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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21
BEGINNING TO Make STATES.

There was a run-together of the re-
publican members and members to- be
of both branches of the city council in
room 80 at the city hall last evening.
The meeting was called at the instance
Of Alderman Brannon, the senior mem
Der Of the board of aldermen, for the
purpose of ascertaining the feeling in
regard to the calling of caucus TO
decide upon candidates to be supported
for presidents of the council and alder
men, Through some misunderstanding
the nature of the meeting was not fully
understood and some feeling had been
expressed previous to the meeting last
evening. After a two hours secret con-
ference, the members emerged in the
best of spirits and announced that the
meeting had been. of the most informal
nature, simply to discuss matters which
will come before the city government
during the coming year Incidentally,
the matter of holding caucuses was
talked over, and Alderman Brannon
said after the meeting that in all
probability such caucuses would be held
shortly, although no date had been
agreed upon by the members.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21

The Spy today prints list of sug-
gestions to holiday shoppers. Possibly
the thing you had thought of buying
has slipped your mind If So read the
following list and you win probably
find your proposed present mentioned
in the list. Possibly you have long
racled your brain trying to think of a
suitable present for your husbands. If
that is the case, read The Spy's list,
and if there is not something there
mentioned that will suit him he is in
deed hard to please.
The list has been carefully compiled
from The Spy's advertisements for t .
past three weeks. Every article men
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21

toned can be bought Of some Worces-
ter merchant. If after selecting the
articles in the list you want to buy, the
best place to purchase them does not
occur to you, read the advertisements
in this and subsequent numbers of The
Spy and act according to their direc-
lions.
The Spy wishes especially tc empha-
size the fact that oil the articles here
below mentioned can be bought as
cheaply and as advantageously in
Worcester as in Boston, New York or
any other Of the big cities. The Spy
believes it good policy to patronize the
home merchant.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21

motion for urgency was then defeated
by All votes against 26.
In the senate a stormy discussion
took place over a bill increasing the
penalties for espionage and treason.
There were frequent references to
Dreyfus. Eventually the bill, which
provides death for state officials who
are guilty Of treason in time Of peace,
was adopted
The Courier du Soir says this eve
ming: The Dreyfus secret dossier
was handed to the court of cessation
this evening under the pledge that it
should not be communicated to the
counsel for Dreyfus or TO any one out
side of the court"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21
COLGATE UNIVERSITY.
Or. Merrill Of Newton, Mass, Elected
President BY the Trustees.

New York, Dec. 20.-At the semi-an-
nual meeting of the board Of trustees of
Colgate University (Hamiiton, n. ",
held here today. Rev. DR.. George E.
Merrill of Newton, Mass, was elected
president of the university DIR. Merrill
was pastor of the Baptist Church at
Newton; previous to that he was at
Salem. Mass, and Colorado Springs,
Col. He is graduate of Harvard and
of the Newton Theological Seminary
The senior partner-"I don't like this
ad."
The junior partner-"Whats the
matter with it? l thought it was ex-
cellent"
1T says that the sales Of our unpar-
alleled mineral water have increased so
THAT we have been forced to double the
output of our spring twice in five
years, Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21
"MosT PERNlcloUs."
Resolution Comforting Franchise on French
Soldiers Thus Characterized

Paris, Dec 2O.-The chamber Of depu-
ties INDUCED in another Dreyfus de-
bate today. M. Joseph Fourier, soci-
alist deputy from Aisne, moved a reso-
luton comforting the franchise upon
soldiers and demanded urgency for it,
He then proceeded to eXpound his
views, which provoked a great uproar
The premier NJ. Dupuy, replied: Il
should have thought that the Dreyfus
affair had already done the country
enough harm. N. Fournier's new pro-
posal would be most pernicious. The
country wants and has a devoted army
TO safeguard her independence, and we
do not wish to give its officers the
means Of descending to the forum We
must rally around the army" The
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21

brought about $500, Chippendale sofa
bringing sal and chair to match $32.
These were rare pieces and were
genuine bargains. A large number of
prominent citizens We're in attendance.
In the afternoon Mr. Kendall sold the
personal effectslof the late Eliza I'm
derwood, at'5aGHten street. consisting
Of furniture and Interior decorations,
for about $3.50
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21
A BARGAIN SALE.
Auctioneer Kendall Oisposes of Drsharp-
Ielgh's furniture and furnishing.

There was a largely attended auc-
ton of the household furniture and
at the recent residence of
Or. a. L. Sharpleigh, 40 Elm street,
yesterday morning. and Auctioneer
Sanford G. Kendall, who disposed Of
the goods, said that without doubt it
was the best sale of furniture in the
city in recent years. The furnishings
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21
STARTED WELL.
Council Of the sun Indemnity Assurance
Society Started.

A council of the Sun Indemnity As
surance Society was organized at Gran
lite Hall, at 566 Main street, last night,
by G. w. Starbird grand secretary,
and NJ q. Wilband, grand organized,
both Of Boston. The officers elected
and installed We're: Past president, Geo.
A. Bowler; president George II. Whit
ing; vice president, Henry r. charron;
master Of properties, William C. Saw
age, secretary and collector, j. f. b.
Litchiield; treasurer, Herbert NJ Leach;
marshal, Warren p. Whitaker; inside
guard, w h Douglass; medical exam-
liner DR.. Charles II. Lamphear.
This society is Of fraternal and BEN
ehciary character, and starts Off with
an active membership of 76
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21
$500 IN GOLD FOR you.

Cut out Coupon on Page 7. Select what you
think is the best advertisement in this issue
Fill Coupon and mail at once as directed FoI-
low instructions carefully.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21

Holiday Trade at flood tide have enough supply
your takes three entire floors to contain my
Of goods.
When all others fail to fill wants. my store; you
will time and vexaton by coming here first Polite attention.
potent saesmen largest elegant stock and lowest prices
inducements Christmas Buyers vicinity
SEE MY WINDOW EXHIBIT.
THREE ENTIRE FLOORS CONNECTED BY SAFETY ELEVATOR.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21

For family rejoicing, a little wine ia
necessary, bought at IIewetts.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21

Diamonds, set and unset, in
3, ng~, Brooches, Studs, Scarf Pins.
Stick Pins, etc, in Solitaire, or in
all the new and popular combinations
with OplIs, Pearls, Emeralds, Ru-
bleS and other Precious Stones.
The largest and most varied and
choice stock Of Rings for Ladies and
Gentlemen ever shown in the City,
and prices are very low considering
qudiity.
Fine Watches for Ladies or Gen
tlemen, in Gold, I4kt. or I8kt. fine.
A very large assortment from which
to make a selection, and prices SO
low anybody can afford to buy one.
Watch Chains in all the new and
Standard designs. A splendid as
sortment. Buy a Watch or Chain
here, where every one is backed by
a Guarantee, and a reputation won
In 20 years business in Worcester.
! am sole agent in Worcester for
the old, reliable, best in the world,
Reed & Barton's Solid Silver and
Silver Plated Ware. am able to
show you 80 different patterns of
Tea Sets, and a great variety of
beautiful ideas in single pieces,
many of them exclusive patterns.
A choice line of reliable, artistic
Sterling Silver Novelties. NV line
of these goods is counted BY hun
dreds, and contains all that is new
and desirable in useful pretty fan
cies at remarkably low prices.
One entire floor is devoted to
Clocks. The largest line ever shown
| in Worcester. ! have in stock to
show you, all that is desirable in
Clocks, from the cheapest to the
best. If you want a Clock for any
purpose, don't buy beforeseeing nv
stock. Ny prices are right. The
Clocks are Warranted.
have the largest, most complete
Optical Department in Worcester,
with facilities for doing every part of
| the work.
Occulists' Formulas filled at short
est possible time.
Eyeglasses and Spectacles prop
erly and scientifically fitted.
Optical Department in charge of
! Mr.. A. w. Rice.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21

Diamonds,
Fine w atches.
Chains,
Charms,
Loclzets,
Rings,
Solid Silver,
Silver Plated Ware,
y Tea Sets,
: Ice Pitchers,
Fruit Dishes,
Nut Bowls,
Bonbon Trays,
Bread Trays,
Celery Dishes,
Silver Novelties,
Fountain Pens,
Gold Pens,
Gold Pencils,
Knives,
Forks,
Spoons,
Cut Glass,
Clocks,
Opera Glasses,
Spectacles,
Eye Glasses,
Lorgnettes
And Chains.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21
HANDKERCHIEFS.


500 dozen ladies Swiss Handkerchefs positively worth 10 cents choice of
o
sc each
Iadi Very
az - this
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21

old everywhere. PorTER d. AND c. Corr. Sole Promo
iostoa' How to Cure Iorturng Skin Diseases" ffee
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-21
CURED BY CUTlcURA

SPEEDY CURE TREATMENT FOR ToRTTRfrg D1srtc
Rise iuAoRs, WITH Loss oF HATR. ~ Warm baths with
ruGpEA soar. gentle enointings with CuTIcuEA, and
hid doses of CuTlCURA RrsotvFyr $500
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-12
A Gallant Thief.

A woman in London recently had her
pocket picked, one Of the articles being
a sealed and unaddressed envelope, con.
tanning f5 note. The next day she re-
ceived back the stolen articles. with the
following explanatory note:
DEAR MADAM-The exigencies Of my profess
sion led me just now into possession of your
purse, where find 6O shilhngs, which appro-
pirate to my own needs, and these papers,
which return to you. l do this because ! feel
especially DESTROYS to restore this little white
envelope which l have not been indiscreet
enough to open. know very we'll that when
young woman goes out with little white
envelope so carefully carried in her pocketbook
that this envelope contains love letter which
she Is seeking a chance to address secretly to
her beloved. I will not wrong your lover by
taking the sweet words and kisses which you
meant for him, and am very sorry that l
have even for short time delayed his receiv.
ing his letter. May you be happy, dear girl,
with him whom you have chosen, and believe
always in The good wishes Of your obedient
servant.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-12
Tent Pins.

Tent pins are mostly made of white
oak. They must be of tough wood to
stand tho hard knocks to which they
are subjected. They are made i'll lengths
Of 1f and "a inches. Made of hard wood
as they are they are yet liable to be
broken, and they are also lost. Even i'll
peace the consumption of tent pins is
considerable. A manufacturer of tents
might carry in stock 5000 or 10, 900
tent pins. In war times the demand is
of course far greater Like many other
manufactured articles of wood, tent pins
are made in the west, in factories in
PROXIMITY to tho forests whence the
supplies Ct. wood are drawn. New
York SIM
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-12
WU UUIIUb ENb "
Crossing prices:
General Markets.

New York, Aug. H.
EJOJ,R-State and western showed weak
nndertone and little activity; winter patehts'
a 1Ou4.a): winter straights, $3ooa4.S'; MIME
snt. natents. s45Oa4.S5; winter extras, s3.loa
$3.50. ,.,.o, ~, III. uov-
ernme Mt report, but later rallied on covering
and light receipts September, 'o14a'o s-loc.'
December, 6S5sa8S l5-l6c. H.,
RYE-Dull; state, 46a47c.; NO. WESTERN ff''
44lbc., c. /. f.. Buffalo.
CORN-No. dull and easier on the bearlsh
rovernment report; September, 561sa3'c'; De-
cenber 37ssa371sc. ...,.o
OATS-No. easy with corn; track. white'
s.oto 1,a3Sc.: track, white, western, 1jaSoc:
PORK-Firm; mess, S9.5Oalo; family si'a
LARD-Firm; prime western steam $''o">a'
nominal. ,o.,- sto+e
BUTTER--S Steady; state dairy l'al'c'' s'"''
creamery, l4G&1s1ac. - ,n
CHEESE-Firm; large, white 774c.' snia''
Enthusiastically state and Pennsylvania i4]a
a,bihc: western, l41ec. .-..
SI7GAR-Strong; fair refining, Sac.; ceh,ril-
val ~ test, 44c.; refined strong; crushe"'
57lc.; powdered, 5esc, --., 1.,or
'| RfItCE-Steady; domestic, 5loa63lc.; Japan
51Sa61sc. H.. or 10 country. 3s1p
$3.50. .,,,,,,i,, o,a4oc.. good TIC
choice. 45aiOc. |
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-12
SERIOUS TROUBLE FEARED.
Battery OF Artillery to lie Sent to Aiaska
THO klondike's Ontput.

The Klondike's Output.
San Francisco, Aug. 12.-The Call SAYS:
Serious trouble in interior Alaska is ap-
pretended by the United States. Food
riots are feared at Fort Yukon and 9TH
er UP river points growing out OF the
ialiure or the transportation companies
to get supplies in there on the prevail
ing low water. Acting on instructions
from Washington, Major General Mer-
riam Will quickly dispatch a battery Of
artillery to st. Michael's, the officer in
charge having orders to proceed at once
up the Yukon river to Fort Yukon
and open military post for the coming
winter. The expedition will also carry
large quantity Of extra provisions and
supplies to relieve distress. When ST..
Michael's is reached, the commanding
officer will promptly levy on any river
boats he may find, Selling them, IL nee
essary, and will transport his troops and
supplies to their destination with all
possible dispatch. A form OF military
government will be established and
good order maintained in Alaska even
If 1t requires the services of the soldiers
and artillery.
r. A. Leach. superintendent of the
United States mint in this city, esti-
mates that the gold output OF the Klon-
dixie this year has been only about S.
100000. The receipts at the mint here
have amounted to about $1,750, 900 since
the first arrival of Yukon gold few
weeks ago The receipts OF the Seattle
assay office have been about the same.
The largest single deposit at the mint
here was $4,000. Mr.. Leach estimates
that about $250,OO0 in dust and nuggets
and that there is about 81 100000 more
Of this seasons output yet to reach this
country. 1t is stated that the dust
brought out by the Worth American
Trading and Transportation company
was sent east and was not included in
Mr.. Leach's figures. This amount might
possibly, reach $780, 900. From this show
ing it Would appear that $4,000, 900 would
be safe and conservative estimate of
the entire Yukon output, including the
American side as we'll as the Klondike.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-12
Rawa,ian commissioners Sail.

San Francisco. Aug. 12.-The steamer
Mariposa, conveying the Hawaiian COM
missioners ard l5l men of the FIRST
New York volunteers to Honolulu mas
sailed. When the Hawaiian commas
sion embarked on the steamer they
found the passenger deck stacked Win
hoxes of onions. Senators Morgan ana
Cullen and Representative Hit maze a
strong protest to Captain Hayward
against the ship sailing in such n
dtion. They declared that 1t was an
outrage and an insult to the govern
ment to convert the vessel when vas
to carry the official representatives On
such an important mission mo d
freiehtship. Further than thls' tnes
asserted that it was unsafe to prCc1eo
to sea under such conditions. EVERY
harth on the steamer was TAKEN ara d
number of passengers could not se'
sleening a commolations. The cch'''iiS-
sion was obliged to rem ain on tte YES
90, for the re:son that it cou!o not Sc
cure any other means of transportation
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-12
A Chinese Advertise inent.

As testimonial to the progress OF
the Chinese toward English and Amer
lean ways it is interesting to note their
appreciation Of the value of advertising
in English in the columns Of their news
papers. The following notice, which
appeared recently in a Chinese paper
published in district where there are
many English residents, may leave q
trif1e to be desired in the way OF ex
preston, but it shows creditable etfor'
to master the difficulties of foreign
tongue. IT runs:
"For Sale by private contract with
out reserve.-4 Ponies Cavendish, Tag
Sally and white Griffin. The 3 frs
named ponies are quite hacks and will
carry Lady also Dinghy with mast
sails and oars complete
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-12
The Elephant rs = Worker.

In the Siamese Malay states there are
probably about 1000 domesticated ele.
plants all told, and in the Lao country
probably over $500 animals are work
ing at the present moment. That these
animals breed in captivity in Siam is
due to the fact that large number Of
them spend the greater part of their
time holiday making in the jungle
When there is no work for his beast,
the mahout takes him out to nice cool
green bit of forest and leaves him there
to enjoy himself. There is no expense
connected with his upkeep, for he looks
after himself. He has hobble of rattan
round his feet to dissuade him from
wandering too far, and wooden bell
round his neck, by the tone of which
the mahout or his little boy can always
find him, when they go out once a
month to look him up and give him
some bananas Geographical Journal
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-12

San Francisco Aug. 12.-There are
about $500 Philippine expeditionary
troops in San Francisco. The Arizona
and Scandal will take away $500, leav-
ing 5000 to be forwarded. This includes
the Eighth California, which was turned
over to Major General Otis as part Of
the expeditionary forces. The First
Washington has not been attached to
the Eighth army corps and will therefore
not go to Manila unless later orders as
sign it to duty in the Philippines. 1t Is
expected that the Australia and Sydney
will reach this city from Manila about
the 18th. They will be Immediately flt-
ted out for return trip to the Philip
pines with troops and will be followed
by the City Of Picking, which is due here
about the oath. These vessels probably
will carry the Fifty-first Iowa, the
Twentieth Kansas and the First Ten
Nocceo
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-12
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA,
Chinese Foreign ONCE Gives In to Demand
of the Russian Charge dAnaires.

Oniuesc Orelgn Omce Ulves IN TO D0monOS
of the Russian Charge d'Anaires.
London. Aug. IL. - In the house Of
commons Mr.. A. j. Balfour, the first
lord Of the treasury and government
leader, admitted that the facts set forth
in the Picking dispatch to the London
Times were substantially as therein set
forth. The correspondent Of The Times
cabled that the tsung-li-yamen had
given formal assent to all the conditions
demanded by the Russian charge daft
flares regarding the contract for the
Newchwang railroad extension loan,
these conditions being in direct conflict
with the terms of the signed contract
and designed to block the final COM
pletion of the contract, the whole move
ment being designed as blow at Brit
ish concessions. After making the ad-
mission referred to Mr.. Balfour added
that the matter was "engaging the seri-
Gus attention of the government" This
statement was received with cheers
A dispatch received here from Gibral-
tar says the departure from that place
of the British military squadron has
been countermanded, and the squadron
has been ordered to remain at Gibral' az
while awaiting further orders. 1t Is not
known whether this change in the ad-
miraltys plans has any connection with
the situation in the far east.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-12
HAY and the Cerruti AHa'r

washington, Aug. 12.-By exercisin ns
sod offices of the United states
t tno Secretary Day probably mas a.,
-succeeded in avertng severe cl,s ,S', ~
., .aI.tions between italy ana Coloi,'-
bia growing out of the Ce' - tho de-
A cablegram was received d. .n ' ont
nartment from Rome sav,"s s. .. The
Of regard for the United o.a, sa, ad.
Italian government had te'eg apr rn,om-
,,ira1 Candi2ni at Cartagena' -olo
hia to give the Colombian go'e'', snttle
o oia.ht months time in which to se.. .,
,rt . Cerrutis creditors under the tv li,'
W wv president Ceveland,s award. , " sr "rr(
" S,7ia has not yet been heard IRON
in acceptance of this proros'.'on ncc ~ f.
~ do,,h,ed here that it VIII DE ''eep'
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-12
A Quiet Nesting Place.

A peculiar accident overlook Hick-
man county man named Arnold. One
morning not long since he arose early
and went to the wardrobe, took down
his summer trousers and drew them Oh.
This proceeding resulted i'll such yells
that the entire family was awakened.
Mr.. Arnold was soon surrounded by the
family, which was anxious to render
him assistance. His only words were,
"Pull off the pants" The combined
efforts of the family were vain, how
ever, until some one suggested that a
seam be ripped. This done, there was
disclosed not a hornets nest, rats or
anything of that nature, but a cat with
eight kittens - Hickman County
Glenn, News,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-12
Lord Rothschild's Physician.

One of the Chinese methods is, be-
lieve, to pay the physician as long as
the patient is in good health, with the
obvious intention of making it the in
terest of the doctor to keep the patient
we'll. Apparently this is the method
Lord Rothschild has adopted. I hear
that he pays Sir William Broadbent a
retaining fec of 1000 guineas a year,
conditional on Sir William visiting him
every Saturday to feel his pulse and see
that he is keeping in good health
Sheffield (England) Telegraph.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-12
,.,.,. Illness Not Serious.

po,,e Aug. 12-Dr. Lapponi ana an
49,. vatican authorities conhrm tie
e.e that the pope's illness Is
,.r,,t The doctor did not stay the
siis.', Tho Vatican The pontiff shows
lisn 1,l.o,ns Of gastric Inflammation, out
sy p,.aol If nourishment and was III
eSce', cold Rush In West Australia
Perth, West Australia aug ,,sands o1
vices from Kalgoorlie say ~ ."v vininitv Of
nsople are rushing to the v,r,", Where re
lake Gwynne, close to kano" OK no m"e
a nugget of gold Weighing rS 80 p excite.
ras recently discovered. Inc .M on,sd
, m.. in the mining districts Is repo' 'eo
to be intense.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-12
Too Much For the Barrister.

Counsel for the defense had pleaded
with such earnest and pathetic elo-
oue,,ce on behalf of his client, who stood
charged with pocket picking, that the
audience was moved to tears, and the
prisoner himself was rubbing his eyes
with a silk handkerchief. AT that mo-
ment the barrister, happening to glance
in his direction, suddenly stopped III his
sneech aud exclaimed, why, the ras-
cal is using my handkerchief '-Lon'
don Tit Bits