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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
THE THREAD TRUST.
The New England Company Decides to
Wlthdr W From Combine.

Pawtucket, r. l., Feb. 1.-The New
England Thread Company, one of the
largest thread finishing concerns unon
which the recently organized thread
trust had options, has decided not to
be member of the combine.
II. A. Warburton, president and treas-
urer OF the company, said TO-DAY that
ne ana not think the effort to control
thread manufacture would succeed and
the scheme does not seem AT ali nrac-
tlcal TO him, Another oonsidarotion
Wmch impelled Mr. Warburton to take
TINS course was the probable disintes
sratlon OF the business which he had
peeI many years in bringing to ifs
preseht proportions, and the CONSEQUENT
loss OF employment by his helm, MANY
vi Whom nave grown up with The husi-
ness ness ana whose welfare he hae al
i hearI The offer made to Mr. yvare
burton is understood to have been an
advantageous one but NOT sufalc;ant -
us ms estiination, to recompense for the
t ti'g up OF a successful concern and
a ame a.tehuant results upon those who
are depen lent upon its onerat,o, o." snS.
their livelihood. 'peiaeioh lor
me National Thread Companv 40
~ %a inl Ct, another large concern
~ ' also sald to have withdrawn but This
Sdullol ne verified here ~
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
A FIRM STAND.
Labor Organ cations TO Fight Law Against
Benefit Svs EN-.

The labor organizations of Worcester are
determined to make a firm stand against
State Commissioner of Insurance Cutting
in his report that the methods of the la
bor union benefit system is a violation of
the laws. They will not allow any grass
10 grow under their feet, now that the
unexpected announcement has come up,
and the leaders of unionism in the differ
ent crafts in the city will make a hard
endeaYor 10 arrange matters, providing
the paying out of benefits to the mem
bers Is unlawful, to have a law passed to
make labor organiza tons exempt under
that statute.
Those who have been made acquainted
with what is likely to take place, making
void the payment of benefits to the MEM
bers Of unions, have been stirred up to a
nigh pitch over the matter. These men,
who have been members of an organiza-
ton Tor years. look upon the matter as
they are encouraged TO work hard to have
such a clause left out of the law
Yesterday morning jefferson d. Pierce
president of the Central Labor Union and
also or the Cigarmakers' Union, received
Il letter from the chairman of the legisla
tive committee that it would be a good
iiea 70 put bill before the house asking
Inat labor organizations be exempt from
Tie law and TO get it in as soon as posi-
bic.
Mr. Pierce and other labor agitatore
VINO uphold union rights held conference
regarding the putting before the house of
a bill, and every man expressed il as an
excellent idea. and one that In all prob
ability would be recognized. They did not.
however; come to any conclusion on the
matter, but in the near future a meeting
Will be called, and then something def
mite viii he decided upon.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
PLANS READY.
Boston and Albany Has
Prepared It's Campaign.

The Boston and Albany plans are
ready. Mayor Rufus B. Dodge, Jr.,
has received a communication from
President William H. Bliss of the Bos-
ton and Albany Railroad, giving that
information. The grade crossing COM
mission will be given an insight into
the plans which have been finished a
few days only
But it is question whether the grade
crossing commission exists or not. The
commission was appointed to report,
nothing more. 1t had no executive
powers. 1t has made its report A
new commission has been ordered. The
only question which raises any doubt
regarding the existence of the grade
crossing commission is that it's report
has not been accepted. Some mem
bers think the commission will con-
tnue to exist until some disposition is
made Of the report. Others are of the
opinion that the commission can do
nothing more, and Is thus out of exist
ence Practically the report has been
referred to the new commission to be
appointed Immediately
A suggestion has been made that the
commission be called together to con-
s&der what action will be taken in re-
gard to the plans which the railroad
mas prepared. The commissioners do
not know what the plans are, except
that elevated tracks are provided for
10 what extent the plans elevate the
tracks, they do not yet know
Inc reason for such delay on the part
CT the road so the commissioners say,
IS that the railroad could not perfect
It's plans until winter time, when the
trees are devoid of foliage and meas
urements could be made more accu-
rately
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
DEMOCRATS REVOLT.
1t Came Over the McCarreIl Bill in Penn
syivania Legislature.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. 1.-The first
sign of dissension. in the democratic
ranks in the Legislature has come as a
result of the McCarrell bill to prevent
district attorneys from setting aside
jurors. The bill passed the senate yes
terday by votes of the Quay members
and two democrats.
Today it was the subject of lively
discussion by a caucus of the demo-
cratic members of the house. A reso-
luton was ordered pledging the demo-
Gratis to vote to postpone consideration
of the measure when it shall be taken
up by the house, until Feb. q. Four
representatives opposed the discussion
and stated that they would vote for the
bill when it came up in the house. Two
others declared it was a mistake to
vote for to- bill at this time, and
urged their colleagues to stand to-
gether against the measure until the
time fixed by the resolution, when the
conspiracy case against Senator Quay
will be called for trial in the Philadel-
phia courts.
Finally, motion that the resolution
be indefinitely postponed was carried
anu reSOIuLlon was adOphad pledging
the democrats to remain away from the
joint session of the senate and house
next Saturday and Monday The Me-
Carroll bill was messaged to the house
today from the senate~2nd referred to
the judiciary general committee. The
committee this afternoon, by a vote of
10 to 8, agreed to report it favorably.
An attempt to amend b was defeated
and it will go before the house as it
passed the senate. A story was in cir
culation today that National Demo-
cratic Committeeman Duffey had
sharply rebuked State Chairman Gar
man, on the ground that he had been
lobbying among the democratic mem
bers in favor Of the bill. Mr. Garman
denied the truth of it, but tonight the
eight democratic senators who voted
against the measure yesterday. issued
this signed statement: I'VE sincerely
regret and deplore the action of the
democratic state chairman, John M
Garman, in his active work upon the
floor of the senate of Pennsylvania in
behalf of the McCarrell bill: and fur
ther, declare that his action in our
opinion was in direct opposition to the
best interests Of the democratic
party"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
BONNER THE WINNER.
He Receives the Decision in His 2o-Round
Go With O'sren.

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 2.-Jack Bonner
received the decision in the fight with
Dick OBren tonight, but O'Brien re-
ceived the big end of the purse. The men
were matched to go 20 rounds at 1853
pounds. Bonner refused to weigh in. He
looked as if he would tip the scales at 10.
O'Brien was at weight. OBrien received
5000 and Bonner $500. The fight was an
even thing up TO the 10Th round, with both
men strong.
Several seconds before the close of the
18th round Bonner caught OBrien on the
point of the jaw with a right-hand swing,
and OBrien stayed down seven seconds
He arose and got another in the same
place and went down a little harder AS
Sam Austen. the referee, began to count
Chief Bell entered the ring with other of
fcers, and the referee stopped the fight
and awarded the contest to Bonner. There
were but two seconds to go in the round
and Il is doubtful if OBren would have
gone out. Tommy West challenged the
winner. Sammy Myers ana Jimmie De-
vers went a ten-round draw at 800 pounds.
John Magnan knocked out young Gum
ming in the fourth round. The attic nlance
was close TO $500
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
YALE'S CREW.

New Haven, Feb. 2.-The Yale crew is
having daily practice in the stationary
rowing tanks in the gym. DR.. Gallaudet,
the head coach, assists Capt Allen in the
everyday work, and DR.. ]. A. Hartwell
and ex-Capts. Brewster and johnson are
expected soon to spend two or three days
coaching the men.
Inc work thus far has been of a sort to
stlHen the men to hard work and not SO
much to gain detailed experiences with the
blades, Correct position in the boat and
general principles of the stroke have been
points sought to be attained. The squad
mas not been reduced. and therefore still
numbers about 40 men.
The order of rowing in the first boat to-
Gay was: Stroke, Williams; Z, Niedreck-
en-; o. capt. Allen; s. Griswold; f. Flint:
:; Brock; 2, Wickes bow, Mitchell. With
me 81, exec. exception Of Mitchell and Griswold,
4ll these men were in last years boat
Griswold was in the boat the yea,a1nre-
Vious and a substitute last year.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
THE JOURNAL,
eeh Public t'ons Embodss Best
Thoughts of Deep Thinkers.

Tech Publications Embodiss Best
Thoughts OF Deep Thinkers.
TIL e second number of volume of
the Journal of the Polytechnic Institute
came out yesterday and is a very cred
liable number. 1t is not quite so fully
illustrated as the previous number was,
but 10 fully makes up for this in the
excellence of it's other contents.
The number is introduced by an
anonymous article on "Stereo- chemis-
try. which is evidently a very pro-
round treatise by master of the SUBJ
3ect, who Is presumably one of the
savants Of the chemistry department
of the institute itself Other articles
are @ very interesting exposition of the
possibilities of Mechanical draft for
steam boilers" presented by Walter B.
Snow of the B. F. Sturtevant company
of Boston, and a brief sketch of The
value of the 10-inch slide rule from the
educational standpoint by Professor
James j. Guest. the head of the me-
ehanlcal department.
Charles o. Rogers, Tech 49, writes on
Gas and gasoline engines as applied
to small water works plans" and Pro-
fessor Harold B. Smith, the head of
the department of electrical engineer
ing at the Tech, continues his article
on "Resistances. rheostats and cleo
trio heating apparatus.
There is in addition the usual num-
Der of pages of institute and alumni
news, college and scientific notes, and
several excellent, though brief, re-
views of recent scientific books.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
CIVIL APPOINTMENTS.
In Future They Win Be Made ey Gov Gen.
Brook.

Havana, Feb. 2.-Maj. Gen. Brooke
has issued an order ratifying all the
civil appointments of the provincial
governors since January 1. In future
appointments to such positions former
ly made by the Spanish captain gem
eral, will be made by Gen. Brooke. The
provincial governors viii submit to
Gen. Brooke the names of persons thev
recommend for appointment. and the
governor general viii take action in the
matter. Unimportant provincial an
pointments viii be made independent
ly,
About 300 Havana carpenters arc to
begin work on the government ware
house at Triscornia near the United
States government wharf on the firs-
side of the harbor TWO sailing shins
have arrived here with lumber and
materials and the work will be actively
pushed. United States Senator Proctor
has gone to Pinar del Rio. but will re-
turn to Havana today in order to meet
Mrs. Proctor, who Is expected here by
way of Miami, Fla. At the dinner Civ.
on in honor of Capt Sgsbee at Gen
Brooke's house at Vedado last night
Gen. Brooke, Gen. Chaffee. Gen. Ear.
nest and their wives and STATS were
among those present
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
GEN. WOOD PLEASED.
He Said Gomez's Action slmplified Cuban
Reconstruction.

Havana, Feb. 2.-Robert p. Porter
arrived here this evening from Rene
dos. He met Gen. Wood at Colon, on
his way to Cienfuegos and Santiago.
Gen. Wood, who was delighted to hear
of the outcome of the conference with
Gomez, said it greatly simpified the
problem of Cuban reconstruction. Sew
eral Cuban officers, who boarded Mr.
Porter's car in the province of Santa
Clara, expressed satisfaction at the at
titude Gomez had taken, remarking
that he had felt sighted at being I'M
noticed, ana at the failure of the men
of Central Cuba to get appointments
and attention from Havana. His pres
ent attitude they described as states
manlike and bound to result in imme-
! diate good"
Mr.. Porter called upon Gov. Gen.
Brooke Immediately after his arrival,
and delivered to him the written ac-
ceptance Of Gen. Gomez Of the invita-
/ tion TO come to Havana. lie will leave
/ for Washington tomorrow. Gomez he
says, viii receive Il hearty reception
/ here and the visit will result in much
| good, as the Cuban commander viii
! bring all his staff which includes many
young and active officers, eager TO
meet and know the Americans and full
Of ideas about policing and other prob
! lens
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
"HEAD PlNs.u
New Phase of the Bowling Game to Be In
PRODUCES by Casinos.

New Phase of the Bowling Game to Be In
troduced BY Casinos.
Owing to the E. S. Pierce & Geo. f.
Hewett teams holding their match last
night, the Casino Bowling Association
postponed its games scheduled for last
evening. There was short run togeth-
er of members at the alley, however,
and matters pertaining 70 the asso-
citation were talked over.
A big pin team has been organized
from among the members and it is
intended to arrange for a series OF
games with the Worcester big pin team
Another feature that will be intro
duced in the association games is the
head pin" game.
The conditions to be observed by the
Casino men are that it shall be a two
ball game in event of striking the
head pin and making a strike, the
bowler shall score So; strike head pin
knocking down 9 pins, counts "a; head
pin with down, counts 20; seven pins,
IA; six pins, IL; five pins, 10.
All members have paid the fee nee
essary for membership and some in
teresting games are anticipated.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
HOME AGAIN.
Major TAYLOR Saws He VIII Be in Great
Riding Trim In the Spring.

Major Taylor arrived in this city yes
terday morning from Philadelphia and
other cities, where he has visited for
the last two or, three weeks, while he
has been travelling in the interests of
the Sager Gear Company.
He spent week in New York at the
cycle show, of which he spoke very
highly.
When asked by Spy man about the
outlook for the spring, he said that he
has not given it a thought yet, as he
has been very busy on the road, but
when the time comes to ride, he will
be ready, as he has always been. When
he was asked about the meeting which
the outlawed riders held in New York
last week, he remarked that the mat
ter doesn't in the least bother him.
He will start in training wlW the time
comes.
The major reports that business is
very good and the factory is rushed
with orders Me will spend a week at
home with his friends, and will start
out again for the south
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
ANOTHER LIKELY.
E. S. Pierce Team Defeated by Hewett's
and Want Second Trial.

There was red-hot game of candle pins
at the Casino alleys last night, when
teams made up of the employees of the
George F. Hewett and E. S. Pierce COM
panies lined up in match for $25 side.
The game was won by the Hewett men,
who led their opponents by 66 pins at the
close of the match. Supporters of both
teams were out in force, and cheered
every good score to the echo. Cahill of
the Hewett team rolled the highest indi-
vidual string, 105, and Butler of the same
team the highest total, All.
The Pierce men are not exactly satisfied
with the outcome of the match, and it is
more than probable that another game
will be arranged for next week.
The score:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
FAIR PARIS
May See Worcester Oars
men in 1900.

There is talk afloat of putting into the
minds of the members of the Wachusett
Boat Club the idea of getting together an
eight-oared crew to represent America in
the regatta to be held in connection with
the worlds fair in Paris in 1900. 1t is said
by prominent oarsmen that the idea is a
good one, and consideration should be
given 1t, as the club is the possessor of a
nne set of men in this line, and there is
hardly doubt that eight as good men as
could be produced could be put into boat
and made to show up in fine form.
AS the Wachusett men have the finest
course in the country to train upon and
all the facilities at hand, it is the opinion
OF boating men that there is no reason in
the world why they should not grasp at
the chance of forming crew to represent
TINS country at the great fair
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
LAOD SIGNED.
Old Favorlte 10 Be a Member of Worces-
ters This Season.

Hiram Ladd was signed for the Worces-
tiers yesterday by Manager Marston. Ladd
is well known to lovers of the game in
Worcester.
When Worcester was member of the
New England League in 1894, Ladd was
with the champion Fall River team. He
has played several years with Fall River.
lie was given a trial by Boston, but did
not quite make the team. There was an
open, dispute at the time as to the fair
ness OF the trial which he received. His
friends maintained that he did not get a
good chance to show his abilities. Ladd
Is a sure fielder. He isn't the most grace
ful man in the business, but he seldom
lets anything get away from him. He
has always been a fine hitter.
IN 1897. when he was with Marston in
ran River, he stood 14th in the list of
batsmen in the New England League AS
Ladd is not a Splinter of unusual ability,
ms position shows that he hit the ball out,
as the base ball fans express it.. good and
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
GOOD MATCH.

Frank e. Monahan defeated P. 7. Tay-
lor who claims the pool championship Of
clinton, by score of 100 to 70 at the
american pool and billiard rooms last
night. A big crowd of devotees of the
game assembled about the tables long be-
fore the men were ready and cheered
every good shot of their favorite.
Nor was their appreciation of s,ooa -,
conhned to the local man alone. as TaVIor
came in for his share, and good feeiine
existed s,,;lS throughout the contest. Monaha5
t WiiI pay return match with TAYLOR AT
Tuesday night. 40 ~iiiA'oii next
The score:
2. Total, 100 - - ~ y q IL o. D.
rd Taylo ao 9, 0. o. TO- l. 8 II, IS, A. 49, 7.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03

resent the college at the games are:
Dashes-J. J. Moynihan, Charles Con-
way Frank Maxwell, James Sullivan and
j. F. Murphy.
6OO-yard run = Frank Maxwell, James
Batters and John O'Connor.
1000-yard run : John Powers and j. j.
Moynihan.
One mile run = William Kennedy and
Patrick Durkin.
High jump-William Connor.
Shot put-John Connor.
Relay team-Charles O'Connor, Edward
O'Connor. James Sullivan and Charles
Conway, who has been selected as cap
tain.
These men will continue in their prac-
tice. and it is expected that they will
make great showing at the coming
meet.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
CouNTEPFEITERs TAKEN.

60. n@w Yo"k Mob 2.-Directlv the
TeeaiIlef Spartan Prince, from Genoa
reachea quarantine today, secret SER
thrae -, .l nodt Lte0 SEED
T TilTe members of an alleged gang OF
1tolIai Counrerfoitars ~ ,a1 ara
za raiclsco La Barbera, Cont Providers
arrest ~ --,.-s.-H ~ "a
o ans was afterward made at the barge
ami vi All the prisoners have theiR
senrnt ies with them. The agents Of tho
TINS gang for some time.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03

brook and cause no damage along the
route. Is that SOP"
7 would not desire to say that for an
absolute statement" said Mr. Taylor.
I would first desire to look into the
problem more thoroughly. I would like
TO make more thorough investiga-
ton to learn how much less than $780,
QUO the plan would cost. Those figures
are the outside figures. 1t would not
cost 100000. How much less 1 am not
able to tell now but think the amount
would be considerably less"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
PROF. TAYLOR RESIGNS.

Andover, Feb. 2.-%John Phelps Taylor,
professor Of languages, and one of the
most distinguished members OF the
faculty at the Andover Theological
Seminary has resigned, and Prof.
Charles G. Terrey has been elected to
succeed him. Prof. TavlaI' will retire
from active life.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
GRAY LEADS.

Dover, Del, Feb. 2.-The 51st ballot
for United States senator, taken today
resulted as follows: Gray, Is; Addicks
IA; Dupont, 8; willis, 4; Nicholas 4,
Chandler, 8; Higgins, absent, s. total
vote, Az; necessary to a choice, "a. An
other ballot, the 32d was taken without
change, and the joint assembly adj.
journed until tomorrow.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
HEWETT's.
PIERCE'S.
IN HARD LUCK.
Team S of the Hancocks Meets Another
Defeat by Small Margin.

In the tournament of the Hancock Club
League, team No. defeated team No. 5
two out of three games at candle pins at
the Hancock alleys last evening. The
first game went to team 2. The second
string resulted in a tie each rolling 4O7.
The small number team won the next
game, but when the tie was rolled off
team won by three pins.
Team has bowled in hard luck losing
thus far in the tournament two games by
four pins, one game by five and one game
by two pins.
The score last evening was:
TEAM No
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
PIERCED HER OWN HEART,
Mrs EDWARD Dudley Takes Ter life With
Dull Bread Knife.

&SU Britain, CT, Feb. Mrs. Ed
ward Dudley, wife of a well-known
Hartford tobacconist, committed sui
eide in her apartments in the Whittle-
sey block. Main street, early this eve
ming, by piercing her heart with a
brea4-knife. The suicide was sensa-
tlonal, as the knife was dull, and re-
quired much strength to make the in
cision. Mrs Dudley, who was seated
IN reclining chair, allowed herself to
bleed to death. and made no effort to
remove the knife. She was about 40
years Of age, and leaves only a nus
band.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-03
BLAISDELL'S.
HOLYOKE's.
B. A. A. GAM ES.
will be Attended BY Promising Field of
Holy Cross Entries.

AT Holy Cross yesterday afternoon trial
heats for entries for the B. A. A. games
We're held in the gymnasium, and all the
candidates for places, when they came
upon the track, looked to be in the pink
of condition, and every one. when he
showed up In his respective distance, was
in excellent form.
The watch was held by Trainer Josenh
Fireman on the boys as they competed in
the different races, and as there were
some tight rubs at times, 1t took some
time to define their merits.
The athletes who qualified and will rep