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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
4nse vote-Yes. 211; no, 234.
DOUGLAS RECLAIMED.
License Gets Rlack Eye-Republicans
Win About Everything.

East Douglas, March 21.-The annual
town meeting of Douglas was held here
today, and after most vigorous cam
paign, the town was landed in the no.
license column. The vote on this ques-
ton as announced tonight was: Yes, 10;
no, IT'S. Last year the vote was: Yes,
191 no, 175. The republicans carried
about all the offices. Where there is
no mark to designate any other party,
it should be understood that republicans
win. Following is the result of the vot-
ing and the appropriations:
Moderator, Vernon T. Esten; town
clerk, Clarence H. Bachelor; seleetmen,
Francisco Bowen, II. H. Meek, w. S.
Schuster; treasurer, J. w. Wixted,
D. and R.. auditor, M. NJ.
Luther; collector of taxes, Z. p.
Heath; overseer of poor, Charles
Bennett, D.; school committee,
C. ]. Bachelor, w. w. Brown, M. NJ.
Luther (three years., F. Jones (two
years.; assessors, George Abbott, Ralph
E. Aldrich, Chauncey r. Hull: eonsta-
bles, J. B. Howard, F. S. Jones, f. P.
Heath, George M. Wallace, E. B, Knapp
D), Moses Balcom Cd; library direct
ors, Alfred H Marsh, Geo. H. Stoddard; /;
road commissioner, Arthur F. Jones
board of health, selectmen.
Appropriat fund, public IL
brary; SO per man for firemen; side
walks, $100; town records, 5000; schools,
$4,000: books, etc, $500; repairs, $50;
transportation, $75 poor, $500; high
ways, $2500; contingent, $500; debt and
interest, $2000 Memorial day, $50; be
nevolent purposes, $3.50
License vote-Yes, ITO; no, 17S.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
HOLDEN DRY AGAIN.
But One More Year Left to Vote for a
Water Supply.

Holden March 21.-There was much
interest shown in today's town meet
ing, and large vote was polled. One
hundred and eleven women, out of
registration Of 122, exercised their
rights of franchise, and 323 men out of
total registration of 40S cast their
votes. The water question received an
other black eye and there remains but
one year more to secure the coveted
town necessity e. w. Merrick adyo-
Gated the measure in a vigorous man
ner. while II. M. Rogers, as vigorously
opposed it. The final vote was 1870 for
and 140 against, lacking the two-thirds
majority required by law to adopt the
measure.
Much interest centered on the selec-
ton of the school committee and
trustee of the Damon memorial follow
Ing was the result of the voting:
Moderator, A. A. Metcalf; town clerk
S. w. Arlington; selectnen, Il. T.. Holt
Charles H. Marsh, Chas, A. Dawson;
treasurer, F. H, Fales; auditor, Jesse
A. Allen; collector of taxes,.F. H. Fales;
overseers of poor, Geo. S. Graham, Fred
7. Holt, e. w. Merrick; school commit
tee, Marion L. Warren, 269. VIM. Pend
ergast las, defeated; assessors, S. w.
Warren, Homer D. Stearns, Charles T.
Phillips; constables, E. w. Merrick, Fe-
lix Rainville, Ezra ]. Stearns, James
Sullivan; library directors, w. p. Aus
tin 15S, Charles E. Parker 211, defeated
Thos. Hennessey 129; road commission
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
OLD TIME WARRANT.
interesting Document Posted on Brook
field Church Door-A Willard Memorial.

Brook1ield, March 21.-Coastable Lu-
cius f. Estey has posted warrant on
the door of the First Congregational
Unitarian Church, warning the legal
voters Of that church to meet at the
church vestry Tuesday evening, March
90 at 7.30, to act on seven articles pre-
pared by the parish committee, signed
Elisha Webb, Arthur f. Butterworth
and Julius A. Parkhurst.
The principal articles are: To see
in what manner money will be raised
the coming year; to determine what
sums of money shall be appropriated
for the various lines of church work; to
see if the society will authorize it's treas
urer to borrow money on the anticipa-
ton of money to be collected from MEM
bers, and also money to be received as
dividends from funds held in trust for
the society The sum to be borrowed
not to exceed $780, for which the society
will give it's notej to see If the society
will release unto the town of Brookfield
all it's right. title and interest in those
parcels of land situated in Brookfield,
and known as Banister comclon and tine
mall
A WILLARD MEMORIAL.
Three hundred people attended the
IiiGllLOlId1 SClNlCt dt lllG AleLupNlNSb
Church Sunday to the late Frances E.
Willard. 1t was one of the most inter-
esting religious services held in the town
in the past year. Miss l.. II. Stone
conducted the service in behalf of the
w. c. T. u, and made Introductory re-
marks with regard to it's being the ma
tional day for the w. G. T. us to hold
memorial services for the departed ma
| tiOnal president. She introduced as the
| first speaker of the evening Rev. E. B.
Blanchard, who spoke on Miss Willard 5
early life. Rev. w. L. Walsh spoke on
| Miss Willard as an advocate of reform,
and Rev. J. B. Chaffee spoke on her
| character in her work. a paper was
read by Mrs. Levi Sherman, written by
| President Mrs. George w. Johnson Of
| the local union, who is at Cleamates,
Florida. This paper spoke Of Miss Will
| lards ennobling qualities. The meeting
closed with singing by the quartet and
congregation, "Blest be the tie that
| binds our hearts,"
The following notices were read at
this service by Rev. J. r. Chaffee: Sun
day, March q, the last service of the
conference year will be held at the
| Methodist Church. The three ministers
will hold union temperance meeting
at the town hall, Sunday evening,
March 27, at 730 o'clock.
! Mrs. Lenora Lake, third vice presi-
dent of the Catholic r. A. Society, will
address the people of Brookfield on
temperance at the town hall Sunday
morning, March 27, at II O'clock.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22

Mrs Hobbs is in very good health and
able to attend to her own housework.
Two years ago a reception was held at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Miles HoI-
den in honor of the S0th anniversary of
the birth of the twins, at which 1876
friends and relatives called to pay their
respects to the twins. The Spy at that
time printed a full story of the event.
The SD anniversary was spent by each
lady in her respective home among
few Of the immediate family.
Mrs. Holden is as we'll as ever, and
says she feels much better than two
years ago. She is one of a very few, re-
siding in Rutland now who can claim
a direct descendance from the original
propnetors Of the town of Rutland
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
JEFFERSON.
A. LOCAL FAST ONE.

A LOCAL FAST ONE.
Monday morning Richard Holden was
driving new horse which he procured
in Worcester last Saturday. The new
horse is a stopper with good record
and appears very well, and Mr.. Holden
says he will challenge any of the Jeffer-
son horsemen.
VARIOUS LOCAL NOTES.
Albert Richards has secured a posi-
ton as head coachman at Fred c. Rivers
livery stable.
Martin Hennessey of Holy Cross Col
lege is spending a few days with rela-
tives
Miss Florence Rivers is visiting
friends in Manville, r. l.
Arthur and John Paro of Millbury
spent Sunday in town
Philip Connors of Rutland spent Sun
day visiting friends in town.
Edward J. Norm and family are visit
ing friends in Worcester for a few days.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
SUTTON FOR LICENSE.
Vote of Last Year Reversed by Gener.
Gus Vote.

Sutton. March 2.-The town meeting
here today was we'll attended The prin-
cipal interest was on the license ques-
ton. and the vote of last year was re-
versed; in 1897 the vote was-yes l2O'
no 15S. Following was the result OF the
voting and the appropriations;
Moderator. ]. Fred Humes; town clerk,
H g. Batcheller; selectmen, D. A. Brig
ham B F. King rioa F. Z apdiina Ptnami ito eGeaJ, j.
6,,diav. collector of taxes, Henry F.
Rice: overseers of poor, S. +. Marsh
Alfred A. Putnam and .. Oscar ,l Pnt-
nam: school committee, Samuel Hodg-
ltiss. | assessors, G. f. F'reeland, Marble
putnam and B. f. Townley constables,
L. 6. Austin, H. A. Bassett, F. n. HoyIe'
E g. Plunamer, f. l.. Putnam. r. F..
Rice. library directors, Jason Waters;
road commissioners board Of selectnen;
board of health, selectmen
Commissioner Of cemeteries, H. z.
Batcheller. tree warden, M. NJ. Hovey.
Appropriation and raise by taxation
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
STRIKE AT LEICESTER.
Employees on State Highway Demand 9
Hours For Days Work.

Leicester, March 21.-Nine laborers
employed on the state highway in this
town quit work at o'clock this after
noon, and Engineer O. A. johnson is
much disturbed in consequence. 1t seems
the men have been working contentedIy
enough 10 hours per day until very re-
Gently. Some one told them that the
state did not require it's employees to
work but hours per day. The men have
been receiving $1.75 per day, and have
worked the full 10 hours. At O'Clock
this afternoon the men quit work and
told johnson that they should not work
but hours in the future for a day.
johnson told them If they quit work, he
should fill their places by Worcester
men. He also said that the state did not
hire them; he. Johnson, did the hiring.
The men retorted that the state paid
their wages, however. Members of the
board of selectnen were seen by Engin-
eer Johnson but it does not appear that
he received much consolation
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
A CLEVER TRICK.

It certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has lame black and weak
kidneys malaria or nervous troubles.
We mean he can cure himself right
away by taking Electric Bitters. This
madeline tones up the whole system,
acts al a stimulant to the liver and kid
nevs. il q. blood purifier and nerve tonic.
# cIres constipation, headache, faint
inc spells. sleeplessness and melan-
choly 1t is purely vegetable, a mild
laxative, and restores the system to its
natural vigor. Try Electric Bitters and
worker. Every Rottle guaranteed. On
Iv Zoe a bottle at Bush & Co.'s drug
store.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
LANCASTER SURPRISES.
Two Men Who Have Served Town MANY
Years Turned Down"


Lancaster, March 21.-At the town
meeting held here today the following
officers were elected: Moderator, Allen
G. Buttrick; town clerk, Horace NJ.
Nash; selectman for years, Porter J.
Lewis; assessor for 8 years, Calvin May
nard; road commissioner, Harold Par
ker; treasurer and collector, Henry r
Hosmerj overseer of poor for years,
Edward 7. Cunningham; water COM
missioner, VIM. H. Blood; library t1us-
tees for years, George f. Morse, Alice
G. Chandler, Anna H. Whitney; auditors
for year, John E. Farnsworth, Burton
S. Walker, Eben @. Mann; board of
health, Fred A. Willard school commit
tee, Anna H. Whitney; constabIes, A. j.
Kennedy, Fred Willard, VIM. Graham
Geo. Worcester Walter Davidson, Dan
iel Bemis, jeremiah Parker
License vote: Yes 62, no 1853
Voted to raise SIS, 900 by taxation; vot-
ted to name new school building in
South Lancaster the Geo. NJ. Bartol
school, in honor Of pastor of Unitarian
Church, who has held the pastorate for
over fifty years; voted to sell old school
building in South Lancaster at public
auction; voted to name street running
from Fuller's mill to site of old factory
on Mill street, Carter street; voted to
name street running from old store on
Main street, Packard street.
A very large number of voters were
present, and, contrary to custom of not
running any candidates against the
caucus nominees, there were six tickets
in the field. Greatest interest on turn
ing down of VIM. II. Blood as seIectman
after a continued service Of 21 years,
and who made a hard fight for re-elec-
ton, prevailed
There was also another surprise in the
defeat of w. A. Kilbourne for modera-
tor, who has held that position for near
ly 20 years, by Allen G.. Buttrick, a
young attorney of % years.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
THE SPRING MEET
Thomas P. Conneff May Be En-
gagged at Spencer.
Visited the Town Monday and Made
Propositon-What Athletes Can Do
Other Notes

Spencer, March 21.-''Tommy" Conneff
of Worcester, the well-known distance
runner was in town today to see the
management of the high school track
athletic team, and make arrangements
to train the team during the spring
term. He told Manager Frank Nc
Cam, that he would come to Spencer to
train the boys four times a week the
first six weeks of the season, and every
day during the last two weeks of train
ing, for a reasonable price. The D. P.
H. s. boys are one and all in favor of
having Mr.. Conneff for a trainer, and
believe that he has a thorough knowl-
edge of track athletics. Mr.. Conneff
thinks that there is sufficient material
in the school for a good team.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22

er, Harry S. Moulton; board of health,
selectmen. Appropriations Schools,
$500; maps, $100; evening schools, $500;
interest on school fund, $202; heaters at
Jefferson $3.50; Damon memorial, $3.50;
highways and bridges, $1,000; railings,
S1O0; snow, $500; street lights, $3.50; pub
lie charities, $500; state and military
aid $3.50; Memorial day, SIS; town debt
reduction, $4,000; interest, $1,000; old bills,
5000; miscellaneous, $3.50; liquor law,
S1O0; town officers, $1,000; printing, $275;
repairs. $3.50; moderator, IS.
License vote: Yes 122, no 169.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22

l desire to attest to the merits of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as one of
the most valuable and efficient prepara-
tions on the market. 1t broke an ex-
ceedingly dangerous cough for me in "a
hours, and in gratitude therefor, I de-
sire to inform you that ] will never be
without it 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., 49 Main street: Bush
& Co., 56 Front street; A. C. Woodward,
SS3 Main street
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
A BARRE MYSTERY.
Curious Holes In One of A G. Williams
Show Windows.

A, G, Williams, who runs a general
country store in Barre, telephoned po-
lice headquarters in this city. Monday
afternoon, that some one had drilled
five holes In one of the show windows
of his store, some time Sunday night or
early Monday morning The holes
looked as though made by rifle bull
let, and We're so arranged that by push
ing in the section of glass surrounded
by the holes, an aperture large enough
to admit the body of a man would be
formed
Mr.. Williams wanted to know If the
Worcester police had ever encountered
anything of the sort. He was told that
such things had been brought to the
notice Of the police, and the holes might
have been cut with a diamond.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
TWINS OF 81 YEARS.
Vigorous Old Ladies Receive a
Few of Their Friends.
They Are Proud Descendants of an An
cestry Which Included Governors
and statesmen--Th History.

Rutland, March 21.-Today is the SD
anniversary of the birth of twins, sisters,
Mrs. Emeline Holden and Mrs. Emily
Hobbs. They were born in Princeton,
daughters Of John and Deborah Davis
John Davis was the son of Oliver, who
was the son of Lieut.. Simon Davis, who
was one of the first settlers of Rutland
coming here in 1920 from Concord, and
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22

Highways, $4,000; support of poor, $4,000;
schools, salaries, fuel, care and repairs,
school houses, books and supplies, $500;
libraries, $4S3; electric lights for WIKI
insonville, $3.50; miscellaneous expenses,
$4,000; town officers salaries, S945; appro-
priations for soldiers relief, $500; appro-
priations for interest on town debt,
$3.50; appropriation for improvement of
town hall, $1,000; appropriation for piano
for town hall, $125; appropriations for
Memorial day, $780,
License vote: Yes III. no 145.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22

A man stands no chance Of being
elected to the mayorship Of & city unless
he enjoys the confidence and esteem of
his neighbors. Geo. w. Humphrey is
the popular mayor of Swanton, Ohio,
and under date of Jan. II, 1896, he writes
as follows: This is to certify to our
appreciation Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. My family and neighbors have
tested it, and we know it is an excellent
remedy for coughs and colds.-George
W. Humphrey" Sold by Whittier Drug
Co., 40 Main street; Bush & Co, 56
Front street; A. c. Woodward, SS3
Main street.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
sOUTHBRIDGE.

Miss Elizabeth Searles of Waterbury,
Me-. is the guest of her mother. Mrs.
Stephen Scarlet, Oliver street,
Horton Hastings has gone to work in
the gold department at the American
optical works.
Thomas f. O'Hara has entered the
employ of the American Optical Com
pany as a steel finisher.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22

Manager Mccain and Capt. Bullard
will have the boys commence training
for the interschoiastic meet about April
l, which will allow nine weeks of hard
work. Only one point winner is lost
from last years team, and new material
will be brought out in addition The
100-yard men win be Pierce, Hobbs, Nc
Kenna and Sorel
WILL INVESTIGATE FURTHER.
officers are to make further investiga-
ton to determine the cause of the fire
which destroyed Peter Plouffe's house,
on the morning of March 49, Robert E.
Mott OF Millbury, aid to tine state mar
sG1al, will be in town this week for that
purpose. The house was insured for
$2500.
OTHER SPENCER NOTES.
The Pine Grove cemetery corporation
will meet in the selectmen's room Sat
urday forenoon at $50 o'clock to choose
officers for the ensuing year and vote to
see If the corporation will donate or set
apart a plot of ground as a burial place
for soldiers.
Edward R. Stone, son of County Com
missioner Emerson Stone, arrived in
where he has been taking a seven
weeks vacation at the home Of his bro
ther, Ferdinand f. Stone
The Young Mems Literary Club, of
which Mr.. Stone is vice president will
hold a gala might at the next meeting
in honor of his return.
Miss Jennie Slayton of Cottage street
will go to Sutton tomorrow to spend a
few weeks with friends
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
A FEW POINTERS.

The recent statistics of the number of
deaths show that the large majority die
with consumption. This disease may com
mence with an apparently harmless cough
Wnich can be cured instantly by Kemp's
Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. which
IS guaranteed to cure and relieve all cases
Prlce 20 and SOC. Sold by all druggists;
ask for free sample today.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
JOEL G. TYLER ALIVE.

Fitchburg, March 21.-The family of
Joel G. Tyler, the former teller of the
Safety Fund Bank of this city, who has
been missing since March 10, have an
nounced the fact that now it Is known
where Mr.. Tyler is and that he has suf-
fered no harm. Further information is
refused and the members Of the family
decline to discuss the matter in any way1
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
uxeRIpGE.

FUNERAL OF G. w. HOBBS,
The funeral of the late George. w.
Hobbs, Esq. will take place this after
noon. Prayers will be said at the house
at 2 o'clock, and the funeral services
will be held at the Unitarian Church at
2 so o'clock.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
nIIcKLENI ARNIcA sAI.vE.

The best salvelin the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, cha4ped hands, chilblains.
corns and all ski1 eruptions, and posit-
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is guaranteed to Egive perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price 20 cents
per box. For sal1by Bush & Co. drug
gists
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
WEBSTER MATTERS.

'S"' "N"e'S F''i ahse iot NOWhnS SpTihg
Meeting Removal Of Body of John BRAZIL.
Webster, March 21.-The board of Sc
leetmen met this noon and considered
many important matters pertaining to
the coming town meeting.
BODY REMOVED.
Robert BRAZIL came from Rockville,
Conn, Saturday, and took charge OF the
body Of his father who met death in
so tragic manner Friday night. The
body was removed to Rockville today
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
BRIEF BUT GOOD.

William Clem will occupy his cottage
on North street, April l.
Herbert w. Ward will move to the
Franklin place on North street.
Clarence Bohanon has rented D. f.
Blgelow's new house on Oliver street,
and moved thereto
The family of A. C. Blair are now
living at Emory Sibley's.
Philip s. Gale has recently sold a
nice pair of four-year-old oxen to the
Denman Thompson Company, the same
to be used on the stage. They were
shipped to Boston last Friday. They
were fancy cattle and brought fancy
price.
Mr.. Alfred Peckham celebrated his
S1st birthday last Tuesday.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
PETERsHAM.
BEST or rnr, srAco.n,

The town sociable at Memorial han,
Saturday night, was one of the best of
the season. The "old folks entertain
ment consisted Of singing ten pieces of
old time music by IS persons all so or
more years old, and accompanied by an
orchestra Of two yiolins, bass viol and
piano. Mrs. NJ L. Wade rendered a
comic song learned in her girlhood.
Geo. Ayres and VIM. Lowe sang Rob
bin Ruff with good effect, and Mr..
Ayres and MIR. Tower each sang pieces
singly B. w. spooner gave a humor-
Gus reading, and s. b. Cook gave his
unique address on Cruelty to ami
rna1sr
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
BOX 1872 INSTALLED.

Supt. OF Fire Alarm Telegraph W. H.
Mcclure installed box 1872 at the corner
Of Holden and Grove streets. Monday.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
HEARING WEDNEsDAY.

The hearing for abohshing the grade
crossing and moving the station from
the east side to the west side, at Whit
ins station, win take place Wednesday
morning at 1880 o'clock, at the Linwood
school house.
Mrs. Kelly of East street is visiting
friends in Connecticut.
Mr. and Mrs. John Fitzsimmons Of
Church street left town Monday for
Lynn, where Mr.. Fftzsimrnons has Sc
cured work
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22


TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF
THE SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN or
OXFORD-The undersigned, being a ma
jority Of the directors named In the arti-
oles Of association for the purpose 81
forming a street railway corporation to
be known as the Worcester and Webster
Street Railway Company, hereby respect
fully petition your honorable board for a
location of the tracks of their railway In
your town, as follows: A single track,
with the necessary curves, turnouts and
switches, upon and over the main street
from the boundary line between the towns
of Auburn and Oxford, through North
Oxford and Oxford, by the Oxford Poor
Farm, to the boundary line between the
towns of Oxford and Webster.
And for authority to erect and maintain
poles and wires and to make the necessary
underground and surface alterations for
the. operation Of the right, to operate its
railway by the overhead single-troller
system of electric motive power.
EDWIN BARTLETT.
f. v. CTHAFF'EE.
S. p. PERRY
ABEL S. WOLFE
CHARLES s. CLARK
HAROLD PARKER
oxford Mass, March 18th, 1898
mar22, Is, apr4
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22

gOOu n6dIUH.
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under u 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., 1898-03-22
WHITINS SvlLLE.
Y. M. G. LEAGUE

About $50 were present at the Young
Mems Christian League meeting in
Pythian hall Sunday afternoon, to list
en- to an address by Rev. r. C. Nc
Kelvey of New York, on the subject
"Is the Bible for man?' Mr.. McKelvey
gave an illustration OF young men in
regard to Christian life. He said there
were about 80 p. @. of the young men
who did not care for Christian life
would take the Lords day and use it
as a pleasure day, per cent which
thought something of Christian life and
would attend meetings on the Lords S
day once in a while, leaving only per
cent which did care for Christian life.
and observed Sunday as the Lords day.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-22
NJ. e. OFFICERS.

The Methodist Sunday school have
elected the following officersf superin-
tendent, Albert ]. Brown; assistant su-
perintendent, Frederick B. Spencer; sec
retary, John Fanand; treasurer, VIM.
Could librarian, Hiram L. Reynolds;
superintendent Of home department,
Rev William r I.aMford.