davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
NEwHARvARD DEPARTMENT
Proposed TO Establish a College of Com
paratye Medicine.


Boston, May 91.-PIans for the crea-
tion of a college of comparative medi-
cine at Harvard University are matur-
ing. 1t viii be an institution under
which the different medical depart
ments of the university-the Harvard
medical school, the Harvard veterinary
school and the Harvard Dental Col
lege-are to be co-ordinated.
The chair of comparative pathology
and comparative physiology has been
endowed already and the necessary en-
dowment for the laboratories of COM
parative physiology also have been
made. The only immediate needs un-
provided for are an endowment for the
chair of comparative anatomy and for
the erection of hospital for animals.
1t is estimated that 100000 will be re-
qulred for this purpose.
The board of overseers of Harvard
College today elected Prof. H. Lang
ford Warren, professor of architecture;
confirmed the appointment of A. L. I.
Schaper, assistant professor of histol-
ogy; and appointments of H. L. Bur-
rell, assistant professor of clinical sur
gerry; C. NJ Green, assistant professor
of obstetrics; Maxine Bosher, assistant
professor of mathematics; 7. w. Rich
ards, assistant professor of chemistry;
w. H. Pickering, assistant professor OF
astronomy, and elected Prof. F. C. De
Sumichrast associate professor OF
French.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
SUBMIT THEIR PLAN.
American Delegates Out
line a Policy Of Uni
versaI Arbitration.

The Hague, May 91.-Both sections of
the disarmament committee met today,
and, as was anticipated. failed to agree
with regard to the questions of new in-
ventions in ornaments. The drafting
committee of the arbitration commit-
tee made some a6RRnce this afternoon,
The American delegates submitted
their scheme relating to an arbitration
tribunal
The plan differs from the British pro-
posal. 1t provides that each country
shall appoint single arbitrator to be
selected by the supreme courts of the
signatory powers. The tribunal shall
have a permanent central seat and be
composed of at least three judges, who
shall not be natives or residents Of
countries belonging to the powers in
discord. In event of new facts arising
within three months of a decision, the
same tribunal shall have power to try
again the questions in dispute
Recourse to the tribunal shall be OPP
tional for the signatory powers. The
tribunal shall not take cognizance Of
any dispute until assured that the par
ties concerned will accept its decision.
The convention shall come into force
and tribunal be established when nine
powers, eight of whom shall be Euro
pean or American and four of whom
shall be signatories of the declaration
of Paris, 1855, shall have adhered to
the convention.
Apart from the above project, the
Americans proposed a special scheme
of mediation, providing that, in the
event of a difference arising between
two powers, each shall choose another
power to act as it's second. The
powers thus selected shall do all they
can to reconcile the opponents. These
seconding powers shall even when war
has broken out, continue their efforts
with view Of ending hostilities as
soon as possible.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
.body was removed from the chapel BY

body was removed from the chapel by
Undertaken Sessions.
Mr.. Mclaughlin has for many years
been identified with church work in
Worcester. The far-reaching infiu
.ences of Grace Church and Webster
Square Church in recent years are due
as much to.his vigor as to those of any
ione man. For many years, under his
able superintendent, the Webster
Square Sunday school became one of
the largest in the city. Mr. McLaugh-
lin was a devout Methodist until the
arrival of DR.. Conrad in Worcester
when he attached himself to that
church.
He will be sadly missed by the Young
Mems Christian Association in which
ne was always an active spirit.
lt is very probable that the funeral
will be held at the Old South Church,
although no arrangements have been
made yet to that effect
Friends of Mr.. Mclaughlin will read
lly recall the enthusiasm with which he
TOOK hold of the work last fall at a time
when the future of the mission locked
exceedingly dubious. 1t had been known
for several weeks that unless an un-
usual amount of enthusiasm could be
aroused in the missions behalf. the
good work which had been going on for
~ ' VI eNA4 , Ceip WOuiQ nave TO cease. Inc
meeting was called and among the
hundreds who attended from churches
of all denominations none smoke more
feeling words of encouragement than
Mr. Mclaughlin. When he came to the
meeting that evening he had Just paid
the last tribute of respect to the third
near relative that had died within a
week. Yet he felt it his duty to throw
self and sentiment aside and volunteer
to do his share in helping along the
work of the mission. He was in poor
health at the time, yet when he was
chosen as chairman of the advisory
board he saw that bis duty lay in di-
recting the efforts of the Welcome Mis-
sion. Since the day of the missions in
eeption Mr.. Mclaughlin has given to it
his best efforts and untiring zeal and
at the same time has been associated
and carried on his work in various So
cieties connected with Old South
church. of which he was a member.
Mr.. Mclaughlin was about so years
of age
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
NEW FACE TODAY.
Mcouald Will Cover Second in Today's
Game at the Oval.

Another new face win be seen in the
game at the oval today between Wor-
cester and Providence. McQuaid, re-
Gently signed by Worcester, arrived last
evening and will cover second base to-
day. Horton will pitch and Bransfleld
catch. Yeager will play first base.
The Worcesters came from Provi-
dence on the late train last evening.
Manager Leonard was reticent about
changes in the team. He says one of the
pitchers will be allowed to depart with
in week, but he would give no intima-
ton as to which was the one. He also
says there will be other changes in the
team, but what they are he would not
tell.
The retirement of Smith from today's
game is significant. 1t does not require
a second guess to see that Smith holds
the first place in the line when the axe
is swung. However things may take a
turn which may not prove disadvan-
tageous to him.
Harrington accompanied the team to-
Worcester last evening. He was ordered
here so that he may be used at the gate
while his hand is healing. He cannot
play for several days.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
cATcH-As-cArcH-cAN.
Rogers and Teller to Wrestle Next
Thursday for Purse of 500.

c. P. Rogers of Fitchburg and James
]. Teller of this city will wrestle best
two in three falls, catch-as-catch-can
style, three points down, at ], c. b.
hall. sS Front street next Thursday
evening, for a purse of 500. Each has
posted with ]. B. Paquette, 27 Mechanic
street, forfeit of $25. The remain
ing S25 from each will be posted the
day of the match. When originally
made the match was scheduled for this
evening, but no hall coulo be Incurred.
Rogers came to Worcester last evening
to post his money. Tie hall is engaged
for next Thursday Eddie Simpson
will act as referee.
Rogers is known as the Terrible
Yank," in the fashion of having the
designation terrible applied to wrest-
lers. He looks big enough to make all
kinds of trouble for Teller. He is a
husky fellow, 9 feet 2 inches in height
and weighs 1g6 pounds in condition.
Teller is but 8 feet inches and weighs
about 178 podnds.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
COMMISSION REPORTS.
Thinks Nicaragua Ditch Can Be Dug For
Sus,us,7Oo.

Washington, May 31.-The state de-
partment today made public an official
abstract of the report Of the Nicara-
guam canal commission as presented by
Admiral Walker.
The report goes into minute details IN
respect to all questions connected with
TIE construction of the canal and says
that after mature deliberation the COM
mission has adopted and estimated for
the route from Brito to Lake Nicara-
qua, called Childs route and from the
lake to Greytown, called Lull route.
To determine the proper unit prices
for excavation the average of prices
actually paid to contractors on the
Chicago drainage canal were
taken. In obtaining estimates for
the cost of locks, the prices
actually paid for building the
government locks at Sault Ste. Marie
were taken and SO per cent was added
for the difference of location.
After giving due weight to all the
elements of this important question
and with an earnest desire to reach log
ical conclusions, based upon substan-
tial facts, the commission believes that
a canal can lie built across the isthmus
on this route for, not exceeding $l1S.-
113 7g0
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
FOX THE REGATTA.
The $1,000 Necessary to Be Raised BY
Popular suborlption.

The committee of managers of the
Quipsigamond international regatta
and the cooperation committee from
the Board of Trade met in the Board
Of Trade rooms, yesterday afternoon at
! o'clock The joint committees dis
cussed plans for securing the $1,000 nee
essary to conduct the regatta 1t was
decided to raise the amount by popu-
lar subscription.
The committee appointed from the
Board of Trade to assist in arranging
for the regatta is J. Russell Marble and
George l.. Brownell. The Board Of
Trade committee will endeavor to Sc
cure special transportation of shells
from Boston 20 Worcester on the Sun
day preceding the regatta at the lake,
which is the day after the national re-
gatta at Boston. The committee from
the Board of Trade VIII also visit the
proprietors of dry goods and furniture
stores and agitate the closing of stores
on Thursday afternoon of regatta
week, instead of Friday. The joint
committees will meet Monday evening,
in the Board Of Trade rooms.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
LUNCHEON TO WHEELER.

Boston, May S1.-Gen. Joseph Wheel
er was extended many courtesies dur
ing his stay in Boston today, being
rendered, among other things, an in
formal luncheon at the Union Club by
Gov. Wolcott. Among those present
1vese Hon. John D. Long. Hon. Richard
Olney. Hon. George =. Lyman Lieut.
Gov. W. Murray Crane. President Geo.
E. Smith of the Massachusetts Senate
Speaker John l. Bates of the Massa-
chusetts House. and Hon. Josiah gum
cy. mayor of Boston. Gen. Wheeier
left tonight for New York ana WASH
sngton-
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
WORCESTER cANoelsTs.
They Win Several Events at Woburn, SOM
ers Taking First.

worcester canoeists won several
good things at the annual meet Of the
eastern division of the American Canoe
Association at Horn pond, Woburn.
Memorial day. E. ]. Somers of the
Tatassits started the wins by taking
first in the standing padding race. In
the election of officers, Frank A. Smith
of the Tatassits was chosen vice com
modore, and Frederick Coulson was ell
ected purser. The next spring meet will
be held at the lake under the auspices
of the Tatassits. No formal decision to
that effect was made, but it was gen
orally agreed among the canOeists.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
LOSS SETTLED.

The loss on the furniture in the of.
fee of the Webb Granite and Construc.
tion Company in the Chase
building, which was damaged by fire
and smoke last Thursday morning, was
settled yesterday for $3.50 through the
agency Of Charles E. Grant. The loss
on the stock in the Blair studio in the
building was settled for S4s through the
agency of A. C. Munroe. I. A. La
chances loss was also settled. The loss
on the building viii be settled today.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
THEY WERE ACQUITTED.
DerouIede and labsrt Freed of Charge Of
characterization.

Paris. May 81. = NM. Deroulede and
Marcel Habert who have been on trial
before the assize court here on the
charge Of melting soldiers to insubordina-
tion in connection with the election Of
President. Loubet, were acquitted today.
The court was crowded.
The closing scenes of the trial were Of
a decidedly theatrical character When
Maitre Fala4euf had concluded his plea
for the accused, NJ. Deroulede rose and
thanked his dear friends" for their ex-
eellent defense. and concluded by declar-
ing his readiness to repeat the words
which had led to the violent scenes just
previously witnessed.
M. Marcel Habert next pleaded with the
Jury to acauit his comrade. II not. he
said he desired to be incarcerated with
Deroulsde rather than be free among the
insulters of the army. The jury was alb
sent for % minutes, during which time the
prisoners held a levee.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
PICTURES OF AsoucToR.

Boston. May Sl.-Chief Inspector
watts today received a large bundle
of circulars and haIf-tone photographs
from the New York police, to assist in
nrosecuting a search for Marion
r,Iarlse the child abducted recently in
New York, in which the Boston police
ara asked to ioin. Capt. Eldridge in
structed his men t6 sake a careful
search So, of the city and vicinity for any
information OF the child.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
GIFT TO KeARsAoE.

Concord, N. H, May S1.--At the meet
ine. of Gov. Rollins and council this
morning, a committee was appointed
70 select and present to the new bat
tleship Kearsarge some substantial
testimony in behalf of the state. I'd
ward McGarry, a fireman on the U. 5.
: Pes0lute. was pardoned from the
portsmouth JAIL where he is serving
civ months sentence for drunkenness
to save him from dishonoraole as
charge, as his term OF service IN tue
ceratiOn.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
SHOT HIS WIFE.

Keene. y. H.. May si.-Mrs. Louise
Caster. a French Canadian. was shot
and killed this afternoon at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. William Vanness. The
police are searching the woods in the
vicinity OF the murder for Mrs Cas-
ters husboud, who committed the
crime.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
suTTERwoRTH Welded.

New Haven. May 31.-At noon today.
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ezehial G.
Stoddard, was celebrated the wedding
of their only daughter Miss Esther
Ann Stoddard and Frank Seller But
terworth, the well known Yale ath-
lete Of the class Of '95. and one Of the
most prominent Of Yale's foot bali
cOachers.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
DROVE HACK FOR az YEARS
George P. Eames Sells His Horses and
Goes Out Of Business.

George P. Eames, hackman in Wor-
cester for AZ years. sold his horses yes
terday and gave up the business. Ev-
erybody knew him, and his familiar
face will be missed from the streets.
He started driving a hack in 1857, his
first stand being in front of the build
ing at corner of Main and Thomas
streets. then known as the City Hotel.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
THE PRESIDENTS TRIP.
He Will Visit Holyoke and
Smith College at
Northampton.

Holyoke, May 31.-A letter was re-
ceived today by ex-Congressman Will
liam Whiting from President McIxin
ley's private secretary, stating that the
presidential party will arrive in Hol-
yoke Saturday, June IT,. 1t is under
stood that this city will be the head
quarters of the party While in this
vicinity, and that the visits to North
ampton and South Hadley will be
made from here.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
SMALL Pox AsATINe.

Fail River, May s1.-The small pox
situation has abated, as the disease 10
in such form that it can be taken
care Of easily by thte board Of health.
The Is patients and about a dozen sus-
picious cases viii be placed in pest
house at Somerset Junction. AS mat
ters now appear to the doctors. none
Of the patients viii die.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
TO VISIT SMITH.

Northampton, May s1.-President
Seelye of smith College has received a
letter stating that President Mckinley
win visit the college while in this vici-
nifty Extensive arrangements will be
made by the citizens for his reception.
A presidential arch will be erected on
Main street and other decorations are
proposed.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
BROOKLYN AGROUND.
Touches Bottom at spot Where massa-
chusotts Ran Foul.

Washington, Msy 91.-The navy de-
partment has received a telegram from
Capt. Jewell, COMMANDER of the Brook
lyn, relative to the accident sustained
by that ship yesterday at New York,
which says:
New York, May SO.-In rounding
the battery this ship touched bottom.
Damage does not appear severe but
sufficiently serious to require examina-
tion at the navy yard. Some of the
frames bent and rivets are leaking
VIII return to the navy yard unless
otherwise ordered
The fact that the Brooklyn toucned
about the same place that the Massa-
chusetts did some months ago, revived
the talk at the navy department about
the existence of an uncharted wreck
somewhere thereabouts.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
WELCOME MISSION WORK.
An Appeal for Aid During tho Coming
Year.

The board of directors Of the We'll
come Mission are devoting every effort
to secure contributions enough to sup
port the institution during the coming
year.
The following appeal was issued last
evening previous to the death of A. A.
Mclaughlin:
To the people Of Worcester:
The Welcome Mission is too well and
favorably known to demand any spe
cial endorsement. Its very existence is
determined by the generous interest Of
the public. With zeal and devotion the
work has been prosecuted and the re-
suits, tabulated and untabulated, are
such as to commend the mission to all
who have sympathy for the unfortun-
ate and who desire to help those who
for any reason are down. A. A. Nc
Laughlin is the president of the board
of directors We bespeak for bir your
attention AID as large response as
you can consistently make. The cause
is worthy. 1t deserves liberal support.
Yours sincerely
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
YELLOW FEVER SCARE.
Eread Disease Has Broken Out in New Or
leans.

leans.
Washington, March S1.-The surgeon
general Of the marine hospital has re-
ceived information Of a development Of
a case of yellow fever in New Orleans,
but no additional information has come
to him. As a precautionary measure
he has ordered Dr. Vanisdor, of his
force. to return to New Orleans, and
has also given directions to Drs. Carter
and Murray to repair there.
DR. Murray goes TO consult with DR..
Suchon of the state health board, and
DR.. Carter goes from Cuba, having al
most completed the duties assigned
him there DR.. Vanisdorf makes his
headquarters in New Orleans, but is at
present absent from the city on an in
spection tour.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
HEARING RESUMED.
M. Mohnau Charges Esterhazy With the
Forgery.

Paris. May S1.-The surroundings Of the
palace Of justice were almost deserted to-
day when the court Of cessation resumed
the hearing of the arguments in the ap-
plication for a revision OF the Dreyfus
trial. Many Of the public seats in the
court were empty. NJ. Manau. the pro-
continued his speech.
which was interrupted yesterday by the
adjournment Of the court, and his voice
could be heard throughout the hall, con-
tending that Mai. Count Esterhazy. and
not Dreyfus. was the author of the bor-
dereau.
During the course Of his remarks he
said that whoever was guilty, somebody
had committed the crime Of treason. Es-
terhazy. however. he pointed out having
been acquitted OF the authorship Of the
cannot again be prosecuted on
this ground, even If he were a hundred
times guilty.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
sPuRNs AN IL. D.
Kipling Will Not Accept Offer of MeoiII
University. s

New York, May S1.-A special dis
patch from Montreal says: Principal
Peterson of McGill University has re-
ceived word from Rudyard Kipling re-
GREETING that he will be unable to at
tend the conyocation of McGill medical
faculty on June 16, to receive in person
the honorary degree of doctor of laws
which the university will bestow upon
him. Mr.. Kipling's medical advisers
have impressed upon him the undesir-
ability Of undertaking any journey that
he can avoid. Mr.. Kipling expects to
leave America for England June IA.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
WEATHER REPORT.

Boston. May S1.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Thursday, fair and con-
tinued warm; fresh to brisk. southwest
winds. /.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01

A. q. Conrad,
Almon Gunnison,
Alexander Lewis,
Willard Scott,
Charles J.. Short,
John 3. Tuttle,
Spenser B. Meeser,
George w. Kent.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-01
The Weather.

Thursday: Fair and
continued warm; fresh
southwest winds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-19
SPECTRAL BELL.
zhat Alarms salIOrmsn Along the cosss
 of the Gulf.

of the Gulf.
 The tolling of spectral bell is one of the familiar superstitions ef the sea. and especially is the illusion com mon along this section of the Gull coast. What causes it nobody has ever learned, but there is hardly Inggerman from Mobile to the passes who has not, at one time or another, heard the sound. They describe the note as extraordinarily sweet and clear, rising and falling in solemn ca dence and always seemingly close at hand It is entirely different, they say, from any other noise of the ocean, and they scout the theory that it could possibly be produced by waves. Tt isn't water" said an old seafaring man the other night, land for that matter it's sometimes heard on land. l know, because I've listened to it my self. Back in TT. if you care to hear the story, l quit sailorizing for a while and went out west and tried mining. l had a partner named Whicher, and away up in the Sierra Madre range in North New Mexico we found an out cropping of rotten quartz that showed gold. It looked so good that we start ed to sink a shaft, although it was the most God-forsaken spot you ever laid eyes on. It was in little canyon, a thousand miles from nowhere, ugly black peaks all around us, and lonely! well. lonely is no name for iti One day, while Whicher was in the hole, and me at the Windless, he heard the bell. It was clear as my voice, and seemed right over a mountain spur, where we knew there was no living being for three days travel. It rang a while and then stopped. Next day it rang again, slow, solemn and plainer than ever. It was broad daylight, and that made the thing all the wo@e, which sounds funny, but it is true. We stood 1t four times, and then Whicher climbed out of the hole and said, Let's go. l was willing. I be- lieve we had good thing, but that bell!-it was too many for us! It makes my flesh crawl to think about it even now.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-19
FiNoER-NAlL FANcrEs.
Some of the Bad Luck Signs of Early
 Times.

In early times 1t was considered that bad luck would certainly attend any person who neglected to either burn or bury the parings of his finger nails, says Womans Life Among the He brews t was the custom 10 pare the 4a Friday, and the operation L4a . conducted in Q certain man nef. 6e little finger on the left hand had f to be operated on, then the midde finger. followed by the fourth finger thumb and forefnger. The nall of the middle finger of the right hand had next to be cut; then came the thumb. then the forefinger and after ward the fourth and little finger. When fortune telling was more in vogue than at present the shape and appearance of the finger nails were looked on as having reference to one's destiny. The nails were first rubbed over with a mixture Of wax and soot. and, after be- ing thus prepared, were held so that the sunlight fell upon them. On the horny, transparent substance were supposed to appear signs and charac- ters from which the future could be interpreted. Persons, too, with eer- tain descriptions of nails were suppos- ed to possess certain characteristics. For instance man with red and spot ted nails was of a fiery, hot-tempered disposition, while pale, lead colored nails denoted a melancholy tempera- ment. Ambitious and quarrelsome people were distinguished by narrow nails. while lovers of knowledge and liberal sentiment had round shaped nails. Conceited, obstinate and mar row minded persons were possessed of small nails; lazy, indolent individuals of fieshy nails, and those of a gentle, timid nature Of broad naIs Those persons whose nails grow into the flesh at the sides are generally luxuriously inclined, while those with very pale nails are subject to both bodily and mental suffering.