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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31
NEW ASSISTANT.
c. c. Miles Chosen as Sec
Hammond's Lieutenant.

The special committee Of the direct
ors of the Y. NJ. C. a. held a meeting
in the Office Of Secretary Hammond last
evening, and decided TO accept the ap-
plication Of Charles C. Miles of Phil
mont. New York. fer the position made
vacant by the resignation of Clarence
4. Fenner. assistant secretary,
who has accept d the position
of secretary fcF tha Builders Ex-
change, and who VIII assume his new
duties tomorrow.
Ar. Miles has been for the past two
years general secretary of the Philmont
Association. He has met with excel
lent success there, although in a city
OF only 5000 inhabitants. He was born
in the city of Plainfield, New Jersey,
ABOUT 20 years ago, ami is unmarried.
lie spent three years at Moody
school at Mt. Hermon, and during his
course there was editor-in-chief OF the
school paper, member of the Glee Club
ana occupied important positions on
executive committees.
The Philmont Association was loathe
to part with his services, and previous
10 his acceptance OF the local offer. he
was rendered a similar position at
Montciare, New Jersey, which he de-
chned. Beside being private secretary
to Secretary Hammond. he is to have
especial charge of the boys work. He
comes highly recommended, am is
known personally to Secretary Ham
mond. and would have occupied a sim
ilar position with Secretary Hammond
mad ne remained in PHILADELPHIA. The
directors Of the association consider
themselves fortunate in their choice.
MI Miles will not arrive in this civ
before the middle or last of next
month. Ae
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31

scented to their patrons. There is not
single amateurish act in the whole SHOW
and nothing In any part that snacks
the least Of vulgarity. The singers are
all good and the dancers the most
clever seen in Worcester for some time.
First on the biz and first in favor Of
the audience is the comedy sketch by
son, entitled The Duchess Of Devon
shire" The costuming is elegant and
! the sketch bright and well acted.
The Wilson family as impersonators
Of high class colored comedy introduce
a novelty in their act in the shape of a
cake walk that is really graceful and
entertaining. The family consists of Mr..
and Mrs. Johnson and the two child
rem, one a little girl of about three
years, who goes through her part with
all the ease Of studied entertainer
Howard and Bland in the musical
skit, THE Rube and the Kid are able
TO keep the audience laughing for an in
definite time. As an eccentric pianist,
Howard has few equals IL any, and,
while his companion has but little TO 90
during the act, she is a necessary factor
to the success OF the performance.
The Kleist brothers introduce q novel
musical act which, savors of Hermann
and the black art. The stage is draped
in black and the electrical effects are
peculiarly thrilling. Their pantomine
work is better than their music, how
ever, which depends chiefly upon the
staging rather than upon its quality.
Edna Bassett Marshall, the operate
singer has a good voice and knows how
TO use it. From the applause she re-
ceived she is likely to prove drawing
card. Miles, Walsh and Ireland in the
farce. Ny Friend from Ireland" are
/ very good, and some Of their jokes were
I new. Professor Shermans trained goats
/ are above the ordinary In their tricks,
and show evidences OF thorough train
/ ing.
I Last but not least are the RomaIIo
I brothers in their acrobatic act, which
/ includes some OF the best head to head
/ balancing ever seen in Worcester
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31

population. Gagged by the STANDARD
taxation in American cities, this is
large. The ordinary range is betw4
SO and $50 in the larger cities,
cording to the last census.
Havana is by no means so weald
as American cities of correspond
size, but it is far from poor. and
Conant sees good opportunity for
forms in taxation, which would
pear heavily on the people, but. at
same time, net the gov eminent a sa.
factory advance above the pres
revenue. This particularly applies
real estate, which is not taxed at
though there is a u per cent tax u
rentals throughout the island. and
per cent Of the returns from this
turned over to Havana city.
Furthermore, much might be sal
to the government by an honest
economical collection of taxes. H
much is stolen, perhaps no man N
say, but Mr., Conant seems to thi
that at least % per cent is vast
in some manner at the outset. a
about half of the actual revenue b
been going to the Bank of Spain al
the Bank Of Commerce, in one formi
another, while the actuai anon
spent for municipal fire departma
and schools combined amounts to cd
little more than 100000.
Mr.. Commits opinion is that tanI
ton might safely be increased 10 d
average of SIS per head, or So per al
more than is now levied; and thar usI
der honest and efficient administralaI
the actual receipts might be raised u
per cent-that is, to $4,000, 900. Under
stable and competent governmsa
which would inspire confidence abroal
1t is believed that the city's borroVg
capacity would be good, and the PREF
ent debt might be safely increass
The Dady sewer and paving syss
would cost S12 500 600, but the promo
ers say they have assurances that
loan to that amount would be reail
taken in New York, even though
actually doubles the present debt
the city. The Dady proposal rema.1
to be accepted in Havana, but it III
not lack backing of a certain sort, a'
at one time it was supposed that
concession had been actually grant
This report is encouraging. 1t
duces the hope that the fiscal probe
In Havana win be found no more DID
cult than that encountered in nal
an American city. 1t is to be remept
nered, however, that no inconslderl'
portion Of the city's revenues has COY
from the entire island, and it will pI|
ably be necessary to make gene
distribution of island revenues for
benefit of the principal ports in
future as in the past. In fact, SIC
nave already been taken tending
mat direction. Thus, may means
round to carry out the general impro
ments that are imperative in
around Havana. ~
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31
HAPPY sIx.u
Tent Squad Of weIin7tons Fight Battles
Over again Around Social -oard

Corp. w. H. King and Privs. A. E
Newton, a. L. Purinton, w. o. Bach
elor' Harry C. Amell and C. M. Fuller
all members Of Company H, Yelling
ton Rifles. enjoyed a banquet last eve
ming which was gotten up in Landlord
Aaeders well-known way.
The above men composed a SQUAD and
were continuously together during The
time the WeIlingtons played such an
important part in the Cuban war
Inc evening was spent in a pIeasa,+
manner after the inner man was tbore
oughiy satisfied and many incidents 81
me days spent on Cuba's shores wera
rehearsed and the battles at ri Cane.
anu san Juan Hill We're fought oray
present 'iOH OF those
Speecnes were made by each membe,.
OF me squad. which is known to re
Vsher hiembers Of the Wellingtons &c
the Happy SIX" 'OiiS as
banquets and entertainments win he
siVe'i frequently in the future. ''' We
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31
HAVAKA rs NOT 50 BAD.

Ernest Lee Conant, who has been
making an official examination of
municipal finances in Havana. has sub
mitted q report to Gen. Ludlow. which
is full Of interest He finds that the
total debt of the city. as best it can be
compiled from resident authorities.
amounts to about s12.5OO,OOO. This. he
says is not excessive for a city OF
100000 inhabitants. Quite as important
an Item IS the municipal revenue. This
amounted last year to slightly more
than S2,ooo.OOo, or between IS and $40 a
head' according to the estimate 10
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31

ever that these nen and their support
ers can be brought together Hlrri.
soh has great personal popularity ard
ne Is vote-getter, but Altgcld, IN
spite OF ta- act that he has lust
ground since his retirement from office
has sufficient following to make him
a dangerous rival, and in this rivalry
the republicans may find their oppor-
tunity
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31

1t is recalled that Mr.. Clark, Non
;ana's new democratic senator. amazed
the country few years ago by paying
s+2'ooo for a Fortuny painting in New
York, and bearing it away from east
ern bidders. This was his first bid for
fame. Still. his election may not be
so much boom for art as for copper.
especially if he paid 100000 for the
senatorship.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31
THE WEEKS DEATHS.
ota' Number is ThirtY-sh, Three Of
Them Grip Vic inns.

mere were 90 deaths in the city last
week according TO undertakers' reports
MADE yesterday in the Office Of the citv
clerk. There were % males and 10 fe.
males Pneumonia stills heads the lis,
with seven deaths. Grip was RESPONSE
bic for three deaths.
The causes Of the other deaths ware
exhaustion, premature birth. diphtheria
old age. meningitis and Bright. sis'
use each. nephritis, peretonitis, dla-
nstss apoplexy injury to head. bron-
S commissions. spinal bihdo. still
49, 49,, sAiyular disease OF the heart, hy-
sumption and cutting the throat an.
each. "sI' one
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31
GOOD TEMPLARs ELCT.

Worcester Lodge of Good Templars
held its regular election Of officers last
night with the following result: H.
Deschenes chief templar; Mrs. Will
lam j. Blackwell, vice-templar: Miss
Eta Marks, recording secretary; n. II.
Illoen' financial secretary; John North
ridge, treasurer; Norman n. Robbins
marshal.
The appointed officers will be selected
at the next meeting, at which time the
installation will take place.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31

The Philadelphia North American has
been formally transferred to Mr.. Dorr
Of the New York Mail and Express,
but it is believed thar the real owners
are Mr.. Wanamaker and others in po-
litical sympathy with him. The North
American has been an ardent supporter
Of Senator Quay. but since the trans
fer Of the paper th=re has been no
editorial reference 10 his candidacy for
reelection.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31

Sagasta. the Spanish premier, is quoted
in an American interview as saying that
there would be no serious objection in
Spain to accepting the peace treaty. If
sovereignty in the Philippines were
simply relinouished as in the case Of
Cuba. The Spanish preference is rep
resented as favoring annexation. be-
cause it is believed that Spanish inter-
ests in the archipelago would be better
guaranteed, but he thinks there would
be no more opposition to making pro-
vision for the ultimate independence of
the Philippines than Of the Cubans
here is something for those to ex-
plain who say that the treaty must
be accepted in toto and as it stands
or war will be resumed immediately
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31

1t is rather funny story that Secre-
tary Alger may pay out of his own
pocket the 5000 fee due George F. Ed
munds for services in che Carter court
martial case, rather than ask congress
for an appropriation. Such a bill
might afford too inviting an opportun-
ity for ordering an investigation Of the
war department. Quite likely. Few
chances for taking a crack at Alger are
allowed 10 pass unimproved.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31
RHEUTAN APPOINTED.

w L. Rheutan, son of ex-Alderman
Abram A. Rheutan, was appointed to
the position Of meter reader by Water
Registrar George T. Batchelder, yes
terday. The appointment is the result
Of the recent civil service examination.
Mr.. Rheutan was one Of the three
leaders in the examination and his
Fame was on the certified list which
was submitted 10 the water registrar
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31

If We have only to wait till Thursday
for the report Of the army investigating
board, it is no. worth while TO specu-
late on the proportion Of whitewash in
its composition. 1t is taken for grant
ed, that no serious fault will be found
with any Of the Alger faction. Gen
Eagan Is TO be commended for the
conduct OF his department, and army
beef is to be declared uncompromis-
ingly good
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31

John Bucks funeral in Boston, Sun
day, is worth more than passing men
ton. He was a confederate veteran.
and the bearers we're former comrades
in arms, but the services were in the
hands Of Grand Army veterans; the
Massachusetts department officers, in
Guiding Commander Bartlett Of this
city, who made an address, were pres
ent, as were representatives Of the
Loyal Legion and Of the governor Of
the commonwealth. Here is provoca-
ton for another outbreak from that
distinguished Vermont pension attor-
ney, who berated President Mckinley
for his southern speeches.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31

1t is quite fair to point out that the
expenses Of the Boston democratic al
dermen for hack fares, last year. were
about twice the bill contracted by their
republican colleagues. It furnishes
reasonable excuse for the energetic
Efforts making in Boston to overthrow
the democratic regime. even If the
legislature must be called on for help.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31
TUESDAY. JANUARY 81. 1899.

Il New Hampshire's state capital Is
as dry as The newspapers say /. IS, that
proposed bar room train out OF Con-
cord. after every legislative session
should be paying enterprise. L
might be several other things also, but
these need not be discussed till the
train begins regular trips.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31

There is believed to be a possibility
OF eiecung a republican mayor in Chi
caso' ana the outlook greatly interests
the politicians Of both parties. The
democrats could probably continue to
nave things their own way 4 they wore
united, but TIE hrea6 between Mayor
harrison ard ex.do2. Altse:l is vrrv
SERIOUS and there Is no prospect what
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31
BUILDING PERMIT.

The only building permit issued yes
terday In the Office of the superin-
tendent Of public buildings, was to ]. s.
Soly, to build a wooden addition IL by
20 on Sutton road. near Cambridge
street
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Henry L. Gendron, %; Regina C.
Bergeron, 90
John f. Bgorndal, 81: Mabel Davis,
Charles Sherry, 20; Sarah G. Morgan,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31

THE SPY SHOULD HAVE The EVE OF ARGUS: He
IS RoSoRABLE " HE DO But LOOK 10 The MEL
FARE or TIE coEN0sWEELTH"
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The bill laid before the French cham
Der providing that hereafter all cases
for the revision of trials must be
passed upon by the combined sections
Of the court Of cessation, is simply an
attempt to pack the section which is
considering the Dreyfus case. It is
hoped that thus a revision of his trial
will be prevented and hostile deci-
sion reached. 1t is a desperate expe-
dent adopted, of course, for the
peace, safety and honor of the nation.
1t will deceive nobody outside of
France, and it might as well be IN
derstood that the Dreyfus case won't
be settled till it is settled with Justice
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31
Last Day OF the
January Sales
ART COUNTERS.


The "Cyrano Chains" we h,
ately added TO our Art Departnl
re having a great run as rrrse
or birthdays or any pledsa t so
'ccasion; or as Prizes for Progress
Whist Parties they have taken Al
vorite place. There is moth n chs
or t wdry about them, on the d
trary they are very Handson e, b.
sy and Useful Ornaments, and evs
lady admires andcovets them.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31

ut is a novel idea that the reign Of
Jesus is to be widaned in the world
under the protection Of shells and dyn-
amite," writes the Rev. DIR. Parkhurst,
and ne adds, there is nothing in the
teachings OF our Lord or of his apos-
ties that gives any suggestion Of war
rant to mixed policy Of guns and
Holy Ghost" This IS the New York
reformer's trenchant comment upon the
speech Of jealous missionaries who see
bright prospects for Christianity "un-
der cover of friendly camp or
friendly gunOoat' in the Philippines.
His assertion that there is no New
Testament warrant for evangelizing
the heather with fire and the sword may
be accepted as the dictum of a theo-
logical expert. but or. Parkhurst is
hasty in saying that the method is
novel. It is older than the discovery Of
America. and It is peculiarly and emil
nently Spanish.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31

Hiram. what makes 'em call that 81
win SO many girls in 1t spectacle =.
We'll, Hannah, YOU got me- Dul
guess It's Because tn men what godt
phia Bulletin,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31
AT THE PARK.

One of the Best Bills Of the Season This
Week
The bill at the Park Theatre this
week is undoubtedly the strongest
Messrs. Shea and Wilton have yet pre-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31
Special Opening Display of
India
W ash Habutai,
.FOulard, Japan,
And Cheney Bros.
1899 Silks
Extensive selection OF New Effects
in the most fashionable shades.
An early inspection will secure YOU
the fullest and best choice.
1899 CINGHAMS.

All amongst the SHOWS and Blows
Of February comes the first display
of GINGHAMS and
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31
DIMITY SPECIALS


Our old frierds, David and John
Anderson figure more largely than
tor some Years, Ginghams are to be
very popular. Neat blendings of
new colors abound, aud the selec-
ton is very pleasing.
The price list will not frighten
anybody.
David and Johns" as ever,
35c yard
anderson, Scotch, 25c yard
Barnahy's, II 1-2c ward
Parkhill and Toile du Nord, 1Oc yd
ClasSic IInghamS, SC yard
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-13
MOURNED NEWPORT.
He Was Generous Contributor to
Religious and Charitable institutions.

He was Generous Contributor TO
Religious and Charitable Institutions.
NEWPORT, r. l., September r.
The announcement of the death of Cor
Eelius Vanderbilt was a heavy blow 20
the residents of Newport, among whom
he had been a familiar figure for fifteen
years. Mr.. Vanderbilts immediate
friends were deeply affected by the
news. Mr.. and Mrs. Vanderbilt left
Newport yesterday on the LEO trip of
the steamer General for Wexford,
where they boarded their private car
for New York. On his departure Mr..
Vanderbilt appeared TO be in excellent
health. Mr. Vanderbilt had taken a
prominent place in the summer life at
Newport and his entertainments had
been of the most elaborate character.
Since his first illness in 1896 he had
lived quietly at his villa during the
summer, entertaining but little, but
during the past season he had taken a
great interest in the social affairs of
the city, being especially interested in
the Newport Casino, of which he was
for many years president. He was
regular attendant at the morning con-
certs, the tennis tournament and horse
show, and drove out daily with his
wife.
He had always a kindly word or
nod for his many friends and acquaint-
ances. He was regular attendant at
the services of Trinity Church. and con-
tributed largely to its support. He was
a. generous contributor to local charity
and gave annually a goodly sum IN aid
of the local Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION. His purse was ever open to
aid the sick and distressed in Newport,
and en- his departure in the autumn
each year he left a considerable sum
for distribution among the poor during
the winter.
Two OF his children. Mr.. Cornelius
Vanderbilt, Jr., and MIS-. Harry Payne
Whitney. occupy cottages here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-13
STILL DISCUSSING OIL.
Senator Lewis Emery Again Before
the Industrial Commission.

HE CONTENDS THAT DISCRIMINA-
TION IN RAILROAD RATES IS
THE BASIS OF THE STANDARD
COMPANY'S MONOPOLY, AND
THAT SCRIMIN TIONS
AGAINST INDEPENDENT RE-
FINERS ARE STILL IN EXIST
ENCE = ROCKEFELLER AND
RICE ARE TO BE HEARD LATER.
WASHINGTON, September 12.-The
entire session of the Industrial Com
mission to-day was occupied in hear
ing the conclusion of the testimony Of
former State Senator Lewis Emery, of
Bradford, Pa Mr. Emery is an indie
pendent refiner, and was on the stand
yesterday. He took as his text the
general charge that discrimination in
railroad rates was the basis of monop-
oily, and charged that it was through
this agency that the Standard Oil Trust
had been created. Although the old
contracts for rebates had been nullified
by the interstate commerce act, he
charged that the same system was sub
stantially in effect to-day. If the
books of the railroad could be produc-
ed in court all he said could be proved
He gave an interesting account of the
building of the pipe line by the United
States Pipe Line Company in 1890-91,
describing in detail the innumerable OBJ
stacles placed in its path by the Stand
ard and how they had been overcome.
Every point had been contested in the
courts. Agreements with railroads, he
charged, had been violated under the
pressure of the Standards influence.
In New Jersey several pitched battles
had occurred, but in spite of all the
line finally made its connection with
the Jersey Central, fifty miles from
New York. A recent court decision, he
said, would, however, compel the COM
pany to go back to Philadelphia, so
that in the end the railroads had proved
an effective barrier to competition.
Asked as to his attempt to secure the en-
actment of a free pipe line bill through the
New Jersey Legislature. Mr.. Emery stated
that his experience had been SO dis
graceful in New Jersey that he was
ashamed to tell it, Mr.. Emery produced a
contract made between the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company and an oil company in
1884, which he claimed that the railroad
kept the rate for oil transportation up to
As cents per barrel in return for the bust
ness of hauling the bi-products benzine,
gasoline tar, etc, which could not be
pumped to the seaboard, thus giving the
company the power to pipe its petroleum
through for ten cents per barrel and rem
dering it Impossible for independent ship
pers to compete by railroad. He said
there was inferental proof that tae same
sort of contracts existed to-day Mr.. En-
cry found the remedy for the existing state
of affairs in the government ownership of
all transportation facilities, water as well
as railroad.
Senator Emery is the last of the Trust
witnesses who will be heard this month.
There VIII be only two more witnesses in
connection with the Standard Oil Company.
They are to be heard next month. John
d. Rockefeller, president of the Standard
Oil Company, is one of them, and Mr..
George Rice, whose complaint was made
the basis of the action of the Ohio courts
against the Standard Ool Company, will be
t5le other.