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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15
DEATH or M'cAgs.


Thomas McCann, who was badly
burned and had his knoe cap lacreated
and perforated wound in tho chest
died Sunday afternoon at 4. As o'clock.
He was conscious until short time
before his death.
Mr.. McCann was about 38 years old
and unmarried. A widowed mother, a
brother and two sisters survive him.
On the night beforehe was killed, Mr..
McCann Joined the Ancient Order of
United Workmen, and his mother, who
is his beneficiary, will be entitled to
receive So, 600 from that order. He was
also o member Of Division No. 2,
Ancient Order of Hibernians, and of
st. Joseph's r. G. Church on the
Branlywine. His funeral wilr take
place on Wednesday morning at 8
o'clock, mass being celebrated at st.
Joseph's.
John Mulhcrin, Thomas Knox and
Samuel Stewart, tho men who were
seriously injured, will probably re-
cover. Members Of the tlu Pont family
arc taking direct interest in seeing
that the. injured persons receive The
best of care Crowds Of people went
TO Rising Sun and the rieighboring vii
lagos Sunday, but were unable to get
a view Of the scene Of the explosion,
both-sides Of the stream being under
| guard.
Robert O'Noill of No. 1854 Union
street, was among those injured, whosc
name has not boen previously reported.
He was gashed in the hand by a stone
and received no less than 81 hicks on
the head from flying spalis. a.
DIR. Joseph III. Chandler had a close
shave from being in the midst of tho
explosion. He was visiting patients ir
the vicinity Of the powder yard and
was about to start through it, when ht
was called back When the mills ex
ploded he was about 300 yards away
and the sensation was as il some ono
had struck the side OF his carriage witt
paddle. He was on the scene of de
struction within very few minutes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15

The 47th annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Delaware Railroad Go.
will be held at Dover on january 18th
next.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15

Mrs. EllenJ. JcGoris, aged s5 years,
widow Of Kersey iris, died at West est
funeral services held today ut the
residence Of her sen, LeyiP +. Jelferis,
at West Grove.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15

but the fear In each case was soon
allayed when it became known that
the buildings in which the people
noticing the shock happened to be
were not damaged.
People who we're at the Delaware
avenue station of the b. 20. railroad
at the time say the sensation was ter
ribIe. The mills are less than two
miles from that point and ground,
buildings and everything appeared to
quake, while tho vibrations in the
atmosphere were percoptible and in
some cases SO pronounced as to make
it almost an impossibility to maintain
ones cquilibrium. Similar reports
como from points near the mills.
People who were on the streets about
the city at the time also experienced
the peculiar sensation accompanying
the reports, and some say they could
see the ground move and large build
ings sway. w i
Many buildings did trcmbloto such
an extent as to dlsarrange woodwork,
overturn furniture and ,lo other
damage. while windows were broken
by the vibrations and concussion in
the atmosphere.
The explosion was heard as far south
as Smyrna, and as far east as Bridge
ton. u
New Castle, Dec. TO- Tho shock of
tho explosion of the dn Port powder
mills yesterday morning was felt in
this city and for !. time caused some
alarm. 4 number al persons ran into
the streets when they felt the houses
shaking. Further down the river the
shock was also felt. At the home OF
Road Commissioner Arthur r. kee
tho windows shock with greut violence.
The home of Mr.. keo is two miles
south of this city.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12
NEW BEDFORD SITUATION.
Action of the Viewers Condemned by
Many People.

New Bedford, March 1.-THE feeling
among business men as the result of the
action of the weavers yesterday in un-
doing what had been done by President
Cunnane, is decidedly bitter. The mill
operatives in other branches of the in
dustry also are strongly outspoken In
their condemnation.
No one can tell when the mills Will be
started up again, and few venture to
prophesy in the matter. A prominent
banker who is in close touch with the
mill treasurers, says that the machin-
cry will not be in motion again until
next fall The members Of the state
board of arbitration said yesterday az
ternoon that the manufacturers did not
care whether the mills run or not Most
of them are unloading the stock on
hand, and in two instances the stock
has been reduced one-half
Eugene V. Debs addressed the strik-
ers this morning, urging them not to
attack their general at the time of war,
and pleading for unity in the ranks.
YORK COTTON MILLS STRIKE,
Saco, Me, March 11.-An attempt was
made by Mayor Samuel L. Lord and the
Saco board Of trade, today, to settle the
strike in York cotton mills, but it re-
suited in a failure, and the indications
now point to a continuation of the strug-
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12
DEBATE AT LANCASTER.
Phillips Club of Worcester and Nissan
thropes Decide Important Question.
Especial Dispatch to the SpyD


Lancaster, March 1.-THE entertainment
given tonight under the auspices of the
Lancaster Brass Band drew out large
and representative company. The feature
of the evening was debate between the
0isanthropes of Lancaster and the Phil
lips Debating Club of Worcester. The
topic for discussion was, RESOLVED, that
the United States has reached the height
Of its prosperity" William H. Fay, as
chairman, introduced the speakers with a
few telling remarks, in which he spoke
strongly in favor of debating societies.
William Murray, Harold Horton and Lee
land Briggs represented the Misanthropes,
won the affirmative side of the question,
and did themselves and their club credit.
The members of the Phillips Club of Wor-
cester, who discussed the negative side of
the question were Wilfred Midgley, Wal
ter Jones, winthrop G. Hall. These de-
baters made friends with those present by
their clear, logical and shrewd handling of
the question A. b. Chickering sang ''The
turnkey and 1.-THE happiest man." and
Harold G. Whidden delighted the crowd
with "hobo" Juggling. The judges in the
debate were Hon. Charles G. Bancroft and
wellington A. Parkhurst of Clinton and
w H. Kilbourn of Lancaster, who decided
the debate in favor of the Phillips Club on
its literary merit.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12
A VALUABLE NUGGET.
The Worlds Gold Supply for 1897 viii Be
Greatly Enhanced by Alaska's
Contributions.

The estimated output of gold in the
United States for 1897. exclusive OF Alaska,
is roughly between seventy-two and seven
ty-flve million dollars. Alaska. according
to the same authority. wil come to the
front with ten millions as the result OF the
season of 1897 up to last December. II this
gigantic amount Of wealth, equal TO over
one-third of the gold output OF rne enlire
world, were put into ope lump, WnaL
nugget it would make. And now II IS esu-
mated that one hundred thousand people
from all parts Of the world. are more or
less advanced in the stages OF their jour
ney toward somewhere In the vast region
Of Alaska or Northwest Territory, seeking
for more, more, more OF the goaoen neeee-
WOMEN WHO DARE,
The rigid climate Of Alaska mas Deen
braved by many women who reached the
Klondilxe country early last fall and nave
been deslying into the frozen ground, fafrly
wing with the men in the search tor gold
on another page Is shown pen sketch
picture of Mrs. Clarence ]. Berry, who.
their bridal tour in the spring OF 1898. They
returned last summer with great wealth.
Mrs. Berry having assisted her husband in
his arduous task Hundreds of similar
exhibitions of female heroism are to be
met with in the new northwest. lis true
that Mr. and Mrs. Berry occupied rather
a unique position, as bride and groom on a
bridal tour, that others could not claim,
but that only makes them more interest
ing, and the others not whit less.
In remarks I0dQe IleIGLOlOAS AC6 IQl1lS
the series of photographs of the Klondike
new being distributed by the Spy, it has
been explained how an expedition was
projected last summer by a group OF the
leading newspapers in the United States,
the object being to secure a series of Alas
kan and Klondike views. The enterprise
has been crowned with success, as amply
proven by the splendid photographs that
appeared in part l of the series already
issued.
ready today. 1t is a great collection of
photographs that takes the reader into
the land that lies in the shadow Of the
Arctic circle. 1t Is a practical guide to
those contemplating a journey to the
Klondike country, and series of striking
interest to those who. remaining at home
would follow through its picturesque
pages the footsteps of argonaut friends
The Spy's great distribution of the six
part series of Photographic views Of
scenes in Alaska and Northwest Territory
has attracted the attention of thousands
Each mail brings hundreds of applications
from readers for advance copies OF part /,
which are receiving as prompt attention
as the extraordinary demand the offer has
created will permit
A second and third edition Of the intro
ductory number (the supply of which is
limited) has been ordered.
Readers may obtain each part Of the
series as issued at a normal cost of 10
cents each, on application to this Office
either personally or by mail. Tho parts
will be sent by maid, postage paid, without
additional cost.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12
WATER MEN INSPECT
State Committee Look Over
Uxbridge's Various Sources.
Several Scraps Among Local Committees
Amuse Members of Joint Standing
Committee on Water

uNbridSe, March 1.-THE committee on
water supply of the state legislature Wis
tied the various sources for Uxbridge
water supply today. The committee ar
rived on the $50 a. m. train from Worces-
ter and were in charge Of Messenger Thos.
H. Perdicl1 of Lynn. The following MEM
! bers of the committee We're present: Sena-
| tor Wilson II. Fairbank Of Warren and
Senator WhittIesey of Pittsfeld, George
NJ Rice of Worcester, chairman of the
house committee. Representatives George
II. Bartlett Of Haverhill, David G. Pratt
of Middleboro, John Favor of Gloucester,
James Montgomery of Cambridge, Walter
Howard of Clinton, Joseph NJ. Philbrick
Of Weymouth, and George R. Williams of
TAUNTON. Also Representative Walter S.
y. Cooke of Milford and eX-Representa-
tive John E. Mcclellan Of Grafton The
delegation was accompanied by the coun-
sci for the town Hon. Rufus B. Dodge,
mayor of Worcester, and William j. Taft
The delegation was met by Representa-
tive Arthur r. Taft, Hon. A. A. Putnam,
James Daley Charles E. Cook, Arthur
Wheelock, Harvey G. Sessions, A. C.
Slater, members of the committee of the
town; Juin A George, Henry w. Gas
kill and Horace Adams, committee of the
town of Mendon; George Daniels of Mil
ford and c. A. Taft, Walter ?. Scott, c.
c. Capron, Daniel w. Taft, Henry g.
/ All VIII Represented IIle lOCdl llo-WtttCl
men.
The entire delegation took carriages and
were driven to the present supply. The
members Of the committee appeared to be
pleased with the present supply, but re-
marked about its insuthciency. Croney
Brook was next inspected From remarks
made by some members of the committee
it was inferred that the committee did not
look with favor on that source They then
went to Mendon Pond and carefully eX-
amined that source. The water shed was
viewed, and the surroundings looked over.
All the time the various members were eS-
timating the cost of that supply, land
damages. and all other costs. Occasionally
there was a scrap between local commit
tees, and such events created amusement
for the visiting legislators.
The delegation returned to Hotel Wind
sor for dinner They visited the library
and then went to Cold Springs. Here there
was more fun, for while all spoke highly
of the quality of the water, several com
| ly remarked that usually he used more
| water at home to bathe in than was at
| Cold Spring A spirited debate occurred
| between local parties, and the committee
| proved an attentive audience.
| The committee returned to the hotel
| about O'Clock, and left on the 4.30 train.
! While at the hotel the members We're but
| tonholed by local parties, but no definite
| opinions were expressed. The water men
are confident that at least a majority are
| in favor of granting an extension of time
| in which Mendon Pond may be accepted,
| The no-water men are equally confident
! that some members of the committee are
ON their side.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12
DOGS WIN PRIZES.
Worcester and Millbury Canine
Are Winners.
Close of Leominster Bench show-county
Dogs Out do Their Border County
Neighbors.

Leominster March 1.-THE bench show
closed tonight with the following awards,
many Worcester dogs being favored:
Fox terriers-F1rst, Mrs. NJ. e. Hawkins.
Shirley; Charles Harold. FItehburg; w
G. White and James Nettle, Leominster.
Second, Mrs. G. Walter Morse and A: r.
Carter, Leominster. Third. Arthur
Boston terrlers-First W. ". H. Bar
hydt. T.. j. Clarity and Isaac Allen, Wor-
cester. Second. John Sanlon and D. R.
st. Bernards- First, J. A. Allen. Auburns
Q. h. Smith, sutton; A. g. Newton, Fitch
burg; George Dutton, I.eominster. Sec
Il. Anderson, Leominster; Arthur p. Ben
nett, Aver. Third, A. B. MCPHERSON.
Leominster.
English setters-First, A. c. Rice J. w.
Gates and W. G. White, Leominster. Sec
ond, G. w. Burbank, Leominster; Ed
ward Burton, South Lancaster.
Hounds-EiTst, A. c.. Rice and G. W.
West Milbury. second. G. r.. Damon.
H HsIa INST Thi Ws, Frank Bartse A. L.
Gordon setters-FHrst, c. F. Foster.
beominster. Second, II. A. Morse, Leon
ins Ste, Third I'd, Edward Earl, Leomtnster.
W. E. Bartlett and c. f. Horne. Millbury;
Harry L. Weston. I.eominster. Second.
BURY b. q faFane W. a9f W so r. 4s1stt Mil
Special on pups, c. e. Horne, Millbury;
Irish settersFirst, Fred A. Whitney,
Leominster; Ezra Burton and A. G. Chick
ering, Lancaster. Second, Isaac Allen,
Worcester.
Cocker spaniels-First, D. F. Corkum.
Leominster. Second. Mrs. NJ. Robichaud.
Leominster.
Pugs = First, Nellie Whitaker, Leonin-
ster- Second, Mrs. G.. B. Gibson. Leom-
mister.
italian greyhound-B'irst, T. W. Buck
ley. Aver.
English greyhound-Fi Ralph Toiman.
Scotch collie - First, C. 8. Pickering,
Worcester.
Coon dog-Second. Emily Hudson
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12
SAME OLD BOARD.
Democrats Follow Republicans
With Endorsement at Caucus.
Maurice P. Shahan Defeated by F. H.
Greenwood for Tax Colector-An
Harmonious Caucus.

Millbury, March 1.-THE democratic
caucus was held in Blanchard Hall this
evening and a large number of voters
was present Thomas II. Sullivan, Esq,
was chosen chairman of the meeting, and
John J, O'Leary clerk. Joseph Scott
moved that all candidates be voted for
by ballot. Thomas Brown moved that one
ballot be cast for the three selectmen. A
committee of seven was appointed by the
chairman to bring in list of candidates
to be voted on. The following were APP
pointed Edward II. Dolan, John j. Cliff
ford, Maurice P. Shahan, Thomas Hill,
Thomas l., Brown Herbert Hopkins Pat
rick Buckley. While the committee was
selecting the names to be brought before
the meeting. DR. Booth was called upon,
and spoke interestingly.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12
MONEY FOR HUB FlREMEN.
How the Different Relief Funds viii Be
Apportioned.

Boston, March 1.-THE apportionment
of the different relief funds for the
families of the firemen who were killed
in the Merrimac street fire, here last
month, has been completed. and each
family will be placed on substantial
financial basis
The different sources from which
money will be received is as follows:
$500 for each family for the F'lremen's
Mutual Relief Association; $1,000 for
each family from the state; $3.50 to each
family for burial expenses; a pension of
$500 annually to all widows of firemen,
as long as they continue to remain I'M
married or have child under the age
of 16 years; $1915 for each beneficiary
from the Kidder-Peabody fund; and
$3.50 for each beneficiary from the Cadet
threatrical benefit fund. Under the
plan adopted by those having in charge
the subscription funds for the distribu-
ton, and including the amounts from
city and state, each family will receive
the following sums:
Family of Chief Egan Cbesides $500
pension), $14,275; family Of Capt. Patrick
| Victory (besides pension), $1,000; family
of Lieut.. Gottawald besides pension),
S16,54 family of Patrick j. Disken Cbe-
sides pension), $74S0; family Of John j.
Mulhern besides pension), $5215; family
of w. ]. Welch (besides pension), $5215.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12
ION TO WASHINGTON

The most satisfactory Washington tour
from Worcester and vicinity will, be that
Of Mr.. G. s. Alexander, principal normal
training school, Fitchburg, Mass. A good
" number have already registered for this
party, the especial attractions being the
comfortable trip to New York via
Norwich line which embraces short rail
ride to New London, full nights rest on
naIatial sound steamer, the early morning
Sail through East river, in full view of the
various points of interest of New York
harbor, warm breakfast before leaving for
Phiiadelphia, where a stop of five hours is
made before resuming the journey to
Washington.
This tour also affords more time in wash
ington than the other trips, includes Mt.
Vernon visit, and ends with the very
pleasant journey from New York by the
sound line steamer, dinner beng served
after leaving the pier in New York at
p. M -, .,s
Notice should be given Mr.. Alexander
without delay by those intending to so, IN
order that Accommodations may be re-
served
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12

There was considerable excitement over
the Office of tax collector. Two names
were mentioned, those of f. II, Green
wood and Maurice P. Shahan. After much
discussion the ballot was cast for tax col
Iector-36 in all, out of which Mr.. Green
wood received g, and he was nominated.
These are the candidates nominated:
Selectmen Dr. Robert Booth, Samuel Hull
and Hudson Hal1esj town clerk, Ira n.
Goddard; treasurer, Henry T. Maxwell;
overseers of porr, Henry E. Newell Henry
Van Ostrand and w. Fl. StoclIWell; as
SCISSORS, Daniel j. Dempsy, Maurice p. 5.
Shahan and c. Fred Holman; school com
mittee, Herbert Hopkins; trustee Of town
library, Irving 3. SayIes; commissioner of
cemetery, John c. Waters; constabes,
Thomas i. Brown, Edward II. Dolan,
Thomas A. Dolan, Henry Hobart, James
NJ Clark, Charles Lacrosse; board OF
health, Robert Brown.
Augustus Winter purchased a valuable
hog few days ago. Today the hog was
missed from his pen, and a search made.
No trace Of the porl1er could be found, but
a hole in the ice at Brierly's pond gives
credit to the suspicion that the hog was
drowned. ,
The Sons of Veterans met in their hall
this evening and transacted routine bust
ness.
Things are beginning to look bright at
the Portsmouth CompanyS mills at the
west side, Three men came from ProVl-
dence today to put in the sprinl5lers, and
the prospects are that the mill will be
running in the near future.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12

| desire to attest to the merits of
Chamberlains Cough Remedy as one of
the most valuable ard efficient prepara-
tions on the market 1t broke an eX-
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without 1t and you should feel proud of
the high esteem in which your Rene
dies are held by people in general. 1t is
the one remedy among ten thousand.
Success to ito. r. Downey, Editor
Democrat, Albion, Ind. For sale by
whittier Drug Co.. 40 Main street; Bush
& Co, Sc Front street; A. c. woodward,
SS3 Main street.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12
MONUMENT AT LAKE GEORGE,

Bennington, VT, March 1.-THE
Society of Colonial Wars have compIet-
ed plans for the erection and dedication
of monument, at Caldwell in CONNIE
moration of the battle of Lake George.
Sept. Sth and the 123d anniversary of
the battle, has been selected as the date
for the unveiling of the monument.
President Mckinley and other high
officials will be invited to attend. The
monument is to cost $40, 900 and is nearly
completed.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12
WHEAT FURRY AT CHICAGO.

Chicago, March lin the wheat market
today brokers with May wheat for sale
entered the pit with instructions to sell
at half cent or more below the price Of
fered by Letters brokers, and bar the lat
ter from buying their offerings. With May
wheat being offered and sold to other
brokers for 1854 and 1.031A a bushel, Led
ter bought 100000 bushels of May wheat
at 1.W, or more than haf-cent above the
fered to other traders This peculiar sit
uation in May also resulted in panic In
July, and the price at one time showed a
drop of 2 cents The persistent support
given by Letter finally had quteting ef-
feet, however, and the market closed at
a loss of 17sc.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12
VIOLATED ELECTION LAW.
Three southboro Residents Must Answer
for Circulating ANONYMOUS HandbiIs.

Westboro March 11.-Judge w. E. Fow-
Ter of the first district court issued a war
rant today on application of Francis d.
Newton of Southboro, Agents Benjamin f.
Prentiss, Warren w. Day and Lyman
Follansby, for violation of the election
laws by circulating anonymous hand bills.
These hand bills were circulated last
Monday at the polls, and We're intended
to influence voters not to vote for F. D.
Newton for selectman.
The defendants have been summoned to
appear before the district court Wednes-
day, March 10, at a. m.
Edgar A. Weeks, Esq, of Marlboro, has
been retained by Mr.. Newton.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12
LEICESTER.
MANY TOWN NOTES

The choir of the sanderson NJ. e
Church will present the cantata, THE Gal
nlean," Sunday evening.
The salad and cold meat supper given by
the Y. P. S. C. E.. Friday evening, was Z
success.
The Cherry Valley Epworth League en-.
joyed their annual banquet Friday eve
ming,
The Leicester school committee has or
ganized with Rev. John f. Redican chair
man and Mrs. Frances e. Trask secretary
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12
PREPARATIONS FOR BRAM's
TRIAL.

Boston, March 1.-Preparations foI
the second trial Of Thomas Bran are
being hurried to completion. For some
time there has been doubt as to who
would sit with Judge Colt during the Sc
cond trial. 1t was thought that illness
would prevent Judge Webb from sitting,
but it was decided today that he had
sufficiently recovered from his illness to
stand the strain of the trial. 1t is under
stood that the sessions of the court will
be greatly prolongued in order to short
en- the duration of the trial as much as
pnasih1a
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12
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