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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
ARRESTS IN TRANsVAAL.
EIGHT Former British officers Accused of
Organizing a Riot.

Pretoria, Transvaal Republic, May
16-The arrest, at Johannesburg, early
this morning, of eight alleged former
british officers-Capt. Patterson, form
erly Of the Lancers; Col. r. F. Nichols
Lieut.. E. J. Tremlott, c. A. Ellis, lately
a nrivate detective at johannesburg
Lieut.. John Allen, formerly of the
horse artillery; Q. M. Mitchell, Sergt.
]. Fries and sergt. r. P. Hooper
charged with high treason, has caused
great excitement None of them has
been in the employ of the British
South Africa CHARTERED Company. 1t
is said that the commissioner of police
who had the affair in hand had peeH
working I'D the case for four months:
Mr. Beatty the detective who effected
the arrests. received his instructions
last week and secured the necessary
warrants yesterday The executive
chamber of the TransVaal is sitting In
secret session this evening, considering
the arrests.
The prisoners were brought to Pre-
toria by special train. After they mad
been lodged in Jail they were VISITED
nv the British diplomatic agent here.
tive who joined the movement which.
it is asserted, was for the purpose OF
enrolling men in order to cause an out
break of rebellion. discriminating do
cuments were found on the prisoners,
and it is expected that further arrests
will be made
Further warrants have been issued.
1t is asserted that the officers already
arrested were also preparing to or
ganize a corps in Natal, the British
colony between the Orange Free State
and the Indian Ocean, to assist the
projected movement at Johannesburg.
The British agent and charge Daft
flares, Mr.. Conynmgham Greene had an
interview with President Kruger this
afternoon and expressed regret that
men who had worn the queens uniform
should be concerned in such a move
ment. President Kruger replied that he
would not believe the prisoners were
British officers until it had been proved.
adding that he hoped the affair would
not intedfere with the proposed meet
ing between himself and Sir Alfred
Miner, governor of Cape Colony and
british minister for South Africa.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
MISS COLLINS RECITAL.

Miss Marie Collins recital in Old
South Church last evening was one of
the musical and literary treats of the
year. The audience was large. Miss
Collins was assisted by N. S. Kerr, bass
soloist. Part one was devoted to Sc
rious numbers by Miss Collins, her
rendition of Tennyons Edward Gray
being the opening piece. Mr.. Kerr's
voice was heard in it's richest depth
when he gave 1.-THE Bandlero."
In part two Miss Collins recited a
negro dialect sketch, de Rebrand
Mistah Pompy Johnsing an he Mule"
king Henry to Fair ROsamOnd' was
given by Mr. Kerr, and in an encore
he responded with THE Bugle Son. !"
Coyne Fletcher's Home Rule" gave
Miss Collins an opportunity to intro
duce characters successfully. Glass Is
of the church Sunday school will bene-
fit by the recital
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
Nearly $4,000 Worth
of Leather Said to
Have Been Taken.
SENT FROM BARRE.
A Large Load Stolen Only
a Few Days
Ago.

North Brookfeld May 16.-The ar
rest of Otis C. Bent and the news of
the capture Of George Twiss, both
charged with the larceny of leather,
produced a great sensation here today,
and has been the aIl-absorbing topic of
conversation.
At $50 o'clock this morning a copy Of
The Spy could not be purchased here,
so great was the interest in the affair.
Sympathy for the families of the men
is general, but for the men themselves
not much is shown. The employees at
the E. & A. N. Batcheller shoe factory
remember with bitterness that one of
the reasons given for the 10 per cent
cut down last summer was the high
price that the firm had to pay for
leather, and they are not slow to see
that the stolen leather was quite a
factor in the amount of money paid for
leather actually used in the factory
There have been some startling de-
velopments today, and it now looks as
If wholesale system of robbery has
been pursued. A good estimate of the
value Of the leather taken is between
$4,000 and $4,000, A particularly large
load was taken a few days ago, it has
been ascertained, and the theory is adj
vanced that this was intended to be the
prize haul.
This looks more probable in view of
the fact that Bent is connected with
and supposed to be nominally at least
the owner of a house at Newport News,
Va, now occupied by colored people. 1t
is not thought that Bent had paid for
the house, but it is supposed that it
was to become legally his in a short
time.
Some of the leather has been taken
by team from North Brookfeld to Bar
re and shipped from there. So well are
accounts kept at the factory, that it
will be possible to ascertain very close
ly what the firm has lost.
Freeman Glazier, father-in-law o.
lTwiss, was in Brockton today, and re-
turned this afternoon. Mrs. Twiss ac.
companied him. Twiss had been shad.
owed by a detective and after he was
arrested by Brockton officers, he was
arraigned and his bail fixed at $4,000
Mr. Glazler procured a lawyer for hin
who called the attention of the court
to the fact that Bent's bail had been
placed at but $4,000, and that he was
presumably the principal in the case
Consequently, Twiss was bound over
in the sum of $4,000, and not being able
to furnish bail, was taken to the Ply
mouth Jail.
Bent was not arraigned this morning
as was expected. Trial Justice Both
well and Robert Batcheller, treasurer
Of the corporation, went to Worcester
to confer with District Attorney Rock
wood Hoar. Bent awaited their re-
turn in Justice Bothwells office. He
is almost unnerved by his arrest, and
the difficulty he met with in obtaining
bail
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
THE coNGREeATIoNALIsTs
Committee Reports Received and Several
Addresses Read,

Committee Reports Received and Several
Addresses Read,
Brockton, May 1.-THE General As
ISOLATION Of Congregational churches of
Massachusetts began its 9th annual
meeting with the First Congregational
church of this city this afternoon. John
L. Brewster, layman of the south
church of Andover, was elected perma-
nent moderator for 1899. Rev. Alan
Hudson, pastor of the church, gave an
address of welcome and Moderator
Brewster made the response.
James G.. Buttrick of Lowell render
ed the report on Tabor organization"
and Mr. Southgate of Auburndale on
gambling" He said that pool selling
and gambling had been stopped at all
but four of the race tracks of the state,
namely, Saugus, Westfield, Holyoke
and Dedham. The temperance report
was given by Chas. L. Morgan of Bos-
ton. Rev. Mr.. Bacon of Springfield
spoke on ''Wider circulation of religious
literature" and Rev. #. P. Makepeace
on wilder ministerial standing" To-
night Rev. Edward L. Clark of Boston
preached sermon on "Christ in the
church the source of power"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
STRIKE SITUATION SAME

Buffalo, N Y, May 16.-There was no
change in the situation along the docks
today. The elevators, crippled by the
sympathetic strike of the monthly men,
did little work. But three elevators,
the City. Erie and Northern, were op-
Grated. Contractor Corners, however,
says that men to run the elevators can
be secured. Complications in the strike
situation render it impossible to fore
cast an early settlement.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
SHIFT IN HARVARD GREW

Cambridge, May 16.-Another change
was effected in the makeup Of the
Harvard crew today. when sheafe was
tried at stroke, alternately with Hard
ING. The resulting order was. Stroke
Harding and Sheafe; z. Higginson; s.
Triton; 5. Perkins; 4. Bancroft; 3. L.
Lawrence; g. Herman; bow, EndicotL
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
A SAD FAREWELL.
sradley-Martlns Say Goodbye to Friends
Before Going to Live in London.

New York, May 16.-Mr. and Mrs.
Bradley Martin took their formal and
final farewell Of New York society to-
night at the Waldorf-Astoria- They
took it in the form of sumptuous
dinner to eighty-six persons. 1t went
off in a blaze of glory-viands, wines,
flowers, music, service, all We're per-
feet, The table had to be made espe-
cially. 1t was twenty feet broad and
seventy-six feet long. Table linen of
enormous size was procured.
The decorating occupied the atten-
ton of an army of florists all day. Mrs.
Bradley Martin and Senator Depew sat
in the middle of one side of the oval
shaped table, and Mr.. Bradley Martin
and Mrs. Kernochan directly opposite.
The table was decorated in sweet peas
and lilies in abundance. Course fol-
lowed course, and it was IL o'clock be
fore the last was finished. Then Mr..
and Mrs. Bradley Martin took their
places in the east room, and the fare
well handshakes were given.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
SERIOUS MINING RIOT.

Little Rock. Ark, May 16.-Forty
strikers attacked % colored coal miners
behind a stockade at mine No. 50, near
Huntington today. firing volley after
volley at them. Men on guard at the
stockade returned the fire, killing one
of the strikers. John Wright. one Of
the guards. was killed, and another.
James Campbell, seriously wounded.
The colored miners were imported from
Illinois.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
WOODS INLAND TRIP.

Santiago de Cuba, May 16.-Maj.
Gen. Leonard Wood, military governor
Of the Santiago department, arrived
here yesterday, after his first trip into
the interior of the province. He went
to Manzanillo by steamer, but returned
by the overland route, accompanied by
Lieut.. Matthew Hanna, his aide. The
country traversed he found in a gen
orally prosperous condition. Stories
regarding bandits seem for the most
part to have been promoted by politi-
clans who have an interest in main
tanning disturbing conditions.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.
Matters Left over Owing to Absence OF
Members From Ward 5.

The democratic city committee met
last night in John H. Meagher's office,
on Pearl street, and nothing outside
of routine business was transacted. It
was practically a continuation of the
regular May meeting, and certain
matters were laid over because of the
absence of members from ward 5,
where it is intended to make a stub
born fight for supremacy at the fall
elections.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
PUPILS GIVE RECITAL.

The pupils of Mrs. SIeeper-R uggles
gave a recital at Pilgrim Church last
night before a large audience. An elab-
crate program was given with finish
that was alike creditable to pupils and
teacher. The numbers included two
selections by a woman's chorus of Is
voices and songs by Miss Susie A. Sar-
gent. Miss Helen King, Mrs. M. P. Nc
Grath. Miss Imogene Whitney, Miss
Kenyon. Mrs. H. w Cobb, Miss Grace
Allen. Miss Ethel L. Howard, Miss
Adelaide f. Howe, Miss Agnes F.
Smith, Miss Helen NJ. King, Miss Cert
rude Babb, Miss Gertrude Creedon,
Miss Helen z. Perry and T. Earle
B8bb.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
wEsTsoRo MAN SPEAKS.

Boston, May 16-The 18th annual
convention Of the Massachusetts
Grand Court Of Foresters of America
began here today, with 29O delegates
present. An address of welcome was
given by Mayor Quincy and Grand
Chief Ranger John w. Slattery Of
Westboro responded. After the ap-
pointment Of a committee, the chief
ranger made his annual report, which
showed a successful year. The in
crease in membership was S77. The re-
mort recommended the adoption Of
laws preventing any court from pay
ing more than IS per week for sick
benefits.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
Mr.. HERoN's ANIMALS.

John ]. Heron, the well known plan
ist, has arranged the dates for his an
nual musical events as follows: Satur-
day, June 3, pupils recital; Monday,
June s, Mr.. Heron's annual concert will
take place in Horticultural hail. He
has arranged for a quartet Of well
known singers from Boston, and a
violinist from the symphony orchestra.
Mr.. Heron is confident that the con-
cert this year will surpass any previous
ATTEMPT
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
WANTED TO Die.
Oscar Anderson ofThis City
Jumped Into the
East River.

A dispatch from New York early this
morning states that oscar Anderson,
80 years old. of this city, attempted sui
eide yesterday by jumping into the East
river at 18th street. Patrick Killelea
pulled him out with boathook, and he
was taken to Bellevue hospital.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
LAST SUIT WITHDRAWN.
No More Cases VIII de Pressed Against
Portland owners.

Portland, Me-, May 16.-The United
States district court today, began the
suit against the Portland Steamship
Company, brought in behalf of L. ].
Renouf, of Biddeford, administrator of
the estate of Jules P. Piche of Mon
treal, who was lost with the steamer
Portland last November was with
drawn.
This ends all contests against the
company. Arguments was begun on a
petition for limitation of the liability
and for an order debarring any future
suit in any court. There was no APP
pearance against them. The court will
make kown its decision later.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
AMHERST WINS APPOINT.

Boston. May 16-The full bench of
the supreme court today ordered a new
trial in the case Of the trustees Of Am
herst College against the assessors of
the town Of Amherst. holding that the
Judge who presided at the trial OF the
case in the superior court was wrong in
his ruling
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
MARcHAN0 HEARD FROM.

Paris. May 16.-At a cabinet council
held today. the minister Of colonies,
NJ. Guillain, communicated to those
present the contents of a telegram re-
ceived by the governor Of Jiboutil
from Maj Marchand. saying the mis-
sion was in perfect health and would
arrive at Jiboutil May IS.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
ATlTLED PAUPER.

london. May 16.-Sir Thomas o'Con-
nor Moore. 18th baronet, who succeeded
his father. Sir Richard Emmanuel
Moore. in 1882. has been elected from
bis lodgings. owing to his inability to
nav nan 4 Shilling for weeks accommo-
dafiOns
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
ORDERS TAKE ACTION.
Grand Canton and Mt. Vernon Encamp-
ment VIII Attend n. S. Graves Funeral.

Grand Canton and Mt Vernon Encanp-
ment VIII Attend H. S. Graves Funeral.
Grand Canton, Worcester, No 8, Pa
triarch Militant. met in their quarters,
IL Pleasant ST., last evening and took ac-
ton on the death of Chevalier Henry S.
Graves. 1t was voted to parade in full
uniform Of the order. The members of
the order will report at the hall at 11.45
a. m. today, and cars will be taken to
the Home farm where the funeral will
be held at / o'clock.
The following We're designated to act
as bearers: Col. John A. Sears and
Capt f. II. Hendricks.
Mt. Vernon Encampmetn met last ev-
ening to take action on the death OF
Chevalier Henry S. Graves and selected
two members to act as bearers Win
slow Chaffin and H. E. Townsend.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
BODY LIES IN STATE.
Twelve Thousand People Take Last Look
at Dead FinancIer.

WATERFOWL, May 1s.-The remains of
Ex- Governor R. P. Flower arrived here
on a special train this morning accom-
panied by members of his family and
friends. The body was escorted by
knights Templar and committees from
various organizations to Trinity church,
where it lay in state two hours, during
which time 1900 people passed through
the corridors of the church to pay the
last respects to the dead. The funeral
services were held at the residence of
the dead governors daughter, Mrs. ].
Byron Taylor. The remains were laid
to rest in Brookside cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

New York. May 16.-The council to-
day adopted the resolution passed pre-
viously by the board Of aldermen,
providing for the issue of S150,000 to
pay the expenses in connection with
the proposed celebration on the arrival
Of A6nairn1 DantAz
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
DR.. HALE RESIGNS.
Alter a Pastorate of Forty-Three Years OF
Service He Goes Out.

Boston. May 1s.-Rev. DR.. Edward
Everett Hale. than whom there is no
better known clergyman in the coun-
trv has resigned the passionate Of the
south congregational Church, after a
service of 4S years.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
GOES TO oEwEY's RELIEF

san Francisco. May 16.-Rear Ad-
miral John G.. Watson. who viii re-
lieve Admiral Dewey in command Of
the Aslatic squadron. sailed for his
post on the steamer City Of Picking this
afternoon.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
VAL LIABLE INSTRUMENTS.
CLARK University Professors Have Not
Called For Them.

Clark university professors have not
yet discovered the astronomical iustrn-
ments which inspector Herbert Fisher
located at Garritys pawn SHOP on
Front treet Saturday. If they do not
call for them today the police officials
say they will return them to the pawn
shop. Nothing more as to the where
abouts of Gustave Rasene, the student
who it, is allegede to have pawned
them has developed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
WEATHER REPORT.

poston MAY 16-Isocal forecast We'd
nesday: Cloudy weather with occasional
Light showers; variable winds
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-17
LAST OF THE SEASON.
Many People Present at Board of Trade
Glee Club Concert.

Glee Club Concert.
The last concert of the season by the
Worcester Board of TSade Glee Club
concert last night in Association hall.
on Pearl street, was given to a full
house, and proved to be the most in
teresting of the season. The club was
assisted by Miss Ruby Cutter of Som
erville, soprano in the Old South church
of this city Arthur Bassett, pianist,
Mr.. Edwards, violinist, and Walter B..
Eaton and George N. Morse.
The Yale expositor., 1899-08-18
Four More KEROSENE Victims.

In five days eight persons in the city
of Detroit have been burned by the
careless use of kerosine or gasoline.
The latest victims are Mrs. Catherine
Czaja and her II months-old baby and
Mrs. Augusta Knitter and her unborn
babe, who were frightfully burned on
Aug. sth and died later at the hospital.
As result of the above casualties the
officers caused an analysis of the oil to
be made, with the result that it was
found to contain gasoline. 1t was GER
tainly a terrible b under on the part
of some one who may have been Grim
inally careless. The police are invest
igating.
The Yale expositor., 1899-08-18
Burglars Crime Mt Constantine.

The village of Constantine WAS stir
red on the morning of the 18th by the
report of the murder of the night
Waterman, Edward A. Cranston.
About 1880 in the morning Cranston
discovered a burglar near the postotlice
A struggle ensued, Cranston receiving
bullet under his left arm, which
passed through his heart, causing in
slant death. Several people in the
vicinity heard some one say, don't
shoot" and then heard a faint shot,
the sound of some one being dragged
across the sidewalk, and heard a man
running down the alley. Those who
realized that there was trouble
went to the scene of the shoot
ing but saw no one aud heard
nothing more Later the murdered
mans body was found in an alley a
short distance from where the sh OF
ing took place. In making his escane
the would-be burglar lost his watch,
which has been identified as the prop
erty of VIII Hammer, an optician of
the village. Bio .dhounds followed the
trail to Hammers house, but he denies
all know edge of the terrible affair.
The Yale expositor., 1899-08-18
Killed Two Police DIFFERS.

Two police officers were killed at
Denver, Col. on the 18th by a recruit
belonging to Company l., 34th volun-
teer Infantry, now stationed at Fort
Logan. Three soldiers had been rails
ing a disturbance in a saloon at the
corner of Market and Twentieth streets
during the night. and Officer Tom Cliff
ford was notified OF their action and
asked to keep his eye on them. He
followed them for an hour or so and
came upon the men at the corner of
Blake and Twentieth streets. With
out word of warning one of the trio
turned upon the officer and placing the
muzzle of a revolver to his breast sent
bullet through his heart, killing him
instantly. The three then turned and
run, but two of them were soon over
taken and arrested, but the one who
was supposed to have done the shoot
ing kept up his mad race for liberty.
AS the officers in pursuit commenced
firing, the fleeing man pulled his revolt
YER and returned the fire. He only
shot twice, but his aim was good and
the second officer died few minutes
later while he was being conveyed to
the station. The murderer was still at
large at last accounts.
The Yale expositor., 1899-08-18
.TICKINGS OF THE TELEGRAPH
News of the Day as Told Over the
Slender Wires.
DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN NEWS
Great Britain is Making Preparations to
Force "a Settlement of the Transvaal
Difficulties If Necessary - Mexicans
are Preparing to Fight the Indians.


While the members of parliament
and officials present in the house of
commons at the propagation of parlia-
ment at London on the 9th, express
hope of a peaceful settlement of the
Transvaal diff 'ulties, it was evident
that an uneasy apprehension was pre-
valent that an autumn session might
be necessary to vote war supplies. Mr..
Chamberlain says: 1--WE recognize the
grievances of the outlanders and have
said that these grievances are not
merely themselves serious cause for
interposition, but are a source of dan
ger to the whole of South Africa. We
say our performance is menaced by
the action of the rransvaal in refusing
to redress the grievances or give con-
sideration to requests hitherto put in
the most moderate language of a suze-
rain power. We say that this state of
things cannot be tolerated. We have
put our hands to the pillow and won't
draw back. With that statement l
propose TO rest content"
The Yale expositor., 1899-08-18
NEWS FOR MICH|GANDERS.
"A Whole Regiment of News Items
From Michigan Towns
CAPTURED FOR BRIEF READING.
Deaths for the Month of July Shows
an Increase of 1915 over June A
Fogging Affair In Midland County.


There were 2, 800 deaths reported to
the secretary of state for the month of
July. This is an increase of 1875 over
the number registered for the previous
month and corresponds to a death rate
of 19. per 1000 reporting population.
There were $50 deaths of infants under
year of age, 100 deaths of children
aged l to years, and COS deaths of
persons aged 65 years and over. The
only marked increase is in the first
group, which corresponds to an in
creased mortality of infants from
cholera infantum. Deaths from GER
tain important diseases were as fol-
lows: Pulmonary consumption, lag
other forms of tuberculosis, As; ty-
phoid fever, Al; diphtheria and Group,
II; scarlet fever, Z; measles, 6; whoop-
ing cough, 20; pneumonia, &C; diarrhe-
nj diseases of Oh ldren under years of
age, 265; cerebro spinal meningitis, SO;
cancer, 1u7; accidents and violence,
IT'S, Both typhoid fever and diarrheal
diseases of children show a consider
able increase for the month. Other
diseases are about the lme as in June,
or else show reduced mortality.
The Yale expositor., 1899-08-18
Natal Farmers Resolve to Fight.

A dispatch from Pirtermaritzburg,
capital of Natal, says that at a farm
ers meeting, called there TO consider
the defense of the colony. il was re-
solved that the duty of every loyal,
able. bodied colonist, able to rise and
shoot, was to aid in the de 'ense OF the
colony against invasion, and it was an
nounced that the volunteers would be
sent to the frontier in the event OF
war and that the rifle associations
would be left to defend their own dis
tricts, while the farmers go to the
front and show them something,