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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-18
PENSION CoMMIssIoNER,s REPORT
993, ,7I4 Pensioners on the ROlls-A Ne
 Increase of 2,96O.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The annual report of Commissioner of Pensions H. Clay Evans, will show that at the close of the fiscal year 1898 there were 993, "A pensioners on the rolls of the bureau. This was net increase of 12,96O over the previous year. There were drop ped from the rolls during the year on account of deaths S3,691 and for remar- riage and other causes 12,960 pensions were discontinued
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-18
CONQUER0R OF TASHKAND DEAD.
TchernatefY, the Distinguished Russian
 General His Military Career. St. Petersburg, Aug. 17.-General Tchernaieff, the conqueror of Tashkand, died suddenly to-day

Michael Gregorovitch Tchernaieff, Russian general, was born October "A, 1926, entered the Russian military ser vice in 1847 distinguished himself great ly in the Crimean war and attained the rank of a general of infantry. After that war he was appointed chief of staff of d division in Poland and in 1858 he was sent to Orenburg as aide du chef de la ligne du Syr Daria In 1859 he commanded an expedition on Lake Aral to support the Khirdiss tribes, at war with the Khivans. After service as quartermaster general of the left flank of the line held by the Army of the Caucasus, Tchernaieff acted as chief of the staff of the corps at Orenburg. Next, in command of one thousand men, he marched from Orenburg through the passes of the mountains bounding Siberia on the south and across the steppes of Turkestan, and effected junction with another de-
 tachment under Colonel Verevkin sent from Semipalatinsk, Siberia. The junc- tion occurred near Tchemend, then oc- cupied by the Khokinians. This town Tehernaieff took by assault, and after wards unsuccessfully attacked the city of Tashkand, also in possession of the Khokinians. Having wintered at Tchemkend he renewed successfully the attempt on Tashkand, June 27 1865. It is said that he had received instruc- tions to content himself with Tchem- kend and to refrain from further ef- forts to extend the Russian domination southward Tchernaieff disobeyed or ders, took Tashkand and was after wards welcomed enthusiastically at St. Petersburg and received a sabre of hon. or from the emperor, but from that date he was not actively employed in the Russian service. After time he retired from the army, but re-entered it in compliance with the imperial re- quest, and was reinstated in his rank After waiting year for active employ menL ne dSdlH fetlleu HUH the army and purchased the Ruski Mir, journal which advocated the Slav interests and of which in 1884 he became the recog- nized editor. When in 1875 the insur- rection in Herzegovina broke out he opened subscription in it's behalf and in 1876 he went to Belgrade and took commandment of the Servian army. The campaign was a most disastrous one to the Servians. Tchernaieff's proc lamation of Prince Milan as King of Servia was much censured at the time as rash and foolish. General Tcher- naieff left St. Petersburg September 12, 1882, for Tashkand to take up the reins of government there.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-18
Ambassador Hay Accepts.

London, Aug. 27.-United States Ans bassador Hay came to the embassy to- day from ehe country, where he has been visiting and, after transacting some accumulated routine business, he returned to continue his visit. To the correspondent of the Associated Press, Colonel Hay said: T have been offered and have accepted the post of secretary of state. shall leave London in about month";
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-18
Old soldier Commtts sutc,ae.

New York, Aug. 17.-Gustav Strob- koff, an old soldier who served for many years as General Shafter's order ly and private secretary during his In- dian campaigns, committed suicide in his confectionery store here to-day by turning on the gas. Dependency, caused by poverty and inability to get back into the army, led to the suicide.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-18
ROOSEVELT MAY RESIGN,
Confers With Officials Concerning Fora
 warding of the 'ERound Robin.o

Washington, Aug. 17.-It is reported here that Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, the Rough Rider, will resign his mili- tary commission in a few days, but that before doing so he will visit Wash ington to confer with the officials of the administration concerning the situation at Santiago which resulted in forward ing the round robin" for the transfer of the troops to the United States.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-18
rerrttic ElectricaI storm.

Twanda, Pa, Aug 17.-The most ter rife electrical storm experienced here in many years passed over the central part of this county this morning. The storm was accompanied by wind of almost cyclonic velocity and great damage was done to tobacco plants and fruit trees. At Rummerfield lightning struck and burned a dwelling house, young man Chilson being instantly killed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-18
I.iuhtnin. Strikes the Flag.

New Britain. Aug. 17.-During the severe storm which prevailed here this afternoon the flagstaff on the String & Holmes building at the corner of Main and West Main streets, was struck by and the stars and stripes were torn down. A portion of the tower was also splintered Joseph Towers, the brick manufacturer, who was standing in front of the building, was stunned by the lightning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-18
, CERYERA GOING HOME.
VIII Leave America To-day With Cap-
 tain of the Colon.


 Annapolis, Md, Aug. 17.-Orders were issued at the naval academy to-day releasing Captain Emilio Diaz Moreau, captain of the Colon, Spanish navy, as prisoner of war. Captain Moreau will leave here with Admiral Cervera tomorrow for Spain. Admiral Ger vera, Captain Moreau and Lieutenant Cervera arrived here this afternoon from Portsmouth, N. H. All the Span- ish officers here expect to be released in few days, btu not all of them ex- pect to return to Spain immediately. One of them intends to remain in this country permanently and others will visit Baltimore, Washington and other places of interest before returning to their country.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-18
THE MISSION OF ROBERT PORTER.
His Work in Cuba and Porto Rico Will
 be Far Reaching.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The president yesterday appointed Robert Porter spe- cial commissioner to investigate the condition of industry, trade, foreign commerce, currency and banking sys- tems in Cuba and Porto Rico and make A report thereon for the use of the ad-
 ninistration and congress. The funda- mental idea of this appointment is said to be to obtain reliable information up- on which the government can base ac-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-18
NAVAL REVIEW AT NEW YORK.
President VIII be Represented by Post
 master- G eneral Smith.

Washington, D. C., Aug. 1.-The naval review at New York will take place next Saturday, the parade start ing from Tompkinsville. s. l., at 10 o'clock in the morning. Each vessel of the navy in these waters will proceed up to the Grant monument, there fire the national salute and return. The president will be unable to go, but Postmaster General Smith and Attor- ney General Grigg and others of the cabinet. will represent the administra- ton. The plans were finally decided on at conference this evening between Prsident Mckinley and Acting Secre- tary of the Navy Allen.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-18
To Welcome Sampson,

Washington, Aug. 17.-Mayor Van Wyck to-day named the committee of 100 that is to make arrangements for the welcome to Admiral Sampson on Saturday. The committee will meet tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-18
Destructive Fires in Europe.

London, Aug. T.-Advices from Ska lat in Galicia, Austria report that three hundred houses have been destroyed and eighteen hundred persons made homeless by a fire there. A destructive fire is also reported to have occurred Tar
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-18
At Essex

Essex, Aug. 17.-Judge Ely's barn at Old Lyme was struck by lightning about o'clock tonight and was burn ed to the ground with all it's contents, which included a large amount of hay and farming utensils. The loss will ag- gregate fully $2000; insured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-18
Seventeen Passengers Killed.

Cape Town, Aug. 17-A collision Is reported to have occurred at Matjess Fontein between the goods train and a passenger train. Seventeen passen- gers were killed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-18
MORE SOLDIERS SURRENDER
THE GARRTSONS AT B4R4CO4 AND
 SAGUA DE TATAMO.

in the Two Places Were 1,75s Offfcers and Men, 2,32l Stands of Arms, 4ls,- 900 Rounds of Ammunition and 1.-Two Krupp Guns-Surrendered Soldiers Knew Nothing of the Real Facts of the War.
 Washington, Aug. 17.-The war de- partment to-day received the follow ing:
 Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 17. Adjutant General, Washington:
 Major Miley has just returned from Baracoa and Sagua de Tatamo. At the two places there were 1,756 officers and men surrendered, 2,32l stands of arms and 413,O0o rounds of ammunition. and five Krupp guns ranging in calibre from five inches down to two inches, Troops were very short of food, but fifteen days rations were given them by Major Mtley and 8 large amount of Red Cross supplies landed at the same time at both places. These troops knew nothing whatever of the destruction of Cervera's squadron, the fall of Santia- go or any later events. They accepted the situation, however, and appeared to be glad of the opportunity of getting home. Major Miley states that on the door of the commanding officer was posted bulletin, purporting to be tel egram from the naval commander at Manila, informing Sagasta of his great victory over Dewey at Manila and Sa- gasta's thanks to him for the same. The country In the vicinity of these towns Is in the same condition as that here-utterly destroyed and grown up Inhabitants say that in eighteen months they would be able to harvest their crop of bananas, which is the principal pro duct of Baracoa. A regiment of insur- gents was found in the vicinity of each place. camped within few hundred yards of Spanish troops, calmly observ- ing each other.
 (Signed) Shafter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-18

Washington, Aug. 17.-The war de- partment to-day received the follow ing:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-22
SHREWSBURY.
poRpER TowN MONIES.

BORDER TOWN NOTES.
Shrewsbury, Oct 21.-The grange en-.
terta1ned last night, it being neighbors'
night A fine supper of escalloped
oysters, cold meat, baked beans, ETC.,
was served
The high school scholars contributed
something like $3.50 toward the Laf-
ayette monument. The exercises were
very interesting. Those taking part
were Flora Maynard, Emily Pond, Rob-
ert Harlow, Fred Goddard, Lee Allen,
Fred Harrington.
Sergt. Charles f. Monroe of Worces-
ter is spending few days with his
grandparents.
Mrs. James Knott is visiting her Sis
ter in Hardwick.
Miss May Morrill,, who is apprentice
ing in the kindergarten school work,
was recently appointed to Millbury
street, Worcester.
Mrs Ralph Pratt is in town visit
ing.
A mission is in progress in North
boro and every night numbers from
ST. Theresa's Church attend the meet
ings.
Sunday, Rev E. i. Ayers will preach
the last of his series of Bible sermons
at the evening service.
Today Martin Keegan's horse broke
through the floor of the barn. 1t re-
CURED the united efforts of the work.
men at the Bullock place and the gro
Gerry man, to eXtricate him from his
unpleasant position.
Framk Conway and family were in
town Yesterday.
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thing but pleasant article, even to those
who were not troubled with an over
fastidieus taste.
Now we have this important medicine,
the active curative principles of the csd's
liver, properly clothed, SO to speak, and in
form that gives enjoyment tosthe taste,
no wonder we are accomplishing as much
as we are, and here Is a letter that bears
strongly on exactly the same thing, which
was responsible for starting me off on
this train of thought. Following is the
way the letter of Mr.. Isbell of North
Adams reads:
You wrote and asked me about vinol.
l saw an article in our local paper the
other day which had taken up. the subject
| OF this great discovery and it compared
| the man who would prefer to take dirty,
| numbering, slow stage COACH rather than
a bright, commodious, airy and fast Pull
man car, to the man who, as a matter OF
| preference would take cod liver oil in
stead of Vinol. That struck me as de-
scribing the subject pretty well. Cod
/ liver oil has it's merits Everybody knew
! that cod liver oil did contain valuable
remedial features, but just think of the
cumbersome, disagreeable exterior in
| which they were conveyed. Vinol has
these same valuable medicinal parts, but
so they do more, do it better and in
less time than when we formerly knew
them. Vinol is a luxury TO take. Vinol
is modern, pleasant and an example of
had from any article for the greater good
of humanity. VinoI should be appreci-
ated, and / know It is, for In 1t we have
the greatest builder-up of any remedy
ever put on the market.
Very truly yours, c. G. Isbell.'
II think you will pretty soon begin to
believe that there are q great many men
besides myself who might be termed YIN
Chester Kent & Co.
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4 have just been reading letter which
Mr. lsbell chemist l have long known
Of as an enterprising man. residing in
North Adams, wrote to Chester Kent &
Co., said q prominent chemist of this
city yesterday, as he was in a tempo
rary lull of business, watching a well
known man on the opposite side of the
street. 1T has set me thinking what a
great difference could be made by any
one or anything when pleasurable sensa-
tons were experienced upon coming In
contact with the object.
You know that fellow over there don't
you. what do you think of him?'
We'll, I think he is at heart one of the
best men I ever knew. In fact that seems
TO be the general opinion of every one in
this city. But why in the name of good
ness he does not have a little more re-
gard for his personal appearance and the
clothes he wears is a mystery to us ali.
He can we'll afford to brace up and look
better, though every enc cannot help ad-
miring MIN for his cleyerness and good
heart, yet have never known of any one
who has ever seemed 70 wish to make a
close personal friend of him"
You have struck exactly upon what
was in my mind. Our friend across the
way, with all his good qualities would be
a delightful companion were he but a lit
tie more careful about his personal hab-
Its. A ragged coat may be all right in it's
place, but when it comes down to be
obliged to associate with man intimate
", every one win acknowledge that cloth
ing that is pleasing to the eye, besides
being clean and neat, is much preferable
and will add to the mans good qualifca-
lions a thousand per cent.
THAT is Just exactly the way it is with
Vinql Physicians and chemists have
Known Vinol in it's uncoath, disagFeeabIe
stage for years. refer TO cod liver oil
as we used to know 1t, and the various
emulsions. The real merit, the intrinsic
worth, was all there, but that disgusting
exterior that enveleoped 1t made it any
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-22

Another great discovery has been
made. ard that too, by lady in this
country. Disease fastened It's clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood its severest tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent For three months
She coughed necessarily, and could not
sleep. She finally discovered a way to
recovery. by purchasing of us a bottle
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, and was so much relieved on
taking first dose, that she slept all
night; and with two bottles, has been
absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz." Thus writes w. C. Ham
ties free at Bush & Co.'S drug store.
Regular size SOC and 81. Every bottle
guaranteed
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Worcester, DR.. Edward Claiming Of
Cambridge, Reuben Cotton of Boston.
WORCESTER SOUTH
Agricultural Society Held Annual Meeting
at Sturbridge.

Sturbridge, Oct. 2t-The annual
meeting OF the Worcester South Agri-
cultural Society was held here yester-
day, and was well attended. A. B.
Chamberlain, who had served very eff
ciertly as president for two and one
half years, was unanimously reelected.
but declined to serve any longer. Wal
ter Is. Mellen of Bropkfield was unani-
mously elected president; G. v. Corey,
secretary and treasurer Q9th time);
George w. Sherman, Brimfleld, ]. ].
Bowlen, Southbridge, and Everett Hill,
Charlton, were reelected on the ex-
ecutive committee, and r. L. Chaplin of
Southbridge and Stanley f. Wight,
Sturbridge, were elected on the same
committee in the place OF d. b. Wight
and George S. Ladd. The latter was
elected one of the finance committee, in
the place of Stanley F. Wight.
10. Il. Bates was reelected auditor
and b. w. Charles OF Brimfield was
elected chief marshal in the place of
John r. Ranger of North Brookfeld
who had served the society in that ca
pacity very efficiently the past four or
five years
nv lIGoia0lEI IGDOII Called Tor the
accounting for $7e20.95. The new hall
has cost S2S9S, the kitchen furniture
has cost about 1925, new roller cost
ing S4S has been bought, and at least
5000 has been expended in permanent
repairs. The grounds and buildings
are now in good condition. Everybody
was pleased with the new hall. The
society will be obliged to increase its
Indebtedness about $1,000 more to pay
the premiums and outstanding claims.
The fair this year more than paid its
running expenses.
The annual meeting of the trustees
will be held in the town hall, Stur-
bridge, Thursday Oct. q, at 10 o'clock
a. M, for the purpose of revising the
premium list, and to make other ar
rangements for the next fair The So
ciety voted to hold three Institutes the
coming season. The building commit
tee made their report, and received a
hearty vote of thanks for their services.
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HENRY THOMPSON DEAD.
Was One Of MIlbuy's Best Known CltI-
liens and Veterans.

Millbury, Oct. 21.--The entire commu-
nifty was shocked today to learn Of the
sudden death Of Henry C. Thompson,
which occurred at this afternoon. Mr..
Thompson was perhaps one Of the old
est ana most respected citizens OF Mill
bury, having successfully operated the
e. Thompson s. Son drug store on Elm
street for number of years
He was the son of Elijah Thompson,
and was born in MillbuRy SO years ago.
When is Years Of age, he left home, and
for several years was supposed to be
dead, but after the civil war he re
turned home, after serving faithfully
in the 22d Illinois regiment, known az
! the ''EIualigan GuaFds,'' under Col.
of the Second Congregational Church,
and also q member of Olive Branch
Lodge Of Masons.
He has held several political posi-
tions in town, ana at present was a
trustee of the cemetery. He was also
a director Of the Society for the Deteo-
ten of Thieves. He was prominent
Grand Array man, but was net mem
Der Of the Mllpbury Post. He attend
ed, annually, the convention Of the
Grand Army Post.
A special meeting of the George A.
Custer Post was held tonight, and 1t
was decided to attend his funeral, Mon
day, in a beGy.
Mr.. Thompson was engaged in the
theatrical business for several years.
Mr. Thompson's father was tho inven-
tor of the sulphur match, but the pa
tent was stolen from him by a friend.
He leaves one son. Harry c., who is at
present a student at the Worcester
Academy.
Thieves entered the tenement of
Fred Ballard on Riveriin street today.
and after ransackins the house, made
off with considerable money.
John c. Crane, in company with Levi
B. Chase and Rev. Mr.. Porter Of Dor
chester, began today tracing the old
Bay State" path from Boston TO Con-
neotieut.
The Weman's Club met this evening
at the residence Of Miss Isabel Waters.
Mrs. e. A. GPosTener read an essay;
subject, Greeks of antiquity and those
Of today" Refreshments We're served.
Alonzo Stoolwell began today to re-
pair the blacksmith shop at West Mill
bury.
| Charles La Cross had large quanti-
| ty Of tOels stolen froEn him last might,
Mrs. Eva Booth, who has been the
guest of Mrs. A. NJ. Stowe, returned to
her home in BfoQiHne today.
Rev. Calvin StebbiRs will preach at
the Unitarian Church Sunday morning;
subject, THE ideal"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-22
AWARDS MADE.
Successful Close of Bruins
wick Fur Club Trials.

Barre, Oct. 21.-The five days hunt
and trials of the Brunswick Fur Club
came to a successful termination here
today. The meet Of this year has been
the most satisfactory in the history Of
the club. foxes having been started
each day, and the trials in the various
classes were run under the most favor
able circumstances for good judg-
ing.
The hunt today was practically run
over the same grounds as yesterday,
and two foxes were started and were
given magnificent runs.
After three hours of rare sport, the
judges declared the hunt off, and re-
turned to Hotel Barre for dinner and
to compute the rewards. The awards
were
Dash" of Oxford; I'd, Horace Fullers
Flash" Cambridge; Sd, DR.. L. Pope S
Bald" New Jersey.
Trailing class-1st, II. B. Comins
'FIlrt"; I'd, e. P. WindIe's Student
Sd. o. f. Joslin, Oxford.
Speed and endurancs-1st, DR.; A; G.
Heffenger's ''Gamester" I'd, o. z. JOS
Inns Dash; Sd, by. L. Pepe's 'Bald,
Endufance-1st Horace Buffers
FLASH; I'd, Il. P. W'indIels Student;
Sd. o. f. Jeslins Dash"
Tongping - list, Horace Bullers
FLASH; 3D., L. Pope.s "BGld'; Sd, A.
C. il. Tteffengegss "9ameeeer,"
The special prizes awarded werei Dr.
Pope's memorial CUP, Q. F. Joshns
Dash" Oxford; the American field
cup, general average, a gold medal and
special prize offered by G. Gibbs--won
by Horace Fullers Flash"
The other special prizes were award
ed as follows: o. f. Josltn, Oxford,
hunting class; H. B. Conant, trailing
class; A. C. Hefenger speed and driv-
ing class.
At a meeting of the executive com
mittee of the club, it was voted tosha~e
the annual winter hunt beginning the
first Monday in January, 1899.
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BASKERVILLE.

Baskerville, Oct 21.-The Manville, r.
L, base ball team will play the North
bridge team on the Intervale grounds
tomorrow. Lajoie of the Philadelphia
and Tessier Of the Graftons will play
for the Manvilles. and Lambert and
clouthier will be the battery for thu
Northbridges.
ming Rev. David Howe win speak on
Knowing when to keep still" Edward
l.. Smith and a lady singer of Wor-
cester will be on the musical part Of
the program.
After such poor results from the hose
at the fire, Wednesday, A. G.. Kempton
got several hundred feet of new hose
Thursday and the department tested II
today.
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4 NARROW EsCApE

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada E.
Hart, of Croton, S. B.: WAS taken with
bad cold which settled on my lungs
cough set in and finally terminated in
Consumption. Four doctors gave me up,
saying I could live but a short time. 1
gave myself UP to my Savior, determined
if / could net stay with my friends on
earth, / would meet my absent onoz
above. My husband was advised to get on.
Kings New Discovery for Consump don.
Coughs and Colds. l gave 1t a trial. took
tbsnk Cod + am saved and now r ~sS
and healthy woman" Trial bottles FREQ st
Brewer & Co.'S drug store, Regular sisss
soc and 81. Guaranteed or price refpndea'