The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-31

ting themselves out in their robes o.
office "
The dropping of two men from tn,
| metropolitan force is AN Innovation il
clinton politics and has caused a gooc
deal of talk. This has reached thu
metropolitan water board, and Chic,
Engineer Richardson has been au
thorized to make an investigation o,
the men dropped and of the men rec.
commended.
The charges alleged against the ole
officers were Of inconvenience and med.
ding in politics. Mr.. Richardson was
busy today looking over the field ant
Interviewing people and will make
his report to the board tomorrow, ant
termine the fate of officers Cannon
and Kramer.
II an unfavorable report is made. the
officers dropped will ask for an inves-
tigation. On the other hand, the re.
publican leaders say they are pre-
| pared to mako formal chorges.
special meeting of the Business
Mems Game Association is called for
tomorrow evening, for the purpose of
considering more fully the bill now be-
fore the legislature, asking for an an
nuity for the town on account of dam
ages sustained by the construction of
the metropolitan reservoir.
The business men eff the town have
( taken an absorbing interest in this bill,
as was evidenced by their appearance
at the hearing last Monday at Boston.
The present bill asks for an annuity of
$4,000, but there are many of the promi-
nent citizens Of the town who do not
think that a sufficient sum, in conse-
Quence of the source of damage enter
tanned, and it is very likely that the
merchants will recommend that the
sum be raised to $4,000.
These men argue that if there is any
merit In the bill at ALL the town should
receive this latter sum. Last year the
town asked for $500 and the committee
thought that too much. notwithstand-
ing the fact that they gave the bill a
favorable report, but this year the bust
ness men are hopeful of a successful
passage of the bill, and their hopes are
based ON the strength of their case, as
put in at the hearing.
Besides this, the merchants are to
make arrangements for continuing the
fight for the bill and another deleea.-
ton Will be sent to the adjourned hear
ing which takes place before the same
committee next week, when the metro
politan water board will put in their
side Of the case.
to have Judge Corooran at the meet
ing, but it is doubtful II he can be
present, on account of a pressure of
other matters He has said that he
would come UP If possible.
The men who attended that hearing
at Boston realize the strong opposition
the town has to contend with, as was
seen by the showing there when every
city In the metropolitan district was
represented by its solicitor.
Walter r. Dame is engaged in obtain
ing more material in the shape of fig
ures to show the committee. He said
today that he had run across much val
liable data which had hitherto been
overlooked.
There are many anxious people in
town today awaiting the arrival of the
remaining Clinton heroes, who were ex-
pected to arrive IN charge OF Sergt.
GarYey. The families Of the deceased
men were Of course worked up TO A
high pitch, and 1t is evident that the
homecoming of the remains of their
dear ones will reopen that grief which
is theirs
Capt. Cannon wired Sergt. Garvey
early this morning, instructing him to
telegraph as soon as he had an idea
when he should get here, but at late
hour no response had been obtained.
This evening word came that there
were over 600 bodies aboard the Crcoke
and that the unloading had not begun
until this evening, so that it Is quite
likely that the Clinton bodies will not
reach here for at least two days, and
possibly more.
The arrangements for the reception of
the remains are nevertheless progress
ing rapidly under the direction of the
members of the company and the Vol
unteer Relief committee. Today the
selectmen rendered their every assist
ance to the committees and will Join
in making the reception and funerals
one of pomp and impressiveness never
before exce1led here.
Chairman Rodger of the board Of
selectmen is of the opinion that no
pains should be spared to show the re-
mains the respect due the dead heroes.
and he has instructed the company
commanders to call on the board for
they desire. This evening af-
ter conference with the members of
the board he instructed Capt. Cannon
to make the best arrangements possible
and to count on the support OF the
board in any detail.
Mr.. Rodger believes that any expense
incurred will be borne by the citizens.
and he even went so far as to say he
would make the affair one worthy of
the town, even If he had to encounter
the expense personally
Chairman Rodger shows the proper
spirit and has earned the respect Of
the members of the company for his
interest in their welfare. 1t was
thought that the funeral services would
be held together Sunday afternoon, but
today the folks of Corporal jennings
expressed desire TO have the services
Saturday, and Of course the families
feelings will govern the committee.
At the annual meeting of the Yer
monters' association held last evening
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Henry w. WEIGH.
president; c. M. Ward, DR.. C.. L.
French and w. G. Spaulding, vice pres
idents; Lyman c. Ayres, secretary, and
DR.. D. B. ingalls,. treasurer. A meet
ing of all Vermonters is called for next
Tuesday evening at the residence of
DR.. ingalls, on Chestnut street, when
all arrangements will be made TOR the
annual reunion and banquet.
One Of the prettiest nuptials of the
season occurred at the residence Of
Rev. ]. c. Duncan, pastor Of the Trni-
tartan church, at o'clock this after
noon. The contracting parties were
Lynn W. Wilson, the well-known local
correspondent of the Worcester Snv
and Miss Ethel Blakety, formerly of
Springfield. The ceremony was of a.
quiet nature. There We're present as
witnesses Of the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs
II. Is. Merchant. c. l.. Kennev. su-
burban editor Of The Spy: Miss Taylor
an intimate friend of the bride and
Thomas l. Walsh local correspondent
Of the Boston Globe.
The ring service was performed bv
Rev. J. c. Duncan, in the parlor of the
parsonage, after which congratula
tinnS ware EXCHANGED aud a h,.inf -.