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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
BELIEVE IN FOUL PLAY.

Relatives of Man Killed at Lancaster
Fear Death Not Wholly Due to Accident
Clinton, Aug. S.-Relatives of Daniel
F. Shea, who was killed by Clinton &
LeomiAster car, are fearful that there is
possibility of foul play connected with
the young mans death, and that it was
not entirely due to accident They have
learned that just before the young man
was struck by the car two men called
at house near the scene of the acct
dent and said that there was a man
lying on the car track and unless he
was attended to there was danger of his
being killed. Who the men are is not
known, but Shea's relatives believe they
had something to do with the man lying
on the track, particularly as his bicycle
was found some distance from the scene
of the accident. The matter has been
brought to the attention of Chief of
Police Bates and he will aid in an in
vestigation if it is decided to conduct
Ona
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09

Copyright, 1899, The Associated Press)
Rennes, Aug. S.--Maitre Demange,
the principal counsel for Dreyfus, ex-
presses himself as well satisfied with
yesterdays proceedings. Col Jouaust
had to play the part of a severe Judge;
but if his voice was rude and his man
ner commanding toward the prisoner,
his eye was kind and there were no at
tacks to press home the points raised
by the Indictment.
M. Chamoin, the custodian of the ia
nous secret dossier, said it would take
four days to examine it as the exami-
nation would be behind closed doors;
and most of the witnesses have gone
to the seaside. Gen. De Boisdeffre to
Binard, and Gen. Dionne to Param.
Gen. MERCER remains here, the guest
of Gen. Saint German, who tells his
friends to be prepared for sensational
events that may crush Dreyfus and
many Others with him.
M Cavaignac talked at Lemans, on
his way here. He said he expected two
coups de theatre. I'VE now hear that
one will be an avowal by Gen. Billot
that he said on his soul and conscience
Dreyfus was traitor because he was
>mislead. The other will be MERCER
driven to bay. The latter will issue
from this trial ruined if Dreyfus is 40
quilted. l hear he intends to throw a
searchlight on the secret councils of
the Dupy government of which he was
a member in 1894, and to show what
diplomatic wires were pulled between
the arrest of Dreyfus and his embark
alton for Cayenne. MERCER refuses to
be interviewed. He looked bowed
down from care. Gen. Billot, on the
other hand seems to have taken out l
new lease Of life. He also is extreme
ly reticent, as indeed are all the wit
nesses of note. NJ. Jaures only arrived
last night He claims to know much
that is in the secret dossier.
An intercepted correspondence be-
tween two military attaches. who were
mixed up in the affair, Is said by Jaures
to be shame to human nature. These
two officers wrote under feminine
names and in a strain that might have
shocked the young courtiers of Nero
or the ribald crowd that gathered
around Lots house in the doomed city.
Possibly, nay probably, the attaches IN
question never wrote these scented
"anacreonic billets," for such they are.
Lemercier Picard was equal to the task
of forging them, and he possibly did
forge them for .pecuniary consideration
Hence. perhaps, the mystery in when
his suicide is shouded
The counsel for Dreyfus met today
at his wife's residence, the heads of
the Dreyfusite party and consulted on
the present aspect of the affair. They
went there after they had examined
the documents Of the secret dossier in
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
TORPEDO BOAT TEST

Halifax, Aug. Sit is understood
that notable speed test between the
torpedo boat destroyer Quail and tor
pedo boat No. 81 is to be held off this
port soon. The latter is 22-knotter
and the Quail is rated at 80 knots an
hour. The proposed test will have two
objects. in that it will demonstrate
how long II will take a torpedo boat
destroyer of the Quail class to over
take torpedo boat Of % knots, when
the latter has 10-mile start.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
Root Says War Will
Be Pushed To a
Quick End.
WILL NOT TALK ABOUT OTIS.
Fifty Thousand Troops Will
Be In Philippines
By October.

Plattsburg, Aug. S.-The war in the
Phlhppines is to be prosecuted with a
vlgor that ought to result in speedy
cessation of hostilities there. The cor
respondent of the Associated Press
saw Secretary Root tonight. He re-
terred to his visit to Plattsburg bar
racks this afternoon, where ne wit
messed regimental drill of the Tween
ty-sixth regiment under command of
Col. Rice. This regiment was recruited
and organized in a little over three
weeks, and the men drilled today like
old veterans.
The progress which the officers and
men OF the Twenty-si2th regiment have
made in drilling in so short a time is
simply marvellous" said Mr.. Root. at
only shows the wonderful power of the
united States, when ten regiments of
volunteer soldiers can be recruited, or
ganlzed, drilled and equipped for ac-
i've service in the field in so short a
time
viii the war in the Philippians be
prosecuted vigorously from now on?,
asked the Associated Press correspond
ent. Mr.. Root turned on his heel and
dAiSh az HASH. Yes, Sir, the
war in the Philippines from now on
will be prosecuted with all possible en-
ergy. All the men, all the arms and
all the supplies necessary to end the
trouble in the Islands will be furnished
at the earliest possible moment"
How large force will be at the
disposal of the commanding general
there?'' was asked.
There will be $4,000 men there ready
tor active service at the close of the
rainy season, about the last of Octo-
per, replied the secretary, and more
VIII be sent there if necessary"
As to the rumor printed in some Of
the papers that President Mckinley
and he we're not in agreement upon the
policy to be pursued in the Philippines.
Mr.. Root said: "Of course that is ali
nonsense
When asked whether Gen. Otis would
be relieved of the command of the Am
erican forces in the Philippines, Mr..
Root replied that he had nothing to
say on that point at this time. 1t
would be impossible for anyone to be
more emphatic and Determined than
Secretary Root was in his ayowal of
the policy of ending the trouble in the
Philippines.
Mr.. Mckinley enjoyed sail in Lake
Chumplain this forenoon on board DR..
Webb's yacht Elfrida. The president
and his wife were accompanied by
Vice-President and Mrs Hobart, Miss
Duncan, Secretary of War Root, Capt.
and Mrs. Buckingham, DR.. and Mrs
Rixey, Private Secretary Cortelyou.
Secretary Root, while paying visit to
Plattsburg barracks promised to issue
an order to allow detachment of sol
diers from the Twenty-Sixth regiment
to attend the ceremonies at the burial
at North Elba, N. Y, of the seven men
who died with John Brown in his ia
nous raid at Harpers Ferry, Va, on
the 10th of October, 1859.
Lieut. Gov Woodruff is here to in
vite President Mckinley to attend the
state fair at Syracuse in September.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
RECEPTION TO RoccA.

Nine Days Fetes Arranged in Honor
of Argentine President. Z
Rio de Janerio, Aug S.-The Argen-
tine squadron escorting President
Rocca of the Argentine republic has ar
rived here. Fetes lasting nine days have
been arranged In honor of President
Rocca.
the correspondent OF the Associated
Press was assured today by high au-
thority that. If an attempt were con
templated to ally Latin America against
the Unite tSates, 1t was bound to prove
a failure because Brazil will do nothing
to offend America, her best customer
for her principal products.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
HELD WITHOUT BAIL.

New York, Aug. S-The four employ
ees Of the Manhattan state hospital on
Ward Island, arrested last night on a
charge of homicide in causing the death
last Saturday of James Mcclure, a
paretic patient in the hospital We're
brought before Coroner zucco today.
The men are Thomas Sexton, Patrick
Ryan. Daniel O'Connell and Martin
WHITE. All but Whyte We're committed
to the tombs without bail to await the
inquest which viii be held next Mon
day. 1t was ascerta!ned that Whyte
was an eve witness of the attack on
Mcclure. but took no part in it.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
SHOE MEN ORGANIZE.

Philadelphia. Aug. s.-Shoe manufac-
turers, representing Cincinnati, Wash
ington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston.
Rochester and Lynn, Mass, met here
today to consider the ACCESSIBILITY of
forming a national organization. The
Cincinnati representatives are the
leaders in the movement. In ALL ninety
five of the members We're present.
Thomas James of Cincinnati, presided
and made an address in which he stated
the necessity Of such an organization if
prices were to be sustained at figure
satisfactory to all.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
DOLPHIN INQUIRY.

Boston, Aug. S.-A court Of inquiry
to investigate the collision Of the
United States steamer Dolphin with
a. ferry boat in New York harbor, last
week. convened at the Charlestown
navy ward today. The court is made
up Of Capt George H. Wadleigh Com
mander j. E. Pillsbury, Commander
|P. H. Delano and Capt, Moses of the
marine corps sitting as judge advocate
general-all officers stationed at the
yard. 1t is thought the sessions will
be adjourned daily until the Dolphin
returns from Portland.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
FIRST ON RECORD.

New York, Aug. SC. ]. Guild,
jsweler and silversmith. employed at
No As Gold street, was arrested on a
warrant and indictment issued in Taun-
ton, Mass, charging him with adultery.
The offense, while felony in Massa-
chusetts. is not even misdemeanor in
New York state, and this Is the first
case in the memory of the oldest police
court clerk in which an Indictment on
this charge has been recognized here.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
a. E. SMITH DEAD.

New Haven, CT, Aug S.--Austin e.
Smith, aged so, treasurer of the Spring
field, Mass, Street Railroad Company,
was attacked with hemorrhage of the
lungs as he was getting aboard a car
at the depot here tonight, and died in
a few moments. Mr.. Smith was ac-
companied by ex-Mayor NJ ID. Winter
Of Springfield and was en- route to Pine
Orchard, where Mrs. Srith was So
journing. AS soon as he was attacked
he was taken into the baggage room.
but expired before medical assistance
afEived.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
READY FOR THE RACE.
Amateurs and Professionals FIocking
to the Great Cycle Meet.

Montreal, Aug. S.-Racing begins to-
morrow in the worlds bicycle meet.
The prospects are for fine weather, a
big crowd and fast racing. The Queens
Park board track is in the best of con-
dition. The race of the day will be
the one mile amateur championship,
and the entries include: A. ]. Cherry,
London, England, who holds the Eng
lish championship; John Caldow, the
Scotch short-distance champion; Tail
londiers, the Partisan sprinter; Good
son, the Australian, who holds the
amateur records of his country from
half a mile to five miles; Earl Peabody
of Chicago, George of South Africa,
Ingraham. Moran, Carter, Brown and
Merrill of the l.. A. w. circuit and
number Of local men. The race is ex-
pected to be between Cherry, Taillon-
diers and Peabody The same riders
are entered in the half-mile amateur.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
GOLD STANDARD IN INDIA

London, Aug. SIN the house Of
commons, today, the secretary of state
for India, Lord George Hamilton, in
Introducing the Indian budget, said
that after careful consideration. the
government had deliberately concluded
that the gold standard was required in
the interest of India, and there would
not be deferred from prosecuting this
policy by all the means in their power,
merely because the next phase in the
advancement was coincident with alb
normal or temporary failure of the
rain.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
DIRECTORS OF coAL CO.
No Action Taken On the Resignation
of Manager O'Brien.

At a meeting of the directors of the
Worcester Cooperative Coal Company,
last night, a finance committee consist
ing of Jo4emiah ]. Higgins and P. j.
Quinn was appointed. The main bust
ness that the directors were to consider
the resignation of John F. OBrien as
manager of the coal yard, was not act
ed upon.
A motion that action be postponed
until the next meeting was carried
without dissenting vote. Contrary to
report, no statement in regard to re-
cent attacks upon the yard was given
out to the press. No time was wasted
IN argument and within an hour of
calling the meeting adjournment was
taken
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
SITUATION is ACUTE.
Looks as If TeIeeraphers Would Sure
Iy Go Out on Strike.

~ Wv wi On OlTlNS.
New Haven, Aug. S.-Out of $50 re-
plies received by the local secretary OF
the telegraphers' union to the request
for vote on the advisability of a
strike against the New York, New Ha-
ven & Hartford company, 625 are in ia
vor of such a strike if the company does
not acceed to the demands of the OPP
orators. The votes have been coming
in rapidly and by Thursday, it is ex-
pected, replies will have been received
from over 700. There are 1900 operators
in the employ Of the company and the
leaders of the movement are sanguine
that if the 400 men who are not mem
bers of the union at least 200 will join
in a strike if one is ordered.
The situation seems to be growing in
acuteness. Secretary Cardinal of the
telegraphers' union said this morning
that both he and the operators desired
to avoid a strike if possible, but he can
see no other way out of the difficulty
if the railroad officials refuse to meet
the men.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
FOUR PER CENT. OFFERED,

8oston, Aug. S.-The executive officers
OF the Fitchburg would not say any
thing today as to the attitude of the
road toward the New York Central. One
of tho directors, however, admitted that
the New York Central some time ago
made an offer for the control OF the
property OH the basis of four per cent
guaranty on the preferred stock. The
opinion was expressed that as the
Fitchburg is tcGay in better shape
financially and physically than ever be-
fore, if the New York Central wants
the road it will have to offer higher
figure
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
MILITIA WITHDRAWN.

Cleveland, O.. Aug. S.-The last cons
pany of militia left the city today, the
authorities having decided that there 10
little probability Of any further trouble
in connection with the street car strike.
Thsre is not the slightest sign that the
strike is any nearer a settlement to-
day than when it was inaugurated.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
FOR BEATING A DRUM.

Salvation Army Lassie Arrested For
Her Love of Music.
Philadelphia, Aug. S.-Mrs. Amanda
Clifford, wife OF Brig. Gen. Adam Gift
ford, who commands the Atlantic coast
division of the Salvation Army, was
arrested tonight for beating a bass
drum, the charge being breach of the
peace. The police recently issued an
order prohibiting the use of the drum
by the Salvationists. The arrest of Mrs.
Clifford was made during tent meet
ing in the presence of three thousand
persons. Various hymns were sung to
the accompaniment of the bass drum,
and at their conclusion seven policemen
marched into the tent and took Mrs.
Clifford into custody
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
CAN'T BE A PEER.
Astor Must C ontent Himself With Be-
coming Knight or Baronet.

London, Aug. S.-Henry Labouchere
says in Truth 1.-THE rumor that VIII
liam Waldorf Aston will soon be raised
to the peerage, assumes what is impos-
sible. A law passed during the reign
Of William III deprives the crown of
the power of comforting the rank of
peer upon naturalized aliens. 1t was
enacted because the king was convert
ing too many Dutch republicans into
British peers. A baronet or knight
Mr. Astor could be; and if he is ready
to pay, there is no doubt that he will
find no difficulty in negotiating the
matter"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
FEVER ON sHlPeoARD.

Santiago de Cuba, Aug. S.-The Brit
ish steamer Sutherland, Capt Percy
Nlbbs, from Philadelphia, July 20. which
arrived here yesterday from Havana,
from which port she sailed Sunday,
brought two cases of yellow fever. 1t
is believed Capt. Nibbs is dying. He
was III for two days before leaving Ha-
vana.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
RECEPTION TO DEWEY.
Admiral Pays Visit to Commander Of
Army Corps.

Naples, Aug. S.--Admiral Dewey ex-
changed visits today with the general
commanding the army corps here. The
reception accorded the American adj
miral yesterday was a brilliant affair
and Admiral Dewey is delighted with
the cordial hospitality everywhere ex-
tended him. In an interview with a
representative of the Associated Press
Admiral Dewey said: Il do not desire
fetes or demonstrations at home. 1t
is eonugh for me that my countrymen
know l did my duty. Lewis Iddings,
bassy, has gone to Sorrento, where he
will give a luncheon to Admiral Dewey
tomorrow.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
coMoRo ISLAND REVOLT.
Police Commissary Assassinated on
French Colonial Island.

Zanzibar, Aug. S.-Great Comoro ISL
and is in revolt. The police commits
sary has been assassinated and the
governors residence is besieged. A
gnnboat has been ordered to assist the
island authorities in restoring order.
Great or Grande Comoro, otherwise
Angaziya island, is the principal island
of the Ccmoro isle, in the Mozambique
channel, $50 miles from the northwest
coast of Madagascar, and 200 miles
from the east coast of Africa The
population of the group is estimated
at about $4,000 souls, mostly Mohamme-
dams. The islands form part of the
French colonial possessions.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
AMERICAN ORDERS.
Granting of Contracts to United States
Discussed in House of Commons.

London, Aug. SIN the house of COM
mons today. Sir Alfred Hickman, con-
sentative, member for Wolver Hamp-
ton drew attention to the practice Of
the Indian authorities of purchasing
railway material in the United States.
He said that if the Indian government
wanted something cheaply done which
could not be obtained in England, such
a course was, in a sense, justified. But
in most cases this extreme hurry could
be avoided by a little foresight AS
far as the price was concerned, Sir AL
fred Hickman commended that it must
not be assumed, because the price was
lower, that the article was cheaper.
Experience had shown, he asserted, that
while the Americanengines were cheap
er, the English engines lasted better.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
AMERICAN VICTORY.
Macarthur Repels Force Of
5000 With Loss Of
20 Men.

Manila, Aug. 9, 1925 p. m.-Gen. Mac
Arthur's force, consisting of 1000 men,
advanced five miles beyond San Fer
nando, today, and encountered and de-
feated Filipino force of 5000 men. The
enemy retreated, leaving many dead
killed and wounded. was 20.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
OFFER FOR FITcHBURo.
VanderbiIts Trying Hard to Get Con
troll of Massachusetts Roads.

New York, Aug. S,-The following is
from the Commercial Advertiser: Fitch
burg, Mass. "Dr. w. Seward Webb
president Of the Wagner Car Company,
in conversation yesterday, expressed
confidence that the lease of the Bos-
ton and Albany road to the New York
Central would be granted, and that the
Fitchburg road would be leased by the
same company. We have made the
Fitchburs people an offer, he said, and
it remains with them to say what they
will do about it,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
ANNOUNCED 5YWIRELEss.

Shipwreck SignaIied by New Means of
Communication
Torquay. Aug. s.-The British war
ship Sans Parcel, while returning from
the maneuvres, sank a full-rigged ship
last night, off the Lizard. One man was
drowned. The warshlp communicated
the news to the other ships of the fleet
by wireless telegrapby. The vessel
sunk by the Sans Pareil is the British
ship East Lothian, Capt. McFarlane,
OF 1889 tons, which left Manila Feb.
8 for Nantes, France, where she ar
rived July Il.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
SAN JUAN HERO SHOT.
CoIored Regular Murders His Sergeant
and Is Shot by Pursuers.

OOTOTGU NGgUTdT WUTUUTS IT'S OGTyEdNI
and Is Shot by Pursuers.
Salt Lake, Utah, Aug. S.-First sergt
John Jackson was shot and killed. at
Fort Douglass, tonight. by Priv. w. E.
Carter, and the latter was then shot
and killed while resisting arrest Both
were colored and belonged to the Ninth
United States cavalry. Jackson or
dered Carter taken to the guard house
for inattention to duty, and Carter was
sent to his quarters for his blankets,
but he got his rifle and went to Jack
sons room and shot him twice.
Carter attempted to escape, and 25
soldiers pursued him. Garter shot
several times at his pursuers, and was
finally shot himself. Jackson and Car
ter both participated in the battle of
San Juan Hill.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
ON THE VERGE OF RUIN.

Philadelphia, Aug. s.-The Inquest today
in the death of Charles A. f. Autenreith.
the supposedly wealthy banker, who com
mitted suicide en- last FRIDAY by shooting
himself, disclosed the fact THAI he was on
the verge Of AnaRotal vvlA
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
WEATHER REPORT.

Boston, Aug. S.-Forecast for Boston ana
vicinity Wednesday: Fair and generally
clear weather Wednesday and Thursday;
warmer Thursday; light and variable
winds.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
AN AMERICAN CITIZEN.
Carnegie Has No Intention o. Follow
ing Astor's Example.

ing Astor's Example.
Linden, Aug. S.-Andrew Carnegie
has donated $4,000 to found public
library at Keighler, Yorkshire. Mr..
Carnegie telegraphs the Associated
Press from Skibo Castle, saying: Il
have no intention to perform the du-
ties of justice of the peace or Of deputy
Workmanship. l understood these Of
ficers are usually held by the owner of
the Skibo estates. In my case they
are only honorary, being an American
citizen.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-09
FOUR PER CENT TAX.
President Delaney Says There is No
Change in Situation.

Change in Situation.
New York, Aug. S.--The executive
committee Of Typographical Union No.
6 has levied an assessment Of four per
cent on the earnings Of members. on
account Of the Sun strike, to be con-
tinued indefinitely. This will realize
several thousands per week. President
Delaney Of big g. said tonight that
there was no change in the situation.
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koscio}y sic pala?
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niebezpiecznly spos6b rozpa~
lania wegla do kadzid}a przez
ch}opc6w US }ugujacych, przy
ceremoniach koscielnych.
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wegiel, kt6ry CO ledwie
ogieh mad swieca zobaczy},
biora oni 60 W palce lub
szczypce / rozdmuchuja usta-
mi iskry po ca}ej zakrystyi,
albo tez k}ada do kadzielnicy
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MIA wiatru ua wszystkle
strony, niebacznem potrace-
MEM o jaki przedmiot HAWAI-
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rzucaja. Czesto iskry czy tel
od|amki male wegla padaja
gdzie$ niepostrzezone ma po-
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chwi]e po, nieszporach ]ub
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naboieistwa.
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