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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-17
REPORTED TO SENATE.
Consideration of Army Bill to Begin a,
Earliest Possible Moment

Washington, Feb. 16.-The army reor-
ganization bill was reported to the
Senate today and Mr.. Hawley Of Con-
necticut, chairman Of the military at
fairs committee, gave notice that he
would move to proceed to It's consider
alton at the earliest possible time. The
naval personnel bill was taken up and
read, but no effort was made to pro-
coed further with its consideration. The
military academy appropriation bill
was passed. The post office appropria-
tion bill was under consideration dur
ing the greater part of the afternoon,
but was not disposed of finally. A
spirited debate occurred over the
amendments of the Senate committee
providing for an appropriation to Sc
cure fast mail service between New
York and Washington and Atlanta and
New Orleans. The amendments were
retained in the bill.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-17

ing up with three cheers and tiger.
There was a similar outburst when
Secretary Long was introduced. The
popularity Of both men was amply
proved.
But the president was the chief guest,
and to him was probably accorded the
longest and nosiest demonstration.
From the platform on which he stood,
the vast audience below seemed but
one mass Of billowy white From the
two great balconies above extending
almost to the roof land all around the
hall, flashed the same cleaning salute
OF welcome and appreciation. Then
came rousing cheers. It was an in
spring spectacle, and the president
was visibly and deeply moved by the
magnitude and earnestness Of the
greeting.
The character Of tho audience made
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-17
POLICEMAN RYAN
And His Wife Make Up
Their Differences.
Reconciliation.

Recommendation.
This is the recent development in the
divorce proceedings between Policeman
Patrick F. Ryan of the Worcester po-
lice force and his wife, Mrs. Mary
Ryan.
Officer Ryan petitioned the courts fo1
divorce from his wife on the grounds
of drunkenness, and the sensational
testimony introduced at the hearing on
the case before Judge GaslSill is still
familiar to the public. Mrs. Ryan
sci, Congressman John r. Thayer and
City Solicitor Arthur p. Rugg, the libel
was dismissed.
Since that time Mrs. Ryan has turned
the tables and filed in the probate court
a petition for separate support, making
specific charges against her husband
whose property was attached in the
sum of $1,000 to secure the suit Mrs
Ryan retained Sullivan & O'Connell to
appear in her behalf, and lately Officer
Ryan engaged Thayer & Cobb to fight
the separate support suit. Another
interesting case was anticipated when
it developed that a reconciliation had
been perfected.
With the influence of friends, Officer
Ryan has induced Mrs. Ryan to return
to the home, and she is now living
with him. officer Ryan did not want
his family troubles again aired so as to
act upon his standing in the police de-
partment, and thus the family has
again been brought together, living at
So Mendon street
Chief brennan has held conferences
with Mayor Dodge over the connection
Of officer Ryan with the police depart
ment since the divorce proceedings
aired the family history. before the
court, but the present harmony be-
tween the parties will probably end fur
Their considerations.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-17

phatically that there was any wood
alcohol IN the Marlboro tenement when
ne left there Saturday evening.
"A spy man called at the residence
OF Emil Humbert, PSI Chandler street,
last evening, and was informed by his
wire that he was still absent in MARI
pofo. Her husband was not an old
friend and acquaintance of the I'm
derwoods, she said, nor had he ever
been. He had only met him in the
most casual way as Underwood was
moving into the house. Mrs. Humbert
says that neither she nor her husband
knew anything of the Underwood fam
lily, even in the most remote way.
Her husband had not worked in any
factory for three months prior to their
leaving Marlboro. He was working in
Pratt's factory at the time the strike
began, but came out with the rest and
stayed out.
Mrs. Humbert denied that any wood
alcohol had been taken into the tene-
ment formerly occupied in Marlboro.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-17
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington, Feb. 1G.-Forecast for Fri
day: New England; Rain; brisk to high
northeast to north winds
Eastern New York: Rain, probably fol-
lowed by fair; brisk to high northeast to
north winds, diminishing.
storm signals are displayed on the At
lantic coast from Delaware breakwater to
Passport.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-17
WALTER WARREN's WHIP.

Walter c. Warren found himself the
.possessor Of solid whalebone suky whip
yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Warren had oc-
CASTOR to drive down to a local harness
shop for a pair of horse boots and with
the package there was handed to MIR.
Warren a superior whip. The whip bore a
small tag which explained all. 1t read
"a friend in need is a friend indeed
Yours, Charles II. Pratt"
At first Mr.. Warren could not UNDER
stand the meaning. Then 1t all flashed
over him A week or so ago one of Mr.
Pratt's horses ran away near Chadwick
square, and Mr.. Warren who was driving
In the same direction followed the animal
for mile and half, finally catching and
returning the horse to Mr.. Pratt. IT was
this act Of kindness that now makes him
the possessor of tho whip.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-17
THESE MEN ARE ALL STARS.
Former High School Athletes Premi-
nent in Ton1orrow's E. a. a. Games.

Another instance of the success that at
tends Worcester high school athletes when
they enter higher institutions of learning
and there follow out athletics, is to be
seen at the =. A. A. games tomorrow
evening Paul Potter who was captain Of
the high school track team two years ago.
will run on the Williams team against
Amherst; A. M. Butler. last years w. IT.
is. captain, will run on and captain the
freshman team i'm the Harvard University
old high school captain, will be on the Is.
A. A. floor as captain of the Harvard var
sity track team; Pearl +. IGdson another
high school athlete, will run on the Dart
mouth relay team against Massachusetts
Institute of Technology: John Gregson of
Bowdoin will be on oneof the relays in his
own college race.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-17
President of France
p sses Away.
END WAS SUDDEN.
His Death Was Due to APP
oplexy.

Paris, Feb. 16.-M. Felix Faure, pres
ident of the republic of France, died at
10 O'Clock tonight after an illness of
three hours. President Faure died
from apoplexy.
About o'clock NJ. Faure, who was
then in his study, went to the door of
the room of M. l.. r. Legal, his private
secretary, which is contiguous to the
study, and said: II do not feel well.
Come to ,me." M. Legal Immediately
went to the presidents aid.
The presidents condition did not ap-
pear dangerous; but DR.. Humbert. on
perceiving that he was rapidly getting
worse, telephoned for DR.. Lannes
Tongue and DR.. Cheurlot, who arrived
with M. Dupuy
Though M. Faure still retained con-
seriousness, the doctors soon recognized
that the case was hopeless: but it was
not until nearly s o'clock that the
members of the family were informed
of the real state of affairs. They then
came to the sofa where the president
lay upon a hastily improvised bed.
Soon after he began to lose conscious
ness and, despite all effort, expired at
10 o'clock, in the presence of the fam
lily and M. Dupuy.
London, Feb. 16.-In the Hobbies of
the house of commons this evening the
news of the death of President Faure
made a profound impression; and the
greatest anxiety was expressed as to
its possible consequences in the present
uncertain state of France. The Red
mondites Immediately called a meeting
and adopted q resolution of sympathy
with the French nation, 1.-The ancient
friend and ally of Ireland The reso-
luton was telegraphed to the French
government. NJ. Cambon, the French
ambassador, had retired for the night
when the news was broken TO him.
He expressed the greatest surprise and
sorrow.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-17
THE ADMIRAL. DEWEY.
Work Of Rescuing the Steamer From
Rocks on Cuttyhunk Island Begins.

Woods Holl, Feb. 16.-The work of
rescuing the Boston Fruit Company's
steamship Admiral Dewey, which ran
ashore on Cuttyhunk, was commenced
today. With favorable weather there
is every chance she can be floated. No
further injury has been inflicted today,
although the swell has been heavy in
Vineyard sound.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-17

MO imperial designs Turk in the American
Y mind. They are alien to American senti-
ment, thought and purpose. Our priceless pri1-
ciples undergo no change under tropical sun.
They go with the fag.-President ncKinIey
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-17

Emil Humbert was seen by Spy man
this afternoon. He stated that he was
Just going to Marlboro to look after
his furniture. He declared most en-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-17
HUMBERT's STATEMENT.

Denies That There Was Any Wood
Alcohol in the Marlboro Tenement.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-17

The speaking was superb and the APP
plause both FREQUENT and hearty. The
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-17
HEARTIEST
W ELC0ME.
Mckinley Guest OF Home
Market Club and State.


President Handles Philippine Question
With Consummate Tact---Does Not
Know Best Form Of Government
For Islands---Other Not
able Addresses.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-17

Continued on page ~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-06
ASSOCIATION
NEEDS.
Y. M. c. A. Members Will
Strive to Raise the
;. Needed $4,000.

The Committeeman tea at the Y. NJ.
c. A. last evening was delightful affair.
1t was given under the auspices Of the
Ladies Auxiliary, and was largely at
tended. The greater part Of the evening
was spent in speechmaking, which follow
oil the tea. President Gawthrop was the
first speaker and his subject was "Indl-
vidual Responsibilities Rev. w. L. Is.
Murray followed on "lhe needs Of young
men," General Secretary Sleman spoke
of Loyal y to the Association" Field
Secretary HazeIwood, who has been in
this city the past two months, trying to
secure enough money to clear the associa-
tion of Indebtedness was the last speaker,
Mr.. hazeiwood said he was wondering
how much good for the association the tea
would result in. He thought there would
be 40 results unless each person took two
or three Of the Suggestions and made up
their minds to 90 out and do what Is need
ed. The association stands for SO
many things that are true and righteous
that Mr., Hazslwood said he would only
be able to mention u few
The association Stands for the Bible.
In these davs when the Bible Is shivered
and shartered in many high PLACES. the
Old Book stands just the same. What Is
needed is applied Christianity and then
leave all tho doubts to sail away by them
selves.
You are about to have opened to you
larger opportunities than you ever before
had in Wilmington" added Secretary
Hazelwood. l Believe the Christmas gift
the good men and women of Wilininton
will give you will be the $1,000 you need.
This will give you the enlarged oppor-
tunities
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-06
JAMES NELL IN THE MusKETEERs.

JAMES o NELL IN THE MuSKETEERS.
James O'Neill comes to the Opera
House next Monday night. One of
the greatest bores of many of the
dramatic performances in this
country is the incidental or ''cue
music introduced during the per-
for,nance to help the suffering hero
inc off the stage with a vibration
in E fiat, or to assist the hero
in a blunderihg speech with a
tremolc of A minor. Usually, the
music is called without regard to
taste and appropriateness from
some obscure sonata forgotten
years ago. The music used in
Licbler a. Cos "The Muskcteers"
is an exception to this rule. 1t was
composed expressly for this play
by Raymond Rozc, of London, a
noted English composer, of Spanish
extraction. In character and scope
it is said to border on grand opera.
Most of it is used to fill out the
waists between the ten tableaux.
during the dark scenes, and is
thoroughly characteristic of either
the scene it closed or the scene it is
to open. The successful finale of
the prologue is much dependent
upon the spirited playing of the or
chestra. in conjunction with the
thunder storm and lightning that
takes place in the wings.
An entirely original march is in
troduccd in the second and third
tableaux,whcr the gallant Muske-
teers, 100 in number, perform sew
cral evolutions outside the aubergc
and also in the quadrangle at the
Louvre.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-06
GRANTED A
CONTINUANCE
Lively Tilt Between the
Attorney General and
W. S. HilleS.

There was royal good time
amolg the attorneys in the Super
ior Court at Dover yesterday, when
the proceedings were taken to an
nuI the rights of the Delaware
Electric Railway. The court had
ruled that the old company had le-
gally merged from the Dover and
Bay Shore and the Dover and Mil
ford roads. and that its corporate
existence was all right so far as the
constitutionality was concerned,
and the case was then brought at
issue, the defense electlng to go i'm
mediately before jury to determine
the only remaining question OF fact,
that of bona fide beginning OF the
railway within the statutory time.
A continuance was asked by At
torney General White ard Mr.. Hill
les took occasion to pay his respects
to the Attorney General. He
charged the Attorney General with
trying to prevent the company from
building its lines. He scored him
as being the private counsel of the
opposing company. He also had a
warm debate with Mr.. Ridgely over
the same line. The court granted
a continuance until Monday, Dec
ember Is, OH the ground that ma
terial witness was absent.
Attorney General White stated
that he took the proceedings ag ainst
the company when requested to do
so by tax payers of Kent county.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-06
DOCkSTAnk.R S.

Genuine merit and an unusual
degree of real excellence prcdomi-
nate in every feature of the bill
which Manager Dockstader offers
this week. The entire nine acts
are all good. Sidney Wilmer and
Walter Vincent in their newest and
best farce why Wclde went West
made pronounced hit. The piece
is clean and sparklcs with fun from
beginning to end. Topaz and Steele
character comedians, fell into popu-
lar favor at the opening matinee
and are destined to remain there.
They are 4 very clever pair and
have few equals as tramp comedi-
ans. Billy Mcintyre and Edith
Rice received the warmest of ap-
plause from every seat in the house
and are distinct fayorites. AS
stated in the beginning, all the fca-
lures are good. Tegge and Dan
iels, dialect comedians, the one
legged dancer and high-kicker,
Tom Heron; Lottle West Symonds,
the Irish Countess: Clcmons and Nc
Cloud, Dunbar and Harris. and the
Cineograph complete the bill. Per-
formanccs afternoon and evenings
all this week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-06
Sale OF Cows.

Owing to the burning of the barns
and their contents on the farm of
the late Jason DAVIS, near Farm
hurst on Tuesday morning, there
will be sold at public sales, next
Monday afternoon, the list inst,
twelve well selected milch cows, to
the best and highest bidder.
Through this fire the fruits of the
years work have been swept away
as there were destroyed about 1900
bushels of corn, 200 bushels of oats.
80 tons of hay, 90 tons of straw.
corn fodder from field of IS acres
and nearly all the farming utensils,
with tworows, three horses and two
calves. 1t was only through the
early discovery of the fire by Ar
thur Cnllas, farm hand, that the
twelve COWS were saved, which will
be sold at public as above stated,
Fortunately the loss, which will
reach nearly $4,000 is partly cov-
cred by insurance inthe Mutual In
surance Company of New Castle
County. 1t is a pity that the scoun-
drel who applied the torch had not
been burned up in the buildings.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.


"What Happened to Jones which
comes to the Opera House to-mor-
row night is a most humorously
suggestive name for a farce, yet it
is wholly inadequate to insinuate
the numerous and varied things
that occur to the fellow whose home
ly appellation figures in the title.
George H. Broadhurst, the author,
is farceur of imaginative and in
ventive resources and has departed
most creditably and successfully
from the beaten path of his prede-
cessors. It would be a hopeless
task to try to tell all that happened
to Jones, but the title may be sup
plemented by a few remarks for the
benefit of those who want their i'm
aginations quickened. Jones is a
drummer for hymn books and
playing cards. Among the person.
age associated with him in the play
are circumspect professor, with
an exacting wife. two contiding
daughters and a young ward--who
is not so con6ding; the professors
brother, bishop; a spinster, in
love with the bishop: young man
in love with one of the contiding
daughters, a dcmented fellow who
thinks he is an Mdian, police
man, in pursuit of Jones, and a
Swedish Servant girl, who may be
intrusted with family secrets if she
is well paid.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-06

xHTANTED-AN EXPERIENCED COOK.
wv Apply between aud 6 o'clock Ia the
afternoon Mrs. Harlan W. Cause, llO3 Clayton
street. di8t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-06
City Court Cases.

James Simpson of Christians. came to
Wilmington yesterday morning and to
drive dull care and the frosty air away he
drank considerable liquor. When he ar
rived at the p. w. & b. depot he was
drunk. He attempted TO board the Ell.
glne tender OF train as he wished to go
to Stanton. He was arrested by officer
he was fined II and costs.
Patrick Dougherty was picked up at
o'clock this morning. He was fined W
and costs and Immediately he fell in fit
In the dock
William H. Mclaughlin was charged
with assault and battery on his - year
old son, James Mclaughlin. The tosti-
mony was that be came home yesterday at
noon aud his father commenced to boat
him by the ears and cut them with his
finger nails The little fellow showed the
marks where his father had cut his ears
with his finger nails First he beat him
with strap and then tore his ears. The
father had been drinking. They live at
Fourth and Scott streets and the lad was
at the house at ll35 O'Clock yesterday
morning. Ho was fined $40 end costs.
Dfunkenne s was tho cause of the brutal
assault.
When the case Of John W. Handy was
called tho first witness was Patrick Hig-
gins but he knew nothing about the case.
Mahlon Steele testified he had not seen
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-06
SEVERAL
FUNERALS.
Several Prominent Will
nlingtonians Laid to
Rest.

The funeral of Jacob l.. Brown
took place this afternoon at , o'clock
from his late residence, Rushland
Garden, Garasche's Lane, South
Wilmington. Members of Delaware
Lodge. /. o. o. f. attended. Ser
vices were held at the house and in
terment made in Wilmington aud
Brandywine cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret
Hunter took place this afternoon at
? 2o'clock, from her late residence in
Delaware City. Interment was
made in Delaware City cemetery.
The funeral OF Louisa w., wife of
James Jetferis, took place this af-
ternoon at 2 clock at Newark
The funeral OF Catharlne, wife OF
Owen McDermott, took place this
morning from the residence Of her
husband, No. BIZ South Franklin
street High mass was celebrated
in St. Paul's Catholic church at 9
o'clock. Interment was made in
New Cathedral cemetery.
The fufieral of Charles Morrow,
Jr., took place this afternoon at 8
o'clock, from his late residence, No
5ll Broome street. Funeral SER
vices were held at the house at ?
o'clock and interment made at Riv-
, erview cemetery.
Alfred Thomas Roberts was bur-
led from his late residence No. ll27
West street this afternoon at 2
o'clock. The funeral was largely
attended
John Wesley Sullivan, father of
Rev, J. W. Sullivan, was buried this
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Services
were held in Delaware Avenue Bap-
fist Church by Rev. John Shape In
terment was made in Wilmington
and Brandywlne cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-06
FOR FAIR VIRGINIA.

Expectations of a performance
OF unusual interest and merit should
be aroused in the minds Of Will
mington play -goersb by the announc-
mcnt that Mr.. and Mrs. Russ Why
tai, will appear at the Opera House
on next Friday night in the form
crs successful drama, "For Fair
Virginia. This play has been
generally considered one of the best
written by a contemporary Ameri-
can dramatist. and though it has
been acted some 600 times, it has
never failed to please the press and
the public. 1t has a background
of the exciting incidents of the civil
war, but the interest turns on two
love stories, and the stars present
light comedy characters. Their
support includes Viola Fortescue,
f. f. Nagle, Joseph Zahner, Jos.
Hazleton, and that remarkably
attractive child; Mabel Taliaferro.
A scenic production is carried.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-06
TeIeDhOne Consolidation.

At meeting Of the Stockholders OF the
United Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany held at Baltimore yesterday, the
Maryland Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany, CT Baltimore, and the PiLtsburg and
Aleghany Telephone and Telegraph
Company, Of Piusburg wero absorbed,
Both companies have been controlled by
interests acfing in harmony with tie
United Company. which was chartered
under the laws of Nsw jersey with car.
ital stock of %5. O0O. @ o. tG absorb telephone
exchanges independent of tho Bell Con-
pany, and to provi 20 long distance con-
nections
rhe United recently secured control ol
theDsimarvia Telephone Comnany, which
operates on the Delaware and Maryland
peninsula In taking over the Baltimore
and Pittsburg companies it is not con-
templnted to make any change in the
plans now being followed to develop the
business If both companies. and tha work
now In progress will be.pnshed with vigor
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-06
Thanksgiving Exercise.

The Sunday school of Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church held
Thanksgiving exercise last evening.
Rev John Shape made an address.
Recitations were made by Elsie
Dinsmore and William pear. A
male quartet, composed Of Boyd
Cook, Harry Dalby, MIR. Lewis
and C.. A. Cline. sang Thanks
to Thee. Our Father" Thanks
giving hymns were sung by the
Suntay-school. After the singing
OF The parting hymn, Farewell"
Pastor Shape pronounced the
benediction.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-06
Water Commission.

At tho regular meeting of the Water
Commissioners 1t was decided to purchase
before the CLOSE of tho year stock OF iron
and lead pipe and pig iron.
On motion of Mr.. Belts Engineer Bond
was instructed to buy 200 tons OF S-inch
iron pipe, 100 coils Of lead pipe and 10 tons
Of pig lead to he delivered this year.
Street Commissioner Pisrson reported
Eighteenth street in the Highlands left In
bad condition by workmon of the Water
Department, and q letter from tho strse5
and Sewer Commission called attention to
the con dition of the street. Commission
or Pierson says the street was In good con-
dition before water pipos were laid. The
matter was referred to Engineer Bond to
investigate and report upon.
A IL inch cast iron main has been order
cd Ito replace the & inch wrought iron pipe
torn up by the dredgo at Orange street.
Engineer Bond reported that the engine at
tho city mills pumping station had boon
started after being repaired.
Bids for laying ,he Christiana main at
Third street will be considered at the
next meeting ~,