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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-17
THE CLASS EXERCISES HELD.
Brilliant Reception of Prin-
cipal and Mrs. Abercrom-
bic in the Evening.

Glass day at Worcester academy
was inaugurated yesterday morning
about midnight, when members of the
senior class, to the faculty unknown,
climbed on the broad slate roof of the
kingsley laboratories and emblazoned
the figures "99' in white letters, Is feet
in length on the sloping roof
Within a half hour members Of the
junior class were scrubbing with
brooms and water, and when the sun
rose not a vestige of the designation
was to be seen on the building.
1t has been the custom for a number
of years on the hill for the seniors, in
spite of the most careful of watching,
TO leave some little lasting me1nento Of
commencement week in full view of
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possession Of the field to enjoy their
triumph.
The day was all the seniors own. Al
though the classes were called reGu-
larly the seniors were excused 10 pass
the morning in preparation for the eff
ternoon and evening.
The class day exercises, which ore
the Inauguration of commencement
week at the academy, began At 30
o'clock in the chapel of Walker hall,
before an audience of invited guests
that filed the room to the doors. The
chapel was tastily decorated with
streamers and festoons of bunting in
purple and white. and the platform was
banked high with an abundance Of
Towering plants, ferns and palms. The
first number on the program was music
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-17

of 80 has endeaYOred in all its actiVi-
ties to follow the ideals set before it.
No more will we with our schoOlmates
uphold the honor of our alma mater on
the field or track. But we wish to
leave behind US a simple symbol which
may inspire others in the great con-
test for character. May the new CEN
fury which will unfold be as bright for
Worcester academy with dazzling gems
of character as we know it will be
brilliant in victories for her young ath-
letes. We leave in the school this cup
which we wish to chronicle the sue
cesses of the winning classes of the
new century.
In accepting the gift for the school,
Dl. Abercrombie expressed the affec-
toI of the faculty and of the school
for the graduating class, and appreci-
ating the spirit which prompted the
gift, accepted in the same spirit of af-
lection. After a selection by the or
chestra, the class led the way TO the
campus, where, as his audience gath
cred around the class tree, Ralph Al
cIcrombie delivered the tree Grafton
which follows in part:
AS far as l have been able to ascer-
tain, the course followed by the glorious
and unlucky tree orators of the past,
when class days first saw the light, was
to liken the graduating class to a tree
For a long period no orator dared to
abandon this little figure But as the
time rolled on and school boys intel
lectual abilities broadened, this man
ner of writing the tree Grafton was
dropped.
now some of the architectural con-
cOctions of these latter day orators
have been, to say the least, peculiar
so peculiar that l hereby renounce the
nautilus method, throw away its out
worn shell by life's unresting sea-" and
make a break once more for the tree
shall proclaim this long-lost Idea as
my own, Simon Pure, invention, patent
applied for, and proceed herewith to
unfold a brand new idea in +he grafton
Ire, and to likeI. my class 10 thiSver-
CANT tree.
Could symbol lie more fitting? This
Was exactly the conditions of our class
N its prep, and first years. Green?
Well, l should say, Fresh? Right from
the mother earth! Our cOteldons had
hardly shed their integuments and our
plumules were neither diecious nor To-
quatiOus, Small, but with an I'M
quencheabe des re to shoot some more.
And today we dedicate this little tree
as an outward expression of our love
for the school; as now the final days
approach, a feeling of sadness comes to
US when We realize we are to leave for
ever a friend which we have tried and
never found wanting.
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NOTIFY THE CITY CLERK.

City Clerk e. H. TOwne reports con-
siderable delay in making up the vot-
ing list on account of inability to To-
cate several hundred voters who have
changed their place of residence since
last year, and have neglected to notify
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-17
To Cure a Cough in One Day
To Cure a Cold in One Day
To Cure Sore Throat in One Day
To Cure Hoarseness in One Day

Take CleveIand's Celery Compound Tea.
Csc. II IL fails TO cure. your money viii be
refunded by
Brewer & Co, Sc Front st; George E.
Fairbanks. 2S4 Main St: Burlington Phar-
macy; Martin P. Waite. 10 Front st.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-17
Natures
.EnChantnent.

Williams Root Beer is a treat to
tired people. 1t is an honest drink
made from roots and herbs, and
costs but 2 cents a quart.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-17

Ralph Abercrombie, Waldo D Hallett,
Alfred Armsby, Gurdon S Holden
Chas r Alexander, Fredk NJ Hinsley,
Merle T Barker, Robert l. Kruse.
Holland L Benedict William A Mccoy,
Arthur r Campbell, Edward + Mann,
William A Cassils, Chas w McDermott
Howard LChurchin, Claude Pinney,
William f Conant Arthur L Pope,
Chas H Derby, Orton B Robinson.
Richard c Dorr, Clarence d Simpson
Arthur f Duffey. Fredk w Shaffer.
Geo Fl Fernald Jr Fuke w Stanton,
Royden L Forsyth VIM f Story. Jr
Frederick Gallup, Almain Trowbridge
Stanley Hall Waller M White
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STILL ANOTHER DELAY.
Grafton Votes to Still Fur
ther Investigate the
School Problem.

Grafton, June 16.-The unexpected did
~ 60. +o,,ici,+ o,,d +bo .,,,oioI +,,,,r
not occur toHlsht, ana the special TOWN.
meeting passed Off as quietly as sum-
mer's dream. The meeting was called to
-, -, IT,, C,orI- u L., o,,d
oluer W own OIeiA e. d. Iio"e' anu
Lyman NJ. Rice was chosen moderator
TALLY this order was adopted:
Moved, that committee of nine mem
bers be appointed to investigate the con
dltlons OF the various town school build
ventilation, and to recommend plan for
the proper accommodation of all pupils
in town, and bring. the school buildings
IN all respects within the laws of the
state so far as heating, ventilating and
sanitation are concerned, Said commit
tee to report probable requirements and
expense ana report at meeting to be
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the registrars. of which poarG .,re.
Towne is clerk. Inc VoIl aI instead 81
P PinSabe eg siys as in the past and t i
d a. giiS T that all persons who naFs
since the last election snon.e
lllooeu their present address 70
the city clerk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-22

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT A
meeting of the Board of Directors Of the
Barstow Fruit Jar Company, called for that
purpose and held on the twentieth day of Feb
ruary, 1899, said Board. by a majority of the
whole Board, did adopt the following resolu-
tom
RESOLVED, That in the judgment Of this
Board. it is advisable and most for the benefit
of the Barstow Fruit Jar Company that the
same should be forthwith dissolved, and to that
end it is ordered that a meeting of the stock
holders be held on the 22nd day of March,
1899. at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the
office of the Company, in the City of Jersey
CITY. to take action upon this resolution; and
further that the Secretary forthwith give no
tice of said meeting and of the adoption Of
this resolution, within ten days from this date,
nv publishing the said resolution, with a no.
flee of its adoption, in The Jersey City News,
a newspaper published in the City of Jersey
CITY. for at least four weeks, once a week
successfully, and by mailing a written or print
ed copy of the same to each and every stock
holder of this Company in the United States"
and
suance Of the resolution aforesaid. a meeting
Of the stockholders of said Company will be
held on the 22nd day of March. 1899, at two
O'Clock in the afternoon, at the office of the
Company, No. SO Montgomery street, in the
City of Jersey City, N. j., to take action upon
said resolution.
Dated Jersey City, February %. 1898.
EMILE SCHULTZ, F.
Secretary.
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AN EVIDENCE OF PROSPERITY.

It is generally conceded by economists,
who study the commercial situation of the
country. that the great arteries OF railway
travel are a sure Indication of it's condi-
ton. A depression in commercial ines
means abandoned business trips and the
cancellation of pleasure travel, while a
healthy condition of affairs means bust
ness trips and an increase of passengers
on pleasure bent.
A good evidence that a business revival
has gone broadcast over this country is
thg Lake Shore Limited" the star train
II the Vanderbilt system, between New
York and Chicago, which Is daily com
fortabIy filled. With a view to taking the
best possible care Of its patrons, the New
York Central has arranged to increase
the Equipment of this train by placing an
additional standard sleeper on the trains
leaving New York and Chicago Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays. To the regu-
lar traveller the appointments and COM
forts OF this train are well known, but II
YOU have never made a trip on it, you owe
It to yourself to see and enjoy the advance
made in comfort md. luxury IN modern
railway travel. Remember the rare Is no
higher on this train, except petween New
York and Chicago, whileS{ne acconlmoqa-
lions and service placeNKhiS paIylcutar
train conspicuously at the neaa OF the hst.
when compared with other Nnes.-Alna
Journal
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-22
Kills WANTED.
Fourth's Recruits Have Not Been
Furnished With Regulation Trousers

One of the most interesting events of
the season at the Fourth Regiment Ar
mory on Bergen avenue, will take place
this evening. The Second Battalion will
give a drill. AT the request of Major j.
H. Brensinger, Colonel Robert G. Smith
will review the evolutions. The Second
Battalion is composed of Companies E,
F, G and H.. The drill and review will
last about an hour. The assembly will
be sounded at $50 and the drill will begin
as soon thereafter as possible. Dancing
will follow.
The members of the companies to take
part, have arranged to entertain their
friends in the company room. Battalion
Sergeant Major John P. Dickson will act
as Chairman of the Floor Committee. He
will be assisted by First Sergeant Robert
H. Croad and Sergeants James r. Conk-
lin Max f. Fackert and Christopher J..
Wogan.
The additional batch of eighteen re-
cruits who passed examination last week,
will probably have to drill partially uni
formed. Some lave no uniform trousers
for the occasion. Others will be forced to
go without the uniform coat.
Companies NJ, /, L and K of the Third
Battalion of the Fourth Regiment drilled
last evening in the Armory before a large
good and perfect time was kept thorough
out the whole evening.
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COMBINE Bill.
MIR. Abbett's Measure Introduce
ed in the Assembly--Both
Houses Busy,
Especial 10 ..rhe Jersey city News."l

TRENTON, March %, 1Sss.-Notwith-
standing the nearness of the end OF the
session, bills continue to come in Several
were introduced yesterday in both
Houses. Among those in the Senate
were
Mr.. Pitney, by request-Providing that
the Supreme Court at it's coming June
term shall appoint a commission OF COM
petent persons to investigate and report
upon the best methods of securing ade-
auate educational qualifications, both gem
eral and professional, in candidates Tor
admission to the bar. The commission
shall report at the November term which
report shall be transmitted to the next
Legislature with such recommendations
as the Court may deem proper. The COM
r~nissioners shall not be salaried but shall
have an allowance for expenses. The
number of commissioners is to be fixed
by the Court.
Mr.. Stokes. for the President-Makes 1t
a misdemeanor to wear the badge OF the
Sons of Veterans, q. s. A.. without au-
thority, and provides for thirty days I'M
prisonment or S2o fine.
In the House, Mr.. Murphy introduced
another measure for the erection OF
School No. 20, competent authority nav
ing declared that the measure already
passed was not worth the paper it was
written upon, as its title was general ana
the body of the act special, a combination
strictly prohibited by the Constitution.
Mr.. Albeit introduced an anti-coal COM
bine bill which provides that if any per-
son or persons, body polite or corporate,
created under the laws of this state,
shall form or enter into any combination,
agreement, contract or other arrange
ment, the object or effect of which IS
to restrain or prevent any competition In
the supply or price of any articles or
commodity in use in this State, or which
is a subject of trade or commerce therein,
or to regulate or fix the quantity or
amount thereof to be produced or sold,
or to regulate or fix any standard or flg-
ure by which the price thereof shall be
in any manner affected, controlled or
established, such person or persons, body
polite or corporate, shall be deemed gull
ty of a misdemeanor, and Upon conviction
thereof shall be subject to a fine of not
less thar 81 ,000, nor more than $4,000, or
If a natural person or persons to lmpris-
onment in the county jail for a period OF
not less than six months nor more than
two years. Any corporation or body poll
tic convicted under the provisions of this
act shall Immediately from n after
such conviction forfeit its franchise ana
each and every of them to this State ana
its charter shall become void and of no
affaaf
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NEW PUBLICATIONS
Harper's Magazine for April.

One of the most attractive features of
s.Harper's Magazine" for April Is the
opening instalment of a new serial by
H. B. Marriott Watson, who lately came
into prominent notice as a novelist by the
publication of s'Galloping Dick and THE
Adyenturers.'' Mr.. Watson was recog-
nized Immediately as a writer of excep-
tional ability, and in the short space Of
a year he has risen from obscurity. and
won an international reputation. ''Ihe
rivals in wit n thrilling adventure the
story Of Monte Cristo.' 1t is a tale,
the scene of which is laid in the present
day. Of a man of unlimited wealth, who
believes himself the agent of Providence
in righting the wrongs of humanity. The
Startling situations and adventures into
which he gets himself and the Ultimate
conclusions at which he arrives as to his
capacity to carry out his m
work, are filled with an interesting com Sn
story is profusely Illustrated BY z. de
Thulstrup.
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coYLE UP AGAIN.
This Time He Has Afidavits To
Prove His Side.

The Finance Commissioners last night
gave a representative of James Coyle, the
coal dealer, an opportunity to refute a
statement that he was not delivering the
proper kind of coal at the High Service
Pumping Station.
Coyle was awarded a contract for the
delivery of /, 200 tons of coal by the Street
and Water Board. AT the last meeting of
the Finance Board COMMISSIONS Midlige
made an effort to nave the contract nom
CONQUERED in, explaining that he had
been advised by the Street and Water
Commissioners that Coyle was deliver
ing a coal inferior to that specified.
Coyle's representative denied the state
ment and insisted that the coal is Of the
| specified grade. He was armed with
| afidavits stating that the coal delivered
came from the mines specified. The
Coyle representative also took occasion
to say some unkind things about the
newspapers for publishing the announce
| ment that he was delivering an inferior
grade of coal.
The Finance Commissioners propose
| making an impartial investigation before
taking final action.
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A SILENT SESSION.
Assembly Abandorns Flo
quence and Works Sol
diers' Bill Trouble
Averted.

Especial to "The Jersey City News.''l
TRENTON, March %. 1S99.-The House
bottled up it's ~eloquence and vocal pyro-
technics yesterday afternoon and settled
down to strict business. No speeches were
made beyond what was strictly necessary
for the explanation of bills with the
result that a large number of bills was
passed and the calendar cleared SO that
the night session which every one feared
was not necessary.
The House voted to recede from its
amendment to Mr.. Ketcham's soldiers
pay bill, providing that $40 be paid each
man for clothing he furnished himself.
The amendment was tackled to the bill
when it reached the House and the
Senate refused to concur therein. 1t
was expected there would be a long and
bitter controversy over the matter, but all
trouble is now averted by the Houses
action.
Among the bills passed were:{Senate,
District Court, make it unlawful for any
corporation to make its employees work
more than six days a week, except in
case of accident or emergency; Senate,
allowing the authorities of Asbury Park
to purchase Founder Bradley's sewer
system; Senate, authorizing Board of
Education to establish kindergarten
Schools if asked for by the people; joint
resolution No. !, appropriating 5000 for
medals for the States soldiers and sailors
in the last war.
Mr.. Benny's bill abolishing capital pun.
ishment, which was meant to meet the
case of Edward Clifford, who is awaiting
execution in the Hudson County jail fol
the murder of superintendent Watson
of the West Shore Railroad, was lost
Mr.. Benny read afidavits from three OF
the jury men that convicted Clifford, In
which they say that they held out fol
murder in the second degree and only
consented to first degree verdict wher
the others consented to add a recommen
dation to mercy, which the atlantis swear
they understood meant Imprisonment fol
life. The bill got IS votes, three shor Of
the number required for passage; House
providing that appeals shall be taker
from the District Courts to Court of Com
mon Pleas and tried de nova; House
allowing physicians a fee of SIS for certi-
flying to the insanity of a person com
mitted to an asylum. The bill providing
that corporations may change the nature
OF It's business and decrease or increase
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-22
Mayor Hoos' Claims ON the Voters

Mayor E0os OAaAAns oN :,
Tonight's Democratic Convention WILL
without doubt, place Edward Hoos III
formal nomination for the Mayoraits.
This is a foregone conclusion, not because
it is the will of any boss or combination
of bosses. but because it is the Will OF the
people. freely. expressed at the open
primaries Of the Democratic party heio
last week
The action of the party will come up LOT
ratification by the people on April IL, just
three weeks from yesterday. 1t Will De
approved by a majority of at least ofVV
votes over all the other candidates IN the
Geld. In case Mr.. McEwan runs, MT.
Hoos, plurality over Mr.. Watson the
reen1ar candidate of the Republican
machine, will he at least 10000.
Mayor Hoos has well earned the honor
which is in store for him. He is to be
commended for all that he has done and
for much that he has not done. Even
when one may differ from him as to the
expediency of his acts. one cannot help
respecting his motives.
Mayor Hoos has reduced the tax rate.
He has given us a water supply, relatively
superior to any other in the world he
has reduced the city debt. he has filled
the public offices with good and efficient
MAJ.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-22
GOVERNORS READY Pen
Many Senate and House
Bills Were Signed
Yesterday.
Especial to ..The Jersey city News.'1

Especial to THE Jersey City News
TRENTON, March %, 1S99.-Governor
Voorhees, is putting in long hours at his
desk. He is keeping up with the legisla-
tive branch of the State government,
and is rapidly disposing of the bills
brought to him. The Governor says there
need be no legislative recess on his ac-
| count. Yesterday he disposed of the fol-
lowing bills
Senate:-No. AZ CIV. M. Johnson)-A re-
vision of the act concerning general as
signments.
No. AS CIV. M. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS former
acts concerning general assignments.
No. SO Observation-Disclosures the dix
| ing and reclamation of the Hackensack
Meadows n assesses the cost on the
| property benefited.
. No. e3 (van Cleef)-Authorizing one
| municipality to contract with an adjoin-
ing one for a water supply for a term
not exceeding fifteen years.
No. 112 (Martin)-Amends the act OF
| February %, 1891, for the government OF
villages.
No. ia ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS existing
| errors in the charter of Asbury Park.
No. 115 (Hand)-Supplement to the act
| concerning the settlement and collection
of arrears Of taxes ana assessments III
towns and townships.
Senate III (Cross)-Amends the election
law with reference to townships.
NO, I'D " LfiANS N%-S
the present law with respect to the estab-
| llshment Of six oyster districts. The Gov
ernor Is given power to appoint the COM
missioners.
No. 1a6 Ketcham)-Amends the act of
| March S, 1886. authorizing the establish
meni of public parks, strengthens and
makes clear the PROVISIONS nasds rsg 9or q e. me
No. 139 Observation-Disclosures the act OF
March, 1897, for the government OF cities
with a population of less than l2,OOo IN
No. is Observation-Disclosures $500
for a stenographer for the Governors
| office.
| issue of $4,000 in bonds for the purpose
| of erecting additions to any county luna
No III 1Stokes)9Appropriates $25, 900 for
making necessary alterations at the new
home for old soldiers and their wives at
No Is tMr. w. M. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
| ing the borough of Palisades Park in the
County of Bergen and defining the boun-
No. 1853 Mr. H. w. Johnson)-Provius=
| for the correction of errors in the GER
tifcate of Incorporation of any corpora
| ton organized under any general act OF
this State.
Joint resolution No. 2 CMr. William
Johnson)-Providing for the appointment
by the Governor of five persons to report
on the present condition of the Palisades
and the best remedy for preserving them
from DETACHMENT, they to serve without
pay.
House:-No. 1874 (BelD-Amends the gem
eral borough act of 1897.
No. III Ridgeway)-Gives railroads the
| power to alter the grade of any street
| or highway where there nay be q cross
( ing, whenever the Chancellor shall
, decide that said railroad shall construct
a crossing.
No. 116 CWhite)-Authorizes the CATCH
ing of suckers with hook and line. tF1led
without Governors s~ignature.)
" Of t{aar thai the
governing bodies of cities shall determine
the width Of all sidewalks therein.
No. III (Mr. Squire provides that the
| Governor shall Ill any vacancy that may
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-22
FATHER McoRMAcK's SUCCESSOR
The Rev. F. c. Marshall at All
Saints Church.

The Rev. F. C. Marshall of All Saints
Catholic Church, Lafayette. who arrived
about a week ago as the successor of the
Rev. Father Mccormack, is very popular
with the young men of All Saints Ly-
ceum. Father Marshall comes from st.
Johns. Newark, where Father McCor-
mack is to remain indefinitely.
Father Marshall is about thirty-two
years Did. He studied for several years
in Germany before taking up his theologi-
cal studies in this country. He has been
affiliated with several churches through
out the State. He is the spiritual adj
wiser of the members of the Lyceum. He
has been troubled with a sore throat Tor
some time. and he was unable to preach
the Sunday after his arrival.
On April 4. a reception will be given IN
All Saints Hall, at Lafayette and Wilton
streets. Father Marshall and the Lyceum
members are in charge.