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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
ZERO " EATHER.
County Thermometers and
Their Readings.

Worcester had no monopoly on the
cold weather Sunday night and Monday
morning. The towns of Worcester
county got their share of the cold wave,
and county Thermometers showed ex-
actly as much ability to record low
Il mperatures as any of the city bulbs.
II was cold in every section of the
county. From Royalston to Black
stone. and from Lunenburg to South
bridge, the reports are all the same.
In every town the mercury went below
the zero notch, and it becomes a mat
ter OF how much below. To date, East
BrOOkfleld holds the record where it is
said that a thermometer whose accu-
racy was never doubted, showed gen
uine western blizzard weather, and a
tCmperature of 80 egrees below.
Here are some sample read ngs picked
at random from standard thermome-
tiers:
Leicester 1G below.
Whitinsville-l4 below.
Stones Crossing (Auburn)-16 below.
Southbridge-1 below
Fenner hill (Webster)-2O below.
Globe Village-22 below.
Alum Ponds below.
Otter Rivera below
East Brookfleld-32 below.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
SHE c M BACK.

curt Officers Thouyh; III ad Los
N em N When FER Sc Was Called.
Miss May Smith, pretty 1S-year-old
girl VINO was arrested a few weeks ago
on complaint of her parents, for stub
bornness, and had her case continued
until Jan. 2, failed to appear in court
yesterday morning, and for time it
was thought she ha fed the city. The
girl appeared at Smiths restaurant, 107
Front street. about ii o'clock a, M.
however, and any apprehension as to
her whereabouts was quoted.
AT the time of her first appearance
III court, the young woman, who is of
Polish descent, created a sensation nv
declaring that she would rather 90 t0
jan than return to her parents she
mas been employed in the restaurant ~
~ tront street for about fotl, vaars
altogether, and when arrested the nro'
ptieto wife furnished security FOR
her appearance. ava
The only reason given for her non-
appearance yesterday morning. is that
she wa" afraid that the conrt wo,,Id
order her returned to the custody of ber
parents The probation officer has no
ceIVed goo reports from the girl s,noa
the ease came under his notice and
general surprise was expressed u, bt,O
ing hlorh-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
THE MAYOR'S INArGuR AZ.

Mayor Dodge's second inaugural ad-
dress is chiefly noteworthy because of
it's earnest plea for economy. This is
the era of luxury and expansion, but
lately an almost unanimous cry of eau
ton, warning and moderation has been
raised by governors and mayors who
discern dangerous tendency to eXtrav-
affairs. 1t would be hard to say that
the Worcester city government has
been extravaganza. No doubt appro-
priations have been made and enter
prises undertaken which are not be-
You'd criticism, but neither the tax rate
nor the city debt, nor it's increase, indi-
cate wastefulness and improvidence.
As the mayor says, the present situa-
ton is not in itself alarming, but he is
alive to the inevitably increasing de-
mands that must be made upon the
resources Of the city in the years to
come and as the modern tendency is to
increase expenditures from year to
year, more rapidly than the income, an
even closer scrutiny of appropriations
is necessary, If we would avoid the I'M
fortunate experiences of other cities.
Mayor Dodge has a strong prefer
ence for paying for improvements as we
go, and while in many conspicuous in
stances that method would be imprac-
ticable, way is pointed out for ac-
complishing something in this line. The
mayor criticises the practice of pass
appropriations of the respective de-
partments, and there is justice in the
criticism. 1t is a convenient mode of
Sinking responsibility, to order work
done for which it is we'll known that
the appropriations are inadequate. A
personal favor may thus be done, and
the burden of finding money to back it,
thrown upon the next administration.
Here is an abuse to be corrected.
The mayor could give no information
about the grade crossing problem, and
beyond the necessity of providing for
the disposal of the sludge, he had little
to say about the sewerage system. 1t
looks, however, as if there were neces-
sity for an overhauling of the latter
department. The ever growing cost
Of the schools disturbs Mayor Dodge.
as II disturbs others, but nobody has
yet thrown any great light upon this
puzzling question.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03

The Boston Herald, commenting on
the reported displeasure of the train
men on the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad over the order issued
by the company, forbidding their
smoking or chewing tobacco while on
duty, says: Whatever may be
thought of the merits of the order as
affecting the men, there is no doubt
that it would fill long felt want if it
were made to apply to passengers to
the extent of prohibiting the squirting
of tobacco juice on the floors of the
cars. The steam railroad company
that will undertake to enforce reform
in this direction will earn the gratitude
of decent people generally. The street
car companies in some or our great
cities are ahead of the steam railroads
in this particular" The suggestion
ought not to be necessary, but it is,
and the railroads should pay prompt
attention to it.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
OUT AND ABOUT.

Wednesday afternoon mothers meet
ings will be held simultaneously in the
Church of the Covenant, and Belmont,
Emmanuel and Hope churches. under
the auspices of the committee on ex-
tension work of the Woman's Club.
Although this department was or
ganized last winter, work was not
pushed with much vigor until the open
ing of the club year of $685. when "A
system was inaugurated which includes
meetings on the first Wednesday of ev-
cry month.
Last year sewing schools were opened
in several churches on the east side of
the city under the auspices of the City
Mss .onary Society. A number of hun
dreds of little girls were thus provided
with a weekly course of lessons in the
handling of their needles and incident
ally given considerable pleasure first
and last. The mothers meetings have
it as their object to reach the mothers
of the sewing school pupils, to bring
about pleasant social relations between
them and membefs of the Womans
Club and to hand on as well as may be-
some of the benefits which the latter
have derived from club life.
The meetings are made very informal
and proba bly, no two of them a. anAs.
Each lady on the committee assumes
the responsibility for a church. and il
lies with her to provide such entertain
ment for the meetings there as she sees
fit. Generally talk on some domestic
subject that win be sure to interest
every one is given, an often-but not
invariably-there is some little treat.
Better methods of cooking, suggestions
for more hygienic living, the abuse of
the frying-pan and similar subje It's, are
chosen for the talks which the ladies
either get an expert to deliver or Sc
give themselves, drawing upon their
own experience or upon the instruction
impaired by lectures at the club.
Extension work, the name given to
the department, affords perhaps the
best definition of what is. after all
really an attempt at an extension of
the benefits and pleasures of the Wo-
mans Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest H. Wood will be
at home to their friends very informal
ly tomorrow and succeeding Wednes-
days in January.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis e. Fuller miss
Lottie E, Lamson) gave a wedding re-
ception yesterday at their home %
woodland street. from to 9 O'clock
DR. and Mrs. f. e. Lamson and Miss
Margie Lamson were also in the re-
ceiving party. Mrs. G. A. Hilton. Mrs
Horace, Burlingame, Miss Della saw
age and Miss Eta Rite assisted in en-
pertaining. The wedding gifts were dis
played. Among the 100 or moro guests
We're DR.. and Mrs, Church of Mill
bury.
Miss Penelope Burns is to give five
talks in German at the house of Mrs
d. Winfield Wyman, 5S West street on
consecutive Thursdays, at O'clock he
ginning January IL. The subjects are.
Bismarck. Die Glocke, Hosniein
Louise, Wanderlieder, Carmen Sylva'
Ihe Germania Verein holds its first
meeting of the new year with Miss Eljz-
aoeth M. White. Mrs. C. d. Wheeler
GEL" "oil'e-
The u e. H. Club will hold its regular
meeting with Mrs. Gunnison. SO vii.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
n. S. LISCOMB.
WeIl-Known Real Estat
Man Dead.

In the death of N. S. Liscomb which
occurred suddenly at an early hour yester-
day morning, Worcester lost one of her
best known and most highly respected
citizens. For years Mr.. Liscomb was one
of the most prosperous Main street mer-
chants, and for two years past he has
been identified with the DEVELOPMENT of
MeffiiieId, the section once comprised in
the William I. Merrified estate
me su0denness Of Mr.. L.scomb's death
proved great shock to h S many friends
sunday he was in his usual health and
Ettendeq service at the Church of the
Cnity. IN the evening ne complained of a
eoia, put no particular attention was paid
70 the trouble until about 5 O'Clock yes
seruay morning. when Mrs. Liscomb
round that her husbands condition was
sssoewing rapidly worse and noticed Signs
Dr.. Berry, one of the nearest physicians
ana friend OF the family, was has lily
summoned and, though not in general
practlce, the doctor responded at once,
Looping 10 give temporary relief to his
IIilend and after conference with Mrs
Lscomb, called general physician. He
reached the house within twenty minutes
ailer the summons, only to find that MIR.
Liscomb had already passed away, death
having resulted from heart failure due
20 M aeu I'is6pa pulmonary nary congeesstion.
was porn in Fairhaven in 1889 and came
70 This city in 1854, entering the employ of
p. A Eldred in the hat ana furnishing
business m IN 1861 Mr.. Liscomb was admit
Ter to membership in the firm, and in 1873
ne assumed entire control of the business.
adnittlng his son, A. G. Liscomb, to part
nership. continuing the business until it
Was MAS closed out about year ago. AT that
Tune the younger Mr.. Liscomb accepted
a position at the head of the fur depart
nent with Marshall Field of Chicago and
the elder Mr.. Liscomb devoted his time
10 the development of the Mortified es-
tate with great success
Mr.. Liscomb enlisted in 1861. when the
eau Tor troops was made, going out in
t april OF that year with the old Third
battalion, In 1858 he married Ellen, the
daughter Of John NJ. Goodeii. Besides his
son albert in Chicago he leaves daugh-
yer Miss Mary Liscomb, and a sister. The
wlaoW OF f. A. Eldred. Mr. Liscomb was
q q MASON and a prominent member of tho
commonwealth Club. also a director of
t Inc worcester Electric Light COMPANY,
re suffered for many years of a danger
gus stomach trouble, and several times
mis- ne has been despaired OF.
ba Deii, rn ARRANGEMENTS for the funeral
nave not yet been made pending the ar
rival of Albert Llscomb from Chicago
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
"UNDER TIE DOME"

1t is safe to say that "Undar the
Dome" the play which is on at 10th
rop's this week, is the best of Lincoln
]. Carriers scenic dramas. The scene
IS laid in Samoa, at the time Of the
great hurricane, and the play is full of
dramatic interest from beginning to
end, while the scenic effects are as
nearly perfect as can be produced. The
view Of the capitol In Washington is
natural in the extreme, while the move
ment of the ships during the terrific
storm brings rounds of applause from
the audience.
OF the cast, True S. James, as Ned
Langnnie," the hero, and Pearl Sew
ard, as Nora Considine," are particu-
larly good, as is also Charles J. Harris,
IS Seth Baldwin" All of the ca 1t
deserve mention for their fitness for
the characters portrayed and for the
ease with which they make a pleasing
Whole from the details of the COM
plicated plot.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
AT THE PARK.

At the Park Theatre this week the
leading attraction is the comedy sketch
1.-THE Flat Next Door," presented by
John c, Fox and Katie Allen. And as
close second, comes the juggling act of
Eldora and Norine and the acrobatic
work of the Randalls, one of whom
is woman.
The original act, II am not midget"
by Duffy, Sawtelle and Duffy. is a
mirth producing comedy of the high
est order. The lesser Duffy is mistaken
for midget, but finally succeeds in
convincing everybody that he is only
boy and not vet grown up.
George G. Davis, ippersorator, Kim
ball and Donovan, banju-sts, and Louis
Teisler, champion bag puuchers, are
stars in their lines and receive encores
at every performance.
The great American Biograph stlll
continues to hold the attention of the
audience. Eight new pictures are in
troduced this week. and four of last
weeks favorites are retained.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
'DenhOlm & Mckay Co.
OF THEATRICAL STOCK.
How Dramatic Talent Seems 70 Follow
ereditarv Lines.

How Dramatic Talen; Seems 70 Follow
ereditarv Lines.
1t is a fact that most of the success
full stage people Of today came from
families which have been devoted to
the stage and its art. Annie Yeamans,
who since the death Of Mrs. John
Drew is the oldest living exponent of
purely American dramatic art, has Civ
en- to the stage TWO daughters-Lydia
eamans Titus and Jennie Yeamans.
Frank Mayo, once one Of the noted
actors Of the stage, bsqueathed to it his
daughter Eleanor, who five years ago
made great success when she ap-
peared in THE Princess Bonnie" She
has since married and retired. His son
FRANK is a Well-knoWn theatrical fig
ure.
Fay Templeton is the daughter of
John Templeton, who knew everything
about the show business, from taking
tickets at circus to acting as i'm
pressalio of a grand opera company.
Her mother is still on the stage.
Years ago theatre-gOers used to rave
over Mckee Rankin and his wife Kitty
blanchard. Their fame is still kept be-
lore the public by their daughter,
GLADYS Rankin Drew. wife of Sydney
Drew, and Phyllis Rankin who is now
playing in THE Belle Of New York"
Ethel Barrymore comes naturally by
her talent and good looks, for she is
the daughter of Maurice Barrymore
and the late Georgia Drew Barrymore.
Maude Adams is the dau. .ttei Of Annie
Adams, an actress. Of the old school.
and Viola Aliens father is Leslie Alien,
who scored his principal success in
Men and Women"
Flora Walsh, the first wife of Charles
hoyt, was noted actress and was the
daughter of Alice Walsh, recognized as
one of the best Character actresses
on me stage till she retired after the
death of her daughter
Edwin Booth was the greater son Of a
great father, Junius Brutus Booth. Who
was leading American tragedian of
the forties and fifties. Edwin's two
brothers, Junius Brutus Jr., and John
wakes, We're also actors of remarkable
ability
e. H. Sothern's father, E. A. Sothern.
Is still remembered for his Lord Dun
dreary and other lnimitable comedy i'm
presentations. The elder Sothern had
several other sons all actors, although
the Oldest, Lytton, now dead. was the
only one that achieved great promin-
ence.
Dion Bouoicault, and his son and
daughter Aubrey and Nina Frank
Chaufrau's place as Kit" filed by his
son Henry, our late entertainers, the
four Jefferson boys and James x. Hac-
kett, VINO by the way is shortly to come
to the Worcester Theatre, in Rupert
OF Hent2au, are ether instances OF
similar heredity which can readily he
multiplied ad infinitum by every ner-
son at all conversant with stage af-
fairs.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03

Mayor Plunkett of Marlboro has q
hard row to hoe. He was elected as
the representative of the organized
labor element; and, in the nature of
things, it is to be expected that both
friends and opponents will be critical
In his inaugural he advocated the en-
actment of a curfew ordinance, regu-
lation which in some cities might be
probably made to apply to children of
the larger growth. AS for the present
troublous situation, the mayor implored
the cooperation of every member OF
the city government to bring about a
speedy adjustment. Unless his high
way scheme be expected, Mayor
Plunkett cannot yet be said to have
manifested any revolutionary tenden-
cies.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
Il MODEL PLATFORM

Col. Henry Watterson submits this
model platform for the consideration
of the democratic party at its national
convention in 1906 The stars and
stripes, God bless them!"
An admirable platform this, and one
that does credit to the ccloners head
and heart. 1t is a much better platform
than the democracy has been accus-
toned to, and it is to be feared that
the party would not feel quite at home
if formally placed upon it. 1t is hardly
conceivable that a political organiza-
ton which has made excited demands
for a tariff for revenue only and for
the free and unlimited coinage Of silver
at 16 to /, and has bitterly attacked the
United States supreme court, should
be contented with the simple, yet beau
tiful declaration of principles suggest
ed by Col Watterson. Let any one i'm
agine, if he can, William ]. Bryan,
John P. Altgeld and Bailey of Texas,
with their unlimited erjowments in the
way of language, standing on a four
word platform and those four words,
1.-THE stars and stripes!"
Notwithstanding the practical objec-
tons in the way of the adoption of
this platform, the democracy cannot
reject it without going farther and far
ing worse. Col. Watterson is the only
inspired member Of the democratic
party. He is still true to the star-eyed
goddess and she is true 10 him. From
her lips he draws the inspiration which
makes him wise in counsel. His advice
should not be treated lightly
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
EVENING SCHOOLS.

The second term Of the year for eve
ming schools opened with good attend
ance last evening. If anything, the
number of pupils is larger than at the
close of the first term previous to
Christmas, as many who were EN-
ployed in the various stores and shops
during the, Christmas season have re-
turned to their studies.
At the evening high school ten new
pupils were added to the ranks of the
previous term. most of the new ones
taking up bookkeeping, shorthand and
German. There is no change in teach
ers or list of studies from what has al
ready been published
j. j. Rtordan, supervisor of the eve
ming high school, anticipates still fur
Their enrolment of pupils during the
next week.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
WORCESTER THEATER.
Return Of Joseph Murphy in "The
Kerry Cow"

II IS now rs years since Joseph Muir
phy nrst produced The Kerry Cow. " If
mat time he had acquired a fair repu-
tdIon IN irish character parts. and
having accumulated some money, APP
piled TO the late Fred Marsden to fit
MN 10 vehicle for his talents. Mars.
zen at that time was the leading Amari-
can playwright He had but three nIots
one for soubrette plays, and two for
male stars-but in the line of drama tic
talIorlng he was highly skilled, and fit
ed MS customers peculiarities to per
Iectlon. Lolita, Roland Reed and num-
per OF others have Fred Marsden to
thank for much of their success.
Inc piece that Marsden turned out
Tor Murphy was called 1.-THE Kerry
Cow" 1t was like the other PLAYS from
the same pen, horribly bad in an artis-
TIC sense, but showed the star in the
most favorable point of view. And. in
addition, it had stage Sensation
seeing live horse in full view Of the
audience. Stage realism was rarer then
than now, and the third act made the
piece. First the novelty, then the stars
popularity, and later, respect for age,
have kept it alive for 26 years
The performance last night was neith-
er better nor worse than it's numerous
predecessors. Belle Melville who
played Norah Drew so long that she
was considered fixture and was fea-
tured along with the star, is now re-
placed by Pearl Evelynne, a pretty girl,
who walks through her part easily, ex-
cept in the emotional sections where
she is too noisy. John DAILY was a good
Major Gruff, Frank Kimble a fair vii
lain, and Neil Florence a very bad Ray
mond Mr.. Murphy himself does no.
seem day older than ten years ago,
nor does he act any better. A big St.
Bernard dog, evidently the pet of the
entire company was the envy and ad-
miration of every animal lover in the
good sized audience.
Roster &, Balls succc SIS of two sea-
sons ago, "Gayest Manhattan" will be
at the theater tontSht. Those who saw
it before will remember it as a Jolly.
breezy skit, full Of rolicking nonsense,
and pretty music, and will endeavor to
see it again.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03

Among the aspirants for the position
of president of the borough of Manhat-
tan, made vacant by the death of Mr..
Peters, is Paddy Diver who has been
out of a job since his retirement from
the bench. At the time of his eleva-
ton to a judgeship he was high in the
favor of Tammany, but as there has
been a marked GOODNESS between him
and Mr.. Croker. his prospects for be-
coming president of Manhattan seem
not of the best. The attractions of the
position appeal to him very strongly,
there being a five thousand dollar sal
airy and no duties whatever to per-
form.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
SOUTH UNITARIAN CHURCH.

At the annual meeting of the South
Unitarian parish, last night, Arthur ].
Marble was chosen moderator, with
Miss Marion S. Keith as clerk e. A.
Bigelow. the treasurer read his report,
which showed that the expenses Of the
past year had been fully met and that
the new year was begun with a balance
to the credit Of the church. officers
for the ensuing year were elected as
follows: Moderator. Arthur ]. Marble;
clerk, Marion S. Keith; treasurer,
George A. Bigelow: collector, William
Bushey; standing committee, George
A. Bigelow, c. S. Childs, G. NJ New
hall. w. e. Norcross, A. H. Sylvester,
L. P. Carter, ]. c. Yeaton, H. B. Keith,
Mrs. G. A. Harrington.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
YELLOWSTONE PARK
Entertaining Lecture by Rev. Or. Grant
on Na'ur-I onders.


on Na'ur-I onders.
The people of Worcester have lis
tened to various lectures at various
times on the beauties and wonders of
Yellowstone Park, but in none of these
lectures has a gathering of people ex-
pressed more satisfaction, or had the
facts more clearly dealt with than at
the lecture delivered by Rev. Roland
Dwight Grant, D. D., in Association
Hall. last evening.
DR.. Grant is an enthusiastic student
of nature and has paid sixteen extend
ed visits to Yellowstone Park, during
which time he has collected material
for thorough and exhaustive descrip-
ton of it's many wonders.
The lecture is splendidly illustrated
with stereopticon views, of principal
points of interest and deals extensive
ly with the geysers and hot springs
which are such a feature in the park
A large audience attended.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03
BRINKWORTH SINKING.

me principals in the shooting affair
that took place at 10 Columbia street
one week ago today, are stil Iivinr
although the condition Of Walter u
Brinkworth is anything but honefni
MS condition is reported from the nitv
hospital as little changed, but his father
ana others who have seen him com
uay TO day say he appears to be grad
ually sinking. . GU
Mss McDonagh. on the other b.rs
is improving steadily. and was abia ~
s.t up yesterday DR. C. d. Wheeler
VINO has charge Of the case at present
says the young woman is improvine as
rest as poss BILE and that unless soma
other trouble sets in no attempt viii he
MADE to remove the bullets that arc
embedded in her back 81 Z
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-03

The Hundred Year Club, which pro-
poses to show members how to become
centenarians by teaching them ito en-
joy life every hour and moment" has
no doubt a laudable purpose in view,
but it overlooks a very common human
failing. Men would sacrifice a liberal
margin above the scriptural three score
and ten rather than deny themselves
certain ambitions and creature COM
forts that may be harmful, but GER
tainly are enticing.