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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-14
FRILLS yF FASHION.
New Notes on Summer Novelties I'm
Dress for the Ladies'
Tasty Trihes.

Bands of embroidered silk, and Of
plaid silk as well, are used in various.
ways as an insertion for trim ming wool
gowns, on both the bodice and the skirt,
and the edges are finished with rows of
braid.
White lace rufus trimmed with the
flowers which match the different SUM
mer gowns are the fad among young
girls, and they are not a mildly express
sive fancy if you make them at home
A novelty in capes is made of violet
taffeta silk shirred in cords into two
deep puffs, which draw it closely over
the shoulders in prim sort of way,
quite unlike the flutes and yards of full
ness in the cape of last season. The deep
frill of silk which falls below the puffs
extend the cape a little below the
elbows. A round collar and short stole
of guipure fastened across with black
velvet bows and buckles are the only
trimming.
One of the latest novelties in menu
and guest cards is an exact imitation in
coloring and ornamentation of Wedg-
wood ware.
The "Cythere" is a new garment for
bicycle dress shown in one of the large
department stores. 1t is a petticoat
and boomers combined in onesA
made of China and taffeta silk 'fndshed
prettily with a ruffle of the same. The
prices range from $3.50 to 1924.
A pretty bit of dainty underwear is
a short chemise of the finest crepe de
chine, finished around the neck with a
lace-trimmed frill of finest white lawn.
Black dotted Swiss gowns are made
up over color and trimmed with rows
and rows of black lace insertion.
Robe dresses and skirts without ma
terial enough for the bodice, of white
and colored batiste prettily en-
broidered, are temptingly displayed in
the shops. There are straight around
skirts which gather into band, and
skirts composed of series of narrow
cores set together with the tiny en-
broidered insertion so much employed
in the finest lingerie.
The Sandringham jacket of knitted
wool, worn as vest underneath the
tailor coat, is one of the fads of the
season. 1t is completed with silk
sleeves, fastened with brass buttons
and comes in the national colors-plain
red, white and blue.
Everything military in style of trim
ming which can be applied in jackets
for young girls is very popular.
The old-fashioned idea that it was
bad taste to use two kinds of lace on
enc gown has no weight in the fashions
this season. Two and sometimes three
different varieties are combined on one
bodice. narrow valenciennes being very
generously used with the heavier laces.
Pretty collar bands for our silk waists
are made of narrow bias bands of the
silk, united by transparent herring
bone stitch over contrasting lining.
and deep points of the same bands finish
the back.
Silk petticoats which match the lin
ing of your gown are the fastest.
Double-breasted, unlined jackets of
satin-faced cloth, in various shades OF
blue and violet, will be worn with white
pique skirts and muslin frocks. They
are fastened with white pearl buttons,
and the collars are lined with white
silk-N. Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-14
Cheerful Side of Life,

Prosperity was never won by the
hand or tongue of a pessimist; look
aloft and keep the cheerful side of life
in view. \ man who goes about with
his head cast down and eyes on the
ground may pick up many nickel, now
and then gold piece, and perhaps
some day bank note; but he misses the
great blue sky above, the great green
beauteous earth beneath him and the
sunlight in the air.-petroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-14
BloOd-CleaninR.

House-cleanng is duty in every well-reg,,
ulated household. People don't wait until
stands to reason that in every day use more
or less dust or dirt accumulate. 1t is so
with the human blood. From the enormous
variety of eatables taken into the stomach,
q quantity of useless material is bound to
accumulate in the blood and clog the free
and wholesome flow in the vessels. Every
person should from time, to time have
''blood-cleaning" and the best cleanser and
blood purifier is Cascarets Candy Cathartic.
We recommend them to all our readers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-14

Squirrels have been observed CROSSING
large pieces of water on chips, which
they navigated by spreading out their
long, bushy tails for sails. These cum
ming animals must, of course, have
watched until the wind blew from a
point favorable for their enterprise--as
swallows aud some other birds are
known to do when about to take mi.
gratory fights.-N. Y. Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-14

Two pounds of apples peeled and
sliced, one pound of white sugar, and
half pint of water. Boil all together
until quite thick, and keep stirring tc
prevent burning. Put into a mold, turn
out when cold, and stick all over II
split almonds. Serve with whipped
cream.-N. Y. Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-14
Art as an Italian Export

Last year Italy exported $1,000 an.
tique and modern works of art, valued
at 100000. More than half of them
went to Germany.-N. Y. Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-14

Old Gotrocks (savsgely)-"What's that!
You mean to tell me that you really love my
daughter for herself alone?" Young Hard.
up TREMENDOUSLY sir; but think |
could learn to l-ove you, t-too, sir - in
t-t-time, ir."-Vanity Fair.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-14

He-Ah, yes, l know I'm my own worst
enemy.
She-Oh, you st!-Chicago Evening
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16
GRAFTON.

AN AGED WOMAN STRUCK BY A
TRAIN ON G.. & U. ROAD.
Julia Maroney, woman about 70 years
of age, who lives with her son at Pitt
Vile, had a narrow escape from death
Saturday afternoon, while on the tracks Of
the Grafton and Upton Railroad. 1t has
been a common practice with Mrs. Ma
roney to walk the tracks on the way TO
Grafton, and Saturday afternoon ABOUT
$3.50 o'clock she had reached Dunn's cross
Grafton depot, when the $40 train from
Upton hove in sight. The woman was
either sitting or lying beside the tracks,
and, being deaf, did not hear the approach
of the train until too late. At this point
there is a sharp turn in the track and a
decided grade. The engineer could not
check his engine in time, and the woman
was struck. Her left foot was crushed to a
jelly. She was placed aboard the train
and carried to Grafton depot, where her
foot was amputated by Drs. F, IL. JeWett
and L. c.. Lucier Besides the crnSne9
foot, Mrs. Maroney sustained a dislocated
knee and a few minor internal injuries.
She was removed to the home Of her son
Thomas at Pittville, and last night was
resting comfortably, although 1t is reared
the shock to her nervous system may
9. N. Neahr, the glove manufacturer of
CloYersyille N. Y, left town Friday night
to await further Developments in the mat
ter Of his locating here. The further de-
velopments'' will probably amount to the
drying up of what little interest remains
among the townspeople in regard to Mr..
Neahr's coming. The first meeting with
him was the most enthusiastic of any, and
since that time it has been decreasing,
until now it is fair to say there will be
little more factory talk until some other
firm is favorably impressed with the town
as a site in which to locate
Frederick Clifton Pierce, editor-in-chdef
of the Chicago Tribune, and son of S.
Pierce of this town, has just presented to
the public library two handsomely bound
books, 'srhe White Genealogy'' and THE
Fisk Fiske Genealogy." Mr.: Pierce is the
author Of the most popular book on Graf
ton history, and he Is a Grafton boy.
H. F. Houghton, baritone, will assist the
choir of the Congregational Church today.
Miss Lillian Stearns, until recently in
the employ of Miss j. E. Kerr as trim
mer, has returned to her home in Paris.
Me.
Mrs. Samuel Redding is visiting relatives
in Sutton.
The Nineteenth Century Minstrels who
furnished some fine entertainments in
Grafton and vicinity last winter, will
probably reorganize and make things in
teresting In the near future.
The junior class, G. H. s., is talking of
getting up dance In the near future.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16
OUR. :l,!!,!!.R!: HOME FARM.
The State Board Speaks Well of
sv9 SEQ It's Condition,
But. Some OF the AImshouses in the
County Come In for Words of
iago5S ~ DisapprovaI.

Tine, annual report of the state board
ofTaunaey and charity says that the
Worcester almshouse was visited Off
cially Oct IL, 1897. The statement about
it follows: This almshouse is a large
and well-managed institution. 1t is well
equipped and maintains a separate de-
partment for its insane, and complete
separation of the sexes throughout. Its
population has rapidly increased and a
new wing is now in process Of erection,
WHICH will accommodate 1856 inmates. 1t
still lacks a hospita. ward A large force
Of paid employees is kept, but many are
employed in outside work connected
with, city sanitation. The house is I'M
der most efficient management and is
scrupulously clean and orderly. Regu-
lar medical inspection is provided.
Most of the Worcester county aims
houses are given a good word. Many
minor suggestions are made. Only two
towns are censured severely-Sutton
and Templeton. OF Sutton it is said:
At this almshoIse there is great need
Of repairs and the building of an eX-
tension which will properly provide for
the number of inmates, who now COM
pletely overcrowd the present building.
The water closets are in a disgraceful
condition, and their location renders
them not only offensive but dangerous
to health. Inefficient help Is furnished,
SO that it Is practically impossible to
give this large number of people, most
of whom are mentally defective, proper
care and clean and comfortable sur
roundings. There is no provision for
separation of the sexes.
OF Templeton it is said: This aims
house was found in bad condition. The
walls and ceilings were smoky, the plas-
tering was off in several Of the rooms,
and the lack of furnishing and cleanli-
ness was very evident. The water
closets attached to the house are in a
very offensive condition and should be
removed. Tramps are allowed to lodge
in the main building, practice which
should be at once discontinued. The
house is insufficiently heated and needs
better appliances. There is no provision
for separation of the sexes.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16
LEICESTER.

FUNERAL OF MRS. J. j. HANLEY.
The funeral of Mrs. John J. Hanley
took place Saturday morning at st.
Joseph's Church, where solemn re-
QUEEN high mass was offered by Rev. T
j. Howard Of Worcester, with Rev. w
Il. Adrian of Brookfield as deacon, Rev,
T. II. Boland of Worcester as sub-dea-
con. Rev. j. f. Redican was master of
ceremonies, and he also delivered the
eulogy. The services were largely at
tended by friends, and a procession Of
"a hacks followed the remains to St.
johns cemetery in Worcester The
bearers were William Joyce, John j.
Boulger, Michael Kennedy and Patrick
kerrigan of Cherry Valley, Patrick
Feeney and Mark Malone of worcester.
The floral tributes were numerous and
beautiful.
WHIST PLAYING AT THE LEICES-
TER.
The members Of the Ladies' Social
Whist Club with their gentlemen friends
enjoyed their favorite pastime until a
late hour, Saturday evening, at The
Leicester. At $50 a supper was served
at the hotel dining rooms, and then the
company adjourned to the parlors
mittee Of arrangements were Mrs. Will
lam F. Whittemore, Mrs. James ].
Knight, Mrs. G. 3. Palmer, Mrs w. U.
Stone and Miss Harriet M. Stark
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. c. F.
Palmer Mr.. and Mrs Henry Disco, Mr.
and Mrs. Billings Mann, Mr. and Mrs
Henry Watson, Mr.. and Mrs Edward
Waite, Mr. and Mrs VIM. +. White
more, Mr.. and Mrs. George Waite, Mr.
Mas n.T.
and Mrs. John p. Ashley, Mr.. and Mrs
Phillip Pfaffmann, Mr. and Mrs War
rem Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Dickson Luz
Their, Mrs Herbert Midgley, Mrs. Arthur
T. Estabrook, Mrs w. u. Stone, Mrs
Lucius M. Waite, Mrs. James j. Knight,
Misses Susan Knight Laura H. Stone,
Harriet M. Stark Messrs. Edwin L.
Watson, Charles D. Hart, DR.. A. Nc
Neish, Hiram L. Waite, Henry O. Smith,
John l.. Casey, Charles Waite.
About % skaters Who wanted some
thing besides exercise to warm their
blood, took lot of old boards and bar
rels near E. M. Bonds ice house, Fri
day night, and built rousing fire in the
ice. officer James NJ Butler was at
tracted by the glare and with visions of
the profits of the ice business melting
away in smoke, he hurried to the scene.
All those present were informed of the
law which forbldS any one to build a
fire ON another's property, which in this
case was Mr.. Bonds ice. They were
warned not to do so again, and the fire
was put out.
Miss Mary A. Phalen of Charlestown
is the guest of Michael Kennedy on
Sargent street.
Julius Rivers caught so perch, which
weighed 20 pounds, at Cedar Meadow
pond, Saturday afternoon.
William Harris is spending Sunday
with his brother at Pascoag, r. I.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16
SPENCER.
THE CHECKER CHAMPIONSHIP
STILL IN DOUBT.


The match game of checkers for the
championship of Worcester county, was
played Saturday night at the Massasoit
Hotel between Samuel Ross of Spencer
and A. ]. Kirby of Grafton. A large
crowd watched the play with interest.
OF the six games played, four were
drawn and each contestant won one, 80
as far as these men are concerned, the
championship is still in doubt.
DEATH OF JOHN LAMB.
John Lamb, the third Oldest citizen Of
Spencer, died at mis- home on the road
from Wire Village to North Spencer,
Saturday morning, aged SO years. He
was the son of Isaac Lamb who inher-
tied the homestead where the subject
OF this sketch was born, June %, 1908.
He was the last survivor of a family Of
Il children, and he was himself the fa-
ther OF IL children, all but two of whom
have passed away. Mr.. Lamb has al
ways lived on the old homestead and
occupied at the time Of his death
mousse directly across the street from
where he was born. Mr.. Lamb has al
ways been farmer, but in his younger
Gays spent part of his time crimping
boots. He has been in poor health for
several years, and his death was not
unexpected He leaves two children,
Jonn Lamb, Jr., and Mrs. Branard Prou-
w both of Spencer. The funeral win
probably be held at the family, residence
Tuesday.
Mrs. 7: ]. Bemis was called to war.
rem, FRIDAY, on account of the death
Oh her sister, Mrs. Henry Hemenway,
wno ue9 from inflammation of the
bowels. The funeral will take place
from her late residence this AFTERNOON
at 2 o'clock. -00i1
Inc local order of Steam Engineers
VIII Viii mold meeting at their rooms in
e mn block, this afternoon. to elect Of
ncers for the ensuing term.
ne FAMILY of Arthur L. Hill. of Hills
Vale, seems to be sorely afflicted. three
~ the surviving children and the mother
ueIls SIGN. Inc funeral of Cora, the 10
afternoon. S'ui uoy
Inc Quaboag Pomona Grange. which
includes the Brookfields. Warren and
spencer, will meet at Odd Fellows Hail
tuesday, at 10 o'clock.
ReY. A. A. Lamy of st. Mary's Cath
one Church, proposes to hold a fair for
the benefit of his church from Feb <
70 the z2d. Voting contests for a dia
the leading features.
Moose Hill Encampment. I. O. O r
mas fixed upon March 4 as the date for.
It's annual bal masque. Harry E, Brig
MANS orchestra, ten pieces, has been
engaged for the occasion. The general
committee of arrangements consists Of
+. Z. knowlton, F. C. Hemphill and
George w. Squires.
MRS Wlnks of Worcester gave an en-
joyable bon-bon party to the members
of her dancing class and invited friends
at Odd Fellows Hall, Saturday night.
What Uuiversalism is" will be the
theme of Rev. Flint NJ BisselPs sermon
ing. 7iA
Rev. Fred E. Heath at the Baptist
church, this evening, will take
Ihoughtiessness" as the subject Of his
remarks.
| Michael Casey has been very ill with
pleurisy, but is now gradually improv-
ing.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16
WEBSTER.
OFF FOR KLoNDIKE.
Mart Howard Has Embarked at Seat
tle-A Big Fair After Lent.

Mart Howard, Webster's only delegate
to the Klondike gold fields, left Seattle,
Wash, Saturday morning. He left town
several weeks ago, and spent the winter
in Denver and Seattle. The trip to the
gold fields will be made in a special
chartered steamer and with eleven COM
panions, several Of whom are from Wor-
cester. Mrs. Howard received a letter
from him last week which contained
two photographs of MIR. Howard in
Klondike costumes. One picture shows
Mr.. Howard with three dogs, and
dressed in a clumsy fur cap, heavy
sweater and oilslSin trousers. The other
shows him on regular snow shoes, scud-
ding along with a large pole in his
hands.
The largest fair ever held In
town will be held by the st. Louis
Church, beginning in Music Hall, April
30, and to continue until May 9TH
Rev. FIR. p. j. O'Malley has general
charge of the affair. Its object is to
wipe out the large debt on the church.
Since FIR Madden has been at the
church he has reduced the indebtedness
several thousands of dollars. One Of
the principal features at the fair will be
a free ticket, first-class fare, to Ireland
and return.
Saturday Judge Bartholomew sem
fenced two tramps, George Wilson Of
Woonsocket and John j. Foley of New
buryport to 80 days each in the house OF
correction for drunkenness and three
months each for disturbance of the
peace. They made a row at the depot
Friday evening.
James Slattery was fined 50 and
placed under probation until February
26th on charge of drunkenness.
George D. Morse has chosen an ice
polo team and he would like to arrange
games with teams from Putnam, South
bridge and the Grosvenordales, and es-
pecially get at the crack high school
quintet Mr.. Morse says his team will
play any other team in town for $40 a
side. or more If wished. 1t viii line up
as follows: Peter Steele, goal; William
LIST rush; Fred Benoit I'd rush and Capt.
Morse as half back.
A drama and dance was given in the
Turn Verein Hail, on School street,
Saturday evening, for the benefit Of the
widow of the late William HabertIoss
and her four small children. The dance
was we'll attended, and quite sum
was realized for Mrs. Haberkoss. Pre-
yious to the benefit the society had been
paying her $4 week.
An alarm from box 81, at Z O'Clock
Saturday night called the fire depart
ment to the Involvement house OF
Roman Marchall, German barber, on
Maple street. The fire started in the
second story and was caused by de-
fective chimney The roof was entirely
destroyed. Loss $500; fully covered by
insurance.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16
WHITINsvILLE.

DEATH OF ALEXANDER McCRACKEN
AT WORCESTER CITY HOSPITAL.
Alexander McCracs1en, who has been at
the Worcester City Hospital for treatment,
died there Friday afternoon, aged 80
years. He leaves widow and three chill
dren. The remains were brought here Fri
day evening. The funeral will take place
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Presbyterian Church. Rev. 7. M. Hous-
ton will officate.
MILL OPERATIVES HAPPY.
Notice was given in the Rivulet mills,
owned by John Sayles. that 10 per cent
raise in wages would be made Monday
Miss Clara Mercier and Joseph Ia
treault, both of Rockdale, were married
Friday by Rev. Father O'Reilly, at the
parochial residence.
A birthday party was given Saturday
evening by Mrs. Benjamin Baker of Cot
tage street.
Mr. and Mrs. Bloodgood of Pawtucket
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Proctor of Church street.
John H. Blunt has been drawn as juror
to serve at the next term Of the superior
criminal court.
Rev. w. F. Lawford and Rev. j. r.
Thurston will exchange pulpits Sunday
morning,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16
OXFORD.
THE MEMORIAL HALL MEUDDLE
Danford Johnson Still Holds the Fort
He Has Not Been Notified of the
Court Decision.


Although the supreme court rendered
its decision in regard to the janitorship
of Memorial Hall more than a week ago,
Danford johnson still holds the keys
and takes care of the hall He says
he has received no official notification
of the decision, nor has he been APP
preached by the selectmen in regard to
turning over the job to any one or de-
hvering the keys to them. He says he
does not think that it is his place to run
after any one to hurry along the case,
but is waiting for further developments.
The Brunswick Fur Club will hold it's
annual business meeting at Barre Mon
day. o. F. Joslin of this town, vice
president of the club will be present.
He will also take his dogs as win the
rest of the members for an informal
hunt in the surrounding country
Mr.. and Mrs Charles l. Rawson left
Saturday morning on a pleasure trip
for Oxford, N. H. They will return
home next week.
Rev. Frank A. Everett of the Method
list Church viii exchange pulpits with
Rev. p. r. Stratton of Lunenburg to-
day.
Mrs. Averrilda Virgins, widow of the
late William Virgins, has been granted
pension of So per month.
. Charles Adams has closed his black
smith shop, on South Main street, and
entered the blacksmith shop of. Chaffea
Bros, on North Main street.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16
HE is JAMES THOMPSON.
The Frank Kelly Arrested in Spring
field Known to Local Police.

The Springfield police have been en-
abled through Inspector O'Day to learn
something of the history of James
Thompson, or Frank Kelly, as he was
known in Springfield, who was arrested
some time ago for breaking and enter
description of the man, and feeling con-
fident that he was the James Thomp-
son, who was arrested here in 1896, sent
a picture of his man to the Springfield
police, and it proved to be a likeness of
the fellow arrested in Springfield.
Thompson was arrested here for
breaking and entering, and larceny. at
the oxford house, and was held in $1,000
bonds for the grand jury. Chelsea Off
GERS had a stronger case against him,
however, and he was turned over to
them and subsequently sentenced to the
Massachusetts reformatory.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Unity Council, D. OF L, will hold a
public whist party in C. A. R. Hall.
Tuesday.
The annual meeting of the trustees of
the Worcester Agricultural Society will
be held in horticultural Hall, Monday,
Jan. 81, at 10 clock a. m.
A special meeting of the st. Johns T.
and L. Guild will be held at their hall
on Temple street this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock.
Unitarian Church will serve an oyster
and cold meat supper in the vestry Of
the church next Tuesday evening from
$50 to g. 9NSt3s
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16
MARLBORO.
ESTATE ATTACHED.

ESTATE ATIACdED.
The estate Of the late Judge e. F. john
son was Saturday attached for $1,000 by
Samuel B. Bird of Framingham, the adj
ministrator of the estate of the late Hart
we'll Howe of this town, who at the time
of his death was regarded as the wealth
lest man in Marlboro. Judge johnson was
the executor and agent of the late Mr..
Howe Judge j. w. Mcdonald is settling
the Johnson estate. 1t is understood the
amount of the Howe claim is $1,000.
The Clinton and Marlboro Y. M. G. A.
basket bail teams met at the City Hall,
Saturday evening, in the first game Of
basket balm ever played here in public, The
attendance was rather light, but those
who were present witnessed warm con-
test which was won easily by the Clinton
boys by score of 20 to g. The. play was
very rough at times, and many fouls were
called, but the lack of knowledge of the
fine points Of the game by the Marlboro
players gave the visitors q great advan-
the score shows.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16
RUTLAND.

The attendance at the meeting of the
Historical Society was the largest of
any held this season. The papers were
all very interesting and were as fol-
lows: "The Louisiana purchase" Miss
Helen Jaques; "Fennimore Cooper"
Rev. Sidney Crawford; "rhe American
Indian" E. w. Ward; Economic con-
ditions Of early New England" John S.
Butler; Physical characteristics of
New England" Miss Harrington. Music
was furnished by members Of the cor
net band during the evening. A number
Of persons Joined the society.
The meeting of the Farmers Club,
Tuesday, will be an all-day meeting.
Mr.. Mcdonald, agent of the state board
Of education, will address the meeting.