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Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
CARPENTERS FATAL FALL. |
George johnson Precpltated from
Staging on a New House.

Staging on new rouse.
George Johnson, a carpenter in the
employ Of Kennedy & Higgins, con-
tractors, fell from staging on new
house at the corner of Dartmouth and
Plantation streets, which the firm is
building for Felix P. Norway, a dis
lance Of about 20 feet, to the ground,
striking on his head Death followed
within few moments.
johnson was at work on a staging at
about $50 O'Clock Monday morning,
when the accident occurred. He was
walking from one part of the staging to
another for some tools, when his foot
slipped on a frosty board, throwing the
man to the ground. His head struck on
frozen bank of earth. John Berlanger,
fellow workman, saw him fall and
hurried to his assistance. He could not
tell whether the man was alive when
picked up or not.
The police ambulance was summoned,
and arrived on the scene within a few
minutes, in charge of Driver Kennedy
and Officer Laviolette; but the man was
past all help when they arrived. Driver
Kennedy made a hasty examination,
and removed the body to Sessions I'M
dertaking rooms, where the remains
were viewed by Medical Examiner F. H.
Baker, who found that death was
caused by severe fracture of the skull.
The father of John Kennedy, the con-
tractor, was driving out of the yard
when the accident occurred. He hurried
to the nearest telephone and summoned
the ambulance, but the man was dead
before he returned to the building. He
said that Johnson had been warned that
the staging was frosty and that it
would be safer to wait until the sun had
thawed the slippery surface, but John
son thought he could work in safety.
Johnson was one Of the best men on
the job. and it was his ambition to work
that led him on to the staging.
johnson lived at the corner of Gage
and East Shelby streets, and came to
this country from Sweden about IL
years ago.
He leaves a wife and four children,
the Oldest less than 10 years of age
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
LOCAL ARCHITECTS INTERESTED.

Local architects are somewhat inter
ested in the international competition in
the preparation of permanent general
plan of the buildings and grounds which
are to compose the Phebe Hearst Uni
versity Of California in Berkeley, near
San francisco, Cal. At the rooms of the
Builders Exchange plan and a cast
showing the nature of the grounds and
other Information are on free exhibition.
The architects of the world are In
vited to compete and large money prizes
will be offered The plan is an enormous
one. A thirty-nine page program gives
architects necessary Information. The
plan is one OF the largest in the world.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
CITY MORTALITY.

OF the 81 deaths in this city last week
Is were males and 16 females. They in
cluded stillborn infants. Seven were
infants under one year. Those over
70 We're: Joseph Wadsworth. SO, a native
OF Woodstock, Conn; Mary Murphy. 80
native of Ireland; Harriet Nee. 70 a
native Of England George w Ames
"a, a native of West Boylston: Lucy 4
Harvey, II, a native of Holden; Anna
Jorgine, TO- native Of Norway. Eleven
were Of Irish parentage, English ). ca
madam 2, German l, Swede l. Norway
J.. Three died at the State Lunatic Hos
pital, Memorial Hospital /, city aims
house l.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
AN ATHLETE INJURED.
Paul Potter of This City Gets Bad Fall
While at Work In the Williams Col
lege GYM.

Paul Potter, son of Alderman Burton
W. Potter of this city, received a bad
fall while training in the gymnasium at
Williams College, last week. Young Pot
ter, who has quite reputation as an
all-around athlete, was doing the pole
vault when he missed the take-off and
fell heavily upon the floor. Although not
seriously injured, the fall has made 1t
necessary for him to give up training for
the present. This is great disappoint-
ment to the young man.. as he was prac-
tically sure of place on the Williams
relay team which will rum at the coming
B. A. A. meet in Boston. 1t is hoped
that the fall will not prevent him from
participating for Williams in the hurdle
events at the intercollegiate meet next
May
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
ST. JOHNS woMANs GUILD.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Woman's Guild Of st. Johns Protestant
Episcopal Church met in the Sunday
school room Of that parish, Monday eve
ming, to discuss the advisabihty of hav-
ing a musical entertainment Nothing
definite was arranged upon, however,
but auxiliary work was begun by the
distribution Of mite boxes among the
large number present. The contents of
these boxes Chat is the hoped-for con-
tents) are to be devoted to missionary
work
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
ARcANUM INSTALLATION.

D. D., G. R, Bryant of Spencer, and
D. D., G. G. Morse installed the officers
Of Worcester Council, Royal Arcanum,
Monday evening. Several applications
were acted upon, and a prosperous year,
with a large increase in membership, is
promised The annual report of the
council shows a membership of PSI. The
council has paid out $7415.21 for relief,
and has a reserve fund Of $1,000 Last
year $4,000 was paid in death benefits,
making about 1920, 900 paid to Worcester
families since organization. All claims
are paid within 30 days.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18

The progressive ladies of Westfeld
Ind issued ''Woman's Edition. ~ tha
Westfleld News. bearing date Of Anr,s
1896. The paper Is filled with matter ~
interest to women, and we notice tba
following from correspondent, which
the editors printed, realizing that n
treats upon a matter of vital impor-
lance 70 their sex; The best remedy
have been able to find is ChamberlsIn,s
Cough Remedy. For family use II has
no equal. l gladly recommend IL" 81
and so cent bottles for sale by Whittier
Drug Company. 40 Main street; Bush q
Company, Sc Front etreet: A. G. Wood
ward. SS3 Main street.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
cARRoLL-LAwLER FIGHT.
New England Road Officials Demand a
Guarantee for Special Train.

A number of Worcesters sporting
fraternity. who are anxious to attend
the fight between Carroll and Lawler,
at New London, next Thursday, have
been dickerng with the officials of the
New England Railroad in regard to sup
plying the Worcester party with a
special train. The railroad officials de-
manded guarantee of $3.50, but would
not consent to allowing the promoters
to pocket any surplus over that amount,
claiming that also if there was any. In
consequence of these conditions, the pro-
motors gave up the idea Of running
special train, and those vito go from
this city will make the trip on regular
trains
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
WORCESTER THEATRE.

Tonight the favorite Of all extrava-
ganzas, THE Black Crook" will be the
attraction at the Worcester Theatre,
and for this occasion will appear for re-
duced prices-15, rs. IS and so cents.
There will be a special matinee We'd
nesday, and the engagement closes
Wednesday evening.
The Professional Cake Walkers will be
the attraction Friday and Saturday
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
THE ECLIPSE SOCIAL CLUB.
Arrangements Completed for Its Dance
and Entertainment Next Week.

The Eclipse Social Club met Monday
evening and completed arrangements
for their entertainment and social which
will be held in Terpsichorean Hall, a
week from next Thursday evening.
Bicknell's orchestra will furnish music
for dancing, the feature of which will
be a midnight quadrille
The entertainment program will in
clude violin solos by Elmer Currier,
readings, Miss Maud Stolliker; vocal
solos, Miss Susie Wheeler, Henry Bari
beault; readings Ross Moge; banjo
selections. AL Cate.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
DIR. GUNNIsoN's LECTURE ON
MICHAEL ANGELO.

DR., Gunnison's lecture on Michael
Angelo, at the First Universallst Church
this evening, will be Of especial interest
to lovers of art and literature. 1t win be
profusely illustrated; and many OF
Michael Angeles famous pictures and,
sculptures will be shown on the canvas
Dr. Gunnison has spent much time ii
preparation for this lecture, and MANI
of the lantern slides were made es.
pecially for the occasion.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
GRANITE STATE BANQUET

The annual reunion and banquet of
the Granite State Association will be
held in the Young Women's Christian
Association building on Chatham street,
this evening There will be reception
in the parlors at o'clock, followed by
the banquet, which will be served in
Memorial Hall The principal speaker
will be ex-Lieut. Gov. w. H. Halle of
Springfield
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
MORE REVIVAL MEETINGS

Revival services at Trinity M. e.
Church will be held this evening, and
also on Wednesday and Friday even
ings Of this week. They win be con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. r. f. Hol-
way. These meetings are causing a great
deal of interest among the parishioners,
and attracting large audiences.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
LINCOLN HOLLANDS PRIZE.

Lincoln Holland of this city has won
the 25th prize for securing new mem
bers for the L. A. w during the year.
His total was 204 and he will receive a
Waltham watch valued at $50. There
were 1872 prizes in all offared. ]. A. S.
Heath of Philadelphia secured 1906 mem
beers and received $500 piano as the
first prize
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
ENTERrAINEp pEAF MuTEs.

The Young Peoples Society of Chris
tian Endeavor connected with the Main
Street Baptist Church entertained the
deaf mutes Monday evening in their
church parlors. About twenty of these
persons were present, and seemed to be
enjoying themselves greatly, although
in a very CAiet manner. carrying on
very animated and intelligent converse
lions by means of fingers and lips Choc-
olate, cakes and sweets were served by
way of refreshment, by Mrs. Leo B.
Thomas.
1t is thought advisable that these lit
tie social gatherings be continued, and
that small admission fee Of ten cents
be charged to defray possible expenses.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
FIREMEN's RELIEF.
Directors Consider Plan Ton Notifying
President of Accidents.

President William H. spooner called
special meeting of the directors of the
Worcester Firemen's Relief Association
at fire headquarters, Monday evening,
for the purpose of talking over some
plan, by means of which the president
may be notified of accidents to mem
bers of the association without incon-
veniencing the directors.
President Spooner is call-nan on
Truck /; and, as his work takes him
away from the engine house a large
share of the time, he proposed that the
directors notify Capt. Sinclair of Truck
1, in case of sickness or accident to the
members of their company. He will re-
port to the president, who will in turn
report to the visiting committee.
The clerk read letter of acceptance
from DR.. H. j. Kenyon, who was elected
association physician at the annual
meeting.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
CENTRAL CHURCH CONCERT.
Program to Be Rendered Under Aus
pieces of Lincoln Guild Tonight.


The program Of the concert to be
given at Central Church, tonight, under
the auspices of the Lincoln Guild. will
be as follows:
Piano duet. From foreign parts
(MoskowskD, Miss Georgia Bacon and
Charles II. Grout; song, "Protestations''
Morris), James A. SAKE, violin obligato
by Ernest L. Smith; reading, Keepers
Of the light" Miss Angie Parker; songs.
(a) Du Dist vie cine Blume Smith, (bl
selected, Miss Elizabeth K. Pelton; trio.
andante con motto, op. AZ (Mendelssohn).
Messrs. Sidney A. Reeve Smith and
Circuit; song, serenade Orchard Strauss).
Walter B. Knowles: reading, Miss Par
ker; song, "a dream of paradise" QIam-
ilton Gray, Miss Pelton, violin obligato
by Mr.. Smith; duet, ''Abschied der
Vogel" (Heldach). Miss Pelton and Mr..
Sake; song, The dream Of a star,
(Slaughter), Mr. Knowles; trio, Allegro
con fuoco," op. AZ (Gade), NIessrs. Reeve.
Smith and Circuit.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
DR.. CHAPTERS CRITICALLY ILL.

DR.. Joseph Chaffers is critically i'll
with pneumonia at his Grand street
home. His attack dates from last
Tuesday, and has been stubborn one
from the start. Dr. H. S. Knight. the
attending physician, has little hope for
his recovery. DIR. Charters is widely
known among the French people Of the
city.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18

Weather: Fair.
Sun rises, 7.10; sets, All; days length,
931; moon rises, $40.
Worcester Theatre, BLACK Crook" 8.
Lothrop's Opera House, 1.-THE Tornado .
80 and s.
Bijo1 Theatre, continuous vaudeville, {
to and 7.30 to 1870.
Horticultural Hall, Canton social, 8.
Memorial Hail. Granite State banquet, g.
Salisbury Hall, Society Of Antiquity, s.
First Universalist Church, lecture by
DR.. Gunnison, 745.
Association Hall, Art Society lecture, g.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
WORCESTER BENEFAcToRs.
Some of Those Who Have Aided the
Perkins Institute

The annual report of the Perkins In
stitution for the Blind, shows receipts
for the year of $1S1,57S and expenditures
of $15S,912, and there is on hand cash
balance of $S9,597 The number Of
blind inmates is 264. The total amount
received from Worcester was $176, and
the list of Worcester benefactors of the
institution is given as follows Mrs.
John S. Baldwin, Mrs. Phinehas Ball,
Mrs A. A. Bigelow Mrs Sarah Theo.
Brown, Mrs. Henry Clark Mrs. e. 1.
Comins, Mrs. John e. Day, Mrs. G. G..
Harrington, Mrs. Winslow S. Lincoln,
Mrs. Henry S. Pratt, Mrs. w. W. Rice,
Stephen Salisbury Mrs. Adm Thayer
Mrs. Charles G. Washburn and Mrs E.
NJ Wood
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
DR.. HAMMoND,s TRIP.

DIR. L. H. Hammond sends cable
gram from Panama to his son-in-law,
containing the single word, Lovely
That means great deal-that the trip
is enjoyable and that both the doctor
and his son are in good health
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
COOPERATIVE BANK.

At the monthly meeting of the Wor-
cester Cooperative Bank, Monday even
ing, $4,000 was offered at per cent.
$3.50 was loaned in four lots. at 6 per
cent interest
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
ST. ALoYsIus LYcEuM.

The st. Aloysius Lyceum, a society of
youths connected with st. Johns
Church, held its regular weekly meet
ing in the st. Johns Institute, Monday
evening The exercises consisted
mainly Of declamations and debates by
different members OF the club.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
SON OF CHARLES H. TOWER.
Rev. w. B. Tower Assistant Pastor of a
New York City Church


Rev. William B. Tower, son of Rev.
Charles H. Tower of this city, has re-
Gently been appointed assistant pastor
of Washington Square NJ. E. Church,
New York city. Mr.. Tower is young
man of much promise. native of this
county, graduated from our public
schools, and from the high school, class
of '92. He graduated from Wesleyan
University in 1896, where he made an
enviable reputation as a student, and
has since been engaged in preaching. He
belongs to the true apostolic succession,
his grandfather father and an uncle
being Methodist preachers. His grand
father Rev William A. Braman, was
formerly located at Millbury, Oxford,
Barre, Whitinsville, Southbridge, Gin
ton, Charlton and other places in this
county,
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
oRAToRIo REHEARSAL.

Mr.. J. Vernon Buffers oratorio cho-
rus will meet this evening at 245 o'clock
in Pilgrim Church. to rehearse Sir Ar
thur Sullivan's 'Prodigal Son" DR..
Dufault, the tenor, will be present and
sing
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
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LOCAL NOTES.

WORCESTER TO DAWSON CITY, $500.
Ticket, entire outfit and 1000 TBS. freight
free. Elegant S. S. New Orleans ]. F..
Healy. Se6 Main street.
Drop into Paul Henry's and warm up
with a hot Carstairs rye.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
dllorrrstrr 1ailp Spp.

Subscribers who fail TO receive their
papers regularly Will confer a favor by
Immediately making complaint at this
office.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
MR.. zERRAHN TO REST.
The Veteran Conductor VIII Spend Some
Time Abroad.


Boston, Jan. 17.-At the regular re-
hearsal of the Handel and Haydn So
ciety, last evening, Carl Zerrahn, the
veteran conductor Of the musical forces
of that organization, announced that
he would retire from his position at the
close of the present musical season. He
also is to resign from the conductorsh1p
of the Salem Oratorio Society, with
which he long has been identified as its
leader Mr.. Zearahn intends to go to
his native country, Germany, to spend
an indefinite time in the enjoyment Of
well-earned rest. He afterward will re-
turn to make his home in Boston. He
made a graceful little speech last eve
ming, saying in part: "This season has
been one of the most ENJOYABLE to me
or any during my long conductorship
have been very glad to have been able
TO conduct you once more. 1t was my
wish to resign myself, and not to be re-
signed" He gave special recognition to
the faithfulness and zeal of the MEM
oers of the large chorus, and after his
short speech he was given an ovation by
this body of singers.
On the evening of Jan. 81. at Union
Hall, the society will have a social re-
union, which has been arranged espe-
cially in compliment to the conductor
The matter Of his successor has not
been considered, inasmuch as the pres
ent board of government of the society
viii not act upon it, this being the work
OF the next board to be elected at the
annual meeting in the early part of the
summer.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. HAI.r.

To rent for dances, concerts, lectures, etc.
Finest hall In the city for dancing; spring
noors and perfect ventilation. For terms,
A. H. Day. Hammond 81. sss
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
MAN WHO INVENTED WORK.
Jack Ferritor to Be Given a Benefit by
His Friends Friday Evening.

IT'S IItlIuo IIUay bVtHIHg,
j. j. Ferritor better known about
town as "the man who invented work, .
is to be rendered a benefit Friday even
ing, in Boyles dancing academy. The
affair is in charge of his hosts Of friends
and they intend presenting a program
that is both unique and interesting. The
tickets are meeting with big sale
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18

The determination of Mr. Zerrahn to
rest from his work will not surprise his
many Worcester friends, to whom it wac
known previously that Mr.. Zerrahn's
nealth was threatened, and that the con-
ductor had been urged repeatedly nv
his physician to take a vacation.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18

Deans Rheumatic pills absolutely cure
rneumatism and neuralgia Entirely veg
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-18
&VV|E|E[ ri [NI(5
ER}|E|lI|yI|gT ION,

Notwithstanding the great advance in the
price of wooIens--Which is real-and the tact
that good clothing must cost considerably
more in the near future, yet we have decided
to cut the prices more than usual at this, our
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-15
GENERATIONS OF IMBECILES.
A woman's Awful Legacy to Her
Numerous Descendants.

st. Joseph Mo. March IA case that
has just come to light here has excited
unusual interest among the medical men
in the city. The case is a peculiarly sad
one of poverty and mental weakness, the
latter having now been transmitted to the
third generation and left thirty-twO per-
sons in such condition as to render them
wholly incapable of looking after their af-
fairs or providing for themselves.
The matter was brought to the atten
ton of the county court by a delegation
of citizens from Jackson Township. in
which the unfortunate family resides,
who petitioned the court to render imme-
date assistance to the helpless people.
The judges appropriated at once 800 to be
applied to the relief of the family, the
money being placed in the hands of J. W.
Deets. of Jackson Township, who will
expend il for food and clothing.
The head of this afflicted family is Mrs.
Nancy Ferrill sixty-five years old. and a
widow. She lives in Jackson Township
and her children and grandchildren live in
the same house with her. She owns the
farm, consisting of forty acres, but she
and her sons are incapable OF managing
the place. She has been in feeble health
from a arrangement that is hereditary in
her family.
1t was stated to the court that her ten
children and nearly all her grandchildren
are also weak minded. and all unable to
provide the ordinary necessities of life.
In the hard Winter months the imbecileS
were without food and all but naked, I'M
til their neighbors learned of their plight
and took measures among themselves to
provide for them.
Application has also been filed in the
probate court for the appointment of a
guardian for Mrs. Nancy Ferrill, in or
der that the farm on which she lives may
be leased or sold for her benefit.
None of Mrs FerrilPs children are vio-
lently insane. but all are so weak men,
tally as to be absolutely disqualified from
taking care of themselves. They inherit
this weakness from their mother, one OF
whose parents was almost an idiot
Mrs. Ferrill has been a resident OF
Buchanan county, of which this is the
county seat, for twenty years, and she
and her husband We're in rather COM
Portable circumstances financially. Her
children are weaker mentally than she is,
and her grandchildren are helpless i'm
beetles. There are a great number OF
them.
This remarkable illustration of the
hereditary tendency of mental disease
was discussed in one of the medical col
leges here. A copy of the New York
Journal containing an account of a bill
which is before the Ohio legislature pro-
hibitng the marriage of imbeciles. lu-
natics. and drunkards, was produced and
read, and the measure was warmly in
dorsed by the leading members of the
faculty. 1t is likely that the unusual
case of Mrs. Nancy Ferrill and her fam
! lily will result in the introduction at the
next session of the legislature of a bill
similar to that proposed in Ohio, and that
il will be backed by the medical frater-
nifty of the State almost unanimously.