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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-28
HELD IN CONTEMPT.

rs Philander Perkins anything of a
cyclist?"
''Naw-hc's one of these fellows that
ride for their health
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-28
THE SPRING MONTHS.

Are most likely to find your blood inn
pure and lacking in the red corpuscles
which enable it to carry nourishment
to the nerves and other organs. There
fore you feel weak, tired and listless
and are troubled with spring humors.
Relief is given by Hoods Sarsaparilla
which purities, enriches and vitalizes the
blood
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-28
Notre Dame of Maryland.
Charles Street Ave.. Baltimore, Md.

College for Young Women and Pre-
paratory School for Girls. regular and
Elective Course. Extensive grounds. Lo-
cation unsurpassed. Suburbs of Balti
more. Spacious building, completely
equipped.
Conducted by School Sisters Of Notre
Dame.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-28

Hoods Pills cure biliousness. Mailed
for % cents by G. /. Hood & Co., Low
ell, Mass.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08

There will be a match at Whites to-
morrow evening between the Candymak-
ers and Blaisdell Machine Co. teams. 1t
is the second in the series, the machinists
winning the first
A change has been made in the sched-
ule OF teams which have entered the
tournament at Smiths alleys on Green
street the prizes for which are five hand
some gold watches. The corrected sched-
ue is as follows:
Vernon VS. Blaistlell, Oct. 10; Forehand
VS. Kiskos, Oct. Is; Vernon vs. Kiskos
Oct, IA Blaisdell VIZ. Forehand, Oct. 20
Vernon, vs., Forehandy Oct a. Blaisdel
Oct. 81: Forehand VS.. Kiskos, Nov. 81
Vernon VS. Kiskos. Nov. 4 Blaisdsll VS..
Forehand, Nov. 10: Blaisdell VS. Kiskos
Nov, 10; Vernon VS.. Forehand, Nov. III
Vernon VS.. Blaisdell Nov. 81 Forehand
vs. Txiskos, Nov. "a: Vernon vs.. Kiskos
Nov. 2S; Vernon VS., Forehand Dec /;
Blaisdell VS. Kiskos, Dec. s; Blaisdell VS.
Forehand, Nov. s.
In a few days. a league will be-siarted
at the Casino alleys. Captains 'uf teams
that will enter had a conference with
Proprietor j. j. O'Neil last evening re-
garding the prize Mr.. O'Nen will give a
prize valued at half the total receipts.
That is satisfactory to the young men in
terested in forming the league, as It Is as
good as has ever been offered.
j. p. White has consulted candlepin
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
EXPRESS THEIR SORROW.
Resolutions Adopted BY the c. Y. M. L
on the Death of w. J. Delaney.

The committee appointed by the Catho-
lie Young Mems Lyceum to draw up res
olutions on the death of William j. De-
laney, reported to the society last night,
and the resolutions as presented were
adopted. They are:
Whereas in view Of the loss we have
sustained by the decease Of our friend
and associate, William J. Delaney. end Of
the still heavier loss sustained by those
who were nearest and dearest to him,
therefore, be 1t
Resolved, that ii is but Just tribute
to the memory Of the departed to say
that. in regretting his removal from our
midst, we mourn for ore who is in every
way worthy of our respect and regard.
Resolved, that we sincerely condole
with the family of the deceased on the
dispensation with which Il has pleased
the divine providence to affiict them, and
we commend them for consolation to Him
who orders all things for the best and
whose chastisements are meant in mercy
Resolved. that this heartfelt testi-
monial of our sympathy and sorrow be
forwarded to the family of our departed
associate and a copy be furnished to the
daily papers for publication.
''(Signed.) j. I. Sheehan, IT. j Reidl.
j. j., Reidy, j. II. O'Connor, W. j. Gro
min. -
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08

religion we need Mr.. and Mrs. Dana
j. Pratt will furnish the special music.
The class for Bible study will meet for
the first time tomorrow evening, Rev
Dr. A. A. Wright being the teacher
The Worcester Baptist Social Union
meets tomorrow evening at Lincoln
Square Baptist church. Rev. R. S. Nc
Arthur will be the speaker.
The cantata of Ruth will be given at
Piedmont church this evening as the
first Of the monthly musical services
Of the season,
The Ladies Prayer Society of the
Quinsigamond branch of the First Bap-
tist church meets Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. Mayors.
The Ladies Aid Society of Adams
Square church will have supper and
sale at the church, Friday, Oct. 20.
AT the meeting of the Reform Club
this evening in Curtis hall, there will be
an address by Harry Hill and Others
John Bartlett VIII sing, MY mothers
prayer"
Vesper services viii be held at All
Souls' church this evening, with the
following program: Quartet, my faith
looks UP to thee; bass solo, THE hills
Of the Lord; quartet, "Out Of the
depths; quartet Through the day thy
love-; trio, 20 Sa,utaris'
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
THE RECRUITING FIELD.
The Marine and Volunteer Offices
May Close in a Short Time.

Capt. Moses mustered in one recruit
at the local marine recruiting office yes
terday. He is John T. Minnehan Of
this city, and he was sent to Boston
yesterday afternoon. Capt. Moses said
that the local Office will be kept open
until Nov. 6, and may be made per-
manent. The local Office has hardly
come up to the expectations Of the cap
tain, but as the Springfield office has
had such success, he thinks that he will
hold the local Office until November
at least. Circulars have been sent out
throughout the county, and the captain
expects that they will bear fruit in a
few weeks.
Sergt. Paul Gerber went to PFovi-
dence yesterday, in response to orders
received from Capt. John C. Gresham.
Sergt. Gerber viii testify in the gem
eral court martial which is to try Frank
Williston, the deserter, who was arrest
ed in this city recently. Sergt. Cham
berlain is to be summoned to appear
before the judge advocate and testify
in regard to Wiiliston's case. Both
men have been told by the captain to
borrow the side arms of soldier and
to appear in them before the court mar
tial Five men were rejected at the
Office yesterday by DR.. M. J. O'Meara,
ana TWO accepted. Inc Two SuCc0SS-
ful men are John M. Ennis of Webster
and Edward A. Williams of this city.
They will be mustered into the service
Monday by Capt Gresham and sent to
the Forty third regiment at Fort Ethan
Allen.
Lieut.. M. E. Morris. at the volunteer
recruiting office on Front street, has
not received orders to report to his reg
iment yet, hut expects to get them at
any moment He is getting his ac-
counts into shape in preparation for
such an order. The Forty-third regi-
ment has nearly reached its full war
strength, and when all the recruits de-
sired have been accepted, he will have
to report at the fort, Lieut. Morris
does not expect to stay at the fort any
length of time, but thinks that as soon
IS the regiment is equipped, it will be
ordered to the Philippines.
DIR. James f. McGourty examined
three men yesterday, and accepted all
of them They are John ]. Curran of
this city and formerly Of M battery
Of the Second artillery: William T.
Brown of Warren, and Louis B. Rob
nson Of Spencer. These men were la
ter mustered in by Lieut.. Morris, and
were all sent to Fort Ethan Alien.
Three minors presented themselves at
the office, but were sent away.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
DIR. BAKER is CHAMPION.
Tatnuck Country Club Golf Tourna-
ment Played Yesterday.

On the Tatnuck Country Club links
yesterday Dr. f. Fl. Baker won the sill
yer cup offered in the CLUB golf tourna-
ment. H. P. Jourdan won pewter
stein for second best score. Playing was
IS holes up, twice over the nine-hole
course, and the scores were not excep-
tionally good.
On the first round it was a warmly
contested battle for first prize, but Dr..
Baker had better luck in keeping away
from stone walls and thick underbrush.
The five best scores resulted from steady
playing, Saunders and Simpson drawing
away from Pratt in the last three holes.
At the club house last evening it was de-
cided TO have another tournament, open
to club members, in about four weeks.
The scores: DR.. +. II. Baker, 1902; HI. p.
Jourdan. 1O4; G. w. Saunders. 105; II. Y.
Simpson, 1O6; R. S. Pratt 1O7 Dr.. G. r.
Stevens, no. r. A. Stewart ia; w. p
Johnson. u.s. L. H. Torrey, 116; G. s.
Taft, III G. a: Hamilton, 119; Roger
Kinnicutt 1874; F. E. Gunnison, 125; Dr.
&C. " Butler 14S.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
Knowlton, Congressman Knox and Me-
vim o. Adams.
CHECKER EXPERT.
Charles Lawson Will Attempt to Play
so Games at Once.

Charles Lawson, the champion check
er player, will give an exhibition Of
simultaneous checker playing, tomor-
row evening, at Monitor hall, 274 Main
street. Invitations have been sent to
a number of surrounding towns to send
some OF their best players to take part
in the novel contest. The plan is to
have Mr.. Lawson play so games at the
same time, making the biggest exhi-
bition of this kind ever held in Worces-
ter.
Mr.. Lawson was champion of Rhode
Island before coming to Worcester, and
he is admitted to be the best player In
this county, if not in the state. He is
a conductor on the Worcester and SUI
burban Street Railway but when off
duty, is always ready for his favorite
game.
The exhibition to be given tomorrow
night will no doubt awaken interest in
the game this winter, and a number of
matches are promised.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
PRELIMINARY RACES.
Trial Heats Run off for Holy Cross
Field Day.

Trial Heats Run off for Holy Cross
Field Day.
The Holy Cross students were granted
holiday yesterday morning, and the
time was used for running off the preli-
minaries for the annual inter-class field
day of the college, which is to be held
at the oval Wednesday. The games
were started at 10 O'Clock and the events
were all finished at II As. This year the
class rivalry at the college is intense and
much more interest is manifested than
usual. The real race Wednesday prom
ises to be between the senior and fresh
man classes. The prize is the silk banner
which is presented to the class scoring
the greatest number of points, and there
will also be d close contest for the gold
medal which is annually presented to the
athlete scoring the most points. Iester-
days results would point to the seniors
carrying off the trophy and to Jere Moy-
nihan's wearing the medal; but there are
dark horses as well as some of last years
fast men who did not compete yester-
day.
novice 100 and bids fair to develop into
speedy man. Charlie Sweeney Of Fitch
burg a preparatory man, did good work,
running second easily in the 100 open, the
40 and the 49, He is seconds faster than
last year and will probably make the
relay team this winter. McGovern Of this
city, an ex-high school cross-country
runner. surprised every one by pushing
Moynihan to the tape in the mile. He Is
strong and has plenty of speed
The summary of events Is, no time being
announced:
loo yards novice--First. sheehan Sec
ond. Reddy; third, Cummings.
220 yards low hurdles-First, J, Murphy;
second, EATERS; third. r. Murphy.
100 yards open--First, Moynihan; SEQ
ond, Sweeney, third, ]. Murphy
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
sKRopER-E ERICKSON.

A pretty wedding was solemnized last
evening at IL Greenwood street when
Miss Albertina Erickson and Carl r.
SHREDDER were married by Rev. G. w.
Sunmark The bride was attired in a
gown of blue silk trimmed with chiffon.
They were unattended A wedding
supper was served after the ceremony.
The newly welded couple will reside at
~ Greenwood street, where they have
4 beautiful collection of presents from
Friends.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
BREACHES TO-DAY.

Rev. Mr.. ConkIln Is Candidate Fer
Dr.. GunrIson's Pastorate.
At the First fUniversal.st Church. to-
day, Rev. Charles Conklin, a well
known clergyman Of Springfield, viii
occupy the pulpit. After Dr. Gunnison
leaves, the last Of this month, q num-
Der of prominent Universalist clergy
men will be invited to preach, and can
didates will probably be heard for sew
eral months before q choice is made.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
FINAL sTRuGGLE.

Philadelphia, Oct. 7.-Philadelphia and
Boston today began the final struggle for
second place, Philadelphia winning the
first of the seven games scheduled to be
played between these teams The Phila-
delphias found no trouble in connecting
with Willis pitching, while the visitors
could nothing with Fraser's delivery. The
Bostons put UP poor game, but that of
the Philadelphia was faultless Attend
ance, GIL. The score:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
cLiNoHED IT.

Brooklyn, Oct by winning todays
game, Brooklyn clinched the pennant for
1899. 1t was farcical exhibition. the New
Yorks being outclassed at every point
Doheny was knocked out of the box in
three innings, by which time the Brook
lyns had gained such a lead that they
could make no impression on Hughes
Attendance, 2200 The score:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08

bowlers who frequent his alleys, and dis
covered strong sentiment in favor of
1O-men tournament, as outlined in The
Spy a few days since. The proposed
match Of 10 men a side, chosen off-hand,
also strikes candlepin bowlers as fair
test in which each side will have an
equal chance.
P. H. Hurley is making plans for
tournament, but has not YET arranged the
details The work Of renovating the all
leys has not yet been finished and until
it is Mr.. Hurley will take no steps.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08

Shot putFirst, J. E. Connor; second,
Toohig third, Griffin.
22O Yards run-First, Moynihan; second,
Sweeney. third, Reddy.
ss Mn9eT ro, throT ybIS - conn0r'
44Q yards r1n-First, q. OtConnorI SEQ
ond, Sweeney; third. Batters.
High jump-First j, MuFphy; second,
Batters; third, e. Murphy.
Half-mile run--First, Batters; second,
Cummings; third. Regain.
Running broad jump-Birat, J.. Murphy;
Redding.
Mile run-First, Moynihan; second, Nc
Govern; third, w. Pierce.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
THE MOWER LOT.
It win Be Sold in Small Parcels at
Public Auction.

The Worcester Masonic Charity and
Educational Association viii sell it's
property on Mower avenue at public
auction, the 10th of this month The
land was purchased as site for Ma
sonic temple, and cost about $4,000.
1t will not be sold as an entire piece,
but will be divided into five lots rang
ing in area from $500 to 5000 square feet
of land.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08

Through the enterprise Of Mr. Thomas
Beecham, proprietor of the world-re-
nowned Beechams Pills, photo-folios Of
81 the British isles may now be obtained
for the nominal price Of FIVE cents from
the international News Company. Duane
street, New York city. To those who have
which are portrayed In these books, the
photographs will be of extreme interest;
England. Scotland, Ireland and Wales
have all received their attention at MIR.
Beecham's hands. and the books will
prove very interesting and instructive
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
40 16 16 q 10
CLEVELAND.

Earned runs, PittsbuTg 5, CIeVeIand I,
two-base hits, McCreery' Riilont v marcy ley
Snhr}Wer McAllister; home run, ELY;
s Senili hit, Donovan; stolen bases, Don
oH,on Mccarthy Dillon, Ely; double
plays, Dillon, Ely and Dillon, Lockhea 9
S SLu first base on balls, off Hoffer
o1 nff Harper S; struck out, by Hoffer z,
1, T., " tIarner 3: passed balls, Duncan 2.
Nine rs. Umpire, Colgan.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
PHILADELPHIA.

Earned runs, Boston /, Philadelphia 4;
stolen bases, Delehanty 2, Flick; two
base hit, Delehanty; sacrifice hit, Cross;
first base on balls, off Willis 3. off Frazer
g.; struck out by Willis 3, by Frazer q;
passed ball, Sullivan; wild pitch, Frazer;
left on bases, Boston 6, Philadelphia 9.
Time of game, 2 hours. Umpires, Emslie
and DWyer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
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NEW YORK.

Earned runs, New York /, BROOKLYN i:
first base on errors, New York /, Brook
lyn 2; left ON bases, New York s, Brook
out, by Hughes 2; sacrifice hit, Fleming;
first base on balls, off Hughes 8, off Do
heny :, off Gettig 1; double plays, Doyle
hit by pitched ball, by Doheny /; passed
ball, Wilson; wild pitch, Gettig Time Of
game, LBS. UmpireS, Swartwood and
Hunt.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
4 FR1eHTFuL BLuNpER

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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
MIDDLEsEx CLUB DINNER.

Representative Charles t. Tatman
and John M. Russell attended the din
ner of the Middlesex Club, at Youngs,
Boston, yesterday. Speeches were
made by John l.. Bates. William L. Olin,
Gen. John w Kimball, Hosea M.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
CIVIL CASE TRIED.
Irving E. HigeIow Sues Willis NJ. Fay,
an Alleged Partner.

AT the civil session OF the central dis
trict court yesterday morning, the case
Of Irving E. Bigelow against Willis M.
Fay, in which the PLAINTIFF claims that
partnership existed between the two
and that the defendant did not stand
his share Of the loss during the season
of 1898 and 1894, which amounted to 1888,
was tried before Judge utfey. The de-
PENDANT claims that he was merely in
the employ of the plaintiff, and II there
was a loss he was not responsible for
any part of it. Decision was reserved.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08

WASHINGTON.


Sheckard O. Scheibeck; two-base nit
Keister; double play, Keister, Lachance
and Harris; first base. on, balls, off Fl,
field 2. off McGinnity l; hit BY pitched
ball. by Fifield 1; struck out, by McGin-
nifty I, by Fifeld l. left on bases, Balti-
more I, Washington I Time, LAO. I'm
pires Manassau and Snyder.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
CHURCH NOTES.

The speaker at the Y. NJ c. A., this
afternoon, will be Rev. George e. San
derson of Coral Street Methodist
church. who has for his subject The
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
FIFIELD A SUCCESS.

Baltimore, Oct. 7.-Fifeld was given his
final,try-out by Washington, and held the
Baltimores down to seven hits, McGin-
nifty pitched just as well, and the Balti-
mores won by timely hits. Attendance
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
LEAGUE PERCENTAGES.
GAMES TO-DAY.

Louisville and Cleveland at Chicagoi
Cincinnati at st. Louis.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
NO EARNED RUNS.

cincinnati, Oct. Z. = Errors were re-
snons,hle for all the runs made in today's
game, Both pitchers were very effective
Attendance 600. Score;
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08
RUBBED IN THE DUST.

Pittsburg, Oct. 7.-Pittsburg won from
Cleveland today a game too one-sided to
have any interest. The score tells the
whole story. Attendance 1000. Score
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08

A panacea for all ills. heart-ache.
stomach-ac and chills, "Runnymede
Club" whisky, absolutely pure.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-08

:, Two-base hit, Kelly; stolen base,
ley; first base on balls, off Cunningham
3. Off Breitenstein 2; struck out, by Brei-
tsnstein /. Time 1.5S. Umpires, O'Day
and Mcdonald
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07
NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL CITY
WASHINGTON WILL DE REPRE-
sENTED AT sT. LOUIS.
President Winston of the Univerri-
~ VIII shortly Rcsien--severnl
New Corporations Chartered.

Austin, Texas, July 6.--Governor Sayeri
received a letter from Governor Richards
Of Wyoming today announcing that he is
in complete sympathy with the antitrust
movement and that be will attend the St.
Louis convention called to formulate n
plan for the repression of trade cornerng
combines
The governor is also in receipt OF n let
ter from Deputy Insurance Commissioner
Helfner of Washington stating that a ma
jority of the officials of that State approve
Of his efforts to bring about unity of
action in fighting trusts and view with
much chagrin the action of their governor
in refusing, either in person or by rep
resentative, to attend the ST. Louis meet
ing. Mr.. Heifner also inquiries II some
other official will be received as a repre-
sentative OF Washington, which inquiry
has been answered in the affirmative.
The tax rolls of Washington county. re-
ceived by tho comptroller today. show a
total assessment of So 26O for 1899,
which is an increase OF SOL 1856. The rolls
of McMullen county. also received today.
show an assessment of 81 1853, 43O, which Is
decrease OF $4S,53l.
Charters were filed today by the secre-
tary OF state for tho following corpora
lions: Lufkin Land and Lumber company
OF Angelina county; capital stock, $15O,OJ-.
Galveston Fiber company; capital stock,
100000.
Cooley Educational association OF John
son county; capital stock $4,000.
An agreement for the lease Of num-
Der of oil tank cars by the Sherman OIL
and Cotton company from Murray, Dougal
& Co. Cimlted) Of Milton. Pa. was also
fled.
T. w. Kennedy was today appointed ex-
tradition agent at Rio Grande City by
tho governor.
President Winston OF the State univer-
sity today received telegram from tho
board Of trustees OF the Agricultural and
Mechanical college at Raleigh. n. c., in
forming him that they had elected him
president of that institution and urging
him to accept the place Although not an
applicant for the honor, Dr. Winston Will
accede 20 the wishes OF the North Carolina
board and will tender his resignation 10
the board OF regents OF the university next
week
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-07
SUMMARY OF ToDAY's IMPORTANT NEWS.
THE FLOODS.


The town OF Richmond 10 overlooked and
women and children have hed. The sur
rounding country Is under water and many
will have TO be rescued.
Water has reccdcd foot st Hampstead
and at Brookshire: the situation is un-
changed at both places In other respects.
The people of the Sunnyslde community
are In great distress.
The river is ten miles wide at Rosenberg
and the crops OF that yiciuity are com
pietc loss; the town Is full OF refugees
Dallas has raised $500 for the food
sufferers and has 80 notified the governor.
Other towns arc also raising money.
The river is falling gradually in Burle.
son county. leaving devastation In Ito
wake.
River is falling rapidly at Bryan.
large number OF boats have been scnt
10 the Hood district from Galveston.
The secretary OF war placed 10000 "a.
lions at the disposition OF the governor;
citizens OF Texas are responding to the
call. and the relief is now being distrib-
utcd.
Governor Savers explains that he has
not called on the Federal government for
aid but has simply borrowed from II.
Immense damage was done In the conn
try about Sartartia: Ave negroes were
drowned