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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

The French government will have to
be very circumspect in bringing Capt.
Dreyfus home from Devils Island. His
coming might make things very I'M
pleasant for number of gentlemen of
high official station.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

Possibly some may have imagined
that the single lieutenant generally
provided for in Secretary Ayers army
reorganization bill is intended for Gen.
Miles, but rumor says otherwise. 1t
is intended for Gen. Shafter, the Nichi-
gan general who conducted the San
tiago campaign. The humor of this
suggestion will be most appreciated
outside of the war department build
ing.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

For New York, the most unpleasant
legacy of the war is the official inquiry
into the charges of cowardice and mis-
conduct preferred against some Of the
field officers Of the Seventy-first regi-
ment. Action has been forced upon
the state by statements made by COM
pany officers. Ever since it came home,
the regiment has been at the boiling
point. and once at least it stopped over.
1t mobbed the efIigy of it's chaplain
Then came the charges made by Off
GERS in the newspapers, and now comes
an investigation. Whatever the find
ings may be, they cannot reflect credit
upon the regiment. One faction or the
other will be in disgrace
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

1t is rather a misfortune for the anti
e; ransion case, that Col. William J
Bryan cannot see that his duty requires
him to serve another six months in the
army. Possibly that is why the New
York Journal is now disposed to speak
pleasantly of him once more. 1t fancies
his opposition to the Philippine pro-
gram will help it along.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

1t looks as if Boston were on the eve
of a Lexow exposure. The case of Of
ficer Knowlton indicates that the prac-
tice of substituting vice is common in
the police department. and the chief
point to be determined is, who is treas
urer of the corruption fund?
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

Here's hoping the fair grounds poll
ing place won't be showed up by any
thing worse than ballots. Precinct s
of ward had a hard enough time vot-
ing on Salisbury street, last Novem-
bar
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

Senator Hoar repeats his assertion
that the Spanish treaty will not be
ratified, IF its provisions are such as
we are led to believe by the dispatches
from Paris. But if they are not such,
how mad the annexationists will be!
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

There is a good prospect that seven
republican aldermen will be elected
today but YOU cannot vote for more
than six without making your ballot
invalid.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

Now comes the cheering news that
the deficit Of 112,OOO,O 900 for next year,
and $3O,OOO,OOo for the year following,
predicted in Secretary Cages annual
report, are to be taken only in Pick
wickian sense. His estimate was based
upon the estimates of the several de-
partments, but these estimates are new
er reached by the appropriations, and
the expenditures seldom equal the APP
preparations. Hence there is an inded-
mite margin with which to avert a de-
felt, or even create a surplus Still, ii
appears that even these estimates ne
elected to provide for several projects
which the expansionists say are neces-
sary.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

The business men of Clinton are
bound to make it the thirty-third city
in the commonwealth.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

This is the day you vote for Rufus
B. Dodge for mayor, and for six re-
publican aldermen
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13
INCORPORATED 1892.

Also, TWO RACKS FULL OF
CAPES greatly reduced They are
Beaded, Braided, Fur Trimmed. Fur
Lined long or short Capes. All imports
ed Goods. The entire line 10 be closed
out to the first Corners at these prices.
Any lady who wants cape, no mat
ter what her age-yOung, middle or old
can find here a Warm, Good Quality,
Useful Cape, for far less than original
cost.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13
Ladies' Cloth Jackets.

Buyer just returned from New
York with many Even More Re-
markabIe Bargains than we showed
last week.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13
Novelty Counters.

Special Offer today of Just $50
and no more wafer thin japanese
Cups and Saucers in many coors
and designs; soc and 75c goods; on
~ $50 sets,
at IS cents the set
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

Office seekers are not having much of
a picnic with Gov.-elect Roosevelt.
Chairman Odell of the republican state
committee tells them that the COVER
nor won't be crowded" and advises
them to get ready for unpleasant sur
prises" Something like a sharp and
killing frost seems to have seized "the
boys" but they should have known
that winter was coming, Thomas c.
Plat to the contrary notwithstand-
inc
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

THE SPY SHOULD HAVE THE EYE OF ARGUS: he
is HONORABLE u HE DO But LOOK TO THE VEL.
FARE OF TIE COMMONWEALTH"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

Worcester is to be congratulated that
the conditions Of business are such
that there is no prospect Of reduction
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

DI' bWII7H NUWEII syrup ~ sFiII III Nho
lead. The people seem to like this old
reliable cough medicine and we don't
blame them; 1t Is the best remedy for a
deep-seated cough or cold, and viii effect
cure IN one day.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13
NEW SECRETARY.
I'll. Hammond Begins Duties
as Head of Y. NJ. C. A.

H. Hammond, the new general sec
rotary of the Y NJ c. A., reached
Worcester yesterday at 435 and went
at once to the Association building.
1t is yet too early for him to talk of
his plans He must first look the field
over, but he is enthusiastic and ready
TO undertake the work. MI. Ham
mond's family will come to Worcester
soon.
The regular meeting of the directors
will be held this evening, at which Mr..
Hammond will be present. The mem
bers of the auxiliary and the trustees
have been invited to meet Mr. Ham
mond informally. Supper will be
served at the Creamerie at go and
the regular meeting will follow
Mr.. Hammond was the guest of the
Congregational Club last evening and
met a large number of people interest
ed in the associations work.
At the meeting of Montacute Lodge,
T. and A. NJ, held in Masonic Hall last
night, the following officers were in
stalled by r. w. D. d. G. M Robert
w. Clifford: Forrest E. Barker, w. NJ.
Edward p. Taft, S. W; K. II. Stearns,
j. W: John Fl. Howell, treasurer; q.
II. H. Wilson, secretary; f. M. Heath,
chaplain Chas. M. Farnum, mar
Frank A. Clark, s. D., Fred M. Samp-
son, j. D.; Chas. A. Read, S. s.: IT. A.
Childs, J. s.; W. II. DeLong, ]. s.. Hen
" b. Keith, organist; H. ii. Flint,
Tylen
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

According TO the state census of pub
lie libraries. the number Of city libra
ries increased from 80 to AZ, in the de-
cade Of 1859 and of town libraries
from 2o9 to 303 Meanwhile the num-
Der Of public reading rooms has in
creased from 172 to go There is an
average of more than one public IL
brary to the 80 cities of the state, and
only eighteen of the S21 towns are
without these useful institutions An
important function of the modern Ii
brary is cooperation with the public
schools, a new field in which Mr. Sam
mel SWEET Green Of ibis city has been
an early and energetic worker.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13
New Domestic" RELIABLE
Gents Smoking Jackets.
ESTABLISHED 1912.

Our new varieties OF these Ac-
ceptable and Useful Xmas Goats are
attracting much attention Because
the Prices are so favorable. $500,
$3.50, $500, $500 and $1,000.
Many new designs arrived this Mon
day morning and will be on display
today.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13
Christmas Gloves and
MittenS,
the ever acceptable present.


Special Arrangements, made with
Santa Claus, to provide extra good
values for our Christmas patrons.
Ladies' Hand Wear for One Dollar.
2-Clasp Fine Dogskin Gloves, $1.OO
2-Clasp Mocha, all Shades, $l.OO
3Clasp Fine Kid, all Shades, $1.OO
Ladies' Fleeced Lined Gloves
and Mittens, $1.O0
Misses fine grain Kid Gloves, $1.OO
Misses fur top Mocha Gloves, S1.OO
All These in Full Variety.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

THE DISPLAY COMPRISES
Glove or Handkerchief Boxes,
25c to $500
49c to $500
Manicure Sets,
$1.OO to $500
Comb, Brush and Mirror Sets,
9Sc TO $500
Combination Toilet and Manicure,
$3.50 to $500
GentIemen's Shaving Sets,
98c to $500
soc, 7sc and $l.Oo
soc, 7sc and $l.Oo
Collar and Cuff Boxes,
soc to $500
Combination Collar and Cuff and
Handkerchief Boxes,
$50 and $3.50
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

Although not announced in advance,
there were brief literary exercises at
the WOinan's Club yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Emma Fl. Marble read thought
full paper on The chairman-is she
loyal 80 the club?" Mrs Clara S.
Lowell. who was to have read a paper,
was prevented from Going so by ill
ness
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

Miss Louisa Foell announces a
Christmas sale of inexpensive gifts,
cards, calendars, etc, Dec. 1924, from
until 10 a. m, at room $50, State Mu
tual building. Miss Foell will receive
pupils in drawing and painting after
Jan. 10.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-13

at IS cents the set
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14
RATS DRAFTED INTO SERVICE.
Brainy Foreman Makes Rodents
Clean CIogged Sewer Pipes.

Tom Mcguire is genius. He is yard
foreman at the Laclede Gas Company's
plant. A sewer pipe leading from one
of the buildings to the river bank, 100
feet away, became elogged. The pipe was
sixteen feet below the surface. Mcguire
had been thinking about plan for sew
eral days. One night he caught two big
gray rats, and these he determined to
put into the sewer They were taken to
the mouth of the river at the river bank
and released. The opening was then
closed securely behind them, leaving the
animals with only one chance of life. That
was to go straight ahead. And they did.
Several more rats were caught and turned
into the sewer, until dozen were gnaw-
ing away at the pipe. The morning af
ter the last detachment joined the main
army water began to trickle from the
pipe. Iron rods and steam were applied.
In ten minutes the sewer was clear.-St.
Louis Dispatch.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14
SIR HENRY BESSEMER,
Whose Inventive Genius Ranked Him
with the Worlds Greatest Men.

Whose Inventive Genius Ranked Him
with the Worlds Greatest Men.
Sir Henry Bessemer, whose death &C.
cured in England not long since, will
forever be known to fame as the in
ventor of the process for converting
cast iron into steel without the use of
fuel. But, even had he never made
that great discovery, which makes pos
Eible an annual saving to the world or
$500, 100000, he would be ranked
among the worlds greatest men be-
cause of his other inventions.
Sir Henry was born In Hartford,
shire, England, in 1913. His father
was a mechanical genius and invented
many useful contrivances, with which
he built up a fortune. The son Inherit
ed all his fathers genius and even
added to his heritage. His first inven-
ton was a stamp for the cancellation
of letters, which is in use in every post
office and which has saved millions Of
dollars to many governments. He re-
ceived no monetary compensation for
his discovery, but the British govern
ment conferred upon him the rank of
knight Some of his other inventions
were a machine to produce figured vel
vet, a machine to make type, the appa-
ratus used to make bronze powder, "A
centrifugal pump and plate glass pol
fishing machine.
1t was thirty years ago that his fer
tile brain gave birth to its greatest in
vention. While seeking for new gun
metal he made the discovery that car
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14

bon could be removed from cast iron
by simply forcing current of air
through the molten mass. 1t took
some years TO develop his discovery,
but the result is written i'm the history
OF every industry in which steel is
used. Once that the liquid metal is
poured into the converter and the air
blast turned on, no fuel is needed. AS
the oxygen comes in contact with the
carbon and silicon. combustion is pro-
duced and the metal is kept in molten
condition until all impurities are con-
sumed. The product Is pure steel that
can he bent and twisted. cold, and used
for any purpose to which steel can be
put. Were it not for Sir Henry's in
vention it is probable that there would
be no steel rails in the world today.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14

The magnitude of this victory can
hardly be measured by the ordinary
standards of naval warfare. Outweigh
ing any material advantage is the moral
effect of this initial success. At this un.
surpassed achievement the great heart OF
our nation throbs, not with Boosting or
with greed of conquest, but with deep
gratitude that this triumph has come in
Just cause and that. by the grace OF
God, an effective step has thus been taken
toward the attainment of wished for
peace.
To those whose skill, courage and de-
votion have won the fight, to the gallant
commander and brave officers and men
who aided him. our country owes an in
calculable debt. Feeling as our people
feel and speaking in their name, / at once
sent Il message to Commodore Dewey
thanking him and his officers and men
for the splendid achievement and over
whelming victory and informing him l
had appointed him acting rear admiral
| now recommend, following our ma
tional precedents, and expressing the fer
vent gratitude of every patriotic heart,
that the thanks of Congress be given to
Acting Rear Admiral George Dewey Of
the United States navy for his highly dis
tinguished conduct in conflict with the
enemy, and to his officers and men under
his command for gallantry in the destruc
ton of the enemy's fortfcations in the
bay of Manila.
Signed, WILLIAM MkINLEY.
ENecutiva Mansion
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14
FLOODS AROUND MULBERRY.
Arkansas Town in a Terrible Pre-
dicament.

Mulberry, Ark, May This town is
in furore of excitement tonight on ac-
count of the high water. In every di-
rection for miles last night could be
heard the screaming of women and chill
dren who were clinging to limbs, trees
and houses. Many of the citizens have
been building boats and are rescuing per
sons from the river bottoms Many are
missing, and no estimate can be made of
the number lost or drowned. The sight
is heartrending. The water was never
known to be so high. Many houses that
have stood for years have been washed
away. Water was backed over the rail
road track three miles from the river,
and is still rising.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14
BICYCLE YACHT.
WheeImen Can Scorch without Once
Touching the Pedals.

IOuChIuR the Iedals.
L. T.. Hudson Of EIlesburg, ~ Y, has
invented a bicycle sail with which he
can scorch. without once touching the
pedals, faster than any racer living.
His sail was a spruce mast about ten
feet high, fastened 10 the wheel about
four inches back OF the handle bars by
means OF two bolts and a cleat. The
sail itself is made Of heavy cotton
cloth. with light boom at the bottom,
TO which strong cord is attached and
passed through light pulley block at
the rear OF the saddle post, and thence
through second pulley attached to
the center OF the handle bars. This en-
ables the whcelman-salOr to manage
his sail without interfering with the
steering of the wheel. Mr.. Hudson
tells the Philadelphia Times that he
had a hard time learning to operate
the sail, but when once it was mastered
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14
VOLUNTEERS OF WASHINGTON
Troops VIII Leave Camp Rogers
Before Thursday.

Washington, May Washington will
be called upon for one battalion of 400
men to be sent to the Philippines. Idaho
will contribute the same number, besides
Shoup's rangers of Salmon City. The
governors will probably designate the
companies to go. 1t is intended to mobil
ize 5000 men in San Francisco next
Thursday, half of them regulars, includ-
ing the two troops at Fort Walla Walla.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14

Lincoln May l0.-At midnight Cover
nor Holcomb received message from Sec
rotary Alger, saying sudden change had
ka troops, and that one regiment, per
haps both, would be sent to San Fran
cisco, to 90 to the Philippine islands
The early assignment placed the troops
at Washington and Chiclamauga.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14
Can Not BE Conarmed.

Seattle, May lO.-No confirmation can
be had here of the report that % persons
were drowned near Crater Lake, Alaska,
by falling through the ice. Officers of the
steamer Al-Ki, which arrived here last
night from Skaguay and Dyea, heard
nothing of the story.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14
KILLED Himself to Evnde Prison

Bay City, Mich. May 9.-Chas. Glaz-
er, ex-comptroller of West Bay City, shot
himself through the breast today and
died almost Immediately. He was to have
been tried today for forgery and embez-
element.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14

Pekin, May l0.-In consequence of the
declaration of neutrality by China in the
war between the United States and SPAIN
the Ssung Ii Yamen has requested the
u. S. S. Monocacy to leave Shanghai
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14
Thanks to Dewey.

Washington, May 9.-The president
today sent the following message to con
oress:
TO the Congress of the United States:
On the oath of April l directed the
secretary of the navy to telegraph orders
to Commodore George Dewey, United
States navy. commanding the Asiatic
squadron, then lying in the port of Hong
Kong, to proceed forthwith to the Phil
ippine islands and there commence opera
tions and engage the Spanish fleet.
Promptly obeying the order, the United
States squadron, consisting of the flag
ship Olympia, Baltimore, Raleigh, Bos-
ton and Petrol. accompanied by the rev.
enue cutter Hugh McCul.och as an aux
iliary dispatch boat, entered the harbor
of Manila at daybreak on the LIST day of
May and Immediately engaged the entire
Spanish fleet, eleven ships, which were
under the protection of the fire of land
forces After stubborn fight, in which
the enemy suffered great loss, those YES
sells were destroyed or completely dis
abled and the water battery at Cavite
was silenced. OF our brave officers and
men, not one was lost and only eight
injured, and those but slightly. All ouI
ships escaped serious damage. BY the
4th of May Commodore Dewey had taken
possession of the naval station at Cavite
destroying the Notifications there and at
the entrance of the bay and paroline
their garrisons The waters of the bay
are under his complete control. He has
established hospital within the Amer
lean lines where $50 Spanish sick and
wounded are assisted and protected.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14

The proposed war taxation on railroad
tickets would raise about $4,000, 900 an
nually, and would be slightly felt.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14

1t has been our luck through life to
find that those who would defend us
when we are assailed, never have any
warships.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14

II worked beautifully. No doubt many
Of our clever boys could rig up a BIZ
cycle sail with which they could 20
like the wind.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14
To END WAR WITH SPAIN
AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN is ON.

Five Thousand Troops Will he Sent
to the Philippines-samp Has
Moved on Puerto Rico-Disorder
in spain-Thanlss to Dewey-Fleet
Leaves Cadfz.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-05-14
VIII Hurry to Cuba.

The bugbear of the yellow fever scourge
is to be ignored and the Spaniards are
to be elected from Cuba before midsum-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-09-14


i want to 60 home walled the privitl
The sarg' ent PM Corprii the same,
Fer I'm sick or the camp an the drlllin
The grub an The rest OF the gamer
/ m srillin' to do all the 1ghtln
They'll give me In any old way
But me girrs All alone an want to 60 home
An, / want to go home to-day
Fer rye marched stn me throat was q
cractln',
TIL crazed fer the sake OF a drink
I've drilled tin me back was a brealzin,
An. hay emit had guInptIon 10 Think
.4ris I've done my whole share of ooiieln
AM guard; an, I'm tired OF me lay,
FER me girls all. alone an want TO 90 home
IN i want to 90 home TO- day
DO they need us, q tlyfini in camp lifes
1,iies say it's the water and such,
we think IT'S more Likely we're honie-siei'
But the life OF n privlt Amt much.
a n then We can night II v E have To-
AM they won't have 10 show MS the way
But me girls ali alone an want 70 go home,
An 7 want 70 go home to-day
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-09-14
Narrow Escape.

Robt. Adkins. living on Hon. z.
@. Eastham's place, while journey
ing along the public road last Sun
day evening, stopped under q
tree to escape the rain and wind,
which at the time was very severe.
The wind blew down the tree I'M
der which he was sheltered and
caught him under it. He was pin
ned there for some time before he
was enabled to extricate himself.
Fortunately he escaped without
any serious bodily injury, but how
he escaped with his life is a wonder,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-09-14

The Republican leaders and
WORKERS were at Spencer IL force
during the Democratic Congress
ional Convention and they put
forth every effort to defeat Hon.
Geo. I. Neal. the Penniless Wonz
der They knew him TO be an
able and aggressive young man and
one of the best party organizers IN
the State. and that his nomination
meant that Cabell. Wayne and
Lincoln would roll up their old
time Democratic majorites If he
was the Democratic nominee. and
hence their opposition to him.
Neal was nominated, however, and
now CabelI, Wayne and Lincoln
promise TO roll up from 1900 to
1900 majority FOR the sPenniless
Wonder, which viii knock out
the Republican majority IN the
Fourth District, with several hum
dred majority for Neal to spare:
He will come to the Great Kama
wlaa river with all of 1900 MAORI
tn, and the Republican counties
from above the river cannot wipe
it out.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-09-14
The SDencer Asylum.

Probably no public institution
in the State is SO well managed as
is the Second Asylum for the In
sane, at Spencer, of which DR.. L.
v. Guthrie, of this place, is the
Superintendent. Everything about
the asylum is scrupulously clean
in every department, while the
grounds are kept in splendid shape.
The 1000 people attending the
Democratic Congressional Conven-
ton, who marched over to the
asylum on Thursday morning last,
were met by DIR. Guthrie and es-
corted through the wards and over
the grounds, and not one but what
praised DIR. Guthrie upon his
splendid management of the insti-
tuition. The Doctor maintains the
strictest discipline among the at
tendants, and when one shows a
lack of interest in his duties, or a
disposition to cruelty, he is dis
missed at once. Every ward and
every attendant is always under his
critical eye. The State has placed
the control of this institution in
good hands.