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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
HOLY CROSS ATHLETICS.
A Team of Seven Men to Compete at
Boston College Games.

Holy Cross will be represented at the
Boston College meet Monday evening
by a team Of seven men. Brennan and
Sullivan are to run in the open and
handicap 4O-yards dashes, and Callahan
will compete in the invitation and open
events at the same distance. Charlie
O'Connor, who did such good work for
the college on the relay team, will try
his luck at the quarter-mile handicap
and will also participate in both of the
short dashes. Jere Moynihan, who has
improved at least two seconds over his
running at the B. A. A. games, will start
in the $50, and will have with him Dur
kin and Kane, to both of whom he has
to concede liberal handicaps. A num-
Der of the students have made arrange
ments to attend the games
1t is still undecided whether the col
lege will conduct an indoor meeting next
month. Much depended upon Trainer
Murphys answer to the proposition that
L. of P. run relay race, one-half mile
relays, with the local college team Con-
neff and Murphy have had some cores
pondence on this matter and the Penn
sylvania trainer has promised to give a
final decision at Monday evenings
games. Tine general feeling prevails at
the college that in the event of Pennsy
refusing to run team race with either
Brown or Dartmouth might be arranged
as an equally strong attraction.
The advisory board of the athletic as
sociation will meet Monday or Tuesday
to settle the question of a spring inter
class field day. Action is taken each
year, and it is likely that the board
following the established precedent will
decide to allow the association to con-
duct its class sports as formerlv.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
LA CHAMPAGNE.
French Line Steamer Due Last
Sunday Not Yet In.
A Vessel Resembling Her Sighted by
Dutch Boat-ProbabIy Broken
Down at Sea.

New York, Feb. 25.--At 9 o'clock this
morning, the overdue French line
steamer La Champagne from Havre,
had not been sighted, nor had anything
been heard of her.
The Dutch tank steamer Bremen Ha-
ven, which arrived today from Ant
werp, brought the first intelligence that
would indicate that the French line
steamer La Champagne, now five days
overdue had broken down at sea. On
Saturday last, the 19th at $50 o'clock
in the evening, in latitude 43, longitude
A, Capt. MINES of the Bremen Haven,
sighted large transatlantic liner,
moving slowly, almost stopped, head
ing to the northeast and facing tre-
mendous sea from that direction.
Capt. MINES, when informed that La
Champagne was overdue, said that
there was no doubt in his mind as to
the identity of the vessel.
Mr.. Bocande, the New York agent of
the French line, when told the report of
Capt MINES Of the Dutch steamer Bre-
merhaven, said the description of the
steamer seen by Capt. MINES fitted that
OF La Champagne precisely. He looked
much pleased and relieved, and said he
nad not the slightest doubt OF her 1den-
tity. Moreover it seemed to him she was
in very good position being almost
across; for the location given was only
about 1850 miles away. She was right
in the track of ocean liners, and she
would be reported every day liner ar
rived in port. He was of opinion, from
no signal for assistance being shown,
that whatever the breakdown was sus-
tanned by her, it was not serious. Posi-
bly, one of the cylinders had broken,
necessitatin1g slow speed.
He explained that the engines of La
Champagne, which has a single screw,
were triple expansion, with cylinders
worked on the same shaft; so that even
if two cylinders gave out there would
still be one to drive the vessel along. He
believed the steamer would be here in
a couple of days.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
TRoUBLEAT LOWELL BLOCK
Union Men Threaten a Strike Unless
Non-Union Men Are Discharged.

A special meeting of the Building
Trades council was held Friday even
ing to take action upon the employment
of non-union men on the new Lowell
block at the corner of Foster and Nor
wich streets, progress on which has
been steadily advanced by two shifts of
workmen, night and day. From time to
time there have been complaints to the
several unions and the Building Trades
Council that non-union men were en-
ployed on this building, so that 1t be-
came necessary to pay formal attention
to them and this necessitated the meet
ing of Friday night. All but the plum
bers are interested in the matter, the
plumbers being excepted for the reason
that so far as known no non-union
plumbers have or will be employed,
the entire work to be put in union
hands. 1t is advanced by the union
men that non-union men have
been brought in from Boston
and all over the state without regard to
the interests of the union men who state
that they were given to understand that
none save union men would be en-
ployed on the contracts. Conferences
have been held among the labor leaders,
but thus far they say they have secured
no satisfaction from Cutting & Bard
well, the contractors. A delegation of
the Building Trades Council has been
appointed to further confer with the
contractors, to the end that peaceful
settlement be effected, and a few days
will be allowed the contractors to come
to terms If no agreement is reached
then and the non-union men are retained,
there is probability of the union men
being called off the job. The labor
leaders will not order strike except as
last resort, and then only after due
time has been allowed for agreement.
Another meeting of the Building Trades
Council will be held today, and further
conference with Cutting & Bardwell will
he held
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
ECHOES WIN WAT CHES.
Seven Weeks Bowling Tournament at
Casino Alleys Ended.

The seven weeks bowling tournament at
the Casino alleys ended Friday evening
with the games between the Belmonts and
Echoes and Normals and East Worcesters,
which resulted in victories for the Bel
monts and Normals.
The Echoes win the five gold watches Of
fered for the team with the highest score.
Pelham w. Lincoln of the LIE Seuls won
the silver smoking set for the highest In
dividuai score.
Owing TO an unfortunate accident, Jas.
Loonis who has acted as secretary of the
league and kept the official score, was un-
able to give the exact figures of the re-
suits child in Mr.. Loomis' family was
playing with the score book few days
ago, unknown to its parents, and tore up
part of the records.
The scores of last nights games follow:
PIT NTONTTS
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
ON BURNING TREsTLE.
Panic and Fatality Through Halt Of Train
by Warped Rail.

Savannah, Ca, Feb. 25.--The Plant
System and Atlantic Coast Line Florida
special vestibuled train between st. Au-
gustine and New York. was brought to
a sudden standstilI on a burning trestle
near Waycross, 100 miles south of Sa-
vannah, by a warped rail, today.
A sudden shock caused the death of
Mrs. Horton Of Yonkers, N Y, 65 years
of age, and threw the remaining passen-
gers into panic, but all escaped with
slight bruises. Flames from the burn
ing trestle communicated to the coaches
and the fire spread rapidly. The train
crew assisted the passengers from the
burning cars.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Barker Memorial Seminary at
Admission Ala, was dedicated Thurs
day.
Some $4,000 was netted at the ball of
the Boston Firemen's Relief Association
in the Mechanics building, Thursday
night.
Battery B. 1st regiment. heavy artil-
lery, celebrated its anniversary with a
reception and dinner at the United
States Hotel, Boston, Thursday night
The new uniforms. of the New York
police, which win be more military in
character than heretofore, will appear
in the first parade of the force of the
new city on June / next.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
THE RAGE FOR FRINGE.

Many Of the blouse .bodices have a
deep fringe from the neck to the waist
the tips being drawn in to the waist
These are sometimes made of chenille,
but more often of threaded beads, and
many of the panels which now find
their way into fashionable skirts dis
play rows upon rows of falling fringes,
which sway In unison with every
movement Very narrow fringes, made
of fluffy silk, are utilized to border
founces, whether of silk chiffon, ribbon
or even lace, and this certainly is a
pretty fashion, especially on the short
sleeves, where the frills are frequently
turned upwards, so that they form a
semi-circle over the top Of the arm
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
FOR "w1LLARD,s TEMPLE

Chicago, Feb. 25.-At a meeting Of the
Woman's Temple trustees here today,
resolutions we're adopted appealing to
the country for assistance in raising the
debt which hangs over the w. c. T. u.
building. The trustees resolved that
when they had secured for the national
w. c. T. y. the capital stock of the
temple, the building should be rechrist-
ened Willard Temple" as a monument
to Miss Frances e. Willard
The resolutions ask the newspapers
for the country to present the appeal to
its readers, to receive and acknowledge
subscriptions for the fund to free the
temple from debt, the fund to be paid
to the treasurer of the board of temple
trustees, G. B. Shaw, the president of
the American Trust and Savings Bank,
Chicago
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
DEATH OF DENIS DoREN.

Newport. Feb. 25.-Denis Doren of this
city general superintendent of con-
struction of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, died suddenly today at
Norwall. Ohio, of apoplexy. When Su-
perintendent Eckeft, during the late
war, took charge of the military depart
ment of the Potomac, he put Mr. Doren
in charge Of the construction corps Mr..
Doren was formerly president of the
American Gable Construction Co.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
CABLE NEWS.
zoLA's FRIENDS PUNISHED.

Paris, Feb. 25.--It is emi-officially an
nounced that Col. Picquart, the chief
military witness for Zola during the
latters trial, will be placed on the half
pay of a lieutenant. A chaplain who
wrote a letter congratulating Zola has
been placed upon the unattached list,
and Prof. GrimauX of the Polytechnic
school, who signed the endorsement Of
Zola's action, has been retired.
Col Picquart was also placed en- re-
forme, which is equivalent to cashier
ing him, and he does not receive a pen
sion.
The president pronounces the reforme
as punishment, on the report Of the
minister of war. In addition, Picquart
will not be allowed to wear a military
uniform.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
GAS SHUT OFF.
Then Haverhill Operator Turned
it On at Full Blast.
Afterward Gas Shut OFF Again-Danger to
People Sleeping in Lighted Rooms.

Haverhill, Feb. 25.-Through some mis-
take nearly the entire gas supply in this
city was shut off at II o'clock tonight, and
remained off for ten minutes, when the
operator at the gas works turned the gas
on at full blast for thirty minutes. Then
Capt, Ryan of the night watch at police
headquarters ordered the supply shut off
and gave explicit orders not to have the
service resumed during the night Whether
evil effects from the accidents to persons
who sleep in rooms where the gas is left
burning at night viii follow remains TO be
seen in the morning. Capt. Ryan antici-
pates no serious cases.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
BIRMINGHAM DEMOCRATS.
Caucus Nomlnates Candidates for Towr
Officials,

South Framingham, Feb. 25.-The demo-
Gratis held their caucus for the nomna-
ton of candidates for town officers to-
night Charles w. Coolidge was chair
man. and I. ], Sullivan secretary.
These nominations We're made: Town
clerk, Frank f. Hemenway; collector of
taxes, G. j. Frost; treasurer, John 3.
years, w H. Hastings; selectmen, Harry
&. Rice, Patrick Hayes, Willis Nj. Ranney;
sewer commission, for three years, Jehn
Hamilton: member of the board OF health,
FOR three years, Dennis ] MeGuire; school
board, for three years, DIR. o. w. Collins
and Herbert G. Ellns; trustee of Edgell
Grove cemetery. for five years Fred M
E,ssty. sinking fund Commissioned, for
three years, Clifford F'olger; trustees of
the town library, for five years, George
Rice, John L. O'Neil. John b: Lombard,
John M. Merriam; assessor, Of taxes Tor
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
SEVERAL PROBABLY LOST.

London, Feb. 25.-The British steamer
Clivenden collided with and sank the
Agostino Terrisono from Rasorio Nov
Is, for Hamburg. near the Wolf Rock
lighthouse, off Lands End this morn
ing Fifteen of the crew were rescued,
and landed at Penzance; but the cap
tain and three others, it is feared are
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26

three years, Samuel B. Bird; highway
surveyor William H. Walsh; auditor,
Fred L. Oaks; constables M. F. Sheehy,
W.. E. Whitney, John Hancock, James
Stalker, Nelson L. Winch, Michael Eagan,
Henry Atchison, David NJ. Kirby, r. S.
Pace.
The caucus voted to instruct the town
committee to consider the expediency of
adopting the Australian method of voting
at the party caucus, and to report the re-
suits of its inquiry at the next caucus.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
Won DER AHE IN ST. LOUIS.

st. Louis, Mo, Feb. 25.--Chris Won
Der Abe arrived here at 8 o'clock this
afternoon The latest story about Won
Der Abe is that the National League
will pension him eff. and place Muck
enfuss in charge of the St. Louis Base
Ball Club Chris is expected to sail for
Germany this spring to settle ap his
mothers estate. Muckenfuss is presi-
dent Of the club now.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
A cHANGE IN KEYS.

Chief of Police j. NJ. brennan issued an
order to the night patrolmen at Station l..
Friday evening. that all police signal box
keys should be left at the station when
the men came in. Some alteration in the
appearance of the keys will probably be
made, so that they may be readily distin-
guished from the fire alarm box keys.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
DAINTY PICTURE FRAMEs

Pretty picture frames seen at the
womens exchanges have a blank vig-
nette space for the picture. In the up
per half and below. by way of orna-
ment. is set a Gibson sketch. This is
usually a single figure, or, at most, a
pair of faces, whose posing tells the
story of the sketch. The whole is un-
der one glass, and is rather an effective
combination,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
CABLE BRIEFS.

The liberals have gained a seat in the
house of commons by the election of
Lord Edward George Fitzmauifce by a
majority of 4sssANotes over Viscount
Emlyn, the unionist candidate. The
successful candidate is brother of the
present Marquis of Lansdowne.
Hon. G, w. Burton chief justice of
Ontario, has been knighted.
Augustus Harvey, Sir Robert Thorn
burn and Mr.. Philip Cleary, legislative
councillors of Newfoundland, retain the
title of honorable.
George Barrett the jockey, is dead
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
KNIT GOODS MAKERS.
officers Elected at First Annual Meeting
in New York.

New York, Feb. %. - The first annual
meeting of the National Association of
Knit Goods Manufacturers was held here
today The following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: President, A. b..
Valentine, New York; vice presidents,
Theodore iFrelinghuyseep. Phoenix Mills Ills
Sulloway, Franklin, N. H.; ]. B. Colvin,
Ypsila4ti, Mich; g; G. Boyden, Proyi-
j. S. Carr, Durham, N. c.; James. Tai
colt, New York; ]. s. Rand, Morristown
Pa, and Charles Cooper, Bennington, VT;
treasurer, A. S. Haight; secretary, How
ard w. Bibble; executive committee, Chas
Chapman, Germantown, Pa; j. H. Par
son, Cohoes, N. Y; w. s.. Wiley. Cats
kill, N Y; w. 8. Lloyd, Philadelphia. A
number of. other committees were APP
pointed.
Several reports were submitted. incldd-
ing that of the president, the latter re-
viewing the work of the association during
the past year, particularly with reference
to the tariff. The president recommended
the appointment of legislative, a foreign
trade and a labor committee, which rec
ommendation was carried into effect.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
BODIES MUST STAY IN CUBA
Friends of Maine Victims Make an Un
welcome Discovery.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The friends of
victims of the Maine disaster have dis
covered that they cannot have their
bodies brought to this country in cases
where they have already been inferred
as the Spanish laws forbid the exhuma-
tion of corpses until the expiration of
five years after burial.
The prohibition had its origin in the
fear of infection from contagious
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The regular O'clock meeting of the
W. C. T. U. will be held in their rooms
in the Y. NJ. G. A. building. Sunday af-
ternoon. Rev. F. D. Penney will ad-
dress the meeting.
The Junior Auxiliary Of All Saints
Church will resume its meetings
Lent, assisting the Womans Auxiliary
in its missionary work
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
SERIES OF 1ENTHN LECTURES

Rev DIR. Alexander Lewis will begin
a series of Sunday evening Lenten lee
lures tomorrow, the theme being THE
sower-hearing and needing" The other
five lectures will be: March 8. ''The two
virgins-vigilance the price Of victory;"
10, "The talents-obligation and oppor-
tunity; 20, "The good Samaritan-prac-
tical Christianity" r. 'The rich man
and Lazarus-future punishment
April 8, 1.-The marriage supper-sinners
excuses
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
AUSTRALIAN KNOCKED OUT.

Newcastle, Eng, Feb. 25.-In a 20
round contest at Gwynnett's circus this
evening, between Win Curley of Birm-
ingham and Billy Murphy, the Austria
lian, for a purse of FITS and side bet
of f1O0, Curley knocked the Australian
out in - rounds
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
He MADE A MISTAKE.
A Stranger Calls at Police Headquarters
and ASKS for Bar-room.

A well dressed man walked into Station
about II o'clock Thursday night, and
without paying particular attention to the
men seated about the guard room, headed
for the door leading to the cell room. The
officers present watched the man with
some curiosity, and as he continued on his
way, one of lthem spoke and asked him
where he7was going. s.
The man turned in surprise and asked,
Isn't the bar open2''
A general laugh followed and the indi-
vidual was informed that he had made
mistake, as the hotel was a door or two
further down the street. The stranger
stammered, apologized and walked out.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
YALE BAIL CANDIDATES.

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 25.-The candi-
dates for the Yale base ball nine We're
called out for practice on the Yale field
today. The work was in charge of Capt
Greenway, and consisted in knocking flies
and throwing the ball The wedding out
process has not yet begun, but viii be
within short time. The battery men are
stili at work in the cage, and the practice
at the present time is very light.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
CANNED GOODS.

All canned goods should be opened
several hours, if possible, before they
are used. This gives them chance to
rather fiat taste they are apt to have
This is especially true of tomatoes.
Careful housekeepers do not allow veg
etables and fruits to stand during
this process in the tins in which they
are put up. but have them turned out
Immediately into a glass or earthen
dish
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
FR. WEBER DENIES IL.

New York, Feb. PA special to the
Tribune from Kingston, N. Y. says
Father Weber, who caused a sensation
by alleged utteranees at funeral SER
mon in st. Peters German Catholic
Church here. advising all Catholics to
side with Spain Against the United
States in case of iwar, disclaims any
such sentiments, and says his sermon,
being delivered in German, was mis-
understood and misrepresented in trans
1ati01
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
ELABORATE THEATRE BLoUsEs

Theatre bodices this winter are ex-
ceedingly rich and elaborate, very
many being formed Of satin brocade-
some in dainty colors Of mauve, ciel
blue, sea green, or in cream white with
narrow fur edgings and lace garni-
lures. A bodice which attracted con-
siderable attention at recent fashion,
able performance was made of pink
brocade figured with dainty coral de-
sign in black. The waist was in blouse
style, with slightly fuller overblouse
formed wholly Of a basket pattern in
very open-work cut jet with handsome
bretelle pieces in jet over the shoul-
ders, these and the girdle finished
with dangling fringes of very fine cut
jet in various sizes. 1t was worn with
skirt of lustrous black corded silk
with very beautiful jet band trimmings
below the hips and at the hem. 1t was
made with a graceful demi-train, mar
row on the front and sides, and falling
in full, rich folds at the back.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
STEAMER ARRIVALS.

Steamers arrived, Feb. %: At New
York, Friedrich der Crosse from Bremen.
America from London; at Liverpool.
Britannia from New York; at Rotter-
dam, Spaarndam from New York at
Hamburg, Palatia from New York
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26

fashionable crimped satin and is very
full. 1t is banded roundJtightly with
folds of velvet, finished at the left side
of the front with buckle and frill Of
velvet. Fancy quills and coques
plumes form a stylish aigrette on the
left. side. The bandeau resting on the
hair is finished with double frill of
the satin and buckle in the centre.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
personal.

Dr.. e. w. Sweet. who is i'll at his
home, 236 Main street, with pleuro-
pneumonia, was reported Friday eve
ming as on the gain
|. L. Currier of this city has pur-
chased a fine $4,000 summer residence
at Bath, Me
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
SUBSIDIZED GERMAN MAILsHIPs.

Berlin, Feb. 25.--The reickstag com
mittee has agreed to the bill increasing
the mailship subsidy by 100000 marks
for far east service The subsidized
vessels will sail alternately from Ham
burg and Bremen,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
H. E. WHITcoMB PRESIDED.
Fourth Annual Dinner of Amherst Class Of
'94 in New York.

New York, Feb. 25-The fourth an
nual reunion and dinner of the class of
'94 OF Amherst College was held to-
night at the Arena, Fl. F.. Whitcomb of
Worcester presiding. He introduced
speakers who included: f. w, Lyman,
New Haven, Conn; e. W. Capen, Bos-
ton, Mass and Ralph B. Putnam of
Concord n IL
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
coLoRED MURDERER HANGED.

Birmingham, Ala. Feb. 25-William
Colt, colored, was hanged at Greensboro
today for the murder of John A. Sing
ley. wife and child. He confessed the
crime
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
Nl3yt|a'0IaRElLn
EARLY SPRING Hat.

For late winter or early spring, a
fetching hat is of either hght-colored
straw or plain felt, with the brim very
much turned up on the left side. The
Tam a'Shanter crown is made of the
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
A PEDDLER ARRESTED.

Officer Dillon of Station arrested Chas
Markus Friday afternoon for peddling
without a license. Markus claims to hail
from Boston. and was selling bar and soap
powder from house to house.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
FRENCH TROOPS IN CHINA.

London, Feb. 26-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Singapore says: ''It
is reported from Chinese sources at
Hong Konk, that French force has
landed at Kwan-Chuen-W Wan, 240 miles
southwest of Hong Kong, and informed
the Chinese that it intends to erect
buildings"
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
QUEENS FIRST DRAwINGRooM.

London, Feb. 25.--What is known as
queen's weather prevailed today, and
the first drawingroom q the season at
Buckingham palace vas a most brilliant
affair.
Mrs. Henry White, wife OF the United
States charge d'affairs, presented Mrs.
j. Pierpont Morgan, Jr., and Miss Mu-
riel White. Messrs. White and Carter
attended in the diplomatic circle.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
SATURDAY.

Breakfast. Oatmeal, Sugar and
Milk Sausages. Buckwheat Cakes
Toast. Coffee.
Luncheon. Corn Flitters Ham
burg Steak. Thin Sliced Bread But
ter. Plain Cake. Peach Preserves.
Cocoa.
Dinner-Lamb Chops. Mashed Po-
tatoes. Sweet Potatoes. Fried Pars-
nips. Macaroni with Tomato Sauce.
Apple Meringue. Coffee.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
WARNED TO LEAVE FRANCE.

London, Feb. 26.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Times says: Certain
correspondents of foreign newspapers
have been warned that it is advisable
for them to leave France"