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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
FRENCH ORPHANS MOVED.
Children from Blocker Street Transferred
to the Granite Street orphanage.

The orphanage at 10 BECKER street.
which for the past six years has been
conducted by the Franciscan Sisters
has been discontinued and the building
in the future will be used as a retreat
for aged people. The change in the
use of the property was at the instance
of Papal Delegate Martineli, through
whom the order Of Franciscan Sisters
was recognized in the Springfield do
cese. The condition of the admission
of the Little Franciscan Sisters as an
order into the Springfield diocese, was
that they should limit their works Of
charity to the old and feeble.
Notice of the settlement of the Little
Franciscan Sisters difficulty with the
bishop of Springfield and their adnis-
sion to this diocese, was first read in
Notre Dame Church, Sunday, Dec. II.
The nuns were allowed six months in
which to find homes for the orphans and
children in their care, and to convert
their institution into a home for aged
people. Less than two months were al
lowed to elapSe before this condition had
been complied with.
The change necessary to comply with
the order was effected Saturday. About
60 children were cared for at the insti-
tuition, and 45 of these were transferred
to the st. Anne's orphanage on Granite
street, and the others were returned to
the homes of their parents or friends.
Five elderly people took up their resi-
dence in the Becker street house, and
in the future will be the care of the sis
ters. The home is open for persons 60
years of age and over who are without
friends or support.
The transfer Of the children from
Blocker street to the sGranite street
home has swelled the, number. of chill
dren at this institution to more than
200, of whom 11S are girls, and about 100
boys. This orphanage viii be paid an
official visit today by Sister Filitrault,
mother superior Of the Order of Gray
Nuns. She is from the convent house
at Montreal, and comes to this city from
Salem. Her visit will be of two days
duration.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
sr. pAu1,s cLocK sroPpRp.

The following paragraph from the New
York Herald indicates how important to
downtown life in the metropolis are the
public time-pieces:
Stopped for two and half hours yes
terday were the eight hands on the four
faces Of the. clock in the steeple Of St.
Paups Church. The clock STONED at one
minute and half TO twelve. Once before
this wifter-about two months ago--St.
Paul'S timepieee stopped.
According to the sexton, the machinery
was stopped yesterday to allow changes
to be made to pulleys, The workmen who
made the repairs and set the machinery in
motion again said the weights, which are a
part of the mechanism, encountered a
beam in their descent and caused the
trouble. M
Perhaps no other incident Of downtown
life attracts es widespread attention and
comment as the stopping of the clock in
the steeple of Trinity or that of st. Paul's.
The eyes Of innumerable busy persons
daily turn in the direction of the clocks.
The sexton Of st. Paurs said that at this
season, when the temperature varies SO
much, 1t Is wonder more trouble is not
experienced.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
THORNS TO SIT UPON.

Many people gather thorns by failing to
heed the warning sent out by diseased kid
isfness. dull dragging pain, general feel
ing OF weariness-is sure evidence OF kid
ney and bladder trouble Take Utah Kid
they have cured thousands Of others The
Turner's Of Philadelphia make Utah Kid
ney Beans.
man county, Clinton. Kentucky. testifles
that he suffered for years with horrible
pains In the back. kidneys. and bladder
was treated by, many physicians-t hey
could hardly stand alone, Utah Kidney
Beans, he says, completely cured him. He
gladly recommends them q all sufferers.
Worcester agents; Buifington'A Phar-
macy, Bush g. Co., W. r. Flint. ]. D..
Guerfn, y, NJ. Harris & Co.. II. II.
turner's Little Liver Turners-A very
small piIl-turne your liYeri a true laxa-
tive: an after,dInner pill.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
RocHDALE
COMING DRAMArIcs.

The Rochdale Dramatic Company Will
present on Saturday evening, Feb. 49,
the comedy drama entitled THE last
loaf" in the Rochdale Hall, for the
benefit of the Rochdale Base Ball Club
The following is the cast of characters:
Mr.. Frank Mccarthy, Mark Ashton
Mr. Thomas Barton, Caleb Hanson; Mr.
Herbert Boardman, Harry Hanson; Mr..
Dennis Bergin, Dick Bustle; Mr. Jonas
Eastwood, Tom Chubbs; Miss Jennie
King, Mrs. Ashton; Miss Lizzie Barnes,
Lille Ashton; Mrs. John, Guthrie, Patty
Jones.
The company will be assisted by the
following we'll known artists Joseph
Rogers, violin soloist; Messrs. Moffitt
and Buckley in Irish sketches and
songs; Miss Mamie Leake, reader; Mrs.
John Guthrie, violinist; Misses Lizzie
and Alice Barnes, vocalists; Mamie Ber-
gin, vocalist; and a mixed quartet com
posed of Messrs. Mof1ltt, Buckley, Misses
Guthrie and Barnes.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
A CERTAIN CURE
FOR
CONSTIPATION.
Regulations as to Diet, Exercise,
ETC., as Prescribed by One
of the most Eminent
Physicians.

Constipation affects mostly thosewho
are dyspeptic or who sit too much or too
long. 1t cannot be cured by medicines
alone. The following is the prescrip-
ton of leading physician:
Ist. Take on rising teaspoonful Of
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt in glass of wa
ter as hot as you can sip it. Then take
a brisk walk out of doors, if you can
if not, keep on your feet and move about
indoors. 1.-THE trouble is chronic and
serious, take another dose in from thirty
to sixty minutes. Wait at least half an
hour before eating your breakfast.
I'd. Never sit down to read or work
after breakfast until Nature has found
relief. But haven'ttime." You will
have time if you rise an hour earlier
than before, and cure is worth that.
3d. Use laxative food--use a cruel Of
rolled oats and water, no milk (; and use
HONEY with wheat griddle cakes or with
bread. Never touch toast, or milk ex-
cept in coffee. Don't eat blackberries
or cheese, and never drink tea for break
fast. Use coffee at breakfast, if you cans
if not, hot water. Chew all food thor
oughly and never use liquid to help
masticate it. Never use acids or sour
fruits, and fruit when cooked is much
easier digested than ituncooked.
4th. Why use Carlsbad Sprudel
Salt? Because, first, there is no reac-
ton to follow it. You know what that
means, if you have taken physics and
found yourself worse off than before,
the second day afterwards; second, be-
cause the Genuine Carlsbad Sprudel
Salt aids the stomach as well as the
bowels in their functions.
You can take the Carlsbad Sprudel
Salt less and less steadily as you i'm
prove; but never be without bottle
handy. Be sure to use only the Genu-
inc Carlsbad Salt, which is obtained
from the celebrated Carlsbad Sprudel
Water, and has the signature of Els
NER & MENDELSoN Co., Sole Agents,
New York, on every bottle.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07

NoRTHBRlDGE.
A CHARMING PROGRAM.

The Christian Endeavor Union con-
nected with the Rockdale Congregation
al Society held an entertainment and
social in the Chapel Hall, on Friday
evening. There was a very large attend
ance, and the following program was
much enjoyed Singing by the children
ings, ''The debating society" and "Dif-
ficult family" by Willis Hartman of
Whitinsville; solo, ION the bridge at
midnight" and ''Alone on the midnight
sea- Mr.. John Balmer of Whitinsville:
readings, Selling the baby" and
Strangers in the Pew" Miss Ethel
Pierce of Worcester; solo, eve are
growing old together" Miss Bermice
Taft. Rockdale; solos on the autoharp
and banjo, Mrs. F. E. Pierce, Worcester.
Then followed a social time, when re-
freshments We're served
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
MUSIC FOR THE SICK.
Kind Friends Give an Entertainment at
ST. Vincent's Hospital.


Tine inmates Of ST. Vincent Hospital
were given a great treat Sunday after
roon when. through the kindness Of two
ladies' of st. Pa,lfs Church. a concert
was given in one ct the large wards foi'
.heir benefit. All the patients who wera
able to leave their beds were present.
as we'll as the aged occupants of the old
peoples home connected with the insti-
tarion. and it is safe to say that all for
got their bodily rs for the time being
in the sweet melodies that filled the
corridors.
The program included piano solos by
Rupert Fl. Murray, violin solos by Miss
Winnie Crane and John y. Goggin,
songs by Miss Marcella Smith, John H.
Redrdon and Edward F. Ryan, recita-
lions by Frank J. Marlowe and selec-
tons by the Orpheus Banjo Mandolin
aad Guitar Club At the Gle. e of the
program those Who contrib lted to the
entertainment were heartily thanked on
behalf of the Sisrers of Providence the
inmates and the medical STAFF, by Dr.
John 7. Duggan, the presi lent Of the
staff. After the entertainment all who
took part were entertained at supper by
the sisters.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
WILL CONTEST BILL:
Oxford Firemen Deny Helping
Hand Claim,
Sensational Sequel to Thanksgiving Sup
per Furnished at BalI-Other
New Notes.

Oxford, Feb, 6-The war between the
Helping Hand Society of this town and
the local fire department is waging
warm, and some interesting develop
ments are expected at any moment. The
society has placed its claim of $50
against the department, in the hands of
Lawyer Henry A. Clark for collection.
The firemen, it is understood, Will con-
test the claim on the ground that the
society did not live up to their contract.
The story of the rumpus is as follows:
Thanksgiving eve the fire department
held a ball, and the Helping Hand So
ciety were given a contract to provide
the supper The flremen say that the
contract was given with the understand
ing that the supper should be equally as
good as that furnished another society
on previous occasion. This was a tur-
key supper, and for one equally as
to pay the Helping Hand Society the
sum of $50. The firemen claim that the
supper actually served consisted of cold
meats, etc, and was therefore a VIOLA
ton of the conditions of the contract;
hence their refusal to pay the bill.
1t is understood that the Helping
Hand Society have repeatedly demand
ed settlement, and as often the firemen
have refused to pay, and the matter as
above stated has been placed in the
hands of Lawyer Hill of Webster for
settlement
Sunday several of the firemen We're
seen by a Spy reporter, and the major
ty of them were adverse to paying the
bill as demanded by the Helping Hand
Society. The firemen will hold their reg
ular meeting Monday evening, and 1t
Is now believed that they will take a
vote against paying the bill.
FUNERAL OF SUSAN SHAW.
The funeral of Susan, wife Of Salem
Shaw. took place from the Baptist
Church at Sutton street, Sunday after
noon, and was largely attended. Rev.
Mr.. Williams of the church oficlated,
and the choir rendered appropriate Sc
lections. The pail bearers were Isaac
Waters, Frederick Freeland and Mrs
Shaw's two sons. The body was placed
in the receiving tomb at West Sutton.
ST. ROCH's BALL.
Arrangements for the entertainment
and ball, under the auspices of the St
Roch Church parish, to be held Monday
evening, Feb. 81, are completed, and the
affair promises to be a big success. A
man from Boston will present stereop-
ticon views, and John r. Smiths orches-
ira of this town will furnish music for
dancing,
VERY MUCH ALIVE.
The report that Oscar W. Peters Of
East Douglas, formerly of this town,
died at his home last night, was without
foundation. Mr.. Peters and his wife Wis
tied friends in Oxford today. Mr.. Peters
seemed very much alive and appeared
to enjoy vigorous health
LOCAL NEWS JOTrINGs.
/ Rev ]. N. Deveneau, the cyclone
evangelist, occupied the pulpit of the
NJ. E. Church this morning and evening.
George Leary, the man who sells the
| Spy, who has been confined to his home
on North Main street by asthma, was
about town today, somewhat improved
William Bell of Worcester visited
| friends in town today.
| Napoleon James, Fred James and VIM
st. German, visited friends in North
| boro today.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
SHREWSBURY.
DoINGs IN BORDER TOWN


The Farmers and Mechanics Club meet
Monday evening, Feb. Z. Among the
things they will decide is to see whether
they will have cattle show next fall. A
large attendance is desired,
There was large party from Ross
Brothers and the Boston stores at the
Highland House Friday night for supper
Mitchell's Orchestra furnished music for
dancing. The party returned at II
o'clock.
The last car down Thursday night mar
rowly escaped a serious accident. At
Rice's corner, In the centre, is a very
sharp curve, and some ladies' were walk
ing on the track, probably thinking all the
cars had gone down. 1t was bright moon
light, or they might not have been seen,
as It was, the motorman had to put in
quick work in stopping the car.
There was good work accomplished on
the roads Saturday in leyelling off the
high wall of snow between the road and
pleasant experience to George Stone and
Lewis Gates, who, in trying to turn out
with their team, slipped over the bank and
overturned the sleigh on the track.
Friday night the quartet and organist
from the Congregational Church were en-
tertained at the home of c. o. Greene,
The Relief Corps fair and entertainment
was very successful considering the tray-
cling. There was a number from Worces-
ter. The supper consisted of oysters in all
forms and fine pastry. There was a table
sale. fish pond attracted a great deal
OF the young peoples attention. There
was lovely sofa pillow, which was sold
by numbers A bed quilt was sold by
guessing the number of yards of lace
around pincushion, the cushion going to
the one guessing next to the right one.
The king'S Daughters met Saturday at
the Congregational vestry for their regu-
lar meeting. 1t was a conservation meet
ing. After the devotional exercises, Net
tie Greene, Addie Howe and Emma Far
furnished a W nj
instructive games THE Stone family and
Thoughts about a watch" At their next
meeting they will have a tea. The com
mittee is Edith Howe, May Hickey and
Edna Stone
May Hickey is visiting Mrs. Frank
Fayerweat her in Westboro.
Frank Brown, who sold out his express
on account of i'll health, tried working on
the electrics, but found it makes his rheu-
matisn worse, and has had to give it up.
The music teacher in the public schools,
Ina Hartshorn of Clinton, was unable to
attend to her duties on account of the
storm last week.
gregational Church will be held Feb. 10.
The schools close this week except the
high school, which will close the 18th
There WIN be parties from Worcester at
the Highland House Monday and Wednes-
day. for which Mitchelps Orchestra will
furnish music,
Rev. J. p. Waterhouse preached Sunday
evening; his subject was, Acting the
man." good thing for the young men to
hear.
Mrs. g. Q. Green is visiting her daugh-
ter in Somerville.
The next meeting of the Historical So
ciety is Feb. "a.
CENTRAL POMONA GRANGE.
The next meeting of the Central Pomona
Grange will be held in Shrewsbury town
hall, Wednesday, Feb. 9. beginning at
10. 80 a. m. In the forenoon, John E. Gift
ford of Sutton will give an essay on "Com-
binations," and in the afternoon, Senator
A poo oY,f Qfy.1c
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
THE REFORM CLUB.
A Move Suggested to Get in Touch With
the Masses.

a Move Suggested to Get in Touch With
the Masses.
The regular weekly meeting Of the
Worcester Reform Club was held in
Curtis Hall Sunday evening President
w Fl. Robinson presided.
After the scripture reading, Mother
Susan a Clifford of Princeton offered
prayer. Remarks were made by Presi-
dent Robinson, Vice Presidents j. T.
Sampson, James Mccullough, Mrs. Gift
ford and DR.. Henry A. Reynolds of Pom
tiac, Mich, who organized the club in
1876.
DIR. Reynolds spoke at some length on
the early history of the CLUB and dwelt
on the fact that the men were not do
ing so much for the cause as the wom-
en-. The president spoke briefly, and
said it had been suggested that If, the
club held its meetings In some other 10
cality, where it would be in closer CON
tact with the element it is endeayoring
to reach, it might do better work..
DR.. Reynolds was thoroughly in favor
of the idea, and volunteered to assist
in establishing such a meeting place
and to do all he could for the advance
ment OF the interests of the club.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
THE FUNERAL OF MRS. CONAN.

The funeral of Mrs. Johanna Coonan,
wife of William Coonan, was held Sun
day afternoon, from her late home, 5
Cristy street. Services were conducted
in st. Peters Church, at O'clock, by
The pastor, Rev. D. H. O'NeiIl, who also
delivered an impressive eulogy. There
were many beautiful floral tributes. The
pallbearers were Edward J. Coonan
John ]. Quinn, James Guilfoyle, Edward
OBrien, Richard Cody and John j. Hy-
land Burial was at st. Johns ceme-
terry, where prayers were offered by
Rev. FIR. O'NeiM and the ''Benedictus"
was chanted by a quartet composed of
Messrs. Downey, Delehanty, Mccartney
and Roberts.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
ECLIPSE SOCIAL CLUB
Arranging for Entertainments of Various
Sorts in the Near Future.

The Eclipse Social Club is very busy
these days Saturday evening the mem
bers met and appointed committee for
their third social and dance. to be held at
Terpsichorean Hail. 81 Main street. Wed
nesday evening, Feb. %. Days Orchestra
viii furnish music.
A committee was also appointed to make
arrangements for their last social and
dance in Horticultural Hall, about the
first of May. The best local talent will be
engaged to furnish the entertainment por-
ton Of the program. One hundred dollars
in gold will be offered as prizes in the
ticket selling contest
Several members of the dramatic branch
OF the club will participate in an enter
tainment at the Whitney House in West
boro this evening.
About 20 members of the club will have
sleigh ride to Shrewsbury naxt Friday
evening, to attend an entertainment and
dance to be given there.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07

Mr. Ward t. Smith Of Frederickstowp
Mo-, was troubled with chronic diar-
rhoea for over 30 years. He had be-
come fully satisfied that 1t was only a
question Of short time until he would
have to give up. He had been treated
by some Of the best physicians in Eu-
rope and America. but got no permanent
relief. One day he picked up newspa-
per and CHANGED to read an advertise
ment of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Dlarrhcea Remedy. He got a bottle
Of it, the first dose helped MIN and its
continued use cured him. For sale by
Whittier Drug Company, 40 Main street;
Bush & Co., SO Front street; A. c. Wood
ward SSS Main street.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
Town NOT DIVIDED.
bur racticaIIy Unit Regarding
l,etric Road Location.
TO the Editor of the Spy:

To the Editor of the Spy:
Auburn, Feb. 5.--Your correspondent in
a recent ISSUE under the heading Two In
the field" who described the line for
.,oasa eegecrric railway through this
town, se4ias to be laboring under an err
ror which needs correction. He says:
There is some doubt as to the route
through Auburn town, for the people are
divided between a town centre route by
the post office and town hall ana q route
through West Auburn, along the South
bridge road" As though there was some
division or controversy between the people
Of Auburn Centre and those Of West Au-
burn respecting which Of the two localities
should have the railway Whether the
line passes through Auburn Centre or NOT,
Il is to go directly through West Auburn.
Any objection which there may be az to
the Auburn Centre route comes not from
the people Of Auburn but from outside
parties who have interested themselves in
the matter Instead Of the people being Sc
riously divided on this subject a recent
canvass of the town shows that nearly
every man in West Auburn is in favor Of
the town hala route. This canvass. also
voters of the town are in favor Of this
route, and will favor granting franchise
to the first responsible company applying
Citizen.
ECONOMIC CLUB.
The next meeting of the Auburn Eco
monte Club will be held Wednesday eve
ming, Feb. 9, at 7.SO o'clock, in the town
hall. The subject for discussion is 'fThe
assessment of real estate in Auburn"
Under this head it is proposed to speak of
what is lacking for an intelligent and fair
assessment Of such property. Reasons
VIII be given why there should be a gem
eral reyaluation, and the question consid-
cred, what is a fair valuation for purposes
OF taxation? The most difficult part of
this question relates TO land near the
Worcester line, that has speculative
value. Speakers from the west end are
expected to state why there should be an
increase in the valuation Of land on Pack
achoag Hill. The subject will be opened
by 5. p. Perry, j P. Eaton, S. A. New
ton and p. H. Newton are expected to fol-
low. The public, and especially tax-pay-
ers are cordially invited to be present and
take part.
OTHER NEWS NOTES.
There was a social dance held at the
town hall Friday evening. The floor di-
rector was E. H. Hartwell Of Rochdale.
Music was furnished by steere's orches-
ira of Worcester, four pieces, and the
supper was served by Hiram Hay of Ok
ford. sleigh load came from Rochdale
and one from West Millbury, and a num-
Der were present from South Worcester.
Forty couples enjoyed dancing until a late
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
MORTGAGE TAKEN UP.
Monsignor Griffin Makes an Announce
ment TO His Congregation.

Rt. Rev. Mgr. Thomas Griffin an
nounced to his parishioners at the last
mass Sunday, that the mortgage of
$4,000 which was held by Ftchburg
banks on the convent property ON Yer-
non street, had been taken up by him
during the past week and that $500 had
been paid on the principal. The mort
gage was placed with the FHtehburg
banks years ago, when a better rate of
interest could be obtained from them
than from any Of the local banks, but
now things have changed and the rates
in this city are better. The fund for the
new convent now amounts to almost
$4,000, but no steps will be taken toward
the erection of the new building until
that sum is greatly increased by dona-
tons from friends Of the Sisters of
Notre Dame and others disposed to
contribute toward it.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
PranoN cArgEs a REv1vAL

A dispatch to the New York Herald
from Cape May, n. j., says: Into the
sick room Of James Rogers, two days be-
fore his death, pure white pigeon few.
This occurred a few days ago.
Methodist Church. The appearance OF the
pigeon has caused revival Of great spir-
!tual fervor In the ranks Of those who be-
heve In portents. An all-day meeting,
with prayer and fasting, was held yester-
day by tho Methodists, Il being the day OF
the funeral Of Mr., Rogers Sons profess
To think the appearance OF the pigeon
was q message from another world.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
oRAToRIo AT PILGRIM.

sullivans oratorio, "The Prodigal Son"
which was given SO successfully last week
Tuesday at Pilgrim Church, was repeated
Sunday evening in connection with the
regular service. Previous to it Rev. Dr.
Lewis delivered a short sermon on the
same subject The soloists We're Mrs. j.
w. Mitchell, Miss Louise E. Shumway, p
c. w. Dufault and ]. H. Cafferty. The
rendering was exceptionally fine, and the
first presentation. The church was packed
TO IT'S doors.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
WINSOR'S LINE.
Only Direct Line TO Philadelphia

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 8 D,
m. from Ives wharf, India street. Provi-
dence
For Freight Only.
Steamships Norman, A. S. Megathsin,
Saxon. S G.. Sherman.
No wharfage and no rehandling Goods
received daily and forwarded promptly.
Philadelphia and Southern Mail Steamship
Co., for Savannah.
Freight forwarded to all points in the
south and west. Mark your goods Win
sor's line
For further informa ton apply to
GEORGE A. KIITON. Agent. Ives
wharf. India street, Providence.
South Delaware ave, Philadelphia, Pa.
q. B. SAMPSON. Gen. Man. Boston,
Mass.