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The times., 1899-02-07
Let Him Talk.
From the indianapolis News.

(FrOm the Indianapolis News)
Party journals are already coming out will,
TIE friendly advice that any one who has in
fuence with General Miles should advise him TO
stop talking. No doubt from one point of
view. But General Mile. like General Grant.
seems 20 lie "a very obstinate man." and il
would be Just like him TO go on talking When
he has got anything TO say, and thus far il
seems he has good deal 10 say and TO the
point, too, he generally says it. We trust he
viii go talking. There is nothing the
country needs much now as talk from Miles
The times., 1899-02-07

Mrs. NJ NJ. Parker and Miss Parker VIII
be at home today and also on next tues
day, February II.
The times., 1899-02-07

Mrs c. d. Sheldon and Miss Gardner.
of the Normandie, will not receive today.
The times., 1899-02-07

Wimodaughsis will give reception to
Rev. Anna II. Shaw and Miss Emily How
land on February Il, from to D O'CLOCK
The times., 1899-02-07

Mrs. f. C. Burleigh and Miss s-rieigh
will receive at the Richmond today
The times., 1899-02-07
kernan's - DAINTY Duchcssn Com
pnny.

The Weber and Fields productions have
long since become recognized standards in
the burlesque line. and the Dainty Ouch
ess' company, one of their latest sue
cesses. is no exception to the rule. When
the curtain lifted on the Duchess yes
terday at Kernan's the organization was
greeted by crowded houses. and neither
audience was disappointed in the show
given, for it proved to be one of the best
that has been brought here this season.
Letta Meredith was the central feature of
the clever afterpiece from which the COM
bination takes its name. The vehicle was
well put on and made a hit. Those who
helped to entertain in the olio were THE
Mimic Four" whose songs and character
sketches were decidedly the best portion
Of the performance; the Burke Brothers
and their trained donkey; Alene and La
Rue. clever serio-comics and dancers;
Bobby Raymond and Maggie Clarke, Won
derful acrobats and leapers; Lou Earl and
Flo Wilson, whose turn was as full OF
music as it was of novelty: Kessler and
Carrick, with their illustrated songs. and
Hayes and Bandy. buck and wing enter
taineTs
The times., 1899-02-07

Mrs. Hill, of Connecticut, and Miss Hill
will be at home at the Cochran today for
the last time this season.
The times., 1899-02-07

Many Washington friends of Governor
and Mrs. Stone will attend the governor S
reception at the executive mansion at Har-
risburg Tuesday evening, February H. to
meet the members of the Senate and House
of Representatives.
The times., 1899-02-07

Senator and Mrs. Mcmillan entertained
at dinner last night.
The times., 1899-02-07

One of the most attractive receptions of
the afternoon. and one that was largely at
tended despite the snowy weather, was
given by Mrs. Luther Longshaw. The
hostess was assisted in the gracious duties S
of the occasion by group of ladies that
included Mrs Wasserbach, Miss Tassin, and
the Misses Mattingly.
The times., 1899-02-07

Gen. Nelson 4. Miles and Mrs. Alfred
C. Harrison led the German American
charity ball in Philadelphia last night.
The times., 1899-02-07
Acndemy-.on the wabash,

ION the Wabash Joseph Arthur's ru-
raj comedy. which was originally done
here under the title of THE Salt OF the
Earth was offered last night at the
Academy by company. the members of
which varied considerably ain merit. some
being very good while others were very
poor The general effect, while rather
mixed. was on the whole extremely pleas
ing to the audience, which was large one.
Abe Early was impersonated by Edwin
Mordant, who looked the part to perfec-
tion and played it with considerable spirit
and power. He was at his best in strong
emotional scenes, and while onece or twice
he came near turning pathos into absurdi-
ty. his portrayal of the farmer boy was
decidedly effective and unconventional
Louise Waklee. as the heroine. did what
very few women could have done-appsar-
ed to be the country girl throughout.
There was not a suggestion of sophistica-
tton in costume, accent, or manner, and
she contributed the role with the SIM
plicity and naivete which are most impor-
tant in such Characterization. Another
good bit of work was that of W. H. Pen
dergast. as Warman, the gambler. The
part OF heavy villain in a melodrama is
rather a thanklesS one, since the sympa-
thy and attention of the spectators is al
ways concentrated on others in the cast,
but Mr.. Pendergast managed to put some
individuality into his effort and saved it
from the woodenness which is its usual
and depressing mark. Nellie Devenish
made an excellent impression with the
limited lines of Mary Gentry. but Cecilia
Griffith might have done considerably
more than she did with the richly humor-
Gus role of the stepmother. Edwin Fow-
ler was a capable Ephraim Early, and T.
II. Burton notable judge. The costumes
of the production were especially realistic.
The times., 1899-02-07

In addition to the Bachelors cotillion
to be given at the National Rifles Armory
tonight. the Tuesday German Club will
meet at Rauscher's.
The times., 1899-02-07
A shirt waist sensation.

We've closed out from one OF the .
best known makers of shirt waists,
lot Of 260 dozen of the most at
traetive sort-and they go on sale
tomorrow at the lowest price ever .
asked for such sterling garments
Prettiest percsles. in the handsom- :
est patterns in light and dark ef-
fects to be seen anywhere. Strict
ly fast color-perfect fitting, .
with the unmistakable marks OF
their aristocratic origin In every .
line. These are waists which were
intended to sell at sec
to 81, but today We nnC
shall let you have them. uI
at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SO
Notions take a drop.
SC Dexter's knitting cotton for
31-2c.
sc cubes of mourning pins for 1c
sc nickel-plated safety pins. all
sizes. for &c.
The times., 1899-02-07

Mrs. William F. Aldrich will hold re-
ception for official friends this evening,
from TO IL, 1881 New Hampshire Avenue.
The times., 1899-02-07

Mrs. Eiecta Z. Smith held a large recep-
ton on Saturday evening at her home, 9l1
NJ Street, In honor OF Col Jack Foster,
The times., 1899-02-07

Nos 1872. 1914. 1916 and I3ls NEW YORK AVE,
Between 18th and lith Streets, Washington,
VIII Open to the Public
The times., 1899-02-07

Miss Suzanne Adams. the beautiful young
prima donna, whose voice so charmed New
York at her recent debut in that city that
its most eminent musical critics have pre-
dicted for her brilliant career, will sing
at the musicale TO be given by Mrs. John
II. Mclean on next Saturday evening. The
programme will also include Signor Campa-
mari and the famous Hungarian Band
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-09
SATURDAYS CIVIL LIST.
Many Gases Set for Hearing Before
the Central District Court.

The following cases are listed for
trial at the civil session of the central
district court Saturday: Lawson VS..
Rice and tr Hall, OHara; McPhail
Piano Co. VS.. Wood, Pinkerton, Nc
Donagh & Vaughan; Caldwell vs. Saw
yer, Thayer & Perry, Blackmer &
Vaughan; Press Pub. Co. VS.. Kelley,
Plnkerton, McGovern; PETIT VS.. Waugh
an, Morrissey, Taft; Kelly VS.. Bowen,
Blackner & Vaughan, Howard; Peitz
VS.. Trumbull Morrissey Taft, Scott;
Levine VS.. Fenlon, Webster, Sullivan &
OConnell; Dalrymple VS.. Ladd, Merri-
am, Sheehan & Cutting; Hoyt & Dim
stead Cigar Co. VS.. Boynton Prescrip-
ton Pharmacy Co., sibley, Thayer &
Perry; Peter Wood Dyeing Co. VS.. Ban
croft ct al, O'Hara, Pinkerton; Tan
nebring VS.. Tannebring, Rice, King &
Rice, Thayer & Cobb Baker Lead
Mfg Co. VS.. Cahill, Thayer & Cobb,
Potter; O'Hagan VS.. McNamee, Sulli-
van & O'Connell, O'Connell; Stansfield
vs. Whidden and tr., Hall, O'Connell
Reidy vs. Flynn, Sullivan & O'Connell,
McGovern; Thayer VS.. Peterson, Thayer
& Cobb, Taft & Scott; Bacon VS.. Dodge
and tr., Sibley Wood & Wood; Sloan
VS., Chase, Cowden, Haggerty & Kane;
American Pants Co. VS.. Rankons, Hail.
Parker; Hay VS. Patrick ct ALL Ryan
Hill; Harrington VS.. Patrick ct al
Ryan, Hill; Sullivan VS.. Donahue,
O'Connell, Sullivan & O'Connell; Gray
VS.. Elmer, Dean, Morrissey.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-09
FUNERALS.

Michael F. O'Keefe was buried yes
terday, in st. Johns cemetery. There
was a solemn requiem high mass cele-
brated in St. Johns church at 8 o'clock
by Mgr. Thomas Griffin, with Rev. M.
T. O'Brien as deacon and Rev. G. A.
Sullivan as ub-deacon. There was a
delegation from Court Quinsigamond,
F. of A, and from the M c. o. r.
The bearers were Daniel O'Connell,
J. T. A MCGOWAN, p. J. McGuinness,
James Finnegan and James McNulty.
The services at the grave were con-
Quoted by Rev. NJ T. O'Brien The
floral tributes were very beautiful.
The funeral of Charles O'Hara was
held yesterday morning, from his late
home, 20 Endicott street. A high mass
of requiem was celebrated in st. Johns
church at 8 o'clock by Rev j. F. Hur-
ley, who also performed the last rites
at the grave in ST. Johns cemetery.
The pallbearers were Patrick O'Keefe,
Henry O'Hara, Michael O'Hara, Pat
rick Keefe of this city and John Grace
and John ]. O'Keefe of Brighton.
delegation from Quinsigamond
Lodge of Odd Fellows performed the
|. Q. Q. F. ritual at the funeral of
Trial 7. Blake yesterday afternoon at
the home of his son, Elmer H. Blake, 6
Fern street. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Moses H, Harris, pas
tor of All Souls church
The I. Q. o. r. quartet gave selec-
tons. The floral pieces included a pill
low with the insignia of Quinsigamond
lodge inscribed upon it and bouquets Of
chrysarthemums from scores of friends.
A floral tent was the Offering Of Wa
chusett Encampment, 1. 0. 0. F. Burr
al was in Rural cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-09
ANNUAL MEETING.
Worcester County Homepaths Elect
Officers and Discuss Papers.

Worcester County Hommpaths Elect
Officers and Discuss Papers.
The Worcester County Homeopathic
Medical society held its SD annual
meeting, an all-day session, in the
Board of Trade rooms, yesterday. The
business meeting was held at 10 o'clock,
lasting for about half an hour After
the reading of the minutes Of the last
meeting and the treasurer's report, the
following candidates We're elected
members of the society: DR.. A. e. P.
Rockwell of Worcester, DR.. G. Forest
Martin of Lowell, DIR. Solomon c. Full
Ter of Westboro and Or. L. Everett
Foster of Northboro.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year are: President, DIR. Amanda c.
Bray; first vice-president, DR.. j. c.
Luscomb of Fitchburg; second vice
president, DR.. A. K. Atwood of Town
send; secretary and treasurer DR.. F. R.
Warren of Worcester; librarian, DR.. A.
p. Rockwell.
Following the election of officers the
scientific session was held. A number
of papers were read on various sub
jects by several of the members, fol-
lowed by a discussion.
At / .15 o'clock dinner was served at
the State Mutual restaurant. In the
afternoon DIR. Herbert c. Clapp of Bos-
ton gave an illustrated lecture on the
subject of the state hospital for con-
sumptives at Rutland.
About 80 physicians were in attend
ance at the session.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-09
BREEZE IN THE
WAR DEPARTMENT.
A Rumor That $4,000 Civil War Claims
Have Been Side-tracked, and That the
Entire Clerical Force Are Hurry
ing Through Claims of Span
ish War Veterans.

Washington, Nov S.-The statement
of New York newspaper, that the ad-
ministration is making political head
quarters of the auditors office for the
war department in giving preference to
claims filed by Spanish war veterans
over those made by the soldiers of the
civil war has caused quite a breeze in
departmental circles. 1t is vigorously
denied by officials high in authority in
the war department.
1t was claimed that Auditor Morris, the
friend Of Senator Hanna, who was dele
gated to supervise the political work of
the bureau, had sidetracked $4,000
claims for bounty, ETC., filed by civil war
veterans, allowing his clerical force to
devote its time almost exclusively to
consideration of the $4,000 petitions of
claimants in the Spanish war.
The claims handled by the auditors
office are not filed with the view of pro-
curing pensions. Most of them are for
travel pay, and back pay allowed by
congress.
Auditor Morris recently issued a cir
cular from his department stating that
hereafter all claims filed with the office
must specify in writing wherein the
government is indebted to the claim
ant. If for back pay, the time must be
stated, giving dates; if for bounty,
under which particular act the claim is
filed; if for clothing, under which SER
vice, and if for travel pay. the points
between which the claimant travelled.
The demands of this circular are no
more than just, but when it is consid-
cred that in a majority Of cases thirty
years have elapsed since the incidents
upon which the claims are based occur
red, and that during the interim more
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-09
CASE PLACED ON FILE.
Parker Would Not Prosecute His AS
sallant, Lamoths.

SSIlanty LumOthS.
In the central district court yester-
day morning Fred Lamothe, who as
saulted Oscar A. H. Parker at the
Grove street wire works, on Oct 49,
was discharged. Parker narrowly es-
capped having conclusion of the brain
from a blow he received at the hands
of Lamothe and although laid up sew
eral weeks with his INJURY, he took
the stand in the central district court
yesterday morning and stated that he
did not care to prosecute his assailant
Judge Utley had imposed fine of $50
but ordered it annuled and placed the
case on file.
Edward d. Leslie arrested for as
sault on his wife, was fined $40 and or
dered to recognize in 5000 bonds to
keep the peace. Bridget Dwyer, who
was raided Sunday by officer Charles
H. Gould, was fined $50 Charles Col
lier and Samuel F. Elliott. two young
sters charged with stealing a check
from The Spy, were bound over in $500
for their appearance at the juvenile
session Of the court Tuesday morning
John Miller, charged with vagrancE,
was sent to the state farm. John Gar
rity, arrested for drunkenness, was fin
ed Sis and John Logan, alias Owen j.
Rogan, had his case continued under
a promise that he would abstain from
intoxicants in the future.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-09

than hundred laws and decisions hav-
ing direct bearing on this kind of
claims have been passed and rendered
operative, it can readily be seen that
while each claimant may be morally
certain that his demand is just, it is a
difficult matter for him to prove it In
conformity with the unusually severe
rules laid out by the office. Furthermore
the claimant is allowed only three
months within the date of filing the
claim in which to prepare his proof. If
it is not filed with the auditor within
that period the whole claim is rejected.
This regulation, however, it is said,
does not apply to the Spanish war vet
Grams, but only to those whose claims
arise from the civil war.
Auditor Morris virtually says: "Unless
within three months you specify the
amount due you and the precise law or
decision under which it is claimed, to-
gether with a full statement giving
dates, places, names of service, etc, l
will return your claim without consid-
GRAFTON"
This in itself, according to some of the
best attorneys in Washington, consti-
tutes an Illegal act. The auditor it Is
declared, is not legally recognized as
the head of the Office for the purpose OF
returning claims If they be not filed
within a specified time, or if they omit
to state some subordinate fact, but to
examine the records of his Office and
allow whatever may be due or to reject
the claim entirely if after complete
investigation nothing is found to be
due
1t is claimed that the office has set
aside nearly a thousand claims of civil
war veterans which were just on the
point of settlement, besides the fifty
thousand which are in various stages OF
completion
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-09

Charles D. Tucker, Edward Pitman,
Mrs. Henry Bigelow, Mrs. Coop and
H. F. Leland Willis e. Sibley was
then appointed moderator of the meet
ing and DR. McCullagh left the vestry
The matter Of voting on the accept
ance of the pastors resignation was
then in order. The letter of resigna-
ton was read by the clerk. AS previ-
ously stated in The Spy, the only reason
for the resignation is the great desire
of DR.. McCuIlagh to spend several
months in the Holy Land, at the most
favorable time of the year for travel.
The pastor felt that it was best to re-
sign his charge, as he intended to make
a long visit abroad. After the reading
of the letter, L. B. Goddard moved that
the meeting should at once proceed to
vote on the acceptance of the resigna .
ton of their pastor. This motion was
carried and ballot was taken. Out of
66 votes cast, 81 were for the accept
ance Of the resignation of the pastor.
The rest of the evening was given up
to the transaction of the regular
church business.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-09
WHITE-NoRToN.
Popular Young People Married at ST.
johns Church.

Popular young People MARRIED at OF
Johns Church.
Daniel F. White and Miss Rose M.
Norton were married yesterday after
noon at O. clock in st. Johns church
by Rev. NJ. T. O'Brien. The ceremony
was one of the prettiest that have been
performed at the church for some time
and the body of the church was well
| filed with relatives and friends. Miss
May Coan, q four-year-o cousin OF
| the groom, met the couple at the altar
rail after the ceremony and presented
the bride with large bouquet Of white
bridal roses.
The groom is a conductor on the Con-
solidated street railway, and for a
number of years was in the employ of
Thomas H. Buckley. The bride is
prominent member of the Father Ma
thew Ladies' Auxiliary, and both had
a host of friends at the ceremony and
at the reception which was at their flu
ture home, 3S Barclay street.
The bridesmaid was Miss May Ca
hill and the best man Thomas Flanni-
gan of Boston, a cousin of the groom.
The bride was dressed in gray Cones
sian cloth, with white chiffon over
white satin, and trimmed with cream
colored applique. She wore bridal roses
in her hair and carried a bouquet of
bridal roses. The bridesmaid was at
tired in gray broadcloth with violet
trimmings and wore pink roses in her
hair. Miss Cohen was dressed to
match the bride, and as FIR. O'Brien
was tying the knot the little one stood
at the altar rail and waited patiently
until the close Of the ceremony when
she presented the bride with a bou-
quet At the close of the ceremony
the couple were driven to IS Barclay
street where wedding breakfast was
served
Among those present was Ernest
Turner, a sailor on the Olympia when
the memorable battle of Manila bay
was fought, Mr.. and Mrs. e. d. Elan
ders of Boston, John N. Casey, Annie
Casey Mary Casey, Michael Casey and
Mary Sullivan of Grafton.
The couple left on the 1920 train for
Boston last evening and will take an
extended trip south before returning,
when they will be at home to friends
after Nov %.
large number of presents were re-
ceived, including practically everything
necessary to furnish their home.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-09
BAPTIST CONFERENCE.

Bible and Missionary Needs Discuss
ed at Lincoln Square Church.
The second days session of the Bible
and missionary conference in the Lin
coln-square Baptist church opened yes
terday afternoon at 8 O'Clock with alec
ture on THE Christians position in
Christ" by Rev. James M. Gray, D. D.,
of Boston. Rev. c. H. Spaulding of
Boston spoke on THE needs for the BIZ
BILE in our own land as they are being
met by the publication society" telling
of the " ork the society is doing in dis
tributing copies of the Bible in families
who are without it, and of the work
done by the colporters in earring on the
distribution.
In the evening DR.. Gray spoke on
1.-THE second coming of Christ from
the Baptist standpoint, and this was
followed by an address on 1.-THE entire
Christian" by Rev. H. J. White of
Boston.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-09
ACCEPT RESIGNATION.

Members of Plymouth Church Society
Release Or. MoCulagh from Duty.
The church meeting held at Plymouth
church last evening was important
from the fact that the matter of the
acceptance of the resignation of the
pastor, Rev. DR.. Archibald McCullagh,
came up for a vote by the church So
ciety
The meeting was opened by DR.. Nc
Cullagh acting as moderator A bal
lot for clerk resulted in the election
of Frank Z. Simpson. Next it was
suggested by the acting moderator
that In accordance with a long estab-
lished custom, a committee of FIVE
should be appointed to nominate Off
GERS for the ensuing year. A motion
was then made and carried, to have the
moderator appoint such a committee,
and the following were appointed:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-09
DEATH OF 3. w. HIscox.

Benjamin w. Hiscox died yesterday
after an illness of more than a year,
from Bright's disease, aged e. years,
years bookkeeper in the employ of the
Goes Wrench company, but i'll health
forced him to retire about five years
ago.
He leaves a wife and one son, George
w. Hiscox. Funeral services will be
held tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock
at his home, 1911 Main street, by Rev.
Dr. M. H. Harris pastor of All Souls
church. Burial will be in Hope ceme-
tery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-09
SHORT OF FUNDS.

Utica Boy viii Be Sent Away Because
His Father Has no Money for Car Fare
Robert H. Eastwood Of Utica, whose
son was found in this city several days
ago by officer John Keyes, has written
Chief Of Police James NJ. brennan that
he is unable to send enough money to
pay his sons fare back to his home. He
asks that the boy be sent to some in
dusErial institution If the city does not
care to pay his expenses back home.
The lad will probably be sent to the
state farm.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-09
METHODIST PREACHERS.

The Worcester and vicinity Methodist
preachers meeting will be held at Trim
ity church, Monday. At the morning
session, 10 o'clock, the subject will be,
Ecclesiastical politics." with a paper
by Rev. j. H. HUMPHREYS. Dinner will
be served by the ladies of Trinity
church at 1890, and at the afternoon
session the subject will be, Best re-
vival methods" Rev. A. M. Osgood OF
Clinton and Rev. B. F. Kingsley will
speak, and there will be a general dis
cussion. Members of local churches are
invited to attend
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-09
STATE AND COUNTY SEALS.

The seals of the state of Massachu-
sets and of Worcester county will be
placed on either side of the judges
bench in the criminal court room at the
court house. The designs will be soon
prepared by the court house architects,
and painted upon the walls by COM
petent artists.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-09
ONE BUILDING PERMIT.

But one building permit was issued
yesterday at the office of the superin-
tendent Of public buildings 1t was
granted to George G. Thomson, who is
to be his own architect and builder for
a tenement house for two families to
be built of wood on Hamilton street,
near Harrington court, at an estimated
cost of $4,000.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-09
Ic1ARE\ THE CLARK
SAWYER Co. oooomozn
60.
syracuse
China

Do you know there is a
great difference in the texture
of China?
Syracuse China is the
toughest China made. Tho
roughly transparent, but of
a texture which will stand
much more banging about
than any other China made.
Most makes of China are
very tragile,WhiIst the "Syra-
cuse' can be used on the
table day after day, without
chipping or breaking. Again,
1t stands an immense amount
OF heat. Take it all in all, it
is the best 'aII round" ware
for every day use, and it
comes in dainty" decora-
llOIlS as we'll as other China.
-Four stock patterns to Sc
lect from. Sets costing one
third less than imported
China sets.
The syracuse China" is
the BEST c HIN A ON
EARTH.