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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

Spain's most famous and accomplished
statesmen, CASTELAR, and Sagasta,
should be both reported dangerously i'll
on the same day. Still, it is probable
that each had finished his life work.
There is little of old Spain left for
either
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

There seems to be no need of worry
ing about the Clayton Bulwer treaty
Proof is accommodating that England
won't stand in the way of an American
canal across the isthmus, and that she
recognizes that no British interest vii
suffer through her accommodating at.
titude.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
WRIT OF HAB -As CORPUS
T E W-rdner Denied One by Jud re
Knowlton of The Supreme ~our,

Boston, Dec. 27-Judge Knowlton of
the supreme court today denied the pc
tition OF G. p. Wardner for writ Of
habeas corpus for the release of r. e.
Wardner, editor of the Boston Travel
Ell who is confined in Dedham Jail for
contempt Of court upon an order issued
by Judge Sherman. After hearing ar
guments by counsel for both sides,
Judge Knowlton decided that, as 9
matter Of law upon the record Of the
superior court in the contempt case,
Judge Sherman had jurisdiction to pun
sh the editor for contempt of court for
the article published in his newspaper
which prompted Judge Shermans ac-
| ton.
The petitioner viii take the case to
! the full bench, Judge Knowlton having
| reserved it for the fun court upon re-
quest of counsel
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

The resignation of Aguinaldo's cab
met and the adjournment of the Philip
pine congress that had been called to
frame a constitution, indicate the col
lapse of the so-called Philippine repub-
lie. At any rate, affairs in the east
have so far improved, that the Oregon
and Iowa, which arrived at Callao,
Peru, Monday, may be ordered to San
Francisco instead of Manila, their orig
inal destination. At present, the east
ern situation seems to be adjusting it
self with unexpected facility to the
convenience of the United States.
There is good reason to expect quiet
acquiescence on the part of the natives
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

A Boston contemporary makes the
timely suggestion that park policemen
may do more good by keeping children
off thin ice in winter than by keeping
them off the grass in summer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

In making plans for upbuilding the
American merchant marine, certain en-
thusiasts overlook the fact that many
ships flying British or other fore On
flags are actually owned by Americans
and are doing a profitable business.
Were our antiquated navigation laws
hanged so that these ships could come
under the American flag, a very i'm
portant addition might be at once
made to our merchant marine. Most.
if not all, of these ships are foreign
built, but that is of comparatively little
consequence. They would not shut
American builders out of any possible
contracts at the outset, but on the
other hand, the time would be fastened
| When Americans would be building
great steamers for the ocean carrying
rade, Proof of this is found in the war
| ships we already make for Russia and
Japan, and in our successful competi-
| ton for the foreign iron market. But
| instead of admitting American-owned
ships now flying a foreign flag, the pro-
| position is to subsidize American-buiIt
vessels. Subsidies for mail routes are
rs defensible and even necessary when
| applied to water routes as to railways
or stage routes, but mileage subsidies
for merchant ships is quite another
scheme, and one that has achieved no
marked-result by whatever government
It has been adopted.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

The three hundred American flags
were raised over Porto Rico schools
on Sunday. The flags We're indeed an
suspicious Christmas present.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
Senator Exc oil the neace commits.

Senator Frye of the peace commits
sion declares that the Spanish treaty
gives our government absolute free
dom to deal with the Philippines as il
sees fit, but he believes it would dis
regard the commercial interests of this
country if it should relinquish SOW
ereignty over the islands. In the latter
view, Senator Frye evidently is in com.
plete agreement with Senator Davis
but there is where both differ from
sioner
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER rs, lsos

When Admiral Dewey celebrated
Christmas, Monday, he also celebrated
the 61st anniversary of his birth and
his advancement to first place in the
navy.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
The WORCESTER SPY
BY THE SPY COMPANY,
WORCESTER, MASS
New York Office, SO Potter Building
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
BY THE SPY COMP

THE DAILY SPY: Two cents copy, L
cents a week, so cents a month $3.50 a
quarter. $500 year; including the Sunday
spy by carrier CT cents a month. $500 d
ye IT.
The SUNDAY SPY: Four cents a copy.
ECO a year.
HE MASSACHUSETTS, SPY (Weeky)
Published every Friday morning: Five
cents copy. $500 a year.
All subscriptions payable IN advance.
sample copies sent on request.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
MOORE GETS 10 YEARS.
But Little Mercy Shown to the Convicted
Robber.

New York, Dec. Civilian e. A..
Moore who was convicted of robbery
in the first degree as a result of his
second trial ON a charge of badger
ing Martin Mahon, was sentenced this
morning, by Recorder Goff to 10 years
confinement in state prison. His coun-
sci went at once before Justice DAILY
OF the supreme court and secured a
stay of eXecut of sentence until a
motion could be argued why a certih-
cate Of reasonable doubt should not
issue in order to enable an appeal TO
be taken.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

Chicago continues to attract men who
are bent Oh making history. Soon after
the election in New York, Richard Gro
ker went there to confer with Mayor
Harrison, and now it is announced that
Col. Bryan is going to Chicago to COM
pare notes with eX-Gov. Altgeld. The
latter was easily Col Bryan's ablest
supporter on the stump during the last
national campaign, and no doubt he will
be glad to advise him at this time.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

The attempt Of the British to train
native Chinese troops at Wei-Hai- Wei
will be eagerly watched. England
success at making other races do her
fighting for her in India and Egypt
affords presumption of success here,
and it won't do to disparage the
Chinese as fighters. True, they ran
away whenever the Japanese came at
them in the former war, but under
Chinese Gordon they became very eff
fective soldiers, and the spirit of Cor
don still animates British officers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

England was the most natural asy-
lum for lola when he fed from France,
but it has taken an unaccountably
long time to find him there. And even
now, the discovery is made by de
Blowitz of Paris! Next to American
news, home news is about the last
thing covered by British newspapers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

Bostons new dry dock is to be the
largest on this continent. It will have
a keel length of 729 feet, so that it will
be capable of receiving any ship now
afloat or likely to be built for years
to come. The Great Eastern was only
691 feet long, and no vessel now on the
seas approaches that length. Hereaf-
ter, the Boston navy yard will be some
thing more than junk shop and de-
serted rope walk.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
DIR. sTEBBINs BETTER.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 27.-The
condition of Rev. Dr. Stebbins is much
improved today.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

THE SPY SHOULD HAVE The EYE OF ARGUS: He
is HONORABLE II He DO But LOOK TO The WI
FARE OF The COMMONWEALTH
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

Don't you think that this custom of
kissing under the mistletoe is very non
sensical?" asked Maud
Il certainly do answered Ma ME.
''Plain holly ought to be good enough for
anybody. ashington Star
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
A Change
In The Program
Christmas TO New Years.
All those Coveted Gift Goods
which seemed so seasonabIc at
Christmas, are just reduced
One-Eialf or More.
So you may take any Of them for
SOC on thu Dol ar for your New
Years Gifts.
VERY Reduced Prices
On many pieces Of Mexican Drawn
Work.

On many pieces Of MeXican Drawn
Work.
Mr.. A. B. Culver, who was visit,
ing us from Aguas CaIientes, Mex,
leo, during last week, was DESTROYS
to dispose of as much stock as pos
sibIe; he therefore offered us a guam.
tity Of his specialties at such favor
able prices, we felt compelled to buy
them, knowing that many ladies,
who set much value on this beaut-
full Lacelike Linen, would gladly
possess them, if the price was "not
quite 50 much"
We have the pleasure of quoting
the following Special Price List:
MEXICAN DRAWN WORK LINEN.
DoyIeys-Culver's price 25c,
Now l7c
DoyIeys Qarger)-CuIver's price soc,
Now 25c
Doyleys-Culver's 75c, Now SOC
DoyIeys-Culver's SI.5o, Now $500
DoyieYs-Culver's $500. NOw$1.5O
NAPKINS AND CENTER PIECES.
Culvers-s2,oo pieces, for $3.50
CuIvers-S3.oo to $3.50 pieces,
for Sis
FIVE O'CLOCK TEA CLOTHS.
! Cuver's-S5.oo, cloth, for $500
. Culver's-S7.oo, cloth, for $3.50
Culver's-SIIoo, cloth, for 500
Many of the above are Of the most
ExQuiSitely Fine Drawn Work"
There is only a small quantity,
really, though a good many, con-
: S dering the special nature Of the
goods.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

An indication of the improved bust
ness conditions is found in the in
creased railroad construction Of the
past year. The number of miles newly
built is 1857. while the average for the
preceding four years was only two
thousand, Similar encouragement is
found in the large orders for new cars
It is no belle of the four hundred,
no stage beauty, who now monopolizes
the attention of New York, but pair
of queens who now reign in the
Tombs. Fayne Moore's face and fig
ure, gowns, jewels and eyes have been
matched by Louise Roelof's. It is this
sweet rivalry for supremacy in court
and prison that makes all the talk.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
and general satisfaction on the part OF
European residents at the assumption
OF American authority.

The best way to find out exactly how
many anarchists Chicago contains is to
let Altgeld lun for mayor, as he wishes
to 90. That is the only class which
would support him, but ne would get
their votes to a man.-New York Tri-
bune.
This shows how slightly the Tribune
understands Mr.. Altgeld and his fol-
lowing. No doubt the ex-governor
would get tn larger share Of the an
archist vote in any contest in which he
was a perhaps he would
have nearly all of it, but he would be
sure of considerable support outside the
anarchist class. Altgeld seems to have
lost his grip, and certainly he deserved
to lose it, but he always has had and
probably will continue to have the sup.
port of a considerable body of men who
have no sympathy with the idea that
anarchy may open a way for the bet
torment of social conditions.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

The war expenses for December will
be between $14OOO,OOO and $4,000. OOO
which represents a decrease of a couple
Iof millions from the preceding month
These expenditures are getting down
close to the $1O,OO0,0OO estimate Of
monthly expenditures for the mainte-
nance of colonial garrisons, and next
month may see the estimate actually
realized. At this rate, the gross ex-
penditures for the war will be brought
within the promised limit of $3.50, 900 900
for the fiscal year ending June 80 next.
The expenditures from March last to
January l next, beyond the ordinary
peace requirements of army and navy.
will be almost exactly SIS, 900 900. and
figuring the expenses for the next six
months at 100000 month, the total
outgo on June 80 would be $24S. 900 900.
Of course the hope is that the reviving
revenues of the provinces will REIN
burse the government for some portion
Of this outlay, but no confidence can
be placed in the wild guessing of the
expansionists on the subject.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
PLEASANT DAY AT sEAsHORE.
Hundreds Go on Mrs. CHS Excur-
sion and Enjoy Themselves.

Mrs. Gills excursion TO the seashore
yesterday was by far the best Of the
very successful series that this estlmable
lady has given this summer. Every cir
constance was favorable. and the outing
was one of the most delightful of the
season.
The day was an ideal one TO spend al
the seashore. The general observance OF
Labor-Day as a holiday enabled many
who are usually busy to enjoy n days
recreation. the presence in Hampton
Roads of a considerable number of war
ships proved a special attraction, and
the management Of the excursion was
excellent. Mrs. Gill had her usual corps
Of assistants. and the train was in charge
OF Captain W. G.. Woody, who was very
attentive and watchful of the comfort of
the passengers.
A slight accident occurred on the trip
down. which was generally regretted. y
young man, Mr. Mcintosh, had his arm
very painfully. though not seriously, IN
jured by striking against mail crane.
Mr.. Mcintosh was waving his handker-
chief to some people assembled on a
porch and did not notice the crane as the
train passed
so many Of those who went on yester-
days excursion expressed a desire to
take another trip soon that Mrs. Gill
talks Of running another excursion in a
few DAYS, perhaps this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
THE WILLIAMSBURG FOLK.
Public schools Open on the 18th
Accident to MIR. Lively.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, September g.
| Special AT the recent meeting OF the
School Board 1t was ordered that the
public schools should open this year the
18th OF this month. The board at its
next meeting, 10 be held some time this
week, will select a list OF books 10 be
used I'm the different schools for the en-
suing four years. superintendent RO r.
Armistead and Principal-of-N
School John S. Charles are at work Sc
lecting list TO be presented 10 the
board when IL meets.
Information has been received here that
Hon. William l.. Lively. now a resident
OF Weston, w. Va, has been seriously
hurt by being thrown from his buggy.
Several OF his ribs were broken and he
was otherwise badly bruised. Mr.. Lively
is wel-remembered in our town. where
he resided for number OF years.
Labor-Day was only observed here by
the closing of the bank. The cashier,
with several well-known Nimrods, went
out in James City Tor a deer hunt, and
I'D 10 a late hour had not returned. Seve-
raj deer have been seen near here this
season, but not close enough TO get
shot at
Rev. w. T.. Roberts. rector OF Bruton
Episcopal church, will spend his yaca-
ton I'm Mecklenburg with relatives. Mrs.
Roberts and children are near Shepherds
town. w. Va, where they will remain
until late in September.
Mrs. and Miss Christian are sumnering
near Blackstone, Nottoway county.
The Misses Gait are registered at Mill
boro' Springs Bath county.
Mrs. Charlotte Hubbard, matron at the
hospital. returned Saturday evening from
a visit to her sister, Miss Ida Faulkner,
at Virginia Beach.
Miss Matte Jones. who has been visit
ing for several weeks in one OF the upper
counties, is home again.
Mr.. Hodges Christian left this morning
for Newport News. where he hopes 10
secure permanent employment.
DIR. James ID. Moncure, Superintendent
OF the Eastern Asylum, and Clerk and
Assistant Steward John T. Mercer are
al Old Point to-day on business connected
with the hospital.
A contract has been made with ar
Coleman Whitaker Tor the erection OF a
beautiful residence fronting the Palace
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06

Green for Mrs. Ida Henley and one at
the head OF Henry street for Miss Louise
Henley.
Mrs. T.. S. Jordan. OF Smithheld, has
rented a residence here, and will make
this her home after the ist Of October.
Miss Petcolas Lee. after a delightful
visit to Mrs. and Miss Cannon, OF Nor
folk. will return home this evening.
Mr.. Edmund WarloIrton. president OF
the Williamsburg Canning Company.
leaves during the week for visit 20 the
Monroe Red sulphur Springs. I'm Vest
Virginia.
DR.. Moncure yesterday heard from his
son. Dunlop Moncure. Jr., who is down
with fever I'm Jacksonville. lie Is i'm
proving. and hopes to be out OF the hes
pital soon.
Professor Charles Bishop and family.
who have been spending the summer with
Mrs. Bishops people, i'm England, writes
that he will sail for home about October
Sth from Southampton on the Red Star
liner Kensington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
ANOTHER FILTERING SYSTEM.
Prof. Hunter Will Give Result of His
Investigations to the Committee.

Professor J. r. Hunter Of Richmond
College, who has been spending some
time in Elmira, N. y, and Boston, Mass,
inspecting the system OF water filtration
In vogue there, has returned to the city,
and will appear before the Water Com
mittee at a special meeting to be held at
$50 O'Clock next Thursday night.
Professor Hunter has written the fol-
lowing letter to Mr.. G. W. Tanner, the
chairman Of the Water Committee:
Elmra, ~ Y, September 2, 1898.
MY Dear Mr.. Tanner,-I came here this
morning, and shall leave for the South
tonight at 10 o'clock. I came for the
purpose Of examining the working Of the
filters here. which were put in by the New
York Filter Company
have spent the day largely in talking
with the general manager Of the Water
Company Dit being a private compora-
tom. and in seeing the plant actually at
work. i also talked with the chemist,
who has been following the working of
the plant day after day for two months
and more. and 1 think have some infor-
nation which may be OF service to the
city in connection with the water ques-
ton.
/ shall arrive I'm Richmond the first OF
next Week. ana Will Ihen talk win you
in regard TO the matter in greater detail
While in Boston j also talked with seye-
raj parties and am certainly more than
ever convinced that we need to do some
thing at Richmond.
If l can find the time after returning to
the city. / want 10 do some work on the
river-water looking to some such action
as altering it.
From a recent Dispatch. which I saw
in Boston, note that your committee is
thinking Of visiting Elmira. hope / may
have the privilege Of talking with you in
regard to the matter before they come.
That is the principal reason for my writ
ing this letter TO you a this time.
Ny arrival I'm Richmond will not be
later than next Tuesday, / think now.
With best wishes. / am, most sincerely
yours. j. RUFUS HUNTER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
The supreme Court at stanton.

Judge r. II. Cardwell, of the Supreme
Court of Appeals. left yesterday Tor
Staunton. to be present when court is
opened to-day Judge Cardwen had been
I'm bad health for some time, but he Is
now much improved, and his physician
yhlnks he will soon be fully restored.
The case OF Hite, the Mecklenburg man.
who was about two or three months ago
sentenced 10 death for murder, VIII come
I'D on a writ Of error at this term Al
Montague VIII represent
the commonwealth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06

work for its up5uliding, we can pray
with brightest assurance Thy Kingdom
come" while faith beholds the perfect
contamination OF our prayer in the new
heavens and new earth. wherein dwell
eth righteousness"
At the o'clock service Mr.. Barr spoke
from the text found in 18th Psalm. nth
verse: Hold thou me up. and l shall be
safe"
A large ana commodious infant-class
room has been added to the Sunday
school room of the Monumental church
during the summer. The robing-room for
the choir was also considerably improved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
The Health of the City.

The following report for the month Of
August has been issued by the Health
Department:
Considering the long and continued
heated spell, the health Of the city has
been unusually good. No deaths are re-
ported from sunstroke and a very few
from contagious diseases. The total num-
Der Of deaths for the month is 12, di-
vided as follows: White males, %; white
females. 81: colored males, 80; colored fe-
ma As 90
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
Mis- Mind Martinez 20 Wed.

4 marriage-license has been issued by
the County Clerk TO Mr.. George Albert
Baldwin and Miss Maud A. Warmer.
Mr.. Baldwin is a well-known young man,
Just q years old, who lives in Richmond.
His bride-elect is only IS years of age.
She is the daughter of Mr.. John #. Warri-
ner who resides in the county just out
side the city limits. They will be mar
ried tomorrow morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond. September ,. 1898.
To-day. LabOr-Day. was very generally
observed I'm tobacco circles.
Private sales WHre light.
Davenports Crenshaw's. and Shockoe
warehouses report to-day: Receipts,
hogsheads. deliveries, 1874 hogsheads.
The vacancy on the committee appoint
ed 10 draw up new laws for the governs
ment Of the Richmond Tobacco Trade.
made By the death OF Mr.. Isaac Newton
Vaughan. has been filed by the chairman
OF the committee, Mr.. Il. X, Victor.
Vaughan
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
Used a Brick on n Woman's Head.

Jack Mills, a white man, is a prisoner
at the First Police station, charged with
assaultins a colored woman named Sarah
Anderson. The two engaged in q row on
west Broad street. and Mills struck the
woman on the head with a brick. in
hicting a painful scalp wound The am
bulance was summoned and the woman
was treated. Mills attempted to make his
escape but Officers Pendleton and Hold
craft arrested him in the First District.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
Death of Mr.. Orrin seldcn.

private Orrin W. Selden, Of Company
q second Virginia Regiment. who died
M Camp Cuba Libre of typhoid fever
saturday night, is brother OF Mr: ~,
Howard Selden, for several years c,erk a.
the Exchange Hotel In ms CITY. ne was
a fine young man, ana ms uea'h WIN a.,
mourned by many friends. He was III
only d few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
city Employees Enjoy Labor-Day.

The employees of the municipal govern
ment enjoyed the freedom that Labor
Day brings. and the department offices
were all closed yesterday. The City Hall
was to al intents and purposes deserted
until the Council met there at night,
though the clerks OF the Hastings and
Law and Equity Court were in their
Dlaces
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
Married I'm baltimore.

Mrs. Florence II. Mcclellan, of this
city, and Mr.. Norman Il. Wilder, of Hill
nois, were married in Baltimore on the
9th of August by Rev. Mr.. Stevens, OF
ST. Pauls Methodist church. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilder will make their home In the
West
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
Willie Jones Coming Home.

Sergeant w. y. Jones. Company NJ.
Fourth Virginia Regiment has been
honorably discharged. and will be home
this week. His father. Mr.. l. n. Jones,
has not been in the late army in any ca
pacity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
CAPTAIN Lamb TO speak.

Congressman Lamb will begin his cam
paign at New Kent Courthouse Thursday.
Captain Lamb has not been In a hurry
TO begin work this year owing to the
heat, but he has now delayed about as
long as possible. If he is to get over the
entire district. as he proposes doing