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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
FAVOR PROTECTORATE.
Many Dominicans Think
United States Would
Insure Peace.

Kingston, ia, Aug. ia mail dispatch
from Santo Domingo, dated Aug. 8. via
Hayti, confirms the cable intelligence tell
Ing Of the spread and significance of the
revolution throughout the Dominican re-
public. Prominent men in civil and milf
tary circles, it appears, are taking the
neld with the understanding that Jiininez
Is the prime mover. and that he will
shortly arrive there from Cuba with mu-
nitions of war.
Among his military adherents. bringing
armed followers, including regular soi-
diers, were the well known Gen. Ramon
Pacheco and Gen. Pablo Reyes. who are
advancing westward by forced marches
TOR the purpose of cutting off Monte
Christi from reinforcements and to form
q junction with the insurgent forces from
Hayti, thus opening way for the Jiminez
expedition,
Undoubtedly the popularity Of the revo-
luton is due to the use Of the name of
Gomez, and should he decline the presi-
dency or Jiminez finally oppose hts cleo
ton, prominent leaders are already com
sidering the alternative Of calling a nle-
bescite to ascertain whether the country
would not prefer 70 renew the vote Of 1871
for American legislation or an American
protectorate rather than elect another
dictator, thus securing permanent peace
and prosperity.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
CALL FOR RELIEF.
Secretary Of War Asks Aid
For Hurricane Suf-
ferers.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE war de-
partment today took prompt measures
for the RELIEF of the hurricane sufferers
in Porto Rico. When the press dis
patches and Gen. Davis advices made
known the extent of the disaster steps
were Immediately taken to send sup
plies, and the transport Mcpherson
from New York on Monday next. She
will carry rations and other necessities.
Secretary OF War Root, this afternoon,
sent the following appeal to the may
ors OF all cities of more than 5000 pop
ulatiOn:
"Sir:-The governor general of Porto
RICO confirms the report that upon the
9Th inst, hurricane swept over that
island, entirely demolishing many of
the towns, destroying many lives and
reducing, so far as he can estimate,
not less than 100000 of the inhabitants
to the condition of absolute restitution,
without homes or food. Unless immedi-
ate and effective relief is given, these
unfortunate people will perish of fam
inc.
Under these conditions. the presi.
dent deems that an appeal should be
made to the humanity Of the American
people. 1t is an appeal to their patriot
| Ism also, for the inhabitants Of Porto
Rico have freely and gladly submitted
themselves to the guardianship of the
United States and have voluntarily
surrendered the protection of Spain to
which they were formerly entitled, con-
| fidently relying upon more generous
and beneficent treatment at our hands
The highest considerations of honor
and good faith unite with the prompt
lngs of humanity, to require from the
| United states a generous response to
| the demand of Porto Rican distress
This department has directed the i'm
mediate distribution of rations to the
| sufferers by the army in Porto Rico,
so far as it is within the power of the
| executive, but in the absence of any
| appropriation, we must rely largely
| upon private contributions.
| Il beg that you will call upon the
public spirited and humane people of
your city to take active and immediate
measures in this exigency. The govern
ment transport Mcpherson will be sent
| directly from the port of New York to
| Porto Rico on Monday the 14th inst,
| to carry all supplies for food which can
! be obtained Further transportation
will be sent at future dates, of which
public notice will be given.
| ANY committee charged with the
raising of funds, will receive full in
! formation upon communicating with
| this department.
Very respectfully,
! Elihu Root, secretary of war;
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12

the heart of the commonwealth, the
equal of which cannot be presented SO
convincingly in any other way. The
savings bank indicates, as 1t is nowhere
else displayed, the heart throb of the
financial condition of the great middle
class, the bulwark of the nations
strength.
1t is believed that by no other city in
the commonwealth can such a show
ing be made. Worcester seems to be in
the very centre of the Whirlwind of
prosperity that is sweeping New Eng
land back into the van of the advance
guard of the genuine variety of real
prosperity with no imitation of values,
no buster, no bragadocia, just plain
and tangible good times such as
worcester and the country have never
known
Although local financiers believe the
record OF Worcester savings banks
printed below cahnot be surpassed nor
equaled in the country, there is abund-
ant evidence that the wings Of pros
perlty hover over the entire state. In
the state of Massachusetts, there is a
gain OF deposits in 1856 savings banks
or over $20,000,000, in the last eight
months. It is estimated that nearly
| 900 of that amount of increase is
| to be found with the five Worcester
| savings banks. The increase through
out the state is $1,000 900 more than the
| entire increase for the whole year pre-
ceding.
The booms of Wall street, the condi-
ton of the treasury, foreign shipments
of commodities, shipments of gold and
balance Of trade as indications of the
financial condition of the country are
we'll enough for the idealists, but when
| lS6 Massa chusetts savings banks show
| by official figures deposits of $500, 215, :
S54.ll, gain of $40 1000, 900 in eight
months, there is an array of figures
| that Indicates fairness Of the every day
| pocketbook and marks the true condi-
ton Of veal.
Worcester savings banks believe the
beginning only is seen. Prosperity is
but daWning, yet the brightness of the
rising sun eclipses any former record
The Peoples Savings Bank alone
shows gain of nearly Sal, 900 for the
month just passed against 100000 for
the entire first six months of the pres
ent year.
The present ratio of increase, if sus-
tanned for the year. will show an in
crease of deposits for the year that win
in itself prove that Worcester is on the
crest of the wave Of prosperity.
1t is the beginning, and a very good
beginning, too, of new era.
Worcester is level headed and can
stand prosperity. 1t is already feft In
every line of trade as it is in the banks.
Judicious administration, national
and municipal. will preserve continue
anee of unprecedented prosperity.
Here are the figures, furnished The
Spy by courtesy Of the officials of every
savings bank in Worcester:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
MAzET ADJOURNS.
Moss Will Start Framing a
Report to the Legis-
lature.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE Mazet in
vestigating committee today adjourned
until Sept. IL. Attorney Frank Moss
will spend the next four weeks prepar-
ing a statement of the work of the COM
mitttee and framing reports of i'm
provementS or supposed improvements
In matters pertaining to municipal leg
islation which will be presented to the
next legislature. Ex-AssembIyInan
Hoffman, the democratic member of the
committee In attendance, objected to
the adjournment, but he was out-voted
four to one by the republican members.
The session today was not productive
Of sensational results. Superintendent
Eutler, who is in charge of the city rec
ords, was called to the stand for the
purpose of showing if possible that con-
tracts for the city printing were let
out through favoritisrn, but the wit
ness was firm and convincing in his as
sertions that all contracts were let out
to bids. Henry S, Kearny, commits
sioner Of buildings, lighting and sup
plies, testified regarding the issuance
OF permits for allowing the Aetropoli-
tan line TO put in excess ducts along
that road. Mr.. Kearny acknowledged
that he thought that the company had
secured about so per cent excess in
ducts, but said that he had allowed it
because the company had declared it
was necessary.
Some scattering testimony regarding
robberies and pool rooms was elected
during the afternoon. Elias Lucci tes-
titled that he had been given permission
to sell fruit by the department of
bridges. He produced the permits
which were either undecipherable or
were not recognized as legal by the
commissioners having authority to is
sue them. The witness testified that he
had expended $500 in the construction
of the stand, only to find that he had
been carried away. His attorney said
that he had prepared complaint, but
that the supreme court had decided that
he did not show sufficient cause for ac-
tion
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
HER SAVINGS BANKS.
Increase of Over Half Million Dollars in
the Past Six Months Over the Cores
ponding Period of 1898 "A Gain
That Excels All Records.

Prosperity of the tangible sort is in
and about Worcester.
Real, genuine prosperity, the kind
that means full dinner pals. good
wages and plenty of work, is evidenced
in humming factories and busy mills.
Unprecedented good times with not
a financial cloud in the Industrial sky
a~ise TO confront calamity howlers and
nti-administration pessimists. 1t is a
return of the good old days, prosperity
is in the very air and its unmistakable
manifestations are all about.
That great barometer that marks the
advance in wages and indicates the
finances of the great mass of working
people, the savings bank, gives unmis-
taxable proof of the rise of wave of
prosperity that carries on its crest
promise Of better things to come, and
even now is breaking in an unprece-
| dented increase of savings.
Worcester savings banks are flooded
with deposits. Half a million dollars
| represents the increase in deposits for
the first six months of this year over
the deposits of corresponding period
of 1898.
For the single month of July the in
| crease in deposits over July of last
year is $4,000
This is the increased savings of in
creased earnings of the masses.
The gain breaks all banking records
of the city of Worcester.
Officials of the savings banks are
| amused. Worcester has never known
| the like before. The increase as repre-
| scented in figures is not indicative of
the real increase in savings, for two of
the largest savings banks in the city,
the Five Cents Savings banks and the
Worcester County Institution for Saw
ings, are considerably handicapped this
year over last owing to the new rule of
the directors, refusing to receive more
than $500 from any depositor in twelve
months, or to receive deposits from any
nonresident of Worcester county. AL
though the operations of this change
of policy initiates against a compare
tive showing by these two large institu-
tions, and although both have been re-
fusing deposits Of large amounts, yet
the ratio of increase is amazing to
Worcester bankers. The gain of the
first half year Of 1899 surpasses that Of
the last eight months of last year. The
total gain in deposits for the year at
the present ratio of increase will far
and away surpass the gain in the last
two years. Such a flood of deposits
was never before known. 1t amazes
financiers and astounds bankers that
have grown grey in the service
Figures do not lie. The Spy
presents today substantial evid-
ence of the prosperous condition of
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
ATKINSON BOBS UP.
Indefatigable Pamphleteer
Distributes New Work
to Returned Soldiers.

Washington. Aug. II. = Secretary
Hitchcock and other government Off
Gals in this city have received copies
of a circular signed by Edward Atlzin-
son, which the author says has been
sent or will be sent to the commissioned
and commissioned officers of each
returning regiment of troops from the
Philippines, together with copies of
Pamphlets containing articles on the
Philippine situation from an antrim
perialist point of view. The circular is
dated Boston, Aug. 8, and is headed,
The Anti-ImperialiSt," and is adj
dressed to the survivors of the volun-
teer regiments returning from Manila.
Mr.. Atkinson says that, having been
informed that telegraphic message
from the mothers and sisters Of volun-
teers from Nebraska, urging them not
to re-enlist, had been refused delivery,
he thought he would test that question.
He then recounts his efforts to send
through the mails to prominent officials
in the Philippines the pamphlets seized
by the postmaster at San Francisco,
some time ago, for which the author of
the circular says he was Threatened
with prosecution for treason and sedi-
ton because Of this effort on my part
w convey HlLorAHatiOn TO you, c1tlzenS
and voters, which would inform you as
to the work being done in this country
to stop what we believe to be crimi-
raj aggression in the Philippine ISL
ands."
Mr.. Atkinson adds that the three ar
ticles referred to, viz; 1.-THE cost of a
national crime" 1.-THE he'll of war and
its penalties" and Criminal agrees
sion-by whom committed?'' are in
cluded in one of the two pamphlets
sent to the officers of the regiments,
and he asks their views upon them and
upon the whole course of the warfare
in the Philippine islands, promising if
liberty is given to print the letters, to
make careful selection therefrom,
whether adverse to the position l have
taken or sustaining It"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
MCPHERSON is READY.
Viii Be at San Juan Harbor B,
Friday.

Friday.
New York. Aug. 1.-THE Herald to-
morrow will say: Great activity is be-
ing shown by the local war department
officials in efforts to relieve the suffer-
ing occasioned by the hurricane in the
West Indies. Acting under rush or
ders from Washington, the fastest YES
sci Of the transport feet, the McPher-
son, is now being laden with provisions
and will be dispatched Monday morning
to San Juan, Porto Rico
1t is expected that the vessel will be
able to make the voyage in three and
one-half days, reaching San Juan at
daybreak Friday. Ponce will be
reached by the military road across the
island, and the towns on the coast de-
vastated by the tornado will be reached
by vessels now in the harbor of San
Juan.
Edmun Bruwaert, the French consul
general, said that he had been officially
notified of the storm in the West Indies.
"In my country" he said, there is
an appropriation to meet such emer-
gencies, and when the government is
notified that there is suffering the pres
ident draws the needed money from
the treasury The work of relief in the
French colonies will be directed by the
home government"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
LOSS OF MILLIONS.

st. Paul, MINI, Aug. 11.-Reports to
Great Northern railroad officials place
the destruction by yesterdays hail
storm in North Dakota and Minnesota
at 100000 acres. II the wheat should
average not over twelve bushels to the
acre, this means a. loss Of $4,000, 900
bushels. In some places the wheat will
average fifteen bushels to the acre
Three and half bushels is considered
fair estimate Of what remains unde-
stroyed. At 70 cents per bushel this
means a loss Of over ST. 100000. The
wheat on the immense Grandin farm Is
utterly ruined.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
FELT AT SANTIAGO.

Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 1.-THE
heaviest storm known here in fifteen
years struck the city yesterday. Ram
and lightning were incessant for al
most "a hours. Several houses on streets
in the lower portion Of the city were
undermined, and good deal OF damage,
though nothing very serious, was done
elsewhere. In the Al .erican camp nearly
half the tents were blown down.
The Ward line steamer Santiago,
Capt. Leighton, from New York, Aug.
3, via Nassau, where she arrived Aug.
Z reached this port this morning, hav-
ing met with severe weather in the
windward passage.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
APPROACHING FLORIDA.
Weather Bureaus Notifying all Stations
On Southern Coast.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE West In
dian hurricane tonight is rapidly ap-
preaching Nassau, Bahama islands,
where the barometer has fallen con-
siderably since morning, and the wind
had increased to a velocity of SO miles
an hour at $40 o'clock this afternoon.
Rain has been falling all day While
there is still possibility that the storm
may curve out to sea, the officials of
the weather bureau now express the
opinion that 1t will reach the coast OF
Florida and that it's influence there
may begin to be felt by tomorrow
morning.
Hurricane warnings have been sent
out over the state by telegraph and
telephone, and every measure taken to
put the inhabitants on their guard The
storm is now travelling much slower
than during the early period of its ex-
istence, the total distance covered hav-
ing been about 1900 miles. Its centre
now appears to be little southeast
of Nassau.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
sIRDAR LIKE HOBSON.
American Girl Shakes His
Hand Under Stars
and Stripes.

London, Aug. 11.-An interesting in
cident occurred this afternoon at Vic
toria station, London, as Gen. Lord
Kitchener of Khartoum was about to
take the train en- route to Egypt.
The governor general of the Soudan,
accompanied by his aide-de-camp, was
about entering the railway carriage,
when a well dressed American lady APP
preached the group of which he was
the centre, unfurled a silk American
flag, extended her hand and said: I'm
der this flag is 1t allowable?"
Certainly" said the sirdar. accept
ing her preferred hand and shaking it
cordially.
"Goodby, and God bless youl" ex-
claimed the young lady, apparently de-
lighted with the episode
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
GLACIERS LOSE STRIKE.

Lynn, Mass, Aug. 1.-THE strike of
morocco glazers, which has lasted over
four weeks, ended this noon, when the
men voted to return to work IL the manu-
facturers would take them at the old
basis OF $40 per week. They struck for
81 and pay and half for overtime.
The men who took the places of the strik-
ers will not be dismissed by any of the
companies.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
BOSTON WILL AID.

Boston, Aug. lin response to an
appeal from Secretary Of War Root for
aid for the suffering from the hurricane
In Porto Rico, Mayor Quincy has in
vited number Of representative citi-
gems TO meet at city hall tomorrow noon
to devise means Of relisf.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
HEADED THIS WAY.

Atlanta Aug. 1.-THE following was
received by the Associated Press from
Jacksonville, Fla: storm seems to be
approaching southern coast. Weather
bureau reports conditions very threat
enirfg in that section at Las p. m.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
DIES OF INJURIES.

New York, Aug. 11.--Jennie worrell,
formerly widely-known actress. who
was rescued from a fire in the tall grass
lat Coney Island, Tuesday, died Of her
burns today, at the Kings County Hos
lnital ShA vaa IS years old.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
ENTERPRISE AT HALIFAX.
courtesies Shown OFFICERS Of United
States School Ship.

Halifax, N s., Aug. 1.-THE United
states school ship Enterprise arrived here
today from Bar Harbor, Me. She will
remain until the end of next week. BY
command Of vice-Admiral Bedford, the
training ship was offered a mooring buoy
off her majestys naval dock yard, and
the offer was accepted.
United States Consul General Foster
and Commander Wise OF the enterprise
tween officers Of the British fleet and
officers of the school ship will follow.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
FALLS INTO RIVER.
Another Trolley Accident Like hose
of Bridgeport and Millbury.

Merrill. Wis, Aug. liza street car ran
off the Prairie street bridge today, drop
ping into the river 20 feet below. The
car was completely wrecked. None Of
the passengers was fatally injured. The
injured are; Morton r. Cotter; Henry
Allen; r.. M. Gibson, deputy game war
den; G. F. Trencke, president Of the
Merrill iron works; A. 3. Nelson. mer-
chant
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
cRIces LEAVES.

Washington, Aug. n.-Attorney General
Griggs left Washington tonight for Con-
|necticut, where he will remain for few
days, and them accompanied by the MEM
bers of his family, will join the president
lat Lake Champlain. He expects to re-
turn to Washington about Sept 1
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
REvoLUTIoNIsTs ROUTED

Lima, Peru, Aug. 1.-THE government
has received dispatches announcing the
defeat OF the revoutionists at all points
lit is said that Viscarra. the rebel leader
will have to seek refuge In Ecuador or
give himself UP.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
FOUGHT TO A DRAW.
Dixon Not in Old Time Form In His
Match With Santry.

Match With Santry.
New York, Aug. n.-George Dixon, the
colored featherweight champion, and
Eddie Santry Of Chicago met tonight, be-
fore the Broadway Athletic Club, for 20
rounds, at l25 pounds, and Referee Johnny
White declared the bout draw. The
spectators numbered nearly 5000
While Dixon did not fight up to his old
time form, he put up game exhibition,
while Santry showed wonderful improve
ment Since he appeared here last Sam
try's advantage in height stood him in
good stead and the way he lodged his
left leads, was extremely clever Dixon
at times was wild and frequently over
reached himself, using poor judgment
The betting at the opening of the bout
was to on Dixon, and in some instances
as good as to l was laid on the duslxy
boxer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
WoMEN's EXHIBIT.
Great Educational Display Planned For
Paris Exhibition.

FaFIs ENhIuItIuh.
New York, Aug. l1.-Mrs Lucien Howe
of Buffalo, chairman Of the National AS
ISOLATION of Collegiate Alumnae commit
tee, has been charged with the work OF
providing a college women's special ex-
hibit at the Paris exposition of 1900. Mrs.
Howe said
mo individual institution is to be rep
resented, but the exhibit Is to illustrate
the growth and present status of the
higher education of women In this coun-
try. The Association OF Collegiate Alum
nae is to prepare the material for chart
ing when all other work and expense will
be assumed by the government
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
WEATHER REPoRv.

Boston, Aug. 11.--Forecast for Boston
and vicinity Saturday: Continued cloudy
weather with occasional light rains; fresh
to brisk easterly winds.
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DIES ON NEW YORK.

Visito Expires on Shpboard in Pres
enoe of Admiral Sampson.
Bar Harbor Me- Aug. 11.-Mrs Helen
A. Sands of New York died very suddenly
on the United States ship New York, this
afternoon. She had just assembled the
gangway and was about to grasp the
hand of Admiral Sampson, who was wait
ing to receive her, when she fell to the
deck and soon expired.
Mrs. Sands was So years old She had
been spending her summer at Southwest
Harbor, and came from there today to
visit Admiral Sampson.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-12
MORMON ELDERS FLooGED

Latter Day Saints Find t Hard Work
Proseiytlne in Kentucky.
Pineville KY, Aug. 11.-Four Mormon
elders, after preaching here several days,
have been forced to leave by angry citi-
zens of this place. In Wise county, vir-
ginia, Mormon elders were warned to
leave, but they did not go, and several
citizens went to the place of worship.
with a bundle of switches. and took the
elders out and gave them a severe whip
ping.