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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-04

Congressman Steele of the elev-
enth Indiana district has accepted
the challenge of S. +, Nicholson
Of Kokomo, and will contest for
the Iowa ard county delegation. 1t is
stated that next to his own n0mina-
ton the purpose of Nichlson, as well
as that of ames F. Statesman, Of
Peru, and c. E. Cowgirl of Wabash,
is to secure the defeat of Major
Steele.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-04
The liendlsh act perpetrated by white

The liendish act perpetrated by white
residents of Lake City, :. &. Wednesday
is indeed one of tle most brutal, horrible
and uucalled for proceedings that has
occurred for many years.
A negro was appointed post master.
The post office and all of The mail was
burned, the postmaster brutal,
murered, and for no other cause than
that he was negro and held fedora
position. His home was burned aud
while trying to escape from the flames
his wife and three daughters were Grip
pied for life and babe in its mother:
arms was killed 1t ia To be hoped that
the federal government Will administer
the right kind of punishment to the per
petratOrs of the horrible crime.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-04

The possibility of woman's indi
vidual attainment was excm plifieC
the highest in the life of Mis-:
Frances Willard whose death a ma
ton mourn.. The opportunities pre-
sented her were successfully grasped
for the benefit of humanity, and the
good this christian lady accomplished
is almost Unreasonable. AS pres
ident of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union she was an in
defatigable worker, and of national
renOwn.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-04

Twenty five years ago, or less
people would have been amazed
to read in Democratic paper
the official" announce ment of a
Republican candidate for office, o.
vice versa. Nowadays such annouc,
ments are no longer either rarity
or curiosity. 1t is considered en-
tirely proper for political announce
ments to be made in any paper thai
has a fair standing in the commu'
nifty, or that enjoys general cir
culstion among people whose atten
ton is sought to be attracted
South Bend Times.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-04

"Zola," the French writer has been
given the maxim penalty, fine Of
5000 francs and Punishment for one
wear. His published arraignment of the
officials who were instrumental in
securing the Punishment of Dreyfus
was the charge upon which he was
convicted. Freedom of speech is not
tolerated as in this Republic. lola is a
great writer. His convictionisiargely due
to the hatred of the French for the
Jews.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-04

Mayor Taggart refused to sign an
ordinance passed by the council of
Indianapolis, known as the "boxIng
and sparing' ordinance. 1t permitted
ten round boxing contests, wherein a
finish fight might take place and still be
sparring for points match. Mayor
Tsggart was wise in his conclusions
an d should be commended.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-04

The New York tallors are on strike
and 500 shops are said to % tied up.
Those tailors seem To be unreasonable
crea ures. They don't appear to sppre-
cate prosperity. 1t is said that they earn
from So Sc a week and only have to
work Ii hours day. 1t is quite evident
that they are not in favor of I6 to / -
16 hours of work for ldollar. N ational
BImetal!jst
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-04

In imposing unjust regulations
upon American gold hunters in the
Klondike, Canada seems to have
overlooked a great many things
which VIC can easily do to more than
balance the account. Some of these
things have been called to her atten
ton by our state department.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-04

The new tax law in Illinois which
provides for the publication of assess
ment rolls in newspapers 10 q move
ment in the right direction. 1t will
give the public good idea OF who the
tax--dodgsrs are.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-04

Providence seems to be taking hand
in giving the patriots of Cuba deliv-
eraDce from the Spanish yoke of oppres-
sion. Freedom to them Is bound to come
sooner or later. God helps those who
help thems elves.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-04

A Cuban Torpedo boat is watching the
Spanish Cuirser in New York Harbor
Its purpose is to attack her when she
gets into the open sea-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-04

The woman who finds fault with her
husband because he sees fit to tip the
barber is easily accounted for She was
never shaved with q dull razor.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-04

If the Ohio people are really DESTROYS
of improving their State house they will
pay more attention to their Legislative
elections.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-06
PURELY SPECULATIVE.
No Truth in Reports About Work Of
Peace Commission In Paris.

Washington, Oct. SIT can be stated
on authority that the various stories
published relating to the work OF the
peace commission now in Paris wher-
ever they assume to indicate a failure
OF negotiations, renewal of hostilities
ana the dispatch of a naval force to the
Spanish coast, are purely speculative.
The commission has not progressed
far with its work as to warrant the at
tempt to draw conclusions as to the
outcome. 1t is not even possible to
predict accurately the length Of the ses-
sion. If the American commissioners
are convinced that the negotiations are
being conducted with sincerity on the
part Of the Spanish commission there
viii be no effort made to force them be-
yond season. But If it should appear
that the Spanish position Is irreconcil-
able with the American demands and
that the Spanish with knowledge of
this are simply prolonging the pro-
ceedings, our commissioners are likely
to be promptly recalled.
The Spanish government is row fully
informed of the exact extent Of Amer
ica's demands. Whether these abso-
lutte and not subject to abatement, can
not be ascertained, for the responsible
officials declare that it would be bad
policy to make any admission on this
point. But the impression in official
circles is that the conditions are abso-
lutte in their general scope. while there
may be opportunity for slight amend
mentS in details
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-06

her great industrial enterprise and the
first causes Of all, her material pros
perity. were Christian men and Sunday
school teachers.
Hon Rufus B. Dodge, the mayor Of
the city, was then introduced, and be-
gan his remarks by saying that the first
thing he usually had to do when called
upon to address meetings of this kind
was to find what excuse he had for be-
ing there except in his official capacity.
In this instance, however, he felt that
he had the best excuse for being pres
ent that he had ever had on any such
occasion, for he was once a Sunday
school teacher himself. He shuddered
he said, when he thought what would
gotten the honor of being a Sunday
school teacher out or It, whatever
might happen to them.
Among the institutions Of the city Of
which we are Justly proud, the church,
es are by no means the least. In every
way Worcester is a prosperous city,
intellectually, materially and morally,
and in no direction is its prosperity
more marked than in the numerous
and healthy Christian churches it
boasts. believe that in all the United
States you will not find a cleaner city,
morally than Worcester, and we be-
lieve 1t is largely owing to the influence,
of such bodies as you represent. We
hope that when you go back to your
homes you will think no less Of them
because you have sen our city, but that
you will cherish fond recollection of
the fair municipality Of Worcester and
a pleasant memory of the hearty well
come which this great throbbing heart
Of the commonwealth now extends to
you through me.
w. N. Hartshorn was introduced as
the father Of the movement in this
state, but with characteristic modesty
he refused to address the meeting at
length, but offered a brief and appro-
pirate toast instead.
Miss Harlowe Of ex-Postmaster Cen
eral Wanamaker's Sunday school in
Philadelphia was called upon az the
last speaker, but she was not to en-
veigle into a speech, but gained the
heartiest applause Of the evening by
the remark that she thought that the
little star sunk out of sight when the
great sons shed their light on the
convention.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-06

| through sympathy and cooperation of
officers and teachers acting together;
to secure unity in the use Of best meth
DDS to bring the large successful
schools into helpful relations with the
weaker schools; to reveal by reports
from each school the neglected por-
lions in each district. and to determine
how to occupy such fields
This association does not organize
new schools 1t exercises no authority.
1t does not interfere with or detrace
from direct work of any denominauoh
or church organization. 1t leVies no
tax. 1t asks, however, for contrlou-
tons to carry on its work.
We wish pre- eminently to emphasize
the fact that the work of the associa-
ton is cooperative, and is especially
helpful to the churches and schools IN
SMALL cities, towns and rural districts
Of the state.
Within the borders of our own COM
monwealth there are nearly 1000 sun
day schools united in a common cause,
striving for a common end Inc cora
that binds US together should be as
strong rs the love that Christ bears
to every individual worker, and as he
has helped each one of us so should
we help one another until by-and-by,
under a UYuss more beautiful and more
precious than the red cross, and more
nations than the 40 nations are includ-
ed in this league, yen NIL nations, we
shall have completed our day OF CO.
operation to help all those who need
our help, and shall hear the words,
MY child we'll done"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-06
CONVENTION CLOSES.
Rev. Father Endeavor" Clark Speaks Be
fore the Christian Endeavors.


Waterbury, CT. Oct. 5.-The Connec-
ticut Christian Endeavor union
brought it's two days annual conven-
ton to a close with most enthnst-
astic mass meeting at the auditoTfum
tonight. Rev. Francis e. Clark Of Bos-
ton, president OF the United Society
of Christian Endeavor, was the
principle speaker. and his popu-
larity is so great that despite the
unfavorable weather there was scarce
ly an unoccupied seat in the spacious
building.
The meeting opened with a service of
song, led by A. ]. Blakesley Of this
city, after which breif business ses-
sion was held, and the following off,
GERS were elected: President, II. H.
Spooner, Of Bulls Bridge; vice presi-
dents, Rev. D. e. Jones of Ellington,
Rev. f. A. Johnson of New Milford. Il.
A, Hull of New London; secretary and
treasurer, A. f. Bromley of New Brit
ain; auditor, A. e. Kilbourne of East
Hartford; railroad manager, J. H.
Mansfeld of New Haven! directors,
two years, Rev. Asher Anderson OF
Meriden, J. A. Edmonson of Water
bury, w. f. Waterbury of Stamford.
The address of Rev. Father Endeav-
orr Clark then followed and made a
deep impression.
He was followed by Rev. John c.
Wilson, pastor of the Puritan Congre-
gational church of Brooklyn, N. Y.
after which there was a conservation
hour, led by Rev. H. w. Pope Of New
Haven, and the convention was
derson, who pronounced the benedic-
ttOu
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-06

are unable to relieve her of the burdens
of domestic drudgery. In fact, the aver
age woman insists upon personally carry
ing the cares of the household even if
others do the hardest manual work. 1t is
incessant work and worry that make so
many homebodies thin and pale, tired,
nervous, irritable and Respondent.
The Guardian Angel of the household
is DIR. Greene's Nervura for the blood and
nerves. The nervous headaches to which
the housewife is subject; the exhaustion
which no amount of rest will overcome
the melancholy which love and plenteous-
ness cannot remove-ali these things van
ish under the magic influence of DR..
Greene's Neryura. Why suffer when re-
lief is at handH
You are welcome to consult with DR..
Greene freely, personally or by letter, at
his Office, "a Temple Place, Boston, Mass,
DIR. Greene charges no fees for consulta-
ton and advice.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-06
REVIEWED AND EXTENDED.
thoughtful Consideration of the Phase Of
The word" at Afternoon Services.

Thoughtful Consideration Of the Phase Of
1.-THE Word" at Afternoon Services.
The general topic of the afternoon
session was 1.-The Work Reviewed and
Extended" In the temporary. absence
Of Vice President Remington, Rev. ].
M. Leonard of Melrose presided over the
session and introduced the speakers. A
very high tribute was paid by the chair
man in opening the exercises to the alb
sent president, Mr.. c. C. Corbin, and 1t
was announced that this year the Selec-
ton of the president would be made
from the ranks of the Baptist laity, it
being the idea of the nominating COM
mtttee to have the honor go in turn to
each of the three great denominations
that are represented in the association.
Owing to the fact that Rev. ]. H.
Spencer Of North Adams did not ar
rive when expected to do So {his place
was taken by Mr.. Hartshorn, who read
the review Of the state committee, an
abstract of which report Is here given
The eighth annual report of the ex-
ecutive committee opened with refer
ences to the conventions of the past
few years, dealing largely with the
method Of working and the progress
which was such notable feature of the
work today.
Continuing the report stated:
May we repeat again what we have
said in every annual report, and yet is
not fully understood, that the purpose
of this association is through district
organizations at convenient points to
bring together for conference every
pastor, officer and teacher in the state.
for mutual help and encouragement:
to secure intelligent information and
the wisest plans for reaching and
teaching; to stimulate an interest
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-06
MUSIC AND ROUTINE.
Morning Session Taken Up by Reports
and an Address on Music.

The morning session was opened with
devotional exercises, conducted by Rev.
John D. Pickles of Boston, formerly of
Trinity Church in .this city.
This was followed with an address by
Prof. Benjamin C. Blodgett of Smith
College on Music in the Sunday
schools" He had no idea of bringing
anything new, but to give something
Of the beautiful in the old. 1t was a
matter of qualification that this part OF
the Sunday school service was being
lifted up; that it was receiving the at
attention of the best composers.
The Sunday school is not to teach the
Scriptures entirely. but to inspire reli-
gion. The Scriptures are not taught as
a literature, but as & part Of the whole
A good deal depends upon the selection
given, many of the hymns being out
of place and full of fear. The Sunday
school which lays it's foundation of life
at the beginning should put its eff
ciencies in touch with the best educa-
tional facilities at hand. There are
hymns that have no relation to a rev.
erential life. The church hymn books
are full of good songs, but they are sell
dom used.
Miss Bertha F. Vella state primary
and junior secretary presented a re-
view of her work for the past year. She
was followed by Field Secretary Ham
ilton S. Conant of Boston.
The report of the treasurer, Charles
c. Barry. showed the net receipts for
the year to be $5052 .25, Of which sum
$29SS. so came from districts and schools
and $1455 from personal subscriptions
and membership fees. The expendi-
lures amount to $5159. 95.
The net receipts Of the association for
six years are as follows 1893 $745; 1894.
s17OO; 1895, $34oO; 1895, $4S5O; 1897, s520O;
1898, $5O52.
Rev. c. A. Littlefield Of Boston spoke
for the executive committee, and short
reports were made from the field. Con-
ferences were held during the noon
hour
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-06
THE NEW OFFICERS.
Evening Session Opens With the Ratifica
ton Of Committees Nominations.


The evening session was opened as
usual by praise service, conducted
by Mr. Stebbins, during which some
very excellent chorus work and solo
numbers were enjoyed. A devotional
service was conducted by Rev. q. F.
Studley of Mansfield, after which the
report of the nominating committe was
read, accepted and adopted. The fol-
lowing is the list Of officers elected:
President, Geo. w. Coleman, Boston;
vice presidents, Rev. S. G. Babcock,
Hyde Park; John Gilchrist, Boston;
Christie M. Kingsley, Cambridge; Rev.
y. M. Leonard, Phi. D., Melrose; c. V.
S. Remington, Fall River; recording
secretary, Geo. C. Herbert, Lynn;
treasurer, H. V. Upham, Jamaica
Plains; auditor, Charles R. Magee,
Maiden; executive committee, VIM. N.
Hartshorn, chairman; Rev. Neil An
drew, Jr., Shelburne Falls; J. S. Buff
fington. Fall River: Charles S. Bates,
Braintree; H. S. Chapman, Sandwich;
Rev. G. II. Clark, Winthrop; M. A.
Davy, Taunton; Rev. E. c. Eurig
Danvers; Judge l.. r. Hitchcock, Chic
opee; Charles w. II. Hutchins, Wor-
cester; l. Freeman Hall, North Adams;
w. H. Kimball, Billerica; Rev. G. A.
Littlfeld, Chelsea; Rev. 3. B, Make
peace Springfield; Rev. G. r. Minard
Palmer; Rev. ]. H. Piilsbury, Dedham
Rev. L. B. Prise, Brockton; Rev. j.
K Richardson, D. D., Brockton; D. B
Silsby Fitchburg Samuel Usher, Cam
bridge Arthur F. Within, Whitins-
Vile; A. P. Williams. West Upton.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-06
BEING ABANDONED.
Industrial Outlook in Jamaica Becom
ing More Gloomy Daily.

Kingston, Jamaica. Oct 5.-The in
dustrial outlook here grows more
gloomy daily. This morning one of the
leading newspapers announced that
owing to the depression many well-tc-
do colonists In addition to a number OF
the poorer ones, are deserving the ISL
and.
Owing to the governments arbitrary
action in enforcing the tobacco and
excise law passed last year, in spite of
popular protests and a memorial to
Joseph Chamberlain. the secretary of
state for the colonies. the majority of
the tobacco cultivators have aban-
doned that business Among them are
Cuban cultivators who were domiciled
here and who, with their expert en-
ployees, are returning with chance
of success to Cuba, being Disguised
with their experiences in jamaica.
Many of the principal factories are
being closed for the same cause, and
the government has appointed hastily
a commission to inquire into the mat
ter. The commission will meet tomor-
row
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-06
AT THE BANQUET.
Mayor Dodge and Charles G. Washbum
Among the Speakers.

Among the Speakers.
At the conclusion Of the afternoon
service, the convention adjourned to
the Y. M. C. A. building, where So
cial hour was spent, and after some
delay caused by the Unexpectedly large
number who desired to participate in
the banquet, the delegates sat down to
the tables, which fairly groaned under
the load of good things that Caterer
Yeaw had provided.
Over 500 people We're accommodated
at the festive board and all praised
without stint the excellence of the ar
engagements and decorations that had
been provided. The divine blessing was
invoked by Rev. Mr.. Morse of Attle>
boro, and then the guests sat down.
and viands began to Vanish as by mag
had been fully satisfied, the president
of the local committee, Arthur E. Gray,
called the meeting to OF der and intro
duced as the toastmaster Of the eve
ming the Hon. Charles G. Washburn
of this city.
Mr. Washburn made a brief speech
in which he expressed his pleasure OF
addressing a body in whose work he
had always been particularly interest
ed. He thought it one Of the noblest
causes in which any one could engage
to advance the teaching Of the word
of God 1t is a fact worthy Of notice
that each generation had FOUND a way
to transmit the Scriptures to the next.
The best scholarship Of all ages has
been devoted to the teaching Of the
Scriptures.
Mr.. Washburn reviewed with evident
familiarity the subject the progress of
i.
made an eloquent reference to the in
stitutor of it. Robert Raikes. In clos
ing he said, Worcester has always
been a cody city. and one full Of good
works, and it is a. pleasure to note that
all the men who were the founders Of
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-06

has a distinct recollection Of George
Bancroft, the historian, then a boy one
year older than herself.
In spite of her many years the old
lady Is still quite vigorous. She moves
about the house and enjoys a sun bath
from the piazza of her home when the
weather is favorable. Her eyesight Is
remarkably good, for she can see to
read a newspaper or thread a needle
without the aid Of spectacles. A fea-
ture of Mrs. Donovan's birthday cell
ebrations are the giving away of SOU
venirs to her friends Of her handiwork
in sewing. This year they take the
form Of ironing holders. and the speci-
men shown to The Spy man proved a
deftness with the needle Of which many
a young damsel might well be proud.
Mrs. Donovan comes of a long-lived
family. Her grandmother, Mrs. Har-
ris, on her mothers side, lived to be
104 years old. In relating a story to
The Spy man. Mrs. Donovan stated
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-06
THE AFTERNooN SESSION.

AS Mr.. Spencer came in during the
reading of Mr.. Hartshorn's report, his
part Of the program came next in order.
In beginning. his remarks he spoke of
the fact that he had just returned
from a western trip, and said that he
considered that the west was begin
ming to feel the respect for the east
that he was glad to see realized, as
he had had it impressed upon him that
while the west was a great and pro-
gressive region, the east has still a
few things it can teach the newer
states in the matter OF education and
advancement
He said that when he was told that
he was to speak on the subject of Co
operation as Taught and Illustrated in
the New Testament" he thought he
would have to begin like the essay that
treated Of snakes in Ireland by saying
that there are no snakes in Ireland
there is no cooperation spoken of in
the New Testament
But the New Testament recognizes
and justifies the true unity of all Chris
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-06

that she walked all the way from Hol-
den in company with her grandmother,
who was then 100 years old, to attend a
Sunday service at the Old South meet
ing house.
of Mrs. Donovan's family Of chill
dren, all but three of them were born
in Thomson. CT, five are now living
They are Samuel H, proprietor of the
Victoria House, on Orange street;
James D., foreman for Ames Plow
Company; Eldridge, also employed by
the Ames Co., Mary Elizabeth, widow
Of Henry H Emerson, formerly Of
Webster, and Miss Katie, with whom
Mrs. Donovan resides at % Prescott
street
Mrs. Donovan's father was SOL
der in the revolutionary war, and I'M
til his death drew pension of SO dol
liars a year.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-06
DEATHS.

BI1AN1-In this city, 9th, Lacy A., dsssil-
ter OF JOHN and the lEIta Mary a Bean.
GAYLoRD-Tn this city, 9th, Beaez, CAR.
lord daughter of William a and Aifta
NJ. Gaylord, mos. days.
Relatives and friends are invited to al
tend funeral services at their resEdancsA
rs shattuek St, Thursday, at 3. m
MILES = In BrooSline, 90. at his resi-
denca, % Marion street, Edward W.
Miles "a yrs. 8 mos days.
Services at his late residence Thursda.v.
Oct, 0, at II a. IA. Burial at WorceskeR
GIBBS-In Grafton, 4th, L. Maria Eio2
comb wife of Daniel N. Gibbs, rs yra-
10 mos, II days
Funeral Friday, Oct- 9TH at q D, M, AT
her late residence. Relatives and
friends invited to attend,
CLARH.-In this city, 9Th ult-. Esacx. 4Rffa
OF John s, Clark % yrs4 II noA &