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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
WHlTINsVlLLE.
FUNERAL SERVICES.

The funeral of Olive Vedo took place
Sunday afternoon at 1.3O O'Clock, in st
Patrick's Church Rev. P. S. O'Reilly
| officiated. The deceased was a bright
girl, and a great favorite with heI
| schoolmates. In April she was taken
sick with scarlet fever, which affected
| her kidneys and spine, and she was
partly paralyzed. The funeral was
largely attended by relatives and
friends. There was a large number OF
floral tributes. The bearers were Jas
Devlip, Benjamin Welsh, Samuel
Crompton, Arthur Hall, Daniel Dono-
van and John McGuinness.
The funeral of Gladys Mason, who
died in Northbridge centre Saturday,
took place Monday afternoon. Rev.
Mr.. Childs off1ciated.
NEW NORTHBRIDGE CLUB.
The Northbridge Centre young men
have formed club called the North
bridge Literary Club, and have elected
the following officers: President, f. E.
Dyer; vice president, John Perkins; sec
retary and treasurer, Harold Foss; man
ayers, Arthur Wright, Joseph Fitzpat-
rick and Samuel Murray.
CHURCH MATTERS.
There will be special services IN the
United Presbyterian Church this week,
at 7.30 o'clock. Rev. w. NJ. Barr Of
Central Falls will preach each evening
The public are cordially invited to at
tend
The annual parish reunion Of St. Pat
ricl's Church will take place March II.
There will be a sacred concert and IL
lustrated lecture on "Rome" by Rev. FIR.
Conaty of Worcester
ABOUT TOWN.
Peter Robb has applied for his natu-
ralization papers
There was no school today on account
of the storm.
The Magniscope which was to be in
MumfordN Hall Monday evening, was
not there, on account Of an accident.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
THE H. P. GERALD ESTATE
What Assignee johnson Says About the
Matter.

Brookfield, Feb. 21.-Hon. George w.
Johnson, assignee for the insolvent es-
tate of Hiram p. Gerald, says as soon
as the dividend sheet comes, he viii
pay the second and. final dividend of
$1S9, which is three-tenths per cent. Mr.
Johnson is also receiver for the defunct
Brookfield Savings Bank. He says the
final settlement Of the bank affairs is
delayed to ascertain the value of a small
claim in the hands of Lawyer Gardner
of Springfield.
The final dividend will be from "a to
20 per cent, and will be paid as soon as
allowable.
AT MOULTON'S FACTORY.
Fourteen upper leather cutters went
to work at c. H Moulton's factory, this
morning. One thousand pairs Of sam
pies are to be cut, The sole leather de-
partment go to work Wednesday and
the other departments will go to work
in order as the work comes
THE NEWTON ESTATE.
The three administrators of the New
ton estate will meet at the house at
Rice corner, tomorrow, and will post
bills for an auction to be held Saturday,
when the cattle, horse and poultry will
be sold
The administrators are Sumner
Holmes of North Broo1field, Timothy
Howard of North Brookfield and Deputy
Sheriff w, E. Tarbell of East Brook
field. The property was valued in the
tax report of 1897 at $1265.
DEATH OF HARVEY S. OLDs.
Harvey S. Olds passed away Monday
morning at the home of his niece, Mrs.
Larned Latin. Mr.. Olds was stricken
with paralysis about two weeks ago at
the house of Mrs. Marcy, where he had
been boarding. He was Immediately
taken to Mr. Lafin's, where he has been
most tenderly cared for. He was born
in Brookheld, and hAs spent the greater
part of his life here. His age was "a
years and months. He leaves no fam
lily.
EFFECTS OF THE STORM.
The severe rain and sleet storm that
started early Sunday morning lasted all
of that day and all of Monday.
On Sunday the town clock stopped at
$50 and the faces of the clock are en-
cased in ice.
There was small attendance at the
chufeneS In the morning ana services IN
the evening were suspended.
The trolley cars were running late,
but with some regularity. Large limbs
blew down from badly decayed trees,
and made the sidewalks and roads in-
passable at times.
The storm continued all Sunday night
and the wires about town hung heavy
with ice. The limb of tree fell on the
west end of the Warren, Brookfeld and
Spencer electric railway, and made a
short circuit, which delayed the cars
from 6.45 to 1890 a. m. before the trou-
BILE was found and remedied. The cars
containing the passengers going to work
We're the ones stalled.
All of the schools held sessions de-
spite the storm
All of the schools held exercises APP
propriate to the memory of George
Washington. The schools will have a
holiday tomorrow.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

and Joseph Baudin was prompter A
fine layout Of boutonnieres was fur
nished by c. H. Green, florist. Refresh
ments were served.
OVER 500 PRESENT.
Over 500 people were present at the
final entertainment of the Mems League
course. tonight, at the town hall. The
three attractions were the WILDER Male
Quartet of Boston; Schuecker, the fam.
Gus harpist Of the Boston Symphony
Orchestra, and Miss Elvie Everett Bur.
nett, reader.
DEATH OF MRS. H. NJ. BASSETT.
Mrs. Henrietta M. Bassett died this
forenoon, aged 81 years, a months and
% days, after two years sickness with
cancer.
Mrs. Bassett was born in. Sutton, but
has lived in Spencer the greater part OF
her life. She was prominently connect
ed with the Baptist church. The fu.
neral services win be held Wednesday
at p. m, at the Baptist church. Rev
r. f. Heath will officiate.
DEATH OF JOSEPH POUDRIER.
Joseph PoudrieT, Temple street, died
at 12 o'clock last night, aged 70 years
10 months and 10 days. He was native
of Canada and lived in Spencer five
years. He was the father of Is chill.
dren, part of whom reside in Spencer
The funeral will be held Wednesday al
2 p. M, at st. Mary's Catholic Church
Mrs. Poudrier was stricken with para.
lysis shortly after the death of her hus-
band, and Is not expected to live
through the night.
KLONDIKE MINSTRELS' BANQUET.
The Klondil1e minstrels gave BAN
quet tonight in G. A. r, Hall, to all
those who assisted them in preparing
for the entertainment which furnished
so much amusement at the Spencer
Brass Band benefit. Louis Bemis fur
nished music, assisted by Miss Bliss, ri.
anist. Refreshments were served by
Caterer NJ. A. Ratigan.
OTHER MATTERS
The funeral OF Mrs. Octave Lepine
was held this forenoon at 9 o'clock, al
st. Mary's Church. Rev A. A. I4amy
conducted the services and solemn higf
mass was celebrated. The burial wa.
at st. Mary's cemetery, on lower MAR
street.
The first regular meeting of the Holy
Rosary c. T. A. was held this evening
at their new quarters, in Green's block
The members occupied their new apart
mentS and they will continue the fgh
for temperance with renewed vigcr
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
LEICESTER FoRLoRN.
No Electric Cars to Worcester, No Street
Lights and Wires Down.

Leicester, Feb. 21.-The most disast-
rous sleet storm of 1898 is still on at
this writing, and, with no electric cars
between Leicester and Worcester, and
no street lights, the whole town is feel
ing the effects of the storm. There is
no telephone connection with either
Worcester or Spencer, and it will take
many days to straighten out the tangles
OF wires From the Catholic church to
j. ]. Knights residence the telephone
poles are all down, and Cherry Valley is
at present an unknown quantity. On
Paxton street, where new poles We're
put in less than year ago, the poles
are all safe, but all but one or two
strands of wire are broken
Between Leicester and Spencer the
wires in some places are stripped from
the poles, and have been blown into the
fields. M. w. Smiths barn is in a per-
feet cobweb Of wire.
The Worcester and Suburban Street
Railway company is still running to
Spencer at $50, but the power is shut
off on the Worcester end. About 4.S0
the breakers at the power station show
ed that some part of the line is ground
ed, and men have set out to locate the
break. All cars are stalled.
There is scarcely tree in town that
'elms on Main street, that have stood for
a generation or two, are denuded of all
the tips Of the high branches and fire
wood can be had for the asking.
A big branch of an elm tree, about
eight inches through, fell in front Of G.
G. Stearns' house, just missing the front
windows. A cherry tree north of Geo.
Lambs house, was broken off and fell
against the house.
All the street railway men are de-
voutly hoping that the cars can be run
soon or the tracks will be sheet Of ice
in the morning.
POLITICIANS NOT DISTURBED.
In the midst of the bowling elements
the politicians are hard at work. Since
it has came out that NJ. J. Shaughnes-
opposition are racking their brains for
other candidates.
The newest slate has Joseph H. Wood
head from Leicester, and f. d. Tucker
of Rochdale, with a blank at Cherry
Valley. II is thought that Mr.. Wood
head would be far more popular than
Edward Warren, and would make
good man for the place, Some of Mr..
fuckers friends say he will not run,
but others say yes. A Cherry Valley
candidate will make the board complete.
| Another candidate for constable has
appeared at Cherry Valley-John Che
lnery-who works at Olney's woolen MILL
He lives over the Cherry Valley post
ofice. and on account of the central To-
cation people who live In that vicinity
are strongly urging him to stand.
Patrick Hanlon is another candidate,
and with Matthew Trainor, who is the
only Cherry Valley constable at present,
will make good trio.
NOTES HERE AND THERE,
The social which was to have been
given by the Glover Whist Club in the
town hall tomorrow evening, has been
postponed.
A large number of Leicester people in
tend to witness the performance of
Shenandoah, at Worcester, tomorrow.
| Mrs. s. G. Chapman has returned from
few weeks sojourn in Connecticut.
The electric light wires are down In
many places, and Leicester will have no
| lights for two or three days.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
CLINTON.
THE POND FILLED.

The gates were lowered at the Golfer
dam up the river Saturday at 1 p. M,
and the pond was filed gradually. On
Sunday more flash boards were added,
and the water raised to the height OF
the original mill pond. about 2S7 feet
above sea level The water will never
be allowed to rise above 290 feet, and
whenever the pond rises, the gates will
be opened to allow the surplus water to
go down stream.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
,A Card:

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree to
refund the money c" so cent bottle of
Greenes Syrup OF Tar, II it fails to cure
your cold or cough. We also warrant a
Is cent bottle to prove satisfactory or no
Albert w. Andrews.
o. J. Carroll & Co.
Frank G.. Rourke & Co.
F. II. Fales, Holden.
Albert E. Booth, Leicester.
d. II. Gregory & Co., Princeton.
II. ]. Wizard. East Brookfeld.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
GRANGE SOCIAL TONIGHT.
BLACKSTONE.

Rev. James A. Hurley preached his
farewell sermon Sunday morning There
was not dry eve in church.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
TOWN TOPICS.

1OW N IOPICS.
John r. Haskell attended the grand
convention Of the A. o. U. w. Society
IN Boston today, representing the local
lodge.
The fifth and last game in the series
of five between the local candIenjn
quintet and Winthrops of Worcester
VIII be rolled on Weaver's alleys Wed
nesday evenings
Clifford B. Hill will accompany his
father, q. S. Hill, to Boston, tomorrow
evening, where he will remain for the
coming six weeks, when he will return
ana take charge of the management of
the boats at Elliott Shore and Point
Breeze.
Mr.. and Mrs. John f. Chase left New
York city today for a few months So
1ourn through the southern states.
Ihe children of the st. Louis schools
held an entertainment in the basement
OF the church this afternoon.
The debate which was scheduled to
take place this afternoon under the aus
plces OF the Webster Grammar School
Debating Society, on account of the
rain was postponed until THURSDAY af-
ternoon.
The condition of David Harvey, who
fell off the Norwich and Worcester rail-
road bridge to the rocks below and into
the French river, early Sunday morn
ing, is slightly improved, and now
hopes OF a speedy recovery are anti
cipated.
The sufferer is still at the emergency
room adjacent to the lookup, where he
will remain for a few days until the
boards of overseers of poor Of Webster
and Dudley can compromise and decide
which town will pay the expenses in
! CURED, as Harvey was taken out on the
Dudley side, but brought to Webster
and cared for. 1t was subsequently as
certained that at a meeting, this after
noon, of the officials, it was decided
that Seiectman ]. w. Negus Of Dudley
be instructed to take the injured man
to the hospital in Tewksbury, for treat
ment, as soon as he is able to stand the
ride.
Chairman Charles Groh, of the board
of selectmen of Dudley, told the local
reporter that there would be no ques-
tion but what they would grant a
franchise to the electric road directors
at their next meeting.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

Your complexion as well as your temper
Is rendered miserable by disordered liver.
Improve both by taking Carriers Little
Liver Pills.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

At the opera house, this evening. a
comedy, entitled ''The Jew in the bar
REL" was presented by the st. Joseph
Dramatic Club. The piece was given in
the Polish language and abounded in
ilaughable incidents. The cast were all
local people. -
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

dale, Conn; the reception committee and
j. u. W. Asselin. Mr.. Asselin acted as
master of ceremonies.
In neat speech, Mr.. Asselin present.
ed to the couple the elegant dining
room set Mr. Lahore responded.
An entertainment was given, after
winch there was dancing.
"A bouquet OF roses was presented to
MIS-, Lahore by Miss M. l.. Faucher of
North Grosvenordale, Conn.
THE ELECTRIC ROAD.
The selectmen assembled at their
headquarters this noon, and the amend
ed petition OF the Webster-Dudley Elec-
tric Street Railway Company was read
to the board by the clerk. 1t was ac-
cepted and the clerk was instructed to
ofhclally inform the temporary directors
10 that effect Chairman Maurice P.
care and Henry Brandes signed the
pet!tlon, but, as Capt. Bartlett left be-
fore the placing Of signatures took
pace, mis- autograph does not appear on
the petition, although space was left
him if he intends to sign it. It remains
with tine temporary directors Of the road
whether they will accept the franchise
as granted or not. They have 80 days in
which to decide.
Rufus c. Hall has been drawn as juror
Tor the March term of the criminal court
in Worcester.
The following orders We're approved
Dugan, O9, snow, ice and cutters
. JafneS Dugan, S31 .66, snow, ice and gut
StefS; L.. E Pattison, 3.13, state aid; L.
s. Butler, SO 81, stenograplher at court
Gilbert Osborne, .33, court fees.
bill was received requesting. settle
ment for those that attended the late
nearing in Boston. but as it did not
include all of those that went down, il
was returned with the request that a
new one be made out.
A POLISH PLAY.
AT the opera house, this evening, a
comedy, entitled 1.-The Jew in the bar
REL" was presented by the st. joseph
Dramatic Club. The piece was given in
fV1s
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
At MoULToNs FACTORY.

Fourteen upper leather cutters went
to work at C. H. Moulton's factory, this
morning. One thousand pairs Of sam
pies are to be cut. The sole leather de-
partment go to work Wednesday and
the other departments will go to work
in order as the work nnnnns
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-28

will make a stand against
Commodore Dewey's fleet.
The Spanish war ship
Pelayo was cruising about the
straits of Gibraltar yesterday.
Orders have been issued to
recruit the regular army to its
full war strength.
The Asiatic squadron sailed
directly for Manila at 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Four OF the six great pow.
ers have issned neutrality
proclamations, the exceptions
being Austria and Germany.
The torpedo fleet sailed
from Cadiz yesterday to at
tempt to capture American
yachts in the Mediterranean.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-28
WAR NEWS SUMMARY

The cruiser Minneapolis
anchored in Eastport harbor
last night and will sail today
for Cape Sable it is said.
A St. John dispatch says
the Minneapolis may be look
ing for two Spanish steamers
expected at that port.
1t is not believed at Wash.
ington that the Spaniards in
tend to lombard northern
coast cities.
The campaign in Cuba not
likely to be in full swing
before next fall at end of the
rainy season.
Not believed that Spaniards
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-28
q THE QUEENS SHAKY THRONE.

Madrid, Aoril 27.-11 p. m.-As a
counterpoise TO the growing sympathy to-
ward the Carlists among the people since
Don Carlos raised vigorous war note
against the United States the Spanish
cardinals and prelates are now assembling
here to visit the Queen Regent collective.
ly, declaring their adhesion to and sup
port of the reigning dynasty. They will
endeavor to convince the psople that the
Queen Regent has never advocated peace
at any price, but thoroughly participates
in the enthusiasm Of the people to defend
the honor and rights of Spain.
This attitude OF the prelates will cause
a sensation throughout the country,
greatly irritating the Carlists. Tonight
Madrid is absolutely unmoysd. The
capture of the American bark Saranac by
Spanish gunboat near Manila caused a
momcntary excitement, but the town Is
expectant Of the result of the action like
ly to occur off the Philippine and awaits
the outcome with perfect confidence.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-28
EXPECTED TO SAIL EAST
AGAIN TODAY.
Officers Very Reticent as to Desti.
nation.
BELIEVED THEY ARE SIMPLY
DOING PATROL DUTY.

Eastport, Me-, April 27.-This is the
first harbor into which the cruiser Mime
apolls has come since she left Hampton
Roads last Saturday. She. anchored off
Prospect Harbor last night, but proceeded
at sunrise. There was considerable ex-
citement here when the cruiser was
sighted at noon and crowds gathered at
convenient points as she headed up the
bay showing that she was going to make
port here. At Cross Island, Pilot Lahey
was taken aboard and under his charge
the cruiser came up opposite the city and
dropped anchor inst before one O'Clock
this afternoon. As soon as the anchor of
the big ship was let go flock of small
craft put off to the cruiser. The officers
OF the Minneapolis with great cordiality
received the visitors and showed them
every attention. To the general inquiry,
however, as to the mission of the Mime
apoils, the evasive answer was made that
she was sailing Under sealed orders and
that her destination was not known. It
was learned, however, from the more
communicative of her men that the Min
neapolis and Columbia were detached
from Commodore Schley's flying squadron
at Hampton Roads for the purpose of en-
gaging in patrol off the New England
coast particularly with view of being
near in case incoming shipping should
need assistance or protection, and also to
be on tie lookout for hostile craft.
The officers of the vessel showed no sur
prise when told of the anxiety felt for the
American line steamer Paris and one of
them said it would not be strange if
Spanish vessels were waiting for her off
New Foundland. There seemed to be
assurance among the men
that they might be ordered farther east,
or even to Cape Sable to meet the Paris
and escort her to port.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-28
OUR FLEET THE STRONGER.
Need b No Fears Of Result in
Asiatic Waters.

New York, April 27-The United States
Asiatic squadron modified at Mrs Bay,
China, consists Of the flagship Olympia,
one of the best cruisers afloat, Captain G.
V. Gridley, Rear Admiral George Dewey,
ommander-in-chief; the cruiser Balti-
more, Captain N. NJ. Dyer, the cruiser
Boston, Captain Frank Wieldiz; the
cruiser Concord, Commander Asa Walker;
the cruiser Raleigh, Captain j. B. Cogh-
Ian; the gunboat Petrol, Commander r.
P. Wood, the despatch boat Hugh McCul-
loch; the steamer Nanshan, storeship: the
steamer Zatiro, collier.
The Spanish feet at the Philippine
islands may be able to resist the United
States feet for short timo, with the as
Stance of the guns from the Spanish
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-28
LEE CALLED TO WASHINGTON.

Richmond, Va. April s7.-General
Fitzhugh Lee has been summoned to
Washington and will leave here at moon
tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-28
Iasurgent Chief Aquinaldo Accom-.
panies Him.
CAPITULATION WILL RE DEMAND.
ED UPON ARRIVAL.

Il il 2 81
London, April as. The Hong Kong cor
respondent Of the Daily Mail says:a
United States Consul General vii
liams, after spending the evening ashore
with United States Consul Wildman, nc-
companied the American squadron.
Thirty insurgent leaders here wanted to
accompany it but Chief Aguinaldo goes as
their representative. He win take charge
of the insurgent forces at Manila. Ad-
mirsl Dewey has issued strict orders that
no barbarous or inhuman acts are to be
perpetuated by the insurgents.
"The primary object is the capture of
the Spanish hses which Admiral Dewey
thinks more inatSftant than capturing
Manila. He is determined to prevent its
preying upon American vessels. On
reaching Manila he will demand its capi-
tulation within half an hour Of his arri-
val His men are in the best of spirits
and excellent health. There have been
nine desertlons, including six Cinnamon,
one italian and one German during the
fleets stay at Hong Kong. Every prepara-
tion has been made. The ships are cleaned
and painted for battle; and the general
opinion is that the fight in these matters
will result in an easy victory for Ameri-
ca. Her ships carry 122 guns as against
81 or thereabout, in the Spanish fleet.
"The cooperation Of the American
fleet with the rebels has been a strict
secret. The latter await the arrival of the
feet, when Manila must soon succumb.
Its defenses are in a wretched state. The
Americans in the Philippines are anxious
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-28
!. CALL.
Immediate Advance on Havana
Contemplated.

Chickamauga Park, April 27.-Late to-
night it was learned on what is considered
good authority that orders had been re-
ceived from Washington for the immedi-
ate shipment to Tampa, Fla, Of two OF
tho light batteries of artillery now
stationed at Chickamauga Park. It is
taken to indicate determination on the
part OF the United States army officers to
cooperate with the insurgents in an i'm
mediate advance on Havana. The report
has caused considerable excitement.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-28
MASSACHUSETTS WILL RESPOND.

Boston, April Ex-Governor Wolcott
received the long expected letter from
Secretary of War Alger giving the quota
of Massachusetts, for the National troops
tonight. He Immediately replied by
wire that Massachusetts, would respond
with the utmost promptitude and pa
triotism to the request, and that the War
Department would be kept constantly in
formed of the action taken in compliance
with it. Upon the receipt of the tele-
gram. the advisory board Of officers was
called into session and for seven hours
discussed the request of the National
government. At midnight the Governor
made statement to the effect that he
would probably issue an order tom orrow
relative to the state quota.