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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-17
OFFICE VACANT.
L. A. a. A. Tenders Presi-
dent Vote of Thanks.

Leicester, Dec. 16.-The executive
committee of the Leicester Academy
Athletic Association met this after
noon. All members were present ex-
cept the chairman. Samuel T.. Winslow,
and Chairman W. d. Elliot pre-
sided. John Bell, president of the as
ISOLATION and a member Of the execu-
tive committee, teude"ed his resigna-
ton which was accepted. For rea-
son, he said, that he was not a mem
Der of the fourth year class from which
he had been elected. The committee
rendered him a vote # thanks for his
services.
Some accounts We're looked over and
the position of Leicester in the Wor
cester County South Athletic Associa-
ton was talked over.
The pastor will take charge Of both
meetings at the First Congregational
Church on Sunday. THE divine for
bearance" is his subject for the morn
ing, and topic with a local applica-
ton, The fat and lean kline" will be
enlarged on in the evening. The Mems
League will take charge of the eve
ming service for the second time this
son. viii be assisted by Fl. H. Disco,
violinist, and L. NJ Waite, cornetist,
and the young peoples chorus will sing.
The instruments will play the overture
and win assist the vocalists in several
Of the selections. A soprano solo,
Leave behind earth's' empty pleas
ure by Giebel Will be sung by Mrs.
P. Z. Denny. Miss Alice Guilds viii
sing 1--WE heard Of a beautiful city"
with chorus by the congregation. NJ.
S. Snow will give The armOrer's song
as q solo. There will also be congre-
gational singing.
Rev c. Wesley Burns will preach at
the Sanderson Methodist Church on
Sunday. Swedish Church members will
be chiefly interested in the evening
meeting as a Swedish preacher from
Worcester viii discourse in his native
tongue, and there viii be both Swedish
and English hymns sung in the differ
ent languages. Rev. Mr. Burns will
also speak in the evening and the La
dies quartet and the chorus will sing.
A plumbing establishment will be
run by 2. E. Stearns in the same
building in which ne intends 10 open
a restaurant. Mr.. Stearns is a grad
uate of a school for plumbers in New
York, and his establishment win be a
branch of the Great Eastern Enter
prise Plumbing Company"
TAX Collector II p. Watts has con-
IeTfed win the seleclmen ana intends
70 70 proceed at once TO collect from de-
lllquent taxpayers. several who pay
quite large amounts nave not settled
YET
students OF Leicester Academy held
SOCIAL IN Muraock Hail this evening.
mere was no dancing, as the eXecu-
tive poafd mas forbidden il at the
school during the ,erm. The academy
closed today for a two weeks vacation
ana VIII reopen on Tuesday, January
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-17
LITTLE FELLOW HURT.
Heavy Wagon Passed over Head Of Fred
die Miranda of WllkinsonNilIe.

Wilkinsonville, Dec. 16-Fred Miriam
do, a little boy of this place, was run
over by Halls lumber team of Grafton
late last evening. and received some
severe bruises. Miranda, with several
companions, was eoasting on the hill
near the grammer school house. The
coasting track crosses the road. and as
Miranda coasted onto the road Halls
heavy lumber team came along. Mir
ando could not stop and the sled went
beneath the horse. The animal struck
the sled with his hoof and Miranda
was thrown under the wheels of the
wagon. One wheel passed over his
head and another over his leg. He was
picked up half dazed. He had a cut
about an inch long on his nose, and
some very severe bruises. He was
taken to his home on Main street and
DR.. a. F. De Roster was called.
Leon Stanton is visiting friends in
Webster for a few days.
Preparations are being made at the
church for concerts Christmas. The
St Johns Episcopal will have its con-
cert and tree Saturday evening. Dec
"A, and the Presbyterians will hold
their concert on Monday evening, Dec
26. ~
Baker L. Lowe of Florida. who has
been the guest of his father of this
place for several days, left for Florida
today.
VIM. Pillsbury of HaverhiT is the
guest OF s. 3, Haslett of this place.
Mrs. J. II. Small is visiting friends in
UXbridge.
Harvey Dodge Of this place has pur-
chased a large wood lot in linton ana
is in that town with a number Of men
cutting the wood.
Superintendent Thomas WiImarth Of
Saundersville received word TO-DAY thai
his son Morton is very i'll at college in
Philadelphia. Morton is a member of
the textile school class of 80.
me primary and grammar schools
close today for two weeks VACATION
George Legg Of Worcester has been
appointed trustee of the F. z. Haines
dnsolvent grocer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-17
EXERCISES DEFERRED.
Holden Schools VIII Have No spscial
Xmas Exercises

Holden Schools VIII Have No spscial
Xmas Exercises,
Holden Dec 15.-Miss Eta L. Chap
man. superintendent Of schools has de-
clded that, on account Of there having
oeeh SO much time lost this school
year it is best not to have any special
christmas exercises that WIN REQUIRE
time to be taken from the regular
studies in the Holden schools but reci-
t lions VIII be given BY pupils. which
nave peen previously lesrned on We'd
5ciea9ay afternoon when Schools close
Tor 10 days recess.
nm Inc ice on the pond owned by the
tbi ,,I0ii DalIy company is eight inches
, ,i,-,n' ana a representative Of the corn
Ice o,, NJ Was m town yesterday said
few days. iic9u III "
frank stalker has recently been
st,.s a.lue ca the contract Of lighting the
street lamps in Quinapoxet.
ne extractor which is To- be nlaced
N me finishing department of the c.
y wood Manufacturing Colnnany will
tl,.,i pul N az once, as the owners think
my VIII be able to dispense with their
M me- pais' which are outside the mill
8 81, n i,,' J. Nadow had successful
tiSli"is TIP yesterday, catching 20 pick
home a''''''e
wallace f. Lyon has recently pur-
chased a new horse to run on the de-
n.Vefy team in his store on Main street
MI Mf. Lyon recently bought out tie
store and is very much elated over Tie
increase me- OF trade since becoming pro-
. WISE trace Brown who has been con-
nneu TO her home for few days with
an IN atlack of jaundice. has recovered
ana is attending school.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-17
A HUMAN MONSTER
Cuts Leg from Cat and Turns Poor
Animal Loose.

Cuts Leg from a Cat and Turns Poor
Animal Loose.
Whitinsyille. Dec. 1.-two young
men who drove from Whitinsville TO
Jxbrldge Wednesday witnessed an act
of cruelty perpetrated on a cat, that is
almost past belief They We're driv-
ing through North UXbridge when
they saw a man chase a cat out of
barn The cat ran along the road and
finally stopped. and the man went back
10 the barn. The cat acted rather pc
culiar, and one of the young men got
down from the team to Investigate.
when he discovered that one of the
eats legs had been cut of and the
stump was bleeding profuseIy The
affair was not reported to the authori-
ties but the young men feel almost
certain that the man they had seen
chasing the car from the barn mad done
the cruel act
Two men were seen fishing through
the ice on the. MEADOW pond by parties
who We're passing that way, who re-
ported the matter Before am investi-
cation was made the men who had
evidently discovered Chat they We're do
ing wrong, had taken out their tilts and
disappeared.
Mrs. David Kenney. one Of the Oldest
ladies in town, passed her Seth birth
day yesterday at the home OF her
granddaughter, Mrs. Moses Cram, of
Main street A large number of her
friends called during the day to con
graduate Mrs. kenuey. She was the
recipient of many tokens Of friendship,
and it was the wish of all her many
friends that she might celebrate many
more birthdays
Court Lavalle. T. Of A. voted last
night to have a soiree in Mumford
Hall, Friday evening, Dee. SO, the pro-
ceeds TO be used for the benefit of st.
Patrick's Church. LEdger Roy. Levi
Rasco, Alfred Larassun were appointed
a committee Of arrangements 1t is
the intention to make the soiree a brill
liant occasion, and AL the other socie-
ties in Whitnsville are expected to CO.
operate.
Fred Ballard, IN eprloyee in the
Linwood cotton mill, had his hand bad
~ lacerated while working in the card
ing room early yesterday morning.
The Northbridge public schools closed
today for two weeks vacation In
the different schools there We're
Christmas exercises which were atten-
ded by large number of the children's
parents and friends.
There was a birthday party held this
Afternoon and evening in honor Of Miss
Ruth daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Henry
Seagrayes. at their home on Oak street.
A large number of friends attended
each bringing token OF friendship.
Games were INDUCED in.
John McEndy of LinWood is so IS to
be around after a severe attack of the
grippe.
Haley and Whitneys San Francisco
MINISTRIES are booked fer 8Iumford Hall
tomorrow evening.
A number from here attended the
funeral Of the late Father Sullivan Of
Cxbridge yesterday.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-17
FRANCHISE EXERCISED.
southbridge Societies Elect Officers
High School Choose Captain.


southbridge December 16.-Armor
Lodge. knights of Pythias, held
their semi-annual election of Off
GERS last evening, resulting as follows:
Chancellor commander julius S. Glea-
son; vice chancellor, A. e. Hughes
prelate Harry d. Hathaway; master Of
work. Franklin c. Monroe; keeper OF
records and seals, Alex. +. Taylor;
master of finances, w. L. Metcalie;
master of exchequer, James II. san
ders. master at arms, Eugene j. I'D
kerr inner guard George SIMPSON, oU ~.
er guard. Edwin j. Morse trustee Ior
three wears. Henry ]. Roam. num-
her of tho members of Armor lodge are
planning to attend The grand lnlllarY
ana civic ball to be given in Mechanics
hall. Boston. by the Knights of Pyth-
las, Tuesday, December 2oth
Arbutus Circle. No; 1S9. G. Q. F"
elected the following officers last even
ing. c. G.. Mrs. Eugene Martel; S. c..
c.. Miss Mary Powers: treas" MISS
Margaret Lee fin. sec, Miss Lizzie
Minis: rec. sec, Miss Julia Doyle; X
G.. Miss Lizzie Wald; l.. g., MISS Ida
Trushaw: !. G., Mrs. Arthur II. Du-
hey; O. G., Mrs. Joseph Dupaul.
At the meeting of the High school
Foot Ball Association, Clarence Morse
was chosen manager, ana ward 70
wards captain, Of the 1899 team. The
team are all right in the selection of
their officers, and Captain Edwards will
have much better material in the com
ing team than this year, as they viii
be most all veterans
Patrick F. Hickey, upon his appiica-
tion, has been transferred from Com
pany K. sixth regiment, to the Eighth
regiment, and is now on his way to
Georgia to join his new company. A
number of other men of Company K
have applied for a. transfer.
Clarence Morse, while hunting, yes
terday, shot a white hare, This sort
Of game is very rare in this vicinity,
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me Fttehburg Railroad, Hoosac Tun-
~ prl route, Will sell round-trip tickets at
5}ts@uy reduced rates on account of stu
tents and others returning to their
I,'iii at Christmas vacation. Tickets
VT NJ, De good going from 14th To oath Of
journey until 18th of January, 1899.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-17
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-17

No Christmas table should be without a
bottle of DR. Sfegert's Angostura Bitters.
the finest appetizer, imported from South
America
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-17
Those
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might help To anj2v the cold wea-
Their ANA make some one happy and
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What about high rubber boots legeins
and over CATERS?
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-17

Tho soldier boys who had taken Hood 3
SarsaDarilla are said to have stood the
long marches much better than their com
panions. This medicine gives strength
and endurance.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-17

Dolls wigs, Dolls retinted, restrung.
Coshburn's, ala Main street
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-17
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Would YOu?"
Yours for good cheer,
SANTA CLAUS.

This seems to be in reply to some
question asked of This jolly, wise, far
famed man.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-17

Hoods Pills cure all liver Ills Mailed
for % cents by c. l. Hood & CO.. Lowell,
Mass
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-17

Clarence Morse, while hunting, yes
terday Shot a white hare This sort
Of game is very rare in this vicinity,
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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-15
THE RED CROSS FAIR.

l HE pleasures of pageantry may be indulged in 1 as feature of the Red Cross fair.
 It is highly probable that throughout the sum- mer troops will be here in thousands, and there may be held grand review, such often held Ill Washington during the Civil War Those reviews had powerfully stimulating effect upon the public mind, and one held here in connection with the Red Cross fair will attract thereto thousands from all points within reach There is charm in great body o troops marching that attracts no other pageant can.
 In properly nclosed arena, where admission may be charged to swell the fund, there may be held athletic games and sports, and at night may have the bombardment of Manila or Havana illustrated after the style of the siege of Sebasopol, which was seen here few years ago. With public attention alert to all military matters, 1t is now, such feature would be great drawing card. In it could see the representation of our military and naval heroes and great variety of most interesting and exciting features could be introduced. We have among us professional pyrotechnists who could design such spectacle and stage it. During the Mdwnter Fair the pyrotechnic evenings were always patronized by thousands, though their features tame in comparison with what can be produced now. Such exhibition could be certain nights in the week for an in definite length of time and would draw to the end. Interest in it could be sustained by the constant in- troduction of incidents As pyrotechnists know, this is easy when the scene is laid and working The feat of Hobson on the Merrimac at Santiago de Cuba could be promptly reproduced, and if in the midst of the fair fight occur, could be put very promptly and be made to represent, with fair exactness, the real action.
 Nothing will better sustain interest in the fair than this. By combining the many exhibits and various features that are possible immense of money can be realized which will represent for all the contribution of California to the treasury of the Red Cross
 This State gave than one-fourth of the $4,ooo- raised during the Civil War to equip the Sanitary Commission, which the analogue of the Red Cross Society and it's forerunner. California will now do something significant for the successor of the Sanitary Commission. If need be another Starr King will arise lead the hosts of generosity in behalf of the wounded and suffering and all classes in the munity will follow where such leader procaims red crusade of mercy and help for the suffering.
 Let no one think of the difficulties of preparation for where all thoughts run to one center, now all hearts and hands cooperate. This being true it IS incredible how suddenly affairs of this kind take orm are installed, operated and made successful Let the movement begin now, for the time is not far of when there will come from Asian tropics the cry of our stricken men for help. Let us be ready to respond.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-15
ENRAPTURED WOODLAND.
| WOODLAND is as much involved in the \NJ with Spain as any other city in the State or
 in the Union. but just at this time she Is

! oODLAND is as much involved in the war NI with Spain any other city in the State or
 in the Union, but just at this time she IS not giving much attention to it the of the coun try She wishes to send her quota of to the front | and her sympathies with the brave boys who are going to battle but for the present her thoughts are mainly intent upon things at home. She has good reason for this temporary indifference to the wrinkled front of and this absorption in her own affairs. The Grand Parlor of Native Daughters has assembled at Woodland, and the town is full of beauty that cannot hold anything else talk of 1t.
 In devoting all her energies just now to the enter tainment of her visitors Woodland shows no lack Of patriotism. In fact the assembly there of many Of the noblest well the farest of California s daughters has probably infused the city with more of ardent and fervent patriotism than felt before We may be sure that through their speeches at the formal meetings of the paror by their conversation at receptions, by the subtle influence emanang from their beauty and their womanhood the Native Daughters will inst into the minds of all who hear them feeling of patriotic loyalty as we'll as of chivalric love.
 The organization of the Native Daughters and the annual assembly of the Grand Parlor at point of the State after another the general welfare of the community in many ways. It is good thing to have the vigorous and loyal young womanhood of the commonwealth always organized and ready to act on behalf of any good which needs their services It is also beneficial to have the influential women of the State visit in turn the various towns of the diff
 erent sections, thus making themselves acquainted with the State a whole and obtaining comprehen sive knowledge of the attractions and advantages of all From the association and from the meetings of the Grand Parlor much has been gained in the past both for California and her womanhood and there can be doubt that in the future will be gained with the increasing membership and power of the organization.
 The Grand Parlor is to be congratulated upon semblng this year in city of so many attractions and such boundless hospitality as Woodland. They have been greeted there with welcome that is truly Californian. The occasion is one which will be long remembered with pleasure both sides, and the people of other sections of the State they read the reports of the reception will feel gratfed pride that California has such daughters, and possesses mites that know we'll how appreciate their worth and honor their presence
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-15
SPANIARDS NEVER READY.

Notwithstanding its frequent wars Spain has always been unprepared for the trouble 1t has invited and its many de- feats have failed to teach its government the lesson of being ready for war. Eng land gave the Spaniards many a severe drubbing, destroyed their navy and dock- yards. captured distant possessions time and again and in the peace settlements were. of course. largely the gathers, but Spain never took heed of the primary causes which caused its defeats. Commo- dore Dewey's successful attack on Cavite and the fleet before Manila is partly due to this chronic state of unpreparedness.
 Otherwise the result would not have been attained at the nominal cost of shot and
 shell. This latest experience is the third at Manila, the first being in 1762 during the war between Great Britain and Spain.
 War was declared by England against Spain on January and the latter ac- cepted the resort to arms fourteen days later. The British squadron in the East Indies under Vice Admiral Cornish was lying at Madras when frigate arrived there in June with orders to attack Ma nila. and the fleet, consisting of eleven vessels carrying 57O guns, made sail for that port. arriving there September 27, much to the surprise of the Spaniards who had not yet heard of the war and were lily prepared for SO sudden an at
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-15
ON THE TRANSPORT.

The wind comes dead ahead; the sea Is pitching straight across the channel. My. parching palate seems to be Lined with most repugnant f7annel. Below, the mules with doleful bray Proclaim disgust beyond conceaiinp- l sympathize with them, for they Feel just about as I am feeling. Along the decks lie rows and rows or valiant soldiers, weak and paling: Behold! they leap from their repose And fight for places at the railing. They moan and groan and rave and curse And wish the ship were at the bottom Or, what is traitorous and worse. That Spain might come along and pot
 'em."
 The starry flag, the stricken Maine. The sulking foes, the search 10 find 'em The vicious cowardice of Spain The darling Girls They Left Behind
 Elm, And all those other memories That soldier boys make food and drink Are churned away by pounding seas Lemons alone are what they think of. O. war. how terrible thou art! ked-foolish-cruel! I've lived, may say on my part Three days on half gill of gruel. Whats thaty Eat pork? EAT PORAA7 My strongest will is unavailing! Room! Room! Look out! I'm making
 toward
 That vacant spot there at the railing.
 Chicago Record.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-15

lation would become French products, so far as our custom houses are con- cerned.
 It is not conceivable that Congress realized that under section of the tariff act it was granting power to the President to so disturb our friendly commercial relations with foreign countries. The inevitable result would De trouble with other countries and either the revocation of the proclama- t1on discriminating in favor of Franco or the extension of the favor to all friendly countries.
 AS 1t stands we agree to discriminate In favor of France against all other countries in consideration of receiving certain advantages which France here tofore has given to our competitors without equal discrimination In our favor
 The French tariff discriminates against all countries with which she mas not commercial treaties, so that nearly all American manufactured articles are excluded from her trade American alcohol, wines, raisins, cot ton goods, carriages, etc., etc, are ex- cluded from French trade because she admits the similar products of other countries at less rates of duty.
 France, however, is not excluded rom this country, her products being received on equal terms with those of all other countries.
 We cannot consider reciprocity with trance and probably with no other country until we have so arranged our tar1H that we have mutual discrimina- tions to rebate
 French industry is protected by a special tariff, which is constantly main tained as her interests demand. This laTin Is granted to countries with which she has commercial treaties; against all others, the United States included; she imposesher general tariff, Whlch IS much higher and in many cases absolutely prohibitive
 Tn order to be in a position to make q satisfactory reciprocity treaty with trance and other countries, which give ulscrImlnatlng favors, we must first agree on the tariff we intend to main tain Tor our own protection and declare higher and broader one against all countries which do not admit our products on equality with the most favored nation. If to the duties of the Dfngley act 50 per cent additional were declared and 25 per cent ad valorem to all the free list. to be applied to all countries discriminating against us, we should have fair opportunity for reciprocity treaty with France with out endangering our protective system. Until such change is made all efforts toward reciprocity are dangerous
 Other industries besides the viticu1- tural will soon feel the importance of this question, as it is we'll known in what directions new treaties are sought Silk and wool will soon be heard from. In our State raisins, nuts, prunes and oranges will be attacked If reciprocity is to be entered upon to keep MT. Kasson busy earning his sal ary, we may have little faith in a set tied protective tariff policy.
 The remedy is a revocation by the President of his proclamation and a re- peal of the sections of the law which give rise to as much uncertainty as did the advent of the Cleveland admin 1stration under a promise of lower tariffs.