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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
ELECTION AFTERMATH.
Many Surprises at Result of the Grafton
Town Meeting

Many Surprises at Result of the Grafton
Town Meeting.
Grafton March S.-The minor officers
for the town of Grafton for the ensuing
year are: School committee for three
years, D. W. Norcross; common COM
mittee for three years, John p McClel-
Ian; town house committee for three
years, Solon T. Smith, town house COM
mittee for three years, Clarence r.
Pratt. Aside from the battle for posi-
tions on the town board, this was the
only contest of the election, Mr.. Pratt
being elected by 243 votes against Chas.
f. Rice, who had 241. Trustees of River
side cemetery for five years, Joseph A.
Dodge Pine Grove cemetery, Erastus
Adams; Fair View cemetery, Warren B.
Maxwell
The election result contained many
surprises. Clarence n. Elliot for select
man received 425 votes, SO more than he
did last year, thus showing the largest
gain Of any candidate who was on the
ticket last year. The election Of two
men from the south part to the board
was a great surprise to the people of
the centre, and none the less so to the
southenders themselves. George Brooks
| that he received year ago, but last
| year he was only defeated by votes,
while this year he is GA votes behind his
elected brother, Henry E. Francis
z. Huckins came out with a
gain of 6S over his last elec-
| tion and now the people of North Graf
| ton, who have been throwing chaff al
him through printed letters, will have an
opportunity to see him make the Con-
| solidated company peel the bark off the
! trestle posts" and do other things
which they thought he would not be in
power to do. The prophecy of dollars
to doughnuts Grafton does not have an
electric road" will never be realized,
since the three members of the old board
who were on the ticket were reelected,
and will now see that Grafton is a sub
, urb of Worcester at an early date.
| The town meeting for appropriations
| etc, will be held next Saturday after
noon, March 5, when a lively time may
be expected in the discussion of some
new measures which are proposed.
| The high school students are in for
| their share in town affairs" and will
| hold a mock town meeting at the schoo
room Friday afternoon when the town
warrant as posted this year. together
with several other articles which will
provoke especially laughable scenes, will
| be used as the business of the meeting
HILL TOWN NOTES.
The s. of V. held their regular meet
ing in G. A. R. Hall last evening.
The ladies of the West Church will
give turkey supper in the church yes
try Wednesday evening at $50 O'Clock
| sharp.
The blue bird has made his appear
ance here. Other spring birds have beer
reported from different sections Of the
| town.
E. P. Usher delivered an address OF
American history in Grange Hall this
evening, to a large and appreciativt
audience Mr.. Usher spoke of the perioc
following the year 1850 and folloWe'
! through the revolutionary war.
Tomorrow evening John E. Mcclellan
will talk to the grangers on the mill
question at their regular meeting
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
HOLDEN.

FARMERS AND MECHANICS CLUB.
The next meeting of the Farmers and
Mechanics Club, Wednesday, March 9,
promises to be the most interesting OF
the series. The ladies take charge in the
forenoon. Miss Carrie E. Bascom will
read a paper in MY travels in Europe" "
A paper, THE farmers home Journal .
will be read, and vocal and instrumen.
tai music will be rendered. The gentle
men provide the dinner. At 2 o'clock
there will be prize speaking by the pu-
pills of the intermediate and grammar
grades, and the reading of prize essays
by the pupils of the high schoo, will, az
usual, draw crowded house
The ladies of the Congregational
Church will serve supper in the vestry
Friday evening at o'clock, followed by
a graphophone entertainment, in charge
of Ralph Durkee of Worcester.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
STURBRIDGE.

SOUTH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
At the adjourned meeting Of the Wor-
cester South Agricultural Society held
last Saturday, the plan presented by
George L. Clemence for a new hall
was adopted, with few changes, and a
building committee, consisting of Geo
w. Sherman, Brimheld: George L.
Clemmer Southbridge; Walter B. Mel
len, Brookfield, was chosen, with power
to have the plans and specifications
completed and 10 advertise for propos-
ais, which they will do as soon as pos
sible.
A. c. Moore of Southbridge, formerly
of Sturbricge, kindly made out the spec
ifications and plans without any charge
and vote of thanks was given him.
Arrangements are being made to have
farmers meeting in Podunk about
March 16.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09

Dropsy and Heart Disease.-A Rreai
cmre and a great testimony. For ten years
suffered greatly from Heart Disease, Flut
terlng OF the Heart and SmotherinR Spells
made my life torment. / was cepfned to
my bed. Dropsy set In. My physician told
me to prepare for the worst I tried DR.
Agnew's Cure for the Heart One dose gave
great relief, one bottle cured the Dropsy
and my heart'-Mrs. James Adams, Syra,
cuse, N. VI.
Sold by George q. Fairbanke.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
SHREWSBURY.
1NcoMERs AND ouTGoERs

INCOMERS AND OUTGOERS.
That the retiring members Of the board
Of selectmen are royal entertainers was
demonstrated to marked degree Tues
day. These men, who have locked after
the interests of the town for the past year
with a solcitude which has well earned
for them the title of town fathers will be
remempered by their worcester friends foI
ministration and the newly elected board
together with a number of Worcester
friends, assembled at Worcester and spent
a pleasant hour about the festive board
The old board showed the ''incomers" how
to treat their Worcester friends gracefully
and properly launched them in the course
which they should pursue.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09

I desire to attest to the merits of
Chamberlaifi's Cough Remedy as one of
the most valuable and efficient prepara-
tions on the market. 1t broke an ex-
ceedingly dangerous cough for me in "a
hours, and in gratitude therefor, I de-
sire to inform you that 1 will never be
without it and you should feel proud Of
the high esteem in which your Reme-
dies are held by people in general. It is
the one remedy among ten thousand
Success to ito. R. Downey, Editor
Democrat, Albion, Ind. For sale by
Whittier Drug Co., 49 Main street: Bush
& Co, 56 Front street; A. c. Woodward,
SS3 Main street.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
NORTH GRAFTON.
MR.. BARR's LECTURE.

Addison w. Barr Of Worcester -deliv-
cred a lecture in Barkers Hall Tuesday
evening to a packed house Mr. Barr's
subject was the Evolution of industry, :"
and he handled his subject very ably.
The lecture was to have been delivered
under the auspices of st. Andrews Guild
but that organization Cancelled the date
Monday. Mr.. Barr corresponded with
his agent at North Grafton, and as a
result the lecture was given in Barker's
Hall
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
"A CARD

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree to
refund the money c" so cent bottle Of
Greene's Syrup>of Tar, If 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.
r. II. Faes. Holden.
Albert u. Booth, Leicester
D. H. Gregory & Co., Princeton.
H. ]. Wizard. East Brookfeld.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09

Looked that way.-The office boy
Say! 1 believe the shippin clerk is
thinlin' about marryin YOU" The
typewriter Why, the ideaw "On the
dead, / do 1 heard him askin the
bookkeeper how much salary you got"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
NSVlLLE.
CYCLE CLUE ELECTS.

The Whitinsville Bicycle Club held its
block on Church street, Monday evening,
and elected it's officers for the ensuing
year. Following are the officers: Presi-
dent, A. NJ. Proctor; vice president, w.
L. Norcross; secretary, ]. w. Dale;
treasurer, w. l.. Norcross; captain, H.
A. Kent; first lieutenant, W. Fl. Dix
son; second lieutenant, George Hannah;
bugler, Frank Deane; color bearer F. G.
Foster.
VILLAGE GATHERINGS.
Evangelist Rev. Mr.. Taft of Worces-
ter, accompanied by Miss Switch of
Hyde Park, are holding revival services
at Northbridge Centre Congregational
Church.
Charles Hyde, employee of George
Parker in the Whitinsville machine
works, received a severe cut on his right
hand while cleaning Daniels planer
last evening.
Part of the Whitinsville brass band
consolidated with the Whitinsville Ma
tional band Monday evening. They
thought it better to have different
name, so they changed it TO the Within
machine works band. Nathan Burns
was appointed leader.
The hearing on the grade crossing at
the Whitins station will take place next
Saturday morning in the Linwood
school house.
The reading circle connected with the
NJ. e. Church held a meeting Monday
evening at the home of A. e. Adams.
Walter Dudley, who went to Jamaica
last fall, has returned home.
Members of the United Presbyterian
Church of this town attended the reviv-
al services in Baskerville Tuesday eve
ming.
George Brown Of. Main street will
soon join the navy.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
BRAMAN, DOW & CO.,
Z WASHINGTON SQUARE.
THORNS TO SIT upon.

Many people gather thorns by failing to
heed the warning sent out by diseased kid
neys--coated tongue. parched skin, fever
ing of weariness-iS sure evidence of kid
ney and bladder trouble. Take Utah Kid
ney Beans at once-they will cure you
Turner'S Of Philadelphia make Utah KID
ney Beans.
&. B. Samuels, county clerk Of Kick
that he suffered for years with horrible
pains In the back. kidneys ana bladder
was treated by many physicians they
could hardly stand alone. Utah Kidney
Beans, he says, completely cured him. He
gladly recommends them to all sufferers
macy, Bush & Co., w. S. Flint. ]. j..
Guerin, F. NJ. Harris g. Co.. II. II.
O'Rourke & Co.
small pill--turns your liver; a true laxa-
tive; an after-dinner pill.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
CHANGERS MEET TONIGHT.

The sturbridge and Scuthbridge
oranges are to give an entertainment in
the Sturbridge town hall this evening
The entertainment will be followed by
a supper, and the proceeds will go
towards furnishing the new dining hall
in the building to be erected on the fair
grounds. Special electric cars will con-
vey South'bridge people to and from the
entertainment.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
soUTHBRIDeE.
TREAsTTRER,s STATEMENT.

IREASU hEIl D 81 L4HI41N l.
Town Treasurer Halls statement OF
the financial condition of the town, as
will be shown in the town report, is as
follows: Town hall bonds $4,000; school
house notes, $4,000; sewer notes, $15,SsOi
armory notes. $4,000; engine house
notes, $4,000; total, $122, $3.50; less sinking
fund, $65, ,251 O3; net debt, $5762S.97.
Appropriations and maturing obliga-
tions to be provided for by 1898 tax levy,
S7345.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH.

Be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy Mrs. Wlnslows Soothing Syrup
for children teething. 1t soothes the child.
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie, and is the best 9remedy for
diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09

Visit sargent's low-prlced flower sale to-
day, % Pleasant ST. ts*
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
FRACTuRED MS LEG.

Thomas Morrill,, who resides on the
road from Southbridge to Holland, suf-
fered a severe fracture of his right leg,
Sunday. Morrill, was in the hay loft
and slipped from a beam to the floor,
breaking his leg. DR.. W. G. Read re-
duced the fracture and set the broken
member. Mofrill has recently moved
here and formerly lived in Worcester,
where he was employed by L. D. Have
ners
OPTICAL TOWN NOTES.
Miss Mary Fyfe is very seriously i'll
at the home of her sister, Mrs. Andrew
Hall, Globe village. DIR. Gage of Wor-
cester was summoned for consultation
Tuesday noon.
Joseph Albert son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Lapierre, died Monday after
noon.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gilbert Laprade died Monday.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Lachapelle, Sunday afternoon.
DR.. c. C. Bradford attended whist
party given by friends in New Bedford,
Monday evening.
Mrs H L. Langevin spent the first of
the week in Spencer, the guest of her
daughter.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
FINED FIVE DOLLARS.

Edward D. Harris appeared before
Justice A w. Curtis this morning and
paid a fine Of So for disturbing the
peace last evening. DR.. Harris was
summoned to court on complaint of Aus
tin Bemis for talking loud and express
ing himself in too vigorous language to
Mrs Austin Bemis. DR.. Harris is a vet
erinary surgeon, and removed here from
Athol six months ago. During his stay
in Spencer he has acquired a large prac-
tice and made many friends.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
HOW MATTERS ARE.
Correspondence Between Trus-
tees and Committee.
True Position of Leicester Academy and
Committee of Public Schools Defined
BY Letters.

Leicester, March $50 much has been
said about town of late regarding the
affairs of Leicester Academy and the
school committee, the Spy prints this
morning letters which have been passed
for the benefit Of its wide circle of read
ers in Leicester:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-07-09

There was aboard the S. S. City Of
Newport of the third expedition man
who has the honor of having planted
the American flag at a more nOrtherly
point than any other citizen Of the
Great Republic. He is now Heute-
nant colonel and is with General Mer-
rift and high in the confidence and
esteem of the man who is TO make his
tory in the Orient. Lieut.-COl. Brain
ard was a sergeant in the famous Gree
ley. expeuIuon and for his intrepidity
was promoted to the rank of lieutenant
by act of the Congress OF the United
States. His progress along and past
the line las been quite rapid. Col
Brainard is as modest as brave and
very quietly received the attentions
of a number of citizens here who knew
of him or his record.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-07-09
Lust a Small Feast.

The battalion Of bluejackets off the
L. S. Monitor Monadnock and a num-
Der from the L. s. Collier Nero, max
ing 125 men in all, were given a good
lunch and a pleasant hour on the Exc
,cutiye Building grounds yesterday,
Capt. Ashley and Mrs. A. Fuller were
in direction as usual The officers
from the ships We're entertained at
the Club of the Omcers Of the y. G. H
Mrs. Dole and a party of her lady
acquaintances held a reception under
the White House Tree.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-07-09
9 . q O
$500

Not a toy camera among the lot.
Everyone a real Kodak" Come in
and let us show what they can do.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-07-09

Mrs. Arleigh wishes to inform her
many pupils and friends that she will
remain a few weeks longer to give les
sons in art needle work at Ehler's
store. Lessons are 50 cents each and
the hours 9 to ). She will also give
lessons in classes of four or more at
pupils homes at specified times.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-07-09
Bargain in Shoes.


of ten / really
neither the best always the
OF
in
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-13
GRAND ARMY ENCAMPMENT
Hearty Endorsement of Alger-TO Use
In Histories s'The War Between tn e
States'-The New Commander.

Cincinnati, September 8.-Illinois and
Pennsylvania are celebrating their
victories at their respective h~eadquar-
tiers tonight. The one has secured the
commander in chief, Colonel James A.
Sexton, ex-postmaster of Chicago, and
the other the location of the next an
nual meet at Philadelphia next year.
Earlier in the day the reports of the
officials were submitted and COM
annual address.
When the annual reports were being
read, especially Gobin's, there was cor
siderable cheering at the mention of
President McKinley's name, but when
he name of Secretary Alger was men
toned in connection with the recent
war there was an uprOariOuS demon
stratiOn in his favor.
After the reports a been referred
to their respective committees many
resolutions were offered, specifically
endorsing the administration of Gen
eral Alger in the wal department. The
temper of the encampment as shown
today indicates that the resolutions
will endorse the Management of the
recent war.
the school histories use the term of
The War Between the States instead
of THE War of the Rebellion" 1t is
quite likely that resolutions will be
adopted providing for the use of the
term Of War for the Preservation of
the Union" There will also be an eff
fort made to secure a representation
for the colored men in the national en-
campment.
Unusual interest was taken in the
selection of the committee on resolu-
lions on account of the recent issue of
endorsing Alger or Miles and other
matters in connection with the man.
agement of the Spanish war.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-13

Washington. September S.-The ten
sion over General Miles criticism Of
army methods is gradually subsiding,
and in high official quarters the belief
was expressed tonight that no official
attention would be paid to the criti-
cisms. In view of much loose c%onjec-
ture over the imminence of a court
martial or court of inquiry for the trial
of General Miles it can be stated posi-
lively that those in authority AVE not
up to the present time determined
upon any such course of action, nor
have they felt hat such steps would
be conducive to the best interests of
the public service. In some high Off
cial quarters there is a disposition to
look upon General Miles as being his
own worst enemy, and to pass over
his comments as i'll advised, though not
to the extent of constituting ~insubOrdi-
nation, or ~warranting official action by
the president or war department.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-13
INVESTIGATION DEMANDED
Secretary AIger Asks for Thorough In
v~esIi"atiOn Of the War Depa rtment.

Washington, September S.-Secretary
Alger has requested the president to
order a thorough and searching inves-
tigation of the war department. In this
request, the secretary has been join
ed by Adjutant General Corbin.
No decision has been reached yet by
the president as to what course he will
pursue. He has the request of Secre-
tary Alger under consideration, but
has not yet determined whether he will
grant it or not.
Secretary Alger had a long confer
ence with the president tonight before
leaving the city, and impressed upon
him his earnest desire hat an inves-
tigatiOn such as he had requested be
ordered. The question was very thor
Oughly discussed in all of its phases.
Secretary Wilson participated in the
conference and Genera COrbin was
present during a greater part of the
time. 1t seems now not unlikely that
the investigation will be ordered, but
it is the wish of the president fur
Their to consider the matter before an
nOuncing a definite policy.
The question probably will receive
consideration at the cabinet meeting
tomorrow. While all of the members
Of the cabinet are not in the city, Sec
retarieS Alger and Long and Attorney
General Griggs being among those who
will not be present at tOmOrrOw'S
meeting, it is said to be the wish of
the president to take up the whole sub
ject with those of his advisers who
may be there.
Should the investigation be ordered,
it will include, probably, all matters
relating to the conduct of the war, S o
far as they concern the war depart
ment. Secretary Alger expresses him.
self as confident that such an investi-
cation, if onducted promptly and
thoroughly will result in much good.
Such an investigation as has been
requested is, it is pointed out beset
with some difficulties. No charges of
a definite character have been filed by
any responsible person or official. Sen
SatiOnal stories and rumOrS for which
the administration has present knowl-
edge that there is nc foundation have
been circulated, and objection is made
to d%ignifying them by the ordering of
IN investigation. By those who desire
and advocate the investigation it is
maintained it can do no possible harm
and may be of positive benefit in clear
ing away manifest error from the
minds of many people n in placing
the blame, if any is to be placed,
where it rightfully belongs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-13

Ralelgh News and observer)'

N#sAAGENh .NfN~ ~ NbNNA -"
Almost Immediately after the pass
age of the unconstitutional acts. under
which the southern states were re-
admitted into the union. and by which
civil and political lights were confer
red upon the negro. there was n great
influx OF negroes into Washington city
and the capital OF the union was fast
becoming the Negroes political hcav-
en-. Why? II was about his time that
an act was passed by ongress which
gave to the citizens ~ the District or
Columbia the power IL elect all the
local officers OF the city " Washing
ton. The people there had local self
government. and the negro Was -
good as the white man. They Hooked
10 that city in great numbers. and "A
the influx gone on and the right % the
people In elect the local officers been
continued the city would long ago have
been under the control 81 the negroes.
As IL was. the city government soon
became So corrupt and extravagant
that congress was forced 10 repeal the
act giving the people the right OF To-
cal self-guvernment. The principal Of
iicers Of the city are now nominated
and by and with the advice and con-
sent OF the senate are appointed by h
president, and these appoint the minor
officers. Since the present system Of
government went into operation the
negro has had but little showing In
the way OF ofice-holding. and the city
is no longer his political heaven.
What place is now to him what
Washington once was? What one state
in all this union now holds out 20 him
the inauCcment To enter her citizen
ship and seek her political honors'
What state. and what state alone. Is
represented in the conrr"sSui thc
United States by n negro what state.
and what state alone, has registration
laws which make II easy for him 70
register. whether he is "A legal voter
or not? What state. and what state
alone. requires nothing OF him TO on
title him 10 vote except his bare oath
that he is SO entitled The answcr ~
these inquiries is. North Carolina.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-13
Alger starts on His Tour

Washington, September S.-Secretary
Alger. accompanied by Mrs. Alger. his
son, Captain Fred Alger; Major Hop
kins, his aide, and Quartermaster Lud-
dington, left Washington at 10:40
o'clock tonight for Meadville. Pa, over
the Pennsylvania railroad. The sec
rotary will spend the forenoon tomor-
row in an inspection of the camp at
Mcadville and will then proceed on his
way to Detroit, where he will leave
Mrs. Alger and his son, who is still i'll
from the fever following his service be-
fore Santiago. The secretary will then
proceed to make an inspection of n
number of the army camps, going as
far south as Jacksonville. Fla, before
starting back to Washington.