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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
May Be Put In By Worces-
ter & Suburban.

There is a strong probability that
within short time the Worcester and
Suburban Street Railway Company will
equip it's line with signal service.
This step will be taken as a result of
the recent fatal accident at the foot of
in the development of street railway
travel not only in Worcester and Wor-
cester county, but throughout the state,
Officials of the company deny that
they have taken any steps toward plac-
ing signal system in operation on the
road. but it is known that a movement
to that end has been inaugurated, and
that correspondence has already been
opened between certain of the officials
of the road and parties in New York
interested in the construction and OPP
GRAFTON OF railroad and street railway
signal systems. Whether anything will
develop from this correspondence is, of
course. as yet a matter of speculation,
but it is interesting, inasmuch that it
shows that the officials of the road are
by no means as unceneerned as they
appeared regarding the storm of public
indignation which swept over the com
munity after that accident of a few
weeks ago. 1t also goes to show that
the officials have been awakened to a
realizing sense Of the fact that another
such accident will not be tolerated, and
that immediate measures must be TAX
en- to forestall interference on the part
of the state officials.
Various styles Of signal systems are
used on street railway lines throughout
the country and on some telephone
systems are used. By many, the tel
ephene system is claimed to be by far
the best, while by others it is claimed
that the liability of telephone sys-
tenn to get out of order frequently
counts against it. The strong point
urged against forms of signal systems
is that they are of little use in bad
weather and especially on foggy days.
Should the officials of the Werces-
ter & Suburban decide to put in
signal system on their lines, and it
now seems very probable that they
will, in all probability they will put
in telephone system. The cost of
such system will, of course. be very
heavy, but hardly more than the COM
pany will have to pay out as a result
of the recent accident.
Superintendent John 3. German was
seen yesterday by The Spy man, and
when asked concerning the probable
ity that the company would install a
signal system soon, said that he knew
nothing of it. He asserted that. so
far as he knew, no action had been
taken toward that end by officials of
the road.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
WORCESTER LODGE.

Worcester Lodge, l. O. o. f., INSTALL
ed It's officers for the coming year last
night. These officers are as follows:
Noble grand, Charles A. Phelps; vice
grand, j. William Hills; secretary. p.
w y. Briggs financial secretary.
Forbes y. Fay; treasurer, George c.
Lawrence; W., Fred A. Bowdrell; o. G..
Henry l.. Engly; con, II. Percy Ban
croft; /. c., Charles L. Mccarthy: II.
S. N. g.. John r. Adams; l.. $. ". G..
II. c. Morton; r. S. V. c.. Nathan
s. Bancroft; l.. S. v. G., John Dobie;
r. $. s., Charles E. l.. Briggs l.. S.
Burt w Montague; custodian, Henry
c. Taylor; director Of floor work, Chas
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
YOUNG AT SIXTY.

Serene comfort and happiness in az.
vanced years are realized by compare
lively few women.
Their hard lives, their liability to Sc
rieus troubles on account OF their pecu-
liar organ I'm and their profound igno-
rance cor corning themselves, all com
bine to shorten the period of usefulness
and ELL their later years with suffering.
Mrs. Pinkham has done much to make
women strong. She has given advice
to many that has shown them how to
guard against disease and retain vigor-
GUS health in cid age. From every cor
ner Of the earth there is constantly COM
ing the most convincing statements
from women, showing the efficacy of
Lydia E. Pinl1ham's Vegetable Com
pound in overcoming female ills. Here
Is a letter from Mrs. J. c. Orms, OF 22o
Horner St., Johnstown, Pa, which is
earnest and straight to the point:
DER MIS-. PINKEAM:-I feel It my
duty to tell all suffering wenen that I
think your remedies are wonderful. /
had trouble with my head, dizzy spells
and hot flashes. Feet and hands were
cold, was very nervous, could not sleep
well, had kidney trouble, pain in
ovaries and congestion of the womb.
| Since taking your remedies am better
every way MY head trouble is all
gone, have no pain in ovaries, and ara
cured of womb trouble. l can eat and
sleep well and am gaining in flesh. 1
consider your medicine the best to DO
had fer female troubles"
The present Mrs. Pinkham's expert
ence in treating female ills is unparal-
lelled, for years she worked side by
side with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, and
for sometime past has had sole charge
Of the correspondence department. Of
her great business, treating by letter
as many as hundred thousand ailing
women during q single year.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
TIRED OF STRIKE.
Marlboro Shoe Mon Want to Enlist as
Uncle Sans Soldiers.

Uncle Sans Soldiers.
The Marlboro strikers have become
discouraged, and yesterday six former
shoe workers applied at the recruiting
Office in the Walker building for a
berth in the United States army.
Sergt Ward thinks that he will be
able to secure nearly g full company of
recruits from the ranks of the strik-
ers.
Two of the strikers, Joseph N. Char
ron and Peter Dugre, successfully
passed the examination yesterday, and
Friday they will be sworn into the
United States service by Lieut.. Roy
den and will then be sent to the
Ninth United States infantry at Ma
olson barracks, Shattuck's Harbor,
N. Y.
One of the Marlboro APPLICANTS was a
man nearly So years of age. He is a
widower, without children, and he said
to a Spy man that he hoped that the
government would accept him, as he
wanted to be able to once again get
three good square meals g. day.
The applicants said that they were
tired of waiting for the labor unions
to settle th6 dispute with the manufac-
lures, and they had come to the con-
clusion that the United States army
was their only refuge.
Two of the strikers who applied to
Sergt Ward yesterday were under
age. If they can get the necessary
permission from their parents, they
will be mustered into the service.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
BRANCH OUT.
Y. M. G. A.. Directors Consider Extension
of Work.

Y. m. c. a. Directors Consider Extension
of Work.
The question of the feasibility of es-
tablishing a branch of the Y NJ. c. A.
at Quinsigamond village has been en-
gaging the attention of those having
the association in charge for some
ti1ne~ and it seems that it is only
question of finance that prevents the
immediate contamination of the plan.
Those most interested in the plan
have seen for some time that much
work might be done in that district if
rooms could be secured for the pur-
pose, There are hundreds of young
men in and about Quinsigamond who
find it too far from the city to enjoy
the privileges Of the association, and
who would be willing to ally them
selves with a branch of the associa-
ton, provided headquarters could be
secured. AS it is, the many saloons
lining Millbury street are very attrac-
tive during the cold winter nights, and
it is thought that if some branch were
established, a large number of young
men would be influenced for good
Secretary Hammond is not ready to
father the plan at present, owing to
the heavy debt and expenditure under
which the association is laboring. 1t
is probable, however, that at the next
meeting of the directors some plan will
be formulated looking to the establish
ment of a branch. 1t is argued that
many cities with a population much
smaller than Worcester have their
branch associations.
Those who have considered the mat
ter are agreed that what is wanted is
not an expensive headquarters, but
simply room or series of rooms
which shall provide quarters for a
reading room, game room and gen
eral reception room. These could be
cheaply furnished and provided with
daily papers and magazines. 1t is
thought that some vacant store could
be secured and fitted up to suit the
purpose. The opening Of such rooms
would necessitate the attendance of a
custodian, but it is thought that the
members of the regular reception com
mittee would be willing to serve in this
capacity once a week or oftener, and
in this way large share of the ex-
pense could be borne by the active
members and those most interested in
the welfare of the association.
1t has also been thought that some
similar branch might be advantageous
ly started at or near Lincoln square
OF course, in any of these branches the
equipment would be meagra. There
would be no gymnasium privileges, but
these might be combined with a mem
bership in one of the branches, and in
this way many more members secured.
A combination membership would be
we'll received by a large number of
young men who would not be reached
by the central association alone.
Many of the directors are in favor
OF the scheme, and the ultimate adop-
ton of some such plan is only mat
ter of finance, which, it is Thought,
can be soon arranged and branches
established
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
GRAND LODGE.
District Meeting of K. of P. to Occur in
Worcester,

The installation of officers for Blake
Lodge, X. of p, which was to be held
last night, has been postponed until
January rs, owing to the absence Of the
deputy.
A district meeting of all the lodges
in Worcester county will be held in
Worcester, January 26, at the call of
the grand chancellor. These district
meetings are held annually simultane-
ously throughout the state The grand
lodge will meet at D. m, on the 26th
and all past chancellors who wish it
VIII be admitted to the grand degree.
At o'clock the rank team from Con-
cordia Lodge, Breekfleld, will demon
strate the third rank, long form, and all
members of the order are invited to be
present. In the evening a public meet
ing will be held in Horticultural hall.
varied program of music and speech
es will be given, and the meeting will
be open to all members, their families
and friends.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
FUNERAL OF MRS. HOMER.

The funeral Of Mrs Alkaline Il. Homer
was held yesterday at the residence Of
her son, Charles A. Homer, 364 Pleas
ant street DIR. Moses II. Harris, pastor
Of All Souls Church, ofilclated. Among
the flowers sent was an Ivy wreath
from Mr. and Mrs. John c. Machines,
carnations from Mrs. Julia Homer of
Gardner, Easter lilies from Miss Martha
Russell Of Brooklyn, N. Y, a crescent
Of flowers from the nephewa and nieces
Of the deceased, roses from Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w Abduction and the Misses
Aubuchon, carnations from Mrs. George
w. Homer, hyaclnths from A. j. Moir
and numerous tributes from friends in
the city.
Among the relatives from out Of town
present at the services were Capt. S.
p. Russell and daughter Miss Martha
Russell, of Brooklyn, N. ", and a large
number from South Gardner.
The burial was at Hope cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
A SECOND INQUEST.

The inquest relative to the death of
John Mccarthy, who was killed by be-
ing pinched between the bumpers of
two freight cars in the shed owned by
the Worcester Coal Company, on Dec.
IA, was held yesterday before Judge
utley in the central district court.
Shortly after the accident occurred an
inquest was held, but the evidence was
not sufficient to satisfy Judge Utley.
Hence the second hearing.
Yesterday several witnesses who are
employees of the Boston and Maine
Railroad Company. and the worcester
Coal Company, gave evidence at the
hearing.
Daniel Sullivan, foreman in the en-
ploy of the Worcester Coal Company
testified that in his opinion death was
caused by enclosures on the part of
the railroad company; that they were
careless about backing cars into the
car Mccarthy was working upon.
John Fleming, also employed by the
Worcester Coal Company gave evil
dence of the same nature.
The railroad officials and employees
present commended that it was the work
mans own fault.
Judge Utley carefully questioned all
the witnesses, and reserved his decis-
ion
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
UNDER DR.. SCOTT.
Piedmont Church Has Made Excellent
Gains in All Respects.

">''S ~ ~ 'ASSHSNh
AT the annual meeting of the Pied
mont church last evening reports were
presented, and officers elected for the
ensuing year. The report of the clerk,
DR.. Herbert L. Wheeler, was read. The
/ report showed that during the first six
months preceding the installation Of DR..
Scott as pastor of the church, from
January to July, 1898, two new members
were added to the church and % lost,
eight by death during the time speci-
ned' four previous deaths, which had
not been reported, and ten by letters
of dismissal, total loss of 20.
During the second six months Of the
year. under DR.. SCOTS pastorate. %
new members were added to the church.
10 by confession and Is bycertifeate.
During this period the total loss has
neen three, two by death and one by
letter of dismissal, a total gain of %.
During the year q members were re-
ceived, and the less by death and dis
missal was g. a gain of four. The
present roll shows CTS members
The report of the treasurer, DR.. A.
| W. Eldred, showed the total receipts for
the year to have been $45566s, and the
expenditures $442s.95 leaving balance
/ in the treasury of $126.73. The report
! VI liz 1G0ilOl w do DISSGulGu by EDGll
/ Hall.
The officers elected for the ensuing
| year were as follows: DR.. Herbert L.
| Wheeler clerk; Dr. A. W. Eldred
treasurer; Eben Hoxie, auditor; E T.
Marble, William Woodward, deacens
for four years; F. Il. Hopkins, c. B.
/ Baton, auditors OF collection.
| The matter of electing a standing
conamittee was postponed to an adj
| journed meeting.
| Notice was given by Deacon William
Woodward that he should move at an
adjourned meeting that the number OF
| deacons be increased from six to ten
| This change is recommended as a re-
suit of changing the communion service
to the morning.
| A committee was appointed, consist
| ing of the pastor and deacons, to bring
in four suitable names of men to act
as deaccns, provided the church de-
cides to make the change. DR.. Scott
showed that during the year the church
has given for outside wants $470O The
meeting was adjourned for one week.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
SEVERAL SMALL FIRES.


Box 5, at Trumbull square, called all
the city's fire apparatus that is located
in the center of the city at sos o'clock
last evening. A pan of hot ashes set
fire to the board flooring in the Joyce
block on Winter street. No damage
was done.
At 6.14 O'Clock, and before the fire de-
partment had started to leave the To-
cality of Winter street, an alarm was
run in from box 292, at Richmond
Heights.
A stove in the new residence that is
being erected for Capt. Charles e. Hol-
den on Beeching street, which was left
burning by the workmen to dry the
plaster, set fire to the woodwork of tht
house. The damage was very slight
Sparks from nearby foundry Sc
fire to a building on Gold street yester
day afternoon. The fire department
were called by an alarm from box 62l
at 1886 o'clock. The flames were eX
tinguished by the chemical, and tn
damage was slight.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
VETERANS BANQUET.
Chief Vaughan Called to Fire in Midst
of Festivities.


'In response to duty" This was the
picture presented to the Veteran Fire
mems Association last evening on the
occasion of a banquet given at their
hall. when Chief f. L. Vaughan, who
was one of the guests of the associa-
ton, heard the alarm from box 4, and
rushed forth from the festive board to
the preservation of life and property.
The association had fairly got the
feast under way when the alarm was
sounded. Chief Vaughan of the fire de-
partment was talking at the moment
with Superintendent of Parks Kneeland
who was visiting guest from sister
city, about old time alarms, when -four
Hateful strokes Of the bell sounded
forth the awful tale of fire. Chief
Vaughan sprang to his feet, and dashed
for the street. amid the cheers Of the
old veterans, who applauded the chiefs
response to duty.
President jeremiah Lamb Of the Vet
eran Firemen's Association rendered
the banquet to the members of the as
ISOLATION at Association hall, II Ex-
change street About fifty guests were
present among them being Chief
Vaughan, William Br0phy, now Of Bos-
ton. Parks Commissioner Kneeland
Robert l.. Colbert and others. The
feast was a home" affair, and for that
reason the more attractive in the eyes
of the guests.
Thomas Merriam and James Scott
had charge of the spread and attended
to the wants Of all CLANS and other
fixtures of a domestic dinner were
served with relish, and at the close the
veterans projected themselves back in
to the past, living over again the eZ-
f1arfanNae i'm many 81 hiO fire
Mr.. Lamb presided in a very happy
manner, and among those who were
called upon for narratives of the old
days were Robert l.. Colbert, Paul Hen
ry, William Brophy, William Flynn
George Oakley, William Scott, Thomas
Merriam and others.
The assembly held until late, and
many a lively narrative kept the spirit
OF the members interested to the close
The committee in charge comprised
George Oakley Thomas Merriam and
William Scott.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
OLD BOARD REELECTED.

The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers of the Norwich and Worcester Com
pany was held yesterday morning at
the office of the president, A. George
Bullock, at the State Mutual building.
The old board Of directors, consisting OF
Edward L. Davis, Thomas B. Eaton
Josiah II. Clarke, Francis H. Dewey, A.
George Bullock, Stephen Salisbury OF
Worcester, Charles p. Cogswell of Nor
witch, Conn, and NJ. N. Whittemore of
New Haven, Conn, was reelected, and
Col. A. George Bullock was later chos-
en- president and M. M. Whittemore
secretary and treasurer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
A SETTLEMENT
Union Hopes to End pero Strike ronIgl

Union Hopes to End Pero Strike Tonight.
The Moulders' Union is looking for
ward to a settlement of the Pero strike
tonight. Daniel A. White, third vice.
president of the national union, will
be here again, and is hopeful of ar
ranging everything satisfactorily. The
union win hold a special meeting to
talk over the matter, and it is thought
by the most sanguine that a conclu-
sion win be reached without much diff
Guilty Mr.. White is man of sound
sense and one who understands the
matter thoroughly. He is anxious to
see the local union satisfied, and thinks
it will be. And he is also of the opin-
fed demands satisfactory also and that
he will be able to grant them without
going back on his principles.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
BUILDING TRADES.
Unions to Join National Association and
to Help Marlboro Strikers.

10 rep WariDoro Strikers.
At the meeting Of the Building Trades
Council, last night, reports from the diff
ferent orders represented were heard
regarding the utilization with the ma
tional council. All those heard from
expressed their willingness except one,
and a committee consisting of john
Lamotte, William Crosby and w. A.
Rossley was appointed to confer with
this and other unions, showing them the
benfits Of such utilization.
1t was decided to hold a coffee party
for the benefit of the Marlboro strikers.
One delegate from each Of the building
trade unions was appointed on the COM
n1ittee Of arrangements.
Five delegates from the Paper Hang
ers' Union were admitted TO the coun-
Gil, and William Crosby, from the
Painters Union was made g. member.
Delegates from the different unions
were asked to report names of fair en-
ployers in the building trades, and q
list will be posted at labor hall.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
3I7 MAIN STREET.

will be very gratifying to the stock
holders. One hundred and sixty-seven
bodies were inclnerated during the
year. o considerably larger number
than during any previous year since In
corporation. The balance In the hands
Of the treasurer is more than $4,000,
which VIII be used to complete Nthe
chapel and for other Improvements
about the premises. The directors feel
that they are meeting the reasonable
aesthetic and religious as well as the
business demands of their constituency.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
DAMASCUS LODGE.

The semi-annual installation of
Damascus Lodge, No. So X. of p. was
held at Castle Hall, Tuesday night. The
ceremony was performed by G. c.
Thomas Sanders of Southbridge, as
sisted by his suite, which was COM
posed Of G. V. c. Horace Wilson of
New York. G. K. r. S., d. E. Denney,
G. M. A. Frank Monroe and G. P. Will
liam d. Powers of this city.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.

Rev. Samuel II. Virgen, d. D., pastor
of Pilgrim Congregational church, New
York city which is one Of the largest
Congregational parishes in the metrop-
oils, accompanied by his wife, came ia
Worcester Tuesday evening, and will
be the guests of Rev. Alexander Lewis
and wife for a few days.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
WORCESTER COUNTY PATENTS

The following patents were granted
this week to Worcester county invent
ors, as reported from the office of John
| c. Dewey: George w. Kent, Leomin-
ster, saw-setting machine: George f.
Hutchins, assignor by mesne assign
ments to Crompton d Knowles loom
works. Worcester, pattern arresting
mechanism for looms
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
DIR. MARBLE REFLECTED.

AT meeting OF the directors of the
Massachusetts Cremation Society, held
in Boston yesterday afternoon. DR.
james r. Chadwick Of Boston was re-
elected president. and DR.. j. o. Marble
OF this city was reelected vice presl-
dent Of the corporation.
The treasurer read his report, which
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
GoULD1NG PREsIDEs.

Frank p. Goulding Esq, president ~
the Dartmouth Alumni Association OF
central and western Massachusetts has
consented TO act as postmaster at the
coming grand banquet and reunion to
be held In this city, Feb, Q. Lawyer
Elmer c. Potter, who Is making the ar
rangement, received letters from ". X.
Hail Of Boston and Prot Charles r.
Richardson Of the college proper, ae-
cepting the invitations TO be present nj
the annual gathering.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
DEATH OF MRS. DEvINE.

Annie M. Nee), wife of John p De-
vine Of Valley Falls, died at her home,
1882 Main street, this morning She was
the daughter OF the late Bryan Lee, and
leaves besides her husband five sisters.
Her funeral will take place tomorrow
morning with a requiem high mass at
st. Peters Church at o'clock
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12

A. Phelps; musicians, w NJ Hine and
Ralph e. Stewart
District Deputy Grand Master Arthur
III. Boswell acted as installing officer,
and was assisted by his staff
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
worcester, Mass, Jan. II, 1859.

Worcester, Mass, Jan. II, 1899.
The undersigned takes this oppor-
tunity OF thanking his friends of the
city government for the consideration
of his name, and their support, on last
Monday night, in connection with the
contest for assessor.
TIMOTHY DESMOND,
Al William Street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12
PLENTY oF SEATS.

There is no truth in the report that
there are no tickets for the Drummer
Boy for the rest of the week. There
are a plenty left and good seats, an6
the cause for which the play is on the
boards should fill the house at every
performance.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-12

DR.. Isaac Farrar Will be at his office
In the Lincoln House, Thursday from
II a. IN. to .. M, but will be profess
lonally absent Thursday, the 10Th inst.