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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22
upon the country.s financial

brought upon the country's financial
market
This is not a wholesome sign. On
the contrary, it marks the advent of
one of the evils of prosperity which
sooner or later introduces disaster the
ramifications of which can never be
indicated in advance. The words OF
caution, quoted above, by the journal
mentioned are timely and entitled to
general observance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22
Boys. Take warning.

green little boy, in green little way
green little apple devoured one day;
And the green little grasses now tenderly
wave
Ger the little green apple boys greer little
grave. Cornell Widow.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22
Mild Renuesf

Il wish" said Cholly to the barber, that
you would cut a nick or two in my face, 10
make 1t look as II 1 had shaved myself. 1t is
such awfully bad form to get shaved in q
public shop you know."-Indianapolis Jour-
nal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22

Chief Goss, of the police. is as polite
as a Partisan. He speaks of the man
who drives a wagonload of buns to
Como daily as 1.-THE conductor of the
workhouse van."
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22

'I'm for expansion. every time"
'On what grounds"
We'll, since my wife has been Juggling
Christmas presents home l have to keep my
clothes out In the hall.'-Detroit Free Press.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22

Lieut.. Hobson will not kiss as many
Filipino girls in a year as he did Kan
sas City girls in a minute. Hobson
was somewhat mistaken regarding the
mouth of Santiago harbor. but regard
ing the Kansas City girls mouth
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22

Senator Martha Hughes Cannon has
received a vote for United States SEN
ator in Utah. With Roberts in the
house and Mrs. Cannon in the senate
the American congress can look for
ward to it's representatives from Ha-
wall and the Philippines with eauanim-
ity.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22

The Minneapolis Journal says the
parents Of McCumber, the new senator
from North Dakota, were poor farmers.
And McCumber may be a poor senator.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22
His Harvest Time,

The ice mans now endeavoring
With his usual cup4dity,
To gather gold by severing
Much aqueous frigidity.
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22

In a way the turkey is lucky this
year. He gets some days of grace be-
cause Thanksgiving day does not come
till Nov. 30
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22

Mr. Merriam may be recalled as
minister-to West Superior and sent to
some court where there is a salary
attached The social war between Mrs.
Merriam and Mrs. Davis is over
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22
Fact.
A Sorry Combination.

With something like abject despair
A woman's heart is filled
Whenever ON her tea gown rare
A drop of coffees spilled.
IL A. w. Bulletin.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22

Senator Quay is right in the thick of
g. deadlock, but he doesn't enjoy it half
as much as Col. Wanamaker does.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22

Anyway, Manila should be kept out
of the Union until she gives a bond to
make better cigars
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22

The grand jury Of O'Brien county, To-
wa. has met twice in success with
out finding a single Indictment. The
preachers of that county will have to
go where there are more people to con-
vert-Des Molnes, for instance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22
Bottles, Bibles and EmbaImed Beef,

The question whether the beef was
doctored so it smelt like the embalmed
body of human being appears to have
been answered in the affirmative The
next question, and the vital one is who
furnished the beef and who was re-
sponsible for feeding 1t to the army?
Were the beef contractors gentlemen
having pull with the war department,
or, to be more specific, with Gen. AL
ger? Unfortunately the record of the
secretary of war is such that a sus-
picion of the character just referred
| to will not down. The court-martial Of
Egan will develop the truth. whatever
it may be. That is to say the character
Of the court is such that no charge of
its being a embarrassing body will at
tach itself to its reputation at the very
| outset. This is more than can be said
Of the civilian commission which has
thus far been inquiring into the con-
| duct of the war.
There is unquestionably a horrid
scandal buried somewhere in the vicin-
ity of Washington. It's presence is just
as certain as was that of the odorifer-
Gus beef among the military supplies
trfbuted to the volunteer forces is anx-
ious to know upon whom the RESPONSE
bility rests Of having furnished unfit
medical and food supplies. This adj
ministration has lost much of the war
popularity that naturally belonged to
| it. because of it's unreadiness to deal
promptly and vigorously with the sins
of omission and commission of the war
department
| Embalmed beef, we submit, is hardly
the kind of food wherewith to stimulate
patriotism in the AngloSaxon. While
there may be reasonable doubt as to
the kind of meat upon which the
immortal Caesar fed, certain we must
be that it was not embalmed. Even
Aguinaldo or Weyler would have hest
tated about feeding it to their legions.
Truly our national administration is
resting under an imputation that would
not lie against heathens.
If the administration has any of this
particular kind Of food left, use for it
| can be suggested. Bearing in mind
that the administration has determined
to acquire the Filipinos by a sort of
massage treatment, to which has been
applied the term benevolent assimila-
tom that it would thoroughly chris
tianize these pagans and save their
untutored souls, and believing, as we
do, that such a missionary spirit is
truly grand and imposing, let us sug-
| gest an enlargement of the kit of tools
employed by all pioneers of civilization
and Christianity To the Bible and the
| hottie of MedfOrd Tor is if Raw that is
best adapted to the intestinal structure
of savages?) by all means add embalm-
ed beef Can any more powerful COM
bination be suggested for overpowering
Aggy and his followers and bringing
| them in detachments and whole troops
into the new American kingdom?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22

What have the twelve bicycle police
men of st. Paul done with their bicy-
cleS?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-22

Cuba appears to be getting along all
right. It has formed a tobacco trust.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28
A NEW EXPRESS.
Webster Mill Soon to Be
Provided For.

Webster. Feb. 27.-For number of
years Webster people have advocated
an express train from Worcester to
New York city via the Norwich and
Worcester division. 1t is a train that
is needed badly and will prove a pay
ing venture. The train is now an as
sured fact, and it will be running in
reality in a few weeks at the latest
time.
The officials of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad are now
hard at work at their headquarters
perfocting the details. A time table is
being scheduled that will make accom-
modations along the route much bet
ter than ever before
The. reporter is able to state with a
certain amount of reliability that the
new train will commence about April
/.
The new express will leave Worces-
ter and New York city simultaneously
at l o'clock each afternoon. The train
will consist of elegant parlor cars and
will be in fact fitted up with modern
conveniences.
Coming from Worcester the first stop
will be Webster, then Putnam, Daniel
son, Ferris street at Norwich, where
it will take the Shore road, New Lon
don, New Haven, Bridgeport, and on
its terminus New York city. The train
will also carry mail.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28
ROUND ABOUT TOWN.

Webster, Feb. 27.-The scholars of
the school taught by Miss Minnie Mi
chaels, on School street, known as the
seventh grade, has formed a club to be
known as the o. B. c. Club.
DR.. Thomas B. McQuaid of Maiden is
visiting his brother, Thomas McQuaid,
on Main street.
Miss Agnes Duggan of Worcester was
the guest of Miss Mary Hetherman
over Sunday
The millinery establishment of Miss
Flora c. Brunnell is being moved from
Flint's block, Main street, into the
house opposite, formerly occupied by
Henry Bugbee and wife, who recently
moved to Oxford.
Mrs Frederick Benoit returned to-
day from visit in Baltic over Sun
day.
James F. Maher, bookkeeper for
John B. McQuaid, is recovering from
the grip.
F. T. Chase, who has been sufferer
of la grippe the past month, is conVa-
lescent.
Samuel Magnant, the Main street
meat man, is in Rhode Island visiting
for few days. Peter White a veteran
of the business. is in charge of the
store.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Teophil Sasnowski, who lives at IS
Lake street was buried today.
Just 10 years ago next Wednesday,
the St. Joseph's Society, connected with
the Polish Church, was organized. The
anniversary will be celebrated in an
appropriate manner. The pastor will
celebrate masses during the day, and
the society's band and members of the
organization will turn out en- masse.
The funeral of Louis Plouffe, aged
70 years, who died Saturday from a
complication of diseases incidental to
old age, will be held at o'clock to-
morrow morning at the Sacred Heart
Church, and Rev. FIR. Simard will Off
ciate.
Andrew Blandon, an overseer in the
weaving department in wooden mill
at Valley Falls, is spending few days
with his sister, Mrs Julia Houghton,
on School street. Mr.. Blandon is re-
covering from a months illness of grip.
| Frederick Nj. Cooper was drawn as
Juror this evening for the March term
of the superior court, held in Wor-
| cester,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28

lie as much as possible, and to have
good attractions that will draw the
people.
AS soon as it is possible Mr.. Hill will
commence work on his new hotel at
Point Breeze. The architect, ]. A.
Hasty of Boston, has completed the
plans for the hotel, and they have
been placed in the hands of the con-
tractors for figures.
The hotel, when fully completed, will
be cemmodiouS structure, surround
ed by a cupola. The building will
stand on a bluff facing the big lake.
The hotel will be 10412x531a feet, and
will be surrounded by a substantial ~
foot piazza On the first floor there
will be large reception and dining
room 2612 feet square, office and Ia
dies parlor and toilet rooms.
On the second floor there will be 10
commoaious and well lighted rooms
for guests and both ladies and gents
lavatories. A balcony facing the lake
viii also lead out from that floor. The
third floor viii consist of four cham
bers for the help. The hotel will be
modern in every respect.
Mr.. Hill is having a new 26-foot
launch built by the bodybuilding firm
of Charles H. Seabrooke & Co. of Nor
ris Heights, N. Y. The launch will be
propelled by gasoline, and will have a
speed of 10 miles nhour. 1t will seat
conveniently 20 people, and it will be
fitted up in elaborate style. The cost
of the boat will be $500, and it is ex-
pected to be finished and on Webster
waters by April 1.
With the addition of this new launch,
Mr.. Hill will have in operation on the
lake this summer four boats, namely,
the Leslie. City of Webster, Point
Breeze and the coming addition, not
counting the small private launches.
Mr.. Hill intends to open Beacon
Park for the ensuing season by May /,
and from that time on the resort will
be open to the public until the autumn
winds necessitate sealing the resort
for the winter During the season Mr..
Hill will engage good concert compa-
MES, and band concerts will be of fire.
quent occurrence. Games of base ball
and other sports will make the season
replete with pleasurable amusements
at the lake.
The visitors at the lake this summer
will be- more numerous than ever be-
fore, for the simple reason that they
can enjoy themselves without paying
seashore prices. The new electric road
from Worcester will also bring many
new sightseers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28
Crossing Closing at
Webster
MUCH DISCUSSED.
Land Owners Will Appear
Before Selectmen.

Webster, Feb. 27.-The crossing at the
entrance to Beacon Park, which the
New York New Haven and Hartford
Railroad people barricaded last week.
is still a question that is much dis
cussed in all it's details.
Crowds congregated today on the
sidewalks and talked the matter over.
1t is evident that something will be
done, and pretty soon, too, in the way
of abolishing the obstruction that the
railroad people have erected.
THAT road" said George S. Corbin
there over so years before there was
any railroad cunning through that Sec
ton of the town, and the railroad peo-
pie have no right to thus close the
crossing. am going to tear it down, if
I go to Jail for it, and I am sure the
other property owners will back me up
in my determination
Mr.. Corbin is in earnest, and he
means every word he utters. He ex-
presses the sentiment of the others who
are also barred out.
A day or two before the railroad peo-
pie started to close the crossing. Mr.
Corbin was engaged In breaking out
the entrance to his sand-pit It cost
him $12 to clear the road Of snow, sc
he could reach his pit
He had a contract to furnish 40 loads
of sand to be used at the new East
Main street school house and the cal
barn of the electric road company. He
succeeded in getting out only six loads
when the barricade was commenced.
The trenches and the double row OF
ties have since made 1t impossible fol
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his teams to reach the pit, and he is
losing quite sum of money as re-
suit.
Mr.. Corbin and Maurice Maynard,
VINO is another land owner, met this
morning and decided to appear before
the board of selectmen to ascertain
what their views on the matter are.
Ihey are willing to tear the obstruc-
ton down if the town fathers sanction
1t.
Chairman Maurice P. Clare of the
board, has had his Views stated in The
opy. lie Is in sympathy with the land
owners. and for one, is willing to oppose
the railroad
Mr. Brandes. another member OF the
board. does not uphold the action of the
railroad He is willing or rather
thinks 1t would be best to take the
matter into legal hands. and let the
courts decide who has the right of
ing.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28
lTENERANT TRADEsMEN.
cercIe canadien of southbddge Protests
Against Them.


Against Them.
Southbridge, February 27.-The
"Cercle Canadien" enjoyed an
able lecture in the rooms last evening,
delivered by f. X. Tetrault of this
town, who spoke on the comparison of
the business done by local merchants
Of today and Of those of 20 years ago.
He showed in a clear manner that the
increase Of population had in q large
way gone ahead of the increase of bust
ness and stores in town, and that the
number of itinerant pedIers that %
years ago were comparatively unknown
were now present to an extent truly
astonishing which must certainly to a
large extent explain the slow growth
of the resident merchants of the town
Musical selections were rendered by
Green & Peloquin's orchestra and by
members of the club making the meet
ing very enjoyable one.
A rousing union temperance meeting
was held in the South Congregational
Church last evening that was very
largely attended, and very interesting.
Rev. Willis A. Hadley gave an ad-
dress on the theme, "Southbridge, a
partner with the saloonkeeper." Spe-
cial music was given and the attend
ance was very large.
Miss Emma Surprenant of Woonsoc
ket is the guest of friends in town.
Miss Elizaroy of Putnam is the. guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Bonnette for a
few days.
w. A. H. Grant of Providence spent
Sunday with relatives in town.
Isaac Booth spent Sunday at his old
home in Providence.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28
HAD A GAY TIME.
e Rebekahs Entertain
Friends Royalty.

Webster, Feb. PA gay time was
in evidence in Music Hail. tonight, the
occasion being the old fashioned ball
under the auspices of the Arbutus Re
bekah Lodge. On account of the re-
cent blizzard. the dance had been post
poned until this evening. Postpone
ments usually decrease the attendance,
but did not prove true in this case and
a large crowd turned out, old and
young people minglng together with
only one purpose in view and that was
to have good time. They succeeded.
Dancing music was furnished by Put
MANS orchestra of Worcester. 1t con-
sisted of 10 pieces. At II o'clock an
lntermission of an hour occurred, when
the party adjourned to Odd Fellows
Hall, where the ladies served a hot
turkey supper.
The following ladies had charge Of
the supper: Mrs. o. A. Bigelow, Mrs.
John Cort, Mrs. B. F. Coville,\ Mrs. Le-
roy j. Upham, Mrs. Emma Hill, Mrs.
Mart Howard, Mrs. John B. Prescott,
Mrs. James l. Meehan and Mrs. Samuel
Woodward.
In general charge of the affair were
Mr.. and Mrs. Feno ]. Sinclair, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank P. Baker, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Crawford and MI. and Mrs.
Joseph Anderson.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28
OXFORD NEWS NOTES.

oxford, Feb. 27.-Work on the power
house and car house at Chaffeeville
was not begun today, on account of the
unfavorable weather. 1t will probably
be commenced tomorrow.
A number of oxford people attend
ed ball at Webster tonight.
Walter A. Chaffee of Worcester was
in town today
Frank p. Barnard Of Boston is visit
ing in town.
There viii be a neighborhood meeting
at Mrs. Mary Johnson's Friday eve
ming.
Edwin w. w Brown is able to attend
to his work.
Charles H. Marsh has returned from
Derby, Conn.
Napoleon King visited Mr.. Worcester
over Sunday.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28
A CHILLING SIGHT.

Webster. Feb. 27.-The sunshine" Is
rushing the season, as today the com
pany had in operation their open sum
mer cars. The sight of the open cars
sent a chill down the spine of many
who at the sight of them, buttoned up
their fur overcoats more closely. The
reporter looked the matter up. He
found that the reason that superintend-
emf John Flint put on the "opens was
that il was impossible to run the closed
vestibrle cars, the reason being that
the motors had been damaged and that
they could not be operated Mr.. Flint
will have the cars fixed as soon as
possible, when the "opens Will be
again housed until balmy spring is mere
in earnest.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28
And Additional Boat
For Webster Lake.
SIGNS OF SUMMER
Becoming. Apparent in the
South County Town.

Webster, Feb. 27.-Edgar S. Hill, the
popular proprietor of the pleasure re-
sorts at Lake Chaubunagungamau
namely Beacon Park and Point
Breeze, will endeavor to make the only
places Of recreation that Webster can
boast of duringthe coming season, a
pleasure indeed for those visiting them
either for amusement or recreation.
Although there will be no decided
change in the plans for running the re-
sorts. Mr.. Hill viii beautify them as
much more as possible. His chief aim
is to keep3the places open to the pub
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28
SUTTON.

Sutton, Feb. 27.-The selectmen held
an adjourned meeting Saturday to close
the accounts of the year. The snow
bill was the largest for years, amount
ing to $780, This stands quite in con-
trast TO that of few years ago which
amounted only to sos Bills for the
Mauchaug school houses were also set
tied. These buildings cost $4,000, $1,000
more than the appropriation. Owing
to large expenditures the town debt will
be somewhat increased.
Mrs Edward Welch spent last week
in town.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28

still owe taxes at that specified time
will be sold at public auction.
Although this is Mr.. Dryers first
year as a collector OF taxes, he has
surprised nearly everybody, except
those who were intimately acquainted
and knew his business tactics. He can
boast Of collecting all the real estate
taxes except $500, and with only $75
of poll taxes out, he has worked won
ders. He will be nominated next year
and reelected by large majority.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28
THE NEW BRIDGE

Webster Feb. 27.-Marvin Wilson the
contractor who is putting on the fin
fishing touches to the bridge that spans
the East Thompson branch railroad
near the pumping station, which the
board of water commissioners have
erected told the local representative
of The Spy this noon that in a couple
of days the bridge will be opened for
travel, although 1t win take about a
week to finish it. The bridge viii cost
in the neighborhood of $4,000. 1t is 90
feet long by is feet wide.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28
FOR CUBAN BEAUTIES.
Former Webster Photographer Is Located
in Havana.

Webster, Feb. 81. - Photographer
Chamberlain, a well-known picture
taker who had a studio in Solomon
Shumway's block which is now owned
by Luman Fl. Tiffany, on Main street,
is now in Havana. When Mr.. Cham
berlain left town q few years ago he
went to Woonsocket, where he built up
an extensive trade. He remained there
until the hostilities in Cuba had some
what abated, when he transferred his
earthly possessions to Havana. He is
still in the same old business and bids
fair to become one of the shining lights
in that fast growing country.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28
TO INCREASE THE LOCAL FLEET.

ing an organization to be known as
the Sacred Heart Club. They elected
Henry Groh as their president, Peter
Lynch as vice-president, Harry King
as secretary and treasurer and Godfrey
Prout as janitor. The boys will utilize
the building in the rear of the church,
where formerly the c. T. A Society had
their rooms, as their headquarters for
the present.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28
HOME FROM WASHINGTON.
Webster Druggist Had an Excellent Time
on His Recent Trip.

Webster, Feb. 27.-Charles E. Mason,
the Main street druggist, returned Sat-
urday evening from his trip of pleas
ure to the national capital. He visit
ed all the principal places of interest
in Washington, going through all of
the government buildings, including the
treasury. He saw the president, but
did not get an opportunity of shaking
hands with him. which to local peopla
is quite an honor. The only Webster
man that has shaken the hand of Pres
ident Mckinley is Representative Jos
p. Love and that was in Boston, when
his excellency visited the legislature a
few days ago.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28
RoCHDALE.

Rochdale, Feb. 27-Charles Granville
has left the employ Of A. H. Howarth
& Son.
David Forkey has entered the employ
Of E. G. Carlton & Sons.
Notices have been posted asking all
those who are interested in the reor-
to be present at a meeting to be held
in r S. Livermore's hall at 7.30, D. M,
Thursday, March 2, signed by j. Arnold
Cooker, J. Allen Fits and Charles
White.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28
A NEW JAG EXCUSE.

(From the Chicago Reeord)
In Judge Halls police court the other
day a unique defense was offered by
painter who had been brought to the sta
ton in a helpless state OF intoxication.
at wasn't drunk your honor ne per,
sisted. 1T was just dizzy, that's all. Ia
been paintin' a barber pole"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-28
NEW CLUB FORMED.

Boys of Sacred Heart Church Banded To-
gether.
Webster, Feb. 27.-The boys Of St
Louis Church met yesterday afternoon
and banded themselves together, form