The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-12

two months, ana VIII Speuu LIS LAliiS ~
| England and on the Continent.
New Haven Dec 1l-William Panikom,
a clerk in a iewelry store in Chapel
Street was arrested this afternoon on a
warrant alleging the sale of gold arti-
| upon being assayed to be brass, and an
| other article marked Sterling which
proved to be only one-eighth silver
| New Haven, Dec 1.-THE failure Of the
publishing firm of Butler & Alger of 2e4
! State Street is announced. The liabili-
! ties of the firm are given as s5l,30O and
! the nominal assets at $6762
New York, Dec Johann Beck. the
| painter. who came here boxed up in the
| hold of the Hamburg American liner
| Palatia, was today allowed to enter the
! country as an immigrant this privilege
being granted by the special board Of In
| quiry.
| New York Dec. 1.-THE criminal pro-
ceedings against Attorney Robert A. Am
} mon growing out of his relations with
William f. Miller of the '52O per cent
Franklin syndicate" were dismissed to-
day.
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE arguments in
the Bonnie trial probably will be finished
tomorrow, and the case may go to the
ithaca. N. Y, Dec. 1.-THE grand jury
Of Tompkins County today found an in
dictment charging grand larceny in the
first degree against Charles D. Norris
who a few weeks ago was arrested on
charge of stealing $4,000 In jewelry and
bonds from the trunks of Mrs. Denman
Thompson.
Washington, Dec. 11.-As a result Of
Tkalt
interview regarding the ability of the
Cubans to govern themselves, which
have been deemed indiscreet. Lieut.. Com
mander Lucien Young has been relieved
by Secretary Long Of his present post as
captain of the port of Havana. He has
not yet been assigned to other duty, nor
has his successor been selected.
Mexico City. Mex, Dec 1.-THE Pan
American conference today adopted resO-
lutions expressive of its grief over the
death of the Brazilian delegate, Quartz
Perecia. 1t was decided as mark OF
respect to adjourn for the day, and that
the members of the conference go into
mourning for nine days.
Boston, Dec. 1.-THE funeral Of the
Very Rev. Hugh B. Kelly, dean Of the
diocese of Ottumwa, Ia, was held at ST.
Josephs Church. Somerville, today The
burial was in St. Paul's Cemetery, Ar
lington.
Washington, Dec. 11-Maj. Gen. Arthur
Macarthur who has been stationed in
this city recently as a member Of the
board of army posts and as a member of
the army provost board, has been or
dered to Denver to assume command cf
the department of Colorado, vice Brig.
Gen. II. c. Merriam retired.
Berlin Dec. 1.-THE Socialists Of Ger
many are taking advantage of the I'll
feeling throughout the country against
Great Britain for the purpose of harass-
ing the government. This they effect by
demanding I'm the Reichstag that Ger
many shall propose joint Intervention in
South Africa to the powers.
Cumberland Nd, Dec. lit is con-
servatively estimated that the Mormon
Church has made 1000 converts in the
mountain district Of West Virginia this
year.
Boston Dec Il. ~ on account of i'll
health, Capt Richard p. Leary L. S. n,
first governor of Guam, who is now on
sick leave at the Marine Hospital in
Chelsea, has asked to be retired. Having
served more than 40 years. he can be re-
tired with the rank and pay Of rear adj
miral.
Aurora. Ill, Dec. 1l.-At meeting Of
Republicans here today. Congressman
Albert j. Hopkins formally announced
himself as a candidate for the United
States Senate.