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The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
REFORMING CUBA.

There has been no note but of
praise for the selection of Gen. Wood
and Gen. Lawton as the officers to gov
ern Santiago Each has made a
record for himself, and they have CO.
operated harmoniously. The reopen
ing of old sewers and the digging of
new, the cleansing of the streets, the
removal of the accumulation of filth,
the prompt burial of the dead, the pro-
lection and extension of the water sup
ply, the establishment of a native po-
lice system-these are some of the ply
sical and visible results already ac-
complished. The effect upon the city
has been marked, but in no more con-
spicuous way than in the lowering of
the death rate and the general content
ment of the people. To the latter re-
suit courtesy and tact, as well as firm
ness, have contributed materially.
Absolute impartiality as regards Gu
ban and Spaniard has been the rule,
and that is one way to efface the OBJ
noxious distinction. The establish
ment Of Cuban constabulary is also
hopeful project. The policy pursued
at Santiago is a model for imitation in
other Cuban cities. 1t is a demonstra-
ton of the benefits of American gov
ernment that the natives can appreci-
ete
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

specimens, but the Chippewas as a
whole are very good Indians. The
cause Of the trouble is traced to the
historic process Of abuse and fraud
practiced by the whites. Arrest for
Illicit distilling furnished only the pre-
text. They simply added the last straw
Under the act of congress, allotting to
the Chippewas land in severalty some
portions of their holdings remained to
be sold, and the expenses of survey
and appraisal were to be borne by the
Indians. BY the appointment Of an
unnecessarily large number of apprais-
ers and men who were entirely incom-
petent for the position, the expense
has been increased tenfold. Further
more, the appraisal has been dishonest,
SO that timber which was to be sold un-
der the law at SO per 1000 feet has net
ted only 70 cents, and the aggregate
losses to the Indians amount to a very
tidy fortune. OF course, this is the In
dians' side of the story, but the tradi
tions of our dealings with the aborigin-
les do not encourage the belief that 1t
has been materially exaggerated.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
Than w illianls
Ever Was
SAYS SLATTERY
OF Bruce, the Candidate of
the Democracy.

Hon. Edward J. Slattery, candidate
of the democratic party for Lieutenant
governor, was in Worcester for short
time yesterday afternoon. Mr.. slat-
terry was UP from South birmingham
on personal business, and he had but
little to say in regard to the political
situation. This is the candidates first
trip to the city since the nomination
was given to him at the recent conven-
tion, and he was pleased to meet sew
eral prominent local democratic lead
ers.
Ex-P Postmaster Slattery talked with
The Spy man in ON interesting manner
In regard to several features of the
convention held in Worcester a few
days ago. He thought that the con-
Yention took very forcible step when
1t read Judge Corcoran out Of the
party but would say nothing concern
ing his opinion of the action, as IL
would affect the party in the coming
campaign.
Mr.. slattery does not expect to be
elected to the position the democrats
would like to have him get He thinks
that the democratic party Is all right,
| nevertheless. and that the candidates
of the democratic convention and no
litical districts all over the state will
give republican opponents a hard tus-
sic this year. The candidate says that
his running mate is a much stronger
man than George Fred Williams, and
that the man from Lawrence will make
| a better showing than Williams ever
did
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
THE REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM


There is very little criticism but
very general praise for the platform
adopted by the republican state con-
vention. OF the Boston papers, the
Globe and Post say the Philippine
plank lodged the annexation issue, but
the Herald seems to be fully satisfied
with It and the Herald is vehementiy
lanti-imEerialistic. The Providence
Journal (tnlperlalst) argues against
the plank. The fat is, the statement
was as emphatic as possible against an
nexat,cI considering that the question
itself is now being passed upon
| by diplomats representing the
administration and supplied with
information which neither the
convention nor the newspapers can by
any chance possess.
Aside from these little filings, there
have been but two criticisms worth no.
ticing. One comes from the Springfield
Republican, which marvels that "the
splendid admins tration of the navy
department by a beloved son and ex-
governor of Massachusetts was not
commended and John D. Long honored
| as he should have been" The Repub-
lican is unkin1 enough to add that
this could scarcely have been a mere
oversight" The other complaint
comes from the Herald, which is dis
pleased that Canadian trade reciproc
ity, one of the projects of the national
administration, should have been con
temptuously ignored. while the insig-
nificant local interests of Gloucester
were brought into an entirely unwar-
ranted prominence" The business In
terests Of Boston and the whole state,
it is said, have been turned down" for
the sake of few Gloucester fisher
men. This will not appeal to many
persons as a Just statement of the
case. The platform could not under
take to enumerate all the acts and poll
cies of the national administration;
neither could it afford to ignore the
claims of The oldest and one of the
most characteristic industries of the
state. 1t is significant that neither
the Post nor the Globe condemns the
gold plank. Both are silent, also.
in regard to the silver plank of the
democrats.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
TIE NEXT SENATE.

Whatever uncertainty there may bC
as to the republican majority in the
next house of representatives, there is
none regarding the United States sen
ate That body will certainly be re-
claimed from the democrats and the sill
verites. Thirtytwo republican senators
will hold over as a nucleus of the ma
jorlty and twelve republican senators
are certain to be elected to take their
seats next March, making forty-four
republicans to start with as an absolute
certainty This number lacks only two
of majority, and in the list of ten
doubtful states there are more than
two in which republican chances are
bright.
The twelve states which will certainly
send republican senators are Maine
Vermont and Oregon, which have elect
ed republican legislatures this year;
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Wisconsin, which are deemed GER
tain to do likewise next month; Ohio
and Maryland, which have already
elected republican senators.
New York is reckoned as one of the
ten doubtful states, but whoever is
chosen governor, there is little prob
ability that the democrats will elect
the legislature. Minnesota was strong
ly republican two years ago. West
Virginia, North Dakota and Indiana
chose republican legislatures in 1886.
The republican factions in Delaware
have been united, and schism alone has
prevented success. In both California
and Washington the republican pros
poets are encouraging. Nebraska is less
hopeful, but there are chances enough
without that state, so that the repub-
licans are likely to have a safe control
Of the national senate
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
HAPPY THOUGHTS.
They Take An Evening Off to Make a
Little Money.

The Happy Thought Social circle Of
Weetamoo council, D. of p, held sue
cessful sale in the banquet room Of
Red Mems hall yesterday afternoon and
evening Tables for the sale of confec-
tionery, refreshments and fancy arti-
cles were arranged at convenient in
tervals about the hall and with their
accompanying decoration of tastefully
oraped crepe paper presented a very
tasteful appearance.
The tables were in charge OF the fol-
lowing: Fancy table, Mrs. Susie
Ghase, Mrs. L. ]. Hastings and Mrs.
Jennie Fiske; ice cream, Mrs. Jennie
Fowers, Mrs. L. M. Reale, Mrs. Mary
Lewis; lemonade, Misses Anna Whit
ten and Mary Trott; confectionery,
MIS- MIS- Minnie Newman, Mrs. Babbitt and
1 Mrs. Whitten; ice cream, Mrs.
Matte Armstrong, Mrs Browning and
Mrs Tuck
me guessing contests for china
f eIoek and fancy sofa pillow were won
oy Mrs. M, J. Babbitt and Frank Dex-
ter respectively.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
THEIR HORSES BALKED.

Yesterday afternoon, couple Of out
Oh town wheelmen came to Worcester
ana ana while in the city they became too
ilperally loaded with beverages OF an
intoxicating nature. Toward the latter
part of the afternoon the young men
started for their homes, and their
efforts to keep the wheel in motion
We're amusing to look at Down through
me lower end of Mechanic street glided
the happy pair, and ut the foot OF the
incline they landed in a heap.
AS a result of the tumble. both young
men received several bad cuts and
bruises about the head and hands, 'bitt
TINS they did not mind In the excite
ment of the moment Both wheelu
which came together iii the mixup,
We're more or less wrecked, and the
Fellows bought tickets for a trip home,
and then went out to sec more OF the
city They were North Grafton wheel
men.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
THEY HAVE 70 BE CAREFUL.

The condition of the sick soldiers
throughout the city yesterday showed
general Improvement and no new cases
were admitted to either the City hos
pital or ST. Vincent's hospital. The sol
dier patients in both these institutions
were reported gaining in strength. and
all have passed the danger point. A
few of the men who are at home have
suffered slight relapses and some of
them are confined to the houses.
Lieut.. NJ H. Tisdell Corp. John G.
Hagberg and Wagner W. T. Bruso OF
A Co, I'd regiment, are among those
who have been obliged to again con
fine themselves TO the house. None OF
them are in serious way, bat will
have to exercise care to prevent a Sc
rious recurrence Of the fever.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
DUTIES NOT ARDUOUs.
Four Democratic Conventions Will es
Held in One Day-Oct. II.

letter was received by Chairman
James H. Menen of the democratic
city committee yesterday from secre-
tary McNary of the democratic state
committee, saying that as the several
committees elected last year had
failed to call the conventions, he would
be empowered to attend to that duty.
A meeting Of the chairmen of the
ward committees was Immediately
called, and Monday, Oct. 18th, was
selected as the day upon which all of
the conventions will be held at demo-
cratic headquarters. The congressfon-
al convention will be called for II
O'Clock, the county for 2, and the coun-
cilor for o'clock in the afternoon, and
the senatorial convention will be held
in the evening at o'clock
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

The war department investigation
has at least served one useful purpose
1t has brought out a letter from Sur
geon General Sternberg as to the com
plants against his bureau. He declares
that satisfactory administration was
impossible because of defects in the
law, and he tells what the defects are.
1t win be for the commission to deter
mine whether there was any personal
remissness in the discharge Of the
duties of the office.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

Though the senior senator from
Pennsylvania will have to stand up in
court, after election, ard be tried for
a criminal offense, there are only a few
to prophesy that he will cease to be
the political sine Quay non of the Key
stone state.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
CURTIS MEMORIAL SERVICE.

There viii be a special service in As
sociation Hall. Z. NJ. c. A building, on
Sunday afternoon. at 3.45 o'clock, in
memory Of the late Albert Curtis. who
was a large benefactor Of the institu-
tion. a special program has been
prepared for the occasion, consisting Of
Scripture reading and prayer by Rev
John j.. Tuttle, D. D. remarks by Hon.
Alfred S. Roe Charles F. Rugg, James
Logan and Rev. George H. Gould, d.
d. Appropriate hymns have been
selected Rock Of ages" Jesus,
Lover Of my soul" Nearer, my God,
done
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
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The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

William Astor Chanler is not a rough
rider, but he is a Santiago veteran, "
and to that extent he strengthens the
Tammany congressional ticket In New
York city it is not regarded as good
form for democratic candidate to be
a free silver man.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
THE THEATRE.

Today's attraction at the Worcester
Theatre will be What Happened to
Jones' one Of the most amusing things
of it's kind on the road. There is hardly
time for one to do else than laugh dur
ing the entire performance. There will
be matinee and evening performance
of the piece
"On Land and Sea" will give its clos
ing performances at Lothrops today.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
MUSIC AT PLYMOUTH CHURCH.

The musical program for the evening
service at Plymouth church tomorrow
is as follows:
Anthem, for -bass solo and chorus
"Ho! Everyone That Thirsteth." Mar.
tin.
National anthem, God of Our Faith.
er," Schneider.
(Words by Rudyard Kipling.)
Alto solo when Shall / Be Free?"
The 42d psalm for soprano solo and
chsrus, Mendelssohn.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
BAPTIsTs AT GRAFToN.

large number Of Worcester Bap-
lists attended at Grafton yesterday the
convention OF Baptist churches, which
is being held there. Worcester parties
took a prominent part In the program
Of the day, returning home on the train
reaching Worcester at ESQ o'clock
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

Oh, no. Massachusetts republicans
need neither Roosevelt nor anybody
from outside to stir up little enthu-
siasm' here. There cannot be much
excitement when there is only one party
in the state
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

James Creelman cables that the
American commissioners have demand
ed the cession of all the Philippines
What the commissioners dc not know
about this business they can learn at
any time by applying to Mr.. CreeIman.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

Vermont is in need of more money.
and Gov. Smith has invented a charm
ing device for getting it. He looks
across the border to New York and sees
hundreds of tax-burdened multi-mil-
lioaires, who are aching for just such
relief as he proposes. It is simply to
domicile these weary refugees in the
Green mountains by contracting with
them for a stated annual sum in taxes
for a period of 30 years. They would be
allowed to appraise their millions at
thousands and pay taxes accordingly.
Truly, the new governor is making a
name for himself as a financier and
philanthropist.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

Gen. Boynton didn't mean to, but he
gave the investigating commission the
first unfavorable testimony as to the
condition OF the camps. He blames 1t
all on the flies and the regimental COM
nanders
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

The wise choice which the republican
county convention made of a candidate
for district attorney is recognized out
side of Worcester county as we'll as
within it, The nomination has attract
ed an amount of attention that could
hardly have been given to any other
name.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

Mrs. A. N. Days family classes open
today in Terpsiohorean hall, 81 Main
street, at o'clock. Mrs Day will be
pleased to meet all those desiring to
Join. The high school class opens Mon
day at 8 p. m.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

There are states in which an enthus-
iastic recommendation from Grover
Cleveland would not be accounted de-
sirable by a republican candidate, but
Joseph H. Choate evidently deems it
good political capital for Theodore
Roosevelt in New York
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

The newspaper reports Of the demo
cratic ratification meeting in Lawrence
Indicate that Candidate Bruce was not
nominated for governor either to be
elected or to make speeches
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
5OTH ANNIVERSARY.

The 50th anniversary of the A. NJ. E.
Zion church on Exchange street win be
observed Sunday by several services
There will be a sunrise prayer meeting
at in the morning. AT 1880 there
will be preaching, and at IL oclock the
regular Sunday school service. AT. 2.S
there is to be a platform service, at 4
and o. m, the Christian Ehldeavor
Societies hold forth, and at 7.30 there
viii be an anniversary sermon by Rev
S. F. Dixon of Boston. Gen. Charles
w. Wood will deliver an address.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
SATURDAY. OCTOBER S, lsos.

Boss Quay has the sincere sympathy
of Boss Platt in his predcament. Has
Thomas C. also promised to shake the
plum tree for somebody?
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
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The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

Robert P. Porter and the Cuban
junta confirm the stories of suffering
in Cuba. The people are in dire need
of food and of facilities for planting.
Furthermore, the planting must be
done soon. The death rate is high out
side Of Santiago, where the Americans
are in control. So terrible are the raw
ages of disease and hunger that the
losses are said to- be as great as under
the Weyler system of reconcentration.
The Spaniards are in some degree re-
sponsible for this, because of their re-
fusal to admit vessels laden with sup
plies, but temporary relief of this sort
must inevitably be very imperfect. Most
of the suffering is but legacy of the
long war of determination. Consider
ing what they are compelled to endure,
it will seem to most observers that the
Cubans, whether armed or not, are
practicing commendable self-control.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
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The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

The execution that took place at Sa
lem yesterday not only marks the end
of hanging as a method of capital
punishment in Massachusetts, but it
will be the last legal exc
cution to be administered in a county
Jail. Williams was convicted and
sentenced before the law providing for
execution by electricity at the state
prison was enacted last April, and
therefore he was exempt from it's oper-
alton. 1t is a comfort to note that
though the monstrous word "electrocu-
tom is found in the index of the blue
book it is not sanctioned by use in the
statute itself.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

One of the Filipino leaders who sued
Aguinaldo for his share Of the hush
money paid by Spain to suppress the
revolution, has been shot by order of
the insurgent government" 1t seems
to be a sort of French revolution game
they are playing, and Aguinaldo's turn
may come before the peace commits
sioners settle the Philippine business.
The dictator himself is said to be ''wor,
ried" over the outlook. Without doubt,
the FilipinOs have rare talent for
-disposing Of political membranes.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
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The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
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The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
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The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

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The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08

The danger of the Indian outbreak in
Minnesota was Of course that it might
spread throughout the Chippewa re-
gion. The band in revolt were poor
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-08
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