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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
HON. IT,. GARGAN'S
The Brilliant Catholic Orator Speaks Before
the Congregational Club---Prominent
Members Applaud His Remarks in
Speeches---Rev. G. P. Eastman of
Millbury Elected President

The 150th regular meeting Of the
Worcester Congregational Club, held in
the Young Mems Christian Association
building, last evening, was attended by
nearly 400 members and guests. A So
cial hour was held in the parlors of the
order to give the people a chance to
talk over what had happeued since the
meeting last June. At $50 o'clock
the company adjourned to Association
hall, where a banquet, catered by Reb-
boil, awaited them.
Prayer was offered at the beginning
of the supper by Rev John e. futile,
D. D., of Union church. and James Lo-
gam the president of the club, held the
position of chairman. At the close of
the supper, the choir of Pilgrim church,
led by j. Vernon Butler, rendered a Sc
lection and then business was taken
up.
The first thing done was the reading
of the record of the last meeting by
Secretary George L. Brownell which
was approved without discussion, and
then the chairman called for the read
ing of reports from the three commit
tees on resolutions appointed at the
last meeting. Rev. DR.. A. z. Conrad
reported for the committee appointed
to draw up suitable resolutions on the
death of Rev. A. E. p Perkins, D. D.,
in which were told the many virtues of
the old pastor. Dr. Eldridge Mix read
the resolution on the death of Rev.
George A Gould, d. D., and the resolu-
ton on the death of Albert Curtis was
read by w. T. Forbes, who told of the
life and work of Mr.. Curtis, and
touched strongly on his philanthropy.
These resolutions were all adopted
without discussion, and it was moved
that copies be sent to the immediate
families of those concerned,
The report of the nominating COM
mittee was then called for, and it's
chairman. W. t. Forbes, announced
that as Millbury was almost ward of
Worcester. the committee saw nit to
suggest the name of Rev. George P.
Eastman of that town for president for
the coming year. The name was
greeted with hearty applause, and on
the concurrence of the house, the sec
rotary was instructed to cast ballot
for Rev. Mr.. Eastman.
Rev. DIR. A. z. Conrad then an
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

New York, Dec. 1.-THE star witness
today at the trial of Roland B. Moli-
neux for the murder of Mrs Katherine
j. Adams, was Miss Mamie Mellando.
She was apparently an unwilling wit
ness for the prosecution, having been
induced to cross the state line from her
home in New Jersey to Suffern, N. Y,
last week by detectives, having been
kept in the house of detention over
Sunday, and having been subjected to
a critical cross examination by Capt.
McCluskey and the attaches of the de-
tectives' office
Though her testimony today had to
some extent been discounted by the ap-
parently damaging admission by the
defense on Friday last that Molineux
wrote one of the famous Robin s-egg-
blue tri-crescent" letters, nevertheless
public curiosity had been whetted to a
keen edge, and those who believe in
Molineux's innocence as we'll as those
who believe in his guilt were extreme
ly anxious to know just what she
would say on the witness stand Moli-
neux nodded and smiled pleasantly to
her as she entered the court room,
while she returned the salutation
without even smiling.
Miss Mellando testified that she had
been employed as forewoman of Moli-
neuX's paris green department at his
Newark factory, that she was accus-
toned to visit him at his private rooms
on the second floor, that he made her
presents of books and papers, and that
while in his room once during his abb
sence she helped herself to half a dozen
sheets of the robins egg blue paper
with the crest of three interlaced
crescents. The significance of this
evidence is found in the fact that Moli-
neux in his testimony before the cor
oner's jury swore that he never pos
sessed any paper of this character.
However, attorneys agree that there
is no way in which under the laws of
the state of New York the testimony
of the defendant at the time of the
coroner's inquest can be used against
him during the present trial. and the
jury is not likely to learn of this COM
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

vote for two, but the majority will put
the cross against the names of three.
The seer that met up with Lochiel on
the Scottish pike AMI warned him to
beware of the day when the lowlands
would meet lin in battle array, would
be needed 70 pick the three winners
as things stand on the eve of election
The candidates have put in a vast
amount of idiyidu9l work and they all
have friends, and in some instances
paid workers out among the voters in
their interest.
The polls open at $50 this morning
and will remain open until 4 this af-
ternoon. Not only will the democratic
aldermanic contests bring out the vote
in the event of favorable weather con-
ditions, but the unusual activity of the
no-license people has put the liquor
dealers right on the defensive, and they
Will have hacks by the score to aid
the democrats in getting the voters to
the polls. The liquor dealers are con-
fident o fthe city going for license by
a good majority, but the no-Hcense
workers will be out in force and can be
relied upon to offset much of the work
of the liquor men.
When it's all sifted down, the strong
men on the democratic aldermanic
ticket are Philip J. O'Connell, Edward
j. Mcmahon, James f. Carberry and
w. G. Lichtenfels Mr. O'Connell is
expected to head the ticket, But it does
not necessarily follow that the strength
Of the other gentlemen is in the order
they are named. They are all
strong candidates. They are good men
and would represent their party with
ability in the upper board of the city
council.
Mr.. OConnell is remembered for his
championship of popular democratic
measures, and particularly for his hav-
ing introduced the eight-hour order in
the board of aldermen. Mr. Carberry
has sustained his reputation as a
skilled debater and a consistent demo-
crat. Mr.. Mcmahon is remembered for
his good work for the soldiers during
the war with Spain. He is a gifted
speaker and has had experience in the
city council Mr.. Lichtenfels is a sue
cessful business man, a lifelong dem
ocrat, a faithful party worker, and a
man of broad progressive ideas. 1t is
the very strength of these men that
makes it so difficult to pick the win
ners.
John B. Ratigan is said to have a GER
tain strength, but if he has, it is in
isolated patches here and there
throughout the city. Spy reporters
who have been around cannot figure
out how he is going to win. Mr. Nc
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

The mayOralty question is settled. John R. Back,
W. L. BOusquet, H. A Harrington, S. C. Kendall, j.
Kendall and C. A. Vaughan the aldermanic regular
nominees of the republican convention will be elected
In ward we will elect William j. Bragg and Fred
erlck Cee to the common council, by a fairly good
majority. Bertram K. StOwen candidate for the
school committee in ward S has gained strength
daily. The principal effort of the committee has
been in the fifth ward and everything possible will
be done there for big republican victory.
There is one thing that should be impressed on the
minds Of republican voters and that is, in event of
stormy day. there is all the more reason to come
out and vote, because the democrats will take the
same advantage of the day whether it be stormy or
clear and a small vote might mean disaster in some
of the wards.
LEON RICE PARTRIDGE,
Chairman Republican City Committee.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
lockwood is President

More than 100 attended the meeting
last night of the Washington English
society. The members of the Worcester
Society of Civil and Stationary En-
gineers were in attendance.
Prof. Albert Kingsbury spoke on
"Lubrication," illustrated by number
of practical examples.
These officers were elected: Presi-
dent, George /. Redwood; treasurer
Prof Albert Kingsbury; secretary
c. NJ. Allen. Five lce-presidents and
five counselors We're elected.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
LIEUT.. BRUMBY DYING
The Condition of Dewey's Flag
Officer Changes for Worse

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE condition
flag lieutenant, who is i'll, changed for
the worse tonight. He became uncon-
scious towards midnight and a consul.
tation Of the physicians was held, and
a telegram sent, summoning Balti-
more physician, who is a specialist on
fevers of the kind from which the lieu
tenant is suffering.
The patient is threatened with hem
orrhages. Mrs haywood, a sister of
the sick officer. is at his bedside.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
TatnuCk Farmers Meeting

The first of the winter meetings of
the Tatnuck Farmers Club will be held
in Tatnuck hall Friday, Dec. Is, begin
ming at 10 a. m. The subject for dis
cussion will be. Does the farmer and
his family get all the satisfaction out
of their calling that they should?" The
essayists are 0. B. Hadwen, Miss Eva
j. Prentiss and C. L. Hartshorn. Din
ner will be served at noon by the la
dies
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
DR.. Brady's Lecture

The subject of Rev DR.. James Boyd
Brady's lecture in Grace church last
evening was China, the populous, in
the settings of progression" There
was a good attendance, and the lecture
was delivered in DR.. Brady's usual
manner, some of the Illustrations used
being especially striking.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
Young Wanderer Picked Up

Arthur Collier, IA years old, was
found by the South birmingham police
last evening He had left his home at
2 Suffolk street early yesterday morn
ing to attend school, and had strayed
towards Boston. He was short of
funds, and his junket ended when he
was wandering around in South Franz
ingham.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
GIRL WITNESS
ON Stand
Mamie MellandO Tells of the
Famous Egg Blue Paper
DAMAGING EVIDENCE

Testimony Somewhat Forestalled by Weeks
Previous Admission = Molineux Had
Made Her Presents Says She Was
Paid by Lawyers, But That
Is Ruled Out
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-03-03

the murder, but + am mixed up in the
side issues. and it might be awkward if
he got really Oh my scent. He must be
stopped at once, and the only way to do
it is by diverting his energies. Once
get his girl away, and he will devote
himself to her pursuit and leave the
other affair. =
81 see, and the pay?''
Fifty pounds-e25 in the morning
and the rest when you've done the
trick. You should have the first e25
now, but have not got it. expect
Glasher here tonight. l shall sell him
my diamonds, and even the fur lined
coat will go, added Mr.. Gates, with Il
pleasant smile, ''if the crib doesn't turn
out we'll.
care they rich:'
|, "Fairly we'll off solid family plate
at any rate. The old man will be SO
cut up at the girls disappearance that
he won't be able to sleep. 50 we must
get up scent for him. Well run him
down into Worcestershire for a night
and then do the trick
Cum! That's your department. I've
to tackle the girl. Any ideas?''
eyes. Bowl up in four Wheeler
not a hanson, by the way-with the
news that the gallant captain has met
with All accident somewhere or other
and is asking for her. She will be in a
mortal funk and will never stop to
think. Let it be afternoon, when the
old un is at his club. You can manage
her all right.
Fitzgerald reflected. "Serious matter
abduction. Make it 9l00, Bob-e5O
extra when the crib is cracked. We go
halves there, suppose?'
"All right.' replied Gates. "You
never found me screw, did you, Rich
mond?'
"This morning, sir, you were
screw
Gates smiled amiably, and DR.. Fitz-
gerald took his leave when a few of the
details had been discussed.
About half an hour after he had gone
a gentleman of the Jewish race, who
gave his name as Glasher, waited upon
Mr.. Gates. AS a result Of two satis-
factory interviews and DR.. Fitzgerald's
prescription that worthy schemer final
~ fell into profound sleep, as peace
full and untroubled as that of child.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-03-03
CHAPTER XIV

THE ABDUCTION OF MABEL FENTON.
About 3 o'clock in the afternoon a
cab drove up to the door and sharp
ring followed.
Miss Fenton imp said tall, lanky
man in hurried Tone
4 Eyes, sir. -
The man entered.
"No name-she does not know me-
Say a message from Captain Brett-im-
portant.'
He was shown into the library, and
few minutes later Mabel entered.
Miss Fenton?' said the man inuuir-
ingly:
eyes"
deeply grieved to be bearer of bad
news. Don't be alarmed, but Captain
Brett met with slight accident. Uncon-
scious when left. Asked for you.''
Mabel turned deathly white.
IAN accident? How? Where:?''
'Near the docks. Cannot say how
bad knock OH the head-came to for q
few minutes and gave your name and
address. Total stranger-but thought
you would wish to know-insensible
when I left.''
A few hours before Mabel had broken
down, and it might have been expected
that further blow would have crushed
her altogether, but she faced the situa-
ton bravely. Duncan was hurt-how
2rievously she dare not think. He had
sent for her; she must go.
II can only thank you for your kind
ness,' she said. ''If you will tell me,
where Captain Brett is now, I will go
at once. - ~ =. @">A
My cab is at door-allow me to
drive you there--time important. .
For a moment she hesitated, but it
was for moment only. The vaguest
indefnable suspicion Of doubt crossed
her mind, but the next instant twas
overwhelmed with the thought that
Duncan was hurt and had sent for her.
' = y will keep You scarcely 9 minute
she said SIS
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-03-03

! "Prcciscly. He lost an arm, some time
after lcuVing then,."
man, with a cut across his forehead.
But let me- read you exactly what he
says about him: i never saw Robert
King, the dukes stepson, so I cannot
give you a description first hand, but I
am told he was fair youth, with light
brown-almost red-hair. There was a
scar across his forehead, the result of a
fall against the bar of CRATE when a
mere child. This scar was noticeable
when he was grown up, and I do not
think will have left him. He was tall
an arm. Beyond this am afraid can
tell you nothing Of his personal appear
ance. ="
Mabel listened intently.
"Then it must have been the actor,
Lambert, who was her brother!' she
exclaimed.
Precisely. He lost an arm some
time after leaving them.'
The terrible anxiety Of the past few
weeks was telling severely on Mabel,
and today Brett noticed with alarm how
pale and i'll she looked. She was thor
oughly unstrung, and while they were
discussing the next move to be taken
she broke down altogether and sobbed
pitifully. Brett tried with all lovers
resources to soothe her, but his tender
words and caresses were in vain.
lit is all SO hopeless, Duncan-so
terribly hopeless In another week there
will be the trial, and with all your
work what particle Of evidence have we
that will weigh one feathers weight
with the jury?''
Brett could only kneel at her side and
dumbly caress her hands, while great
sobs shook her frame. Then he pulled
himself together with All effort, and
seating himself by her drew her gently
to him.
mabel, my darling, this is not like
you. You have been SO brave and help
full all the time. 1t will never do to
give up hope now that we have un-
earthed SO much of the woman's past
life, discovered her real name and who
her relations are and traced her doings
since she left home. At any moment we
may learn something that will put US
on the track Of the murderer Don't,
dearest, don't. need all my strength
for my work, and it utterly humans
me to see you give way"
Mabel forced back her sobs and
brushed her tears away.
"You are right, Duncan. It is fool
ish of me-worse than foolish l will
be brave, DEAR And she smiled pit
eously.
Look here, darling. You don't get
out enough. will call for you this
afternoon and we will have a stroll to-
gether in the park. I may have some
thing further to report by then. What
do you say, dear one? At 4?''
LAS you like, Duncan, but do not
worry about me in the least We must
be successful in the end, and then, you
know, shall be perfectly we'll again.
I will be waiting for you at t.
In few minutes Commander Brett
hurried away.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-03-03
CHAPTER XIV.
A CONSULTATION.

Commander Brett was not able to re-
port his interview with Mr.. Keighley
Gates to Miss Fenton until the follow
ing day. The mornings post had
brought letter from his friend Wray,
and with this in his pocket he proceed
ed to De We're Gardens.
well. Duncan, have you brought
any news?' Mabel asked anxiously,
when lovers greetings had been ex-
changed.
Indeed have, dear, and somewhat
surprising news too. 1t was Gates HIM
self who substituted the photograph for
Lady Florence's in the album
"Mr. Gates! What in the world did
he do it for?''
"That is what should very much
like to know myself. AS matter of
fact, he told ME he had not done So
told me emphatically, and without be-
ing asked the question. Afterward
learned at Scotland Yard that he was
the very man who did it.
"How strange! What possible inter-
est could Mr.. Keighley Gates have in
the matter?'
''That do not KNOWN fact, know
very little of the man. He was friend
of Georges was he not?''
AN acquaintance-hardly friend.
George met him at some club or other,
and found him interesting. They had
one or two tastes in communicating,
big game shooting and hunting, and
Mr.. Gates suggested trip to the Fam
bezia for elephants; but don fancy
George really liked the man, or he
would have jumped at the idea.'
"Then you know of nothing that
would connect bin III the faintest way
with the present trouble?'
"Nothing. But stop! You remember
be was here Oh the day of the murder
1T was then, indeed, he noticed the
dagger that led to suspicion falling on
George. That day he spoke to George
about his infat'lation for Harriet Sta
pies, and urged hin to break with her.
He had never alluded to the subject be-
fore, and George considered he. had
taken a great liberty in doing so at all,
and he told him SO. George was very
much annoyed, | remember, and he
spoke to me about it before he left the
house that evening"
Ibid Gates give any reason for men,
tlonlng the matter::'
HE said he did it out of pure friend
ship for George
This was certainly news Brett knew
nothing against Mr.. Gates, except the
lie he had told him about the photo
graph. if the police were to be believed.
But he did not think he was the sort of
man to interfere in matter OF this
kind out Of pure disinterested friend
ship. Still he might be doing him an
injustice.
"Well, ii. lie useless specializing on
his reasons said he. ''There's the
changing of the photographs to bring it
home to him, but for the life of ne I
don't see how it is to be done / can't
very we'll tax him with it, for he has
distinctly told me he did not do it"
"Never mind, Duncan. But we must
be on our guard against him. If he is
playing false, he will be sure to betray
himself before long. = II. ..s: +. 81
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-03-03

OLul, ONC-!OH7'-tflIGC,' SUlQ Df. ETtz1GT-
Ul0.
ped his finger and thumb triumphantly,
while a smile of malignant Joy that
would have done credit to Mephistophe-
les plotting for the soul of Faust played
round his thin lips. Eyes, I'll clip your
wings, Commander Brett, and that with.
out a moments delay
Mr.. Gates drew paper and pen toward
him, and, still beamlng contentedly,
wrote:
DEAR lilCnMOND-Excuse my vile temper of
this morning and call round at your earliest.
Plans OF a remunerative nature to discuss.
He addressed the letter to an obscure
street s. f., and then, at peace with
himself. he went to bed.
1t WAS evening before he was aroused
from his slumbers. DR.. Fitzgerald had
recovered his good temper. He was
friendly, even philanthropic.
Pulse" said he, when he had de-
posted his various paraphernalia. Gum
'-feverish; tongue-um-bad. Paper"
and he sat down and wrote. He then
rang the bell. BOOTS, chemist,'' said
he to the waiter who answered it.
Bring bottle back-charge Mr.. Gates
account" Then he sat down before the
bed and waited for Mr.. Gates to open
the conference.
Richmond, said the latter blandlv,
and with no apparent recollection of
anything but brotherly love, "I've
two things on hand that must be at
tended to. There's a crib to crack and
a girl to abduct.''
Town or country?'
"Town-De We're Gardens."
"Both:'
eyes, same place.. -
Bad spot-police handy
"Can't help it. Girl must 60 tomor-
row, and you must take her"
"Where?''
"To quiet house somewhere or
other. -
r. "Loye:'
mo Richmond. Downright solid
hate
''That's better. Let's have particu-
lars
"You know naval chap-a Com
mander Brett?''
"Know him perfectly-for cad."
"It's his girl"
"Good! Proceed
BRETT is trying to implicate me in a
serious affair, .and'-
"South Audley street?''
"Yes-and clumsy move on my
part may put him on my track any day.
Of course, have. no connection with