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The age-herald., 1898-01-02
CRAZY "0EVIl JIM"
Received Bullet in tbe Forehead, Friday, at
 Newcastle.

A crazy negro whose name is A. J. King was brought to the city yesterday by Constable Paschall of New Castle.
 The negro was suffering from a bullet wound in the forehead just over the eye which was inflicted by Frank Potts, an- other negro, whose house he tried to enter after having been ordered away and fired at by Potts.
 The negro is a stranger at New Castle, having only arrived there Friday morning, and attracted attention by his peculiar antics, indicating insanity When brought to this city yesterday he had forgotten his name, and at first told the constable that he was Devil Jim," evidently nickname. Dr. Gillespie, the county physician, was called and dressed his wounds. It is thought that he will loose the sight of his right eye.
The age-herald., 1898-01-02

causing instant death. He had known Howell many years.
 Wardee Albright.
 Warden z. T. Albright testified that Coll lins and Frazer entered the prison to- gether. That Collins stood near the grat- ing and Frazer just to one side Frazer said excitedly, Here is the G-d d-n s- of b." Collins said nothing but drew revolver and fred He grabbed him, and took the pistol out of his hand. He said he had never known Howell, and that he was locked in the cell.
 Another physician and an eye witness corroborated the above testimony, after which the state concluded
 There was a move made by the defense to introduce testimony in regard to the al- leged assault of Collins daughter on the street by Howell, which precipitated the argument Before it was concluded court adjourned.
The age-herald., 1898-01-02
CUPlD'S NEW YEARS VICTIMS.
The Markot Opened Good and Strong for ths
 First Day.

The matrimonial market started in the new year with a "whoop," seven couples being granted license.
 This furry was not unexpected in view of the season, and in no wise indicates any unusual movement in the market. It is thought, however, that the year will show strong market throughout in view of the favorable opening. The following yesterday enlisted:
 A. F. Bearden and Miss D. A. Wright
 Josh Stanley and Mrs. Lonie Clark.
 Charley Riley and Miss Mandy Hysaw
 James W. Brawley and Miss Sarah M. Yeates.
 James M. Thomas and Mrs. Savannah Kendrick.
 And the following colored aspirants:
 Frank Collier and Irene billiard.
 Murray Grose and Brazilla Marshall.
The age-herald., 1898-01-02
ASHFORD BROWN
 SHOOTING AFFRAY Preliminary Hearing Has Been Set For
 January 5. GROUNDS OF THE DEFENSE Mill Be the Killing of Fred Ashford by
 Brown at COuFtland. THE TESTIMONY IN THAT CASE Shows That Brown Shot Ashford in the Back With Double BareIed Shot Gun
 Brown Sat Up a Short While
 On Yesterday.
GROUNDS OF THE DEFENSE
THE TESTIMONY IN THAT CASE

On Jan. Alderman T. T. Ashford will stand preliminary hearing on the charge of assault with intent to kill Felix T. Brown, a travelling man, who is now at the Wilson & Brown inflrmary under treatment for his wounds
 Mir. Brown is steadily improving, and was able to sit up in bed for short time yes- .terday. He is unable to talk much as yet, as the doctors do not want him to exert himself. His father, Mm. Brown, and an uncle, Jesse Brown were here several days ago, but the doctors would not allow them to see him. fearing that the meeting would cause excitement.
 The attorneys for the defense in this case will rely largely on the killing of Ashford S
The age-herald., 1898-01-02
TWO THOU SAND PRISONERS
Were Domiclled in the County Prison During
 the Year 1896.

The county jail begun business for the New Year yesterday with 15S prisoners behind the bars, 15O state and eight United States prisoners. These prisoners are con fined on various charges, from the most trivial offense to murder in the first de- gree.
 Statistics of last years record has not yet been compiled but it is thought that nearly 2,0O0 prisoners were admitted during the year. Messrs. Daly and Mclaughlin, the efficient wardens of the institution, have handled this large number of pris- oners with perfect ease and have had no trouble with them. The jail is an inter- esting place to study human nature.
The age-herald., 1898-01-02
"HON0R AMONG THIEVES"
Verified by Kid" Who Would Not Peach"
 on Comrades.

The old saying that there is "honor even among thieves" has been verified more times than one. and is eminently correct. The latest proof of this queer axiom came to light at the city prison on Friday even- ing, when Frank Foster, a young white boy, was arrested in the residence of Mrs. Perrin, on the South Highlands.
 Four boys were discovered in the house and all escaped except Foster, who was hemmed in until the arrival of an officer, who had been summoned when the discov- cry was first made. The boy was taken to the city prison, but no amount of per- suasion would induce him to disclose the names of his accomplices. He said that they had agreed among themselves to keep everything secret, and that under no circumstances would he give the names of the other boys.
The age-herald., 1898-01-02
Ordered to the Frontier

Cairo, Jan. 1.-The Warwickshire and Lincolnshire regiments of the British army have been ordered to start from Weady Halfa for the frontier.
 The ordering of the troops to the front was occasioned by reliable news from Om- duran (the Khalif's great camp near Khar- toum) 10 the effect that the Dervjshes are preparing a northward movement. Though the movement has not yet actually begun. the greatest excitement prevails here.
The age-herald., 1898-01-02
To the Unemployed.

If you are unemployed and want posi- tion you may advertise for one in The Age Herald free during the entire week. The Age-Herald wants every one who desires ps. 4 this year to have 1t.
The age-herald., 1898-01-02
C0XEY IS COMING.
 TO BIRMINHAM
HE WILL LECTURE HERE ON JAM
 UARY IT.
Comes In His Special Car "Legal Tender,' and Will Lecture Under a Tent
 Accommodating 10000.
Coxey is coming to Birmingham.

Coxey is coming to Birmingham.
 He will not be in the lead of the "army of the common veal" but he will be shell tered from the chilling blasts of winter by his special car, Legal Tender"
 Col Samuel c. Stickney, manager for Gen. Coxey's southern lecture tour, arrived in the city yesterday and made arrange ments for the appearance of the man of 'keep off the grass" fame, who will be here on Jan. IT. Col. Stickney was occom- panied by Archie Boyer and Robt Stick ney. They made full arrangements for their chief, who will lecture in a tent that will accommodate 1000 people
The age-herald., 1898-01-02
R0LL0 TRIAL TUESDAY
On the Charees of Burglary. Grand Larceny
 and Arson in the Second Degree.

The preliminary trial of Officer Rollo oa the charges of burglary and grand larceny made by Sol Marcus has been set by Jus- tice w. H Stanley for Tuesday,
 There was some mistake made in the writing of the first warrant for arson, and yesterday this charge was changed from the third to the second degree
The age-herald., 1898-01-02
Another Reduction

Taunton, Mass, Jan. 1.-Notices have been posted in the Corey cotton mills in this city that on and after Jan. 10 a reduc- ton of about Il per cent. will be made in the wage scale.
 The mills employ about 460 hands. and it is thought they will accept the reduction.
The age-herald., 1898-01-02
New Year Resolutions.

In making new resolutions for the new year it will be well to resolve to take all your meals at Gelders restaurant in Twen- tieth street. This resolution can be aesi.y lived up to and will prove source Of pleasure as well as benefit.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-18
THE SANTIAGO ARMY.

The Army Of Santiago de Cuba has
completed its organization at Green
vile, S. c., ana in few weeks local
company will probably be formed.
Yesterday Capt Edwin C. Barrett.
who is one Of the charter members, re
celved a communication from Major
A. G Sharpe the general secretary and
treasurer Of the army. The communi-
cation requested Capt. Barrett to pre-
sent the a-lny's prospectus to members
of his command as well as all eligible
soldiers.
All officers and men, including act
ing assistant surgeons and volunteer
aids, who participated Worthily in the
Cuban campaign between June IA and
July Il, 1895 are eligible to become
members. Men who are not personal
~ known to some member of the grand
council should send certificates of the
service they performed, signed by either
the legimental, battalion or company
commander under whom they served in
the Spanish war
The Army of Santiago de Cuba prom
lSes To become an organization Of con-
siderable prominence, and will soon
take rank with the Grand Army of the
Republic
Companies viii be formed in all the
leluliS CllteS ana towns in the different
states that sent volunteer regiments
into the field The companies viii
probably be urder a commander, the
same as the G. A. r. posts are now
managed.
Thu army has gotten out a very elab-
crate badge. The design for the badge
was selected by Gen. William Ludlow.
Col John Jacob Astor and Mai. G. G,
Webb. A button of appropriate de-
sign has also been adopted.
There is no initiation fee in the new
order. The dues are 81 per year. and
at present are to be made payable to
the treasurer Of the grand council.
Nearly all the Worcester volunteers
viii, it is thought, join the Army of
Santiago de Cuba, as no end of interest
has been manifested ever since the
preliminary Organization was made on
the battlefield just after the Spaniards
had surrendered to the American Sol
dierr.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-18
MCKINLEY.
The President May Come
to Worcester.

In view of President McI<inley's visit
to Boston in January, where he has
been invited by the Boston chamber of
commerce and Home Market Club to
speak at their annual dinner the local
Burns Club, through Il committee, has
invited him to visit Wor ester at the
same time as a guest of the club at
the anniversary celebration to be held
January 25
a strong effort VII be made by the
committee, and already the aid of SEN
ator George F. Hoar and Congressman
Joseph II. Walker has been solicited
and they are expected to use their in
fiuence toward bringing the president
to Worcester. Hon. w. p. Plunkett Of
North Adams will entertain the pres
ident while in Massachusetts, ais it
is through his fundamentally that the
visit is to be made. The committee has
written Mr.. Plunk2tt, asking him to
exert all the influence he can to per-
suade Mr.. Mckinley to stop in this
city.
Mayor Dodge, Hon. NJ " b. Jeffer-
son, James Logan and other prominent
men have also become interested and
have written Mr.. Plunkett to the same
effect. Governor Wolcott will indorse
the request and will use every effort
IN ms power TO make the visit a surety
Mr.. Jefferson will make a special visit
to North Adams very soon to see MI.
Plrrkett in regard to the matter.
If the president consents, the com
mittee will procure the largest hall
available and will make the occasion i'm
the nature of public gathering. Prom
inent men will be invited, as wen as the
soldiers in Worcester who served in the
war; IN former years, the anniversary
celebration and banquet has beeen held
at the Bay State house and only a few
guests invited, In case Of the presi-
dents coming, Mechanics hall or the
will be used and the proceeds
viii be devoted to some local charity.
Speeches will be made on national
and military affairs instead of the usual
Burns essays, and if possible a short re-
ception will be held.
OF course, it must not be supposed
that the committee is by any means
sure that the president will accent the
invitation, but it is sparing no effort IL
make II certain. On the committee are
the following members of the Burns
Club: T. A. Easton, r. ]. Mckay. w.
j. H. Nourse and Donald Mackey
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-18
A Problem That Makes
Commission Anxious.


The commission on the abolition Of
grade CROSSINGS mold a secret session i'm
~,
'lle coullcII cHdIIlper at IHe CITY nan
last evening and discussed the various
plans which have at one time or an
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o'ilei peen uIiuer collsloerdIIoH' No'iiiiis
definite was done in the matter except
to appoint a committee, consisting Of
Irvine. r Con,ins Charles &, Rood and
JollH ~ bach' 10 ufaW up report IoI
the commission, to be presented to tine
CITY council probably at the last meet
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-18
SEARCHING FOR WHITE.
checheIe's Assaant Said to Be Hiding on
Dungaryen Hill

nupryae,fn.
u"s"''e' '''''
All dav Yesterday officers of the
wornas+e, r,oIfoa forao -. -.
'0iie0 i'i &c were justly en-
gagged trying to locate "Patsey'' White,
the man who is alleged to have shot
Celirine Chechele. Although the man
has not been found, the police are rea-
sonably certain that he is stiIl in the
city
All sorts of ruunors are a float in the E,a ct
Worcester district regarding the man
and his present whereabouts, but most
of them on being chased TO their orioin
We're found to be the result of a Hvei1,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-18
Co. A Returns
to Militia.
DEC. 20 THE DATE
When Local Commands Re-
Enter State Service.

The long looked for and much desired
reorganization of the state militia win
begin Thursday evening. Dec. 20.
On that date, Lieut.. A. c. Edison. pav-
master and mastering officer of the
First Massachusetts brigade, will mus
ter in at the armory in this city, Com
pany A, City Guards. Capt. Edwin G.
Barrett is the first company COM
mander in Worcester, if not the first in
the Second regiment to get his com
pany into shape for reorganization.
Capt. Barrett, as required by the
state laws, notified Adit. Gen. Dalton
that his command was ready to be
mustered into service and that he had
secured the full quota of men.
The captain received word yesterday
that Lieut.. Edison would come to Wor-
cester Dec. 90.
Capt. Barrett said last evening that
Lieut.. Edison would muster into the
state service men whose time had ex-
pired and wished to re-enlist for three
years. The City Guards will re-enter
the state service with nearly two-thirds
of the men who fought in the Cuban
campaign as members Of the com
mand. The company has more than the
required number, 6S men and three Of
hcers, and several men who wish to
become soldiers will be obliged to goNon
the waiting list,
The guards will resume drills the first
thursday in January, one week after
the company becomes a part and par
Gel of the new state militia
Company A is without ordnance and
this will have to be supplied by the
state ordnance officer, who viii prob
ably come to Worcester as soon Lieut.
Edison reports to the adjutant general
that he has mustered the company into
the service.
The fact that a date has been set for
mastering in Company A viii be very
gratifying to Worcester military men.
There has been no end of speculation
regarding organization. Tt has been
been thought that Adjt Gen. Dalton
would defer reorganization until after
the legislature had resumed its session
al the state house, as it was thought
that the states law makers would be
obliged to make new military laws be
fore they could get the militia running
along in the same old rllt
Lieut. Edsons notification that he
would be ready Dec. % proves that no
thorough reorganization is at present
contemplated.
Companies c and H are not ready for
the mastering officer. Captain p l.. Ri
der of the Light Infantry may be able
to get his company ready for Lieut..
Edison before Dec 20. Capt. Rider said
last evening that he had received
letter from the lieutenant, asking if he
ytrO1 % DIV Dapp111
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-18
GOING OUT OF BUSINESS.

Elisha s. Knowles proprietor Of the
sportsmen's Emporium on Main street.
has decided TO go out Of business. ana
will dispose Of his entire stock in trade at
reduced rates.
ncle Lisha. as he is known by every
fox hunter and sportsman in Worcester
county has been i'm business in This citv
for fourteen years During that time
Lisha has maintained his now famous
httie back room. where spQrtsmen were
of season. and swap all sorts OF stories Of
success and of hard luck
But with the closing Of Mr.. Knowles
store the fox hunters and the sportsmen
viii have TO seek other quarters Already
there Is talk Of organizing "A club and Sc
curing centrally located rooms.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-18
KILLED BY BOSTON EXPRESS.

Attleboro Dec. 17.-Andrew Cor
ansson, aged IS, was killed at the Park
street crossing tonight by the Gilt
edge" New York-Boston express.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-18
Questions Are
Submitted
AND ANSWERS GIVEN
Manufacturers Will Not
s. Recede.

Marlboro Dec 17.--The great strike
still remains unsettled Many entertain
ed the idea that today would see a truce
between the two parties to the contro-
yersy.4 There is nothing, however, in to-
day'sshappenings that can point to such
an omen Of peace. In accordance with
a suggestion made by a clergyman at
the meeting between the clergy and
joint council held Thursday evening, a
committee of ten men visited the manu-
facturers and presented six questions
for the consideration Of their former
employers.
In each case the committee was com
posed of employees of the firm with
which it held a conference and also
represented the joint council of the
Boot and Shoe Workers Union. The fol-
lowing were the questions submitted
together with an Introduction to the
same:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-18

Today the day TO study advertising. Read
il ali carefully and make your mind up how to
select the best advertisement in The Spy on
Dec. zIst.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-18

Diamonds, set and unset, in
NngS, Brooches, Studs, Scarf Pins,
Stick Pins, etc, in Solitaire, or in
all the new and popular combinations
with Opals, Pearls, Emeralds, Ru-
bies and other Precious Stones.
The largest and most varied and
choice stock of Rings for Ladies and
Gentlemen ever shown in the CITY.
and prices are very low CONSIDERING
quality.
Fine Watches for Ladies or Gen
tlemen, in Gold, I4lIt. or I8kt. fine.
A very large assortment from which
to make a selection, and prices so
low anybody can afford to buy one. |
Watch Chains in all the new and
designs. A splendid as
sortment. Buy Watch or Chain
here, where every one is backed bv
a Guarantee, and a reputation won
IN 20 years business in Worcester
! am sole agent in Worcester for
the old, reliable, best in the world.
Reed & Barton's Solid Silver and
Silver Plated Ware. am able to
show you 50 different patterns of
lea Sets, and great variety of
beautiful IDEAS in single pieces,
many Of them exclusive patterns.
A choice line of reliable, artistic
Sterling Silver Novelties. Nv line
Of these goods is counted by hun
dreds, and contains all that is new
and desirable in useful pretty fan
cies at remarkably low prices.
One entire floor is devoted to
Clocks. The largest line ever shown
IN Worcester. ! have in stock to
show you, all that is desirable in
Clocks, from the cheapest to the
best. If you want a Clock tor any
don't buy before seeing nv /
stock. My prices are right. The /
Clocks are Warranted.
! have the largest, most complete
Optical Department in Worcester,
with facilities for doing every part Of +
he work
occuIists' Formulas flIled at short
EST possible time.
Eyeglasses and SpectatIes prop /
9rly and scientifically fitted.
Optical Department in charge of +
Ar. A. w. Rice.
de. have enough to supply all
'rs to contain my extensive stock /
wants, come to my store; or, you
: here first Polite attention, com
Stock and lowest prices in the city /
Buyers of Worcester and vicinity. (
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-18
Marlboro, Mass.

Dear Sir-At a meeting between the
clergymen and joint council No. - of
Marlboro. called to consider the pres
emit difficulty, it was intimated that you
would treat with committees from the
unions composed of your own en-
ploYees. Acting on this, we send you a
committee composed Of your own work
ersowho viii satisfy themselves as 10
The correctness of the information re-
ceived
First-Wil you recognize our unions
through our agents?
second-Will you recognize our
unions through a committee of your
employees?
Thfrd-Will you submit to our unions
your proposed list of prices?
Fourth-Wih you discuss the price
list with our agents?
Fifth-Will you discuss the price list
With a committee from the unions com
posed of your employees?
Sixth-Will you in case the committee
ana your hrm cannot agree, submit the
case to arbitration?
The result of the visits Of the several
committees may be seen when the fol
lowing, the written answer Of S. H.
Howe, is read:
Gentlemen
our experience with your Joint Couu-
cil no. in the past has led us to
post IN our factories an announcement
ofaoqr purpose in the future conduct of
our business, which we respectfully
submit as our answer to your several
questions. If the meaning of the an
nouncement is not plain we viii gladly
explain it and submit prices to any one
wishing to enter our employ
he committee We're authorized 10
make no negotiations with the manu-
faoturers. They We're simply to pro-
cure the answer of the manufacturers
iotne questions sumbitted. S. H. Howe
stated that he would not recognize the
union III any way whatsoever. One
point he seemed to state with emphasis
was that he had no employees beyond
the clerks, etc, employed in his fac
teay Any man wishing to work in his
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-18

Xmas tide generally calls for a little
good wine. The George f. Hewett Com
pany have it for sale, cheap and pure.
See page 20.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-18

We are too busy getting ready to spend
time writing an advertisement.
We know the limitations of human
speech, and know the folly Of trying to de-
scribe some of the garments we will show you.
Don't make any mistake about the ad-
dress. 1t will be as well known 1--WE hope)
as the location Of the Post Office in few weeks, .
but just now it is necessary to emphasize the
fact that
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-18

The members of-the jeint, council of
the Boot and Shoe Workers Union held
a protracted meeting tonight and dis
cussed the various phases of the situ-
alton. The manufacturers reply to the
question submitted was the principal
topic for consideration. Nothing was
given out for publication, but members
of r. council state that the settlement
of the strike was as remote a fact as
when it first begun.
DR.. George L. Tobey, medical exam
iner for the Clinton district is suffer
ing from blood poisoning and three To-
cal physicians have been in attendance.
The poison was received while DR.. To
hey was performing an operation at
Clinton hospital yesterday morning
P. F. Cannon and P. A. Cannon went
to Gardner today 70 defeld a suit for
$1,000 brought by Contractor Ryan of
that town. The Messrs. Cannon We're
represented by David I. Walsh and
Judge John w. Corcocan.