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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
THE SPANISH BANK.
1t VIII Collect No More Taxes in Cub

It VIII Collect No More Taxes In Cuba.
Havana, Jan. 2S.--The Spanish bank
will not collect any more taxes in Cuba.
Maj. Gen. Brooke received information
last night from Washington that the
banks collection was left to his discre-
ton
Gen. Brooke is engaged in a careful
examination of the back taxes and will
use his discretion in the matter of their
remission. No information is forthcom-
ing as to what he win do in the matter.
but there is no doubt that the general
will remit all taxes prior to December
81
The Spanish assessments are not re-
liable and properties in some cases are
worth less than formerly. Taxes will be
collected through provincial bureaus
which are to be established under the
Cuban treasury department Such bu-
reaus can be established within 10 days
and will be in no way offensive to the
people.
The rations for the Cubans Will last
but 10 days more. Large acquisitions
We're made yesterday for further sup
ply, including condensed milk and can
ned soups for the sick, as we'll as an
increased allowance of rice. The milf
| tary authorities are wisely forestalling
the possible future necessity for press
censorship by giving words Of good ad-
vice to the newspapers here.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
is A HOAX.
Capt. German Manufactured the Story
About Sinking of the J. c. Austin.

South Norwalk. Ct, Jan. 2S.-Capt.
Thomas German, the seafarer who yes
terday gave out the alleged deails of
the sinking of the steam canal boat
]. C. Austin, in the sound off Wilson's
Point. with the loss Of five lives, has
disappeared.
German was the master Of the Aus
tins consort, the Daniel B. Fiske Yes
terday afternoon he came to the city
from Wilson's Point, and with great
detail rehearsed the narrowing loss Of
the Austin. Today George ellison Of
1923 Broad street. New York, agent for
the owners of the Austin and Fiske,
came up from New York to arrange, if
possible, for the raising of the boat
AS described in earlier dispatches, he
FOUND the two vessels with all on board
safely moored to the dock at Wilson's
Point. where they had come early yes
terday morning. The agents investi-
cation fixed the responsibility for the
false story on German, who at first
denied his guilt. Later, however, he
admitted to the agent that he had told
the story, and was summarily dis
charged. He was given his pay and
Immediately disappeared. He gave
absolutely no explanation of his action
IN perpetrating the hoax.
The very slight mishap to the Aus
tins steering gear was adjusted today,
and tomorrow or Monday she will pro-
ceed with her consort to Westport and
later to Milford, to which places car
goes of coal are consigned
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
is GUILTY.
Fate of General Ea-
gan Determined.
BUT ONE PENALTY.
That is Dismissal From
the United States Army.

Washington, JAN 2S.-Gen. Eagan,
commissary general OF subsistence, has
been found guilty of the charges of
conduct unbecoming an officer and a
gentleman and of conduct to the pref
udice Of good order and discipline, and
of the specifications thereto, and has
been sentenced to dismissal from the
United States army, but with rec
ommendation from the court for the
exercise of executive ciemency.
Under regulations, the court having
reached the conclusion that the ac-
cused was guilty, had no choice in Sc
lecting a penalty, the regulations pre-
scribing absolutely the one punishment
administration the offense. There
fore, the only hope for Gen. Eagan is
in the direction of Communication, miti-
cation or disapproval
Col Davis, the Judge advocate of the
court martial, finished his revision of
the record of the courts proceedings
this afternoon and at once placed the
papers in the hands of Secretary AL
ger.
This action settled at once any doubt
that may have existed as to the rou-
tine to be pursued in the treatment OF
the case.
AS soon as Secretary Alger has read
the record, he will place it with the
president, who, under the law, is the
final reviewing authority.
1t is his privilege to add to or take
from the strength Of the courts rec
concentration that clemency be shown
The indications are that the papers
will be in the presidents hands early
next week.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
PETITIONERS CROWD COUNCIL CHAMBER.

Although it was Saturday evening,
when business men and others interest
ed In municipal affairs are too busy to
attend city council hearings or meet
ings, there was not an inch OF vacant
room in the common council chamber
when the board of aldermen entered for
joint convention to grant the hearing
asked for by petitioners against the re-
port OF the grade crossing commission.
Not only was there not vacant seat
nor standing room, but the doors were
filed with people as we'll and scores
who came late left when they saw the
absolute impossibility Of squeezing in.
If the citizens who attended were the
most interested they were certainly de-
pressed tracks men, for they showed
their sympathy with that plan many
times and hugely enjoyed the confusion
into which members of the commission
were thrown at times when pressed for
the reasons for their decision.
The hearing was without sensation.
Now and then some point was scored
as hit against the report, and then
the audience broke into applause. The
appearance Of s. r. Haywood was a
surprise which set everybody smiling.
Mr.. Haywood was called by the Pc
titioners. He responded by delivering a
speech in which he advocated the ele-
waited tracks plan.
Others spoke earnestly, all advocat-
ing that the city council give sufficient
consideration to such momentous
question. Monsgnor Thomas Griffin
made a plea for the best plan; DIR. JOS
eph II. Kelley was causuc and made
several telling hits; Hon. r. c. Bates
spoke In a straightforward businesslike
way which convinced his hearers that
there Is more to be learned than has
been reported.
r. w. Blackmer and Il. II. Vaughan
represented the petitioners. Mr..
Vaughan made the presentation OF the
case.
Charles ]. O'Hara represented the
Exchange street petitioners. He said
he would withdraw the petition II head
room Is given on that street, OF
ceS, but will still join with the others
in asking that the besr plan will be
adopted
Councilmen Inman, TirTell and Davis
were absent in the early part OF the
meeting all but Councilman Imam
coming In later.
When the Joint convention assembled
Chairman Brannon stated it's object.
Councilman Timon, IN plea to give
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
DECLARED ILLEGAL.
The Practice of Trade Unions to Insure
Their Members Against Sickness, Etc.

NV '"SbS0 u Tdu6 unions TO insure
Their Members Against Sickness, Etc.
Boston, jan 2S.-By decision of the
insurance commissioners made public
today, the practice of the trade unions
OF the state to insure their members
against sickness, DEATH loss Of tools
loss of work, etc, is declared illegal.
1t has been the opinion that inasmucb
as the trade unions were acting purely
IN charitable manner, the revenue for
the payment of sick and death benefits
having not been derived from a special
tax levied for that purpose, but taken
from the regular per capita tax the
laws of 1S97-'98 making it compulsory
for every labor organization having an
insurance feature to incorporate under
the laws of this state, and to repSrt at
specified times the full extent of bust
ness done, did not apply to proceedings
of this kind
The insurance commissioners decision
shows this idea to be erroneous. The
trade unions of this city, headed by
cigar Makers Union, No. 81, will under
take to have the law so amended by the
present legislature as to allow trades
unions to continue their charitable
work.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
ATTORNEY GARLAND.
Funeral Services Over His sody Held at
Washington Yesterday

Washington, Jan. 2S.-Funeral SER
vices over the body of ex-Attorney Cen
eral Augustus H. Garland We're hes6
this afternoon at the Colonial hotel. The
parlors of the hotel and corridors were
filled with the many personal friends
that Mr.. Garland had made during his
long residence in Washington Rev. FIR.
Lee of st. Matthew's Catholic church,
officiated, and the body was placed on
the $40 o'clock train for Little Rock,
Ark, where a state funeral Will be held.
The party accompanying the body in
cluded Rufus Garland eldest son of the
deceased, and James X. Jones, Jr, who
volunteered to take the place of San
ders Garland, another Of the general 9
sons. Floral offerings from friends OF
the family and from Mr. GarIand's DO
litical associates filled the parlors. The
honorary members of the pail bearers
were Attorney General Griggs Justice
Harlan, Justice McKenna, J. II. Nc
Kenney, clerk of the United States SUI
preme court, Senators James X. Jones.
Berry and German, and Representatives
McRae, Terry. Wilson, Davidge, Smith
and Mackie.
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the petitioners all the evening so,.
themselves, as the city council had
ALREADY mad It's innings, took up valua-
pie time which the petitioners could
nave used to advantage.
Charles J. O'Hara opened for the ne
titioners from Exchange street. He said
since the petition has been handed in
he had a conference with some oitv Of
nclals who gave him assurance that
there will be at least 10 feet hesdroon,
win that assurance ne was satisfied
s e.. 20 20 on with tas hearing. only so
far that the scheme 20 be adonfed h.
tne best the city can get. He said IN
the limited time given for preparation
tue petitioners had no time in which
TO formulate any plans.
Alderman Kendall read a connrn,,nt-
cauon from II. X. Mortified. executor
ol tne estate Of William r. Merrifield
when MI Merriheld, wzo was one
ol tne signers of the Exchange straet
petition, said he has 40 desire IN moss
as an obstructionist and withdraws
ms objections IL Exchange streaf viii
be left 10 feet high. va
MT vaughan, in opening for the 9TH
er petitioners. said he could ontIine IN !
inoInent what the petitioners would de-
SIRE, although he did not care to adj
dress himself to the merits o, naeni-
tude OF the question. This is a. ouestian
which should not be railroaded thronSh
AZ q moments notice. The nroner9v
owners and tax payers have had this
question before them since last Tues-
day only.
The citizens of Worcester have hed
but 10 hours In which to get 4 consen.
sus or opinion OF 100000 population. II
Is the wish Of the petitioners TO have
the matter given careful consideration
II Is question not of today; IL lisa oIIes-
ton OF the future related today. IL is
NOT question of expense Can the
elllzens OF worcester pass on a uues-
tion related 80 far into the future AT AZ
hours notice?
He thought the petitioners should be-
given until at least Monday night ia
which to formulate plans He said the
commission was perhaps under no obli-
satlon 10 ask any property owners
what their opinion was. but the people
of this city are anxious to be heard
The report came in a too limited tina.
The first request he made was that
the hearing be adjourned until Monday
evening IN order that the petitioners
and the city council might get the best
information obtainable. He urged that
that time Is not an unreasonable delay
considering the fact that they have not
been heard. Forty-elght hours are not
enough for the preparation OF such q
question He said in conclusion that
If the request was refused he would
do the best he could
Alderman O'Connell spoke In favor of
postponement. and Alderman SApdaR
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
MORGAN'S PLUM.
he is Appointed Assistant
City Solicitor.

City Solicitor Rugg last evening an
nounced the appointment of Ernest j.
| Morgan as assistant city solicitor under
the rulings of the new ordinance. The
appointment has been approved by the
board Of aldermen.
Mr.. Morgan is 2S years of age and a
Vermonter by birth. He was graduated
from the University of Vermont in the
class Of 81, and afterwards entered the
Boston University law school, gradual
Ing in 1898, one Of five at the head of
ms class, 'magnum cum laude." He
delivered the prize essay Of his gradu-
ating class, entitled 1.-THE jury as judges
OF the law" which received the highest
commendation from the profession at
the time.
Afterwards he entered the office of
Charles A. Russell, city solicitor of
gloucester, remaining there for a year.
lie came to Worcester in 1894, and has
remained here in constant practice in
rhe law firm of Morgan & Stewart.
Recently he has become quite prosi-
nent in legal circles on account Of the
bankruptcy case Of the Parmenter Brick
Company of Brookfield. He carried the
case to the August sitting of the SUI
preme court and argued that the United
States bankruptcy law went into effect
on July l, and that all state insolvency
laws were invalid after that date The
court sustained his contention, some
what contrary to the general expecta-
ton of the profession.
Mr. Morgan's appointment seems to
give general satisfaction, and he is held
in high esteem by the members of the
Worcester county bar
He has a charming family, and resides
at Is Gardner street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29

the south, substantially along the lines
outlined In the report of the grade
crossing commission created by the or
der Of the city council in 1893, of which
commission Hon. Charles b. Reed was
chairman, and that such petition and
accompanying bill provide particularly
that the tracks of the railroads be
raised at Union station IL feet and at
Southbridge street two and one-fourth
feet and Lincoln square IS feet, and
that no streets or parts of streets be
discontinued by such abolition, and
that Madison street shall be extended
under the tracks of the southern roads.
and that the yiaduct shall be abol-
ished. and that all bridges provided for
by said act, except those at ShreWs-
bury street, Franklin street and South
bridge street be stone and arched, and
that so far as practicable. the grades
OF streets be changed not more than Is
suggested in the report Of said grade
crossing commission Of 1898.
When he presented the order, storm
WE gill " Drew. alderman RnlltN il
o'Connell began to clear his throat, and
resolved he would make a speech that
would last until midnight. But it was
not necessary. The unfairness of
passing such an order with a hearing
on the same matter coming, appealed
to every member of the board, and the
order was laid on the table until after
the hearing.
There was an immense crowd in the
common council chamber. The crowd
was plainly against the report OF the
commission. Every point scored
against the commissioners was recog-
nized Only once were the supporters
OF he elevated tracks applauded. Sew
eral times the crowd broke into APP
plause at the points Of the opponents
of the report.
Inc hearing adjourned until Monday
evening. An attempt to meet earlier
IN the day was vigorously opposed and
allowed to drop.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
A COUNCILMAN ARRESTED.
Samuel c. Brookings of Marlboro
Charged With Threatening.

Marlboro, Jan. 2S.-A sensation was
created in the city this evening, when
Councilman Samuel c. Bookings was
arrested on the charge of having
threatened to do bodily harm to two
boys who worked in one of the shoe
factories here. The boys names are
Marshall. They live on the outskirts
of the city. Thursday night they were
coming from their work, when their
eyes fell upon a Dlacard placed on the
roadside, inscribed "Scab alley" and
other terms Of a like nature
1t is said that they attempted to re-
move the plaeard. When Brookings
told them not to do it and threatened
to do them injury with a revolver.
they obeyed. Brookings was arrested
tonight, and bail was fixed at $500
which he furnished.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
DATE is FIXED.
The cortes WIN Be Reopened February
Twentieth.

Madrid, Jan. 2S-The reopening of
the cortes is fixed for Feb. 20. The gov
ernment viii introduce bill providing
for the paying of indemnity to Span
iards who have suffered by the loss of
the Philippines. The members of the
cortes propose to debate the wars in
Cuba and the Philippines. It is believed
that the session will be short. Senior
Sagasta will then submit to the queen
regent question of confidence in the
government. The official gazette an
nounces that the Spanish troops in the
Philippines who are to be repatrlated
at the expense Of Spain, only number
$4,000. The remainder, it is added, Will
be repatriated at the expense Of the
United States
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
OF CROSSING PROBLEM.
Council Chamber Thronged With Interes-
ted Citizens Who Counsel Cautious
Action and the Best Plan Re-
CARELESS of Cost.

The grade crossing commissions re-
port was again under fire last evening,
and it withstood the attack of the de-
pressed tracks advocates about as we'll
as Montijos fleet withstood the guns
which were trained upon 1t by Dewey's
heroes.
The most remarkable feature Of the
hearing was the somersault of the
commissioners. Thursday night they
said they favored depressed tracks, but
they were. impracticable. Last eve
ming, regardless of cost and everything
else, they stood for raised tracks.
Under the ss-questioning Of E. H.
Vaughan. counsel for the petitioners,
the ground slipped from under them
faster than they ever dreamed that
quicksand would slip from under de-
pressed sewer bed.
The hearing was not without it's hui
NOR. The petitioners presented strong
case, but made a glorious mistake
They called S. R. Haywood, and evil
IDENTIFY had not obtained his opinions
first, foc Mr.. Haywood spoke in favor
of elevating the tracks. While he
talked the faces Of everybody present
were wreathed in smiles.
The hearing was in the common
council chamber. 1t lasted until after
II o'clock, and then adjourned until
Monday evening.
Despite the many assertions of those
in favor of the report, that no attempt
would be made at railroading, pal
pable attempt was made in the board
of aldermen, but was headed off at it's
inception. Alderman c. A. Vaughan
presented the following order:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
BANQUET TO SAMPSON.
Long In Speech upheId Course of the
A1miral at santiago.

New York, Jan. 2S.-The Montauk Club
of Brooklyn tonight rendered a banquet to
Rear Admiral Sampson, and principal
among the other guests was Secretary Of
the Navy Long. Admiral Sampson made
an address, in which he recalled many in
cldents of the war. He was equally Law
ish with his praise for the conduct Of the
men in the army and those in the navy.
Secretary Long spoke next. He referred
to Admiral Simpsons action during the
movements around Santiago. He said
Sampson was given his orders to carry
out. and this he fully accomplished. 1t
was, he said, of no more consequence that
Sampson was seven miles away at the
time of the fierce engagement at Santiago
than it was that Grant was at Chatta-
nooga during the fight at Missionary
Ridge.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
POWERS GETS A SECOND.
Worcester Coy Landed Place in Shot,
Put at Milwaukee Games.

Milwaukee, Jan. 2S. - Fred Powers of
Worcester, Mass, and at present a stu
dent in Notre Dame University, won a
second in the indoor championships Of the
Central Association of the A. A. u. held
here this evening. Powers was second to
George Riddle, the University of Chicago
weight man in putting the shot. Riddle
won with put Of 40 feet 81 inches. Pow
ers came second. his distance being 3S
feet SlA inches. This was the only event
In which Powers scored points
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
SIX HOUR CAUCUS.
Harding P. "nrber Secures Preference
for Athol Postmaster.

AthoL Jan. % most exciting and
largely attended caucus was held froist 8
o'clock this afternoon until o'clock this
evening to settle the contest for the post
mastersMp Of the Athol Office, which has
peen SURFING the town for nearly year
PAST congressman Gillett a few months
ago notlhed the republican town commit
Tee ana the candidates that he had de-
cded to let the republicans of Athol settle
the question, and for 81 caucus of the re-.
publican patrons of the office to be called
There We're three candidates before The
caucus and the result was as follows,
Harding h. Barber 1888, Festus G Amsder
3Ol, Herbert s. Goddard 1888. Although the
call was for the republican patrons. tbe
polls were wide open. and republicans and
democrats alike voted without any ones.
tons.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
TROOPS FOR MANILA.

Chicago, Jan. 2S.-Gen. NJ. v. Sheri-
dan, commander of the department of
lakes, issued orders today for the de-
parture of an expedition to the Philip
pines. The force will include the Third
infantry, stationed at Columbus bar
racks, o. The troops will leave their
home station, Jan. 30, and sail from New
York February /, for Manila.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
FROM MARIA TERESA.
Materials From the Wrecked Cruiser Sod
at Auction.

Nassau, N. P, Jan. 2S-Materials
taken from the wrecked cruiser In
fanta Maria Teresa We're sold at pub
lie auction Jan. 10. They did not bring
as good prices as expected, few articles
being suitable for souvenirs. Most Of
the stuff sold consisted of ships stores
and ordinary materials. The two flags
would have brought a high price, but
the consul withdrew them from sale,
by orders from the department at
WashinRton
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
WOMEN's ASSOCIATION.
Glasses and Entertainments at Local Y.
w. c. A.

Miss Margaret Dyke is to have
charge of the classes in cooking for
the remainder of the year. Miss Dyke
is a graduate of the Boston Cooking
School and comes highly recommended
There are at present 1900 volumes in
the association library, and additions
are being made from time to time.
The singing class is to give a patri-
otto concert in Memorial Hall, Tues
day evening, Feb. Z. Several soloists
of note will take part in the program.
There are vacancies In several Of the
classes, and the secretary, Miss Shell
don, wishes that those who intend to
join would make application at once.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
SUCCEEDS Mr.. 0INGLEY.

Washington, Jan. Representative
Serene Payne of New York has been
appointed member of Canadian com
mission to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Mr. Dingley.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
ANOTHER ACTION.
Worcester & Suburban Again Defendant
In Action of Ter.

Lawyer ]. Henry Meagher, as coun-
sci for Patrick D. Foley, brought suit
yesterday against the Worcester and
Suburban Street Railway Company, in
an action of tort, with an ad damnum
of $4,000, to recover for injuries sus-
tanned by the plaintiffs horse and car
riage through a COLI with one of
the defendant compan, cars.
The plaintiff is a Well known baker,
and through the alleged negligence of
the defendant company to give proper
and sufficient warning, the bakers cart
was struck and the horse, together
with the cart, injured and damaged
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
TO KEEP PHILIPPINES.
Union Evangelist League Urging Clergy
men to Create Such Sentiment

men to Create Such Sentiment.
Boston, Jan. 2S.-The Union Evan
gelical league of this city has issued a
circular which has been sent to the
clergymen of all the leading churches in
New England, and to New York, urg-
ing them to support the president of
the United States, and to exert their
Influence in creating sentiment in favor
of keeping the Philippines. The circu-
lar in conclusion says: IF the treaty is
not ratified the United States ceases to
be a great Christian influence in the
East for God, and woe be unto the pro
Tossing Christian who knowingly OBJ
structs that influence.