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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
A THRILLING RACE.
Tom Cooper Beats Kiser
By Two Feet in Mile
Professional.

New York, Aug. 19.-Tom Cooper in
creased his lead for the National Cycling
Association championship, by winning the
mile professional race at Manhattan
Beach, this afternoon. 1t was race
that brought the spectators in the grand
stand to their feet, cheering until the
building shook. OF the "a starters, the
slower ones had been weeded out in pre-
liminary heats. and the flyers, kiser
Cooper, Simms, Kimble and Stevens lined
up at last for the final struggle.
ktser was somewhat handicapped by
having won the two-mile professional
race earlier in the afternoon. Cooper had
refused that issue and had reserved his
strength for the championship contest
A oacemaker was put in to carry them
three laps and they followed him at a
merry clip, with Stevens leading, Cooper
kiser, Kimble and Simms following in
the order named. Toward the end Kimble
ran high up on the bank, and as he came
down the slope he shot past the others
like the wind. Before they knew what
had happened. he was 20 yards ahead
Cooper started out TO overhaul him. and
Kiser chung desperately to Cooper's rear
vince. AT the last turn Cooper came
alongside and Kiser started his famous
lope in the sprint down the home
stretch.
Inch by inch he drew UP on Cooper,
who had sprinted without pace for a quar-
ter of mile, but he began too late, and
SoOpeI ndsneu across the tape winner
by two feet, with Riser second Kimble
third, Stevens fourth and Simms fifth
Their standing in the championship table
at present is: Cooper, 80; Kiser, 20; KIM
bic, 20: SteVensS IS. Summary:
One-third mile, novice-Won by Charles
w. Dyer of Brooklyn. Time, so rs.
Manhattan handicap, two miles, profess
'sional-Won by E. H. Kiser, 80 yards;
Bob Walthour, 80 yards, second; ]. T.
Fisher, 80 yards, third. Time, 4:SO 2-5
Third-mile, Metropolitan championship,
amateur-Won by Frank Kreamer, Har-
lem Wheelmen: G. w. Crooks, second
Time, 45 is.
One mile, professional, championship
Won by Tom Cooper; Earl Kiser, second !;
Owen kimble, third: Stevens fourth;
Fred Simms, fifth Time, 2:06 4-5.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
DECLARES 1T AN OUTRAGE.
Jacob Eidt Does Not Appreciate the
Humor of Four Men.

7umcr OF -Four Men.
The story of three men in boat never
will equal the one. of -Four men in a
hack" Who they are is what is bother
ing Jacob Eidt, father-tn-law of Charles
Lewis, and is likely to continue to bother
him for some time He has enlisted the
AID OF the police in the case, but they
are also in the dark, and the identity of
the men in the hack still remains a mys-
the subject
The principal characters in this tale
are members of the Worcester Base Ball
Club, Who when they play usually hold
cleVerest pitchers on the team, and that
ought TO cover the law. The others are
well known to the dispensers of the
local retailer and the other an agent for
the famous brand of beer. They got
mixed up with Jacob, much to the latter's
sorrow and he now wears the mark of
eye.
The boys were out for a good time, and
they certainly had it. to judge by the
doletul look in the coUntenance of Jacob
The. mix-up took place in the Grafton
road near Flagg's farm, just this side
of Jacobs domicile.
Jacob Eidt was vending his way to his
suburban home, on the Grafton road,
Friday evening, he says. when his speedy
trotter was overhauled by a pair at
tached to sombre-looking hack, which
furnished a perfect setting for the mys-
terry that followed. The hack drew up
alongside the peaceable Jacob, who was
industriously smoking his pipe, at peace
with all the world, and four villains of
the deepest dye, he declares, pounced
upon him.
1.-THE highwaymen, for they were nothing
else, says Jacob, bounced upon me and
pulled the seat from beneath me. 1 vainly
tried to preserve my equilibrium, but they
were too much for me, and I had to de-
sist. When the scoundrels had me at
their mercy they went through my pock-
cts and distracted all my money and
valuables and gave me an unmerciful
beating. Then they allowed me to go
my way, but I refused, saying that I
would have them placed under arrest for
their actions"
That is the story that Jacob told Lieut..
Johnson, at Station l, last evening.
Jacob Eidt says that he will leave no
stone unturned in his endeavor to locate
and punish the perpetrators of what he
styles an outrage.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
MONSTER MASS MEETING.
Striking New York Printers Strive to
Arouse Sympathy.

New York, Aug 19.-By an imposing
parade and monster mass meeting, the
printers and workingmen of allied trades
of New York tonight showed their disap-
prevail of the effort of the New York Sun
Publishing Company to establish its
office on a non-union basis. Many thou
sands paraded and the affair was unde-
niably a success.
The parade and the mass meeting at
Cooper Union were under the auspices
of Typographical Union No 6, which is
conducting the fight of the locked-out
employees of the Sun against the Sun
management The parade was formed
into four divisions, consisting in all of
IA battalions. There were 20 bands of
music and banners and transparencies. by
the hundred. The demonstration was
signally quiet and orderly.
The line of march was up Broadway to
Cooper Union. where addresses were made
by Charles ]. Dumar, John H; Delaney,
president of the big {" Samuel Gompers.
Daniel Harris, Edward Farrell, owen j.
Kindelon and others. So great was the
crowd at Cooper Union that three over
flow meetings were held.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
BAY STATE CLUB SHOOT.
A Feature of the Competition Was the
Work of Ned Ten Eyck.

The Bay State Gun Club had a shoot at
its grounds in Shrewsbury yesterday,
which was one of the most successful in
every respect that have taken place on the
grounds of any local gun club this season.
There We're % shooters present, and ex-
cellent work was done. More than 1000
targets were thrown.
feature of the day was the shooting of
Ned Ten Eyck, who has of late devoted
himself to the trap. He made good scores
in several events and won what was
probably the hardest event of the day
four singles and three pairs. Ten Eyck
got eight dead, while Williams made seven
and Smell six. In the rs straight at UNI
known angles he was only one bird below
Smell. The latter got % and Ten Eyck p.
The first event was u regular, which
was won by Smell with clean score.
Whiting was second with 8, and Ten Eyck
and Williams tied for third with s. In the
second event, 10 unknown, Smell and En-
DRY tied for first with 8. Buck had and
Whiting 6. The next event was also 10
clean score. Smell had and New s.
The fourth event was 10 targets, l man
up system. The event was for the high
gun, and was won by Smell, who broke TO-
TeS regular were then shot at. SHELL
Williams and Whiting tied for first with
each; Emory was second with s, and
Buck third with Z.
In the sixth event singles and pairs
were thrown. Ten Eyck won with 81:
Williams was second with Z, and Smell had
6.
The seventh event was 25 unknown, and
concluded the regular program. Smell was
first with % Ten Eyck second with q, and
New and Whiting, tied for third with 16
The tournament of the club will take
place Sept. g. having been postponed until
that date in order not to interfere with
arrangements for the tournament of the
Worcester Sportsman's Club Tuesday
The Bay State Club will have 100-bird
race, the contestants being Wheeler of
Marlboro and Dickie of Boston. The sys-
tenn of shooting has not been decided on,
but the probability is a mixed system will
be chosen They will shoot for suitable
purse, which will be decided on later
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
o'coNNoR WITH TAUNTON.
He Joined the Team in Manchester
and Is Playing Good Field.

Billy OConnor of this city is playing
left field for the Tauntons of the New
England League. He Joined the team In
Manchester Friday, which fact was told
In The Spy yesterday, but through typo
graphical error O'Connor was placed with
the Manchester team. He Is doing excel
lent work for Taunton in the few games
that he has played with the team. His
playing while he was member of the
Worcester team shows that he is easily
capable of holding his position - New
England League club.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
LUNCH CARTS IN MANILA.
American Cart viii Be Shipped to the
Philippines Next Week.

In the near future night lunch wagons
made in Worcester will be common
sight in the streets of Manila. That is
providing the carts become as popular in
the new country as in the United States.
The United States Night Lunch Cart
Company will ship cart from Ogdens-
burg, N. Y, one week from tomorrow to
Manila. Harry l.. McCarten and G. w
Mallen, young men with some experience
in the business will accompany the wagon
and make the initial venture in this line
of business in the Philippine Islands.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
MAY ARREST MERCER.
Claimed that French Gov
eminent Will With
draw Dreyfus Case.

London, Aug. 2N-The Paris correspond
ent of the Sunday Special says: THE
government, I understand, has decided to
arrest Gen. MERCER. 1t is rumored that
orders will be given to withdraw the case
against Dreyfus, it having been proved
that the documents relied upon to estab-
fish his guilt are forgeries."
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-20
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington, Aug. 19-Forecast for Sun
day and Monday: Massachusetts and
Rhode Island: Showers Sunday; Monday
fair, except probably showers on the
coast continued high temperature; fresh
easterly to southerly winds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-28
OTHER FUNERALS

The funeral of the late George Frue-
han took place from his home on Cedar
avenue Saturday afternoon. The es-
TEEN in which he was held was abund-
antly attested by the large ConcOurse
of friends and neighbors present at the
last sad rites.
At 2.30 O'Clock the procession moved
To the Hickory Street Presbyterian
church, where services were held. Rev.
w, A. Nordt, the pastor, ofIiciated, as
sisted by the church choir. Rev. Mr..
Nordt paid merited tribute TO the
memory Of the deceased Several fit
ting hymns were sung by the choir.
At the close of the services the re-
mains We're borne to the Pittston ave-
nue. cemetery, where interment was
made. The pall-bearers were County
Commissioner John Demuth, Select
Councilman John j. Schneider, George
Huesner and John Reuther.
From his late home on Alder street,
the funeral of William Russ was held
Saturday afternoon. The funeral SER
vices were held at the house, and inter-
ment was made at the Independent
cemetery at Minooka,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-28
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Funeral of the Late Richard Gallery.
Several Social Events-Personal
Gossip and News Notes.

All that was mortal of the late Rich
ard Gallery was laid to rest in the
family plot at the MinOoka Catholic
cemetery Saturday morning.
Not in years has the death of a res
ident of South Scranton brought to-
gether as large a gathering as attend
ed the obsequies of the deceased.
The deep sense of respect and the
sorrow felt over Mr.. Callery's death
We're eloquently attcsted by the many
at his funeral. The remains reposad
as if in a peaceful slumber, in a hand
some casket in the main parlOr of the
homestead. Many beautiful floral
pieces surrounded the casket.
At o'clock the remains We're closed
from View and the procession moved
to st. Joseph's church, where high
mass of requiem was celebrated by
Rev. j. A. Moffat, of Taylor, who also
pronounced the funeral eulogY. He
spoke of the uncertainty of death and
the necessity of being prepared to meet
it at all times. He referred in glowing
terms to the deceased as "a kind faith
er and true christian.
At the conclusion of the services the
remains were borne to their resting
place. The pall-bearers were: James
f.. Downs, william J. Burke, G. T. Boz
land, +. r. Lowry, Michael Mcdonnell
and II. Maloney. The flower bearers
We're chosen from the a. O. II. and
We're NJ. G.. Cusick and 7. c. Joyce.
Many from out of town attended the
funeral
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-28
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

st. Brenden's council. Young Mems
Institute, will meet in regular session
this evening.
The sidewalk on Jackson street. be-
tween the Baptist church and Hyde
Park avenue, on the northerly side of
the street. is in deplorable condition
and should be investigated by the
street commissioner.
At the meeting of the Hyde Park
Father Mathew society yesterday af-
ternoon, Edward Kenny was chosen
marshal of the October parade.
\ meeting of the state camp commit
tee of the Patriotic order of Ameri-
cans will be held at the residence Of
Mrs. Randolph Jones. on Jackson
street. tomorrow evening.
special meeting of the Columbia
Hose and Chemical company will be
held az the Division street headquar-
ters this evening at s o'clock. All
members are urged to be present,
\ regular meeting of st. Leo's bat
o'clock in St DaVid's hall building, and
business of much importance to the
members will be introduced.
The Lawrence band gave ar open
air concert at West park on North
Main avenue Saturday evening, which
was enjoyed by a large gathering.
Repairs are being made at No. Is
school building, and the woodwork is
being repainted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-28
PERSONAL SAYINGS.

Permanent man Henry Hem, of the
Neptune Engine and Hose company,
was tWenty-three years of age Satur-
day. He was warmly congratulated by
his many friends and brother members
John Haas, of Westpfahle's general
store, and h. \. Eden are spending
their vacations at New York city.
Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Spruks and Miss
Lydia Nordt are spending a few days
at Keelersburg, Sullivan county.
Miss Julia DOnnelly, of Beech street,
is visiting at Lake Ariel.
Miss Margaret Murphy, of Birch
street, who underwent an operation
for appendicitis several weeks ago, is
able to be about again.
Misses Dougherty, of Jersey avenue,
are entertaining Miss Margaret Dud-
dy. Of Plains.
Miss Sadie LOTUS. of River street,
is the guest of Hawley friends.
Miss Louise NOrdt, of Hickory street,
is visiting at Harvey's Lake.
Miss Mary Joyce, of Pittston ave-
| nue., and Miss Mary A. Donahoe, of
Stone avenue, went to Rockaway Sat
urday
Misses Kate Gordan, of Stone ave-
nue., and Kate Reardon, of Crown ave-
nue., have returned from a three weeks
| stay a New York city.
James Clifford and sister, Miss JOS
! ephinc Clifford, of Prospect avenue
| are visiting i'm New York,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-28
OBITUARY

Thomas Jordan, one of the most widely
known young men of the valley, dieG
at his home at DunmOTe Saturday even
ing at O'Clock His deeply deplored and
untimely death at the age of 80 years was
due To an ailment of the liver. lie was
attacked with this illness about three
years ago and fought increasingly 10 sue
cessfully combat it, but his efforts were
of no avail.
Mr., Jordan was a son to the late Ia
rick Jordan. Until a year ago he W.
private secretary 10 Alderman W. S, Mil
lar, of the Eighth ward, which position
he resigned owing to his falling health.
The death of Mr. Jordan is kecnly felt
by all who knew him. lie possessed a
happy disposition and was favorite In
every walk Of life. Deceased Is survived
by a wife ana two children, lie was a
brother To Il. p. Jordan, John f. Jordan
and Rev. Father Jordan, the latter of
Old Forge, The funeral will be held to-
morrow morning at 10 O'Clock from the
family home \ requiem mass will be
celebrated at ST. Mary's Catholic church.
Dunmore, and interment will be made in
Olyphant cemetery.
Mrs. John 4, Widenor died at her home
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-28
WOmen'S muslin gowns
GREEN RIDGE.

Miss Name CharleswOrth, of Marion
street, has returned from Paupack
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stone, of New
York street, have returned from a visit
to HOncsdalC
The Misses Mertice Bayley and Ella
and Florence Fuller, of Green Ridge
street, left Saturday for an outing at
Asbury Park and Ocean Grove,
Charles Found, Of Hazards market,
has returned from spending his vaca-
tion at Prompton.
William Brace and family have re-
turned from a weeks stay at Wyo-
ming.
National Express money orders for
sale at Manners pharmacy. Packages
received for this company also.
The sudden death of Mrs. c. l..
Teeter, of Sanderson avenue, Saturday
morning, was a severe blow to her
many friends and relatives in this city.
Mrs. Tccter had been ailing for som,
time and was taken to the hospital last
week for an operation to remove a large
cancerous tumor The operation seemed
to be successful, but she slowly dropped
until death came to rest her from all
earthly cares. She leaves a husband
and two small girls. The funeral will
be held from the house today at 12.3C
o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. w c. Reynolds, of New
York street, have returned from Sus.
quchanna county.
Complaints are quite frequent about
the water in Green Ridge. for drinking
purposes. If it makes you sick. try
Manners Diarrhoea Cure, which is tht
best in the city. 920 Green Ridge
street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-28

ness. n. Grimes. l.. Grimes, \. Maloy,
*. Reilly *. Hoban, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dyer. Messrs. Hurley, James and John
Murray, John Nealis, +. and NJ. Foley,
T. Folan, NJ. Snow, Il. II. and N.
Sheridan. j. Kane, w. MCGuiness, H.
Fitzpatrick, NJ. j. and r. Wade, j.,
MCDermott, j. and p. Reardon, j.
Carey. of Scranton. and James Nc
Donald and John Healey, of Carbon
dale.
Miss Nellie Murphy entertained a
number of her friends at her home
Friday night. An excellent programme
of entertainment was provided and
enjoyed by the young hostess guests.
Those present were: Misses Agnes
Mahon, Anna Reilly, Mary and Cecilia
O'Boyle, Kate Reap, Misses Bartleson,
B. Curran, X. Sheridan, l.. CreedOn, :.
Brogan, VI. O'Brien, a. Donahoe, and
Miss A. Walsh, of Olyphant; Messrs.
NJ. Rooney, II. Whelan, John Langan,
r. Mawn. J. Smith, w. Reilly w. Tim
lin, Thomas and Frank Reilly, w. Nc
Guire, w Golden. j. COnnors, Floyd
Bartleson. p. Golden, John, Eddie and
Joseph Murphy, NJ. Byron, w. Moore,
]. BraZlle and w. POlasky.
John Hahn was rendered a surprise
party at his home on Birch street Sat
urday night by a number of his young
friends. The evening was spent in a
very pleasant manner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-28
A PLEASANT SURPRISE.

Miss Sophia Williams.the eight-year-
old daughter of Lieutenant and Mrs.
Thomas J.. Williams was agreeably
surprised at her home on oxford street
Saturday evening by party of young
friends. The usual diversions were in
dulged in and refreshments were
served.
Among those present were the fol-
lowing: Clara Hess, Jessie Williams
Avis Tibbitts, Ruth Fellows, Martha
Hughes, Millie Thomas Lille Beavers
Bessie Beavers, Mona Rhodes, Grace
Riley. Ray Evans, Alma James. Mabel
Langc. Marsella Mccarthy, Matte
Dowse, Violet Iurflue, Sophia Will
| iams,, Ruth Williams.
George Transue. John Williams, AL
len Beddoe, George Hughes. Lewis
Davis, Albert Twining, Samuel Ruth
Philip Hestor. Thomas Mccarthy and
Clarence Williams.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-28

Professor Daniel Protheroe, of Mil
waukee. Wis, conducted the singing
at the Bellevue Calvinistic Methodist
church yesterday morning and also
sang a solo. The service was largely
attended.
Thp Young Peoples union of the
First Baptist church had charge of the
services last evening in the basement
of the Welsh Baptist church. Profess
sor James Hughes, ex-principal of No.
IA school, made a short address. \
song service was also included in the
exercises.
The Workers band of the Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church had charge
of the Epworth league meeting last
evening. and instilled much enthusi-
asm into the young people.
Tomorrow evening the Baptist Young
Peoples Union of the Jackson street
church will meet, and on Thursday
evening Rev. James Hughes will have
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-28
WELSH BAPTIST CHURCH.

Rev. u. u. Hopkins, of Wales, who
was expected to assume the pastorate
Of the First Welsh Baptist church
Yesterday. was unable to leave the old
country on Aug. 15 as was expected,
OWING to his failure to obtain quar-
tcrs on the steamship which departed
on that date, and his departure has
necessarily been postponed until to-
morrow. lie is expected to arrive in
this city on Wednesday of next week.
The pulpit was supplied yesterday
by Rev. Mr.. Morgans, of Mahanoy
city. and next Sunday evening the
young people of the church VIII have
charge of the services.
Rev. Mr. Hopkins will begin his pas
toratc at the church on Sunday, Sept.
10. and it is expected that large aud
fences will greet him ON that date, as
he is very popular with the people OF
the First Welsh Baptist church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-28
IMPROVEMENTS At NO. 80

when the pupils of NO. 81
school return to their studies many
changes will be noticeable about the
school grounds. During the past two
months workmen have been engaged
i'm building substantial retaining
wall around the grounds, which is a
decided improvement in every respect
and adds materially to the appearance
of the place. The grounds Will also
be Ievelled off and sodded and other
wise beautifed.
At the old No. IS school building on
Eynon street. which is used as an
annex to No. 80. Improvements are
also being made. Partitions on the
first floor are being removed and the
interior is being subjected TO a thor
ough renovation The entrances VIII
also be repaired before school opens
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-28

Secretary W. W. Adair, Of the Rail-
road Young Mems christian associa-
ton. occupied the pulpit of the Jack
son street Baptist church last even
ing and gave an exceedingly interest
ing discourse before large audience.
The usual song service was INDUCED
in. and the speaker read the third
chapter Of Timothy for the scripture
lesson.
Mr.. Adair also chose the eleventh
verse in the chapter for his text, using
the words, "All scripture is given by
inspiration of God" He said there is
n tendency to eliminate the divine ele-
ment nowadays and make it human in
effect. Men are seeking for gospel
OF what they call the age of doubt.
The very signs to be observed today
are referred to in this chapter of Tim
othy.
We have a class Of teachers, he said,
that are trininE with the word of God,
and influence the faith in the children
Of God This is largely so because
Christians are not more familiar with
the word of God. Non-believers dd-
vance the idea for argument sake that
the quoted passage from Timothy is in
correct, as it would naturally include
writing. but the proof Of their error is
found in the fulfillmont of Gods proph-
ccips. which is the severest test of the
truthfulnoss of the scriptures.
No modern prophet ever met with
unqualified success. and all the prorhe-
cics made by God, which the speaker
referred to have been fulfilled. lie
related the prophecy regarding the
birth of christ, the destruction Of Je-
ruealom and Babylon. The COnstruc-
ton of the Bible is further proof of
Gods prophecy. Mi. Adair compared
it to the construction of g. building,
which was forecasted by the architect
and Of the siXty-siX books in the Bible
written by thirty-eight persons. all
were like the different parts of the
structure, each fitting i'm their proper
place.
Learned writer's have never oqualled
the Bible and never will, and the New
Testament is inspired just as well as
the old book. Its effect on the lives oi
men is another test of Gods prophecy
The good books Of today are endorsed
by Christian people and the bad ones
condemned. Secretary Adair ilustrat t.
cd this point by a recital Of incidents