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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-17
FORMER AMERICAN OFFICER
LEADING BOER REGIMENT.

New York, Nov. ia former dare
devil American officer is leading one of
Kruger's crack regiments against the
English.
He is John Y. Fillmore Blake, and he
graduated from the West Point military
academy in the class of 80. His ex-
ploits and his daring caused him to be
known AS "Give-a-Damn Blake"
Although not more than 40 years old,
Blake has had a romantic career, dat
ing from his first night in New York,
when he was nearly killed by gas; dur
ing his four years at West Point, where
it is alleged that he participated in the
mystery surrounding the clipping of q
colored cadets ears-Cadet Whitaker
down to his latest adventures in South
Africa
An old friend of Blake, in recalling
some of the incidents of the latter
career in the service of the United
States, said:
II never knew a better specimen of
physical culture than Blake. He was
one inch more than six feet tall, magni-
ficently proportioned, not carrying an
ounce of superfuous flesh, and nat
ural born athlete. His striking appear
ance, genial manners and ready wit
made him the most companionable
among men; besides, he was a great
favorite with the ladies-not what you
would Nulgarly call masher,' but a
brave, gallant, polished gentleman, who
had the happy faculty of saying and
doing the right thing at an opportune
momenr, with an unconscious and I'M
affected air that was irresistible
He entered West Point, Sept. l, 1876,
centennial year. He graduated four
years later, and was assigned to duty
with the Sixth cavalry in Arizona.
While at the academy he was the ring
leader in all the fun and frivolity in
dulged in by the cadets. He was prob
ably the most popular member of his
class.
Ills former classmates declare that
he was the life of the academy during
the four years he was there. He was
full of resources for funmaking and
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-17
COURT ADJOURNED.
Jury Waived Term
of the Superior
Court Ends.
MORE DIVORCE DEGREES GIVEN.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scribner Get
Judgment in Their
Cases.
MORE DIVORCE DEGREES GIVEN.

The jury-waived November session Of
the superior court was adjourned sine
die yesterday afternoon at $50 o'clock.
Judge Sherman thanked the officers of
the court and w. w. Macomber, assist
ant clerk Of courts, for their faithful
work during the, sitting.
During the day the case of the Athol
Brick Co. VS.. Charles F. Amsden, admir-,
occupied most of the time. The case
was a bill IN equity brought to re-
strain the foreclosure of a mortgage
given to Adm H. Smith, whose estate
is represented by the administrator.
Amsden. The property involved en-
braces several acres of land from
which clay was taken to be used in the
manufacture of bricks. note was
given for land, and after it had become
due, a notice of foreclosure was made.
After the testimony was all in, argu-
ments were made by counsel S. P.
Smith and H. L. Parker, Jr., were for
the Athol Brick Co., and R. Harlow
Back for the estate Of which Charles
F. Amsden is administrator. Deeds and
various papers relating to the case will
be referred to the court and an oppor-
tunity was given for both sides to file
additional authorities bearing on the
matter.
The hearing in the divorce libel of
George S. Small VS.. Ella M. Small, was
concluded yesterday, and a decree nisi
granted
Josephine E. Pritchard was given a
decree nisi in her libel against William
F. Pritchard
John B. Proulx VS.. Lyman II. Tiffa-
ny was tried in the afternoon. The case
involved a commission for the sale Of
certain real estate. A decree was en-
tered for the plaintiff in the sum of
S52 40. ]. NJ Cochran appeared for the
plaintiff, and H. j. Clarke for the de-
PENDANT.
In the cases Of William F. Scribner
and Martha z. Scribner against Ed
ward F. Disco, administrator of the es-
tate of William F. Clark of Worcester,
a decree has been entered giving Mr..
Scribner $3.50 for services and Mrs
Scribner s437.
The case of George S. Corbin VS.. Will
liam H Cassidy has been referred to
Henry L. Parker as auditor.
James D. Henderson has brought a IL
bel for divorce from his wife, Hattie
M. Henderson of this city, on statutory
grounds. Sullivan & O'Connell are
counsel for the libellant.
The two cases of late members of the
Patrick Reniger Amusement Company
against the company for alleged salary
due have been non-suited by agreement.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-17
DEATH OF VIM. j. KEITH.

William ]. Keith. who has been for
many years a winter resident of this
city, died Wednesday at the home of his
son, H. B. Keith, on Beaver street, af-
ter an illness resulting from the gem
eral breaking down of his health
Mr.. Keith was 81 years of age, was
born in Thompson, Conn, but removed
to Southbridge, Mass, early in life. For
more than fifty years he was identified
with the religious and business inter-
ests of Southbridge. He was
pioneer in the jewelry business in
that town and only retired from bus
mess five years ago on account of old
age Since then his summers hAve
been passed at his Southbridge home
and his winters with his son in this
city. He was for 20 gears treasurer and
for several years one of the deacons
and officers of the Union Congregation
al church of Southbridge. He leaves a
widow and two sons The funeral is
to take place this morning at 10 o'clock
with services at the residence of his
son at 10 Beaver street. conducted by
Rev. Willard Scott of Piedmont church,
assisted by Rev. A. H. Coolidge. The
body will be taken to Southbridge,
where services will be held at the Oak
Ridge cemetery on the arrival of the
11.20 train from this city.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-17
LEAVE TO WITHDRAW.
License Board Refuses the Petition Of
the Pelican Club.


Members of the license board are not
favorably inclined toward certain kinds
of athletic entertainments. At the
weekly meeting, yesterday, the Pelican
club was given leave to withdraw on
its petition for a license to hold an en-
tertainment In the rink building Dec. T.
The petition was worded as follows:
we, the undersigned officers and
members of the Pelican club respect
fully petition your honorable board
that we may hold, in the rink, Thurs
day evening, Dec. 7, 1899, an entertain
ment whose features will be singing
pianoforte selections, dancing and ath-
letic exhibitions. Said entertainment
to be given under the auspices of the
Pelican club for the benefit of John ].
Lawlor."
These petitions were granted: To
use portions of streets for building
purposes, ]. A. Belisle, Bloomingdale
road, corner of Cameron street; Jas. A.
Elliott, Schussler road; George Pierce
and Z Vine street; to hang signs
King Dental company, Ali Main street;
King Wall Paper company "a Pearl
street; w H. Balloon, Park street; w
H. Livermore, to conduct a pool and
billiard room at 10 Pearl street; John J.
Monsey, to conduct pool and billiard
room and bowling alley at 81 and 80
Pearl street
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-17
NEW INSURANCE FIRM.

John F. Crowel and Hon. Augustus
Coolidge of AthoI Unite interests.
A new insurance firm was formed
yesterday between John F. Crowell
who has had an Office in the Burnside
building, and Hon. Augustus Coolidge
of Athol, who has come to Worcester
to make it his home The new firm
has purchased the agency OF Augustus
N Currier & Lincoln one Of the oldest
insurance agencies in Worcester. Mr..
Coolidge was formerly in the same line
Of business in Worcester and Boston,
and later was identifedwith the growth
and development of Athol. He was a
presidential elector in 1896.
The present agency of John F. Crow
ell will be consolidated with the inter-
ests of the Augustus N. Currier & Lin
coin agency, making one of the strong
est insurance firms in Massachusetts
outside of Boston.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-17
BANKRUPT CASES.

Before Referee in Bankruptcy Chas
F. Aldrich yesterday, in the case OF
Martin P. Waite, claims were proved
and trustees account allowed. A small
dividend will be declared An adj
journed meeting in the matter of j. A
Courtemache was adjourned for an
other week The meeting in the case of
the Excelsior Cement Coz of Milford
was adjourned for four weeks.
Charles H. Brigham of Worcester has
filed a petition for bankruptcy in the
United States district court at Boston.
His liabilities are about sos and there
are little assets.
Some of the. creditors of the Guild
Piano Company have filed in the United
States district court at Boston a petit
ton for involuntary bankruptcy. The
petitioners allege that the company
while insolvent mortgaged some of it's
property to it's president, B. A. Robin
son, for $2500. They also allege, on in
formation and belief, that Mr.. Robin
son is preparing o foreclose this mort
gage
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-17
THE CITY.

The registrars of voters added II
names to the voting list at yesterdays
| session.
A meeting of the city council COM
! mittee on streets has been called for to-
| night at 7,30 o'clock.
Representative Charles T. Tatman
| has been elected a member of the Uni
versity club Of Boston.
The Relief Corps Sewing circle will
meet with Mrs, Emily Earle, IA Lincoln
square, this afternoon at o'clock. Sup
per On the basket picnic plan.
The Woman's auxiliary of the w. A.
S. of Spiritualists will serve bean sup
per this evening at Banquet hall, Day
building. Mrs. -enyon of Lynn will be
present.
The meeting of teachers of grades 4
and in the public schools called for
Tuesday afternoon, Nov. q, will meet
at 4.3O instead Of 4.45, as previously an
nounced.
The Young Mems Guild of All Saints
church held a banquet last evening at
the State Mutual restaurant There
were informal speeches by a number of
the members.
A meeting of the executive board of
the Christian Endeavor societies. of
Worcester has been called for Tuesday
evening. Matters of Importance are to
be considered.
There is to be a fair and entertain
ment at the home of Mrs. George M.
Wright 1852 Main street, this evening,
for the benefit of Bethany church. An
admirable program has been arranged.
The Main-street Baptist Church Home
and Foreign Missionary society met
yesterday with Mrs. Ward at 16 Allen
street. Mrs Leo Boone Thomas had
charge of the program, which was upon
the Mormons.
The Worcester Sewing School asso-
citation will hold it's annual meeting this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock in the parish
library of All Saints church. All mem
bers and others who may be interested
are asked to attend.
The regular Friday evening holy hour
devotions are to be held at st. Anne's
church this evening at 7.30 o'clock. Rev.
j. P. Tuite is to celebrate a mass to-
morrow morning at st. Anne's for the
members of the Children of Mary So
dality.
The illustrations and stories at Miss
Won Voigts fifth German talk Satur-
day, at the Y. w. C. A. building, will
include: Thanksgiving day" Snow
Man" THE Sleighride," Gretchen's
Land, 1.-THE Little Wanderer," up in
the High Alps" THE Hunters JOY"
Happy Children" Princess AIMS
Castle" Princess Ann Runs Away"
Princess Ann with the Circus People. .
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-17
THREE RECRUITS.
The Hero of a Fanciful Writer'S Tale
Did Not Enlist.

The Hero of Fanciful Writer'S Tale
Did Not Enlist.
Recruiting business did not show
much of an improvement in Worcester
yesterday, and three men were all that
were awaiting Capt. Gresham's arrival
at the regular army recruiting office in
the Walker building. One of them was
Henry Dinsdale, a brother of the well
known Worcester boxer, and one Oscar
Olson Two men were rejected. John
Malloy, who enlisted at the recruiting
office Wednesday afternoon and was
was the hero of a long tale in a morn
ing paper, did not show up at the re-
cruiting office yesterday. Malloy is not
a tramp, but had been in hard luck
since last September, having lost his
position in Baltimore at that time and
since then has been roughing it around
the country in search of a job He had
a sister in this city and after endeavor-
ing in vain to get work, decided to try
the army. After being written up in
morning paper to the extent of column
and described as prince OF tramps,
he failed to show up, and the recruiting
office employees are not much surprised
that he should not care to go into the
army. An attempt will be made to find
him. and if possible today get him to do
as he agreed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-17

Conditions Are Much Improved Since
the Chldren's Wants Were Made
Known.
The Willing Workers, the ladies' who
are assisting in the production of the OPP
eretta 1.-THE Enchanted Forest met at c.
r. Hanson's yesterday afternoon to make
final arrangements. The first thing done
at the meeting was to vote the thanks Of
the society to the newspapers Of Worces-
ter for the free advertising given the
opera, and more especially the interest
shown by the papers in bringing before
the. public the needs of the Greendale
orphanage. The meeting was largely at
tended, and various reports were received.
The report on the sale of tickets does not
show as much success as the ladies would
wish, and they hope that the public will
take advantage of the opportunity to see
a good play and help the orphanage at the
same time.
Mrs. Petit, the matron at Greendale,
was present, and reported that sufficient
food to last a week had been received
since the matter was brought UP In the
papers. One Swedish lady living in Green
dale put bushel of potatoes and half .
bushel of beans, together with some car
rots,, in baby carriage and pushed them
to the orphanase through all the rain
ceived Wednesday, and yesterday a good
supply Of vegetables and fruit came In
from. various sources. Mrs. Petit received
an invitation yesterday from a kind
hearted Irish lady of Worcester to bring
those children who are to take part in the
cantata to her home for dinner Saturday
AS there has been some impression that
all the children at this home were of
French descent Mrs. Petit told The Spy
man yesterday that there were at the or
phanage at present three children of
Swedish parents. three OF Irish descent,
three Welsh, one American and the re-
nineteen of French extra cti0n
The ladies' present at the meeting agreed
almost unanimously to form themselves
into an advisory board to see to raising
money for the home The children will
be on the stage at both the afternoon and
evening performances of the operetta,
and Will be introduced TO the audience by
Z. F. Hanson. The children Of the Chill
dren's Friends orphanage will also prob
eester has bought tickets for them.
There will be a full rehearsal of the
operetta this afternoon at 1:30 O'clock and
the patronesses and ushers are expected
70 be present.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-17
HANSON WILL RUN,
He Consents to be an
independent Can
didate.
MEETING OF SWEDISH VOTERS.
Men Named to Contest for
Many Municipal
Offices.
MEETING OF SWEDISH VOTERS.

Charles f. Hanson will be an indie
pendent republican candidate for al
derman from ward 2,
This decision was arrived at last
might during a meeting of about 100
2 Swedish republican voters from ward
O. held in the ward room Of the Belmont
street school house. Personally, Mr..
Hanson preferred to take this course
rather than enter the caucuses against
Sanford c. Kendall. He considers that
by running on nomination papers what
, ever feeling might be engendered in a
Fight in the caucuses will be done away
with.
"A motion was made and passed
unanimously that Mr. Hanson should
run as an Independent candidate and
receive the support of the Swedish Po-
litical club, under whose auspices last
nights meeting was held. The meet
ing also voted to endorse o. G. He'd
land for the common council, A w.
Ekstrom for the school committee and
John P Holmgren for the republican
city committee.
The meeting organized with "A. Bru-
no Anderson chairman and John P.
I1DlDlkItIL
P Holmgren, Claus Nylen, Charles R.
Frodigh and Hans Trulson spoke in
favor of Mr. Hanson, and urged that
he receive the solid support of the
Swedish republican voters. A motion
was made and carried that Mr. Han
son run as an independent republican
candidate, to run on nomination pa
pers.
An especial effort will be made to
land Mr.. Holmgren in the ranks of the
city committee, and a committee of
nine was appointed to work for his
nomination in the caucus. The COM
mittee includes Charles G. Grundstrom,
Amandas Hagberg, John Lime, Claus
Nylen, Per Olson Hjalmar Style,
Hans Trulson Axel Ehnborg and
Haken Hakanson.
Charles F. Hanson attended the
meeting, and at its close made a brief
address,, in which he thanked those
present for the interest taken in his
campaign, and promised to warrant
their confidence in case of his election.
He explained that he preferred to run
on nomination papers rather than have
any feeling with his friend and neigh
Dor. Mr. Kendall. He expressed him>
self as well satisfied with the outlook.
A committee Of five, made up of
Charles r. Frodigh, Claus Nylen, Sven
r. Hanson, Charles G. Grundstrom and
Amandas Hagberg was appointed to
hire a hall and issue a proclamation
Ar a. big mass meeting of Swedish
voters. after the caucuses, to boom the
candidacy of representatives of the
nationality.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-17
MASTERS REPORT FILED

The masters report of Charles A.
Merrill, in the case of Lucius r. Paige
ct al, VS.. Arthur c. Perry, was filed in
the superior court yesterday, and a de-
cree will be entered in accordance with
the report for $566.93 owed by plaintiffs
to defendant. The plaintiffs brought a
bill in equity to restrain defendants
from foreclosing on certain mortgages,
which secured notes given by plaintiffs
to defendant.
w. E. Sibley appeared for the plant
ifs and Thayer & Perry for the de-
PENDANT.
A SUIT ENTERED FOR $1,000.
Henrietta M. Alden of Ware has
brought suit for $1,000 against Lysand-
err A. Anderson of Holland, executor of
the will of Elvira Severance of Barre.
The action is for personal services
rendered the deceased. The writ is re-
turnable the first Monday of December
in the superior court. George d. Storrs
of Ware appears for the plaintiff, and
Morgan & Stewart for the defendant.
ONE ATTACHMENT.
Attachment recorded yesterday in
the registry of deeds:
j. w Bishop Co. VS.. Mary t. Muir
ply of Worcester in an action Of con-
tract, ad damnum $780, Writ return
able in the central district court, and
served by Deputy Sheriff w. w. Scott.
DEEDS TO METROPOLITAN BOARD
In the registry of deeds office yester-
day two commonwealth deeds were
filed: One of Hannah z. Cunningham
of Somerville ct al. to the metropolitan
watar hoard granting three tracts of
land lying in West Boylston and elm
ton, stretching from the westerly side
of South Main street in Clinton, to
the river in. all about I'll acres.
Another deed to the same tract is
granted by Thomas M. Cunningham of
Clinton ct al. to the metropolitan
water board.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-17
PERMITs 10 OPEN STREETS.

Permits to open and obstruct streets
granted yesterday: Worcester Console
dated Street Railway company: May
wood street. from Park avenue to Low
ell street, to lay tracks; Southbridge
street, between Hammond and Cam
bridge streets, to connect turnouts. Wor-
cester and Clinton Street Railway COM
pany: Lincoln street, between Britain
square and Boylston street to make re-
pairs Worcester Gas Light company:
20 Myrtle street; Main street, between
Wellington and Hermon streets, to
make repairs; 10 Shirley street, to make
connection. James Murphy: Sc Wash
ington street, surface sewer; Shaffner
street, 10 put in a sanitary sewer Wat
err department. 81 Cambridge street,
1856 Salem street, 81 Kendall street and
GA Fruit street, to make repairs. Sewer
department. West street, corner of In
stitute road; Highland street, corner of
Institute road, to put in catch basins.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-17

youthful pranks, but he was by no man
ner of means vicious or offensive in his
habits His good-natured, daredevil
manner won for him the nickname of
'Give-a-Damn' Blake, and it followed
him into the army. He proved himself
marvellous horseman, and on that
account he was assigned to the cavalry
branch of the service after gradual
ing.
while with his regiment in Arizona
he was a constant source of merriment
for his associates, and he helped to
brighten up camp life at that faraway
station to an extent well remembered
by the officers of the Sixth. His feats
of horsamanship often astonished even
the cowboys in the west, and Give-a-
dam Blake is to this day often referred
to as the best horseman that ever sat
in a government saddle
In October, 1887, he was promoted
to the rank Of first lieutenant. Two
years later he resigned his commission
in the army and married one of the
richest bellies of Grand Rapids, Mich,
whom he met at Fort Leavenworth.
after leaving the service he took up
his residence in Grand Rapids and en-
gagged in the railroad business. He was
as popular in business circles and So
ciety in Grand Rapids as he was in the
army, Prosperity in business and pop
ularity in society were more easily at
tained by Blake than domestic tran
guilty.
"A few years later his friends heard
to their dismay, that shadow had fall
en- over the magnificent household of
their once jolly companion and class
mate. He separated from his wife and
left Grand Rapids for parts unknown.
Possessed Of an Independent nature,
accompanied by a certain amount of
pride, which would naturally be found
in a man of his nature, he decided is
part from all associations in Grand
Rapids. About four years ago some
of the friends of his youth heard from
him in South Africa, whittier he had
drifted soon after shaking the dust of
Grand Rapids from his feet. And now
he is III the saddle again, showing how
an American officer can lead a cavalry
Oh, roo
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-17
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To accommodate those who are partial
to the use of atomizers in applying liquids
into the nasal passages for catarrhal
troubles, the proprietors prepare Cream
Balm in liquid form, which will be known
GLIDING the spraying tube. is IS cents.
Druggists or by mali. The liquid form
embodies the medicinal properties of. the
solid preparation. Cream Balm Is quick
ly absorbed by the membrane and does
not dry up the secretions, but changes
them to natural and healthy character.
Ely Brothers, SO Warren street, NSKa
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-17
1T MEANS MORE THAN YOU
IMAGINE.

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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-17
DEATH OF MRS. THORNTON.

Mrs. Hannah (Kelley), wife of Thos,
Thornton died last evening at her
home, II Burt street. She has lived in
worcester more than 40 years, and was
one of the oldest members in St. John
parish Beside her husband, she leaves
two sons, Thomas F., a clerk, and John,
Jr.. who lives in Cincinnati, Q. She
also leaves three brothers, James KEEL
ley, who lives in New Jersey, John KEEL
lev of Charlestown, Mass, and Law
renee Kelley of this city. Her funeral
will probably take place on Sunday af-
ternoon.