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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-12
QUlNsIGAMoND REGATTA.
Meeting Of the Governors Called to Ap-
point Managing Committee.

The first meeting Of the governors
Of the Quinsigamond international re-
gatta has been called by the secretary.
Louie ErviIIe Ware, for Board Of Trade
rooms, April 10. In addition to the
election of officers for the year, the
governors will elect a member TO I'LL
the vacancy caused by the death Of
Hon Charles 3. Pratt The appoint
ment Of a committee on management
will also come before the meeting. The
committee corresponds to an executive
committee. and has the active mana ge-
ment of the annual regatta, which is
scheduled for the lake the first week in
August following the national regatta
in Boston. the dates Of which are July
q and %.
In his call to the governors. Secretary
Ware says: As the National associa-
ton Of amateur oarsmen has its an
nual regatta at Boston July IS and %
the opportunity for the Quinsigamond
International regatta to hold its sec
ond series Of races the following week
with great success is brilliant, but this
will require earnest and faithful labor,
and. first Of all, a large meeting Of the
governors
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-12

financial end and the advertising, par
ticularly when the team is away from
home.
William 7. Whelan Of Montpelier,
VI, who was signed for the field, has
sent word that he cannot play ball this
season, on account Of parental objec-
ton. Manager Leonard will endeavor
to fill his place, although the team al
ready has for the field Rickert, Wilder
and Frisbie. He wants another man,
as Wilder is an experiment in the field.
His position has been on the slab, but
he desired to give up tWirling, and as
he is a good hitter, the WOrcesters will
give him a trial in the field. Manager
Leonard desires. however, to be pro-
vided against accidents He can get
several men at a moments notice, but
he wants a good one, and good ones
are not TO be picked up in a minute.
Manager Leonard intends 10 visit the
oval today, to ascertain in what cOndi-
ton the grounds are after the winter,
and give necessary directions for put
ting them in shape. He received yes
terday a letter from Nashua, asking
for a date, and will give the member
Of the Trolley league a game just be-
I fore the opening Of the league season,
which is April %.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-12
THREE.coRNERED MATCH.
Lohnes, Hennessey and Ooran May Come
Together Later in the Season.

For the present at least there is no
prospect Of P. H. Hennessey and R. A.
Lohnes meeting in a series of so games
at candlepins which match was p2opo5-
ed several days ago. Hennessey is I'm
able to roll on account Of his physical
condition. His physician has prescrio-
ed absolute rest. Representative OF
the men met yesterday al Whites al
leys on Pearl street to make the match.
When Hannessey's inability to roll was
made known to the Lohnes men, the
latter made no attempt to bring about
an agreement.
The attempt will not be entirely fu-
tile Later in the season when Hennes
sey has recovered his regular form. a
three cornered match is likly in which
the contestants named are Lohnas
Hennessey and Dominic DOran. IN
such a match the alleys represented
would be Whites. the Casino and the
Sherwood and the match would be d.
vided into three parts, enc portion 10
be rolled on each alley.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-12
AFTER LOCAL RIDERS.


r. F. Kelsey Of Hartford, chairman
Of district A board Of control Of the
National Cycling Association, the rival
organization of the League Of Amer
lean Wheelmen is hustIing TO get into
the fold the men in his district who
can control racing in their respective
cities and towns He is after the Ca
sey Bros. Of this city, as the following
letter received yesterday viii show:
las 1 know you are interested in the
racing game and viii probably hold &
meet or two during the approaching
slider the new organization with which
I have the honor to be identified. as
factor in the future control Of the
sport. You are without doubt fully
aware through the newspapers that
we are gaining strength daily and es-
pecially in the Connecticut valley is
this feature marked. While in Spring
field yesterday, it was frequently ex-
pressed by riders that they wished
Worcester would give meets under n.
c. A. rules, as they would like to com
pete.
such as Hansman, Collett, Ruiz
and Alexander have already registered
with US and Connecticut will start her
state circuit at Simsbury on May 30 or
the Saturday thereafter. our amateur
rule viii be more liberal than that Of
the 1. A. W. and our registration fee
one dollar less. I enclose you copy
Of our constitution and bylaws and
even should you not favor US, would be
glad to hear from YOU
James J. Casey was asked by The
Spy man how he would consider the
proposition He said that he has not
vet reached any decision. He still re-
tains his membership in the L. 4. w
and viii not make application to the
I y. C. A. until he has given the matter
more thought.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-12
VIII Not Unite With
American Wooden
Company.
UXBRIDGE PLEASED.
There Was a Close Vote at
the Meeting Held at
Boston Yesterday.

Uxbridge, April 1.-THE Calumet
Wooden Company, whose plants are
located in this town, is not a part OF
the American Wooden Company, and
for the present at least citizens Of TX
bridge may have no concern that the
big wooden trust will control the two
mills located at the Calumet and HecIa
villages. respectively.
The stockholders in this corporation
held a meeting at the Parker House, in
Boston. today, when the offer Of the
American Wooden Company was sub
rnitted in detail and discussed at
length. Just what the offer made was
is not given out, but it was Of such q
tempting nature that those in favor
Of entering the trust came within an
even score Of votes Of winning the day.
Whether another meeting will be held
is not known 70 the local stockholders,
who represent over 600 shares. It is
stated. however. that the woes on the
local shares were in favor Of remain
ing outside Of the combine, and local
stockholders who attended the meet
ing in Boston today returned this eve
4----E5 10 "a -1e-- -----~--H-
ment.
The Calumet Wooden Company is
capitalized at $500, 600 over $50 600 Of
this amount being held by Uxbridge
men. These men and the shares they
own are: Silas n. WheelOck, 200; Ar
thur WheeIock, 200: Arthur r Taft,
$50 ". E. Davidson and A. A. Sprague
also own blocks of stock, while there
are a few other scattering shares
placed about town.
The mills Of the company ara the
Calumet and HecIa-the former located
at Wheel0cksville and the latter at
FEpolC village. Two hundred and fifty
srsons are employed at the Hecla
mill, while $50 find employment at the
Hecla. Both mills manufacture a fine
grade Of woolens.
According TO the town records, the
assessed valuation Of the local mills
is as follows: Machinery so, 600;
Hecla. 100000. and Calumet. $40 600:
land and power. Calumet $4,000 Hecla
$4,000
The officers Of the Calumet Wooden
Company are: President. H ". SuteI
. Of Boston; treasurer, SiIas u. WneeIocB
Of UIbridge; agent. Arthur WheeIock
of Uxbridge.
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THE ACADEMY ATHLETES
Donovan Gets Ready for
the Spring Training
Campaign.

". 2. Donovan, trainer Of the Wor-
cester Academy athletes. returned TO
this city yesterday after a two weeks
vacation al his home in Natick. The
regular session Of the school begins TO-
day after the spring vacation. Prepare
tons for outdoor sports will begin i'm
mediataIy The athletes will not be
called out for about q week. In the
meanwhile. repairs viii be made on the
cindsr track and it viii be put in shape
for training. The track suffered mater
tally during the winter especially on
the south side where IL runs under the
shadow of the high fence and has been
covered with snow all the time. me
surface sagged few inches there
The academy athletes have TWO
games for which 20 prepare. The nrst
is the dual meet with AnCOFer Wnlcn
VIII take place on the Academy
grounds about May Il. The second
games VIII be the intarsch1lastic the
date and place of which have not Yet
been selected. They VIII probably come
about June 10 and the oval has the
strongest call for the games at present.
Trainer Donovan says his outdoor
team viii be stronger than the indoor
team which won the i1-erschOlastic
championship at Boston. March Is. he
Will have the same men but the dis
tauces VIII favor mis- men more. Duffy
will be relied on TO win the century and
his chances for the furl0ng are also
considered of the best. IN sizing up the
chances of Duffy of the Academy and
JOurdan OF the high school in the go
yards dash, the opinion is often given
that Jourdan can beat the little fellow
at the longer sprint.
Donovan has no fears that JOurdan
will win the furlong dash even If he
can beat Duffy. He said yesterday that
Gallup wiz whip J0urdan al the dis
tance. The nearest distance to the fur
long in the indoor games is the 300
yards. in which Gallup started but he
was tossed on the first corner. He
raced against Jourdan in the relay race
in which each pair ran go yards and
beat the high school man half a lap.
JOurdau was certainly in poor condi-
ton, being weak from entertaining,
but the victory was 50 decisive that
Trainer Donovan says Gallup could de-
feat Jourdan had the latter been in his
best form. He said Gallup ran almost
every day faster trials than the best
performance in the games at Boston.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-12
HAVE WON FOUR APIECE.
Monahan and McQuaid Are hot Rivals
in Pool Tournament.

The second game of the series of
three 300-point pool contests was won
by Frank \. Monahan, who defeated
James E. McQuaid in a cIosely-con-
tested game, by 100 points to 49, The
game was exciting from start to finish
Monahan winning out on the last
frame. As a rule, the man that broke
on each frame lost. his opponent run
ming the balls in easily.
Before the present series. both men
had won three games apiece, as it
stands now both have four games To
their credit. The game next Thursday
evening, which will decide the winner
of the series. will also show the best
man for the winters playing, and a
large crowd is expected to watch the
progress Of the game at AIcQuaid's
pool room, on Park street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-12
BRYAN DINNER A FROST"

New York, April u.-Ex-Gov. John
P. AltgeId Of Illinois has telegraphed
he cannot attend the Chicago platform
dinner in this city, April Is. His tele-
gram reads as follows: II most strong
" approve Of your movement. It viii
be impossible for me to be present
A communication from the private
secretary of Senator James K. Jones
Of Arkansas, has been received saying
that as he was too i'll to receive or read
mail matter, it had been thought best
to withhold all matter relating to the
dinner from him and especially as he
cannot participate in il.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-12
BOATING SEASON OPENED.

Cambridge, April 1.-THE boating
season in connection with Harvard coz
lege athletics opened today on +ba
Charles river basin with the class race
OF the Weld boat club. The race y-ss
won by the Weld law school eight
which led the Weld juniors at the finish
uy II lengths. The Newell sophomores
were third; Weld sophomoras fo,1,.tt.
and the Weld seniors last. Distance ~
miles. Time. 10 min 81 ass.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-12
HE A GOOD FIELDER.
Joe Rickers, Who is To Play On the Wor-
csster Team.

Manager Leonard Of the Worcesters
received a letter yesterday from Presi-
dent Charles a. Marston Of the club,
informing him that the president con-
templates a trip to this city the last Of
the week. The president also writes
that Mr.. Mason. treasurer Of the club,
has definitely decided he must attend
to his business in Fall River which
will render necessary the engagement
of a worcester man to look after the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-12
BLAIsDELLs WIN OUT.

Candle pin bowlers from BlaisdeII &
Cos defeated rivals from the Junction
foundry at the Winthrop alleys last eve
ming IN the last Of series Of three
matches. Three games were rolled. total
number Of pins deciding the victory. The
score.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-12
PASSENGERS SCARED.
Grafton Street Car Goes off the Iron
While Crossing the Railroad.

Car 80 on the Grafton street line Of
the Consolidated street railway got
stalled inside the gates on the Grafton
street crossing. last night, while a
freight train was going by, and for a
minute there was CONSERVATION among
the passengers, which was quickly
settled by the conductor As soon as
a start was made the car jumped the
track and blocked traffic for about five
minutes
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-12
BLAIsDELL co.
JUNCTION FOUNDRY
ARRESTED N HOLDEN.

Frank O'Couneu of Holden and Eugene
Davis Of Worcester were arrested in Hol-
den last night by Constable Felix Rein
vile for fast driving. They were brought
10 Station / and booked for drunkenness
in addition TO fast driving.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-12

Richmond, Va. April 1l.-Riebuo,a F.
Brooklyn I. mine innings. tie.l %
Med1oTd, April Il. - Tufts College II
Boston College /. H.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-12
CHARLES DUDLEY Warner M.

New York. April IL. - A disna+cb fro.,,
New Orleans 10 the Press savs C,bsri ~
Dudley Warner is critically III there win
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-12
PLAYED AT GARDNER.
Worcester Stars and Mystics Have Exhi-
bition 6aske. Ball.

Gardner. April u.-There was a basket
BAN game here tonight between the Stars
and Mystics, both Worcester teams. The
Stars Won by a score Of 2 toS The line
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-12

score, slars y. Mystics S: goals from
me neid. p-orman. Burgoyne :. smith 3
S s.S a"l n Hsia 2 Overend; goals from
EoSSss. I122u'psoa . fouls, Goodwin 2
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-13
FIRE BUGS.
Cameron Citizens Think all Their
Fires are of Incendiary Origin and
will Employ De- ective to Ferret
Out the Mystery.

Certain suspicious circumstances In
connection with fires in Cameron have
convinced many of the prominent citi-
Zen3 of that place that the disastrous
oonfagration of 1895, and two ineen-
diary blazes since that time, have been
the work of one man, who has been ac-
tuated by a fiendish and malignant
spite. They think they have the right
man, who is under surveillance, and
they have decided to employ compe-
tent detective to work upon the case.
If the officer succeeds in Kidding the
community of a criminal who is gem
orally regarded with suspicion they
will feel relieved.
According to the story of prominent
Cameron citizens, the motive of the in
cendiary is pure spite, and they have
no trouble in showing this fact to be
true. For obvious reasons 1t would
not be we'll to establish the identity OF
the man who is suspected at this time.
The most unfortunate calamity in the
history of the town was the cOnfiagra
ton in 1895. which had its origin in a
hay now Two years later an attempt
was made to burn out w. NJ Kincaid
and this time the fire again originated
in a hay loft. Last week another fire
originated in like manner. and 1t win
be remembered that the Wheeling de-
partment was called upon for assist
ance. The fire started at a time when
all the citizens living in the vicinity OF
the stable were in Wheeling attending
the State Fair.
Threats made by the suspected man
the peculiar origin of all the fires, and
the general bad character of the sus-
pect, have been the subject OF eonsid-
cradle discussion and the investigation
by a detective may lead to an early
arrest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-13
THE FULTON CASES
Continued Yesterday Before Jtstice
Philips Owing to the Absence of
the Prosecuting Attorney.

The preliminary hearing in the cases
OF State VS.. Schenck & Sons and the
Wheeling Butchers Association took
place before Justice Phillips yesterday
afternoon at p. m. Hon. B. B. Dove
ner appeared for the Butchers Asso-
citation and Schenk & Sons were rep
resented by Gen. Alfred Caldwell. Mr..
Meyers, the Prosecuting Attorney, was
not present, but John A. Howard who
has been secured to assist, was.
Capt. Dovener moved that in the cases
against John G. Bayha and Christian.
Kalbitzer the prosecutor be designated,
so that he might become liable for
COSTS
Gen. Caldwell made the same motion
in favor of F. Schenk, Chas. f. Schenk,
Otto Schenk and Lawrence Schenk.
Michael Friesmuth was thereupon
designated by the Justice as prosecutor
in each of the above cases. No bond
was required of the prosecutor, as he is
a property owner.
The counsel for Bayha & Kalbitzer
and the Schealks moved that the court
dismiss the cases on account of the ln-
Sufficiency of the information and for
defects appearing on the face of the
complaint as we'll as the warrant, and
also made a motion that the court
quash the warrant for that reason.
Both the above motions were over
ruled by the court.
Owing to the absence of the Prose
cutting Attorney the cases could not
be heard, and were continued until
September 10Th at O'Clock p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-13
4 Bad ACCIDENT.
Conrad Miller Fatally Injured on His
Farm East of Town
AT NOON = WAS
CAUGHT UNDER A FALLING
TREE AND SUSTAINED INTER
NAL INJURIES-PASS AWAY
LAST NIGHT-WAS A WELL
KNOWN GARDENER.

Conrad Miller, the we'll known gard
ener residing on Wheeling creek about
three miles above Elm Grove, was the
victim of a fatal accident, occurring at
his home yesterday about noon. AT the
time Mr.. Miller was standing near his
residence experimenting the work OF
cutting down a large tree, when the
tree suddenly fell TO the ground, strik-
ing him and knocking him down. He
was carried into the house in an I'M
conscious condition and Drs Cracraft,
OF Elm Grove, and Shields. of Tradel-
phla, were summoned Immediately. AT
ter an examination had been made it
was found that Mr.. Miller was suffer-
ing from a fracture of the right thigh
and internal injuries. In spite OF the
fact that everything possible n human
medical skill was done to ale iate his
sufferings, he failed to rally and passed
away last night at o'clock.
The deceased was slxry-nine years
Old and is survived by a family of chill
dren, all grown. He had resided in this
county for number of years and was
quite we'll known and esteemed. We
was successfully engaged in the farm
ing business and occupied a stall in the
Second ward market house. The ar
rangements for the funeral will prob
ably be made to-day.
AS is known it is on the Miller farm
that the Isaac Walton fishing club is
located.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-13
SPECIAL. STAGE NECESSARY.

For the proper presentation of the
Battles of Our Nation" the spectacu-
lar production to be given by Confer
nos Band at Mozart Park September
23d and oath, a special stage is neces-
sary, and force of workmen will be-
gin its construction to-day. This stage
will be 60X40 feet, thus providing ample
room for the scenes and tableaux that
go to make up this wonderful and
thrilling climax in realism. The band
of fifty musicians do not occupy the
stage, but sit in front in orchestra
style. The attraction comes to Wheel
ing directly from New York, and 125
people are necessary to its production,
they including speciality artists and
performers in the battle scenes. Bus
mess Manager Geo. w. Conterno was
in the city last night arranging for the
big show.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-13

The United States Express Company
has extended its service over the West
Virginia and Pittsburg railroad and
Offices have been opened at the follow
ing named points in West Virginia:
Alexander. Alton. Arnolds. Buckhan-
on, huntsville. Camden on Gauley,
Centralia, Ccger, Sellers, Confluence,
Cowen, Eribacon, Flatwood, Gillespie,
Hampton, Heaters, Sutton, Horner,
Jane Lew. Lorentz, Lost Creek, Mount
Glare, Newton Pickens, Roanoke,
Weston A long list of offices has also
been opened ON the line of the Wheel
ing and Lake Erie by this company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-13

Last evening about a quarter after
seven o'clock, Cliff Megginson, arrested
Monday evening on suspicion Of being
the murderer of William LAWYER. at
Wilcox Station. Pa, on the evening
of August 23d. was released from Gus
tody, it having been satisfactorily
demonstrated that he was not the guilty
party.
Luring all of yesterday the local po-
lice authorities watched for The coming
Of Officer Robinson, Of Plttsburg, but
during the afternoon it was stated he
had gone TO Wilcox TO procure wit
nesses Of the crime, for the better
Identification of the suspect, and that
they would not reach this city before
night. Meanwhile Megginson was kept
in custody, and during the day was in
teryiewed by Chief Clemans. Sheriff
Richards, and others. and as a result
it was the general opinion that he was
not the right party, although 1t was
decided to hold him until the arrival of
the Pennsylvania parties.
When Capt. Adams train got in at
half-past six, Mrs. I4awler. the widow
of the murdered man, accompanied by
John McTitZ and a colored man, proceed
ed at once to the City Hall, where the
local authorities were awaiting them.
The party repaired to the office of the
lookup, and the prisoner was brought
in. As soon as Mrs. Lawler saw him
she threw her hands in the air and eX
claimed: "That is the man who muir
dered my husband" This dramatic ex-
clamation made it look pretty bad for
Megginson, who turned several shades
lighter than his normal color. Mrs.
LAWYERS companions shook their
heads. however and the result was a
consultation, a closer inspection, and q
long series of questions. At first Mrs.
I,awler showed a disposition to faint,
and was decidedly and naturally afraid
of interviewing the prisoner. She was
finally. however, prevailed upon to
make a. close scrutiny of the man, and
after doing so came to the conclusion
that he was the wrong party, verdict
in which her two companions con-
CURED. AS a result Megginson was re-
leased. and the visitors went to hotels
to pass the night.
Mrs. Lawler said the murderer had a
white or gray spot on his hair, behind
one ear, which Megginson lacked, and
also said the murderer did not have
gold filed teeth, while the prisoner did.
She thought the murderer was some
what older, and of slightly different
build. but said that at first glance the
resemblance was very striking and a
sufficient warrant for the arrest. Meg
ginson was naturally greatly pleased at
being released from custody, and lost
no time in making himself scarce.
Both New and Secondhand School
Books at Stanton's Book Store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-13
ON THE TRAIL.

The authorities were engaged in a
diligent search yesterday for a certain
party, who has been here only about
four or FIVE months. and against whom
warrant was sworn out by repre-
sentative of an outside firm, the charge
being obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. Up until late hour last night
all efforts TO locate the accused man
had proved of no avail. If he is cap
tured there may be an interesting story
to tell.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-13

Owing to the pernicious practice OF
holding Council Committee meetings
on Council night, it was half-past eight
when the two Branches were called to
order last evening. His Honor the
Mayor presided in the First Branch,
and Mr. Kindelberger in the Second, in
the absence of President Maxwell.
There were quite number of K. of P.
members in the lobby, and also repre-
sentatives Of the Wheeling Railway
Company.
The regular report of the City Clerk
was read as follows.