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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-19
POLITICAL NOTES.

During the session of the registrars
of voters yesterday, As new names We're
added to the voting lists in addition to
the names of several women.
The efforts put forth in favor of W.
Levi Bousquet in ward are develop
ing the desired result, according to
managers of his campaign. There was
a meeting of men interested in his
candidacy in the office of George Bou-
chard, last night, when, from reports
received, Mr.. Bouchard predicts one of
the biggest republican caucuses in the
history of the fourth ward
An effort has been made to have Nor
man B. Parsons draw out of the com
mon council fight in ward Z, but Mr.
Parsons said last night that he would
stay in the race. This means that the
fight will be four-cornered. Clarence
D. Mixter and his friends are putting
in a lot of hard work, and already
claim to have victory almost within
their grasp. Wesley Merritt is undis-
mayed, and is making a thorough can
vass of his strength. Frank L. Stet-
son has been conceded a winner from
the start, but just how the vote will
split up Tuesday night is still a matter
of considerable speculation, even to
those who claim to understand the sit
uation ordinarily.
1t was stated yesterday that Fred
erick w. White, president of the COM
mon council is looking for the ninth
place in the board of aldermen. It is
practically settled that Charles A.
Vaughan will receive. the endorsement
of voters in ward /, for a second term,
and If rumors amount to anything it is
also practically sure that Mr.. Whites
name will be proposed in the NUM-
cipal convention.
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ST. MATTHEW'S FAIR.
Closed Last Night-Will
Realize $l5OO-List of
Prize Winners.

St. Matthew's fair closed last night
after run of six days. About 1000 prizes
were given out by the booth of all nations.
The barrel of flour given by Milliner &
Derth was won by Master Fred Hugo on
Wednesday evening" the box of Loom ci-
gars' given by George Jardine was dis
tributed on Tuesday evening and every
body got his moneys worth.
The following prizes were awarded
through the week:
Monday-Mrs e. Liddle barrel of flour;
George Watts, one years subscription TO
the Telegram; Miss l.. b. Nee, one jug;
Mrs. Emmett, pair of fowl; Miss Parker,
pair of slippers; Miss Rosie Jones, half
ton of coal; Miss Louisa Shipman, one
fowl.
Tuesday night = Richard Bradherton,
years subscription to Evening Post; Mrs.
J. Civilian, piano chair; Mrs. Battey,
barrel of -four Miss Emma Kingdom,
half ton of coal; Ira G. Coley, three
fowls; Mrs. Strainer, gallon of varnish.
Wednesday = Thomas Rowley, mando-
lin; Holmes Molllner, Gazette for one
year; Ada Avery, one fowl; William SUIT
liff barrel of potatoes; William Greaves,
pigeons; Miss F. NJ. O'Donnell, half ton
Of COAL j DAILY, napkin ring; George
Wilson, one pair fowls; Fred Hugo, bar
rel of -four.
Mary Warden, half ton of COAL William
Sheffield, one years subscription to The
Spy; Miss NJ. L. Troy, one washing ma
chine; Albert Baker, clock; Jane Cooper,
pair fowls; Mrs. L. Pollard, one fowl
Friday-Miss A. NJ. Rogers, barrel of
-four; Gertie Bone, pair of blankets; Will
Greaves, silver butter DISH Joseph Wilks
one pig; John Pollard pair of pigeons; j.
Allen, pair fowls; Marie Torpie, lamp;
Annie Cox, one fowl
Saturday-Mrs, John Cook, barrel of
flour; Susan Whitaker, pair of blankets;
Maud Taylor; John Fitton, pair of fowls;
Miss M. L. Troy, gold chain, William
Nevill, pocketbook; Katie Day, pipe Mrs
George Nixon, poeketbook; Albert Paine.
half-ton coal; Mrs ]. Gwillim, suit of
mans clothes; Joseph P Daley, col
larette; Ada Spencer, tobacco pouch;
Gertie Bone, rocking chair
The voting contests resulted as follows:
Doll to the most popular miss, Eleanor
Cunningham, on 1864 votes. Edith Leach
came second with 1871 votes Silver tea
set to the most popular lady, Mrs !. E.
Green. on So votes; Mrs. Thomas Hooper
669; Mrs; w. Cough, 5S41a The diamond
ring TO the most popular young man, Will
liam Day, 1709B votes; Harry Edwards
second, with 1888 votes
Inc ralr has been the most successful
thing of it's kind in the churchs history.
Up to Friday night $500 had been taken,
but after that money was spent much
more freely and it is likely that $3.50
at least will be cleared for the reduction
OF the mortgage debt on the parish build
inGs.
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CITY CONN ITTEE.
The Republicans Have Almost Com
pleted the LIST

The list of candidates for the repub-
lican city committee have been made
up in majority of wards in the city,
but up to last night the nominations in
wards and had not been completed.
In ward 5 George R. Tuson. who is a
candidate for reelection, is the only
man named, and in ward Charles B.
Wetherbey is the only one spoken Of
definitely.
There will be the usual hot time over
the election of a ward committee from
ward 4. Already there are three tick
ets IN the field. Willie E. Higgins
heads one ticket in company with
Leonard Swanstrom and Robert j.
Dow of this years committee. Still
another ticket has the name of Stephen
). Macktn at its head, followed by the
names of James S. Russell and Solomon
Kunitz. A third ticket, which, ac-
cording to report, is in process of
formation, bears the names of George
Bouchard and Charles E. Slocomb
with another name not definitely de-
clded on to be added.
Although ward 4 is conceded the
principal fighting ground, there will be
contests of smaller import in other
wards. In ward there will be a tick
ct bearing the names of David A. DON
ley, Joseph Leach and R. L. S. Whit
temore. The first two named members
are of this years committee, while Mr.
Whittemore succeeds Charles L. Ben
nett. This may be called the regular
ticket but there will be another bear
ing the name of c. H Harris, in place
of Mr.. Leach.
In ward 2, Albert H. Dean, George
H. White and Martin Olin have been
named on one ticket, while the name
of John P. Holmgren, who was en-
dorsed by. the Swedish Political club,
will also be presented
E. A. d. Moss has been talked of as
probable candidate in ward 8, and it
is not unlikely that two tickets may be
presented for consideration of the vot-
ers. One ticket will bear the names of
the old committee, Leon Rice Part
ridge, Alexander H. Bullock and Herb
ert A. Booth.
In other wards there seems little
prospect of a contest. The tickets as
made UP follow: Ward 1, Henry E.
Whitcomb, Aldus C. Higgins and Ar
thur c. Scott, all candidates for re-
election; ward T. Willie c. Young, II.
Elmer Blake, and j. Wesley Gray, for
reelection.
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STILL IN GOOD HANDS
Monsey Now in Con-
troll of Pearl st.
Alleys.
VETERAN WHITE RETIRES.
Vernons Likely to Win
watches in Smith Tour
nament.
VETERAN WHITE RETIRES.

The event of the week in bowling
circles was the change of ownership
in the Pearl street alleys. John j.
Monsey, manager of the alleys for the
last few years, has purchased them
from ]. p White, the father of the
game in this city. He was an enthu-
siast in bowling when he started his
first alley. which is only natural, and
he remained an enthusiast until the
end which is strange, for seldom does
the bowling fever last over IA years,
as it did with Mr.. White.
The tournament at Smiths is draw
ing to a close, and it looks as if the
Vernons will wear the gold watches
when the last match has been bowled.
Total number of pins secured in the
tournament will decide the victory. The
Vernons and Kiskos have won and lost
the same number of games, each team
having been defeated but once and that
by the other team. But in the six
games already rolled, the Vernons have
tumbled 184 pins more than the Kiskos.
The standing of the teams is as fol-
aows.
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Manager Smith of the alleys has de-
tcided to inaugurate another candlepin
tournament when the present one is
finished The team that wins the
prizes of the present tournament will
be debarred from competition in the
new tournament.
Candlepin bowlers are alive with ex-
element over the opening of the con-
test between A. Fred White and w. H
Orr at Monsey's alleys, tomorrow eve
ming. The men are matched for 20
strings of candlepins, half of which will
be rolled at Monseys alleys and half
at the Casino alleys.
There will be matches galore this
week at various alleys. The Westboro
candlepin team is due to finish its SER
les with the Sherwoods this week, hav-
ing failed to do so last week.
There has been hot rolling at Mon
sey's during the week in the turkey
contest. The unusual offer of the pro-
prietor is responsible. 1t looks as if it
will be his turn to buy a carload. He
will give a turkey to every bowler who
scores 1925 in any ten games of candle
pins he may roll before Thanksgiving
day Bowlers in practice get an occa-
sional high one, which they put on the
board. Kelley is nearest his turkey
now. He has strings of 102, 1902, SO, 95,
9S, ia, a total Of 609 for six games.
GuluIO mas three UlSu ones IN LII, 1Ut
and 100, easily averaging more than the
necessary number. Other bowlers and
their scores are: Robinson, 103 SO, 90;
Mccain, 104, SO, So; Lohnes 104 I01;
Mason, 100, 100, So; Meyerhardt, 1O9,
9S.
A ten-team league will be organized
at the Casino alleys this week. Seven
teams have entered. If ten enter, ]. ].
O'Neil, the proprietor, will give SIS for
four prizes If less than ten enter, he
will give $50 for prizes. The bowlers
will decide the nature of the prizes.
F. B. Jordan won ten cigars, offered
at the Winthrop alleys, last week, for
high string at regulation pins, his
string heing 1913. w. B. Mills got ten
cigars FOR high string in candlepins,
rolling 109.
Negotiations for a series of candle
pin matches between the Winthrop and
Casino teams are in progress, and will
be finished tomorrow evening
Matches for the week: Monday even
ing, White-Orr ten-string match, at
Monsey's; Tuesday evening, Allenites
and Crystals, five-string match, at Cas-
inc; Vernon and Kiskos, fve-string
match, at Smiths; Wednesday evening,
Notre Dame and Blaisdell No. team,
five-strlng match, at Casino; Thursday
evening, Shamrocks and Columbus,
f1ve-string match, at Casino.
Friday, Garde d'Honneur and Polish
ers, at Monsey's; Garde dHonneur and
Notre Dame, at Casino Forehand and
Blaisdell, at Smiths.
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DEGREE OF POMONA
Conferred on Number of Candidates
Last Night.


Last Night.
Members of Worcester Central Po-
mona grange met in Horticultural hall
last night to confer the degree of Po-
mona. There were nearly so candidates
for the degree,
At the business meeting it was voted
to hold the election of officers Dec 81,
in Auburn. The next meeting will be
in Millbury, Dec. g. when H. Ward
Moore of Worcester will speak on
Gardening for profit" AT the Dec. 27
meeting, E. A. Emerson of Haverhill
will speak.
The first meeting of the new year
that on Jan. 3-will be held in Horti-
cultural hall.
There were present last night Past
Master Draper of the state grange,
State Lecturer Laid, State Treasurer
Harrington, Deputy Boynton Of Shaw
NUT, and the permanent secretary of
the state board, George Stockwell.
Mrs. B. F. King of Sutton (Pomona)
held court with Ceres (Mrs. ]. F. Will
liams OF Northbridge) and Flora (Mrs
L. ]. Chapman of Upton), with five
other ladies.
The Pomona degree was conferred
upon a large number of candidates.
Miss Matte Houghton was the ac-
companist. There was an intermission,
at which Pomona made a few charges
from the ritual. Afterward Marcellus
Boynton of Shawmut made his report
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DESERVED TRIBUTE.
Eulogy Of Rev, M, H. Har-
ris at the Funeral of
J. Fl. Bicknell.

Following are remarks of Rev. Moses
H. Harris at the funeral of the late j.
H. Bicknell yesterday:
The life of our friend who has gone,
was filled with qualities which the
world took note of; yet there was a
richness in this life which even init
mate friends did not see; only the good
Father knew and understood More
than half a century ago. in that west
ern state which sits on the shores of
that inland sea, was born into a good
home a boy in whose veins flowed good
blood. He was like other boys, and grew
as boys grow. When great crisis came
in our nations history, and the north
ern heavens We're growing dark with
clouds from out the southern skies, he
heard the common people talk of war
and slavery; he saw young men in uni
form, he heard the music of fife and
drum. Then youth but his heart grew
with patriotism, his soul was on fire to
be a soldier. Occasion demanded to per-
form a painful act. No one could better
than he, if necessary, utter a severe
truth. but the kindness of his nature
would take from the rebuke the barb
and heal the wound which he himself
had made. In All Souls church he was
valuable worker. Always in his pew
on Sunday, his efforts were consecra-
| ted to the work of the church. He will
| be missed there more than any one else.
| We hardly know what we shall do
without him. His home was a place of
delight for all his friends, who will miss
him so much. A friendly countenance
has disappeared from the paths of life.
| We shall miss his warm greeting. We
shall miss his quick and ready sympa-
thy. We shall miss his generous heart
! ed benefactions.
He was an active man. In his de-
| liberate movements and unhurried man
ner, there was a tremendous force for
accomplishing much in his life work
| He was very social and hospitable
Through his kind and genial nature, he
won a large circle of personal friends
and kept them such. He was man
| of quick and warm sympathies, tender
as GS~child in listening to the afflict-
ed and distressed. His heart was a
1-bed of sympathy, from which grew
beautiful flowers of tenderness, love
and helpfulness.
Mr.. Blcknell had that clearness and
promptitude of mind and methodical
habits which made him a very efficient
business man. his temperament WdS
usually cheerful.
Coming to this city nearly thirty
years ago. entering into the lumber
business, he has been able to make his
way successfully. and built up large
business Mr. Bicknell was a thor
| oughly honest man. He admired that
quality of manhood. No matter how
crude the individual, if he saw honor
and honesty in that life, he respected
the man and reverenced that high quail
| ity. In his dealings with men, he was
| squarely honest. He was an independ-
ent man, not leaning upon others for
his opinions. He did his own think
ing; he reasoned from cause to effect;
| he calculated from what has been to
what is to be; he formed his own con-
! illusions deliberately and thoughtfully,
and when formed, he stood by them
because he believed them right and
| true
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-19
FUNERAL OF j. F. HlcKNELL

The funeral of John F. BicknelT was
was held at his late residence, $40 Main
street. yesterday morning. Many of the
prominent citizens of the city were pres
emit, including representatives from the
Commonwealth, Home Market and Ia
tassit Canoe clubs.
The residence was redolent with the
perfume of the floral tributes to the
memory of one of the best known Of
Worcesters business men. During the
services, which began at II o'clock ap-
propriate songs were rendered by the
Schumann quartet. The eulogy was Civ
en- by Rev. DR.. Moses H. Harris of All
Souls church.
The pallbearers were John Watson.
Charles Day, P. F. Murray and Stephen
G. Greene.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
tor, Levi Barker RicbaTd si HALEY iAIs Il r.
Bushnell, Gilbert Rugg, John Watson,
p. T. Murray Charles W. Gates.
The interment was in Hope cemetery.
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HOBART WEAKER.

Paterson, N j., Nov. 1S.-While the
doctors and watchers see no change as
far as general appearance is con-
cerned in the condition of Vice Presid-
ent Hobart, they cannot help noticing
that his strength is gradually failing
1t requires more effort to remove him
from The bed to the window than it did
a week ago. Private Secretary Evans
sale tonight, however, that Mr.. Ho-
bart passed comfortable day and ate
solid food three times.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-19
KIMBERLEY RELIEF.

Orange River, Cape Colony, Nov. 15.-
Gen. Methuen has decided that the
Kimberley relief column is to march
in as light order as possible. Small
bands of Beers are roaming in the west
without opposition. They have al
ready taken possession of Barley West
and Douglass. A few police We're cap
tured at both places, and the Beers
appointed landdrests in each town.
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SPARKS COST 5000.

In the case of Jennie McGinn VS. Thomas
e. Plat ct al, Judge Sherman, who heard
the case in the jury waived term Just adj
3ourned, has found for the plaintiff in the
BUM of $500.
This was an action to recover for the
alleged burning of a house at Blackstone,
caused by the sparks from an engine of
the New England Railroad, of which the
defendants were receivers.
Hopkins, Smith & Hopkins were coun-
sci for the plaintiff, and Frank P. Could
ing and w. c. Mellish for the defense
ceived word of an injunction granted by
the United States court of appeals in the
case of the company against Gimball
Brothers Of Philadelphia, for the alleged
unlawful use of patents controlled by the
Worcester Carpet Company.
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JOB FOR PIERCE.

Since Jefferson D. Pierce's retirement
from office in the state branch of the
American Federation of Labor, he has
been constantly in demand as an or
ganizer The National Miners $3.50
citation has offered him 500 per month
and expenses to organize colored miners
in the southern states. He is consid-
ering the offer, but will probable not
accept, as he is too deeply interested
in the welfare Of the local unions and
the Central Labor Union, of which he
is president
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UNKNOWN DONOR.
Choir Of St. Johns Episco-
pal Church Gets
$500.

The boy choir at ST. Johns Episcopal
church is happy over a gift. A fort
night ago today, when the morning Of
fering was counted, an envelope was
found in it containing $500 for the boys
has found comfort in the service of the
church.
Who the anonymous traveller was, re-
mains mystery, but the choir boys are
none the less delighted because they
do not know.
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ROSS WON.

There was an interesting game of
checkers played last evening at the Y. NJ.
9. A. rooms between Samuel Ross. who
defeated Kirby for the championship. of
Worcester county some time ago, and a
simultaneous game. Ross won six games
and lost two;. draw two. There were
l3 games played in all.
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HYDE LAID no REST

Bath, Me- Nov 1S.--The great ship
yards and general business in the city of
Bath were neglected this afternoon,
when thousands of citizens and large del
egations from other sections of the state
assembled at the Swedenborgian Church,
Thomas w Hyde was held The funeral
service was read by Rev. G. H. Dole.
The interment was at Oak Grove ceme-
terry.
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MEMORIAL SERVICE.

Boston, Nov. 1S.-The knights of Labor
csntinued their deliberations In FaneuiI
hall today, the fifth of the assembly here
The session was given up to a memorial
service for Andrew d. Best, A j. Nc
Farland and Henry Gruber, members of
the assembly who had died during the
year. The remainder of the session was
devoted to hearing on a grievance pre-
sented by District Assembly No. 8 against
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RAIN OF SHELLS
IN KIMBERLEY.


tie and drove the Beers from their gun
position. The British did not lose a
man. 1t is rumored that the Beers
have occupied the village of Weenen,
rs miles hence. What advantage they
hope to derive therefrom, is not known.
The bombardment of Ladysmith was
continued almost daily with big guns.
The Beers endeavored Tuesday, Nov.
IA, to make a clear investment, but
were repulsed, Gen. White following
this up with a sortie which drove the
Beers from all their positions, with con-
siderable loss. The Beers are report
ed to be seriously short of provisions.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-19
Headquarters for TuI ps. RyacInths, CrOeus
DEAThS.

HORGAN-In this city, 18th, John ].
Horgan, 81 yrs 5 mos,
Funeral from his late residence. No. g5
Austin st, Monday morning at 815
o'clock. Solemn requiem high mass in
st. Pauls church at IS o'clock. Rela-
tives and friends are invited to attend.
THQRNTON--In this city 10th. Hannah
Ghelley(, wife of Thomas Thornton
Funeral from her late home, II Burt
St, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock
Services in st. Johns church at 2.30
O'Clock Relatives and friends are in
not to send flowers.
RIIIELL-In this city, 18th, Daniel Ri
Funeral from the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Patrick Doyle, No. 81 School street,
Monday afternoon at 80 o'clock. Serv-
ices in st. Paul's Church at O'Clock.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend.
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HARVARD WINS SHOOT.

Boston. Nov. 1S.-The annual intercol-
legiate shoot took place at the traps of
the Boston Shooting Association at We'll
ling today, and resulted in victory for
Harvard. The score was: Harvard liz,
Yale, 10S. Pennsylvania 104. Princeton 102
The best shooting was done by Ebert of
Princeton. who made score of q out of a
possible 30. Dana and Malllnchroat of
Harvard each made % points.
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CITY HOSPITAL CASES.

John Holan, an Armenian, cut his wrist
badly last night by breaking a pane of
glass in window at Madaus' florist store
on Main street. He was taken to the city
hospital
Michael Harrington of 271 Cambridge
street was taken to the city hospital last
evening suffering from kidney trouble.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-19
FLAHERTY RETURNS.
Was Not Able to Arrange Good
Match.

Joe Flaherty returned from Boston last
evening without being able to get on
match that looked good for anything. He
carried a bundle of money from George
King, which he wagered on Harvard. He
wagered $500 against $225, but could not
get any more bets. He drew back the
money after the game.
Flaherty received last evening a letter
from Walter Jennings of New Haven,
which enclosed clipping from news
with Patsy Sweeney. The promoters of
the match evidently anticipated no trou-
BILE with the municipal authorities, and
trying for a license. The mayor told
newspaper man he had not been APP
preached in regard to license and did
not speak encouragingly Of boxing in New
Haven
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BOSTON ALMOST SCORED.

Providence, r. l., Nov. 1S.-Brown de-
feated Boston college by the score Of IL
to O. today. All of her scoring was done
in the first half, Boston playing much
swifter ball in the second half. Fast
playing was INDUCED in by both teams
and 1t was only by a superhuman effort
that Boston was prevented from scoring
In the second half
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FRESHMEN sNowBALLED.

mouth sophomores, to prevent the fresh
men from having their class pictures
taken, made snow ball rush this after
noon. Two hundred freshmen We're driven
from the steps of Butterfield hall. where
they were lined up, by so sophomores,
who snowballed for over an hour, and
no picture was taken
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-19
THE BEER WAS STOLEN.

Officer Joseph A. Snnot found % bottles
of beer in the woods in the rear of the
ing He took them to station 2. They
We're probably stolen from freight car
on the Providence and Worcester division
Of the New York New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad
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DEATH CLAIMS PAID.

The Massachusetts Catholic Order Of
Foresters paid two death claims of
$1,000 each yesterday, one to the heirs of
Michael ]. O'Keefe, the other to those
Of Andrew P. McCarron.