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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
RoIsDEFFRE TALKS.

Gen. De Boisdeffre was the next wit
ness. He is tall, and, like every gen
eral who has appeared in court except
Gen. MERCER, he boasts of a very con-
spicuous bald patch. the heads of the
generals being adorned by little more
than rim of gray hair.
DE Boisdeffre spoke in blunt man
Yner, and in somewhat gruff tones, but
T with a certain air of sincerity which
had its effect on the judges. The gem
eral was treated with obvious Difference
by the members of the court-martial,
but he did not appear to relish the nov
city of being questioned by a junior Off
Ger, one of the judges, who wished for
/ few harmless explanations,
The cross examination of NJ. De-
mango was not very productive. More
over, the counsel pat his questions in
a sorry to trouble you" sort of Tone
quite different from the hard, lunging
manner of NJ. Labor. NJ. Demange's
cross-examinatipn however, scored one
point. When Gen. De Boisdeffre, hav-
ing insinuated that he knew Col Pic
quart had relations with the Dreyfus
family in 1885, counsel questioned him,
With the result that the general was
obliged to admit that he had no proofs
of the accuracy of his statements, but
replied on impressions.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
Alleged Murderer APP
peared Before JUS
tice Gallagher.
PROMPTLY PLEADED NOT GUILTY.
Examination Continued I'm
til August 25th-
More Details,

Fitchburg, Aug. 19.-There was an
interested number of spectators in po-
lice court this morning, anxious to hear
the examination of the suspected Ar
menian murderer, but they were dis
appointed, as he pleaded not guilty
through his attorney, Daniel B. Phe-
Ian, and was held without examination
and without bail by Judge Gallagher.
The charge to which he was called to
plead was murder.
Today the suspected man was seen by
four different persons, and identified as
the man whom they saw going on Ash
burnham street Thursday night, as
outlined in today's Spy.
In court this morning, the prisoner
wore the same clothes in which he COM
mitted the murder, if he is the guilty
party. When arrested, he had on a
fresh set of underclothes, it is said, and
the suit that he wore was said to be a
different one than previously worn. The
police searched his house Friday af-
ternoon for clothes, but were unable
to get them.
This morning the clothes that he is
supposed to have had on Thursday
night were brought to the station for
reasons unknown save to themselves.
His wife was positive yesterday, it is
said, that there were no more of his
clothes in the house.
The arrested man is quite well known
among the people in the west end of the
city, and is said to have been the
neatest and best dressed of the entire
colony of Armenians that have lived on
the farm. There were five or six Ar
menians that were interested in carry
ing on the farm where the murdered
man lived, and a considerable business
has been carried on by them.
Among their stock was 20 head of cat
tie, three or four horses and large
number of fowls. 1t was about five or
six weeks ago that Kopegian, who was
one of the owners, was bought out, and
he, of course, left the place. This was
brought about, it is said, on account
of some dissatisfaction between the
owners, and of course Kopegian did not
have to leave, if he preferred to stay.
Being bought out, however, there was
no other alternative, and hence the
suspicion that revenge played an i'm
portant part in the affair." if Kopegian
can be proven the guilty party.
Kopegian himself does not apparent
ly appreciate the gravity of his situa-
ton, as he carried himself with rather
an Indifferent air. He is of a swarthy
complexion, about go years of age, and
of medium weight. His wife is come
ly woman and is much depressed at the
state of affairs She claims that her
her husband was at home from 6 until
10 p. m. Friday, when the household
went to bed.
Walter Holman who saw two Arme-
mans pass his place Thursday went to
the police station to identify the pris-
oner and said he was the man whom,
he saw. This morning he was taken
there again, and the prisoner was lined
UP with five or six more of his country
men, and this time Holman picked the
wrong man. This morning Kopegian
wore q hat, and was dressed differently
than when at first seen by Holman.
The hearing in the case will be Fri
day, Aug. 25, before Judge Gallagher.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
KEEP OUT,
Continued from Page u

Frost and Mills will probably not get
into camp, and Priv Undergraves of
Millbury, who was detained on account
OF his fathers Hines, is expected Mon
day.
Col. Fred w. wellington reached
camp this morning, accompanied by
Maj. James w. Bigelow. They with
Maj. H. B. Fairbanks left camp in the
afternoon for sail in Boston Harbor
on Commodore J. Stanley Cushing's
steam yacht tomorrow
Corp. H. A, Wilson of Battery B was
summoned home tonight by the death
of his child.
Leon H. Haynes, son of Capt. Haynes
of Battery B, is with his father for the
week.
The battery's march over the road
was a grind on men and horses from
start to finish. The command left the
Worcester armory at 72O a. M and
made frequent stops for rest. Dinner
was served at Johpson's farm in South
boro at / o'clock. The men started
again at 2.20 o'clock and reached the
muster field with horses covered with
lather.
The strength of the various COM
mands on the field today is IS follows:
Second regiment-Field staff and
band, 60; Co. A, SO; Co. B, So; Co. G.
4S; Co. D, &c. Co. e, As; Co. F, Sc;
Co. G, 81; Co. H, 40; Co. /, 46; Co. K
60; Co. L, 81; Co. NJ, g. Total, $685.
Sixth regiment-F'ield staff and band
81; Co. A, 81; Co. B, "a; Co. c, SO; Co
D, 50; Co. e, 81; Co. F, 60; Co. G, At;
Co. H, AZ; Co. /, so; Co. X, 48; Co. l.
So; Co. M, SIS. Total, $685.
The entire totals, with the exception
of the artillery, are: Brigade staff, 49,
Second regiment, 699; Sixth regiment
696; Troop F, 146; signal corps, 25; am
bulance corps, IL. Total, 1896.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
TREAT THEM GENTLY.
That Is the Way Schurman
Would Deal With
Filipinos.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 19.-President schur-
man Of the Philippine commission passed
through Omaha today en- route home from
Manila. In an interview, he said: ut
would be wise to adopt course or plan
which would enable the government to
maintain law and order and at the same
time give the Philippines no cause for dis
content.
1T will be a surprise to many Ameri-
cans to know that the educated Filipino is
the equal of any other civilized people in
the world.
Americans must deal gently with the
Filipino. He is entitled to sympathetic
consideration. There are many pleasing
traits in his character, his home life Is
exemplary, and as a class he is well dis
posed towards his neighbor or his supe-
rior. Once his confidence is gained. If
dealt with in frank, straightforward
manner, the misunderstanding will all be
that the Americans are his friends -
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
Councilman Kendall
Doesn't Call For
Special Election.
HE is MOST INTERESTED.
If One Is Held He Hopes
to Be Elected
Alderman.

Councilman Louis ]. Kendall, whose
candidacy for the vacancy in the alder
manic board has been announced, does
not favor a special election.
Mr.. Kendall returned to Worcester
late Friday night from the coast of
Maine, where he has been enjoying a
vacation since Aug. 1. In conversation
with a Spy reporter, yesterday, Mr..
Kendall said: II cannot see the neces-
sity for o special election, although 1
formed with. In the first place the cost
should be considered. 1 am informed
that the expense attending a special
election would amount to $500 or $4,000,
in addition to the time and labor neces-
sary for such an undertaking. The re-
publicans have majority in the board,
and as most of the important business
for the year is out of the way, it seems
hardly necessary to elect a successor
to Mr.. Wall.
Another matter that should be taken
into consideration is that while it might
be easy enough to get out a sizeable re-
publican vote in ward 8, it might be a
more difficult matter in other wards.
The democrats would, on the other
hand, doubtless poll strong vote and
possibly land their candidate.
81 am assured of the support of lead
ing men in ward 8, and have little doubt
but that I should be accorded the nom
ination, but so far as 1 am concerned
personally l do not consider a special
election advisable.
"Of course in case of ruling that the
election is required by law, shall make
an effort to land the Office. l feel from
the assurances Of my friends that
should be able to poll a strong vote"
Mr.. Kendall spent the first two weeks
in August at Old Orchard, and the re-
mainder of his vacation at Belfast, Me.
He visited the battleship Texas when
the vessel was in the harbor of Belfast
and met Capt. Sigsbee.
The week past has developed little in
the Guild-Bates contest in Worcester
aside from what missionary work may
have been accomplished by the friends
of the respective candidates.
Frank L. Dean left Worcester yester-
day 10 be away over Sunday and pos
sibly Monday. During his absence Guild
will be suspended. The work will be
taken up again next week, however,
when the ward meetings will be re-
Sumed.
The Bates men will continue about
the same line of action. At present the
temperature prevents anything like ac-
tive work on the part of any one, but
within a week or two, people will be-
gin to come back from their vacations
and it is then that campaign managers
promise the fight will be taken up III
earnest,
Armenian voters Of Worcester will
meet some time this week to form a
political club The Armenian bishop is
eway at present, but will return during
the week, when leading Armenians will
be called together. There are about 80
voters of this race, in Worcester at
present, and it is thought that the num-
Der can be doubled at least with little
effort
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
coNsE's QUIET TONE.

Gen. Gonse gave his evidence in a
quiet tone. His most interesting re-
mark was with reference to the letter
of Col Schneider, whom, however, he
was careful not to name. But, the
whole telegram of the Figaro he virtu-
ally declared to be a lie, as he said:
We have in cur bureau many letters
enabling us to affirm the authenticity
of the letter.
The most interesting portion of the
proceedings was the last half hour,
when Gonse, Picquart, Billot and Drey-
fus were on their feet in series of
combinations, a move which had dra-
matte elements, and which produced
such emotion in court as to occasion
from Dreyfus unexpected outbursts of
pent-up feeling. The prisoner spoke
several times today, with an indigna-
ton which rang sincere. But he never
struck those chords which thrilled his
hearers last Monday and Saturday
The concentrations of Dreyfus and
then Picquart with Gen Gonse and Gen.
Billot with Picquart were on side is
sues which did not raise questions of
fundamental Importance, and cannot be
said to have had much effect either
way, so far as the testimony itself is
concerned. But, from the point of view
of the prosecution, it is always a clever
game to bring the generals on the stage
in the role of indignant defenders of
the honor of the army, for, as superior
officers, their appearance is bound to
exercise a certain impression on the
judges, all of whom are of junior rank.
Moreover, today gave Gen. BilIot the
opportunity for one of those melo-dra-
matte speeches on the loyalty of former
ministers of war, which always go down
with the crowd, and which, this morn
ing, elected an outburst of cheering
from the public in court, which DEM
onstration was quickly suppressed by
the gendarmes, and the hearing was
adjourned until Monday,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
JIMINEz ARRESTED.
Santo Domingo Filibuster
Caught On Steamer at
Cienfuegos.

Havana, Aug. LIT is asserted that
the arrest of Gen. Juan Isidro Jiminez,
the aspirant to the presidency of Santo
Domingo, who was captured on board
a steamer at Cienfuegos, yesterday, just
as the steamer was leaving that port,
was effected by orders of Gen. James
H. Wilson of the department of Matan-
zas and Santa Clara
Upon learning of the arrest, Mai Gen.
Brooke, governor general of Cuba, gave
orders for the release-.of the prisoner.
The present plans of Jiminez are not
known. Having missed the steamer
on which he had taken passage, he will
probably return to Havana.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
MANIFEST DESTINY.
Vincent Says the
Presidents Chair Awaits
Teddy.

Buffalo N. ", Aug. 19.--In introduc
ing Gov. Roosevelt to a large audience
that had gathered in the amphtheatrf
at Chautauqua today, Bishop Vincent
said; We have with us in the orator
OF this occasion man who has been \
nero of the battlefield, and. II ! haW
the gitt OF prophecy, and think na,.l
AZ TINS time, who is to be at some tin'
the president Of the United States
A tremendous din followed the bisl.
ops remarks. People leaped to thet
feet and cheered enthusiastically ~
some time. The governor then maG
an address on the genral lin Of speeenu
recently delivered by him at otn'
towns in this state.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
DODGING KODAKERS.
Grew of Shamrock Kept
Busy Eluding Artists
and Reporters.

New York Aug. 19.-This has been a
busy day for the crew of the yacht Sham
rock. What, with keeping reporters, art
lists and photographers away from the
sides of the yacht and at the same time
stripping her of her sails and gear, they
have had their hands full. During the
forenoon the topmast was sent down, the
sails unbent and the gear coiled up and
slowed away. Immense felt tenders,
painted green, were hung over the sides
at intervals, to prevent any more acct
dents like that of Friday, when the steam
er Belle Horton collided with the Sham
rock. Luckily the injuries were trihing,
only a little paint rubbed off.
Capt. Hogarth and his crew realized
that it might have been .w"sse.- and they
are now Keeping a Strict Natcn on { : cry
boat that comes near the Shamrock. Early
IN the forenoon Capts. Hogarth and
Wringe of the Shamrock and Capt. Mat
theWs of the Erin visited the custom house
to get their papers. They were intro
duced to Collector Bidwell, who was pres
emit when each captain took the master S
oath required by law, but when it came to
question of paying the usual tax the
captains were politely informed that both
yachts were admitted free.
While 1t made no difference to the
captains personally, they seemed much
pleased at the courtesy extended to Sir
Thomas Upton through them
David Barrie, the New York representa-
tive of the Shamrocks owner, accom-.
panied the captains back to their respec-
tive yachts in the tug James Lawrence.
The crew will live on beard the steamer
Nonomantuck from tonight until the
steamer Plymouth, which has been en-
gagged from Sept. Is, is ready. An evil
dence of the strict watch kept on board
the Shamrock is the fact that not even
the officers and men of ths Erin have
been allowed to board her. No one from
that vessel except Capt. Matthews has
set foot on board the Shamrock Tho
Erin will be put in the Erie basin dry
dock Monday morning. The Shamrock is
to go in, it is said, as soon as the Erin
comes out.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
MELLEN ON ALASKA.
Worcester School Teacher Honored at
Red Wing, Minnesota.


Red Wing, Minnesota.
The Red Wing, Mimi, Daily Republi-
can of Aug. 16 prints the following:
Frank l.. Mellen, of Worcester, Mass,
who, together with ]. S. Brenneman,
made trip along the Pacific coast and
up into Alaska, spent a day with Mr..
Brenneman in this city. He started
yesterday from here to return east by
way of St. Paul.
While in the city Mr.. Mellen enjoyed
a yachting party on the steam launch
Belle, given in his honor and he viewed
the city and saw our institutions. The
potteries and the Training school were
particularly interesting to him, and the
city with its beautiful surroundings
appealed to him, notwithstanding the
fact that he was just returning from
the sublime scenery of Alaska and the
Rockies.
Mr.. Mellen spoke entertatnTngly of the
trip into Alaska which extended to
about 20 miles beyond Skaguay. He
believes Alaska offers great opportuni-
ties for men with means, but those who
nave nothing out their muscle and
backbone to depend on, have small
chances of making a fortune. 1t was
estimated that the gold output in the
Dawson district this year would be
about $15OOO,0OO
He said that Alaska is the most
wretchedly governed country mag
Unable There seems to be a lack Of
government principally from the fact
that there is nobody to enforce the law.
Over across the Canadian line it is
quite different, system of mounted DO
lice and courts at accessible places
maintaining the best of order.
Like all others who go by steamer
along the Alaska coast, he was delight
ed beyond expression with the grandeur
and beauty of the scenery prominent
in which were glaciers rising more than
100 feet above the water and rejecting
with unspeakable gorgeousness the
splendor of the long arctic day.
Mr.. Mellen is one of the teachers in
Worcester's classical high school. and
has been in attendance at the teachers
convention at Los Angeles, Cal. His
Alaskan experiences We're merely the
result of a side trip at the close Of the
convention.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
TREATY CONCLUDED.

Cebu, P. l., Aug. 19.-Gen. Bates met the
sultan of Sulu on Monday to discuss the
new treaty between him and the United
States. Gen. Bates had been waiting sew
eral weeks, but was unable to secure a
meeting because the sultan objected to
going to Sulu. the principal island Fin
ally the sultan sent his brother to see
Gen. Bates on Saturday, and authorized
him to negotiate treaty with the United
states. This convention contains Is arti-
cles, based principally on the Snanish
treaties, now imperative through Spain
losing her sovereignty in the archipelago
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
SUPPLIES LOST.
General Shafter Reports Destruction of
Food for Alaskan Troops.

Washington, Aug. ia dispatch
from Gen. Shafter has been received
giving information Of the wrecks of the
supplies for the troops in Alaska. Gen.
Shafter forwards dispatch from
Seattle, which says:
Dispatch from ]. B. Ruebury, quar-
termaster agent at st. Michaels, Alas
ka, informs that the cargo Of the
steamer JEANNE, in transit on barges
to Yukon river posts, was wrecked off
st. Michaels, on the Both uItimo. The
major part of Fort Egbert, Rampant
and Circle City freight has been saved
and will go forward tonight, Aug. s."
The Seattle dispatch says that it will
be impossible to replace the loss of
freight for Fort Egbert this season, its
location being above the Yukon flats,
but to secure the live stock against a
possible shortgae during the winter, the
agent borrowed and forwarded provi-
sions from the Alaska Commercial
Company.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
PUBLIC CONTRADICTION.

London, Aug. 2O.--The Observer pub
fishes this dispatch from Vienna: 1t
Is probable that a formal contradiction
OF the statements Of the French gem
erals at Rennes regarding the Schneider
letter will be communicated to the
French government, with a request that
the generals in question publicly with
draw them. Such action by Austria
Hungary would break the ice for the
f'----'~aa and italian governments.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
ADJUDGED INSANE.

John T. Sloan, Jr. Committed to the
6loomingdaIe Asylum.
John T. Sloan, Jr., who was sentenced
to six months in the house of correction
at yesterdays session of the central dis
trict court on the charge of disturbing
the peace, was examined in regard to
his sanity last evening by DR., M. r..
Fallon and City Physician w. t. Clark.
He was pronounced insane and was
committed to the insane asylum at
Bloomingdale. He was infatuated with
Miss Helen A. Doyle and has paid her
attentions that the young lady did not
like and was given a tLrashing on We'll
hngton street Thursday evening, which
resulted in the calling out of the fire
department. 1t was thought that Sloan
would harm the young lady If he was
allowed his liberty.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
DEATH OF A CHILD.

Clara Marie, the youngest child NJ
Mr. and Mrs Harry Wilson, died last
evening at the home of her parents, IS
summer street The father OF the child,
who is corporal Of Battery r. way ~
camp at South birmingham when ne
child died. lie was notified of the death
and arrived home at o'clock The
funeral will be held this afternoon at :
oicIopk ~ .
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
LUNcHEoN on oLYMpIA.

Leghorn, Aug il. --Officers of the cruiser
Olympia gave a luncheon on board the
warship at noon today to the members of
ing from Florence for the purpose, THE
affair was most cordial, and many toasts
were exchanged. The inhabitants Of Leg
horn have arranged splendid program
ficers,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
YEAGER WALKS OUT.

he Expects to Return to the Gang the
Middle of This Week.
George Yeager was able to walk
around yesterday by the aid of a cane
and attended the game at the oval.
Last evening he found much enjoyment
in being able to remain out of doors
after three days confined to his hotel.
He thinks he will be able to get in the
game again about the middle of the
week. Yeager is POSSIBLY too hopeful
The attendants of the game would like
nothing better than see him back on
the team again but his injury IL q
serious one and, despite his hopeful
ness, it will probably be several DAYS
before his physician allows him the
rough exercise of ball game
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
MILL STOCKS ACTIVE.

Fall River, Aug 19-The market for
mill stocks has been unusually active
this week and prices took considerable
Of jump in anticipation Of the trust
offers. Within a day or two all shares
have been Withdrawn from brokers'
lists and business awaits development
Of the trust plans.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20

EXTRACTION WITHDRAWN.

London, Aug. 19.-The British govern
ment has agreed to the withdrawal of the
extradition proceedings In the case of
Mrs. William Y Perot, charged with the
abduction from Baltimore, Nd, of her
daughter Gladys, who, by mutual agree
over to the custody of her grandfather,
William II. Perot. The formal with.
drawal of the proceedings will take place
at the hearing of the case Tuesday next.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
FIRE IN REFoRMAToRY.

Boston, Aug. 1s-The north wing Of the
city reformatory for boys at Rainsford
Island was burned this evening, and,
amid the excitement, 16 Of the youngsters
seized a rowboat and escaped to the
mainland The fire is believed to be of
incendiary origin, and some Of the on
Gals on the island are inclined to the be-
lief that It was started by some of the
boys. The building was worth $40, 900.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
READY TO MOVE.
Three of the New Regiments Win Soon
Be Transported.

Washington, Aug. 10. - The following
dispatch was today sent by the adjutant
general to the commanding officers of the
Twenty-ninth, Thirty-frst and Thirty
fourth volunteer regiments of infantry:
Orders of today will direct that your
regiment be placed en- route for San Fran
cisco as soon as transportation can be
provided by the quartermaster general.
On arrival at San Francisco your regi-
ment will go into camp at the preside,
and instructions in target practice con-
tinued until transports are ready to take
your command to Manila. The Thirty
seventh regiment is at Camp Meade, the
Thirty-first at Fort Thomas, KY and the
Thirty-fourth at Fort Logan, Col.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
LARoRI BETTER.

Rennes, Aug. 19.-This afternoon
Maitre Labor was able to take walk
in the garden and to attend to import
ant business, but he received only Col.
Picquart. His general condition con-
tinues satisfactory.