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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
is A CONTORTIONIST,
But Charles jackson Claims Kirby Gave
Him An Unexpected WhrI.

Maurice F. Kirby, of the firm of
O'Flynn & Kirby, proprietors of the
Gaiety musee on Front street, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon, by Sergt.
Hill, on warrant charging him with
assaulting Charles Jackson. jackson
is a contortionist, and is playing this
week at the Casino, II rival playhouse,
located little further down Front
street
Jackson's story is that Re went into
Franks lunch room Monday night for
his supper Kirby was seated at one
of the tables, and no sooner saw him,
than he called him across the room
and volunteered the information that
he was going to punch his head at the
first convenient opportunity.
Jackson remarked that he was going
out at that time, and kept on out of
the restaurant. He says the first thing
he knew Kirby appeared on the scene,
and knocked him down, breaking one
of his teeth in tho operation.
Kirby says that Jackson worked for
him in Lowell, and that he has provid-
ed the young man with money and en-
ployment. He says that Jackson asked
him out to fight and he went with him.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
EXPERT ON HEATING.

S. Homer Woodbridge, professor at
the Massachusetts Institute of Tech
nology, is preparing plans for a sys-
tenn of steam heating IN the new school
house at Qufnsigamond, plans for
which are now in course of prepara-
ton.
There is a variety Of opinion as to
what system Of heating is the best for
a large public building. such as school
house. Some maintain that furnace
heating Is better than steam, but the
latter system has its supporters. The
school committee has favored furnace
heating as general thing, but the BEN
efits of steam heating in school houses
have been strongly urged, and the
chances are the questions of superiority
will be raised in connection with some
of the new school houses which have
been ordered
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
sealer OeFosse Finds a Surprising Mum
Der of Off-coIor Measuring Utensils.

WI VI Oii-CofoT measuring OtenSiSs
C. Herbert DeFosse, sealer Of weights
and measures, is keeping a record of
the work he is doing in order to make
a report Of the workings of the Office
when his year expires in April. He has
prepared the figures of what he has
done up to the beginning of the new
year. In the nine months of last year
he examined $4,000 bottles and cream
Jars, 5000 of which he condemned, as
they were short of measure. The con-
demned bottles and jars have been TAX
en- to the dump in East Worcester,
where they have been destroyed, the
law requiring that every bottle that
wouldn't seal be broken.
He has examined 675 large scales,
which will weigh 1000 pounds and up
wards. Three hundred of these We're
incorrect and were adjusted by the
sealer. Eighty were condemned and
have not been used since. He sealed
1887 weights, which are used on various
kinds of scales and balances, OF this
number 296 were off color, but could be
adjusted by the addition or removal of
shot while 29 were so far out of the
way that he could not adjust them.
They were condemned and were de-
stroyed under the direction of the seal
er.
The greatest percentage of incorrect
measures was found among the dry
measures. Sealer DeFosse handled SIS
of these. OF that number, 2SS were
condemned. He found only two which
he could adjust. The measures were
smaller than they should have been,
especially those of the hawkers and
pedlers, who gave the sealer such trou-
BILE lest summer The two which he
could adjust were too large, and he
cut them down. He spent several days
in dry goods stores, looking after cloth
measures. He examined 1915 cloth
measures, of which he was able to seal
S11. He found 10 which were short all
the way from an inch to six in the
yard. These he ordered to be broken
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
"A SINGLE MEMBER CAME,

- meeung of the Massachusetts Jer-
sSy catDe, breeders was slated to take
ptSe e. horticultural hall at 10 o'clock
go hoS morning. At the appointed
nour, however, but one member had am
peared, and after short monoIoe1ie
the punctual member declared tbs
meeting adjourned to a future date
Wnen the condition of the roads is more
favorable. In absence of quorum no
ed meeting. '''0 "NJo''rh-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
OLD ELL WON'T DO.

Plans for the six-room school house
on the Quinsigamond lot have been
made in pencil by Barker &c Nourse, ar
chitects, in order that they may be fig
ured on. and an estimate OF the cost
Of the school furnished the city council.
The committee to which was referred
the order for the addition to the present
building by alterations in the building
formerly used for fire engine house,
concluded that the old ell could not be
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
q PLAINTIFF NON-SUITED.

The plaintiff was non-suited in the
two cases Of Toussaint ]. Langevin
against August Emond and Vitallne
Larose, all Of Uxbridge, and a ruling
was made that the non-suit would be
removed if payment of the costs and
witness fees were made prior to March
1 Of the present year. The stipulation
in the first case is that the plaintiff pay
S14 and costs amounting to s14, and in
the second case $14 and witness fees
amounting to $3.50. A. Archambeault
appears for the plaintiff; S. B. Taft for
the defendants.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
GNE IHE CHILDREN 4 DRINK

called GRAIN-o. 1t is delicious, appetiz-
ing, nourishing food drink to take tile
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used II because
when properly prepared, II tastes like the
finest coffee but Is free from alr its In
furious properties. GRAIN-O aids d.
gestion and strengthens the nerves. II Is
not a stimulant but a health builder and
children. as well as adults, can drink II
with great benefit. Costs about \. as
much as coffee. 100. and 25c.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15

made fit for school purposes. 1t was the
original school house OF that district,
and was built in 1856. When the pres
emit Quinsigamond school was built in
1868, the old house was moved back and
made an ell for the new one, but was
not used for school purposes. The fire
engine placed in Quinsgamond several
years ago used the ell until its house
on the opposite side of the street was
finished.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
DEATHS HARVEST.
Pneumonia and the Grippe We're Respon-
sibIe for the Most Demses.

sibIe for the Most Demlses'
The mortality report for the month
Of January was made out yesterday
by the board Of health. The population
estimated from the water census, is
1903, 463. The death rate for the month
was Al, and for the year 1898 the
death rate per 1000 was 1854. During
the month there were 154 deaths-7S
males and 76 females. The nativity of
the deaths was as follows: Worcester,
As; Massachusetts. "a; other states, 81;
Ireland, 30; England, 4; Scotland, 4;
Canada, A. Sweden, 6; Poland, 2; Italy
and British provinces, l each. The
birthplace of 2 was unknown. The
location by wards was; Ward one, IL;
ward two, So; ward 3, 81; ward 4. 16;
ward 5, 10; ward seven, 81; ward eight,
II. There were 10 deaths under l year
and Ia between 80 and 80. There was
death over that age.
Pneumonia headed the list with So
deaths. Consumption caused Is deaths
and the grip IL. Bright's disease and
heart disease took off each. The
other causes were: Old age, s; bron-
chitis, cancer, congenital weakness, 6
each; insanity, S; meningitis, A; con-
vulsions, diabetes, paralysis, 3 each;
apoplexy, fracture of skull, peretinitis
premature birth and sarcoma, 2 each;
coasting accident, epilepsy, hydroce-
phalus, marasmus. railroad accident,
suicide, spina bif1da and tubercular
meningitis, l each.
There were 8 deaths from zymotiG
diseases. from diphtheria and / each
from whooping cough and typhoid.
During the month SO cases of diph-
iberia, 81 Of scarlet fever and Of
typhoid fever were reported. Diph-
iberia was most prevalent in ward
four, where there were 16 cases during
the month Wards two and seven had
8 cases each. No case was reported
from ward s. Scarlet fever was scat
tered throughout the city, but there
was a preponderance in ward two,
where there We're IS cases. The deaths
of January year ago were 152.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
CONTINUED TO MARCH.

The following cases are continued to
March:
S242 assigned first on March list-
Conlin VS.. Doyle.
3050-Nichols VS.. Keith.
3l40-Landers VS.. Landers ct al.
Divorce cases are in order for today.
and the following case has been as
signed for Thursday:
3356-Barnes VS.. commonwealth of
Massachusetts. Dean; attorney gem
eral.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
TWO-FOOT RULE.
Assault With That Dangerous Weapon is
Hard to Prove.

Another short session of the central
district court was in order yesterday
morning. The principal case for con-
sideration was one in which Giovanni
Capola, was charged with having as
saulted Nluziata Bagano, with a two
foot rule. Niuziata Bagano is a wom-
an, but her story was not considered
sufficiently strong, and the defendant
was discharged.
-Four drunk cases were considered and
placed on file.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
NO FURTHER ADVANCE.
Coal Dealers Claim They Do Not Wish
to Profit BY a Famine.

There are no new developments in
the coal situation, so far as local in
terests are concerned, There has been
no further advance nor is there liable
to be an Immediate rise if the judg-
ment and statements of the dealers
about town go for anything. AL
though the supply of house GOALS on
hand just now is very limited, the deal
ers propose to sell it off at present fig
ures: Egg broken, $6.25; stove and
chestnut $3.50; Lehigh, 81; pea coal,
$3.50; and Franklin, at So
If the transportation difficulties con-
tinue to exist and the present shortage
turns into an actual famine, the deal
ers feel at least that they have done
everything possible to avert it.
In not a single case have they de-
clared any intention to make a further
advance under present conditions.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
NO CASES READY.

Judge David n. Aiken held the jury
waived session of the superior court
yesterday, but as there were no cases
ready a majority of the cases which
were in order for the day were contln-
ued to the March session.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
AN AUXILIARY.

Social Democracy Will Have Womens
Association to Assist It.
The social democracy has established
an auxiliary to work In conjunction
with Il.
At the meeting Of the social demo-
cracy, at 20 Pearl street, last evening,
C. w. Saunders, who was appointed to
investigate the feasibility OF organic
ing an auxiliary among the wives.
daughters and sweethearts Of the
members Of the society, made his re-
port in favor of the scheme. Accord
ingly, within two weeks the party will
have a ladies' branch thoroughly Or
ganized and working for the advance
ment of the human race, with the same
strength, enthusiasm and willingness
as the men.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
WEDDING TOUR IN NEW YORK.

Thomas Williams and Bridget Quinn
were married in st. Johns Church
yesterday afternoon. Rev. Cornelius
M. Foley performed the ceremony. The
bride wore "a travelling gown of dark
color and the bridesmaid wore gown
similar TO that Of the bride. After the
marriage the happy couple were driven
to the home of the bride, where they
partook OF a light lunch. Today they
expect to leave for New York on their
wedding tour.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
MARpI GRAs NIGHT.

I'Union ST. Joseph celebrated Mardi
Gras last night, by holding in st. Jean
Baptiste Hall a pleasant soiree. There
was an equal number Of ladies and gem
tlemen and until midnight they enjoyed
themselves in dancing or by playing
games. Coburn's Orchestra furnished
the music for the dancers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
GOT THE INFORMATION.

Reports Of the investigating commit
tee appointed to locate the contractors
employing non-union men. at the
last meeting OF the Building Laborers'
Cnion were received at the meeting
last night They said that they have
met with good luck In their investlga-
lions, and win continue them for some
time TO come.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
FUNERALS PosTPoNED.

The funeral Of William Leonard who
died at his home, SO Fox street, Sun
day. which was to take place yester-
day. was postponed to take place to-
Cay, owing to the poor travelling on
the roads leading to the cemetery.
The funeral Of John Travers or "a
Douglass street was also postponed,
and will take place today with burial
in st. Johns cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
NEW SOLDIERS

Five applicants took +ba ao,,
ton at the recruiting ofioe limit ~ .ii -
Walker building yesterday, and tho ee
who passed were Legrande 7, A1drios
and Joel Hurd. Aldrich will proba hin
be assigned to general recruitino CO...
vice and Hurd will be sent to the sixtb
cavalry at Fort Sill NS 9iAtn
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
FUNERAL OF MRS. WHITE.

The funeral Of Mrs Harriet White
was held yesterday afternoon at her
late residence, SO Hollywood street,
Rev. Edward NJ. Chapman of Central
Church officiating. There was spe-
cial singing by the Schumann Quartet.
Among the floral tributes was mound
of white flowers from the family, and
numerous cut flowers from friends and
relatives. The body was placed in the
omb at Rural cemetery
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
RENDERED TO LADY FRIENDS.

The members Of st. PauPs Society
rendered to the ladies who assisted
society in Mechanics Hall, a reception
in Alhambra Hall, X OF c.. 9s Front
street, last night. There was a good
attendance. The committee in charge
was Y. +. Ryan (chairman), ]. NJ
Sharry, John j. Sheehan, T. j. Ryan
and Thomas Butler.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
A. o. II. FESTIVAL.

Company II, A. o. H.. had meeting
in Robert Emmett Hall, 98 Front street,
last evening, in regard to the festival
the company is to hold in A. o. H. Hall,
April and 7. The issue Of tickets was
decided upon, aud at the next meeting
contestants will be put in the field to
tickets.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
FRATERNAL ORDERS
Conduct the Impressive Funeral Rites of
8, F. FarnsWorth.

3. F. FarnsWorth.
The funeral of Benjamin b. Farms
worth was held yesterday at his late
residence. Glenwood street. Rev
DR.. M. H. Harris of All Souls Church
officiated, and there were special SER
vices by delegation from Worcester
Lodge, I. o. Q. F., and singing by the
Odd Fellows Quartet. of which order
the deceased was a member.
Among the floral tributes were cut
flowers from the Woman's Relief Corps
of the G. A. r., pillow and the three
links of the order from the local Odd
Fellows. and other pieces from reia-
tives. Representatives of the Women's
Relief Corps, Worcester Lodge and the
local G. A. r. were present. The bur-
ial was private.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
Personal.

Madam Julian. the noted palmist of
Toronto, Canada, has located at 267
Main street, for short time prior to
permanently moving to Boston. La
dies wishing reading of their hands,
consult this scientific PIANIST. Salts
faction guaranteed. Readings 80 cents,
Ladies only. See sign.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
EuNERAL or Mrs. poRA su1L1vAN.

The funeral Of Dora, wife of Daniel
Sullivan took place from her late home,
No. So Summer street, yesterday morning
Requiem high mass was celebrated In 81.
Anne church at $50 by Rev. 10. #. Bros
nihan. The pail bearers were Patrick ]
Eugene and John LarlSin, Harry Wilson,
Patrick and jeremiah Sullivan. Tho bur-
ial was in St. Johns cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
EvANGELIsTIc SERVICES.

Henry Norman, the colored evangel-
list, OF Lynn, will be at the Tabernacle,
corner OF Belmont ana Hanover streets,
every night during this week, except
Saturday. He is man of ability, and,
as do those OF the Tabernacle, trusts
God fully for his support. Song SER
vice 1880 preaching 7.45.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
PRIZE WINNERS GET SIS.

The fifth grand ribbon party Of the
Merrymakers was held in Foresters'
hall on Front street. last night Such
a large number was never seen in the
hall before at dance. and il was ne
cessary to engage the adjacent hall 10
accommodate the young dancers.
The tlcltet-selling contest for $50 and
s25 was won by Mary Rem and Annie
Phlney The floor was in charge OF
Michael T. Hayes. and he was assisted
by John Il. Leslie and John b. Kane
The music for tho dancers was played
by Riley's orchestra.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
VALENTINE PARTY.

Weetamo council, Daughters Of Poca-
hontas, gave n valentine party In Red
Mems hall last night. The entertain
ment consisted Of vocal and instrument
tai music, a valentine post office ana
voting contests. Later In the evening a
valentine lunch was served in the ban
quet hall.
The committee In charge consisted OF
G. II. Tuck, Mrs. NJ r. Browning, Miss
Anna Written, Mrs. Bertha Brown,
Mrs. Matte Armstrong G. II. spauld.
ing and r. A. Newman.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
HE WAS SLOW.
Cal Fireman Finds That Regular Men
Sleep With Their Boots On.

Gait Fireman FInds That Regular Men
Sleep With Their Boots On.
A good joke is going the rounds of
the fire department houses at the ex-
pense of one of the call men on Hose
All call men were ordered to stay a.
their respective houses Monday night,
and the man in question was enjoying
the unusual feature to the utmost
He had removed his boots and was
Iounging in chair when the alarm
from box "a came IN. Before the call
man had time to get into his foot gear,
the company had hitched up and was
on its way to the fire, The call man
followed and met his companions on
the way back. He is of the opinion now
that some very quick bitches are made
on occasions.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
HARD TRAVELLING.
BIoomingdaIe Section is Enshrouded in
Big Drifts.

Chief Vaughn is willing to make af-
fidavit to the statement that there are
as many drifts in the neighborhood of
Bloomingdale engine house as any
Where in the city. The chief started
out yesterday forenoon to pay off, but
got only as far as W. w. Sanderson's
place, when the roads were found in
such condition as TO prevent getting
further with horse.
IN order that the men of engine 6
might not miss their weekly stipend,
ne chlet decided to walk the rest Of the
gay, but when he got back to his
slgh, wished that he had postponed
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge, No
80, ]: o. o. f., will hold an old maid
auction and box party in Odd Fellows
hall, No. 80 Pearl street, Thursday eve
ming, Feb. Is, every lady to bring how
with supper for two. Per order,
Entertainment Committee.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
DEFENDANT DEFAULTED.

In the case of William H. Baker ct al.
against Harry B. Temple the defend
ant, was called and defaulted. S. D.
Taft, Dodge e. Taft appeared for the
plaintiff.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Wilfred Morse Frink, 81; Florence
Louise Mills, 20.
Felix Labrie, 40; Marie (Cots)
Lavitte, 30.
Patrick Williams, %; Bridget Quinn.
90
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
LEICESTER MAN BURIED

The funeral OF Michael McGuinness of
Leicester, was held from Athy's under-
taking rooms, yesterday. Requiem high
mass was offered at st. Johns church
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
EVANS REAPPOINTED.

Ashburnham, Feb. 14.-E. L. Evans
was confirmed today as postmaster at
Ashburnham Centre. This is a reap
pointment.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
ATTACHMENT.

G. N. Tucker VS.. II. r. Landers, $500,
superior court of Suffolk county; writ
served by Scott.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
MSS ELIZABETH srAcK DEAD.

Elizabeth Stack, of Worcester, died
at tho home /of her niece, Margaret
Leary, AZ John street. The funeral will
take place Thursday with requiem high
mass at 81. Pauls church.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
Small but


IT IS TRUE, the calendar counts
February the smallest month in the
year, but no other month has given
to US both a
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15

The Suffrage League win meet with
Mrs Kabley, No. Z Allen street, on
Thursday, at . p. m
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
"A CARD

~ NAHD--
We, thu undersigned, do hereby agree 10
refund the money on 10 cent bottle OF
Greene's Warranted Syrup OF Tar n II
falls TO cure your cold or cough We also
warrant Is cent bottle to prove sstis-
factory or no pay.
Albert W. Andrews
o. j. Carroll Il Co.
Frank G.. Rourke & Co.
y. H. Fales Holden.
Albert u. Booth, Leicester.
ID. H. Gregory a. Co. Princston.
IL, ], Wizard. East Brookheld.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15

Any one can take Carriers Little Ltvew
Pills. they are so very small. No trouble
90 swallow. No pain or gripping aftsE
taking,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15
WASHINGTON
AND A
LIN COL N.

(HoW can we really expect, in
any other month, $50 mnch Wea-
ther' crowded into one week, as
we have just had.)
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-15

1T IS EQUALLY TRUE that in
business, February has been counted
small, but this can hardly be SO any
more, for all economical buyers have
learned that it is the real
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-06-13

Mothers advice is worth more than
the advice of any other woman to the
daughter who is perplexed by the prob
lens of physical health and comfort
There's no need therefore to "write to
W0ma3," who is stranger.
There may, however, be need for a
PHYSICIANS advice to supplement tie adj
vice Of the mother In such a case the
offer of free consultation by letter, made
by Dr. Pierce, opens the way to health,
and at the same time avoids the I'M
pleasant questionings, the repulsive ex-
aminations and offensive local treatments
which less experienced physicians often
insist on.
Any sick or ailing woman is invited to
write to DR.. Pierce, Buffalo, in the strict
est privacy. Each letter is held as a
sacred confidence and its answer is sent
in plain envelope, bearing no printing
upon it.
Do not be misled by advertisements
offering "medical advice" which are
published by those who not being ply
sicians are not qualified to give such adj
vice. Any physician or doctor who has
legal and professional right to the title
will publicly claim that title. Those
who offer medical advice and invite
you to write to woman do not claim
that the woman is doctor. The medi-
cal advice Of an unprofessional woman
is Just as dangerous as the medical
advice of an unprofessional man. In,
more than thirty years DR.. Pierce and his,
staff of nearly score of medical special
lists, have successfully treated over half a
million women You can write without
fear as without fee to DR.. R. v. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y.