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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
BEEF INQUIRY.
Startling Testimony of a
Lieutenant Colonel.

Chicago, March 1.-Lieut Col. IL. B.
Sharpe testified at the beef inquiry to-
day, that wagons which had not been
cleaned after being used for transpor-
tation OF manure and wagons in which
garbage had been carried. the bottoms
of which were covered with slime, in
which maggots were crawling, were
used to carry fresh meat to the soldiers
at Camp Thomas at Chickamauga last
summer.
Lieut.. Col Sharpe was stationed at
Chiclsamauga from April % to July 20
of last yeaR and was later chief COM
ndssany with Gen. Brooke in Porto
Rico. The blame for this condition of
tf&lgs, said Lieut.. Col. Sharpe, lay on
the shoulders of the regimentsl COM
missaFfes, who sent the wagons for the
meat without having then properly
cleaned, according 10 orders.
AS soon as he learned Of the matter
he ordered the wagons cleaned imme-
diately. The meat issued to the troops,
the witness said, was of good quality
and in good condition, but after it had
been carried in wagons in the con-
dition mentioned, 1t was of course i'm
possible for the troops to use it.
Six witnesses we've examined at the
first sitting of the court today, the evil
dence given by Lieut.. Col. Sharpe be-
ing the most important of the day. The
court will reconvene Monday morning
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
Two Officers Did Not
Want Promotion.
SERVED IN THE NAVY
One, Admiral Higginson'
Commanded the Mass.

Washington, March 1.-Two things.
In the opinion of Secretary Long, so
cEsditable to the naval service have
occurred recently that they deserve to
be made public One is the request of
Admiral Higginson, contained in the
following letter:
Washington, March 10, 1899
'Sir-I respectfully request to be al
lowed to resume my former number on
the naval list, after Rear Admiral
Kempff. While deeply grateful to the
president and yourself for my nominal
ton for work done off Santiago, l do
not regard my services as SO conspicu-
Gus as to warrant my advancement
while the other commanding officers
nominated at the same time as myself
go unrewarded. They were a gallant
band Of naval officers and certainly de-
served well Of their country, and if their
services are to go unrecognized, l de-
sire to share the same fate.
Very respectfully,
Francis J. Higginson,
Rear Admiral, u. S. N.
ITO Hon. John d. Long, secretary of
the navy"
Admiral Higginson's name was one
Of the long list sent In by the presi-
dent for advancement for gallant SER
vices off Santiago. Probably by in
adyertence, Admiral Higginsons name
was confirmed apart from the rest,
which the Senate adjourned without
confirming
Secretary Long has addressed the fol-
lowing letter to the admirals
viii you let me express my high
appreciation Of your very handsome
and considerate conduct in asking to
resume your former number on the
navy list rather than to accept the ad-
vancement which places you above
other officers who, for their gallant
services in the recent war, deserved
recognition but failed to receive it,
owing to the failure of the Senate to
act upon the recommendations sent in
by the president. the spirit which you
manifest is SO admirable that hasten
to write you this letter"
The other is the case Of
Lieut.. Aaron Ward, who was
recommended by the board Of pro
motions for advancement On learn
| ing of this, he wrote to the depart
ment declining advancement, as 1t gave
him precedence over his olassmate
Lieut.. Stanton, stating that he did no
feel that the actions in which his YES
sci was engaged were of so great value
as to justify him in availing himself o.
the opportunity. 1T is impossible
said he, for me willingly to accept {
promotion which might deprive such al
| officer of commission in the higher
grade"
The recommendation by the board OF
promotions in the case Of Lieut. Ward
was not sent to the Senate. all the pro.
motions recommended by that body
having been held back to wait the re-
suit of those which had been pending
since the opening of the session and
which the Senate adjourned without
confirming. ss a)r.s
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
News From All Quarters Gathered Into
Brief Paragra phs.

o''S' al - 81 Pt'S-
The New Hampshire Legislature ad-
iourned yesterday sine die.
Miss Edith Dingley, daughter of the
late Congressman Dingley, was united
in marriage yesterday at Lewiston, Ne,
to Col. James Cecil Hoar of Washing
ton.
Mary Gwendeline Caldwell of South
Bend, Ind, who endowed the first
building of the Catholic University at
Washington, has been awarded the
Lactare medal.
Sloane, the jockey, sailed for England
yesterday. He rides for the Prince of
Wales at the Easter races.
Dr. Powell. a Baptist clergyman, is
founding d church at Santa Clara city,
Havana.
W. D. Howell, assistant secretary Of
the treasury In charge Of the customs,
yesterday took the oath of office as
member Of the board Of general APP
praisers Of New York.
The will of the late James kcough, n
Boston cnoachman, has been prCbated.
Ii gives his savings of $2S 100 to public
charities controlled by the Roman
Catholic Church.
Mr. Kipling was reported last niSht
r. be much improved. He has seen as
vet only his physicians, nurses and
members OF his family.
The Pavonia, Capt. Atkin, arrived at
Liverpool, yesterday, In TOW Of two
tugs. There was a remarkable demon
stration on the arrival OF the steam
ship.
President Mckinley has been ap-
pointed guardian Of John D., William
NJ. and Kate D. Barber of Canton, o.
The president Is the children's ncle.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
GEN. WHEELER.
He Wants to Go Where
There is Fighting.

Washington, March 1l.-Gen. Joseph
Wheeler saw the president today con-
corning his future status. Subsequent
ly he said that while the question of his
remaining In the army had not been
definitely decided it was probable that
he would not remain in the service.
He thought the president would he I'M
able to find place for him, and he was
not pushing the matter. But l would
like to remain in the SERVICE" he said,
with animation, land be sent to the
Philippines, where there is some fight
ing / would not care 50 much to stay
in the army If | had to remain in this
country"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
ALL ROUND CHAMPION.
J. Fred Powers Wins Four Firsts for
Notre Dame University.

]. Fred Powers of this city, the cell
ebrated all around athlete, who has
won many victory on Worcester
fields, and scored many a point on 9TH
er fields, added to his laurels yesterday
in the meet between Notre Dame, Chi
cago and Illinois universities. Powers
is captain Of Notre Dame university,
which is located at South Bend, Ind,
and his competition secured the victory
for his college. His team led its rivals
by eight points when the final scores
were added. Powers contributed in a
great measure to the great victory. He
won four flrsts and thus scored the all
around championship.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
HARVARD MAN DEAD.

Boston, March 11.-Dr. Henry Parker
quincy one Of the leading professors
at the Harvard Medical School, died
at his home in this city, today. He was
the son of the late Edmund quincy, n
noted Bostonian, and was also a cousin
OF Mayor QuinVA He was well known
IN IN the medical profession not only in
tnis city, but throughout the country
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
COUNTERFEITERS CAUGHT.

New York, March 1l.-Six men ac-
cused of making and selling counterfeit
silver standard dollars, We're arraigned
today before United States commission
er Shields They were arrested by
Chief Hazen Of the secret service dl-
vision.
The prisoners were Sisto and Adeline
Insognoli and Petro Lionelo, Italians.
Frank Clark Harry Garen, alias Big
Andy" and Andy Sealer, Amerl-
cans.
The men were held for further ex-
animation.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
EARLY MORNING RAID.
Exchange Street House Relieved of IN
ruly Occupants.

Herbert Remington was arrested
early this morning for threatening to
Kill the inmates Of house on Exchange
street occupied by Lucy l.. Robbins.
As a result Of this arrest, Lucy Rob
bins Al, Susan Mcdonald II, and Alfred
Kies We're locked up in Waldo street
station at 2.30 o'clock this morning.
Lucy was charged with keeping a
disorderly house, the girl Susan with
vagrancy, and Ries with drunkenness.
The raid was conducted by Sergt. Nc
Murray and officers Hemmenway
Blanchard and Reardon.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
HEAD MONEY.
Dewey's Officers to Ask Double the
Amount 1t Was Thought They Were
Entitled To.

Washington, March 1.-THE officers
of Dewey's fleet have preferred d
claim for double the amount of head
money which it was at first believed
they were entitled to as the result of
the victory over the Spanish forces at
Cavite last May. The law provides
that 500 shall be allowed to the vic
tors for each person on the captured
or destroyed vessels. BY that calCu-
lation. almost 100000 would be divided
among Dewey's sailors. But it is also
provided that where the conquered force
was superior to the attacking force
then the allowance shall be 5000 a head.
While Dewey's claim Is not based on
any superiority Of the Spanish Ef6& it
is asserted that that fleet fighting in
conjunction with the shore batteries at
Cavite. did constitute a superior force
in the meaning of the law. The point
is new one, and is now under consid-
GRAFTON before the judge advocate gen
eral Of the navy.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
SHOTS WE'RE FIRED.
Possible Fatal Outcome of a Congress
siona Fight in Virginia,

Chattanooga, Tenn, March IA
special to the times from Bristol says:
Gen. James A. Walker and w. S. Ham
ilton, attorney for Judge w. F. Rhea,
Walker for the congressional seat of the
ninth Virginia district, met in serious
combat today. They were engaged in
taking depositlons in the contest. Ham
ilton, it Is said, advanced upon Walker,
who shot him in the abdomen. The
wound is considered fatal. G. Il. Davis.
private secretary to Judge Rhea, shot
Walker twice in the right shoulder,
Ieriously wounding him. Gen. Walker
Is resting easily, while Hamilton is suf-
fering.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
THE OLD SCHEDULE.
Employees of a Dudley Mill to Receive an
Advance of 10 Per Cent.

Dudley. March 1.-THE employees of
the Stevens linen works which is the
largest crash towelling factory in the
April 1 the amount of a reduction in
wages made in 1894 would be restored
April /. The restoration viii average
about 10 per cent. Elias p. Norton is
the agent Of the concern, and about 800
hands are employed
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
RECOVERY BEYOND HOPE.
sevon Rats Attack Two Sleeping Child
rem at Dorchester.

Boston, March 11.-Sewer rats at
tackled two sleeping children this morn
ing in a house in Dorchester and in1ict-
ed such wounds that the lives of the
little ones are despaired Of.
Mrs. Woodward left her two children,
Elsie, aged three years, and Emma
aged one year, asleep in their bed
while she went to the grocery store
Returning half an hour later, she found
them covered with blood and examl-
nation showed parts Of the face ana
limbs had been partially eaten 4 ply
stefan who was called stated that rats,
which are the pest of the vicinity, had
caused the injuries to the children and
that On Account of their age, their re-
cOvery was beyond hope.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
MONEY ON THE WAY.

New York March 1.-THE United
States transport Meade sailed this af-
ternoon for Havana. passing out quar-
antine at 5.14. She has on board SO OO0. d
900 in charge Of Paymaster General
Carey provided by the United states
government to pay Cuban troops.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
SCHLEY BANQUETED.
Tho Hero of Santiago Pays a High Trb-
ute TO Admiral Cerycra.

ute to Admiral ceryera.
Philadelphia. March 11.-Admiral
schley was the guest of honor tonight
at the annual banquet Of the Five
O'Clock Club" The admiral was lion
lied by everybody, and his speech in
response to d toast to Admiral Cervera
was rapturously applauded. His trlb-
ute to a fallen foe was beautifully ex-
pressed. Admiral Schley expressed his
hearty approval Of the law recently
passed by congress recognizing the
navy. lie said this republic had at
last followed the example of Russia,
Germany, France and England, and
made it possible for the seaman who.
by his valor, added to the grandeur OF
his country, to achieve a commissioned
position in the navy. The admiral
modestly touched on the Santiago fight
but he spoke with regard to disputed
points. and maintained the claims that
have been made in his behalf in con-
nection with the great battle.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
TO ENDOW A CHAIR.
It is Stated That Knights of Columbus
Have Not Appropriated Any Money.

Have Not Appropriated Any Money.
Hartford, Conn, March 1.-THE
Times is authority for the statement
that members Of the order of the
Knights of Columbus in this city and
throughout the state are much exer-
clsed over the announcement that the
national council Of the order q its re-
cent meeting in New Haven hal voted
$50, 600 from the funds Of the order to
endow a chair in the Catholic Univer-
slty at Washington. james J. Quinn.
who has been q. member Of the rational
council, Is quoted as saying that an
appropriation Of any money Tor such
purposes would be a direct and fla
grant violation Of the provision Of the
charter and would not be permitted
by the insurance commissioners or the
courts
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
ADVANCE IN WAGES.

Bridgeport, Ct, March 1l.-OHcial
announcement was made today that
the Warner Bros Company, manufac-
turers Of corsets. had made a general
advance in wages Of from 10 to 20 per
cent. Fourteen hundred hands are en-
Moved.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
WOULDN'T INVITE BRYAN.

The Missouri Legislators DecIipe to Have
Apostle of Free Silver Address Them.
Jefferson, City, MO, March 1.-THE
Missouri house today refused to in
vite William j. Bryan to address the
legislature. The republicans amended
the resolution when introduced, to in
clude President Mckinley, and on the
motion Of Davis (dem.) the resolution
was tabled.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
coon TEMPLARs socIAL.

The Good Tempfars' Sick Benefit So
ciety held an enjoyable social at tae
Monitor Lodge rooms, ga Main street
last evening There were visiting
friends from all three OF the temperance
lodges IN the city.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
GRIFFIN DEFEATED.

New York, March 1l.-Mike Griffin,
who refused to sign with the Brooklyn
base ball club for less than $500 has
bean released IL Cleveland for $4,000.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington. March II. o. Forecast for
Sunday: New England and eastern New
York: Threatening weather; probably
rain; increasing south 10 east winds.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
A MORNING SHOOTING.
Jericho Village Man sho, in tho Ann.

Jerlcho Viiage Man shot IN tho Arm.
Webster, March u, 2.8o d ma shoot
ing affair took place In Jericho village this
morning Raphael Lombard was shot in
the arm. officers are on tho lookout for
the assailant.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12

Goals thrown by Clinton, Vose, Foster
two; Fitchburg. Mclean two, 3. Har-
ley, Sprague. For fouls, Gushing, Yose
one. Mckinney, three. heverce, Max
Fxner. Score Fitchburg II, Gushing s.
Time. two Commute halves.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
FITCHBURG WINS.
Defeats Cushing Academy Team at Close
Basket sail ontest.

Fitchburg, March 1.-THE basket
ball game of the season was played
here this evening between the Gushing
Academy and the Y NJ. C. a team,
the latter winning by a score Of Ii to
9. The result was in doubt up to the
last minute of play, when S.rague
threw one of the best goals seen on
the home floor from the side lines.
The best playing was by Spra@ue and
McLeon Of Fitchburg Vose and Foster
of Gushing Academy. The attendance
WAS 500
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12

The Light Infantry will give it's sec
ond and last social of the season, at the
armory, on the eve.sng Of March %.
The soldier boys declare that this affair
will outshine the last one, and that
was pronounced by their friends to be
one of the most enjoyable that the In
fantry has ever giyA Lieut.. Clark,
Sergt. Barton and Prv. Kincaid have
the affair in charge.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12

Sunday: Partly cloudy:
light rains.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11
THE RED SHIRTS.
Conrtets whs Wear Then In the
PeaItenttarIes OF California

There are men IN the penitentiaries
Of California who are favored with
rcd shirts. but they are not made par
ticularly happy thereby.
When n convict has once worn tae
crimson shirt. he hopes as ardentlN a.
convict can hope for anything that
the warden will never make him wear
IL again. II means that he has tried
TO escape and failed.
But that Is not all HencefOrth he
Is Il degraded man In prison circles
His time credits are gone. Solitary
confinement. dungeons and bread and
water may l,e his portion. He II
watched. suspected by the officers.
pointed out and explained" 10 visitors
and newcomers. Among the 100 con-
vIcts In the jute mill his reu back may
be distinguished At n glance. IL he he
away from there moment. the guards
know II. Then the prison bell rings.
the officers assemble. bloOdhOSnds are
unclaimed. and the hunt begins.
Some OF the red shutters ut San
Qutullu uTt lllouE hliN AANot NAA AAs,
fellows that ever scaled a prison wall
and every man of them has run the
gantlet Of guard and Calling gun. Any
body in stripes who breaks for liberty
is liable TO be rlddled with lead within
60 seconds. The convicts know this,
but they also know that beyond the
gray stone walls there are green hills
and deep ravlnes and-possibly-frec-
dom. The man who is sentenced to die
on n prison cot is willing to stake his
life for liberty. His days and nights
are spent preparing for the game. II
he wins. the ICONS" he leaves behind
are jubilant. and many are the tales
of pluck and luck they will tell In
memoriam. AS n rule. no class OF
people stand by each other like vetcr-
an "cons."-San Francisco Call.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11
THE HEATHEN CAN WAIT.
A squatter'H Idea of Where Charity
should Begin.


The other day ali. old squatter came
to the city aud attended divine services
at n fashionable church. The old fell
low listened with rapt attention to the
sermon, occasionally nodding in APP
proval or shaking his head in uncer-
tainty. When II man with the contri-
button box approached, the squattcr
asked:
whats up?"
I'VE are taking up q collection for
the heathcn. and as you seemed to be
SO much Interested in the sermon
didn't know but you would Ike to give
a few dimes"
whats the matter with the
heathen?"
"Why, he doesn't know anything
about the gospel. and we want to raise
money enough to send it TO him"
wall. tell yer, don't think he'll
spile afore mornln. I've got n boss
swap on han. an eff | ken get huff boot
come aroun an we'll sorter look inter
the matter"
But. my friend. the heather chill
dren need clothes"
$50 does mine, by lingo. Bill amt
worn nuth!n but a shirt for six months
an haster stay outen perlite society.
Ikes got vacancy in his britches big
germ yer hat. an Jack haster stay I'M
der the house when stranger comes,
case he got his clothes scorched durin
hog KILN. Come aroun arter the swap.
afore mornin. "-Arkansas Traveller.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11
His Conscience Hurt Him.

Postmasters are recipients Of many
curious communications, and Postmas-
ter Lawson Of Dillingham;, Ills, has a
collection of them covering period Of
six years service in that capacity, but
the one that takes the lead in his Lit
erary Curiosity Shop" was received the
ether morning from citizen Of De-
catur, MS, with n request that he
hand "the inc1osed 10c to a farmer liv-
ing one mile southwest of bingham
and ask him TO pardon the sender for
stealing watermelon from him In
1885," just 40 years ago this melon sen
son, says the ST. Louis be-Demo-
crat. A grandson of the man who
probably lost the melon is still living in
the vicinity of Eff1ngham.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11

The Egyptian never travels without
his goolah. He fills ii with filtered
water and In the morning can COM
mand pint or more of water cooled
by evaporation through the unglazed
clay. This precious fluid he does not
waste on unsatisfled thirst. Taking of
the long white wrap and the piece of
cloth that covers his head during Sleep
the native pours the water over his
head, neck and hands. The European,
with all his instinct for cleanliness,
seeks first to relieve his overmastering
thirst
There are in Egypt as many thirsts
us plaques. but the dust thirst is the
worst. Every pore is sealed; the throat
is lump of dry clay, and one feels
what 1t must be to be mummy.-Lon-
don Standard.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11

lin answer to Markhsm's 1.-The Man With the
Hoe."l
Crowned with the culture OF the centuries
With honest men and noble, manly pride,
He gazcs fearless back across the past.
Triumphant DER the forces OF the world.
Fired by VISIONS sacred heritage,
Imbued with ardent trust and sanguine hope.
Strong driver Of progression's potent pillow.
He presses onward. certain OF success;
Upon his brow serene intelligence
Rcigns sovereign consort OF integrity.
This is the thing the Lord God made and gave
To have dominion over land and sea;
This is the Makers image, this the man,
Evolved In somber aeons dead and gone,
That phoenix risen from the forge Of time
In grandeur marches on TO victory.
Yon clod Is but the relic Of the past
And burdened by the centuries that lie
Long buried in now forgotten tomb,
Whence empty ages nevermore may rise.
So has god given labor raised the man
That, chaos conquerins, his mighty
Now reaches proudly round the globe
In signal triumph over time and space.
The gulf between him and the .eraphim
Is straitly narrowed to a single step;
fol lifted from the gloom Of ignorance
He holds the key to solemn mystery
And with uncloudcd eyes perceives Gods dream
In all its glory and its melody.
Say, where exists more splendid prophecy
Masters and rulers Id all lands"-forsooth,
Who the masters and whose is the sway
OF sceptered power Ger the universeY
Whose hand is on the throttle OF advance,
Save his upon whose sturdy open brow
There CLEANS the sweat of strong productive toll
lie is the lord and ruler in all lands
Whose lightest word commands the elements,
Who summons nature TO his beck and call
And whose most faithful servitor is truth
Who labors, labors to noble end!
And so the future shall be satisfied;
The worlds last reckoning shall place this man
Upon the pinnacle he shall deserve.
And he who shaped himself shall reap the rest
His being promises. led on by faith
Undaunted in the goodness OF the plan,
The want insatiate Of higher things
The plain impulse of immortality.
Albert c. Andrews in Indianapolis Journal.