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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-29
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-29

PROPERTY FOR SALE
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interest, and taxes and water charges on
both: Easy terms. HENRY n. HILL.
2l4 Main st
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-29

UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY Should be
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Main and Beacon SITS, elevated building
site with commanding view within 800
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Situations Wanted Male.

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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-29

tit terrace, furnace heat cellar cement
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-29

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For Sale Miscellaneous.

FRIDTHJOF AND INCEBORG. c. F.
Hanson's grand opera, viii be produced
at Worcester Theatre, Thursday, Friday
and saturday Dec $. and 49, Tickets
are now on sale at Hanson's Music Store,
SlI Main, Saturday, this week; Nov rs,
at a. m. Prices 25c., SOC, Tlc., ST.
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EXTRA INDICTMENT before list Of De-
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Inquire Desmond, BIS State Mutual or
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-29

CHOICE APARTMENTS in the Ruggles
houses on Lowell st. (south end; com
plete modern appointments, steam
grounds janitor, 1 minute from Main
st. electrics; houses new, rents low. APP
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21
GREAT ENTHUSIASM.
Manifested by the Populace When the
Royal Party Went TO the Senate.

LONDON. April 2l.-The Madrid cor
respondent Of the Mail, teegraphing
Wednesday, says:
ION few occasions has Madrid witness
ed such scenes OF popular enthusiasm as
to-day when the Queen Regent accom-
pand by the King, dressed In the UNIFORM
OF tn infantry cadets, with the insignia
OF the Golden Fleece. travelled tn state
with all the pomp that makes the spanish
Court famous, from the palace TO the
Senate Hall
The distance Is very short. not more
than four minutes walk. the plaza De
Oriente. and the Plaza Ministerios, which
the court and procession had TO traverse,
were densely crowded. chiefly with people
of the upper and middle classes. Inc
moment the batteris announced the Sc
parture OF the Queen Regent ana the
King. the tXcitfnent became intense.
When. at the end of a long PROCESSION OF
bussars. ROYAL Plqueurs in state coaches
carving the chief ladies m waiting the
chamberIains of the court and the
eraudees Of Spain. the royal carriage APP
pearcd at the gate Of the Royal paid'e'
the enthusiasm burst forth into long
and inte1minable cheering. such as nad
not been heard i'm Spain since the day
when the late King Alfonso returned from
Paris. o..
earata the cavalry and the mounted
civil guards. sent 10 preserve order had
hard work to keep the crowd. ir4ntlc
with enthusiasm. from approaching the
rovol carriage and escOrting II. The
oueen Regent appeared much moved
though she is usually Of impressive ue-
Long live the Queen" Long live the
King. Long I've Spain" were the cries
incesantly given. 49,. ..-o,t,
The spirit of the crowds IN me S'ree'5
nervoded m the halls of the Senate ana
-, Inc doors were thrown open FOR
tho roval persons 90 enter. thousands Oh
distinguished spectators who filled the
eaueries. IDENTITIES and Senators, rose 70
fbeir feet and received the queen ana
king with thundring acclamations'
srhc Han OF Sessions presented most
,,trotod appearance. IL was gay win
brisbt note of color. The ladies in spring
costumes filed the front rows OF the saI-
ferries. the diplomatic gallery esPttiailS.
They were most enthusiasuc' chegi'"s
and waving their handkerchiets ana rams
10 was long before silence was esl'oil'"-
ed.
The Queen Regent and the hing. e--
corted bv commissioners from the Senate
and the Lower Chamber who had met
them al the gate, took seats on their
throne. The government the captains
general. the grandees and members OF the
court stood on one side and the dipIo-
matte corps on the other. Senior sagasta
advanced and handed the Queen Regent
the speech from the throne. Her Majesty
read 70 i'm a cain. clear voice while seat
ed-all others standing.
II is against spanish etiquette TO inter
r,iut the reading OF speech from the
throne. hut the enthusiasm and emotion
were too great and the solemnlty OF lng
occasion was too impressive. twice han
her Majesty 10 stop while the chee, ;,
acclamations and vivas Tor Spain, me
Queen Regent and the King, made Ter
speaking Impossible. The cheering was
SIN more frantic when their maiesties
left the Senate. and so II was IN the
streets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21
PRACTICALLY
RECOGNIZED.


"a the Madrid government in which the
attorney had changed the term. IN
dependent government" TO stable gov
ernmcnt" the change being made because
sptable" was the word OF diplomacy 10 be
employed in the case.
When Mr.. woodford rad enquired what
construction was to be placed upon the
,,ord stable" tho President had replied
that II must be regarded as meaning IN
dencnaent" Mr.. Woodford had failed
40 transmit the Presidents meaning 10
she snanish government fearing that such
= statement made officialIy might COM
nsicatc future negotiations.
. Mr.. Foraker said that seemed TO be an
.rnlanation why the independence had
-, neen oficially demanded by the Pres
ident. ..,.,,,,D
INDEPENDENCE DEMANDED.
Mr. Allison rep Of Iowa. interrupted
~ saw that he did not think that theie
- an doubt that the Correspondence
-,i,h Snain would show that the President
ma actually demanded the indepenoehc"
OF CUBE. to-, AZ
In response 10 an inquiry lio"i
pa.co OF FLORIDA. requesting MIN 1" -"
49,, snecifc Mr. Allison said:
- cannot as a witness be very speCihc
-, h.srsav evidence. The fiesiueul
A.. hi. correspondence with the Spanish
,,oxc,pu.nt did say that there must DC
-, lndcpcndent government !"
,rh,s demand was transmitted nor o,iE
,nroush Minister Voodford. but also
,n,onsh The Spanish Minister IN WASH.
,oxton TO his government
~. de6nito az this time"
NJ, Teller then concluded ms speech;
Aoid,,g a. to be the duty Of all 10 stano
~ he country rather than to seek po-
uticd advantage. ,.o.,.o. o,,,
Mr. HALE expressed doubt whether any
nroat could come out Of the present u's
rnssion lie then reviewed the contest OF
me mast few days taking opportunity 20
exnross his views upon the position 'ahe''
nv Mr.. Teller and Mr.. Cockrel'
Mr. Thurston CRep.. Of Nebraska cios s,
"A the discussion by saying that AZ li,-'
o'clock to-day when the President Slsh-
Oh me cuban resolutions sent him oH
Congress. the time for party discussion
had ended. 49,
After passing the amendment to the
sundry civil bill providing for the pay
ment OF the Behring Sea award to Great
Britain. the Senate az $3.50. went into ex-
ecutive session. and soon afterWard au-
journed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21

that regimental and other medical ON
GERS should keep daily records OF all Of
ficers or men sick or wounded and upon
the disbandinent OF the organization they
should De fiied i'm the record and pension
office of the War Department.
Section 18 was amended so as TO pro-
vide thst the governors Of the states, IN
Stead OF the President. might appoint Of
dcers OF the regular army in the grades
of field officers in the. volunteer army
such appointments 10 depend upon the
consent OF the President.
Tho bill was passed without division
and al 5.15 =. NJ. the House adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21
BATTERY AT POINT BREEZE.
Preparat:ions for Secondary Line or
Defense for Hampton Roads.

NEWPORT. NEWS. VA, April 2O.-Spe-
ciaI-Frorp an authentic source l learned
Tonight that Il field battery would be To-
cstod nv the government at Point Breeze,
. subprban resort After considering the
forti6catious at the Capes and Fortress
Monroe. tle War Department at WASH
ington dec Ned that. as precautionary
measure. more protection should De al
forded the ship yard here, where there
are in course of construction three battle-
ships. to say nothing Of the work that
will be done in the event Of hostillties'
A STRONG BATTERY.
Arrangemert for locating the battery
al Point BreeE Re were made to-day. Point
Breeze was converted into resort some
time since by the Newport News Gun
an0 Fishing Clab. The number OF ar
tillery companies that will be stationed
AT Poin, Breeze is not known. but II is
understood that there will be a strong
field battery equipped with both neavy
and light guns.
This fortifca1ion is TO prevent the de-
struction OF the ship yards by the smaller
craft. such as to rpedo boats. The big
guns at Fortress Monroe and the mines
that are now being planted will take care
of the large vessels. and the smaller ones
too for that matter; but should tor
pedo boat succeed III sneakinB lhslue OF
the Roads during a dense fog 1t VIII be
intercepted at POin:. Breeze.
A FAMOUS POINT.
Point Breeze is situated at the mouth
of lanes river of this point Of land the
famous engagement between the Monitor
and Merrimac took place, and II was in
sight Of this place that the Cumberland
and Congress were burned and sunk by
the Merrimac.
Guns planted there can sweep the river
from shore 10 shore. thus preventing YES
sells from moving up the river. Besides
affording protection to Newport News.
the Notifications will guard Richmond
and landings along the river.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21
GUNS TURN TO SPEAK.
Gun Mounts for the Newly'Convcrted
Cruisers-Vigorous Preparations.

NORFOLK, VA. April D-Speclal.-
Twelve mounts for rapid fire guns arriv-
ed to-day at Old Point and were sent on
at once TO Newport News. where they
will he placed in position on board the
converted cruiser Dixie.
The ram Katahdin is ready 10 sail at an
hours notice. and orders to sail are eX-
pected at any moment.
The performance of this queer craft is
looked forward 10 with great interest. She
will got TO Key West. II is said
The torpedo boat Rogers is expected to
make a second start for Key West soon.
The revenue cutter Hudson is now lying
in the stone dock. while the big Hogan
liner Merrimac occupies the wooden dry
dock
Work proceeds at the yard with the
greatest vigor. but there Is little tax
now: as one of the men of the cruiser
Montgomery said tonight:
cit Is the guns turn TO speak"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21
STRICT SUNDAY LAW.
Ball Playing and Other Sunday
Amusemcnts stopped In Ohio.

COLUMBUS, o., April 2O-Ihe supreme
Court has declared Sunday ball playing
in Ohio Illegal The decision viii cause
complete encouragement OF the schedule
OF the National League
Nearly every club In the league has ar
ranged for Sunday games.
The decision applies 70 Sunday amuse-
ments OF all kinds.
II means the closing Of theatres ana
places OF amusement on that day and
practically precludes the giving OF any
kind Of entertainment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21

An attendant remained there to-hisnt
simply to clear up the effects Oh hassy
departure. but the official existence OF the
legation Is terminated.
The Cuban colonial delegation also .s,-
minated It's relations AT washington t,',s
afternoon. 1t had come here by appoa.'',,
ment OF the Cuban Autonomist taDlhc.
for the main purpose OF negollaalls /"
reciprocity treaty. Senior Angela We ~
the head OF the delegation. lie leit ~. 81
New York this evening. and ms assoC i., ~
accompanied him. Thus botn tne tep ,,io
sentatives OF the Cuban ana SpanlSSn ,iaus
I'm Cuba have terminated their re'a'io''0
here. -,,c>-c
SPANISH vICE-CoNsyL RESlGH;Ssi
NORFOLK. VA. April p-SpeS,,a,
Arthur c. Humphreys, OF Norfolk: span.
ish vice-consul al this por1 ana tnp', =
News. has forwarded his fesisild'io.
Consul-General Arturo Baldesano' Nc"
York. -. Imam
This Is the most important vlce-c oa,,us
late in the United States, ahu' ~, or,
OF the large coal shipments from inns p'i =
"A lucrative one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21
THE TOBACCO TAX.
4 Reason Why a North Caroiin" Man
wants the Retroactive Clause.

WASHINGTON. April 2o-speciai-
twenty-five or thirty tobacconists are
here looking after the tobacco tax matter
now being discussed in the Ways ana
Means Committee OF the House. They
expected to have had a hearing in's
morning. but the time was changed 10
this afternoon.
A strong fight will be made against
the l2-cent rate. but stronger hsnt
against the proposed retroactive feature
4 North Carolina Manufacturer outside
~ the SPECIALIZED Tobacco Trust tells me
mat he ihs trying to get a hearing to ad-
vocate the retroactive feature FOR the
sImple reason that the trust VIII be made
10 feel Il heavily. A month or so ago
when IL was thought the tax would be
Increased. the rich manufacturers rushed
their work and overstocked the joooers
Az that time, they did not think the
Increased tax would be retroactive. III
the retroactive feature become law tsxT
ing all unbroken packages these rich
manufacturers will be called upon TO put
un twice as much as they expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21

A Medical Discover y that Efcctually
Curcs piles I'm Every Form

For many years phi Ssicians have exper-
imented in vain seek Ing remedy which
would effectually CT rc piles and other
rectal troubles. will ,ont resorting TO a
surgical operation. sany remedies were
found TO give tempo AIRY relief. but none
could be depended pom 10 make a last
ing. satisfactory cur E.
Within a recent pc Rod. however. a new
remedy. the Pyrami, Pile Cure has been
repeatedly tested ~ hundreds OF cases
and with highly sat isfactory results.
The first effect Df the Pyramid Pile
cure Is TO instantly remove the pain and
irritation generally present and from that
time on the cure 4 apidiy progresses and
before the patient Is hardly aware OF II
ne is entirely cured The remedy seems TO
act directly on the nerves and blood ves-
sells Of the parts al fec;ed AZ II comes into
direct contact wit them and sets up a
healthy action. VIII an I'm perfectly natu-
raj way brings the parts 10 their normal
condition.
The remedy doe It's work without any
pain or inconveni snce TO the sufferer and
is Justly consider ID one of the most mer'
itorious discover ~ of modern medicine.
Piles u one OF the most annoying and
often times dangerous diseases with
which humanity is afflicted II neglected
It frequently develops into hstula or some
equally fatal or incurable trouble. where
as by the timely use Of this simple but
effective RENE dy no one need suffer SIN
gle day from any form of piles unless they
want TO.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is perfectly
harmless containing no mineral poisons
and tx also very reasonable i'm price II is
sold i'm drug stores everywhere at 80 cents
per package. The manufacturers Of the
remedy are the Pyramid Drug CO.. OF
Marshall Mich. who have placed this
excele It preparation before the PUBIC
only after giving it thorough and repeat
ed tests in the hands of reputable ply
sicians The results I'm hundreds OF cases
have convinced US that it will not disap-
point you.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21
THE FLYING SQUADRON.
A Seaman on the Brooklyn Has a Leg
Broken by Shell.

FORT MONROE, VA, April 2O.-There
was nothing unusual to-day on the
squadron. No gun practice or drills were
INDUCED in, the majority Of the men
beine engaged in getting in extra pro-
visions. ammunition and coal, TO be ready
for emergencies. he officers and men are
simply waiting. watching news bulletins,
and awaiting bulletins OF orders from
Washington.
The Brooklyn tried her newly-arranged
turrets again to-day for short time FOR
a record. and succeeded in firing the big
twelve-inch guns once in every seventy
four seconds While hosting one of the
twelve-inch shells weighing $50 pounds,
IL slipped, and Seaman Littleheld had his
leg broken. He was transferred TO the
hospital ship at Newport News.
Another collier for the squadron, the
Saturn. has arrived. and. with the Mer-
rimac. will be used to supply coal to the
squadron.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21
k1IlII1i!3
QUEEN REGENTS
APPEAL TO SPAIN
ness Of its right and calm in the strict
performance OK its Duties
GRATEFUL To THE POPE.

GRATEFUL To THE POPE.
Her Majesty added.
SPANS gratitude is due TO the Pope,
and also TO the great powers whose ac-
ton strengthens my conviction that
SPANS cause deserves universal sym
patty and that her conduct under the
circumstances the world approves.
"All peace efforts may fail TO control
the evil passions excited against Spain.
Lest this moment arrive I have summon
ed the Cortes 20 defend OUT rights, what
ever sacrifices they may entail. Thus
identifying myself with the nation | not
only fulfill the oath / swOTe In accepting
the regency but l follow the dictates Of
a mothers heart. trusting to the Spanish
people to gather behind my sons throne
and 10 defend il until he Is old enough
to defend it himself. as well as trusting
to the Spanish people 10 defend the honor
and the territory OF the nation
The Queen Regent then referred to the
trouble in the PHILIPPINE Islands and con-
tinuing said: Although "a dark and
gloomy future is before MS the difficulties
are not beyond our powers. for our glori-
us army and navy are not alone our de-
fence against foreign aggression. We
trust I'm God and I'm honor 10 Tepel the
baseless attacks made upon US.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21
PETERSBURG'S VOLUNTEERS.
Grays VIII Go Anywhere in the In'tcd
S,atos- Rides Will Go Further.

PETERSBURG VA. April Especial
The commanding officers Of the different
volunteer companies OF Petersburg were
called out tonight under orders from Ad-
intant-General William Maize. by direc-
lions Of the Governor to ascertain the
number Of volunteers who would volun-
teer for service in. and with the volunteer
forces of the United States in case OF war
with Spain.
There was a full turn out Of the COM
NAMES. Petersburg Greys, Company g.
Third Virginia Regiment. voted TO 20 with
their present officers anywhere IN the
United States Thirty-seven members OF
the A. p. Hin Rifles. Company X. Fourth
Virginia Regiment. voted 20 go anywhere
they might be called. five. anywhere IN
the United States. and four members re-
served their decision until tomorrow
Company ID. Second Battalion. Of Colored
Volunteers voted TO 20 anywhere IN the
United States. provided they are COM
manded by their present officers.
Huntington Rifles Reticent.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, April 20.-Spe-
cial.-A good deal Of excitement was caus-
ed here tonight when orders were receiv-
ed for the Huntington Rifles 10 assemble
i'm their armory The officers are reticent
and will have nothing 10 say Ia refer
ence to the probable movements or the
soldiers I'm the future.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21
FIGHT ONLY ON
AMERICAN SOIL,
CONTINUED from First. Fage.)

officers and enlisted men on the follow.
ing points:
Present strength.
Number now I'm company who would
volunteer for service as Ungtsd states
Volunteers for service anywhere
Number now in company who wouA
volunteer for service within tho United
States with the understanding that they
would not be ordere1 beyond the nmlts
OF the United states.
Probable number OF new men who
could be Immediately enlisted or recruit
ed In the vicinity as United States
Volunteers for service anywhere"
THE BLANK FORM.
1t Is as follows
The United States Of America
National Volunteer Reserve.
State Of City OF Town Obs:
-. born ill.,. I'm the State Of
aged---years. now residing Ain
the county of----and State Of. with
postofiice address below slated. by occu-
patton do hereby ktate and d.
clare. that I am Of proper age and be-
lieve myself TO be physically and othst-
wise qualified 10 bear arms: that am not
enlisted in the National Guard or Naval
Reserve OF any state or in the Army or
the Navy Of the United States. but daslre
that my services shall be available 10 the
lnited states IN the event on war with
any foreign power. | do. Therefore. en-
list I'm the National Volunteer Reserve"
and ask that my name be enrolled as .
member of said organization. and I do
solemnly undertake and agree IN ths
event OF war between tho United States
and any foreign Power. II called upon by
the constituted authorities Of the Stats
of-or of the United States through
the lawful channels. TO enlist as solder
sailor i'm the National Guard or the Ma
val Reserve of said state on in the Army
or the Navy OF the United States for the
length Of time and upon the terms that
may by law be provided and l do SOL
EMMY swear Tor affirm that will bear
true faith and allegiance 70 the United
States Of America and that I will serve
them honestly and Faithfully against all
their enemies whomsoevsr
Sworn 10 before me this-day-lse
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21
Primers POINT CLEARS.
The English Tramp Hampstead Goes
20 Cane Verde with her Coal.

NORFOLK. VA. April 2O.-Special.-The
steamship Primers Point, which. rumor
had 1t, would be bought by the govern
ment. cleared to-day for Newport News.
where she will load. II appears that the
government did not want her.
The English tramp steamer Hampstead
sailed to-day at II o'clock for the Cape
Dc Verde Islands. with her cargo OF
coal. The vessel has been detained here
nearly "A week. and IL was thought by
many that she would not be permitted TO
sail. but she went with rush. salutng
the flagship Brooklyn as she passed.
which salute was returned.
IL is thought that the entente between
America and England is perfect and the
Hampstead incident Is indicative OF this.