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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
James S. Rand Cele-
brates S5th Birthday.
MANY FRIENDS CALL
Worcester AS He Knew it
Fifty Years Ago.

James S. Rand, one of Worcester's
most prominent citizens, celebrated his
S5th birthday at his residence in the
Chadwick block, 236 Main street. A
host of friends and acquaintances
called on him during the day to pre-
sent their congratulations, and the
family busted themselves most pleas
antly, serving lunch in the parlors I'M
til late into the evening.
Mr.. Rand bears his age most won
derfully, and would pass for 10 years
younger anywhere, on casual observa-
ton. He was born in Wrentham,
Mass, on Feb. %, 1914, and, as might
be assumed of one born upon such an
suspicious date, he has been sturdy
patriot ever since he was able TO com
prehend the meaning of the word re-
public.
The first 10 years of his life we're
passed in the town of his birth, At
the age of IL he moved with his par
ents to Franklin and began life as a
farmers boy, thus laying the founda-
tons for the wonderful physical vital
ity that has carried him through four
generations of time. AS soon as he
reached mans estate, he left the farm
and began to acquaint himself with a
knowledge of the straw trade in a
Franklin factory, continuing there
seven years.
Ir 1S4S he came to Worcester and
started the manufacture of straw
goods ON his own account, continuing
IL the business until his retirement
from active business life, eighteen
years ago. To use his own words, 81
was afraid if I kept on with the keen
competition and modern methods that
were creeping in, l might not be able
| to retire with enough to live on. So |
just stepped out while l was ahead.
THE Worcester that l first knew
over half a century ago was not the
Worcester of today; but there was ev-
cry indication that it would be even
then. The people of those days who
were engaged in business here We're
active and ambitious, and in all things
| they constructed with an eye to the
| future The old Central Hotel stood
where the Bay State now stands, and
the site now occupied by the Waldo
block was then an open field. The
| Waldo House was then situated where
Mechanics hall has since been erected
| The change has been a remarkable
| better"
Mr.. Rand has always enjoyed ex-
cellent health, with the exception of a
slight attack of the grip during the last
winter; but he quickly recovered from
that and he is about as well as ever
His hearing and eyesight are unim-
paired and he is always about in good
weather.
| In politics he cast his fortunes with
the republican party, and although he
| has never been an aspirant for public
office he has always been an active
worker for party interests.
When he was first asked as to his po-
litical preferences, he said: THE best
answer I can give to that question is
to say that / have been subscriber
and daily reader of The Spy for nearly
so years. OF course, that means that
am a republican"
For over a quarter of century he
was constant attendant at the Salem
Street Congregational Church, al
though he had never connected himself
with it in an official way.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
POSTAGE DUE.
EngIishmen Refuse to Pay and the Letters
Are Sent Back

In the last issue of the Daily Bull
letin, published by the post office de-
partment, attention of the postmasters
Of the country was called to the fact
that there are each year thousands of
undelivered letters and other mail
packages returned to this country from
England on account of lack of postage.
1t appears upon careful investiga-
ton that one letter in every rs sent to
England from this country, does not
bear enough postage, and that the ra-
ito in all other countries is one in eV-
cry one hundred and forty.
1t is the almost universal custom
among English correspondents not to
accept or pay postage on letters re-
ceived short of postage, and so far is
this practice carried that business
men will not receive communications
lacking postage, from their regular
agents or correspondents in this coun-
try, even though it might in some cases
be an important matter, and mean a
material loss.
The return of these letters is a great
inconvenience to the postal authorities,
and it is thought that it is due in part
to the difference In the unit of weights
matter intended for England is charged
double the domestic rate.
Postmaster Greene says that large
majority of the letters that are re-
turned in this way for lack of proper
postage are from business men, and
that the mere return Of the letters does
not by any means stop the practice;
on the other hand, the cases seem to
multiply, and each year letter after
letter is returned from England to the
same concern, and the practice goes
on just the same.
Working people who have friends in
England are not prone to fall into this
error, but this may be due to the fact
that the receiver of the mail knows
from whom the letter is sent, and is
willing to make uD the deficiency in
the postage. While the domestic rate
is two cents for each ounce and the
foreign rate is five cents for each half
ounce, when postage due is collected
double these rates is charged.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
MODEST SOLDIER.
Capt. Moynihan of the Emmets TELLS of
the Campaign, OmItting Himself.


The Washington social club could not
celebrate the anniversary Of it's pat
ron's natal day by a banquet as yester-
day was a fasting day of obligation.
The members would not let the day
pass, however, without some form Of
observance. Capt, j. J. Moynihan of
Emmett Guards related the story Of the
company during the Cuban war A COL
lation was served in the adjoining hall.
Several songs interspersed with recita-
lions, filed out an enjoyable evening,
and the celebration on the whole, was
an excellent one.
President William 1. Mclaughlin
spoke briefly in opening the celebration,
uttering words of the highest praise for
the great patriot He concluded with
words of praise for the Emmett Guards
and their commander.
Capt. Moynihan was thorough in his
narrative. He began his tale with the
day on which the company left Camp
Dewey, and related every incident of
the campaign, until the arrival home.
His narrative was strong in its sim
plicity and devotion to facts. He gave
valuable information, not only of the
company, but of the stirring scenes be-
fore the surrender of Santiago, many
of which escaped the notice of less OBJ
servant soldiers. Here and there dur
ing his talk he interposed a, flash of
humor which was thoroughly elished
by the audience. He brought With him
Mauser rifle and block of cartridges
and gave an illustration of what the
United States troops had to contend
with. A noticeable feature of his talk
was an avoidance of facts which would
amplify the part which the Emmgts
took. The auditors suspected Capt..
Moynihan was a trifle too modest i'll
portions of his tale concerning the COM
DanN.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
A SOCIAL SUCCESS. IS

The social event which the Worcester
hall Tuesday evening was similar to
cycling undertakings in one respect at
least-it was a magnificent success. No
more pleasing social has been given in
the hall this season. Music for dancing
which was the chief amusement was
furnished by the Harry E. Brigham or
chestra of Marlboro, whose fame in
Worcester is unlimited The officers
who looked after the comfort Of their
Matrons were: Floor director, Charles
p, Dwinell; assistant Albert N. Wig
gin; aids, Homer f. Hastings, John c.
WAre Everett H. Green, Frank w.
Ben1is, DIN II, Bemis and William IL.
Holmes.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
FOUR BOXES DID 1T.
Remarkable Success of a. New PILE
Cure.


Cure.
People who have suffered for months or
years from the pain and inconvenience of
that common disorder piles, will look
with skepticism upon the claims Of the
makers of the new discovery for cure of
all forms of piles, known under the name
of Pyramid Pile Cure; nevertheless, the
extraordinary cures performed by this
remedy are such as to warrant the inves-
tigation Of any sufferer. As case in
point, the following letter speaks for it,
self:
Mr.. Henry Thomas Of sub-station No. 3,
Hosack ave, Columbus, Ohio, writes as
follows:
Pyramid Drug Co:
Gentlemen-I want you to use my name
If it will be Of any use TO you. l was so
bad with piles that lost work on that
account. Nothing helped me. I read In
Cincinnati of the many cures of piles by
the Pyramid Pile Cure, and 1 went TO
drug store and asked for it. The drug
clerk told me that he had something else
that he thought was better, but / told
him that / wanted to try the Pyramid
first.
The first box helped me SO much thAt
tried another, and then 20 complete tho
cure used two more boxes, making four in
all. am now completely cured. Have
not trace of piles, and had suffered
for four years with the worst kind OF
protruding piles.
1 suffered death from piles, but ] have
found the Pyramid Pile Cure to be just as
represented / have recommended 1t to
several of my friends, and am thankful to
be able to write you what good the RENE
dy has done for me.
Physicians recommend the Pyramid Pile
Cure because II contains no opium, CO
caine or mineral poison of any kind, and
because II Is so safe and pleasant TO use,
being painless and applied at night. The
patient Is cured IN a surprisingly short
time and with no Inconvenience whatever
The Pyramid Pile Cure Is sold by drug
gists at 50 cents per package. and II there
liz any constipation n Is well to use the
Pyramid Pills at the same time with the
| Pile Cure, as constipation IS very often
| the cause Of piles and the pills effectual-
| ly remove tho costive condition. Price Of
Pills II Is cents per package
Write TO Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall,
Mich, for little book on cause and cure OF
nllea: SAINT by mail free.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
MANY FLORAL PIECES.
Shopniates and Friends of Peter White
Send Choicest Flowers.

The funeral of Peter White took place
yesterday at 8 o'clock from the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick
White, las Central street. Rev. William
F. Hartigan was celebrant at a re-
QUEEN high mass, and also officiated at
the grave. The pail bearers were Harry
Dickinson, Chauncey Moreau, John j.
Doyle, John Smalbridge, James j. Han
ley and Robert Carey. Among the floral
tributes We're a wreath marked "Cou-
sim from Mrs. Catherine M. Carey and
family, cross of roses and pinks from
shopwates of deceased at McTaggart S
mcahine shop, cluster of roses and
pinks from Mrs. Sarah Cristy, 25 pinks
tied with satin ribbon from Mrs. NJ. A.
Allen and Mrs. M. Dickinson, PLAGUE
of roses and lilies from Beatrice and
Nellie. Riley %, pnks from Mrs. N. NJ
Farweu and bouquet from Mr. and
Mrs. John Smalbridge.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
PAID $500 ON CHURCH DEBT

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Adams
square Congrega uonal church held an
enjoyable supper and entertainment at
the church parlors Tuesday evening
The supper was in charge OF Mrs
Frederick w. Goddard. assisted by the
Mesdaanes Lamphear Blake, Smith and
Hurlburt. The kitchen was in charge
Of the Mesdames Vandemark, Barrett,
Dunton and RoweH
After supper musical entertainment
was given by Miss Cora Spaulding and
her pupils.
The annual report of Mrs. f. w.
White, treasurer of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety, showed that during the year $547
had been collected in various ways and
that $500 had been paid on the pledge
made to the church by the society the
first of the present year.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

and nerve remedy. The effect was magical,
for in less than ten days was sitting up,
and in about a month could be dressed
and walk around my room, something I
had not done for over six months. ] con-
tinued taking the medicine and to-day /
am as well and as strong as any woman
in the United States. Had it not been for
DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy should not be here to write this
testimonial of my wonderful cure, and can
only say that the DISCOVERIES of this great
medicine have my heartfelt gratitude for
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
MANY FLORAL TRIBUTES.

The funeral of Mrs. Charlotte Strong
was held yesterday afternoon at her
late residence, "a oxford street, Rev.
George w. Scott officiating. The floral
tributes were numerous, among them
being a pillow inscribed Mother"
from the family; a mound OF lilies and
FERNS. roses, viulets and numerous cut
flowers Relatives from Providence and
New Haven were present. The burial
was in Rural cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
A NEW STOCK FIRM.

Fuller, Tilton & Co.. members OF the
Boston Stock Exchange, are to open
a branch office March in the Piper
block at the corner Of Front and Main
streets. formerly occupied by the Cit
liens National Bank. The local man
ager will be w. A. Gaylord, who has
had valuable experience in the stock
and bond business. His large acauaint-
ance here will be of inestimable ad-
vantage 10 the new concern. The new
company will have private wires to
Boston and New York
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
WORLDS RECORD BROKEN.

The dividend declared Monday by the
Calumet and Hecla Mining Co., is prob
ably the largest cash dividend ever de
clared by corporation that was not
in the process Of liquidation. This Is
all the more remarkable from the fact
that the company's capitalization is
comparatively very sTnan. being only
s2,500, 900, and only one-haif of this
amount, or $1,250,OOO. was paid by the
original shareholders.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
A STAG PARTY.

The Knights of Robert EInmet voted
to observe March 4, Emm cts birthday,
with a stag party, at meeting Tuesday
evening The following committee viii
take charge: Owen Fenon, James j.
O'Donnell and William Banaghan. The
following delegation viii. epresent the
organization at the Emn Il Guard me-
mortal services William BanaEhsn,
James ]. ODonneh end John A. Elliott.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
INSPECTED FIRE ALARMS.

The conmittee on police, accompanied
by Chief of Police j. M. brennan and
Superintendent of Fire Alarm Tele-
graph W. II. Mcclure visited Boston
and Providence Tuesday to inspect the
police signal system there.
In Providence the Gamewell system
is in use, and in Boston the municipal.
After witnessing both systems, the
committee visited the headquarters of
the Gamewell company. They will re-
port later.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
THE RAvAGEs OF GRIP.

That modern scosrge. the Grip, poisons
the air with its fatal germs, so that no
home Is safe from its raVaBes. bat multi
tudes have found a sure protection against
this dangerous nlalady In DR.. Kings New
Discovery When you feel a soreness In
fever. with sore throat, pain In the hack
of the head, catarrhal symptoms and a
stubborn cough you may know you have
the Grip and that you need DR. King
New Discovery. 1t will promptly cure thu
worst cough. heal the innamed mem-
branes. KIN the disease germs and prevent
the dreaded after effects OF the malady,
Price SO cents and 500. Money back IL
not cured. A trial bottle free at Brewer q
Co.'S drug store.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
THE EIGHT HOUR BILL,

At the meeting of the Building Trades
Council last night, a committee was APP
pointed to look into the advisabiity of
holding a ball in Mechanics Hall some
time after Lent. w, A. RossIey re-
ported on his visit to Boston last week
and announced that the legislative
committee seemed to favor the eight
hour a day labor bill for municipal and
state work now pending. There were
no speeches made against the bill in
the committee meeting and a number of
the members spoke in favor of it.
Felix Boucher, % years old, of Man
chester, N. H., was arrested in South
bridge, yesterday morning, by Deputy
Sheriff Jacobs of that town, and
brought to this city, where the prisoner
was turned over to Inspector Dowd of
Manchester, N. H., on charge of
breaking and entering. Boucher was
lodged at the Waldo street station
house until the inspector started for
home.
At the whist party given by Quin-
sigamond Tribe, Il. NJ, at 306 Main
street. last night, the prizes were
awarded as follows: First, gentle
mans, M. II. Toward; second, II. s.
jackson. Mrs Il. III. French and Mrs
Bassett tied for the ladys prize. but
as Mrs. Bassett could not be found In
the hall, the choice was given to Mrs
French
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
OBSERVED THE HOLIDAY.

Theke was but one delivery from the
post office yesterday, and Postmaster
Greenel took a respite from official cares
for the) day. The general delivery win
dow remained open untl ~ CLOCK IN
the mo1ning, but was closeu curing the
rest of 1.-THE day.
Secretary Squier OF the Board of
Trade Was at his once TOE rev hours
in the informing. None Oh the neinpers
Of the BOARD were present curing lhe
day. and Chairman Hart Of the new
enterprises committee held no confer
ences with prospective investors.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
HEPTosoPHs INSTALLED.

Worcester Conclave, I. 0. of H., elected
and installed officers Tuesday night. The
list is: ?. A., A. e. Ruhmpohl; A., Il.
H. Whalen; p, George w. Kimban; p,
j. A. Abbott; s., f. w. White; F., L.
II. Browning; T., f. X. Wheeock; l.,
G w. Buttrick; W., j. A. Maynard; S.,
George McAfee; Is, George f. Brooks
Julian +. Bigelow and b. c. jacques.
The installing officer was d. D., l.. T.
Converse.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

HabituAl constipation cured and the
bowels stgrengthened by the regular use OF
Carter Little Liver Pills In small doses.
Don't fofget this.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

Vandelia Varnum Of New York is to
repeat her success Of last season, who
Pays the Freight in the Y. M. G. A..
star course entertainment, in Associa-
ton Hall, this evening.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

DIR. Bulls Cough syrup Cures ia
most stubborn coughs, colds and lung af-
fections Even incipient consumption has
been successfully cured by this marvellous
remedy. Sufferers will obtain relief after
q few doses.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
CHIEF RANGERS JEWEL.

p. c. r. Charles A. Sweeney of Quln-
sigamond Court, f. Of A., was present
ed a chief rangers Jewel by the court,
at it's meeting last night, in Foresters'
Hall. The presentation was made by
p. c. r., N. A. Whalen, now chairman
of the board Of trustees. Two applica-
lions for membership were received.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
For WOrnan's Eve

There is no need nor excuse for women
to be weak, nervous, tired and discour.
aged, with shattered and unstrung nerves
female troubles and an ever present weak
ness and debility which weigh upon her
spirits, drag upon her life, her energies
her happiness, and render her unfit foi
the duties of wife, motherand homemaker
She can be perfectly and completely cured
if shewill use DIR. Greene's Nervura BLOOD
and nerve remedy, the best strengthenel
and invigorator, the greatest upbuilder OF
health that the world has ever known.
DIR. Greene's Nervura is the sure
restorer of health and strength to
women. Under the use of this won
derful remedy the dull eyes grow
brilliant, the pale, sallow, or dark
complexion clears, the cheeks be- a
come rosy with health, while the U
languid step is again light and elias A
tic, the nerves strong and steady, ~
the muscles vigorous, energy and TIA
enjoyment return, and perfect health III
and happiness take the place of M
weakness and despair.
Everybody should take spring N@S
medicine and DIR. Greene's Nervtua E
blood and nerve remedy is the best SES.
spring medicine TO take. 49,
Mrs. Louise ]. Sargent, Whining
ton, Mass, says: ~
"About five years ago 1 began to ~
have spells of sleeplessness and also NJ
during the day was taken with faint - -
ing spells. My nerves seemed to =
be shattered and | would lie awake ali
night. l was reduced to a mere skeleton
and at last was Obliged to take to my bed
After / had been in bed for about foul
weeks andgiven up all hopes of ever being
able to get up again, my doctor told the
family that he had done everything in his
power, that he could not do any more. anc
that it was question of short time.
was SO feeble that l had to be fed like a
baby, and looked forward to the time
when my suffering would be over. ]
began taking DIR. Greene's Nervura blood
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
TuNERAL on lsBEN J. HovEY.

The funeral of l1ben j. Hovey was
held from the residence of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. W.. j. Hall, % Wellington
street, yesterday afternoon, and was
largely attended by relatives and
friends. The services, which were very
simple. were conducted by Rev. Alex
ander Lewis of Pilgrim Church, assist
ed by Rev. DR.. Smith of Hallowell,
Maine, the former hcme CT the de-
ceased. The sons and sons in-law of
the deceased acted as bearers, and the
body was placed in the receiving tomb
at Hope cemetery pending burial.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

Great rush for bargains FOR furniture.
carpets and stoves at 15i Main street.
Don't forget the number.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

New Columbia Graphophone Records.
A choicd selection just received Guy
Furniture Company.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
(Iz MA
ON EAR

suffered from Eczema on the right ear.
could hardly keep my hands off it, the itching
was so severe. Small bubbles would open,
emitting watery-like substance, apparently
poisonous. One of the leading doctors here
treated me. and applied the usual physicians
remedies without benefit. My brother rec
commended that try CuTICuRA. The first
application was soothing, and before tho box
was h0if gone the disease had disappeared.
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

that any one reared In a New England
atmosphere should so soon forget his
early teachings as to become a convert
TO AformoniSm
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

Will positively cure sick headache and
prevent its return This Is not talk, but
truth. Carriers Little Liver Pills. One
Mill 4 dnsa- Try tJ2Ana-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

Try the Morse Laundry, 8 School
street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

taking me from deaths door and giving
me back health and strength, when my
physician and friends thought l was
about to die"
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

Good clean washing at the Morse
laundry.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
Thursday.
Friday aDd
Saturday.

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