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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

A bill to place the cemeteries of Taun-
ton under the control Of the parks com
mission, was favorably reported. Ought
to pass was reported on Senator
Georges bill for a record of the sessions
of district, police and municipal courts.
Senator Cook of Worcester rose for
information on d bill relative to the
sale Of poisons. Senator Folsom of Suf-
folk said it added cocaine and carboHc
acid to the poisons enumerated by the
law of last year; and provided that
country dealers like druggists, shall
keep a record of sales of poiscns,
Senator Farley moved an amend
ment to strike out ''or by any member
of the board Of pharmacy or its agents,
thus limiting the power Of inspecting
the record of sales 10 the police author
tiles The amendment was adopted
and the bill was ordered to third read
ing.
Senator DalIinger of Middlesex moved
an amendment to a bill relative to the
taking of land sfor school purposes by
cities and towns, to limit the taking to
two acres. On Senator Williams mo-
tion the bill was laid over.
A bill to authorize Independent mil
itary companies attached to fraternal
organizations, to carry arms, was re-
jected without debate.
An adverse report on bill relative
to the volunteer militia was laid on
the table at the request of Senator
Brigham.
Bills to provide for nomination of GER
tain candidates in political conventions
by a majority vote on a roll call; rela-
tive to the electric loan of Danvers; to
prevent the unlawful use of ferrets for
hunting purposes; relative to the tree
planting committee of Brookline; rela-
tive to the use of public baths, etc, in
towns, and to provide for instruction
in the art of swimming; to authorize
South Hadley to refund portion of its
debt; and to confirm proceedings of
Belchertown assessors, were engrossed.
On Senator Farley's motion, the rules
were suspended and bill relative to
the new bridge over the Connecticut
river at Northfield took its readings,
and was engrossed.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
CONCLUSION.

The parks-commission was first or
ganized May l, 1885. During these past
twelve years the commission has had
no headquarters. no office. no article of
furniture, no teams or horses. BY the
legislative park act the commissioners
serve without compensation.
During this time, Lake, East, North,
Dodge, Crompton, University and Insti-
tute parks also Newton hill and Chand-
Ter hill have been acquired and added to
the public system of parks.
1t is therefore gratifying to the COM
mission to look forward to the compile
tion Of the new city han soon to be ded-
icated, where a suitable room has been
set apart for the sole use of the COM
mission.
Here for the first time will be gathered
together in one place their books, rec
ords, plans. maps and papers, and here
too it IS hoped will be devised a new or
der and method OF administration by
the parks-commlssion, better adapted to
the large territorial area, and constantly
increasing population of the city of
Worcester.
All of which is respectfully submitted
Edward L. Davis
James Draper,
Edwin P. Curtis,
Calvin l.. Hartshorn
Board of Park Commissioners.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
POLICE DIsBELIEvE HER.
Nine Year Old Girl Found on Quinsigs
nond Avenue Early TODAY.

Clara Bellinger, a little girl 3 years
old, was found by officer Dustin, on
Quinsigamond avenue, early Monday
morning
She says that she came to this city
from Canada with her mother, last
Saturday. Her mother left her in the
Union station. and since that time she
has been wandering about the city. She
says that a man met her Saturday
night and took her home to stay with
his family. Sunday night another man
took her in. She is unable to give the
names of the men
She is well dressed, has new pair of
rubbers, and does not bear out the ap-
pearance of homeless waif She was
taken to police headquarters and placed
In the hands Of the matron, pending am
investigation.
During the evening the girls father
put in an appearance and said that she
lived on Assonet street, and had been
missing good part of the day She
was taken home.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
THE MUTHAL IIEE

me Mutual Life Insurance Company. of
New York the Oldest life insurance COMMA
ny IN the United States. makes a handsome
showing IN Its annual statement printed
this morning; This company, which wears
ago took as its motto, THE best comnany
IS the, company which does the most
good, adheres strictly TO those lines
which insure absolute safety to the In
claims. Its record for the past wear az
more than 260000OO paid to policy holders,
IS only one Of the many indications of the
great amount of good which is annually
resulting from wise and conservative, and
at the same time progressive manage
ment. record Of fifty-four years OF sue
cessful management is the company's haet
Endorsement for the future.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
Mmtrstrr 9ailg Spp.

Subscribers who fail to receive their
papers regularly will confer favor by
Immediately making complaint at this
Office.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
DEATH OF ALBERT BILLINGS.

Albert Billings died Monday at his
residence, at "a June street, aged AZ
years 4 months of consumption. He
had not lived long in this city He was
born in Stanbridge Canada. He leaves
a wife and one child. The remains will
be taken to Bayonne, N j., for inter
ment
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
DEATH OF MABEL K. srEARNs.

Mabel K. Stearns died Monday morn
ing at the Memorial Hospital, after a
short illness, of rheumatic fever. She
was the oldest daughter of L. Elliott
stearns and wife. and leaves a brother
and sister. The funeral will take place
from her late home, 1 Griffin place, Wed
nesday afternoon, with services at st.
Paurs Church at p m.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
LECTURE ON PASSION PLAY.
Prof. Drake to Speak on the Subject at
First Baptist Church.

1t is expected that large audience
will be at the First Baptist Church, this
evening, to listen to Prof Timothy
brakes lecture upon the Passion Play
of Ober-Ammergau. The lecture will be
illustrated by large number of views.
The views were all taken from the liv-
ing people at Ober-Ammergau. They
are shown with a powerful calcium
light, and portray in a striking, life
like manner what Christ did during the
last week he was on earth
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
sHRovETlDE OBSERVANCE
Good Attendance and Patronage of Church
Of Hoy Name Entertainment.

The Shrovetide observance under the
auspices of the. Church of the Holy
Name of Jesus, was continued Monday
evening, at the hall of the {. Y. NJ. u,
corner of Grand ana Soutngate streets,
with a good atteHdance and a liberal
patronage Of the candy, flower and re-
freshment booths. A pleasing musical
program had been arranged Nv the
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

Mrs Persis F. Chase of Lancaster, N.
H., sister Of the late Col. Cross, of the
5th, N H., volunteers, has returned to
the 4th North Carolina volunteers the
battle flag captured from that regiment
by her brothers. regiment at Antietam.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

Drop into Paul Henrys and warm up
with a hot Carstair's rye.
SEATTLE ONLY $43. 80.
Low rates to Dyea, Skaguay, Copper
river and Dawson City. ]. F. Healy
general ticket agent 1886 Main st. Fa*
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

TODAY. :.
Weather: Continued storm. :
Sun rises, 6.3f; sets, 5.96; days =,
length, 10.55; moon sets, 7.5S. =
Worcester Theatre, Shenandoah" :
q and s, =
Lothrop,s Opera House, cole Oh ;
son, go and s. x
Association Hall. Holmes Illus ,
trated lecture. s. =
Mechanics Hall, Carnival ceiebra- =
tion, 2 and 8. :"
Continental Hall, Continental so :
cial. 8. =
Y. W. c. A., book reception, s. y
Steinert Hall, dedication concert, s.
Horticultural Hall, Mrs. Bowen's =
Washington fete, 8. y
Old South Church, Christian En- :
deavor Union, 8. :
- - -
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
ELECTRIC TONIC FACE TREAT
MENT

Miss Helen johnson, complexion spe-
ciaist, manicuring and hair-dressing.
Room 35. Knowles building. -
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

Leaving an unexpended balance of 2S9 IS
brief summary of expenditures,
carefully classified, is herewith present.
ed, which will indicate more clearly the
main items of expense attending the
work of the commission.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22

condition, and their removal was or
dered only after careful consideration,
and even then with mach regret.
The commission are greatly indebted
to Mr.. William H. Coughlin, superin-
tendent of the Worcester Electric Light
Company, for most valuable assistance
in furnishing experienced men and all
the necessary appliances to safely ac-
complish this work. The removal Of
large trees elsewhere has been attended
with less anxiety on the part of the
commission, on account of the timely
assistance of Mr.. Coughlin and the lines
men Of the different companies, which
has been promptly furnished whenever
required.
The numerous wires that are
stretched among the branches of the
large trees, are serious obstacles in the
way Of their removal. and the employ
ees of the commission, not knowing
whether these wires are dead or live"
are naturally very cautious about work
ing among them.
The commission would repeat the rec
ommendation made in their last an
nual report, to which brief allusion has
the work which is placed under their
charge should be organized with COM
petenti superintendent at it's head, un-
der the direct control of the commission.
He should be provided with suitable
team for his use, and a complete equip
ment of ladders, ropes, pulleys and all
other needed appliances for the prompt
and thorough execution of the work
1t has become laborious task for the
several members of the commission who
are so unfortunate as to be provided
with the telephone service, to hold
themselves in readiness at all times to
| answer the calls for the removal of dan
gerous trees or broken branches in all
parts of the city, at any hour of the
day and at every season of the year.
The, receipts and expenditures for the
year have been as follows:
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-22
LOCAL NOTES.

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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-11
AN ELASTIC IMAGINATION.
Boy Tried to Sell Hired cycle-said He
Was Salesman.

Harold f. Eastman, II years Of age
was about the Union station, Thursday
afternoon, trying TO sell bicycle to the
baggagemen. He was seriously consid-
ering an offer Of so cents, made by one
of the men, by way of joke, when some
one, who thought him a trifie young tc
be dealing in bicycles, reported the
matter to officer Davis.
The youth was taken to police head
quarters, where Inspector Stone made
an endeavor to find out who ne was and
where he came from.
The story told by the boy was that
he lived in Middletown, Conn, and was
travelling salesman in the employ OF
Jordan e. Marsh of Boston, and trav-
eled between Boston, Springfield and
New York. The story sounded highly
improbable, but the officers gave him
the benefit of the doubt, and telephoned
Jordan & Marsh, hoping 10 gain some
clew as to his identity Nothing was
known of any such boy in the employ
Of the Boston firm.
Finally, the lad broke down and told
Inspector Stone that he hired the wheel
for an hour, four or five days ago, and
had been riding ever since. The chief
of police at Middletown was notified
and asked to look up the boys parents
His reply was that the boys parents
formerly lived in the town, but moved
to Springfield about six months ago;
from which it would appear that the
youth had decidedly elastic imagina-
tion
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-11
"THE SPORTING DUCHESS"
Return Of the Favorite MeIodrama tc
Worcester Theatre.

'"rhe Sporting Duchess" which brought
considerable sum to the Golfers of the
Worcester Theatre, in three days en-
gagement last season, proved no less prof.
table on its return Thursday night, every
seat being sold, while a large number con
tented themselves with standing position
behind the orchestra rail. The players
We're none of them as well known as the
stellar cast of last year, but they all
dressed, looked and acted well. Rarely
has a company of players been so con-
spicuous for comeiiness. The men are
hardly without exception handsome, and
one or two of the ladies are remarkable
for classic purity Of feature and perfection
Of figure.
Franlklyn Roberts as Desborough, Allen
Davenport as the villain, Wustyn Ffolliott
Paget as the duchess, Marion Barnwell as
Lady ,Desboroush and Mercedes Leigh as
the adventures, did most of the work, and
Won most of the credit. William Friend
made the most of the comedy role of the
doctor, and was prettily complemented by
Blanche Rice in the ingenue role. The
racing. scenes were very well presented as
was the Billiard room of Desborough' S
mansion. but the equipment of the mill
tary ball, which was one of the master
pieces of last years production, this time
left much to be desired.
The house will be dark tonight but on
saturday the popular production Of the
Black Crook" which packed the house a
month or two ago, returns for a single
day. The 80 cent scale Of prices will rule.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-11
War is On.
The Empire WOOIen COMPANY
of 545 TAIN STREET
of 545 TAIN STREET

will have special sale for FRIDAY SATURDAY this ee the pr.
STOCK q Dress d0ods ana Silks from the Providence
we marked them SO low that
before history
o specials "NU
our price Tor Friday and Saturday 29c - p ~ CIV ~
One lot Of Covert cloth bicycle su provdan rv
ood 20 price 81 our price for Friday Saturday c Der ward
~ o OF imported fancy all Providence Drv Goods
one lot Of all wool black inches wide Providence Dry
one o Of SILK remnants from 2 to @ nr yari
IryG
~ our price Tor FRIDAY and Saturday AM 89c - ~ ~ ~
le est novelty silk all
In connection with dress goods sale wa yin t I
cred at CSC yard Providence Sne enDrou
a the above prices days and II n Tho vre.t.r
of pices' Iet
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-11
ENGLISH LABOR TROUBLES
Councilman A. M. Powell Discusses 1
Before Plymouth Club.

Councilman A NJ. Powell discussed
the English labor question IN most in
teresting manner before about 80 MEM
bers of the Plymouth Club, Thursday
evening. The speaker dealt principally
with the great engineers lockout, tell
ing of its cause and result. He said
that the union of laborers became SO OBJ
noxious that when they contemplated
making a demand for eight hours, the
manufacturers combined and shut
down their works, and held out until the
men were ready to go to work on such
terms as the masters saw fit to die
tate
Mr. Powell said that wages were much
less in Europe, and that the intelligence
Of the workmen was far below that
found in America. He expressed himself
Of the opinion that workman had a
right to work whether he belonged to a
union or not, and thought that sooner
or later the unions in this country
would bring matters to a crisis, when
some important action would be nee
essary. Mr.. Powell was given a unan-
imous vote of thanks at the close Of
his talk Refreshments were served,
and a social half hour ended the eve
ming. Robert E. Bigelow, the president
Of the club, presided during the eve-
ming. The club will meet in future on
the second Thursday of each month.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-11
MoA1L AUXILIARY MEETING.

The McAll Auxiliary meeting at Ply
mouth Church, Thursday afternoon, was
attended by a large number of ladies.
The president, Mrs, J. H. Bancroft, read
several suggestions about home mis-
sionary work, and Miss Nellie Andrews
read an account of a mothers meeting.
Miss Florence Green sang several songs,
accompanied by Miss Blanche Kennison.
This society holds six meetings in the
course of the year. The next, the an
nual meeting, will be held at Piedmont
Church, April u. Two members of the
executive board, Mrs. L. A. Ely, of Cen
tral Church, and Mrs. Munroe Murphy,
of Old South, have resigned. At the
annual meeting other ladies will be
nominated to succeed them.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-11
Mr.. KNIBBs COMPLAINS.
Officer Legassy Stops His Horse on Main
Street.

There was an interesting controversy
between John w. Knibbs, proprietor of
the Central stable, 6 Barton place, and
Officer Legasey, who is stationed on the
crosswalk at Harrington corner, about
5 o'clock Thursday afternoon, which
blocked traffic in all directions for sew
eral minutes and resulted in Mr.. Knlbbs
lodging complaint against the officer
with Chief of Police J. M. brennan.
In conversation with a Spy reporter,
Thursday night, Mr.. Knibbs gave the
following version of the affair:
Il was driving an unusually nervous
horse, and started to turn from the
right hand of Main street in front of the
CITY Hall, to cross over and drive up
Pleasant street. A car was standing at
the foot of Pleasant street, and to pass
II on the right with the animal l was
driving, would probably have landed
me in Easton's window. Two south
bound carS-one north and the other
south of the Main street crosswalk-
gave me just about room enough to
pass through; and. as the crosswalks on
Main and Pleasant streets were COM
paratively free from pedestrians, con-
sldered an unusually good opportunity
TO pass had presented itself.
Just as | was driving over the Main
street crosswalk, the officer caught my
horse by the bits and directed me to
drive to the right of the car, at the same
time heading my horse at an angle that
would have landed me in Easton's store
had l followed his direction.
stopping the horse and starting the
animal again were two different mat
ters. The beast is nervous enough at
best, but, with the additional excite
ment, she refused to bulge for several
minutes, dancing from side to side and
blocking the walk for pedestrians and
cars as well for several minutes The
result or the matter was that drove up
Pleasant street, as started in the first
place.
Il have been driving on the streets of
Worcester for the past IS years, and
have to experience my first accident as
yet.
mo one appreciates the law of the
road better than l do; but in part of
the city that is as busy as Harrington
corner, it is next to impossible to adhere
strictly at all times to this law. For in
stance, II turn up Pleasant street and
there is a car at the foot of the hill, a
coal wagon or some other equally slow
moving vehicle is on the right-hand side
OF the street, complely blocking the none
too Wide passageway, is it best for me
to hold my horse on the crossing, delay
ing traffic. rather than take the other
side of the street? I think not, and
believe every horseman in the city viii
bear me out in this statement"
The above is but one Of the amusing
incidents. that happen on this crossing
every afternoon in the week, and Off
Ger Legasey is kept busy good share
of the time exchanging compliments
with drivers of vehicles that pass up
and down the street.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-11

desire to attest to the merits of
Chamberlain'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 l will never be
without it and you should feel proud of
the high esteem in which your Rene
dies are held by people in general. 1t is
the one remedy among ten thousand.
Success to ito. r. Downey, Editor
Democrat, Albion, Ind For sale by
Whittier Drug Co., 40 Main street; Bush
& Co., Sc Front street; A. c. woodward,
S83 Main street.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-11
A CHILpRENs SERVICE.

There was an interesting children's
service under the auspices Of the Junior
department at Salvation Army barracks
Thursday night
The following program was given: OPP
ening address. Maude Starbuck; trio.
THE Cobbler" Lilly, Robert and Annie
Mars; song, Lula Stanley; recitation,
Alex. Mars; duet, Charles and Tilhe
Inchcomb; recitation, Annie Mars; song,
David Richardson; recitation, Lilly
Mars; song, Sister George; recitation,
Maude Starbuck; song, Sister" Mars;
recitation, Jennie Beahne; duet, Alec
and Annie Mars; song, Paul Richardson;
duet, Lilly and Annie Mars; recitation,
Lilly Mars; recitation, Annie Mars.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-11
LorHRoP's OPERA HOUSE.

The wonderfully realistic scenes Of ''The
Heart Of Chicago" are astonishing the
patrons of Lothrops. There are 12 elab-
crate settings. all designed especially for
the play, but the most sensational of all is
the great railway train effect that ends the
fourth act. The house Is in darkness
First appears tiny light in the far dis
tance: this gradually Increases In power,
and the sound of an approaching train is
heard. Both sound and light become
clearer and closer for over a minute; then
to the dazZled eyes of the spectators a full
size locomotive flashes up at the front of
the stage, giving out sparks and smoke,
and with the engineer and fireman in their
accustomed places
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-11
FIRST SHOOT OF SEASON.

The Sportsmen's Club meets next Tues
day afternoon at the North pond grounds
for the first shoot of the season. One fea-
ture of the afternoon is to be an eight
man team shoot, composed of officers of
the club, against team from the visiting
shooters. The Sergeant system of shoot
city.
The executive committee meets at Han
sons music store Wednesday evening" 1t
has been decided to have the state shoot
here. April 5, and elaborate preparations
Will be made to have the affair success
full one.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-11
SQUARE RAPT1sT LADIES

A large number of ladies assembled
in the parlor Of the Lincoln Square Bap-
tist Church, Thursday afternoon, it be-
ing the regular annual business meet
ing of the Ladies' Missionary Society.
The president and secretary of last
year, Mrs. c. Thurston and Mrs. A. S.
Hatch, positively declined reelection,
and Mrs. A. C. Penny and Mrs. F. A.
Witt were elected to fill their places.
That the past year has been one of
financial success is evident from the
fact that this society, composed of only
40 ladies, has been successful in raising
a goodly sum for the benefit of the Bap-
tist Missionary Board of Boston.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-11
MAIN STREET BAPTIST LADIES.

The Ladies' Benevolent Society of the
Main Street Baptist Church held their
regular monthly business meeting, in
the church audience room, Thursday af-
ternoon and evening. An elaborate sup
per was served at s. so o'clock by a com
mittee of ladies, consisting Of Mrs A. c..
Sheffield, Mrs. Richard Reby, Mrs. b. E.
Guy and Mrs Susan Bean.
AT O'clock a pleasing musical and
literary program was given. Fully 25O
persons were present.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-11
MR.. cRERIE,s CONCERT.

E. p. Crerie's own concert at Horti-
cultural Hail. Thursday evening, was
largely attended and there were no empty
chairs in the hall when the program
opened. The program as announced in the
Spy was carried out by j.. X Brennan.
Walter ]. Stone, Charles Widen, Master
Ralph Stone, Walter l.. Eccles, Robert r
Simmonds and Frank w. Halcott. Nearly
every number was enthusiastically en-
cored, and every one went away highly
pleased
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-11
woRCEsTER THEATRE

Manager Springer of the BLACK Crook
Company. that Is to appear at the Wor-
evening, has secured the right to present
with the aid Of the stereoptcon, colored
scenes from the late disaster in Havana
t,sI n,arbor-Ihs Maine a. anchor, the officers,
explosion, the wreck, picking up the dead,
Consul General Lee, groups of Cuban sol
diers, Ge0. Maeeo and staff Goddess of
Liberty. Patriotic songs will be sung
during the exhibition. 90
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-11
DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT

John Sullivan, % years old, and formerly
of this city, died Thursday in Boston
after brief illness. He worked for five
years at the Crompton Loom Works. and
lived at "a Richland street with his brother
Michael Sullivan, who died Dec. "a last
year. John Sullivan then moved to Bos-
ton, where be lived with his sister, Mrs r
B. O'Connor. Callahan Brothers will
bring the body to this city today, and the
funeral will be from their Warerooms