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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05

Lieut.. E. B. Babbtt, inspector of ex-
plosives for the army, lectured on
"Smokeless powder and torpedoes," be-
fore the Mechanics Association, in
Washburn Hall, last evening. The
chemical composition and the details
of the manufacture of the various high
explosives were described in detail, and
the lecturer related many anecdotes of
explosions in powder mills that have
come within his notice in the pursuit
of his profession.
The characteristic of smokeless pow
der is that in process of combustion it
gives off gas instead of smoke. OF the
common black powder only AZ per cent
becomes gas. The rest is smoke. Con-
trary to popular opIAon, smokeless
powder was not adopted because of its
smokeless qualities. Military competi-
llon IN Europe had demanded rifles of
smaller calibre and capable of shooting
with, a, Halter trajectory. Smokeless
powder was, Invented to supply the adj
dltlonal force needed to ensure a fiat
ter trajectory. OF course, the smoke
less feature is important. The users
nave mounting to betray their position
ana tnelf advantage over opponents
uSlnS the common kind is enormous
ne reason so little smokeless powder
was used IN the late war was because
congress had made small appropriations
the year before and the capacity of the
factories was small. Now the country
mas learned by experience, and all the
lroqps III the Philippines are supplied
turning to the consideration of mines
ana torpedoeS, the speaker said that
tilose Hlaue IN the United States were
,ile pest IN tle world. Every important
harpof IS carefully mined. IL is a. mis-.
take to believe that mines are q nro.
tectlon unless covered with powerfu
guns. Inc moral effect of mines ID as
great as their physical force. Farrae11
at MOBILE said: Damn the mines
ana sailed over them losing a frigaie
by doing So, Dewey ran the same risL
and evidently had the same motto IN
mind at Manila. But at SANTIAGO Il
was the mines and not the guns thai
kept sampson out In justice TO him Il
ought to be said that his first shin was
almost sure to be sunk if he had enter.
ed. il Two or more ships had got ir
ana third had sunk the first two
Would nave peen destroyed by The
Spanish fleet inside, causing a. great
naval disaster.
After the lecture Lieut. Babbitt show.
ed samples of the various kinds n,
powder in use. He then showed nv aiG
of stereopticon a series of nhoto.
graphs showing the effects of high ey.
plosives. The concluding picture ,yaa .
photograph of mule standing IN ~
four legs minus head. the same hav.
ing been amputated by a six ounce
charge Of dynamite.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05

own France as fatherland, and to i'm
prove the circumstances of these people
by naturalizing as many as are not al
ready naturalized and making citizens
of them. The club has elected Philip
j. Robinson to be it's president, and
other officers as follows: Vice-presi-
dent, Peter Dupont; recording secre-
tary, Frank w. Simard; treasurer, Jo-
seph Il. Laplante; corresponding secre-
taly, Louis Thibault.
Because the club is going to make
citizens Of as many of It's members as
possible, the story has been told that
1t is a political organization
President Robinson denies the SLAM
der He points to a clause in the con-
stitution of the club, now being pre-
pared by him, which says that all ques-
tons of religion and morality shall be
debarred from discussion in the club
room.
The club is organized for social pur-
poses only, and to enable the French
people to know each other better
The charter members of the club are
as follows: Philip j. Robinson, Joseph
Collum, Eugene Richard, John Deblois
Dominiok Bachant. F. G.. Deblois, Louis
:. Deplois, Napoleon Couture, Eugene
Corriveau, Narcisse Roy, Narclsss
Claremont Cleophas Benoit, John
Rash, Joseph Laplante, DeIphs Robin
son, Charles Daudelin, Oliver Bachant
Delphis Brault, Alphonse Grouard,
Thomas Clements, Henry Buston.
Town Accountant Charles II. Gentsch
Is angered by the stories in The Spy
about the office Of town account being
useless and an unwarranted expense
and has issued statement defending
the office. Thoughtful citizens who
read the statement this afternoon,
thought 1t was funny, viewed as de-
Tense. 1t admits that Mr.. Gentsch has
not conducted the Office in accordance
with the command of the town. 1t SAYS
he will conduct it that way next year.
Mr.. Gentsch says:
Il intend with the beginning of the
fiscal year to keep the books of all the
board that come within the meaning
of the bylaw. 1 intend to make the Of
flee purely and simply book keeping
office as originally recommended by
the auditors. ! would have done this
before had / thought it advisable to
begin In the middle Of the fiscal year"
and so on
The fact is that the Office Of town
accountant has been a byword since il
was created. Nobody blames Mr..
Gentsch much for accepting the office.
except few persons who are mad be-
cause the town didn't make them a
present of 5000, too.
The SDys course in supporting the
citizens who believe the Office should
be abolished Is commended by nearly
everybody If republicans win this
election it will be abolished. IF demo-
Gratis win, it will probably be abolished.
not because Mr. Gentseh holds the Of
flee, but because the office is a mistake.
The term for which Mr.. Gentsch is
elected expires in a short time.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05
OXFORD NOTES.

Oxford, March 4.-The funeral of Mrs.
Harriet Biggs was held this afternoon
at 1 o'clock. Relatives We're bearers.
The burial was at the South cemetery.
Rev. Mr. Everett officiated.
There was no work done at the pow
err house today on account of the bad
weather.
George Moon of southbridge is home
over Sunday.
Two persons will join the North
Church tomorrow.
The Glee Club will have a rehearsal
for the minstrel show Tuesday night.
The registrars of voters met this eve
ming and revised the vHHng list.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05

mind. and made warm work for the
officers to arrest him.
The Brookfield town reports are being
printed at the Spencer Sun office.
Mrs. Antoni fell down stairs last eve
ming at her home on Temple street, and
broke her left arm
S. D. Hobbs, the coal dealer, has
purchased fine new pair Of dark bay
team horses. their aggregate weight be-
ing 5000 pounds.
james Traverse is recovering from
an attack of the grip.
Linus NJ. Snow, Summit street. clerk
for p. M. Snow, grocery dealer, lost
a roll Of bills this morning amounting
to S25.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05

The French Club has rented a large
room on the second floor front theatre
building, and is open for business. The
full name of the club is French-Ameri-
can Citizens Club, and its business is
to promote better feeling and social
life among the people of Clinton who
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05

shall, w. w. Wright, F. e. Lawrence,
C. M. Fay, A. H. Dudley, S. Fl. Har-
ran, B. H. Booth and e. w. Cornet are
on the list Representatives of several
branches of business are included. Sew
eral of the men can speak with knowl-
edge on the advantages Of temperance
in the factory. The rally will be called
to order in Town Hall at p. m.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05
BIG SUCCESS.
Turner's Concert and Ball
Held in Clinton.

| Clinton, March 4.-The Turner bands
fourth annual concert and ball in Tur-
ner hall this evening was a grand social
success. The committee in charge de-
serve great credit for the manner in
which the affair was conducted.
There was a short concert program
from 7.45 till $50 o'clock by the Clinton
Turner brass band, 16 pieces, Frank
Miller leader. The grand march was
started at o'clock, led by Floor Direc-
tor Arthur Sachse and Miss Mary
MARYLAND, followed by about 100 couples
A short intermission occurred at 10
O'Clock and dancing was continued till
11.50 o'clock.
Those in charge Of the affair are as
follows; Floor director, Arthur
Sachse; assistant, George Heinold; aids,
Frank Miller George Sontag, Frank
Graitchen, Otto Heinold, George Kra-
mer, Adam Gunderman, Charles Kra-
mer, William Rauscher, William ord
ung, A. Pienart, William Watzell, Chas.
Iemline, Max Sachse, Herman KEN
inter, Charles Graft.
Among those seen on the floor We're.
Miss Annie Iiegler, Miss Katie Graft,
Miss Alma Kramer, Miss Dora Traut-
ner, Miss Antoina Schneider, Miss Liz
- DDlitdSi MISS MARY iLOII, MISS Eta
Kramer, Miss Hattie Lenght, Miss Ber-
tina Doehla, Miss Emma Heinold. Miss
Maggie Hillner, Miss Louise Hillner
Miss Mary Hinkel, Miss Martha Zeigler,
Miss Eva Zeigler, Miss Lena Walrob
Miss Lizzie Bluchler Miss Flora Trau-
bert, Miss Julia Zeigler, Miss Ida Hoff-
man, Miss Bertha Kramer Henry
Kramer, Fred Hillner, Charles Me-
Carly, John Keisling, Charles HiIlner.
~ a. tom I1ta aVta
ael Flanagan, Thomas Manning, John
Drabble, Fred McCarty. Oswell Wolrob,
Bert Seamen, Thomas Ruane, Coleman
flarlty Patrick Quinn, Curtis Herman.
Charles Lemline, William Watzell.
Herman Kenna of Lawrence has been
visiting friends in Clinton, and re-
turned to his home today. Mr.. Kenna
Is hrst-class musician, and while i'm
town he entertained the members of
the Morning Glory Social Club with
some excellent selections. He Is able
TO play on "a different Instruments,
Arrangements are being made for the
second annual childrens masquerade
ball to be held in Turner Hall, SAT-
| urday evening, March II.
This event Is looked forward to with
great pleasure by the little folks, who
| take great interest in the affair. There
viii be some elegant as well as comIcal
costumes worn by the little folks who
participate in this event.
Peter aNley is seriously i'll at his
nome, on Grove street, with an attack
of the grin.
The features Of the Magnolia Social
| Clubs concert and dance, in Bigelow
| Hall on Saturday evening" April s.
| 1888, Will be a grand cake walk.
| which Is open to all corners. All those
wishing to enter should notify William
| Heagney Franklin street. Clinton.
G. j. Mcnamara Of Boston Is visiting
| at the home OF his parents, on Oak
street
Thomas Gallagher Of Boston is visit
ing friends in town.
James Lavelle of Worcester is visit
ing friends on Parker street
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05
is INDIsPosEo.
Ex Governor Chamberlain Unable to See
His Friends at Present.

West Brookfeld, March 4.-Ex-Gov.
Chamberlain is confined to his home by
sickness, and has not been able to greet
his friends since his return from his
trip south. William Chamberlain. from
the Storrs Agricultural College, will
superintend his farm this year.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05

Leave your Fur Garments at the
Boston store for storage during the
summer months-charges very reason
able All risks VIII be assumed by the
Denholm e. Mckay Company.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05

The next meeting of the West Brook.
field Farmers Club will be held in G.
A. r. Hall, next Wednesday. 1t was in
tended to take place at the residence
of the Hon. D. H. Chamberlain, but his
sickness necessitated it being held in
the hall.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05

Don't forget the auction THURSDAY.
March 9th, at p. m, 1916 Chandler street
For particulars see I. l.. Currler. 7n7 state
Mutual building.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05

Auction, Auction Auction at no Chan
der street. Thursday. March 9th at D..
m. BE sure and attend If you are looking
for q bargain !. l.. Currier 707 State
Mutual building.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05
DEATHS.

DEAN-In this city, 4th, Catharne, wife
of Eugene Dean
Funeral from her late home 10 Vernon
street, Tuesday, at S.45 a. m. Solemn
high mass Of requiem in st. Johns
Church at 3. 30 o'clock Relatives and
friends are Invited to attend.
HITCHCOCI<-In this city, I'd, Alkaline
A., widow of David Hitchcock, "A yrs 3
mos. % days.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend funeral services at her late resi-
dence, ISL Summer street, Sunday, at 3
.. m.
GRGFFIN-In this city, 4th Samuel Grif-
fin, 81 yrs. mos. 10 days.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend funeral services at the Home for
Aged Men, 1883 Main street, Monday. at
10 a. m.
CLARKE - In this city, 4th. Reue 3.
Clarke, 81 yrs. 10 mos. 4 days.
ROBBINS-In this city 4th. Caroline &
widow Of Wilson y. Robbins, "a yrsrlO
days.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend funeral services at her late resi-
dence, Normal street Monday, at g.4j
a. m, Burial in Sterling.
DUEIAMI1I1-In Southbridge, 30, Margaret
Dnhamel, % yrs
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05

The Hon. e. 3. Lynde gave an adj.
dress on the tariff before the History
Club, at the residence of School Super.
intendent Edward Dixon. Mr.. Lynde
is thoroughly well read on the subject
and handled it in his usual skilfu
manner to the edification and instruc-
ton of all present.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05

Mrs. James Shea is critically i'll at
her residence, on Front street.
Yesterday was the last day Of the
schools in this town, and the Scholars
viii enjoy a vacation for the next four
weeks.
DR.. Bits youngest daughter, Eleanor,
IS suffering from an attack of scarlet
fever
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05
"SOHMER PIANOS.

Why pay exhorbitant ptices for cheap
grade Pianos that are comparatively
unknown and have no reputation, when
you can get fine High Grade Sohmer
at a reasonable price; one that will
last lifetime2
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05

The executive committee Of the Clin-
ton Temperance Union completed the
list of citizen speakers at 10 o'clock
this morning. They have secured an
imposing array Of citizens to talk to the
rally of men in Town Hall tonight, Of
the advantages Of no-license. DIR
Charles L. French, DR.. Frank r. Har-
vey, DR.. David y. Ingalls,, Hon. Luz
cus Stone. G, NJ Fay, Charles u. Mar
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05

A. joint institute will be held in
Brookfield Saturday, March II, under
the auspices of the w. S. A. S. So
ciety and the Spencer Farmers and
Mechanics Association
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05

officer Edward Bowen, assisted by
Deputy Sheriff Henry p. Draper, ar
rested Tref1le La Rue this afternoon for
drunkenness. The unfortunate man
was found near his home on School
street in a very unpleasant frame of
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05
Marching
ON

to tell every one who sees
them that the best place to
buy shoes is at
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
WHEELMEN ENTERTAIN.

The California Cycling Club will give
a dance next Thursday evening al the
club rooms, Twenty-second and Folsom
Monday hight Marshall Grifiths, one of
the clubs charter members, who has Just
returned from the Philippines. entertained
the members with an address upon the
tropics.
Captain Charles A. Cowan OF the
Roamers' Club of Los Angeles passed
through his city last week en- route to
Honolulu, where he will join Dan T..
Whitman, the well-known racing man IN
the cycle business.
The many friends of Grant Bell. the
old-time Acme Club racing man, read wit h
regret Of MS suicide at the park last Mon
day. Bell had been in the employ of
George Osen in San Jose for several wear
his thirst for drink. Bell was we'll
known figure on the path I'm the curly
days of cycling here and on the tigh
wheel and safety made a reputation as a
long-dstance rider.
II. X. Williams, formerly prominent in
Alameda cycling circles. has returned
from China TO spend the holidays with
his friends.
George II. Stratton. ex-chairman of the
Associated Clubs racing board. is ex-
pected home from Chicago early In the
year. Mr.. Stratton has reached an env,a-
BILE position I'm the insurance business in
the Windy City.
Sanford P'ummer an ex-cartain OF the
Bay City Club and a prominent .igure in
the sport mere for years, is in the city
again on a visit. He now represents a big
hardware house in Nevada and Southern
Oregon and seldom has time TO strardle
a wheel lowadays
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
SACRAMENTO AND
ALL-CALIFORNIAS
IN SIX MATCHES
FINAL GAMES OF THE YEAR.
Extra Series VIII Last Until
New Years Day Ends
the Season.
AL GAMES OF THE YEAR,

The Sacramento team, champion ball
tossers of the California League, are to
be seen in another series on the local dia-
mond before the aggregation is disbanded.
A series of six games against the All
Californians has been arranged, covering
all the holidays up TO and including New
Years day. These games will be the last
in which such favorites as Harvey. Doyle
and Eagan will appear in the Sacramento
uniform, as they have been signed by
Eastern teams. The disbandment OF the
Sacramentos means the disintegration of
the finest ball team ever organized in this
State. 1t IS conceded that there never
was such an aggregation of baseball tall
ent in the California League. and Mana
ger kripp realizes that he will have a
hard time trying 10 retain a sufficient
number of his players to form a nucleus
for next years team.
The All-Californians are sore over their
defeat at the hands OF the Oaklands.
They attribute II to the fact that they did
not have their team, and that their pitch
ers were suffering from lame shoulders.
but they Will present a solid front against
the Sacramentos. Hughes and Van Hal
tern will both appear I'm the box. The
lineup for tomorrow is as follows:
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
YACHTSMEN ELECT OFFICERS

All good Corinthian yachtsmen are
looking forward 10 the annual dinner
which will be held In the Tiburon Club
house on the 3lst inst. at or about 1 In
the afternoon. Secretary T. l.. Miller has
sent cards TO the members. which must
he filled out and I'm the hands Of Port
Captain John II. Keefe not later than to-
day. The spread will he In charge Of the
port captain. who will be assisted by sew
eral OF the members temporarily banded
together as the Amateur Cooks and
Walters Union.
The last meeting OF the old board of
directors OF the California Yacht Club
was held on the 10Th inst. at which the
work OF the year was concluded and some
new members We're elected. Not "a meet
ing has been held during 1899 at which
new members have not been taken into
the club. The members elected az the
last meeting will bring a new. handsome.
large boat into the fleet. She Is a sloop
named Estelle. with an over all length
Of 40 feet and beam Of lflz feet. Eugene
Flanders, recently elected financial secre-
launch owner and has q 30-fOOt craft
moOrcd off the California Yacht Club
house. Commodore Allen NJ. Clay Is hav-
ing a new set OF sails cut for the sloOp
Pactolus. which Is now on the ways be-
Ing recalked and put In order. Carl a.
Tarnberg owner OF the yawI Vega for
The annual meeting OF the California
Yacht Club should be held on the first
IueSuAy IN the new year. hut owing 10
the difficulty Of getting "A full meeting
during the holidays. will be deferred un-
I'll the 9th. The revised bylaws. with all
amendments Incorporated. will be pre-
sented 10 the meeting for adoption. r
y. Walker. treasurer OF the club and Joint
owner with the Laughland Bros. Of the
slOOp Embla. Is a likely candidate for the
office OF commodore. as A. NJ. Clay's du-
ties will not permit him 10 accept for
another year the Office he has filled so
we'll during 1899. r.. l.. Eames Is not de-
sirous 10 serve as secretary under "A new
commodore. but will probably be per-
suaded TO accept reelection.
The nominating committee Of the CO.
rinthian Yacht Club. consisting % r. r
SchOber. ex-COmmOdOres j. W. Pew and
A. J. Young. have prepared the follow
ing ticket for the coming year: For COM
mOdore. Harry II. Hawks: vice comm0-
dore. r.. +. SagaF: port captain. John H.
Keefe: treasurer. Charles l.. Barrett. d.
rectors-H. ID. Hawks. ]. II. Keefe r. L.
Miller. T.. r. Sagar. g. l.. Barrett. W. s.
Grover and j. V. OBrien. members OF
the regatta committee. H. Hops w
A. Stringer and r. s. EmmOns. COmmo-
dOre Carl Westerfeld. who has served as
commodore for two years with much
credit TO himself and 10 the great salts
faction Of the members. saws that the
slOop Aeolus will not race during the COM
ing season. Two OF his racing crew.
and w. ShOrt-have chartered the slOOp
Emma for the seusOn Of 1900.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
DOGS AND DOG FANCIERs.

Dr. F. w. d'Evelyn has resigned the
presidency OF Pacific Kennel League and
has thereby contributed. II is believed TO
the early demise Of that association. That
only one hundred and forty dogs could be
drawn to the Oakland show. in rpito Of
its wide advertisement. spoke volumes
for the 1ecadence of the league H. &
Wegener has been elected president TO
succeed DIR. d Evelyn.
Some Of the celebrated dogs of which
the Pacific Coast has been So proud have
gone to the Eastern States TO find =
wider renown and a more enthusiastic
competition. The noted collies. Old Hail
sent by the Verona kennels to James
Watson OF New York. Both dogs lis
tinguished themselves highly at the re-
cent Philadelphia show. each winning a
second prize in the open classes and re-
serve in the winners class for the Ie-
spective sex.
Another famous dog that has .ounc n
permanent location In the East IS the
champion smooth-coated ST. Bernard i.a
Prince Jr.. which Fred H. Bushnell has
placed In L.. A. Klein's kennels at GGt-
tenberg. y. j.
In compensation for these losses 6 "a
Hemelwright brings 10 this city the splen-
did young fox terrier Cairnsmuir Doctor
which he mas purchased from c. NJ. car,
nechan of Riverdale Hudson N Y
Henry Jarrett of Philadelphia has scId
the noted collie Mon Tresor to anothar
San Francisco fancier.
Much dissatisfaction is exprassad
among fanciers who exhibit at Pacitic
Kennel League shows at the anomaioms
classification In vogue under its rules me
champion class is the one that excitas
the most Ill feeling. AS an instance of its
unfairness may be cited the case OF Mr.
Smarts ST. Bernard Princess Schehs-e-
zade. mediocre specimen. which being
alone in the champion class. acquired. nm,
der the rules. the title OF champion. She
was beaten for the special by Nav Ousan
a fair animal and yet under the classIfi,
cation May Queen is not allowed to cor,-
pete for regular prize with her rival II
is probable the classification will he
changed shortly to conform with that OF
the American Kennel Club
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
Will Play Handball.

Among the entries for Sundays hand
ball games at Phil Ryan's court S5S How
ard street. is return match between the
two young cyclone athletes. J. White
and J. Collins. against Professor John
Riordon and r. Linehan. In the former
match the youngsters put II all over the
old champions In a five-ace game Since
then the professor and his side partner
have been in training for the purpose OF
defeating the youngsters on Sunday. The
other entries are:
=. Hutchinson and J. Lawless VS. p Kelly
and G. Hutchinson.
". J. PreEderEast and W. II. sieberst VS.. NJ.
Basch and w III. kedian.
y. Regan anc r. Barry VS.. T. Foley and J.
Kirby.
a. McvIcker and T. Leach VS.. C. Smith and
J. Condor.
w; MaKuire End f. Toy VS.. J. Harlow and
T.. Curley.
W. Fisher ard NJ. Mcdonald vs. p Ryan and
W Manion
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
CALLED COUNSEL A LIAR.
Tropical Incident During the Trial OF
Attorney Reade's Case.

The word liar" was passed in Judge
Daingerfield's court yesterday. but this
ended the trouble. Attorney Reade wa
in court pressing his claim against w. A.
Meyer, a local merchant. for services rem
dered on behalf of the defendants wife
during the trial OF an action Instituted
by her for divorce. Meyer said that he
former counsel 500 for his services. MIR
Reade disputed this, whereupon Never
promptly called him a liar. "You won't
tell me that outsidei' shouted the attor-
ney. Judge Daingerfield's knuckles
struck the bench with a resoundin1
whack and the wrath OF the contestants
was quieted.
After some argument the case was CON-
tinued for two weeks. AS the crowd
emerged from the court. Meyer and
Reade met. but TO the great disappoInt-
ment of the crowd no blood was shed