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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-17
FOR AN ALLIANCE.
The 8. j. F.'s at Holy Cross Decide In
Favsr of International Alliances.

The B. ]. F. Society connected with
Holy Cross College had a debate last
evening. which was listened to with
much interest by number of the stu
dents. The subject was, Resolved
that an Anglo American alliance
would be in accordance with the best
interests of this country" and the de-
cision, which was rendered in behalf
OF the affirmative side, was lett TO the
sentiment OF the house.
Two hundred students occupied seats
in the hall when the debate began.
John f. McTigue opened the argument
for the affirmative side, and he was
followed by John Madden, who started
the opposition argument The other
speakers We're VIM. b. McCarty and NJ.
j. Mcnamara, they handling the affirm
ative and negative sides respectively.
McTigue's argument in the affirma-
tive was that a more perfect condition
of things so far as il had to 10 with
the rulership of nations, would result
with an alliance among nations such
as was intended The idea of hearty
cooperation in the management of
almost anything, he said, was adj
vanced in nearly every instance as the
foremost argument Of success. and he
believed ii is true in the case of gov
ernments as anything else.
The argument presented by Madden
and his partner was that nations were
better off minding their own affairs
and he produced a series of examples
to show that corruption was inevita-
BILE when the nations Of the world had
attempted to run on the ideas of mu-
tual policies. The United States gov
eminent. he thought. had already
shown itself capable of running the af
fairs of the country it represented
without anybodys aid. and he be
lieved that she could still continue to
do so.
Over this there was considerable ar
gument, there being a sort Of con
cession Of the fact that while this
might be true, there was nothing like
having a friend in the world AS the
history of the recent Cuban war shows,
the hearty cooperation of the English
government has been a great aid to
the government of Uncle Sam, and Mr..
Madden believed that there could be
no serious results from such an al
lance as was proposed
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THAT CONFERENCE.
Or. Mix Has Statement to Make Re
gardIng the Matter.

Rev. Flbridge Mix, d. d., superinten-
dent of the City Missionary Society, has
sent the following statement relative to
the recent conference at police head
quarters in regard to the distribution OF
Thanksgiving gifts to the poor, through
the City Missionary Society, instead OF
the police department:
The superintendent of the Worcester
City Missionary Society and the Assoc
ciated Charities, together with the pres
fdent of the particular council of the ST.
Vincent de Paul societies, by agreement.
held friendly conference recently with
the CHIEF Of police concerning the Civ
ing of Thanks giving dinners to the poor
of the city.
The question under consideration was
this: Would not the work be better
done by these organizations, acting In
concert covering, as they do, the whole
city. and having personal knowledge OF
the needy everywhere, and actually en-
gagged in charitable work among them,
as a part of their business, than by the
police department, who are not official
ly engaged in any benevolent work?
The question was also raised whether
the charity thus dispensed might not
carry with it more of the true spirit of
this dfstinctively New England institu-
ton, and tend to awaken a deeper APP
probation of the real meaning and in
tent OF the day. There was no reflection
either expressed or implied upon the
method hitherto pursued. but simply an
inquiry for the best method, all things
considered. bta$
1t was mutually agreed that for the
present the old way should be conun-
ued, and the good people of our city in
vited to give Thanksgiving dinners as
usual through the police department.
We wish to say in this connection that
there are some very worthy families of
whom we have knowledge, who hesitate
to have their names enrolled in such a
manner as recipients of this charity.
We would be glad to care for those
who will not otherwise be reported and
We will therefore, receive
and appropriate such contributions for
that purpose as may be given into our
hands applying whatever money re-
mains over to our other charitable
work during the coming winter.
Eibridge Mix, Superintendent.
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MIR. KREHBIEL,s LECTURE.

The lecture to be given by Henry e.
Krehbiel, before the Friday Morning
Club, tomorrow evening. promises to be
one of the most enjoyable musical
events of the season. Scandinavian
music is a subject in which there is a
wide and active interest. and probably
no other writer could give a more salts
flying treatment of it than the distin-
guished critic of the New York Tri-
bune. In the illustrations he will have
the assistance of Mrs. Krehbiel. a sing
er of reputation in the metropolis The
charm, novelty and beauty of the
Scandinavian folk songs thd the formal
music need no guarantee
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-17
RESOLUTIONS ApoPTEp.

Following are the resolutions drawn up
on the death of Charles +. Buck, a for
mer member of the class of 'g9. b. III. S..
who died at Santiago:
Whereas. our Divine Commander has
called from our ranks our friend and
classmate, Charles z. Buck, be II
Resolved that during his career in the
high school his conduct won for him the
admiration of his fellow-pupils. The high
sense OF honor and duty developed during
the school life was demonstrated to even
a greater degree in his ready response to
his country's call 1t is far beyond our
power to eulogize the patriotism which
prompted him, while yet a school boy, to
leave home friends and all that was
dear to him and march to the defense of
his countrys honor. Although departed,
his memory will ever be with us, and may
his example be an inspiration to youth
for duty until the last reveille shall
sound from Gabriels trumpet and each
faithful soldier receive his reward from
the Great General.
Be 1t further resolved, that a copy OF
these resolutions be spread upon the class
journal, and that another be sent to his
home. John J. Heating,
Eva u. Greene.
Mary Fs Kanh.
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4 DISAPPOINTED BOY.

Among others in attendance at a
concert in one of the city churches last
Sunday evening was little boy OF five
wears, accompanied by his mother. At
ter the close of the concert wnen
mother and boy were lelsureiy making
tbeir. way through the vestibule of the
church. an acquaintance accosted the
little fellow and asked him how he liked
the concert. "Oh,'' was the reply, ~
i,Eed fine singing pretty well, but l
Thought they We're going to have
Ghroddad Wheat Biscuit
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CHECKERS AND CHESS.
y. M. c. A. to Be Represented by Team
of Twenty Players.

The Y. NJ. C. A. Checker and Chess
Club has chosen a committee consist
ing of G. r. MacNamara, E. R. Perry
and r. A. Coan, to select a team of
twenty players to represent the club
in championship match game to be
played with the leading clubs of New
England Invitations have been sent
to all of the principal clubs, and it is
expected that a match will be ar
ranged with the crack Boston Chess
Club team for a match either Deem
Der oath or February 22dS 1899.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-17
WORCESTER COUNTY PATENTS.

The following patents were granted this
week to Worcester county inventors, as
Oakley S. Walker, Worcester, magnetic
chuck; Victor e. Edwards, assignor to
the Morgan Construction Company, Wor-
cester, cooling bed for band iron; Victor
e. Edwards and Ralph L. Morgan as
signors to the Morgan Construction Com
pany, Worcester, wire reel; Henry d
Perky, Worcester machine for reducing.
Randolph Crompton and Horace Wyman
assignors to Crompton & Knowles Loom
Works, Worcester, shuttle changing me-
chanism for looms; George r. Hutchins
Works. Worcester swivel loom; Dolphas
D. Palmer, Worcester. assignor to Joseph
j. Asch. South Norwalk, Ct fur plucking.
machine
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-17
PILGRIM MEMS ASSOCIATION.

At the annual meeting of the Mems
Association of Pilgrim Church, held in
the church parlor, Tuesday evening, the
following officers of the association
were reelected: President, ]. Edgar
Dickson; secretary, William c. Gale;
treasurer Gilmore r. Johnson. The fol-
lowing were elected members of the
executive board for two years: Charles
r. Johnson, Oliver r. Cook, Ernest /.
Morgan.
The following continue members of
the executive board for one year: Ar
thur f. Gray, Frank p. Knowles DIR.
j. l. Lindsay.
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LOCAL NOTES.

Clemence sells today, al y. M, on the
acre wood and timber lot, belonging to
the. heirs of the late Russell Sibley estate.
situated-on- tho road leading from Spencer
to Charlton Depot by the George Gibbs
farm, and about half mile north of the
Gibbs place. 2h miles from Spencer and
the same distance from Charlton Depot.
Parties attending the sale will assemble
ct the house. Of J. Trembly, ROAR The lot,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-17
LOOKING BETTER.

There was but one new, case of diph-
iberia reported to the board of health
yesterday, and both they and the school
authorities feel that the epidemic has
been checked Several cases which
promised to develop into diphtheria
were reported yesterday as cured, and
it seems probable that the rooms in
the Woodland street building can safe
ly be opened on Monday morning next
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-17
WORCESTER THEATRE.

A special matinee of TACK and the
Beanstalk" will be given at the Wor-
cester Theatre this Thursday after
noon at 2.30, for which the prices have
been reduced to $10O, Is, 50, 25c The
performance of Jack this evening win
be the last seen in Worcester, as the
company go abroad to present the ex-
travaganza.
Friday and Saturday THE Bowery
Burlesquers' is the attraction.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Seven, the perfect number. of mar
riage licenses We're issued yesterday by
Clerk Towne to the following
Nicholas w. Mccormack. Jaffrey, n.
H. and Mary M. Mcdonnell.
Carl HELM and Hanna c. Anderson.
James ]. Doyle and Mary f. Roach.
Carl j. Huffman and Elda S. Johnson.
Nils Bengtson and Josephine Larson.
Edward F. Sullivan and Emma ].
Laduke.
Frederick B. Madaus and Mary e.
Judge.
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UPON THEIR MERITS.

Wheat shred brown bread and wheat
shred steamed fruit pudding stand
upon their merits An order to the driv-
ers of the Shredded Wheat Co.'S deliv-
cry wagons. by postal or telephone, will
bring one or both to your table.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-17

If you don't happen to see the driver
of the Shredded Wheat Co.'S wheat
shred brown bread delivery wagon,
send order by postal or telephone for a
loaf and 1t will be delivered next day.
Follow same directions If wheat shred
steamed fralit pudding is wanted
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-17
neutrality-suspicious. -HALI..

In giving their fifth annual concert and
social. the Worcester Brass Band will
render the following program:
Overture, "Jubel" ........................ Bach
March militaire. .....................K Kennedy
(First time in public.)
Cornet solo West Brighton polka. Hartman
f. w Clement.
Selection. 'Lohengrin' .....,......,. Wagner
Violin solo, Scene de ballet. De Beriot
F. d. Valva
Patriotic selection. ................. Godfrey
airs of all nations
After the completion of the program
dancing will be in order till u p. m. A. A.
Bicknel1 Worcester most popular promp-
ter, will call the changes, and c. c. Full
Ter will have charge of the DECORATIONS,
which will be of a patriotic nature
Tickets, including dancing to music of
malitary band, only % cents. Concert at
Z As p m. Dancing 8 to ~ p. m.
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UNABLE TO See
E(,,z. MA

/ suffered with Eczema of the worst kind,
my face and neck down to my shoulders were
one Inflammation, was not able to see out of
my eyes for quite while, and was unable
TO sleep for weeks, on account of the severe
pain, which nearly drove me insane My face
and neck were swollen and made me look
hideous. Had three doctors at different times,
and not one of them could relieve me of my
pain, swelling, and blotches. / used three
bottles of CUFIcuRA REsoLvENT, four boxes
CUTicURA (ointment1, three cakes of CUTI-
cURA SOAR, and my friends and one of the
doctors are surprised, and asked, "who cured
you?" and tell them quickly, " CUTIoURA
REMEDIES" J. v. KAFKA,
March 4. 1897. SO Schole ST., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Sold throughout the world. PorTux D. AND G. Cony,
Boe pTVpa boaian. !" iogto Gume ka plseaaalr 1rses
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-17
ME MONTHLY DRAFT.

The statement of the expenses of the
city in the several departments for the
month of October has just been issued
and is as follows:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-17
Cut Glass
Specials.

Six patterns Of Cut Glass
Vinegars, worth $I.5o. at
$I.oo each.
Water Bottles
The $2.25 kind at $I.68.
The $500 kind at $500.
The $3.50 kind at $500.
This last is of the famous
"Libbey'' make.
Cut Glass Knife Rests, zoe,
62c, 7Sc.
Cut Pick Holders, soc.
Cut Table Salts, soc.
Gut Mustards with silver
plated caps, 7Sc.
Cut Salts and Peppers, with
Silver-plated caps, I5c.
Fine Etched Blown Table
Tumblers, 3 patterns, zoe the
dozen.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-17

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on a 50 cent bottle Of
your cold or cough. We also warrant a
Is cent bottle to prove satisfactory or no
Albert w. Andrews.
o. j. Carroll & Co.
Frank G. Rourke e. Co.
f. FL Fales, Holden
Albert E. Booth, Leicester.
D. II. Gregory & Co, Princeton.
H ]. Wizard. East Brookfiel6.
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SECOND ANNUAL DANCE.

The second annual dance OF the
Quincy Social Club was given in Horti-
cultural hall last evening. The attend
anoe was very large and the music and
dancing all that could be desired.
ants, j. ]. Faron. ]. T. Down; aids, D.
f. Kennedy, D. Mara, j. Carroll, r.
Farrell, j. Clarity, I. Kenney j. Ken
ney ]. Mulvihfll and G. w. Barker; re-
ception committee, ID. j. Foley r.
Dolan. j F. Shea, P. Martin. j. Kiley
f. JORGE, r, McSweeney and IT. Car
berry.
Music was furnished by Steere's or
chestra.
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Cut anything, meat, fish,
raiSins, vegetables, cocoanut,
peanuts, pop corn, citron.
crackers, etc.
Thursday we serve free
Fish Cakes. Meat Croquettes.
Minced Ham Sandwiches,
Cocoanut C.aEamels.
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TERPsICHoREAN HALL
To rent. Finest floor, in the city for dane
ing. az Main 81.
The times., 1898-01-23

he had better deliver it to the owner.
When he does so, lnnitt addresses him
as j. Collier Downe, and introduces
him as such. In the second act, which
takes place in a private room at the
French bail, the real Downe appears
with Swift, and TREY decide that it
will not do TO correct the mistake, be-
cause Mrs. Downe is suspicious and
has come to New York, employing de-
tective known as a society leader, to
trace her husband. Virginia Pryde. a
belle OF the South goes to the ball.
Mrs. Downe also goes to the ball. and
when she thinks she has found her
husband, the man called by his name
does not in the least resemble him.
Her real husband is locked up in the
elevator She finally tries waltz with
the Stranger, and then her husband
appears. 1t viii be seen that this plot
furnishes considerable material for all
kinds of fun.
Mr.. Harry ConoT plays the part of
the Stranger, and it is said that he has
not had so good a role since he was
Welland Strong in "A Trip to China
town" The part of Baron Sands, an
antiquated New York man-about-
town, is taken by Harry GiIfoil, and is
said to be, as he plays il, a very neat
traVesty upon Mansfield's Baron Chey-
i1al- IL IS whimsical character. and
gives opportunity in the last act for
the introduction of Mr.. GiifoiFs we'll
known specialties, among them imita-
tions of far'na-yard animals Sadie
Martinot will be welcomed in the lead
ing feminine role, that of the dashing
Southern lady, and in this she does
some extremely clever work and wears
some extremely fetching gowns The
company is Hoyt and Mckee's Music
Comedy Company. and includes Nellie
Butler Amelia Stone, the Angeles Sis
ters, Grace Freeman, SaHie Randall,
Lloyd Wilson, Arthur Pacie. Charles
Warren, John Hyams. and others.
Among the songs, which are comical
and up-to-dates are Some One Pulls
the String" sung by Harry Conor: a
Creole Song sung by Miss Martinet;
Walkers Dancing School" by Mr..
Cenor. and characteristic song by Mr..
Gilfoil.
The times., 1898-01-23
Rhea at the Columbia.

During the coming week Mile. Rhea
will be seen in her new play, The EN-
press of France "a historical drama,
/ full of interest and adventure. Rhea
takes the title role of Josephine. the
Empress of France, and Napoleon and
Talleyrand are two of the prominent
characters in the play. There are six
acts, covering a period of about five
years, from 1909 to 1914. the opening act
taking place in the garden of the Tuil-
cries just after Napoieon's return from
Wagram- The eventful life and mas
terful character of the first Emperor of
the French have interested historical
students of late to an almost unprece-
dented degree, and the Napoleonic
furore of the last two or three years
has been something extraordinary. 1t
is not strange that Napoleonic plays
should be the outcome of all this. and
many of them have been produced but
the character of Josephine makes as
fascinating. and fruitful a subject for
the Imagination of the playwright and
the present play is one which amply
proves this
The tender, passionate, captivating
and thoroughly feminine nature of the
beautiful Empress Is one which offers
great opportunity fer an actress, and it
has never been presented more truly
and effectively than by the great
FrenchwonIan, Mile. Rhea. Her arch
and dainty impersonation in the COM
edy scenes, and her power and pathos
in the tragic episodes, make the role
one of her greatest in every way. While
the play is not a costume play, in the
sense of being dependent on its cos
tunes for success, the picturesque garb
of the First Empire adds much to the
beauty of the acting, The production
is historically correct, even to the most
minute details. and the company is a
carefully-selected one of exceptional
merit, including William Harris, the
great portrayer- of Corsican roles;
Frederick Nroom,. Lauren ReeS. Walter
Lennox, Fred. c. Hoey, L. c. Gillespie,
Robert Whittier. James Dunn, Rachel
Crothers, Mignon Fulton, Ellen Fulton,
Constance Mitchell, Catherine Sheridan
and others equally well known.
THE Empress of France" will be pre- |
sented every evening and at the Satur- |
day matinee. and on Thursday, by spe-
cial request Mile. Rhea will give a |
matinee, playing Camille a role in |
which she made one of her greatest |
successes. The advance sale of seats |
for this engagement is the best she has |
ever had in Washington. Mr.. Frank l.. |
Goodwin is conducting her tour; and |
the financial depres- |
sion it has been one of the most sue
cessful she has had in years.
The times., 1898-01-23
Thomas Sbea at the Grand Opera
House.

There are several features in THE
Man-o'-War's Man which will rouse
the audience to enthusiasm. In the
first place, the plot is an interesting
one, concerning the fortunes of
young naval officer. and since the
plays last appearance here changes
have been introduced which have to do
with the present Spanish complica-
tions, and make ii more thrilling than
ever. One scene takes place in New
York, second in Honolulu, and a
third in Nicaragua, where ttere is a
naval battle. Mr. Shea's impersona-
ton of the hero is magneticsand pow
erful, and it is said that no unfavora-
BILE comment on this play has been
made in any town which it has visited
in its travels. Mr. Shea, moreover is
man who is always ready to improve
in manner and methods when he sees
an Improvement possible to be made,
and it is entirely within the range of
proba bi1ity that his success in his
present role may be only a stepping
stone TO a still higher position. There
is a great deal of fine scenery in this
play, which aids materially in the eff
feet On Thursday night, by special
request, Mr.. Shea will present ''Dr
JsksN ctanG Mir Hyde"
The times., 1898-01-23
The Frog
The Frog.
Once on time and in place
There lived member of the race
or Rama Teuporaria:

ne TOS.
Once on time and in place
There lived member of the race
or Rama Temporaria:
Or, more concisely still, frog
Inhabited certain bog.
A bull OF Brobdingnagian size,
Too proud for condescension.
One niornlng Glanced to cast his eyes
Upon the frog l uIent ion.
And being To the manner born,
Surveyed him with a lofty scorn.
Perceiving which. the bactrian's frame
With anger W as inflated,
Till. growing larger, he became
Egregiously eiat5d,
For inspirations sudden spell
Had pointed out way to swell.
'sHa, ha." he proudly cried. "a Zig
Eor this, Your 1llanlnDth torso!
For l shall shortly be as big
As you-0r even more SOL
To which agniioQuential gusil
His buIiship simply answered '.Tushif
Alas! the frogs success was slight,
Which really was a wonder,
In view of how, with all his might,
He strove to grow rotunder;
And, standing patiently the while.
The bull displa yed a quiet Sinile.
But, ah, the frog tried once too oft,
And. doing SO, he busted
Whereat the bull discreetly coughed
And moved away disguised.
AS well he might, considering
The wretched taste tnat marked the
thing.
Guy wetiBore Carryl in Life.
The times., 1898-01-23

house. and it will probably take more
time to get IL open.
Mr.. Nilsiseh. the former director Of
the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Is
soon TO make a tour of the United
States with the Berlin Philharmonic
Orchestra. He has grown marveiousiy
since his American experience, ana
now takes his place beside Richter
Straus and Seidl The Berlin Phil
harmonic Orchestra is hardly so ex-
cellent a body as cur OWN Boston SYN
phony, but because of it's celebrated
name, and because of the popuiarity
of Mr. NilSisch, the tour IS iikeiy - %
successful
The times., 1898-01-23
.Gayesf Manhattan'' Mt the Academy.


The fact that @sayest Manhattan" !"
which will be presented at the Academy
of Music tomorrow night. was born at
Roster and Bialss New York theater,
and that it is the only buElesque. which
that firm ever saw fit to send on the
road, is quite sufficient to Recommend
ii. 1t spent one entire season at this
popular vaudeville house. and was only
driven out of New York by the hot
weather. Then the show went to Mid
land Beach, and entertained the public
all summer and this year, unshorn of
any of its splendors. 1t is making a tour
of the country. 1t is not claimed BY
the management etilat the production
is instructive: if people. desire instruc-
tion they can play chess or they can
study Greek. or something like that,
but it is claimed that those who see
this show will be amused and enter
tanned and engaged in laughter from
the beginning to the end. The Hbretto
is by w. III. Lyteff and the music by
". III. Bachelor The cast includes
some of the best-knewn comedians on
the vaudeville STAGE among them Rich
ard German. Eleanor Falk Gus Pix
ley. Jennie Lewis Kate Michelena. Ma
bel Montgomery, Alta De. Herman.
James A. Herman. Robert Watson,
Thomas Herman Matt Alexander and
Jean McIlmoyle. There is chorus of