davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington bee., 1898-09-24
SECRET ORDERS.

A Masonic Temple of CuaioS, in
carefully guarded rooms of an impos-
ing structure 9Th Avenue and 23rd
street, n. Y, are preserved rare relics
OF by gone ages, works of arts and
priceless curios. These rareties are
to be found in the Masonic Temple.
The temple itself is one of the most
interesting objects in New York, for
instance, the massive bronzed pliers
al the enterance eXciteS curiosity The
statue of silence, the richly embla-
zoned coat of arms of the masonic
fraternity and other things are to be
seen. On the floor above the Grand
Lodge are the Library and Reading
Room and Museum.
In the Library there books and rec
ords which have no duplicate in this
country one of the books was print
ed in 1904 and gives description of
King Solomon Temple, among other
curiosities is found the gold trowel of
Benz. Franklin while master of the
lodge in Pa, and other things of in
tereSt,
The women maSonS whom we made
mention of during the last few months
have been of much assistance during
the recent war. They have been Wis
iting the homes and doing for the
families of the soldiers. They wear
a red cross with a white circle, which
hangs from a triangle and compass.
They also wear small blue enamel
trowel pin with Isis in gold letters
upon it, This women lodge has been
promised a charter and ritual from
the Scottish Grand Lodge of France.
Bro. Waller of No. ), has been away
on an extended trip, after the session
at Philadelphia. He visited New
York, Coney Island and other places
of interest. He was away ten days.
Bro. Saunders of No. 5, has also
been away. He had good time with
the boys.
The M. w. n. c. Lodge of Compack
MasonS, Will meet at Columbus, Ohio,
next month. Some people think that
the Compacks are dead, but they are
mistaken, they are gaining each year.
Relative to women masons, in Mex
ico, there are lodges that make
women and the women are elevated
as high as 14o A. A. 5. z.
The masons of the upper degrees
of Alexandra, Va, October 9th, will
dedicate the Shaw Industrial Hall of
the John Hay School, under the
auspices of the Lodge of Perfection.
Secretary-General d. F. Sevill and
his lieutenents have been invited to
be present and assist which they ex-
pect TO do so.
1t is bad policy to try to kill out
good people for those that cannot toe
the mark. As we have said before
men who don't know cannot in this
day and time, lead with any degree of
success-again no organization can
prosper, these facts will carry out the
principles of the platform upon which
il is baSed-5Ce rest here
Watch the BEE for the simple rea-
son, some very interesting matters
will appear.
The Washington bee., 1898-09-24
Smile

VIII creep over your lips
when you learn that your
Constitutions, bylaws, Ex.
curslon programs, &c, will
be printed when promised
in hrst-class style.
The Washington bee., 1898-09-24
The Be

Is the leading Republican
newspaper of the race and
the best advertising me
dium through which 0
reach the colored people
Of this countrV5
The Washington bee., 1898-09-24
WV"
IL z Wol

Are not a subscriber don't
fail to send in your name
at once. Only f. per year
in advance. 20 cents per
month if not paid in
advance.
The Washington bee., 1898-09-24
Subscribe

To The Washington Bee
and read reliable news
of the colored people of
this country. 1t is fear
less advace of the rase,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
I'd ANNlvER SARY.
Worcester Commandery, No. 10,
L. l.. Of 0. u. A. M.
National Officers Also Held Their Annual
Meeting in Commonwealth haIl-A
Red Letter Day.

The members of Worcester Command
cry No, 16, L. l.. of o. U. A. NJ, will
look back upon Thursday, Jan. 10, as a
red letter day in it's history, not only
because of a successful observance of
the second anniversary of the com
mandery, but because Of the stirring
thoughts, given voice to by different
members, which cannot help but bear
good fruit
The day was of more than ordinary
interest from the fact that aside from
the anniversary celebration the national
officers saw fit to select Worcester as
the place for their annual meeting,
which took place In Commonwealth
hall Thursday afternoon.
Maj. Gen H. P. Fox Of Hartford and
the following members of his staff We're
present: Gen. George W. Dickinson,
chief Of staff, Worcester; Gen A. L.
Thompson, state councillor of New
Britain, CT; Gen. ]. P. Waite of Wor-
cester, Gen, Albert De Roch of Haver-
hill, Gen. F. r. Hayden of Worcester,
Col. H. J. Seeley of Bridgeport, Ct, Col
T. R. King Of Manchester, CT, Col
Walter D.. Ross of Worcester.
At 6 o'clock Maj. Gen. Fox and staff
were invited to dinner at the State Mu-
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
GRAND JURY CASES.
A Large List Before Body Which VIII
Organize Monday

A Large List Before Body Which viii
Organize Monday
The grand jury for 1898, which will
organize Monday, will have large
number of cases to consider. Among
the more serious will be that of Paul
Mueller, for the BrookfieId murder, and
that of Spencer alias Reed, the alleged
bunco steerer and confidence man.
Judge Hopkins will send the jury out.
Among the As cases from Worcester are
the following:
John Agnew adultery; Louis Bulger,
attempt to commit offense; John Burns,
breaking and entering and larceny;
Harris Berman, attempt to commit lar
ceny; Leonard G.. Corbett forgery,
breaking and entering; George Classa,
breaking and entering and lar
cceny; Royal A. Carni, break
ing and entering and larceny; John
Clark, breaking and entering and lar
ceny; James X. Stratton, elias James
Donohue, breaking and entering and
larceny; William Dunn breaking and
entering and larceny; Joseph Dolan,
breaking and entering and larceny;
Frederick Fontaine, breaking and en-
tering and larceny; Benny Ferro, assault
and battery; Francis A. Holmes, forg-
cry, timothy j. Hurley, breaking ana
entering and larceny; Martin Kelly,
breaking an entering and larceny;
Warren Applebee and Ellen Lawrence,
lewd and lascivious cohabitation; Will
liam D. Mallard, embezzlement; James
f. McDermott, breaking and entering
and larceny, two charges; Frank Nc
Clure, breaking and entering and lar
ceny; James Mcintyre, breaking and
entering and larceny; Frank No
votny, forgery, three charges; John
IT, ODay, breaking and entering
and larceny; Antonio Pelino, assault
and battery; James Patterson, breaking
and entering and larceny; James Shea,
attempt to commit an offense; James K.
Stratton, breaking and entering and
larceny; Michael Sullivan, breaking and
entering and larceny, two charges
Walter A. Schurltz, Julia Sullivan, adj
ultery; James Sill, breaking and enter
ing; Francis Smith, assault and battery
Catherine Sweet, adultery; John Sulh-
van, breaking and entering; George F.
Sullivan, breaking and entering and
larceny; John Taylor, adultery; Charles
williams, breaking and entering; JOS
eph Welsh, breaking and entering and
larceny; Albert Waters, breaking and
entering and larceny.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
EARTHQUAKE AND STORMS.
Vessels Blown Ashore-Reports Of other
Calamites.

Vessels Blown Ashore-Reports Of Other
Calamties.
San Francisco, Jan. 1S,-The following
Australian advices arrived today, per
steamer Alameda, from Sydney:
A very sharp shock of earthquake
was experienced over the whole of
North Island and as far south as Christ
Church. New Zealand on Dec. s.
A terrible storm broke upon the Fiji
Islands Nov II, and again on the 18th,
the wind attaining a velocity of IS
miles per hour. Several small vessels
were blown ashore and wrecked
The mountain tribes of Goodenough
Island recently attacked Thompson's
Station, and, after loGting the store,
murdered four boys, and speared num-
Der of other employees.
The bark Boongana, which arrived at
Sydney, Dec. 2, brought the news Of
the drowning Of Brother Bernard, a
missionary, and is natives Lear the Gill
Der; islands. The missionacy's party in
canoes was struck by sqaall, and all
were lost.
Reports from the country districts of
Victoria show that the cyclonlc storm
of Nov. 10 did immense damage, scores
Of buildings being blown down and
many persons injured.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
FREEDOM LODGE OFFICERS
Installed by D, D. G. c., D. S. Bostwick
and Suite of Whitinsville.

D. D. G. c., D. S. Bostwick and suite
of Whitinsville installed the following
officers of Freedom Lodge, K. of P,
Thursday evening:
c. c., G. w. Kilmer; v. c., James
Leigh; p, E. c. Arnold M. of W., A A.
Henderson; K. of r. and S., C. A. john
son; NJ of F., M. A. Jackson; M. of E.,
H. Bauer; NJ at A., A. H. Lowering;
I. G., H. L. Keith; o. G., F. e. Fish.
The grand officers were escorted into
the hall by the six past chancellors of
Bay State Division, No. 3, U. r.
Following the installation a miscella-
neous musical and literary program was
given, which included humorous songs
and recitations by l.. K. Brennan, Miss
Pauline Brennan officiating at the plano;
songs by J. Frank Munroe and several
selections by the Orpheus Banjo, Man
dolin and Guitar Club. Remarks were
made by P. G. C. Horace w Wilson
and p G. c., ID. E. Denny of Worces-
ter and D. G. c., D. s. Bostwick, G. P
Albert Brown, G. v. C. Albert Proctor
G. X of r. and S., W. H Carter, G. M
of w. Fred Simpson and G. M. alta
E. A. Gleason of WhitinSville.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14

G. E. NOTES.
What Societies in Worcester and North
Grafton Are Doing.

What Societies in Worcester and North
Grafton Are Doing.
The Belmont Y. P. S. c. E. held its
annual meeting and election Of officers
last Monday evening in the vestry of
the church. The officers elected for the
ensuing six months are as follows:
President, Wilson S. Doe; vice presi-
deht, J. Edward Sherman; recording
secretary, Nellie Orr; treasurer, Mrs. Il.
E. Bennett; chairman prayer meeting
committee, Mr.. Chadwick; chairman
lookout committee, Miss Ada Cobb;
chairman social committee, Edward P.
Oleson: chairman music committee,
Miss Mile Bruninghaus; chairman mis-
sionary committee, Amanda Macdonald;
chairman calling committee, Helen
Hicks; chairman good citizenship COM
mittee, Charles E. Hinc5ley; chairman
flower committee, Miss Vinan Seger;
chairman press committee, Mr. Walter
j. Doe; chairman of good literature com
mittee, Miss Augusta Sherman.
This society has 55 active and four
associate members Last Sunday at Z
D. M there was held a special rally
service in the auditorium. Bunches Of
cut flowers were effectively used for dec
Grating. Mr.. F. f. Bennett led the
meeting. The following program was
carried out: Organ voluntary; hymn;
scripture reading; hymn; prayer re-
Spouse by choir; address, What the Y.
P. S. G. q. owes the church, Walter J..
Doe; hymn; address, 'fThe pledge and
what it MEANS" j. A. Sherman; hymn;
address 'sThe complete Endeavorer,"
Rev VIM. B. Oleson; benedlction.
The North Grafton Baptist G. %. So
ciety has received into membership
during the past year 16 active and nine
associate members. The present mem
bership is As active members and 20
associates. Owing very largely to the
efforts of the members of this society
the pastors salary wild be increased
$500 this year, and this full amount has
already been subscribed. The attend
ance at the G. E. prayer meetings Is
very large, averaging about leo This
society has voted to compete for the 10
cal union banner given to the society
having the largest percentage of active
members present at its prayer meetings.
The Y. P. S. c. E. of the Bethel A.
M. e. Church is arranging to give
grand concert Thursday evening, Jan.
90 at Grange Hall. The proceeds of this
affair will go towards the payment for a
piano. which the endeavorers are buy
ing. Some of the best local talent has
been secured.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
DEATHS.

CURRAN-In this city, 18th, George P.
Curran, infant son Of Thomas J. and
Lora Divine CuFran, mos. l6 days
Funeral from residence q Lodi street.
Friday at p. m. Friends ana relatives
invited.
BLACK-In this city, 18th, Charlotte
mos 10 days.
Funeral services at the residence of her
daughter, 26 Ashton street, Friday eve
ming at 7S0. Friends invited. Burial at
Brooklyn, N. Y.
MITCHELL = In Athol 18th, Mary E.s
widow Of Henry Z. Mitchell, and daugh-
ter of John and Fanny (O'Malley) Joyce
Funeral from her parents home. % Full
ton street, Friday. at LIP p m. sery-
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend.
HANLEY = In Cherry Valley, Leicester.
18th, Bridget (O'DonnelD, wife of John
j Hanley, 81 yrs. 8 mos.
Funeral from her late residence, Main
street Cherry Valley, Saturday morning
at 5 O'Clock. Solemn requiem high mass
at st. Joseph's Church, Leicester. at 8
o'clock. Relatives and friends are in
vited to attend.
infant daughter of Patrick and Katha-
rine walsh Monahan, l VI. mos.
days. e.
Funeral from parents residence, 1872 Cam
terbury street. Friday afternoon at 3
o'clock. Relatives and friends are in
vted to attend.
IlEfiNAN--ln New YORK, lJln fdlIlck
Tiernan, nephew of James e, Kelly of
$50 Cambridge street.
Funeral notice hereafter.
HOWE-In Jefferson 18th, Mrs. Carrie r.
Howe SO yrs. II mos.
Funeral Saturday at 2 p. m, at the resi-
dence of w. e. Austin, Jefferson.
Friends invited without further notice.
MUNsON---In this city, 18th Sarah F.,
wife of Horace Munson, "a yrs. mos.
% days.
HARVEY - In this city, 18th, Lucy A.,
wife of Charles II. Harvey.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend funeral services at his residence, "a
Crown street, Friday at II a. m.
MESSlNGER-In Boston, 18th, Daniel F.
Messenger of this city, 70 yrs. l mo- 8
days.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend funeral services at his late resi-
dence, Is Lagrange street, Friday, at 2
p. M
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14

the association as a whole in most pros
porous condition. The following commit
tee, comprising one member from each
road having a terminus in Worcester, was
appointed to draw up a list of nominal
tons to be voted for at the annual cleo
ton which takes place April 14th: Fred
#. Fuller, Boston and Albany; c. L. Lar
kin, New York, New Haven and Hart
fcrd Railroad; Alfred H. Underwood,
Boston and Maine Harry M. Darling,
New England; w. H. Van Dusen, Fitch
burg. This committee will report its list
at least fourteen days prior to the cleo
ton. There are many interesting facts
CLEANED from the report of Librarian Gree
ley for the quarter ending jan, 81; 222
baths were taken and 1860 towels used.
The collections amounted to $139 rs; 81
visitors were at the rooms and 81 books
were loaned.
There was but one death, that of Jo-
seph E; Conner. Contributors were re-
ceiYed from the following: James Chap
man, Theodore 3. Wardwell, T. N Gates,
c. A. Whipple, T. l.. Hildreth, Councillor
A. l.. Joslin of the governors council, W.
/. Mitchell. The largest gain in members
has been from the Consolidated road,
which had eight men admitted. The total
membership of the association now num-
lows: Boston and Albany, 80; Consoli-
dated, Is; Boston and Maine, "a; New
England, "a; F'itchburg, IS; miscellane-
Gus, 10.
The executive committee held brief
meeting before the meeting of the associa-
ton, and it was voted to hold no public
entertainments at present. Rufus Fuller
illustrated lecture upon Niagara Falls, .
and will appear next week. This lecture
is accompanied by a magnificent collection
of stereopticon views, and will be treat.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
Personal.

w. H. Goulding is i'll with the grip at
his home on Harvard street.
Vice President o. S. Kendall and a
number of the members of the Master
Plumbers Association attended the
state convention at Taunton, Thursday,
Capt. H. r. Williamson of the Wor-
cester Protective Department, has been
called out Of the city for several days
bv the death Of an aged aunt at
Poughkeepsie, N! Y.
Dr.. A. q. Conrad, as one of the college
preachers of Vassar college, will be at
Vassar, Sunday. DR.. F. E. Clark, pres
ident of the United Society Of Christian
Endeavor, will preach at the Old South
morning and evening.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
THE MADISON ASSOCIATES.

The Madison Associates held the first of
what promises to be very pleasing Sc
ries of entertainment Thursday evening,
in their rooms on Southbridge street. The
program was rendered in part by some of
the members of the associates themselves,
while the rest was filled in by interested
outside friends The entertainment lasted
for something over two hours, and the pro-
gram of it was as follows: Song, William
Mccain; harmonica solo, j. O'Brien; club
swinging, Ernest Canon; song and dance
Martin Connolly; dialect recitation, Jas.
H. Dolan; song, Thomas Tobin; har-
monica solo, Matthew Mccain; song, Jo-
seph MeLaren; recitation John McNulty !;
the instrumental band, Louis DUDE. Dur
ing the evening three-minute boxing ex-
hibitions were given. They were: ]. Da-
ley VS.. p. Deamer; J. McKeon VS.. Chas
McKeon; James .Wiseman VS.. 7. WISE
man.
The associates will hold social in For
esterS' Hall on the evening Of February
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
tual restaurant as guests Of the Worces-

tual restaurant as guests of the Worces-
ter members of the staff
AT 8 O'Clock Worcester Commandery
held it's annual meeting and inspection
which was attended by Gen. Fox and
staff and members Of Central Command
cry No. IL. Others present at the eve
ming meeting were: National Councillor
Ira B. Golf, commander-in-chief of the
Loyal Legion; State Councillor w. c.
Young and State Councillor and Treas
urer Daniel Parlin.
Following the inspection the guests
We're invited to the banquet hall, where
the ladies of Fidelity Council D. of L.,
had prepared an excellent banquet, to
which, it Is needless to say, full justice
was done. After the banquet the com
pany returned to the main hall
Maj. Gen. Fox was introduced as
POSTMASTER of the evening. He called
upon various members of his staff and
other members for brief remarks.
The principal surprise of the evening,
however, was in store for Gen, Fox A
few minutes before the company broke
Com. Gen. F. R. Hayden would like to
make a few remarks to the ladies. The
POSTMASTER innocently complied with
the request.
Mr. Hayden, after paying a glorious
tribute to the ladies, wound UP with
presenting Gen. Fox, in behalf of the
members of his staff, with a handsome
solid gold watch charm, bearing the
emblems of principal orders to which
he belongs, but principally emblematic
Of the o. u. A. M.
The charm is suitably engraved, and
was made from special dies which were
recently got out by Mr.. Hayden.
Maj. Gen. Fox presented both Wor-
cester Communicates with a splendid
life-size portrait of himself.
The gathering broke up soon after IL
o'clock. All are of one mind that the
second birthday of Worcester Com
mandery had been a grand success in
every detail.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Worcester Light Infantry Or
chestra has been engaged to furnish
music for the Commonwealth Club, La
dies night, wednesday, Jan. 49,
DR.. Amory H. Bradford's noted lee
ture, "The unity Of the world" is to be
given under the auspices Of the Mems
union of the Old South, Jan. 9th. 1t
will be free, and the public will be well
come.
Viola Social Circle will hold its next
session Wednesday evening, Jan. 10,
with Mrs. G. W. Hubbard, at Clayton
street.
The second social of Bay State Divi-
sion, No. 8, u. r., K. Of P, will be held
in Continental Hail, Tuesday evening,
Jan. 25.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
THE MERCHANT TAILoRs.
Exchange Elects Same Officers at An
nual Meeting and Banquet.

The annual meeting and banquet Of
the Merchant Tailors' Exchange was
held at the Bay State house Thursday
evening. The election Of officers result
ed in the same men being elected as
have served the exchange for the past
four years.
They are: President, Nathan Taylor;
vice president, w. A. Lytle; secretary
and treasurer, w. T. Brown; executive
committee, F. R. Macullar, A. E. Davis
and H. L. Parker. Following the cleo
ton of officers there was a short infor-
nal talk before the meeting adjourned.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
THEIR NINTH ANNUAL.
Charity Ball of Ladies' Hebrew Aid
and Literary Society.

The ninth annual charity ball Of the
Ladies' Hebrew Aid and Literary So
ciety at Horticultural hall, Thursday
evening, was one of the most successful
since the society was formed The at
& tendance, which was large, could not
be taken as a standard by which to
judge Of the number of tickets sold. Be
tween four and five hundred dollars will
be Melted for the cause of charity.
Mrs. S. Silyerman led the ladies in
the number of tickets disposed of, turn
ing in over 5000 as the result of her in
dividual labor.
Chaffin's orchestra furnished music
and Adams catered.
The following were in charge of the
evenings entertainment:
Floor director, j. j. Damn; aids Miss
Minnie F. Wolkowich, Miss Anna H.
Feiga, Miss Charlotte solomon; recep-
ton committee, Mrs. j. Feingold, Mrs
M. D. Silverman, Mrs. A. J. Ferguson,
Mrs. M l.. Feingold; committee Of ar
engagements, B. Wokowich, Mrs. S. Sill
verman, M. Feiga, Mrs. ]. j. Damn.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
VERDICT AaAINsr a pENrIsr.

New York, Jan. 13.-Miss Essie
Abrams, an actress, today obtained a
verdict for $4,000 in an action brought
by her against Clarence E, Hackett, a
dentist, for injuries to her jaw caused,
it was alleged, by his unskilful extrac-
ton Of a tooth July 81, 1894, which made
necessary the removal Of a part Of her
in whone
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
BosToN's POSTMASTER TO PRO
TEST.

Boston, Jan 1S.-Postmaster Thomas
will go to Washington next week to
make an appeal to the post office de-
partment to rescind its order Of $780,
900 cut in the expenses of the Boston
post office, as it's share of 5000, 200 def
cheney, which the congressional cong
mittee refuses to report favorably up
on. The postmaster says that the cut
down will mean the Gripping of his none
too large force and fully 40 carriers
would have to be suspended.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
COAL PRICES ADVANCED.

New York, Jan. 13.-Announcement
was made today that the anthra-
cite coal producing and carrying com
panies have advanced prices 10 to 20
cents per ton to the basis of 1895 free
on board for stove at tide water, other
prices in proportion. The advance, it
was explained, is due to the lightness
of stock, resulting from the continued
restriction of the output, and to large
orders from the west
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
ALLEN CLUB REHEARSAL.

The rehearsal Of the Allen Club in
Board of Trade hall, Foster street,
Thursday, was well attended, this re-
hearsal being next to the last before
the concert, which will be given in Hor-
tfcultural hall, Thursday evening, Jan.
90. OF Miss Olive Meade, who will as
sist in this concert, Franz Kneisel says
that "she is without doubt real
genius, wonder-child." Miss Jessie Ma
bel Downer of Boston will also assist at
this concert. The tickets are selling
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
BOSS BARpERs MEET.

The boss BARRIERS of the city held a
meeting at the shop of Henry w. Web
Der, at COL Main street, Thursday night,
for the purpose of discussing the ques-
ton of licensing BARRIERS. Nothing de-
finite was transacted but it was de-
cided to call a meeting of the boss bar
bers Of the county at a future date, to
take a decided step i'm the matter.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
REvERsEs TOO MUCH.

Providence Jan. 1S.-Hugh Murray
was found dead this morning. having
cut his throat last night The suicide
was the result Of dependency Murray
owned market and was forced to make
an assignment about month ago The
store was to be sold at auction this
forenoon.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
BOYS CHARGED WITH BURGLARY.

Boston, Jan 13.@Three youths were
arrested today by the police, who are
believed to be the perpetrators of %
burglaries in the Roxbury district. The
boys are Harry Guphll, alias Harry
Mason, 10 years old, of Grand st. Brook
Ign, New York; John Davis, II years
old, and George Schultz, 10, Of this city.
Other arrests are expected.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-14
IN GEN. AvER1LL,s FAVOR.

Rochester, N. Y, Jan. 15.-Justice
Davy today handed down decision for
the plaintiff in the case Of Major Gem
eral William w. Averill, against Amei
L. Barber and the Barber Asphalt Co
The Judgment involves million dol
lars. and settles for the time being. at
least, a case which has been before the
courts for several years.