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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
AUTOPSY HELD.

Uxbridge, Oct. s.---An autopsy on the
death Of Myrtice Mabel Leonard, who
was murdered Sunday night by Hal
EIexis Hollingsworth, was held tonight
under the direction of Medical Exam
liner DR.. William L. johnson of Tx
bridge. Arthur Z. Seagrave acted as
clerk and there were present Drs. F. P.
Holbrook and George C. Clarke of East
Douglas. The result of the autopsy
was the finding on the summit Of the
right shoulder joint wound one and
a half inches long. The fatal wound
was 33s inches from the centre Of the
right breast, IL inches from the stern
UNI. The bullet took a slightly down
ward course, between the second and
third ribs, on the right side, penetrat-
ing the upper lobe of the right lung
and perforating the aorta, lodged in the
spinal column. The heart and lungs
Were perfectly normal.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
NoRTHBoRo.

Northboro, Oct. 9.-The resignation of
John Harris, motorman for the Worcester
and Marlboro street railway, changes the
standing list of the employees. BY the
changes, William E. Parsons who has
been first spare motorman becomes a
regular man and his place will be filled
by Henry Woodward, who will be first
spare.
Charles E. Whitney, motorman for the
Worcester and Marlboro, is taking a
weeks vacation this week, part of which
will be spent rabbit hunting. Mr.. Whit
ney uses his two famous hounds Muse
and Sport, which have the reputation of
being the best rabbit hounds In this SEQ
ton.
Alfred E. Lever, motorman on the
Worcester and Clinton street railway,
spent yesterday with his family on School
street.
Rev. Levi Achim Of st. Rose church has
formed a choir Of small children who will
sing during the confirmation exercises
which will be held in the church Thurs
day evening. The children are being in
Shrewsbury, who is also organist
David e. Walker, living on Westboro
road shipped ten head of cattle to the
Brighton slaughter house tonight.
Alex Gennette has started in the oil
business and his new oil tank of 400 gall
Ions capacity arrived today and work
men are engaged in removing 1t from
VIC Sai 70 site pack OF MS mouse at
Woodslde corners, where he will keep ii.
Herbert B. Goldwaithe of East Taunton
formerly lineman for the Worcester and
Marlboro street railway, was in town
SUNDAY ana today visiting at the home
OF Mrs. Kate LapOrte at Woodsfde
Frank Q. Hamilton has taken the CON
tract 70 pick all the apples In the orchard
or William w. Maynard on Worcester
road MT; Hamilton will hire his own help
and will begin work Immediately
Charles Whitney, Edward Carberry and
James Taylor went after rabbits this
AFTERNOON with the famous dogs Muse
ana Sport. They holed four rabbits. but |
did not succeed in capturing any.
Martin II. Ryan. Mrs. Patrick ou,rls |
and Miss Nellie Ellsworth, members Of
the St Rose church choir. went to
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
FINEp SIS EACH.

Cinnamon Arrested for Gaming Swell
the Golfers Of Central District Court.
Wing shing, Charles Sing, Taw An
Young. Wong Fong. Lee Coon, Chin
Chong, Quong Lee and Charles Sing.
eight Celestials who were arrested Sun
day afternoon on Commercial street,
were the first prisoners to greet Judge
Utley in the central district court yes
terday morning, as the judge took his
seat, and all but Wing Shing and Taw
All Young were charged with gaming
on the Lords day The other two
were up for being present at the game.
A fine of SIS was imposed on each Of
the Cinnamon charged with gaming,
and Wing Sning and Taw All Young
We're allowed to depart by paying fines
Of So each. Attorney Charles r. AL
drich appeared for the defendants
Eugene Burns, charged with larceny.
was fined $25. George Corey, Charged
with keeping open shop on the Lord S
day. was fined SIS. John Mechini, John
Dentini and Charles Traverse were
charged with disturbing the peace. Me-
chini and Dentini We're fined SIS each
and Traverse was discharged. Frank
O'Brien, charged with assault and bat
terry on ex-Officer e. H. streeter, had
his case probated, as he is the only sup
port of his mother
George Packet, Thomas Scales ann
Joseph O'Brien, charged with creating
q disturbance on Bridge street, were
discharged. Thomas Brady, Timothy
Handel and Arthur Warning, charged
with larceny Of a bag Of nuts, were
fined S. each. Joseph Griffin, charged
with the larceny of some eggs. had his
case continued until this mornins.
justice and disposed of as follows An
gust Taylor, $40; John q. Johnson $40;
James Kelly, $40; Elgin Palmer, SO;
Porter e. Mullen, four months Charles
Peterson, $40; Leon David, four months:
James III. Murphy, four months: PAT
rick Dowd, SIS; James Carter, state
farm.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
9 PRINCE RAMON"
Lakeside Boat Club Win Present the
Opera the Week of November 10.

At meeting Of the Lakeside Boat club
last evening, II was voted to hire Wor-
cester theatreT for the week beginning
Nov 10, for the presentation of the pro-
duction, Prince Ramon, or the Bride of
Seville" which Capt. William Eddy, of
'Parada' and carnival of opera fame. is
Offering for amateur production TeIe-
grams to Capt. Eddy who Is in Beverly.
closed the deal last night. This is the
first attempt of the club to conduct a
ing committee was appointed to arrange
for talent: Henry d. Temple, Carl Bon
ney, II. A. Billings, J. G. Mellor, 1. Fl.
Very 70. Il. Coffin. ]. II. Sykes, H. H
Ames, A. V. Coulson, G. A. Harrington.
Capt Eddy will visit the club Sunday ana
confer with the committee. Frank Spa
rell and II. d. Temple will be members 4
the cast. which provides for So people.
and the chorus will be large. Specialties
will form an attractive part Of the bill
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
BIBLE CLASS MEETS.

The semi-annual meeting of Rev. Geo.
w. Kings Bible class was held in Trim
ity church last evening. The follow
ing officers were elected: President, D..
G. Osborne; vice president, W. C. Bam-
forth; secretary, A. E. Bryant; treas
urer, Theodore Barber; assistar- teach
err, H. d. Barber. Remarks VIZ given
by Rev. Mr.. King and H. ID. Barber,
Supper was served and an entertain
ment was given by Harold Tuson, plan
list, and Mrs. Henry Norwood, vocal
soloist. The entertainment commit
tee, George s. Small. Charles Lewis and
L. G. Manning, was rendered a vote
Of thanks
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a FRIENDLY SEND OFF.
Thomas Baldwin Pleasantly Surprised
Before His Departure for Ireland.

Vice-President Thomas Baldwin of the
Thomas Francis Meagher Social club
was rendered a surprise in Labor hall, last
evening. Mr. Baldwin will sail from Bos-
ton tomorrow for Ireland and will be
away at least one year. During his resi-
dence of Is years in this country, he has
spent the greater portion Of the time in
this city and has been employed at the
Allen boiler works. President John Foley
presented Mr.. Baldwin smoking SET,
with meerschaum pipe, and a. watch chain
charm emblematic of the order of For
eSters.
Mr.. Baldwin is heir to an estate in
Waterford, ireland. Two brothers are
members Of the Catholic clergy, one in
Waterford and the other in Rome. Re
freshments were served last night, and
songs and dances were given by Paul
Ryan and Richard Calvin. A jig and
dancing contest was won by John Kerwin.
John Foley being his competitor. The
committee of arrangements consisted of
John Hunt, John Lannon
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
BIG REAL ESTATE SALES,

Charles F. Pharaoh sold real estate
last week to the amount of SAC, 900. The
brick block at 1O9-111 Chandler street
was sold to Charles Crossman and the
price paid was s1S,00O He also bought
a 216-acre farm in West Rutland.
fl. A. Van Ostrand has purchased the
tenement house situated on Isa-
belle street, and three-story tenement
on Seward street, the total amounting
to $4,000
+. j. Vail has bought the two-tene-
ment house at Is Birch street for $4,000.
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Iron, Mrs. Sumter. !
to Mrs. @inAAam.
[LErrEa no MRs. pINKnAM No. 76,a44l

[LETrER TO MRS. PINKHAM NO. 76,s44l
"One year ago last June three doc
tors gave me up to die, and as had at
different times used your Vegetable
Compound with good results, I had too
much faith in it to die until I had tried
1t again. was apparently an invalid,
was confined to my bed for ten weeks.
II believe my trouble was liberation of
womb.
"After taking four bottles of the
Compound and using some of the Liver
Pills and Sanative Wash, at the end Of
two months l had greatly improved
and weighed 1856 pounds, when / never
before weighed over 1873. Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the
best medicine I ever used, and recon-
mend it to all my friends. Mrs. ANNA
EVA GUNTER, HIGaINsvLLE, Mo.
Mrs.. Barnhnrt Enjoys Life Once More.
"DEAR Mrs. PrNKHAM-I had been
sick ever since my marriage, seven
years ago; have given birth to four
children, and had two miscarriages. I
had falling of womb, leucorrhea, pains
In back and legs; dyspepsia and a
nervous trembling of the stomach.
Now have none of these troubles and
can enjoy my life. Your medicine has
worked wonders for me. "-MBs- s..
BARNHARr, NEW CASTLE, PA.
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ENTERED AT sAueus.
Five Worcester Horses VIII Be Worked
This Week and Next.

Five Worcester horses are entered in
the races which are booked for Saugus
track this week and next. c. B. Cooks
Nancy Athol will start today in the 2:19
pace, and John Kervick will start x. L.
in the 2:13 trot. Tomorrow, DR.. r. H.
Kendrick will start Orlando in the 2:26
pace Thursday, Marjorie will go back
to her old gait and start In a big field in
the Ell trot. On the same day her rival,
Uncle Tom, 2. S. Pierce's horse, will be
started by w. A. Baggs of Springfield
in the PA pace.
Wednesday of next week, X L. will
start in the PIP trot and Marjorie in the
PIG trot
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
TO LIoUIDATE DEBT.
Meeting Held by Methodists and GEN
eral Plans Formed.

Meeting Held by Methodists and Gen.
eral Plans Formed.
Local action was taken last evening on
the movement to wipe out the debt of the
Methodist churches OF the United States,
in e meeting held in Trinity church Local
promoters Of the movement organized
under the name Of the goth century
thank offering committee" and the fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
A. b. IL Kinney; vice-presidents, John
Legg eTTinity) B. r. Sawyer Coral
streetl, George Dick u4aurel STREET., s. S.
Russell Ozark Avenue). c. NJ Williams
GSake View; secretary, William A. War
den; treasurer. N, H. Clark; auditors,
II. d. Barber trinity, e. B. Luce Laurei
Street, Calvin Goodwin Coral Street).
H A. Bullock Ozark Avenuel, II. l.. Rand
(Lake View.
The local debt is s72,oOo, and the commit
tee begins work with the belief that half
Of It can be raised within three years
The method Of obtaining money viii be
by personal subscription until the field
has been thoroughly canvassed. Com
mittees for receiving subscriptions will be
appointed In local Methodist churches ana
returns will be made to the general
treasurer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
CONVENTION TO-DAY.

The fourth district senatorial couven-
tion will be called to order at IL O'Clock
this forenoon in the library of Horti-
cultural hall. George L. Clemence Of
Southbridge is unopposed for the nom
nation, and will probably be nomin-
ated by acclamation.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
WORCESTER HUNTERS.
A Party VIII Go to North Orange in
Search Of Game.

Jay N. Smell and H. P. Emery start
this morning for several days hunting in
North Orange as guests of ]. H. Baird.
W. Hamilton is likely to go today if the
weather is good, otherwise he intends to
make the start Thursday. Fred H. Buck
lin will join the party on that day also.
Reports from North Orange show that
birds are plenty and the Worcester hunt
ers will go over the covers thoroughly.
The length of their stay will depend on
the success they have. If they find birds
plenty they will remain more than a
week at least
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
DEMOCRATIC POLITICS.

No Announcement From Skerrett--
Opposition to Morrissey.
Mark N. Skerrett has not yet made
any announcement in regard to meet
ing Representative James H. Mellen at
the polls. Mr.. skerrett yesterday re-
sumed his position in the post office.
Joseph p. Morrissey, who wishes to
become one of the ward members of
the common council, has a competitor
In jeremiah Fitzgerald, a prominent
member Of the Foresters, the A. 0. H.
and the O'Connell Associates.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
THE FIRST LESSON.
Prof. Fournon Instructs Members OF
the Worcester Fencing Club.


The rooms of the Worcester Fencing
Club in Chase building, were open to
members last evening, and instruction
Lucien Fournon of Boston. About 80
members and half hundred friends
visited the rooms, and primary lessons
were given. Prof. Fournon is instruct
or Of Manuel d. Diaz, holder of the
amateur championship of America.
Prof Fournon will visit this city every
Monday evening.
The rooms Of the club are fitted with
apparatus for a dozen fencing bouts, and
the main room has floor space Of 400
square feet. The ante-room is pro-
vided with lockers. Decorations in the
rooms consist of antique foils and pic
lures of opponents of the art.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
COOLING. HEALING Refreshing. BEHIIFY|NG
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Blue Gum Tree
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No Other Soap Manufactured Without Base of Fats.
Grease, Oil and AIkaIi

delightful
by
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such as the
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cure medicinal
results
VSorated all disease
smooth and bemsh Of
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Soap and no 9th will again requisites
Sold by all
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SPEAKERS THANKED.

The general committee in charge Of
the mass meeting in Mechanics hail
last Friday evening, met last evening.
Resolutions thanking the speakers and
subcommittee We're adopted.
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WANT REPRESENTATION.

[. N. Friedman Suggested as a Candi-
date for the School Board.
An effort is being made to secure the
nomination Of Lewis N. Friedman to
the school board from ward l. Mr..
Friedman is a teacher in the public
schools and according to men who
know him would be the right man for
the place. Another argument in his
favor is that while there are many He
brew children in the schools, this class
OF people have no representative in the
board.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK?
Do You Have Rheumatism?
Are You SIeeplesS Irritable, All Run Down?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable

SWAMP ROOT Is the Great Remedy for Kidney
Bladder and Uric Acid Troubles. TO Prove for
Yourself It's Wonderful Merits, You May Have
Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
PROPOSALS FOR SCHOOL HOUSE
FOUNDATIONS, Etc,

Sealed proposals are invited for excava-
ton, foundations and granite work for
two school houses for the town of Graf
ton, Mass
Plans and specifications can be seen. at
the office of Earle &c Fisher, architects,
State Mutual Building, Worcester, where
proposals are to be left on or before
OCTOBER II.
The right is reserved to reject any and
all bids
BY order of the Building Committee.
A A. SIMMONS, Chairman,
Grafton, Mass.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
HOLLINGsWoRTH's CAREER.


Young Hollingsworth came to Doug
las Aug. 81 He has a sister who is
a trained nurse in Boston, a Miss Min
ME Hollingsworth, and who recon-
mended him to the Dudley family.
When Mrs. Walter Parker was taken
i'll a short time ago, this boys sister
took care of her and one day hearing
Mr.. Dudley speaking of wishing to hire
a smart young man, she secured for
her brother the job. The youthful pris-
oner. who now is charged with muir
der, is calm and accepts his position as
a matter of course. His only excuse
when asked why he committed the deed
is that he did only what anybody else
would do under the circumstances.
The affair has created the greatest
of excitement In the rural districts in
and around the quiet town of Doug
les.
Sheriff Heath has secured the pistol
and one of the bullets that the young
man used. and will present them as
evidence at the trial. The sad affair
Of last night is the first Of its kind
that has disturbed the quietude Of
Douglas for the past 20 years.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Notice to the Public

W. A. BROAD, who has formerly been
IN the office with A. G. Broad, will be
there no more. All business done will be
done by A. g. Broad. Thanking the pub
lie for past favors I hope for continu-
ance of same in the future.
A. G.. BROAD,
State Mutual building, rooms 5l2 and Sis.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10

Shrewsbury last evening whare tAe- sarg
the yesper service at st. Theresa's
quincy e. Thomas, motorman for the
worcester and Marlboro street railway,
received a telegram this morning stating
that his father, living In Vermont. was
seriously III and not expected to live. Mr..
Lnomas Immediately started for Yer
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10

AS Readett continued to visit the girl
he called his own that jealous cord was
painful to an intense degree. Readett's
visit Of Sunday capped the climax.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-10
AMUSEM ENTS.
WORCESTER THEATRE

FELIX R. WENDELSCHAEFER, Lessee and Mgr.
All Matinees at Q, Evenings at o'clock.
TODAY
Matinee and Evening.
THE SHOW THAT HAS MADE THE
UNIVERSE LAUGH,
HaM MaE Success, A HOT old time.
New songs New dances New music.
wholesome fun. A great company Of
singers, dancers and comedians.
Evening prices, Zoe, 35c. sec. Matinee all
seats 25c.
"Wednesday Mint, Wednesday IL Thurs.
day Evenings, Oct. lI-IH.
The Best Colored Company on Earth.
JW, eoRMAN'S ALABAMA TRoU8kDoURS,
80 PLANTATION FUN MAKERS. Pick
aninny Brass Band and Orchestra. Grand
Uniformed Street Parade
The best program ever placed before the
public including the fad of the day, the
GRAND CAKE WALK.
Prices-Evenings, 25c, Soc, 50c Matinees,
all 25c. Seats on sale Monday.
Friday and Saturday Eye'gs, Oct. 1914,
Special Matinee saturday
First big laughing success here this sea-
son,
MISS BELLE ARCHER,
Surrounded by a magnificent cast of
artists.
Presenting this favorite authors pet
comedy,
HoYT's a coNTEMTED WOMAN.
Full of music specialties and pretty
Prices-Evening, Csc SOC, 75c, 81 90. Mat
inee, 2oc 35c, soc. Seats on sale Wednes-
day.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-06
Made a Slight Mistake.

Before accepting an invitation it is
as well to be sure it is given in good
faith. After an afternoon service held
many years ago in certain village in
Scotland, the preacher, a stranger, who
had officiated, accompanied one of the
elders of the congregation home, and
was introduced to his wife. The good
man having asked the clergyman to
stay to dinner, the latter. after little
pressing. consented.
The good lady hurried off to prepare
for the unexpected guest. and seeing,
as she thought, her husband washing,
as was the custom in those days. at
the family sink. she seized the family
Bible. approached stealthily from be-
hind and brought down the pOnderous
tome upon his bald pate. eXclaiming:
"Tak' ye that for bringing hungry
preachers here to dinner every time
they come to the parish
AS soon as the assaulted one could
get the suds out of his eyes he looked
about him. and. after thinking the mat
ter out, concluded that the old lady had
made a slight mistake. She. too. came
to the same conclusion when, on re-
turning to the parlOr. she beheld her
husband patiently waiting for his rev.
erend Friend!
Smyrna times., 1899-12-06
An CnObIiElng Brother.

In writing TO us to protest against
the readiness with which criminals are
pronounced by public opinion to +
mentally deficient. "B. A." tells Il
following extraordinary story:
PERSONALLY" he says. Il am ac
quainted with case in which two sis
ters-the united annual income of
whose husbands is not less than f4.OO0
have for years been trying to per-
suade a brother incapacitated by i'll
health from work to commit suicide.
in order that they may be absolved
from a yearly contribution of ESQ to-
ward his maintenance. At first absO-
lutely refused TO believe that such
heartless selfishness actually existed.
until was shown letters from one of
the ladies in question. which left no
further doubt In my mind.
yet" he adds. 'if these sisters were
to put an end to their brothers exist
ence. there would be hundreds to con-
tend that the motive of pecuniary ben
eft was totally inadequate to account
for such crime. which must conse-
Quently be attributed to mental aber-
ration. ."-London Chronicle.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-06
DAMAGE THAT ONE SPARK DID.
Caused a Five Million Dollar Fire in the
Heart of Philadelphia.

An electric spark in the basement of
Partridge & Richardson's big depart
ment store, Is to 30 North Eighth
street, started a fire on Wednesday,
that in less than four hours laid in
ashes nearly an entire block of bust
ness houses and caused an estimated
loss of over $5,000,0O0 The heaviest
losers are j. B. Lippincott & Co., book
publishers, ZIG to 72O Filbert street,
whose big six story brick building,
containing rare and valuable plates and
machinery, was completely gutted, in
volving a loss estimated by member
Of the firm at $3,OOO,OOO. The next
heaviest loser was Partridge & Rich
ardson, extending south on Eighth
street from Filbert distance of about
1875 feet and with depth of 100 feet.
Their loss on building and contents IS
estimated at 100000. Lit Bros,
whose department store adioins the
Lippincott building, estimate their
loss at $4OO, 200.
In addition to the big houses men
toned, numerous smaller stores were
either gutted or badly damaged
Chief among these were Bailey's 5 and
10 cent store, 13 North Eighth street,
loss 100000; ROsenberg's millinery
establishment, II North Eighth street,
Q90 000 The eStimatad damoUa tO
these buildings is $4,000. Various
other establishments were slightly
damage by smoke and water.
The burned district covers nearly an
entire block. Lit Bros store
has a frontage on Market street from
Eighth to within 100 feet of Seventh
street. This portion of the building
was not damaged.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-06
Philadelphia, Wilmington I Baltimore Railroad
DELAWARE DIVISION.

On and after Nov. 90, Is! 9, trains will leave
as follows:
SOUTHWARK
Exp Pass. Exp. Pass. Mail. Mail
Smyrna times., 1899-12-06
MARRIAGES..

November, %, 1899, at the brides
residence in Kent county, Del, by
Elder E. Rittenhouse, Mr.. Thomas J.
Hastings, of Delmar, Del, to Miss
Mary, daughter of Benjamin G. Cub
bage, Esq. The wedding was quiet on
account of the brides father.
At the residence of the brides par
ents, Cecil county, Md, on Tuesday
evening Nov. 2Sth, by Elder E. Ritten-
house, Mr.. Abner r. Burrows. of Ken
ton Hundred, Kent county, Del, and
Miss Mary E., daughter of Isaac and
Mary Lizzie Redgraye. Qnite num-
ber of relatives aud friends were pres
ent to congratulate the parties and
enjoy the pleasures of the evening to-
gether.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-06
Express Train Speed at Sea.

1t is evident that the highest limit of
speed for ocean going steamers has
not been reached. At the recent trial
trip of the British torpedoboat des-
troyer Viper, a vessel of 325 tons, with
engines capable of developing between
10000 and $4,000 horse power, speed
of thirty-seven knots was attained, or
two knots above contract requirement.
The experimental trip of the Viper
indicates possible future steamer
that will travel at express train speed,
its builders having offered to build a
boat on the same plan to steam at the
rate of forty-four knots or upwards,
or fifty miles an hour.