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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
LEICESTER.
GOING TO KLoNpIKE.
Peter Fl. Hughes Leaves Good Business
to Dig Gold.

Peter H. Hughes of Valley Falls, q
partner in the John II. Chadwick Coal
Co., and a well-known friend of many
Leicester people, will start Wednesday
for the Alaskan gold fields, as a MEM
ber of the Worcester and Northwest
Mining and Trading Co. Mr.. Hughes
has a good business, but he decided to
try digging for gold in the cold north
and has purchased his outfit. A Spy
reporter was shown the goods which
Mr.. Hughes will carry, which will do all
! that human ingenuity can think of to
! ward off the cold. The largest article
is sleeping bag of sheepskin about 8
feet 6 inches long and 3 feet wide. The
| wool is on the inside and is covered
with waterproof. With this goes a hood
! of the same material, leaving only a
small place for breathing which is un-
| covered. He has suit Of waterproof
over-blankets and two pairs of the
thickest blankets that could be obtained
IN the city of Worcester. He will carry
a Winchester rife, a 38 ealibre Colts re-
volver and a large bowie knive, all of
| which are very desperate looking. The
footwear provided includes a pair Of felt
boots, hip rubber boots with thick leath-
er sCles, a pair of grain leather boots
and pair OF very thick shoes for sum
mer. Innumerable pairs Of the thickest
undergarments with pair of very thick
/ sweaters will be taken along. Mr..
| Hughes has bought the best outfit that
could be obtained, and has as good
chance as any one, as he is in good
( health and about 80 years old. He will
leave behind his wife, daughter of j.
r. Chadwick, and two young children.
There is no need of his going to better
his financial condition, and he makes
the trip more for love Of adventure than
anything else. He expects to be absent
for about 1S months, which is the length
of time food has been provided for.
The house was full of friends yester-
day saying good-by and inspecting the
outfit.
OFFICER QUINN REMEMBERED.
Forty-f1ve friends Of Constable James
A. Quinn and wife, from Worcester,
Marlboro and Providence, called on
them Saturday evening about o'clock,
and presented them with six dining
chairs and a dinner set, When Mr..
Quinn opened the door at nine o'clock in
response to a knock he found the COM
pany lined up in front of the door.
They came in and after the presenta-
ton speech was made by John Fee,
turkey supper and dancing were en-
joyed.
SUNDAY GATHERINGS
A clam and cold meat supper will be
served at the Sanderson NJ. E. Church
Wednesday evening from to 730.
w. N. Tenney of Lynn gave a chalk
talk and temperance panorama before
fair audience at the Cherry Valley
Methodist Church Sunday evening
The Epworth League hold their
monthly business meeting and social at
the Sanderson NJ. e. Church this even
ing.
The CloverWhist Club meet this even
ing with Mrs. George w. Olney.
The Y. P. S. G. E. will hold a business
meeting Tuesday evening at 7.45.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
UxeRlDos.
a coMING coNVRNr1oN


Arrangements are nearly completed
for the annual Christian Endeavor day
meeting of the Worcester South C. e.
Union. to be held at the Congregational
Church Monday afternoon and evening
Feb. 7th. The meeting Will open al
23O O'Clock by a brief praise service and
devotional exercises. Miss Louise w
Church of Douglas will read a paper on
How should the Christian Endeavor
Society assist the church spiritually. So
cially and financially?" A general dis
cussion Of the question will follow. The
business will be transacted in the after
noon, AT o'clock committee confer
ence viii be held and at supper will
be served by the members of the Tx
bridge society.
In the evening the session will begin
with, praise service led by the new
chorus composed of members from Ux-
bridge, North UxbFidge ana Whitins-
Vile. The prayer and testimony meet
ing will be held by John NJ Keegan of
UXbridge. The reports of the society
will be given and the Rev. John E. Tut
tie, D. D., Of Worcester viii deliver the
address of the evening.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31

was located near where the gate of the
| New Boston cemetery now stands.
Clark was Shoemaker and used to
| sit near the doorway when at work.
Els wife worked out in the families of
| the neighbors.
The family came 10 town about 1894,
| from North Brookfleld, having been or
dered to "move on" lest they become
public charge. They lived in Rutland
about three years, going from here to
North Carolina, where the parents both
died in 1898 About 1906, Betsey Bowen
married a wealthy San Domingo man,
who made a fortune in West India pro-
ducts He owned 8 dozen ships and
was king Of the market till 1912, when
he retired and took his handsome wife
to Paris, where she achieved dis
tinguished recognition at the French
court.
In 1922 Jumel met with losses, and
Madame Jumel came TO America alone,
bringing with her a vast quantity Of
grand furniture and paintings. She es-
tablisihed herself in the Morris mansion
in New York, which was hers in her
own right Jumel bought it for her
from John Jacob Astor. She went to
work to retrieve her husbands for
tune. She was a thorough business
woman. Juanel came to New York in
1923, and died In 1882. The same year
Madame JuTnel married aaron Burr
vfce-president Of the United States,
from whom she separated in 1893, and
became Madame Junel again.
Madam JumeTs sister Polly married
Nelson Chase, Esq, a lawyer Of New
York city who with their two children,
lived with Madam Jumel Madam Ju-
mel died In the old mansion June IA,
1865 She willed the bulk of her estate,
including the historic Morris mansion,
to the Episcopal Church and its rector
at Washington Heights, leaving but lit
tie to the family Of Nelson Chase, 1t
was during the lawsuit Of this will con-
test that counsel for Mr.. Chase came to
Rutland, and summoned Reuben Walk
er and Mrs. Betsy Skinner, widow of
Hewitt Skinner familiarly known as
Tinker Skinner" who was very old
lady. she lived south OF Goose Hill, 4"
q. near neighbor Of the family of Jona-
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
TURKEY STUFFED WITH
CEIEsTNUTs.

To dress a turkey with chestnuts, lard
the breast of the turkey with strips of
larding bacon in regular lines, then
cover it with thin slices of lemon, but
ter a sheet of paper and wrap the bird
in it, roasting it for one hour, and bast-
ing it carefully After this remove the
paper and lemon and roast again for
half an hour or longer, according to
siZe; allow it to brown nicely, and at
last haste it with butter.
To make chestnut forcemeat, peel tw %
dozen chestnuts, throw them into boil
ing water, boil for ten minutes, after
which drain them, and take off the uu-
der skin. Return them to the pan with
sufficient milk, or milk and water, to
cover and simmer them till tender.
Have ready a medium-sized onion boiled
soft, a tablespoonful Of chopped parsley.
and two ounces Of fresh butter slightly
warmed. Drain and mash the chest
nuts, mix with other ingredients and
plentiful seasoning of salt and pepper.
The onion should be chopped. Many
people prefer the chestnut forcemeat
mixed with pork sausage meat, as be-
ing more tasty When this is the case
take equal quantties of each.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
SuTTOM-

At the meeting of the selectmen
Thursday afternoon. Jan. 27, orders
were drawn to the amount Of 1892.
The next meeting will be held Feb. II.
the third, instead Of the last Thursday
in the month. All having bills against
the town will present them at that time,
as that meeting viii close the fiscal
year.
At a recent meeting of the Ladies'
Benevolent Society, it was voted to
have an oyster supper Wednesday eve
ming, Feb 9. The literary committee
are Mrs. p. D. King, Mrs. H. L. Ray
refreshment committee, Mrs Simon
Stockwell, Mrs Hutchinson, Mrs Emer-
son Holbrook, Mrs. Holbrook, Miss Cora
Thompson.
The ladies' auxiliary met with Mrs.
Emerson Holbrook Thursday afternoon.
A large number were present.
Friday evening the high school had
a pleasant sleigh ride through Millbury
and Oxford
H. F. Rice and family spent Satur-
day, with Mrs Charles Hutchinson, Ii
being Mr.. Rice's and Mrs Hutch.nsone
birthdays The Endeavor society pre-
sented Mrs. Hutchinson, thefT president
with a gold Endeavor watch charm and
book of flowers from Palestine.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
A RAY OF HOPE.

From an article in the ordinarily we'll
informed Verite Of Paris, we conclude
that the holy father has decided to put
the Roman Congregation OF Studies in
control of the Catholic University.
This report, already spread in America
a month ago by the secular press, bears
the ear-marks of truth. Cardinal Sa-
toll, who is project Of the congregation
mentioned, has a thorough knowledge
(de visu) of the university's affairs
We are not surprised to be informed
by our Paris contemporary that this de-
cision of the Roman authorities
is due. in a measure at least, to "the
revolving treatment Of Mgr, Schroeder
and the disregard Of the holy fathers
will in this affair"
The Verite hopes that, 'in view of
the plain proofs of the disorder and fac
tional spirit which ultra-liberalism has
unclaimed at Washington, new regime
will be established in the Catholic Uni
versity which will enable that institu-
tion which has been the cause of so
much trouble, to live and grow and rem
der real service to the church."
We share this hope and look to the
sacred Congregation Of Studies to bring
about its speedy alization.-Arthur
Preuss, Editor of the Review
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
RUTLAND ROMANCE.
Ancient Landmark Suggests Bit
of History.
Story OF Old Walker Place." Built in
1850, Its Environments and Notable
Career Of Former Occupants.

One of the Oldest, il not the Oldest
house in Rutland, is situated in New
Boston, known as the Walker place.
The house was built in 1850 by Capt.
Phinehas Walker, who came to Rutland
from Sudbury. 1t is two-story struet-
ure, and in fairly good condition,
having been repaired by the pres
ent owner, Charles S. Forbes OF Wor-
cester. Many of the windows still re-
tain the small squares Of glass put in
When the house was built. The tran
som over the front door has buils-eye
glass in 1t. The only other house In
town having bulls-eye glass is the "Ru-
fus Putnam memorial" There are
four large square rooms in the main
building besides the halls. Near the
house is the famous "blg eln," which is
visited by many summer guests each
season This tree measures "a feet in
circumference at its base, and its
branches spread over an area of quar-
ter Of an acre. A few years ago one Of
its large branches was broken or during
an Ice rain. Some Of its branches are
now in danger Of breaking off and
should be protected by being bound
with iron bands.
Several years ago when this part Of
Rutland was more thickly settled, reiig-
ious meetings were held under the shade
Of this tree. Reed, in his History Of
Rutland" says Of Capt Walker: "Ee
and his wife were admitted into the
church soon after moving into town.
Although they lived four miles from
the meeting house, their seats were sell
dom empty. Capt. Walker filed many
offices in the town, and was captain Of
the militia in the revolutionary war.
Capt. Walker died In 1892 His son Dan
lei lived and carried on the place after
his fathers death. Daniel Walker was
also d prominent citizen of the town;
he held various town Offices, and was q
soldier in the revolution. He died in
1850 at the age of 80 years Reuben, a
son Of Daniel, lived on the place until
his death in 1871. The farm then passed
from the hands of the Walker family,
after being in their possession for over
121 years.
Reuben Walker and Mrs, Betsey Skin
ner were summoned to New York as
witnesses IN the law suit to annui the
win Of Madame Jumsl, who, as Betsey
Bowen, lived in Rutland, with her sis
ter Polly, 1ier mother, Phebe, and step
father, Jonathan Clark. They lived in
a one-story cabin, or "dugout," on the
south side Of Goose Hill. 1t had but
one room, in which the whole family
lived. 1t had but two doors, one lead
Ing to the road and one to the roof. 1t
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31

than Clark, while they lived in Rut-
land. Reuben Walker and Mrs. Skinner
went TO New York and testified at the
contest Of the will a daughter of Mrs.
Skinner, Mrs. Phebe Alden, now resides
In Princeton. The will was annulled
and Mr., Chase and his chil1ren became
possessed OF the estate Other suits
were brought, and finally a compromise
was made with Stephen JumePs heirs
In France. Mr.. Chase became possessor
Of the Jumel mansion In 1892 and re-
sided there.
1t was during this trial that the ro-
mantle history Of the early life OF Mad
am Jumel was made known The spot
where the hut stood Is pointed out to
many summer guests, on their way to
see the "big elm tree"
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
RUTLAND.

The historical meeting held Friday
night was very interesting. The fol-
lowing papers were read: Relation of
early New England parish to American
life," w c: Temple; "The introduction
OF slavery in the United States" Mrs.
Carrie NJ. Davis; "The abolition move
ment," Miss Carrie Munroe; Whittier, .
Arthur A. Head; reading, Barbara
Fretchie," Miss Ethel Pearson.
The public schools all closed Friday.
The spring term will begin early in
April
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
A UNIQUE PICTTTRB CARTNET

UNIQUE PICTURE CABINET.
One of the necessary furnishings Of a
room for those who desire to be neat
is place to store away pictures, en-
cravings Or treasures collected in ones
rambles These cabinets are as orna-
mental as they are handy, and are an
additional grace to the library. A very
unique design is a cabinet intended to
be placed against the wall A very i'm
posing piece Of furniture may be made
frCSn this design, either in oak or ma
hogany, with copper or pewter hinges.
On the central drawers there is a nov
city in the treatment of handles. In
these days Of cultivation of artistic
metal enclosing, a great deal Of skill
and beauty may be shown on a single
handle if it can be afforded and one
may have the advantage of variety.
which on its own account, is said to be
charming.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
WANTED ONLY HTS HEAD.

After Frederick the Great ascended
the throne he paid very little attention
either to the adorning of his own per
son or to that Of the individuals honored
with his conversation. AS to himself,
he had only one pair of silk stockings,
which he wore once a year, on the oc-
easion of the queens birthday, when an
entertainment was given at her palace.
NJ. ThiebeauIt, one OF the professors OF
the Royal Academy, who has left be
hind him several interesting accounts
of his conversations with the king, re-
lates that, having once waited on Frede-
rick, when summoned in a hurry, in
his travelling dress, he offered an hum
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31

BILE apology for the negligence of his at
tire.
"On hearing my excuses says THE
bault, che turned his eyes towards me
with look of distain and said, You
know well enough I never attend
to such miserable considerations as
these. Observe me, when I send for
you you may be as neglectful as you
please about your dress, and I shall
give myself little concern; but do not
forget to bring your head, and shall
be satisfied. 1 want only your head.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
A BIG WHIST pARrY

The Young Women's Society of the Sa-
cred Heart Church met Sunday afternoon,
and completed arrangements for its whist
party at the parish hall, Tuesday evening.
when the members expect to entertain 4
large number OF their friends.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
PAXTON.
COMING ENrERrAINMRNl

The Eureka Club Of Paxton has ar
ranged for a graphophone entertainment
to be given in town hall Tuesday evening.
In addition to selections on the grapho-
phone, there will be recitations, tableaux
harmonica playing and legerdemain. the
whole to conclude with a mirth-provoking
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
A SENSIBLE MAN

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the throat
ana lungs. 1t is curing more cases OF
coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, Group
and all throat and lung troubles than any
other medicine. The proprietor has au-
thorlSeq io Et,, any y Druggist 10 give you sam
merit of this great remedy, Price 2jc. and
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
rH1RTY-sEvENTH PLACE.

The local post office stands S7th in the
LIST of the great post offices of the coun-
try having advanced one peg during the
past year. The yearly business amounts
to round 100000.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
MONDAY

Breakfast-Oatmeal. Baked apples
Mutton chops Rolls, Coffee.
Luncheou.--Cold roast beef Thin
sliced bread. Stewed prunes. Ginger
bread. Tea.
Dinner-Potato soup. Roast mutton.
Sweet potatoes. Drowned turnips. Fried
parsnips. Brown betty pudding Coffee.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
- - -"
"A CARD

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree to
refund the money c" a 80 cent bottle OF
Greene's Syrup Of Tar If it fails to cure
your cold or cough. We also warrant a
Is cent bottle to prove satisfactory or no
Albert W. Andrews.
o. j. Carroll & Co.
Frank G, RourlSe & Co.
f. Fl. Fales. Holden.
Albert T. Booth, Leicester.
d. H. Gregory & Co.. Princeton.
H. ]. Wizard. East Brookfleld
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
Hensehel Song Recital. Feb. 10.
sHREWsBUR
Locomotive Service Proves an Interesting
Feature.
c. E. SUNDAY.


Feature.
Christian Endeayor Sunday was OBJ
served at the Congregational Church Sun
day. and there was goodly attendance at
both morning and evening services. At
the usual morning service, Rev. z. a.
Lathrop preached fine sermon appro-
pirate to the day. and in the evening a
locomotive" service, interspersed by re-
sponsive reading, was rendered.
Inc latter service proved very interest
ing, ana the various parts Of the machine
President II. A. Davis; headlight. Miss
Helen Rice; wheels, prayer meeting, Miss
Bessie Rice; missionary committee, Miss
Nellie Taft; social committee Miss Flor
ence Cutler; flower committee, Miss Nell
lie Trundy, Miss Sadie Howe; rails, Miss
Ruth HarloW;. pilot, vice president. Miss
Mary Wheelock; branch lines, Mrs. e. A.
Lathrop; bell, Mrs David B. Rice: whis-
tie, Fl. A. Rice; smokestack, Fred God
dard; name plate, Miss Mary Morrill, fire.
man, Eugene Newton; engineer, John
Msorrlll coal, G. %. stone; water, MISS
Green; fire, Miss Hattie Dean; cylinder
and piston Miss Carrie Allen.
OTHER SUBURBAN NOTES.
Secretary Eagleson Of the Westboro Y.
NJ. c. A. gave very interesting talk al
the NJ. E. Church, Sunday evening A
special musical program was given, the
choir being assisted by Miss Taylor OF
Westboro, Harry Mitchell, cornet, and Al.
den Mitchell clarinet.
Miss Anna Howe was pleasantly sur
prised by a party Of her friends Friday
evening. Social games were enjoyed and
refreshments served.
Nellie H. Green Lodge, I. 0. G. T., viii
meet this evening with Miss Hattie
Brown. and next week with Miss Hamil-
ton.
Local flyers are making fast time these
days on the snowpaths. Those more par
Lcularly noticed were driven by c. b
Cook, w: g. Warren, William Rice, c. NJ
Sawtell, Fl. L. Goddard, Willie Clark, II
g. Harrington, W. H. Gleason, Henry
Mitchell and many others.
Newton Rice is confined to his bed by
Illness.
The ladies' of the NJ E.. Church are
making an album quilt to be sold later
Mrs. Butler Newton Ia reported very i'll.
Henry Wesson Will resume his usual
duties today.
Mrs Henry Harlow has gone to Boston
20 visit her daughter Helen, whose birth
day occurs today. Miss Harlow IS a stu
dent at the Boston Art School, and boards
at the Y. W. c. A.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-31
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SHan Boiler .tRSDeCIOn dnd Insurance GOnllll

8 HARTFORD, 7LUNN.
Insurarres Against Loss or Damage to
Property,an Loss or Life and Injury to
Person cHused by Steam Boiler Explo-
sions jim Alien, President: VIM b.
franklin Vice President: T. e. Allen, Sec
ond Vice President: r Pierce, Secretary
and Tr1as1irer
JOHN RODGERS. Special Agent.
Address 21s Main ST.. Hartford, Conn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-19
DRY GOODS.
Bradstreet'S S.

BradStreet S.
The market for cotton fabrices is show
ing more strength and conditions are I'M
proving. Print cloths, that have been SO
unfavorably situated during the past year
or more have been forced into better po-
sition by the new arrangement OF conSoi-
idation of stocks and curtailment OF pro-
duction. and are now one OF the strong
est features of the market. The accumu-
lated stock has been cleaned up and I'D
era1 contracts made ahead and prices put
on a profitable basis. This helps other
gray cottons and is also forcing stronger
values to finished fabrics. some makes
of printed cottons have been advanced a
cent in price with prospect OF others 10
follow Buyers are more disposed 70
stock up and general trade IS petter.
ket lacks interest Mems wear woolens
are quiet and unchanged.
NEW YORK, December 1.-THE week
closes with all advances so far made IN
cotton goods well maintained and with
the tendency generally against buyers
where no higher prices have yet been
but in some quarters business Is smaller
a the higher prices than 1t was prior 70
the advances The market is practically
bare of leading makes of heavy sheetlngs
and drills and of fine yarn light weight
gray cloths. Bleached cottons are also
in generally light supply in first hands
and very firm. There is much improved
demand for cotton yarns. Prints and
glnghams show very firm tendency.
Heavy colored goods are steady and in
fair request No change is reported in
wooden goods.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-19
WOOL.
street, s.

Bradstreet's.
The market shows fair activity and val
ues are steady on the basis of former
sales The sales in Boston this week foot
up to nearly 100000 pounds, including
$780, GOO pounds foreign. The feature of
the demand for American wool was the
eager call for Australian, nearly 2.200, COO
pounds of these woods being taken, and
mostly in large blocks. Of this wool
bought fully 50 per cent. will go direct to
manufacturers. Buyers realize the posi-
ton of these woods, and are clearing up
lines. Prices have not yet been changed
and are yet much below the importing
basis The London sale closed December
l. with a firm tone, and the prices real
lied We're the best of the series. AT the
sales 5705Q bales were taken by English
buyers $500 went to the continent and
q 600 bales were Withdrawn. The next
series will begin January L. Domestic
WOODS are selling steadily at about the
same basis for prices. Sales in Boston
this week included over 2.0G0 900 pounds
territory, and about 10000 feeces were
taken, largely unwashed.