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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
SUFFERING UNsPEAKABLE.
Extent of Misery in Cuba Admits of No
exaggeration.

Havana, Feb. 23.-It is feared that the
excitement in the United States over
the explosion may divert attention from
the needs Of the starving reconcen-
trados and pacificos. The condition of
the peasantry and the poor of the in
terror cities, and those sent to the sea-
board, could scarcely be exaggerated in
element of horror From most trust
worthy sources it is ascertained that
while the outward signs of famine and
disease are not so plentiful as few
months or weeks ago, it is because death
is busy snd the sufferers who are left
are too weak to get on the streets. AS
an illustration, in the province of Santa
Clara II persons took shelter in an
abandoned lime kiln. When their pres
ence was discovered by the authorities.
13 were dead and the others too far gone
to recover.
Miss Clara Barton visited the village
Of Jaruco, 80 miles out, the other day,
and found between 5000 and 1000 starv-
ing persons. She was almost pros
trated at the scenes of desolation and
misery she witnessed. Without outside
assistance, this condition of things must
grow worse day by day, and the native
officials confess themselves at the end
Of their resources.
It Is suggested that a shipload of pro-
visions might be sent from the United
States direct to Matanzas, where Con-
sui Brice describes the conditions as
simply appalling. American contribu-
tors can rest assured that their gifts
will reach the needy. as any delay that
may have existed heretofore in the re-
eeipt and distribution of stores by
American officials in the island has been
eliminated
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
IN FINANCIAL TROUBLE.
Failure of Three Mills Involves House OF
Sawyer Manning & Co.

New York, Feb. 23.-The announce
ment that the old wooden commission
house of Sawyer, Manning & Co. of Sc
Franklin street, this city, and 6S Chaun-
cey street, Boston, is in financial diff
ficulties, caused great surprise today.
Sawyer Manning & Co. were involved
in, the failure of three of the mills for
which they were selling agents. the
Burlington Woolen Company, Winooski
Worsted Company of Winooski, vt, and
the Colchester. mills Of Colchester VT.
Ihey are indorsers, 1t Is said on mill
paper for about 81, 900, 900. Receivers
for their mills were appointed in Bos-
ton on Monday last.
Joseph D. Sawyer said today that the
firm had put the mills in the hands or
receivers for its own protection and the
protection of creditors, The assets ex-
eeed the liabilities, and Mr.. Sawyer said: /:
This Is one of the cases where we pay
in full, and when say it mean it. All
We need is time"
Sawyer, Manning & Co. went into
liquidation on Feb l. and a new firm
was formed under the style of Sawyer,
Stone e Co., composed of Joseph Saw
yer Joseph Stone and Thomas F. Pat
terson, all of whom were partners in the
preceding firm. Joseph d. Sawyer and
John B. Manning of the old firm did not
become partners in the new firm.
The house of Sawyer, Manning & Co.
was established 80 years ago, and was
rated in Bradstreet's at 81 100000. Per-
sonally the standing of the members of
the firm was of the best.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
RELIEF FOR NEW BEDFORD.
Worcester Very Economical as Regards
Contributions for Strikers.

The representatives of the New Bed
ford strikers, William Bond of the mule
spinners and Harmidas I.ague of the
weavers, who have been in Worcester
for few days, find the Worcester peo-
pie as a whole not so sympathetic and
generous in their contributions for the
strikers as those of other places which
they have visited in the interest of the
New Bedford organization The two
gentlemen have been in the city few
days, and Wednesday morning received
letter from the secretary of the relief
committee, William Connane, advising
them TO remain here a few days longer
and make a more general canvass of the
different trades organizations
The various unions are practically the
only people to contribute thus far, and
what they have given has been well ap-
preciated. The Bricklayers and Plaster
ers, Tuesday night, contributed $25 At
the meeting of the Building Trades
Council, Wednesday evening, the matter
of relief was brought to the attention of
the meeting, and while formal action
was deferred, it is probable that at the
next meeting SIS will be rendered the
New Bedford strikers. After the routine
business had been transacted, the ques-
llOH was IullS discussed, ana IL Is pTOp-
able that individual contributions will
be made
Thus far about $50 has been collected
in Worcester; which. consid the
number of tradespeople, is very unsatis-
factory to the agents of the strikers. The
brewers have given $25, steam filters $25,
with smaller sums from other unions.
The unions which meet tonight and
which will be addressed by Messrs.
Bond and Lague, are the plumbers,
stone cutters, carpenters, and lathers.
1t is hoped to swell the contributions by
those meetings.
The little village of Fisherville con-
tributed $2S. The representatives of the
strikers are very grateful to this town,
and think that if Worcester contributed
half as generously and readily, they
would return to their friends with a
large amount, to which Worcester might
point with pride
TIL two agents will remain here until
Monday, and then according to instruc-
ton from their secretary, will visit
Springfield, Holyoke and Chicopee.
Thirty agents are now out, and some
have ventured as far as Philadelphia,
with eminently successful results. Wor-
| cester is one of the most economical
cities as regards contributions that the
agents have visited.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
ELEVATOR ACCIDENT.
William Hamel, Bel-Boy at Commonwealth
Hotel, Badly Injured.

William Hamel, 16 years of age, en-
ployed as bell boy at the Commonwealth
Hotel, met with a serious accident Wed
nesday evening, necessitating his re-
moval to the city hospital. The boy was
on the fifth floor when a boy in the
office signalled for the elevator. Hamel
attempted to jump into the car as it was
descending, but got only part of his
body inside. His left foot rested on the
floor of the car, but his right was on
the floor of the upper story. The car
kept descending and Hamel called loud
ly. Peter Layine, the boy who was work
ing the elevator from the Office, attempt
ed to stop the car, but not in time.
HameI was terribly injured; his body
being torn at the groin. His right arm
was also badly injured. People rushed
from the hotel office, and removed the
lad from his position and then sent him
to the city hospital in the police ambu-
lance.
There it was necessary to put Is
stitches in his groin. The lad was resting
comfortably late at night, but it will be
some time before he RECEIVERS from the
pain
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
CONFESSED TO BURGLARY.
Vagrancy Gases Here of Interest to
Boston Police.

James Horgan, Harry Blacklow, Jas.
McGuiggan, Joseph Francis and John
Boland, who were arrested for vagrancy
by Officers James O'Connor and Moyni-
han shortly after midnight Wednesday
morning. had in their possession several
pairs of new shoes; and this fact led
the police to believe the men were
guilty of burglary The officers made
Inquiries, and, as a result. Inspector
Murray of the Cambridge police came
to this city during the afternoon. He,
with Inspector Stone, visited the jail,
and from the men, learned they had
broken into shoe store on Wall street,
Boston. The cases for vagrancy We're
continued Wednesday morning, and it
is likely will not be settled until after
the Boston police are through with the
men
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
RUN OVER AND INJURED.

Frank j. Riedl, AZ years of age, and
unmarried, living at 24O Greenwood
street, was run over and seriously in
jured, Wednesday afternoon, in front of
the Sherwood House. A two-horse liquor
wagon was standing in front of the hotel
without a driver, and Riedl was leaning
against a pole. The man lost his bal
ance and fell between the forward
wheels and the horses hoofs The ami
mails started and the wheels of the
heavy truck passed over his shoulders
and lungs. He was carried into the hotel
and afterwards sent to the city hospital,
where it was learned several ribs were
broken
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
A TALENTED SINGER.

A few musical people were invited to
Mr.. Hammond's studio yesterday after
noon to meet and hear the Swedish singer,
Mrs. Agnes Staberg-Hall, who is making
for herself an enviable position in the
musical world. Possessed of fine So
prano voice of great sweetness and dra-
matte quality, combined with remarkable
strength, she sings like thorough artist.
Mrs. Staberg-EIall is introduced here by
Nine. Peterson who was her teacher in
Sweden, and will sing this evening at Mr..
Francke's concert in Mechanics Hall. The
selections sung by her yesterday were;
viata;" pace mio dio" from La Forza
del destino" by Verdi "Elsa's dream, "
from Lohengrln, and two Swedish lula
hVs
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
ZOLA GUILTY.
The Novelist Sentenced to One
Year in Prison.
The Manager of the Aurore Also Found
Guilty and Condemned to Imprson-
nent and Fine.

Paris, Feb 23-Zola has been found
guilty on all four counts.
He was sentenced to one years inn
prisonment, and was also fined $500
There was increased excitement today
in the precincts of the palace of justice,
and the audience within tine assizes
court, where NM. Zola and Perreux
have been on trial since Feb Z, was
restless and loudly discussed the fea-
lures of the case. NJ. Laborie. counsel
for NJ Zola, resumed his argument for
the defense when the proceedings
opened. He finished at A p. m, when NJ.
Clemenceau, counsel for NJ, PerreuX.
followed. The case was then submitted
to the jury.
NJ. Perreux, the manager of the Au-
rore, In which paper M. Zola published
his charges against the conduct Of the
Esterhazy court martial, was con-
demned to four months imprisonment
and to pay 5000 francs fine.
Exceptional measures were taken as
tine people emerged from the assizes
court. Outside the building there was
terrific cheering, and especially upon
the appearance of the officers who have
figured in the trial. They were almost
carried in triumph, as shouts of Death
~ NiiC Jews lSSOuhuSu Oh all SlueS.
A number of violent fights ensued and
police secretary was slightly injured.
The mob seemed to be deliriouS, shrek
Ing cheers for the army and howling
down the Jews with fierceness.
NJ. Zola emerged from the court as
Z 30 O'Clock p. M, and his appearance
was the signal for tumultuous denuncia-
tons and insults and shouts of Down
with Zolar' Death to Zolar' The
crowd made a mad rush after his car
riage, but a strong bulwark of police in
tervened and saved him from the fury
of his denunciators.
A large force of police was stationed
this evening in the neighborhood Of NJ.
Zola's residence. Many persons called,
but all were informed by the servants
that NJ. Zola had not returned.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
AT PIEpMoNT cHURcH.

Rev. Elbridge Mix, D. D., presided as
usual, at the Wednesday evening prayer
service of Piedmont Church. and short
but interesting and valuable talks were
made by several members of the City Mrs
sionary Society who were present. After
prayer, DR.. Mix introduced the visitors,
and among those to speak were Mrs. L.
NJ. Bassett, Mrs. L. w Murdock, Miss L.
A. Giddings, Miss Emma s. Cutting and
Miss Mary Dundgren. They spoke enter
tainingly of the sewing schools of the so
ciety and the mothers meetings on the
east side, and were accorded deep aMen-
ticn.
The committee in charge of the pas
tcral supply Is holding regular meetings,
but no definite plans have yet been
evolved as to permanent pastor.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
Ex-sECRETARY ABBOTT.
Y. M. c. A. Directors Pass Appropriate
Resolutions.

The Y. NJ. c. A. directors have expressed
their regret at the departure of w. B.
Abbott the late general secretary, and
their appreciation of his work in the fol-
lowing resolutions:
Whereas, our brother, w. B. Abbott
general secretary of the association, has
on account of falling health, deemed II
necessary to resign his Office, to sever his
relation with the Worcester Young Men
Christian Association, and to seek more
congenial climate, and
Whereas, during his three years service
among us he has, by his Christian cour-
tesy and zeal for the associations work,
won our esteem and lasting friendship,
therefore be it
Resolved, that it is with sincere regret
that we accept his resignation; that in
Mr.. Abbott's Departure from us our asso-
citation loses valuable servant, and that
we heartily extend to him the gratitude OF
this board for his hearty cooperation,
their kindly wishes and prayers that COM
plete restoration to health may be his, and
that many years of faithful service in the
Masters work may be vouchsafed him.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
NORMAL SCHOOL PRINCIPALS.

Prof. E. Harlow Russell of the state
normal school dined the principals of
the normal schools of the state at the
Lincoln House Wednesday noon. The
affair was entirely informal. Previous
to the dinner visit was paid to the
normal school and call made on Col.
f. B. Stoddard of the state board. Fol
lowing the dinner there was a general
discussion of school work Those pres
ent were: John G. Thompson, Fitch
burg; Charles S. Chapin, Westfield; F..
F. Murdock, North Adams; w. A. Bald
win, Hyannis Albert G.. Boyden, Bridge
water; Walter P. Beckwith, Salem, and
Frank f. Coburn, Lowell
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
BUT THREE SAVED.
Eighteen Persons On the Asia
Believed to Have Perished.
The Ship Struck On Great Round Shoal
and Went to Pieces-story of
the Wreck.

Hyannis, Feb. 23.-The British ship
Asia, Capt. G. N DalSin, from Manila
for Boston with hemp, was wrecked on
Great Round Shoal off Nantucket, Mon
day morning. Three Of the crew only
are known to have been saved. Eigh-
teen others who were on board, includ-
ing Capt. Dakn's wife and 12-year-old
daughter whose body was recovered
yesterday, are thought to have been
lost
The saved are: William F. Smith, ia
cob Syburg, James PAGES.
The lost: Capt G. N. Dakin. Mrs. Da-
kim Lena Da&1in, First Mate Thomas
Cook, Second Mate CROSBY, James Muir
| ray, Charles Stone. Frank Waiter, Chas.
| Wyna, George johnson, c. Harlesamba,
| Charles Williams, Charles Carlston,
John Fielding, Burnett Burneson, Alfred
| Oldbury, Fred Lanchete.
The three men who were rescued We're
| picked up by the crew of the Handker-
chief shoal lightship Tuesday, after they
! had been afioat on raft made of
Wreckage for "a hours.
These men were brought to Hyannis
| today by the United States steamer
| wreck as follows:
| The Asia left Manila Sept. 6, 1897, for
Boston, with cargo of hemp. The ship
! struck on Great Round shoal at $50
o'clock on the evening of Sunday last.
| After she struck she floated, only to
| strike the shoal again in few minutes,
| The crew was unable to get her off in
the fierce storm that prevailed. She
| began to leak, and at o'clock Monday
morning it became certain she would
soon go to pieces An attempt was
made to launch the boats, but as fast
as they were lowered they were washed
| away.
Capt Dakin then decided to construct
raft, but he had scarcely made a
move when he was swept overheard by
wave and drowned. First Mate
Thomas Cook then ordered the crew to
prepare to leave the vessel on any pieces
of wreckage that they might be able to
lash together. Part of the .starboard
planking Of the deck had been wrenched
loose by a tremendous sea. This was
torn off, and it was found that it would
float with several persons on it.
| Mrs Dakin and her daughter, in
| charge of Mate Cook, James Murray,
Michael Doyle, Charles Stone and Frank
| Walter took places on it and were
! launched from the ship on a huge bill
| low
William F. Smith, Jacob Steburg and
James PAGES, the men who reached here
today, left the vessel soon after on an
other mass of wreckage, which they had
hastily fastened together with ropes, and
\ at the same time the other men, under
direction of Second Mate Crosby, were
prepared to commit themselves to the
sea in similar manner. The raft bear
| ing the three sailors soon sighted the
one on which were Mate Cook Mrs.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
LoTHRoP's OPERA HOUSE.

The AL w. Martin Mammoth "Uncle
Toms Cabin" Company. which will be the
attraction at Lothrop's next week. is ac-
tually $50, coo production of this grand old
historical playa magnificent scenic pro-
duction 1t requires a whole train Of
three sixty-foot palace cars to transport
this mammoth spectacular play; so people.
20 ponies, donkeys and burros, mules,
oxen, horses, 8 original jubilee singers a
pack of 10 man-eating Siberian and Cuban
bloodhounds, Eva's golden chariot, "a
thing Of beauty" costing over $1,000, big
bands of music, Uncle Tom and his typi-
cal southern ox-cart.
The famous minstrel, Mlt G.. Barlow
who was seen at the Worcester Theatre
early this season with Primrose & Vests
Minstrels, is now playing Uncle Tom with
this company.
A grand street parade will be given on
Monday at noon.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
FIDELITY COUNCIL FAIR.

The fair which is being conducted by
Fidelity Council, D. of L., was uncom-
monty well attended Wednesday eve
ming. The attendants at the various
booths reported large number of sales
and a prosperous condition of things
generally. An entertainment was given
under the direction of George Everleth,
consisting of piano solos by Mrs. Alma
j. Morse, recitations by Misses Hattie
Merrill and Miss Ivy Reid and Walter
Simpson; vocal music by a quartet con-
sisting of Mr.. Charles Buckman and F..
NJ. and NJ Gray and Mrs. Lottie Lam
sen and Mrs. Belle Secord The program
ended with a musical album, conducted
by Frank Halcott.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
coLuMBUs WHIST GIVE.

The Columbus Whist Club held an en-
joyable party in U. V. L. Hall Wednes-
day evening. There were IS tables, and
the interesting program which had been
prepared was appreciated by all. The
prize winners We're: Mrs. Katherine Mil
Ter 54 points,, who was awarded a
bisque statue; E. z. Johnson (6l points,
wall paper holder. The BOBBY prizes,
which were Punch and Judy figures, fell
to ]. Lowering and Miss Lila Williams.
The next whist party of the club will be
held March 3, In the same hall. The COM
mittee in charge comprises: Mrs. Hattie
Deland, Mrs. Hulda Christopher and Miss
Ella Davis.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
BOYS HAVE A GOOD TIME.
Entertainment at the Club Ended With
Grand Cake Walk.

The little fellows of the Boys Club en-
joyed themselves immensely. at the enter
tainment by few of the older members
of the club presented at the club rooms
Wednesday evening. The affair cul-
minated with grand cake-walk that
was far more amusing than graceful
The program of the entertainment was
as follows:
poleon Desrotelle; song, Frank LeReau
baton and club swinging, Ernest Gag
non; recitation, Frank LaReau; Irish
comedians, Charles and Joe McLauren-
sketch, entitled 1.-The Night School,
Professor-Arthur LIE Reau, scholars
Charles McLauren, Joseph McLauren
John McArdle, Tom Curry and Napoleon
Desrotelle.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
GAVE THEMsELvEs UP.

Warrants for the arrest of Jacob Lake
man and David Eisenberg, ON the charge
Of conspiracy. were received in this city
Wednesday by Inspector Stone. The mer
heard warrants were out for them, anC
Wednesday noon went into Station an6
gave themselves up. They were admitted
to bail, to appear in Webster this morn.
ing.
Samuel Foster of Oxford is the com
plainant He claims the men defraudeo
him out Of about $40 worth of goods under
false pretences. II
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
THE INFANTRY SOCIAL.

The charming series of socials which
have been given under the direction of the
Worcester Light Infantry during the win
ter will be brought to close next Tuesday
evening. Elaborate preparations have
been made for the closing social and a
brilliant as well as delightful party is as
sured Pleasing decorations will add to
the gaiety, and military guests will give
the affair Importance. The Light Infan-
try Orchestra, which is SO popular, will
furnish music. and Rebboli viii cater.
Dancing will be from to /.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
SHERIFF MARTIN TRIAL.
Witnesses Testify That Strikers Made
Threats of Violence.

Wilkesbarre. Pa, Feb. 2S In the trial
of Sheriff Martin and deputies on the
charge of murder in connection with the
shooting of strikers at Lattimer last sum
mer, a number of witnesses for the de-
fense testified today to having received
rough treatment at the hands Of striking
miners. and to being threatened with
death If they went to work.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
CLOUDY WEATHER.

Boston, Feb. 2S.-Local forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity for Thursday: Cloudy
and threatening; southwest winds.
Washington, Feb. %. - Forecast foe
Thursday; For Maine. New Hampshire
and Vermont Threatening weather and
probably light snow or rain; southwest.
err winds.
For Massachusetts, Rhode Island sad
Connecticut: Threatening weather: west
to southwest winds
For eastern New York: Threatening
weather, with light rain or snow in tbs
early morning in northern portiopi south
westerly winds.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
THE INrERscHoLAsrIc SPORTS.

Whether they win the shield or not, the
high school students intend to make their
presence known at the interscholastic
sports at Boston, Saturday evening. A
number of songs have been arranged, and
these will be sung whenever circum-
stances warrant any out-pour1ng of en-
thusiaSm.
The boys at the school have ordered $50
of the small megaphones. They arrived
Wednesday afternoon, and are to be dis
tributed among those who have ordered
them today
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
POOR Won DER AHE.
The Base Ball Magnate Still Languishes
in jail.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 2S.-The second
application for the release of Chris Won
der Abe, in the suit of habeas corpus,
was held before Judge Burlington, sit
ting in tine United States circuit court,
today No decision was rendered. but
it is generally believed that the court
will decide against Won der Abe.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
HARVARD ovERsEERs.
All Graduates of Five Years Standing to
Have Voting Right.


Boston, Feb. 2S.-By vote Of 1749 to
1859 the alumni of Harvard College have
passed the resolution requesting the
corporation and overseers of that fnsti-
tuition ito take such action as will pros
cure by proper legislation an extension
Of the right Of voting for overseers.
hitherto restricted to members of the
alumni association, to all graduates of
five years standing from any depart
ment of the university" This resolution
was offered at the last annual meeting
of the alumni association on commences
ment day, June 80, 1897, and it was then
voted to submit r. by mail to all grad
uates, and to limit the time for receiv-l
ing their votes on the question to sixty
day, and the task of tabulating the re-
turns was completed today.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
DIDN'T eoTo WEBSTER.
One of the Winthrops Had Bad Tooth
Game Postponed.

The Winthrop's candle pin team did
not go to Webster, Wednesday evening,
to bowl game which was arranged
some time ago. Tuesday one of the
members of the team was suffering with
an ulcera ted tooth, and as no relief came
to him Wednesday, word was sent to the
Webster team that the game would have
to be postponed until some might next
week.
A bowling team in Leominster is
anxious to have a match with the Win
throps on the Leominster alleys, and it
is likely that this match will also be
rolled during the coming week
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
NEwBURY WHIST CLUB.

The Newbury Whist Club met Wednes-
day evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry d. Hannant, 81 Charlotte street.
The prizes were won as follows: Gentle
mems. Henry .. Hannant; ladies', Mrs.
w. c. Hall. After the usual game Mrs.
Jennie F. Elwell entertained the company
briefly