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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
BRO 1KFIELD.

Brookdeld, Feb. PA carload of upper
leather has been brought to the Clancy
factory. A carload Of lumber is at the
depot, and will be drawn Friday. Two
rooms are fitted for work
Mrs Walter Myrick and Mrs. H. X.
Davis We're the guests of Mrs. G. II. Cha
pin today.
John Curtin Of Holliston has come to
town to work in the Clancy factory. He
was former member Of the Brookfield
Brass Band. He is talking Of forming a
brass band.
y. W. Woodhesd of Worcester visited
M. j. Donahue today. He is a member
Of the Worcester Brass Band and of Chat
fms Orchestra.
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OLD RESIDENT GONE,
Death of Mrs. Joanna 8. Wall of South
Upton.


Upton. Feb, 2S.-Mrs. Joanna E. Wall
passed away at her late home in the
south part of Upton, yesterday after
noon. Mrs. Wall has been enjoying
very good health until the past few
years, when she has been suffering
from the diseases which accompany old
age. Mrs Wall was born Sept 80
1904, in Upton, and that town has al
ways been her home.
She is survived by two daughters
Mrs. B. +. Croker and Mrs. Amy A.
Goldthwaite. Mrs. Wall was the old
est resident of the town; she has lived
in the home in which she died for
many years. Her family formerly lived
on the Riverside road.
The funeral will be held at her late
home, Sunday afternoon, at l O'clock
There will be a caucus of the repub-
licans of the town of Upton Friday
evening at o'clock.
Miss Mae Bolster, assistant instruct
ress of modern languages at the Upton
high school, was obliged to go to her
home in Boston today, suffering from
a severe cold.
The new dance hall recently built by
T. d. Harris will be dedicated Friday
evening. The Upton Orchestra will
furnish music for a social dance, lasting
until IL o'clock.
Washngtons birthday was celebrat-
ed in q fitting manner last evening
by Post 105 G.. A. r., and the Ladies'
Relief Corps, in G. A. r. Hall. The
program consisted of musical and reel
rational numbers.
William Pillion. elevator boy in the
wiring hall. was presented a solid gold
ring today by Mrs. L. Jennie Chapman
in behalf of the large number of young
ladies employed in the hall.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
CAUCUS AT UxBRIDGE.
Republicans Name Candidates For the
Coming March Meeting.

Uxbridge, Feb, 23.-The republican
caucus was held this evening. Delano
E. Chase was chairman and c. A. Bar
ton was secretary. The candidates for.
the various Offices received the follow
ing votes Selectman, Frank j. Ham
ilton, SO; for town clerk, Edward Par
ker SOL. A. Seagraves IL; town treas
urer, William w. Thayer %; for assess
or, George Y. Hobbs GA. George r.. 'Tal-
bot IS; overseer of the poor, Leander
II. Parker 20, Barton A. Seagraves s6
commissioner of sinking fund Daniel
w. Taft "a; for trustees of the nlIb-
lie library, Rev Frank l.. Bristol 2S.
Arthur A. Putnam "a, Arthur. A,
Sprague 81; for school committee, Eliza
beth G. Haywood SO, William p. David
son 80, John r. Scott 80, Edwin II.
futile 30, c. p. Blanchard 90, d. w,
Taft o. for town auditor c. A, Root
"a; board of health, Leonard d. White
10; tax collector, F, w. Sweet AZ.
George II. Crocker As.
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OXFORD.

oxford, Feb. 23.-The Whist Club met
with l.. II. Cudworth at Bacon's Hotel
last night. The prizes We're taken by c.
u, Wellington and Mrs Frank N Mann.
The meeting next week is with Miss Ad-
die Congdon.
pa Inc worcester 1 ana Webster Electric
for the land on which they will build the
power house and car house at Chaffee-
Vile
Mrs. Vernon Chaffee is very sick with
congestion Of the lungs.
Miss Blanche Lynn attended j. Vernon
Cutters entertainment at Pilgrim Church,
worcester. this evening
a w. Barber of Worcester was in town
today.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
GRAND SIRE
And Officers Witness West
boro Degree Work.

Westboro, Feb. 23.-There was a large
attendance at the Hocomocco Lodge,
I. o. o. F., this evening, the program of
work being exemplification and work
ing of the third degree. After labor
there was a supper in the banquet hall,
served by T. H. Treadway, caterer. G..
s., A. S. Pinkerton of Worcester and
G. NJ. Charles J. Terrill of Natick were
present as special guests
The following grand officers were
also present: G. Sec. John NJ Perkins
of Chelsea, D. G. M. Nathan J. w.
Fisher of Boston, G. T., ]. Lawrence
Martin of Boston, P. G. NJ. George ].
Merritt of Worcester, G. w. Rev. Will
liam F. Dusseault of Boston. About %
members of Lodge No. 161 of Ashland
were also present.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Jourdan and chill
dren of Waltham are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. George E. Ewell, on Central
street, for the week.
John Morse and wife returned to Bos-
ton today, after a short visit among
friends in town.
Nathan w. Emery returned today to
Springfield, where he has a situation as
polisher in the armory.
The Unity Club has been asked to re-
peat the production of the operetta
Penelope" for the benefit Of the doc
tors and attendants at the insane asy-
lum, next week Friday, and have ac-
cepted.
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CONTRACT FOR CARTlNG.

The contract for carting material in
the water department for the current
year was let yesterday to Elmer Hewitt
for AZ cents a ton of 1000 pounds, the
requirement being that he will carry
the material from the freight houses to
wherever it is wanted by the depart
ment. There were two other bidders
John Doyle, who wanted 50 cents a
ton. and Michael j. Kane who asked
SO cents a ton
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

A marriage license was issued yes
terday at the office of the city clerk to
Ulysses Auclair, 81, and Katherine
White, 80. On Washington's birthday
the office was closed, but one couple
was anxious for license and secured
one from City Clerk Enoch II. Towne.
The couple was f. w. Moore, "a, and
Elizabeth A. Brigham, "a.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Ambulance Petition Given Favorable Con-
sderatlon.

A meeting of the finance committee
was held in room 3d. city hall, yester-
day morning. The petition of the rail-
road men relative to better ambulance
facilities, was given favorable consid-
GRAFTON, and Alderman Philip j. O'Con-
nell and Councilman Fred w. White
were appointed a committee to consult
Mayor Rufus B. Dodge, Jr, in relation
to it. Orders for 10 year loan of 500, =
900 for the new land damage account,
appropriating $500 TO the sinking fund,
S623S.23 to the water loan sinking
funds, and $4,000 for the abatement of
taxes, will be reported iavol ably to the
next meeting of the city council.
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STATE AID TO-DAY.

City Treasurer Fred w. White will
pay state aid today. The bills for aid
to soldiers of the civil war amount TO
about $l100, and for the Cuban war m
about $SS. For military aid there 10
monthly paid to soldiers OF the civil
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
DRAINAGE COMMITTEE,
State Legislators Visit Worces' er Eel
Ideas

The legislature committee on drain
age was quartered in the Bay State
House last evening. 1t was on it's way
to Southbridge, where it is to inspect
a system of sewerage in the town. The
committee was in charge of Messenger
Sidney Gardner of Boston. The COM
mittee consists of Henry c.. AtwiIl of
Lynn, John e. Mcclellan Of Grafton,
George Balloon Of Marlboro. Fred P.
Drake of Canton, Edward Wentworth
of Cohasset, Edward Willard of Chel-
sea, George N. Dyer of Gardner and
James H. Queeney of Boston.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
To Cure Cough in One Day
To Cure Cold in One Day
To Cure Sore Throat in One Day
To Cure Hoarseness in One bay

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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24

res sald the yellow dog, II believe
81 yer uealh We enter INTO another sphere
Vi ,dGtluil; i tnlnk II be a golf Player"
~ n h, 90 you hgure that outYD queried
N pe N tho links. Philadelphia
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24

If you have never used Car+er,a TittIa
Ltayer Pllls go at once to the nearest drug
s siioae anu get vial. They will surely
please you Don't forget this.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24

a 40 hours devotion will be COM
menced In st. Louis Church Sunday.
j. H. Horton was visitor in Wor-
cester today
Postmaster Marble was a richly laden
official as he walked up Main street
this morning to the bank He had with
him $500. Last night the largest money
order ever put through the local office
was sent by German resident to Ger
many. The amount was $500 the cost
being SO to send the order.
Charles l.. Turner has resumed his
duties as engineer on the Boston and
Albany branch.
large number assembled at the res
idence of Mr.. and Mrs Cyrus Spauld-
ing, Negus street, tonight The occas-
ion was a free will Offering party, UNI
der the auspices of the Woman's For
eign Missionary Society Of the NJ. E.
Church Refreshments and a miscellan-
eous program followed. Those in
charge were: Miss Flora B. Gould, Miss
Nellie NJ. Wood and Mrs. VIM. E. Wei
lington.
On Sunday evening, Rev. Alex. Dignt
of the NJ. E. Church will preach his
regular monthly sermon on current
events. The following evening the Sc
ries of free lectures will commence.
The democrats will hold their caucus
in the st. Jean Baptiste Hail. March
i "A.
Judge Bartholomew placed Fred Har-
bort, 46 years. in Probation officer
| Wakefield's hands until April 8. He
will also pay the costs of court. He
| was charged with drunkenness.
The members of the Webster basket
| ball team went to litchburg tonight
| to play the Y Nj. C. A. team of that
| city.
The Woman's Auxiliary Of the Epis-
copal Church held their regular week
| ly meeting at the parish house this
afternoon.
Work was commenced today in OPEN
| ing the electric road. The snow pillow
and a scraper were put to work with a
gang of shoVelers. The line was opened
from the lake to School street.
Joseph Smith of the City Hotel, Put
nam, visited John j. Haggerty, today.
The order of X. of P. this evening
extended a home welcome to Merton Il.
| Trask, late of the navy, in the Cuban
war. Speeches were made and Brother
Trask replied in his usual happy man
ner.
The republican town committee of
! Dudley have not organized, and if they
| do not by next Tuesday. the town will
not be represented on the state head
quarters of the state central committee.
| Mrs. SylVinna, widow Of the late
| Samuel Davis, fell to the floor in fit of
vertigo DR.. T.. A. Brown was called
and at 6.45 this afternoon, Mrs. Davis
| was resting quietly, and will recover.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24

War $5o' and for military aid for SOL
nlers Of the Cuban war 1888.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
''SOHMER PIANOS"

Why pay exhortitant prices for cheap
grade Pianos that are comparatively
unknown and have no reputation, when
you can get fine High Grade Sohmer
at a reasonable price; one that will
last a lifetime?
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
GOOD. POOL.
North Dakota Man
DefeatedLocal Player
SOME FINE RUNS.
Bartholomew Court
Made Citizens.

Webster, Feb. 23.-The prettiest exhi-
bition of pool playing ever witnessed
in town was in Weavers alleys last
night, when David Beauregard of
Grand Forks. North Dakota, defeated
Websters champion, Joseph Pellent, in
a match game for a purse of $40.
Pellent had been the undisputed
champion of Webster and vicinity for
some time, having defeated such play
ers as Frank X. Herman, now in Prov
idence. r. l.. and 'Parson" Weaver,
proprietor of the alleys. Last night,
however, he saw his finish.
The alleys We're crowded long before
the game was commenced, by the sport
ing fraternity. In fact, the crowd
that assembled in the alleys was by far
the largest ever gathered there.
The game was opened by Pellent
breaking the balls. His opponent
missed, and so did Joe" Beauregard
then settled down to work. and rapid
ly secured the entire fifteen balls.
At the end of the first so points, Pei
lent was in the rear by So points, nor
could he in any way redeem himself.
Beauregard won out easily. the score
standing at the close Of the game. 900
to SO in his favor.
During the game, several good shots
were made, Beauregard especially de-
monstrating that he knew the ins and
outs OF the game. Applause was fire.
quent as the difficult shots were pocket
ed.
George Beauregard OBLIGATED as
referee, and Joseph White as scorer.
The running of the 200 points occupied
a couple Of hours. The match will prob
ably be the basis for ensuing match
games later on.
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Selectman J. W. Negus of the Dudley
board stated to the local Spy man today
that all bills contracted on account of
the recent blizzard will be paid upon
presentation at the boards monthly
meeting, next Saturday.
The reception of the class of 1900 Of
the nigh school to the graduating class,
in Columbia Hall, tonight, was a grand
success, and a good time was enjoyed
by all
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24

Judge bartholomew held a natural
ization session in court this mornino
The following swore allegiance to In
Gle Sam: Joseph Gagewski, Jacob
Grzeszwokiak, John Papriski, Michael
Michalsk, Paul Triba, Piote Raaszka
lgnacy Ostrowski, Martin Jakulck'
Stephen Pugensek, Michael Orlowski,
Piote Lehman, Joseph Kleczka, H. Bel
leville Joseph Szczeponiak, John Boris
ki, Francis Wieczorck, Nadyslaw San
decki, William Papicrski, WaIenty
Kullas, Thomas Korczmarek. Fabian
Gogslinski, Walenty Kacryniski. Au-
gust Stretch, Frank Kullas. Stanislas
Wozkciski and Alozsy Nowack.
The witnesses were Nadilias iona
kowsk, Daniel Wrobolowski, James H.
DWyer, Francis Mccoy, b. F. Miller,
Joseph Apelt and Moses Mnrnan Sr
The times., 1899-08-13
POWER OF THE DEPUTY.
The Tax Receipts Signed by Him
Considered Valid.

Arthur T. Brice, Cashier of the Riggs
National Bank, communicated with the
District Commissioners last July asking
them whether the deputy collector OF
taxes could act as collector during the abb
sence of the regular collector of taxes, and
sign tax receipts during that period, The
Commissioners considered the enquiry and
referred il to their attorney, who advised
them that the deputy collector could sign
such receipts. Attorney Duvall thought,
however that the collector should write
specific authorization for his deputy to be
kept as a matter of record. When Mr..
Brice received the reply from the Commits
sioners informing him to this effect he
wrote second letter to the municipal au-
thorities stating that his enquiry had not
been answered He repeated the enquiry.
The Commissioners reconsidered their for
mer reply and referred the matter to Tax
Collector z. G. Davis He made the fol-
lowing report to the Commissioners yes
terday:
"The universal custom of this office since
June H. 1896, has been to verbally require
the deputy collector, in the necessary abb
sence of the collector, from any cause, TO
perform his duties No specific written
direction and authorization from the col
lector to the deputy collector has ever been
given for the reason that ii has not been
considered necessary, and up to the time
Of the present controversy the authority of
the deputy TO act in place of the collector
in his absence has never been questioned.
The act of Congress of June II, 1896, pro-
vides for a deputy collector and II is hard
ly reasonable to suppose that Congress.
after being importuned for a number of
years to allow this much needed officer,
would at last allow deputy and strip him
of all authority to act. The term or deSig-
nation deputy collector implies authority
to act in place of collector, and the defni-
tion of the word deputy is one authorized
to act for or in place of another, especially
in official relation. The language of the
act is the deputy shall perform such du>
ties as the collector may require him TO
perform and not such duties as the col
lector may authorize him to perform. In
framing this act it was evidently the in
tention of Congress that the collector
should not be relieved of any responsible
ity, which accounts for the peculiar word
ing; but surely Congress did not intend to
appoint deputy without authority to act
as such"
The times., 1899-08-13
Meters Family at Chevy Chase Lake
Today and All the Week

Large crowds have thronged beautiful Chevy
Chase Lake the past week, and have gazed in
wonder and amazenent at the really marvellous
aquatic feats of the famous Meters family. So
spontaneous and hearty has been the reception
OF these wonderful swimmers and divers that
the management has decided to retain them for
another week. Two performances, at and at
500 p. m, viii be given today and all next
week, and the interest and admiration created
by the antics of these versatile children prophesy
even more fully attended performances. No ad-
mirer OF aquatic sports should miss the exhibit
tion Of swimming, high and fancy diving float
ing, and innuInerable other feats accomplished
by Miss Bessie, Master Tommie, and little baby
Elma, aged, respectively, thirteen, ten and
three years. The last named is a tiny tot who
miniature boat out the lake with in
credible strength and skill. A fitting finale is
furnished in daring high dive of sixty feet by
both the elder children The neyer-waning pop
uarity of dancing is evidenced by the large
throng which INDUCES in this ideal amusement
on the spacious pavilion. Shooting, bowling. and
other amusements still enjoyed with unabated
interest, and the beautiful and brilliant illu-
limitations the admiration of all who behold
them. Despite the unusual and attractive pro-
gramme, admission fee is charged. This
evening, after the aquatic performance. Prof
Donch will render programme of sacred music
OF than ordinary merit.
The times., 1899-08-13
GREBLE RELEASED.
The Coroner's Jury Finds Mobley's
Death Due to Accident.

ne t0FoHeF6 Jury 1IOD&eps
Death Due to Accident.
At an inquest conducted by Acting Coro-
ner GIazebrook at the New Jersey Avenue
police station yesterday morning, to en-
quire into the circumstances surrounding
the death of Kirby Mobley, who died at the
Emergency Hospital early Friday morning,
as the result OF injuries received during a
fight between boys in the triangular park
ing at Tenth and ! Streets northwest the
previous night, the jury returned verdict
generating William Wallace Greble, who
struck the fatal blow. In the opinion OF
the iurymen, death WAS due 10 blow
struck with stick IN the hands of Greble,
but they believed from the evidence Of
fered, that the blow was accidental and that
there was not sufficient evidence to hold
Greble for the action of the grand Jury.
After the verdict Greble was taken home
by his parents, who were at the station
during the inquest.
Though a large number of witnesses had
been summoned for the inquest, II was not
found necessary TO hear them all. Acting
Deputy Coroner Mcdonald, who performed
the autopsy on the body of Mobley, stated
the cause OF death and DR.. William c.
Whitson, Of the Emergency Hospital, tes-
titled as TO the nature of the injury to
Mobley's head and the probable cause OF
il. Policeman Edwards, of the First pre-
cfnct identified the sticks. blackjack, etc,
found at the scene Of the fight, and testi-
fed to the arrest of Greble and the other
boys connected with the affair Leroy and
Gordon Krause testified to the fight at the
park, what led up 10 it, and the result
as far as they knew Their testimony was
the same as the statements made at the
time of their arrest.
Greble was put on the stand in his own
behalf and told a Straightforward story.
which carried conviction with il. He prac-
tieally reiterated the statement made TO a
Times reporter when interviewed in. cell
at the Twelfth Street station. Greble was
represented by Attorney A. A. Birney and
Attorney A. R. Semmes appeared for the
Government.
After the inquest the body of Mobley
was turned over TO his stepfather, G. G.
I Osgood. who engaged the services of an
undertaken 20 prepare il for burial. The
funeral services will occur from the home
of Mr.. Osgood at 7i9 Rhode Island Ave-
nue. northwest. This afternoon.
The times., 1899-08-13

The third jury enpaneled by the Su-
certain lands in the Northwest section of
the city, to allow OF the widening of Nine
teenth Street between Florida Avenue and
Columbia Road, has completed its work,
but has not yet announced its findings as
10 the damages and benefits assessed.
The first jury empaneled to assess the
damages and benefits to the property ad-
jacent 10 that asked to be condemned, sat
last January II returned the value Of the
land to be condemned at s4s, ,790. This
jury, however, did not assess any benefits
or damages against the adjoining property.
The second jury was called together in
July last, and its verdict valued the same
property at over s72. 600 This amount was
divided equally as TO benefits and damages,
as provided for in the act OF Congress per-
mitting the condemnation OF the land
Many of the owners OF property affected
BY the findings OF the jury entered a vigoT-
Gus protest against the result. In conse-
qUence Of this the verdict was set aside.
and jury OF twelve members was sum-
moned TO make another investigation OF the
composed Of only seven members.
The findings OF the last jury which has
had the matter under consideration since
July q and whose verdict IL is understood
Is ia the hands OF the United States Mar
shal for the District OF Columbia. states
the value OF the property sought 10 be con-
demned az over So. .eee, which is about $10,-
00e less than il was valued al by the pre-
yious jury
The results Of the Investigations of the
different iurles show q wide difference OF
opinion as 10 the value OF the property &c
be condemned and also in the matter OF
the assessment Of benefits and damages to
the adjacent land. This is especially notice
able IN view Of the fact that no special
benefits were assessed against any in Con-
necucut Avenue above the Boundary. For
instance commencing at Florida Avenue al
the Dean property, the fEdinss were re-
turned: jury No. ] allowed S. S27: 3urs
No. ?. Si5.1lo; jury No. 8. s9.I76. Lans-
burgh property. jury No l. s2.sos: jury No
9 s.. 1sS-25. jury 40 g S9.250. Quacken-
bush properly. lury No. !. Si.sCS: jury No
2, sl.sS3.ss; 5CTy 10 ;, Sf.a9S; Noah estate
lot No. =, jury 10. / 81 6sg; jury No 2
Noah estate. jerry No. j. $I.eI0: jury No >
81 .10o. 5rry No. 2. 81 600. Paris property
jury No. j. nosh.ag. saying the benefits
would offset the damages sor the land taken
The amount condemned was Sc feet. Thg
second jury allowed him 81 l,Iee, and the last
Jury. $3.50.
In the matter OF benefits there is also a
great difference between the yerdicts OF
the furies. For example, ir reference to
the property of George Trnesdeil, which
faces Columbia Road. the benefits were