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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-22

Quay went up from the prisoners
bench IN a Pennsylvania court to
the senate Of the United states as
though a bomeshetl had lifted aim.
], isn't often that men rise 80 rapid
~ in the world as Mr quay does
without the aid o. giant explosives.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-22
GREAT MEMS BIRTH

Columbus. the diseovsrer OF Amer
tca. was the son OF q weaver.
The eminent French humoris,.
Francois Rahsisis. was tn. son Of
an apo,heeary.
cervsntes. the lhu.trlous Spanish
author, was horn % an ancient but
reduced family. He early entered
military service aad served as
common soldier.
Tn. great French dramatist. Mot
iere. vas the son Of tapestry max.
or.
Terence. the celebrated noman
drsmatis;. was at one time a slave.
Homer. most iiiustrIous Of poets.
was at one time a bexgar
me Greek poet. Hsssod, vas a son
of a farmer.
tor Of antiquity. was cutters son.
The great English preacher. Geo.
whitfield. was the son OF an Inn
keeper at Gloucester.
Thomas woIsey. the English card
insI and statesman. was a butchers
son-
Edmund Haley. an English as
tronomer and Mathematician. was
the son Of a soap manufacturer.
DR.. Thomas. bishop % Worcester.
was a linen diapers son.
Or. Mountain. bishop Of Durham.
was the son Of beEEar.
Joseph Hail. Bishop % Norwich.
and theological writer. was a farm
er's son.
Virgil. the great Latin epic poet.
was the son Of a potter.
Horace was a shopkeeper's son.
Plautus. one Of the greatest Ro-
man comic poets. was the son Of a
baker.
The English photographer. Dr. s.
johnson. was the son Of a book
dealer.
oliver Cromwell was a brewers
con
Rober, Burns. the Scotch poet.
was a plowman In Ayrshire.
william Shakespeare. the chief
literary glory Of England. was n
yeoman's son.
The celebrated American engineer.
Robert Fulton. was al one time a
jewelers. apprentice.
Daniel Webster was the son Of a
email farmer
From the most humble origin
Thuriow Weed became one ~ tho
leading journalists Of the United
States. and great political leader.
william tullen bryant NaA the
ron of a physician.
Andrew Jackson was born A. the
waxaw settlement. South Carolina.
While the future president was stlll
q mere child his father died. and
the family we're left in reduced cir
cumstances on haif-clesred farm
In a new settlement.
Abraham Lincoln was the son Of
n poor farmer.
Thomas Jefferson, the writer ~
She declaration n independence,
was a planters son.
william r. Gladstone. the grand
old maa," was a merchants son.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-22

four rounda Of mohair at a shoafins,
the product aeliluF fof from 81 % 81
cents pound e. = Bailey. ~ San
Inae sold last YEAR tfho moro
than 5000 worth ~ mohair from hts
Yawna arc excited b. improper
aefallun at the blood. aat are akin
10 the uuc3uacluuH tifea flEh Both
are evidence If mental fatigue. and
sometmea ase rymptor1h o. brain
disease
And that theu said Ats Wsas
Highrully. putting down the papers
from ahirh Hhe had been reading of
the canned mcat controversy els
what they mean by funeral meats,
Judge.
The tube of a i2-inch gun which "a
used Ia SOME warahips. has 20 apir.
al grooves inside which cause the
shot to fetplyr az a rate of Is times
d second na it PUSHES through the
air.
4 fisherman traWline net took
NJ recently. near cariiuWford i.auHh.
On the irish coast. iat ~ documents
missing ln Irish ehHncery cases Al
though much damaged the papers
could bc read
4 heron's nest built almost entire
~ ~ wire. such as j. used IN some
agricultural implements for binding
sheaveH. was shown nt "a meeting ~
the British uruithoiaeiats' club re-
gently. The nest whn blown oat ~
a tree at Stoke Park. Motifs. Win
the ald ~ field glass. Il was seen
that there was ia the horpnry other
nests % the same character,
\ rirl with nm osprey plume went
into a druF store. and somehow, her
feather caught hre from the cigar
lighter Hame The soda fountain
clerk grabbed up n snitxer bottle. /
aimed STREAM Of sFltEer At the I
blasting hat. hit the girl ia the ear. I
man Ia thu eye, Knocked an the /
hat. aad didn't put out the hfr IN I
spite - all his effariH.-Now York I
Journal
senator Plat. of New York. has |
always been careful keeper 81 4
srfap book Upon the declaration ~ 1
hnsiIlislra between Spain and the 4
United States HE Efforts and those
Of his several secretaries we're re-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-22

PTGOTT n FRENCH Co. %
West Washington street. Dexter
Horton Bank building. have the
only Linotype job printing machine
IN the entire Northwest. Catalogues.
pamphlets. etc. at specially low
prices SAVE MONEY by giving
them an opportunity to figure.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-22

cHEsAN1NG. Mich, April "a
Mrs. NJ. u. Keith wrapped a shawl
saturated with kerosene about her.
went out into n field and set IRE to
1t. She was soon discovered. but
was burned So badly that she died a
few hours later. Mrs. Keith had for
years showed signs of insanity.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-22

previous comments upon this attrac-
ton Il ARMY nxed In the public
mind. and the lists OF artists and
their records are generally known.
II would not be amisH TO say. how
ever. that among the prominent sing
ers who viii be heard In practical
roles are William Brodcrlck. the
dashinE basso cantante. whose virile
voice and magnetic presence Is cs-
pccially attractive. William LAWN.
the tenor Of this organization. has
never been heard here. and comes
Endorsed by prominent critics. Mr.
LAWN received his education from
the best masters In Italy and France.
and possesses n lyric voice Of great
range and purity, I'm Roy Roy"
and robin Hood" he Is heard TO
especial advantage. as the score IL
rcplete with u naturals and C's.
Another dashing figure is Josephine
Bartlett, whose artistic character
work always receives the highest
commentator from music lovers"
Theaters In Seattle have been quite
active during the week lust ending.
The engagements have oil proved
profitable. interesting and attractive
on account OF the fact that plays
never before seen In the city have
been given. At the Third avenue
thcater. Mansfold's version OF "Cyr-
nne de BcrEcrac" received marks OF
appreciation. Mr. Scott rising
young actor, gave n good interpret
alton Of the title role. and his sup
port was good.
Douglas white. at the Seattle thea
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-22

There are now only two admirais
with their fiaEs afioat-Gcorge Dew
ey and Sir John -. Hopkins british.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-22

And that theu said Atls Waas.
aiRhuliy. putting down the papers
from ahirh rhe had been reading of
the canned mrat controversy, elH
What they mean by funeral meats
Iudne.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-22

The tuhc Of la-luch gun. which IL
used Ia SOME warahips. has 20 apir.
al grooves inside. which cause the
shot to reVnlNe 80 rate Of rs times
a second az IL PUSHES through the
air.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-22

A fisherman trawine net took
NJ recently. near carluNford i.ouHh.
On the Iflrh coast. Lot ~ documents
missing ln ifiah ehHncery caHeu. Al
though much damaged the papers
could hr read
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-22

senator Plat 81 New York. has
always been careful keeper 81 a
scrap book, Upon the declaration ~
hns,lliilra between Spain aud the
United States HE Efforts and these
u his several secretaries wvrr r..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-22

The Maccabecs gave an enjoyable
entertainment In Ranke hall Thurs
day evening
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-22

Col. Douglas white. who gave two
very successful lectures at the Sc
attlc theater. was stopping at the
Seattle hotel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-22

MIR c. l. webb has returned to
Seattle after an extended trip to
London.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
MICHAEL VARRlLY.

Michael Varrily was born in Galway,
Ireland December, 1907 His father was
Mark Varrily, who died in 1854 at the
age of IS in Ireland. His mothers name
was Honor (Mackin) Varrlly, and died
IN Ireland in 1S4S at the age of g.
In 1857 at the age of so years he left
ireland. coming to America and settled
IN New Braintree, where he carried on
farm for five years, after which he
came to North Brookfield where he has
since lived. In 1888 Mr.. Varrily married
Catherine McManus in ireland, and SIX
children were born to them, four of
whom are now living. Rev. William
Narrily of Bathurst, New Brunswick.
Mrs. James Monahan of this town, Rev,
j. NJ. Varrily of Winchendon, and Mrs
James Powers Of Bathurst, New Bruins
wick
Mr. Varrily is now in his 92d wear.
and is wonderfully preserved man, He
is great reader and his eyes, in his
own words, ARE as good as ever" He
is very fond Of walking and in good
weather takes his regular walk. never
forgetting to attend services at ST,
Joseph's Roman Catholic church AT
which place he is a constant attendant.
being a devout Catholic He rettres
every night shortly after 8 o'clock, and
is up at daylight in the morning, His
life bids far to round out a century of
honor and usefulness.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27

Edward Leslie was born Oct. l. 1S48
and Arthur Howard, Jan. 20, 1850, both
living at the present time in this place.
the latter sharing his large farm house
Oh the North Brookf1eld road with his
father.
Mr.. Drake is in full possession of all
his faculties, being keenly alert to ev-
cry day news, reading his papers reg
ularly and watching the state of poll
tics closely.
He was Jeffersonian democrat dur
ing his early life, but voted for Lincoln
and has been a staunch republican
since. For years Mr.. Drake has de-
voted his attention to the culture of
melons. and has gained quite a repu-
tation in that line, people coming from
miles around to buy his produce. I'm
til ten years ago, Mr.. Drake had never
sat for photograph, but now many a
private collection contains his picture
taken good many times in the small
tent from which he dispenses his mel
o1s. AT present Mr.. Drake Is hale and
hearty, and 1t is the wish of all thai
he remain so. as he seems essentially
part of the village, and has gained
place in every heart by his honesty
and goodwill. The two brothers of
Mr.. Drake. Reuben and Daniel. are
dead but he has one sister living, Mrs.
Lucinda Wynn, of Holden, who is about
two years his Junior.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27

on Melon farm. Born in East Brook
field, Aug. g. 1908, at a period when two
houses alone constituted the settle
ment. when Lake Lashaway was only
small brook running through meadow
and forest, and when many Of the sur
rounding towns were unthought Of, he
has witnessed great changes In local
affairs. and has many stories of the
early life of the village to relate to
younger generations.
Mr.. Drake traces his genealogy back
TO the fourteenth century to England,
there being an unbroken line to that
time. He is a direct descendant of
Thomas Drake, native of Colyton,
Devon county, England, who landed in
America in 1868. and settled in Wey
mouth. He has lived his whole life
in this village, with the exception of
two short periods when he acted as
foreman of iron foundries in Worcester
and Springfield.
On Sept. 6, 1s43, he was married to
Julia Sophia Lancton of Springfield, at
Stafford, CT. of which union three sons
nave been born. John Francis was
born Sept. IL, 1845, enlisted in the
twelfth Connecticut cavalry, in 1863
and was discharged Aug. 2, 1865, only to
meet death by drowning in Lake Lash
away While skating four months later
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
MISS ABIGAIL HASKELL.

Abigail Haskell was born March g.
1908 at the old Paul Haskell place sit
uated in the west part Of North Brook
ned and now occupied by George Ed
wards. Her parents were Paul Has
kelI, who died Oct. Il. 1919, and Sally
(Carterl Haskell, who died April 10
1888. Her life has been a very quiet
one. Having very delicate constitu-
tion, she spent her early years at the
old home, moving into The Haskell place
on Elm street about 80 years ago, where
she has since lived. She has never mar
rled, but early in life, when % years
OF age, she identified herself with the
tlrst Congregational Church of this
town, and has always taken a great
interest in it's affairs Never being very
strong, she has devoted her years to
study, and is wonderfully well in
formed about the Bible and various re-
ligious works, At the present day her
eyes are clear and she is able to thread
her needle and sew, often accomplish
ing considerable work Her reputation
as houSekeeper Is known far and
wide. The recent deaths of Mrs. Har-
riet Chamberlain and Miss Bertha Nye,
near friends OF hers, nava deeply af-
fected her. Friends are concerned
about her health.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
MRS. JULIA HEBRON.

Mrs. Julia Heffron was born in Cork,
Ireland, in the year 1873 her parents
being William Sullivan and Catherine
(McCarthy) Sullivan. She married Chas.
Mccarthy in ireland about 1910 and 8
children were born, all of whom are
dead. Her husband dying, she came to
this country in 1S49, and after residing
in North Brooktield about four years
as a. domestic, she married William
Heffron and moved to New BraIntree
where she resided two yearg, moving
from that place to Spencer, where she
lived one year.
Afr leaving Spencer Mr.. and Mrs.
Heffron lived three years in West
Brookfield three years in Warren and
two years in Gilbertville and finally re-
turned to North Brookfleld, where Mr..
Heffron died, leaving her two children,
one dying when young and the other
Mrs. Mary Donahue. who lives in
town. Mrs. Heffron although Sc. keeps
house by herself and is a great worker,
and her eyes are in such excellent shape
that she is able TO thread a needle with
out glasses. She is a devout Catholic,
attending church nearly every Sunday.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
MOYNlHAN RUNS TONIGHT.
He VIII Re Competitor in the Cam
bridgeport Gymnasium Races.

Worcester will be represented in the
annual indoor games Of the Cambridge
port Gymnasium Association this eve
ming by Jerry J. Moynihan of Holy
Cross College, who is entered in the 900
and 1000 yards runs
A special invitation was extended
Holy Cross College to enter its track
team but coming so near the Boston
College games on Saturday evening,
this was deemed inadvisable by Train
er Brennan. The games will be held in
the gymnasium in Cambridgeport, and
some interesting races are promised.
The officials Of the games will be: Eu-
gene Buckley, referee; John w. Bow
Ter, starter; William Dumbrisky,
clerk of courseg w II. Cronan. assist
ant clerk of course; Thos. F. Riley, Kill
burn Adams, John Graham and John
F. Moakley, Judges; W. J. Cogan. John
]. Hartnstt, Boston College, and Jos. B.
Maccabe, e. B. A. A, and D. j.
Carroll, field judges: J. F. Facey, T.
E. Burke, James G. Lathrop and J. w.
Bean, timers; T. 7. Brasil, scorer; ].
L. Mccarthy, assistant scorer; William
Doyle, E. E. Babb. Hugh c. McGrath,
inspectors; Benjamin B. Osthues, an
nouncer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
SAMUEL. S. EDMONDS,

Samuel Sumner Edmands was born
in North Brooktield, Feb. LIST, 1912, his
father being Samuel F;dmands. a life
long resident of town, who died in
North Brookf1eld, JAN %, 1912. at the
age of "a years. His mother was Lucy
(Matthews) Edmands. Il nGtive of New
Braintree. Mr.. Edmands has always
resided in town, being born on the old
Edmands place in the cast part of the
town. and now occupied by Frank S.
Eaton. He married Sarah Thompson
Of North Brookfeld, Oct. 29th. 1899. One
son was born to them, John Edmands,
who is now a SUCCESSFUL merchant of
Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mrs. Edmands
died Sept. rs, 1S46, and in April 10, 1Si0,
Mr.. Edmands married Sarah L..
Leland of Sutton, having three chill
dren, Of whom one is living, Mrs. Ed
ward K. Hill of Worcester.
Mr. Edmands has been o very sue
cessful business man. He commenced
the business of manufacturing boots
and shoes at the old Edmands place III
1885, being associated with c.. r. Dew
ing under the firm name of Dewing &
Edmands. They proSpered and finally
built shop in the centre of the town.
making shoes and boots for the south
ern trade. The firm Of Dewing & Ed
mands was the only firm in this vi
cinity to pass through the panic Of
1887 continuing in business until 1850.
when they retired
Mr.. Edmands is row 81 years old
and a most remarkable man, attend
ing to his large interests with signal
success, being more active than the
usual man at SO. Being of a very re-
firing disposition and having a dislike
for notoriety, he has neXer mixed in
public affairs, but his unbounded gen
crosby and kindness have been shown
in quiet way, as can be vouched for
by many people in this vicinity. He is
a man who has made a success in life.
by persistency. courage, good judg-
ment and an indomitable viii, making
friends everywhere but losing none.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
THE NARROW PATH.
Dr. Mix breaches EIoquentIy in the GUM
sIgamond swedish Church.

At the Second Swedish Evangelical
congregational Church of Quinsiga-
mond yesterday the Rev Dr. Mix. CITY
missionary, preached the morning ser
mon. He took his text from Mat. vii
Is: Enter ye in at the straight gate.
for wide is the gate and broad the way
that leadeth to destruction, and many
there be which go in thereat."
The subject was treated in DR.. Mix's
usual thoughtful and entertaining
style. lie showed by many practical IL
Illustrations that the straight path of
righteousness is always the best way
in business life, in social life and os-
pecially along spiritual lines of ac-
tivity.
The address was listened to with the
closest attention by a large audience,
which completely filed the church and
served to show plainly that the present
chapel is by no means adequate to ac-
commodate the increasing number of
worshiners.
In the afternoon the Ladies' Society
held meeting and talked over WAYS
and means to raise funds. 1t was de-
cided to hold a sale in the near future
to secure nucleus upon which to
work.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
SIR WALTER SCOTS IDEA OF HAP
PINESS

Sir Walter Scott, when asked what he
considered perfect happiness, replied: ITO
sleep in peace and wake in Joy" No bet
ter definition of happiness can possibly
be given, for this means perfect health
and only a person i'm health can be happy
Joyful and enjoy all the pleasures of life
Why. then do you not seek first of all to
recover your health? ii is within your
reach, even if you have heretofore failed
TO be cured. Your failure to be cured is
because you have not had the right doe
tor You should go to a skilled specialist
who, because he makes a speciality of
treating nervous chronic or lingering dis
eases like yours, thoroughly understands
your case and knows Just how to cure It
You can get advice and consult with such
specialist without charge. For instance
the famous DR.. Greene of "a Temple place
Boston Mass, the most successful of All
physicians In curing this class of diseases
gives you the privilege Of consulting him
personally or by writing to him abso-
luteiy free of charge. His vast expert
ence in treating thousands of cases like
yours enables him to tell you exactly
what your complaint Is, and give YOU adj
vice sure to lead to your cure One of
Greenes Nervura blood and nerve rene
dy. is the greatest restorative and health
giver known to science, and is used i'm
thousands of homes. DR.. Greene has
also discovered and prepared cures for all
conditions and phases Of diseases and
uses only harmless vegetable medicines,
marvellous In their powers to cure. If YOU
cannot call, write fully and freely TO DR.
Greene all about your case You can do
40 in perfect confidence, and his advice
and counsel Will cost you nothing.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
FOR A ROWING CARNIVAL.
Harvard and Yale Are said to Be Making
Plans for Regatta.

New Haven, Feb. 26.-Tt is learned to-
night that rowing carnival or regatta,
with some unusuat features, is being
planned by oarsmen of Yale and Harvard,
and possibly a third university. The mat
ter is being talked up very quietly but
with considerable enthusiasm, by the Yale
oarsmen not connected with the Yale
varsity crew. The scrub crew tourna-
ments of the past two years, which have
been held under the auspices of the Dun
ham Boat Club have given the matter
aninus, and it is learned on good authori-
ty that a conference between representa-
tives of Yale and Harvard rowing enthu-
siasts will in the near future be held to
discuss a possible regatta either at the
time and place of the Yale-Harvard race
at New London or on some other sheet Of
water that is suitable.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
NATIONAL LEAGUE MEETS.
Question of Circuit and Schedule viii Be
Decided Tomorrow.

The National League of professional
base ball clubs will hold its annual sched-
ule meeting tomorrow in New York city.
1t is the most important schedule meeting
for which the league magnates have con-
vened in a number of years. Aside from
the adoption or defeat of the recommended
tons made by the rules committee, the
question of the league circuit for 80 will
be settled. Although there have been re-
ports to the contrary, there is every prob
ability that the season will begin with 70
clubs and on the same lines as IS. Until
the sale of the St. Louis Club March a.
there can be no telling how Cleveland and
St. Louis will be represented. Just at
present Mr.. Robson seems to have the in
side track.
Two drafts of schedules have been pre-
pared by President Young. one calling for
three and the other for four trips abroad.
The former will probably meet with the
most favor and be ultimately adopted.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
COMMITTEE is ENLARGED.
Basket Ball Interests at Lyceum Require
Attention of Three More Men.

At the regular meeting of the Ly-
ceums yesterday it was voted to add
three to the basket ball committee, and
J. H. O'Connor, f. f. Redican and T. ].
Donohue were elected. A letter was re-
ceived from the St Bernard Associa-
ton at Fftchburg, suggesting that a
pool tournament be arranged between
the two organizations, and the commu-
nication was laid on the table for one
week. TO be acted upon next Sunday.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
EVENING
OF LIFE.


Continued From Page Two)
er for information or instruction. Her
memory for one who has reached the
age of so is wonderful, and she enjoys
telling of the past condition of the
town and its inhabitants, of her young
days, when a certain set of her neigh
borhood met at a neighbours and fire.
quently enjoyed dances.
Mrs. Comins has always attended the
Universalist Church. Her father was
one Of the first Universalists of the
town, and Mrs. Comfns' mind is firmly
fixed in the Universalist belief She
loves to see the young people enjoying
themselves, and to aid in their enjoy
ment. A woman of positive ideas and
kindly nature she bids fair to round
out a century.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
ARRANGING BASKET BALL
GAMES.

Eugene Perry, manager Of the ALI
Stars of Millbury, was in town yester-
day in conference with the manager of
the basket bah team Of the Y. NJ. c. L.
of the Church Of the Holy Name. Man
ager Perry will arrange games here,
and also in Clinton.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
BASE BALL AT WESLEYAN.

Candidates for the Wesleyan base ball
team began training last week under the
direction of Capt. Townsend. and of the
men who played last year but five men
remain in college. They are Townsend.
p; Raymond, ID; MacNaughton, Oh
Terrell J. f., and Anderson, s. 3
The Wesleyan revised schedule is as fol-
lows;