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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01

Last night the local basket ball team
went to practice with a will. Captain
Porter means to win the game that his
team viii play with the Marlboro team
in the Marlboro city hall Saturday
evening.
Robert White, one of the Co. K re-
cruits, arrived home today from hos
pital in Philadelphia, where he has been
ILL.,
Word has been received from Private
Oliver p. Smith, Co. K, 9Th regiment,
III in the hospital on Bedloe's island,
New York harbor, that he is gaining
and will be home in two or three weeks.
DRIFTED APART.
Five weeks ago today, Daniel and
Bridget O'Leary were married and
were then the happiest couple in Gin
ton, but now Daniel languishes behind
the bars, while Bridget believes she is
a much-abused wife Things went on
smoothly enough until Daniel devel-
oped habit which did not quite meet
Bridget's idea of what good husband
should possess, and then dissensions
developed. Bridget endeavored to have
her husband do better but to no avail,
and then coldness grew. Finally open
rupture appeared today. when Daniel
appeared in the O'Leary household and
after a certain animated scene, much
household furniture was considerably
out Of repair, and the fond wife of FIVE
weeks ago HE'D herself to the clerk of
courts office and procured a warrant
for Daniels arrest. which was subse-
quently served. From the specifica-
tions of the warrant, Daniel will an
swer to Judge Stone tomorrow morning
on a charge of drunkenness.
DEATH OF ELLA O'TOOLE.
Miss Ella O'Toole, a popular 16 years
old girl of this town, died at the home
of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
OToole, on Winter street, Burdette
hill The young girl was member of
the ninth grade, and has been i'll for
some time.
A BRILLIANT SUCCESS.
Turn Verein Hall was filled tonight
with crowd of merrymakers who en-
joyed themselves hugely. The affair
was a ball arranged by the young la
dies of the gymnastic club connected
with the Turn Verein Society. There
were rs couples in the grand march, led
by Miss Mary Hinkel and Instructor
John Newbauer.
Previous to the dance, fine enter
tainment was rendered, consisting Of
songs by several young ladies of the
club; duet by Miss Katie Graft and
Miss Mary Hillma; solo by Miss Louise
Fillma, which was rendered in fine
style. The committee in charge of the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
COUNTY.
Southbridge In Line For
Some Good Foot Ball.

southbridge. Sept sO.-The schedule
Of games arranged by the Southbridge
high school foot ball team for the
month of October are as follows:
Oct. S-Leicester Academy at South
bridge.
Oct. 15-Putnam high at southbridge.
Oct. 22-Prouty high of Spencer at
Southbridge.
Oct. 29-North Brookheld high at
Southbridge
1t will be seen that all the games in
October will be played here The
November games are not all scheduled,
but will include at least three games
on the home grounds. The South
bridge high were the champions OF the
interscholastic association, of which
the above mentioned clubs are mem
bers, in 1897 and their team this sea-
son is about equal in strength, and all
Corners will have to hustle to win.
Tuesday, Oct. %, William E. Mcguire
will reopen his dancing class in Dresser
Hall. This class last season was one
of the principal amusements during
the winter, as they had many charm
ing social gatherings, and passed many
pleasant evenings in this way
TREAT IN STORE.
Brooks famous Chicago Marine
Band will give concerts at the town
hall tomorrow afternoon and evening.
The advance sale is very large, and
the big hall will probably be well
filed Miss Sibyl Sammis, a very
pleasing soprano soloist, accompanies
the band.
OPTICAL TOWN NOTES.
Miss Bertha Cheney of Boston is the
guest Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs w.
H. Cheney, this week.
Miss Blanche Wheeler, a graduate Of
the Emerson School of Oratory, has
been appointed teacher of elocution in
the public schools here.
Thomas Taylor left yesterday for
Birmingham, Ala, where he is to enter
school. f
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
A PECULIARLY SAD SCENE.
Mrs. Cobb Died Without Knowing Her
Husband Was Dead.

Husband Was Dead
Clinton. Sept SO,-Mrs. Charles F.
Cobb, wife of the late Charles b. Cobb,
who died suddenly this week, passed
away at her home at o'clock this
evening. The circumstances leading up
to the death of Mrs. Cobb are peculiarly
sad. 1t will be remembered that Mr..
Cobb died suddenly of heart disease
while at his work early in the week, and
his funeral was held yesterday.
Something over week ago Mrs. Cobb
underwent severe operation for can
Ger, and has been in critical condition
ever since. Her condition was 30 serious
that her friends feared to inform her Of
the death of her husband, and she died
ignorant Of the fact. The scene about
the bed of the dying woman was pc
culiarly touching. DR.. F. T. Harvey,
who has done all that medical skill and
faithful attendance could do, was at
Mrs. Cobb's bedside until the last and
comforted the members of the doubly
bereaved family. The death Of both
husband and wife under such sad cir
cumstances has cast a pail Of gloom
over the entire neighborhood.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
THE SURE La GRIPPE CURE.

There is no use suffering from this
dreadful malady, H. you will only get the
right remedy. You are having pain ali
through your body your liver is out of
bition, have bad cold in fact are com
pletely used up. Electric Bitters is the
only remedy that will give you prompt
and sure relief. They act directly on your
whole system and make you feel like a
new being. They are guaranteed to cure
or price refunded. For sale at Bush q
Co.'S Drug Store. only 50 cents per bottle.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
GLAnWlN STunIn

Room 80 Day building. foot of Walnut st.
Mr.. Gladwin will resume his classes in
oil and water color painting on and after
Oct. LIST. largo variety Of his sketches
of scenery at Lake Quinsigamoud and
around Worcester will be furnished for
the study of his pupils and no effort will
be spared to advance them in drawing
and painting Studio will be open during
September on MopGdIayss Wednesdays end
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01

affair included Anna Kramer Mary
Hinkel, Louise HilIma, Margaret Hill
ma, Antoinette Hoffman, Ella Schel-
ger. Martha Kinsetzer, Elizabeth Doeh-
ler Bertha Doehler. Eva Diegler, Dora
Daubert, Frida Burke The ladies
wore pink and white. mostly. Germa-
mia Orchestra furnished music.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01

Human nature is inherently pessi-
mistic." remarked the man who as
sumes great wisdom
There isn't any proof Of that as
sertion."
Yes, there Is. Nobody ever stops to
talk about the weather except that it IS
disagreeable. Washington Star.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
mo- El.Y
BRAND
SOAP
Will clean
house from
roof to cellar
with an old
AA - w. -
towel and a
bowl Of water.
Wont Wash Clothes
Everywhere
ID G1H a bar
Wont Wash Clothes

men, knowing the results of the peggers
and lasters' strike, refused to begin the
new run at the slated prices, and left
the factory.
This afternoon the trimmers had a
long conference, and will probably have
a go either with C. N. Prouty or w. A.
Young tomorrow morning regarding the
new prices. This conference will no
doubt come out the same way as the
Others and the former prices will be
restored to the trimmers. The strikers
say the same as the peggers and last
ers, that they are working for smaller
pay now than they can afford to, and
incannot stand a cutdown. They are
willing to go in and work for their for
mer prices.
There is certain movement on foot
at the present time by some of Spen-
GERS boot and shoe makers to form q
union for the protection of themselves,
and fellow workmen. This has been
talked of for some time, and more so
since the recent cutdoWn. 1t would not
be a bit surprising to see inside of a
month a boot and shoe laborers' union
in Spencer. Out-of- town men pronin-
ent in the labor unions have already
been to Spencer with that object in
view.
SELECTMEN MET.
AT the selectmen's meeting, last
night, no very important business was
carried on, the business consisting
principally of drawing orders, the lar
gest being the pay roll for the teach
ers of the public schools, and the sewer
pay roll.
WELCOME TO SPENCER.
Rev. E. C. Downey of Mortified, VT,
who has been called to fill the pasto-
rate at the Universalist Church, made
vacant by the resignation of Flint M .
Bissell, arrived in town last night in
company with his wife Mr.. and Mrs.
| DoWney will reside with Mr.. and Mrs.
e. F. Sibley on Cherry street for the
time being, until they can find a suit
able tenement. Mr.. Downey will sup
| ply the pulpit at the Universalist
Church next Sunday for the first time
as it's pastor.
| PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Lewis Rowland, an electrical engi-
neer of Montreal, Quebec, is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harris How
land, of Pleasant street.
Harry d. Billiard of Linden street
has succeeded Matthew Conlin as head
coach of the David Prouty high school
foot ball team
Miss Fanny Clark of Northampton
is visiting Mrs. P. A Bemis of Main
street
Henry Caron of Mcdonald street at
tended the music festival at Worcester
today. Many other Spencer people
have also enjoyed that fine musical
treat.
DR.. J. C. Austin and Selectman G..
H. Kramer returned home today from
Brattleboro, VT, where they have been
attending the Brattleboro fair.
Mr.. jerks of Pawtucket is visiting
his son, Harry jerks, of Pleasant
street
Charles II. Ross of Ash street, a clerk
in the local post office, has returned
from a two weeks visit in Boston and
vicinity.
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THE FIRST FROST.

well, Scrymser, how did your comedy
go orr
ut wasn't comedy-it was a tragedy.
troft Free Press -
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
THE BANQUET OF PEACE.

Now that autumn is upon us,
Soldiers, let the past go by;
Crowd out every warllke feeling
With good homemade pumpkin ME
Detroit Free Press
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
IS CLOSED.
Racing
at Barre.
A RECORD GONE.
zanita Turns the Nile
Track in ZIG ga.

Barre Sept SO.--The two days fair
under the auspices of the Worcester
West Agricultural Society came to
close today, and proved by far the
best fair ever held in the history of
the society. There were over 5000 paid
admissions yesterday and today the
crowd sweIled to even greater proper
tions, and as the admission was dou-
bled today, the management feel that
they have come out way ahead finan-
cially.
This was essentially horse day, and
the old track record Of 2.22 ga made
last year by Lopiel, was smashed into
smithereens by Zanita, the heetfooted
mare from Fitchburg, who turned the
half-mile circle twice, establishing e
record of 2:16 ga
The racing today was all of the gilt
edge order, and the thousands present
enjoyed every momerA Of the rare
sport. There were four events on the
card and they were trotted without in
cident. The summarizes:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
sELECTMEN MET.

At the selectmen's meeting, last
night, no very important business was
carried on, the business consisting
principally of drawing orders, the lar
gest being the pay roll for the teach
ers of the public schools, and the sewer
nav roll
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
EXTENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS.

A complete renovation is being made
to the greenhouse Of Mrs. A. L. Con-
verse, on School street, and when 1t is
completed, it will be one Of the best
in the state. Something like $4,000 will
be laid out on repairs. Additions are
being built for the growing Of the
flowers and plants. In the rear a hot
water boiler is being set up Manager
Riebe has eight men now at work.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01

The third department to go on STRIKE
at the Isaac Prouty & Company boot
and shoe factory within a week is the
edge trimming department. When call
ed In to begin the new run, the trim
mers noticed new price lists stuck up
all over the room and on investigation
found that they had received q cutdown
= Aifferent lines Of their work. These
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01

Miss Ella O'Toole, popular 16 years
old girl of this town, died at the home
of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
OToole, on Winter street, Burdette
hill. The young girl was member Of
the ninth grade, and has been i'll for
some time
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01
UPTON COURT GAS

William Budroe, who was arrested by
Officer Herbert A. Bagley while sleep
ing on the Upton common last night
paid So in the Milford district court this
morning
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-01

Many Spencer people attended the
Barre cattle show yesterday, but still
more lovers Of country fairs attended
1T today. among whom were Mr.. and
Mrs. Lucian Myrick, Matthew and Cor
nelius Sullivan. Mr. and Mrs. II. p.
Rowland, w. ]. Kelly, M. j. King,
James Vernon and Selectman II n
Capen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
TIE NAVAL POLICY.

Some GOOD at least, comes out or evil. Inc
less OF the Maine and the controversy WIN
Spain have reused Congress to take the ACTON
n ought 70 have taken long ago for the increase
NJ The military and naval forces Of the Nation
Tho annropriation OF S500000O0 for National
defence was good thing. Less impressive and
spectacular. but perhaps even more valuable
is the nroDosed action for the stated enlarge
ment Of the Navy. At least three new DattIe-
shIps OF the first class are to be built. together
with n number Of smaller craft Five new dry
docks are TO be constructed. And the Dill Tor
the REORGANIZATION and increase OF the per-
sonnet of the service will probably be enacted
All Of these measures are In exact accord with
the needs Of the country. The only cause for
regret concerning them IS that they have been
POSTPONED until this time, when they have The
appearance Of being hasty war measures "hich
they are not
The building Of additional warships VIII DC
merely resumption and continuation OF inc
policy established by the Government under
the Administration Of President Arthur when
for the first time In years the Republican party
came into full control Of the Government ana
was enabled thus 10 reverse the policy or he
Democrats and begin the building or Navy
commensurate with the needs OF the country
Liberal as the present policy seems In contrast
with the past, II Is really moderate. The de-
STABILITY Of providing drydocks Is obvious. Inc
number proposed Is not too great, and the places
selected are perhaps the best It Is pity that
Il is reckoned necessary to construct any 81
them Of wood, but under the circumstances
that provision will probably have to be ac-
Uulcsccd IN II Is to be assumed however, thnt
ihcre will be no moro such deplorabc incidents
as have marked the history Of Drydock No. s.
in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Nor should there
DO any question of the accessibility Of the docks
TO tie largest ships at any state OF the tide.
The bill for recognizing and increasing the
personnel Of the naval service has already been
explained in detail in these columns. 1t IN
doubtedly cmbodes the results Of the most
careful investigation and consideration and the
best thought on the subject SO far rs the
proposed increase OF force is concerned. there
can he no question of its desirabilty. Whether
the reorganization features will end tho long
dispute between line and staff IS to be seen.
At any rate. II Is an intelligent attempt in that
direction, and should have a fair and thorough
trinl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
DIR. MAXWELL'S ELECTION.

The selection of DR.. William II. Maxwell to
be superintendent Of Schools Of the City or
New-YOrk will, we think. be generally re-
garded as the wiscst choice in the power or
the Board of Education To say that he ana
Dr. Draper were above all other men in the
United States fitted for this important office
would be 10 make them ridiculous and TO
stamp the judgment which so passed upon
them as worthless. But they are both con
spicuously fit men, and we think that those
who ut first wanted DR. Draper, rs well rs
those who admired able superintendent in
other cities as quite the equals Of those sought
for here and those who on the final vote sup
ported other candidates. will agree that happy
solution of the problem has been reached. Even
Dr. Maxwcll's opponents will admit his charac
ter and ability. and there is every reason to
expect for him hearty and united support.
HIS SUPPLEMENTARY guarantees the schools
OF this city against any relapse into the dark
ness from which they have with so great diff
Guilty, been redeemed. He is n man of long OK
percnce, thorough training and high educa-
ton. practical administrator, snlf-reant and
firm in decision. he Is also progressive, open 10
new ideas. without being n pursuer Of fads.
Such man can do n wonderful amount of good
TO our schools He can bring them into har-
mony with modern, enlightened methods Of
education. while guarding them from changes
so rapid and Improvements so adjusted rs
to dlscredlt the new methods and prepare the
way for their overthrow. DR.. Maxwes previ-
Gus work in Brooklyn promises conservative
evolution, which shall so carry conviction of It's
excellence that the bodest reactionary Will be
slow to attack the system however much he
may long to displace It's opponents. He is
sured of at least two years Of work with n
friendly Board. and for four years thereafter
his place Is secure. He therefore has reason
able hope Of carrying his ideas TO n stage Of
completion which will make good schools an
accepted feature Of New. York life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17

from 50 to So. circumstances may VA All
Then again there are lots or weis-to-uo nlen
in Lyons who Will not vote unless ,ne sso,netmes
purchased in blocks and sometimes by the
single head.
That description fits dozens OF towns IN the
four quarters Of the State as intelligent men
know perfectly well. 1t Is notorious that Or-
leans. Livingston, Niagara and wyoming are
subject to the same domination by the same
methods rs Genesee II money ana Democrats
do not carry Republican caucuses IN Monroe
It is because honest men are weary or inviting
defeat by them. There are records OF their use
in other years. Corrupt primaries could deprive
Mr. Robbins Of a nomination in Al'egany, ana
their corruption was measured by his victory
as an independent candidate.
Every one of these incidents spells corrup-
ton. and spells it Enthusiastically. They cannot
spell anything else Such sums OF money ms
are by common knowledge sent into little VII
lagos before convention time cannot by any
possibility be honestly spent The frequent
pling up Mt caucuses Of votes larger than the
total party vote Mt n Presidential election can
have no explanation but fraud Unfortunate
w. this corruption has become so common that
many who despise themselves for it have had
n hand IN the crimes lured thereto by the no
ton that they must fight fire with fire, and that
the only way to beat rascals Is to meet them
with their own weapons. That fact accounts
In n measure FOL the silence which has per
mtted this evil to grow TO alarming proper
lions. But the time is coming when, il repre-
sentative government Is not to be as dead as
when Roman politicians bought the Roman
populace with corn and games. men not willing
to be classed with the dishonest and the traitor
Gus must arouse themselves to purify politics
and stamp out this corruption.
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6rAev ia Nmusemcnts.

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BROADWAY THE rRF--s.l5-Tre HishWay"si
CARNEGIE HALLS sS0--Muscsl Art sooioV N'
CASfNO--S:iu--The Te.ephcre GIL, 5000,
pALy'S THEATRE-si5-Schcol tor sca,u' and Cine
EDEN MJSEE-wax Works. Grand So''ee''' INV 49,
matcsreph. .-ox.
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GARDEN TREATET-s 1.-THE na,.er' ,,,,,.y
dARRICg< THEATRES '2t-Thr A,,i, s.
0RAND OPERA UOl' SE--s-sveet lnat.s''~
HARLEM OPERA HOCSE-s:l",.S"e %,,mandy We'd
HERALD SQUARE T4EATRE-s:l0-A N''"N' "
HoYT"s THEATRE 30 on. susa I,ni,. r,,..
IRVING PLACE THEATRE-S;15-p",s H'u'--
KElrHs-Noon 10 IL y. m--NanneNi" 1,,rx,ni. Court
KNlCKER ROCKER THEATRE-S'oo- '"s'
chip. 1T,
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i,YCryM THEATRE-1l--lenten iec'u''"
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MADISON SQUARE oARDEN--"'ahu '''
METROPOLITAN OPERA HoCsE-Ss,;;l'
pAy1OE'y-i2 20 10 II p. in.--NauGeVlr,e. .,c,.
PROCTOR $3.50 .. m. 10 II p NJ nuue''"N'
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WIIs.aCKS THEATRES :2o-Ono summers ~.
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that the Government of the United States has
horne itself without offence toward Spain. and
has. indeed. manifested toward that country
potoncr forbenrance and generosity scarce
ly parallcled In diplomatic history. mere 10
no reason to question the exact truth OF inc
statement made by a conspicuous English pub
lcist, us quoted in this mornings dispa'ches'
that the British would not have endured SUCH
savagery at their DOORS" but II Great BRIAN
had been In the place Of the United States 'the
"Spaniards would have been cleared OUT OF
"cuha. bag and baggage long ago" Instead,
this Nation has been patient and long-suffer-
Ing. giving Spain every opportunity 10 re's'ap'
llsh her authority in the revoited coiohy' IL
has given Spain no cause for war III war
come. It Will be through SPANS seeking. but
that IL will come is not yet TO be believed.