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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-29
A POSTMASTER Arrested.
(By Telegraph to virsInian-Pil,

t6y Telegraph to VirGlnian- Pilot.)
Washington. D. c.. June 2S.-The
Postofice Department was officially
notified to-day of the arrest OF Post
master Louis Otto Of Key West, Fla.
and the placing OF the postofice in the
hands OF his sureties. Otto is CHARGED
with rendering false accounts and Tho
postal authorities here assert their be-
neI mat the salaries due employees have
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-29
Harvard confer.Dexree..

(By Telegraph to Virgnian-EiIot.)
Cambridge. Mass, June 2s.-Among
the honorary degrees conferred by Har-
ward University to-day were those of
Doctor Of Laws upon Jules Cambon.
the French Ambassador to the United
states; General Leonard Wood. U. S. A..
Military Governor of Santiago, Cuba:
Rear.Admiral W. T. Sampson, U. S. N.
Of Yale University.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-29
Three STRIKER. Ki,red.
(By Telegraph to virglninn-Pu

(By Telegraph to Virgnian- Pilot.)
Berlin. June 2S.-Three strikers were
Killed yesterday during the rioting at
the Bochum coal mines.
Inc number of men wounded Is not
known, as many of them were spirited
away 10 private houses
Ihirty six arrests were made yester-
uay ana troops To protect the non-union
strikers VIII arrive at the scene of the
disturbance to-day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-29
Fire In T.ynchburr.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Lynchbure. Va, June 2S.-The foun-
dry department of the Gla1Gcrgan Pine
and Foundry Works was DESTROYED bv
hre tonight. 1t was frame and cor
rugated Iron building, 60 by 40 feet in
dimensions. The patterns were in this
building and were destroyed. Loss es.
timated at $4,000. Insurance. $3.50.
Cause of fire unknown
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-29
b. q o. stook Increased.
tBy Telegraph to virgrnlan-Pilot.,

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Baltimore. June 2S.-The stockhold-
ers of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road met to-day and authorized an in
crease Of the preferred stock from
*4o'ooo.ooo to $50. DOC. 600 and OF the com
mon STOCK from 100000 to s45, 900, 900
for the purpose Of carrying out the
plan of reorganization of the Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern Railway.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-29
A Meuntnin'. Height
(By Telegraph to virglnian- Pilot.)

(By Telegraph to Virglnian- Pilot)
Washington, D. c.. June 2S.-Numer-
GUS queries are being received by
scientific bureaus as to the measure
ments OF Mount McKenley. In Alaska
The elevation OF this mountain Is de-
tesun1ned by the geological survey par
ties during the past field season as
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-29
LEAVING MANILA.
SPANISH MERCHANTS SELLING
OUT-A TOWN FALLS.

OUT-A TOWN FALLS.
!By Telegraph to virsininn- PIlot)
Ntffunila, June 2S.-4:55 p. m.-General
Jaramillos. who is settling Spain's mill
tary affairs here. has received n cable
message from the Minister of War at
Madrid. General PolavieJa, announcing
that the pay of all soldiers who are in
the hands of the insurgents will be con-
tinued during their captivity. The
families Of many of these officers and
soldiers are In Manila. without means
of support here or on their return to
Spain.
SPANIARDS LEAVING MANILA.
The new Spanish consul here, Senior
Luis Marinas. says his foremost bust
ness is to secure the release of the
prisoners.
The Spaniards are fast leaving Man
lila. The steamer Isle de Luzon sails
for Spain soon. taking several hun
dred persons civil and military OFF,
Gals and families. The Spanish COM
mercial men are selling out and some of
the largest interests here will soon
pass into the hands of English capi-
talists.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-29
GA Is .HoREA.
Bear tho HIhs Kind You aaya Always Bought
''s, s' &M1zszEzzzx
DueI Between French Dcnu,,,

(By Telegraph TO virrinian-PJio,,
Paris, June ga duel was fought
this morning with swords between M.
Berteaux. Socialist, and M. Millevoye,
Republican Nationalist, as a result of
the alteration which took place be-
tween them In the Chamber of Deputies
yesterday. After NJ. Millevoye had
wounded NJ. Berteaux in the left cheek
the two deputies shook hands.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-29
Ra,Iw~y Line Transformed.

By Telegraph 10 VirginIan-P llot.)
Birmingham. Ala. June 2S.-Repre-
sentatives of the Southern, Birmingham
Southern and Louisville and Nashville
railroads held O. conference in this citv
to-day. al which the property of the
Birmingham Southern was formally
transferred to the other two lines. The
price paid was $l,10O.0OO and the securl-
ties were deposited in New York seve
raj days ago. j. G. Moore, of Blocton
was elected president and A G.. Smith
attorney for the Southern. vice-presi-
dent. NJ. II. Smith, president of the
Louisville and Nashville: w. w. Fin
ley. vice president OF the Southern and
j. NJ. Faulkner. attorney for the Louis
Vile and Nashville. constitute the
Board of Directors.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-29
A TOWN CAPTURED.

Captain Gales squadron of the
Fourth Cavalry embarked for Morone
Monday The gunboat Napidan, which
accompanied the troops, visited the
town of Muntiulo, on the west shore
of the lake. and found small body of
rebels entrenched there The entrench-
ments were shelled by the Napidan. and
when the rebels began to retreat the
cavalry was landed. The Filipinos in
firing final voliey killed n cavalry
private.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-29
RETIRING FROM BUSINESS.

NJ Rosenbaum's Entire Stock of Mems and Boys
Clothing Hats and Furnishings being sold less than cost
prices Not single article exempted. Everything must 60
Well advise to while the assortment is vet good
Read carefully the prices below:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-29

The

Conference. his theme being. .The
Bible and Temptation"
AT night Rev. DR.. ]. E. Gilbert, Of
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. spoke. his theme
oeing, "The Bible in the Home"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-29
Mems $3.50 Suits go at 1923

Mems very we'll made Cheviot and Cas-
elmerc Suits. in neat and serviceabie pat
Terms. which we bought to sell at $3.50 nd
$Lbo and which are worth every cent OF
~ noW@will go at the insignificant price
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18
DEMOCRATIC GAIN.
Leicester Faithful Expect to Make a
Big Showing This Year

Leicester Oct 1.-THE democrats of
this town are more confident of carrying
the town for their party this year than
ever before according to the opinion of a
well-known member of the party. He told
The Spy reporter today that the demo-
Gratis had been gaining right along, while
the republicans have lost more than they
gained. Cherry Valley and Rochdale have
always been democratic strongholds,
while Leicester is strongly republican.
There were only about 150 qualified Vot-
ers IN Cherry Valley while now there
are %, and the new recruits are chiefly
democrats Seventeen democrats who
have never voted are expected to register
in precinct ? before the November cleo
ton. Six men recently obtained their
final naturaliza ton papers. If this proves
true, Il. ID. Marchessaulr of Spencer will
profit BY democratic majority. This
man said that many people would be sur
prised when the votes from Cherry Val
ley ard Rochdale are counted
II is said hat one well-known member
Of the party has wagered a second demo-
votes cast in precinct /, the republican
stronghold. fat turkey will be the re-
ward of the winner
Rev. Frederick T. George of Worcester
OBLIGATED at quiet home wedding this
afternoon. by which Miss Eta S. Brewer
OF Cherrv NaileE became the wife of
Charles l. Akers OF Charlton City The
ceremony took Mace at the residence OF
the brides father, Edward r Brewer. at
O'Clock Miss Alice A Buck Of Worces-
ter, a cousin acted as bridesmaid and
Roland E. Akers Of Charlton brother
or the groom, was best man.
The bride WIS attired in blue broad
eloth trimmed with white lace net and
y hite satin and carried a bouquet Of pink
roses. Her attendant wore blue henrietta
trimmed with white silk and carried pink
AID yellow roses. A wedding breakfast
was served after the ceremony. The
couple left on the 10 train from Wor-
cesteI for Springfield on d wedding trip.
They will return to Cherry Valley Satur-
Gav and will leave on Monday for their
home al Charlton CITY. About % per-
sons witnessed the ceremony. Those from
out Of town We're: II. T. Buck and wife.
ernest Buck and wife, Miss Alice Buck,
j. G. Pollard and wife all of Worcester;
Mrs. H. Lois Buck of Brooklyn, n. Y:
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar n. Akers OF Charl-
ton City, parents of the groom; William
lllingwerth and wife of Concord.
A business meeting of the Epworth
league will be held on Thursday evening
al I o'clock, in the vestry.
A marriage license was issued today to
Harry Henderson of Worcester and Ethel
w. Starbard of Cherry Valley
The board of registrars will meet in the
evening.
The W. R. c. win hold its regular meet
ing on Thursday afternoon.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18
SILVER JUBILEE.
Many Friends Assist Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams in its Observance.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Williams of 20
Providence street celebrated their silver
wedding at their home last night. A
party of 30 friends gathered TO hslp
them observe the occasion.
The couple were presented with q
silver dollars, each representing a year
of married life, and Mr.. Olmstead, in
addition gave them ten half dollars.
Apart from these, many beautiful pres
ents were also received.
During the evening ice cream and
cake were served There were several
tables IF whist. The first prize, a tot.
let set was won by Mr. Flint. Mrs.
Blackmer carried off the second prize.
The BOBBY went to Mr.. Shatchwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams were married
in 1874 by Rev. Henry T. CheeVet, the
famous Worcester preacher that died a
few years ago. Mr.. CheeVer is re-
membercd today, not only as lifelong
advocate of temperance and a strong,
uncompromising anti-slavery man, but
as writer of a number of admirable
books, the best known of which is The
Whale and His Captors."
Mr.. Williams is employed by the CLd-
ahy Packing Co.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18
CANDIDATES NAMED.
Democrats of the Second District
Nominate Dyer and Hutchins.

Gardner, Oct. II. - The representative
convention of the second Worcester dis
trict was held this morning in the lower
town hall. At 1925 1, w. Hutchins OF
Templeton, chairman of the district COM
mittee. called the convention to order.
Mr.. Hutchins was chosen chairman, and
w. j. Mountain of Gardner was made
secretary. John F Derrin, Jr., of Gard,
ner, Charles M Day of Winchendon and
Cornelius Donahue of Templeton were APP
pointed by the chair as committee on
credentials. They reported seven dele
gates present four from Gardner, one
from Winchendon and two from Temple
ton Ashburnham was not represented.
John f. Dervin, Jr., nominated George
n. Dyer of Gardner. and Charles M. Day
nominated [. w. Eutchins of Templeton
as candidates for representative.
The following district committee was
chosen: l. w Hutchins of Templeton,
Charles M Day of Winchendon. John F
Dervin. Jr.. of Gardner, jeremiah Demp-
s Y of Ashburnham and Thomas E. Cody
of Gardner.
The Gardner Rod and Gun Club has de-
cided upon Nov. as the date of its an
nual hunt.
The Hibernian knights will hold the
first Of its social dances in Liberty Hall
tomorrow night.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18
BLAKE A CANDIDATE.
He Will Try For a Seat
in the Board Of
Aldermen.

Charles o. Blake of ward announced
aldermen last evening. Mr.. Blake will
run as an independent republican on
nomination papers, and is confident OF
his ability to land place In the alder
manic chamber.
Mr.. Blake will seek the votes OF
members of local labor organizations
and will probably get big slice of the
| labor union vote, as he has been one
of the most earnest workers in local
trade union circles for three years. He
! is carpenter by trade and has been
employed by local builders for the past
Is years, coming to this city from his
home in Eden, VT, where he was born
in 1862.
He is member of the board of hall
trustees in charge of labor headquarters
and is recording secretary. Mr.. Blake
has occupied several offices in the local
Carpenters and Joiners union, and was
one of the general committee in charge
of the Labor day celebration. He re-
ceived his first political aspiration when
he served as a member of the labor
union committee to visit the board of
aldermen and urge the adoption Of the
ClBlI lOut QeLy ny 6iNll5 NOlSI5 d
chance to pass judgment on the bill. He
was chief marshal of the recent parade
of local labor unions.
At the meeting of the Workingmen' s
Independent Political club in Labor
headquarters this evening, Mr.. Blake
will receive the Endorsement of that
body Last night when The Spy man
called at his home, l Hillside avenue,
Mr., Blake said We'll, had no idea of
making my candidacy public until af-
fairs had progressed, but it is true that
l am out for office and expect to win.
II have voted the republican and
democratic tickets in municipal politics,
always giving ny vote to the man who
recognized tn y Horkingmen. There will
be nothing kept back in my candidacy,
and I intend to publicly announce that
favor organized labor and the rights
of the toilers. If I get half the support
already promised, 1 cannot help but
win"
At the meeting in Labor headquarters
tonight under the auspices of the Build
ing Trades council and Workingmen' S
Independent Political club, one candi-
date for the common council will be
chosen from each ward. The system
nominated in the republican and demo-
will be to have labor union champions
cratic caucuses, and then rally the
leaders for a stumping tour of the city.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18
TELEGRAPHIc BRIEFS,

New York, Oct. 1.-THE cruiser New
York and the battleshins Indiana and
Massachusetts arrived here and anchored
in the North river
Hartford. Oct.s 17.-Dr. James Campbell
one of the leading physicians in the state,
died at o'clock this morning at his
home, from cancer of the stomach.
New Haven, Oct. 17-Forty freight
handlers employed by the New Haven
line at Bell dock went on strike this
morning. The strikers demand an in
crease In wages from IS cents to 40 cents
an hour.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18

that there is no intention of keeping
the water from the townspeople. The
purpose of the building is to protect
from the cold the employees who are
bottling the water near the spring. IL
Is to contain a store for the comfort
of the employees. The springs are be-
ing well Datronized. Last Sunday, at
one time, IS people were counted who
were present to sample the water.
FREE FROM DIPHTHERIA.
Once more the town is free from
diphtheria. The house of John j. How
ard, on Mt. Pleasant street, was fumi-
gated this afternoon by DR.. George R.
Spooner, Frances, Mr.. Howard's seven
year-old daughter, having fully recov-
cred from her recent attack of the
malady.
MRS. KANE SURPRISED.
Yesterday James Kane and wife of
Central street had been married IS
years, and last night about 20 lady
friends of the family dropped in and
gave Mrs, Kane pleasant surprise.
They took the house by storm and made
merry until II o'clock, finding time to
present Mrs. Kane a tea set and a set
Of glassware as a memento of the &C.
casion. Although taken off her guard
4hl NdllG uIu the UOIlOIs IOSdlly anu
provided a bountifu repast for her
guests.
officer John Stone has received a let
ter from his son, John, who is now at
Fort Ethan Allen with the Forty-third
regiment. The young man is satisfied
with his taste Of military life, al
though he chafes at the long hours.
Hundreds Of big pickerel We're taken
out of Doane pond today. They We're
captured without difficulty in the low
water resultant from drawing off the
pond Daniel Shea had five beauties
weighing more than Is pounds and
others secure some varying in weight
from 11a to pounds.
1t is expected that the carpenters will
be able to begin work on the church for
the French dissenters next week. Eight
or nine men are busily engaged in lay
ing the foundations under the super
vision of ConF,ct- William F. Full
am.
President n. Sumner Myrick Super
intendant Charles A. Jefts and some of
& Spencer electric railway, went over
the line on tour of inspection this
afternoon.
About 30 Of the friends of Leighton
Rand surprised him at his home on the
Oakham road tonight, the occasion be-
ing his 23d birthday anniversary Mr..
Rand was given a clock and an ink
stand
Arson B. Poland went to the Oak
land garden track this afternoon to try
his new find, George, against w. w.
HilPs speedy mare, Lady Goldrock, bet
ter known as Nanniegoat. The big
chestnut shows speed that augurs well
for some hot sport this winter.
The Tiger foot ball team is making
plans to run a dance in town hall next
week. probably on Friday night.
Miss Dora DeLude of the class of '99
Sacred Heart high school, began a
course at the Worcester normal school
today.
About 200 people attended a reception
given by Court Francis A. Walker
Catholic Order of Foresters. The re-
ceipts will be devoted to increase the
interest and membership. The speak
ers were: Col. E. Doherty of Boston,
Capt. ]. ]. Leonard of Springfield, Rev
H. ]. Friend of North Brookfield. At
ter the speaking there was dancing I'M
til midnight.
The basket ball game that was to
have been played tonight has been
postponed till Saturday.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18
sHREWs BURY.
Dry Place for Well Diggers--The State
Highway Kick.

Shrewsbury Oct. 1.-THE Warfeld sis
tiers held a concert and ball in the town
hall this evening. A large number from
Worcester were present. Special cars
took the party from Worcester.
The state highway will not extend as
far as was expected, and instead of
reaching down to Henry Mitchelrs shop.
it viii only go to Albert Plympton' :
house. Quite number of the townspeo-
pie are complaining of the way the Shout
der. of the road is made. Instead, Of
making it of gravel, as the contract
reads, Temple has made it of loan or
other stuff that came handy, leaving
everything after a rain all mud in front
Of the houses.
The well drivers at C. O. Green & Co. s
factory have gone down 80 feet below the
bottom of the old well, making as feet be-
low the top Of the ground, and as yet
have struck no wateer.
Lucus Cook and his two sons, Julius
and Roy, of Leominster, are stopping a
few days with Mr.. Cooks brother-in-
law, Walter Russell.
Taylor of Blackstone the democrati
candidate for representative of this dis
trict was in town Yesterday interviewing
William Hickey who is also democratic
candidate for representative of this dis
trict
Miss Jennie Young has gone to Leon
mister to work
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18
SPENCER.
The Coming Foot Race--Basket Ball
interesting All Hands.

Spencer, Oct. IA delegation from the
East BrooHheld Hose Company met in
the Cherry street engine house last night,
Magrie or Mack will run against Reno or
Balloon of East Brookfield in the coming
foot race Isaac Woods, Arthur Sagen-
dorph, John O'Nen andsJohn Carney were
here to make arrangements for the OPP
posing team
The c. T. A. are to make up basket
ball team. Capt. NICK rnan has made
up his team as follows: McKernan. C.;
Callahan, r. f.. Cassidy, l. f.; Nevans,
r. b.; McKernan. !. b.
Hon. Luther Hill denies that he was
ever interviewed by Or. Fontaine rela-
tive to the candidacy for representative.
Mr.. Fontaine says he has been, is now
and will be to the end in favor of Charles
II. Allen for representative, all other re-
ports 10 the contrary Notwithstanding
The funeral of DR.. W. Battles Of Prov
idence, r. L., was held here at p. m. at
the home of his sister, Mrs. w. Bemis.
The services were private. He was 90
years old Rev. Edward c. Downey Of
ficiated at the services. Burial was at
Pine Grove cemetery
Rev. and Mrs. Edward G. Downey,
Mrs. Fred Livermore and Mrs. Frank
Prouty will attend the general Univer-
salist convention to be held in Boston
tomorrow.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18
TWO BRUSH FIRES.

Brush fires are again common, 50 as
to keep the fire department on tie run,
and yesterday two still alarms We're
sent in. owing to two which were reck-
lessly started At 1.20 o'clock, Hose 6
was called to Billiards. woods i'll Quin-
sigamond, where fire had got good
hold Oh the brush. At 2.13, Engine 4
was called to Midland street for the
second fire and had half an hours work
extingllishing it.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18
NEW BENEFIT FEATURE.

Worcester eommandery. U. 0. G. c.,
received seven applications for member
ship at its meeting last evening. The
commandery begun rehearsing for the
mock initiation, King Solomon" to be
presented some time in December The
commandery has added a new benefit fea-
ture. Sick members will be cared for
without cost by the commandery physi-
clan.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18
MISS eARToN's GIFT.

Presents Oxford's Public Library
with Her Portrait.
oxford Oct. 10. F. Joslin is al
the Brunswick Fur Club meet at Barre
with two dogs.
Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Bradstreet left
on the 4.36 train tonight for Worcester
They win start for California Wednes-
day morning.
A portrait of Clara Barton has been
presented to the free public library:
also, painted portrait Of the late la
mented Is. Corbin. The first was pre-
1ented by Miss Barton and the others
by Hon c. c. Corbin of Webster
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18
ARRANGE FOR RECEPTION.
Mistetoe Lodge viii Be Guest of Good
Will Lodge.

Arrangements were completed last night
for the reception of Mistletoe lodge o.
L., of Haverhlll, by Good Will lodge, in
Castle hall, this afternoon and evening.
The 18th anniversary of the local lodge
will be observed and supper will be served
at o'clock. In the evening an entertain
ment by local talent will be given.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18
WHIST FRIDAY NIGHT.

The Rain or Shine Whist club will begin
its season Friday evening, when q meet
ing will be held at the home of Mrs.
r w. Higgins, Rogers block, Salem
square.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18
p1soRpERLY CONDUCT.

Anderson Smith, "a, and Kate Arm
strong, q, were arrested last night by
sergt McMurray and Officer Newton, for
disorderlyr conduct.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18

ARE UNLIKE ALL OTHER PILLS
No purging or pain. Act specially on the
liver and bile. Carters Little Liver Pills.
One pill a dose.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18
MINNEHAHAs AT WHIST.

Minnehaha council, D. of p, met in Rec
Mems hall last evening. A whist party
was given under the direction of Mrs
NJ E. Converse, Mrs. Lena Clapp and
y. C. Mahar. Next Wednesday evening
Quinsigamond tribe, l. o. r. NJ, will
have a public whist party in Red Mems
hall.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18
WILL COVER THE SPRING.

Hon. Theodore c. Bates will have
building erected over the Quaboag
springs on his land, without delay. Mr.
Bates wishes 1t understood, however,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-18
TWO NEW LINES
ALL WOOL CHEVOTS
IN THE POPULAR

THESE ROUGH FACED WIDE
DRESS GOODS are the Stylish Dress
Fabrics of the Season of 1899 and
1900. and cOlOringS just opened are
CORRECT AND FASHIONABLE.