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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
PROSECUTED ARMENIANS
Bishop Saradjian Working
in Interests of His
Countrymen.
UOuntrynen.

There is an unusual amount of in
terest in the doings of the international
peace conference which opened at The
Hague yesterday among Worcester Ar
menians, because Bishop Hosvep sar-
adjian of this city, who is the head of
the Armenian church in America, is
acting in conjunction with a commit
tee of prominent members Of the race
formed in New York to get the confer
ence to take notice of the state Of af-
fairs existing in Armenia at the pres
ent time.
Bishop Saradjian recently wrote
letter to President Mckinley, telling
him of the condition of the people in
Armenia, and also gave figures which
showed bad results to his race, and
asked that the matter be brought to
the attention of congress. He received
a reply from the president, telling that
his communication had been received
and was referred to Secretary Of State
Hay. Later a reply was received from
Secretary Hay. stating that the mat
ter could not be brought before con-
gress. as the bishop had suggested in
his letter.
Now that the power If the world
are meeting in conf &c, Bishop Sar-
adjian told a SP- man last night he
hoped some action would be taken on
the condition of affairs as they existed
in his home country.
He personally addressed a letter to
ex-President Cleveland through the
COMMITTEES in New York. asking him to
do what he could for the succor OF his
people, stating that he hopso the sA-
president would ask the delegates from
the United States to call attention 10
the necessity of the peace conference
taking some action that would tend TO
bring relief to his people he hopes
that the delegates from the United
states would call the attention OF the
other delegates to the matter When
seen by a Spy man last night, he did
not have a copy Of the letter In his pos
session. as he made no copy Of the one
sent to ex-President Cleveland.
He also stated that it was probable
that Arlnenians in all parts Of the
world would send memorials to the
conference. and in addition to those
witch were sent from this country
others would be sent from all countries
in Europe. and also from Egypt The
memorials set forth that il the oppres-
sion Of the Armenian continues, it
would lead to other massacres, and II
such a thing should happen it would
tend to disturb European peace.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
A RELIGIOUS CONGRESS.
Men of Different Denominations Tell Essen
tial Principles of Belief.

The Mems union of Trinity church
conducted one of the most interesting
and instructive meetings ever held in
worcester, last night at Trinity church.
The meeting was a religious congress
to which representatives of nearly all
the denominations who worship in
Worcester, were invited. A represent
alive layman of each denomination
was invited to speak, and members OF
the denominations were invited to sit
in the audience.
The principal object of the meeting
was to learn what each denomination
considers the essential principles of its
belief in which it differed from others.
]. K. Greene presided and l0-minute
addresses were made by Roger F. Up
ham for the Baptists; James Logan,
president of the Congregational club,
for the Congregationalists; Edward l..
Comins for the Universalists; John F.
Reyes for the Disciples of Christ; Hon
A. S. Roe for the Methodists; Richard
H. Mooney for the Roman Catholics;
Gen. lockwood Hoar for the Unitar-
ians; Hon. Henry L. Parker for the
Episcopalians.
The representatives of the denomlna7
lions presented the principles OF their
belief, and in a general way pointed
out it's differences with other creeds.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
THE BENcHLEY GARRISON,
Fifteen Charter Members Sworn in Las
Night BY Major RAYMOND.

Another step in the organization of
the local Edmund N. .Benchley garrison
of the Regular Army and Navy Union,
was taken last night. Fifteen charter
members presented themselves at the
meeting Of the garrison, and they were
sworn in by Maj. E. T. Raymond This
charter list viii be sent at once to the
adjutant general of the union Of Leav-
enworth, Kan, and it is expected that
the papers admitting the local gar
rison into the union will be received
soon. Last night the officers nomin-
ated at previous meeting were elect
ed They are: Commander, w. F.
Pike; senior vice commander, w. Sui
livan; junior vice commander, William
Earle; adjutant,P. ]. Fitzpatrick; pay
master, David Roach; quartermaster,
o. Gardner; officer of the day, c. D..
Pike; officer of the guard, James
OBrien; officer of the watch, Peter
Sullivan; chaplain, c. Gliding. The
garrison will place a memorial on the
soldiers monument on the common,
Memorial day.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
SHORT BUT EvENTFUL.
Voyage Of the Barbarossa
Comes to a Sudden
End.

New York, May 1S.-With thick smoke
futtering up from her forward venti-
lators, but with fire signal displayed
in her rigging, the North German Lloyd
ocean liner Barbarossa put back into
port this afternoon, ending trip
which, though of only a few hours du-
ration, was full of exciting incidents.
Barbarossa drew out of her dock at II
O'Clock this morning. There were many
persons of prominence on the decks OF
the big steamship, among them Prof..
Charles A. Briggs, with his wife and
daughters. Just as the Barbarossa was
passing through the Narrows, a slight
wreath of smoke was seen curling up
from one of the forward ventilators. In
a short time it grew in volume. Capt.
Richter could not turn back because of
the narrow channel and had to steam
on to a wider berth. At the southwest
Spit he turned about and headed for
port.
The Barbarossa ploughed on toward
her dock with the other smaller craft
about her. On rounding the Battery 1t
was necessary to slacken speed. AS
soon as she neared the ferry slips a fer
ryboat slipped out. The Barbarossa
had to dodge this and also a cattle
ship Then appeared the United
States mail boat and an Erie lighter
The Barbarossa struck the lighter and
sustained a bent PROV This threw her
into the slips. The side of the vessel
struck the end Of pier Al, throwing the
bow into the French liner La Bre-
tagne. She struck with such force that
La Bretagne was stove in and was
rammed so hard that all Of her gang
x1roV ier1,f c5I-f de- ochn
into splinters. La Bretagne's prov
was run clear but struck the barge
Foster, sinking that boat Immediately,
and rammed the barge Leroy so badly
that she sunk within a short time. The
Barbarossa was hauled off, and still
burning below decks, was taken across
the river to her docks in Hoboken.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
This the Latest Photograph James j. McGa Worcester Boz
Booked For Appointment Umpire in the National League

James J. McGarr is booked for an
appointment as umpire in the National
League.
That is what Pres. N. e. Young, of
the National League, says, and as he
has the selection of umpires, it is only
a question Of time when the famous
ball player will be working the in
dicator.
There is not a lover of base. ball in
Worcester who will not rejoice in the
good fortune that comes to McGarr.
For many years he has played with
the best teams in the country, and
would be playing today. but his good
right arm refuses to shoot the ball
across the diamond, and he had to give
up.
McGarr's name is a household word
in local base ball circles. He has been
the most consistent ball player that
Worcester. ever turned out. For four
teen years he followed the national
game, always among the leaders, and
when his retirement came it found him
on one Of the best clubs in the country.
His appointment is a deserved recog-
milton of his knowledge Of the game.
Not only that but it will prove one of
the most popular moves President
Young ever made; for there is not a
man in the country who is more liked
by the men playing ball than McGarr.
Scores of players felt as sorry for his
misfortune as If they sustained it
themselves.
McGarr starts in Monday at st.
Louis, under temporary appointment,
taking the place of Brennan, who is on
the sick list. He is under orders from
President Young to umpire with O'Day
Of the National league staff until fur
Their orders.
The sporting editor of The Spy
learned yesterday that McGarr stood a
chance of appointment, and tele-
graphed President Young regarding it..
President Young sent the following an
swer: For the present he takes the
place of one of my best umpires, who
is sick If the right opportunity is pre-
sented he will receive a permanent ap-
pointment 1t is only a question Of
chance and time"
Mr.. McGarr was seen at his home, 20
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
Introductory Speech
and Preliminary
Organization.
TELEGRAM TO CAR.
Queen Wilhelmina Thanked
for Hospitality in Offer
ing Meeting Place.

The Hague, May 1S.-The peace con-
ference called by the car of Russia
was opened at two o'clock this after
noon in the hall of the Huis Ten
Bosch, or the 'House in the Woods"
two miles from The Hague. M. De
Beaufort, president of the council and
minister of foreign affairs of the gov
eminent of the Netherlands, delivered
the inaugural address and welcomed
the delegates.
M. De Beaufort spoke of the high
honor of the choice of The Hague as
the meeting place for the conference,
and extolled the noble initiative of the
car, saying this would be a red-letter
day in the history of the century. and
expressing the hope that his majesty
would be able to look back at today as
the most glorious day Of his life. He
concluded with calling attention to the
allegorical group over the doorway of
the hall, Peace entering to close the
temple of Janus, and said; Il trust
this beautiful allegory viii be good
augury Of your labors, and that after
you have completed them you win be
able to say that Peace, whom art in
troduced into this hall, left it to spread
its blessings among the whole of hui
nanity."
The delegates decided to send the
following telegram to the car: 1.-THE
peace conference lays at the feet of
your majesty IT'S respectful congratula-
lions upon the occasion Of your birth
day and expresses its sincere desire to
cooperate in the great and noble work
in which your majesty has taken a
generous initiative and for which it
begs you to accept its humble and pro-
found gratitude"
NJ. De Staal, the Russian ambassa-
dor to Great Britain and head Of the
Russian delegation, informally assum-
ing the presidency of the conference,
said his first duty was to express to M.
De Beaufort his sincere gratitude for
the noble terms in which he had re-
ferred to his august majesty. After
a reference to the historic peace trea-
ties concluded at The Hague and eX-
pressing regret that M. De Beaufort
had not accepted the presidency of the
conference, M. De Staal said in con-
clusion: 81 cannot consider my election
otherwise than inspired by my posi-
ton as plenipotentiary of the emperor
who was the initiator of the confer
ence. On this ground, 1 accept with
deep gratitude the distinguished honor
and / shall use every endeavor to jus
tify your confidence
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT.
Judge Utley Disposed of the Usual Num-
Der of DRINKS.

Michael Ford of 5O4 southbridge
street, was before Judge Utley in the
central district court yesterday morn
ing charged with Illegally keeping IL
quor and was sentenced to 80 days in
Jail and fined $50.
Daniel Kervick and Hugh Brady
were each ordered to pay fines of SIC
for disturbing the peace William
Armstrong, charged with riding a BIZ
cycle in excess of the legal limit was
ordered to pay a fine of IS. Patrick
Cahill and Harry Moore. We're each sen
fenced to the house of correction for
four months. D. Toner was. sent to the
state farm for the same offence. JOHN
Mahagan, Henry Kerwin and John
Lally were each ordered to pay fines
of $40 for over indulgence in the flow
ing bowl. The case of Thomas Hurley
was filed and the one against Michael
eastman was continued.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
INVESTING THE FUNDS
Agricultural Society to Hear
Report of Committee
Today.

The meeting of the Worcester Agri-
cultural society at 10 o'clock this morn
ing in Horticultural hall promises to be
as interesting as the warmest of the ar
guments over the sale of the grounds.
The question of the purchase of new
grounds will be up for settlement.
The committee of seven appointed at
the last meeting to report a plan for the
investment of the funds now in the
hands of the society from the sale of
the fair grounds property, will hold q
meeting before the coming together OF
the society to prepare it's report.
Thu committee is practically a unit
in its report and awaits only the sigma
ture of the member who was absent
at its meeting Tuesday night for a
unanimous report. The nature of this
report is not definitely announced but
the belief is general that the commit
tee will recommend the immediate pur-
chase of new grounds and the building
of race track.
Opinions are rife that the committee
is usurping to itself power that was
never vested in it when 1t attempts to
recommend any definite tract to the So
CltIE lOE purchase however, II Is uIl-
derstood that this is what the commit
tee will do, and it is generally under
stood that the BARRIERS Crossing tract
will be given the preference.
If the committee at its meeting this
morning fails to agree on a unanimous
report in favor of this tract. the report
will be of a general nature and win
recommend four or five tracts that are
adapted for its purpose. The commit
tee finds its authority for recommend
ing a definite lot of land for purchase
in the vote by which it was appointed.
The wording of the motion was that the
committee be appointed to report a
plan for using, investing and disposing
of the funds. received by the sale OF
it's real estate"
After the committee submits its re-
mort, a vote of the society and the APP
proprlatioa Of money for the purpose,
are necessary before land could be
bought If the report Of the committee
is approved
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
MINISTER'S MEETING.
DR.. MOxom of Springfield Chosen for nodera-
tor for Next Year.

Brockton, May 1S.-The closing day
of the general conference of Congre-
gational churches of Massachusetts
was of great interest, owing to the
practical nature of topics assigned to
speakers. The morning subject of
1.-THE application Of the power of the
church to world problems" was treat
ed by Rev. Ruen Thomas of Brook
line under international disarma-
ment" and by Rev. P. S. Moxom OF
Springfield under international re-
sponsibility for Christian civilization"
Rev. A. A. Berle of Brighton also
spoke.
Rev. Mr. Moxom was chosen moder-
ator for the coming year. The next
meeting will be held at Amherst. In
the afternoon Rev. Alan Hudson,
Brockton. brought in resolutions well
coming the news of the collapse of the
London Sunday newspapers and the
early suspension of the only other sun
day paper in the united kingdom.
The temperance committee was in
stT,,cted Ia report on the South Caro-
lima dispensary system as substitute
for the saloon. 1t was voted to cable
the greeting Of the association to the
American delegation at the Hague at
tending the peace conferences.
After the naming of numerous COM
mittees. Rev. G. Glenn Atkins of
Greenheld spoke upon What the goth
century owes to the church" The
second speaker was Rev. Arthur Little
of Dorchester upon "A forward move
ment for the evangelization OF the
world" Rev. Andrew w. ArehlpaId o.
This citv gave the closing address. and
tbe a7tb annual meeting was dissolved.
In tire evening, Rev. Adolphus J. F.
Behrends. Brooklyn n. Y, spoke on
1.-The intellectual equipment of the
r,ran chat., -
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19

jefferson street. At first he seemed in
clined not to talk regarding the mat
ter but finally said he had received
orders to start in at st. Louis and he
showed the following letter from Pres
ident Young: Brennan went home
sick yesterday, and I may have a
chance for you to umpire three weeks
and possibly more, when 1 can get the
chance to give you a regular appoint
ment. My uniform instructions are
absolute honesty and enforce the rules.
| Umpire in St Louis with O'Day and
follow him until you hear from me to
the contrary"
McGarr began his professional career
with the Worcesters In 1884. That same
year he went to the Chicago Unions OF
the Independent Association. In 1885,
he was with Haverhill, which had a
famous team that year, and after that
he was in the big leagues. The next
two years he played with the Athletics
Of Philadelphia, member of the Amer
| lean Association In 1888 he played
with the Browns Of St. Louis, the IA
nous team of the same association. II
! 1889 he went to Kansas City, Of the
| Western League. The following year
| found him with the Boston National
| League team. In 1891 he played with
/ Denver, and a year later went to Cleve-
/ AGnus Will WHICH lEdlit ne PltbgNQ lOi
| five years. McGarr played third base
| almost exclusively, and was one of the
! best fieIders that ever threw a bal
| across the diamond. He had the repu-
tation of being one of the fastest NOV
| ing players in the business and the
man who could beat out a bunt hit to
him had to use bicycle. In 1894 his
arm began to trouble him. He favored
it all he could, but in the spring of the
following year he had to lay off in the
early part of the season. He had to dc
the same every year after, but he was
such a conscientious player and worked
so hard that he was more valuable
than man who could play all the sea
son. He played with Cleveland until he
realized that he would never again
throw a ball across the field, when he
requested his release.
His appointment will give much
pleasure to lovers of the game in Wor-
cester. They all unite in saying that
there isn't man handling an indicator
who knows his business better than
Jim" McGarr.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
ONE WEEK MORE.
Legislature VIII End its Sessions in That
Time.

Time.
Boston, May 1S.-If the intent Of the
two orders introduced this morning by
Mr.. Stone of Springfield and adopted
by the House are carried out, the SEES
sion of the legislature of 1899 will end
at the close of next week. The first
order provides that the next week be
considered as the last week of the ses-
sion, and the other provides that each
morning and afternoon session becon-
sidered as a legislative day.
Today's morning session of the House
did not thin out the calendar very
rapidly. An effort was made to defeat
the fremont street car bill by striking
out the enacting clause. The PROPOSE
tion was defeated and the bill enacted,
both in the House and Senate. 1t now
goes to the governor, and strong pres
sure will be brought to bear upon him
to refuse to sign the DILL. Should he
veto the measure it is certain that it
will not be passed over his objection.
Bills to authorize the town of Leonl-
mister to supply the town of Lunen-
burg with water and to authorize the
city of Worcester to make an addition
al water loan, were passed to be en-
crossed under suspension of the rules.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
PETER REcANTs.
Says POpuIists Are Extinct and Returns to
Republican Fold.

Topeka, Kan, May Sex Senator
peer. one Of the founders Of the pop
81 party, and who was for years
-or idered the chief exponent of popu-
usr. has returned to the republican
mar v. Mr.. Peffer said today; Il have
sls Tvs been a republican except on one
naia questionable money question
INST seems to have settled itself now.
M populist party has been eliminated
1rf onally by the democrats; so those
OF is who don't want to hock by our
SCI es will have to vote our c~nVlctlons
- hest we can. The old simon pure
.ffance man who left the republican
- ~ never was headed for the democ
and he is not now
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
AGED MASON DEAD.

Weymouth. May 1S.-Zachariah l.
Bicknell. grand standard bearer Of the
grand commandery Knights Templars
~ Massachusetts and Rhode Island
died today. aged re- He was a SOD de-
cree Mason. He was postmaster under
President Buchanan and again under
President Cleveland. He had repre-
sented the town in the legislature
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
FalLs TO ELECT PRESIDENT.
Ar ,erst Trustees Have Not Yet Agreed Upon
a Man.

SPRINGFIELD. May 1S.-At the annual
ting Of the board of trustees of
sroherst college in this city today. the
nbers failed to name a president for
th. institution. It was said that the
81 ice will be made in June.
fhe class of 1884 petitions the board
further the project Of erecting a
afidsome auditorium to supDlant the
b. sent obsolete college hall on the
- mus. The alumni of the class Of
rs- SO. coo. which is in their treasury.
nui estimate the total cost VIII be
gclO00. At commencement time
y althy alumni viii be asked to con-
tri 1uta
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
AGAINST THE CITY.
First Step Of Trial in Suit of c, J. Grady
for Valuation of Bicycle.

The first step toward trial in the suit
Of Charles J. Grady against the city of
Worcester for alleged false valuation of
a bicycle will be taken tomorrow in the
central district court. The writ and de-
claration Of the plaintiff will be filed and
probably the defendants answer will be
filed BY City Solicitor A. 2. Rugg The de-
PENDANT has until Tuesday in which to file
the answer. but is expected to fiie it to-
morrow Lafayette G. Blair, counsel for the
Massachusetts division of the League of
American Wheeimen, will file the plain
tif's declaration. The real plaintiff in the
Intends TO carry the case as far as posi-
HE in order to establish a precedent. The
amount of the writ is $500. The bicycle
was taxed for $50. The alleged value is
SO
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
RECEPTION TO SAMPSON.

Providence, May 1S.-Both branches
Of the state assembly today passed a
bill appropriating $1,000 for the reception
Of Admiral Sampson and his feet at
Newport on May 80. Gov. Dyer recon-
nended an appropriation Of $1,000, but
the committee on finance favored the
larger sum.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
CROOKS IN EVIDENCE.
Room on School Street Entered and
Cloth and Money Stolen.

Crooks are having high old time ir
Worcester, and it seems they can gel
anything they want. Wednesday eve
ming a room occupied by Gustave John
son and Axel Johnson at % schoo
street, was entered by some unknown
party and pair Of pants and SIS stol-
en-. The matter was reported 20 thi
police.
Samuel H. Kislcff Of 175 Main stree
has his bicycle stolen from the yard il
the rear of his place of business. H
reported il to the police.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-19
GRADUATION HoNoRs.
They Are Given Out TO the Academy
Glass of 'ee.

Glass OF ~.
The graduating honors for the class
of $50 at the Worcester Academy have
been given out as follows: Guerdon s.
Holden was awarded the first and will
deliver the salutatory address, and Ed
ward F. Mann second honors and will
be class valedictorian. Other honors
We're awarded to r. Abercrombie Merle
Barker. Stanley Hall, Frederick Gal
lup and A. Trowbridge, all Of whom
viii deliver orations on graduation day.
Glass officers, elected by the classes,
are: Orator of the day, Edward F.
Mann; tree orator, r. Abercrombie;
prophet, o. Robinson; historian, Stan
ley Hall; odist, A. Pope; poet, Mason
Kinsley; marshal, Charles H. Derby
first assistant marshal, F. Gallup; sec
ond assistant marshal, Claude c. Pin
ney.