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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
THE SOCIALIST MAYOR,
HaverhiIPs Chief officer Stands ny His
Principles.

Haverhill, Jan. 1.-The 18th inaugural
exercises Of the city government We're
held this morning at City Hall, when
Mayor John C. Chase, the first socialist
mayor elected in this country, was in
Quoted into office.
In his inaugural, Mayor Chase open
ed by referring to the fact that he had
been elected as a socialist, in view of
which he assured the members of the
city government and the people, that
every atom of power possessed by the
mayor should be exercised in the de-
Tense and support of the principles of
socialism in so far as they may be ap-
plicable to d municipality"
Continuing, Mr.. Chase said; 81 believe
that every power the municipality pos
sesseS should be placed at the disposal
of the people in the interest of ciVilza-
ton. With that aim in view, / sub
NIT the following specific recommended
tons:
"First-The passage of an order es-
tablishing the minimum wage for street
employees at $3.50 for eight hours
work.
"Second--Union wages and conditions
to prevail in all brick and stone masons'
work performed under the direction of
the street department.
''Third-All city printing to bear the
union label"
The mayor then took up the subject
of the unemployed, which he said had
developed from the displacement of la
Dor by machinery and the concentra-
ton of capital and a question which
he said no municipality could solve, as
it had become a national and interna-
tiondl one.
Yet" he said. some little relief. at
least, can be afforded by this city gov
eminent. ! therefore recommend:
"Ffrst-That you proceed to secure a
tract of land suitable for the raising of
food products and that such of the I'M
employed as desire be permitted to use
said land, the city to furnish proper
seeds and tools
"Second-The enlargement of the fuel
| yard at the city farm to such propor-
| tons as will permit all who desire to
earn by their labor such fuel as thew
may require
"Third-The appropriation of such an
amount of money as circumstances
may warrant to be used in providing
employment directly upon public works.
not in competition with the regular en-
| ployees of the city, but upon special
works. two kinds of which | herewith
| suggest:
T. "First-lmprovement of the park sys-
| tenn.
Second-Construction of a system of
| bicycle paths through all principal
| thoroughfares"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
TO TAKE A REST.
President Clark Planning to Go t,
Egypt with a Trip Up the Nile.


New Haven, Jan. Pres. Charles p
Clark of the Now York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad Company. is nran-
ming brief relaxation after the rnuIfi.
tudinous cares and responsibilities Of
the last few years, and hopes to he abIn
soon 10 get away sufficiently long
enough to go to Egypt. and possibly in
dulge in trip up the Nile A repre-
sentative Of the Associated Press in
talking with Presiden, Clark today, on
the completion of the great terminal
station at Boston, asked him If Inc
company contemplated making any
other Important changes along the line
of the road soon In reply, President
Clark said; II know of nothing at
present in which the public would he
interested. The terminal station in Bos-
ton being nearly completed, / propose
to ask our directors at their meeting
next week, TO grant me leave of alb
sence. need a rest from the cares and
responsibilities of the last two or three
years. So | hope TO get away and go
to Egypt, and possibly take a trip up
the Nile
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
THE NEW FAST MAIL.
Record Breaking Train on Its Way Across
the Continent.

Cleveland, O., Jan. 1.-The new fast
mail train between New York and San
Francisco, which is said to be the fast
est long-distance regular train in the
world, and which left New York at 9
o'clock last evening, arrived here to-
day, over the Lake Shore road, shortly
before noon, 10 minutes behind scbed-
ule time, and left for the west IL min
utes late. 1t pulled out of Buffalo one
hour and nine minutes late, of which
50 minutes was made up between that
city and Cleveland.
Buffalo to Erie, a distance Of IS miles,
was made in 9S minutes, including two
stops. Erie to Cleveland, distance of
80 miles, was covered in 104 minutes.
including stops.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
WEATHER FORECAST FOR JANtJ-
AIRY

Washington, Jan. 1.-The naval hy-
geographic office in the pilot chart of
the North Atlantic ocean, makes the
Following forecasts for January.
stormy weather along the transatlan-
tic routes, with frequent westerly and
northWesterly gales. Frequent gales
north of the 35th parallel, extending
southwark to the 30th parallel, west to
the 6Oth meridian; occasional gales as
tar south as latitude 25 degrees north.
Northers in the gulf of Mexico. Occa-
sional fog along and to the northward
of the transatlantic routes. longitude
AZ degrees-70 degrees west as shown.
Ice probable as far south as Cape Race
towards the end of the month
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
IMPRESSIVE.
Funeral Services Of Senator
Morrill, at Montpelier.

Montpelier, Jan. 2--The body of the late
United States Senator Justin Smith Nor
rll arrived early this morning from
Washington. On the train which brought
the body to Montpelier was also the body
Of the senator's wife, who died at the
capital several months ago.
In the funeral party We're the deega-
tons of representatives. from congress and
senators appointed to attend the obse-
friends Of the late senator.
EmblemS of mourning were everywhere
Visible in Montpelier today. Flags bearing
grape fioated at half-staff, and other som
the city. The interior OF the cagitol
building was appropriately decorated with
Grape, the national colors and beautiful
All places of business throughout the
city We're closed, and business will not be
resumed until after the funeral The
weather this morning was fine and clear
nut very cold: the thermometer registering
y degrees below zero.
All trains arriving in this city this fore
noon brought large crowds Of sDpctators
from all parts Of the state. most of whom
had known Senator Morrill, personally.
Soon after O'clock this morning, Ser
on Senator Redtied Proctor. who was on
board the funeral train, for the purpose
OF completing arrangements for the filne-
raj. Soon afterward the body of Senator
Morrill was borne from the train to the
capitol, where it lay in state in the cor
ridor of the representatives hall.
The funeral services Of Senator Morrill,
were held in representatives hall this
afternoon, President NJ II. Buckham Of
the University Of Vermont delivered the
eulogy He said this was a day Of sadness
for Vermont, she having lost a son whom
she loved and cherished and one who
stood as peer among her foremost men
Senator morrill,. he said, was "A typical
Nermonter born Of plain parents In a
country village. He displayed a thirst for
learning early in life and indomitable en-
ergy in acquiring 1t. He possessed attri-
butes which appealed to men so that thew
sent him to congress first as their repre-
sentative then as their senator. In the
domain Of finance he became a master
his Judgment being unfailing. His promi-
nence was due to judicial rather than
brilliant qualities. He was witty court
eouS, of attractive presence. holding the
respect Of all parties. Besides being a
typical Nermonter he was thorough
American. lie rendered many services 10
his country for which his name will be
remembered.
At the close of the eulogy. Rev. Dr.
Leavitt Of Washington offered PRAYER
Then the Hobbies were cleared and The
bodies of Senator Morrill, and Mrs. Nor
rill were taken to Green Mount cemetery
where they were placed IN vault TO re.
main until spring when they will be car
ried to STAFFORD for 4uterment Dr. Lea
Witt onered prayer at the cemetery
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
AGAINST IMPERIALISM.
Protests Are Coming to the League
From All Parts of the Union.

Boston, Jan. AT a meeting of the
Anti-lmperialist League today, it was
reported that the direct protests
against any extension of the sovereign
ty of the United States over the Philip
pine Islands are coming in through the
League in increasing numbers from all
parts of the Union. Erving Winslow.
secretary of the league will visit
Washington this week to interview sew
eral senators who have expressed a
desire for a conference.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK.
Theodore Roosevelt lnaugurated With the
Usual Ceremonies.

Albany Jan. 2.-Governor Theodore
Roosevelt was inaugurated today with
the usual ceremonies at the capitol. An
unusually large number of prominent
men of the state We're present, and the
assembly chamber, in which the cere-
monies were held, was crowded. After
an address of welcome had been made
ny the retiring governor, Frank Black,
Governo" Roosevelt delivered his inau-
gural address, after which public recep-
IONS We're given both at the executive
chan.h2t and at the executive mansion.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
RULE OF ASSEMBLY HALL.

Ladies in attendance at gatherings in
Assembly Hall. Dread Institute, are re-
specially requested to remove their
hats. This request is made urgent, as
the floor of the hall does not slope to-
ward the stage. A commodious cloak
ROOM where hats can be checked, opens
off the hall.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
-
MAJOR TAYLOR RESIGNS.

Boston Jan. 2.-Maj. George II. Tay-
Tor of Wakefield has resigned his posi-
ton with the Sixth regiment M. Y. M
Major Taylor was one of the officers
who accompanied the Sixth regiment to
Porto Rico and who resigned shortly
after the command landed on the is
land
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
IN IRISH CHANNEL.
Fearful Gale Is on and the Seas Are
Terrific.

London, Jan. "A fearful gale is
sweeping the Irish channel. and the
seas are terrific. The Holyhead harbor
Is fun OF shipping, and some Of the
vessels have dragged their anchors and
gone ashore. There are numerous
wrecks also along the coast
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
MAYOR GILMORE,

The Executive of Springfield Covers tho
Work of last Year
Springfield, Jan. 2.--Today witnessed
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
he incoming of the city government

the incoming of the city government
for 1899.
Mayor Dwight o. Gilmore delivered an
inaugural, covering the work of the de-
partments the past year. In part he
said:
THE report of the city treasurer for
the fiscal year, ending Dec. 10, 1898,
shows a total expenditure of 2,272, 524. Of
this amount $1,208, S85 was expended by
the departments for which annual ap-
preparations are made, and $459 106 was
expended for special purposes author
lied by the city council. The expendi-
lures under special accounts We're I'M
usually large during the year, owing to
the new schoolhouses under construc-
ton and the repairs made upon old
buildings. These items alone amounted
to 1889, 900.
During the past year 1894 600 in reg
istered bonds were sold, the premium
received making the interest rate BIO
per cent per annum, the lowest rate at
which our city bonds have been sold up
to the present time
In 1898 notes and bonds matured and
were paid to the amount of S45. 500, re-
duclng the increase of the funded debt
for the year to 1888, 500. The total
FUNDED debt now amounted to 81, 547, 600
The previous administration should
have credit for leaving the available
cash increased over what it has been
for some years, as we have a working
capital of $4,000 to begin with.
There is no other city the size of
Springfield and 1 doubt if there are
many in the world, that have such a
rare public library and building as
ours. 1t will be remembered that the
buildings have cost the city nothing.
private subscriptions having generously
met the necessary expenditure for their
construction.
Compared with other cities the size
OF Springfield our streets and highways
are in good condition, and during the
past year more macadamizing has been
done than for any previous single year.
The water department is well man
aged. There has been some complaint
ABOUT the water, the summer months
giving to it taste and odor that is no.
ticeable. Plans are already under way
TO remedy this trouble.
our parks are our pride, and have
given to the city reputation that is
enjoyed by few other localities.
Hhe people of this city expect much
from US, more, perhaps, thanIw we are
able TO perform, but they have a right
TO expect US to do our full duty. Let
US be watchful, then, that we do not
weary in the work"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03

DIR. Bulfs Cough syrup Cures the
most stubborn coughs, colds and lung af-
fections. Even incipient consumption has
been successfully cured by this marvellous
remedy Sufferers will obtain relief after
a few doses
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03

Inaugurations of city governments
Tor 1899 We're held this morning in Hol-
YOKE, Chicopee and Northampton In
Holyoke. Merritt Ruther a socialist
iapor alderman, made sensational
charges against the management, hint,
ing at malfeasance on the part of the
water commissioners, but did not make
any specific charges. Mayor Chapin's
inaugural was listened to with much
interest. In Chicopee, Mayor Dennis
Murphy was inaugurated in the pres
ence of large audience of citizens. In
Northampton, there was a large turn
out at the Inauguration of Mayor
Mather
Evening journal., 1899-01-11
THE PENINSULA PRESS

In the interest Of taxpayers and
a,c0 the majority Of our citizens who
are required TO attend court, IL would
seem That the court hours might be
changed with advantage. Court
Should convene at o'clock in the
morning. take a recess Of an hour
from 12 to /, and then resume its
work and adjourn not earlier than 3
O'Clock. hut better stil at $50 or
O 'clock.-Cecil Democrat.
The Union Republicans in voting for
William ThaUp for speaker, are stand.
ing out not only upon the well reCog-
nized principle that a majority should
rule; hut in the Interest Of the people
and Against corporate greed and dicta-
tion. AN honor 10 them and, We be-
Aeve that it rs better they should go
down 10 defeat with their colors fly
ms, rather than betray the interests
of the people who have entrusted them
with their interests. Milford ChrUni-
exc.
Some of cur people who are inter-
es.cd i'm the transactions Of the Levy
Ccur wi. find some authority for
criticism in the state auditors report
for the past year. Change the sys-
,em.-The Sussex Republican.
The commonwealth Is rent. II
yea le. the landlord absorb ii. you
cay in vain God save the common
wealth. The Lord helps those who
help themse .ves.-JUeice
We caM attention to the report OF
the finances of the town of Dover
Never before has cur Town Council
made a better showing in this respect
II must be a matter Of qualification tc
every taxpayer to see how carefully
his money has been guarded by oul
town fathers. The statement elbows
that there IS a surplus IN the genera
fund of Sl65.G0, which has not oc.
| CURED for eeverG years; in fact, fci
several years there has been a den.
cheney in this fund from $500 to 1900
| The balance on hand in the watel
fund is 81 1897, aud bond No. 10 o.
$1,000 Is 10 be paid on, thus reducing
the bonded Indebtedness TO $4,000
The town does not owe a dollar anl
the water works are worth three time.
the amount Of the bonded indebted
Evening journal., 1899-01-11
AI.. FIFID's MINsTRELs.

An Ne,ds Minetrels appear at the
Grand Opera House next Monday
night. The features Of the olio are
numerous. The Faust family are the
headriners for The olio. The eenior
Faust is one Of the original "Ris.
leys." the family that featured the
posturing acts in this country. After
going to Europe Faust left the Risley
family and organized a troupe Of his
own. The past five years he has play.
ed in the principal theatres of Europe
Five sons and the father comprise the
performers. Their contract is for but
forty weeks, as they are engaged at
the TIOCadero. Paris, for the expcsi
ton season. Lelliot, Busch and Lei.
hot, an English trio. are a musical
triumvirate that have not been seen
OF heard in America. They are very
highly recommended and are said to
be the most proficient handben ring.
ers ever heard. Gruet, Beers and
Grue. the California comedians, ara
ve1y funmy The one who plays the
dummy in this act does the part to
perfecticn The falls and tumbles ha
gels at the hands Of the ether two is
enough to kin a less hardy person
The surprise OF the audience when
they discover that the dummy Is a liv-
ing. person cannot be understood until
one sees the performance Of this really
funny trio Of g-otesques.
Evening journal., 1899-01-11

ness. Where is there another town
with such a hatterng financial condi-
tiOn?LDover Index.
The election Of a speaker OF the
House Of Representatives after con-
test Of four days Is in the interest of
the people and not the politician. II
is not q victory for the Democrats, nor
do we claim ii. but simply a duty
which as representatives of the people
they were bound to perform in order
that the business Of the Legislature
might proceed without delay and that
the plans of the politicians might
come TO naught.-Delaware Pilot.
There is no doubling it that Ad-
dicks has a claim for the senatorial
seat, but the Regulars are determined
that he cannot have il, and as his sup
porters are as good men as his op-
posers, what chance is there of elect
ing anyone but Addicks? However
as IL is only rumor now floating, the
news next week may be somewhat diff
ferent. Ledger.
The Republicans Of the General AS
sembly have shown exceedingly poor
polilcal Judgment in the wrangle in
which they have INDUCED in attemps-
ing to organize the House.-Middle-
town Transcript.
When a political party displays its
incapaclty for good government, it is
time for it to shut up shop. Respect
fully referred to the Republican men,
be-s Of the Delaware House Of Repre-
sentatives at Doyer.-Sussex COuntian
We do not recall a session of the
Delaware Legislature for years past
that wbs not promptly organized on
the first Tuesday after the first Mon
day in January" as required by the
Constitution. For this disgraceful fail
ure the Republican party Of Delaware
will justly be held responsible.-Mil-
ford Herald
While the Republicans are wrang-
ling it is a good time for all those
who have bills to present to the Legls-
latHre to get them in shape for when
they get ready for business they will,
have something to work on. The ses-
sion this year is for only sixty days
and all bills should be presented early
l-SeafOrd News
The gain ofsthe speaker to one sid,
CIR the other, is not a matter of suffi
Client Importance to Justify the Ions
delayed organization Of the Leglsla
ture. There IS very MtEe to be gainet
i'm a political way for either side
Milford News and Advertiser.
What q contrast between the Demo
cratic Senate and the Republican
House Of the Legislature? The Demo
! Gratis organized and went to work Of
! the first day the Republicans squan
dered-days. at a daily cost to the tax
payers Of $500 over organization Wha
viii be the end Of an this trouble b
the Republicans Sussex Journal.
The General Assembly is now in ses
{ sicn and one of the most impOrtan
/ bills to be presented to that body 70
: it's consideration will be the bill advO
eating the construction Of good roadf
1t should have the backing of all citi
u zenG. as IL is in the interest Of all.
p road we'll built OF suitable material /
{ a cheap road in the end and will re
lieve the taxpayer-New Castle News
= The Union Republicans certainly d
their full share in winning election.
but about all the plums somehow g
= to the Regulafs.-DOyer Delawarean.
Evening journal., 1899-01-11

credited and seif-constituted leaders,
chronic office-holders, professional
ppiitlcians and political trlcksters."
IL is simply shameful and We cannon
conceive how a man can fall to such. a
low level. He may say that he dtd
not mean Senator Gray. He may say
that be did not mean state Chairman
Biggs. But we wish to cal his atten-
ton to the fact that he made neither
distinction nor reservation. His only
saving clause was those who had been
pushed to the background" and surely
those who are in active work and OF
fee cannot be held as such.
There Is not, in this eutire article,
a word Of abuse. 1t is cold. hard facts
which he cannot deny, aEd which, If
we can substhntlate by item
lied proof. We have ever sludiously
refrained from abuse and stuck to the
fast ground OF truth. Now let him &c
on and publish more history. but keep
his hands off Of the throat Of the
Democracy Of Delaware in his absurd
attempt to become the recognized lead
er in Kent county. The aspiration IS
harmless in itself, because 1t can never
be realized, but one disease germ often
affects the entire body polite, unless
II is killed OFF before It has an oppor-
tunity to multiply.
Evening journal., 1899-01-11

to participate in a binding caucus.
This they refused to do. Then the
linton Republican members repaired to
the State House. held their caucus.
and nominated Williagn Tharp for
speaker. From that instant the dead
lock existed The Union Republicans
depended upon Mr. Bach to break
through the Regular Republicans lines
and deliver TO them enough votes 10
effect organization. How earnestly and
patiently he tried to to % it is party
history; how dismally he failed is a
matter Of record The MiddletowL
Transcript, being a Higgins organ, fo,-
lowed a specific line Of policy when it
came cut with an editorial condemning
the Regular Republicans and advising
them to vote for MrTharp for speaker.
But the DUPONT men could not be foul
ed by any such apparently disintereet-
ed injunctions. They knew their busi
ness. They were in Dover to defeat
both the Addicl1s and the Higgins men,
and they did il. They showed Mr.
Bach once mere that, without the or
ganization back OF him, he was impo-
tent in politics, and demonstrated to
the Union Republicans that II any deal
was made with the Higgins men they
were unable to deliver THE goods.
Evening journal., 1899-01-11

OLD POINT COMFORT, RICHMOND
AND WASHINGTON - sIX-DAY
TOUR VIA PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD.
The first of the present series Of
e-cunally-conduoted tours to Old
Point Comfort. Richmond and Wash
ington via the Pennsylvania Rairoad
will leave New York and Philadelphia
on Saturday. January 2S.
Tickets, Including transportation
meals en- route in both directions,
transfers of passengers and baggage,
hctel accommodations at Old Point
Comfort, Richmond and Washington
and carriage ride about Richmond-in
laC.. every necer-ary expense for a
period Of six days-wih be sold at
rate of s34OO from New York. Brook
lyn and Newark; $3.50 from Trenton;
$31.OO from Philadelphia, and proper
tiOnatc rates from other stations.
OLD POINT COMFORT ONLY.
Tickets to Old Point Comfort only
including luncheon on going trip, one
AMI three-fOurths days board at thai
place, and good to return direct by
regular trains within six days, will b,
sold in connection with this tour a
rate Of $500 from New York; $13.5
from Trenton; $3.50 from Philadel
phia, and proportionate rates from
other points.
For itineraries and full information
apply to Ticket Agents; Touris
Agent. 1896 Broadway, New York
7S9 Bread Street, Newark, n. j.; or
Geo. w Boyd, Assistant General Pas
senger Agent, Broad Street Station
Philadelphia.