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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18

been riding, but no more so than
hundred other times in my life"
1t was while talking with The spy
man that Curtis announced that he an
tended to retire from competitive cS =
cling riding. Il have been in the game
long enough, and guess this is good
time to quit. l desire to make this an
nouncement through The Spy, which
has accorded me such magnificent
treatment he continued. He then
penned off his signed statement
Curtis is well known as cycle rider
in his native state, but does not enjoy
a very wide reputatian in and around
Boston He has been following the am
ateur race meets for the past two or
three years, picking many a prize in
the Nutmeg state first and last. He
has done nothing in rode riding until
he began training for his attempt
against the record.
Curtis method for fitting himself for
his today's triumph is interesting. He
began about two months ago In a Sys-
tematic manner, and since then he has
trained off about is pounds of flesh,
making his weight at present about $40
pounds. Each day he has ridden TO-,
20 or 80 miles behind fast pace, the dis
lance varying according to his own in
clinations.
In addition he has done a. good deal
of hin climbing, always seeking out the
steepest hills which he would ascend
with a frightened chain. This form of
road work, Curtis says, harde1s the
muscles and makes the wind strong.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18

presented to the soldiers the medals of
honor which had been given by the
people of South Worcester to mark
their esteem. The fair young woman
said in smiling voice that she appre-
ciated the distinction which was con-
ferred upon her by being allowed to
present the medals, and hoped the re-
cipients would recognize in them a
sign of the affection which the people
have for them
Miss Whittalls remarks We're receiv-
ed with marked appreciation, and w,
II. Turner then responded for the SOL
diers i'm q gallant and feeling speech.
He said that his associates, through
himself, wished to thank all for their
cordial reception which was more than
their modest achievement had de
served. They had done their duty, and
in doing this, had always seen before
them the model of their friends at home.
They hoped that they would be worthy
the ideal which had been set for them,
and would strive to maintain its stand
ard Mr. Turner was cheered to the
echo.
Then followed the remainder of the
musical program, as follows: Harmony
Quartet ITO thee. O country; cOrnet
solo, Soldiers return" J. Frank Nor
mand: solo 1.-THE heavenly singer,
Frank Hollington; orchestra selection,
STARS and stripes; solo "HOly city.
Ralph Stone; solo, Don't let her go
astray." Master Ralph Stone. Re
freshments were served at the close of
the program.
The ushers were Robert Mott, James
B. Day, William Beams and George f.
Neville. The souvenir committee COM
prised r. Ryan, II. Coley, T. Har-
oR-ae EYad EgIgtR9d
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18

for imposition, and because it is often
made use of to further political ends
These points of disadvantage the
speaker recognized but stated that his
experience had gone to show that they
could be in a large measure eliminated.
Freeman Brown, secretary of the To-
cal board of overseers of the poor, was
called upon for remarks. He replied
briefly in favor Of outdoor relief.
Rev. DR.. Eldridge Mix was called up
on, and in his remarks favored the es-
adjustment in this city Of a system
similar to that in vogue in some Of the
German cities. where the city is divided
into districts, each district being looked
after by one person.
Hon, David Walker of Lynn. a. mem
Der of the state board Of lunacy and
charity, and formerly one of the over
seers of the poor in that city, was in
troduced and told of the value derived
from the system of outdoor relief in
Lynn during the recent financial de-
preston.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
TEMPORARY INJUNCTION.

Lawyer Charles M. Thayer was tam
porarily enjoined yesterday from the
foreclosure of a mortgage upon a piece
of real estate at the corner of Belmont
and Elizabeth streets. The injunction
was granted by Judge Hopkins, In the
case of Mary A. Dean against Caroline
K. Thayer and Charles M. Thayer,
which was bill in equity to secure the
redemption of a mortgage.
The plaintiff claims that on May 18th
1894, the defendants entered peacefully
into the possession of the property at
the corner of Belmont and Elizabeth
streets, and that since that time the
plaintiff has offered to pay the defend
ants what is due ON the mortgage, but
the defendant has refused.
The plaintiff further asks in her bill
that the defendants render an account
ing of their use of the property. The
bill is returnable in the superior court
the first Monday in November, John
B. Ratigan appearing for the plain
tiff
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
ACTION is POSTPONED.
Small Towns Not Yet Ready to Remove
Cuban Dead.

Cuban Dead.
At the meeting held in the mayor S
office in Springfield, yesterday, it was
found necessary to postpone the i'm
mediate execution Of the plan of the
! Second Regiment Association to bring
back from Cuba the dead Of the regi-
ment The Worcester and Springfield
representatives announced that they
were ready to go ahead at once,
but the Holyoke, North Adams, North
ampton and Greenfield representatives
stated that the delegation from their
towns could not get ready this week.
Orange reported that the necessary
money was not Forthcoming in that
town, as the people thought the gov
eminent ought TO send the bodies
back and that it would be best to
wait. AS it is probable that the Solace
will make another trip to Cuba during
the fall. Mayor Dickinson moved that
the trip be postponed until amer Nov.
g. at which time the regiment will be
mustered out and that Congressman
Gillett be requested to find out what
date after that time transportation
could be had This motion was car
ried
One of the chief reasons for the post
ponement, aside from the fact OF sew
eral Of the towns not being ready, is
that the members of the regiment could
not be detailed by the colonel for this
service, and ia order to identify the
dead, they were necessary to the sue
cess Of the expedition. A telegram re-
eeived by Senator Hoar from Secretary
Alger, stated that the men could not
be detailed for the service, but must
be discharged. As discharge would
mean no physical examination, it
might make great deal of difference
with some of the men.
All organizations were asked to mail
the secretary, Capt. p. l. Rider of this
city, list of representatives to go to
Cuba, with the names of the dead
whom they hope to identify. Caskets
have been ordered from George Session
& Sons of this city for the 40 bodies
Capt Rider has received definite orders
for Is collins.
]. c. Zaeder and A. A. Rheutan have
been deeply interested in this work,
and have assisted Capt. Rider to a
large extent.
Mayor Dodge, Capt. Rider and A. A.
Rheutan were those present from Wor-
cester. Capt Rider reported that the
names of those dead In Cuba had been
reported to him, and Col. Clark was
asked to ascertain as far as possible
the exact location of the graves of the
men buried at regimental headquar-
ters. AS they are marked by number
only, it is necessary to get names to
correspond with the numbers and this
may present some difficulties. Mr..
Rheutan said he would be ready to ac-
company the expedition after Novem-
Der g. but could not go this week.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
COURTS.
The Criminal
Session
WILL BE SHORT ONE.
District Attorney Parker
Will Clear His Docket.

The grand jury for the year 1925 be-
gan its final session at the opening OF
the October term of the criminal court
before Judge Daniel W. Bond yester-
day morning, at 10 o'clock, and District
Attorney Herbert Parker entered upon
his closing duties as prosecuting Off
Ger for the government.
Judge Bond sent out the grand Jury
at 10 O'Clock, and it Immediately sat
upon the cases which are to be heard
this term, the cases being presented
by District Attorney Parker and AS
sistsnt District Attorney George 9.
Taft. This will be one Of the lightest
criminal terms for years, as there are
only 80 cases on the entire docket. "a
We're heard yesterday, all city cases.
and the seven remaining including
three from the county, will be heard
today. it being expected that the grand
jury will conclude its work this morn
ing.
However, the jury will not make it's
report to Judge Bond before Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock, when II will
present its indictments. The actual
Il lll VI cflulHdl cases Will not DeEi1l
until Monday morning at 10 O'Clock, at
which time the traverse Jurors have
been summoned TO appear. District At
torney Parker intends 10 clear the
docket, so that Gen. lockwood Hoar,
his successor, will be unincumbered by
any old cases.
The grand jury for the year 1898,
which completes Its labors with the
present criminal term, and ends its for
NAL duties today, will hold a farewell
banquet in the State Mutual restaurant
Wednesday noon, according to annual
custom. Invitations have been sent to
District Attorney Herbert Parker. AS
sistant District Attorney George S.
Taft, Court Officer A. A. Jenkins ann
others. After the banquet the jury will
form a permanent organization, with
the intention of holding regular re-
unions.
The grand jury for the present year
have considered many important cases,
among them being those against Paul
Mueller and other murder cases, more
numerous than have confronted pre-
vious grand juries for several yeaEs.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
WILL QUIT THE GAME.
Curtis Announces His Retirement from
Further Competitions

Boston. Oct IA representative of
The spy saw, Curtis at the Crawford
house upon his arrival, and had pleas
ant chat with the record breaker while
tho latter was getting a rub down. For
a man who had ridden from New York
IL so short a time, Curtis was remark
ably fresh. He was not perspiring,
much less was he breathing hard.
II am feeling tip-top.' he said in
response to an inquiry, "but I am aw-
fully hungry. of course, know l have
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
THE PRIZES AWARDED.

The general committee in charge of the
recent A. o. II. fair at Mechanics hall,
met last night TO receive the reports from
the heads of the several division tables
and TO award the prizes that were offered
to those who turned in the most money
The table OF Division ? turned in $53Q1
and wah for the officers of that division
q. set Of officers jewels. Division "a was
second with S32619; Division /, third with
S21130. Division l. Ladies Auxiliary
fourth, with $176.64 Division II, Ladies'
Auxiliary, fifth with Sl5351. and Division
35 sixth with $11t.10
James Lynch of Division 50 was present
ed a 500 gold watch won in the voting
contest for the most popular division
president, and Misses Nellie Greaney and
and $50 respectively for selling the largest
number of tickets.
The meeting adjourned for three weeks,
when the treasurer will make his final
report.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
A WAR MOVE.
Four Armored Cruisers Ordered Prepared
For Service.


Paris, Oct. 17.-Inquiries made today
at the office Of the French ministry Of
marine confirm the reports published
by the Soleil in a despatch from Tou
lon saying that Vice Admiral Fourier,
who is now at Tunis with the min
lister Of marine. M. Lockroy. will re-
turn Immediately to Toulon, where or
ders have been received to speedily
prepare the armored cruisers Admiral
Trehouart, Souvines, Jemmapes and
Valny for actual service, and that in
addition orders have been issued to
send the largest possible number of
gunners to Brest, without delay, to
man the forts and batteries there. The
vessels mentioned are to be promptly
placed on a war footing and are to be
sent to Brest.
Rumor connects the French naval OPP
erations with the question in dispute
with Great Britain as to the possession
of Fashoda.
The Paris papers today in chronic
cling the movements of the British
fleet in the Mediterranean, announced
that three British ironclads are en-
gagged in gun practice off Bizerta, the
French naval station in the Mediter-
ranean, on the African coast.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
HIS STAY IN THIS CITY.
Casey Put Up For a Brief Two Minutes
at the City Hotel

DIT Ine OIlY F1OVS.
1t was an enthusiastic crowd by
whom Casey was greeted as he rode
up, sweat stained and covered in
front of the City Hotel in this city,
considerably ahead of his schedule,
yesterday afternoon. The plucl1y rider
was eheered heartily. and many hands
were outstretched to greet him, but he
brushed past them all, and entering the
hotel on dog trot, made his way to a
rear room, where friends kept the in
quisitive crowd from him. Dropping into
a chair he called for light refreshment
and, jumping to his feet he forced his
way past the friends who tried in vain
to have him wait longer, and made his
way out Of doors and through the wait
ing crowd to his wheel beside the curb
ing. Wheeling it across the street to
the opposite corner, he good-naturedly
shook off his aduiring friends, and,
mounting, led his pace makers down
Myrtle street at q sharp clip.
Casey looked little tired and
walked as If his muscles We're bit
sore, but otherwise he appeared to be
in good condition. L. S. Russell, who
paced him from Spencer, told a Spy
man that he was in first-ole condi-
ton. He held the pace well from
Spencer into this city, and if it had not
been for soft tire, Mr.. Russell
thought the rider would have done bet
ter than he did.
AS it was. Casey beat his schedule in
grand style. He was due In this city
at SIS, and reached here at 4.04, having
left Spencer at 500. He stayed at the
City Hotel Just two minutes. arriving
there at 4.04 and leaving at 406. Dur
ing the brief time that he was here, an
attempt was made by his pace maker
to repair the condition OF the soft tire
which bothered him so on the way from
Spencer. THIS attempt was partially
successful, and his wheel was in lit
tie better condition for the ride to Bos-
ton.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
MEDALS
For the Heroes
or Battles.
SOUTH WORCESTER
Honors Her Soldiers in
Humanity's Cause.

South Worcester was en- fete last
evening, the occasion being the grand
reception in st. Matthew's parish hall
to the brave boys who volunteered
their services for their country that
humanity might triumph and that the
oppressed might enjoy the same lib
erty, life and pursuit of happiness as
enjoyed by themselves.
Five brave veterans of the Cuban
war, heroic in the face of danger Were
called upon for greater bravery las
evening, when they we're presented
with gold medals at the hands of a
gracious and beautiful young lady, and
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
1rs. W. R. BATES, ransfield, La, writes /:

FRS. W. r. BATES, ransfield, La, writes:
Before writing to you l suffered
dreadfully from painful menstrual
ton, leucorrhoea and sore feeling in
the lower part OF the bowels. Now my
friends want to know what makes me
look SO well. lido not hesitate one min
ute in telling them what has brought
about this great change. l cannot
praise Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound enough. 1t is the greatest
remedy of the age"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
Hrs. FLORENCE A. WOLFE, SIS nuIberry

Trs. FLORENCE A. WOLFE, SIS nuIberry
st., Lancaster, Ohio, writes:
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-For two
years l was troubled with what the
local physicians told me was inhamma-
ton of the womb. Every month L suf-
fered terribly. had taken enough
medicine from the doctors to cure any
one. but obtained relief for short
time only Atlast concluded to write
to you in regard to my case, and can
say that by following your advice I am
now pefeotly we'll"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
UNITED IRISH LEAGUE.
The Announcement of Meeting Causes
Great Excitement.

Dublin, Oct. 17--There was great ex-
element all night long yesterday al
Ballinrobe, county Mayo, due to SER
ious collisions between people there and
the police, owing to the United Irish
League meeting announced for yester-
day evening being proclaimed. About
20. 600 persons assembled, and Messrs
Michael Dayitt and William o Erien
who were to be the speakers, were met
outside of the town by a detachment
Of 200 police and were prevented from
entering the place. The police were
forced to charge the crowd frequently
during the night, and many persons
mara injured.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
sToLlKERs WON.
They Were Too Strong For the Men from
Whites Alleys.

Two bowling teams made up of fire.
quenters of Whites and Winthrop al
lsys, posing under the names Of Stoli-
ker and Foley, rolled an interesting
string at the Pearl street alleys last
night.
The men from the Winthrop were too
strong for their opponents, and carried
the honors up toward the post Office
with a lead of 20 pins. King of Fo-
leys team did some star bowling, and
made the record of the evening, bowling
the highest string, 90, and highest total,
$40. The score:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
And the w Ork
of Relief.
ANNUAL NEE TING
Of the Associated Charities
in Memorial Hall.

The ninth annual meeting of the As
ISOLATED Charities was held In Memo
rial Hall, the Young Womens Chris
tan Association building, last evening"
An address on Some facts and theories
about outdoor relief" was delivered by
Benjamin Pettee, secretary of the
board of overseers Of the poor oc Bos-
ton, and reports were read and officers
chosen for the succeeding year.
The following financial statement was
presented by the treasurer, Hallecis
Bartlett:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
FUNERAL OF REV. PHILTP WASH
BURN.

With impressive ceremony. the funeral
services over the remains of the late
Rev. Philip Washburn, at Denver, Col,
occurred last Tuesday from st. Stephens
Church, and the burial was in st. Ste
phen's cemetery. The services were by
far the most elaborate held in Denver for
some time and they were attended by
many of the most widely known clergy
men in the state.
The burial service of the Episcopal
Church was led by the Very Rev. Dean
H. Martyr Hart, rector of st. John S
Cathedral, Denver, assisted by large
number Of. distinguished divines from all
over the state. Many of the great men of
Colorado were present at the services, and
large and elaborate funeral cortege es-
oorted the body to it's last resting place.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
THROUGH UNOBSERVED.
Curtis Flashed into Worcester and Out
Again-He Made No Stop.

Cyclist Curtis incoming was not her
aided by the blowing of trumpets or
the pounding of cyinbals. Not q dozen
people knew he had been here until he
was speeding nerrily along the Graf
ton road. Arriving at New Worcester,
his pace was quickly SHIFTED and Mrs.
A. d. C. Allen and her husband took
him in tow. After a drink of soda at
BrUso's store, he was hustled off down
Cambridge and Lamartine streets,
thence through Water and up the
Grafton hill. A stranger in Worcester
and wearing an ordinary cyclists uni
form, he was not recognized, and so his
progress was not heralded.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
ALL DAY HEARING.

An all days hearing was held yester-
day before Thomas G. Kent, as master
in the case of Elisha Edwards VS.,
James D. Tyler The suit is in the r.a-
ture of a bill in equity, brought by the
plaintiff to set aside a bond for the con-
veyance of a large tract of land in ne
town of Berlin, the bond being for
$4,000. The counsel in the case are Hem
ry L. Parker, Henry L. Parker, Jr., and
A IF hun. 2 RuRR.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
STOLIKER'S s,
HARLEM COFFEE COOLER.
He Knocks Out Edwards in the Twelfth
Round.

London, Oct ia contest arranged fol
20 rounds between Frank Craig, "The
Harlem coffee cooler" of New York, and
Billy Edwards of Australia, took place to-
night at the National Sporting Club OF
London beginning the clubs season
Craig knocked out Edwards in the 18th
round. The victor weighed in al 155 pounds
and Edwards. who is three inches taller
than his conqueror, at 150 pounds. 1t was
a scrambling fight throughout. The men
ciinched Rugged and mauled one another
Craig could never use his famous swing
ing right, but finished Edwards off with a
half-arm hit on the jaw. Except for q. few
intermittent flashes of attack in the
eighth, ninth and tenth rounds, Edwards
only watched Craig's dangerous right. The
tiEht was thoroughly disappointing.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
MORE PROTESTS.

Protests against the transfer Of the
liquor license of Nelson 81 Holmberg from
were filed with the license commissioners
yesterday from the Greenwood Associa-
ton, j. B. Stone and 10 other superinten-
dents and heads of departments at the
Washburn 81 Moen Manufacturing Com
pany's Quinsigamond mill, Alfred Dahlin
and 30 other residents of Quinsigamond.
and Philip W Moen. The commissioners
will act on the application for the trans
fer next Monday
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
RELIEF FROM PAIN.
Women Everywhere Express their
Gratitude to Mrs. Pinkhan.
rrTA. WALDEN. Gibson, Ga. writes.

hrs. T. A. WALDEN, Gibson, Ga, writes:
"DEAR Mrs, PINKHAM:-Before TAX
ing your medicine, life was burden
to me. 1 never saw we'll day. At
my monthly period L suffered untold
misery, and great deal of the time l
was troubled with severe pain in my
side. Before finishing the first bottle
of your Vegetable Compound could
tell twas doing me good. continued
its use, also used the Liver Pills and
Sanative Wash, and have been greatly
helped. l would like to have you use
my letter for the benefit of others"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
A NARROW ESCAPE.

Thankful words written by Mrs Ada II.
Hart, of Croton. S. D.: WAS taken with
a bad cold which settled on my lungs;
cough set in and finally terminated in
Consumption. Four doctors gave me up,
saying | could live but a short time [
gave myself up to my Savior, determined
If / could not stay with my friends on
earth, l would meet my absent ones
above. My husband was advised to get Dr..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. / gave it a trial, took
in all eight bottles. 1t has cured me, and
thank God, am saved and now a well
and healthy woman" Trial bottles free at
Brewer & Co.'S drug store Regular size
SOC and 81. Guaranteed or price refunded.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
R1r-KLEN,s ARNIcA sALvE.

grie best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rhevm, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posit-
ively cure piles or no pay required. 1t
IA ruara nteed to give perfect satisfac-
tiorI or money refunded. Price rs cents
per box. For sale by Bush e. Co.. drug
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18

ming, it was decided to ask the Rev.
Henry B. Washburn of St. Johns
Church, Providence, to take the par
sh, and the action was made known
20 him on Wednesday, He has the
matter under consideration.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-18
THE 9TH MASS.
It viii Leave For United States About the
2n.h

San Juan de Porto Rico, Oct. 1.-THE
9Th Massachusetts volunteer regiment
win leave for the United States on or
about Oct 20, on the transport Missis-
sippi, embarking here. The final cere-
mony in the delivery of the island and
the raising of the United States flag
upon the captain generals palace, FL
MORO, and the public buildings Of San
Juan will take place tomorrow at noon.
National salutes will be fired by the
American artillery and the forts. There
officials and the foreign consuls have
received invitations to attend the
function