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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23
ANOTHER EXPERT
TAKES STAND
MoIineuX Trial AdjOurnS Until
After Christmas Holidays
KinSIey Confirmed

New York, Dec. 22.-The session of the
Molineux trial today was brief, the case
going over until Tuesday next, after
about three hours had been spent in an
examination of Henry L. Tolman, a
handwriting expert, of Chicago, and H.
G. Warren, chief of the Lincoln Nation
al Bank of this city, who was called to
the stand to identify the handwriting
of Harry S. Cornish
Mr.. Tolman, who at one time was
professor of medical Jurisprudence in
the University of Vermont, went extern
sively into the technicalities of the
handwriting shown in the various ex-
hibits and declared that he had never
before seen such an excellent collection
of specimens for portraying most aptly
the most striking characteristics of the
writer.
OF some of the writings handed to him
for expert analysis, he said they showed
unusual nervousness on the part of the
writer strong muscular force and weak
mentality. His testimony agreed with
that given by Experts Kinsley and Tyr
rell regarding many of the strongest
characteristics exhibited in the writ
ings, such as the break between the "i'
and the succeeding oval letter. The case
will be continued on Tuesday.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23

East Mortified, Dec. 22.-With the
words, God is calling me- Dwight L.
Moody, the evangelist, whose fame was
worldwide, fell asleep in death at his
home here at noon today. The passing
of his spirit from body which had
been tortured with pain for some weeks,
to the rest beyond, was as gentle as
could be wished for.
His family were gathered at his bed
side, and the dying mans last mo-
ments were spent in comforting them
and in contemplation of that reward
for which he had so long and earnestly
labored. He knew that death was
near but its sting to him was lost in
the unfolding to his mental vision of a
beautiful scene, judging from his last
words.
FAMILY AT BEDSIDE.
The gathering of the family around
the bedside of the great evangelist was
a scene that will be referred to many
times in years to come, as Mr.. Moody's
work is carried forward Besides the
family, there were present also Drs.
Schof1eld and Woods, and the nurse.
Early in the day the evangelist real
lied that the end was not far off, and
talked with his family at intervals be-
ing conscious to the last, except for a
few fainting spells. Once he revived,
and with wonderful display of strength
In his voice, said in a happy strain:
Whats the matter? What's going
ON here?"
one of the children replied: Father,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23
SHAW ON PENSIONS
Says G. A. R. Only Wants Govern
ment to Carry Out Spirit of Law

Philadelphia, Dec. 22,-Col. Albert D.
Shaw, commander-in-c of the Grand
Army of the Republic, stopped in this
city today on his way from Washington
to New York. While here Commander
Shaw conferred with Adjt. Gen. Stew
art relative to the pension legislation
recommended by the last national en-
campment held here.
In speaking on the subject of pen
sions, Col. Shaw said to a reporter: 80
far as the Grand Army Is concerned,
all they ask is that the present pension
laws be executed with exact justice
and in conformity to the spirit that
places them on the statute books of the
nation The Grand Army as an organ
ization is not asking unreasonable
things. They wish to see every needy
and worthy veteran and his widow and
dependent children receive the pension
that the nation has passed in it's laws"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23

The Congregational ministers of
Worcester rendered a farewell banquet
to Rev. Archibald McCullagh, D. D., at
the State Mutual restaurant, last even
ing, at which were present all but nine
of the ministers of this denomination
in Worcester and vicinity. Those pres
ent besides DIR. McCullagh were: Rev.
Alexander Lewis. D. D.; Rev. John E.
futile, D. D.; Rev A. z. Conrad, D.
D.; Rev. Willard Scott. D. D.: Rev. Ell
dridge Mix, d. D.; Rev. e. w. Chap
man, Rev. E. w Phillips Rev. A. H.
Coolidge. Rev. ]. H. Matthews. Rev, In
man L. Wilcox. and Rev. o. @. Bailey.
Rev. Willard Scott, d. D., was chair
man, and the banquet was served ar
$50 o'clock
At the close OF the meal. DR., Scott
arose and as an introduction, said;
We are here for good fellowship and
to voice our appreciation Of Dr. MoCul-
lagh and to acknowledge the light shed
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23
MONASTERY and TWO
HOTELS slide into SEA
Immense Rock CrmbIes Away at Picturesque AmaIf Causing
Tremendous Loss of Human Life-Four Ships Snk-Numer
( GUS Villas Swept AWay-TrOops Aid Villagers

Rome. Dec. PA terrible disaster
took place this afternoon at Amalfi,
the popular tourist resort on the Gulf
of Salerno. about o'clock An enor-
nous rock, upon which stood the Cap
pussini Hotel. slid bodily into the sea
with deafening roar, and without a
moments warning, carrying with it the
hotel. the old Capuchin monastery be-
low. the Hotel Santa Calerina and sew
eral villas.
Many people were buried in the deb
ris. which crushed four vessels to the
bottom Of the sea, destroying their
crews. The mass of earth which slip
ped was about $4,000 cubic yards.
The population is in state of terror.
fearing fresh calamities. Troops have
arrived upon the scene and begun res
cue work.
1t is believed that the loss of life is
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23
RUN ON A BANK
DepositorS of Portland Savings
Bank Draw Out Their Deposits

Portland, Me-, Dec. pa rumor of
unknown origin concerning the solven-
cy of the Portland Savings bank started
run on the bank today. Deposits
were turned over as fast as the books
were presented, most of the payments
being in gold. The crowd reached such
proportions early in the afternoon, how
ever, that officials of the bank con-
cluded to guard against running short
of ready cash by taking refuge behind
the means provided by law.
The statement issued says the bank
has surplus of one and a quarter
million dollars invested in government
securities About $125,000 was paid out
today, and theNbank will reopen in the
morning, prepared to meet any and
every demand.
State Bank Examiner Undertake
gave a statement for publication, say
ing that great deal of this disturbance
grew out of the failure of Woodbury.
& Moulton and the alleged connection
of the bank with that firm. While the
bank haa loaned money to Woodbury. &
Moulton it had collateral nearly suf-
ficient TO secure it from any loss.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23

you have not been quite so well, and so
we came in to see you"
LEFT. WORK TO DO.
A little later. Mr.. Moody talked quite
freely to his sons, saying: Il have al
ways been an ambitious man. not am
bilious to lay up wealth, but to leave
you work to do" and urging them to
continue the work of the schools at
East Mortified and Mount Hermon,
and of the Chicago Bible institute Once
the stiffness of the chamber was bro
ken by the anguished cry of Mrs. A.
P. Fit, his daughter, in the words;
Father we can't spare your
The reply. so characteristic of the
man, was: II am not going to throw
my life away. If God has more work
for me to do. I'll not die"
AS the MONDAY hour drew near, the
watchers at the bedside noted the APP
proach of death.
HIS LAST WORDS.
Several times his lips moved as if
in prayer, but the articulation was so
faint that the words could not be
heard. Just as death came, Mr.. Moody
awoke as if from slumber, and said
with much joyousness: Il see earth re-
ceding; heaven is opening; God is call
ing me-" and a moment later he had
entered upon what one of his sons de-
scribed as IA triumphal march into
heaven"
The death of Mr. Moody was not
unexpected, although hope for his tenn
porary recovery was entertained by
those who had listened to his words
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23

on our community by his service in
Plymouth pulpit" DR.. Scott then men
toned a number Of letters received from
the other Congrega tional ministers who
were detained by other engagements
and after abiding to the profound re-
spect with which DIR. McCullagh was
held by the ministry In Worcester DIR.
Conrad was given an opportunity to
speak. He said in substance:
Il think the chairman has expressed
the purpose of our gathering correctly.
It wac about Is years ago that I en-
tered the Brooklyn presbytery and DR..
McCullagh was the first to greet me
there. For five years / was associated
with hirl and had opportunity OF learn
ing much OF his character, both as a
man and as a scholar. My first Impress
ion was that he was a man OF convic-
tiOns and had strong views on all vital
subjects, which had come by much re-
search, DR.. MeCullagh held then, as
now, that a middle position may be
taken with just as much scholarship az
(ContInued on Page Two.l
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23
FORTY CHILDREN
DROWNED TOGETHER
Ice on Which They Were Skating
Gave Way and All Perished
In the Water

Brussels, Dec. 22.-More than 40 school
children We're drowned today in an ice ac-
cident The school children, who were
enjoying a holiday, went on skating ex-
cursion, when the ice suddenly. without
any warning, gave way. precipitating the
entire crowd into the water. Many chill
dren were rescued half-drowned. Thirty
six bodies have beenrecovered so far. The
report caused CONSERVATION among the
families Of the school children.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23
HAD A HARD SEASON
Dartmouth'S Star End Rush Still
Laid Up With an Injury

Charles A. Boyle of Dartmouth college
returned to his home in this city yester-
day for the Christmas holidays. Boyle,
who is one of the best end rushes that
ever wore Dartmouth uniform, was not
able to play regularly the past season on
account of severe injuries received early
in the fall. His wrist. which was injured
when other hurts showed signs of mend
ing still troubles him.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23
Williams Insane

New York, Dec. 22.-Mrs. Edward G.
Williams, widow of the former Broad
way business man who killed himself
in the Clarendon hotel, Brooklyn, yes
terday, said today that her husbands
recent shiftless habits had reduced her
to dire extremity. She and her daughter
were compelled to earn their own liv-
ing. He seemed to imagine he was not
being treated right but she and her
daughter did all they were able to do
for him
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23
No Recruits Yesterday

Recruiting businesqin Worcester was
quiet yesterday, and not one applicant
for enlistment appeared at either office.
Sert. James E. Chamberlain received a
telegram permitting him to enlist
Charles Tucker of New Haven. Tucker
is SO years old, but has served seven
years in the United States army and
was re-enlisted for this reason.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23

! started out with Inspector Stone after
the discovery was made, and they spent
the entire day watching the trains from
Boston and other places for the man.
They received a description of him, but
it proved to be a very poor one, and
when he got in, the description failed
to locate him for the officers.
They kept at the case all day, and
last night after o'clock traced Bennett
to Rogers saloon on Front street and
found him inside with George Glazier,
another resident of Hubbardston.
The inspectors told both men they
wanted to see them at station 1, and
they went to the station without giving
any trouble. State Detective Peleg +.
Murray and Maj. T. II. Hammond of
Haverhill and Joseph NJ Dyson both
Of the state police. were called to the
station and Bennett and Glazier were
taken to the inspectors office and given
a chance to tell their stories.
Bennett was taken in first, and said
that he had been in Boston all dav. He
made arrangements with Mr. Glazier
Monday evening to make the trip to
Boston with him merely for pleasure,
and got up yesterday morning ssErtly
before 4 o'clock and went to Mr.. Glaz-
ier's house, which is about a half-mile
from his home.
FIRST NEWS OF MURDER.
He knew nothing OF the murder at
the time and hitched up his team before
De-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23
ARREST MADE I'm
The BENNETT CASE
William Bennett, Cousin of the Hubbard
ston Victim, Captured By the
Police in Worcester.
CLAIMS TO Be INNOCENT OF CRIME

Admits He Was In bbardston at Time of Tragedy But Says He
Was Ignorant of the Aar-Went to Boston on Pleasure
Trip-Gazier, His Companions Bears Him 0ut-Suspected
Man Held to Court-Bears ad Repuation-State Police in
vestigate Details of the Revolving Crime
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23
earth is Receding, Heaven is Opening, .
The Dying Evangelist Informs His
Grief-stricken Family
BURIAL TO Be ON HISTORIC ROUND TOP

End of The Great Reveaer of Gospel Truths as Peaceful as Ben
edcton-Says He Was Not Ambitious to Leave His Sons
Wealth, But Wok-EntrusS His Three Schools to Their Care
"Details of Life Spent Uns efishy For the Winning Of Souls
in Many Lands
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23

William Bennett, carpenter, SO years
old, was arrested last night in j. j..
Rogers saloon on the corner of Bart
lett place and Front street and later
booked at station 1 on suspicion of
having murdered old Asa Bennett in his
home at Hubbardston, Thursday even
ing.
The arrest was made by Inspectors
Patrick O'Day and william ]. E. Stone,
and they felt after cross-examining
Bennett for more than two hours that
he should be held for court. Hardly "a
hours had elapsed after the crime was
committed before the local inspectors
had their hands on Bennett and while
they have nothing to prove his guilt,
combination of circumstances arising
in the case warranted the action taken
and accordingly Bennett was locked up
in a cell at station l.
DENIES ANY GUILT.
He stoutly denied any knowledge of
the crime, and says that the first in
timation he had of it was when he read
a press dispatch sent out by The Spy in
one of the Boston papers. He is sec
ond cousin of the murdered man.
Yesterday morning Inspector W. j. r,
Stone heard a team owned by Hubbard
ston parties was put up at RandalPs
stable on Front street, and he investi-
gated and found out that it was owned
by William Bennett. Inspector O'Day
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23

[Amalfi is a town of 1000 inhabitants,
situated at the entrance of deep ra-
vine, surrounded by imposing noun
tains and picturesque rocks The Ca
puchin monastery was founded in 1912
by Cardinal Pietros Capuano for the
Cistercians. but came into possession
of the Capuchins in 1903. The build
ing, which stood in the hollow of the
great rock that rose abruptly from the
sea to a height of 2SO feet, contained
fine cloisters and a charming veranda
and offered magnificent points of view.
In the 18th century the sea began
gradually to undermine the lower por-
lions of the town; and a terrible in
undation in 1343 proved still more de-
structive.]
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23
A PANIC AVERTED
Failure of Globe National Not as
Serious in Its Effects as
Had Been Feared
NO FAILURES REPORTED
DURING THE DAY
Prospects For Creditors of Both
Crippled Institutions Are
ReaSsuring

Boston, Dec. 22.-Another day Of I'M
rest in Boston's financial circles went
by without incidents of a startling ma
ture. The receivership for the Globe
National bank took nearly every bank
er and broker by surprise, and before
business in the money market began,
forebodings were dire. But prophesy-
ing and fears were not realized, for the
situation tonight was conservatively
considered as good, if not slightly better
than at any time for a fortnight.
Not a failure was announced when
the stock exchange was closed, and,
best of all, money seemed easy. The
key of the whole situation is believed to
be in the action of the clearing house
association il issuing So, 500, 900 worth of
certificates for temporary relief. 1t is
understood the Globe bank re-
ceiVed $4,000, 900 of this amount.
Yesterday, it is currently reported,
the clearing house declined to give the
Globe bank further assistance, and to
this fact is attributed the quick APP
pointment of a receiver. There is some
interest in the value of the "a, 500, 600
worth of collateral turned over to the
clearing house by the bank, and wheth-
er the latter's failure has impaired that
value. Officially nothing will be said
at the present about the dealings with
the clearing house, and If the securities
held by the latter have deprecated be-
low the margin of safety, the individual
banks will have to bear the loss pro
rata.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23
TENSION RELIEVED.

The loan of the $4,000, 900 to the Globe
bank relieved the financial tension on
numerous brokers and bankers. Firms
that had thousands on deposit when the
Globe bank first showed evidences OF
trouble have since withdrawn their ac-
counts, and the money paid out came
from that clearing house loan.
The bank paid out from Its deposits
during the past month $2,042, 600 On
May the amount in the bank reached
$l0,l75,000, and the average for months
was between eight and nine millions
UP to the time of the recent troubles
Three-fourths of the banks stock, or
$750,0o0, is held by Massachusetts saw
ings banks, all Of which are good for
the 100 per cent. liability imposed by
the law upon individual stockholders.
When early would-be customers APP
peared at the Globe bank they found
Receiver Wing in charge and the clerks
at their accustomed places. There was
no excitement for a time, but as bust
ness on the street grew to its height
the bank was the centre of attraction
and many harsh words were said
against it and the officials. In the mar
ket itself the usual mirror of the ups
and downs of finances, hardly a good
sized ripple was created.
STOCKS WENT DOWN.
To be sure, stocks went down, but
Boston brokers claimed that quotations
here followed New York. AS for cop.
pers, which class of stocks are charged
with turning Boston topsy- turvey
they did not slump away as predicted
their weakness hardly touching the
low-priced ones and being on an aver
age scarcely more noticeable than for
weeks past.
The Broadway banks affairs would
have been lost sight of for the time
being had not the creditors of the
Squire company, the fortunes of which
are mingled with those of the bank
met to outline their plans and to form
a committee of action. Some demand
for ready cash was made on the mar
ket here by a Portland bank on which
a run was made, but it did not disturb
conditions.
Tomorrow being a short day, and
naturally a dull one, no further
changes are looked for, and the next
influential factor is expected to be con-
tanned in Receiver Wings report or
the Broadway bank. For both the lat
ter bank and the Globe, it is confidently
said, that the crash will not be nearly
as hard as pictured, and the outlook
for creditors is reassuring.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23
Weather Report

Boston, Dec 22.-Fair Saturday; mod
crate temperature; variable winds.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23
ministers FAREWELL
TO REV. DIR. MCCULLAGH

Representative Congregational Cgmen of Worcester and Wcn
N Meet at Banquet at State Mutual Restaurant and Express
Their Appreciation Of the Worth Of Plymouth Chrchs Depart
ing Pastor
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-23

heavy, including a number of monks
and the occupants of the hotel. As
yet, it is impossible to ascertain the
exact number.
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Continued on page 81
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CONTINUED on Page Four.)
Evening star., 1899-03-03
buying to Get Change.
the Philadelphia Record.

/ rom the Philadelphia Record
a big. notwithstanding stranger. with
shoulders like a Hercules. walked into a
department store late one afternoon. and
after gazing about a minute stepped up to
= salesman and made known his wish to
buy a shirt. couple of samples were
shown him. and he informed the salesman
tfat either one would do. 1t was an article
that sold for $3.50. and in making payment
the stranger pulled from his hip pocket a
huge roll of bills. He apparently SKINNED
them over in search of a small bill, but he
could not find one of less denomination
than NsO. One of these was handed to the
surprised salasman, but he rose to the &C.
casion and sent ii away with the cash hoy.
When the change came IL was nearly all in
email bills. The stranger Interrupted the
salesman in his work of counting the bills
by reaching for the pile and wadding it
into his hip pocket. oh, l guess it's all
right. and you can give that shirt to
porter if you can find one big enough to
wear II. All wanted was the change You
See il was after banking hours and / am
o. man of resources. Good day"
Evening star., 1899-03-03
PETITION FOR DIVORCE.
Mintern 8. Brown Made Defendant in
Suit Entered Today

Mary f. Brown this afternoon instituted
proceedings for maintenance against Min
tern s. Brown. The couple were married
January 2, 1872, and have one child, now
grown. The defendant is well-known
dentist of this city.
About 1880 says Mrs. Brown in her pc
tition, her husband persuaded her to visit
her father in Jersey City. She remained
there nearly six years, the defendant send
ing her regularly from $45 to $50 month
for the support of herself and child
Early in July, 1886, she says, she learned
he had entered suit against her for divorce
on the ground of willful desertion, but she
successfully defended the suit.
Since the dismissal of the divorce proceed
ings Mrs. Brown charges her husband has
failed to provide even the necessities of
life for her, and has not given her one cent
toward her support for the last twelve
years. Continuing she says her husband S
income is more than 5000 a year.
Mrs. Brown sets forth that she has al
ways been dutiful wife and always willing
to live with her husband. She asks the
court to compel the defendant to provide
for her a home and maintenance, with all
mony during the pendency of the suit.
Evening star., 1899-03-03
sAENGERBUND WON TWO.
A Series of Games BOwled With the
business Mems Club.

The Saengerbund bowling team went over
to South Washington Wednesday night
and, rolling great tenpins, defeated the
Business Mems Club two out of three
games on their own alleys. In the second
event the Saengers made great dash for
high game of the season, reaching Sl6 pins,
this total being accomplished with the very
material assistance of Hoeke, the new man
on the team. Hoekes second appearance
in league tenpins should be long remem-
bered by him, his -. Of 219 in the last
game was a performance worthy of men
ton. His only break was in the opening
frame, his play from that point including
two triple-headers. In this game he was
well sustained by all of the other MEM
bers of the team. save Burdine. Shleslnger,
as he so often does, bowled highest single
string for the Business Men. and all of his
games were creditable.. GerSt again proved
himself a good bowler and his work
should make him regular fixture on the
team
The scores follow: