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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07
THE KING or coyEY ISLAND.

John Y. McKane, king of Coney ISL
and. who has just died at the age of
%, was in some respects a remarkable
man. He long ruled like a despot in
the little town of Gravesend, and his
power was felt not only in New York
state politics, but even in Washington.
He was credited with defeating Cleve-
land and electing Harrison in 1888, BY
making New York republican, thus TAX
ing revenge upon Hugh Mclaughlin,
the Brooklyn boss, with whom he had
quarrelled, and by whom he had been
shorn of some of his power, and there
is no question but that he elected Cleve-
land over Blaine in "a by fraud.
AS a political boss he was tyrannical
and INSCRIPTIONS TO the last degree, and
private citizens who baked his will did
so at peril of arrest and actual impris-
onment. Having gained fame by the
enforcement of the law he never hesi-
tated to set the law at defiance when
ever it seemed to his advantage to do
so. He utterly nullified the election re-
forms of 1891, and in 1893 resorted to
ballet box stuffing of the most fragrant
and audacious description. Defying the
courts and refusing to open the padded
voting lists to inspection, he was finally
convicted of conspiracy, and sent to
prison in 1894 for six years, though his
term was reduced to four by good be-
havior. While thus doing all manner
of political evil, he was active in good
works in the church, and to his reIi-
giou5 activity he owed his influence in
no small degree.
Beginning as poor boy, he accumu-
lated modest fortune of $50000O by
successful building operations, and
straightaway set out to make himself
ruler of all Gravesend. He served for
twenty-five years as superintendent of
Sunday school, and gave literally to
the support of the church AS chief
of police, he completely reformed Coney
Island, driving out the horde of timer
ant gamblers and thugs that had long
made life itself unsafe. BY such con-
duct he gained the support of law -abid-
ing People Despised as he was by the
better class of political leaders in both
parties, it was not till he was brought
into court that they dared openly re-
pudiate him and reveal his double life.
To him they long deferred in the mat
ter CT political appointments, even to
federal Offices, and one may search far
and wide for another man of such
commonplace surroundings and SEEM
ingly narrow field of operations who ex-
erted so great an influence.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

The most remarkable feature of
George S. Boutwelrs Springfield speech
was its vigor, for the former governor
is nearly eighty-two years old. That
its logic is based upon unwarrantable
assumptions need hardly be said. Yet
this fact will account for his superfiu-
Gus defamation in defense of free
speech and for his eloquent appeal for
Filipino self-government. He drew a
pretty picture of ideal homes in two
Philippine cities, sampled a few edu-
Gated natives and made these appear
representative of the millions whose
cause he processes to champion. No
body disputes that wealth and educa-
ton are to be found in Luzon, but aside
from few ambitious leaders, it ap-
pears that the wealth, industry and in
telligence of the people are not sup
porting Aguinaldo, but seeking peace
and quiet under American protection
There are scores of savage tribes, con-
shutting the bulk of the inhabitants of
Luzon and virtually the entire popula-
ton OF other islands, to whom Mr. Bout
wells logic no more applies than to the
most savage of North American In
dams. If Mr.. Boutwell, believes that
the Filipino fringe of civilization" is
adequate to govern the archipelago,
preserve order and maintain interna-
tional relations from now on, he has a
right to his opinion, but he must not
complain because a large majority of
the American people decline to agree
with him.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

der the command Of a lieutenant, all
the other officers having been killed or
disabled. In the closing battle of the
year, that of Majuba Hill, the British
lost two hundred and twenty-six men
out of the four hundred engaged, the
Beers losing but single man.
1t is no disparagement to the valor
of the British, or their ability to con-
duct successful and dashing campaigns
under normal conditions. to cite these
facts. Conditions in the TransvaaI are
not materially changed, so far as the
characteristic elements in Boerish war
fare are concerned, since 1881. The re-
suits of that time are fresh in the
memory of all interested parties. 1t is
quite probable that Mr.. Chamberlain
will find a way out of the difficulty
without inviting history to repeat it.
seIs.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07
PERSONAL.

Miss Lucy Winslow has returned from
Rocklald.
Miss NJ. E. Flynn has returned from
Buttonwoods, R. I.
Miss E. A. Pratt of Ashland street has
returned from Princeton.
Edward V. Bulger of Boston is visit
ing M. j. O'Reilly of Millbury street.
Mrs. Moses H. Harris returned last
evening from a pleasant summer in
Maine.
Mrs. A. T. Trombley left yesterday for
providence, where she will remain a
short time.
Rev. Mr.. Anderson of Rockport will
conduct the services at Belmont street
church this evening.
Principal e. H. Russell, of the Normal
school, has returned from his summer
spent in New Hampshire.
Prof. E. NJ. Story of Clark university
| FACULTY returned to the city yesterday
after two months vacation.
Miss Florence Flagg has gone TO
Bath, N. H., where she has secured a
good position as teacher in the high
school.
The marriage engagement is an
nounced between Walter z. Holmes, of
the firm of r. E. Holmes & Sons and
Miss Clara E. Woodbury. of Gloucester.
William Powers, formerly of Dart
mouth College, left yesterday for Balti-
more where he Will enter the sopho-
more class of the Baltimore Medical
College.
Miss Jennie o. Neal, principal of the
nigh school in Waterfowl, who has
been the guest of Miss Julia Quinn of
Wedge street for a month"; has re-
turned to Watertown.
Miss Ella Mcdonnell and sister, Anna.
were in Boston yesterday to see the
Twenty-sixth regiment parade and bid
good bye to their brother, John j. Nc
Donnell of Co. G, formerly of Co. X,
Twelfth regiment
Miss Dora c. Werner of this city, who
mas been pupil of Miss Mabel Cowie
for the past two years, has completed
arrangements for class in piano in
struction in Webster. She will begin
her work there Oct. l, spending Satur-
day in that town.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

dolpk Rassendyl in THE prisoner of
zenea," last night. Mr.. Brown took the
place of Orrin johnson in the present
production at four days notice. He
was not given the part until last Mon
day morning, and yet despite this fact.
and also that he was playing the part
OF Fritz during the earlier part of the
week, and as well preparing for next
weeks bill, Mr.. Brown learned and re-
hearsed the part, and last night was
absolutely letter perfect and played the
role with fine intelligence, sympathy
and virility, achieving in it the most
pronounced success, and his work in
every way merited the enthusiastic re-
calls he received at the end of each
act"
The Denver Times spoke in similar
praise and added these graceful words
OF compliment: In spite of the tye-
mendous strain dependent upon such A
piece of mental jugglery, the clever
young actor made good, and gave as
dashlng Characterization as if he had
been to the red wig born. The task
would have appalled, any but a PLAYER
accustomed to stock, but Mr.. Brown
selzed II as lucky opportunity. Just
such chances to bridge over the seem
ingly impossible have given MANY a
great actor his first real recognition. F"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

The contest for the lieutenant
ernorship is a fight of the politicians.
There is no disputing their activity and
eagerness, but the people as a whole
seem to take no interest in the canvass.
The rank and file are kindly disposed
towards both candidates, for Gen. Guild
and Speaker Bates deserve well of the
party, and republicans as a rule be-
lieve that either is qualified for the Of
flee, and would fill it with credit to
himself and the state. Therefore, they
are content to let the candidates and
their respective friends fight it out. II
is no secret that majority of party
workers in Worcester favor Guild.
though they may have no cause to
speak otherwise than respectfully OF
Mr.. Bates. Whatever may have been
the situation few weeks ago. the
Guild sentiment now seems unmistak-
IDLY In the ascendant, and the Bates
-orces will do well if they can carry
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

liabori is brave, man. He proved
his title to that designation by under
taking the defence of Dreyfus in the
first place, and he. has since demon
strated it. 1t was bold stroke to ASK
King Humbert and Kaiser Wilhelm for
the testimony of the italian and Ger
man attaches, but it was more cour-
ageous to lecture the president of the
court-martial and defy the general
staff of the French army. The proceed
ings Of the past two days at Rennes
have been marked by excitement, but
there has been nothing to dispeI the
suspicion that Dreyfus is to be again
convicted, whatever the evidence or
however preposterous the verdict may
seem to the world.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07
SILVER JUBILEE.

The Wedding Anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. Holmes Pleasantly Remembered.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert E. Holmes, of
AZ Webster street, met with the sur
prise of their lives last night, when
about so friends called to celebrate the
25th anniversary of the couples mar
riage The surprise was arranged by
their two children, Miss Fannie and
Harry Holmes, and was as complete as
anything could be. The evening was
spent in social talk, and music was fur
nished by Peter and Albert Hargrove
and gramophone.
The feature of the evening, however,
was the presentation of complete sill
yer service from the guests present.
The presentation was made by Rev.
Moses H. Harris of All Souls Church,
with witty speech, to which Mr.. and
Mrs. Holmes responded. Refreshments
were served at $50 by Miss Fannie NJ.
Holmes, Miss Lena Kelley, Miss Ida
Cobb, Miss Bella McCallum and Miss
May Kelley
Fully 50 guests were present, among
them being Rev. Moses H. Harris,
George D. Webb, Mr.. and Mrs. George
p. Kingston, Misses Clara and Sadie
Bartlett, M. G. Bartlett of Springfield,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Morse, Mr.. and
Mrs John Jaques, bfr. and Mrs. Bert
Jaques, Mr.. and Mrs A P. Cobb, Miss
Ida L. Cobb, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Bruso,
Mr. and Mrs. John fainter, Mr. and
Mrs. Loring Holmes, Misses Laura and
Inez Holmes, Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Ken
worthy, Mr.. and Mrs. Lanciault, Clar-
ence Willard, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Will
lard, Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford, G. A. Will
lard, Miss Bella McCallum, Miss jamie
McCailum, Peter and Albert Hargrove,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. Droan, Miss
Gertrude Droan, Miss May Kelley, Miss
Lena Kelley, Master James McCallum.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes were married
in Alfred, Me-, coming to Worcester i'm
mediately after. Mr.. Holmes is con-
nected with the firm of Holmes & Bart
lett of Springfield, fertilizer manu-
lecturers, but has always made his
home in Worcester.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07
PRELIMINARY WORK.
Republicans are Preparing for the
Party Caucuses.

The ward committee was at re-
publican headquarters last night super
vising the enrolment Of voters for the
caucuses which will be held Tuesday,
Sept 20. Enrolment will close Tues
day, Sept. 10, and between now and
that date the various ward committees
will be at headquarters nightly for the
checking of names. The first senatorial
district convention committee will meet
at the rooms Saturday evening to set
date for the convention and to organize
for the work in hand.
Secretary Hastings yesterday re-
ceived letter from George w. B. Sis
son, dated at Philadelphia, in which he
says he has visited President Mckinley
and that he feels assured he is a winner
for second term.
Notices were issued yesterday for a
meeting of the republican city commit
tee Monday night. Considerable busi-
ness will be transacted, among which is
the issuance of the formal caucus call.
The dates fixed by the registrars of
voters for registration before the eau
cuses are not satisfactory, and there is
fear that the unusual dates selected,
which are departure from all prece-
dents, will result in the disappointment
of many a voter who calls to register
his name. The dates selected are Sept.
8, II and IA, thus making the last OPP
portunity for registration come IL days
before the date of the caucuses. For
many years 1t has been the custom to
have the registrars on duty on the Sat
urday before the caucuses, and the de-
parture from the precedent, it is feared,
Will lead to confusion and the leaving
OF many names off the list An effort
VIII be made to have the 23d added to
me registration days or to have the
dates changed, to avoid the confusion
which Is sure to result from the unac-
countable change.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07
WHIMSICALITlES.

II feel as though 1 had always known
you"
Under the shadow of lonely rock on
the northeastern coast of New Jersey,
screened from vulgar scrutiny, on GER
tain summer afternoon there sat two flg-
Gres In that close proximity that bstrays
something more than mere friendship. AL
though the young man had spoken with
an air of confidence, there was yet to be
detected In the tones of his voice slight
strain of anxiety as OF one VINO was not
absolutely certain of himself. There was
snort pause, and then he continued
Yes, dearest, although 1t is only seven
snort days since first clasped your hand,
| think ! may say that | have learned
even In that brief space of time 10 read
your rare soul Alright. You possess a
depth Of refinement that l have seldom
witnessed before In any woman and your
artistic sense is wonderfully developed.
l have learned to know that you are I'M
selhsh TO degree, and possess that
MARKED ability which renders you capable
OF tldlng over any great crisis that might
arise, My own darling Maud as | have,
hour by hour, on the board walk, sitting
On inc beach or beneath the pale light of
the moon, daily, nay hourly, studied your
character, / may say that at last I have
come to know you as it is rarely permit
yea yea any any man to measure, the lights and
shadows of woman's character, And
yet there is one thing that has not been
rSVealed TO me. am almost unnerved
when think of it, II is only by the most
supreme effort that ! now bring myself TO
waited for some clew. But that rare in
tuition and wide experience which have
enabled me to fathom your soul | must
confess have failed me-"
me young girl at his side raised herself
from his left linen-crash arm and gazsd
az him, wonderingly. Speak Charlie"
she said at last, what is it?"
simply this" replied her companion,
while deep blush mantled his forehead
ne man who introduced us didn't speak
distinctly, and ] want to know your last
name -Harper's Bazaar.
Tipp-"The bicycle school started with a
good attendance" Topp--'But / suppose
tho attendance fell off.'f-Tit- Bits
MRS, Bonham-The report of the base
died at the plate.
5snham-Well, what of 1t?
, Mrh, benham-I suppose 1t was over
eating that Killed him-Judge.
81 notice" she said, that in personity-
iinE truth the poets always make Il fem
i rani, why Is that If 1t isn't because they
t tbea,ize lnat women are more truthful
on, he answered, ats simplv their
way OF lnsinuating that truth is bound 10
I IILye me last word" - Chicago Timeg-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

ton exclusively. Put down the insurrec-
ton with all the energy and severity
needed but make it plain that orderly
self government is to follow and seize
every chance to show that fact by
actual steps in establishing it. This is
the plain duty as well as the clear IN
terest of the present administration
New York Times, dem.
Who was it cut the ligament uniting
those celebrated twins, Silver ana
Wheat ?-Mobile Register.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07
CLIMBING UPWARD.

Albert Brown of This City Scored a
Bio Success in the West
Albert Brown of this city, a member
of the Manhattan stock company
which played western cities, scored a
brilliant success at Denver. Mr. Brown
is a graduate of the classical high
school, class of "a, and of the Lyceum
school for acting, New York, in 1896.
Since his entrance into the theatrical
worlo, he has experienced a series Of
successes, and has twice been seen
here. Speaking of his work in the west,
the Denver Republican said on Aug 20:
quite a remarkable feat was that OF
Albert Brown of the Manhattan stock
company. who played the dual role of
Rudolph the Fifth of Ruritania and Re
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

IN November next Aguinaldo will
nave all the fighting men that he can
use; he will have added to his supply
Oh arms and ammunition. and in every
respect his command will be better
Boutwell, at Springfield.
How does he know that Aguinaldo
will have all the men and munitions
that he needs in November? Are the
squaw men Of the Anti-Imperialist
league about to furnish rifles and bull
let's with which to shoot American SOL
diers as they have provided encourage
ment to the enemies of their country by
false and traitorous statements?
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

1t looks as though the democrats
would play double header next year.
For years they have tried to pull down,
the smoke from American chimney
stacks. At their next convention they
will pledge themselves to pull down the
American flag
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07
Ribbon
Department.

The "Parisian Knot" is still II.
ruling neck fad, we have anothe,
special ribbon bargain for you
All Silk, Double Faced, Corded
Taffeta; in Ciel, Mais, Cerise, Rose
Brown, White, Nile, and other col.
ors. The nobbiest Ribbon ever
offered; Price only
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

The number of New Hampshire
statesmen who consider their feet big
enough to fill Senator Chambers shoes
is surpassed only by the swarm whose
heads are swelled with ambition to be
representatives in congress.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

Would any anti-expansionist like to
bet that inside of five years, Senator
Aguinaldo of Luzon will not be de-
claiming vigorously at Washington for
the old flag and an appropriation?
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

The Grand Army of the Republic lost
nearly 5000 members by death last year,
according to the annual report. YER
lily, the comrades are passing into the
shadow" Losses by discharge were
about as great, so that it is an easy
prediction that the great membership
record of 1890 will never be equalIed.
The total now is 2S7, 9S1.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

Army officers say that it is easy
enough to get volunteers when there
is actual fighting to be done, but when
there is only garrison and routine Camp
work in prospect, the enterprising
Yankee shuns the recruiting office. He
can find more excitement and profit in
the ordinary pursuits of peace. 1t fol-
lows as matter of course that under
the circumstances the recruits coming
In are of the most desirable and SOL
dierly sort and so the officers testify.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

Perry Belmont ought to have stopped
over for another steamer and defined
what he means by organs middle of
the road policy"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

This is the reed bird season, and
therefore an appropriate and hopeful
time for Mayor Quincy to resume his
campaign against the English spar
rows.
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

1t isn't surprising that those who
saw a demi-god in Grover Cleveland
should see second George Washington
in Aguinaldo. The fool killer is likely
to be overworked.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

If Incorporate language injuries a
cause, the anti-expansionists are doing
their best to cripple theirs. Denis
Kearney has been outdone by Altgeld,
Tillman, LEM and Bradford.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

mo law for Mormons but to kill
them" was the cry of the mob when it
broke up Virginia court that was try
ing the men who murderously assault
ed Elder Wuffin. So it appears that mob
law is not melted out to negroes alone
or solely for "the usual crime" 1t is
a remedy to be applied whenever and
wherever it may please the crowd The
sternness of this logic is distressing.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

A railroad through the valley of the
Euphrates, the so-called Garden of
Eden, would not rival "the cape to
Cairo in length, but for other reasons
1T might seem quite as sensational.
The English syndicate that is laboring
with the Turkish government for a
concession, may need patience while
waiting for a favorable answer, but
recent commercial developments indi-
cate that the iron horse is destined to
invade these mystic precincts.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

ligion, apple pie and the theatre fall
from her lips at the rate of half a cent
word. 0, welcome be stupidity, when
the reward of cleverness is that horrid
compliment, "a bright woman"
Low rate trolley excursions from Bos-
ton to Newport are the latest develop
ment in the line of excursions and
among che most successful. Of course.
Why did no one think of it before :?
Would not the idea bear TRANSFORMING
next summer to Worcester, which is
probably the second largest street rail-
way center in the state? 1t is imagin-
able that trolley car excursions to Bos-
ton might in time GUST the railroad ex-
cursion from popularity. If time is no
object there can be no doubt which
is the most agreeable method of transit.
At a meeting Of the board of manage
ment of the Home for Aged Women
yesterday afternoon it was voted to
hold a fair at the home on Oct. IL, from
to 10 o'clock. There will be tables for
the sale of confectionery, flowers, ice
cream, cake, and fancy articles, with
palmistry and music. Mrs. David F. Par
ker and Mrs. Hannah NJ. Holbrook,
matron, are the committee in charge,
and they will choose their assistants.
The proceeds will go to the use of the
home. AS this is the first thing of the
sort that has been given under the aus
pices of the home for long time, it is
hoped that all the friends of the insti-
tuition will help to give it the success
it deserves. All kinds of gifts for the
tables are solicited by the management.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

"Skeets" Martin is giving Tod Sloan
a hot race for turf honors in England.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07

THE SPY SHOULD HAVE THE EYE or ARGUS: He
IS HONoRAeLE IF he DO BUT LOOK TO The VEL
FARE Of The COMMONWEALTH"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07
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