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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08
TWO RUNAWAYS.
Afternoon Excitement in
Millbury Streets.

Millbury, March "A team owned by
]. S. Johnson of Quinsigamond figured
in a runaway on West Main street in
became frightened by snow piow and
started on a wild run up the street, col
hdlng with the snow plow on the Mill
bury division of the Worcester and SUI
burban Street Railway.
The wagon, which was full of milk
cans, overturned, spilling a large guam
tity of milk The frightened animal
continued on its run until near the res
idence of Mrs. John Powers, where it
was stopped by George Powers. The
shafts and harness were broken
A horse driven by Charles Z. Horne
of BramanVille became frightened this
afternoon while standing near the
hardware store of James H. Ferguson.
on Elm street, and started to run. The
animal oollided with hitchins post,
breaking it off close to the ground. Mr..
Horne grasped the animal and after a
hard struggle, succeeding in quieting
him The girth was broken.
A large hole in the street near the
residence of H. t Maxwell, on South
Main street, is causing considerable
trouDle, ana today r. W. Cunningham
instructed Clarence T. Rice, superinten-
aent OF the water works, to look after
it. as it was over the water mains.
The following took out their natural
izatiop papers at Worcester this morn
ing; Patrick F. Walsh. Maurice Walsh.
Joseph Marshall and Elzear L. la
couture
Harry Barre, while chopping wood
Yesterday, got large silver in his
left hand. He was attended bv DR.
Robert Booth
John McHenry has resigned his po-
sitlon as overseer of the mule room of
the Saundersville cotton mill and ac-
cepted a position in the MilIburv cot
ton mill
A large quantity of cloth was shipped
to Lawrence today from the MillburV
cotton mills.
Alfred Armsby, pupil at the Worces-
Ter academy, is the guest Of his father
Amos Armsby of Main street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

the Salem Cadet Band opened today
and the advance sale was exceptional
~ large, The concert will be given in
the town hall next week. 1t is the last
number in the Y. NJ. c. A. star course
Mrs. Elery Strickland and daughter
Eleanor OF Amherst are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. T. Hyde.
MT and Mrs. John McGrail of Wor-
cester are the guests Of his relatives,
on Everett street.
Michael Murphy is critically i'll at
his home, on Cliff street. with pneu-
monia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan have re-
turned to their home in Worcester, af
ter q few weeks pleasant visit with
relatives here.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08
Are Epidemic In the
Sister City.
WAGES INCREASED.
Parkhill Mill Operative No
titled BY Wire.

Fitchburg, March There is an al
erming epidemic Of measles existing in
this city at the present time, no less
than 200 cases having been reported to
the board Of health. and the chairman
of the board is authority for the state
snent that this number will be largely
Increased by another week.
The prevalence IS so marked that the
management OF the goth annual child
ren's party. under the auspices Of the
Cniversalist church, has been post
poned. It being feared that the gather
ing together of SO large q number of
children would prove disastrous. Chair
man Woodwork of the board Of health
attributes the spread of the disease to
the carelessness of parents and physi-
clans, and the neglect to regard the
rules of the board Of health.
1t has also been learned that wo-
man came to this city Monday suffering
from scarlet fever, and the disease had
60 advanced that eruptions were no
ticed on her face. This, the doctor
says, must have been neglect on the
part of the board of health at Lancas-
ter. Whether or not the woman came
10 this city via the electrics or steam
cars large number must have been
exposed.
Architect Taylor of the United States
treasury has already taken up the con-
struction CT the 81 public buildings
authorized by the last congress. and
VIII expedite the preliminary part of
ehe work as much as possible. 1t is ex-
peeted that bids for sites will be adver-
used for in the near future.
squau this morning, developed in an
nour OF SO into genuine blizzard, and
people were reminded of the big biz
Aard OF that memorable March II years
ago. The snowfall was quite heavy.
ana aHected street railway traffic not
a little, the snow being damp and
freezing TO the rails. A high wind &C
oonpanled the snow, and In rural dis
SFlcrs the drifts were quite si2able.
PRESIDENT A H. Lowe of tho ParIShfll
mills of this city is now in New York
on his way home from a visit to the
south, and he has been SO favorabIy
impressed with the outlook for business
mat he has wired the mills here that
s Si tIs' ';e IN wages will be made at
al the mills, to take effect April g
The stamp savings plan has been
adopted by the school board for use in
the pubnc schools, and children will be
encouraged to save their pennies in
this way. The stamps will be furnished
to the teachers by the Benevolent I'm
ION ana sold to the scholars, When a
sum of IS has been saved, the pupil will
DE encouraged to deposit the same in a
savings bank
P. J. Moan of this city. who has
played with the Lyons, N. Y, team the
past two seasons, has signed to play
the coming season with the Montreal
team or the Eastern League. He win
report for work at Paterson. n
April 10. "'
The Gardner, Westminster and
bftchburg Street Railway Company
have peHuoned the Westminster Sc
lectmen for a franchise to build
loop from their proposed main line be-
tween the three places and Wachusett
lake. A hearing will be given March
10, and there is no reason to suppose
that it will not be given.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08
WEFE'S AWFUL
E(z MA

My wife was in the most horrible condition
of any human being, from Eczema. She could
neither sit down nor lilo doBn, her torture was
80 intense. Itrisd all the doctors that corld
reach, but she got sofha4 firmly believe she
would have died within twelve hours if had
not been advised of CorTcuRA REMEDIES and
got them. Ny wife sUent to sleep in tteo hours
after the FIRST application, although she had
not slept for sevs9 days, and with two boxes
of CUTIoURA (ointment) and one cake Of
CUTIcUBA SOAP she scas absolutely cured, and
is well and hearty to-day.
srBEpT CURE TKE1TsEEr roR ToEruErro, DIsFro.
WING HunoHs, WIFE Loss OF HAts Warn baths with
CgriCuRA soar. gentle enon Ree With CUTTcuRA pure
est OF ernolen skin eures aud Mid d0ses of CuTccEA
REsoLVEE1 grestet Of blood purifiers and hunor cures
sold throughout the world POTTER D. AID c. CoRP
Sole Props, Boston. How Cure the Worat Eczema ffes
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08
FOR SECOND TIME.
p H. Carpenter Co. Team Again Rolls
Ahead Of the Y. M. c. AS.

Southbridge, March THE second
candle-pin match between the p II
Carpenter Company team and the Y.
M. c. A. team was rolled on the Y. M.
c. A. alleys. last night, and proved very
interesting, the P. H. Carpenter team
won again by a little larger margin
than their first match. Lataille Vas
nigh man and did some pretty rolling
IN his first two strings. They rolled as
follows: u a.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

day evening, March "A. Those who
will take part in the concert are Miss
Shannah Cummings, soprano, Miss
Mary T. Tucker, solo pianist; Associa-
ton chorus, 1875 voices; orchestra, from
members of the Boston Symphony or
chestra. Arthur NJ. Curry, conductor.
and Miss Maud X. Hall, pianist.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

His daughter-Yes, the story ends in
the same old way; they marry and live
happy ever after.
The furniture man-Ah Antique fin
sh!-Indianapolis Journal
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08
ORGANIZED QUICKLY.
Westboro Seleetmen Choose Adams
Franklin Brown, Chairman.

Westboro, March THE seIectmen
organized today. Adams Franklin
Brown was chosen chairman of the
BOARD and Butler w. Hero will act as
secretary. Chairman Brown received a
letter this morning from President Bliss
OF the Boston & Albany railroad cor
poration, stating that in answer to the
letter which he received from the Sc
lectmen' the corporation win keep the
new depot open and lighted for The
night passenger trains.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

The societies who will hold meetings
TINS week are! Laurel Rebekah lodge
40, !. o. O. f.. will meet on Wednesday
evening at 1.45 o'clock; Bethany chap
YER y. r. s. ON Friday evening at 745
O'Clock, and the Historical society on
Friday evening at 7,45 o'clock.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

y
Mr.. d. j. McQuade of Auburn wishes
TO express his thanks to his many
friends who asked him to allow the
use or his name as selectman. This
Mr.. McQuade refused to do. stating
that he would rather that they would
stand by the old board of selectmen.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08
WARREN NOTES.

warren, March 7-On the evening of
the nth Of March FIR. Leonard will pre-
sent at the town hall minstrel show
and a short farce entitled Champion
of Her Sex" The farce will be present
ed by young ladies, who have shown
considerable talent on the stage in past
entertainments They, outside the end
men and interlocutor, also make up the
opening circle in the MINISTRIES.
A quartet consisting, of Louis Gen
dron (tenor), Frank GendrOn (bass),
Miss Rose Forant (soprano) and Miss
Emma Forant (altO), will furnish mu-
sic. The soloists will be Miss Katie
Quinlan, Miss Mary Sweeney and
Frank Gendron.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

Everett Jennison is sick with pneu-
monia at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs George A. Jennison on School
street
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

Rev. Fayette Nichols of the Metho-
dist church is to deliver an address be-
fore the Historical society on Friday
evening, March 10, at 730 o'clock. The
topic Of his lecture is "A tramp through
Ireland"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

The Spencer board of engineers held
a meeting last night, and made up
their report of the fire department for
the municipal year ending March /,
1893. The force consists of Is men, as
follows; A chief engineer and two as
sistants; Steamer Company No. 1, Is
men; Hook and Ladder Company, Is
men; EXtinguisher Company, II men:
H. A. Grout Hose Company, No. l, Is
men: John O'Gara Hose Company, No.
2, Is men. The department has one
La France, No. 4, double-pump steam
er; one Zimmerman single-pump steam
er. one chemical engine, one hook and
LADDER truck, one fire shute, one pump
net, one fan-wheefed hose carriage, and
TWO wheeled hose carts.
There are 1850 feet of hose, about 5000
rect OF which is in good condition. Dur
ing the year $3Sl3.71 has been expended,
whlch IS an excess of 1871 above the
amount of appropriation, which was
S5SOO. The firemen have been paid dur
ing the past year $25 each, and have
been exempt from poll taxes. The en-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

Flint d Barkers opening was post
poned, on account of the storm. From
until the first pleasant day,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Slater leave the
last part of the week for trip to
Washington, d. C.
The West Warren Brass Band will
give minstrel show in that town st.
Patricks eve.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08
Sons Praise the Deeds
of Sires.
A CAMP FIRE.
Sons Of Veterans Listen to
Notable Addresses.

North Brrokfield, March T. - The
campfire at G. A. r. hall, last evening,
under the auspices of Joe Hooker
camp, Sons of Veterans, was a decided
cuccess.
+. A. Stearns post, G. A. r., and Lu-
ther Hill camp, S. of v, of Spencer,
were represented by 80 members, who
enjoyed the meeting with the local
camp, Sons of Veterans, and with Ezra
Batcheller post 81, G. A. r. About IS
were present and the responses to the
different toasts were of the brilliant
order -
After the program was finished Capt
Charles F. Maxwell had a surprise in
store for the boys, and introduced De-
partment Commander of Massachusetts,
sons Of Veterans Rev. George n. How
ard or Melrose, who received an ova-
ton and responded to the theme of
The Sons of Veterans and their aims"
After euloSizing Abraham Lincoln, be
set forth the aims and plans of the Or
sanlzation in a clear, consise way
which was enjoyed by all.
Inc other toasts We're: Abraham
Lincoln" responded to by Rev. Joseph
Spencer; The president and his pol
icy" by Capt Emerson E. Stone of
Spencer; The boys who went to the
'front.' by e. W. Carpenter of Spen-
GER; The 18th Massachusetts Volun-
teerS the pride of Worcester county,"
by J. c. Converse; IF. A. Stearns post,
81, G. A. r." by Commander George A.
Clark, Spencer; Ezra Batcheller post,
81, G. A. R." by Commander Allen
Jones; Luther Hill camp, S. of ""
by Lieut.. Brown of Spencer; "The Pris-
oners of the SOUTH" by Charles H. Bart
lett; The girl l left behind me-" by
Col. John S. Cook; The girl found at
the front" by E. B. Corbin; 1.-The pa
triots who remained at home" by Judge
Luther Hill of Spencer.
At the close of the speech-making a
collation. was served, and a smoke talk
enjoyed until 11.30, when the Spencer
boys took special electric for home.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

Peter Sullivan, wa attempted to
commit suicide in the Lincoln House,
worcester, last night, is very well
known in this town.
Mr.. Sullivan was a resident Of Spen-
Ger many years, at one time being en-
ployed in the Massasoit Hotel. He has
hosts Of friends in Spencer, all of whom
expressed much surprise at his rash
act last night.
Mr., Sullivan moved from Spencer to
Monson. Matthew j. Sullivan of this
town is brother to the would-be sui
eide.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

The board of trustees of the Free
Public Library and reading room will
hold a special melting Thursday evening
to take action in regard to securing the
services of new librarian in the place
of Mrs. Emma Ludden, who has re-
signed. There are several local APP
plicants, but it is understood that the
trustees desire to secure the services
of an experienced librarian. They have
Garvin of Northampton, who is an
experienced librarian. and she will
come here and consult with the trus-
tees 1t is thought by the trustees that
if an experienced person is put in
charge the card catalogue system can
be introduced at a small expense to the
town.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08


Rev. James Howard of Worcester
preached at st. Joseph's Church to-
night, to large audience.
The no-school signal was given to-
day on account of the storm.
Miss Abbie Haskell, one of The Spv's
old people, celebrated her 91st birthday
yesterday, receiving a large number of
visitors with the grace of young lady
of 20.
The secretary of the board of select
men gives The Spy correspondent the
following figures in regard to the bust
ness transacted by the selectmen: Or
ders- drawn during the year ending
March l, 1899, 1921, amounting to
$41, 667 20. Last year they drew 1910
orders.
The board of registrars will hold
three meetings for the purpose of add
ing new names to the voting list, March
s, Is and April /.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

This mornings storm started in with
a force equal to the blizzard of a month
ago, and at II o'clock was at it's height.
The electric road was drifted enough to
delay the progress of the cars. super
intendent Jefts kept his plows at work.
and shortly after noon the cars were
once more on time
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

The local fire engineers took The
Spys advice and in the blizzard of this
morning saw that men shoveled out the
hydrants and reservoirs, so that in case
of fire water could be readily obtained.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

Charles Wybert of Lincoln street has
accepted position in a Wholesale
grocery house at Worcester.
Mrs. Susan Hunter of West Newton
is the guest of her brother, Dexter Bull
lard, Cherry street.
Eric Richards has accepted the local
agency of the Prudential Insurance
Company.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

Rev. James P Tuite has presented
the. st. Josephs Temperance Society
with handsome life-sized picture of
himself. The picture was hung in the
rooms Of the society Sunday evening.
Charles Feingold, who recently
opened a closing out sale of dry goods
and notions in Rowley's block. was be-
fore Trial Justice Boutwell,, yesterday.
on charge preferred by Sheriff
Ranger of selling goods without a IL
cense. After a lively hearing, Judge
Boutwell, fined him $50. Webster
Thayer of Worcester appeared fee
f'eingold and Timothy Howard of this
place for the prosecution.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-08

Albert w. Smith, who was arrested
for being drunk last Saturday night.
was to appear before Justice Boutwell,
yesterday, but on the way from the
station house to the court room he
managed to skip out, causing a post
pOnement
The state herald., 1899-06-09
Close After Traia Robb-r.

Cheyenne. wyo., June 4.-Thrce OF
the men who dynamited and robbed
the Union Pacific mail train at Wilcox
station Friday morning have been To-
rated. and 1t Is believed viii be cap
turcd tonight.
Their trail was followed by n posse
under officer Wheeler OF the onion ia.
rliic detective force, from the scene of
the hold.up for distance OF forty
miles across the Laramie plains To n
point about twenty miles south OF Glen
Rock. where II was lost. This posse
and one from RawiIns reached Caspar
this morning. and got fresh horses.
While there n sheep hcrdcr came In
and reported having run across the
shrcc robbers. who We're cooking break.
fast In raylne about six miles west OF
caspar. One Of the robbers held him
up with n Winchester and ordered him
10 leave.
\ posse was at once formed by the
shcriffs OF Natrona and Converse coun'
ties and pursuit commenced. They are
not more thnn three hours behind iho
outlaws, whose capture IL believed To
Be certain.
The state herald., 1899-06-09
The re,ns-Colorado Chautauqua.

Life was not given you to waste
but to enjoy and make the best of:
therefore get in line and make your ar
rangements to spend the summer at
the Boulder Chautauqua."
Such Is the attractive headline of n
widely circulated newspaper of Texas.
II is an evidence of the lively interest
shown In the Texas Colorado Chau-
tauqua by the cities of the Lone Star
stnte. The movement originated
among southern people. but 1t has
grown with Unprecedented strides and
its patrons this year will hail from
every state west of the Mississippi
river The public'spirited citizens of
Boulder have met the emergency and
scores of neat little cottages are now
in course OF erection on the grounds
The big auditorium, capable of seating
5000 people. is being decorated to re
ceive the great throngs which will
gather under its roof. The program
committee has completed its work and
the outlook Is auspicious for six weeks
of unalloyed enjoyment.
The Texas Colorado Chautauqua has
so many attractions from which to Sc
lect that the most fastidious critic can
not fail to be pleased. Music. oratory.
science. religion. art and all the recog-
nized branches Of the schools receive
due recognition. Special attention has
been given to the musical attractions
and aside from the noted symphony
orchestra and band which will bc pres
cnt during the entire session. ccle-
brat soloists will appear and an agree
able variety will be presented. The
lecturers embrace notalle list of edu-
Gators, statesmen. ministers of the
gospel and entertainers. and n series
of stereoptlcon lectures ,tcn in num-
berl will be presented which cover Il
wide range of Interesting topics. The
art lectures. Woman's Council C. L.
:. C.. round table. boys and girls club
bicycle club. mandolin and guitar
club and other features are OF special
interest 10 mothers and to the young
people. The course of study has been
prepared by thoroughly competent
educators. and classes will be In pro-
gress each forenoon five days In the
week. The afternoons and evenings
Will be devoted 10 recreation. attend
ance at lectures. concerts and enter
tainments, and on Saturday OF each
week the Chnutauquans will go into
the mountains In a body to listen to
music and nature talks and enjoy the
wonderful scenery.
Nothing like this has ever been pre-
sented on the continent. Full details
in chautauqua Journal. which Is being
published In Denver.
The state herald., 1899-06-09
WOULD EloHr TRUSTS.
sayers, Of Texas, Calls Meeting OF state
Executives In 81, Louis September 20.

Executives In St. Louis September 20.
Austix, Texas, June 5.-The govern
or to-day mailed the following COM
munication to the governors OF the sew
eral states aud territories of the Union:
Dear Sir-After much re1ection 1
have concluded that it would not be
improper for me to suggest that con-
ference Of the governors and attorneys
general Of the several states ana ter
rltories be held to consider the eHect
which the formation Of trusts Is hav-
ing upon the country, and. II possible,
to agree upon Il character OF Legislation
that will not only force those now in
existence into dissolution, but VIII also
prevent their further creation.
II am firmly of the opinion that II as
many as twenty states can be induced
to adopt uniform policy in reference
to this generally admitted evil and
will enforce such policy with vigor, re-
lief will surely and quickly follow. II
cannot be doubted that in this matter
state action IL necessary and that uni
formity In the enactment and the en-
forcement Of legislation is indispensa-
BILE.
II have. therefore. 10 respectfully
suggest to your excellency and to the
attorney general of your state that n
conference, to consist of the govern
ors and attorneys general of such
states and territories as may be proper
to attend. TO he held at st. Louis, We'd
nesday, the Goth day of September,
1899, for the purpose of taking such
action as may be deemed poper re-
specting the subject matter of this
communication. An early reply 9dvis-
ing me of your views and Intentions
is requested. have the honor to be-
very respectfully, your obedient ser.
want. JOSEPH ID. SAVERS,
"GOvernor of Texas"
The state herald., 1899-06-09

What is rag time. and where did II
originate? is n question frequently
heard. The sudden popularity OF coon
songs" which took n firm hold upon
popular favor few years ago. and de-
spite all predictions TO the contrary.
have held It ever since. led TO varia-
tion In music known as rag time"
Since then rag time" has been an
expansionist. inere is rag time" mu-
sic. there are rag time" songs; there
has been rag time" opera. There
are professors OF rag time" in
structors OF rag time" and specialists
In rag time" but precisely what II Is,
no two musical authorities agree. cx-
cept on the point that II Is something
very popular Just now. One teacher OF
rag time" here tells me that rag
time" takes It's initiative step from
Spanish muslc-or. rather. from Mex
leo, where Il IL known under the heads
and names OF Habanra. Danza and
s.guidllla. being nothing but consecu-
tive music. either In the treble or bass
followed by regular time In one hand
In common time the quarter note OF
the bass prccedeS the melody.
The state herald., 1899-06-09

A pretty long bow was drawn the
other day by the superintendent OF
education in great city. when he told
Rev. DR.. Huntington that among the
children OF school age in his jurisdic-
tion there were one hundred thousand
who did not know Of the existence OF
such a book as the Bible. But 1t is
probably no exaggeration to say that.
taking the country through. there are
millions who know very little Of the
Book OF books beyond Its name. Col
lege presidents testify that a large per
cent OF college students are lamentably
ignorant OF the Scriptures. Sunday
school instruction does not go far. and
the only safeguard against the hea-
thenization OF e part OF our population
seems to lie In reviying sense OF
parental responsibility re-enthron-
ing of religion in the family.