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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-13

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-13

BOSTON 3areh i4-w4Il.am 4 nou-
ce;ts. = years If age. wRs arrested today
In =, Cecilia church OF the charge ~ era
hexzlfag sgas from RE collection Ink
Marked bills placed In the box were fguna
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-13

MADRID March = TIE tank % gnagn
reparts for the week ended yesterday.
shows The following changes: Gold in
hand. lrereass. : So fsT Gse~etss. silver n
hand increase 8 nsH 30 pesefa3 fsafes In
circulation, increase. 1874 aa rese.as
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-13

Quincy. Maas.. March lg.-~Affsr an all
right session stae committee ~ The granite
manufacturers association ard .be eas-
tees k.EioE reached an agreement foslay.
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-13

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-13
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-13

TIA CR8F eNHE THAT nOEs CURE
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-13

club house up town, bat dsd nos succeed
sn the venture.
A. ore time Squire was a miner in Cali
forrssa During me Grant funeral, in Au-
gsass. TsSs, he cause1 some verses Of his
oga composition 10 be placed ON the front
Of she city halt They excited such wide
spread comment Of mos unfzvorahse ma
tnre that Mayer Grant ordered them taken
down.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
PROCEEDINGS STAYED.

Wendell Williams, as counsel for
Henrietta w. Day of Milford, filed in
the superior court yesterday a bill in
equity against Edgar r. Piper and
Sophia N. Piper of Medford, to restrain
further negotiations on a note given by
the plaintiff, and on which she has
made full payment, it being alleged
that one of the defendants refuses to
give up the note.
According to the claim of the plant
IN, Sept, 20, 1897, she gave note to
Sophia W. Piper for $500. Sophia N.
Piper and Edgar r. Piper are brother
ana sister, and the plaintiff claims that
subsequent to the delivery of the note
Edgar +. Piper Wrongfully and fraud
ulently secured possession of the note,
and held 1t against the will of Sophia
N. Piper. Jan. 13 of the present year
the plaintiff at the request of Sophia N
Piper the $500 due on the note in the
presence of Edgar N. Piper. The
plaintiff claims further that she has
demanded of Edgar R. Piper that he
surrender to her the note, and that he
refuses. threatening to negotiate the
same.
The plaintiff prays that e. r. Piper
be enjoined from delivering the note
and from instituting any proceedings,
or from further prosecution in the mat
ter and Judge Gaskill has issued a
temporary injunction granting the
prayers of the plaintiff until further or
der of the court
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Dr. Woodward Appointed Trustee Of Wor-
cester Insane Hospital.

Boston, Jan. 1.-THE executive coun-
ell held a session this afternoon for the
purpr Se Of qualifying the four state
officers below the rank OF governor and
lieutenant governor. They were Secre-
tary William NJ. DIN, Treasurer, Ed
ward P. Shaw, Auditor John w. Kim
ball and Attorney General Hosea M.
Knowlton. They were sworn in by Gov
Wolcott In the presence of the council.
Gov. Wolcott made the following nom
nations:
John II. Clifford Of Fall River, Assoc
ciate medical examiner; Cakes Ames
Of Boston, trustee Of the Taunton In
sane hospital; Frederick w. Chaplin Of
Springfield, trustee Of the Northampton
insane hospital; VIM. b. Sullivan Of
Danvers. trustee Of the Danvers insane
hospital; E. II. Haskell of Newton
trustee of the Westboro insane hos
pltal; John w. Tyler OF Warren, trial
justice for Worcester county; DR.. Sam
uel y. Woodward OF Worcester, trustee
of the Worcester insane hospital, vice
A. g. Bullock, declined rsappointment
On recommendation OF the pardon
committee and the council. Gov VOL
colt pardoned Lewis Pierce of Brock
ton. serving sentence In the state prison
for larceny.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19

borrowed ON this account in 1897 was
$2,000,000 and interest on the same of
$50, SOL. 80.
There has been received during the
year from the collateral legacy and
succession tax, $56S,bf2.S4, and $s,422.9S
for interest on overdue taxes.
Loans have been issued in 1898 to
the amount of 1927, 500, bearing inter
est at the rates OF 3 and IL per cent;
all having been sold at advantageous
prices for the commonwealth.
No debt becomes due in the year 1890,
but January /, 1900, the Boston, Hart
ford & Erie Railroad loan becomes
payable for $3.81s, 1890, which is the
last Of the per cent loans to be paid.
Investments in securities for the funds
have kept pace with the market in
rates, and have been quite satisfac-
tory. i
The treasurer says: "In issuing loans
for the commonwealth it will, in my
opinion, be good policy to make the
payment of such loans in such years
as have at present no loans due, or
those of small amounts, in order that
the debt may be paid in more even
amounts and without any exorbitant
demands for money In any one year,
which would relieve the district tax
payers for the contingent debt. and the
general taxation for the direct debt.
The treasurer discusses at length the
expenses consequent upon the war with
Spain. The number Of men on the rolls
December 81, 1898, entitled to state pay
ct cetera, was over IL 400. The total
amount paid the soldiers or their de-
pendents up to January Is, 1892 was
1884 1890.
Continuing, the treasurer reviews
the general work Of the departments,
which he says has been performed with
promptness and fidelity. He says:
That the salary Of the treasurer and
receiver general Of the commonwealth
is not commensurate with the RESPONSE
bilities Of his Office and not in keep
ing with the compensation of officers
in like Offices of trust in the CONNER
/, cial world. The treasurer says he
stated this in a former report in 1895,
and that an experience of three addi-
tional years has only strongly con-
firmed and strengthened that opinion.
In recommending an increase of sal
airy, he says: ut will make slight diff
ference to me as compared with those
who come after me-"
Considering the consequently In
creasing volume Of business devolving
on the department, he urges the neces-
sity of making a REIMBURSEMENT of the
salaries Of the clerks in his depart
ment.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
THE HOUSE.

The House met at 11.S0
Mr.. Cullinane of Lawrence introduced
his bill to provide that whenever the
payments made upon a life insurance
policy, according to it's terms, shall
amount in their aggregate and without
interest and exclusive of any dividends
or other deductions received by the in
cured or In his behalf to a sum equal
to that for which the policy is issued.
the insurer shall deliver to the insured
a paid-up policy for such original
amount.
1t is also provided that If the last
payment by the insured makes a total
In excess of the face value Of the policy
such excess shall be added to the am
cunt of tho paid up policy. A fine OF
$500 for any violation of the act is inn
posed
r. v. King Of Boston presented the
petition Of w. B. Ferguson, z. R. Nc
Pherson Alexander 3. Bruce, II. p
Shaw. p. l.. Saltonstall, George A. But
man, J. Fl. Cunningham, N. Sumner
Myrick and James f. Shaw for incor-
poration as the Street Railway Mutual
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
WAKES UP.
Grade Crossing Commission
Realizes New Possibilities.

The grade crossing commission has
scheme which is worthy OF itself. II
has promised to get the problem before
the legislature before the expiration of
the time limit for the filing Of petitions.
which arrives Jan. 81 That promise
does not mean that the grade crossing
commission intends to have its duty
performed. Such would be the natural
inference, but natural differences don't
commission. What the commission is
planning to do is to get something be-
fore the city council within a week
and have thatreported to the legislature.
The scheme is TO have the matter be-
fore the general court in some form.
Then, when later in the session, the
commission has reached some more
definite conclusion, it can introduce
that in the form of revisal on amend
ment and thus escape the regulations
which require a suspension Of the rules
for new business introduced aften the
expiration Of the time limit, Jan 81.
What this report to the city council
and legislature will be the commissions
ers themselves don't know. They in
tend to continue their work right along
and the report TO the city council IL
be made shortly will not be Anal.
The commission 10 full of schemes,
from a legal standpoint, but isn't over
burdened with solution plans. The
commissioners awoke with a start
yesterday, when The Spy gave them
valuable information regarding the
possibilities of lowering Mill brook
sewer from six feet at Cambridge
street to % feet at Lincoln square. The
commissioners could have found that
possibility out as easily as any in
formation they have obtained. What
city Engineer T.. A. Mcclure doesn't
know about the grade of Mil brook
can't be found anywhere, and the com
missioners have all the information he
possesses for the mere asking. But tho
city engineer is not member of tho
commissioner and would hardly feel
called on to take part In its delibera-
tions to a greater extent than give tina
commissioners what information they
require. That the city engineer has
given the lowering Of the Mil brook
sewer serious thought was apparent TO
The Spy man. He mentioned the falls
in the sewer, telling the distance OF
each. and also gave information that
engineering difficulties are slightly in
creased because q portion of the sew
er is dug through quicksand. He said,
however, that such difficulty was nod
Of a very serious nature.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19

Insurance Company, for the purpose of
insuring against loss or damages to any
street railway corporation on account OF
injury or death to persons caused by
any street railway corporation.
Mr.. Golding of Duxbury presented the
petition of the selectmen Of Scituate,
authorizing the harbor and land COM
mission to expend 100000 in repairing
the damage caused by the storm of
Nov. rs last. 1t asks that several
bridges, breakwaters, jetties and sea
walls be built, and that no more than
$50 900 be expended this year On mo-
ton Of Mr.. Golding, the ninth joint
rule was suspended and the petition re-
ferred.
Mr.. Marden of Stoneham offered an
amendment to the bill making appro-
priations for the sergeant at arms in
oreasing the annual salaries of the
watehmen and assistants by 800 per
year.
Mr.. Patton of Leominster opposed the
amendment and moved postponement to
tomorrow, which was carried.
Mr.. Toomey of Boston offered re-
solve for the placing of a steam launch
and searchlight at the life saving sta
ton in Dorchester bay It went to the
committee on federal relations.
The House took a recess from 11.50
to IL. At IL the Senate was announced
and the joint convention was called to
order by President Smith. Senator Par
sons of Greenfield was not present. The
returns Of the senatorial vote in the
Senate was read by Clerk Coolidge and
Clerk Kimbal of the House performed
q similar. duty. President Smith then
announced that Henry Cabot Lodge
had been duly chosen by majority of
both houses as United States senator
for a term of six years, beginning
March a. and the joint convention was
dissolved.
Mr. Carey of HaYerhill introduced a
bill providing that no minor under 16
shall be employed in any factory or
mercantile establishment.
The House adjourned at 1920 o'clock.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
PLANS DISCUSSED. 4zsuA
Mayor Consults Officials About Paying
City employees.

Mayor Rufus B. Dodge. Jr., called
into his Office, last evening, Superin-
tendent Of Sewers Harrison p. Eddy,
Water Commissioner John G. Brady
and Street Commissioner w. S. Prior,
to talk over with them plans for the
more ready payment of men in their
employ. There have been no objec-
tons on the part of the men, and the
problem is not any too easy of solu-
ton. The gangs of workmen are often
separated and scattered, so that when
the paymaster goes around on pay
days he can't conveniently reach all.
The men are often obliged to go to the
city hall after their pay and before
they can get it they must be identi-
fed, which not only takes time, but
causes inconvenience to both the men
and the city hall officials. Various
plans to mitigate the evil were men
toned, but nothing definite was decid-
ed on. The matter will be given fur
Their consideration.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
FAMILY MATTERS.

The property Of Capt. Levi Lincoln
was attached yesterday for $40, 600, suits
aggregating that amount being entered
in the superior court returnable the
first Monday in February. Two suits
are for $4,000 each, and two for $4,000
each, all being actions of contract to
recover on claims. Sidney L. Davis and
Harriet s. Davis both sue for $4,000 each.
Alvin l.. Davis and Edward n,
Davis, by his next friend,
Harriet S. Davis, for $1,000 each. The
plaintiffs in the suit reside in Hyde
Park. and are represented in the
case by Kent & Dewey Of this city. The
claims in the case are on personal rela-
tions between the two families, and the
counsel In the case have been request
ed by the parties to the actions to say
nothing in regard to the affair. Charles
M. Thayer represents the interests Of
Mr.. Lincoln.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
THE CURTIS WILL.

Col e. B. Stoddard and e. B. Hale of
Boston. two of the lawyers who repre-
sent heirs of the late Albert Curtis,
and who are endeavoring to secure an
amicable settlement of the case with
out an attempt to break the will. have
made a request from other counsel in
the case for an extension of time in
which to come to an understanding in
the matter. 1t has been hoped by the
counsel to secure an adjustment of the
difference among the heirs, and avoid q
long tedious contest In the courts. and
as such settlement is now highly
probable, the counsel have asked for
more time In which to arrange the
terms by which the Bancroft and Chr
tbs heirs proper may agree upon thei,
claims. The counsel, besides Col. Stod-
dard and Mr.. Hale,a ARE Frank p, Could
ing and Burton w. Potter.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
$4,000
Is Sum Demanded
for Injuries.
SUITS ENTERED
Against Suburban BY Mr.
and Mrs. Pfaffman.

Additional suits whose ad damnums
win probably amount to 100000 are to
be entered in the superior court as a
result of the Leicester accident, and
yesterday, from the office of Blackmer
&. Vaughan, notices were issued of suits
to be brought in behalf of Mrs. Helen
Pfaffman, and her husband, Philip M.
Pfaffman both Of this city. The notices
were served upon the officials of the
Worcester and Suburban Street y ill
way Company by Deputy Sheriff Early,
and unless settlement is effected the
cases will be entered at the February
return day.
1t is understood that Mrs. Pfaffman
will sue for $4,000, and her husband,
Philip M. Pfaffman for $4,000. 1t will be
remembered That Mrs. Pfaffman was
taken to the city hospital with a
crushed foot, and so terrible was the
injury which she sustained in the Lei
ceSter horror, that her foot had to De
aInputated. She was in addition bruised
about the person and shaken up gen.
orally. Mr.. Pfaffman sues to recover for
the loss of the rights and privileges Of
consortium, the enjoyment of his Wife
society. = ar
The superior civil court before Judge
Gaskill adjourned yesterday afternoon
until the S0th inst, owing to the opening
Of the trials in the January criminal
term today.
In the case of /. Plummer Adams VS.
Putnam d. King, both Of Uxbridge, II
which the plaintiff sued In an action o.
tort with an ad damnum of $500 to re
cover for the loss OF wood and damage
to property of the plaintiff from firt
which 1t was alleged had spread from
the land of the defendant to the lane
of the plaintiff. through the former
carelesSness, the jury found for the de
PENDANT. The jury reached an agreemen
Tuesday afternoon after the adjourn
lnent Of court, and 1t was unsealed g.
the opening of court yesterday morning
Dodge & Taft appeared for the plain
tin; Thayer g. Rugg for the defendant
The second case, which occupied tn
rest OF the day, was that of Rosann
Morrison against George f. Day, bot
or uxbridge, In which the plaintiff
brought suit in an action of tort with a.
ad damnum of $4,000 to recover for in
guries received in falling upon the ic
near the residence Of the defendant Il
uxprldge, 1t being claimed that the ic
accumulated from an overflow of gut
..eI on the defendants house, 30 tina
ioS was formed in the street. The jur
iound Tor the plaintiff in the sum of $500
Inc Jury came In just after the gran
JuIy nad presented its indictments. an
Vle Jury had announced its yer
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19

More Business-Lower Expenses-H1gh-
er Standard These words summarize the
Saith annual report of the New York Life
Insurance Company, printed elsewhere,
which is a statement of unusual interest
and Importance. Much has been said OF
late about the pressure for new business
and Of its effect in increasing the expense
rate, but the New York Life announces
that it did about $4,000, 900 more new bust
ness than in 1897, and at a lower expense
rate. Its gain in insurance in force was
also much larger than in 1897 and IL out
standing risks now exceed S9i4,UJo OOO.
Over twenty-one and half millions were
paid policy-holders In 1898, and the COM
pan" added to its accumulated funds
cant point in the report is that the funds
reserved for the security and future pay
ment of outstanding contracts are now
sufficient for. these requirements, even
though only three per cent interest should
hereafter be received. All interest earned
in excess Of three per cent will go to the
surplus fund, from which dividends will
be paid. The rate of interest assumed in
computing the reserve funds of life com
panies was first established by law in this
state in 1866, at five per cent; in 1868 the
rate was fixed at four and 9 half per cent
In 1884 the law was changed to take effect
on December 81, 1887 the new rate being
liked at four per cent. The decline in the
actual rate of interest received has been
about one per cent during the past twenty
years, so that three per cent rate Is now
no more conservative that four per cent
Of life insurance REQUIRES that above all
else II should be safe. BY keeping on
hand reserved funds that will be sufficient
II only three per cent is earned, the New
York Life will command the confidence Of
conservative investors, and will be pre-
pared for any further depreciation In the
interest rate that may take place during
the. next quarter of a century. In line
with this conservative policy is the sep
aration Of Accommodations on deferred diyi-
dend policies from the unappropriated sur
plus Of the company.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
HE VOTED,
But His Own Organ
Missed 1t.
MELLEN WRATHFUL.
Lifted His Voice for Bruce
for Senator.
Especial Dispatch to The spy

Especial Dispatch to The Spy)
Boston, Jan. Representative Jas.
II. Mellen has been turned down, and
by his friends, too, so it is not to be
wondered at that he is a trife put out.
It happened this way: In the legisla-
tive column of Worcesters alleged
only" this morning, it was stated that
United States senator, whereas in truth
and in fact, the Worcester statesman
imperilled his health by coming down
yesterday on purpose to vote for Bruce,
and his voice was heard on the roll call
When Mr., Mellen read the "Only's"
story this morning he felt vexed at his
friend Christy, and is wondering how 1t
all happened.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
DISTRICT COURT.

Peter Swanstrom was arraigned before
Judge Utley in the central district court
yesterday morning, charged with keeping
q dlsorderly house, and fned SIS. Henry
fuller, charged with stealing an over
coat, was discharged for lack OF evidence.
a long list Of DRINKS WAS disposed Of
Daniel Smith being sent to the house Of
correction for four months; Augustus
Gutkey. Olaf Johnson August Olstrom,
Peter TraInor, Kate EARLY, Mary Early,
William Cermicke. Joseph Whalen and
Michael Shea being fined SO each; Jers
Shea being fined So; Anne Fairly
and Mary Mullett being taken on proba-
ton. Selma Swanstrom having her case
placed on file, and Patrick Griffin having
his case continued.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
STATE TREASURER.

State Treasurer Shaw's annual report
sets forth that the total net debt De-
cember 81 was $44,246, 491.7S. Cash on
hand January /, 1893, was $1O,2os, 772. 81;
cash on hand December 81, 1898, s1O,-
sos. 67093.
There has been borrowed for the use
Of the commonwealth. in anticipation
Of the revenue for 1898, $4,000, 900, and
the same has been paid with interest
amounting to s2S.al2.o0. The amount
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
ATTACHMENTS.

James Downey VS.. John Clancy Of
Brookf1eld, $500, Borthwell, T. j.; writ
served by Ranger. L. e. Barnes for
the plaintiff.
Sidney L. Davis We, Levi Lincoln of
Worcester, $4,000, Superior court; writ
served by Early. Kent & Dewey for
the plaintiff.
Harriet S. Davis VS.. Levi Lincoln Of
Worcester $3000 Superior court; writ
served by Early. Kent & Dewey for
the plaintiff.
Alvin L. Davis VS.. Levi Lincoln OF
Worcester, S2000 Superior court; writ
served by EARLY. Kent & Dewey for
the plaintiff
Edward Fl. Davis, by his next friend,
Harriet S. Davis, of Worcester, $1,000,
Superior court; writ served by Early
Kent & Dewey for the plaintiff.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
THE SENATE.

The Senate met at 11.30.
Senator Joy Of Middlesex introduced
a bill to provide for the enforcement of
orders made by the commissioners on
inland fisheries and game.
George w. NJ. Hall and others petit
toned for a school teachers retirement
fund in Boston.
At II o'clock the Senate joined the
House in convention.
On re-assembling, an order was
adopted for an official notification of
Senator Lodge Of his election.
The senate adjourned at 1914 o'clock.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
souTHBRIpGE SEWER.

The committee on drainage gave a
hearing this morning on the petition Of
the town Of Southbridge to establish a
sewer system. J. M. Corcoran, G. w.
Hill, n. c.. Cady and Calvin Claflin of
Southbridge appeared in behalf Of the
petition, and explained at length the
proposed system. There were no re-
monstrants and favorable report is
looked for.
1t is recommended that the distinc-
lions between embozzlement, larceny
and cheating be abolished, and that
these offenses be consolidated under
the simple term Of larceny. It is also
recommended that all sittings OF the
supreme judicial court in banc be held
in Boston and Springfield