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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-29

the way of information that might be
construed as news. Even the officers
are KEEP; out of the holy of holes, they
tell me Whether this change may be
placed to the credit of the new signal
system or the metropolitan ideas, which
l am told are now in force, is beyond
me.
The boys are still allowed to play
muggns, but it is only matter of time
probably when some reform movement
will swoop down on the head of the de-
partment and insist that this innocent
recreation even be cut out.
Yesterday was rainy day. 1t rained
not wisely but too well. An umbrella
was a superhuity and yet a necessity
and that was the way with rubbers
Out in the suburbs it was better, for
there the mud is clean mud. 1t has
not been kneaded by several thousand
pairs of feet into a black gum ara
bic. and one does not pay for walking
the streets by having ones eyes men
aced by hostile umbrellas.
Worcester has the flyest booiblack
that ever happened The youngster de-
lights to be called Pete. This same
youthful wlelder of the dauber is some
thing of an athlete, and takes especial
pride n counting up his victims in he
ring, for often he dons the nits and
has a friendly go with Mechanic street
friends.
A few days ago Pete consented to
give an exhibition bout with a friend
A crowd OF 20 was to be benefited by
the performances, so Pete passed
around the hat before beginning the
bout. The glove encouste ended like
all in which Pete had been a partici-
pant His opponent retired at the end
of the first round, badly battered
A bout was arranged for later in the
day, and Pete's opponent was a good
sized youth, with lots of courage until
good punch was landed Pete retired
to the rear of nearby building before
stepping UP to the scratch and when
he came out there was a tinge Of ner-
yousness in every move.
After putting on one pair of gloves
Peter handed the other to his sporting
partner, saying Take yer choice
Gull" The bout begun in lively fash
ion, and Pete was making an heroic at
tempt to outshine Kid Mccoy liz cIev
erness. There was lively mix-up and
Pete got a soaker on the Jaw. and n
the surprise of a score of admirers was
put out.
The winner was all smiles. but PETE
wasn't when the announcement was
made that Pete had mixed things nm
and given his opponent the glove With
the stone III it.
Hard stories are going the rounds
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-29

WARRANTS were posted today by Con-
stable Thomas Brown in conspicuous
places. These warrants are to notify
and warn the inhabitants of the town
of Miilbury qualified to vote in elections
and In town affairs to meet at Blan
chard hall, Tuesday, the 9TH day of No
vember, at 8 o'clock in the forenoon, TO
bring in their votes to the selectmen
for governor, lieutenant governor, sec
rotary, treasurer and receiver general.
auditor and attorney general. and other
officers The polls will open at o'clock
a. m. and close at o'clock p. m.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-29

of the west side, who died Wednesday
evening, was held from St. Bridgets
church this morning at O'Clock. A
requiem high mass was celebrated by
Rev. FIR. c. II. Brosnahan, and Miss
Lizzie Murphy of Millbury and Daniel
Downey of Worcester sang the mass
Miss Power was well known and was
beloved by all. She attended the pub
lie schools, and went to the Millbury
high school, Miss Power was a strict
church member The bearers We're
Daniel and Peter Kinniery, John and
Edward Dolan, and William A. and
Thomas Welsh, all cousins of the de-
ceased. The burial was in St. John
cemetery, Worcester.
Miss NJ A Danforth, for several
years a missionary in Japan, will speak
in the NJ E. church Thursday evening,
Nov. 2, at 7.30 o'clock. Miss Danforth
is an eloquent speaker, and thoroughly
acquainted with existing conditions in
japan.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-29
TOWN TALES.

Among the number of indigents on
the street yesterday was one who pos
sesses a single blessing at least. The
individual in question scrapes away on
battered fiddle, drawing the attention
of passersby by painted sign displayed
on the front of his hat, which conveys
the information that he is blind and
quite deaf. His deafness should not be
considered a misfortune. He never
hears his own music.
The good old days when police head
quarters was a favorite lounging place
for the newspaper men have passed.
There was a time when the boys could
pass a pleasant half hour with the Off
Ger in charge at any time, and in case
you were doing" police, you might
look over the blotter and the list of
complaints which adorned the hook at
the side of the desk, but all this is
changed now.
l wandered into the station house
yesterday afternoon, and4 after the
usual greetings, strolled into the little
room back of the captains office, where
the new signal system is in operation.
Nothing was said, but on emerging
from the corridor into the guardroom,
a fellow scribe remarked that / had
infringed on the rules of the institution.
He explained that the doorway through
which I had passed a moment before is
kept closed all the time now, and as
though in verification of his remark the
door was slammed to in no gentle man
ner, seeming to convey intelligence that
outsiders were not allowed.
/ noticed change in the manner of
my old running mate. Even he, whose
nerve had always provoked my bound
less admiration, approached the window
with faitering steps, and inquired in a
subdued voice II there was anything in
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One young man in the local newspa-
per world has been noted for several
years as philanthropist. His benev-
olence has always been Of the straight
sort until a few nights ago, when he
became possessed of a desire to bask
for a short time in the radiance of jok-
ing.
Mr.. Goodman, we will call the gentle
man, came home early in the evening,
and upon entering the apartments he
shared with Mr.. Wise, he discovered
absolute solitude. Mr.. Goodman be-
came restless while waiting for his
room mate, and for half an hour he
paced the room in deepest thought.
He had been seized with an inspira-
tion so walking into the street. he
stood on the curbing. During his wait
of 10 minutes, two hoboes executed a
touch and this brought schemes galore
TO MIR. Goodman. When colored man
with wild, staring eyes touched for
a dime, ito help get a nights lodging,
he got this answer: sleep, you want,
is 1t, my good man? Do you mind hav-
ing a nice room by yourself in this
house. Can just as well as not"
Deep smiles of gratitude played tag
around the hobo's face, as he entered
the house with his benefactor. The
guest" was shown into the room
shared by Messrs. Goodman and Wise.
There, lust turn out the gas when you
get ready to retire. Good night" The
hobo fell into his first bed in months,
and was soon asleep.
Goodman hid in the closet when his
friend Wise entered. CHANGING at the
bed and seeing the sleeping form, Wise
concluded not to light the gas. When
he had crawled beneath the sheets,
there came a thought that he would
like to tell his friend Goodman about
something. Wise thumped his bed
fellow in the back, but every thump
brought nasal grunt, until drawing
his arm back, he punched the supposed
Goodman in the back, at the same time
yelling, Hey wake up, Bill"
A few more thumps and yells re-
suited in the hobo waking. Mr.. Wise
gave a fierce punch and yelled, bill,
Bill. wake up" The ebony colored
knight of the road could stand it no
longer, and raising his head from the
pillows he sat erect and beloved out,
II amt Bill"
Mr.. Wise was out of bed i'm half a
second, and each thought of the hide
Gus looking bed fellow who had been
thrust upon him made him the more
anxious to get dressed and fee. The
hobo, thinking that the excited man
was getting ready to go for an officer,
got restless. Leaping out of bed, he
scrambled into his clothes, never say
ing a word to Mr.. Wise, who was try
ing to tie his shoe strings in the dark
and breaking them at each attempt
The hobo was the first to be ready,
and opening the door he shot UP the
hallway and into the street. Mr.. Wise
got courageous and lighted the gas,
and then Goodman walked out Of the
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legislature. The young man with the
high ambitions is accl edited with hav-
ing good looks and gall in abundance,
q rare combination for political can
didate.
A few nights ago the youthful can
didata was making himself solid" in
his ward by buying thinks in neighbor
ing saloons for the gang which his ward
heelers had mustered. The gang got
next and the candidate counted II
votes in the motley gathering which
lined up in front of the bar in every
saloon where he crossed the threshold.
If there is any joke in the story it
| came when the candidate received a
note from q nearby saloonl5eeper which
ordered him to report at once. After
| setting them up for the gang, the legis-
lative aspirant hustled to the saloon
| from which he received the note. More
| than a score of thirsty men were lined
up ready for business.
The young man dove into his pocket
and produced a fat wad of bills, and
With an air Of I've got it to burn" he
ordered drinks for the crowd. In the cor
ler Of every mouth smile beamed, but
the candidate nlistook it for gratitude
and mere drinks were ordered.
1t cost the young candidate $3.50 to
| discover that he had been buying drinks
for his opponents most faithful work.
ers. Then they say that this game of
politics is a cinch.
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CGIt[QILQdge. No. I6X.L.l.O.E.

Initiation at our next session, OCTO-
Der 3lST Brothers are requested to be
present and members Of other lodges are
cordially invited.
ANDREW j, HOOPER, N. G.
Tor some of the infants who are apt to
get restless after being stared at sew.
eral hours
Beecham's Pills will dispel the "biues."
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Hard stories are going the rounds
concerning young man who aspires Ia
represent ward in this city id the next
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-29
Lynch Furniture
Company,
255
Main Street.

closet and let out such laughs that Mr.
wise discovered in half an hour OF
So that there had been a joke.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-27
EAST PROVIDENCE.

There is considerable gossip as to
who will be the next town clerk, pro-
viding Mr.. Hunter docs not run, and
UP TO date. the following citizens are
in the race for the position; William L.
Smith, j. G.. Peck, Fred +. Carpenter
Henry VI. Dexter G. L. Scott. w. IL.
Cummings. Walter f. Townsend, G. l..
Blake, Miles Ray and L. NJ. Roderick'
Mr.. Smith Is at present the assistant
IN the office and is capable man. Mr.
Scott held the position for ii years
Some of these men Will run. whether
MIR. Hunter does cor not, and just az
present the friends OF Mr.. Hunter have
not decided whether they VIII present
his nams 20 the caucus or not.
The Gown council will meet this after
noon for the purpose OF canvassing the
voting list There may. be other busi-
ness. hut none is expected.
Councilman Benjamin Martin has
changed The large doors on the fire sta
ton so that they can be opened and
closed without trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-27
"Puperl Of Hen,iau.'

Rupert of Hentzau.' Anthony
Hopes companion play TO The Pris-
oncr of Zcnda," win be given It's first
I'm this city tonight az tho
Providence opera House. James X.
Hackett. the actor who was so favor
ably received in the occasion of his
first visit here as star, last autumn.
will appear in the principal roie. HIS
company. which is under the manage
ment OF Daniel F'rohman. has been
nearly doubled in size since his last
appearance. and now numbers - peo-
Pile. Mahsl Amber. Arthur Hoops. Long
lev Taylor. Gertru'r Rivers, George
Arson and NJ q. Miman. who appear
cd here with Mr.. Ilackett in THE Tree
OF knowledge" are stiil members of th"
organization. and some of the additions
Co Tho company Who are wcil known.
are Theodore Roberts. Brigham Royce.
Robert Elliott sydney Price. George w
Lynch Evelyn Garter and Jobyna
Rowland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-27
ARLINGTON.

Several prominent residents of this
section were considerably disappoint-
ed the other evening. They had ar
ranged to attend the mock trial N
Islnwood and believed 1t was to be on
last Friday evening Accordingly 'hty
started accompanied by their wives ana
arrived at the hall just nNe days TOO
early. or courselwhen they discoVefed
this fact they did not care TO walt' SO
took the next Gag for home
Messrs. William stone ana DaNld
Kingston came near beng drowned
Saturday in Tongue pond. Ihey We're
engaged i'm cutting ice When IL gave
way and the mon and horse Went
into the water. with some dlulcullY
the men were rescued, but Win inc
horse a was more difficult. Finally the
animal was pulled out on the railroad
side. chilled through and almost uead
and was assisted 10 the parn AT the
brewery ~
4 wagon load pf wall paper owned
by George Hun broke down on West
mister street Saturday and delayed
traffic FOR some time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-27
olNEYvIiLE
Locked Himself Cut OF Ms Store Notes from The
Square and vlointy.

one of the most popular merchants
on the square had an experience in the
rain this morning that was not pleas
ing. After unlocking the spring lock
on his door and fixing up his fire. he,
stepped from the store on an errand'
and I'm so doing closed the door. He
soon learned that he had forgotten 10
lift the catch. and found himself locked
out. He was then obliged 10 force an
entrance with an iron bar through the
rear door In doing this he sustained
number OF scratches and bruises about
his hands.
The Robert Emmet Literary associa-
tion met yesterday afternoon ana an
nounced the following persons had vol
unteered their services for the Ropert
Emmett anniversary, which occurs
Thursday evening: Miss Mary Mahany'
Julia Kearns. Della ellis, Bertha Con-
way, John Madden and James More
land. Luke Kavanagh Will be master
Of ceremonies, Alderman Thomas II;
West, chairman of the committee ana
L. Ii. Quinn. Esq, the speaker.
Martha O'Brien. "A years old' dleu AT
her home suddenly last evening. Meul-
cal Examiner Palmer sald death WAS
due TO natural causes.
Overcoats. the property OF John gray
and Henry Bainton, were stoIeh lIouh
the Broadway Baptist church yester-
day. These gentlemen are meVDers OF
the choir and IL Is presumed that the
coats were stolen while they were en-
gagged I'm singing.
,Tba sunset Whist club will meet this
evening.
Narragansett Assembly Of Good Fell
lows will hold its regular monthly
meeting this evening
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BRISTOL.

An adjourned session D- the common
pleas division OF the supreme court for
Bristol county opened here this morn
ing at 1915 for the assigned cases
An election for lieutenant, senior
grade. Naval Reserves, has been or
dered for March 4, as Lieut. Williams
commission expires on that date.
st. Mary's T. A. society is making
preparations for "A reception to be ac-
corded the officers and members of the
board of government of the {. t. "A.
union, who will visit the society Tues
day. The society viii assemble at It's
headquarters on State street and, head
ed by the Bristol Cornet band, VIII
march to the depot TO receive the Visi-
tors, who will be escorted TO the Grand
Army hall, where "a meeting OF the
board OF government will be held, after
which a form of initiation
oP.e vy pt. Mafy's society will be ex-
emplihed Rev. j. Malone. president of
the union, and other officers. are ex-
pected TO make addresses. The lady
members of the board of government
OF the union will be received by the
auxiliary of the society.
Richard A. Leigh. manager of the tire
department at the National India Rub
Der works, left Saturday for the
South. where he Will remain for several
weeks I'm order TO recuperate, his ply
sician ordering him 10 take vacation.
During his absence his brother from
Boston will have charge of the de-
partment. ->,,,re
| fled at the town clerks office at IL
o'clock Saturday evening, about five
minutes after the Citizens and Demo
cratic nominations were filed. The nom
clerk are as follows;
For moderators William j. Bradford
no opposition.
For town clerk, Herbert +. Bennett
no opposition.
For treasurer, George IL. Peck. no OPP
position.
Republican town council Charles II
Church Ezra Mason, William ii. Thay'
er. Charles A. Barbour, William II
Thompson.
Citizens and democratic council. Ed
ward l.. Watson. James Il. Robertson
John R. Nilsson. Theodore o. Gladding
James w. Franklin.
For justice of the peace. Herbert f
Bennett. George II. Peck, Lyman B
| Bosworth.
Republican assessors OF taxes, Steph'
en- w. church. William Williams, Chas
| II. Spooner.
Citizens' and Democratic assessors o
taxes. William Williams, William ii
| Bell. James e. Manchester.
For school committee, Edward ;. Bah
| bitt. Charles a. Barbour, Philip Brady
Chandler II. Coggeshail' John T. Key
| nnIHe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-27
WARREN.

AZ st. Marks church Sunday even
INC Rev. r.. A. Carpenter delivered the
second in the series of addresses on the
,on,,,ar misconception OF the Episcopal
church.
A. fhe BAPTIST church at O'Clock
sunday afternoon w. ID. Fellows, secre-
tarv of the Fall River Y. Nj. c. A., ad-
aressed n meeting of men. In the eve
v,np Rev. III. w. Watjen delivered the
socond series OF addresses on the sub
sact ~ Rible stories. His subject was
:..va.ha, Next Wednesday evening
pev William Trotter of Bristol VIII
.'roach at ST. Marks church - ,nn
sanctuary choir OF Trinii..y church. Bris-
tol. which is composed entirely of boys.
will sing.
Frank Johnson while raking qua
hougs in the Warren mill a few days
ago brought live tautog weighing
nearly one and half pounds.
William T. Honan is about 10 erect a
two-story dwelling house on Child
street. and John Murphy is erecting a
house In which 10 carry on the stone
cutting business on Franklin street.
Mr. George III. Gordon entertained a
large party OF friends on the anniver-
ssry q his nirthaag; MsSiqrstiAasa sa 4sAais
served.
Mrs Cronningshield. mother or FRO.
prietor Cronningshield. is seriously III
at the Fessenden House
The conclusion OF the re-hearing oi
the case OF the Marine Machine ana
Elevator company of this town wiz oc-
cur i'm New York on Tuesday.
Four valuable white Peking ducks,
the property OF George Coro. were shot
by some unknown parties recently This
is not the first time Mr.. Coro has been
robbed in this manner his flock oil
twenty now being reduced TO two
The new books OF the George Halle
Free library are now I'm circulation.
The entire library has been reshelVeu
10 make room for the new instalment
Substitutes have been purchased OF al
standard works worn out by constant
circulation. Gas now entirely super
cedes the lamps which were used III
different parts OF the library.
Mr.. Howard X. DeWolf OF n. IL
Stairwood & Co. who has been serious
ly III at the residence of his sister IN
Elmwood, Ia recovering.
An addition to the oyster fleet came
Saturday when the Winnie Merwin ar
rived here from Milford. Conn. Tho
Merwin fleet now comprises the Lock
wood. the Cummings and Winnie, al
first-class boats of their kind.
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At THE NORTH END.
luaavsy On Smith and Canal Streets Mission al
81 Edwards Church.

There was a runaway on Smith ana
Canal streets yesterday afternoon ana
A. was feared for while 1t would have
serious consequences. Mr.. l.. l.. Rob-
erts. his wife and two children OF Har-
rington were riding down Smith street
in an open vehicle when the horse at
tached 10 the same was frightened by
the noise of a locomotive under the rail-
road bridge and bolted The effots OF
Mr.. Roberts TO control the animal
proved Intellectual and the run was
continued down Canal street as far as
Lamb street, where the vehicle struck
an electric light pole and the occu-
pants OF the wagon were thrown out
and the horse fell. Mr.. Roberts quickly
picked himself up and began looking
out for his wife. and kind people VINO
lived in the neighborhood assisted him.
DR. John Il. COoney was summoned ana
after an examination found that there
were no bones broken. The carriage
was much damaged but the morse
escaped without harm.
The Fathers of the Passion closed
very successful mission for women at
st. Edwards church yesterday AFTER
noon. and in the evening opened one Tor
men OF the parish.
Officer Paynes found three very valu-
able st. Bernard dogs on his beat TINS
morning and took them to the Second
station.
Joseph Baker of Marysville has been
missing from his home since 5;3O
o'clock a. M. February %. Mr.. Baker
Is SO years old, weighs 200 pounds, is
light complexioned and when last seen
wore light hat, dark trousers ana a
sheepskin coat.
There were no arrests by the police or
the Second station last night.
There was considerable evidence CIV
en- of the presence of a new broom in
the local mills Of the Screw company
last Saturday but the residents or TINS
section are still hopeful that there VIII
be mos.e and steadier work for the em-
ployes MS the result of the change.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-27

FORT ADAMS. ". l.. FEB. s. 1892
Sealed proposals in triplicate FOR mate
rial and labor required 90 construct n
bakery at Fort Greble. ". L. will be
received until L. o'clock m. March H.
1899. and then opened T. :. reserves
right TO reject any or all proposals or
any part thereof Information furnish
ed on application. Envelopes contain
ing proposals will be endorsed Pro
po.als FOR building bakery" and ad-
dressed T. w. HUBBARD, q. ~.
flGls,22.s1,mfi0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-27
A SENSIBLE MAN

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs. tits curing more cases of Coughs
Colds, Asthma. Bronchitis. Group and all
Throat and Lung Troubles. than any other
medicine. The proprietor has authorized
any druggist to give YOU n sample Bottle
FREE TO convince YOU OF the merit OF this
great remedy. Price 25c. and soc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-27
DIXON'S ADIEC.

New York, Feb. 21.-Rev. Thomas
Dixon. Jr.. preached his farewell ser
mon yesterday TO the congregation OF
the Peoples church. In the Grand Opera
House. With yesterdays services the
church ceased to exist lack OF financial
aid being the cause assigned for its dis
solution. Mr. Dixon announced that.
while he might never preach in this city
again, he would retain his citizenship
hapa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-27
Asthma Can Be Cured.

J.R. Niblo, ex-school superintendent
Of Rochester, Pa, says: 81 have been
great sufferer from asthma for years, but
/ have had a splendid winter, owing to
the surprising efficacy of Brazilian
Balm" lady in Cincinnati, who had
suffered with asthma for IL years. could
not lie down. was perfsetly cured with
Brazilian Balm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-27
NOTHING LEFT BUT LEGS.

Shelton. Conn, Feb. 21.- Michael Du-
brey. aged 40. was ground To pieces i'm
pair Of gears at the shop OF the United
states Reclaiming company last night
How the accident occurred is a mystery
Some OF the other workmen were first
attracted by something whirling In the
air. and when they went 20 investigate
all thu, res,, - ~ r'''hrev was his lecs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-27

Another portion OF the Narragansett
Park fence went down In the wind last
night. By degrees the whole OF the
close board fencing is disappearing
and being replaced by lattice fence over
which the wind has practically no
power.
Nothing has been done so far TO re-
pair the dangerous state OF the Mar
ragansett avenue bridge and II still re-
mains 81 menace to the life of little
ones. Possibly the weather has been
too bad to allow the road commissioner
to get down and view ii.