The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-16
PEACE IN SIGHT.
Settlement of the
Cemetery Trouble
In Clinton.
LOT HOLDERS TO MEET.
Samuel Rugg AttemptsSui-
eide = Lively
Politics.
LOT HOLDERS TO MEET.

Clinton, Oct 15.-Rev. w. c. Nc
Caughan addressed Catholics at every
mass this morning, calling them to a
lot holders meeting in the basement Of
the church tomorrow night. 1t looks as
il a settlement of the cemetery trouoiG,
which has almost torn in two a parish of
seven thousand souls, may be effected.
The dispute arose months ago over
the removal of bodies of 1000 dead from
St. Johns cemetery, which has been
taken by the metropolitan water
board. Tho water board agreed to pay
$4,000 in damages. The money was to
be expended IN the purchase OF a new
burial ground and the removal of the
bodies The expenditure of the money
was entrusted to st. Johns Catholic
Cemetery association. A quarrel arose
in the association. The assistance OF
the courts was invoked. a decision was
secured that brought everything to a
standstiil.
Until this time Rev. FIR. McCaughdn
has given no expression of opinion, but
today he interposed to bring about be-
ter feeling. 1t may be that he is the
mouthpiece of the bishop.
FIR. McCa11ghan asked one represeE-
tattve from every family owning a lot
to come to the meeting tomorrow night.
He asked them to come with no private
end to work out. but simply to adjust
the whole difficulty in the interest of
the living as well as the dead. 1t Is
believed the lot holders meeting tonlor
row night will be very large.
There win be two propositions before
the meeting. One proposition is to have
the lot holders assign the lots TO the
water board, who will undertake to re-
move the bodies without expense to the
owners.
The second is to have the lot holders
give a power of attorney to the trus-
tees of the so-caHed new board and a
committee of seven designated at a lot
holders meeting, held two weeks age.
This committee will undertake tC deal
with the water board for the removal
of the bodies in the interest of al, per-
sons from whom they have received
warrant
FIR McCaughan's address followed so
closely upon the visit of Bishop Thorn
as D. Beaver, which was told in The
Spy this morning, that many people
believe he spoke in direct agreement
with the suggestion of the bishop.
Samuel Rligg, q Bolton man, lies at
the hospital in a serious condition, with
several gaSheS in his throat. Rugg is
80 years old. He was brought to the
hospital late last night by Frank How
ard and o. w. Haynes of Still River.
They said that Rugg lives in Worcester,
at IL Summit street. He has not been
living with his wife, Emily H Rugg.
Rugg was repulsed by the woman when
he called upon her. Rugg then went to
a field near the house and cut his
throat. He was found by his father
in-law, Edward Howard.
DR.. Royal Of Harvard cared for the
man. He had inflicted gashes on both
sides of his throat, using a razor, which
was found by his side.
All republicans read The Spy today.
1t contained the exclusive announce
ment that S. Ives Wallace had decided
to run as an Independent republican.
The statement was authorized by Mr..
Wallace. AT the same time a paper
published in Worcester, which has
small circulation in town Sunday morn
1ngs, announced that Mr.. Wallace pos
itively would not run.
In running Mr.. Wallace has yielded to
the pressure of many republicans, who
will make his candidacy their own He
will have more support than independ-
reasons is that he was not alone a suf-
ferer at the caucus. Thirty of the most
influential republicans in town were
turned down with him, Including First
Selectman William F. Rodger Capt.
Walter +. Paige, Lyman Leighton, Neil
walker, eight years secretary of the
republican town committee Nearly
every member of the town committee.
OF which Mr.. Wallace is chairman, was
dlsposseSsed. Another reason why he
has supporters is that, according to the
custom of the party he was entitled to
another year in the legislature.
Mr.. Wa1laces nominationS paper is
not quite ready. 1t contains 40 Of the
so names that he will require. His
friends had the paper in Sterling yes
terday, where it was readily signed. IT
IS understood Sixty or perhaps
hundred names will be added
before the document is filed. Not ey
erybody who would is asked to sign the
paper. 1t is intended to have some
persons%n each town in the district af-
fix their signatures
Robert Lawrence has handed his nom
1nation papers to the registrars to have
the names attached thereto certified
The registrars have taken the docu
ment into consideration. The paner
says that Mr.. Lawrence desires 10 RIM
Some democrats are opposed to this
on the ground that the title which Mr..
Lawrence should take is Social dem
ocrat." They believe the former is like
~ to confuse the voters, although thew
do.not accuse Mr.. Lawrence of intend
ing or desiring to confuse them.
The friends Of Patrick H. Fadgen are
disappointed because a date for a race
between Tadgen and Andrew L. Mad
den was not arranged at the meeting
OF the men and their hackers in the
Sherwood House, Worcester. last
night. Fadeen wanted to run Oct. 2s
and Madden not before Nov. 3. II is
thought here that If Madden is really
willing to matte the side bet $3.50 in
stead Of $100-that Fadgen will concede
the week
The funeral of Thomas Freelhill took
place from ST. Johns church at "a
this afternoon. The Rev. e. ] F1tz-
gerald officiated The pail bearers
were Thomas ]. O'Mauey, Edward q
Fadgen, John F. O,Malley, owen I
Derry. Patrick O'Malley, Edward
Freelhill. The interment was in ST
Johns cemetery.
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