock in the morn- ing when the workmen came across the remains of two charred bodies. These two being the total number of bodies so far recovered up to F o'clock. Besides these there are at least six persons who were seen to jump from the roof and windows while the hotel was burning and of whose bodies no trace has yet been come upon.
 From tme to time today articles of more or less value were found and turned over to the police They included jewelry, watches clocks, canes, articles of clothing, letters, keys, photographs, field and opera glasses, silverware and toilet articles. necklace was found on the Forty-seventh street side. It was set with diamonds and opals, and is estimated to be worth about $10G0O. According to the lists of missing property prepared by the police, it belonged to Mrs. J. R. Stokes, who is missing.
 Several of the persons hitherto reported as missing were found to be safe today. The present list of the missing numbers forty-four. This, however, takes into ac- count but few of the 200 servants of the house.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
WOODMEN'S CIRCLE
Which Has Been in Session at Me m
 phis Acj burned Sine Die.

Memphis, Tenn, March 2O-The conven- ton of the Woodmen's circle has adjourned sine die, and the sovereign camp of the Woodmen of the World has settled down to the tedious business of arranging the detailed changes in the laws of the oruer to meet the new conditions on account of the tremendous increase in its member- ship.
 The only remaining business today for the Woodmens Circle was the installation of officers and the report from the comit- tee on laws. The changes were of minor importance and pertained only to the de- tails of the management of the circle. The work was finished at 4:3O o'clock and the remainder of the afternoon was spent in saying goodbye and attending social duties.
 The delegates expressed themselves as thoroughly satisfied with their work and are pleased with their reception in the city.
 The sovereign camp held a meeting to- day, but the changes were not given out. The delegates were taken up the river on boat excursion tonight to see the old Mississippi on a rampage, it being a foot above the danger line at this point.
 Sovereign Clerk Yates said today that the indications were that the remaining busi- ness would be wound up by "Wednesday afternoon.
 The camp has not yet decided on the next biennial meeting place, but three cities are out after the honor-Columbus, O.; Charleston, s. C., and New Orleans. The latter city seems to have the lead tonight, but the nomination will not be made until the closing session.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
AN ACCOMPLISHED FACT.
Tie Great Port Arthur Canal Completed
 Sunday Night.

Houston, Tex. March 2O-A special from Fort Arthur says:
 The great Port Arthur canal is now an accomplished fact. The dredges finished the first cut week ago, and but a strip forty wide was left to be cut through at the big celebration next Saturday
 The canal officials became aware of the fact that preparations had been made for another injunction and that the papers were to be served Monday morning This would have been the hardest blow of all. as the excursions from the north will start Tuesday and by Saturday morning fully 15000 people are expected to be here to par ticipate in the festivities. In order to checkmate this scheme the dredge Florida was moved down to the meeting point last night and soon removed the last foundation on which an injunction can stand. The waters from the gulf now flow through the canal.
 The cutting through of the strip will make necessary a slight change in the programme, but aside from this it will not in any way interfere with the big celebra- ton.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
JOE CHAMBERLAIN
Replies to Questions Concerning the
 Various Colonies.

London, March 2O.-During the course of the discussion of the vote in the recent house of commons today, the secretary of state for the colonies. Joe Chamberlain, re- piled to various colonial questions raised
 Speaking of the West Indies, Mr. Cham berlaln said he thought it was impossible to give those islands representation in the gov ernment. It would be absurd he added. to universally franchise the negro. The ex- perience with which the port of Spain (IrinidaO municipal council the colonial minister pointed out, had not encouraged extension in that direction, and the prevail ing system under the control of the colo nial office was the best which could be adopted, under present circumstances.
 Turning to the Transvaal, he said that not one of President Kruger's promises to rem edy grievances had been fulfilled. He con- cluded with saying:
 As long as the present conditions con- tinue they constitute a real danger We are watching the situation most carefully. but thus far there has been nothing to jus t!fy an ultimatum, and, failing compliance, war, which seems to have been suggested by a previous speaker"
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
PRESIDENT AT
 JEKYL ISLAND Other Republican Leaders Are FIocking to the Spot. SPEAKER TOM REED THERE All the Interested Ones Protest That the Presence of the Two Great Political Rivals is Merely
 a Coincidence.
SPEAKER TOM REED THERE

Brunswick, Ga., March 2O.-President Mckinley rests tonight on Jekyl Island, the beautiful winter home of a number of eastern millionaires, on St. Simon's sound, ten miles up the coast from Brunswick With him are Mrs. Mckinley. Vice-Presi- dent Hobart and Senator Hanna. They are the guests of ex-Secretary of the Interior Cornelius N. Bliss, whom the president promised to visit last year. In another cottage on the island Is Speaker Thomas B. Reed. All persons in any way concern ed in their presence at Jekyl assert that positively and unreservedly, the visit of the two political rival leaders at the same time is mere coincidence Whether any improvement of their strained personal or political relations will be one of the incl dents of their inevitable meeting on the island, no one will predict. The speaker probably will leave Jekyl tomorrow after noon or Wednesday, and the presidential party on Wednesday afternoon. The run of the presidential train here from Thomas vile, over the Plant system, was rapid and without incident
 committee from the Jekyl Island club, comprising ex-Secretary Bliss, Author Thomas Nelson Page, Cable Promoter J. A. Scrymser and Coal Operator Joseph SticlSney, of Philadelphia, welcomed the president and, assisted by Mayor Atkin- son and former Mayor Crovatt, escorted him to Jekyl Island. The president was greeted with a few cheers which he slight ly acknowledged by lifting his hat, when he emerged from the train and assisted Mrs. Mckinley to the carriage which took them to where the revenue cutter Colfax lay in waiting. Another small volley of cheers broke forth as the boat cast off and started on the trip to Jekyl.
 Speaker Reed, some club members, and a score of pretty girls in summer frocks, were at the waters edge to greet the pres- dential party. The big speakers attitude was characteristic, his hands behind his back and his head thrown back and up- ward. When the president walked ashore MT. Reed smilingly raised his hat and said How do you do, MT. President?'
 MT. Mckinley acknowledged the greet ing with low bow and How do you do, MT. Speaker?"
 ed carriage and drove awy
 Late in the afternoon the president and Vice-President Hobart went out driving
 The stay of the president at Jekyl will be made as pleasant and informal as possi- be. No reception will be given, and MT. Mckinley and the others will be treated during their stay as part of the island s large family The president and party are quartered in the cottage of Frederick Ba- ker, who Is in Europe travelling.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
THE RIVER RISING.
The Tennessee Thirty Feet Above Low
 Water at Knoxville.

Knoxville, Tenn, March 20.-The Tennes- see river has attained a height of 3S feet above low water mark at this point. This is the highest water known here for twelve years. All the wharf section of the city and nearly one block along the river front is under water. Numerous warehouses and manufacturing plants are suffering dama ge from the influx of water. The drift and other debris coming down the river indicate that farms and woods have been merciless- ly dealt with. It Is feared the wheat crop on the river farms is damaged at least 3U per cent. A fall is expected by morning.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
Quay to Get Vacancy

Youngstown, O., March 20.-Hon. Wick Taylor has returned from Washington and states while there he was creditably in- formed that immediately following the ad- journment of the Pennsylvania legislature Senator Penrose will present his resigna- tion to the governor and the latter will ap- point Hon. M. $. Quay to the vacancy, the term expiring in 1901.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
Preparing for an Uprlstng

Rome, March 20.-The Opinione revives the story that Don Carlos, the Spanish pretender, has secured advances of several millions from English and French bankers and will soon enter Spain. The precise date is deferred until the notifications of the treaty of peace between Spain and the United States have been exchanged, but ac- cording to the Opinione. the Carlists and Spanish republicans will start a revolution after the exchange is made.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
PoPE's LIFE EBBING AWAY.
This is the General Feeling, Though
 There is No Immediate Alarm.

London, March 2.-The Rome corres- pendent of the Daily Chronicle says:
 Although there is no immediate alarm, it is generally felt that the pope's life is ebbing away. Communications have re- gently passed between the different cabi- nets relative to the eventuality of a con- claye"
The age-herald., 1899-03-21

fered 800 pounds purses for the fight. be- tween Kid Lavigne and Dick Burges. Kid Lavigne prefers the Bolingbroke club land has cabled for them to send expense money and articles. The fight will be held on the eye of the derby =.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
sho,ya,ter won series

New York, March 2O.-Showalter won the last game of the series against Janowski at the Manhattan Chess club today The Kentuckian won four games straight and the series. Janowsh secured only two games.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
Childs Got Dec sion

Detroit. Mich, March 20-Frank Childs. of Chicago. got the decision over Dunk horst, of Syracuse, tonight in an eight round contest before crowd of 1.5OO. The coiored man was as lively as a cricket, and did most of the leading. His favorite spot was Dunkhorst's neck, where he landed of ten.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
Alderman-FIfth Ward

hereby announce myself cand date for alderman from the Fifth ward, subject to the democratic primary.
 JAMES A. GOING.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
Ruhlin to a.eet Mahe,

New York, March 20.-Gus Ruhlin signed articles of agreement to meet Peter Maher in a 2O-round bout before the Lenox Attn letic club April IS.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21

I hereby announce myself a candidate for alderman from the Second ward, subject to the democratic primary. J. D. COLLINS.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
Alderman an-second Ward

I hereby announce myself a candidate for alderman from the Second ward, subject to the democratic primary
 GEORGE B. WARD.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
ANNOUNCE MENTS.
FOR MAYOR

l hereby announce myself as a candidate for mayor. subject to the action of the democratic primary. w. M. DRENNEN.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
Alderman-First Ward

alderman from the First ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 TIMOTHY BYRON.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21

l hereby announce myself as a candidate for mayor. subject to the action of the dem- ocratie primary. ROSS c. SMITH.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
BotI, CIubs Want line Fight

Boston, March 20.-The Bolingbroke cub and private club in London have each of-
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
& tyS. 6.ls Pick Ieaf'' smoking ns'ss Tobacco

gives the consumers the very best To- bacco they can get. Two ounces for 10 rorts IL iS fnst ts- r'ng it's way to p,,hlj,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-18
FIREMAN HEIR
TO S2,5OO,OOO
G. N. James, An Illinois Railroad Man, Also
Becomes an English Lord-Has Known
Destitution and Want, But Carved
His Own independence.

majesty's naval service with strong
hopes of upholding the family name.
While cruising in the Mediterranean 10
years ago he became involved in an af-
fray which caused him to desert at
Cadiz and flee TO America. Ever since
he has oeen a wanderer He embarked
in various enterprises, which proved
failures. Finally he secured work as a
fireman on the Mexican Central rail-
way, in which vocation he labored for
three years, and when he quit was en-
titled to his credentials as an engineer
Alluring tales of gold-seekers deter
mined him to essay his fortune as q
miner With three others he located a
claim, which they operated. James in
vested his savings-$3 000-in the mine
only to find that double that sum was
needed to make the shaft a paying ven
ture. Too proud to ask for assistance
from home, and still retaining his right
in the mine, he came to Nation two
months ago and resumed his former Yo-
cation of railroading.
His uncle, whom he succeeds as mas
ter of Cheadle Hall and other landed
estates, was Sir Norman James, retired
navy officer ar one time captain al
Zanzibar. James father, the heir pre-
sumptive and knight, died five years
AGO. leaving a wife and four children
of which the Nation fireman is the
Oldest. BY right of entail he succeeds
TO the estate and title. younger
brother is a lieutenant on the British
warship Terror, now in South African
waters.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-18
GRIDIRON WARRIORS
ARE READY FOR BATTLE,

Boston, Nov. lit is all Yale at Ho-
tel Vendome tonight, the blue to win
over the crimson in tomorrow's great
game on the Harvard gridiron. The
Yale team reached the hotel just about
o'clock, after a four hour run up from
New Haven. At the Back Bay station
hacks were in waiting, and the squad
of % players, with half dozen coach
ers, Were Immediately brought here.
With no loss of time the players were
seated at a special table for dinner, the
menu OF which was in accord with the
college training table. To prevent any
FRANKS by Bostons supply, the water
served was that sent up ahead of the
squad from New Haven. The meal
over, the players were sent out for a
short stroll in the open air to freshen
them up a bit, but Trainer Robinson
made their outdoor stretch short one.
AS the players came back into the ho-
tel they found it alive with Yale men,
undergraduates who had preceded the
team and alumni of Boston and other
places.
Every one had a tinge of the old
fashioned Yale enthusiasm and the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-18

Nation. ILL.,, Nov. 17.-From the ar
duous labor of a fireman on the Peoria,
Decatur and Evansville railway to a
landed estate of $2,5O0,O0O and one of
the Oldest baronetcies in England, is
the startling but exceedingly agreeable
transition which George Nathaniel
James of Nation experienced yester-
day. James was standing in his cap
after his arrival from hard run. a
messenger boy placed telegram IN ms
grirny hand, which read:
Your uncle is dead. He desired 10
see YOU before dying, and has bequeath-
ed YOU his entire estate"
The message was signed by James
mother who resides at Cheadle Hail,
naer Manchester England. AS James
descended from the engine he remarked
to the train crew: We'll, boys, ! won I
rove 70 work any more" He then in
formed them of his good fortune.
THE story of James life is replete
with changes. Up to his 18th year ne
tasted luxury Since then he has known
destitufion and want. but with sturdy
indenendence refused aid from rela-
IVES and carved out his own existence.
Now az the age of SO years. he finds
birself the owner of huge fortune,
with one Of the proudest names ~
Great Britain to sustain his fanny !
Tor Generations have been sailors anu
have won honor and fame serving their
country on the seas.
EarIy in his teens James entereu nel
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-18

boys were given rousing reception.
Among the prominent alumni was
Judge Henry Rowland of New York,
the most famous 'rooter' for years, de-
spite the fact that passing years have
left their mark upon him. Among the
eoachers here are Walter Camp, James
o: Rodgers, Frank Hinkey, BILLY" Bull
and Bum" McClung. The coachers
the physical condition of the men is
well night perfect. Trainer Robinson
says his men could not be more fit,
while Il glance at the team gives the
impression that the men are particular
ly fine Tomorrow on a special train
will come additional players, so that
the squad will then number about so.
AS to the prospect for the game, the
players and coaches are content with
saying that Harvard will know that
she has been playing foot ball when the
game is ended. The Yale contingent,
however, are more jubilant than the
early form of the team would warrant.
Most of them say Yale will surely win;
the conservative ones hint at such re-
suit, while none are willing to admit
the chance of defeat.
Tomorrow the men will rise early,
breakfast at 7, have a rehearsal of sig
nails later, and at 11.30 participate in a
light lunch, just previous to leaving for
the battlefield In preparation for the
contest, Trainer Robinson had every
men turn in by 10 o'clock tonight. The
Yale crowd filed the hotel corridors
until late hour, and it was Yale talk
all the time
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-18
Opinions Expressed BY Rep
resentative Citizens.
FAVOR A THIRD TERM.
Prominent Business Men
Talk On the Political
Situation,

The positive announcement in yester-
contest with Mayor R. B. Dodge, Jr.,
for the republican mayoralty nomina-
ton, has created widespread interest.
Herewith will be found the opinions
of prominent republicans on the situa-
ton:
Alfred Thomas: ST think Mr.. Dodge
has been a good mayor. He has worked
hard and faithfully for the best inter-
est of the city. So far as have been
able to learn, there is little fault to
find with his administration and as a
general thing, If there is anything rad
ically wrong, it leaks out in time I'm
til few days ago, there was no talk
of opposition to Mr.. Dodge that l was
aware Of, and l had supposed he would
be elected without opposition. 1 am
not acquainted with Mr.. Roe and, al
though l have always heard him spo-
ken of highly, should favor Mr.. Dodge
in the present ISSUE"
Matthew ]. Whittall: II am not ia
miliar with the situation, having been
out of the city so much of late.
have somewhat lost track of things To-
cally. l had supposed, however up
to day or two ago, that Mayor Dodges
election was merely a matter of form.
Il think Mr.. Dodge has been a good
mayor for Worcester. He has worked
hard and conscientiously for the inter
est of the city and her citizens. At
times, I have considered that he was
working too hard, and have cautioned
him in this respect. I am not as well
acquainted with Mr.. Roe, but have al
ways heard him spoken of as a most
estimable man, but between the two
men, I should vote for Mr.. Dodge"
R. James Tatman: IT have been too
busy to get out and hear what is going
on. was surprised to learn that Mr.
Roe was a candidate, as up to a couple
to succeed Mayor Dodge. l consider
that Mr.. Dodge has made good mayor
for the city. His business ability in
matters pertaining to the city's well
fare is unquestioned. Up to the time
when Mr. Dodge announced himself as
a candidate for reelection, so far as
have been able to learn, no one had
been mentioned for the office. There
was practically nothing for the mayor
to do but stand for reelection.
Il doubt whether he would have been
a candidate if any one else was men
toned previous to his announcement.
Now that he is in the fight, there is
nothing for him to do but stay in and
win.
"On the other hand, Mr.. Roe is a
man whose worth and integrity is I'M
questioned. The point is, would he
make good mayor? We know what
Mayor Dodge can do in this line, while
in the case of his opponent, we would
have to determine later his qualifica-
tons for the Office
Lyman A. Ely: 81 had supposed that
Mayor Dodges reelection was a set
tied fact l have not looked into the
matter sufficiently to warrant a dis
cussion Of the matter"
Capt. Charles H. Pinkham, who has
Continued on Page A.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-18
FIRST ROE CAUCUS.
Ex-Senatcr's Campaign For
mally Opened Last
Evening.

The nayoralty campaign in favor of
Hon. A. S. Roe was formally opened at
meeting of about so voters, repre-
senting nearly all wards in the city, in
room 11S, Walker building, last night.
The meeting was nothing if not en-
thusiastic. A great majority of those
present were men who have been ac-
lively identified with politics in Wor-
cester for many years past, and the
leaders in the movement to land Mr..
Roe in the mayors chair can seen moth
ing but eventual success for their can
didate, although fully aware of the fact
that tho next few days will mean much
in the way Of hard work
During the early evening workers as
sembled in the rooms, which have been
engaged to serve as a Roe headquar-
tiers, and although many went home
early, the meeting did not break up
finally until nearly II o'clock.
A. M. Powell presided, and Emil Ny
strom was secretary of the meeting.
Nearly all wards were heard from, and
the prevailing sentiment Of the re-
marks Was that Mr.. Roe would win out
with the proper amount of work.
Mr. Roe was present and addressed
the meeting, saying in substance that
he would appreciate the duties connect
ed with the office, if he were to be
nominated and elected, and the honor
conferred upon him by the voters in
making him the man of their choice for
the position of chief executive of city
like Worcester. In event of his nomin-
alton, he would endeavor to prove that
their confidence had not been mis-
placed.
From the complexion of last night s
meeting it was evident that there is a
strong undercurrent of feeling against
Mayor Dodge in ward 5. The repre-
sentatiyes from this ward were more
numerous perhaps than from any other,
and while the men who made up the
delegation were unwilling to express
any specific grievance, it was stated
that the points involved would be thor
oughly aired in the near future.
At the close of the meeting it was
announced that no business had been
transacted further than securing an
expression of opinion from the different
wards and outlining a plan Of cam
paign.
The leaders feel well satisfied with the
outlook, and anticipate a still larger
meeting tonight when those interested
in the campaign will hold another meet
ing.
Among those at last nights meeting
were Hon. A. S. Roe, Capt. Charles H.
Pinkham, Maj. E. T. Raymond, A. H.
Dean. Charles H. Hildreth I'd, A. M.
Powell, George Kingston, George C..
Hunt, Frank L. Dean, Dwight Allen,
Arthur w. Macomber, L. Judson Good
ell, Thomas F. McGauley, Walter j.
McGauley, George R. Tuson, Gustaf L.
Berg, John G. Hagberg, Emil Nystrom,
Herbert Cummings, Charles H. Evers
George w. B. Sisson.
A number of those present, some of
whom are candidates for municipal Of
flee. expressed a wish to have their
names withheld from publication.
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1t is admitted that Mr.. Moody's condi-
ton is critical, though when the evan
gelist was seen at his hotel shortly be-
fore being taken to the railway, he ex-
pressed the belief that his condition
was not serious.
He stated that he was feeling very
weak, and added: 1T have had trouble
with my heart for good many years,
but never felt as weak as 1 do now.
There is nothing alarming about my
condition, 1 believe
Since last Sunday night the evange-
list has been preaching in Convention
hall, where the audience on several oc-
casions has numbered close to 10000
Several times he has spoken with diff