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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15

labor. This makes his income trifle
over $500 year. To pay his tax of $50
ne must work 43 days for the state be-
fore he can labor for himself. Prof.
walker then gave some statistics in an
endeavor to show that the exemption
asked for would enable favored class
to invest their money where 1t may
escape taxation. His statistics tended
TO show that at present one-eighth Of
the average families of the United
states holds seven-eighths of the prop
erty of the United States The exemp-
ton requested was in Ills opinion, a
blow at our system of government and
would tend to a plutocracy.
Prof. Walker then proceeded to find
naws In the majority report of the COM
mission. He said the report said the
present taxation on Intangible person
atty was unsound in principle.
Replying to question OF Senator Wash
burn, he said he would recommend
aside from the minority report a thor
ough enforcement of the present law. If
the rich man won't voluntarily tell how
much so-called intangible personally he
mas, why compel him?
Mr.. Frank B. Sanborn made telling
remarks against the proposed exemp-
tlon. Behind this movement, he said,
lies the principle of inequality, which
already has done so much to produce in
free America those hateful distinctions
between classes, which disturb our pol
tics and threaten the permanence Of
free institutions
The commissions proposed measure
tends to increase enormous fortunes and
to check the rise of the poor man, Their
succession tax is just and necessary
and prudence would dictate that we try
the effect of that in Illuminating the
mystery of intangibles before we offer a
reward to those who have for years
been avoiding their share of the public
burdens.
Mr.. F. ]. Simpson of Dedham en-
tered his protest Replying to questions
Of the committee, he said he rather be-
lieved in the Inheritance tax. Replying
to Mr.. Durant, he said if the rental or
habitation tax were, excluded from the
majority report of the communication,
he thought the recommendation of the
commission superior to the present law
The hearing was adjourned to tomor-
row morning at 1890 o'clock.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
ROWLAND DRAWS A PRIZE.
Joins Big Festival Scheme With Gadski,
Bispham. Stein, Del Puente, Etc.

Arrangements were completed Mon
day which will result in sending Mr. w.
A. Rowland the well-known baritone,
on a concert trip, this spring, through
the south and west. with the Boston
Festival Orchestra 40 pieces), Emil Mol
lenhauer conductor and under the man
agement of George W. Stewart of
Boston, This will be the tenth annual
tour of this orchestra, and each year
eight or ten well-knoWn artists are en-
gagged to sing in oratorio or grand op-
era, giving a continuous series of fes-
tivals, after the opera in New York is
over.
This year the soloists will be Frau
Gadski (the star of the last Worcester
festivaD and Miss Rose Stewart so
pranos; Miss Gertrude May Stein (who
sang Delilah at last years festivaD, and
Miss Janet Spencer, contraltos; Barren
Berthald and William H. Reiger, tenors;
David Bispham, Sig. Del Puente and
Mr.. Rowland, baritones.
The company will start on the tour
Immediately after Easter, the concerts
coming so closely together that Mr..
Howland will not be away from his po-
sition as bass and director at Piedmont
Church and his large class of pupils,
but about three weeks.
Besides singing at several of the mis-
cellaneous concerts, Mr. Howland has
been booked for the following works:
"Arminius," at Newburyport, Mass
"The Crusaders" New Britain, Conn.
"St Paul" Williamsport, Pa.
"Specter's Bride" Washington, D. c.
"The Holy City" Lynchburg, Va.
"Swan and Skylark," Richmond, Va.
Flying Dutchman" (Wagner) Ann
Arbor, Mich.
Daughter of Jairus," Madison, Wis
"Stabat Mater" Madison, Wis, and
possibly concerts in St. Paul and Mime
apolis. This is the organization that
till last year comprised the Springfield
festival forces.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
TAXATION HEARING.
Mr.. W. c. Jewett Protests Against the
Majority Report.


Boston. Feb. 14.-The nearing before
the committee on taxation of those OPP
posed to the exemption Of intangible
personality. was continued this morning
at the state house.
The first speaker was Mr. w. c. jew
EFT. master of the state grange at Wor-
cester. He was decidedly opposed to the
majority report. The measure proposed
was, in his opinion, in line with sin
gle taxation. 1t would throw an extra
burden on real estate, which was, he
thought, already heavily taxed.
Prof. Charles S. Walker, who fol
lowed. said he had been requested by
the Massachusetts State Grange to ap-
pear and protest against the exemption
AS a teacher Of political science, he
took for his principal guide the consti-
tuition of the old Bay state.
Taxation said he, was based primar-
lily upon personal search. 1t is the man
VINO pays the tax. The real tax is based
ON the individual person, which Is
grounded in the obligation of the citi-
zens to the state, which protects him
If guidance be taken from the state s
constitution, there would be no such
danger as so many now have, not only
in Massachusetts, but in sister states,
of failing to understand the present
matter as they should. The average
valuation, he said OF the average farm
in Massachusetts was $4,000; the average
tax was SIS thousand, or $50 on the
average farm. If fortunate enough, he
should receive per cent or 5000 on his
investment The average pay OF
the average farmer today was about 81
day for superintendent and manual
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
THE LATE j. E. HAYES.
Solemn High Mass Of Requiem Attended
by Alhambra Council.

The members of Alhambra Council,
tribute to the memory of Senator James
E. Hayes of Boston, the supreme knight
Of the order, Monday morning, when
they attended a solmen high
mass of requiem for the re-
pose of his soul at St Johns
Church. The council, to the number of
about rs, was present in a body. in
charge of Grand Knight Stephen j. Hor-
gan, The mass was celebrated by Rev.
Michael r. O'Brien, chaplain of the
council, who was assisted by Rev, c. A.
Sullivan as deacon, and Rev. c. M.
Foley as sub-deacon The eulogy was
delivered by Father O'Brien, who paid
an eloquent tribute to the character and
work of the deceased The music of the
mass was sung by a male choir, compos-
ed of members of the council.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
"sLEIGHRIDE" ON WHEELS.
Three cycIsrs and Their Friends Go TO
Shrewsbury.

A party of about So accompanied the
Three Cyclers" on their sleigh-ride, on
wheels, to Shrewsbury, Monday even
ing
The party was due to leave the city
hall at Z o'clock. but it was after 7.30
when the party finally started in Beau
dry's four horse barge. The party was
delayed to considerable extent by the
non-appearance of several who had ex-
pressed their intention of going, but,
owing to the threatening elements,
stayed at home. The getting together
of the various supplies which were ta-
ken along, proved another source of an
noYance.
Members of the party volunteered to
act as caterers, and prepare supper for
the rest of the gathering; and 1t was the
gathering together of the raw materials
that went to furnish the banquet that
played no small part in the delay. A
part of the perishable supplies were sent
down on an electric, with a. delegation
who preferred this means of travel,
The party had engaged the Shrews-
bury town hall for the occasion, and a
pleasant evening was passed in dancing
and music
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
REP. CITY COMMITTEE.
Fre-Prcof Safe to Be Procured for Pro-
lection of Documents.

FIre-Prcof Safe to Be Procured for Pro-
lection of Documents.
At the meeting of the republican city
committee, held at their quarters room
10, at AIS Main street, Monday evening,
II members were present 1t was voted
to instruct the chairman of the commit
tee to procure a tire-proof safe for the
protection of enrolment papers and
other documents Of value owned by the
committee. 1t will be remembered that
the enrolment papers were all de-
stroyed at the Day block fire, and the
committee were put to a big expense
in replacing these papers. The commit
tee desires to announce that their head
quarters at room 10, at 476 Main street,
are open every evening IN the week and
Saturday afternoons. The Clerk H. S.
Hastings, is at the rooms at these times
and will be glad to furnish such in
formation as is desired relating to nat
uralization, registration and enrolment.
All of the daily papers are on file at
the rooms, together with the Congress
sonal Record and journal and calendar
OF the Massachusetts house and senate.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE.
Coral Street Church Votes to Ask for Pas
tors Return Committees Annointed.

tors Return-committees Appointed.
The fourth quarterly conference of
the Coral street NJ. f. church was held
in the vestry Of the church Sunday af-
ternoon. The reports of the officers of
the church, Sunday school, Epworth
League and the Ladies' Aid Society
showed that all We're in a prosperous
condition. The pastor Rev. Geo. E.
Sanderson, has received 81 persons into
membership since he began his pastor
ate last April, and it was unanimously
voted to ask for his return for the com
ing year. The following committees
were elected: Trustees, N. H Clark, G.
S. Whittemore. A. S. Goodwin, G. L.
Goodwin, A. S. Goodwin, F. l..
Waite, Edgar Balcom, H. Hill,
stewards, C. L. Goodwin A. S.
Goodwin, N. H Clark, Mrs. H. j.
| Walker, Mrs. NJ D. Newton, Mrs Julia
Allen, Mrs, Maria Clark, W. r. Fay, w.
B. Taylor; recording steward, w r.
Fay; district steward, w. B. Taylor;
committee on missions, Jennie Bowater,
Clara Wood, Mrs. ]. H.. Walker, Walter
| Taylor; church extension, N. f. Clark,
A. S. Goodwin; Sunday school, Clara
| Wood, Mrs. L. Hill, George Clark Mrs.
| Geo. Clark, Sylvia Taylor Mrs. Slo-
comb, George Clem, W. r. Fay; parson-
age, Mrs. E. A. Trask, Mrs. Mira Clark,
Mrs. Julia Allen, Mrs. M D. Newton,
Mrs. E. A. Dewey, Mrs. H. j. Walker,
Clavin Goodwin; education, b. F. Saw
yer, Mrs G. E. Sanderson, Mr. E. A.
Trask; freemah's aid. Wilmont Good
win, Walter Taylor; church records, B.
! F. Sawyer, w r. Fay; music, W. r.
Fay, B. F. Sawyer, Claremont Goodwin,
Miss Amy Fuller, Miss Mabel Yeaw
conference committee, n. H. Clark, Mrs.
/ Lizzie Sawyer
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS.
Worcester Board of Trade Urges Enact
ment of Monetary Commission BfI.


At the last meeting of the directors
of the Worcester Board of Trade, a
committee was appointed to draw up a
set of resolutions to be forwarded to
Speaker Thomas B. Reed and Hon. ]. H.
Walker, at Washington, regarding the
meeting of the monetary commission
The committee have drawn up the
following which has been forwarded to
the above-nan1ed gentlemen:
Whereas, the business men of the
country, in order to arrive at just con-
clusions on this matter, selected last
year a monetary commission of the best
disinterested experts they could find
and have received from them, after their
most patient, patriotic and thorough de-
liberation, report and bill in which
they deal with the following three finan-
cial troubles as those especially needing
cure:
Il. The uncertainty as to the kind OF
money in which the obligations of the
United States may be paid consistently
with honor.
"2 The injustice and harm uninten-
tionally inflicted on the thinly- populated
sections of the country by our present
national banking laws.
'3 The anxiety of mind and paraly-
sis of enterprise caused by the use Of
paper and silver as legal tender In the
satisfaction of contracts.
Whereas, we are satisfied that to
give us financial tranquility, to develop
our counuy's resources and to lessen
the demand for free silver coinage, a
law which will cure these three troubles
must be enacted.
Whereas, we are satisfied that the
monetary commissions bill deals wisely
III
will effect their cure.
Resolved, that we hereby ask con-
gress and all sound money men to use
their utmost eXertions to secure the en-
actment Of this bill into law without
any substantial changes.
Worcester Board of Trade"
Worcester, Mass. Feb. y, 1898"
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
ANDREW McLoUGHLIN's FUNERAL.

The funeral of Andrew Mclaughlin
took place from his late residence. Au-
burn road, Cherry Valley, this morning
at o'clock. Requiem high mass was
offered at 8 O'Clock. in st. Joseph's
Church, Leicester, by Rev. John F.
Redican. celebrant, who also delivered
an euiogy The funeral was largely at
tended. The pallbearers were Andrew
O'Connell, Bernard ]. McKenna, Owen
j. McKenna, Thomas McAGlistef, Pat=
rick Murphy, Patrick Rice The burial
was in st. Johns cemetery n
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
HORSE BROKE HIs LEG.

A horse belonging to Frank zene met
with peculiar accident while being
driven down Main street near Central,
Monday morning. The animal stepped
upon piece of kindling wood lying in
the street, striking the object in such
a manner as to give the leg q peculiar
twist and break the bone square off. Dr.
j. r. Crime the veterinary surgeon,
was summoned, and found it necessary
to shoot the horse +Ate@ s-'r
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
STOLE A ROLL OF BILLS.

thief stole a roll of bills amounting
to about $235, from F. C. Williams. pro-
prietor of the Boston Cash Market Sat
urday forenoon. The money was on the
desk in the office at the time, He was
called to wait on customer. and when
he returned, the money had dsap-
nearad
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
woMAN's AUXILIARY MEETING.

The regular meeting of the board OF
directors $Sf the Woman's Auxiliary will
be held this afternoon at $50 O'clock, in
the ladies' parlor. Every member OF
the auxiliary is requested tos be 41resent
The dinner committee in charge of the
turkey dinner to be given in .Associa-
tion Hall, Thursday, Feb II, will meet
a go p. m. today
The membership committee of the
Woman's Auxiliary will meet. in the la
dies parlor in the Y. M. C. A., at 8
D, m today
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
HoGAN-BLooD.

very pleasant wedding took place
at the Albion, Monday afternoon, in the
presence of few friends, when Rev.
W ]. Herbert Hogan, Phi. D., Of Wash
ington. D, c.. and Mrs Sarah A. Blood
of Charlton, Mass, were married by
Rev. DR.. M. II. Harris. DR.. and Mrs
Hogan will make an extended trip
through the southern states.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
THE HEARING WAS HELD.

In answer to the correspondent who
asks il a hearing was held before the
state house committee, Friday morning,
on alleged Irregularities in the engineer
ing department, the Spy Will state that
the hearing took place as had been pre-
Viously announced
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
CONGREGATIONAL MINISTER'S.

The Congregational ministers of the
city met for their usual morning meet
ing Monday in the Y NJ. c. A. par
lors. The discussion was upon church
benevolences and the methods of deVel-
oping them.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
A COOL THIEF
Steals Rament at Brandon House After
Changing Clothes.

Some one who desired a change Of
raiment, without the Inconvenience of
paying for ii. went into one of the
rooms at the Brandon House, at the
corner of Main and Exchange streets,
during the noon hour Monday, and ap-
propriated a suit of clothes, two shirts,
underwear and pair of shoes and
stockings, the property of one of the
boarders In the house.
The thief took things rather coolly, as
a suit of old clothes and other habili-
ments We're found in place of the miss
ing articles, showing that he had evil
IDENTIFY changed without leaving the
room. The case was reported at police
headquarters, and Inspector Stone was
detailed on the case
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
EXPERT POOL.

Lew Shaw the finger billiardist, will
play pool with one of the crack anna
teurs of the city, at the Commonwealth
Hotel billiard rooms, tonight. Shaw
will play his opponent three games, Is
or no count. the best two in three to de-
eide the match. Play will begin at 9
O'clock
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
STAMPS DISPOSED OF.

The Worcester Philatelic Association
held a successful meeting at the Lincoln
House Monday evening. Irving l.
Price acted as auctioneer, and about $50
worth of stamps We're disposed Of
b. L. Drew, one of the leading stamp
collectors of Boston, was present at the
meeting
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
FoRTIER's DANCING CLASSES.

Prof. Fortiers Friday night dancing
class will meet Thursday night this
week, the same as last, and the Wednes
day night class will meet Tuesday eve
nings during lent. There will be no So
cial, as has been reported, at the rooms
Thursday night.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15

carload of Stearns 1898 model $50
bicycles was delivered by four big
teams to Lud c. Havener yesterday. He
says they won't last long at the rate or
ders are coming in, and attributes the fact
Of such early orders to the 'Stearns''
being a high grade wheel AT the pop
pie., -sad right price of $50 a."
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
SOME BULLETIN SENTIMENTS.

Anson A. Reeds bulletin contains the
following sentiments for today:
Too much religion is superstition
Too much government is tyranny:
But too much common sense never hurt
anybody.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
JAMES MULHoLLAND's CONDITION

The condition of James Mulholland of
Grafton. who was taken to the City Hos
pital Sunday, suffering from severe
burns, is reported as comfortable as
can be expected.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
o1ortater 1ailp Spp.

Subscribers who fail to receive their
papers regularly VIII confer favor by
Immediately making complaint at this
Office.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
FACIAL MASSAGE.

Ladies wishing the latest and most
| improved methods in facial and bnst
massage, dlalrdressing, manicure and
electric treatment. will call at Mics
Helen Johnson's. room S5, Knowles
building. -
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
A LUCKY CHANCE FOR THE SICK
AND SUFFERING.

Here is a chance for the sick Of our COM
munity which should not be lost. Dr.
Greene, of "a Temple place, Boston, Mass,
who has the largest practice in the world
and who Is without doubt the most sue
cessfu specialist in curing AL forms of
nervous and chronic diseases, offers to
give free consultation by mail to all suffer-
ers You have the privilege of consulting
DR.. Greene by letter, describing yourscom-
plants, and he will. after carefully con-
sidering your condition, send you a letter
fully explaining an your symptoms, tell
ing you everything about your complaint
so plainly that you will understand exact
ly what ails you. Write TO him at once for
you certainly can be cured.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
"A CARD

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money CT 30 cent bottle of
Greene's Syrup OF Tar. If 1t fails to cure
your cold or cough. We also warrant a
Is cent bottle to prove satisfactory or no
Albert w. Andrews.
O. ]. Carroll e. Co.
Frank G. Rourke e. Co.
r. n. Fales. Holden.
Albert E. Booth. Leicester
D. H. Gregory & Co., Princeton
II. J. Wizard. East Brookhald.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
PHOTOGRAPHER, ..........

PNoT pCRAFHER,. ......-.....3II MAIN.
Mr.. Wyinan Smith, who has operated in
Some Of the best studios in N. Y, will
have my operating room in charge, and
viii endeavor to give satisfaction to my
patrons. Everything novel in photogra-
nhH, including platinum and carbon.
am making those bas-reliefs. of which /
have sole right of city; also those dainty
norcelains. photos on china. photos on
watch cases and lockets. Bring the chill
dren IN the morning. Engagements can
be made by telephone. Only one flight up.
Tel. 1856. Take elevator. New Central
Exchange No 81 Main St
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15
IN THE SENATE.


The committee on insurance reported
leave to withdraw on petition for a
law to permit insurance against dam
age or loss because of sickness. The
same committee reported adversely on
further legislation in reference to in
surance rebates and on giving the Berk-
shire Health and Accident Association
the right to insure against loss by sick
ness. The Mercantile affairs commit
tee reported against a bill to incorporate
the Point Shirley Club.
No legislation necessary was reported
on the annual report of the state board
! of education
The street railway committee reported
| favorably a bill to extend the authority
of the committee on the relations be-
tween street railway and municipal cor
porations. to April 1.
The same committee reported a bill
to extend the time for the construction
of the Amherst and Sunderland two
years.
The mercantile affairs committee re-
ported a bill to authorize the Museum
of Fine Arts to hold additional proper
ty to the amount of $5,000,000.
The street railway committee report
ed bill TO extend to Oct /, 1899, the
time for construction Of the Fall River
and Providence Street Railway. The
committee cut out the section of the bill
permitting the company to act as a
common carrier of parcels.
On motion of Senator Irwin of Berk-
shire-Hampshire, the senate insisted on
striking out land papers" from the or
der giving the committee on agriculture
leave to send for persons and papers,
passed by the house.
Resolutions favoring national legisla-
ton for protecting the insignia of the
Red Cross were adopted without debate.
Resolves in favor of James r. Dunbar,
for completing the surveys of the New
York and Rhode Island boundary lines
and in favor Of Charles A. Hayden, were
engrossed.
The senate concurred with the house
in accepting adverse reports on the pc
tition of F. NJ. Forbush for legislation
favoring liquor agents in towns, and
Of Charles Williamson for the repeal of
the liquor transportation bill of last
year. 1t also accepted the adverse re-
port on W. ]. Thompson's petition for a
penalty for selling liquors to intoxicated
persons.
IN THE HOUSE.
Mr.. Innes of Boston presented the pe-
tition of Mayor Quincy of Boston for