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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
RIPPLE OF EXCITEMENT.
Democrats Worried by Reports of Con-
tested Convention Nominations.

Affairs in democratic political circles
were as calm as a Sunday school pic
mic yesterday. James Mellen was still
thinking, and the other politicians were
waiting. James read The Spy's story
Of his political plans, and devoted the
day to the formation Of a new plan of
campaign.
with The spy's story for a guide
James many friends" in democratic
circles set to work to plug up every
outlet and nail down the matches. Mr.
Carberry, the two O'Donnells and Dr.
Barrett got out and attended to their
fences, and Mellen's position has be-
come more critical than ever.
Lawyer Ratigan, who was approach
ed Thursday by the Mellen men in ref
erence to taking out nomination papers
very wisely decided not to do so, and
anv possible advantage which Mellen
may have looked for through Mr.. Rat
gan's action has been not-prossed. Mr..
Ratigan, when seen yesterday, sald
that there were so many candidates al
ready in the field that he had decided
not to chance it.
Another thing which conspired last
night to make uneasy the rest of the
only head in Worcester that wears
crown. was the rumor which was
abroad all day yesterday, that the
democratic nominations would be
contested This rumor refused to be
downed, but all attempts to trace it to
an authentic source proved fruitless
and there is probably little in it. Others
of the democratic nominees were also
worried by the report, and jeremiah
Murphy was the only man with free
and easy mind in the crowd. Mr.. Muir
ply has taken out nomination papers
in addition to his caucus nomination,
and in speaking of the situation in the
city clerks Office, yesterday afternoon,
said: "Well, 1 may be the only man
elected"
The sentiment about the city hall
yesterday was that Capt. Churchill will
not run anywhere near as strongly as
it was expected he would.
A meeting of the democratic COM
mittee of IS will be held in headquar-
| ters at o'clock tonight to devise ways
and means for furthering the prospects
of the ticket. At the meeting of the
young democrats Sunday afternoon,
ways of raising campaign funds will be
| discussed.
a report was current yesterday that
Gen. C. w. Wood was to be run for
mayor in opposition to Mr.. Dodge, but
! this is without foundation. Mayor
| Dodge has received the Endorsement OF
| the Independent Political Club of ward
| 6, who have also endorsed DR.. Barrett
and James Carberry for aldermen.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
AT PILGRIM CHURCH.
Successful Closing of the Pilgrim Church
Fair and Festival. .


The second and closing night Of the
Pilgrim church fair was held last even
ing with a goodly attendance. The
men of the church had charge of the
supper, and to secure a greater effect
upon the appetite, they all appeared
dressed in New York chef gowns, with
Rebboli buttons at the left breast John
Nj. Russell was chef, with the follow
ing retinue of walters: Frank s.
Knowles, John 7. Briefly, William o.
Bement, Or. Carl Crisand, DR.. Kend-
rick, Dr. j. I. Lindsay, John Marden
c. F. Howe, Fred Johnson, Albert Gro
yer. While the ladies and their gen
tlemen escorts were eating supper on
the upper floor Of Pilgrim hall, music
was discoursed throughout the hall by
a hurdygurdy manipulated by an old
Italian and his wife Mr.. and Mrs. Gaze
sar Borgia.
The booths, which remained in charge
of the ladies, did a good business, and
the palmist quarter and the Indian
room, which spoke of the riches of
"Ormond and of Ind" We're freighted
with gossamir dreams.
The committee in charge comprised
]. M. Russell, DR.. Carl Crisand, DR.. J.
L Lindsay, DR.. F. II. Kendirck, John
E. Briefly, Arthur e. Gray, John Mar
den, F. P. Knowles, William O. Bement,
Fletcher Howe, Alfred G. Grover and
George Warren.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
"a MISFIT MARRIAGE"
Dusouchet's Attest Comedy Wei in Line
With His Other work.

With His Other work.
A jolly and vivacious little comedy
is "A Misft Marriage" the latest at
tempt of the author Of my Friend
From India" The action moves in the
briskest sort of whirlwind fashion, and
there are number of uproariously
funny incidents scattered thickly along
the plots development which the COM
pany make the most Of. If the construc-
ton Of the piece and the continuity
of the plot fall a trifle from the stan
dard of the authors other plays, there
are enough good points to more th2h
make good and the farce is sure OF
merry life if not remarkably long
one The situation in the last act,
where three characters each concealed
in a movable cabinet, propel their hid-
ing places about to the confusion OF
everybody else, is an original ana
hugely comical device, and the we'd
ding in the first act, when all the par
Elephants, bride groom, solemnizer and
witnesses, have their minds intent upon
something else, would of itself make
the fortune of any farce.
The first and third acts are the best
of the play, the second being saved by
the excellent light comedy acting OF
Max Figman in the principal role. Inc
author, however, will doubtless make
the necessary improvements, as the
third act in its present form was pre-
scented for the first time last night.
The story. Jules Barton is young
man nadly loved by every woman in
the play except the one whom he elects
to marry, Viola Marquand, who is
compelled to accept him by orders of
her mother, an unattractiVe Creole
widow. AS by Creole custom there must
be both civil and religious ceremony,
the civil marriage is to take place at
the office Of one judge Potter poll poi
tician with mayoralty aspirations. Inc
Judges drunken clerk makes mis-
take in the marriage certificate. which
the Judge, in his anxiety over con-
tenplated political duel, fails to notice:
and Jules, to his dismay, mas hili's ~;
law. The enamored erstwhile widow
refuses to release him, old sWeetheaTls
return to embarrass him, and troubles
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
FITCHBURG COURTS.

In the case of Leander w. Cummings
VS.. John B. Proctor, verdict for the
plaintiff for SIS was ordered. Baker 4
Hill appeared for the plaintiff and S
w. Miller for the defendant
The motion for a new trial in the
case Of Thomas VS.. Hendenberg, was
overruled
In the divorce case begun Thursday
of william H. Irwin VS.. HumilinHs S
Irwin, a decree nisi was granted.
Court adjourned at noon.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

worthy of the name, who did not aspire
to be the father and the grandfather of
healthy, capable children to hand down
his name and the fortune accumulated by
the sweat of his brow, from generation TO
generation There never was a wife mt to
bear that noble title, who did not wish to
wear womanhood's most glorious crown,
the sceptre of motherhood. Thousands
Of welded couples, otherwise happy, tall
short of wedlock's greatest happiness be
cause they are childless. In the majority
of cases, this is because the wife, through
ignorance or neglect suffers from weak
ness and disease of the organs distinctly
feminine. For women who suffer in this
way there Is one great medicine that does
not fail to accomplish its purpose. 1t IS
DR.. Pierce's Eavorite Prescription. It acts
directly on the delicate organs concerned
and makes them strong, healthy vigorous,
virile and elastic. 1t allays Inflammation,
heals liberation. soothes pain and tones
the shattered nerves. 1t fits for wifehood
and motherhood. 1t quickens and vitAlizes
the distinctly feminine organism. 1t ban
ishes the maladies Of the expectant months
and makes baby's introduction to the world
easy and almost painless. It insures the
little new -comer's health and nourishrnent
Ia plenty. II is the best supportive tonic
for nursing mothers.
Mrs Jennie Parks Of Marshall, Spokane Co,
Wash, writes. g. am glsd TO tell Of tho good
results Of your great medicine Dr.; Pterce's
Favorite Prescription, I was benefited by your
medicine In confinement. 1t gives me siren th
have no tired feeling Pnd nay nA2y Is tne
ten years"
In cases Of coAstipation Dr.. PleFee's
Pleasant Pellets should be 5ssd - an
adjunct to the "Favorite Prescription,
they are extremely simple, perfectly natural
and insure prompt and permanent relief
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
cuR1os FROM INDIA.

Miss Clara Giddings, the new super
intendent of the Y. w. C. A, gave a
private exhibition last night of the
many curious and interesting articles
she has brought back with her from In
dia. Misses Grace Brown and EdltE
Hunter. who returned from India with
Miss Giddings, were dressed in Indian
costumes, and assisted in explaining
the use and interesting features of the
articles shown.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
Cannot Praise 1t Enough"

Miss GERTIE DUNKN,
Franklin, Neb., writes:
" l suffered for some time with pain.
full and irregular menstruation, falling
of the womb and pain in the back.
tried physicians, but found no relief.
Twas at last persuaded to try Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and cannot praise it enough for what
it has done for me. I feel like a new
person, and would not part with your
medicins. 1 have recommended it to
several of my friends
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
THE CITY COMMITTEE MEETING.

The republican city committee met at
headquarters last night and informal
ly discussed the political situation.
Willie e. Higgins of ward was pres
emit and announced his action relative
to the Independent candidacy of A. A.
Rheutan for the board of aldermen.
Mr.. Higgins was ready to get out If a
majority of the committee voted that
way. No action was taken.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
DEATH OF A PROMINENT FOR
ESTER.

James ]. Field, a prominent member
Of Court Quinsigamond No. 90, g. OF
A, died yesterday afternoon at his
residence, Is Scott street, after ling
ering illness. He took a great interest
in the cause of Forestry and was 9, a
delegate to the grand court on many
occasions. He leaves a widow to
mourn his loss.
The funeral will be held from the
family home, 10 Scott street, on Mon
day morning, at S.15 O'clock. with a
high mass Of requiem in st. John S
Church at o'clock.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
CANDLlN ARRESTED.
Stole Copper Wire More than Year Ago
and Now in Tolls.

stole Copper Wire More than Year Ago
and Now in Tolls.
James R. Candlin, a lineman, % years
old, was arrested yesterday forenoon
by Sergt. Hill and Officer Donahue of
station 1, on a warrant charging him
with breaking and entering and lar
ceny. officer c. H. Smith of Millbury
appears as complainant.
The ofense in question is an old one
and dates back to June, 1897, when
Candlin and q companion broke into
the car barn of the Worcester and
Blackstone Valley Street Railway
Company, in Milbury, and stole a
quantity of copper wire.
Candlin says he has been tramping
about the country since that time and
returned to Worcester but short
time ago.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
THIS SETTLES IT.

Adjt Gen. Dalton has written to Super
cannot furnish guns to the Worcester
schools, and that the United States gov
eminent only furnishes arms to colleges
whore regular army officer acts as in
structor This letter is thought to also
settle the question as to whether the high
schools can use the armory, as it is in
ferred that Gen. Dalton does not look
with favor upon school militia.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
AT THE HOME FARM.

The regular monthly meeting of the
overseers of the poor was held at the
almshouse yesterday afternoon. The
wives of the overseers were present,
and after the meeting, at which rou-
tine business was transacted, supper
was served by Superintendent Graves,
and a social hour enjoyed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
SOLDIERS REWARD.
Private Farrow of c Co. Gets $50 From
Fellow Employees.

George S. Farrow, an employee in the
Boston Store, was made the recipient
of a purse containing fifty dollars in
gold last night just after the store
closed. The gift was from the en-
ployees and proprietors Of the estab-
lishment in recognition of the young
mans bravery in the Cuban campaign,
He was a member of the Worcester
Light Infantry, Second Massachusetts
regiment, and served through the en-
tire war, returning to work only last
Monday The presentation was made
by Eugene OConnell a fellow en-
plOyee
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

The new heating boiler at the court
house was tried for the first time yes
terday and gave complete satisfaction
Connected with it are large blowers
for keeping a current of hot air cir
culating through the building.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

Henry f. Harris. as counsel for Will
liam c. Howes, filed in the superior
court yesterday a petition against the
city of Worcester, praying for the as
sessment by jury of damages to the
netitioner's property by the widening
and alteration of Mount Hope street,
and for land taken by the city in such
alteration. The petition is returnable
i'm the superior court the first Monday
in the present month.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
YEsPER SERVICE.

The following is the program of the
vesper service tomorrow at the First Uni
versalist Church:
organ prelude, I'm Paradisum" -. Dubois
Anthem, 1.-THE Lord said" ........... Tours
Trio Uranium ergo" ................ Berge
Mrs. Harris. Messrs. -dason and
Robinson.
Anthem, "Hark. bark, my SOUL ..... Reed
Quartet Sweet day of rest" ...;. Spence
Anthem ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Maunder
praise the Lord. o Jerusalem"
Organ postlude ..............:,...... = Widor
Finale (Fourth symphony.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

James F. McGovern and William I
Mclaughlin, as counsel for Charles H
Murray, a foreman in the shops OF
Washburn &, Moen. brought suit yes
terday against Onesime Boucher fol
assault and battery, the ad damnum
being fixed at $1,000 The writ was
served by James Early, after the
criminal case was tried before Judge
Utley in the central district court.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
ATTACHMENT.

Charles H. Mimay VS.. Onesime Bou-
cher Of Worcester, $1,000; central dis
trict court of Worcester. Writ served
by EARLY. Mclaughlin & McGovern for
the Dlaintiff
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

largue audience at the regular meeting
Of st. Johns Guild last evening. He
devoted himself to a narration of his
recent European tour and for two hours
he held the closest attention of his au-
dience with his interesting description
of scenes and incidents.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

The Amen !
Of marriage is
always a baby.
with out it,,
wedlock is a
summer field
that never
bloom s, a
fl wer tn at
never buds, a
night without
stars, a sermon
without a ben
e diction,a
prayer without
an Amen.
There never
was a husband
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
MECHANICS HALL,
Monday Evening, December 5. 1898.
Worcester Co. Mechanics Association Course A
AT O'CLOCK.
DIR. JOHN e. B0WKER,
Illustrated Travel SPAIN"
Tickets 30. at Box Office on evening
of Lecture.
FORMERLY LIVED HERE.
Death Of William Fl. Herlihy, of Pneu-
monia. at Bangor, Me

William H. Herlihy, who was former
ly well known in this city, died in
Bangor, Me, last Wednesday, after a
short illness, from pneumonia The
body arrived in Worcester last night
on the Sos train from Portland. At
the Union station it was met and TAX
en- in charge by Undertaken Fay, who
conveyed 1t to the residence of hts
aunt, Mrs. Bridget Butler, IL Scott
street. where the funeral will be held
this morning.
Mr. Herlihy was for many years
barber in this city, and was for a long
time employed in the establishment Of
Overlook & Walker. He opened a shop
of his own at SO Green street, about
two years ago Last July Mr.. Herlihy
went to Bangor for the benefit of his
health, and was steadily improving.
un.il the beginning of his fatal illness.
He was at one time a member of the
BARRIERS union in Worcester, and was
also member of the Crescent Asso-
ciates. He leaves a widow and a son,
William, II years old. He formerly
resided at 4S Beacon street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

The funeral of Mary, infant daughter
of Thomas Costello and wife, was held
yesterday afternoon from the parents
home, % Shamrock street, and was
largely attended. Burial was at St
Johns cemetery. where the grave was
hidden beneath number of beautiful
floral tributes.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

Something of interest to the public.
Look at the Public Market Company $
ad. today.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Nils Peter Skog, 26; Ida Maria Ben.
son, %.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
THREE RECRUITS.

Lieut. Royden came to Worcester yes
terday and mustered into the service
three new men. They were William
F. Paine, Harry Ramont and Michael
H Conway, one of the Emmett recruits,
who is the first member of the Emmets'
to enter Uncle Sans service.
All the recruits who have been mus
tered into the service since Tuesday,
took the 1.40 train on the Boston and
Albany last evening for New York
They will be sent to Madison barracks,
which are located near Rochester, N.
Y. George E. Bennett of Co. c was
among the number, and he went away
as happy as he was the day he left
Worcester to go into the Spanish war.
The recruiting Office is visited daily
by large number of young men who
are anxious ITO become regular SOL
diers.
Corporal Coughlin, who has charge
of the Worcester officers. thinks that he
will be able to enlist several hundred
before the government sees fit to close
the office in this city.
The bartenders' social and benevolent
organization meet tomorrow af-
ternoon in Svea Gille Hall, AIS Main
street. The meeting will be opened at
$50 o'clock, and reports of several inn
portant committees will be heard.
The 25th anniversary exercises at the
Coral street Methodist Episcopal church
will be held tomorrow, and include an
address at the evening service by Pres
ident G. Stanley Hall Of Clark Univer-
sity.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
THE ART MUSEUM LECTURES,

The course Of instruction in drawing
at the art museum, under Mr., Philip
Hale of Boston, began very successful
ly last Wednesday afternoon. The
next lesson. or criticism, will be given
by Mr.. Hale this afternoon at ?
o'clock. rFs r-srs -a.
should be made to Mrs. Mitchell, II
Dean street, or at the museum any at
ternoon except Monday.
Tuition for the first term should DO
paid to Mrs Mitchell tomorrow, Cir-
culars and Information can be obs
tanned at the museum.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

u VNCLL EALNIEL UbEAhl assesaUF anu
tax collector, Beverly, Mass, who has
passed the sOth life mile stone, says;
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great deal of coed. IsufTered foryears from
sleep lessness and nervous heart trouble.
Would feel weary and used up in she morn
ing, had no ambition and my work seemed q
burden. A friend recommended Or. Miles
Nervine, and l purchased q bottle under
protest as had tried SO many remedies I'M
successfully, l thought it no use. But it
gave me restful sleep, a good appetite and
restored me to energetic health. 1t is a
grand good medicine, and Will gladly write
anvnne innnirinc fnll M mimi ars Of nv sat
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

BUILDING PERMIT.
Charles ]. Bean, 10 Berkman street,
addition
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

- - - q - . 49,
isfactory experience"
DIR. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, FIRST bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases Of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DR. MILES MEDICh
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-24
The Vacant Chair.

Since first the star hung low in the
eastern sky, and its rays gave hope to
the weary world, no holiday has ever
been created that is more blessed than
Christmas. II blends the spirit oil
mirthfulness with the pathos OF human
need and Christian kindness. Til,
light of love and home shines through
the open door Of humble cot and royal
palace. Young hearts beat faster and
old hearts grow younger in delightful
anticipation. Busy men and buster
women call halt in their rush Of duties
and eagerly fly to the mother-nest Of
the old homestead TO spend Christmas,
Father hearts grow warm, mother
hearts grow tender and gaze with fond
affection ut the family circle. But, alas!
the light Of the eye grows dim, the
happy laughter dies on the trembling
lips, us we see the vacant chair. When
last the "Peace on earth" chimed over
the great world the loved ones voice
mingled with the happy home hearts;
now the angel ranks have IN added
member, the heavenly choir Is all the
sweeter. But oh, the aching hearts
caused by the vacant chair! We stretch
out our hands TO the dead, dumb
night and long for one glimpse Of the
dear face, one touch Of the vanished
hand. Tears, like drops Of the hearts
blood, blind our sight, and our hearts
ache with On agony Of longing as we
realize the full meaning Of the vacant
chair.-Silver Cross.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-24
A CONFUSION OF NAMES.
Il Resulted IN Front to the Book
Agent and Loss to Up-to-
Date Man.

He was looking lank and lean; he wore
q threadbare suit Of black, and under one
arm he carried q volume; under the other
there was an umbrella which had seen better
days. He entered 80 quietly that Dodson,
who was busy at his desk, did not hear him.
at have here" he began, softly.
Dodson wheeled in his chair and took IN
the situation. Il don't care what you
haye!" he roared. Don't you see that
sign, 'Peddlers and Book Agents Not
Wanted, or are you blindr.
ssThe life Of Samson" continued the
agent, with an apologetic SMILE.
"Why didn't you say so beforeT said Dod'
'' In one Volume, price $780," continued
the long, thin man IN black.
"I'll take it," said Dodson, shortly. Good
day, SIR"
a few minutes later friend Of Dodson's
happened in and picked up the volume. ..
"Hello, old mani" said he, as he looked It
over. 81 didn't know you went in Tor BID
lical subjects"
al don't see the joke" answered Dodson,
testify. 81 believe that in times like these
every patriotic American citizen should IA.
miliarize himself with the lives Of our prom.
inent men who are at the front making his.
tory for this glorious country. We neglect
these things too long. Ipropose to keep up
with the times"
"You will have to hurry Il you do" an.
swered his friend, .dryly.. "This particular
Samson without the p has been dead for
1900 years."-Detroit Free Press.