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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-04
MANUFACTURED GOODS,
The Exposition at Philadelphia Next Fall Is
Now Assured.

Philadelphia, Feb. 3.--Mayor War
wick today signed the ordinance au-
thorizing a temporary loan of 5000, 900
for the erection of buildings for the
Philadelphia museums exposition of
manufactured goods Of the United
States to be held in this city next fall.
This will enable the exposition manage
ment to comply with the conditions at
tached to the congressional appropri-
alton in aid of the exposition. The
congressional appropriation provides
that the $4,000 appropriated shall not
be available until an equal sum shall
have been raised for the purpose of the
exposition and the buildings, from
other sources. This is now practical
ly secured; 100000 of the amount is
provided by the bill which became a
law today; the state of Pennsylvania
having given $4,000 and the balance is
being raised by subscriptions to the
stock of the exposition association. The
contracts for the buildings, which are
to cover an area Of more than eight
acres, will be awarded soon and
ground will be broken as soon as out
door operations can be commenced.
The exposition will be first of its kind
ever held in the United States, its spe-
cial object being the development of
American manufactures and the ex-
panSion Of our export trade. During
the exposition an International COM
mercial congress will be held
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-04
FORFEIT SEATS.
Decision of Committe on
Wheeler and Others.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The inquiry or
dered by the House of Representatives
as to what members had forfeited their
seats by reason of accepting other Of
fees, ended today with a finding by
the judiciary committee that Maj. Gen.
Wheeler of Alabama. Col. James r..
Campbell of Illinois. Col. David G. Col
son Of Kentucky and Mai. Edward E.
Robbins of Pennsylvania had vacated
their seats in the House by accepting
commissions in the army.
AT the same time. the committee de-
termined that none of the members of
congress serving on civil commissions
had thereby vacated their seats in
the House. The Judiciary committee
mas been conducting the inquiry for
several days, and after e,n arduous SEES
SION ending at $3.50 p. m, the injunc-
tlon OF secrecy was removed ard Gen.
henderson, chairman of the committee.
made the following statement, sum-
ming up what had been done:
The committee considered, in order,
the cases of members of the House
holding civil offices. First, the mem
".
Catchings and Fleming; second, the
members of the industrial commission
Gardner, Lorimer, Often. Livingston,
BelD; third, the member of the Cana
dian commission (Payne); fourth. the
member of Hawaiian commission
(H1tt), and fifth, officers appointed by
the speaker, such as visitors to West
Point, regents Of Smithsonian and
trustees OF other public institutions in
winch the government has an interest.
In all Of these foregoing cases. the
committee find that they are rot Off
GERS within the meaning Of article l.
section of the constitution. The re-
suit OF this finding is that such Off
GERS do not forfeit their seats in con-
gfess by virtue of accepting such Of
noes. Then the committee find that
Joseph Wheeler, Edward E. Robbins,
David q. Colson and James S. Camp
pell, after being qualified as men,
bers OF congress and acting as such,
having accepted commissions in the
United States army then and thereby
vacated their seats in the 55th con-
gress.
Gen. Wheeler was seen after the
hnding was announced, but asked to
be excused from commenting on the
decision, as it was in the nature of a
judicial proceeding. 1t is said Gen.
Wheeler and his assistants will take
no action for the present as the finding
of the committee is vet to be passed
upon by the House. The fact that Mr.
Jenkins voted against unseating Gen.
Wheeler and the others may lead to a
minority report, although no notice OF
such was given.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-04
MANILA'S, DEATH RATE.

washington. Feb 3.-Responding to
a resolution of inquiry, the secretary
of war today sent to the Senate General
Otis report on the health conditions
at Manila.
The report was dated yesterday. 1t
follows deaths among troops in Phil
ippines since arrival to Feb. !, seven
months, 200, Of which Al were due to
wounds and accidents; of the remain
ing 49, s. died of typhoid. AZ OF small
pox, % of dysentery, of material fe-
yer. The remaining leaths were due
to many various diseases. smallpox
cases cause apprehension. The entire
command has been vaccinated several
times. Twelve physicians have been
engaged for several weeks Nacclnatins
natives. The more sickly season IS
during the hot months, March, April
and May, when fevers, smallpox ana
dysentery are more prevalent. Nine per
cent Of the command are now report
ed sick A great majority OF the cases
are slight ailments"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-04
GOMEZ ACTION.
Some of the cubapJ Leaders Say He Over
stepped His Authority.

Havana. Feb. 3-Among the Cuban
their views on the subject, it is asserted
that Gen. Gomez was not authorized to
agree to a disbandment OF the army
without consulting the Cuban assembly
and obtaining its permission.
Indeed. when the report arrived that
Gen. Gomez had accepted MIR. Porter s
proposition on behalf of President Nc
Kinley, many doubted 1t, refusing to
believe that he would act in this fash
ion. A prominent Cuban said this at
ternoon: IF the news is true, the Gu
ban assembly will have. grounds for
proceeding against Gen. Gomez. The
idea of $S.oOo,00O as gift from the
United States to the Cuban soldiers Is
repugnant and wounds the pride of
Cubans."
A number of interviews obtained to-
day with prominent Cuban generals.
will go to show the feeling in the high
er military circles. Gen. Mayia Ro-
driguez, commander Of the Cuban
forces in the provinces of Pinar del
Rio, Havana, Matanzas and Santa
Clara, and second in command in the
Cuban army, said: II cannot think that
Gen. Gomez would take this resolution
regarding matter Of such transcend
emit Importance as the payment
and disbandment of the Cuban army
without consulting the Cuban generals.
Although L still believe that the Unit
ed States will fulfill its promises to give
Cuba her liberty, think the Cuban
army should continue to aid in presery-
ing order in the island until this prom
Use has been fulfilled, and until certain
important matters have been clearly
decided, such as, for instance. who il
TO pay the cost of the numerous and
unnecessary American army Of occu-
patlon-Cuba or the United States
Gen: Gomez does not hold the power
to disband the army without the an
thorlzatlon of Cuban assembly, and
until after consultation with the gen
Senior Pertendo, president of the ax-
ecutlVe commission Of the Cuban as
sempiy, which acts for the assenbIv
when the latter is not in session. AS Is
now the case, said: Gen. Gomez ID
only the commander Of the army AZ
such, he is under the direction Of tbe
assembly which alone represents the
army. The assembly is empowered r.
direct the army as to it's line Of con.
quot. nave no official data enabling
me TO Judge of the conduct Of Gan
Gomez respecting the dsbanding OF tha
troops; but he is fully aware Of his own
powers, as well as those of the assem-
ply. l know his spirit OF subordjnation
70 superior authority, and l am sure
that he will act within the limits fixed
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-04
BY APRIL.
Bulk of Troops Must Be
Out of Cuba.

Havana, Feb. S-Robert p. Porter,
before sailing for Miami, made the fol-
lowing statement to a correspondent Of
the Associated Press:
While the situation here has been
improved and simplified by the decla-
ration of Gen. Gomez that he will i'm
mediately take part in pacification of
Cuba. the advantage thus gained should
be followed up by American authorities.
The entire policing of the ISL
and should be done by the Cubans
themselves. The real police work is,
in fact, now in the hands of Cuban SOL
diers. and law and order are well MAIN
tanned. There should not be a mo-
ment's delay In the organization and
equipment of these civil guards.
THE bulk of the American soldiers
must be taken out of Cuba by April.
There is really no necessity for more
than two regiments in each province
to serve as a background of support
for the Cuban police. In giving the
best of these people employment, all
the more will be left for the relief
fund for those who must be helped
back to the land.
THE feeling of distrust between the
CubanS and the Americans has been
temporarily checked by the message of
Gen. Gomez to President Mckinley,
and the presidents reply through Sec
rotary Hay. If the younger military
elements of both armies will now get
together and complete the several
schemes for policing the provinces
which at this moment are awaiting
capitalization, the problem will be
solved. Delay in this work will be
fatal
If such men as Gen. Gomez. Gen.
Monteagudo of Santa Clara province,
Gen. MayiaL Rodriguez of the province
OF Pinar del Rio. Gen. Pedro Betan-
court of Matanzas province, and others
whom L know personally, will assure
President Mckinley and Gov. Gen.
Brooke, that law and order will be
maintained, their plan will be carried
out at any cost
There is too much disposition to dis
cuss minor details. There is too much
hesitancy in bringing matters to a
head. In the province of Santa Clara,
Monteagudo's admirable policing plan
has been already put in operation; and
it Is one. as Gen. Leonard Wood told
me yesterday, which is along right lines.
The entire police work in that province
so Maj. Logan, provost marshal in
formed me-has been done by Cubans
since the evacuation.
why not take up at once and dis
pose of this matter? Things must be
kept moving in Cuba or summer will
overtake us with too many troops here.
Our soldiers themselves fully realize
the situation. They frankly say that
their chief occupation is to guard each
other while their chiefs in Washing
ton. Havana and Remedies are ex-
changing condolences, The younger Off
GERS on both sides should come to-
gether and evolve preliminary policing
plans and get these into working order
without delay. Once this is well
done. matters will take care of them
selves in Cuba. At least, that is my
opinion"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-04
WAS A BRILLIANT MAN.

Westheld, Feb. 3.-Edward Bates
Gillett aged so years, father of Con
gresham r. H. Gillett, and in his
younger days one Of the most dis
tinguished members Of the bar in Mas
sachusetts, died at his home here This
evening, having been in failing health
for eight or ten years
Mr.: Gillett was born Aug. "a. 1918. in
South Hadley Falls. He graduated
from Amherst College in 1899. and after
completing course in the Cambridge
law school, was admitted to the bar Of
SuIoik county In lS43. He was dis
trlct attorney for Hampden and Berk-
shire counties I'm 1856, and continued In
that office until 1871. The masterpiece
OF Mr.. Gillett's earesE-4gas his plea in
the prosecution Of Scott and Dunlap
the Northampton bank burglars, in
1871. This was practically his final
case. as shortly afterward he retired
from active practice. He married In
1S4S Miss Lucy Fowler of Westheld.
who, with three children, Congressman
Gillett, Arthur l.. Gillett and Miss Luz
cy y. Glllett, survive.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-04
A. L. SAWYER.
City Meter Reader Dies of Cancer After.
Long Illness.

Appleton L. Sawyer, one OF the best
known residents of this cfty, employed
as meter reader by the city, died in the
CITY hospital early yesterday morning
from cancer of the bowels. Mr. Sawyer
has been in Ill health for many month";
past and was admitted to the city hos
pital about five weeks ago.
Since he has been in the institution
the real nature of the disease thai
caused his death developed, and his
friends are now able TO account for hie
Illness, which puzzled every one by lie
nature.
Mr. Sawyer served I'm the civil war AZ
musician in the Thirteenth Massachu.
sets regiment. and was a member Of
George II. Ward Post G. A. n. He was
81 years old, and a number of years ago
was employed by Allen & Reed, shoe
dealers; later he worked for Bemis a
Co, and finally started business for
himself under the firm name Of Cham
berlain g. Sawyer.
A few years ago he entered the EN-.
ploy OF the city as reader of water
meters, under the veterans preference
act, which position he held up to thu
time Of his death. He leaves a widow.
who lives at % Sever street.
The funeral viii take place from 20
Sever street, Monday afternoon. at
O'Clock. Relatives and friends are in
vited to attend.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-04
HARVARD COLLEGE.
PRESIDENT Eliot Makes interesting Com
ments on the Work of the Year. i.

cambridge, Feb. 3.-The annual re-
ports of the treasurer and president Of
Harvard college to the board of over
seers, was published today. AS usual
PRESIDENT Eliot comments on the record
OF the past year, and his suggestions
LOT the future contain many features
OF general interest.
he sums up the record of Harvard
enllstments in the war with Spain.
which, according to the latest returns
number about 400, and concludes as
follows; The effort of the president
ana deans was to prevent hasty and
iilconslderate enlistment, but not to
discourage the enlistment of able bod
iea young men of legal age, whose fam
liy circumstances warranted them to
oHer their lives to the country. So
long as there are wars, 1t will be ex-
ped1ent. especially in democracies, that
the pest educated men bear their full
snare in wars hardships and dangers.
Inc highly educated class must show
itself as brave, tough and disinterested
as any other, and as faithful to ideals.
II its education has been right it will
show itself superior in these respects
to every other class"
President Eliot refutes the popular
idea that high scholars are almost al
ways men of poor physique by table
showing that whereas, 50 per cent of
the whole number of students pass the
physical examination satisfactorily,
this is done by SO per cent of the Schol-
arship winners. The president has
looked into the claim that the highly
competitive athletic sports are especi-
ally useful in developing the qualities
of soldier and decided against it,
his opinion by showing the
small percentage of athletes among
volunteers in the late war.
Speaking of intercollegiate athletics,
President Eliot remarks that progress
has been made in intelligent manage
ment and that evils of excessive train
ing, though still manifest, are lessened.
He deprecates theintercollegiate fresh
man contests, and gives data showing
the poor scholarship of men on fresh
men football teams.
Agreeable local competitions is the
substitute he would recommend for eX-
cessive Intercollegiate competitions
The question of shortening the college
course to three years is again brought
up and the plan supported by figures
a large number of men, who
even now complete all, or nearly all of
the requirements for the bachelor de-
gree in three years.
In reviewing the work of the diffcA-
ent departments of the university,
President Eliot mentions the embar-
assment felt on all sides, owing to the
low ratio of interest occurring from h>e
several endowment funds. Among the
more pressing needs of theuniversity
are mentioned those of new building
of the medical school, a new recitation
hall for some Of the college depart
L. IL 49,. 49,,
furnished dormitory for
students, and increased
generally.
The treasurers report shows receipts
of 81, 1862, 9S2. Sc; payments, $1,241, 1892 /;
balance, $121, 5S342.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-04
YALE's SENIOR CLASS.

I New Haven, Conn, Feb. 3.-The Sc
nior class of the academic department
of Yale University chose its senior
promenade committee this evening,
This committee will manage the social
affair that viii be the climax of the
socialities at the commencement, and
election TO its membership is sought as
high social prize. The committee
chosen is as follows; yGlhairman. Geo.
Sturges Oliver of Pittsburg, Pa. floor
manager. Mason Tyler Adams of Am
herst. Mass. Hugh Andrew Callahan
Of Chicago, ILL.,. Richard carp Forrest
OF Philadelphia, Pa, Charles Asahel
Brayton of Cleveland, o., Thomas Fish
er Lawrence of Hartford. Conn, Fred
erick Martin Davis of New York. Berne
Holbrook Evans Of Pittsburg, Pa, VIM.
De Lancey Kountze Of New York, and
Winchester Noyes Of Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-04
THE sTETsoN MONEY.
Mrs. Katherine Shirley Of Kansas City to
Make Fight for the Estate.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 3--Mrs. Kath-
arine Shirley of this city, who has
frequently made claim to the two mil
lion dollar estate Of John stetson of
Boston, will soon send an attorney to
that city to fight for her alleged rights.
Mrs. Shirley's claim to the estate is
that she is the daughter Of Kate
Stokes, the actress who was married
to John Stetson, and to whom he
willed all his property at his death in
1896. Mr.. Stetson died after brief i'll
ness, his wife following within 10 days.
and leaving no will. Stetsons father
contested the will, claiming undue in
fuence, but the courts upheld the doc
ument. Ada Richmond, an actress,
then sued for an interest, claiming she
was Stetson's common law wife, but
she also was defeated. The contest is
now between the mother and daughter
of Kate Stokes.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-04
GAS COMPANY ENJoINED.

Spencer Feb. S.-An injunction was
served tonight by Deputy Sheriff Hen
ry p. Draper on the Spencer Gaslight
Co.. Luther Hill president, Edwin A.
Hill treasurer and Dexter Billiard a
trustee. The injunction came from the
office of Blackmer & Vaughan of Wor-
cester and restraints the company from
selling certain property, pending the
payment of interest of certain bonds.
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GEN. EAGAN's SENTENCE.
There is Positive Belief Among ARMY
Officials That II Will Be Mitigated.

Washington, Feb. 3.-There is almost
a positive belief among army officials
that there will be a mitigation of SEN
tence imposed by the court martial
which tried Commissary General Ea-
gan. While the final sentence will be
severe, it is not probable that there win
be a dismissal from the army
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-04
THE GENERAL WEATHER.

Washington, Feb. S.-Forecast Tor Sat
urday: Maine New Hampshire and YER
mont Snow; brisk north to northeast
winds
Massachusetts, Rhode Island. Connecti-
cut and eastern New York; Rain: brisk
north to northeast winds.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-04
ANOTHER ARREST.

'poro. Feb. S.-Mrs. Matilda Lord
crested tonight on the charge of
qation. and was afterward adj
70 bail, 1t is alleged that she
scently in crowd that followed
~ from the factories. In po-
r' this afternoon, Miss Mabel
~ and George Hamlin were ar
n On the charge Of intimidation.
Eases were postponed until Feb.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-21
INCREASED TAXES
ofthe Year 1905 Were made Ncccs-
sary by Democratic 0Iis-0Ianasc-
meHt and LacIS ttfJatI,fteHt.

"Thls ovoraror, nj tho hecInrIny ~ 1904
was sll.3TS q, and although the trustees
appealed TO council for relief from the
heavy burden, the board received not one
S Gemt o, ~ me Increased revenues arising
iss5"- Ps..t1 mersE increased ,Oa aaSat'oh III
'"'u''' " i'''.
"l'e'i d democratic city administra-
ton had determined upon having an
electric light plart +, did NOT asl, rho
ot,iza,s "a
80" 49, 'istee " 't'e eApei'u''u'e 81
Si-o'oVo Tor the plant, but went to work
and after some pleasant iaunts in
dulued In. h. H., r,,, ..,,,,, ~,
80 ,,,.,.. ~
saa ."oiMa a.ii cotetle OF eounciImen
~, M, VI llsHt, tht present pant was
, ine generous PUBIC entered no
nlo'es' because the necessity or a mod
eIh system OF street lghtins was ac-
NmW!easea oS everybody, and the iile-
sdhty oi the expenditure u so much
,i.oHes was gotten over oy Inc promise
rom tAe gas board that the plant would
oe pu!!t ana maintained out OF the rev.
e',ues derived from the gas works.
ne honest intent OF the gas board Is
not tnpeacheu' put It's judgment was
lAuity. ABOUT oE>rthird OF the money
hecessarF 70 complete the equipment
OF the piart was provided by the board
Wheh an appeal was made 10 council
!or asS!StaHce. ms appeal was not
uhheeded. Council passed an ordinance
Juns !, 1871, which was ratified by the
people June p. 1891, authorizing an Is
suanCe or $4,000 of bonds to be known
as electric light bonds. payable October
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BRIEF MENTIONINGS.
Events in and About the City Givenin
n Nutshell.

n Nutshell.
Matinees at both theatres to-day.
Grand to-nlght--"The Stowaway."
Opera Hous. to-night-Boston Lyrics
in 'Beggar Student"
Woman's Musical Club matinee to-
day, at a. o. u. W. Hall.
The Runs Dums will dance Mt the
Pythian Castle, Monday evening.
The criminal court will be in session
to-day. No session was held ycstcr-
day.
Miss Annie Ritz was fined s. and
costs yesterday by Squire Fitzpatrick,
for assauItlns her mother,
Yesterday. In the circuit court. the
case Of Francis Hungarian w. the
CIT? OF Wheeling was continued
John Ryan and Ed. Miller. two men
who tried to Jump Panhandle trains.
we're given ten days in jail yesterday
By Squire fIubcriield.
The Wheeling Turnvercin will give a
dance at their hall on next Thursday
evening. The maSque carnival Will be
given Monday evening. February IL.
Leonard Barrett will face Squire
Fitzpatrick on Monday morning. on tn.
charge Of having beaten his brother,
John. with poker, at their home In
Paper Mil alley.
The council police committee met last
night. The resignation OF Officer
James Babb was accepted and the APP
pointment OF Extraman Arthur In
gram as patrolman wax confirmed.
The following new citizens were turn
ed out in the circuit clerks Office yes
terday; Henry Weimer Fred Wclmcr
and Carl Wagner. natives OF Germany
and Moses Rcchblaum, native OF Rus
sla.
Yesterday occurred the death OF Mrs.
RI. i. Muster. OF Indiana street. Is
land, in the gnvcnty-fourth year OF her
age. The funeral will occur Monday ut
. p. m. Friehds OF the family are in
vited.
Ben CrawIcy walked into Squire
FitZpatriclt's office vest aII" q .-iId said
he couldn', pay the fine OF IS and costs
imposed on Him Inst week for beating
hiE wife. Benjamin was given ten days
in Jail.
Edward WIlbcrt was bound over TO
keep the ped zee yesterday. By Squire
Cunning. Wllberi fourishcd gun at
his home fiw nights ago. and had II
uolntcd al ON Ger McCausand when the
latter arrested him.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-21

friends and admirers In this city know
he Possesses the ability 10 make IN ex-
lcellent commissioner
The office Of commissioner OF internal
revenue seems 10 have become hertz
age for West VirEinIans OF both par
ties. Hon. Joseph S. Miller, OF Kenova,
formerly state auditor. was commits
sioner during both OF President Cleve
lands terms: Hon. John W Mason oc-
cupied the Office during the Harrison
administration. and Hon y. 3. Scott
succeeded Mr. Miller when the McKin-
ley administration came into power.
May the custom continue to prevail Is
the wish OF West Virginlans. regardless
OF party.