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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
DID HE WRITE 1T?
Senior Betancourt, Governor of Matanzas,
Thought TO Have Written a seditIous
Document,

OOEuUl6Ut
Havana, July 16.-The pronounce
ment recently issued in the city of
Matanzas, signed "Betancourt" and
calling upon Cubans to prepare to hurl
from the country the crafty eagle" as
they had removed the naughty and
hungry Spanish lion," is now believed
by many to have been the production
of the civil governor of Matanzas.
The reasons for this view are not
very convincing, but Senior Betancourt
has not positively denied the author
ship, and it is notorious that he has
expressed almost identical sentiments
in the Havana cafes on different occa-
sions, before American officers. He
once used language closely resembling
that Of the proclamation" in the pres
ence of an American brigadier- general
and an American colonel, Both officers
believe it quite probable that he wrote
the appeal,
If not its author, then, in their
judgment, he was cognizant of it, and
agreed to the use of his name Many
Cuban officers of high rank are also
satisfied that Senior Betancourt was in
some way intimately related to the
publication and circulation of the adj
dress to the people of Matanzas. Gen.
Wilson, military governor of the Ma
tanzas-Santa Clara department, will
doubtless ask the civil governor for an
explanation in case there is no denial
from him.
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Sterling Tribute of Samuel R. Haywood
Who Knew Mr.. Barton Many Years.

49, 'N''S' '''hs Ia WI Nfotay
"Mr. Barton did right instinctively.
1t was his nature to be honest and up
right"
These were the words in which Sam
uel R. Haywood, who has been inti-
mately acquainted with the ex-city
treasurer for nearly half century,
summed up his life and character.
Continuing, Mr.. Haywood said: Il
first became acquainted with Mr.. Bar
ton when he was connected with the
Bank of Commerce, in Boston. He was
a man who attracted friends naturally,
and the acquaintance formed so many
years ago has continued of a most
pleasant nature up to the present time.
1t was my privilege to be member of
the city council when Mr. Barton was
elected to office. The following year,
while serving as chairman of the up
per board, l was also a member of the
finance committee, and in this connec-
ton was intimately associated with
Mr.. Barton in his capacity of treasurer
for some time.
Mr.. Barton's election came at the
time when the system of accounts kept
IN the treasurer's department was
changed over from the old arrange
ment, which did very we'll for a town,
to more progressive system suited to
the needs of large and growing city.
His record in office is too we'll known
to the citizens of Worcester to require
comment. He was accurate in bust
ness, faithful conscientious and loyal
to the interests he represented. In a
social way he was one of the most
pleasant men l ever met, always the
same, courteous, dignified gentleman.
Mr.. Barton sprung from good stock
HIS rather, Judge Barton, who held the
position of judge of probate for many
years, was one of the best known men
IN this section of New England in his
day. 1t was natural for Mr.. Barton to
be just as the public found him day in
and day out. In my estimation men
may be placed in two classes, those
who are honest and upright because it
is the custom to do so, and those who
have that in their nature which impeIs
them to do right instinctively. Mr.
Barton was of the latter class. He was
not like so many men who, when they
arise in the morning, are obliged to
hagellate themselves mentally and re-
solve that they will be honest during
the day; he was rather a man of prin-
ciple, to do right was his nature.
In business or social life, in his
home or on the streets, Mr.. Barton
was always the same, a careful bust
ness man, a congenial spirit. sincere
friend. He was good man."
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the body and leaned against tree. 1t
was closed and fastened.
The spot was swampy and pools of
water stood about the opening, but the
place where Mr.. Bartons body reclined
was on a slight eminence, and was free
II en- pools, though the clothing was
orenched from the rain of the day.
When Medical Examiner Chamber
lam looked over the effects found upon
the body, there was unmistakable evil
dence of temporary alteration of the
mind. In the pockets were found SOW
eral curious objects. Small twigs had
been broken up and blades of grass had
been broken off and carefully placed
in the pockets.
In a leather cigar case, which had the
initials w. S. b., was found a twig
about the length and size of cigar
which indicated that Mr.. Barton was
out Of cigars and thought the larger
twig was one. The smaller twigs he
evidently thought were matches.
In a paper bag were several blades
of long fine grass, which had been
wound into ball. There were also
two silver quarters and some pennies.
This paper bag was found in the out
side pocket Of the overcoat.
That the man had simply laid down
" SiecP was eNluenl from lne Iact that
he had removed his false teeth. One
plate was found in the overcoat pocket
with the paper bag, and the other in an
inside pocket of the frock coat
A dollar bill was found in his waist
coat pocket, and some small change in
various other pockets His gold watch
and chain were found intact. The
watch had stopped at els O'clock.
Several short pencils and two watch
keys were found in the upper pockets.
In the trousers pockets were found
campaign medal made years before the
war of the Rebellion, which Mr.. Barton
evidently priced very highly. A bunch
or Keys was found In hip pocket,
which had an Insurance check. The
eyeglasses, suspended by silk cord,
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cation gave the first information to the
Misses Dudley, that Mr.. Barton was
missing. 1t was too late TO begin
search. and the matter was deferred
until morning.
Sunday morning about 9 o'clock Era
c. Dudley, a colored man George
Twine), and two boys living in the
family, began a search of the pasture
where the Misses Dudley saw the
strange man. The rain came down
steadily, but this did not have airy ef-
feet on the searching party, and though
drenched to the skin, they worked like
beavers until the noon hour. Absolute
~ no trace of man could be found by
the party. The search was over the
west half of the pasture of 40 acres,
extending. from the small pond to the
east shore of Long pond.
When Mr.. Hanff, The Spy represent
ative. arrived, the garments of the
searching party were hanging w in the
shed and the members of the party
were preparing for dinner
Mr.. Hanff came prepared for thor
ough search. He wore rubber boots oil
coat and other paraphernaIia, and was
accompanied by hunting dog, owned
by David Putnam. He began opera
tions at the small pond near the road,
looking the ground over thoroughly in.
this and an adjoining pasture owned
by Peter O'Connor. With this and the
Dudley pasture, there were upwards of
200 acres.
The Spy man then went to an aband-
cned school house located at the juno
ton of the Spencer and Barre road
He searched the building and woodshed
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were hanging loosely on his waisteoat
front.
After DIR. Chamberlain had complet-
ed his examination the body was
placed upon a stretcher and The Spy
man and Irvine started to take the
body to the highway. The brush was
SO thick that boy had to part it to
allow the passage of the men and the
body.
The body was placed in the team of
Mr.. Hanff, and was then conveyed to
the home of Mr.. Dudley, where it
awaited the arrival of Undertaken Ses-
sions' men from Worcester.
The Spy reporter, who is also the
town clerk of Rutland, repaired to thA
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
LOOKING FOR LAWBREAKERs

John w. Delano of Marion, state dep
uty commissioner of fish and game, has
specting HOLSTERS in local fish markets.
No shorts" were found. Yesterday
Deputy Commissioner Delano visited
the lake and North pond for Sunday
fishermen, but found no one infringing
the law. Mr., Delano said that hunters
would be watched with unusual zeal
before the season opens, and illegal
sportsmen will be fined heavily for each
offense.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
Real Estate at Auction.

TUESDAY, JULY Is, 30. at ii 40 o'clock
a. a; MI ON the premises, the estate Ma. I
Worth ST. leading off Of Millbury st., at
no ZOl. This estate contains about 4277
feet of land, with a two-tenement house
thereon IN good repair, Thepahove being
located IN a neighborhood where tene-
,nelits are always in demand ..ov..good
for az Investment or home 1t being but
a step from the electric cars on Milibury
s., and in the vicinity of large manufac-
day Of sale. 1870 W"
Terms az sale $40 at sale. For particu-
tive, Sold by order OF the heirs "a lie
late John Mcintyre.
H. M. CLEMENCE. Auctioneer.
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office of Medical Examiner Chamber
lain. The latter prepared his certifi-
cate of death. Mr. Hanff then made
out permit for removal, that no delay
would be experienced upon the arrival
OF the Worcester undertakers.
DIR. Chamberlain certificate stated
that death was caused by exhaustion,
and that death probably occurred We'd
nesday, July u, or Thursday, July 10.
The Worcester undertakers arrived
early in the evening, and all that was
mortal of ex-City Treasurer William S.
Barton was taken to the city which he
mad served so faithfully for many
wears.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
BAY STATE MAN DEAD,

Washington, July 16.-Word has heen
received today of the death in Pitts
field, Mass, of Col. Charles H. Brown
assistant chief of the division Of loans
and currency of the treasury depart
ment, The deceased saw active service
during the war, and reached the eqa dc
OF brevet lieutenant colonel, For several
years prior to 1893, Gen. Brown was
Superintendent of the Craig paper mills
at Pittstield, where paper is made ey-
clusively for treasury and bank notes
and certificates.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
FUNERAL OF MRS. FERNANDEZ.

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret CHea-
lD, wife of Samuel P. Fernandez, who
died in New York hospital last Thurs
day, took place at the home of her sis.
ter, on Front street, yesterday after
noon, at O'Clock, with services in st
Johns church, which We're conducted
by Rev. James A. Hurley. The bearers
were Joseph Brenchick, Samuel S. Da
Wis, John j. Cahill, John j. Mulvev
The body was placed in the tomb al
Notre Dame cemetery, pending the ar
rival OF the deceaseds husband, who is
at present aboard line of steamers
that ply between New York and Savan-
pah. The husband is expected to ar
rive Wednesday morning, when he will
receive the first notification of his wife's
death ~
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
DEVOTED PUBLIC SERVANT.
Expressive Language of Gen. sprague in
Speaking Of Fills Lifelong Friend.

Gen. A. B. R. Sprague, former mayor
of the city, in speaking of Mr.. Barton
and his relations with the ex city
treasurer, had this feeling tribute:
My intimacy with Mr.. Barton began
many years before he was treasurer
and collector of the city of Worcester.
He was always a genial companion and
trusted friend. In the long term of his
official life he was able, conservative
and courteous, sacredly guarding the
public interest, and in devoting himself
unsparingly to its service he did not
seem to realize that the great increase
of the business of the office made ip-
roads upon his health. My relations
with him, personally and officially,
were uniformly pleasant and feel a
deep sorrow in his DEATH"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
VICTIMS OF ASSAULT.

Newton, July 16,-Lee Brainard. a
conductor on the Newton Street Rail
way, and Flave Davis, a motorman en-
ployed by the same company were the
victims of an assault this evening
While returning from Waltham on thejr
car. AS result, both men are in y
dangerous condition. At police head
quarters Michael Mcmahon, teanster
is under arrest as one of the three nj,
legged assailants, while the police are
looking for the other two.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
NEleHBoRs FOR 80 YEARS.
Mr.. Barton Was Always Good Friend,
Says Thomas M. Rogers,

Thomas M. Rogers, whose home on
High street is directly opposite the Bar
ton house. has known the ex-city treas
urer for upward of 30 years, during
which time they have been neighbors.
He has been in almost constant touch
with Mr.. Barton during this time, and
looked upon him as most estimable
man, good friend and neighbor.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
FUNERAL OF MRS. BARTON
Many Friends Attend Impressive Services
at Oxford.

Oxford, July 16.-The funeral of Mrs.
Julie A. NJ. Barton was held at her late
home this afternoon at o'clock. Rev.
A. E. Bradstreet and Rev. Albert
Tyler officiated. There were many floral
offerings. Relatives of the deceased
acted as bearers. The burial was in
North cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
At Our Regular Auction,
JULY Is, 1899,


Two good Family Teams that have been
used in the city; parties going away and
have no further use for them. l nice
gray Horse, weight 1000 lbs; Trap, nearly
new, brass mounted; Harness, Lap
Robes, etc. 1 gray Mare, weight HOO lbs,
stands 1873 hands high: 1 good trap, used
but a few times; Harness, Blankets. Lap
Robes, etc. These two teams are in per-
feet condition, and will be a Bargain for
some one 1 Family Bay Horse, weight
HOO lbs, G years old stands is hands
high, well broke and extra roader. We
Horses and Gentiemens Drivers, and an
ticipate good run of seeond-handers for
Saturday Also 2 good secondhand DEM
ocrat Wagons, 2 Concords, End Spring
Piano Box Carriages. o. A. KELLEY.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
HAVE BROKEN AWAY.

Worcester post office clerks have bro
ken away from the National Post Of
flee Clerks Association, and become
affiliated with the United Post Office
Clerks Association, with headquarters
in New York. The Worcester branch
was the last of the New England first
class officebodies toleave characterization.
and would probably have remained had
the National Association shown a dis
position to do what members felt was
fair in the way of work for the good of
the men who were furnishing its sup
port. The officers of the Worcester
branch made application and have re-
ceived their charter in the new asso-
ciation.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
Or. HALE WILL oFFlClATE.

Boston, July 16.-Funeral services
over the remains of Walbridge A. Field,
the late chief justice of the Massaohu-
setts supreme court, will probably be
held Wednesday afternoon at the South
Congregational church, with Rev. Ed
ward Everett Hale as the officiating
clergyman. The time of the funeral
has not been set definitely, and will not
not be until tomorrow, when Gov. VOL
colt and some of the colleagues of the
late justice will be consulted.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
WATcHMAN MURDERED.
Was on Track Of Thieves and Was Struck
From the Rear.

Pensacola, Fla, July 16.-M. H.
Athey night Waterman on Perdido
wharf, was murdered early this morn
ing while on duty. 1t is supposed that
the murderer crept up behind him and
struck him on the head with an iron
bar. His skull was crushed in, and
death must have been almost instanta-
neous. Athey had been close on the
trail of gang who had been robbing
freight cars and stealing brasses from
locomotives, 1t is thought one of the
members murdered him to get him out
of the way.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
FATHER MATHEW SOCIETY

The Father Mathew T. A. Society met
yesterday afternoon in their hall on
Green street, and admitted Ave new
members j. w. Clark, James Halpin
and John O'Hara were appointed a
committee to engage band for the So
clety at Westfield, Labor day. The
meeting adjourned till tonight at :
O'Clock, when the meeting will consider
the ratification Of the purchase of the
property near the hall.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
DIED FROM LOCKJAW.

Stamford, July 16.-John Dowd, aged
Ii years. son of Thomas Dowd, Haw-
thorn street. died today from lockjaw,
The boy shot himself in the hand with
blank cartridge pistol July 4. The
wound was a small one and no atten-'
ton was paid to it at the time.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
MAYOR 0oDGE's TRIBUTE.
Says Mr.. Barton Rendered the City the
Best Service in Him.

Mayor Rufus B. Dodge, when seen
by Spy reporter, said:
Il knew w. S. Barton fairly we'll
He was a very good official and rave
the city the benefit of rs years of
faithful service, He occupied the of
flee of city treasurer under my admin
istration for one year, and while | was
alderman for three years, and from that
reason, was thrown in contact with him
a great deal. He was very courte-
GUS man when in his prime, and the ser
vice he rendered the city was the best
that was in him. He took exceptional
interest in his work, and was to be
found at the office the greater part Of
his time. / am glad that his family
have been relieved of the suspense un-
der which they must have been for
several days"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
WEATHER STOPPED 1T.
BicycIlsts Were Not Able to Assist in
Search of Mr.. Barton.

President James Wilson of the Asso-
ciated Cycle clubs and R, ]. Mckay
were at the Worcester Cycle Club
rooms yesterday morning to start out
members of the Associated Cycle clubs
should the weather permit, but owing
to the rain the project had to be aban-
doned. 1t was intended that at least
100 wheelmen would get to work today.
The organization has made many
friends by it's generous offer in aiding
in the search for Mr.. Barton, and has
warm place in the hearts of Worces-
ter people.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17

When the condi-
tons are right the
Ii G hit ap of a
Chamois may start
an avalanche which
will bury a village
alive. It takes but
a little thing when
the conditions are
right to PROSTATE a
healthy looking
man. Hastily eaten
meals, i'll digested
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17

Bay state-F, P. Morrill,, Geo. French,
Joseph E. Austrian, New York; H. E..
Bartlett Leominster; f. S. Rollins, Jr.,
N. c. Wilton, Newton; G. l.. Anger,
Paterson, N. j.; Daniel Stratton, wife
and child, NJ. C. Grannon, Hudson; Mr..
r Enos, Ambrose Walker, Robert Bach
eller w w Healey Boston; A. E. Bal
lard, Fayville; w. A. Moody, William
Moody, Waltham; A. Zugworth, Phila-
delphia; b. Heineman, A. p. Miller, Chi
cago. G. A. Hill. Ansonia, CT.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
REGISTERED IN NEW YORK.

the metropolis Sunday: j. McGarr, Ash
land; WIG. fainter, Bartholdi; M. N.
Skerrett Miss S. Skerrett Broadway
Central, A. M, Reed Union Square; G.
Hubbell. G. A. Roberts, Manhattan.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17

Lincoln-P. e. Morgan Frank Finkel,
Henry Fisher, J. NJ. Jackson, Charles
Fisher John Jackson, w. H. Rice, Provi-
dence; L. Rhodes, Woonsocket, r. l.; l.
Robinson, Woonhocket; C. II. Pepler,
Manville. r. L.. &c. H. Sullivan, Paw
tucket, r. L.; H. E. Fisher and wife,
Ware; Frank Conlon, Boston; O. B.
Theelhof New York; T. NJ Wilson and
wife, c. e. Ham and wife, Oxford; Mr.
and Mrs. James Towne, Boston.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17

food, means body i'll nourished, nerv-
Gus system on starvation rations and the
blood sluggish and corrupt.
There is no protection against the ava
lanche. There is protection against dis
ease. When the nerves are unstrung,
the mind is irritable, the stomach weak
and distressed after eating, the brain dull
and stupid, the conditions are ripe fo-
serious illness. This may be averted and
the system restored to sound health by
the use of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. II cleanses the blood,
strengthens the stomach and organs of
digestion and nutrition, nourishes the
nerves, and produces sound and vigorous
health.
Six years ago last August, 4" writes Mr.. Daniel
A. Carter, of Yost, Rowan Co., N. c., IL was
attacked with malarial fever; was in bed nine
days, and then taken with chills. Had this six
months. My spleen became enlarged, and
was in bed off and on for four years. I went to
the doctors and some of them said had dys-
pepsia, others said had liver trouble. So paid
out money and nothing did me any good. Last
August two years ago commenced taking DIR.
Pierce's medicines and used ten bottles, and
now can do as big days work any man. I
am 90 years old. now weigh 1850 pounds"
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser has been aptly termed "the
Bible of the Body" 1t is sent fire on
receipt of stamps to defray expense of
-, mailing only.
E Send 81 one-cent
Esss8SSA stamps for the
g q paper covered
r. 15sSs@s book, or 81
81 | &:s-a stamps for the
U ~ f4 wv cloth bound.
~ -N tAg e Address, Doctor
~trS~C R. v. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Commonwealth - Miss Helen Seymour,
Miss c, Gushing, Springfield; A. A, Lewis,
j. r. Donovan. S. B. Downs Boston; j.
Goldstein, A. E. Foss and wife, D. j..
Riefdan and wife, New York; H. c. Gray,
Fitchburg; F, l. Clark, Baltimore; L. G.
Farnsworth, Pittsfeld; t. S. Mann, Prov
idence; John S. Wells New Haven, CT;
E. II. Lewis, Chicago; II. E. Austin and
wife, Boston.
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BY II. KENDALL, Auetioneer $40 Main II.
Large Brick Barn by Auction.

SATURDAY, July %, at 10 a. M, the three
STORY prick barn, 40x56, situated just east
OF the waldo House on Commercial
SSsraet' r, said barn to be removed In 10
days, Terms cash.
:, w :; PRIOR Street Commissioner.
IL, KENDALL. Auctioneer,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-17

Waldo = Harry Thorne and wife, New
York; e. E, Robbins, Putnam, ct; Jas.
W. Manning, w. A. Schick, Holyoke; A..
j. Dadmun, Marlboro.
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BOSTON WOMAN HURT.

Manchester July 16.--Mrs. T. Dennle
Boardman Of Boston, who was serin,is-
ly injured In a runaway accident ~
the West Manchester road last even
ing, IS Just alive tonight, with almost
no chance for recovery. w." "'iiios'
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HE WAS A GOOD MAN.

Dry such conspicuous, faithful and well
duties as fell to his lot.