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SALOONS AND MINES CLOSED.
1t Is Estimated That tie Beers Have J2,.
900 Men in the Field.

1t Is Estimated That the Beers Have J?,-
900 Men in the Field.
London. Oct. 4.-There is a we'll authen-
ticated report that large force of Beers
is assembled at Selk, at the junction of
Crocodile and Pongola rivers, evidently
with the object of destroying the railway.
The report regarding the extent of the
Boer artillery is probably exaggerated, as
1t is believed the burghers possess few
guns and it is unlikely they would dis
mantle their forts in order to take the
garrison pieces to the front. Military au-
thorities estimate there are now $1,000
Beers in the field.
Late advices from Cape Town this af-
ternoon indicate a widespread impression
there that unless the Beers begin hostil-
tiles by Thursday they will not fight, but
yield to the imperial demands when for
mulated
Orders have been issued from Pretoria
closing all saloons in the gold fields. The
Transvaal government has taken over the
Perreira mines and all mines in the gold
fields. A group of five of the Irckstein
mines has been closed.
Additional transports with troops from
India arrived this morning at Durham,
Natal, and will proceed to the front I'M
mediately. 1t is rumored there that the
Boers are Withdrawing from the Natal
border owing to a lack of forage. '
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SOME LIVELY SK|RM|SHES
Several American Soldiers Have
Been Killed Recently.
THE ENEMYS LOSS HEAVY
at Least General Otis Makes It Out to
Be Many Times Greater Than
Our Own Loss-Captain
Poore Praised.

washington, Oct. 4.-General Otis to-
day cabled the war department the fol-
lowing account of the recent sharp en-
gagements with the insurgents:
Manila, Oct. 4.-Captain Poore Of the
9Th infantry attacked an intrenched
robber band at Western Negros the lst
instant. Lieutenant Grubbs of the 9th
infantry was killed and Dr. Shillock
and three enlisted men slightly wound
ed. Twenty Of the enemy were killed
including the leading robbers. Twelve
rifles. large supply Of ammunition and
stores were captured. Poores action is
highly recommended. The insurgents
west OF Bacor and linus. Luzon. at
tackled the line of communication. Cap
tain Eldredge of the 14th infantry was
killed and Lieutenant Burgess of the
9Th artillery wounded. The number of
enlisted men killed and wounded is 10
or II. A full report is not received. The
enemy was driven west and south with
reported heavy loss.
Yesterday the enemy attacked Ca
lamba and were driven off some DIS
tance into the country. Our casual
ties are two enlisted men killed, seven
wounded Sixty insurgents We're killed
and the number of wounded is un-
known.
The 4th cavalry reconnoissanced yes
terday at San Fernando in the direction
Of Santa Ana and Arayat One man
was killed, no other casualties. The in
surgents We're driven off with consider
able loss. An advanced picket post of
three men. out from San Antonio and
Santa. Rita. west of San Fernando, were
killed yesterday by Bolomen, the result
the natives.
"(Siened) OTIS"
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ARGUING THE POINT.
Judge McIntire Takes the Case of Mr..
Ramsey Undor Advisement.

Special Dispatch to the Standard
Helena, Oct. 4.-The habeas corpus Is
sued yesterday in the case of Cashier
Ramsey of the Union Bank & Trust COM
pany, who was technically committed to
jail for refusing to produce certain books
of the bank before Notary Loeb while
giving his deposition in the Whiteside-
Miner suit, was made returnable this af-
ternoon before Judge McIutire and for
three hours the court heard arguments
for and against making the writ perma-
nent E. {. Day and j. r. Clayberg ar
gued in favor of the writ. contending
that the notary did not possess judicial
power his duties being only ministerial,
T. ]. Walsh and Mr.. Hartman opposed the
writ. They contended that since the no.
tary had power to subpoena witnesses,
there should be a right TO require such
witnesses to testify. and the witness in
this instance could not testify without
the aid of the books which he refused TO
produce. At the end of the arguments
the court sad it would take the matter
under advsement. A decision will prob
ably be rendered the latter part of the
week
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most to avoid. He wonders that Queen
Victoria never answered the letter he
addressed to her on the situation.
Il notice everywhere a general devo-
ton to the queen and a pathetic belief
that she will stop the war. General
Joubert still believes IN a South Afri-
can confederacy under an English pro-
tectorate and attributes the present
crisis to Cecil Rhodes and Mr.. Cham
berlain. His last words to me We're: T
leave it now to God. 1t may be His will
that the Transvaal shall perish. / can
only do my part
The general was enthusiastically vel
coined at the Boer camp. The Beers
are undisciplined and unorganized and
their ambulance arrangements are very
defective, but the commi,ssarat is fair
~ good A majority of the Beers are
unwilling to fight. but are quietly con-
fident. They will overrun Natal, at
tacking it from both sides in the
neighborhood Of Ingogo or Ladysmith.
The Beers are much afraid Of lyd-
dite shells and dum-dum bullets. All
the unframed men are mounted. They
maintain high reputation for shoot
ing. They have no uniform. All COM
plain bitterly at being compelled to
leave their wives and children and
farms at the mercy of the Kaffirs.
There Is, much confusion in the camp.
and blocked the roads and horses, oxen
and tents are mixed up together. The
men are seen arguing with their Off
GERS, but there is no excitement or
loose firing.
1T is difficult to say exactly. but l
suppose there are 5000 men in the Rand
river laager and others are continuing
to arrive. The horses are in excellent
condition. I only saw five guns-of a
heavy French pattern. The heliograph
is constantly working on the hills.
Despite the heavy rain, the grass is
still dry and all the forage and wood
required must be supplied from dis
tance. The country, both open and
rocky is well suited to the operations
Of irregular cavalry.
There are no English troops here ex-
cept one, which is stationed at Majuba
Hill. The Beers deprecate the general
panic among the English in the Trans
vaal. as if they We're savages. They
have constructed a few earthworks to
defend. the railway and hold good
technical position. They complain,
however, OF the lack of locomotives,
and the difficulty of working single
line
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HE DOESN'T APPROVE OF 1T.
Governor Smith Thinks America Should
First Pluck the Beam From Her Own Eye.


First Pluck the Beam From Her Own Eye.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, Oct. 4.-Governor Smith thinks
that it would be hardly good taste for the
people of this country to express sym
pathy for the Beers on the eve of possi-
BILE war for independence with England
until this country stops it's efforts to de-
prlve the Philippines of their liberty.
That was the essence of message he
sent a New York paper to-day. The pa
per asked if his name could be used as
vice president of d mass meeting to be
held in New York Oct to express sym
pathy with the Beers in their struggle
for independence. 1T also desired that he
telegraph his sentiments in regard to the
matter. He replied as follows: II
Il am not fully advised of the differ
ences between England and the South
African republic. If England is trying
to subjugute the country, or force upon
it government not desired by the peo-
pie of tha, state, | am heartily opposed
to such action. but | cannot see how the
Arse rican people can criticise Fnglands
conduct while We are waging war of
subiugation in the Philippines. We
should change our own policy before pro-
ceeding to criticise the conduct of our
neighbors. | am afraid our position
would make US appear ridiculous III the
eyes Of the world"
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ON DEWEY'S RECOMMENDATION.
The Brooklyn, the Marietta and the
Machias to Go to Manila.

Washington, Oct. 4.-The president
to-day directed the immediate dispatch
to the Philippines of a number of ves-
sells of the navy, including the cruiser
Brooklyn and the gunboats Marietta
and Machias. The action is the result
of Admiral Deweys interview to-day,
in which he went over the Philippine
situation with the president.
The orders given are in line with
the expressed determination of the
president to furnish the army and navy
every resource for stamping out the
time. At Admiral Dewey's extended
interview with the president to-day the
former went into the Philippine situ-
alton at great length, explaining care
fully the existing condition of affairs.
and his views Of the outlook, conclud-
ing with an earnest recommendation
that the Brooklyn and some other ves-.
sells be sent at once to the Philippines.
, This reinforcement of the present
squadron he urged as necessary. and
said their dispa tch should be directed
as early AIS possible The president
Immediately communicated with the
navy department and instructed the
secretary Of the navy to issue an or
der carrying out the admiTars recon-
| mendation and to see that they be got
in readiness at once.
The Marietta and Machas, besides
the Brooklyn, will be designated by the
navy department, along with several
other vessels which have not yet been
selected. The Brooklyn is now with
the other vessels of the North Allan
tic squadron off Tompkinsville. The
Machias and the Marietta are at pres
ent lying at the wharves in this city
on waiting orders, having been brought
here to participate in this weeks eel
ebra ton in honor of Admiral Dewey.
These reinforcements will add consid-
cradle strength to the Asiatic squad
ron and the administration believes
their presence will have a material eff
feet in expediting the end of hostil-
tiles.
The Brooklyn's formidable equip
ment will make her of invaluable gen
eral service. While the Marietta and the
Machias are expected to be Of much
usefulness in the numerous shallow
waters about the archipelago, where
larger craft cannot go.
1t is not known how soon these ves-
sells can be made ready. but their or
ders are to get away as soon possible
and no delay is anticipated. /
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PHILIPPINE COMMISSION.
A Meeting to Be Held in Washington
Early In November.

Washington. Oct. 4.-President Schur-
man of the Philippine commission called
at the state department to-day and had
a conference with Secretary Hay touch
ing the approaching meeting cf the
commission. President Schurman said
that the commission would hold It's first
meeting in this city early in .>Gven-
Der.
Mr.. DENLY and Professor Wovcester
are now nearing San Francisco and Mr.
McArthur the secretary of the COM
mission, sails to-day from Yokohama,
bringing with him all of the records.
The clerical force of the commission
remains for the present at Manila, ard
this may be significant Of an ulti-
mate intention to have the commission
return to the Philippines before the
close of the approaching dry season.
President Schurman returns to Ith aca
to-day
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INSURGENTS ACTIVE.
There Is Considerable Skirmishing and
and a Number of Fatalities.


and a Number of Fatalities.
Manila, Oct. 4.-Several hundred in
surgents have reoccupied Porac, which
was captured by General Macarthur
on Sept. IS, and evacuated by the
Americans the following day. The in
surgent forces are reported moving to-
ward Mexico. southeast of Angeles. The
object Of the double movement is ap-
sndrently to get behind the American
garrison on both sides Of the Manila
Dagupan railway. sste $
Reconnaissance from Mexico by the
4th cavalry toward Santa Ana, north
east Of Mexico and toward Arayat, due
north of Santa Ana, developed the
fact that the insurgents are in position
at both points. An American private
was killed in the skirmish at Santa
Ana.
The Arayat party learned that Scott
and Edwards Of the 25th infantry, who
are missing, are prisoners at Magalene.
The insurgents made two attacks on
Calamba, in which the commanding Of
ficer reports 60 Filipinos killed and
many wounded. Two companies of the
2lst regiment repelled each attack,
losing two men killed and seven
wounded.
Bolomen surprised an outpost near
Guagua, killing two privates. The other
two escaped.
While four sailors Of the United
States cruiser Baltimore We're entering
the Bacor river in a boat yesterday
after the fight. they received volley.
wounding three. 1t is understood that
the yolley came from United States SOL
diers who. having been ordered to pre-
vent any passage of boats, fired by mis-
take on the Baltimores men.
Rear Admiral Watson announces the
recovery of the United States gun
boat Urdaneta which was captured and
beached by the insurgents near Orani.
on the Orani river, where she had been
blockading. The expedition was en-
tirely successful. the Americans suffer-
ing no casualties.
An attack upon Paranque was made
by the insurgents last night and rebel
sympathiZers in the town set fire
to number of buildings. Colonel Dag
gett repulsed the attack and declined
offers of assistance from Bacor The
extent of the damage done by the fires
has not yet been learned.
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Montana Affairs at Washington.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Washington, Oct. A patent for
sheep hook was to-day issued to Philip
l. Mouie of BerCail. Mont.
The secretary of the interior has de-
MED a motion for relief in the land case
Of the Northern Pacific and John b.
Brown vs. Jane McCabe, from the Mis-
soula district. The McCabe entry held
for cancellation for failure to make en-
try at the local office in the time re-
quired by law.
Montana postmasters appointed to-
day: Central Park, Gallatin county,
NJ J. Deva, vice D. ID. Richards, re
signed: Plains, Missoula county. James
A. McGowan, vice Ellen Hubbard, re-
signed.
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KRUGER'S SPEECH.
The Lord, He Says, Directs the Bullets of
the Beers.

Pretoria, Oct. "A more extended ac-
count of Kruger's speech at the adjourn
ment of the Rand yesterday is obtain
able. According to trustworthy reports
he said: Everything points to war be-
cause a spirit of falsehood has overtaken
other countries and because the people
of the Transvaal wish to govern them
selves Although thousands may come to
attack us, we have nothing to fear for
the Lord is the final arbiter and He will
decide. Bullets came by the thousands at
the time of the jamestown raid. but the
burghers were untouched. Over a hun
dred were killed on the other side, show
ing that the Lord directed our bullets.
The Lord rules the world
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Sympathy for the Beers.

New York, Oct A mass meeting
to express sympathy with the Beers in
their struggle against England will be
held in Cooper Union on Oct. 9, at s
O'clock w. Bourke Cochran will de-
liver an address. 7. w. Burg will also
speak. The meeting will be presided
over by Augustus Van Wyck, but the
movement is under the auspices of the
Holland society. Among the vice presi
dents named in the announcement are
Abram S. Hewett Jordan l.. Mott, Cen
eral j.. Watts de Pewster and John
Satin.
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CONDITIONS IN THE TRANSVAAL.
The Beers Are Undisciplined, morgan
lied and without Uniforms.

London, Oct. 5.-The following dis
patch from'a correspondent who has
been at Bloemfontein and Pretoria has
been telegraphed to the Chronicle:
"Charlestown, under Maiuba Hill,
tuesday, have just crossed the from
tier in truck which was placed at my
disposal by Commandant General Jou-
bert, who reached the frontier to-day
and is staying in the main Boer. camp
on the Rand river. 1 had long talk
with General Joubert in the train. He
said he deeply regretted the impend-
ing war, which he, had done his ut
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Lumber Fire Near KalispelI.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Kalispell, Oct. 4.-Fire this afternoon
destroyed about 100000 feet Of lumber
in the Schagel lumber yards, about six
miles west of kalispell. The origin OF
the fire is unknown. The mill and ma
chinery were saved after hard work.
The loss is about $4,000 with $s, 900 in
surance. The firm will soon begin ope-
rations cutting, as it has more orders
than it can fill at good prices.
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Zealandia, City of Para and Valencia
are scheduled to sail tomorrow for Ma
Mia. The 2sth regiment will leave on
the Zealandia and the Para, while the
Valencia will carry about 500 recruits
under command of Captain Hardin,
The Hancock is expected to sail about
Oct Is. She will probably take the 2Stf
regiment. The steamer Victoria, which
will be used as a transport, arrived her.
to-day from Honolulu.
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HARC0URT ATTACKS CHAMBERLAIN.
He Accuses Him of Slammins tho Door
in Krugsrs Faco.

in Krugsr's Faco.
London, Oct. 4-The most sensational
news from South Africa this morning is
a reiteration of yesterdays report of the
acquisition by the T'ransvaal authorities
of 100000 in gold, which was on the way
to Cape Town from Johannesburg.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt, the dis
tinguished liberal statesman. has another
slashing attack in to-day's paper upon
the policy of Chamberlain. He reiter-
ates his original statement that Cham
berlain's assertion that the Transvaal re-
fused to redress the grievances Of the
Outlanders is the reverse of the case and
insists that Great Britain is responsible
for "s'amming the door in the face of
President Kruger, just when arrange
ments were approaching a settlement
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Fighting Said to Have Commenced.

Bloemfontein, Oct 4.-Tne government
publishes telegram from. Boshof stating
that the British forces have crossed the
border and that fighting has commenced.
Another telegram says that the troops
have crossed the border, but that no
fighting has occurred.
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THE URDANETA RECOVERED.
Gunboats Protected the Blue Jackets
Who Raised Her.

Washington. Oct. 4.-The navy de-
partment has received the following
from Rear Admiral Watson:
Manila, Oct 4.-Cornwall. with Cal
loa, Mindoro, Gardohui. Basco. and
armed lighter, also landing a force of
marines from Cavite, blue Jackets from
the Baltimore, Petrol and Helena en-
tered Orani river Monday, this morn
ing, raised Urdaneta, gunboats protect
ing the working party. TWO hundred
men under Cornwall landed, secured
neighborhood and town. Insurgents
fled, firing scattering shots. Town
abandoned. partially burned by shells
No casualties. Brought Urdaneta to
Cavite to-day. Propeller and shaft in
place. Smokestack recovered. Will re-
fit. WATSON"
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Women and Children Ordered Out.

London. Oct. A special dispatch
from New Castle, Natal, dated We'd
nesday, says: The Beers have left the
laager at Volksrust and are moving
toward the frontier. The situation is
most critical The magistrates and
municipal officers have assembled in
the town hall to concert measures for
the defense of the town against an eN-
,o-~.,.,,.s ~, D,oa r,n,oN
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Arrived at Manila,

Washington, Oct. 4.--General Otis has
informed the war department of the ar
rival at Manila Of the transport st.
Paul, with seven troops of the Sd cav
airy. The Garonne. carrying horses
and mules, has also reached Manila.
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Yellow Fever at Tamp,eo.

Washington, Oct. Am official tele-
gram to the surgeon of the marine hos
pital from Monterey. Mexico, announces
the appearance OF yellow fever at Tam
pico.
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Yale Defeats Trinity,

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 4.-Yale easily
defeated Trinity this afternoon at foot
ball 46 to 0.
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Harvard Beats Bowdoin.

Cambridge Mass Ocs, 4.-Hartard 8
football eleven defeated Bowdoin to-day
by q score of Is to O..
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on fer Manila.

San Francisco, Oct. 4,-The transports
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To inspect our line of Silver Plated
Ware, consisting Of:

And all the odd pieces that go to
make up perfect and complete as
sortment of useful and ornamental
Silverware. D. ...."
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We Know From Expert
ence What Will Sell

We have searched the markets Of
the East, visited the principal man
ufacturers and carefully picked
their choicest and newest designs.
so our customers can rest assured
that when they buy of US they are
getting the newest and latest.
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Continued on Page Twoo
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
THE MILLBURY MAN.
Constable Merriman and
His Recovered
Watch.

The alleged thief who is said to have
held up James Merriman of Millbury on
Salem square, early Sunday morning,
and who but for the efforts of two men,
bers Of The Spy force might have es-
capped with the old mans watch and
chain, has been arrested.
The old man, who was more or less
confused, gave his name to the report
ers at the time as Constable Merriam of
Millbury," spelling out the name, but ii
enormously appeared as Henry T. Mer-
riam.
The only gentleman of that name in
the town in question is the well known
manufacturer of constitutional iron
work, who it is needless to say, is not
a constable" and who was at home
at the time. OF course he was not the
party referred to at all, and it is hardly
possible that anyone will imagine him
to have been the victim The appear
ance of his name was one of those in
scrutable mistakes sometimes INSOFAR
able from newspaper compilation, and
The Spy, while regretting the error, has
consolation in the certainty that nobody
who knows Mr. Merriam will ever think
of him as the party upon whom the rob-
berry was attempted.
The latter, however, seems to be a
constable fast enough, and having re-
covered his property will have a chance
to face his assailant in the police court
today.
The name given by the arrested man
is Henry E. fuller.