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Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
THE WORCESTER
---- MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK

In accordance with the provisions OF sec
ton AZ of chapter 317 of the acts of 1894,
depositors are requested to present their
bank books to the bank for veriticat,on.
H. WOODWARD, Treas.
February list. 1898.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18

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fore any appropriation bill is reported
for conducting the hospital another year,
the management will have an oppor-
tunity to demonstrate the usefulness of
the institution.
DR.. Spaulding, the superintendent of
the hospital, appeared before the COM
mittee Monday and urged the favorable
consideration of the bin making an APP
preparation of $25, 900 for the expenses
of the hospital for the current year.
The members of the committee COM
menced to question the superintendent
as to the necessity of a larger appropri-
alton, the amount being an increase of
$4,000 or sc over the appropriation last
year, and was told that the hospital
had been running behind for the past
two or three years, but, through a sur
plus accumulated three years ago, all
expenses had been met without any adj
ditional appropriation,
The talk about surplus being accu-
mulated caused several of the members
to open their eyes, and further cross
examination brought out the fact that
the appropriation by the state is al
ways used first. and then, whatever Is
received from the inmates or from the
towns from which they are sent. The
year referred to had given the institu-
ton the balance used in subsequent
years.
The bill was not reported by the COM
mtttee, but was tabled and the manage
ment of the hospital has been given to
understand that it must not only pro-
pose better system of bookkeeping,
but must also give reasons for con-
unuing this sort of treatment From
what several members of the commit
tee have heard, the opinion prevails
that the patients are chiefly town and
city DRINKS and beats sent to the hos
pltal, for no other purpose than to rid
their own localities of nuisance and ex-
pense. The cost of treating these fell
lows varies from Sc to SO week, which
is far above the average paid for the
support OF treatment of any Of the state
charges. 1t is understood that the man
agement of the hospital not only wants
an ordinary appropriation of $25, 1000, but
Is also going to ask for $50, 900 for new
buildings
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
TAYLoR-BAIRD.

A Pretty Wedding at the Residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Putnam.
The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
E. Putnam was the scene of very
pretty wedding. Wednesday evening, at
6 o'clock, when George e. Taylor OF
Spencer was married to Mrs. Jennie L.
Baird by Rev. William j. Thompson OF
Grace Church
The bride was attired IN black silk
with chiffon trimmings The presents
were numerous and costly
Among those present were; Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Ansel Washburn, Miss Wash
burn, Arthur c. Conant, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. G. Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Philip s.
Doane, Mr.. and Mrs. J. y. Smith, Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Young, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. s. Putnam, Mr.. and Mrs A. Nc
Dernid, Mr.. and Mrs Charles H.
Barnes, the Misses Taylor, Miss Mary
Winslow-
The wedding was followed by a recep-
ton and collation.. Mendelssohn's we'd
ding march was rendered by Mrs. C. S.
Putnam, and Mr.. C. S. Putnam acted
as usher.
After the wedding tour, Mr.. and Mrs.
Taylor will reside in Spencer
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
VERY PRETTY STUFF.
Some of the Pleasing Garment Materials
Seen In the Stores.

One wishing to renew her wardrobe for
the year of '9S will find the stores filled
with very pretty stuffs. Checks and
stripes are in predominence. The hori-
zontal stripes, while a wee bit suggestive,
nevertheless are obtaining greatly in Paris,
and Paris sets the pace for the rest of the
world.
AS last year, the muslins will be inter
lined with delicate color Innings of silk, if
possible to the purse of the owner. Speak
ing of silks, taffetas, as for few sea-
sons past, will still have the preference
for fancy waists, while fouaards viii be
largely used for the entire summer dress.
These foulards instead of the plain china
silk, as hitherto, will be the tWilled va
riety One piece in particular caught the
eye of navy blue, with fine white flower
ing vine running all over it as desirable
Another silk had Barre stripes of the va
rious tones of cerise; stiM another the
various tints of torquoise blue. Turquoise
blue will be a favorite color for midsum-
mer, while green will be given first pref
erence for early spring.
OF course, there are many other colorS
that will be greatly worn, beautiful tans,
black and white; yellow is also exceed
ingly fashionable. One sees plenty of all
colors, but blues and greens will by far be
the favorites.
The summer girl, whether her purse be
slim or well filled, will have plenty of ma
terial from which to select, and will UNI
doubtedly look, as she always has from
earliest times to latest, truly womanly.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
THE SPRINGER METHOD NEvER EAILS.

The Washington Sanitarium, 70 Pleasant
street, calls your. attention to the following
short extracts from testimonials volunta-
ray given by reputable physicians who
have Investigated and heartily endorse the
Springer cure for alcoholism and narcotic
habit:
From Jos. Dutra, NJ. D., Of Worcester,
Mass:
After watching and studying many cases
treated for the alcohol and narcotic habits
by different methods, l am convinced that
there is nothing equal to the Springer
cure.
DR.. Dolloff of Lynn, Mass, testifies:
/ am personally acquainted with several
who have taken the Springer cure, and
from the results in these cases am salts
fed there is no method equal to it,
H. L.. Sheppard, M. D., Woburn, Mass.
thus endorses IT.
While watching many cases being treat
ed In one of DIR. Springers sanitariums, I
was surprised at the effectual results of
his treatment, and consider 1t to be most
remarkable discovery Of medical science
The Springer method Is used at the Wor-
cester Sanitaftun1, rs Pleasant st. -"
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
SAD INFORMATION.
Miss Helen st. Clair Receives News oil
Her Fathers Death in Florida.

Miss Helen ST. Clair, who is appearing
at the Biiou Theatre this week, re-
ceived telegram Tuesday afternoon
just before it was time for her to go on
the stage, announcing the death of her
father, P. J. Ryan, a member of the
well-known Chicago firm of Ryan 6,
O'Brien, importers of fabrics. Mr.. Ryan
had been in poor health for some time
and had gone to Florida for his health,
but he was too far gone and ne died
while in the south.
In spite of the distressing news, Miss
st. Clair went on and sang her songs,
but she did so with an aching heart, and
she did not enjoy the encores that were
given her fine singing. She will go
home to Chicago Saturday, arriving
there about the same time her fathers
remains reach there from Florida.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20

will go from here to Providence and
then to New York. 1t may be an inter
esting fact to know that it is not so
easy as it looks to get away with one
of the boxes of gold. The four are
chained together and if any one so in
oIined broke window and tried to run
off with box, he would find himself
hampered with a weight of about 40
pounds that would persist in getting in
his way Mr.. Folsom, however, antici-
pates no trouble of this kind, but, as a
precaution, he takes the boxes to his
hotel every night and has them locked
in the hotel safe.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
COUNCIL NOMINATIONS.

There was meeting of the executive
council this afternoon. at which Gov.
Wolcott made these nominations: w
E. Fowler of Grafton, Justice first dis
trict court of eastern Worcester, vice
Edward G. Bates, resigned.
Willard H. Pierce Of Greenfield to be
medical examiner for Franklin county,
vice DR.. E. c. Mccoy, deceased
N. Emmons Paine of Newton, to be a
trustee of the Massachusetts Homeo-
pathic Hospital, vice l.. L.. Rouse
manier, deceased
ID. A. Horton of Northampton. to be
member of the dairy commission.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
1nMANUEL CHURCH ENDEAvoRERs.

The officers Of the Junior Endeavor at
Emmanuel Church: Superintendent, Mrs.
Louise w. Murdock; assistant superin-
tendent, Mrs. Libbie W Benedict; presi-
dent Ellen Sundburg; vice president, Ida
Broman; secretary, Nellie jackson; treas
urer Joe Shaw; leaders of the commit
tees, lookout Edith Fernald; prayer
meeting, Clara Whites; missionary L.
Louise Dodge. The society was happy to
receive the banner at the junior rally.
They will also soon receive an increase in
their membership.
The members Of the senior society with
the pastor, are holding cottage prayer
meetings, besides other work in the
church. There is also a new name to
present for membership.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
PAPER ON ''MAHABHARATA. +"

The members Of the Second Parish Club
listened to a very interesting paper upon
The Mahabharata, Z presented by Miss
Helen A. Ball Wednesday evening. In tbA
parlors Of the First Unitarian Church
Following the reading Of the paper an in
and of other epics as we'll followed.
The next meeting will be held next We'd
nesday evening, when +. L. Hutchins will
10Th centuries.' N
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
NEwBURY WHIST CLUE.

The regular weekly meeting of the
Newbury Whist Club was held Wednes-
day evening at the residence of H. M.
Wood, Shepard street. Mrs. G. H. Lord
won the ladies' prize, handsome berry
spoon. The gentlemen's prize, a beau
tiful easel, fell to NJ. r. Shattuck. There
were sixteen present, and a very pleas
ant evening was passed.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
WHITMAN MANSION souGHT
Architects Make Plans for Several Notable
Alterations.

The Whitman mansion on Salisbury
street has been purchased by FL. Ballard.
through the agency of the Worcester Land
Improvement Company. Earle & Fisher
the architects, have made plans for sew
eral alterations in the house, including a
large, colonial piazza with massive pillars
heating and interior finishing and decor
ating. The barn viii also be remodeiIed
making the place one of the most desiqs.
BILE residences in the city.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
DEATH OF FRED A. BRAGG

Fred A. Bragg, aged II years son OF
John G. and Elizabeth ]. Bragg, died Of
typhoid fever at the City Hospital, We'd
nesday afternoon. He was a student at
the English high school, class of 9S, and a
member of the Devens and also of the
Phillips Debating Club. He leaves a
father, a mother. four brothers and two
sisters. The Oldest brother William. Jr
is member of the republican city com
mittee One of his sisters, E. Annie. is a
student at the Worcester normal school
noon at 2 O'Clock. Prayers will be said at
the house, and services will be held in PHI
grim Church.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
CITY SHOULD PROTEST.
It Looks as if Worcester Would at Best
Lose Some Post Office Carriers.

Postmaster Greene has heard little re-
garding the proposed cut of ten carriers.
Wednesday he received a telegram
from Congressman Walker which would
indicate that the congressman's enthu-
siasm has cooled somewhat since a
visit to the department He Is appar-
emily not so sure that he can prevent
the step Senator Hoar has not been
heard from.
1t would be a good thing for Worces-
ter people to hold a mass meeting pro-
testing against the cut. if they desire to
back up the postmaster and keep the
present service, which is, at best, hard
ly adequate to cope with the city's
needs A
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
YOUNG REPUBLICANS.
Annual Meeting of Young Mems Repub-
lican Club Monday

The annual meeting of the Young
Mems Republican Club, for the election
of officers for the ensuing, and any other
business which may come before the
meeting, win be held at republican
headquarters, 476 Main street, room 10.
Monday evening. Jan. "a, at O'Clock,
Refreshments will be served.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
FIRST UNITARIAN CHOIR.

The choir OF the First Unitarian
Church has been re-engaged for the
musical year beginning April /, as fol-
lows: Mrs H. w. johnson, soprano;
Mrs. G.. b. Shirley, contralto; F. A.
Kicker, tenor; B. 7. Hammond, bass
and director; w, q. Ingalls, orsanist.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20

SHEET AND PILLOW CASE PARTY

A very successful domino and sheet and
pillow case party was given by Mrs. Jen-
ME Abbott Nation to her pupils, Wed
nesday evening, in G. A. r. Hall.
About 200 were present and the effort to
guess the identities of the dancers fur
nlShed the greatest amusement until 40.
When all were unmasked. The music for
the dancing was as usual, excellent and
under Mrs. Mattoon's genial supervision.
Inc evening was heartily enjoyed by all.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
TAX COMMISSIONERS REPORT.


Tax Commissioner Charles Endicott
has submitted his annual report to the
legislature. In it he states that the to-
tai tax assessed was $33, 500, 755. OF this
amount S3,77 ,0S1S7 was paid up to Jan.
1, 1898, leaving $4S,674.OS unpaid.
The amount accruing- to the state I'M
der the operation of the law for the
coming year is as follows: From gener-
al list corporations-net amount as
sessed, SO, Isl, 62147; amount due to cit
les and towns, 81, 695, 274.2S; balance ac-
cruing to the commonwealth, s1,092,-
34719; from other corporations, $685.
134.43. Total amount accruing to the
commonwealth, SLIPS S1.S2
OF the amount of tax assessed the
present year, the sum of 1855, 274.2S has
been paid, and will be payable under
the terms Of the law to various cities
and towns in the state
The comparative valuation Of the cap
ital stock and real estate Of the cor
porations during the years 1896 and 1897
is as follows: The total valuation of the
capital stock of the corporations in
1897 was $593S74, 929; in 1895, 1914, 442, 633;
excess of 1897, $1S, 1885,, 296
The valuation of real estate and ma
chinery in 1897 was 1871, 328, 2S6; in 1896,
$S45, 678,5S1; excess of 1897, $25, 649, 705.
The aggregate excess on which a tax
was laid in 1897 was SPAS, csc, 495; in 1896,
1858, 541 hi; decrease in 1897. 81, 49O, 646.
The whole amount realized by the
state during the financial year ending
Dec. 81, 1897, has been from taxes of
1897, $1,076, 807.58; taxes of previous years
collected in 1897, $40, 1904. making the
total amount realized $1,O96, 9SS.42
The aggregate debt Of the municipali-
ties of the state have been increased by
Sl1,O96,014 during the past year. amount
ing now to $ll5,79S. $3.50. The aggregate
local assessment of taxes for state.
county and town purposes in 1897 was
SAL ,593,555. OF this, $1,750, 600 was state
tax, $2,795,336 county tax and sS7. GAS, 2t9
municipal tax The total amount of
sinking funds reported was $36, 691, 259 in
the past year and $2,136,254 more this
wear
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
FUNERAL OF MISS HIGGINS

The funeral of Miss Hattie E. Higgins.
formerly teacher in the school at
Bramanville, took place at her late
home, 175 Austin street, in this city.
Wednesday afternoon, the services be-
ing conducted by Rev. w. A. Burch
The floral tributes included a book. with
the inscription, Closed" from the sl1-
perintendent and teachers in the Mil5-
bury schools, and large wreath OF
pink and white roses, from the p,Ipils
In the school which she taught. The in
terment was at Hope cemetery.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
BUILDING PERMIT.

To Charles A. Vaughan, builder, for
A. Fl. Brunell, a three-stoly shop 40 by
50 feet and 80 feet high, of brick with
stone trimmings, on the corner of Vine
and Cherry streets in ward 8.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
no PREACH "a TATNUcK.

Rev. George E. Sanderson. pastor of
Coral Street NJ. e. Church. will preach
at the regular church service in Tat
muck Hall, this evening
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
MASONIC RELIEF ASSOCIATION.

The 25th annual meeting of the Masonic
Mutual Relief Association of Central Mas
sacfueetts will be held in Masonic Hail.
Thursday, January q, at II a. m, when
the election of officers will take place and
the reading of annual reports will be
heard.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
ITS FOURTH SOCIAL.
Worcester Cycle Club Has Enjoyable A.
fair at Horticultural Hall.

TAR at -FoftcuItuFaI Hall.
The Worcester Cycle Club held its 4th
social in Horticultural Han Wednesday
evening, dancing being enjoyed until 2
o'clock, to the strains of Chaffin's Or
chestra. There were three hundred
present during the evening, and the 60
cial proved eminently delightful and
successful H. F. Hastings acted as
floor director, with William H. Brody
as assistant and John c. Ware Ralph
c. White, Oramel Currie, Frank, w. Be
mis- and H. c. Golding ais aids. The
cyclers proved as graceful and gallant
on the floor as in winning prizes on
their wheels, and the evening was one
of thorough pleasure.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
NO LEADER ELECTED.
Meeting in Caucus of the Democrats o.
the House.

Meeting in Caucus of the Democrats of
the House.
The democratic members of the house
of representatives met in caucus in room
434, at the close of the session this after
noon. They were called to order at .. 10,
AZ members being represented, by Mr..
Sheehan of Holyoke. Mr.. j. J. Feneno
of Boston was designated as chairman,
and John L. Kelley was made secretary.
Representative Sheehan said it had
been customary in former years for the
democratic members to meet and choose
a caucus or house leader. He saw no
benefit in this, and refused to stand for
chairman Later, he found there was a
bitter contest between Boston members,
and the question of Williams and anti
Williams had been brought in. Later, he
had consented to stand, but he deprec-
lated wrangling on the matter
Mr.. Ponce of Cambridge, as another
possible chairman, then stated his posi-
ton. When approached, he suggested
Sheehan. The latter approached at least
six days before last Saturday, declined.
Then he heard Mr.. Kelley and Mr. Fitz-
gerald Of Boston were seeking the place.
He did not withdraw in consequence. If
there was a scramble it started when
Mr.. Sheehan refused to be considered a
He felt there was an attempt to punish
him for voting for McNany at the state
convention, but he was not anxious for
the position.
Mr.. Baldwin Of Boston moved to pro-
coed to the election of a permanent
chairman. Mr.. Breath of Chelsea moved
to amend by motion to drop the mat
ter and make no selection.
Mr.. Fitzgerald moved that action on
the matter be postponed until after adj
journment, one week from today. The
motion was lost, II to g.
Mr.. Horgan of Boston then moved in
definite postponement.
Mr.. Fitzgerald objected to indefinite
postponement, and Mr. Horgan changed
his motion to one to lay upon the table.
The motion prevailed % to is.
Mr.. Fitzgerald then moved to adjourn
for one week. Mr.. Morgan moved an
amendment to adjourn subject to the
call of the chair.
BY a vote of Is to 81 the amendment
to adjourn subject to the call of the
chair was lost.
Mr.. Fitzgeralds motion to adjourn for
one week was carried, 81 to 16. The
caucus then adjourned.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
VOTED 40 HOLE SOCIAL

Worcester Court No. SO, NJ. c. o. f.,
held its regular meeting in /. c. B. Hall
"Wednesday evening, and voted to hold
a social in Horticultural Hall the sec
ond week in February
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
PROPOSED FTrcHBURG BOND IS
SUE.

Boston, Jan. 19.-The 81, 100000 3O-year
4 per cent bonds of the Fitchburg Rail
road, authority for the issuance of
which has been asked of the railroad
commissioners, are to be used in refund
ing $550.OOO Cheshire Railroad s per cent
bonds maturing July. 1898, to take up a
mortgage Of 100000 on the company's
dock property. and to take up foating
debt of 100000 incurred in the purchase
of real estate in 1897 F'itchburg railroad
people say the issuance of these bonds
will pretty much clear UP the company's
floating debt.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
LOCAL NOTES.

WORCESTER TO DAWSON CITY, $500.
Ticket. entire outfit and 1000 lbs. freight
free. Elegant S. S. New Orleans. j. f.
Healy. 1896 Main street
Call for Carstair's Philadelphia rye
when at the Bay State House. "t%
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
aaorttsttr Daily Spy.

Subscribers who fail to receive their
papers regularly Will confer favor by
Immediately making complaint at this
office.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
CITY NEWS.
TODAY.

I-U-D-A-N.
Notwithstanding.
sun rises. ...7.OS Days length. .s.95
Sun sets. lab Moon rises. ,5.4s
Lothrop' $ Opera House-'"The Tor
nado. 2.30 and s.
Bijou Theatre-Co vaude-
vile, > to and 79O to 1870.
Mechanics Hall - Viking Bicycle
Club fair 5.
Horticultural Hall-Joint institute
Of Grange and Horticultural So
ciety, 1890 Il. m. and 2.30 p. m.
Horticultural Hall-Allen Club con-
cert, s.
St Jean Baptiste Hall Public
meeting of Carpenters Union. s.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
is 1T USEFUL ?

Question to Be Answered BY Manage
ment of Hospital for Dpsomaniacs.
Boston. JAN 19-The committee on
ways and means of the house has in
stituted sharp investigation into the
affairs at the Massachusetts, Hospital
for Dipsomaniacs at Foxboro, and be-
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
ALLEN CLUB CONCERT, THURSDAY
NIGHT

Horticultural Han. Tickets al Steinert,s
600, 20 s asiu
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20
Q ASTORIA.
49, ''s : IHzZzzT ! !: :

To remove dandruff. keen the scaln
moist clean and healthy, and give vitalityy
and color to weak. faded and gray haif.
use Ayers Hair Vigor. 1t has no equal
~ merit as q hair dressing, and for the
dandruff. "'iu
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20

Many persons keep Carriers Little Y5,,.,r
Ills on hand to prevent bilious attacks.
SICK headache, dizziness, and find them
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-20

In the senate today Senator Williams
of Norfolk presented the resolution
adopted by the Massachusetts Medical
Society, indorsing the suggestions con-
tanned in the special report of the COM
mission on the charitable and reforma-
tory institutions and interests of the
common wealth
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-17
ETHEL MARLOWE'S
SUDDEN DEATH
Actress Expires During
a Performance.
VICTIM OF HEART DISEASE
GREAT EXCITEMENT BEHIND
THE SCENES.
VICTIM OF HEART DISEASE
Audience, Ignorant of the Tragic
Occurrence, Loudly Clamors
for the Play to
Proceed.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-Ethel Marlowe,
a cousin of Julia Marlowe, died at the
Knickerbocker Theater tonight, during a
performance of 1.-The Christian" in which
she played the part of Polly Love. She
was "a years old.
Miss Marlowe had arrived early at the
theater and gave no indication that she
was other than perfectly well. In the
third act Miss Marlowe, as Polly Love,
was an important figure in the play. She
went through her part without fault AS
she entered the wings she met one of the
actors. She commented upon the excel
lence of his makeup, laughed and then
seated herself on a piano stool. Suddenly
she tottered, and before any one could
rush to her assistance, she had fallen to
the floor.
1t was at first thought she had tainted
and messengers were sent flying for re-
storatives and doctors. Within a few
minutes three physicians arrived. who
made every effort to revive her, but in
vain. Later they diagnosed the case as
heart disease and gave their opinion that
Miss Marlowe was dead when she fell
from the stool.
While all this was happening the act