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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
PARK QUESTION.
Matter Still Ag'itates
Mind OF Quinsig-
amond People.
SITES SPOKEN OF.
Latest and Best Seems to
Be the Plot Known as
Townsend Lot

The Quinsigamond Park question
still sgitates the mind Of the people
Of the village, and they await with
eagerness mixed with hope the out
come Of issue tomorrow night, when il
| is expected that the final decision will
be reached. Among all the sites spoken
OF, the latest and best seems 10 be that
central plot known as the Townsend
lot"
The Townsend-smith property runs
from Stebbins 70 Perry streets and in
cludes seven acres. There are six houses
on it, but four are small cottages. It
can be bought reasonably. The lot is in
the rear Of the insigamond school
house and opposite the engine house.
It joins the Methodist church and is
opposite the Baptist chapel and right
in the centre Of the business district
ual and at the top is fiat plateau,
which would make an ideal spot for
base ball and foot ball grounds. The
rest is covered with trees.
The Perry property. where the car
line now stops, is a large tract also
spoken Of for park.
The Ballard estate, at the foot Of
Vernon street. is favored by the people
who claim that Quinsigamond extends
from Upsala street.
But the people Of the village want
the park down their way, and want a
site where their children will not have
TO cross the railroad track TO reach it.
There are now 10 parks in the city,
and nine are on the west side: The
only one anywhere near Quinsigamond
is Crompton park, at the foot Of Endi-
colt street. The people Of the west
side already have q petition in for an
other, and the people Of Quinsigamond
who have been paying taxes TO provide
parks for them, want 10 be listened TO
| themselves.
a strong point in the Quinsigamond
petition was that it was started for
| QuinsigamOnd by residents Of the vii
| lage proper but when the other people
/ in the part Of the town this side Of the
track saw that the village people were
| liable TO get one. they wanted one, too,
and so Quinsigamond is hoping for two
parks 10 satisfy all parties.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
ORlANS AT RUTLAND.
Remarkably. Interesting Meeting Ad
dressed By Joseph Parker Warren.

Remarkably. Interes! ing Meeting Ad
dressed By Joseph Parker Warren.
Rutland. April S.-The meeting Of tlr
Historical Society last night was one
Of the most interesting held during the
winter. The society had for their guest
Joseph Parker Warren, president Of the
Old South Historical Society OF Boston.
A paper on 'Ignatius LovoIa, and the
Jesuits, by Arthur A. Head; current
event, Cecil Rhodes ana his visit 10
Berlin by Miss Carrie Munroe
The address Of Joseph Parker Wa
rem on The Spanish in America" was
exceedingly interesting. The local So
ciety have had papers on Spanish his
tory all winter and the Old South So
ciety have also been studying the same
subject. NJ. Warren's talk was largely
on subjects not touched upon during
the winter here; namely, THE Spanish
occupation Of that part of America
which is now the United States dwell
ling at length on the part Spain took
in the revolution.
He stated that SPANS scheme was 90
get possession Of that part Of the cOun-
try which now comprises Indiana. Il
linOis, Kentucky and Michigan; in fact
they did occupy that part Of the cOUn-
try for a period. The audience was
much interested in the address, and al
its close the society extended a vote
Of thanks to Mr.. Warren. The musical
part Of the program was furnished by
Misses Dora and NOla Dudley and
AIonzO Mcdonald.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
GOMEZ TO HAVE AID,
Generals Rodriguez and Masse Will Help
Distribute the Money.

Havana April Seen. Maxine Co
mez had a talk with Gov. Gen. Brooke
today in the course of which he said
that Gen. Mayia Rodriguez and Gen.
Bartolone Masso, former president of
the Cuban republic, would act as a
committee of the army with him. to
aid Gen. Brooke in the distribution of
the 100000 advanced by the United
States for the payment of the Cuban
troops.
The governor general replied he
would be pleased TO have Gems. Ro-
driguez and Masso take part, as they
We're representatives Of the Cubans.
Gen. Gomez will be formally notified
by the Cuban generals tomorrow at
Quinta de Molinas, his residence. of
his reinstatement as cOmmander-in-
chief of the Cuban army. The wrang-
ling among the Cuban generals con-
tinues The commanders of the forces
last night visited Gen. Gomez, and I'M
officially informed him of the contem-
plated action.
Senior Luis Munez Rivera, former sec
rotary Of state in the Porto Rican cab
met. sailed for New York today on the
steamer Seneca. Senator Rivera de-
clares that the annexation feeling in
Porto Rico is strong and unanimous.
and that the only thing that could al
ter il is the continuance of American
military occupation, which he consid-
ers incompatible with the progress of
the island. He will proceed to Wash
ingtOn to explain to President McKin-
ley the economical and political situa-
ton in Porto Rico.
The Ninth Illinois regiment and a
battalion Of the Fourth Illinois are the
only volunteer regiments left at Camp
Columbia which appears to be compar-
atively deserted. The last six compa-
MES Of the Sixty-ninth Iowa left TODAY
by steamer Havana for Savannah.
They will be quarantined at Pulaski
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
BLOW FOR MILES.
Witnesses He Desired viii Not Be Sum-
moned Before Beef Investigation.

Washington, April S.-The army court
Of inquiry into the beef supplied during
the recent war decided today 10 ad-
here TO its decision not 10 call the list
of witnesses submitted by Gen. Miles.
The reading Of the official reports was
concluded.
Alexander Powell, owner Of the beef
process of which so much has been said
was heard at the forenoon session. He
gave many details concerning his in
vention and stated that he made an
agreement with Armour & Co. to have
them use the process in case they
should secure the government contract.
He stated, however, that Swift & Co.
had not had the use Of it. Gen. Shat
ter probably viii testify early next
week, and the outlook is for the closing
of testimony by Saturday next.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
A CHASTITY FIND.
Mr.. Kent Died Sud-
denly in His Room
at Spencer.
ASHOCK THE CAUSE
Was Formerly a Manufac-
turer But Had Recently
Been a JanitOr.

Spencer, April S.-A startling dis
covery was made this afternoon about
quarter Of o'clock.
George Wright, the well-known me-
chanic, opened the door Of Edward
Kents room, in Hills block and was
Mortified 10 see Mr.. Kent lying on the
floor at the foot Of the bed, dead.
He rushed from the room and found
DR.. E. Z. Wheeler. The doctor soon
arrived at the room. but life was ez-
tinct. He examined the body, which
he found TO be warm, and remarked
that he could have died only short
j1ime before.
DR.. Z. ". Norwood was seen passing
and wa. called in. He has been attend
Eng Mr. Kent for the past few years
hGnd declared that he had died from a
shock This makes the second shock
that Mr.. Kent has had, the one before
occurring two years ago. when ne was
boarding at the MassasO!t Hotel
He has been quite i'll for the past 1C
days but yesterday, when asked by j.
f. Sargent, who has a room above, how
he felt, he replied that he was much
Ebetter Today he arose, dressed and
took a short walk. Mr.. Sargent saw
him at quarter Of l o'clock and was told
that he need not stop TO close up the
block, that he CAIr Kent would attend
TO it
At 40 o'clock DR.. Norwood called
on him and found him sitting up and
feeling better than usual.
The next person who saw him was
Mr.. Wright. who found him dead. The
water in the sink was found running
and II IS supposed that he went TO the
sink to wash his hands and that pain
seized him and that he had started for
his room, and after getting past the
door had been unable to 60 any fur
'ther and sank TO the floor. He must
have fallen easily, as his hat remained
on his head.
Edward Everett Kent, son of Capt
Daniel Kent was born IN Leicester on
MAY g. 1896 Here he learned the tan
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
GRAF TON LICENSES.
Residents Of the South Part
Will Have Their Way
This Year.

Grafton, April S.-The selectmen and
the South Graftonites who desire less
rum along the Blackstone Valley during
the coming year have decided to have
their conference Monday evening at s
o'clock in the selectmen's rooms. Those
who have petitioned for only two sal
oons in that section for the coming year
will not appear before the board in a
body, as was done last year, but will
send several selected delegates to set
forth the plea of the many.
That their request will be granted is
considered by many as certainty.
Last year the board said that it would
be glad to locate the licenses more
evenly throughout the town, but as
there was only one application filed
from the center and one from the north
part. the other three rumsnops had to
be given to the South Graftonites or to
no one
This year there are three applications
from the south villages, one from the
center and two from North Grafton, so
the wet plums will be distributed as the
remOnstrants desire, unless it can be
shown that the new applicants at North
Grafton are not fit persons to conduct
a liquor business, which is not likely
TO be done.
Four of the applicants have applied
for both fourth and first class licenses,
While but one applicant A. J. Kirby, Of
the center, has applied for a first class
only. The amount paid for such a license
is $1,000 yearly, while those who have
the fourth class also have to pay $500
per year. In view of this fact and with
the purpose of making the license
money swell the town treasury as much
as possible, the selectmen are strongly
in favor Of granting first class license
only when the applicant also makes ap-
plication for a license of the fourth
class.
Grafton's bill in the legislature for the
purpose Of securing the right TO issue
town bonds to the amount of $4,000 for
the building and repairing public school
buildings is now passed by both houses
and will become law as soon as signed
by the governor.
There is much opposition by a certain
class Of the tOwnspeOple to increasing
the debt by this amount. and lively
time is likely TO be witnessed before it
is consented to by them. A special town
meeting will be held after the bill is
passed by the governor, and school
houses will again be lin the air"
The condition of the buildings is such
al the present time that the town has
only a certain period of time to remedy
the evil, and if this is not done the state
inspectors may order the public schools
closed until the Improvements are
made.
Social checker games were played by
Grafton and Worcester "sharps" at
Hotel Kirby this evening.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
A VETERAN BURIED,
GRAND Army Post Attendsi Funeral Of
Waterman cyan.

Grand Army Post Attendsi Funeral Of
Waterman Ryan.
Minbury, April 6.-The funeral Of Wa
terman Ryan took place from his home
on Grove street this afternoon at 9
o'clock, and was largely attended. The
mem bers Of the local G. A. r. attend
ed in body. and took charge Of the
funeral services. Rev. George E..
Lombard, pastor Of the Baptist church
oniciated and there was singing by a
quartet composed Of &C. Longley, Miss
Alice Sweetser, George r. Cleveland
and II. b, Waterman. The Grand
Army services We're read at the grave
by Commander Lyman S. Waters. The
bearers We're Edwin HOyle, Henry Ho-
bart Of Millbury. and William Sherry,
and George BigelOW Of Grafton. Burial
was at the Central cemetery.
The annual business meeting Of the
Millbury High School Association will
be held in the selectmen's rooms Mon
day evening at O'Clock. The meet
ing is called to make arrangements for
giving the graduating class Of SO a
reception after the graduation exercises
in June.
The basket BAH game which was to
be held in the town hall this evening,
was postponed on account Of the ill
ness Of some Of the players.
Workmen are engaged putting in the
new cure at Burnes' Corner.
Samuel Hart of Boston was in town
today, the guest Of Charles +. Horne.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
ALL WERE STARS.
Swedes As Best Elk
ponents Of Gym
nasticS Exhibit.
MARVELLOUS WORK.
Bostonand Worcester Clubs
Vie with Each Other
on Parallel Bars.

All roads led to Mechanics hall last
night, and over 1900 people crossed the
turnstne 70 see the exhibition given by
the Swedish Gymnasuc clubs Of Bos-
ton and Worcester.
The Worcester club Fas started with
. men { years ago.with John Hedstrom
as instructor. \ year and a half later
he was succeeded by the present eff
Gent instructor, Carl Wilhelm Bildt,
and for the past six years he has filed
the position with satisfaction to all
concerned. He came 10 this city in
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
NEWEST THING m TIRES.

John W. Knibbs is fitting up his car
riages with the newest thing in tie line
Of rubber tires. 1t has been in use a
week only. 1t is a cushion tire made
on the principle Of the cushion tires
with which bicycles were equipped a
few years ago. The tire IS vulcanized
on to a steel band with canvas on the
inside, the band being made so that
it will slip over the rims. 1t is not
necessary to remove the iron tire Of
the wheel to put on the cushion tire.
After being placed in position The baEG
is held to the wheel rim by screws. The
tires come in six sections, and can be
adjusted without the slightest difficult
". It is manufactured by the Kendall
Rubber Tire Co, Of Providence.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
WAS DOING HIGHLAND FLING.

Michael Brennan, a wooden legged
inebriate, was brought into Waldo
street police station early this morn
ing. Michael was trying TO execute The
Highland fling in Washington square.
when Officer Williams spied him. Bren-
nan had no objection TO being CHARTERED
at the police station, but he managed
TO worry Lieut.. Johnson a bit while
he was being booked. Michael is too
deaf to be an eavesdroppar. In r.pIv to
a question regarding his sge. Brennan
replied: Yes, I usually manage 10 keep
on my pins Michael was locked up for
drunkenness.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
DELANEY DEFEATED,
He Run Up Against a Philadelphia Man.
Who Was Too Much for Him.

Jerry D. Delaney Of this city was de-
feated yesterday in five mile race at
Philadelphia by John Clifford of Philadel-
phia- The race was for 500 a side. and
was run at Pastime Park. Clifford won
easily. Delaney ran under the name of
James Donahue Of Trenton. y. j. He had
little preparation for the event. He was
asked 10 run about week agO, and since
that time has been training at the Y. NJ
{. A. gymnasium He was not in his best
form.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
PEOPLE GETTING HONEST.

Late last night a passenger on a Chand-
Ter street car lost a pocketbook containing
about s12. An hour later an unknown man
left the pocketbook at the Consolidated
stables. where it will be given to the
owner upon proving property. An event
Of rare occurrence took place on the same
car. Two other pocketbo0ks were lost,
and strangers returned them to the own
ers before they left the car. Money is so
plentiful that no one cares about their
pocketboOks or because Of tidal wave Of
honesty, are the TWO causes assigned for
tho acts
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
WAITING FOR HIS TRIAL.

John Morosky is confined in station 2
waiting trial for assault and battery.
Stanilaus Worennecks swOre out
warrant against him last night, and
he was taken to the station early this
morning. The cause of the trouble was
a dispute over matters in the Hebrew
quarter Of the city.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
TELEGRAM FROM KAUTZ.

Washington, April s.-The secretary
Of the navy has received the following
official advices connrmatory of the AS
ISOLATED Press dispatches Of yesterday:
Secretary of Navy, Washington:
MaHetoa Tanus installed as king on
the 23d, with appropriate ceremonies.
Report by mail. No fighting since the
2lst (Signed) kautZ.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
ESTERHAZY ADMITS 1T.
Says He Not Dreyfus Wrote the Famous
BordeTeau.

London, April 9.-The Observer this
morning states that Comte Esterhezy
voluntarily told the proprietors of that
paper last autumn that he wrote the
bordereau under orders from General
Officer Sandherr. On subsequent occas-
ions the Observer says, he repeated
this, declaring, "Je Pai fait," and added
that Dreyfus did not write the Dor
dereau.
On the one occasion Esterhazy said
the bordereau produced was a tracing
from the original document and that
some indistinct words had been re-
traced by another hand.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
SLOWLY EBBlNG AWAY.
Though improving in Health the Pope
Cannot Live Long.

The Rome correspondent of the Daily
Mail says: while the pope's health has
improved, few deny that his life is slow
" ebbing away. Cardinal Parocchi
bishop Of Porto and Santa Rufina and
vice general Of his hOliness) in an in
terview, said that, in spite of the ad-
vice Of his physicians, the pope, if his
strength viii permit viii receive the
Sacred College on Tuesday to receive
the congratulations Of that body upon
the anniversary of his coronation. He
even intends to attend the service in St.
Peters on Friday"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
STORY WAS A FAKE.

It was rumored about yesterday that
the employees Of the Draper Manufactur-
ing Company on Cold street had struck
and crippled the firm. Come to sift down
the facts. it was found that three machin-
lists had quit and organized a large-sized
strike story. Treasurer Charles E.
Thwing Of the company was seen by a
Spy reporter, and he denied the existence
~ anv strike or grievance against his
COMPANY
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09

The public
schools teach al
most every known
branch of study
but the one most
important branch
OF all. What does
it profit your son
if he has an intel
lect like a Newton,
and is mentally an
Admiral Crichton,
if he has a weak
and puny body
and not the re-
hottest idea of
how to care for
his health A
boy should be
taught from the
start that his
health is his most
precious endow-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
TAME SPORT.
Twenty-Four flour Walking Match unex
citing.

ITtTTs'
New York, April S.-The close Of the
"a hour o-as-you-please race at the
Grand Central palace, tonight was
mild and uninteresting. Of the 80 start
ers only ten men finished. The list of
competitors dwindled down to that
number after 6 O'Clock this evening, and
the difference in distance between them
was not such as to promise any particu-
larry spirited sprints for the final con
test. The score at the end of the oath
hour was as follows: Hegelman. 12O
miles; Click, 113; Dean, 107; Cox. 1O3;
Day, 50; NoOnan, SO: Hansen. 81
Kingston, IS; Wollenschlager 81: Ell
son, 70; Carlson. 20.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
SPORRONG-LlNDGREN.
They Were United in Marriage Last Night
BY Rev. Nils Eagle.

A pretty wedding was performed by
Rev Nels Eagle at the home of the
groom's parents, IS Elizabeth street,
last evening at 8 o'clock, whereby Carl
H. H. Lindgren and Miss Mary E.
Sporrong were united in marriage.
The bride was goomed in white lans-
down, trimmed with pointed lace with
veil and myrtle crown and carried
white roses. She was attended by Miss
Hilda Johnson and Miss Hannah Sven
son. Lilly johnson and Harvey Osh-
und acted as pages. The young cOu
pie were the recipients of numerous
and costly presents from their friends
in the Thomas street church of which
they are both members.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
FLOCKING TO THE TOWN.
Agents of Various Steamer Companies
Visit BrookfieId.


Brookfeld, April S.-Several agents of
different steamer companies have been
in town for the last day or two, extol-
ling the virtues of their steamers to the
board appointed to purchase one. The
general opinion at first seemed to be in
favor of buying a La France, but lately
a great deal of notice has been taken of
the American. The committee which
consists Of nine went to North Brook
field Saturday to examine one.
The agent for the Amoskeag had ar
ranged with the steamer company there
to have them take their steamer out
and show the committee its qualities
for throwing water. The Amoskeag is
d powerful engine and those who saw
it walk off with first prize at South
bridge would like to see one purchased
for this place. Brookfeld will soon have
a fire department that will equal that
of other towns.
"Ducky' Durant of West Brookfield
was before Judge Cottle today by Off
Ger Buxton for non-payment of board
at the Lake View boarding house.
The postponed Easter concert to be
given by the Unitarian Sunday school
will be given Sunday morning at 1915
O'Clock
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09

The Second Swedish Congregational
church at Quinsigamond netted S15685
by the auction sale given by the La
dies Sewing Society last night. John
Helm paid the highest figure, giving
under the persuasive arguments of
Auctioneer Carl Norgen, $3.50 for ?
quilt.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09

A pleasant surprise was given Fred
Helm, a popular young man who re-
turned from Sweden TO his home, I91
Millbury street, last week, by 40 friends
last night He was presented with
sum of money. The evening was pass
ed with games and a social time.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-09

Edward Everett Kent, son of Capt.
Daniel Kent, was born IN Leicester on
May 5, 1886. Here he learned the tan
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-01-04
MTLFORD.

Jan. "a grand reception is to be
held at the rooms of Wopowage lodge or
Wednesday after the installation of Of
ficers, which occurs on that date
George L. Elliott and family have
moved from o. L. Nettleton's tenement
on River street to the house formerly
occupied by A. V. Merwin On Broad
street.
Teddy Barker, proprietor of a sample
room on Daniel street, has closed his
business on account of poor patronage.
Miss Gertrude Mallory of Brooklyn,
N. II, is visiting friends in town.
Morton P. Tibbals of the firm of J..
b. Tibbals & Son, was badly kicked by
his horse while delivering goods on Sat
urday afternoon. Mr.. Tibbals was
about to alight from his wagon when
he received a terrible blow in the side
from the animal. He was taken to his
home In very helpless condition, where
he now Is in constant pain. 1t is prob
able that he will resume his usual du-
ties in few days,
George ]. Plat commenced harvest
ing ice yesterday, it having reached a
thickness of two inches.
Miss Hattie Gum has recovered from
an attack of the grip.