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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15

L OST-AN AGENTS MANUAL OF THE
IL Prudential Insurance company. together
with bills and private memoranda of no value
except to owner Leave at ARGUS once and
receive reward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15

ENOR SALE-AT A SACRIFICE, 40-ACR
Il farm near town. Lots of fruit. To b
gain cheap for cash. No trade. Gordon
Bowman.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
CREATED MUCH INTEREST,
Friends of Vail and Ten Eyck Pleased Over
Announcement of Race.

The news published in The Spy yester-
dav that James A. Ten Eyck and Harry
Vail of st. John, N. b., have been
matched for three-mile race at Halifax
N. S., for the early summer, caused more
than usual interest among boating men
of this city, as it is several years since
they have been interested in profess
sional race.
Ten Eyck can get all kinds Of back
ing in Worcester, fer he has shown every
season that he can handle the sculls as
well as he ever could Then. too, Vail
is well known to Worcester men who are
interested in the sport, The last place
they cav him was at Philad alpha, two
wears ago last summer, when they ae-
ocn.paniea the high school crew 10 that
CITY 10 see it win the'intermedlate AIN
pionship at the national regatta,
Vail was then working for Dan Galilno,
who trained the Montrose crew, Whleh
was beaten by a few feet only when ths
Wachusett eight made worlds record
for a mile and a half, at Saratoga. Al
though Vail was defeated by Ten Eyck
about 1888. in Philadelphia, his friends
think he has "come," at the same time
swing Ten Eyck credit for going back.
rhev will learn differently when the race
comes off. for Ten Eyck has been rowing
every season and has lost none of the
abiIifv that got him piece of the money
in almost every regatta in which he COM
peted.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
SCARED INTO APPENDICITIS.
From The New orleans Times-Demo-
craft

From The New orleans Times-Demo-
craft
81 had appendicitis the other day,
said a st. Charles street business man;
that is to say, I had it TO all intents
and purposes. This is the way 1 con-
tracted it: About a week ago 1 bor-
rowed a medical work from a friend
to look up a point about which l was
curious. 1t was a work on diagnosis,
and among other things it gave mi
mute description Of the symptoms OF
appendicitis. / have always been much
afraid Of the malady, and that chap
ter had a hideous fascination for me.
[ read it and reread it, ind as / did
so it seemed to me that some Of the
premonitory signs conceded exactly
with certain aches and, pains l had
felt for several days. I got alarmed
at once, and that night was panic
stricken by a severe cramp little
northeast of my right hipbone. That
I knew to be the fatal spot, and, need
less to say. 1 didn't sleep wink.
''By morning / had all the symptoms
of a typical case, and could scarcely
get around to see. the doctor. / began
To tell him my story when he stopped
me. How do you come to know so
much about the disease% Re asked /
replied proudly that had been read
ing up on it. The dickens you have!
he replied. Wen, YOU get right out Of
this office. confound youl and don't
waste any more of my timei' Then he
explained that every medical student
always has all the diseases on record.
in regular order, just as he studies
'em. and 1 began to feel better. I went
home. returned the blasted hook, and
am now entirely out Of danger, thank
YOU. It was the quickest recovery on
record "
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13

Mrs. Sarah H. Parker of 9S Newbury
street, this city, was elected grand vice
commander of the grand commandery,
United Order of the Golden Cross at
it's 21st annual session in Boston, yes
terday, and in getting the office has
assembled as high in that division of the
order as it is possible for a woman to
get.
Mrs. Parker is well known in Wor-
cester among society people and es-
pecially in the local communicates OF
the Golden Cross. She has been a. mem =
Der of Worcester Commandery for over
10 years and during that time has held
a number of Offices
Last year. at the annual session OF
the grand commandery she was elected
warden of the inner gate, and was also
considered at that time as possible
candidate for the office to which she
was elected yesterday.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
ARE RETICENT.
Members of Woman's Club
Decline to Say Much
About the Meeting.

The Woman's Club held its regular
April business meeting in Memorial
Hall in Y. w. C. A. building yesterday
afternoon. The business sessions are
not open to the press, and the officers
of the club stated that no news could
be given out, as the club did not act in
a definite manner on any of the va
rious matters considered.
The club house committee made
progressive report.
The club house committee reported
the progress of the work collecting
funds for the construction Of club
house. Up to date they have secured
$780, They also reported on several
sites for the new club house. The sites
which have been considered are the lot
opposite the English high school at the
corner of Irving and Chatham streets,
valued at $S0,000 and the Piper place
on Irving street next to All Saints
Church, to be had for $11 900.
The enlargement of the clubs menu
bership was also considered.
The question of what news of the
club should be printed in the press, was
also discussed. 1t was decided by the
officers at least to keep all business
matters out of the papers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
LIVE BIRD SHOOTING.
Gu1ners Present From Maine to Oregon
and North and South.

New York, April 12.-The grand Am
erican live bird handicap was begun
today at the Elkwood park grounds
near Long Branch, N. ]. Including
post entries, the list was made up of
279 names, of which only 16 failed to
turn up.
Gunners from the Pacific coast to
the shores of Maine, and as far south
as Florida are here to take part in the
battle, and with only a few exceptions
every prominent trap shooter in the
country is in evidence. When the
shooting began this morning the
weather conditions were anything but
favorable for fast work at the traps
owing to dull sky and heavy wind.
f. p. Stannard of Chicago was the
first man to face the traps, and the
shoot opened most auspiciously. From
the start until nightfall compelled the
marksmen to desist, the excitement was
kept UP to fever heat. OF the six men
who were put on the limit mark, only
one James A. r. Elliott of Kansas
City, held his own by killing straight.
The other five who failed to make
clean score were r. O. Heikes, Dayton,
o., G. S. McAlpin, New York, FRED
Gilbert Spirit Lake, Ia, Pr W. l..
Carver, Chicago, and Capt. j. l.. Brew
er, New York OF the three women
contestants, Mrs. P. II. Murray OF
saltwater. Mimi, and Mrs w. G.
Shattuck, of Minneapolis, killed out
of their first nine birds. Under the
conditions of the handicap, those VINO
missed five birds will have to retire
from the contest. At the close OF the
ninth round there were 66 men stand
ing straight.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
NOT A BED OF ROSES.
James J. O'DonneII Must Seek Another Place
and Another Liquor License.

Among the fortunate applicants
granted a license by the commissioners
was James ]. O'Donnell at 6S Blooming
dale road, but he finds that after all,
his pleasure is turned into sadness, and
he will be obliged to seek new pastures
in which to conduct his business. 1t
seems that the building in which he
conducts his business has been sold by
its original owner the Henry heirs, to
the Grafton & Knight company, and
they are planning to Immediately erect
thereon an office building, and O'Don-
NELL together with occupants of the
building, has been given notice to va
cate.
AS matters now stand he will both
have to secure another location and
pay for the advertising of the applica-
ton in the new stand And there are
other matters which may cause no end
of trouble to Mr.. O'Donnell.
1t is very probable that in the new To-
cation he may select there may be abb
utting owners who may object to his
license If they are legal the commits
sioners will be obliged to refuse his APP
plication. It is probable that he will Sc
cure suitable quarters and have the IL
cense transferred within a few days.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
A HERD OF COWS FOR THE KLoN-
DIXIE.

A man now in Tacoma, preparing to
leave soon for Dawson, but who does
not want his name mentioned is going
to take 1875 COWS with him. He will
take a sled for each COW and make
them haul enough provisions for the
trip. He already has about a third of
his herd, and is busy breaking them
to work in harness. He expects to get
away in a few weeks. He is positive
it will be a paying venture, as fresh
milk is a little known article in the
Yukon. He has had no trouble so far
in breaking his cattle, and talks as
though it will be no extraordinary sight
to see 1875 cows vending their way
along the mountain trails drawing
sleds laden with hay and grain. He
will take them down the Yukon in
boats and expects to be at the lakes
as soon as the ice breaks. He has been
over the ground and feels confident of
success.-Tacoma Ledger
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
Friends of LocalBoxer
Think His Chances
Excellent.
SEVERE TRYING OUT.
Lawler Goes Up Against
Flaherty in a Very
Stiff Bout.

All that remains to guarantee the fight
between Patsy Sweeney and John j.
Lawler is the arrival of Patriots day, for
the men have completed everything in
which they have been concerned. John
]. Cream, hacker of Lawler, deposited
with the stakeholder, Jere f. Regain, last
evening, $780,. which completes the Lawler
stake money of $500. George P. King, who
represents Sweeney locally, put up his
money Monday evening, so that Regain
holds the entire stake money of $1,000.
Lawler was given tough try-out yes
terday afternoon, at the rooms of the
Pelican Club, 10 Mechanic street, for the
benefit of the persons who are putting
up the funds. They wanted to see him
work before they placed their good money
on him. He was put against John F.
Joe F'laherty, his trainer, for three
more And he was worked, too. The bout
with D1nsdale was pretty warm for both.
1t was as hot as if Sweeney was the OPP
ponent instead of Dihsdale.
Flaherty then went against him for
threee fast rounds. He did not mince
matters at all He slammed Lawler as
hard as he could and made the Worces-
ter lad come back at him as hard as the
latter could. 1t was hot, Lawler fought
well, but was outclassed.
His friends were pleased at the show
ing he made. They cannot expect him to
go against such a man as Flaherty, who
is not only heavier, but has the reputa-
tion of being one of the most clever light
weights in the ring.
C. w Maloney advertising agent for
the Nutmeg Athletic Club, came to Wor-
cester yesterday to bill the city and sur
rounding towns for the fight The poster
is magnificent one. 1t contains the cuts
of all who take part, including one of
Lawler and another of Jere F. Regain,
who will be official timekeeper of the
several bouts
Mr.. Maloney is also advertising agent
for the Denox and Broadway Athletic
clubs of New York. He will remain in
Worcester four or five days and will SUI
perintendent the disposition of tickets in
this city
Eawler had his picture taken yesterday
FOR the, benefit. of Mr.. Maloney, who de-
sired to. use, it in advertising the bout.
fortunately the picture was taken before
thA'trv-out. Lawler did not look so well
after it,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
ADVICE TO THE FILIPINOs.
(From Mr. Dooley in Peace and War;
by F. P. Dunne.)

'Naygurs, we say, poor, dissolute,
uncovered wretches, says we, 'whin
tn crool hand iv Spain forged man'c Giles
f'r yeer limbs, as Hogan says, who
was it crossed tn say an sthruck off
TIL come-alongs? We did, by dad, we
did. An now, We miserable, childish
minded apes, we propose FIR to larn We
TIL uses iv liberty. In ivry city in this
unfair land we will erect school-houses
an packin' houses an houses iv cor
rection. an We'll larn We our language,
because tits aisier to larn We ours than
to larn Ourselves yours, an Wen give
We clothes if We pay FIR thin. an if We
don't We can go without, an'whin ye'er
hungry We can go to tn morgue-we
name tn resth'rant-an' ate a good
square meal iv army beef.
we can't give We amy votes because
we haven't more thin enough to go
round now. but Wen threat We tn way
a father shud threat his childher II we
have to break ivry bone in ye'er bodies.
So come to our arms, says We"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13

Her husband, Otis R. Parker, is treas
urer of Worcester Commandery.
Reports read at the session yes
terday showed that five Communicates
were instituted during the year, and
that the present membership in Massa-
chusetts is 1926
Grand Treasurer Alderman reported
receipts, $40, 624; payments, $lO,44S; bal
ance, April II, $SS79. The finance com
mittee estimated the income for the
coming year at $11 900, and recommend
ed appropriations of 1925. The follow
ing officers were elected: Grand com
mander, Charles Steere of bingham;
grand vice commander. Mrs. Sarah II.
Parker Worcester; grand treasurer
Herbert N. Alderman, West Medford;
grand herald, Joseph S. Paine; grand
keeper of records, James B. True
worthy, Lowell.
Each Of the 1877 Communicates in the
state Of Massachusetts sent repre-
sentative.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13

friends. despite former rivalry in jump
ing, and the letter which Marsh received
was written to Watson.
Burrows also tells about handicap ne
won in which first prize was 40 pounds.
He enclosed a clipping which gives the
staters in the final heats of l2O-yard
race yet to take place. Among them are
Burrows and Tommy Keane, well knoW-l
in Worcester when he ran for the Suffolk
and B. A. A. clubs in the amateur ranks
and trainer of the Worcester Academy
track athletes two years ago; Keane IS
low man in the race, having but a half
yard. Burrows is on the 71s-yard mark.
The difference in the marks shows thai
Keane must have improved wonderfully.
He has won more handicaps IL England
than any American runner that ever
went across.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
A PRETTY STRING.

r B. Whidden got a day off from his
labor Yesterday, and, with William C..
Hamilton and William Garrepy, went
after trout. They brought in the best
strine, of the season, which was placed on
exhibition in the show window of the lver
Johnson sporting goods house last eve
nirg There were 80 trout in the string,
Weighing s pounds Il ounces. There nave
hea5 strings of larger number caaght'
but no string which had as nucP weight
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
NORTH GRAFTON.

North Grafton, April ~. - James Nc
Dougall Of New York is visiting with Mr.
and Mrs William 3. Shearer on Main
street. Mr. McDougall was the first agent
for Finlayson. Bousfeld & Co. in Ameri-
ca. 40
S. II. Knowlton has brought out Jos
chickens this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Townsend of Wor-
cester spent the day with Robert Thomp-
son on Harrison avenue.
Miss Nettie Knipe has started TO work
in the Globe Corset Company of Worces-
ter.
Misses Annie Written and May Relay
agar spent the evening with Grace Irons
ON Oak street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
BAPTIST MISSION BOARD.
Annual Meeting, Discussion
and Election Of
Officers.

The annual public meeting of the Wor-
cester Baptist City Missionary board was
held at the Main Street Baptist Church
last night, President F. L. Durkee presid-
ing.
The program was as follows; lnvoca-
ton, Rev. b. d. Marshall, d. d.; Scrip
ture reading, Rev Woodman Bradbury;
prayer, Rev Leo Boone Thomas; address,
Getty versus country missions" Rev. J. s..
Holmes D. b; Swedish mission work in
Sweden and this city," Rev. c. w. Ander-
son; 1.-THE work here" Rev. Arthur st.
James; "City missions Rev o. i. NAL
lory.
The treasurer's report was as follows:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
THREE STANDING JUMPS.

Billy Marsh has challenged Colquit of
England for match at three standing
jumps, the match to take place across
the water. the coming summer. The
challenge. was issued to Colquit by VAT
training Grinnen College, Iowa. Marsh
received from him yesterday letter CIV
ing the information that the challenge
is on its way across the water. Accom-
panviner the letter was one from Tom
Burrows. formerly of Worcester, now OF
Blackpool, Eng and, who will act as
Marshs representative in arranging lne
match Burrows and Watson are close
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
LOCAL STAR PLAYERS.
Tbompson and w. J. O'connOr Start Out on
Their Seasons Work.

Morrill, Thompson of Manchester N H.,
the, crack third baseman of the c. Y. M.
I.vceum last year, has been in town for
the past few days. He will remain here
the remainder of the season and will oe-
cupy his old position on the Lyceum team
w. ]. O'Connor of the Lyceums expects
70 receive orders in the near future from
the management of the Rockford, Ill,
team. to report there for duty. Q.Connor
has already signed with the Rockford
team. which played in the Western Asso-
citation. His contract calls for MN 70
he there by the 18th and expects to start
today or tomorrow.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
MATCH ASSURED.

A candlepin match between a lO-men
team selected from Whites alleys ana
Boston bowlers is practically assured.
Negotiations for the match have been
made by A. Fred White of the Wor-
oester Athlete and Warren Dow OF the
bowler and Sportsman of Boston. J. r.
White will select the team from the
three teams which bowl on his alleys
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
AMONG LABOR MEN.
Rumors of Strikes and De-
mands Prevalent
These Days.

The air about labor headquarters at
81 Southbridge street is unchanged,
with rumors of strikes and demands to
be made by several organizations. The
moulders' union is the foremost. About
all the delinquent moulders have been
brought into line preparatory to final
struggle.
The favorable outcome of the PerO
strike has given the union men conf
dence in their ability to make all local
foundrymen recognize the union.
The coremakers' union, one of the
strongest in the city, has been giving
the cold shoulder to all non-union con-
Germs in this city. Their strikes are
still on in both Pero's and Aliens.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
SENATOR HOAR's UNWELCOME
CALLER.
(Kansas City JournaI.l

The entrance to Senator Hoars COM
mittee room is near one or the senate's
elevators. The passengers a day or
two ago witnessed a funny incident
which conferred around the venerable
Massachusetts statesman. He was OBJ
served to emerge from his room and
close the doors softly. He then looked
around in a half-freightened way and
made a dive for the elevator. and when
the lift came in sight called out to the
operator Hurry up, hurry up" The
elevator man hurried, and when he
reached the floor where the senator
was standing met with this appeal:
open that door and let me in, Let
me in lightning auckland get away
from herei"
The elevator had only gone few
feet when the door Of the committee
room opened and out stepped DR.. Mary
Walker. The reason of the senator S
perturbation became apparent There
are worse things in Senator Hoar's es-
timation than Philippine annexation.
One of these things is Dr.. Mary Walk
er. s
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
MAY CALL SERIES OFF.

The Casino candle pin did not show up
81 the winthrop alleys last evening, ana
+ba match between that team and the
U-tnthrops was indefinitely postponed IN
consequence. Capt. Barrett Of the WIN YIN
irons seriously contemplates calling tne
tnr l.;ls off as last evening disappolnt-
;3Sa,,t was the third, and the CASINOS were
,asnonsibIe each time.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
NoN-coMs. RECOMMENDED
Men Who viii Wear Stripes on Their Sleeves
In Battery.

B battery held a business session af-
ter the drill at the state armory last
evening. Capt. Herbert N. Haynes an
nounced the following appointments in
the on-commissioned officers: Sergt.
C. w. Stevens for first sergeant, Corp.
d. r. Nichols for sergeant, Privates
George Bitbershah and F. E. Kibbe for
corporals. These appointments Capt.
Haynes has sent to Major Duchesney,
commanding first battalion, light artil-
lery. for confirmation.
Paymaster H. B. Clapp and Major
John H. Harvey were at the armory
last evening. Major Harvey conducted
the physical examinations and passed
the following: Louis ]. Brissette, Cir
ard A. Breed. Warren L. Thayer and
Ralph c. White. These four, together
with Private w. S. Bigelow were mus
tered into the service by Paymaster J.
H. Harvey. 'tt i-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
CARNATIoN PARTY.

A private carnation dancing party
was given in Franklin hall last night
The gentlemen presented their partners
with carnation pinks during the grand
march, led by Edward Foley and Miss
Katherine Sullivan. Miss Katherine
Sullivan and Miss Agnes Quinn were
in charge of the arrangements. Caterer
Adams served refreshments, and Chat
fms orchestra furnished music.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
DEATHS.

PAINE-In saundersville. 18th, Mrs. Jane
f. (Simmons) Paine, wife of the late
Elias A. Paine n yrs.
Funeral at st. Johns Church, Wikin-
sonvile, Friday, at 2 p. m.
SIJLLTVAN-At San Francisco, Cal, Oct.
II, 1898, Humphrey Sullivan Of Worces-
ter private in Company l, Twenty
third United States infantry
Funeral from Callahan Brothers UNI
dertaking rooms, Temple. street, FRI
day at 2.15 p. m Services In st. Anneg
Church at 9 o'clock Relatives and
friends are invited 10 attend.
POND-In Southern Pines, N. c., 10th,
Emily A. Pond As yrs. 10 mos.
Funeral at her brothers, o. S. Ponds
Friday, p. IN. Relatives and friends
invited.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
O1IvET WHIST CLUB

o,ive+ whist club met in the hail
n;otb fioor of state Mutual building,
i iiili'- evening. Twelve couples played
Whist rStf, until 1880 O'Clock, when BANQUET
~ as served in state Mutual restaurant {;
y III was played until y o'clock ana
soctal followed. No prizes were gwen
The T committee in charge was w. NJ N
bachelor. B. F. Curtis Arthur T.
Knight
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
$500 $500


Due The board on dtcepIeu dppUI lIUII-
ments to April l. 1899 $4,000
Officers and committees elected were:
President; f. l.. Durkee; vice president,
treasurer, w. II. Cook; trustees, J; 2.
Cheney, G. c. Whiting, c. F. Rugg, b. =.
Guy, i. U. Wakefield, Committees: FL
b, r. Guy, +. A. Caswell, M. p. Burbank,
". j. Peacock; French work, Rev. S. b.
Meeser. Rev. T. r. Peede. J. 2. Cheney
A. n Chase. A. s. Fulton, w. IL. Thomas,
Rev. J. S. Holmes, ID. D.; outlook, Rev.
q. T. Wheeler Rev. L. B. Thomas, Rev.
W. Bradbury, Rev. A. St. James, Rev. II.
Conway, Rev o. e. Mallory A. J. john
son. Finn work, G. c.. Whitney, Rev G.
w Sundmark. r. j. Reeby, l.. f. Gordon,
Rev. c. w. Anderson, c. F. Rugg.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
pTvaI ASSOCIATES SOCIAL.

The sixth assembly of the Rival As
so.tates was held in horticultural nan
isst evening Riley's orchestra was IN
attendance. John F. Kane was moor
S ere His assistants were Edward j.
HAYES ana John F. McGovern'
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-13
WILL NOT SHOOT.
sportsman,s Club withdraws in Favor of Gun
Club on Patriots Day.

The Worcester sportsmens Club will
not have a shoot at its range at North
pond Patriots day, as originally planned
A meeting of theexecutive committee was
held last evening in the store Of A. b. F.
Kinney, at which 1t was decided TO Will VIII
draw IN favor of the Worcester Gun Cluo,
which win hold shoot at its range at
Barber,s Crossing. The gun Cup mad
reached its decision first, and the sports
mems Club considered it had the right OF
WaV