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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-01

THIS WEEK

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Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
JOHNSON A PROFESSIONAL,
Fast Worcester cyo'ist Has Been Thrown
over to the MoneY-Riders' Ranks.


John S Johnson, the Worcester rider,
who won SO many honors upon the cy-
Gle track, last season, is no longer an
amateur
Chairman Mott Of the L. a. W. racing
board. Friday, announced that he had
transferred Johnson along with Dan
Daley of Taunton to the professional
class.
The specific charge for which Johnson
has been thrown over. is that he has
violated clause d of the racing rules
which reads that cyclist ceases to be
an amateur "by selling, pawning, ex-
changing, bartering or otherwise turn
ing into cash, or in any manner realiz-
ing cash upon any prize won by him. -
1t is also stated that he has violated
clause / of the racing rules.
The announcement that johnson has
been made a professional will not be
surprise to Worcester cycling enthusi-
asts Last fall the Spy announced that
Johnson would surely ride in the ranks
of the professionals in '9S if he rode at
all. An effort was made at the time TO
ridicule the story, but the news received
here Friday from Chairman Mott proves
the truth of the Spy's statements made
at the time.
A number of Johnsons friends as
well as johnnie" himself, have tried
hard to have the speedy rider kept in
frauent trips to Boston with that end in
view, but the arguments advanced met
with little encouragement at the hands
of the state racing board, upon whose
Recommendation, it is understood, john
son has been transferred.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
captain lMPuoENcE."
Edwin Milton Royle's New Play PIeases
Worcester Theatre Audience.

1t is not often that man can be good
playwright ana q good actor, but Edwin
Milton Royle, the author and star Of
Captain Impudence" which had its first
local appearance at the Worcester Thea
tire Friday night. seems TO be one Of the
chosen few Mr.. Royle's first play,
Friends" was a bright interesting
drama, with comedy and pathos remarka-
bly, we'll interviewer, and brought INTO
prominence an unknown dramatisu. III he
has not succeeded quite so well with
the fault of his theme. II Is hard to make
a light, breezy farce out of what seems
doomed TO be a lurid melodranla, and 1t is
a wonder Mr.. Royla has done as well with
his widely diverging clements as he has
The dialogue is clever, and contains many
a witty shaft Of epigram that shows a
keen knowledge of human nature
Mr.. Royle,l as Captain Willard Shields.
has the brunt of the work to do. and, ia
fact Is on the stage nearly all OF the time.
He is handsome, natural and unaffected.
and has taken his own dramatic measure
most excellently in designing the role
Mrs. Selena Fetter Royle has a less pleas
ant part than in Friends" that Of q ieal-
Gus, Uncomfortable Mexican girl, but por-
trays the passionate abandon, OF The dark
eyed beauty with a power that wins the
hearty approval of the audience, il not
their sympathy. The stars are supported
in good style by their aeeompany ing play
ers, and the special scenery and equip
ments We're on an extensive scale cap
tain Impudence" will be repeated this
afternoon and evening 1
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
THE LATE MISS WILLARD.
Her Temporary Successor Body to Lie
in State at Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. 1S-Miss L. NJ. ~ Stew
ems, national vice president of the W.,
C. T. T., will according to National
Secretary Miss Kate l.. Stevenson, car
ry on Miss Wizards work for the
present
mo election will take place until the
next regular convention" said Miss
Stevenson. Miss Stevenson and Miss
Wizards secretary, Anna G. Gordon
with other national officers, viii accom-
pany the remains to Chicago. The body.
will lie in state for a day in Willard
Hall in the Woman's Temple building
in Chicago, before being taken to Evan
ston.
Mrs NJ. E. Metzger, stare vice presi-
dent-at-large, and Miss Helen Rood,
corresponding secretary of THE w c. T.
u, sent out a request today to the To-
cal unions of Illinois, between 500 and
600 in number, for the setting aside of
next Thursday, the day Of Miss Will.
lard's burial at Rose Hill, as a, day of
memorial services by all those who cam
not come to Chicago to attend the.
services.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
wAcHusETT BOAT CLUB.
Arrangements Making for the Big Coffee
Party Next April

The Wachusett Boat Club rendered its
lady friends, who are TO assist at the
clubs coffee party April 49, a pleasant so
cia' at Boyle's Dancing Academy, Friday
night. Marnells Orchestra was in at
tendance and furnished music for dancing
until past midnight. At intermission an
interesting entertainment was furnished
by talent from the Gaiety Musee- Mar
shall supplied the collation., which was
served previous to the entertainment. a
President Meagher addressed the ladies
and extended to them the freedom and
courtesies of the new club house, which is
almost completed He then announced
the managers of the different tables at the
coffee party, as follows: Supper table, No,
l, Mrs Martin Doherty and Mrs. Eliza
beth Bradley; supper table No. 2, Mrs. C.
A. Lewis, Mrs. r.. ] Quinn and Mrs
James Donnelly; supper table No. 3. Mrs.
u. P. A. Gilchrist; supper table No. 4,
Mrs P. H. Hurley; ice cream table, Miss
Catherine Hart, Miss Minnie Thompson
and Mrs. John Mcnamara The lemonade
table will be in charge of the Epsilon Club.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
NARRoWescAPE NEXT DOOR
Jantor Goode and Wife Nearly suffocated
in Horticultural society's Building.

The Horticultural Society will be a
loser by the fire, but only for a compare
lively small amount. A few holes were
chopped in the roof and side wall to de-
termine any signs of fire that might be
about the timbers, and some water
soaked through the wall and damaged
the frescoing. Early in the fire all the
oil paintings which hung about the wall
We're taken down and securely covered
by blankets from the Insurance Patrol
In the excitement of the escape of the
others little or no attention was paid to
the Horticultural Society's building by
the firemen or the crowd and but for
the timely presence of Secretary Adm
A. HiXon two lives would likely have
been sacrificed through suffocation.
Secretary Hixon passed Thursday
night in the building, and when awak
ened by the fire next door, he hurried
to the upper floors, where Janitor VIM.
H. Goode and his wife had sleeping
quarters. Both were sound asleep and
knew nothing of the danger. Their room
was filled with heavy smoke. and Sec
rotary HiXon had great difficulty in
arousing them. The smoke had got in
some of it's work, and both the Sleep
ers were considerably overcome. They
were finally aroused and carried to a
lower Ho0r, where, after time, they
revived and then assisted in the protec-
ton of the society property.
But for the fact that Secretary Hixon
remained in the building Thursday
night, Mr.. and Mrs. Goode would I'M
doubtedly have been suffocated to death,
as in the excitement of the fire no
thought of anybody being in the build
ing was entertained.
This is the second time that Secretary
Hixon has rescued Janitor Goode and
his wife. At the time of the Cromptons
block fire their apartments were filled
with smoke, and both were overcome.
At that time the secretary carried them
to fresh air and to consciousness.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
RUM0RS DENIED.


the construction department of the navy
yard. The Maine was built at the navy
yard, and although the greater part of
the constructive work was done under
the supervision of Naval Constructor
Frank c. Fernald, who preceded Mr.
Bowles, it was under the latter's direc-
ton that the battleship was finished and
put into commission. To Mr.. Bowles.
consequently, the news of the destruc-
ton of the Maine has brought particular
Distress and he does not hesitate to eX-
press some strong views upon the prob
able source of the disaster. He is salts
fled that the explosion was due to some
external, and not to any internal force.
10 a Tribune reporter he said: 81 am
convinced that tine explosion which
caused the destruction of the Maine was
the result of some force outside of the
ship. What the nature of this force was
is a matter for conjecture only, but it
may have been a torpedo or submarine
mine. How great this force was is de-
monstrated in the rapidity with which
the vessel sank. The wholesale destruc-
tive effects that were experienced I'M
doubtedly could have been caused only
from an explosion either of magazine
or a torpedo, but whether from inside or
outside can only be determined by in
VpStig1tiOO
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
TIE weLLtNaToNss SOCIAL.
An Enjoyable Party at the State 4rmory
Guests of Co. r..

The Wellington Rifles scored another
success in their second social Friday eve
ming and no one attended but felt that the
boys Of Company II were capital hosts
The platform on which -the Light Infan-
try Orchestra was located, had been
transformed into bower OF green by
Decorator f. Fl Wesson. The reception
rooms also bore marks of his handiwork,
all being arranged so as to produce a
handsome effect.
The orchestra. although young in the
business, is establishing an enviable repu-
tation for itself. and never has an armory
party expressed better satisfaction with
the music than last evening
The floor presented an animated appear
ance, the uniforms OF the militiamen. the
more sOmbre garb of their civilian brothers
and the lighter gowns of the ladies CONF
bined to make handsome picture. About
l25 couples were in attendance
The company had as its guests Lieut..
SUBWAY and wife, Capt. r. G.. Barrett,
Capt. P. l.. Rider, Lieut.. Clark. Lieut..
Allen and Lieut.. Hurley.
The committee in charge of the social
was Capt. c. S. Holden, Corp. A. w.
Preble, Privates G. D. Barber. G.. E. Burr
and H. E. Lamb. Rebboli catered.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
COURT OF INQUIRY.
Admiral sicard Preparing Precept For AS
semblage at Key West.

Key West, Feb. 1S.-Rear Admiral ST.
card is preparing a precept or advance
order for assembling here the court of
inquiry into the loss of the Maine. The
warships Indiana and Massachusetts
are expected tonight or tomorrow morn
ing. Their officers and those of the
cruiser New York will probably com
pose a majority of the court. The court
may proceed later to Havana. A room
in the federal court here will most like
ly be secured for the sittings.
AS regards the story that one of the
crew of Maine saw a small object emit
ting smoke approaching the warship
just before the explosion, the corre-
spondent of the Associated Press has in
terviewed the man in the hospital who
was said to have circulated the report
and has had from him an absolute de-
NAL
Lieut. Blandin, officer of the deck at
tine time of the explosion, and Lieut..
Hood, who was with him, both positive
ly deny that such story could have
any foundation unless it was the smoke
of the City Of Washington that misled
some one
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
RESULTS OF DISASTER.
Navy Department Complies Summary
About the Maine.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The navy de-
partment has compiled the following
summary showing the total results Of
the Maine disaster from all available
official information up to the close of
the department tonight:
Total officers and amen on board Maine
355; total officers rs; total men S29:
Total officers saved "a; total men saved
u.s. total officers lost 2; total men lost
246. Total officers injured 0; total men
injured 81; doubtful, men T.
The seven men appearing as doubtful
probably represent that number or less
whose lives have been saved, but who
cannot be identified at present on ac-
count of the errors in the transmission
of kilograms.
The 81 appearing as injured are in
cluded in the seventy-siX appearing as
saved.
Two men reported. as having died in
hospitals are included in the total of 246
appearing above as having been lost.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
NEWS IN BRIEF.

A large dynamite and fuse plant is to
be established at Denver Col, by capt.
talists 5a-
News from Salvador is to the effect
that the Greater Republic of Central
America has ceased to exist, the republic
or Salvador, the backbone Of the union,
having Withdrawn.
The estate Of the late Bishop Phillips
Brooks is appraised at $45, 500, and all
requests are paid.
The third annual convention of the
International kindergarten Union
opened Friday in Philadelphia.
Anton Seidl of New York has been
Offered the conduetorship of the royal
opera at Berlin.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
EXPECTED TO BE BLOWN UP.

Wilton. N, H., Feb. ls.-Augustus
Blomberg of this town, father Of Fred
erick Blomberg, one of the crew of the
battleship Maine, has just made public
a letter which he received from his son
last Sunday, dated from Havana, the
10th. in which he says: we are IN
mortal terror of our lives ana expect TO
he blown up at any moment" Young
Blomberg was 20 years Did, six feet
three inches in height, ana was the
tallest man on the vessel
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
A SHOT WAS FIRED.

Havana, Feb. 1s.-What is considered
a fact in connection with the destruction
of the Maine, is that a shot rang out
over the water zen seconds before the
cruiser was blown up. This is asserted
by passengers on the City Of Washing
ton of the Ward line and others, who
believe that a marine on the Maine, af-
ter receiving no reply TO his challenge
fired at a small boat, or some other sus-
picious object in the water. Another
view of the sudden ringing shot is that
If was fired as a signal to destroy the
Maine
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
woMAN suFFRAGE coNvENrIoN.

Washington, Feb lS-The woman
suffrage convention today passed reso-
lutions of coincidence and sympathy up
on the death of Miss Frances Willard.
All the old officers were reelected.
The executive committee is to select
the place for the next convention The
delegates We're received by President
Mckinley.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
Du Bose RECEIVED.
Spanish Charge d'Affaires Expresses His
Queen's Sympathy to President.

Washington, Feb. 1S-President Nc
kinley today received. Senior Du Bose
the charge d'affaires of Spain, who had
been commanded by the queen regent of
Spain TO bear in person to the president
her expression of profound sorrow over
the calamity to the Maine. Being a
communication from the ruler of one
country to another, the usual interme-
diary Of the state department was
waived and accompanied by Assistant
Secretary Day, Senior Du Bose went to
the White House at IL o'clock and de-
livered the message to the president
The message was brief, expressing the
heartfelt sorrow of the queen and her
people
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
YALE,s STRONG NAN WELL.

New Haven, CT. Feb S-Chares
Chadwick, Yales strong man and
member of the university foot ball
eleven last fall, who has been i'll for
several days was discharged from
Grace hospital today 1t is stated that
Mr. Chadwick has been suffering from
appendicitis, hut the hospital authorities
refused to disclose the nature of his ill
ness
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
THE sPYs STORY.
II Was by All Odds the Best Account Of
the Fire.

The way the Spy dealt with the
Bljou Theatre fire of yesterday morning
was very favorably commented upon
Friday. The Spy was the only Worcester
morning paper to print an account of
the disaster in its early or mail edition.
Moreover, the storv given in its city
edition was by ali odds the most com
plete and satisfactory, and was ac-
companied by a sketch of the fire when
at its height.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
PARTLY FAIR.

Boston, Feb. 1S.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity Saturday: Threat
ening, with light rain, possibly snow,
followed by clearing. colder; variable
winds becoming northerly.
Washington, Feb 18.-For New Eng
land: Snow in the early morning, fol-
lowed by fair; probably colder in south
ern portion, variable winds becoming
northwestern
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
MILITIA oFFIcERs MEET.

Capt p. L. Rider, Capt. f. G. Barrett.
Capt G. S. Holden, Lieuts. NJ II. Tisdell.
E. l.. Allen and E. b. Fish of this city,
attended the monthly meeting of the sec
ond regiment officers in Springfield. Fri
day. Col. l.. p. Clark read a very able
paper on The duties of officers in further
ing the interests of their companies The
majors report Of battalion inspection was
read, and a part Of the new manual of
arms was discussed.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
MORE MONEY FoR coLRY

A conditional gift of $4,000 from Hon.
c. w. Kingsley of Cambridge. Mass,
has been accepted by the board of trus-
tees of Colby University This gift com
ing close upon the successful effort to
raise 100000 for the college, brings much
encouragement to the friends ofsColby.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
POURING INTO OYEA.
People Thronging to AIaska-A Chaotic
State of Affairs.

Seattle, Feb 1s--T w. Nestelle, who
has arrived here from Dyea, Alaska, on
the steamer Queen, says:
For the past month men have been
pouring into Dyea by thousands. There
is a congestion of freight along the trial
and at Dyea The Chilcoot Railroad
and Transportation Railroad is COM
pleted, but has been unable TO run for
several days because men were unable
to live on the summit Of the pass The
conceived by those who have not seen
It,"
Among the Queens passengers were
Thomas w. O'Bneu, James Mcneil,
Stewart Meryies, Robert Lowry and
George Mcclure, who left Dawson City
Jan. 70. OBrien is said to have brought
out $50, 600 in drafts and dust.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
DE LONE INCIDENT CLOSED.

Washington, D. c., Feb 1S.-Spain has
officially disclaimned, in a positive man
ner, the reflections contained in the De
LONE letter, and, as officially announced
by the state department, yesterday, the
accident is satisfactorily closed.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
oNE A WORCESTER MAN.

Han ver. n. H.. Feb. 1S.-George F.
Smith Of Raleigh, n c.; Fred D. Sawin
of East WATERFOWL, Mass; G. G. Griffin
of Litchfield, N H.. and ]. R. Chandler
of Worcester, Mass were announced this
morning as the seniors selected to COM
pete in the coming prize extempora-
neous debate.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
DRUNK AND D1soRDERLY.
A Saloon Row Ends in Knockout on
Myrtle Street.

Myrtle Street.
As result of a drunken row on Myrtle
street, Friday afternoon, Louis Brockway
and Edmund Dabrien We're arrested and
locked up at Station /, the former charged
with being drunk, and the latter with as
sault and battery Brockway was found
lying on the sidewalk by Officers Kennedy
and Sullivan with his face covered with
blood The police ambulance was sum
moned, but on its arrival it was found that
the man was suffering more from the ef-
fects of alcohol than anything else. cut
on his face had bled freely and gave him
the appearance of being adlsl-hurt. Later
developments showed that BreelIway had
been mixed up in fight with five or six
others in saloon, and had gone outside
to settle it,. officer Gould found that Da-
brien was the man who made the assault
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
GRAVE CHARGES AGAINST PASTOR

Weston, Conn. Feb 1S.-The mutual
council of the Fairfield district conso-
citation has found Rev c. NJ. Arthur.
pastor of the Mortified Congregational
Church. guilty of untruthfulness, OBJ
scenity, fomenting trouble in the
church. etc. 1t advises his withdrawal
from the Christian ministry.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19

Pretoria, Transvaal, Feb. 1S.-Presi-
dent Kruger has cabled to President
Mckinley his personal and official con-
dolences upon the disaster that has be-
fallen the Maine.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
RECENT DEATHS,

HENRY c. HOWE OF LOWELL.
Henry c. Howe, one of the best known
business men of Lowell, died Thursday
morning at the home of mis- daughter.
Mrs. Charles F. Kelley. in Chicago. He's
was a native of Comic, N. Fl.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19

Lawyer William II. Kent leading
member of Plymouth Church. Brooklyn,
and an active mission worker, has been
sentenced to five years Imprisonment at
hard labor in Sing Sing for forgery.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
FOR MAIL DELIVERY.

Key West, Feb. 1S.-Mail matter for
the Maine via Tampa or Miami, will be
stopped here and sorted. The part di-
rected to those who are dead will be
returned to Washington, and the letters
intended for those Of the Names crew
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19

Kessuh the chief Of tribe Of EslIi-
mos, who was one of the party of six
brought to this city last fall by Lieuten-
ant Peary, is dead at Bellevue Hospital
New York
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
cAswELL's 'IMMENsEs

chewing candy is all the rage. All who
try it say 1t is we'll named. Made and sold
in the novel way of 1Oc. per yard. sS4
Main street. cor. Elm, 80
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19

Lingering delight" Stickenlooper gets
his moneys worth whenever he buys
newspaper In what way" He can.
read any joke four times before he sees
the point Puck.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
BOUND FOR COPPER RIVER.

Portland. ore Feb. 1S.-The steamer
Townsend sailed for Copper river. Alas
ka, last night, with 60 passengers.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
: Chairman Press Committee.
THE CHAMPION BABIES.
They Defeat the Hancock Club Team il
a Match on the Latter's Alleys.

The Babies bowling team sustained
their reputation as champions Of the
City Bowling League, in their first ex-
hfbition match with the Hancock team
at the Hancock alleys, Friday evening.
winning by so pins.
day, Feb. "a, at the Hancock Club
Totals: Babies, Gendron 422 Hilbert
444, Guthrie All, Wallbridge 4Se, Hill AIS;
grand total 2lS1.
Hancocks. Aborn 405, Meyeehardt 400.
Green 424. Taylor 421. sartelle 412: grand
total 2071.
LIE SEULS WIN.
The lie Souls defeated the Belmonts at
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19

In all have bottles say am
entirely cured hope that
vice and take your medicine
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
MEN CALL WOMAN A MYSTERY.
So She is to Them-Not SO to Woman.


woman understands women a man never can hope
D. For this Mrs Lydia e. Pinkham. of Lynn,
ass, now known all over the English-speaking world
set to work to help her SEX
After long and patient investigation, Mrs. Pinkham
- confirmed her conclusions namely: that
- eghths of the sufferings of due to dis
orders of the uterine system Reasoning this line,
she that the only preventive of early breaking
down. a specific medicine which would act
alone the female organism.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-19
KRUGER's CONDOLENCES.

who are in Havana will be forwarded