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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

The bull-wrestling feat which is so
handily accomplished by Ursus, the Ly-
dian giant in "Quo Vadis," was at
tempted with rather disastrous results
at Ciudad Juarez, Mexican town just
across the Rio Grande. The athlete was
an Italian, who bore the legendary
name of Romuus, and he tackled a
lively shorthorn bull that lad been pro-
yided by the city fathers. Rubber grips
were placed on the thick stubby horns,
to insure a firm hold, but the beast
threw Romulus several times, broke his
thumb. covered him with bruises from
head to foot, and finally iabbed him in
the kneepan, and used him up so badly
that Romulus had to retire from the
arena. The strong man lays his mis-
fortunes all to those stubby horns He
says he has conquered more than one
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
THE oFFNER BENEFIT.
City Guards TO Present Third Act of
Shenandoah"


A big boom4,was given yesterday to
the grand testimonial benefit which the
newspaper men Of this'cit are to give
at the Worcester Theatre tomorrow eve
ming, to Manager and Mrs Jules E. Off
ner, the victims Of the Biiou Theatre
fire., by the Worcester City Guards, who
kindly volunteered to present as their
contribution the third act of "Shenan-
doan," which was given with so much
success last night, and when is to be
repeated tonight. The act is the most
spectacular of the piece and the audi
ence last night was very demcnstrative
in it's appreciation of the great work
done by those who participated in the
scenes. This contribution by the City
Guards and the offer of the Light In
fantry Orchestra to furnish the music
for the benefit, VIII certainly be a cou-
pie of very strong drawing cards from
the local militia. Other we'll known To-
cal artists volunteered their services
yesterday, but the committee in charge
of the entertainment was Obliged to de-
cline the offers of the late comers. as
the number who have already been ac-
cepted, promise to give am entertain
ment that has seldom been ecualed in
this city under similar conditions. Mrs
w. e. Bowen's pupils will contribute
some first-class acts, including a dance.
"The Bluett," by Miss Dorothy Liberty;
a song, Miss Ambolina Brown" by
Master Ralph Snow, and a dance "The
Narcissus," by Misses Lizzie Wilson
and Mamie Parsons. Miss Hazel Crif-
iin will give a couple of recitations. one
Political stump speech ON woman's
rights and the Other ",rhe new rescue
Of Lucknow" Lucien DeMuir. another
local elocutionist Of ability, will give
THE uncle" The vocalists whose SER
vices have been accepted are Miss
Toresa M, LaTkin and Eugene A. O'Con-
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

nor, both of whom are to well known
to need any introduction to a Worces-
ter audience. The J. w. Dick Juniors
Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Club Will
furnish one of the numbers, and James
Taylor, the euphonium soloist of Bat
terry B Band, will give enother.
Other numbers will be decided upon
today but those already named are a
sufficient guarantee that the entertain
ment will be. well worth attending for
itself alone, say nothing of the object
for which it is given.
The tickets were placed nn sale at the
theatre box Office yesterday, and sew
eral seats were sold during the day. Ths
tickets that are exchangeable at the box
Office for seat coupons were also put out
and met with a ready sale.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
WORCESTER.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY aa, 1898.

Louis A. Lee, who has served about
one half of the term of Imprisonment of
five years, which was his sentence for
certain transactions in connection with
a Westfeld bank, has been refused the
pardon asked for. Similar fate attends
the petitions of three other embezzlers.
Possibly President Mckinley knows DIS
well what he is about as do those saw
age critics who have been denouncing
the pardons he has granted during the
past few months.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

vas Boss Platt who "iar

1t was Boss Platt who damned
through" the bill creating the
municipality of the Greater New
York 1t is Boss Croker and
Tammany who will celebrate Char
ter day with much magnifcence, May 4.
Possibly some may imagine that this re-
suit occasions acute anguish to Boss
Platt, but this need not be. Some of
his plans have miscarried, but that is
not due to his dear friend Croker, but to
certain obnoxious republicans, who re-
fused to be led by him If Mr.. Platt
cannot own the greater city himself,
there is nobody to whom he would
rather 'entrust it than friend Croker.
Unless he can enjoy it without interfer-
ence from pestiferous reformers, Boss
Platt much prefers that friend Croker
should have the jubilation all to him
self. than that the republican party
should have any share in it.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

New Hampshire's nonpa-eil congress
sionaI delegation has distinguished itself
again. Her representatives were the
only New England members who voted
against the bankruptcy bill, which
passed the house. by majority of "a.
Even Congressman Fitzgerald of Mas
sachusetts, the only democrat from this
section Of the country, voted for the
bill, in opposition to the populistic fac
ton of his own party. There was, how
ever, less unanimity in the republican
ranks in regard to the involuntary fea-
lures Of the bill, and this is the rock
on which the bill may again be wrecked
in the senate. Obviously, if the invol-
untary provisions are to be left out, the
bill wouldn't be worth much as law.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

The gold reserve has got up to $167,
100000, and the treasury receipts for
last week. while hardly equalling the
IS, 600, 900 record of the preceding week,
still make total of $6.7OOOOO. The de-
cline indicates only about $14, 100000 for
the month, and gross receipts from all
sources of about $27, 100000. This VIII
hardly pay the bills, but February is a
very short month, with four Sundays
and two holidays, leaving only % busi-
ness days.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22


Agricultural exports for the rear. 1897
the same class of exports in 1896, and
constituted about sc per cent of the to-
tai exports of the year. The gross ex-
ports for 1897 amounted to $1,0S2, ,007 SOB,
and Of this total $6S9, 1856, 1893 worth were
agricultural products. The greatest in
crease was in cotton, there being an ex-
cess of 76S, ,52S,564 pounds exported over
the previous season. OF wheat, there
was an increase of 20,0OO,000 bushels
over 1896. OF Indian corn, there was an
increase of 5000, 600 bushels. The total
value of breadstuffs exported, last
year. was nearly $198, 900, ,000 an increase
Of $56,500,000 over the exports of 1895.
Similarly, there was great impetus in
the export Of cattle, horses, beef, hams,
butter and cheese. Some 10000 more
head of cattle were taken out in 1897
than in 1896, and 14,4O0 more horses.
Fresh beef was exported to the amount
of 2sO,995,9S0 pounds, an increase of
nearly 66,00O,O0O pounds. There was an
increase of $4,000, 900 pounds in the ex-
port of bacon, making a total of almost
500, 100000 pounds. These are eNtraordi-
nary figures. They seem almost incred-
ible. They show, too, the dependence
of the world upon the United States as
a food-producing country, and though
the past was an exceptional year be-
cause of the failure of crops abroad, it
does not make that dependence any the
less certain, and therein is one answer
to the free traders, who constantly i'm
agine that a protective tariff is throt-
| ting our export trade.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

cient god of war, is the hero Every,
thing was made to give way to local
hits, which were good and were pleas
antly received Everything necessary
to the staging of the piece has been
done by the cadets, even to the scenery
The costumes and draperies were made
by the ladies of the post, who also lent
furniture and bric-a-brac. The lyrics,
by member of Mr.. Benchley's class,
were very attractive. Indeed, these
young defenders of the nations honor
scored a tremendous success.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

1t may be that Spain has succeeded in
alternating from us all the Spanish-Am-
erican states save Mexico. Brazil and
Venezuela, but she has left us the most
important one of the lot, and there is no
particular reason why any Of them
should be mixed up in whatever disa-
greements may arise between Spain and
the United States. But what would their
moral and practical support" which is
said to have been promised to Spain,
amount to? The argument that seems
to have been used with the various re-
publics is that the tone of Secretary Oh
ney's Venezuela note implied the as
sumption of the rights of a protectorate
over the entire American continent and
reduced the Spanish-American repub-
lies to condition of vassalage. The
credulity implied by the acceptance of
such yarn is so childlike as to be af-
fecting.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

Among the gala events at West Point
Military Academy, none are second in
popular estimation to the two annual
stage representations given by the ca
diets, the "Hundredth night" and
the Color line" The "Color line" is
given upon the breaking up of the sum-
mer camp in September, the Hun
dreAth night marks the Tooth day be-
fore graduation in June. The latter is
a senior class function and took place
under the auspices of the graduating
class of '9S last Friday in Grant hall.
Worcester came to the fore in bril-
liant way, for the admirable plot and
dialogue of the comic opera presented
were the work of Cadet Edmund n.
Benchley, '9S, son of Mr.. Charles H.
Benchley of this city. Besides being re-
sponsible for the book Mr.. Benchley
assumed one of the chief roles, that of
Bomijan ", grand llama Of Thibet,
and the efforts of the young author
actor were received most cordially by
the large and distinguished audience.
This was not the first time Mr.. Bench
ley has appeared as a bookmaker, as
he was also the author of the last Col
or line" play.
MARS H., an astronomical romance"
is the title of the hundreth night opera,
and as may be inferPed, Mars. the an
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
HOT ASHES CAUSE BLAZE.

Hot ashes thrown upon waste paper in
an ash can in Clark's block, Monday
night, caused a slight blaze and some
excitement for a time. D. ]. Boyle end
ed the commotion by dashing pail Of
water on the burning garbage.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
CHECKER PLAYERS IN BOSTON.

Alfred H. Brigham of this city goes
to Boston, today, to play with the team
of New England checker players against
the Boston Checker Club. Samuel f.
Ross of Spencer, A. ]. Kirby and A. II.
Newton of Grafton are also to be mem
bers of the New England team. which
will consist of so players.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
HON. E. J. sLATTERY TO SPEAK.

The committee from the A. o. H.,
which has charge of the arrangements
for observance of st. Patrick's day, has
secured Hon. e. ]. Slattery of South
Framingham as the lecturer for the en-
tertainment in Mechanics Hall. Negotia-
tions are under way to secure TIE Boyle
O'Reilley Band Of Natick to play Irish
tunes at the concert.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

The presence Of the Spanish craiser
in New York harbor has prompted the
question whether, in case of an imme-
diate outbreak of war, the Vizcaya
would proceed to lombard the city. In
answer, the Herald points out that the
cruiser would simply be given safe con-
duct out to sea, and it would be gross
violation of International law for her
to begin war measures when her ad-
mission to port had been gained under
the guise Of friendship. Similar immu-
nifty is granted to the persons and
property Of subjects of a foreign power
residing within the country with which
that power may oe at war. Assuming
their good behavior these subjects may
continue their residence indefinitely.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

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want to live, want to live, if God
will give me help, such life that, if all
the men in the world were living it,
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if that life changed into new personal
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sal presence Of God.-Phillips Brooks.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

Healey, Mrs. r. OGallaghan, Mrs. j..
Linnihan of Dorchester, and Mrs, Will
liam Hart. Rebboli served collation.
in the banquet hall about IL o'clock.
Marnell furnished spirited music.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
OLT AND ABOUT
WORCESTER PLAYS A BRILLIANT
ROLE AT WEST POINT,

Mr.. Benchley and the "Hundredth
Night"-A Little Account of the
Opera-Dances-Nor School Re
unions.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

Texas bull that is armed with long and
Wide-Spreadine horns
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

'More about Japan" will be the SUBJ
ject of Mr.. Burton Holmes last illus
trated lecture on travel, to be delivered
at Association Hall this evening. The
other lectures have been so very enjoy
able that much will be expected, both
pictorially and descriptively, of the
treatment of so interesting topic as
the island kingdom. Mr. Holmes views
have been exceptionally good at all the
other lectures, and Japan affords an es-
peciaily attractive field for revelations
of this sort.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
Big Crowds Expected.

In 1897 the attendance at the r. J.
state fair was 10000 persons. and 1t is
confidently expected that this years
attendance will greatly exceed that
number. The innovation OF free even
ing vaudeville entertainments will be
relied upon, among other attractions. To
increase the drawing power. AS the fair
lasts only five days, IL will mean a mat
ter OF about 10000 percons TO be cared
for each day. To do this Is an hcrcu-
lean Undertaking; but the machinery OF
the fair management, and the cooper
ating railroad and other forces, is so
nicely adjusted that little or no friction
10 possible.
The fair grounds will be effectually
guarded and patrolled by the police.
whose headquarters viii be on the spot,
and the Eighth District court VIII be in
continuous session on the grounds.
these measures. aided by the electric illu-
mination at night, will render crooked
work, without detection and punish
ment. almost impossible: so that pa :
irons will feel perfectly secure Be-
sides, there will be employees and at
taches. nearly 500, to look after the
comfort OF visitors. Then, too, there
are many added conyeniences at the
park In the way OF waiting and lunch
rooms. shelter and lavatories. These.
sOe.'n.i mi.n eApress, teieSrdpn ana
postaI raciiities provided, show that the
management of the fair study the in
terests OF their patrons
AS Tor transportation the trolley SER
vice is adequate to the heaviest possi-
bic tax upon Its resources. The Union
railroad Company has a double track
all the way from Market square. and
cars can run three per minute, and So
600 persons, can be safely carried in one
day. And II is only right to add that
NOT single accident has vet occurred
in transit. Visitors via the Consolidated
railroad can reach the fair ground from
the nearby Auburn station: and those
coming over the New England road are
landed at Cranston station. within
three minutes walk of Narragansett
Park. aE -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
Grays Won From Syracuse,
Team Yesterday
BY GOOD BASE RUNNING.
EASTERN. LEAGUE STANDING.

At Adelaide Park yesterday the
Grays put up a fine game against the
Syracuse Stars. Braun pitched for the
home team and was in splendid style.
allowing only two OF the visitors to
reach first during seven innings. and
these two fell victims to double plays.
He was given faultless support in the
field, while the base running of the
Grays was of that daring kind that
generally means victory.
Becker. the Syracusan twirler. was a
puzzler to several OF the gray backs,
Cassidy Canayan and Murray being
the only ones who succeeded In batting
him effectively. and between them they
scored eight OF the total OF ten hits
made by the home team. In the first
and third innings the Grays scored
fve runs on as many hits and daring
base running. They did not score again
until the seventh. when one run was
added, and the score stood to in
favor of the home team. In the eighth
the visitors saved themselves from a
whitewash. With one man out. Smith
and Burrill sent clean hits to left field.
Shaw advanced them, although Can
avan put him out on a close play, un-
assisted. With two out, Mcguire, who
used to be with Scranton, sent fly TO
short left field. and when the ball
dropped Cooney and Lynch had lucky
escape from collision trying to reach
it, Either might have taken IL by a
close shave but for the risk of injury
Cooney made jump for the ball as IL
fell, but barely touched it. Syracuse
scored two runs. The score. ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
CAR STRUCK WAGON.
Mr.. Fitzgerald Was Thrown Out
ana Injured.
Foot Crushed BY Wagon which Passed
Over II.

John Fl Fitzgerald is confined al the
Rhode Island hospital with a badly
crushed foot, the result OF \ collision
between Friendship street electric car
and Mr.. Fitzgeraid's express wagon.
which occurred at the corner OF Friend
snip and Lockwood streets early last
evening. Mr. Fitzgerald, who lives on
blackstone street, was on his way home
at the time OF the accident, and in the
wagon with him We're his two sons,
Frank and John F.. and also Daniel
O'Brien.
Mr.. Fitzgerald was driving leisureIy
and started TO cross Friendship street
while a car was approaching. with Mo-
torman William w. Batchelder in
charge. The power WAS shu off and
the brakes applied. but the car struck
the wagon. and Mr.. Fitzgerald and the
others were thrown out. All escaped
with a few bruises, except Fitzgerald,
and he was injured by the wagon pass
ing over his foot and crushing 1t. He
was removed TO the hospital In the am
bulance, but at the hospital his injuries
were considered more painful than dan
gerous.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
YIELDING TO PUBLIC OPINION.

New York. Aug. 25.-The national
board of arbitration of the National
league did not meet yesterday. Presi-
dent Young is ILL., and he sent his son.
who is secretary OF the board, to act in
his pace. or those interested only
Mr.. Robinson OF the Cleveland club was
present. and ne and Mr.. Young talked
the situation over. 1t was decided To
send a dispatch to the various members
OF the board of directors of the league
asking them to reconsider their decision
in the New York Baltimore case in re.
gard to the suspension Of Holmes Of tho
Baltimores
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
STRUCK OUT o FsYMPATHY.

Hazleton, Pa. Aug. 25.--Seven hundred
men. employed at the stripplngs of. the
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal company.
went out on strike yesterday, and those
who did not strike were told by the com.
rany officials TO go home until the
grievances which caused the difficulty
are adjusted. The inauguration of tho
strike is said TO be due to the alleged
unjust discharge Of two laborers. The
company officials state that the men
were incompetent Last night Super
intendent Richards posted a notice al
the collieries to the effect that il the
men are not at work today the mines will
be shut down for the balance OF the
year.
The strikers had a meeting and de.
cided to return to work today. President
Duffy of the United Mine Workers au.
thorizes the announcement that the dis
charged man will be reirstatad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
scoRCHENG In NEW YORK.

New York. Aug. 25.-It was the hottest
Aug. "a on record. The highest tenn
perature at the Office OF the weather
bureau was 50 degrees at O'Clock. The
temperature at the street level was ss
degrees for more than an hour. Not
until so'clock did New York's sweiteripe
millions receive temporary respite. a
light thunderstorm passing over the city.
The highest temperature on Aug. "a last
year was 72 degrees and the preceding
year, while the terrible heat plague was
scourging New York. the highest was 76
degrees. Heat prostration slips began
10 pour into police headquarters early
In the morning, and there was no Ietup
until midnight. Horses fell in all parts
OF the citv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
ORDER OF FOREsTERs.

st. Johnsbury, VT. Aug 25-The state
convention Of the Catholic Order of
Foresters closed its annual session YES
terday. Reports of committees showed
the order TO be fraternally and financial
ly prosperous. The convention voted
In favor of creating a reserve fund and
Instructed the delegates TO the inter.
national session to be held In Burlington.
June. 1899. 70 favor this move.
These officers were elected: Chief
ranger. l.. N. Provost. Rutland: sub
chief. J. Calvin. Brattieboro: secretary.
ii. A. Dubuc. Montpelier; treasurer. ".
T. RYAN p~affIeho~o
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

Earned runs-Chicagoes. 1. Left on
bases Bostons. 6: Chicagoes, s. Two
base hit-Yeager. Sacrifice hits-Lowe.
Mccormick. Stolen bases-Green. Ev-
erett. Struck out-By Griffith. 3: by
klobedanz, 1. Base on balls--On Grif-
nth. 1: off -Klobedanz. 3. Time-1:40.
Umpires-O'Day and Mcdonald.
The CIevelands played at home We'd
nesday for tho first time in seven weeks.
and a small crowd saw the game with
the New Yorks. Eeymour's loosenes,
in the first inning gave the home team
the game. Rain stopped the play at
the end OF the sixth
The Brooklyns won from the Pitts
burgs In a game that was very tame
and had not distinguishing feature.
Tho Ottawas batted Korwan Of the
springhelds OF the slab in two innings
yesterday and Pappalau Jared no better.
The ponies barely escaped whitewssh.
Bonner OF the Ottawas was disabled by
a pitched ball In the ffth Score: IL to /.
The st. Louis team won a smuggling
match from the Washingtons. weighing
started to pitch. but was taken out after
the browns had secured several rurs and
hits. Donovan. who succeeded. was also
hit hard. Score: IA g.
The st. Louises have returned home
from the eastern trip TO flnd the treas
ury depleted. President Muckenfuss.
who Is also the receiver OF the club.
states that there is no money az hand 10
pay the overdue salaries OF the players,
The players have agreed to wait tiil after
Sundays game In hopes OF q large at
senoonces ,<--.---.-------l>~-~~-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
Soldiers Relief Association.

The Rhode Island Sanitary and Relief A.
sociation ask generous public for contripu.
tons OF money to enable them to carry on
their work OF relieving sick and wounded
soldiers and sailors. by sending clothing.
medicines and stores that the government
does not supply.
All contributions sent 10 the Daily News
WIZ pe acknowledged In that paper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

A PITCHERS BATTLE.

sluggers of the Bostons Kept Guessing
in the Chicago Game.
Chicago. Aug. s5.--The game yesterday
was pitchers battle in which Grlffith
showed up best. He had the sluggers
Of the visiting team guessing all through
the game. A ball from Dahlen's bat
took bad bound and hit Yeager in the
eye badly iniurinr him