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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
SPENCER BLOOD UP
w arlike Discussions Held in
Various Localities.
A Local Marine Wants to Fight and Tells
Spy Reporter of the Cubans- Other
News Notes.

Spencer, March 29.-Spencers business
and professional men, stay-at-homes
and veterans are talking war. Plans are
on foot to organize a local company, or
regiment, If possible, of volunteers, to
assist Uncle Sam in the crisis that Is
now thought to be imminent.
Business has been at a standstill to-
day Knots of men have filled the stores
and post Office waiting room, en-
gagged in eager and animated discussions
anent the present situation. 1t is under
stood that several applications have
been sent to the proper authorities for
positions In the naval reserve and state
militia. AS an example of the spirit of
Spencer citizens, William jerks, former
ly of the United States navy, has signi-
fed his intention of re-enlisting. He
leaves tomorrow morning for Boston,
where he will be appointed to duty on
the monitor Machias, now lying in Bos-
ton harbor Mr.. jerks was interviewed
by a Spy reporter today. He said: For
several months l was With the insurgent
forces in Cuba, and was in active duty
during that time. Such scenes of suffer
ing and devastation as came to my
notice would be hard to describe.
Thousands Of dying reconcentrados can
be seen throughout Cuba, uncared for,
unfed and unkempt. | have been eX-
pecting this crisis, and my opinion IS
that at last Uncle Sam means business.
I feel 1t my duty to re-enter the navy at
this time, and do my small part toward
freeing the oppressed Cubans." Mr..
jerks has seen service in the English
navy, and for many years was marine
on battlesfhip attached to the Medtter-
ranean squadron. He has been wounded
In two skirmishes in Cuba and bears
the marks to this day. In case active
hostilities ensue he expects soon to be
transferred on board one of the cruisers
with the Key West squadron.
BOWLING LICENSE GRANTED.
The selectmen held special meeting
today. 1t was voted to grant Joseph
Bissonette a Qicense to open bowling
alley on Wall street. Martin Ratigan
was drawn juryman to the supreme
judicial court.
WATER MAIN BREAK.
A leak in the water main at lower
Main street was repaired today by
Water Commissioner Dexter Buuard. At
the place where the leak was located,
the water main runs under the electric
road track and some inconvenience was
caused the Warren, Brookfield and
Spencer road.
VALUABLE TOWN BRIEFS.
DR.. Bicknell will lecture at the Church
of Our Father tomorrow evening under
the auspices of the Y. P, c. U. The lee
ture is entitled Down in Dixie" and is
a record of personal experience during a
three years. campaign. One hundred and
fifty stereopticon views will be used to
illustrate the lecture.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Stone and daugh-
ter have returned home after spending
several months at Pinehurst, South Car
olina.
Lawrence j. Muvey will attend the A.
o. H. state convention at Brockton to-
morrow,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
THEIR SLATE COMPLETE.
oxford Republican Town COMMITTEES vii
Present a Solid Front.

Oxford, March 2S-The republican
town committee met at Bacon's Hotel
last night, and the following slate was
drawn up, which will be presented at
the republican caucus Friday night at
7.30 o'clock: Moderator, H. S. Joslin;
town clerk, E. S. Pease; selectmen,
Charles B. Sherman, Edward ]. Nichols
of this town and Lawrence F. Kitty of
North Oxford; assessors, H. H. Sigour-
ney, H e. Lowell, Asa B. Shepardson;
treasurer, w. H. H. Thurston; collector,
E. ]. Nichols; school committee, DR.. B.
J. Stone; trustee of public library, o. F.
Joslin; overseer Of the poor, John A.
Taft; auditor, H. H. Sigourney; consta-
bles, o. B. Chaffee, James H. CARING,
Hiram Hey, Michael H. Gallagher, AL
bert D. Kimball and Joseph L. Brown;
sexton, Edward A. Wheelock. There
will be no democr, tic caucus The re-
publican caucus call was posted today
by the town committee.
The Oxford Grange, P. of H, No. 1923,
held a social dance in the lower town
hall tonight. About 80 couples were
present. Part of Chaffin's Orchestra Of
Worcester furnished music for the occa-
sion. A supper was served by the Ia
dies of the grange.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
WITNESSES CALLED.
Walter S. Pratt to Be Arraigned Wednes-
day for MansIaughter.

Southbridge, March 29.-The condition
Of Walter S. Pratt, charged with shoot
ing and killing Napoleon Douquette,
Sunday last, has so far improved that
his preliminary hearing in the district
court will be held tomorrow and the
witnesses have been summoned to ap-
pear tomorrow morning.
The funeral of the victim, Napoleon
Douquette, was held from the home Of
his mother at Lensdale this afternoon.
SWEET LAVENDER.
The presentation of Sweet Laven-
der by the southbridge Dramatic As
sociation, Monday evening, drew a
crowded house, and the attendance last
Tuesday left standing room only. The
entertainment was an excellent one and
bordered in no way on the amateur. The
company has been handled by E. Wales
Winter, and he showed his thorough
knowledge Of the work by the showing
made by the cast. Sweet Lavender" has
never been played here before, and the
story proved very interesting one. The
is one that truly deserved
the patronage it received, and the local
actors are to be congratulated on their
ability in the work. Those who took part
were: George H. Smith, George M
Cheney, Leon Lamb, Wales Winter,
George A. Payne, Albert Clarke, Frank
Monroe, Miss Bertha Hyde, Miss Mabel
Newell, Miss Blanche Wheeler, Miss
Mary Ellis.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
THE NEW POSTMASTER.
o. P. Gray Will Assume Charge of Viii
tinsvilIe Office April |.

1t is expected that D. P. Gray will
take the post office April 1. Mr.. Dol
liver will be his assistant Mr.. Gray
will make extensive improvements. The
boxes and the candy counter will be
on the right side. Mr.. Gray was post
master during Harrison's administra-
tion.-
Oscar Thatcher of Northbridge Centre
broke his knee cap yesterday. DR.. c..
H. Hartman rendered surgical aid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wyman and children of
Southbridge are visiting H. A. Cook
and wifeJ Cottage street.
Nartley Nichols of Prentice corner
has moved his goods to Worcester.
where he will drive mail wagon.
Miss Mary Devlin of Blackstone is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Vail
Of Main street.
Patrick German was thrown from his
wagon last evening. The top of his
wagon caught on the guy wire near the
new house Of George F. Searles, on
Prospect hill. Mr. German received Sc
we're injuries to his back.
Fred Brewer Of Church street. who
has been employed in Westboro, has
returned home. Mr. Brewer will leave
Thursday for Springfield, where he. has
secured work.
IteV. Il. y. MChelNey, evangelist OF
New York, closed his meetings Monday
evening, in the Presbyterian Church
Mr.. McKelvey has met with good suc=
cess. and large number of additions to
the membership of the Whitinsville
churches is expected.
The Whitinsville Social Club, which
occupied the upper story of the Dudley
block, has disbanded.
Mrs Fanny H. Eldredge of Spring
field Is the guest of Rev. J. r. Thurs
ton and wife of Church street.
Fred w. Fuller will soon finish work
as clerk in H. H. Dudley's store.
The last services in the Congregation
al church will be held Easter Sunday,
and the following day Contractor ]. P.
Prentice, with gang of men, will be-
gin the work Of tearing down the old
edifice.
A citizens caucus will be held n,-xt
Friday evening.
Andrew McGill and Alexander Currie
are home on a vacation from Hitch
cocks academy, at Brimfield.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
GRAFTON.
COMING CAMP FIRE.


At the meeting of the G. A. R., last
evening, a committee consisting of
Henry Mann, George Dearborn, Benja-
min Gibson, Perley Goddard and Hon.
John E. Mcclellan, was chosen to pro-
vide for the camp fire to be held in the
town hall April 5. Among the towns
to be represented at the camp fire are
Worcester, Uxbridge, Milford, Upton,
Westboro, Marlboro, Fayville, North
boro, Shrewsbury, Northbridge, Doug
las, Oxford and Millbury. Among those
present will be Gen. A. B. r. Sprague
and Department Commander Bartlett.
CONGREGATIONAL OFFICERS.
The Congregational Society held their
annual meeting for the election of off,
GERS last evening. Joseph A. Dodge,
Albert Fisher, Clarence Elliot, William
Loynd and Harrington L. Nichols were
chosen assessors, and H. L. Nichols col
lector. The singing committee of last
year resigned, and were rendered vote
of thanks. Prelimlnaries occupied so
much Of the time that the remainder of
the officers will be elected at the ap-
preparation meeting, to be held three
weeks later.
Edward P. Usher delivered a lecture
on History" at the Grange Hall, this
evening, under the auspices Of the Graf
ton Farmers Club.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
UNLICENSED RAG PlcKERs.
Police Arrest Four of the Fraternity With
Others to Follow,

OF late there have been numerous
complaints to the authorities that
number Of unlicensed rag pickers We're
doing business about town. Tuesday
officer Horgan arrested Marcus d.
Mudgett, Soloman Goldstetp and Harris
Sigel on the above charge. little later
in the day officer Blake made pill
grimage to the west side, and brought
Louis Hinfling to the station to keep
the others company.
Hinfiing said he had been in the city
only two months. and had been told by
other rag men that he did not need
license.
The police say there are upward OF
200 men about the city following this
occupation, not one-quarter OF whom
have a license.
The arrests Tuesday had the effect of
soaring some of the fraternity, as dur
ing the afternoon frequent application
was made at police headquarters for
application blanks to procure the re-
quired license.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30

Candidate for Dudley Political Honors.
expenses for the year ensuing; to see
What discount the town will allow to
those Who pay their taxes within such
tlmeS as the town shall prescribe, c.
charge interest on all taxes unpaid az
ter the annual November election to
see if the town will authorize their
treasurer, with the approval of the Sc
lectman, to borrow money in anticipa-
tion of taxes of the current year. and
issue note Of the town therefor; the
compensation of the tax collector fixed !;
If the town will accept the list of iur-
ors as submitted by the selectmen; to
see if the town will allow Thos Marsh
Thos Blackmar and Chester Vinton es-
tate to work out their highway taxes on
their own roads; to see if the town will
chose a sexton for the ensuing year.. to
see If the town will purchase a new
road machine; to see if the town will
raise and appropriate money to enforce
the liquor law; to see If the town will
discontinue the road from the Damon
Vinton place (so-called) to road leading
to the Japhet Cortis place (so-called) or
act thereon; to see If the town will vote
to pay the Stevens linen works SIS per
hydrant for the 16 hydrants now set in
Merino, Jericho and Chaseville, in con-
sideration therefor the said company
will at all times be prepared to furnish
water pressure of sufficient power for
efficient fire service; to see If the town
will adopt chapter 331 of the acts of
1888, pertaining to fishing in towns
which accept the act.
An illustrated temperance lecture will
be given by Rev. w. n. Tenney in the
Congregational chapel. Thursday even
ing, March 81 The entertainment will
be produced under the auspices of the
Massachusetts Total Abstinence 90
ciety, and will be illustrated by the
stereopticon.
George Hall and family move to Nam
tucket tomorrow.
Nichols Academy closed Friday for
weeks vacation.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
MlLLVILLE WATER.
Contract for Equipment to Furnish Need
ed Fire Protection.

The committee having in charge the
construction of the new system Of
water works for fire protectiOn, in the
village of MillviIle (Blackstone), has
awarded the following contracts: Ex-
cavating and laying the pipes, Moore &
Co, of Milk street, Boston; valves and
hydrants. Chapman Valve company
Boston; ESQ horse power boiler Almy
Water Tube Boiler company, Provi-
dence; pipes and special castings, r. D.
Wood, Philadelphia, Pa; pump, 1900
gallons per minute, Knowles Steam
Pump Works Boston. John e. Ellis,
engineer, of Woonsocket is to have the
supervision of the work, which is to be
begun very soon.
WE'LL KNOWN IN WORCESTER.
Michael F. Flaherty of Whitinsville
who has been recently admitted to the
bar, win open an office in Blackstone
April i. Mr.. Flaherty has been prac-
ticing law in the city since his admit
tance to the bar, in the office of Scott e.
Taft, in the Walker building.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
ROCHDALE.
A PRETTY PARTY.

A PREII4 RAaLI.
Miss Ruth E, Boardman celebrated
her sth birthday, Tuesday afternoon. by
inviting 25 of her little friends During
the afternoon her cousins, Gertrude and
Alice Boardman, aided by Gussie Guy,
assisted in serving delightful pink tea
All seemed to have a pleasant time IN
singing and playing games
Each guest was served at the close
with pink ice cream and a pink bon-bop
box. During the afternoon Miss Ruth
was kindly remembered with many
beautiful presents. with which she wss
very much pleased.
SUBURBAN TOPICS.
"A. H. Williamson and family. of Quin-
aboag. have been visiting friends In
Rochdale.
Parties from Worcester are endeavor-
ing to form a basket ball team in Roch-
dale.
About forty members of the Lencx
Bicycle Club made the first run of the
season to Dudley Sunday, and reported
the roads to be in excellent condition
Thomas Jones has severed his con-
nections with the A H. Howarths 81
Sons, and it is reported that he is about
to enlist in the United States navy.
Boardman Bros. are doing q hustlin8
business disposing OF Lenox bicycles.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
A CERTAIN CURE
FOR
CONSTIPATION
Regulations as to Diet, Exercise.
ETC., as Prescribed by One
of the most Eminent
H. Physicians.

Constipation affects mostly thosewho
are dySpeptic or who sit too much or too
long. 1tcannot be cured by medicines
alone. The following is the prescriP-
ton of a leading physicians:
Ist. Take on rising a teaspoonful of
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt in glass of wa
ter as hot as you can sip it. Then take
a brisk walk out of doors, if you can
if not, keep on your feet and move about
indoors. 1fthe trouble is chronic and
serious, take another dose in from thirty
TO sixty minutes. Wait at least half an
hour before eating your breakfast
I'd. Never sit down to read or work
after breakfast until Nature has found
relief. "But | haven't time" You will
have time if you rise an hour earlier
than before, and cure is worth that
3d. Use laxative food-use a Cruel of
rolled oats and water, no milk; and use
HONEY with wheat griddle cakes or with
bread. Never touch toast, or milk ex-
cept-in coffee. Don't eat blackberries
or cheese, and never drink tea for break
fast. Use coffee at breakfast, if you can;
if not, hot water Chew all food thor
oughly and never use liquid to help
masticate it. Never use acids or sour
fruits, and fruit when cooked is much
easier digested than if uncooked.
4th. Why use Carlsbad Sprudel
Salt? Because, first, there is no reac-
ton to follow it. You know what thas
means, if you have taken physics and
found yourself worse off than before,
the second day afterwards; second, be-
cause the Genuine Carlsbad Sprudel
Salt aids the stomach as well as the
bowels in their functions.
You can take the Carlsbad Sprudel
Salt less and less steadily as you i'm
prove; but never be without bottle
handy. Be sure to use only the Genu-
inc Carlsbad Salt, which is obtained
from the celebrated Carlsbad Sprudel
Water, and has the signature of Els
NER & MENDELsoN Co., Sole Agents.
New York, on every bottle.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
WITHOUT A HOME.
West Brookfield People Escape
With Their Lives.
Barney Ford's Family Left Without Food,
Shelter or Money BY Morning Fire.

West Brookfield, March 29.-Fire de-
stroyed Barney Ford's house and furni-
ture at an early hour this morning. Mrs.
Ford and three young children occupied
the house, and her husband is in Indl-
ana The children were awakened be-
tween and o'clock this morning
nearly suffocated by smoke. The moth
er hastily put her three children out Of
the window of the sleeping room, and
brought out sufficient bed clothing to
wrap around Them James Cassidy, a
neighbor, gave the alarm, but it was
nearly an hour after the fire was dis
covered before the engine company ar
rived, 1t was then too late to save any
of the furniture. The shell of the ell
part remains standing, but it was quit
ed by fire.
The house was heavily mortgaged and
partly insured.
Mrs. Ford and children are in a des-
titute condition, being without clothes
or money. They are staying at James
CasSldy,s home until some other place
is provided. Barney Ford left West
Brooktield some time since, and does lit
Tie IN the way of supporting his family.
COMING TOWN MEETING.
Among the more important articles in
the town warrant to be acted upon at
town meeting, Monday, are the follow
ing:
To see if the town will vote to raise
SZOo0 to build a new barn at the town
farm; to see if the town will appropri-
ate $IS for the employment of a special
officer for the common and vicinity; to
see If 500 will be appropriated for the
determination of the elm beetle; to see If
the town will vote to withdraw from its
union with Acton and Sturbridge in the
employment of superintendent of
SCHOOLS There are also several articles
concerning the construction of new
sidewalks.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
PETERsHAM.
STOCK CHANGED HANDS.

STOCK CHANGED HANDS.
The bankrupt stock of c.. H. Ss J. D.
Glasheen was sold at auction Saturday
by the assignee, H. S. Goddard. The
entire stock of goods and store fixtures.
including the lease, which has four
years to run, the teams and market
building were bid off BY C. H. Friezell
of Orange. The sale amounted to S11S2.
1t is presumed business will be started
again in the store without much delay.
sELECTMEN's WORK.
The selectmen have organized with NJ.
E. Hildreth chairman Mr.. Hildreth is
also chairman of the c6Nerseers of poor.
The selectmen have made the following
appointments: DR.. Theodore Chamber
lin for school committee, in place of J.
w. Brooks, Esq, resigned; Sewell c..
Goddard, member of board Of health, in
place of B. ]. Bennett, resigned; Charles
D. Williams, auditor, in place of s. G.
Goddard, resigned; John F. Barnes
chief of fire department; George Marsh
his assistant; s. c. Goddard, inspector
of cattle; B. w. Towne sexton; John f.
Barnes and y. H Blackmer, forest fire
wardens; Charles H. Glasheen, public
Weigher.
PAINFUL ACCIDENT.
Harrison L. Holden met with an ac-
cident Friday. He was found in sta
BILE in Gardner, lying on the floor in a
semi i-conscious state, where he had put
up his horse. He was brought to his
home here, where it was found his
shoulder was dislocated. He was at
tended by DR. Perry.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
DUDLEY TOWN MEETING.
Many Interesting Articles in Warrant
James H. DWyer Coming Man.

Dudley, March 29-The town warrant
IN Dudley has been posted by Constable
Hiram j. Raymond. and the annual
town meeting will be held in the Dud-
ley town hall, on Monday, April 4. The
polls will close at 2 o'clock, which is
one hour earlier than in Webster. There
are twenty articles in the warrant
among the most important being: To
see If the town will vote yes or mo"
on the license question; to raise such
sums of money as may be necessary for
the support of schools, the repair Of
roads and bridges. the payment of
debt, contingent and other necessary
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
uxRRlpGE.

John NJ. Keegan, president Of the Tx
bridge Y. P. S. c. E., will soon leave
town, and has resigned his position. Le-
roy S. Farnum has been elected to fill
the vacancy.
Charles W. Scott, the newly elected
member of the selectmen, has been
elected superintendent of the water
works, In place of Waldo E. Rawson,
who declined reappointment.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
PAINFUL ACcIDENT.
PAXTON.
A HAPPY. PAIR.

The marriage last week Of Miss Nettie
E. Williams and Frank A. Pierce was
one Of the happiest which have occurred
in this vicinity for some time. Miss
Williams is organist at the church, and
is very popular Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce
spent several happy days with friends at
Springfield, and returned in season to
receive the congratulations of their
friends. Mrs Pierce win continue to
preside at the organ.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
AUBURN,

Mrs. Susan S. Fessenden, state presl-
dent of the w. c. T. u, will deliver the
address at the memorial exercises to be
held in memory Of Miss Frances E.
Willard, next Sunday evening, April g..
at the church.
The school house in district No. 1 is
being reshingled.
The spring term of the schools will
commence Monday, April 4.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
RUTLAND.
TWO RESIDENTS GONE

IWO RESIDENIS GONN
Mrs. Eta L. Miles, wife of George H.
Miles, died here Monday, aged 81 years
and 5 months. Mrs. Miles leaves a hus-
band and children.
Lawson S. Brigham, lifelong resi-
dent Of this town, died Monday, aged
II years months. Mr. Brigham had fol-
lowed farming pursuits all his life. He
leaves wife and grown up family.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree to
refund the money c" 80 cent. bottle of
Greene's Syrup of Tar. II It fails to cure
your cold or cough. We also warrant a
25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or no
pay.
Albert w Andrews
o. J. Carroll & Co.
Frank G.. Rourke & Co.
f. H. Fales. Holden.
Albert e. Booth, Leicester.
D. H. Gregory & Co.. Princeton.
H. ]. Wizard. East Brookf1eld.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30
IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH.

Be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for children teething. 1t soothes the child.
softens the gums. allays all pain, cures
wind collie. and Is the best remedy for
diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30

& La sssL Il ~ -E7&-A-GAs
The fac n
smile ~ va
dEnatuFs/ ~ [ATN[I@ ,v..rTg., T

When the head feels dull and heavy, the
skin appears sallow and greasy, and the
refuses food, take Carter's Little
Liver Pills. Don't forget this.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30

When your appetite deserts you just try
10 to 20 drops Il DR.. Siegert's Angostura
Bitters in sherry or port wine before
meals.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30

General bicycle repairing. Hayener. ''
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-30

Sold by George S. Dixon, Agent for Wor-
cester County, 222-224 Front st,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-20
OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE
OF THE PACIFIC COAST
Patents for Inventions and Pensions
for Union Veterans-Califor-
mans in WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, July 19.-Pacihc Coast
patents were issued to-day as follows:
California-John Baker, Pasadena, BIZ
cycle hub and bearings; John Garden,
Carpenteria, currycomb; Frank A. Dixon,
San Jose, automatic cooking apparatus
for canneries; Franklin L. Johnson VAL
ley Spring, washing machine; Rudolph
Poitrowski, San Francisco, beer barrel.
Oregon-Daniel w. Guiles, Portland. BIZ
cycle gear; Edward Turner, Portland, as
signor of one-half to Smith & Watson,
iron works, friction clutch.
Washington-Hugh Breckenridge, Lyn-
den. polishing machines for broom ham
dies; William E. Leonard and c. o. Hes
cox, Tacoma, assignor to the Washing
ton Dishwasher Company, dish cleaner.
Callfornians in Washington-Mrs. ]. T..
Larkin and Miss A. Wickland, San Fran
cisco, are at the Raleigh; w. NJ. Crane,
San Diego, is at the National.
Pacific Coast pensions have been
granted as follows:
California: Original-Frederick Kotze.
Riverside, Sc: Charles Stammann, San
Francisco, Sc; Daniel Teadley, Veterans
Home Napa, IS. Reissue-Alfred Clark,
Oakland $l2. Original widow, etc.-Pris-
ella A Shepston. San Francisco, IS.
Oregon: Original-Samuel D. East,
Greenville, S.: Erastus P, Hawks. Alt
house, IS.
Washington: Original-Daniel Oliver,
Spokane, Sc. Increase-Daniel Quinn,
Port Angeles, IS to So.