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Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
HIGH SCHOOL CREW.
Candidates to Begin Preliminary Training
Next Week

Capt. Frank Kerns OF the champion
high school eight-oared crew, returned
to the city from Boston Tuesday. Kerns
was one of the members of the high
school track athletic team, and his ex-
ertions at the interscholastic meet left
him weak, so that he deemed 1t well to
take a rest In speaking Of the chances
for the crew this year, Kerns said that
now the track men had finished their
work the candidates for the crew, many
of whom were engaged In track work,
would be called together and prelimin-
airy training commenced.
The crew has received the sanction of
the high school committee to use the
English high school building as training
quarters, and one of the rooms in the
upper part of the building VIII be fitted
up for the candidates. E. J. Kerns, who
Is father Of the crew, and had the en-
tire care Of the boys last year, will this
year take the boys in hand and pre-
pare them for their seasons work. He is
now engaged in fitting an eight-oared
machine for use Of the candidates, and
will have 1t set up before the end of the
week. Capt. Kerns win issue call for
the candidates Friday
1t is expected the number of boys who
will try for the crew this year will be
many and Capt. Kerns will meet them
Friday afternoon and outline the work
expected of them. Monday afternoon at
o'clock the candidates will report at
the English high school and will be d.
vided into squads and practice on the
machines commenced. Besides Capt.
Kerns, Johnson, Daily, Munroe, Foster
and Jackson, of last years champion
crew, are still in school and will likely
ba among fhA candidates
Manager Orr, who has been soliciting
funds for the maintenance Of the crew
this year, has received liberal responses
to his letters, and about $500 has been
pledged. Manager Orr, last Friday, can
celled the obligation to James s. Aborn.
paying s97.40, which George E. Webb
transferred to Mr.. Aborn Manager Orr
hopes to receive more additions to the
fund as soon as the boys begin training
and believes that by the time the boys
are ready for the water he can pur-
chase the paper shell for the second
crew
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
BURKETT CALLED AWAY.
Holy Cross Nine to Lose at Once Services
of Its Coach.

Jesse Burkett, the outielder of the
Cleveland National League base ball
nine, Tuesday received a dispatch from
Cleveland requesting him to join the
team March at Cleveland, to be ready
to go to Hot Springs, Ark, where the
team is to do preliminary practice pre-
vious to the opening of the season.
Burkett has been coaching the Holy
Cross College nine the past six weeks,
and his work has met with the approval
of all The points he has chiefly in
sisted on have been batting and run
ming. In these respects he has drilled
his men thoroughly giving some atten-
ton as to batting to the bunt which
he considers an essential Of the game
The dispatch above referred to calls
Coach Burkett away from the college
nine. His absence viii be greatly felt,
for his remaining would highly enhance
the value Of Holy Cross stock Yet
with its nine in the present fine condi-
ton, with judicious practice under Capt.
Fox, the management think Holy Cross
Will present fast fielding team this
year, and the strongest field Of batters
for years,
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
A MISSIONARY TOUR.
Special Entertainment and Supper at First
Baptist Church.

The Young Ladies' Missionary Society
of the First Baptist Church gave a
special supper and entertainment in
the church vestry and parlors Tuesday
evening, to which the Woman's Home
Missionary and Foreign Missionary So
cieties were invited.
A supper had been prepared under the
supervision of Mrs. Gilbert A. Davis and
Mrs Lyman Gordon, assisted by Misses
Carrie and Cora Morse, Martha Peck,
Anna Taylor, Hannah Simpson and
Clara Lawrence.
After supper a missionary program
was given under the supervision of the
president Of the society, Mrs. william
Cooke. This was called a missionary
tour around the globe. The program
was begun by Miss Matte Howe, who
described the various missionary sta
tons in North America; Miss Amelia
Miss Hannah Simpson told about the
Chinese stations, while Miss Martha
Peck and Miss Bertha Taylor treated of
life in Burmah. In connection with this
a letter was read from the special
church missionary, Mrs. Evelyth; Miss
Gertrude Gordon then dealt with other
parts of India; Alaska was represented
in costume by Miss Nellie Anger; Miss
Rose Jenkins represented an Indian
widow while Miss Maude Berkeley was
an Indian papoose.
A pretty decoration of Gala lilies and
yellow tulips helped make the parlors
look inviting. About so persons were
present.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
NEWPORT CYCLE CLUB.
Much Important Business transacted
Tuesday.

A well-attended meeting Of the New
port Cycle Club was held Tuesday eve
ming at their club rooms on Chandler
street. 1t was voted to hold a social
dance in Horticultural Hall the 10th
inst, and Chaffin's orchestra has been
secured for that occasion. The com
mittee in charge comprises c. A. Fish
er. E. L. Pettis, H. A Clarke, c. A
Whitcomb and E. NJ, Darvey. The fol-
lowing were appointed a committee to
select colors and uniforms for the COM
ing year: T. NJ. Marshall, Capt. A. "
Amsden, C. w. Liberty, H. A. Clarke
and Harry Harrison. Last year the
Newports had very pretty uniform Of
blue and grey, and this year it is in
tended to secure an even more striking
uniform. The committee will report
their choice at special meeting to be
held Tuesday evening.
The constitution of the club has been
revised, amended and modified The
drafting committee comprised: w. w.
Lewis, E. L. Pettis, E. M. Darvey, c. A.
Fisher, Harry Harrison and E. W. w.
Morse.
The full racing board has been chosen
as follows: Capt. A. V. Amsden, A w.
Olmstead and w. w. Lewis.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
AMONG THE LOST.
Brother of Julius johnson Of This City a
Maine Victim.

Julius Johnson Of 159 Canterbury
street received a letter Tuesday morning
from his parents, who live at 6 Tirrelrs
court, Lynn, to the effect that his broth
er, Charles Johnson, was among the
many sailors who lost their lives on the
Inflated battleship Maine in Havana
harbor. The letter inclosed q clipping
from the Lynn Item giving the partic-
u1ars of the case. The newspaper In
question sent a cable message to Ha-
vana and received this answer: Charles
johnson, native of Frederickstadt, only
one Of that Christian name, was on the
Maine He is not in the list of surviv-
ors." This goes to prove concluslvely
that the young man was among those
who lost their lives on the Inflated YES
sci.
Charles johnson was born in Fred
erickstadt, Norway. He was popular
among his acquaintance in Lynn. He
last wrote to his mother, who is in poor
health, on Jan. 26.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
THE LATE JOHN BURNS.
Several Organizations Appoint Resolu-
lutions and Funeral Committees.

The democratic city committee met
at the Waldo House, Tuesday evening,
and appointed the following committees
relative to the funeral of John Burns:
Committee to draft resolutions, James
H. Mellen. John H. Meagher, Peter j.
Nolan, w. l. Mclaughlin, Michael Nc
Carty; delegation to attend funeral,
James H. Mellen, Charles H. Writer,
P. J. Judge Daniel F. O'Rotrke, w. w
Sanderson, James F. Timon, Peter j.
Nolan and ], H. Johnson; committee on
flowers, ]. H. Meagher, w. I. McLough-
lin and w. w. Sanderson.
Delegations from the six divisions of
the A. o. H. met in A. 0. H. Hail. Tues
! day evening, and voted to attend the
funeral in a body. Delegations from
each division, as well as A, B and c
companies uniform rank, will meet at
| SO Front street, at Z 80 this morning
marching from there to the house and
doing escort duty from the house to St
Anne's Church, where the funeral will
be held at 10 o'clock, and thence as far
as st. Peters Church, where the body
will leave the funeral procession.
! At speciaI meeting of the O'Connell
| Associates Tuesday evening, it was
voted to send floral design, and the
following committee was chosen to at
tend the funeral: J. J. OConnor. NJ. e.
| McGaty, Michael Sullivan, Patrick S.
Shelton, Cornelius Murphy; committee
to draw up resolutions, Michael Nc
Grath, DR.. Francis Underwood and j. J.
O'Connor.
Court Thomas e. Cunningham, No. 6S,
F. Of A., met Tuesday evening, and ap-
pointed the following committee on reso-
buttons: Patrick Quinn, John J. Brosni-
han and Harry Rogers; delegation to
attend funeral, 7. F. Dean, Joseph H.
Mexican, Patrick T. Moore, Joseph
O'Connor, Harry Rogers, Thomas Glea-
son, Michael Doherty and Joseph Do
herty.
The knights of Robert Emmett ap-
pointed delegation of four as follows,
to attend the funeral: ]. j. Gilrein, p.
J. Shea, James ]. Mullaney and Pat
rick Donohue
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
THE WORCESTER GUN CLUB.

The eighth annual meeting Of the
Worcester Gun Club was held at Colon
ial Hall. Tuesday evening, and the fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
George S. Davis. vice president, Tom H.
Davis; secretary, c. H. Goodell; treasur-
err H. +. A. Lange; captain, John B.
Tougas A committee consisting of c. II.
Goodell, F. A. Caswell and Elmer r.
Mirick was appointed to revise the by
laws. A vote OF thanks was rendered to
the retiring officers, President Kinney,
Vice President Caswell, Secretary Cla-
son and Captain Tougas.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
ARRANGING FOR A BANQUET.

The banquet committee Of the Lake
Quinsigamond Game and Fish Associa-
tfon met at Kennedy's, Tuesday even
ing, and organized with Paul Henry as
chairman, and H. w. Goodnow secre-
tary 1t was voted to hold the banquet
at the Bay State House, Monday even
ing. March IA. and that the tickets be
81 each. The secretary was authorized
to have half-tone cut made of Paul
Henry's big lake trout to adorn the
menu card and the tickets. Chairman
Henry and Secretary Goodnow were
appointed committee on music, and the
committee adjourned to meet at the
Forrest House at the call of the chair
man. The committee is laying plans for
fine after-dinner entertainment.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
A KINDERGARTEN MEETING.

Miss Ellen Grey Of Boston, kinder
gartner Of the Cambridge street school,
addressed the Undergraduates of Wor-
cester in the chapel of the classical high
school, Tuesday afternoon. She first
gave them a few words Of instruction,
and then the pupils practiced the vari-
Gus games and plays which are used to
instruct the child In the kindergarten,
About one hundred persons were pres
ent. seeming to enjoy the lesson very
much
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.
Particular Council Holds Its Annual
Meeting.

Particular Council, st. Vincent de
Paul, held its annual meeting Tuesday
evening.
The question regarding the care and
disposition of neglected children was
discussed at length. and committee
consisting Of Mgr Thomas Griffin. Eu-
gene Belisle and M, B. Lamb, was APP
pointed to recommend the best methods
for the continuation of the work.
The president was authorized to con-
fer with the presidents of the Spring
field and Holyoke councils, and report
on the advisability Of having a central
council for this diocese.
The meeting was addressed by Mgr.
Thomas Griffin, pastor of ST. Johns
Church; Rev. Bernard S. Conaty of Sa-
cred Heart, Eugene Belisle OF Notre
Dame Council, Lawrence Manning OF st.
Stephens and M. B. Lamb, president of
Particular Council
The meeting adjourned subject to the
call Of the president.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
OLD FOLKS CONCERT.

The young people of Union Church,
who have been industriously rehears-
ing for an old folks concert, have com
pleted arrangements and expect to give
the concert in the church, Friday eve
ming. The young ladies and gentlemen
have all been rechristened with ex-
tremely old fashioned names.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
AGAINST BISHOP BEAvEN.
BY Charles A. Vaughn for Building ST,
casnir Polish Church.

Suit has been entered by Arthur NJ.
Taft, as counsel for Charles A. Waugh
an, the well known builder and contract
or, Of this city, against Thomas D. Bea-
ven, bishop of the Springfield diocese.
The case is an action of contract with an
ad damnum of $1,000, the writ being
made returnable March r. The suit is
TO recover for the building and construc-
ton of the new Polish Catholic Church
on Ledge street. called the St. Casimir
Church, which was erected last year
DATE FOR AUDITORS HEARING.
The hearing in the case of Ebenezer
w. Stone VS.. Arthur N, Booth, of Wor-
cester, in an action of contract for al
legged breach of agreement in building
a house, which was heard Monday be-
fore John A. Thayer, as auditor, will be
resumed Thursday when final argyll
ments will be made. Arthur Templeton
for the plaintiff; Thayer & Cobb for the
defendant
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02

School teachers more than any other
class are Interested in the personally con
special train of Wagner palace GERS via
the Fitchburg r. r. The rate, $25 90, APP
peals to them It is during the Easter va
cation; 1t affords an opportunity to visit
Philadelphia as well as Washington, and is
under the management of the famous
Pennsylvania r. R. Tourist Bureau, a
guarantee that everything will be f1ret-class
j. r. Watson, general passenger agent,
Fitchburg r. r., Boston, Mass, will fur
nish itinerary on application, or j. F.
Hea1y, agent, 1896 Main st., Worcester. sss
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
CONTENTION LECTURE

DR.. Isaac Farrar Of Boston and his
stan OF the Boston Traveller, will give
two Introductory lectures at horticultural
Hall today. The first will be at O'clock
by Sara Spy" to women and giras, on
1.-THE modern girl" and How to bring up
mothers :. followed by DR.. FarraT on
practical hygiene"
At o'clock Sara Spy will open with
entitled What men marry" for both
mon and women, after which DR.. Farrar
VIII address men and young men only on
Neglected subjects" His talk will be
illustrated. 49,
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
AFTER MANY WEEKS.
Fitchburg Appropriation Bill Has Finally
Passed.
special Dispatch to the spy.)

Special Dispatch to the Spy)
Fitchburg, March 1.-At the meeting
of the city government this evening, the
annual appropriation bill, which has
hung fire since January, was passed
The estimated amount for the current
year is $417,272.s9, which is for salary
maintenance, and to provide for loans
and sinking funds. The special COM
mittee appointed to consider the pro
posed changes Of the salaries of Are
men from $3.50 to $3.50 per week, re-
ported in favor Of keeping the salaries
at the former figure and the report was
accepted. N. c. Upham was appointed
a policeman and confirmed.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
CARR HOUSE BURNED.
Early Morning Fire at Lancaster De-
stroyed Old Buildings.

Lancaster, March 1.-About 7.S0 this
morning an alarm was given In Ian
caster Centre in consequence of a fire
in the old Carr house in the extreme
northerly part of the town, near the
Still River station. The Hook and Ind
der Company responded and men went
to the scene of the confederation with
chemical extinguishers. The house was
entirely destroyed, nothing being saved
but few chairs and other small arts
cles of furniture. The barn was nm
harmed. The house was owned BY A I
Croctsord of Maiden and was occupied
by family by the name of McNeill Il
IS understood that the flames originated
from from a defective chimney. Insured for
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
BOB VEAL SEIZED.

Cattle Inspector Streeter made three
seizures of. bob veal Tuesday, which he
advertises according to law, in another
column. There VIII be no prosecutions,
as 1t is exceedingly difficult to prove
that provision dealers buy the stun and
expose 1t for sale with intent to violate
the law
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
TO RECOVER FOR A FALL.
suit Brought Against Cutting, BardwslI &
Co. on Lowell Building.

suit has been brought by Sullivan &
OConnell as counsel for Michael Hart
nett, VS. Cutting, Bardwell & Co, the
contractors of the new Lowell fire-proof
building at the rink in an action of tort
with an ad damnum of $4,000, to recover
Tor injuries received Feb Is, when the
plaintiff was employed as mason's ten
DER. The staging fell, and he tumbled
two stories to the ground floor. He al
leges defective staging, and sues to re-
cover for his injuries.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02
THE PoLYGAMY CASE.
Mrs. Hall No. Summoned to Appear at
Hearing Friday.

Inspector Stone went to Chelmsford,
Tuesday, in connection with the case of
Eugene G. Hall, who was arrested Mon
day for polygamy. Mr.. Stone saw Mrs.
Hall No. /, and summoned her to ap-
pear at the hearing Friday. Mrs, Hall
has instituted proceedings for a d.
vorce, and feels that this charge will re-
move any obstacle that might remain
in the way Of decree being granted.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-02


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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-15
A Big Tree.

jay. Me-. claims one of the biggest
trees In Maine. 1t stands ON the bank
of the Androseoggin, on the lawn or
the late Dudley Bean. says the Boston
Record. The circumference -four feet
from the ground Is twenty-three feet,
diameter seven feet. About six feet
from the ground there are seven
branches radiating from its trunk
which are from eighteen inches to
twenty-four inches In diameter. The
branches spread oyer a space of ground
go feet IN circumference or ninety
feet in diameter Where the branches
leave the trunk Of the tree, about seven
feet from the ground. there has been
erected a band stand, which seats
twenty-five persons. A cooler place on
hot days cannot be found. \ Boston
gentleman was riding by recently and
the tree attracted his attention. He
examined and measured 1t and was as
tonished at its dimensions. He went
away with the remark that II the tree
was on his lawn $4,000 wouldn't buy
it. 1t was set out forty-two years ago
by Lafayette Bean on the day of his
departure for California. whence hs
never returned.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-15
WHY HE is TRAMP.
Dennis h eiIar Struck 1t Rich, Then tn
Girl He Loved Died.

Dennis h ei1ar Struck 1t Rich, Then the
Girl He Loved Died.
A man about % years of age. bear
ing about him the unmistakable signs
Of past affiuence, stopped at the Met
ropoltan Hotel in Belleville Friday
night and asked for something to eat.
Il have no hard luck story to tell
you," he said TO Landlord Corwin. Il
am just tramp and | am hungry"
The candor of the man pleased Mr..
CorWln. He took the tramp into the
before him.
When the stranger had eaten he was
invited to rest by the fire in the hotel
office. The landlord drew his strange
life story from him.
He said: II did not suppose that the
story OF a tramp and beggar was of
interest to any living soul, but II you
want to hear 1t | will tell 1t to you.
My name is Dennis KelIar. l am OF
Scotch-Irlsh parentage. My people
came to America in 1910 and settled in
West Virginia. They became reason-
ably prosperous
'1n 1S49 | caught the gold fever.
| joined the procession across the desert
| left behind me parents, friends and n
sweetheart. She had promised herself
to me, and told her as soon as | made
my fortune | would return and we
would be married.
with a companion | prospected on
Feather River. For months our labors
were IN vain. Then we suddenly struck
1t rich. In fifty-two weeks we took out
$50. 600. We continued TO work our
claim until each OF us had $4,000,
when we sold out, intending to return
home.
II wrote to my sweetheart telling her
the news that | was soon to be back
and claim the fulfillment of her prom
Use.
THE answer did not come as prompt
ly as | thought, in my Impotence. 1t
should. When 1t did come the enyel-
ope bore black border ! tore it open.
"'She is dead is what 1t said
The old man drew locket from his
inside pocket and opened it. The pref
ty, trustful face of young girl was
presented "That Is She" he said. gaz-
Ing mournfully at the pictured face. II
carry this next 10 my heart and when
die | want IL to be buried with me.
II did not return home" he contin-
ned. Il roamed through the Western
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-15
lie Mna SlIihtlY NIi,cd

"In little village near the Cumber-
land River, In the Pennyrlle. recently,
saw a blushing bride. IA nervous best
man and minister, the characters In
laughable comedy" said Walter
Wade. the Kentucky Traveller" to me
this morning. ut was nj church we'd
ding. In which two OF the society people
of the town were the central figures.
and nervous young farmer the best
man. The chief male attendant was
50 overcome with excitement during
his march up the aisle that he was tenn
porarily dazed At the altar. after the
clergyman had said DO you take. etc.
and the time had arrived for the min
lister to place the ring on the brides
finger, the best man became confused
and handed the preacher a bone collar
button instead OF the gold cirelet. The
good man tried to put The collar button
on The girls finger, couldn't, halted and
finally said: Jim, gimme the ring.
There were m0mentary bushes. a tit
ter among the younger element in the
pews. and wild look of despair; then
the best man located the ring and The
ceremony was concluded. IL Louisville
Post,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-10-15
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Most people have at least heard the
story OF the deadly upas tree OF Java.
of which II was ut one time said that
to merely approach II was certain
death. This story was treated as an
absolute fable, but now II seems as II
there was actually some basis OF real
fact for II.
The upas tree Is real tree. and avery
big one. In the old trees the bark Is
over an inch thick, and full OF II thick.
milky juice. the merest touch Of which
upon the skin produces II most painful
aud Irritating rash.
What is more. n gas arises from this
juice which has most poisonous effect
upon any one near IT, 1t Is sometimes
used by the natives for satisfying pri-
yate revenge. for cup OF II hidden In
the room Of a sleeper produces stupor
and eventually death. >