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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07
DISEASE SPREADING,
on the Increase
in and Around North
Brookfield.

North Brookfield, Dec. 6.-Diphtheria
has broken out again after a lapse of
but few days. This time it is on
Warren avenue, in the home of Patrick
Quill. The patient is Mr.. Quilts young
daughter. who contracted the disease
in a dangerous form. Her recovery is
hoped for.
The malady has become very COM
mon. Despite the most strenuous eff
forts of the board of health and the
physicians.
Rev. H. ]. Wren, pastor of ST. JOS
ephs church, has hired the town hall
for week in the latter part of Febru-
airy, for parish fair. Plans are not
completed for the entertainments yet
AS it is the first time in years that the
parish has held a fair, the event is ex-
pected to draw large attendance.
The st. Joseph c. T. A. S. will elect
officers a week from Sunday night, and
as the society will elect a layman to
the office of president for the first time
in its existence, there is more than or
binary interest in the result.
Since the inception of the society,
Rev. James P. Tuite, now of st. Anne
church, Worcester, has been it's pres
tdent. When FIR. Tuite was called to
members of the society. recognizing
how great a factor he had been in its
success. decided that if he wished he
should remain, noninally at least
president until his term of office had
expired.
Consequently FIR. Tuite is still pres
ident of the st. Joseph c. T. A S. The
society itself is in a flourishiny condi-
ton with largo membership, and to
be its first lay president will be an
honorable distinction.
Large quantities of Qpabaug spring
water are being shipped daily from
the Quabaug springs on the estate of
Hon. Theodore G. Bates. A force of
laborers is working nine hours a day
at the springs.
The Union League basket ball team
is practicing regularly and will open
its season in the near future. 1t is ex-
pected that the first game will be
played with. the strong Spencer aggre-
cation. William Raymore, William
H. Hatch, Charles H. Witt and John
M. Noonan are to be four of the MEM
bers of the team, and a strong player
is expected to be developed for the
other position.
Seven women were initiated into
Court Francis A. Walker, c. o. o. F.,
last night. They are the first women
in town to join the order.
The clerks of North Brookfield are
requested to meet at Moran's lunch
rooms, Duncan block, next Tuesday
evening, to discuss holding a concert
and ball, date to be decided on Tues
day evening.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07
OXFORD.

Oxford, Dec. 6.-The Oxford grange
held it's annual fair, in the lower town
hall, this evening. The fair was well
attended and was a success.
A turkey supper was served from 6
to s, followed by an entertainment in
which a quartet, composed of " w.
Congdon, H. c. Rich, w. r. Fletcher
and A. L. Foster, and Misses Lazelle
and Eddy, mandolin and guitar artists,
George F. Barber, specialist, and others
took part.
The tables were well patronized. One
of the attractions of the fair was the
"Klondike mine"
The third quarterly conference will
be held at the Methodist Episcopal
church next Sunday evening. Presid-
ing Elder Willard T. Perrin will be
present and preach.
Mrs. f. A. Everett attended the meet
ing Of the Woman's Foreign Missionary
society, at Worcester, today.
Post q, G. A. r., elected officers last
night as follows: Commander, r. 1.
Rose; senior commander, John A.
Taft junior vice. commander, L. e.
Thayer; officer of the day, E. Humes;
chaplain, ]. E. Nichols; quartermaster,
e. A. Bassett; officer of the guard,
E. ID. Moore.
Howarths mill has shut down for
the remainder of the week, on account
of lack of water.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07
EMPTIED THE HALL,
Bokelund Wanted to Tell
His Qualifcations--Swe-
dish Voters Rally.

AT the close of the rally held in the
interests of Charles F. Hanson. indie
pendent candidate for alderman, in
Washburn hall, last night, there was
some talk of having Olaf Bokelund.
candidate for alderman on the socialist
ticket, settle for the hall.
1t all happened because Mr., Boke-
lund got up in the middle of the meet
ing and made long speech, in which
he asked those present to vote for him.
E. o. Dahlquist, who acted as chairman
Of the meeting, was interrupted in a
speech he was making, by Mr.. Boke-
lund. The socialist arose from his seat
and started in to say his piece, and
when asked to desist by the chairman,
refused. Then the entire assembly of
ZoV voters present rose as if by magic
ana left the hall, leaving Mr.. Bokelund
addressing the empty seats.
Inc rally was called by the Swedish
Pohtlcal club, and John r. Holmgren
acted as temporary chairman. He in
trodueed Mr. Dahlquist, who made q
speech in favor of Mr.. Hanson's can
dldacy, and said he would do all in his
power to help him in ward 5.
Mr.. Hanson was the next speaker,
and he outlined his policy in few
words, and told those present that if
he was elected he would do all in his
power to look after their interests.
Speeches were also made by Charles R.
Frodigh, John f. Lundborg, A. w.
Helm, Charles r. Beck, Hans Trulson,
Amandos Hagberg, John f. Lund. Mr..
Lundborg's speech was to the effect
that the Swedish voters should get a
chance in the upper board of the city
government as well as any other ma
tionality He talked Of the placing Of
Mr.. De Fosse in the office he now
holds, and argued that a Swedish cit
izen should be given the opportunity
as well.
Some of the members said hard
things about the way they were used
in the city hall, and Mayor Dodge was
criticised, as also was Alderman Bran
non.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07
ENJOYS PROSPERITY.
The Annual Meeting of Plymouth
Church Society Shows Healthy
Parish

Parish.
The annual meeting of Plymouth
church society was held last evening in
the vestry. Reports showed member
ship of 1852, a net loss of five during the
past year. The work of Mrs. L. B. Holt,
lady helper, was commended. During
the past year her individual efforts have
resulted in a gain of 40 in the church
membership. The parish and church
committees will meet Sunday after the
morning service to prepare for for
NAL dismissal of Rev. Dr. Archibald
McCullagh, whose resignation has been
reluctantly accepted
The benevolent contributions during
the past year amounted to $6,59S.04 The
following officers were elected: Deacon,
term of six years, John S. Gould; clerk,
Frank e. Simpson; treasurer, Fred W.
Chase; auditor, Herbert A. Kimball;
standing committee, G. Henry Whit
comb. William Maynard, Willis E. Sib-
ley, c. Frank White, DR.. John c. Berry,
Charles A. Bartlett The Sunday school
officers will be- Superintendent, Paul
B. Morgan first assistant superinten-
dent. Theodore H. Nye; second assist
ant superintendent, Harry S. Whitney;
secretary, Harry L. Cobb; treasurer,
Ralph Kingsbury; librarian, Miss Edith
M. Gates; superintendent of intermedi-
ate department, Miss Alice E. Foss; as
sistant, Mrs. E. L. Sumner; superinten-
dent Of primary department, Mrs. Hen
~ Bigelow; assistant, Mrs. F. Adams;
superintendent of kindergarten depart
ment, Mrs. Carrie :. Kinsley; superin-
tendent of home department, Mrs. r. l..
D. Mackie.
The work of Treasurer Chase called
for a motion for the appropriation Of $50
for his services, and it was carried.
The need of telephone for use of Mrs.
Holt was discussed and 1t was recon-
mended that steps be taken to procure
one for her.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07
AUBURN.

Auburn, Dec 6.-The Y. P. S. c. E.
held very successful and interesting
entertainment at the town hall, Thurs
day evening. The following was the
program: Piano solo, Miss Bessie
Stiles; vocal recitation, "Grandma's
minuet," Mrs. Laura Gleason Childs of
Worcester, Miss Lottie Thayer. accom-
PIANIST; violin solo, Wallace Stiles, Miss
Bessie Stiles accompanist; vocal recita-
ton, "A southern lullaby" Mrs. Laura
Gleason Childs. A drama, entitled Zone
Hundred Years Ago" followed, given
by the young folks. Piano solo, Miss
Nellie Powers. The hall was filled, a
large party coming from Worcester.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07
GLORIOUS NEWS

Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile, of Wa
chita, l. T. He writes: -Four bottles
of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs.
Brewer of scrofula, which had caused
her great suffering for years. Terrible
sores would break out. on her head and
face, and the best doctors could give no
help; but her cure is complete and her
health excellent" This shows what
thousands have proved-that Electric
Bitters is the best blood purifier known.
It's the supreme remedy for eczema,
letter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils and run
ming sores. 1t stimulates liver, kidneys
and bowels, expels poisons, helps di-
gestion, builds UP the strength. Only
so cents. Sold by Brewer & Co., drug
gists, guaranteed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07
CLOTHES STOLEN.

Mrs. Charles Awlstrom of 81 Gather
inc street reported to the police yester-
day afternoon the loss of a suit of cloth
ing belonging to her husband, which
was stolen from her home yesterday
morning about 1890 O'Clock by an I'M
known man Mrs. Awlstrom left her
home to go to a butcher wagon and
while she YVES out the man slipped into
the house and took the clothes.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07
WILL SELECT TOWNSEAL
Special Committee in Mill
bury For That
Purpose.

Leicester, Dec. Sat the last town
meeting today, A E. Booth, H. E. Sar-
gent aad E. ]. McDermott were ap-
pointed committee to select town
seal. The committee are anxious for
suggestions as to q suitable design
having some connection with the his
tory Of the town. Any one whose de-
sign is accepted will be given due cred
it. 1t is intended to have seal adopted
in time to appear in the next town
report. One citizen has suggested a
school house on a hill with some suit
able motto. This would be typical of
Leicester academy, which has stood on
Leicester hill for 1T years.
The w. G. T. U. will hold a birth
day party at the home of Miss Bertha
Denny ON Monday afternoon and eve
ming. Those who attend are expected
to bring as many pennies as they are
years old. The ladies will meet in the
afternoon. A memorial paper for Rev.
Samuel May, an associate member, will
be read.
In the evening an entertainment will
be given.
Two dozen young ladies and gentle
men will stand up before an audience
on Thursday evening following the sup
per in the First Congregational church
dressed in various DISCUSSES, and re-
hearse the reasons why they were
never brought before the matrimonial
altar.
Tax Collector H. T. Sanderson will be
at the Cherry Valley engine house on
Saturday, Dec. 8, from 1 till p. m.
The girls of Leicester academy played
an exciting basket ball game at the
gymnasium this afternoon. The first
team captured by Miss May Gilman,
won from the second team, by a score
of to 3. Miss Lydia e. Pritchard was
referee.
The Leicester academy first team will
play the w. H. S. q901) basket ball
team in the gymnasium, Saturday af-
ternoon, at 2.30 The Worcester boys
will have a hard job before them to
win from Leice} r, and the home team
confidently expects to win.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07
VOTES TO ACCEPT.

Central Church VIII Sever Ties With
the Associate Pastor.
At the meeting of Central church last
evening, it was voted to accept the re-
signation of the associate pastor. Rev.
Edward NJ. Chapman. A committee
was appointed to confer with commit
tee from the parish, who will be chos-
en- later. on the subject of the resigna-
ton of Rev. Mr. Chapman The church
committee is: George L. Brownell,
Thomas H Gage. ]. C. Woodbury., U.
w. Cutler, N. J. Russell.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07
SUTTON.

Sutton, Dec. 6.-Dexter Solomon
Graves, a respected citizen of this
place, died this morning from heart
trouble. He was IA years old, and has
been for 40 years resident of Sutton.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07
THE WORCESTER SPY. THURSDAY DECEMBER T. 1893.

defence, and Miller's shooting was
straight for the cage, he succeeding in
making four of the nine goals made by
his team. Gray and Cunningham
worked well together, better than any
pair of rushers seen here this season.
The lineup:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07
GARDNER.

Gardner, Dec. 6.--Rev Frank Sweet,
pastor of the Universalist church, has
rendered his resignation. He win take
a rest in the hope of recovering his
health.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07

1890
Philippines for service in the hospital
corps was demonstrated by the follow
ing letter, which was received yester-
day afternoon by sergt. James E.
Chamberlain OF the local recruiting
office in the Walker building:
War Department.
Washington, D. c., Dec. 2, 1899.
To Capt. j. G. Gresham, Recruiting
officer: Dear Sir-The surgeon gem
eral directs me to say that on Oct. IA
letter was sent to the recruiting
offices informing them that the hospital
corps had been recruited nearly to it's
limit and no additional men were de-
sired unless they appeared to be more
than ordinarily qualified for that
branch of the service. Since that time,
however, request has been made by the
chief surgeon, department of the Paci-
fic, for a large number of additional
men, and it has been found that the
effect of the letter has been to check
almost completely the enlistment of
hospital corps men at the recruiting
stations. 1t is desired to enlist at once
several hundred men, in order that they
may be trained and sent to Manila
within the next few months.
1t is respectfully requested that when
men apply to you for enlistment in the
hospital corps, you will investigate
their case and make application for
their enlistment, or if you think that
they are not qualified, to reject them,
Considerable clerical labor is entailed
upon this office answering letters from
men whose qualifications are absolute
ly unknown here, who state that they
have applied to & recruiting officer and
have been told to write to the surgeon
general. This office has no means of
knowing whether or not they are desir-
able men, and in such cases recon-
mendations from the recruiting officer
who has the advantage of seeing the
applicants, would be highly appreci-
ated.
In this connection, your attention is
invited to the fact that it is not ex
pected that all men enlisted in hos
pital corps shall have a previous knowl-
edge of nursing, medicine or pharmacy
A bright, active, healthy young man
can be used to advantage in the corps,
even if he is entirely ignorant of such
matters, provided he has a good COM
mon school education.
Very respectfully,
G. M. Bushnell,
Major and Surgeon,
United States army.
Alfred Martin, a bookkeeper, living in
Spencer, was enlisted at the Walker
building office yesterday afternoon for
the infantry service in the Philippines.
One applicant was rejected Capt.
Pendleton is expected at the local office
today, with Capt. John c. Gresham.
He is at present in New York, having
arrived home from the Philippines,
where he saw much service with the
Twenty third infantry.
At the marine recruiting office, on
Front street five men applied for adj
mission to the service, but all were
rejected owing to physical defects.
Sergt. James e. Chamberlain yester-
day got a new roll-top desk into the
Walker building office, which he needed
for the many papers which he is obliged
recruiting officer
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07
Goals won by East Weymouth. 2, 3,
i,oa a J. won by cllnton-7, 10.

Referee, William R. Hamilton; timer
Harry E, Hartwell. Stops in goal, BAN
non IS, Mullen Is. Time. three l5-minute
periods. Rushes, Cunningham 10, Daw-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07

The Creamerie has a stock of those
Salt Shell Oysters, fresh from the cape.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07
MEN IN HOSPITALS.
Need of Soldiers to Care For Sick and
Wounded Emphasized.

The pressing need of men in the
Philippines for service in the hospital
corps was demonstrated by the follow
ing letter, which was received yester-
day afternoon by Sergt. James E.
Chamberlain OF the local recruiting
office in the Walker building:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-07
Teachers and Schools.
DANCING C.

Prof. Fortier's Dancing Academy, 42s
Main ST., open for private lessons from 10
a. m. to II p. m. Waltz guaranteed in
two private lessons. Glasses Wednesday
and Thursday Evening. Tel. call IoA2-A.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-10-18

government In which the nolay worship
or arrogant might will drown the voice
or right; which Will impose upon the
people a burdenscme and denorallzing
miiitarism. and which will be driven
INTO a policy OF wide and rapacious ad-
venture by the INSCRIPTIONS greed OF
the eXpioiter n policy always fatal 20
democracy
plead the cause OF the Ameslcan reop.e
against all this. and I here declare my
profound conviction that IL this adm'nis-
tratlon OF our affairs were submitted for
judgment 10 a popular vote on a ciaar is-
sue. II would be condemned by an over
whelming majority
confidently trust that the American
people vii prove themselves to- clear,
headed not to appreciate the vital r.
ference between the expansion of the re-
public and its free institutions over con-
tlsunJ9 territory and kindred populations,
which we al. gladip welcomo r accom-
piisAed Teaceably and ionorably-and m
refial.sm which reaches nut for di,tant
lands TO be ruled as subject jrovinces:
too intelligent not 90 perceive that our
very first step on the road 10 imperial
ism has been a betrayal OF the fundausn-
tai principles OF democracy followed by
disaster and disgrace; too enlightened
not to understand that monarchy may
10 such things and still remain a strong
monarchy. while democracy cannot
do them and still remain a democracy:
too wise not 20 detect the fllss pride or
the dangerous ambitions. or &c .elhsh
rchemes which so of,ea hide themselves
under that descriptive cry OF mock Pat.
tam: "our country. right )r wrong"
Thoy win not fail tn recognize that our
peace and welfare OF this and coming gem
erations Of Americans viii be secure only
as wo cling 10 the watohword OF true
patr rbotism "Our country--when right ~
be ketp right; when wrong 20 be put
right"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-10-18
AUD. mperIaIis- 5 In hleego

Chicago. oct. III Sterling Morton.
presided at the evening session OF the
anH-impeqialist meeting and In
Producing Carl SEIZURE who delivered
the address OF the evening.
Mr. schurz spoke in part as follows.
He began his remarks by lengthy re-
sumo OF the Philippine Situation. Said
President Mckinley had led the nation
into doing a great wrong. Insisted that
the war on the FllipinOs was cruel and
inhuman and wound up as follows
know the imperlalists will saw that
have been pleading here for Aguinal-
do and his Fllipinos aga INST our re-
public. No-not for the Filipinos mere
| ly. although as one OF those who have
grown gray In the struggles for free
and honest government. / would never
be ashamed TO plead for the cause OF
freedom and independence even when
its banner g. carried by dusky and fee
BILE hands But / am pleading for more.
/ am pleading for the cause OF Amer
lean honor and seit-respect. American
interests. American democracy--ay for
the cause OF the American people
agalnst an administration OF our pub
lie affairs which has wantonly plunged
this country Into an in.quitous war
which has dlsgraced the republic by q
scandalOus breach OF faith 20 a peo-
pie struggling for their freedom whom
We had used as allies: which has beer
systematically seeking ;o deceive and
mislead The public mind by the man
5 ufacture OF false news; which hai
struck at the very foundation OF oul
r. larpufffrffNfTtal /
utive usurpation OF the war power
! which makes sport OF the great princl'
/ pies and high ideals thar have been anc
should ever remain the guiding star oi
our course; ana which, unless stOppes
in time will transform this government
OF the people, for the people ana by TN
people into an imperial government
/ cynically calling itself republican
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-10-18

aboard the Associated Pres boat. Sud.
dents, M i2s24 the bag KITE and the
whole iop hamper OF the green boat
tumbed leeward and the itately chal-
lenger was a helpless GRIP pie. Her big
sell fell lfeess like the wing of a bird
hit by the hunter and sh lay on the
water helpless. No one Ia the excur-
son fleet knew what had happened ex-
cept that the topsail had been carried
away and IL was almost a cry of agony
that went up from the slgntseers. AL
though the Columbia was to be the benz
ehciary Of the accident. never were
there more sincere expressions of re-
gret than WHEN the Shamrock wore
slowly around and gave up the contest.
The Columbia Went on an She was
bound under the rules to do but sever
al OF the steam yachts went over along
side the ERIN as she left the line to 80
20 her wounded companion. Commo-
dore Benedict was one OF the first to
get alongside and expressed his sincere
regrets over the hard luck which had
befallen the challenger. Sir Thomas
took all the expressions with the spir-
II In which they were meant and phil
osophically replied that It was the for
tune OF war A large majority OF the
vessels OF the excursion fleet continued
over the course with the Columbia but
the interest was gone They saluted
her with their brazen throats al shc
two outer marks and gath area at the
hnish TO give her stentorian welcome
The Columbia made a ine race OF II
pluokliy holding on 10 her club topsai
| throughout and setting ner balloon 1.l
for the final reach home She coveret