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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-16
COMMITTEE ON PRISONS.
Mr.. Parsons of Greenfield Argues in Favor
of His Bill.

Bostcn, February 10. = Represent
ative Parsons of Greenfield ap-
peared before the committee on pris-
ons this morning, to advocate the bill
introduced by him to provide for the
regulation of the inf1iction of the death
penalty in this state. Mr.. Parsons ex-
planned that while this was a bill intro
duced on leave, he was assured
that it represented the sentiment of his
own district and county, and had ev-
cry reason to believe that it also repre-
sented the sentiment of the people of
the entire commonwealth.
Mr.. Parsons continued that the pri-
mary purpose of the bill was to provide
that executions of the death penalty in
stead of taking place in the various
county jails, should all be performed in
the state prison at Charlestown. In
studying the laws Of the various states
of the Union on this subject, Mr.. Par
sons had discovered that the laws of
Massachusetts providing the method of
execution were in very many particu-
lars not abreast with the times. Dur
ing the period between 1926 and 1910,
there was considerable legislation rela-
tive to the abolition Of the death pen
atty, and it resulted in the abolition Of
the penalty for a number of other
crimes than murder in the first degree,
and left that the sole crime punishable
by death. Since that time there had
been practically no change in the meth
cd. While other states had been chang
ing their laws to conform with the pro-
gressive sentiment for a more humane
and less public form Of execution.
Mr. Parsons then read letters from
the governors and other high officials of
numerous states, showing that either
the executions had been centralized at
a state institution, or that there was a
sentiment in favor of such centraliza-
tion. New Hampshire has made this
change. Connecticut has made the
change and has enacted a law which
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-16
PUBLIC CHARITIES.
Citizens of Worcester Appear Before the
Legislative Committee.

Boston, Feb. 15.--The committee on
public charitable institutions of the
legislature gave a hearing this morning
to the remonstrants at the recommended
ton of the special commission appointed
to investigate state charities and char
itale institutions, relative to the estab-
lishment of a children's bureau for the
charge and care of the juvenile wards of
the state.
George w. Johnson, chairman OF the
state board of lunacy and charity, was
the first person to address the commit
tee against the proposed legislation.
MIR. Johnson said that of the go Mass
achusetts magistrates who responded to
communications asking their judgment
on the work of the board agents in THEN
attendance on the trials Of juvenile of
tenders and neglected children; and
their efforts to protect the interests OF
such children, 4S We're unqualifiedly fav-
orable to such attendance. IL qualifiedly
so and one against it. OF the number
indorsing the work of the board in this
direction, there were many who have
anpeaned before the. committee in favor
of the establishment of childrenis bu-
reau.
Continuing, Mr.. Johnson said: ''The
Massachusetts system for the care or It's
children has been and still is recognized
as the best system ever devised. 1t has
been a gradual growth, always under
the fostering care of the board Of state
charities and it's successors. The seed
was soWn and the plant was nourished
and protected by Samuel G. Howe, Ed
ward l.. Pierce, Frank B. Sanborn,
Thomas Talbot, S. c. Wrightington and
others. Its branches have spread wider
under the care of Gardner Tufts, Clara
r. Leonard, Anne B. Richardson, Hen
rietta @. Goldman and Elizabeth G,
Putnam. 1t is now proposed that this
work shall be transferred to the hands
Of strangers, for the alleged reason that
the duties of the board have become too
complex and too onerous for satisfactory
performance. We call attention to the
results accomplished and to the fact
that those who are in the best position
to Judge have made no complaint. IT,
however, the statement is correct, there
appears to be a high probability that by
change in the settlement laws and the
creation of board of insanity, the du,
ties of the board will be reduced nearly
one-half, and this plea of Cverwork will
no longer avail. Please to bear in mind
that the thing proposed is a mere the
ory based on what seems to many intel
ligent men an impossibllity."
Mrs. DR.. Crawford medical visitor oi
the department of outdoor poor, spoke
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-16
U. v. L. LADIES SUPPER.

The ladies of tine U. V. L. held very
successful supper and entertainment in
u. V. L. Hall, Tuesday evening. Sup
per was served from to o'clock. after
which the following entertainment pro-
gram was given: Piano solo, Miss Ber-
tha Thomas; reading, Miss Ethel Cross;
violin solo, Warren Locke; Irish jig, Le-
blanc sisters; reading, Miss Mabel Tup-
per; posing, Misses Hodgdon and Jou-
drey; vocal trio, Misses Noonan; read
ing, Miss Ada Hodgdon; bone solo, Wal
ter Johnson; reading, Miss Izetta
Parker; dance, "Uncle Sam" Baby
Jeanette; reading, Mrs Edna Ware;
broom drill, under the direction of Mrs.
Ware by seven young ladies.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-16
DEATH OF ALFRED PARKER.

By the death of Alfred Parker, which
was announced in Tuesdays Spy, Wor-
cester loses another of the men who
have been identified with it ever since it
became a city, and among the older in
habitants few were more widely
known.
Mr.. Parker was born in Boylston in
1872, and passed his early life in that
town and Holden. He came to Wor-
cester in 1889, and for nearly 80 years
was engaged in the livery and boarding
stable business, being located for 26
years on School street. He was also
superintendent Of the street railroad for
time, under the presidency of Draper
Ruggles. During the past few years.
he has not been in active business, but
until within few months, has been a
familiar figure at the south end.
Although he has never in any sense
been a public man, Mr.. Parker has al
ways been an active worker in repub-
lican politics, and during the war he
was one Of the most enthusiastic mem
bers of the old State Guard, holding the
position of wagner. He was also one
of the oldest members Of the Agricultu-
raj Society.
In 1S45 Mr. Parker was married to
Elizabeth NJ, Brooks, a native of Wor-
cester, and prominently identified with
its church and charitable work. Both
were members Of the Old South Church
until Plymouth was organized, and
then, in spite of advanced years. they
became active workers in that church,
of which Mr.. Parker died member.
Here again it may be said he was not
leader, but dependence that never
failed, and truthful tribute would be,
"He did what he could" d"
Mr.. Parker leaves widow and one
son, eX-Alderman E. o. Parker, who left
Worcester some years ago to go into
the insurance business He is now SUI
perintendent Of agencies of the Provi-
dent Savings Life Of New York. He had
just returned from a trip to the Pacific
coast when the intelligence of his
fathers death reached him. He came
directly to Worcester and will remain
here until after the funeral, which takes
place this afternoon.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-16
THE MApIsoNs socIAL.

The Madison Associates held theii
first social in Foresters' Hall, Tuesday
night, and scored a big success. Riley's
Orchestra furnished music for dancing
The committees in charge were as fol.
lows: Floor director, John j. McKeon
assistants, John F. Curran, John j
Shea; aids. p. Bourke T. Wiseman, l.
Dube, r. Martin, c. McKeon, f.. Char
ron; reception committee, H. L. Otto
H. G. Beaudet, w. Rich, J. Dolan, M
Connolly, N. Farrell
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-16
THE WORCESTER THEATRE.

Worcester people are fortunate in Sc
curing two nights of Mrs. Carter and
'The Heart of Maryland" before their
departure for an extended run in Lon
don. The play is one of the strongest
and most dramatic in the theatrical an
nails of the present, and its coming has
been anXiously longed for ever since Its
initial New York success. The scenery,
all exact copies Of Maryland localities,
and the many accessories required are
all carried by the company, and the
three performances Of the drama, which
begin tonight, will be the notable en-
gagement of the season in the intensely
emotional line.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-16
WORCESTER THEATRE

The reputation of the romantic play by
David Belasco, "The Heart of Maryland, .
gained by its great run at the Herald
Square Theatre, New York followed by
Its continued success In all the larger
mand for seats at the box office of the
Worcester Theatre, where It begins to-
night the engagement of two nights and
one matinee. It is most likely to be the
most memorable dramatic engagement of
the season. Mrs. Leslie Will appear at
the two evening and Thursday matinee
performances.
Friday and Saturday the new play,
"Capt. Impudence," will be the attraction.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-16
THE SPRING OF ETERNAL YOUTH

Carlsbad may be truly termed
the Spring of Eternal Youth.
For centuries the famous Sprudel
has been used as the best natural
remedy for constipation, catarrh
of the stomach, dyspepsia and
liver and kidney complaints,
diabetes, etc. Best taken when
outdoor exercise can be had.
Be sure to buy the genuine sm-
ported article 0nlg, which must
have the signature of " EIsNER &
MENDELsoN Co., Sole Agents,
New York, " on every package.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-16
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The fac n
'''s:|s" ~ IrMzzzzs< l:;3.. ;:;;i !; 4

Bacteria do not occur in the blood or in
the tissues of a healthy living body either
of man or the lower animals" SO says
the celebrated Dr. Koch. Other doctors
say that the best medicine to render the
blood perfectly pure and healthy is Ayers
Sarsaparilla.
Persons suffering from sick headache
dizziness, nausea, constipation, pain in the
side. are asked to try one vial of Carter S
Little Liver Pills.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-16
FoRMER FIREMAN DEAD.

Cephas Willard, former resident of
this city, and at one time member of
the local volunteer fire department, run
ming with the old hand tub Washington
No. /, died at his home In Chicopee,
Saturday, and was buried there Mon
DAY
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-16
StOningtOn Line for New York,

Express train, with through cars to
at $40 p. m. daily, except Sundays. Re-
turning, steamers leave New York from
new pier. No. So No. River. New York.
at 500 .. m.
Tickets and staterooms at Ssl Main st.,
o. F. Rawson. ticket agent, and Union
station.
GEORGE L CaNNOR. Pas. Traf Man
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-16
MEETINGS OF WOMEN.
CENTRAL CHURCH.

The Woman's Association Of Central
Church met in the church parlors Tues
day afternoon. In the absence of the
president, Mrs. L. K. Leland the vice
president presided. A number of letters
from various benefciaries of this soci-
ETY. were read by the secretary, Miss
Mabel Merrill 1t was voted that the
meeting to be held two weeks from
Tuesday be devoted to. sewing for the
orphans home.
AT the close of the business meeting
Miss Mary Averill introduced Mrs H.
P Bruce. who spoke at length upon
missionary work in India. Her remarks
upon the great calamities which have
come upon India during the past two
years, her description of the various
famine camps which she visited In COM
pany with her daughter, who is mis-
sionary in India, and her stories of how
relief work was done, were listened to
with greatest attention by the ladies as
sembled. At the close Of Mrs. Bruce's
remarks . o'clock tea was served
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-16
FIRST UNITARIAN.

The Ladies' Benevolent Association
connected with the First Unitarian
Church held its regular meeting in the
church parlors Tuesday afternoon. Mrs
Edwin P. Curtis presided. Mrs. e. NJ
c. Rice, the treasurer, in her report
stated that the sum raised by this so
ciety at it's December sale was 1858.
The society has, this winter, been do
ing work for the district nurse, Miss
GoIdthwaite, who, with her assictant,
Mrs Blood, is oftimes seriously handi-
capped by the lack of sheets, pillow
cases and other necessary articles used
served
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-16
WINSOR'S LINE
Only Direct Line to PHILADELPHIA

Every wednesday and Saturday at D.
m. from Ives wharf India street, Provi-
dence
For Freight Only.
Steamships Norman, A. S. Megathiin,
Saxon, S G. Sherman.
No wharfage and no rehandling. Goods
Connects With PensvIVa s, MA RalIrosd sIso
Philadelphia and Southern Mail Steamship
Co., for Savannah.
Freight forwarded to all points in the
south and west. Mark your goods Win
sor's line.
For further information apply to
GEORGE 4: A. A,-od KILToNi bT6,i,io Agent, Ives
GEORGE G. ECKHARDT. Agent, 458
South Delaware ave, Philadelphia, Pa.
n. B, SAMPSON. Gen. Man, Boston.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-16
OLD SOUTH cHrRcH.

The Ladies' Benevolent Circle of Old
South Church met in the church parlors
Tuesday afternoon to sew for the or
phans home A large number of ladies
We're present. Later in the evening a
valentine supper was served by the
young married ladies of the church. The
lower vestry presented a truly festive
appearance with its arrangement Of ia
bles, prettily decorated with glistening
candelabra with their differently col
ored candles of red, blue, green and del
icately pink wax, palms and potted
plants and cut flowers, and dainty nap
cry and china, sparkling cut glass and
bright silver, while the 200 or more
guests who made up the supper party
enlivened the scene. A collection was
taken for the benefit of the orphans
home Mrs. Charles B. Dudley, Mrs.
Gray, Mrs Merriman' and Mrs. Winn
were the committee in charge, assisted
by Is other young ladies. A short lit
erary program was given after the sup
per.
ALL SOULS CHURCH.
The Ladies' Aid Society of All Souls
Church met in the pleasant parlors of
that church Tuesday afternoon and eve
ming, notwithstandin the inauspicious
weather. The work in hand was prin-
cipally sewing and fancy work for the
June sale. 1t being the regular date for
the monthly supper at o'clock boun-
tiful repast was served by a committee
of ladies including Mrs. ]. j. Upham,
Mrs. w H, Gates, Mrs. F. M. Dalkin,
Mrs. G.. f. Holmes and Miss Annie Had
ley. After supper a short musical and
literary program was given.
The dramatic pllID connected with this
church is considering the feasibility of
again giving the English comedy of
Uncle" which was rendered by them
last week
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-16

A. G. BULLOCK, President.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-16

The ranking officer of the United
States navy is admiral William A. Kirk
land, commanding the navy yard at San
Francisco. Rear-Admiral Dewey will be
seventh on the list, that is. he will stand
at the foot Of the list of rear-admirals.
The act Of congress promoted him five
tiles. and jumped him over Commodores
Norton. Bunce. McNair and Howell. The
highest ranking officer in the army is
Mai..Gen. Felson A. Miles. The second
on the list is Maj Gen. Wesley Merritt,
and then come Gems. Brooke, Otis,
Copplnger, Shafter. Frayham. Wade and
Merriam in order.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-16

i great many changes have resulted In
co., pany aud ~regimental officers in the
ne" FIRST regiment at Sioux falls as a re-
salt Of the physica! examinations and pro-
motion has come quick and unexpectedly
Il many lower officers as a reward Of
Their ability to pass the physical test
AZ now completed and mustered IN the
reglnentaI officers Of the FIRST are as fol
lows: Colonel. Alfred $. Frost, Pierre;
lieutenant colonel. Lee Slower. Water
town; major. Chas. A. Howard, Aber-
ieen: lieutenant major, VIM. +. Allison,
Brooklngs; adiutant, Jonas II. Lien,
SIOUX Falls; quartermaster, Henry Muir
ray, Sturgis; chaplain, Charles NJ. Daley,
Huron; surgeon, Rodell G. Warne,
Mitchell; assistant surgeon, Adelbert Il.
Bowman, Deadwood.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-16

Next to the selection and appointment
of brigadier generals which is causing
President Mckinley &c end of worry es-
Leclally the quota to represent the south
ern states where the strife for places is
exceptionally litter, the finding of places
for the persons. worthy or unworthy. of
Loted men Of the past has caused him a
good deal of annoyance. Young. Aston.
Harrison, Webb. Logan. McMichael,
Foraker, Mitchell and other congress
mems sons, Brickman, New. Thompson
and several others. sons or nephews of
old worthless u war or politics.
All Of the nominations that were sent
in the other day have been confirmed
except four. That of John Jacob Astor
has been held up by the populists to
show their contempt for the money
power; that Of Secretary Ayers son
because his name was incorrectly spelled
in the nomination.; that OF James q.
Blaine because he has not made "A sue
cess Of life, and that OF Capt. Baldwin of
the regular army because he offended
certain politicians when he was acting as
an Indian agent out west.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-16

Capt. Llttiu of company f is county
Judge of klugsbnry county. He is now
home on a two-days furlough. He will
probably resign his office before he re-
turns.
The surgeon and assistant surgeon Of
the infantry regiment have been 10 the
sweat box for the last three or four days.
The surgeon passed but the examination
The board is giving the surgeons and
hospital corps II very rigorous eXamin-
alton.
DR.. Warne has been sworn IN as regi-
mental surgeon. beng the first of the
staff to take the oath.
Each private receives 1880 Il month,
They are also allowed $50 ayear for pur.
chasing clothes, and are obliged to buy
everything in tits line.
All Of the volunteers Low being enlist
ed Will be tagged before being sent
abroad, and tEeir number and name en-
tered III a register for Identification in
case of death. Many Of the boys IN
Camp Dewey viii carry something about
their person BY which their relatives
may identity them. as an additional pre-
caution.
While it would seem to be the proper
thing for this state to maintain and
equip another national guard. it is an
nounced by army officers that a second
call viii probably never be made upon
South Dakota for troops. The allotment
of c~aralry and Infantry now preparing to
90 to the front Is on a basis Of 4 call for
ti,e hundred thousand troops. ard until
this number Of volunteers have been
s cured :. further demand 10y the govern
m-Lt VII DO fe made.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-16

A terrible calamity befell \. G. Par
fit Of Parkston last week in the
fatal burning Of both his wife and
child. He was boiling oil to sci
spokes OF q wheel when his four-yeal
old child approached the stove and
pulled the a over, part OF the oil spill.
ing on its dress which in some way
caught fire. In helping to put out the
fire on the child, his wife's clothes caugh,
fire and she was SO badly burned before
The fire could be put out that she died
the next evening. The child is not ex
pected to recOver.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-16

1t IS claimed that only 10 per cent Of
the habitnal users Of cigarettes are able
to pass the examination. DR.. Benjamin
King Of Philadelphia, who conducted
examinations in the civil war, says the
reflections then did not exceed 13 per
cent. He says that, aside from cigarette
smokers, reflections now are fewer than
then, in spite of the fact that in the clyi!
wal there was greater need Of men, and
probably q more lax examination. He
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-16
ELMA, THE FAIRY CHILD
At the Opera House Next Friday Evening
"A Beautiful and Enhancing
Operette.

Next Friday evening. May 20, ut the
opera house in this city, will be present
ed the beautiful operetta, entitled "El-
ma, the Fairy Child. Following is a
synopsis of the operetta:
Elma, "a disconnected child, longs for a
fairy's life and is changed to a fay by
her fairy godmother. Finding life there
not all play she longs for home again and
the fairies finding her not suited to fairy
work the elaines take her back to mortal
dom. Choruses, trios, duets and solos
by fairies and elves.
Cast Of characters:
Elma, the Mental. Katherine Gary.
Moonbesm, the fairy, Colleta Fitzgerald,
Elma, the fairy, Agnes Walden; Puck,
La Pesrle Wood; Queen, Minnie Mo.
Gillivray; Queens attendant, Edith Cir.
ton; King of the Elves, Norah Lannon.
Elaines-Winnie Smith, Lettie Larkin,
Mime De Wolff, Pearl Morse, Susie
Girton, Grace Coffey, Julia Tierney,
Frances Goodrich, Blanche Ball. Eva
Fitzgerald, Edith Chaphe.
Elves-Van Larkin, George Cook,
Willie Hughes, Clifford Cline, Leo Bren-
nan, Delman Simmons, Richard Chaphe
Leo Craney.
Fairies-Maggie Rensch, Iva Palmer,
Pearl Palmer, Gertie Cook, Lula Dayi-
son, Retta Walden, Mamie Cook. Ella
Tierney, Ethel Hughes, Ora Bergstreser,
LORNA Albee, Irene Craney, Madella
Rensch, Regina Brennan, Mary Fitzver.
aid, jeanette Ray, Mella Whitridoe. Lela
Slack.
Reserved seats withouti extra charge,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-16

attributed the increased per centage Of
reflections to the use Of cigarettes which
he declares RUNS the lungs, impoverlshes
the blood. weakens the physical energies.
and breaks down the nervous system.
When one thinks that 80 per cent Of the
Young men who h~abitually smoke
cigarettes, are regarded as incapable of
the campaign against cigarette smoking
is not fully one of sentiment.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-16

Special dispatch to The Daily Leader.
ST. Paul, May 1G, $50 =. M.-The
following advices have been received by
the American Press Association:
The City Of Pekin will sail Thursday
with over one thous md men under Gen
Otis. Gen. Merritt will go later.
/ Graham will command the troops at
Fails Church, Virginia, Lee the Seventh
and Wilson the Sixth corrs. both at
C~hickamauga.
Commodore Sampson reported to the
navy department from Cape IIaytien.
The department says he will go TO Glen
fuegos.
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HIDE AND Seek
Seems the Be the Policy of the
Warships.
The Spanish Fleet Anchors at
and Sails from Curacao.
The Flying Squadron Off Charles
ton Simpsons Where
abouts Kept Secret.

Special dispatch to The Daily Leader.
ST. PAUL. May Is, 9:o25 A. M.-The
following advlc.s have been received by
the American Press Association:
Commodore SIMPSONS fleet is report.
ed off Cape Haytien.
Four Spanish cruisers and two torpedo
boats are still at Curacao, off northern
coast of Venezuela.
The flying squadron is anchored of
Charleston, S. c., bound for Key West
Volunteer troops have begun to arrive
at Chicamauga.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-16
FRANK SMITH.

\. little TOY asked for a bottle Of "get
up IN the morning as fast as you can"
the druggist recognized a household
name for DeWitt's Little Early Risers
and gave MIN a bottle Of those famous
little pills for constipation, sick head
ache, liver and stomach troubles.
FRANK SMITH