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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-26

death on bugs, especially humbugs, and
ne was opposed to any more money be-
ing spent on the gypsy moth.
On a rising vote the motion to sus-
pend the rules was lost, 10S to 81.
The committee on mercantile affairs
reported a bill to consolidate the Yes
per Boat Club and the Lowell County
Club of Lowell. The committee on
ways and means reported ought to
pass on the bill making appropriations
for salaries and expenses in the depart
ment of the sergeant alarms.
The House adjourned at 2.25.
The resolutions of Mr.. Mills of New
buryport on the visit of President Nc
klnley came from the committee on
FEDERAL relations in this amended form:
That the general court learns with
pleasure of the contemplated visit OF
william Mckinley, president of the
united states, to the capital city of this
commonwealth and that as an express
ion of our high regard for the office and
Tor It's distinguished incumbent, we offer
a cordial invitation to him to visit the
general court on this occasion.
Resolved, That joint special COM
mlttee to consist of the president and
such members of the Senate as the
president may designate and the speak
er and such members of the House as
ne may designate be appointed to ex.
tend to the president of the United
States the greetings of the genera
court and to tender this invitation"
The resolution was adopted under
suspension Of the rules
MI Desmond Of Boston introduced q
Dill dividing the city of Boston into II
aldermanic districts, as follows: Wards
and 2 to constitute the first district
wards :, and 8 the second district,
wards and the third district; wards
4 and 10 the fourth district; ward.
~ ana ~ the fifth district; wards II
and 20 the sixth district; wards 10 and
10 the seventh district; wards ID and II
the eighth district; wards 16, 20 and q
the ninth district; wards II and 81 the
tenth district, and wards % and 20 Tho
eleVenth district. Each district shall
nave one alderman, excepting the 4tt
and 9th districts, which shall be entitled
to two aldermen.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-26
LIVE ISSUES.
A Railroad President Dis
cusses Them at Grafton.

Grafton, Jan. 25.-Mr. E. P. Usher
gave another of his series of lectures on
Current Events in Grange Hall, last
evening, to a fair audience. The divis-
ion Of his subject, which was discussed
before the assembly last night, was
THE Philippines ana the use to be
made of Them, and during the course
of his remarks defined very definitely
the proposed policy of the administra-
ton in retaining the islands, not only
as a coaling station but to become a
centre of power in the Pacific and a
great hold upon the markets of THE
Coming China" He dwelt most en-
phatically upon the kindly relations
of England and stated that the British
nation Is to join in the work of the
United States in putting the newly ac-
CURED possessions Of this country in a
proper governmental position.
OF the enormous markets which are
to be afforded by China in the goth CEN
fury for the products OF the United
States, Mr.. Usher pronounced it as be-
ing one of the greatest steps in solv-
Ing the great question which confronts
that class of manufacturers who at
present are capable of furnishing in
three months sufficient goods to supply
their market during the whole year.
The ladies of the West Church gave
their monthly supper in the church
parlors this evening. A large number
were present and a social evening was
enjoyed.
The Changers held their regular meet
ing this evening and conferred the
third degree on three candidates.
Miss Isabelle White, who has been
i'll with grip for some time, is now
on the road to recovery.
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Children deprived of fats
and mineral foods have
weak bones, fabby flesh and
thin watery blood.
The milk of nursing
mothers, enfeebled by chron-
ic diseases, or long contin-
ued nursing, produces the
same results.
SCOTS Emulsion is cod
liver oil partly digeSted and
with the hypophosphites,
forms a fat food which acts
on the infant through the
mothers milk, giving rich
blood, strong nerves and
sound flesh and bones to both.
soc. and si.oo, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
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BIG BUSINESS.
Recruiting Office is Kept Hust ing Ac-
ceptng Applicants.

ceptlng Applicants.
The recruiting officer in the Walker
building did a rushing business yesterday.
Nine applicants presented themselves Tor
examination, and out Of that number four
were accepted.
The lucky men were Paul Gerber of
Webster, Thomas ]. Donahue of Spencer,
William f. Ford of Worcester and George
K. Webster of Lawrence.
William f. Ford is former member OF
the Second Massachusetts regiment, and
Paul Gerber belonged to Co. X OF the
Sixth Massachusetts,.
Private Graves. who is in charge of the
Worcester office, received the following
telegram from Lieut. Royden last night
Assign recruits, as heretofore, to Ninth
United States infantry.
1t was thought that the Ninth had Sc
cured its fun quota of men, and that
hereafter the Worcester Office would re-
crult for the cavalry only. -,
There are fourteen men who VIII be
sworn into the service Friday afternoon
Friday night recruits from this city,
Providence and Fall River Will take a
special car to Madison barracks, Shat
tuclxs Harbor, New York.
1t is expected that nearly forty men Will
be enlisted before that time and they VIII
be sent to their destination in the special
car. which will leave Worcester on the
7.12 train via the Boston and Albany Rail-
road.
The men who have enlisted this week, in
addition to those mentioned above are:
John ]. Murphy of Gardner, formerly Of
f Co, Second Massachusetts, john j .
Woods, formerly of B CO.. Twelfth United
States infantry; Treftie Bosse of Spencer
and Daniel j. Kennedy. formerly OF q
CO., Ninth Massachusetts, for the infan-
try branch of the service; Patrick III.
Mooney of Ware, Patrick j. Callahan. re-
Gently of d Co, Twelfth United States
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THE SENATE.

Hosea NJ. Quinby and others petit
toned for legislation for the protection
of game and game birds.
A bill to incorporate the South Deer
field Cemetery Association was favor
ably reported.
Under suspension Of the rules moved
by Senator Post, bill to authorize the
Berkshire county commissioners to Dor
row money to pay a part of the county
indebtedness, took its readings and
was engrossed.
Senator Dallinger occupied the chair
during the calling Of the calendar.
The Senate adjourned at 225 o'clock,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-26
THEY WILL LIVE IN BOSTON.
A Superintendent for Norcross Brothers
Webs a Holden Girl.

Holden, Jan. 25.--George Lewis
Stone and Miss Jennie Boyden were
quietly married, at the home of the
brides parents, at o'clock, this after
noon, in the presence of the two fami-
lies. Rev. T. e. Babb performed the
ceremony. The bride was gowned in
blue travelling suit and carried a
bunch of brides roses
After the ceremony a wedding break
fast was served.
Mr.. Stone and his bride left on the
$50 train for Boston, where they will
i've. He is employed by Norcross
Brothers, builders and contractors, as
4 superintendent.
A dance will be given by the Young
Mems Social Club, in Memorial Hall.
Friday evening, Feb. 3. Putnam &
Edgerton's Orchestra Of Worcester will
furnish music.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-26
TIE RAYAGEs or GRIP.

That modern scourge, the Grip, poisons
tho air with its fatal germs, so that no
tudes have found a sure protection against
this dangerous malady In Or. Kings New
Discovery When you feel u soreness In
fever. with sore throat. main In the back
of the head, catarrhal symptoms and O.
stubborn cough you may know you have
the Grip, and that YOU need DR. Kings
New Discovery. II Will promptly cure the
worst cough, heal the inhamed menu
branes. kill the disease germs and prevent
the dreaded after effects OF the malady.
Price so cents and SlQ0. Money back IL
not cured. A trial bottle free at Brewer a.
Co., $ drug store.
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be agreeable to another site than those
mentioned, which have been opposed
by the city council members on ac-
count of the cost. The school repre-
sentatives made their demand still
more strong by calling attention to the
crowded condition Of the Woodland
street school
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-26
PROBATE COURT.
A Contest Possible in Will of Rev. Patrick
Cudahv Late OF Milford.

Contest Possible in Will of Rev. Patrick
Cudahv Late of Milford.
Frank p. Goulding as counsel for
Mary Mulcahy of Clonmel, Ireland filed
an appearance in the probate court yes-
terday in her behalf in the matter of the
allowance of the will and testament of
the late Rev. Patrick Cudahy. rector of
the Catholic Church of Milford, who
was one Of the best known Catholic
clergymen in the county. FIR. Cudahy
left an exceptionally large property
valued at between 100000 and 5000, 900,
and by the terms of the will many be-
quests for the benefit of the Catholic
society and the schools connected with
it were made.
Miss Mary Mulcahy of Clonmel. Ire
land, is a niece of the deceased and re-
sides at his birthplace. In the will she
receives some mention, but whether the
will is to be contested and ar attempt
to break it is not known at the present
time, as counsel refuse to discuss the
matter. Clifford A. Cook, of Milford, is
executor of the will, and if a contest is
made in the probate court he will ap-
pear for himself.
The petition of Moses c. Goodnow,
as executor on the estate VI Scion s.
Hastings of Princeton, for an interpre-
tation by the probate court of the will
of the deceased as to whethe: any sums
should be paid as an inheritance tax or
not, has been heard by Judge Forbes,
who has ruled that in the construction
of the two items of the will by which
a trust fund was created in the name
of the testator's wife for his brother,
Rufus Hastings in the sum of 10000,
they are not subject to the tax. Thayer
& Rugg appeared for the petitioner A.
W. De Gooch for the commonwealth.
The petition of MiHnie Phelan of New
York city for the removal of James w.
Prendergast as administrator of the es-
tate of Anthony Conner, of whom she
is a relative, has been allowed by Judge
Forbes in the probate court. The petit
ton claimed that the administrator had
failed to discharge his duties, had neg
lected to file accounts, etc. NJ. L. Leyden
appeared for the petitioner.
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ses SCHOOLS CROWDED.
Committee on Education Discuss Plans
for New School Houses.

'o' wow SOnool F7ouSe5.
The joint standing committee on edu-
cation Of the city council held its first
meeting in room 80, city hall, last eve
ming. There were also present superin-
tendent of Schools c. F. Carroll, Geo.
F. Brooks, chairman Of the school com
mittee, and Il. l. Comins, chairman of
the committee on school houses. Sew
eral matters referred to the committee
by the city council were discussed, but
no action was taken.
The petition for on eight-room build
Ing at Grafton street and the needs OF
that locality were explained to the com
mittee by the representatives Of the
school department. The oxford street
petition was also discussed at consid-
cradle length. The school representa-
tives suggested that their body would
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-26
SCOTT ELECTED IN W. VIRGINIA

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 25-In the
legislature today Nathan b. Scott (rep)
was elected United States senator on
the first ballot. The vote: Scott, As;
McGraw, 46; Goff, !, Mr. Scott is at
present United states commissioner of
Internal revenue.
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ABOUT THE STATE HOUSE.

Two important bills will be presented
to the House tomorrow by MIR. Sands
Of Boston, one providing that in cities
of 100000 or more inhabitants, the city
auditor shall publish annually on De-
tober report of all employees who
have been employed an aggregate Of 80
days; and the other providing for the
publication Of all contracts entered into
by the city and its department.
The committee on insurance gave a
hearing yesterday morning which had
a bearing on the governors recommen-
dation that the law permitting ASSESS
ment life insurance be repealed. No
person appeared in favor of the re-
commentator, but the room was full
of people prepared to defend the as
sessment system.
The committee on manufactures gave
its first hearing yesterday on a bill Of
fered by Senator Charles F. Sargent Of
Lawrence, to regulate the manufacture
and sale Of life preservers. The bill pro-
vides a fine of not less than 500 nor
more than $1,000 for use or sale Of any
preserver which will not sustain or
prevent the sinking of person in water
who weighs 40 pounds in the air.
A hearing on House bill 104 to provide
for the destruction of the insect known
as the San Jose scale and for the in
spection of nurseries was given by the
committee on agriculture yesterday
morning
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-26
A SWELL RECEPTION.

Uxbridge, Jan. 25-Mr. and Mrs Daniel
Waldo Taft rendered a reception to their
son and his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Wendell Taft at their home on Mendon
street this evening The house was very
prettily decorated. In the library there
were potted plants, palms and cut flowers,
while in the sitting room lilies were in
Lange of Worcester. Music was fur
nished by Day e Puffers Orchestra, and
l.. A. Tflinghast catered.
The ushers were Charles A. Barton s.
S. Wilcox, Walter T. Capron of Uxbridge,
Ralph S. Potter of Pawtucket and Ed
ward B. Clapp of Worcester.
UPTON.
Upton, Jan. 25.-Chester Drummond
entertained eight of his school friends
last evening, at his home, on Main
street, West Upton. The evening was
passed very pleasantly playing
hearts" Light refreshments were
served. Those present were Mae Skin
ner, Charles Young, Claire Hastings
Harry Bachelor, Mae Hastings, Wal
ter F'iske, Faye Fowler and Jesse Har-
| ris.
| The funeral of the late William Of.
ney took place this morning at II
o'clock, at his late residence, on Nell
son street. Rev. Harry G.. Butler Off.
ciated. The floral tributes were many
and very beautiful.
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WILL SETTLE FOR THE YEAR.
Leicester ssIectmen Close Up Accounts
Next Wednesday.

| Leicester, Jan. 25.-The selectmen will
meet Wednesday evening at O'Clock
to settle up the accounts for the year
| The fifth game in the whist tourna-
ment between the Algonqulns and New.
ersweats was played this evening al
the engine house. This is the last OF
the series of games, and the result will
determine which couple pays for the
suppers. The score up to tonight II
Algonquins ISL, Neversweats 72.
| The republican town committee will
| meet Friday evening at 730 to Organize
for the ensuing year.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank p Young re-
ceived word today from Lawrence that
their son, Fred 3. Young was seriously
i'll there. Mr.. and Mrs Young with their
daughter Mrs. Lyman Holman, left this
noon for Lawrence.
Miss Bertha Snow and Miss Harriet
M. Stark returned today from a two
weeks visit at the home of Miss Nina
Farnsworth, Amsterdam, N. Y. Miss
Stark has been away from town seven
weeks
The up-to-date topic at the meeting
of the Topic Club yesterday afternoon
was "The Philippine islands" Papers
were read on this subject by Misses
Stone and Thurston, and Miss Thurston
read paper on Benedict Arnold"
Mrs. H. o. Smith spoke concerning the
English in India from 1769-1S00." Mrs.
A. F. Estabrook read an essay upon
Louis XVI and the futile reforms he
attemDtedn If was an interesting 20
incidence that Mrs. Estabrook should
be assigned this topic, as her grand
father Moses Brock, was a sea captain
and on voyage around the world he
stopped at Paris and saw Louis XVI
beheaded.
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DIAMONDS.

We lead for bargains. as heretofore
We can give you more for your money
than any house in the city. we carry a
big line Of unset diamonds opals, rubles
and sapphires. You select your own set
ting and have them set any style you de-
sire, as VIC have full line Of new IA X
mountings
FLAGG BROTHERS. 1913 Main st.
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After what DIR. John W. Worcester
describes as a most remarkable strug-
gle of the mind against the inroad of
predominant malady, Mrs Ella L,
Howard, wife of Representative
Walter F. Howard, died at o'clock
this morning. Ten days ago Mrs. How
and fell IS feet from a balcony of her
home, receiving injuries to the spine,
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The republican town committee will
meet Friday evening at 7SO to organize
for the ensuing year.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-07-29
HE WOULD SEND MILES.
Andrew Carnegie, the Great Iron MagnAtei
from London Gives His Views on the
Philippine situation.

London, July 24-Andrew Carnegie
sends the following statement ON the
Philippine situation:
Those who warned the president that there
was no prospect Of loyalty when he changed MS
instructions TO the peace commission anu ooughe
a rebellion from Spain said the Phihpplhes
could not easily be conquered and that long
and costly war was inevitable II he rashly un-
dertook subiugation We have not been de-
ceived, as the president was, by Gen Otis an
nouneed intention week after week TO end the
war by capturing the insurgents by proposed
increase OF raw unframed volunteers, only
leading him into q second season OF failure.
Gen. Lawton has told us that 10000 soldiers
are reauired-soldlers and not fresh volunteers.
We have not got these and cannot get them'
since trained volunteers have refused TO re-en-
list The war probably will end next June lot
another rainy season, without result Even II
the Insurgents are badly punished, we shai not
be much nearer peaceful and successful occu-
patton OF the country, necessary 70 begin the
work of civilization and development These
s,O)0o0o people will stlil question our keeping
there an overpowering military force
There In no solution except that which makes
the people friendly 10 US, and this Is only 70 DC
obtained by promise Of independence such as
was given 10 Cuba. The only true remeuy is
conclllation We must conclliate the people Oh
the philippines, not try 70 subdue them, ioI
even this, II successfully accomplished, brings
US no nearer the end. -.
Gen. Miles is no doubt our best general. he
has never yet failed. His greatest victories
have been those won by conciliation and man
agement Let him be sent 70 Manila, author
iEed 70 take all the concllatory as well as mill
tarv measures necessary In his Judgment
obtain lasting peace, including authority Y
promise q trial Of Independence under our pro
tectorate whenever q satisfactory gSvernmen
is securely established. believe his recotu
unyarying success will not be broken.
it's either this policy now or another year Q
failure. We have nothing 10 hope from IN
military forces alone In the Philippines W
are not q military power, 5000 miles lroi
our military base, and hope we never VIII D
A great standing army Is necessary Tor Iorels
eonouest This the masses OF the America
people, fortunately, will not approve. Let
have peace. ANDREW eAhNHei"'
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The IQtelll9epeer

ductor, hit upon an expedient for sig-
mailing to the engineer. He tied stieE
OF wood in the engine cab, and car
ried the rope over the car tops to the
rear of the train. His plan was to pull
the rope and rattle the stick when he
wished the train stopped.
rhe engineer Of Conductor Ayres'
train was conservative-"sulky,' the
conductor called him-and did not sec
ft to recognize such an innovation.
"Why didn't you stop the train wheV
1 pulled that roper" Numbered til
conductor, after fragrant refusal 10
notice the stick Of wood signal.
"'Cause no one told me to stop 1t,
was the engineers surly answer.
"well, 1 tell you to stop 1t hereafter
when pull on that stick of wood" said
the conductor. "If you don't" he
turned away muttering some sort OF q
threat.
The very next run the conductors
vigorous pull on the rope was unheeded'
by the engineer. At the close OF the
day Conductor Ayres met the engineer
with the words;
"see here. I've stood all the nom
sense I'm going to. Just come oue
here, and I'll give you good licking
There was Are in his eye, and the en-
gineer, noting 1t, turned mild at once.
"All right" he answered. amiably.
"I'm willing to wrastle with ye, an II
We can throw me I'll notice any signal
il 'taint more'n bumblebee's buzzin'
pervidin' ye can harness him SOS TO
buzz when ye want the train stopped,
| A wrestling match followed, In which
"Pappy" laid the engineer low. Inc
rope and stick worked to charm after
that, and soon led to the introduction oil
the now universal bell-and-cord sys'
tenn Of signaling.-Youth's Companion
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THE CASE OF MRS. RICH.
American Woman Charged With the Muir
der of Her Husband In Mexico Is
Extradited for Trial.

Ell Paso, Tex, July 25.-Mrs. Matte
C. Il. Rich, charged with having mur-
dered her husband, John d. Rich, in
Ciudad Juarez, Mex, two months ago,
was formally extradited yesterday and
delivered into the hands OF the Mexican
authorities for trial. The case of Mrs.
Rich has attracted wide attention, par
ticularly along the border, where citi-
zens have protested loudly against the
extradition OF an American citizen to
Mexico. The fact that In this case the
citizen Is woman has greatly intensi-
fed the objection to the procedure.
John d. Rich was the son of
prominent banker Of Dodge City,
Kan, and courted and married
his wife in Chicago during the
worlds fair. They went to Ciudad
Juarez, Mex, opposite this city, and
engaged in merchandising, she furnish
| ing large share of the cl pital. They
| quarreled often, because IL is alleged,
Mrs. Rich was jealous. Two months
ago she found Rich talking with no
torious women, whereupon Mrs. Rich
attacked and severely beat her
Rich came home late and during the
night was shot while lying in bed. lie
died and left statement saying the
fatal bullet was fred by his wife. Mrs
Rich did everything in her power tt
aid the recovery Of her husband anC
has protested throughout that she II
not the guilty one. She is soon to giv'
birth to q child.
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CONDUCTOR AND ENGINEER.
Two Old-Tfme Raiiroaders VINO
Mixed Up over . Faulty
signal system.

In old cars the bell-cord ran over the
top and was wound on reel, and the
brakemen had to climb up to the top
of the cars, no matter how fast the
train was running, 10 use the cord or
adjust 1t In case of mishap. An old en-
gineer Of the Erie road tells how the
bell-cord was invented.
Sometimes the conductor wished to
stop a train between stations, but as
there was no means of letting the en-
gineer know his wishes except by
sending word by brakeman, who had
to climb and scramble over a dozen
freight cars before he could attract the
engineers attention. there was Otter
a vexatious delay.
! "pappy" Ayres, tho pioneer Erie con
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-07-29
MORE FILIpINOs KILLED.
In a Battle In Negros Island Detaeh-
ment Of 10 Americans Killed ll6
Of the Enemy.

Manila, July %. News has been re
ceived here from Gen. Smith, at lloilo,
island of Panay, Of severe fight at
Bobong, between Capt. Byrne, of the
Sixteenth infantry with 20 men, and a
force of 45O Babaylones, who surprised
the American troops. One hundred
and fifteen of the enemy were killed.
as is shown by actual count, many
were wounded and one was taken
prisoner. The American loss was one
man killed and one wounded. The
fighting was mostly at close quarters
with bayonets and dubbed guns A
considerable stock of supplies and arms
has been captured by Capt. Byrne' who
is in command of the battalion operat,
ing at La Carlota, in the district OF
NanrOG