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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-14

Col. Bloodgood-So you got a birthday
present of IS knife, subj One of those
Birmingham knives, with 16 blades and =.
corkscrew, | presume, sub? "
Col. Bluegrass-No, sub; a plain. o,s-
fashioned Kaintucky knife, with is cork
screws and one blade, suh.-Judge.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-14
On the mountains of the prairie.
On the great Red Pipestone quarries.

and any one unacquainted with the neigh
borhood would naturally suppose that If
was billy to say the least. on the con-
trary, the country is quite level, there NOT
being even what in eastern parlance
would be called a ''small hfll,i In the
neighborhood. The quarry lies in about
the centre of the bed of what Is apparent
~ prehistoric lake. and when first dis
covered the stone cropped out of the sur
face, but the continual quarrying for ages
has extended the quarry about sixty rods
toward the south. and as the dip OF the
vein is toward the south, 1t is now neces-
sary to remove from six to, eight feet Of
reached. vi N -
mo one but the Indians are allowed TO
quarry II, and every summer they come in
squads from distant reservations to get
supplies of the stone with which to make
pipes, knicknackS and ornaments that
they carve out of It. both for their own
use and for sale and trade to the white
man, They also frequently sell the stone
In the rough to the white men, who. with
a turning lathe, can work it up much bet
ter than they can.
The stone is known to the scientific
world as catlinite, being so called in honor
Of Catlin, the celebrated historian of the
Indians, who was the first white man 10
set eyes on the quarry, while gathering
material for his History or the indians
or the Northwest" in 1886.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-14

DR., Bulls Cough Syrup is n speedy
and efficacious cure. for Group, whoopinr
cough and pronchitis. No child should be
left to suffer the fortunes of these :.
ments when parents can get this wonder-
full remedy for only 25 cents
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-14

Striking your little sister?
Willie (doggedly)-Aunt Frosfface made
me.
Aunt Frostface-Why, Willie! said il
you did strike her would never kiss YOU
again.
Willie (stilI doggedly)- Well, I couldn't
let chance like that Slip
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-14

Going 20 run for the United States SEN
Yep"
What are your chances?"
wen, they'd be frst-class If IL wasn't
Tor my stupid .thoughtlessness I care
lessly neglected to be born in Ohio."--
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-14

You use a great many words that don't
mean anything" said the political talker !
manager.
did you ever take note of the bell ring
ing and steam putting and general racket
that occurs when an engine pulls out OF
the depot?"
Eyes"
We'll, that's how 1t is with me. II
takes lot of noise to get my train of
thought started, but once under way. /
defy anybody to stop t."-Washington
Star.
eve didn't have time TO stop. so we
bought lunch and ate 1t as we drove
along"
-Ah, see-you dined la cart Phil
adelphia Bulletin,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-14

When once ] sat with Clara,
/ longed for her alone;
But she would always manage
To have a Chapefone.
Now when | sit with Clara
My wlfe-she acts possessed
II but hint remotely
] wish we had guest.
Detroit Free Press
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-14

The selectmen We're 20 have given a
hearing this afternoon, on the Waite
street question but owing to the biz
card, it was postponed until Wednesday
afternoon. There is much interest in
this question, and the board of select
men propose to give every person in
terested full opportunities to be heard.
William N. Seaver has returned to
Harvard College.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
JNFAVOR or ADDICKs'
Letter from National Committeeme"
to Delaware Assembling

DOVER. DEL. March 7.-Only five days
remain before the final adjournment or
the Legislature. and strong effort IS
being made to harmonize the Republican
factions. thus securing the election OF
successor to United States Senator George
GRAY. With this end i'm view a letter was
handed to every Republican member OF
the General Assembly to-day signed Dy
Congressman G. III. GrOsvenor ana Secte-
tarv Charles Dick. Of the Republican Na-
tional Committee urging an early ana
final settlement Of the senatorial qucs-
tion The letter says: I'VE do not assume
To advise i'm regard 10 your duty as mem
bers Of the Legislature. but do want TO
imnress on YOU that In close ana bitter
contests the will Of the majority IS a saie
guide The Republican party at large Is
Interested not only in gaining senator,
hut also I'm the future success OF the party
In Delaware" The communication Is re-
garded as favorng Addicks. as ne mas
the support Of a majority Of the Repup-
licans
Eighty-nine ballots have been taken
since the voting for senator began on
January 18th. and the deadlock mas con-
tinued unchanged. the slight shiftinS OF
the votes each day not affecting the re-
suit. The belief here among the leaders -
that the Legislature will adjourn hnany
on Monday next. without hlhng the va
cancv and that Delaware VIII get along
uitb onlv one representative I'm the upper
branch of Congress until 1901.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08

Republican Committee to Take IL
Up April 18th.

WASHINGTON. March THE commit
tee appointed by the Republican caucus
OF the House of Representatives to for
mulate financial plan for the conside-
ration of the next Congress will meet
at Atlantic City for the purpose OF taking
UP the question on the l7th Of April. This
was decided al a meeting OF the commit
tee held to-day. I'm the room of the House
Judiciary Committee. at which General
Henderson, chairman, and all the other
members of the committee were present.
No other meeting will be held until then.
and nothing was done beyond deciding
the time and place of meeting. II is said
that the financial question Will then be
taken up comprehensively, and the entire
summer given up 10 the question, II ne
cessary
Previous TO the meeting OF the full
committee, subcommittee. consisting
of General F. Henderson. Mr. Payne, and
Mr.. Overstreet held a conference with
the Republican members OF the Finance
Committee of the Senate. At this meet
ing the work in hand was discussed, but
no definite conclusion was reached as TO
whether there would be JOINT meetings OF
not. The senators represented their IN
ability 10 sit as a full committee, ana
said no subcommittee could be appointed
I'm the absence of Senator Aldrich. who is
chairman of the committee. They eXpec'
him 10 return early In April. so that
when he returns. If II Is decided TO JON
the committee they will also be prepared
for the meeting I'm April.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
LORD uERsCHELL's BODY.
Transferred to British cruiser WV"
Highest UOnOrs.

NEW YORK. March THE BODY OF
Lord Herschen. accompanied by {. w.
Cartwright. secretary TO the Canadian
Commission. and ~ Williamson the de-
parted statesman's private secretary ar
rived at Jersey city this morning at about
7 O'Clock from Washington. The BRUSH
cruiser Talbot ordered here from Ber-
miida TO carry the body home, was an
cborad off Bedloe's Island, prepared 10
receive it. The remains were received at
the Jersey city station by Commodore
John Philip. leutenant-Commander Rel
" and an escort Of fifty marines from
the BROOKLYN navy-yard. 1t was lmine-
diately carried aboard the nayy-yard tug
Narkeeta and taken TO the Talbot
When the special train arrived twenty
five British sailors. wearing straw hats
and thin blouses. were drawn up on lhe
station platform. The United states ma
rines were drawn up at the exit ana as
tho bodv was wheeled past they present
ed arms. and the drummer SOUNDED lour
ruftles the highest honor.
Contain Gamble. I'm command or the
Talhot said that the cruiser would san
as soon as possible. and make the pest
nossinle speed home. lie was supplied
vim coal and water early to-day, so that
there might be no unnecessary delay on
this account
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
NORTH CAROLINA.
Work of the Lcgislature-TO
Adjourn To-Day.

RALEIGH y. c., March 7.-(Special)-
\ bill passed the Legislature to-day giving
extraordinary powers to the newly-created
Corporation Commission in assessing pro
perty which has IN any way escaped tax
alton: also. "a resolution providing for a
thorough investigation of the Agricultural
Department and the penitentlary.
The House passed the Senate bill ap-
propriating $500 for "A statue TO Il. B.
Vance in Capitol Square. Appropriations
for the three hospitals for the insane
ageregating s2ij.C0O were made; also, an
APPROXIMATION of 800 for Schools Tor
Deaf Mutes and Blind
The House cOncurred in the Senate
amendments TO the Stevens antitrust Dill
These strike out the very objectionable
fifth section.
A bill passed both houses appropriauns
$4,000 this year and a like sum for next
wear for the maintenance of the peniten-
tiary.
The contract for the public printing
was awarded TO Edwards 4 BroughtOn
and e NJ. Uzzell, Of Raleigh.
The House agreed, after many hours
conference 10 all the Senate amendments
ia the revenue act These strike out the
much-talked-of per cent. tax on gross
earnings of railways. The House, under
whip and spur. adopted these sections
but al midnight last night. hter long de-
hate. the Senate struck them out.
The House and Senate adopted resoiu-
ION TO adjourn at noon tomorrow until
the second Tuesday ln june. $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
THE VISITORS GIVE 4 Di>Nh"'
xey England Newspaper Ne" r"'
III, utchtuonders in Their '"''

,rbe members OF the New thslahu y,
.,aner League spent yesterday IN slsh'-
Inc and last evening rendered
dinnrr in their elegant priVate-car, oil
S-i,,,,,,io street. TO party OF klchlhoiiu
,'antlemen. Messrs. G. f. King FTa"n ~
nayidson Frank II. Grader ana r. =
cr,,cber received the guests. ana mus
- oartook of the hospitality OF 'he
'sd',,d WIZ we're Messrs. J.. 4. Morris wee
ieasnI ,,Sort of the Chamber Of Commerce;
L., lee Valentine, president OF 'mS
W|',,g Mems Business Associali"h' H.
rboodore Ellyson. IA. ID. ElcheipeIse,' "a
=, f5a,rison and Beverly Z. Muniord'
After dinner the members OF 'he ie"su uS
~ ~ Of The newspaper offices and paid
,hair respects. and then repaired 10 ihe
1"Sr Inererson where they spent the remainder
30 ~ esening. The party viii leave mere
~ y, ',,oh, ot, at - o'clock for Danville ana
,.il, remain there tomorrow. They VIII
nn .iven a tallyho drive 10 Lakeside ms
afternoon. and several private p"ruts
have been arranged at the ciups Tor me"
entertainment to-day. The visitors eN-
press themselves I'm the most cohipi-
nentary manner concerning me H"sp'-
tality that has been accorded lhshl ~
Richmond. and they have sent coiumhs
10 their respective papers settihg io''h
their delight with Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
JAMESTOWN ON FIRE,
Crack Ship Of the Old Dominion
Line in PERIL
PASSENGERS ALL LANDED.
Some Excitement Among Them Speedily
Allayed.
20 DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL.
Loss as to Cargo Not Yet Ascertain
ed-Firc Probably started Among
Some Cotton In One of the
Forward Holds.

NEW YORK, M-rch with the mer-
chant-marine-cole flags "N. NJ" flying
from the top Of her foremast, the steel
screw steamship jamestown. the crack
vessel Of the Old Dominion Line from
Norfolk, was sighted by the Sandy Hook
observer at $40 o'clock this afternoon.
The TWO flags huttering at the steamers
fOretop mealt that the ship which car
ried III souls, passengers and crew, and a
miscellaneous cargo. worth nearly a quar-
ter Of a million dollars. was on fire.
The jamestown was then under full
speed, and approaching the bar The ma
une observer flashed the intelligence that
the ship was entering the harbor in need
Of prompt help. This was followed a few
minutes later by the reassuring informa-
ton that as the jamestown rounded the
Hook there was no smoke or fame visi-
BILE. and that the steamships Bowie,
Trave, and Habana both inward and out
ward bound, were in the vicinity OF the
Old Dominion Liner and could render as
sistance if necessary.
RUN FOR THE PIER.
Word that the Jamestown on fire was
making her way towards the city at full
speed was conveyed to the officials Of the
Old Dominion Line. and they at once
.ent the wrecking steamer William Con-
ley. from Quarantine. to her. The fire.
boat New Yorker also went down the bay
TO meet the burning steamship. While
these preparations were being made the
jamestown was blowing through the
water at a 16-knot-an-hour speed i'm the
direction of the bay a stiff wind was
| blowing across the incoming vessel.
sweeping her from stem TO stern. Captain
| Richard Boaz was on the bridge. The
smoke was first seen issuing from the
| fore-hatches at p VI. to-day. and the
| captain called the crew to fire quarters.
| Everything was done TO prevent the
| spread of the FIRE. and full steam was put
| ON for swift run for the pier.
The hre-boat met the burning steamer
at Quarantine, but Captain Boaz refused
10 stop. and called To the commander Of
the fre-boat to FOLLOW him to the pier.
PASSENGERS LANDED.
Just about two hours after the outbreak
! the Old Dominion Liner had reached her
| dock and I'm a few minutes all the pas
! sengers were landed. There had been
some excitement among the passengers,
! as the seas were running high but by the
| time the lower bay was reached safety
| was assured. on the run up several
| streams of water and steam were thrown
| into the hold. and after the ship reached
| her dock the fire was eXtinguished after
| a few hours work.
! 1t is believed the fire started in some
| bales Of cotton. which were slowed. with
"a collection of general cargo. i'm the for
ward holds. It is not known as yet what
! damage has been done TO the cargo, put
| the vessel herself was practically unin-
| iured
HAD BEEN BURNING LONG
CAPTAIN Boaz says that the fire had been
burning a long time before it was discov-
| cred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
PROFESSOR OWENS DEAD.
Formerly Member of Richmond Col
Iege Faculty.

A special received by the Dispatch last
night from Staunton says.
"Professor S. II. owens died here to-
dav. after a long illness Professor owens
was a man of high culture He was ma
five of Henrico. and was 60 years OF age.
lie was a teacher all his life. and for years
u-as Professor Of Greek at Richmond Col
lege. ., ,,o~o and
about ten years ago he came mere alu'
oe nrincipal. conducted the Staunton Male
Academy until declining health causeu
him TO resign He was skilled III nl@
mates. and was the author OF doom o''
mathematics. as applied to annultes'
bonds and investments, which was coln-
mended bv Secretary Of the redsu'S
Carlisle and other competent critics
professor owens was devoted bap-
tist. and was active In church Woth' re-
married Miss Mary Oulan Stanard' Oh
Richmond. daughter of Judge Standrg. "a. an
is survived by her and one SON MT o.a,,s IL
ard Owens. "a prominent cotton prGhe, vi
Atlanta. Mr. Otho O. owens ana w
Alice c. owens. a teacher I'm the 1H.u-
mond High school, are brother ana s'S'''
Of the deceased. ,,,d
"The body will be taken TO hlciiiIpi,I
tomorrow morning for interment III ,I- lioI-
lvwood The funeral will take place - ''"
the First Baptist church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08

but with leave to renew I'm the effort 20
examine Sloan. The answer is n general
denial that Sloan borrowed the money
sued for
Sloan stated after the hearing that he
lost clio on "A trip to Europe last summer
on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. He
said that he played poker with some
strangers and held his own, but that a
game called Honest John" was then sug-
gested. and Sloan went into II, although
ne had never heard Of II before. 1T seems
that the pack was divided into four parts.
and each player lost or won as he turned
up on his pack a card higher or lower
than that turned up by the banker. Eacn
player In turn became banker. Sloan said
ne had luck neither as player nor as
banker. He paid $40 Of his losses. and
said he would pay the rest in London. He
paid $50 more at Newmarket and then
he refused to pay any more. There Is
nothing about the game i'm the papers
submitted 10 the court. and IL does not
appear that DuttOn was one Of the play
ers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
Change OF Schedule-southern
Railway.

Effective March Y. 1899, Southern rail-
uav Train No. II. al present leaving
Richmond l2Io \. ~. will leave Rich
,nond II p. NJ. carrying Pullman Sleep
ing-Car between Richmond and Cnar-
Iotte. This train will connect at Danvilie,
va with Train No. %. which operates
daily between New York and Jackson
vile Fla; also with No. u Tor A'ah'a'
New orleans, Memphis, and all southern
points. eo.,.
With this change Of schedule the SOUTH
ern will inaugurate another elegant unit
ca train which will be operated daily
between New York and Florida-viz. Nos.
s3 and sf-making four trains daily each
way between New York and Florida VIA
this popular route.
c. w. WESTBURY.
Travelling PASSENGER Agent.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
LONDON TROLLEY SYSTEM.
Tom l.. johnson Said To Have
COmpleted Plans for 1t.

DETROIT. MICH. March Tom l..
Johnson, who lately disposed Of his
Brooklyn street railway interests. is not
going 10 retire from the business. 1t has
been learned that he has made arrange
ments TO invade London. Eng. and II Is
understood that his plans for building an
electric street-raiiway system there nave
been completed Al. Johnson, who recent
~ spent some time IN London, has, IT Is
stated. worked ont all the preliminary
details. and construction on the proposed
lines will shortly begin.
William L. Johnson has broken up his
home here and will sail for London short
a.. He will superintend part OF the con-
struction. and. il is understood, Will take
some experts along with him. II will be
the biggest enterprise the Johnsons have
embarked in during their successful ca
reer in street-railway building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
THE EIGHTH IMMUNEs.
Onicial Irritation nt Questions About
Negro Rioting.

WASHINGTON. March 1T was
stated positively al the War Department
to-day that there had been no news Of
trouble with any members Of the Eighth
Immune Regiment at Atlanta or else
where. The regiment was one Of those
slated for muster-out some time ago. ana
il was formally mustered out last night
The department has heard nothing from
il since. and some irritation was evinced
II INQUIRIES as 10 whether or not the sol
diers had engaged I'm riotlng or disturb
auc4e. II was said AT the War Depart
ment that fl had become the custom TO
start reports of this sort In connection
with each colored regiment mustered out
from southern points. and that the denial
OF such rumors had become burden to
the department. ..-...
THE EIGHTH RIOTOUS.
CHATTANOOGA. TENN March T.
Tho Tiehth United States Immunes were
mustered out here to-day. Two citizens
were seriously injured by soldiers shoot
inc as the train was leaving. An effort
,rill be made 10 stop the train at Bridge
norf to secure the arrest of the riotous
soldiers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
MONEY FOR THE CUBANS.
instalment of the $3.50 90.
600 to BE Sent at Once.

WASHINGTON, March Although the
Cabinet was i'm session to-day an
hour longer than usual the time was
used I'm the discussion of comparatively
pni,nportant details The Secretary Of
War stated that he had made requlsl-
tion on the Treasury Department ior -
coo Geo with which TO pay the Cuban army.
and that an instalment OF this sum would
ba SEM al once 10 Habana for distribu-
tion Treasury officials say the S5voVo,
~ be Maid the Cubans will be made up oil
81 5C0 900 IN $ gold pieces. $lSOO'ooO in sil-
ver dollars. $4,000 in 5O-cent pieces. so1'V"
I'm quarters. 5000 in dimes, and SoVvo IL IL
nickels This allotment OF the various
sums is i'm accordance with the wishes oi
the Cubans themselves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
LEAGUE OF WHEELMEN.
NaLe-Up and Assignment OF Ne"
Racing Board.

PITTSBURG, PA, March 1.-President
Keenan,. of the League OF American
Wheelmen. to-day announced the make
nm and assignment Of ,he new racing
hoard as follows: Fred. Gerlach, chi
cago chairman. Arthur w Robinson
poston. c. A. Dimon. Philadelphia; j..
AZ Prieman. Louisville, and W. l. Doty.
ps,ver Mr. Gerlach will nave charge OF
ni,nois Missouri. Iowa, Minnesota. WIS
aonsin Michigan. Indiana. and Ohio. Mr.
pohinson Is a member OF the old board.
us wlu look after the racing interests
~ Milne. New Hampshire. Vermont
Massachusetts. Rhode Island, and Con-
necticut Dimon will be In charge OF
pennsylvania New Jersey, Delaware, .he
District of COLUMBIA, Maryland West
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08

Virginia. Virginia. North Carolina. ana
South Carolina. Brigmans territory III
cludes Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas'
Louisiana, Mississippi. Alabama, Geor-
gia. and Florida. Doty is another mem
Der OF the old board. His territory Is
Colorado. Kansas. Indian Territory, Ok
lahoma. Texas, New Mexico. Arizona
California. Nevada. Oregon. Washing
ton. Idaho. Wyoming Montana, North
and South Dakota. and Nebraska.
The number of racing-board represen-
tatives will be largely increased this
year and their powers enlarged, in order
that the work Of the board may be more
thoroughly and expeditiously done. In
some instances they will be almost on
the same footing with board members.
with power to grant sanctions, etc The
list of handlcappers will also be en-
larged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
PRESIDENT COMING SOUTH
VIII Go to ThOmasvillc, Ga, for
Rest.

WASHINGTON. March THE Presi-
dent to-day definitely decided TO take
short trip South for rest, his destination
being Thomasville. Ga, where he Will be
the guest OF Senator Hanna. The Presi-
dent will be accompanied by Mrs. Mchin-
ley and some of his or her relatives. VINO
are present stopping at the White House
It is the purpose of the President 20
make this trip one exclusively lot res
So thar he will make no speeches. and
hopes TO be relieved Of public attentions
as much as possible
it is possible that If the weather favors
the presidential party will go TO savannah
from Thomasville. and going aboard the
Dolphin make a short voyage in the warm
waters OF Florida and Georgia.