davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times., 1899-10-12

The stock market yesterday, at first
buoyant and strong, sank gradually into in
significance as the day advanced in reac-
ton from the extremely buiiish sentiment
momeutariiy evoked by the action OF the
Treasury Department n offering 10 prepay
interest on the Government bonds. Prices
opened with fractional advances, and during
the first haif-hour OF the day more than
held their own. Later all the early gains
were lost and some net losses we're re-
corded. The close was al almost the lowest
prices Of g very dull session. Ii may be
said in a general way that, while the street
Is still disposed 10 regard the offer OF the
Government as likely to be beneficial 10 the
money situation, much Of the enthusiasm
over It has departed. II is pointed out
With much reason that a large percentage
Of the holders OF bonds viii not avail them
selves OF the offer. People that live on
their regular income from Government
bonds cannot be expected 70 take adyan-
tage OF IT, The interest on bonds that are
tied I'D in trust funds is lot likely TO be
wanted If a discount viii have 10 be paid
for ii. calculation made by an expert
yesterday is 70 the effect that not more
than $40 GOO GOO. al the outside, Of the
$50 600 0OO in interest viii be drawn in ad-
vance by the bondholders. And so, when
these facts began 10 be known In the street
there was a disposition. not very pro-
nounced and not in the least alarming, 10
sell out the stocks that had been bought
when the offer Of the Government was an
nounced. On the other hand, the fact that
people do not want their interest in ad-
vance is an indication that there Is not or
viii not be soon any great stringency Ia
the money situation. AS 10 this outlook
there is much unanimity Of sentiment. The
tight money bugaboo has disappeared large
ly, and nothing more than reasonably
high rate iE expected during the remainder
OF the year. AS matter Of fact, what has
existed up TO the present time has not
been a money stringepcy 10 any extent, bul
simply dear call money. because the banks
have had the chance 10 demand high rates
from people ia immediate need Of funds
Sentiment In well-infcrrned quarters is still
bulIfsh. and the prediction is made that
within few days strong market will be
seen The advice given in these quarters is
20 buy stocks or all recessions. The in
terest rste on call loans yesterday fiuctuatec
between and s per cent, and the CLOSING
quotation was al per cent. the loves
Of the day
The times., 1899-10-12
SLOW STOCK MOVEMENTS
A Brisk Market at the Opening, But
Dull and Sluggish Later.

The War Situation Discounted on
the London Exchanges-Sharp Ad-
xanccs During the First Hour, Fol-
lowed by Gradual Decline in
Prices-FavOrable Railway Reports
The times., 1899-10-12
A Firm HopeIessIy InsoIvent.

LONDON, Oct 1.-THE courts have ap-
pointed a receiver for Maudslay's Sons d
Field, the we'll known engineers and boil
ermakers. 1t is stated that the firm is
hopelessly insolvent.
The times., 1899-10-12

was dealing and been asked TO have an eye
on his affairs In my opinion, a consul is
worth twice as much in looking after an
enterprise already begun as in advising as
TO its institution"
The times., 1899-10-12
EXPORTS OF PRODUCE.
Figures Given by the Treasury Blu
reau of Statistics

The total value of the exports of domes-
tic produce in the month of September from
the principal ports of the United States,
and representing about 9S per cent of the
entire exports of the articles named, as
reported by the Bureau of Statistics, Treas
ury Department, yesterday, was $685.
99S. This is the largest sum credited to
any September in the last five years, save
in 1897, when the figures were $40. 1872. 372.
The number and value OF the several ar
sicles exported last month We're:
Breadstufs ..................... SIS, 40 Al
Cattle and Observation-Disclosures. 2,229, ,736
Provisions Is, ,09S 81
Cotton, 527, PAS bales. Il, ,0s2 T92
Mineral oils 92 653. .T9s gallons 1904 62s
The exports of domestic products for the
nine months of the calendar year, ended
September 80, were of the total value of
s497, ,140, 49, as compared with s5S3. .495, 155
for the same period OF 1898.
The times., 1899-10-12

to look for any serious effect on the market
iD this direction. The declaration of war
may, perhaps, be followed by quick tum-
bic in ryices for point or two. but the
event has been so thoroughly discounted
that it seems certain the same day would
see d boom in prices as there was so soon
after the war broke out between this coun-
try and Spain.
The times., 1899-10-12

that many believe will result in higher
prices The total of the days business
was something over 100000. Il was largely
in the highpriced issues. only 537 shares
being dealt in. the average value per share
being Silt.
A small lot of Washington Loan and
Trust sold at the highest price in its his
tory, 170. A steady demand for this stock
has been noticeable recently. American
Security and Trust sold for 1913 IA for a
small lot, and ten shares were sold at
1876 1-2. The good business of the trust
companies and their fine prospects have
made their stocks attractive to many In
vestors.
Several large blocks of Washington Gas
were sold around 81. There have been pre-
dictions from time to time that this stock
would not continue TO sell at this price,
81 a share higher than its old level, but
although there has undoubtedly been sell
ing of some important holdings in the past
two months, the demand is at least as
great as the supply. The idea of the IN
vestors seems to be that If certain b;g
syndicate was willing to pay $50 snare
for it few months ago, and majority
of the stockholders were not willing to sell
at that price, it cannot be very bad IN
yestment at SO a share lower.
Mergenthaler Linotype was more active
than for some time past, transactions ag-
gregating over $4,000 being made. The
price advanced to 20S 3-S, and the bid price
at the close was 20S IA.
A meeting of gentlemen interested in
the new issue of bonds by the telephone
company is understood to have taken place
yesterday. 1t is said that the entire issue
of the bonds, or as much of it as is to be
sold at the present time, will be taken by
a pool of Washington capitalists.
The times., 1899-10-12
New York e,ock Market.
Omen. High. Low. Go,

Corrected daily by W. p. Hibbs G Co.
members of the New York Exchange.
1913 r Street
The times., 1899-10-12

Only one other factor complicates the
situation Except for the threat OF tight
money everything in this country has been
for many weeks as near an overwhelming
prosperity as prosperity usually becomes
The South African trouble. however. has
been depended on by some OF the shorts to
help them out IL the tight money scare
did not But neither Is there much reason
The times., 1899-10-12
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
nTsrRIcT OF coLuMBI1

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BONDS
6.s 1902 -.30-year funding gold. l0I
rs 1901 Water stock currency 1W
IS 1903 water stock currency.
E1,ndirrr r.ilrranf.y 3flis.......... ll6A -.
The times., 1899-10-12
Chicago Grain and Provision Marke,

Corrected daily by w. B. Hibbs Co.
members of the New York Exchange
1919 F Street.
The times., 1899-10-12

There is more talk of a combination be-
tween Manhattan and Metropolitan, and
this time ii takes the form of an assertion
that the Manhattan is to obtain its power
from the Metropolitan company. All the
traction securities were weak yesterday,
not to say anything worse of them.
The times., 1899-10-12

The recent buoyancy in Pullman Com
pany stock has giveH rise to the rumor
that there is to be a consolidation be-
tween the Pullman and the Wagner people.
There is no particular reason for believ-
ing the story TO be true. The suggestion
that extra dividends are to be paid to
Pullman stockholders does not look so
far-fetched
The times., 1899-10-12

The annual report of the Western Union
shows surplus after interest and divi-
dends of s104. 900. This compares with a
surplus last year of $4,000. The showing
is not q very pleasant one.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-02
Whitinsville Sportsmen to
Reorganize.

Whitinsyille, March 1.-The rooster
weather vane on the new Congrega-
tional church which was taken down
about month ago, was again placed
in position today. The old rod which
supported the weather vane before has
been replaced by a new one, being
nearly three times as heavy.
About 30 sporting men in town and
about 10 of the leading sportsmen of
East Douglas met this evening in the
rooms of the Social club in Dudley
block. Church street, to reorganize the
Whitinsville Fish and Game club. The
late Henry Woodmancy was the leader
in this organization and his death
brought about some changes which
made it necessary to hold this meeting
and elect officers. Last summer they
erected a dam and flowed over tract
of land near Wallum pond. They stock
ed the pond with fish and erected an ice
house. Other buildings will be put up,
and it is expected things will boom this
summer.
Members of st. Patrick's parish are
making, preparations to give a concert
and musicale st. Patric<'s night On
dress on wolfe Tone"
1t is reported that Nathaniel Lubjin-
kSy has rented both stores in the new
odd Fellows building.
A baby girl has been welcomed to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. jeremiah Hag-
gerty, of Cottage street.
Hon. A. f. Within, who has been con-
fined to his home with a severe illness,
is so as to be out again.
Victor Booth is confined to his home
on Main street with sickness
AT a special meeting held last even
ing of Granite lodge, A. f. and A. NJ,
it was voted to shange their rooms
from Harrington's block to the new
Odd Fellows block.
1t is reported that scarlet fever is
raging in South Sutton. Tt is said that
it is in three different families.
A number of members of E. S. Best
Chapter Epworth League of the NJ. r.
church attended the circuit meeting of
the Epworth Leagues held at East
Douglas this evening
Walter Ridley fell yesterday on the
ground, breaking his little finger on his
left hand.
The I. o. o. F. fair will take place
April Q, 10, IL.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-02
Entertained By the
Auburn Members.
STRONG ESSAYS.
Interesting Discussion On
sanitation Of Barns"

Auburn, March 1.-The Worcester
Central Pomona Grange met with the
Auburn Grange this morning. The
grange was opened promptly at II
o'clock by Worthy Master John E.
Clifford of Sutton. All joined in sing
ing the welcome song, with Mrs. Will
liam f. Stone pianist
The resignation OF fhe chaplain c. II.
Searles of Millbury was accepted and
Henry S. Stockwell of Sutton was una
nimously elected to that office, On ac-
count of the heavy snow storm, the
grange did not hold any meeting at
Shrewsbury Feb. Is, and it was voted
to hold a grange meeting in that town
March 29
At the morning session the topic was
Trade marks by John e. Clifford of
Sutton. He read a very interesting
paper, in which he referred to the many
ancient rulers and statesmen as set
ting a trade mark for their nations,
and made especial reference to George
Washington and the able men who
were influential in founding this gov
eminent.
lllC SJtdlNtl Cistiillcl IAldI NdLNAG
breeders, by the care and diligence
with which they breed for fine points,
put their trade marks upon their ami
mails. The trade marks of town We're
well built and shaded roads and we'll
kept fields.
An address of welcome was given by
Worthy Master G.. M. Allen of Au-
burn Grange, which was responded to
by Lecturer S. A. Burgess of Worces-
ter.
The roll call showed that there were
present from Auburn 40, Douglas 3,
Grafton g. Holden 2, Millbury 49, OK
ford, Shrewsbury 5, Sutton 8, Worces-
ter "A, visitor total 1O7
AT the close of the morning meeting
a. bountiful dinner was served in the
lower hall.
The afternoon session commenced at
2 o'clock, A piano solo was given by
Miss Bessie Stiles.
The topic for the afternoon session
was Sanitation of barns" by l.. E.
Herrick of Worcester. Mr.. Herrick was
not able to be present Mr. Clifford an
nounced that he had secured DR..
Charles H. Higgins, veterinary physi-
clan and surgeon, of Fitchburg, who
would speak upon the question.
Mr.. Higgins read a very interesting
paper, dwelling at length upon the
proper ventilation of the stable and the
need of exercise that the COW should
have daily, also the need of sunshine
and cleanliness of the COW stable.
In the course of his remarks DIR. Hig-
gins said that he had considerable work
to do IN connection with the cattle
commission, and that where they found
the most cases of tuberculosis was in
the flnely-built barns and where they
fed the highest and endeavored to get
the most milk. The tendency Of the
owners was to keep the stables warm
and not properly ventilated.
Unanimous votes of thanks were
given to the essayists of the morning
and of the afternoon and to the Au-
burn Grange for it's hospitality.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-02
THE DOCKET.
Cases for Central District Court to De.
eide Upon.

Cases for Central District Court to De.
eide Upon.
The following cases are down for
trial on the civil list of the cen
trail district court on Saturday morn
ing:
Havener VS.. Rolston. Johnson; Black
mer & Vaughan.
Carol VS.. Morse. Wood & Wood;
Milton.
Billiard vs. Whitman. Thayer & Per-
ny: Jandron and Blackner e Vaughan.
Barnard, Sumner s; Putnam Co. VS..
Edwards and trustee.
Lakin VS.. Broad. Templeton, Mellish;
Wood & Wood
Brown VS.. Adams. Sibley; Scott.
Pokosofahy VS.. Suay. Meagher;
Kane.
Foskett VS.. Norway. Thompson;
Jandron.
Gallup vs.. Erikzen. Thayer & Cobb;
Manning.
Altman VS.. Warner Sullivan & O'Con-
nell; c. II, Sibley
johnson VS.. Goddard. Pro Sc; Dodge
& Taft.
Chaplin VS.. Wienstein ct al Thayer &
Rugg; Sullivan q. O'Connell
Haddad VS.. Abdan. Thayer & Rugg;
Aldrich.
Pond VS.. Mellen and trustee. Suli-
van; Mclaughlin.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-02
EAST BROOKFIELD.

East BroolSfeld, March 1.-The fun
eral OF Mrs. Emma Benoit took place
at St Mary's Church this morning at 0
o'clock, mass being celebrated by Rev.
FL Murphy Of Brookheld. The fun
eral was largely attended by MANY ont
or town friends and relatives. The in
terment was in the Catholic cemetery
in Spencer. wy
James Snow, the local truckman. has
purchased fine new pair Of heavy
draught horses. NAVY
MISS Benlale NATION, who has been
visiting in Boston and vicinity, has re-
turned TO her home on Gleason ave
u, y. Hood Of IIlnghaIn was in ton,,,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-02
LITTLE INTEREST.
Town Election in Barre viii Be Very
Quiet One.

Barre, March 1.-The reports of the
several boards of town officers, which
are now in the hands of the voters.
show the financial matters of the town
to be in a prosperous and healthy con-
dition, affairs having been well and
economically managed.
The amount raised by taxation was
$2O,SO4, the rate being $13, and the ex-
penditures have been for salaries of
town officers, $3.50; miscellaneous, S475;
breaking roads to Feb. l, when the ac-
counts were made up, $1031; highways
and bridge repairs, S379S; fire depart
ment $1310; street lights, SAP; INDECENT
soldiers, $20S; superintendent of schools.
in addition to amount received from the
commonwealth, $573; high school, S1825:
common schools, $461O; school supplies,
SoO3; repairs on school houses, S5Oi
conveying pupils, 1854; Memorial day
$lOO; support of almshouse and inmates
S2l5S; support of poor out Of almshouse!
Y4S4; aid to poor Of other places, $135.
income of the town farm, SITS: net
cost of the almshouse, $3.50; number of
inmates, 9; net cost Of their support per
week has been about $1.50 each.
cash in the treasury and uncollected
taxes amount to more than $4,000, and
SetSA O1Sll RESOURCES increase the
amount to nearly $4,000. The town has
no debt. The amount which the town
VIII vote to raise at the meeting next
Monday will probably not vary much
from the amount raised last year. I'M
less the town authorizes the purchase
OF rock crusher and engine for pre-
pairing road material Of which there is
now some talk.
Very little interest is thus far ex
hlblted in the coming meeting, prob
any one cause tending to this being the
small number of officers 10 be chosen,
the selectmen, overseers of the poor
assessors and school committee being
elected on three years basis. thus
eliminating in some degree any attend
ant political strife.
The George f. Rice farm of a bun-
dred and fifty acres in Rice village has
again changed ownership. a Mr.. Lear
ned from the eastern part Of the state
being the purchaser.
At the close of registration last SAT
urday evening the names of Six per
sons mad been dropped from the voting
list and seven names added. the total
number of votes on the list being four
hundred and fifty-two, of whom thirty
hVe are women.
MISS Bertha r. Pettingill, a resident
OF this town and member of the Finer
son school of oratory, in Boston, win
give a recital in Williams hall next
evening under the ausnices
OF the local Grand Army Post. The en-
tertainment of the evening will include
selections on the violin by Miss Eva
Belle Jordan, and on the mandolin by
Herbert Rogers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-02
NEW TIME.
Consolidated Cars viii Soon Run by d.
Minute Schedule.

Grafton, March 1.-The additional
cable being put in by the ConsoIl.
dated on the Grafton line, to. enable tb,
jumbo cars to make quicker time il
climbing Worcester street hill is nov
in place as far as Millbury Junction
and as it is the intention of the com.
pany to run it only to North Grafton,
there is likely to be a change in thd
running time Of the cars as soon as IA
IS completed and "a pusher" is put irI
place at the power station, which will
be done within few days
Although the officials have not ved
stated definitely what time will IA
made under the new arrangement and
now frequent accommodation will bd
AFFORDED, they consider As minutes ford
the trip from the centre to Worcester
the most feasible, This will cause tha
running OF only two cars, as at present
and will enable them to always have
an extra car in readiness in case of ac-
cident to those running.
The new time table win be Welcomed
by .Graftonites, as at present the cars
arrive at North Grafton just after tbe
departure of trains, which necessitates
waiting nearly an hour by those desir-
ing to go to Boston. At present the 7
O'Clock car from the centre leaves fve
minutes ahead Of time and by maIting
extra time to North Grafton denot is
enabled to connect with the 7.14 Ross
ton train. The proposed 45-lninute
Tune VIII make this unnecessary and
will land passengers in Worcester '' *
or 20 minutes earlier. -
A special entertainment was given Inv
Evening Star Lodge in Masonic Hail
TINS evening. A large number We're
present and enjoyed a musical and IF.
served. 10
vo Inc ne. frst temperance rally of this
year campaign against having Graf
ION go license for the coming wear IL
70 pe heid at Barkers Hall Nortb
d ora Friday evening. A mnsicai
ana literary program has been ar
ranged and Hon. Alfred S. Roe has
o oee n secured as the principal speaker
me Ladies Society of the Rantist
e cntnril IS making arrangements for Fan an
entertainment to be given next Wed.
.....--s s. evening in the church vestrv.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-02
A FIGHT COMING. FISH AND GAME
School Teachers Working
on Starvation Wages.

QuinapoXet, March 1.-The voters of
Quinapoxet do not favor the idea of
cutting the school appropriation down
$1,000 and adding this sum to the road
appropriation, which is now $500. Some
of the teachers are working for 81 per
week and yet some others are getting
SO per week; the principal of the
they will oppose it as much as possible
at the town meeting March 20. They
are also naming some of the candidates
whom they will run for the different
offices. They expect that their candi-
date for road surveyor will be elected
although there are some candidates
who oppose him who will make a bold
run for it.
Miss Bessie Dow of Boston has re-
turned home, after visit with friends
on Wachusett street.
Large crowds of the English speaking
people are attending the mission which
is held in st. Mary's Church this week.
Much talk is going on among the
lovers Of base ball in Quinapoxet. They
expect to put one of the strongest
teams that ever represented the viii
lage on the diamond this year.
AS soon as the ground gets clear they
will call out the candidates. Some of
the most promising candidates are
Hallihan, who caught for the Rutlands,
Jeffersons and DAVIS all last season,
and Benson, who formerly twirled for
the Worcester high school and who has
barrels Of speed and good curves.
O'Day, one of the strongest hitters in
this town, will look after the first cor
ner. John Brown will look after all
the balls that come in the left garden
and will take turn at pitching. Cum
mings and T. Carey, both of whom
have good regulations, are others.
They expect to play all the surrounding
towns. The Holden high school team
thinks they can give them a go and
are eager for a game. If they can Sc
cure date they will open the season
there.
Charles Reynolds is spending the
week with Miss Hazel B. Harris, at
her home No. 9 River street,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-02

today on matters connected with tn
business of the Brookfeld Counte
Company.
A man was arrested this afternoon
by officer John Carney for drunken
ness and placed in the local lookup. !
companion was told to get out Of tow
and did so.
A. CoviIle, one of the leading Goa
dealers in town, has received a car
chestnut coal, which is hailed with de
hight by householders about town VIII,
have been obliged to resort to coarse
coal for some time for domestic pur
poses.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-02
uxRRlpGE.

UXbridge, March Miss Mary Raw
son, formerly of this town, now of Wor-
cester, is spending few days with Mrs.
Albert SDrague.
John Pierson, late of the Rivulet
village, was buried today at Whitins-
vile. Rev A. J. Hopkins conducted the
funeral services.
The late Mrs. Thomas Aldrich, a ma
tive of Uxbridge and a resident of the
town for most of her life, was buried
today at the Prospect Hill cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-02
GRANGE SOCIAL.
Southbridge AgricuIturists Listen TO Ex-
ceIlent Musical Program.

Southbridge, March 1.-The South
bridge Grange held one of it's pleasant
socials in its hall in Ammidoun block,
last evening, and former ones have
been so enjoyable that the commodious
rooms were crowded to the door. Re-
freshments We're served and the follow
ing entertainment given:
Soprano solo, Miss Annie Letcher;
violin solo, Miss Resale Morse; banjo
and guitar selections, Mr.. Gale and
Miss Gale; contralto solo, Miss Helen
Shepard reading, Miss Ethel Holland;
banjo and guitar, MIR. and Miss Gale;
selections on the autoharp and har-
monica, Fred Shesler
John NJ. Clemence, one of the best
known of the old residents of the town,
is seriously i'll at his home, South
street
Mrs. julius S. Dressler is the guest
of friends in Boston for a few days.
George w. Faulkner, landlord of the
Faulkner house, is confined to his room
seriously i'll.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-02
AUBURN.
Popular Young Lady Given a Handsome
Watch Chain.

Auburn, Feb. 2S.-The two carloads
of poles for the electric railroad which
arrived at the Auburn depot a few
days ago, are being distributed between
Dunn's crossing on the Southblidge
road and through the centre Of the
town and across Frank Prentiss' mea-
dow to McDermott's corner.
on Tuesday night a party Of young
friends met at the home Of Miss Lillian
Putnam to celebrate her goth birth
day. A fine watch chain was given to
the young lady, besides few other
presents, remembrances from her
friends. Mr.. Prouty presented the gift
and Miss Putnam fittingly responded.
a short program followed, Mr.. Frank
Putnam reading a few humorous Sc
lections in AN effective manner, calling
forth round applause. Mr. Hilton gave
q harmonica solo. Shortly after this
refreshments were served