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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
WILKlN NsoNvILLE.
MARR1Ep EIaHrREN YEARS.


party Of friends quietly surprised
Hevey T. Houghton and wife at their
home in Wilkinsonville. Thursday eve
ming. the occasion being the 18th ami
yersary of their wedding Mr.. Houghton
had invited few relatives to supper, and
about S.15 p. m. party of friends COM
prising George Pickford, Theodore Will
marth and wife, Daniel T. Brown and
wife and son Wendell of Miilbury, and
Louis I. Chase and wife, J. A. Brown
and wife H. T. Dudley and wife. c. N.
II. G. Arnold and wife. l.. T.. Hall and
Wife Rev. Samuel HodglSiss and daughter
Edith, Arthur Rice and wife, p. Fl. Webb
and wife and Hannah P. Brown (theSe of
Wilkinsonyille), gave them an elegant oak
(cuI1y) hall tree. A witty and humorous
speech was given by Mr.. G. Norcross as
he presented the couple with the hall tree.
Mr. Houghton and Miss Kesiah Pickford
were married just Is years ago, in Mill
bury Mrs. Houghton's mother and
and are hale and hearty old
couple. Mr.. Houghton owns and operates
a grist mill in NNilkinsonvflle and a grain
store in Alilbury. Ice cream and cake
were served, and a general good time was
enjoyed by all.
Services were held in the United Pres
byterian Church Thursday evening. Rev.
8; b, Haslett gave good discourse on
Death"
be removed in April. F.. E. Clark Of Web
ster will superintend the work. Rumors
are current that H. N. Slater, owner Of
the mill, will tear down the old mia and
build woolen mill this summer.
A special car has run at lilo and 1890 D.
m. on the Blackstone Valley Railroad, to
convey all going to the evangelistic meet
ings In MillburY.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
CHARLTON.
TIE YEARS EXPENSES.

The principal expenses of the town the
past year, as will appear by the reports
of the town officers, which will soon be
ready for distribution, have been as fol-
lows: Repairs of roads and bridges,
S2S61; breaking out roads, $7S7; school
expenses, $45S3; expense of paupers at
the almshouse, in addition to,the income
of the farm, $12S2; support Of paupers
not provided for at almshouse, $1545; the
public library, 5000 The debt of the town
in excess OF available funds is reported
to be S10S7
Lucian Dugan is soon to move to the
farm formerly of Hiram Holden, de-
ceased, and will have the care of the
aged and infirm widow of Mr.. Holden.
A fine pair of horses have been bought
in Worcester for use on the Woodbury.
farm
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
DRAPER NOMINATED
Spencer No License Caucus
Names Him for Collector.
Name Also Among the ConstabuIary
Which Contains Various Changes-A
Grist of News Notes.

Spencer, March 24-Tonight the no-li-
cense people Of this town held caucus
and nominated ticket for the coming
April meeting, which viii make all-com-
p. Draper was stood by and secured
the nomination of tax collector. and was
also placed on the list of constables as
heretofore. There was a general drop
ping of constables from the old list for
obvious reasons, and the following will
have to seek nominations elsewhere il
they desire to be climbs of the law:
George McKenna, Frank L. Marble, j
A. Spencer, James Aldrich. The name
Of @. P. Barton was also dropped from
the ticket as a candidate for the board
Of selectmen.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
OF BRIEF MENTION
A GREAT SUCCESS.
THE First Exhibit of the Worcester Hor-
tlcuturaI Society.

| tiSHihNi al SOSiGly.
| The Worcester Horticultural Society
gave its first exhibit in horticultural
Hall Thursday afternoon. The exhibit
was unusually successful, and the dis
plays of flowers were beautiful. The
azaleas exhibited by H. F.. A. Lange at
tracted considerable attention, and took
two first premiums Mr. Lange was the
most successful exhibitor of flowers.
Carrying off seven out of possible eley-
en- first premiums, amounting in all to
$3.50. Mrs. A, A. Hlxon displayed a
beautiful group Of Gala lilies.
The list of premiums was as follows:
Flowers-AZalea Indica, three plants.
Fl. u. A Lange Fred B. Madaus, Mrs
S. H. Record; azalea Indica, one plant,
H. Il. A. Lange, Fred B. Madaus; hya-
cinths, six plants Fl. f. A. Lange, Fred
B. Madaus, Elsie A Weeks, Mrs. A. A.
HiXon; primula simensis, four plants,
Fred 3. Madaus; primula, any other
variety, F. A Blake, Mrs. A. A. Hixon,
Mrs. w. A. Forbes, Mrs. w f. Sargent;
cineraria, F. B. Madaus, Edward w
Breed, Mrs. A. E. Underwood, A. f.
Blake; cyclamen, four plants, H. r. A.
Lange, f. B. Madaus; one plant, II. F.
A. Lange, F. B. Madaus; carnations, H
f. A. Lange, +. A. Blake, II. B. Watts
Mrs. A. A. Hixon; arum Richardia, Mrs.
A. A HiXon, f. 3. Madaus, Mrs. w. e.
Sargent, Mrs. S. II. Record; cut flowers,
H. F. A. Lange, F. B. Madaus, f. A.
Blake, Mrs. A. A. Hixon.
Gratuities-G Marston Within, or
chids; H. f. A. Lange, roses; E. NJ.
Fish, genista; Mrs. Fl. A. Jones, gera-
MUM; Ida Henderson, petunia; Mrs. w.
e. Sargent, white violet; Mrs. s. H. Rec
ord and Mrs. H, M. Chase, baskets of
flowers
getables-Cabbage drumhead, S. e.
Fisher, John Yanchoukoski, H. E. Rich;
red cabbage, C. L. Hartshorn, j. A. AL
len; Savoy cabbage s. f. Fisher, c. L.
Hartshorn; celery, b. NJ Bruce, E. A.
Bartlett, H r. Kenney; Hubbard
squash, F. J. Kenney, c. L. Hartshorn,
II. B. Watts; squash, c. L. Hartshorn,
Elliot Moore H. r. Kinney; mush-
rooms, H. R. Kinneyj yellow Swede tur-
nips, F. J. Kenney, G. H. Rice, G. E.
Fisher: turnips, white egg, f. ]. Kenney,
Elliott Moore, S. e Fisher; turnip beets,
H. r. Kinney, c. L. Hartshorn, Fl. E.
Rich; carrots, II. Z. Rich, H. r. Kin
ney, G. H. Rich; lettuce, G. L. Harts-
horn, H. r. Kinney, r. A. Bartlett.
Gratuities-E. NJ. Bruce, cucumbers; s.
H. Record, spinach; f. A. Bartlett, rad
ishes; Miss r. M. Cook, mushrooms
Fruits, gratuities-Apples @, l. Harts-
horn, c. G. Rice, H. r. Kinney, w. H.
Cohen, Mary e. Woodward, w. O'Con-
nell, Mrs Samuel Overland, Elliott
Moore, Mrs. A. e Underwood, W. U.
Maynard, S. L. Fisher, l.. j, Carter;
pears, Mrs. S. Overland; cocoanuts and
oranges, the Protective Union store.
The judges of awards were: G. Mars
ton Within, flowers; Henry Rich, fruits;
Charles Greenwood. vegetables; G.. Z.
Francis, mushrooms.
The next exhibit will be April q.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
WAS MUCH ENJOYED.
Boston Artists Royalty Entertain Whitins.
vile Audience.

Whitinsville, March 24--Rogers &
Grilley of Boston gave a recital in the
NJ. e. church, last evening, which was
largely attended. Van Veachton Rogers
was harp soloist and Charles 7. Grilley
entertainer. Following was the pro-
gram: Mazurka de concert, "Hassel-
mans" Mr. Rogers; Midsummer
Nights Dream" (Shakspere), Mr.. Grill
ley; serenade, op. 50 (Alvars). MI.
Rogers; recital, THE rivals" Smith,
Mr.. Grilley; (a) "Song without words, .
(b) "Piratenmarsch" Rogers). Mr.
Rogers; scene from rip Van Wrinkle"
BoucicaulD, Mr. Grilley; Scenes from
my youth" grand fantasie" (Alvars); !;
Mr.. Rogers; (a) ''The first time l kissed
Sary' (Waterman) % "a praiser of
time past" qIeaton), Mr. Grilley. The
funds will go for the benefit of the
church.
AGED LADY GONE.
Mrs. Sarah Kershaw died at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Whitelock. at
o'clock this morning, at the age of 65.
She had been in feeble health for the
past few months, but had been able to
be around to attend to her duties, and
did not take to her bed till last Satur-
day, when she was seized with pneumo-
MIA, from which she died She was born
IN ROcnuale, EnSlanu, ana came to this
country g. few years ago. She leaves
three sons and one daughter in Eng
land and one son in this country she
was an active member of the Ladies'
Temple. The funeral VIII take place
from Mr.. Whitelock's home, on Main
street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. t. M. Houston will officiate. In
terment in Pine Grove cemetery.
CONTAINS % ARTICLES.
The warrant for Northbridge town
meeting was posted today 1t contains
2S articles. The principal ones are to
see If Northbridge will appropriate
money to suppress the illegal sale of in
toxicating liquors; to see if the town
win vote to establish a night watch to
see if the town will vote to make an
appropriation for an addition to its cleo
trio light service, by adding three more
lights in Whitinsville and Linwood, and
to see If the town will vote to sell the
old school building at Linwood.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
uxBRIDeE.
MILL TOWN NOTES.

S. R. Capen, NJ. D., and his bride ar
rived in town Wednesday evening, and
We're received at the station in a gaily-
attired carriage to be driven to the resi-
dence of DIR. z. A. Jones Mr.. Capen
is the son of the Rev. John Capen, for
merly pastor of the NJ. E. Church in
town, and also a brother of Mrs f. A.
Jones. He will practice medicine in
Upton.
The funeral of Coils Lambert was held
at st. Marys Church Thursday fore
noon. Rev. FIR. Sullivan celebrated a
high mass of requiem.
Henry NJ Ellison has been reappoint-
ed superintendent of highways, and has
received Instructions from the selectmen
as to the plan of work to be carried
out.
Socials were held at both the Method
list and Congregational churches Thurs
day night.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
NEXT YEARS OFFICERS.
Holden Farmers and Mechanics Club
Holds Last Meeting of the Season.

Holden, March 24-The Holden Farm
ers and Mechanics Club met yesterday
in Memorial hall. The question of the
morning was, ''What shall we produce
next season." G. s. Graham opened
the question and spoke of various crops
which he had been successful in rails
ing in past years. He did not think a
farmer could make success in market
gardening unless he lived near the city,
where he could sell his products He
thought it better to continue in the old
way. Many other members discussed
the subject, but none were able to say
just what they should produce next
season.
The hosts for the dinner were F.
Moore. A J. Newell and Payson Newell.
AS this was the last meeting of this
season, the afternoon was devoted to
the election Of officers for the next Sc
ries of meetings.
The following is a list of the officers
chosen: President, Charles T. Mead;
vice president, f. T, Holt; second vice
president, Benn M. Chamberlain; treas
urer, /. C, Richardson; secretary, Rev.
T. e. Babb; executive committee, Benn
NJ. Chamberlain, j. w. Rice, A. A. Met
calf, A j. Newell, j. H. Warren.
A committee Of ladies were appointed
to investigate the dish cupboard in the
hall kitchen and make out list Of ar
tcles needed. The program committee
for the following year consists of Chas.
e. Parker, Albert A. Metcalf, Rev. Mr..
Walther, Miss Jessie Cleveland, Miss
Alice Parker.
1t was voted that the Farmers Club
accept the invitation Of the grange to
attend field day to be given at Benn
NJ Chamberlain's residence, some time
during the summer. 1t was also voted
that the club arrange for a strawberry
festival and the following ladies were
chosen 70 take charge of the same:
Mrs. Mary Hubbard, Mrs. Warren
Cook Mrs. j. w. Holt, Miss Alice l..
Parker, Mrs F.. T. Holt.
This series OF meetings has been a
great benefit to the community in many
ways, and every meeting was largely
attended, Twenty-Five new members
were added at the last meeting.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
WANT CLEAN WATER
Blackstone River Water Unfit
for Securing Purposes.
MiIlbury Water Company May Furnish
Clean Liquid for Atlanta Mtll-A Grist
of News Notes.

Millbury, March 24-The only draw
back now to the starting up Of the At
lanta mill is the need Of clean water
for washing the cloth when finished.
The water of the Blackstone river,
when it reaches the mill. is anything
but clean. Now it seems to be the
general opinion of the people of the
town, that there should be some means
found Of supplying the mill with pure,
clean water. The only source of water
supply to be had is that of the Millbury
Water Company, and 1t was learned to-
day that IL the water company would
name reasonable figure for supplying
clean water, the mill would be run
ming in full in a short time. Millbury
has number of good shops and mills,
and therefore some inducements should
be offered to manufacturers to locate
here. If the Millbury Water Company
should decide TO supply the Atlanta
mill with water it would not benefit
the water company alone but the
townspeople at large, OF late a num-
Der of business firms have visited Mill
bury for the purpose Of either buying
or leasing a shop for business, but have
gone away again without locating here,
elsewhere.
LOCAL BASKET BALL
The Bucks Village Athletic Club
played a game Of basket ball today
with the All-Star team, which resulted
in a victory for the Bucks Village
players by a score Of 4 to 0.
A PARISH CENSUS.
Rev. FIR. c. J, Boylan, pastor of St.
Bridgets Church, is taking a census Of
his parish.
The West NIillbury mail will again
change hands, and it's owner IT. Mich
ols, will take full charge Of it April l.
The Millbury basket ball team put in
some hard practice this evening in the
town hall.
BOARD ARE DETERMINED.
The present board of selectmen want
it plainly understood that they are
ready to enforce the no-license law, and
say that if person sells any liquor af-
ter the first Of May he win be watched
and il caught will have to suffer the fun
penalty of the law At the town meet
ing no appropriation was asked for to
enforce the no-license law, but the Sc
lectmen have the power TO borrow
money in a case Of this kind. and they
have agreed as one that no liquor shall
be sold in Millbury this year
OF BRIEF MENTION.
Principal J. Quirk of the Providence
street grammar school has returned
from his vacation and will resume his
duties as teacher Monday.
J. Edison is breaking in as motorman
on the Suburban road
trolley pole broke on one of the cars
| of the Suburban road this afternoon.
near the Franklin street bridge, and de-
layed traffic for some time Another
car from Millbury arrived and pulled
the disabled car home The centre piece
| was also broken
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25

Mrs. skinfint-"Here is a ha'penny for
you, my man; and pray tell how you
came to be so miserably poor?" Mendi-
cant-"Ah, mum! I was like you-too fond
of giving large sums of money to the
poor!"-Tft-B Bits.
Incurabue.- -Bing-"Yes, that's old Sprig-
gings. Half-3-dozen doctors. have given
him up at various times during his life 7"
Wing-"What was the trouble with him?"
Bing-"He wouldn't pay his bills "-Bos-
ton Traveller.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
HIIL ToMN MONIES

Three new members were added to the
local lodge of Masons last evening.
The study class discussed the sixth
stage of Pilgrims Progress at their
meeting in the Baptist Church vestry
this evening.
The annual meeting of the Grafton
Congregational Society will be held at
the church Monday.
Miss Belle Stone is i'll at her home on
Oak street.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25

The tac- N
'':s:IIs'' ''':I'i ! I21zzzz9 III, ~ ];

Many forms of nervous debility in men
yield to the use of Carter's Little Liver
PMls. Valuable for nervous weakness,
night sweats. Try them.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
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-tve cents bottle.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
souTHBRlDGE.
WORK HAS BEGUN.

Work was commenced Thursday
morning by engineers in the employ of
the Southbridge and sturbridge Railway
in laying out the spur track on Mechanic
street from the junction of Main to the
works Of the American Optical Com
pany. A franchise was granted to build
the track some time ago, and work will
be pushed rapidly as soon as the survey
is rOada
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
CAuCusEs TONIGHT.

The caucuses for the nomination of
town officers of the republicans and
democrats are both held tonight The
republicans meet in the Board of Trade
rooms, and the democrats in the town
hall. There promises to be lots of fun
and some surprises in both gatherings,
and the nominations for school commit
tee will be one of the bones of conten-
tin1o
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
OPTICAL TOWN NOTES.

E. w. Winter, George H. Smith and
George S. Cheney visited Boston Tues
day and Wednesday, arranging for seem
cry and properties for the production of
Sweet Lavender by the Southbridge
Dramatic Association here Monday and
Tuesday nights.
Miss Mary e. Wells leaves today for
a visit with friends in Washington, d.
c.
Miss Anita L. Cady and Miss Winifred
M. Kinney spent Thursday night with
friends in Worcester.
Mrs Mary T. Livermore will deliver
an address in the town hall the after
noon Of Patriots day, April 19, under
the auspices Of the Womens Relief
CorpS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-02

After the report of the military sue
cesses and the distinguished bravery
of our boys in Cuba, the most CRAFTY
ing dispatch, from Gen. Shafter isthe
one of Thursday stating that only Two
men in his army had died of sickness
since the expedition left Tampa Two
weeks ago. Among 1900 men sailing
in crowded transports in to Il change
Of climate, and entering upon a new
order of life, only two die in two
weeks. The yearly death rate in tho
average community Of this country =
somewhat higher than % per cent,
which would mean more than II deaths
in a fortnight, instead of two. which
Gen. Shafter is able to report. OF
course. infancy and old age. the two
extremes of life which are 50 prolific
of death. are excluded from the amy.
but this alone would not suffice to eX-
plain the wonderfully Low mortality
record of the expedition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-02
Keen Out Of Range.

A correspondent in the far East of 1
London paper sends home a story tina
may or may not be true. 1t Is god
enough to be true, anyway, and t
breathes the spirit not only of Or
naval hero at Manila, but also of or
nation at this time. The story COS
that Admiral Dewey told Prince HenE
of Prussia-presumabl on CERTAIN
interesting occasion at Hong kongr
that he would be glad to see any Ger
man officers at Manila, but it Woua
be Well to caution them to keep out 4
the American line of fire. There ae
some grounds for doubling whether f
made such a remark. But at least
sounds much like him, and it is superF
ly expressive of the American spirit n
this war and OF the attitude of Tia
nation toward all the world.
The interest of other nations in tle
war, in both hemispheres. is not to ,e
denied. In a measure, every civiliad
nation is interested in everything tiat
is done by or is done to every otter
nation. But then our interests Te
supreme and paramount above III
others put together. 1t is our war, aud
no others; and it is our war with
Spain, and with no other. The line Of
fire is between the United States md
Spain, and nowhere else. 1t is en-
nestly desired that it shall not b.
diverted elsewhither. This country
does not intend that it shall DE Ii
verified. 1t does not mean to divert it
in order to attack any other objct.
Neither does If mean to divert it in
order to avoid hitting any other Object
that may be obtruded upon it. Gar
many and other nations must keep Mt
of range.
Visitors and spectators are welcome
But they had best keep out of the Inc
of fire. If they want to see how RAPID
ly and straight Americans can shot
they will find at one side the best pont
of observation. 1t would be awkward
for them to get between the guns aud
the target. If they have anything to
say to us about the war we shall lisen
to them in at least as gracious a spirit
as that in which they speak. If they
will speak to Spain and persuade her
to act nationally they Will b. doing her
ana the world a service. But let than
keep out of our line Of fire. our gun
ners Will not stop to listen to talk, sor
change their aim because some m2
gets between them and the mark. TIL
only thing that will stop their firing Is
a Nag of truce. Until it is raised by
Spain all men had best keep out of the
American line of fire. This country is
able to conduct its own war and dis
pose without help of the spells Of
battle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-02
DR.. Pierce's Pellets cure constipation.

There is a delightful frankness about
the admissions Of Mr. Bond the Welsh
tinplate manufacturer, concerning
American competition in that Industry
He says the crude tin all comes from
Singapore now, so the American man
ufacturcr meets his English rival on
equal terms 50 far as that raw material
is concerned. Everybody knows that
the American manufacturer enjoys
slight advantage on the plates to be
coated, thanks to advanced practice
ana the Mcsaba ore ranges. And -
Mr.. Bond sees but one problem for the
American tinplatc makers to solve, the
finding of a market for their surplus
product Even this he believes, VIII
not be a serious thing for SO versatile
a people This is the tinplatc industry
which we We're told. Il few years ago.
could never be established in this
country. Not only is it established
ana producing all the tinplate con-
sumed in the United States but with
surplus IL be marketed abroad. And
this 10y the admission of the represent
tative Of the largest foreign competitor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-02

Tho reported death of % out of
party OF l0l men Who left Seattle for
the Alaskan gold fields in March will
cause grave apprehension to the
friends and relatives OF the thousands
of adventurous men Who are seeking
for gold in the ice-bound region of the
Kl0ndike. If, as was anticipated, navi-
cation opened about June %, news of
the winters hariships in the sold
camps will soon reach the outer world
Since early in the spring there have
been no authentic reports of the condi-
tion of the miners. ana the arrival of
the frst news will DE eagerly received
That Il vast amount of gold has been
secured there can Dc little doubt but
lhat il has been gained at the expense
Of hundreds of lives is also more than
probable. We believe. however that
death by starvation and cold of all but
four in a party Of l01 Will prove to b.
an isolated case. This expedition left
Seattle in March. when the state ana
national authorities had united to dis
courage further travel until the sum-
mcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-02
5 Maine Gossip.
Love. tie Captain.

Love became captain
Marching With the men;
But Il whppoorwill was singing
y thrush-song thrilled the glen;
And "Halt!" cried Love. the captain,
And rest We, merry mem"
And lost in hills and daffodils
He vanished down the glen.
His weary soldiers rested
Beneath the stars that night.
With suniiowcrs tall for scntine
by lily-tents Of white.
And wild the war notes ringing
Called love To lead the men;
But a whipponrwll was singing
y thrushsong thrilled the glen.
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-02

Wyoming is good as gold on patriot
ism, however she may be on finance.
with population of only S5,0O0-thc
smallest in the Union with the pos
stble exception of Ncvada-she has
furnished three times the number of
volunteers required under her quota
No other state has made such show
ing. Therefore we say again, Wyoming
is all right
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-02

The "call of duty" in the shane Of an
increased salary has induced +. Ben
Jamn Andrews to so from Providence
to Chicago where he will be superin-
tendent of the public schools. Pre-
sumably his first duty will be to i'm
press upon the children's minds that
100 cents worth of money can be made
from As cents worth Of silver.