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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
REPORTERS VS.. POLICE INSPECT
OR.


Recently there occurred what APP
peared to outsiders to be slight es-
arrangement between the local press and
the police department, but there was
nothing of the sort. There is likely to
be, however, if the chief inspector does
not assume a more tolerant attitude
towards the local reporters. 1t appears
that on a day within a thousand years
there was received by the police depart
ment a letter from a neighboring town
making an inquiry concerning some
thing believed to have happened here.
The official receiving the letter showed
it to a reporter AMI asked him If he had
heard anything about the matter re-
ferred to in it. He was answered mega
lively.
The letter was handed to the inspect
or who was told 10 look it UP.
The reporter with so straight a tip
Immediately got onto his job and did a
little inquiring on his own account.
Shortly after he had asked in one place
the inspector entered and the proprietor
told him he was little Bit late for he
had just been quizzed by newspaper
man. Damn the reporters" said the
inspector,
1t was his undoubted right to make
that remark, but il was in exceedingly
poor taste and inconsistent with the
privileges of the police while on duty
The chances are that the inspector did
not know he had a second notification
in this case. But he had. and while
speaking of this, it may be said that
when a recent query was made for con-
firmation about a matter that was
known and worked up without the aid
of the police, the maker os the inquiry
was answered that he was TOO id
fresh" Again possibly correct, but in
still worse taste to say 1t.
Perhaps the reporters are of more BEN
eft to the community than some of the
police-Fitchburg Sentinel.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26

in connection with the recent resigna-
tions of Messrs. l.. +. Pattison and
Butler Bates, two of the most loyal men
in the parish, who have served for years
as trustees of the parsonage property
under direction of the probate court,
these facts speak for themselves and
are so patent that comment need not be
expressed.
An exciting runaway occurred last
evening about 10 O'clock when a carry
all driven by Patrick Moore of oxford
avenue, Dudley, and owned by Livery
man Fred Benoit, dashed down Main
street. The carriage struck an electric
light post. demolishing it to the amount
of $25. Fortunately Moore was not in
juTed.
The C. T. A. Society met last evening
and voted to hold a mock trial next
Thursday evening,
The last meeting of the overseers of
the poor for this year was held this af-
ternoon. All back orders, aggregating
several hundred dollars, We're drawn.
All bills, if in before March I, however
will be drawn.
George Hinchliffe Of Warren, a for
mer Webster resident, was in town to-
day.
Mrs Henry Courtemanche is visiting
in Foxboro until Monday.
John j. Love was in Putnam today on
huSineSS
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
DAVID PROUTY HIGH
Students Becoming Anxious
Over Athletics.
Believe That Regular Trainer is Only So
luton to Big Field Achievements
Other Notes.

Spencer, Feb. 25.-The David Prouty
high school boys are becoming anxious
about their prospects for winning the
pennant at the annual meeting of the
Worcester County South Athletic As
sociation in June. The difficulty is In re-
gard to the raising of funds for the sup
port of the team. This is not the only
trouble, however, for Principal e. s.
Tirrell strenuously objects to the hiring
of a trainer to coach the team Capt. r.
A. Bullard positively asserts that he will
have nothing to do with the team this
year unless a competent coach is en-
gagged. Mr.. Bullard believes that a train
er incites life and enthusiasm among the
athletes, Principal Tirrell thinks that
the instruction given the boys while
training for last years meet was Of no
particular benefit to the team since they
lost the pennant. The captain and man
ager of the track team, however, think
that under the circumstances the boys
made an excellent showing at the last
meeting in taking second place. Last
year nearly all Of the members of the
team We're new men. But one point win
ner is lost from last years team, and
the high school boys figure that with
the services of an efficient coach the d.
p. Fl. S. team will be among the leaders
in the race for first place. The boys are
not so much downcast from the fact
that only $14 is now in the treasury as
they are that Principal Tirren objects
to having a professional trainer. Prin-
cipal Tirrell says that he believes in
having the boys instructed in athletics,
but that he thinks some local party can
handle the team with good results and
at less expense.
SELECTMEN'S DOINGS.
The board Of selectmen met last even
ing and drew orders ranging from $047
to $1564.SS. The orders were largely for
school teachers and janitors' salaries.
The aggregate of the orders was about
$4,000.
The public schools, with the exception
of the high school, closed this afternoon
for the annual spring vacation.
The Klondike Club rendered a recep-
ton to lady friends this evening, 30
couples being present. A graphophone
concert was given by P. w. Crane.
Progressive whist was played and re-
freshments were served.
At meeting Of the Holy Rosary c. T.
A. last night 1t was voted to have liter
ary exercises every Sunday night The
committee appointed to arrange for the
exercises is: Rev. G. Fl. Dolan, John
O'Gara, Daniel Heffernan. 1t was voted
not to purchase pool table at present,
there being but $50 in the treasury.
Miss Pease's class in physical culture
met tonight at G. A. r. Hall.
w. S. Boyden and George w: Nor
wood wish 1t to be stated in the Spy
that they were not on the committee
which arranged for the Klondike Club
social as was chronicled
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
PAXTON.

The drama, Among the Breakers. .
given recently, passed off to the salts
faction of all who attended. The wea-
ther at the time was very threatening,
which prevented q large attendance,
but as it was, a reasonable balance on
the right side was realized. There has
been some talk Of a rehearsal of the
piece at some future day, but it may
not result in any action. All of the ac-
tors did well, but among those who ex-
celled may be mentioned Mr.. E. P. Keep,
Miss Hamilton, Mr.. H. H. French, Miss
Cora Kirby, Mr. j., s. Clapp and Mr..
Catherwood, not to mention others.
The recent ice storm did much dam
age in this town to fruit and shade trees.
and also to the forests. Hundreds of
dollars would not cover the loss. It is
said to be the worst ice storm that ever
visited the place.
Mr., Hand, who has been doing bust
ness here with Mr.. Mcdonald is about
to move to Wisconsin, his former home.
Mrs. Ella G.. TAFT returns to New York
this week, after a visit here at her IA
Tiers, Mr.. n. Clark.
The sleighing here is good. and yet
teams going to Worcester are using
wheels for the most part, since the Wor-
cester end is so poor for runners.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
WILKINSONVlLLE.
CHURCH NEWS.

Rev G. McKelvey of the New York
synodical Society will hold meetings in the
United Presbyterian Church on Tuesday
and thereafter for two weeks. Mr.. Nc
Kelvey has been travelling around the
country holding evangelical meetings for a
few years. He lives In New York. After
he finishes at Wilkinsonville he will go to
Whitinsville.
There will be services at st. Johns Epis-
copal Church on Sunday at 1915 a. M.
and on next week Wednesday at 7.30 p.
m. and on Friday at p. m.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
wnpcrsrpp rHrArp r

The attraction at the theatre tonight is
of the gilt-edged order. 1t took New York
and Boston by storm, and there can be
no doubt it win be one of the principal
dramatic events of the season, if not the
very best. The play is Tess OF the Dur
beryilles," and the star, Minnie Maddern
Fiske, is one OF the leading lights of the
stage today, either in this or any other
country. Her support Is without doubt
the equal of any, and the play Is staged
in the most elaborate manner. The seem
cry could not be placed in order for mat
inee, so only a night performance viii be
given. Next week The Northern Lights
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
THE BIG WIRE COMBINE.

The current number of the Iron Age
has the following editorial:
THE business community generally
suspends judgment relative to the Maine
disaster, but at the same time the more
prudent are moving cautiously so far as
any new ventures are concerned. 1t is
stated, for instance, that the bankers
who are to underwrite the wire con-
solidation are now of the opinion that
the near future may not be particu-
larly auspicious time for launching the
new company. Until recently every
thing connected with the scheme pro-
gressed favorably, but quite recently a
hitch has come up which may prove
troublesome. A meeting is called in
New York for the 28th inst"
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
HOW TO LOOK GOOD.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on healthy
condition Of all the vital organs. If the
liver be inactive. you have bilious look /;
If your stomach be disordered, you have
a dyspeptic look; if your kidneys be af-
fected, you have pinched look. Secure
good health, and you will surely have
good looks. "Electrlc Bittsrs'' is a good
Alternative and tonic Acts directly n
the stomach, liver and kidneys. Purifies
the blood, cures pimples, blotches and
boils, and gives a good complexion.
Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at Bush
& Co.'s drug store. so cents per bottle.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
THERE WAS NO RESULT.
Many Ballots Taken for Treasurer of
Westboro Savings Bank.

Westboro Feb. 25.-The election of a
treasurer for the Savings Bank today was
adjourned over to next Thursday evening
There is a deadlock in the board of trus-
tees.
Three candidates have developed, and
their friends stuck persistently, and the
prospect of the deadlock being broken In
favor of either of them is not probable.
Miss Harriet Brigham, who has been
assistant treasurer for three years, had
votes at every ballot. #. W. Forbes
vote ranged from 6 to 4, and finally rested
at o; the same with I. J. Hastie,
The successful candidate must secure 10
votes. At times the meeting was rather
warm.
The deadlock may result in the dropping
of all three candidates and stranger
chosen. -
MIR. BROWN GAINED.
The recount between Bowers c. Hatha-
way and Adams Franklin Brown for Sc
lectmen, Friday, resulted in an increase Of
/ for Mr. Brown and a loss of for Mr..
Hathaway, the count standing 146 to 14O.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
FIsHERVILLE.
OLD REsIDENr DEAD.

Mrs. Maria McGrurvarn for a long time
a resident of Baskerville, died at the st.
Vincent Hospital, Worcester Thursday
afternoon, of gangrene. For long time
Mrs. McGurvarn has had trouble with her
feet, and about a year ago she had her
foot cut open and the bones scraped.
About two weeks ago she was operated
upon at the hospital, one Of her feet being
amputated She was getting along nicely
until Tuesday last, when she began to get
worse, and the family was notified that
she was dead Her body was brought
from Worcester to F!sherville Friday
morning at o'clock by Undertaken Dono-
hue of Grafton. Mrs. McGuryarn was
born in Canada in 1S45, and has lived in
WillSinsonville and Baskerville. She leaves
two sons and three daughters-John; Fred
Mary Lizzie, of Baskerville, and also Mrs.
James Bagan of Northbridge. The fu-
neral will be held at st. James Church
on Saturday at 8 o'clock.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
A. A. Simmons of Grafton will give a
talk on money before the members of the
Mems League of Union Congregational
Church at 745 Monday evening; subject,
Paper money" All are welcome.
Ell King, who is farmer on the Graf
ton road missed several spring chickens
Friday morning. Tracks and blood were
traced out to the road, and it is thought
the thieves or the chickens met a hot and
hasty reception.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
MEN OF WEAKENED POWER. EX-
HAUSTED yIGOR

Weak men suffering from nervous debil-
ity weakened power and exhausted vigor.
Temple place, Boston, Mass, who is with
out doubt the most successful specialist
in curing this class of diseases, offers to
give free consultation by mail to all weak
ened, vigorless and nerve-exhausted men.
You have the privilege of consulting Dr.
Greene by letter. describing your COM
plant, and he will, after carefully consid-
ering your condition, send you free a let
ter fully explaining all your symptoms,
telling you everything about your com
plant so plainly that you will understand
exactly what ails you Write to him at
once and get back your strength and Wig
or
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
WILL VIEW PREMISES.
State Railroad Commissioners Come to
Northboro Wednesday.

The state board of railroad commission
ers will come to Northboro March 2, to
view the crossing where the Worcester
and Marlboro Street Railway have petit
toned the board to Nbe given permission
to cross the tracks of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad at grade
The citizens of the town are much inter-
ested in this matter, as the parties inter-
ested may agree to a change of grade
and either raise or depress the tracks OF
the steam railroad.
B. @. Sumner, who for the past four
years has been superintendent at the D.
B. Wesson place, closes his labors there
Feb 28
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
AUBURN.
PRESENTED A GIN.

'A@~' / ~ - CS~N.
Mr.. Perley Thorne, a young man who
intends going to Alaska with a number
of Worcester friends in April, was
agreeably surprised at his house, Thurs
day evening, by a number OF his friends
in this town. who presented him an
elegant Colts revolver, in recognition
of his services in society. After the
presentation by Rev. c. NJ Pierce. the
party indulged in games during the re-
mainder of the evening, and had a
merry time. Mr.. Thorne intends to
leave town Saturday for Worcester.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26

Mr.. Ward L. Smith of Frederickstown
Mo. was troubled with chronic diar-
rhoea for over 80 years. He had be-
come fully satisfied that it was only a
question Of short time until he would
have to give up. He had been treated
by some of the best physicians in Eu-
rope and America. but got no permanent
per and chanced to read an advertise
ment of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhcea Remedy. He got a bottle
Of It. the first dose helped him and its
continued use cured him. For sale by
Whittier Drug Company. 40 Main street !;
Bush & Co.. Sc Front street; A. c. Wood
ward. SS3 Main street.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
BY J. G. FOLSOM. Auctioneer.
LARGE AUCTION SALE
SatWdap; Feb. Goth,
AT
SALESROOM, $50 MAIN STREET,

Commencing at 2 o'clock.
A lot of household goods from a private
family; also consignment of New Goods
from the manufacturers, comprising
1 ELEGANT BROCATELLE PARI.OR
SUIT,
/ Damask Set, A Couches, Bed Lounge,
Lot of Fancy Chairs,
8 OAK CHAMBER SUITS,
2 Ash Sets, Folding Cabinet Beds, Brass
Trimmed Iron Bedsteads, Mattresses,
Spring Beds, Wardrobes and Chiffoniers
OAK EXTENSION TABLES AND SIDE
BOARDS,
Bookcases, Dining Chairs, Hall Stands,
Parlor Tables, Mirrors, Mantel Clocks and
Plated Table Ware, Carpets and Lace
Curtains, New Ranges and Parlor Stoves,
secondhand range with high shelf, 4 sec
ondhand Parlor Stoves, lot of Kitchen
Ware. j. G. FOLSOM, Auct.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26

have for years.
DR.. 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,
DIR. MILES MEDICAL
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26

MM R. Q. 9. SHUTS, Of Winterset Iowa,
iva inventor and manufacturer Of
= = Shuts Safety Whifletree Coupling,
writes Of DR.. Miles Heart Cure. 'Two years
ago an attack Of LaGrippe left nae with
weak heart. 1 had run down in flesh to
mere skin and bone. could not sleep lying
down for smothering spells; frequent sharp
darting pains and palpitation caused a con-
stant fear of sudden death, nothing could
induce me to remain away from home over
night. My local physician prescribed DR..
Miles Heart Cure and in few days was
able to sleep well and the pains gradually
lessened. and finally ceased. I reduced the
the doses, having gained fifteen pounds. and
am now feeling better in every way than /
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
OTHER YTLLAGE NOTES.

The Epworth League of the NJ. E.
Church held their meeting Thursday
evening, which was largely attended
Mrs. ]. George Smith led the meeting
The topic was, Saved to the utter
most"
Lenten devotions will be held in st.
Patrick's Church, Wednesday and Fri
day evenings during the holy season of
Lent.
The Ladies' Aid sodiety of the M. E.
Church have decided to have an old
fashioned bean supper in the vestry
next Wednesday evening.
The tickets for the illustrated lecture
under the auspices Of Rouse r. Clark
Post, No. 167, G. A. R., which takes
place next Friday evening, March 4, are
on sale at H. H. Dudley's store.
The Whitinsville Whist Club is anx-
ious to play a series of games with any
team in Worcester county, and would
particularly like to play UXbridge or
Woonsocket Letters addressed to Har-
ley KeelerA secretary, will be answered.
Mrs. Potter of Linwood was struck in
the eye with spindle while working in
the mill, Thursday.
Callahan Mccarthy is fitting up one
of his stores for occupancy.
Miss Julia Harrington has returned
home from visit with friends in
Georgeville, R. l.
Miss Katie Fox of Worcester is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Vail of
Main street.
A Hebrews horse made a lively rum
through the town, Friday morning. For
tunately nobody was hurt.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-26
WHlTlNSVlLLE.
MUCH INTEREST SHOWN

Large congregations are present each
evening at the Presbyterian Church to
listen to the addresses by Rev. w. M
Barr of Central Falls, who is conduct
ing special services this week Wednes-
day evening a very successful meeting
was held. The discourse was interesting
and many favorable remarks were pas
sed on the ability of the speaker. His
subject Thursday evening was "How
God calls men"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-08-31
A Cub.n,s Tribute.

Fremont, o., Aug 29.-John Meek, the
father of George B. Meek, who was kill
ed on the torpedo boat Winslow at Car
denas May IL, has received a letter and
a check for 500. The letter goes to
show that young Meek was the first
American born sailor killed in the Gu
ban war. The letter follows:
Washington, Aug. 24.--Dear Sir;
Some months ago Cuban gentleman
who signs himself Cambrisis, from the
city OF Mexico, sent General Tomas Is
trada Palma of New York an order for
800 to be given to the wife, children or
parents of the first American born sailor
who should die in the war to free Cuba.
| have Just been informed that your son,
George b. Meek, fireman on the torpe.
do boat Winslow, was the first hero To
shed his blood for the independence Of
our unfortunate and down-trodden peo-
Pile. ! beg to enclose to you the cheek
entrusted to my care, being proof of the
gratitude OF Cubans TO their friends and
allies, the Americans.
"GONZALO DE QUESADA,
Charge d'Afraires, Republic Of Cuba"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-08-31
AaUINALDo WANTS REPUBLIC.
wiII shortly Assemble a Congress Of
Leading FiIfpfnos at ManoIos.

London, Aug. z-The Manila corre-
spondent of the Times says:
The situation. although undoubtedly un-
satisfactory, remains unchanged pending
final settlement Aguinaldo proposes
to remove his headquarters Immediately
to the town OF Manol6s. province OF Bal
acan, 20 miles north Of Manila, There he
Will shortly assemble a congress chosen
from the leading Filipinos who fsivor the
insurgent cause. s1ie further Intends to
send a representative to Paris to argue
his claims for the establishment or an In
surgent. repubitc. sAianolos is an excellent
strategic point. covering~a rice, and to-
bacco district. beside the route 10 Biacna-
bato, where the 'spaniards were formerly
obliged to make treaty by which they
purchased suspension Of hostilities.
The movement was probably necessary,
partly because Aguinaldo was fast losing
his influence in the province Of Cavite,
where the insurgents evidently expected
to be permitted to occupy Manila con-
Jointly with the Americans. Consldera-
BILE satisfaction Is apparent among the
insurgent troops and frank expression
OF opinion is frequently heard that Aguin-
aldo is again selling the cause. -.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-08-31
Riot. in Ha,nnn I.Iand.

New York, Aug. ga special dispatch
from Hong Kong says:
A serious insurrection has broken out
at Nadao in the interior Of Hainan ISL
and. The American missionaries and ma.
tive converts have sought refuge in safe
territory. On August IA the rebels fought
the soldiers, who used the American Pres
byterian property as defenses and repelled
the attack.
Nadao is 80 miles from Hoisow, one Of
the richest valleys in the island. Unless
the revolt is speedily suppressed the in
surgents will be probably reinforced by
refugees from Kwang 81, where the Of
ficials are coping with the recent rebel
lion. Should it not be suppressed there
is an opportunity for French interfer-
ence.
The French are using vigorous measures
to protect the native Christians near
Kwang Chow. Wan. and are extending
their influence in southern China, which
at present is very disturbed.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-08-31
ANARCHY IN PUERTO RICO.
The IrreGulars Are Sacking and
Burning Property.

New York, Aug. PA dispatch from
Ponce to the Herald says:
General Stone, who has just returned
from the vicinity OF Arecibo, reports that
q state Of anarchy exists in the country
districts. The withdrawal Of the Spanish
troops gives the guerrillas free play. A
force of irregulars sacked and burned a
plantation near Adjuntas.
General Stone says that the peaple are
terrorized and are praying for American
protection. The Spanish formerly covered
the country with mounted police. Our
police have not yet been put In charge.
The natives and Spaniards are busy cut
ting each others throats. General Stone
made full report to General Miles last
nighta u.s.. ,.
Captain Waters and Lieutenant Fnlmer
Of Battery G. OF Phoenixville, Pa, have
resigned from the United States service.
Lieutenant Fulmer and Lieutenant Bean,
who is In the same battery, were tried
before an efficiency board whose verdict
has not yet been made known.
An incendiary fire occurred few nights
ago at I'll Coto del Laurel, hamlet near
Ponce The people, most of whom are Span
ish, objected TO the attempts Of the men
OF the Nineteenth infantry to extinguish
II and in fight Lieutenant Colonel Law
son, who was in command, stunned one
Of the attacking party with blow OF his
revolver. Order was restored only when
20 prisoners had been taken.