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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
DEMOCRATS PREPARE.
Extra Efforts viii Be Put Forth in
Wards 8 and s Tuesday.

The democratic city committee had a
meeting at headquarters last night, at
which plans for the state election Tues
day were discussed. Arrangements were
made for getting out the vote of the
party, particularly in wards and g..
where contests are on.
AS the regular nominee of the ward 8
caucus, William I. Mclaughlin will be
assisted with hacks. Past experience.
1t was said at headquarters last night,
has proved that fight in the demo-
cratic ranks may result in a republican
Deing elected in a strong democratic
ward. For this reason, Peter f. Sulli-
van, who is running Independently
against Mr.. Mclaughlin. will get no as
sistance from the city committee
Chairman John H. Meagher believes
that the regular nominees of the party
should be supported by every democrat
In ward 5, where James T. Ryan is
pitted against John G. Hagberg, there
Will also be liberal use of hacks. Mr.
Ryan has hard, uphill fight on his
hands, and the city committee is to lend
him every assistance, just as the repub-
lican committee is assisting Mr.. Hag-
berg. Mr.. Ryan was at Headquarters
last night He told The Spy reporter
tiiol q StOiy ptililSu III an evening pa
per to the effect that he had stated to
prominent republican that he felt
that he had no chance Of winning. was
chimera of the Imagination of re-
porter hard pressed for an item that
would be circumstantial as well as ac-
tual evidence to the city editor that
he was doing his work. Mr.. Ryan says
that he never made the statement. In
any event, if he felt like a loser he
would not take prominent republican
into the ante-room, lock the door, tell
him the story of his life and confide to
him the secret that he was going to
lose
Il am going to VIM" said Mr.. Ryan,
but l do not underestimate the
strength of my opponent l intend to
work night and day until the polls
close on Tuesday,"
All nomination papers of democratic
candidates for municipal offices must
be filed before 8 o'clock Monday after
noon with the chairman and secretary
of the city committee.
The latest candidate for municipal Of
flee Is DR. StaDleton The doctor in
tends. to be a candidate for the school
committee in place of DR.. J. T. Dug
gan. who, contrary to expectation, is
unlikely to reconsider his determination
to retire after this year
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
eoER SUCCESSES.
Surrender of Matching Said To 3 e Mo
mentarily Expected.


Paris, Nov 2.-Tne Havas agency,
this evening. published the following
extraordinary dispatch from its cores
pendent at Brussels, who probably OBJ
tanned it from Mr. Leyds, the Trans
vaal representative:
Cape Town:-The news of the Beers
two victories around Ladysmith has
created considerable excitement among
the natives who do not conceal their
joy. Sir Alfred Miner (the British
high commissioner is much perturbsd
at their attitude. Gen. White, in these
two engagements, lost about $50 men
killed wounded and prisoners. The sec
ond victory was won by the Free Stat
ers, commanded by Lucas Meyer, who
seized Colenso. thus cutting off the re-
treat of Gen. White, who was wounded.
The investment of Ladysmith is com
plete and the Beers are masters of the
Pietermaritzburg and the Durham rail-
way.
News has reached Gen White that
Mafeking is closely besieged, and that
the Beers have successfully repulsed
the sorties. The surrender of Mafeking
is expected. 1t is also confirmed that
the Free Skaters have seized Coles
burg"
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REPORT IS FILED.
Continued From Page one.l

all the inhabitants had returned to the
villages. Fields were green with crops.
Municipal governments had been es-
tablished and the people, protected by
our troops, We're enjoying peace, pros
perity and a degree of participating in
their own government previously un-
known in the history of the Philippines.
Attempts of the insurgents to raise re-
cruits and money in the province of
Bulacan were abortive, except when
backed by bayonets and bullets.
Regarding the capability of the Fill
ipinos for government, the report
says: Their lack of education and po-
litical aspiration combined with their
racial and linguistic diverslties, dis
qualify them, in spite of their mental
gifts and domestic virtues, to undertake
the task of governing the archipelago
at present.
The most that can be expected Of
them is to cooperate with the Ameri-
cans in the arrangement Of general af-
fairs from Manila as the centre, and to
undertake, subject to American control
or direction, the administration of the
municipal affairs. Only through Amer
lean occupation is the idea of a free.
governing Filipino commonwealth
at all conceivable. We cannot from any
point of view escape the responsibility
of government where our sovereignty
begins and the performance of our ma
tional duty will prove the greatest
blessing to the people of the Philippine
islands.
The commission gives a general view
of the value of the islands and states
that should become one great trade CEN
ire. The report is signed by J. G..
Schurmann. Geo. Dewey Chas. DENLY,
Dean C. Worcester.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
NO cHEsTNuTs FROM FIRE

Berlin Nov. 2.-The vossische lei
tung publishes an appeal signed by the
committee of the German corps in the
Transvaal, calling upon Germans to
contribute to the support of the fam
lilies of those German volunteers who
nave taken up arms in a just cause.
The Hamburgische Correspondent. in
the course of a semi-official article,
which cautions those who desire to en-
broil Germany in a conflict with Great
Britain, says:
Germany is not going to pluck chest
nuts for other people out of Great Brit
ans ire. Such a policy would drive
Germany so closely into the arms of
Russia that she would hardly be able to
breathe"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
MINISTRY DEFENDED.
Lord Landsdowne Boasts of Rapidity of
British Mobilization.


British Mobilization.
London, Nov. 1.-The Marquis of
Landsdowne, secretary of state for war
was chief speaker at the meeting Of
cutters of the east in Sheffield this even
ing, the function being attended by the
usual distinguished assemblage. Reply
ing to the toast ITO her majesty's min
listers, he went over the usual ground
in explaining the causes of the war and
defended the government against the
charge that the military preparations
We're nos abreast of the negotiations. He
said:
The diplomatic messages went by
wire; the reinforcements by ship More
over, in order to keep abreast the
army aud navy would have had to com
init most provocative and threatening
acts. the Boer ultimatum followed
British mobilization; and if Great Brit
ain had modified earlier the ultimatum
would have been earlier
Lord Lansdowne explained the
promptness of the mobilization, which
had enabled five cavalry regiments. ten
batteries and thirty battaIions to get
far away on the sea. During the ear
Her operations the enemy, he said had
great superiority of numbers, and the
advantage of a choice of ground. This
phase of the situation, he hoped was
approaching its end, for in less than a
week the first installation of troops
would arrive at Cape Town, to be fol-
lowed at steady rate By the remand
err.
Il do not think" continued Lord
Landsdowne, that there need be any
great fear regarding the result. There
has been nothing In history to compare
with the patriotism of our colonies, who
will take no defeat Their attitude will
impress upon the civilized world two
great truths: First, that Greater Brit
ain is not an empty phrase, and, sec
ond, that such a large measure of vol
untary support would not have been
accorded unless We're We're fighting in a
just cause"
In conclusion, Lord Lansdowne ex-
pressed on behalf of the government
profound admiration for the heroisn
OF our troops, who have rehabilitated
the reputation of the British soldierv in
South AfrIca-a great gain, which. in
my mind, outweighs the heavy losses
we have sustained and outweighs even
the sad disaster which was due to an
accidental cause
Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beres-
ford, replying to the toast THE imperial
forces, praised the Irish Fusileers. and
the Worcestershire regiment, who after
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
BIDS VERY LOW.

Government Surprised at Small Figures
Offered For New Cruisers.
Washington, Nov. 2.-The bids for
the six new cruisers opened at the ma
w department yesterday have been
turned over to the board of construc-
ton, which will pass upon their merits
before the bids are awarded. This will
take perhaps two weeks.
The low price of some Of the bids was
rather a surprise to the department in
view Of the advance in the price Of
material. 1t was said, however, that
as the boats would not be constructed
for almost three years, the bidders
were relying on a reduction in the price
of material 1T was said in the depart
ment that probably not more than one
boat will go to any one bidder, this
being the present policy.
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their ammunition was expended, made
an honor able surrender.
Discussing the general question Of
military armament, he observed that
there Were only two really patriotic ma
tons in the world, the British and the
Americans, because they alone had vol
unteers.
Sir George Wyndham, parliamentary
under secretary of state for war, has
replied to Col. Sir Charles Howard, vice
officers tender of thousand volunteers
as marksmen for South Africa, that it
would be against the regulations to
send volunteers abroad to enlist them
for shorter period than three years.
He addressed, however, an assurance
that volunteers would be used if en-
listments would be made for shorter
periods.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
BRITANNlA's LOSS.
List of Killed and Wounded Officers
Published by War Office.

Published by War Office.
London. Nov. S.-The war Office is
sued the text of the dispatch, which is
dated Ladysmith, Nov 2, 10 a. M, CIV
ing the list of casualties among the Off
GERS, which is as follows:
Royal artillery-Killed, Lieut., J. T.
McDougall,
Major John Dawkins,
slightly Lieut.. Harold Belcher, Sc
verely.
Kings Royal Rifle corps-Killed, Ma
jor w. T. Myers, Lieut. H. S. Marsden
and Lieut.. Foster. Wounded. Major
Henry E. BuchananR iddell and Lieut..
H. G. Johnson, both severely
Royal Irish Wounded,
Capt. G. B. H. Rice and Capt. W. b.
Silver, both severely.
Worcestershire regiment-W Wounded,
Capt. s Wilcox Capt. b. Q. Fyffe and
Capt. F. s, Staymer. all severely.
Natal Mounted Rifies-Killed, Lieut..
VIM. Chapman.
Medical ccrps-Killed. Major Edward
Ray.
The list of the on-commissioned Of
ficers and men killed and wounded is
promised tomorrow.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
DIXON The WINNER.
Clever Featherweight
boxer Sue
cessful.
OUTCLASSES WILL CURLEY.
Neither Knocked Out But
American Gains the
Decision.
OUTCLASSES WILL CURLEY.

New York. Nov. 2.-George Dixon,
the featherweight champion, more than
held his own at the Broadway Athletic
Club tonight against viii Curley of
England, and after fighting 25 rounds,
many of which were rather tame, the
American was declared the winner and
no one complained.
Curley is a clever game boy, but
cleverer and none the less game.
Dixon's victory was well earned and
by his defeat of Curley, ne re-estab-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
CURLEY Taxing.
EiGHT-HouR DAY.

Boston, Nov PA circular has been
issued by the National Granite Cutters
union 60 the employers of granite cut
tiers throughout the country, calling at
tention to the action of the craft for
an eight-hour day, beginning with the
spring of 1900 on a basis Of not less
than So per day in all parts of the coun-
fry
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
NEGRO EXHIBIT.
1t Will Be a Prominet Feature of Paris
Exhibition.

Washington Nov. 2.-Ferdinand
Peck, commissioner general Of the
United States to the Paris exposition,
has had under consideration for some
time the question of negro educa-
tional exhibit at the exposition. After
consulting with the president today.
Mr.. Peck decided to provide for the ex-
hibit and appointed Thomas ]. Gallo
way, well known colored education
alist, now in the employ of the war
department.. to have direction Of IL
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
NO COMMUNICATION.

London, Nov. 2.-The war Office has
just informed the Associated Press
that a report has been received from
the governor of Natal, Sir Walter
Francis Hely- Hutchinson, announcing
that communication with Ladysmith
has been interrupted since 230 this af-
ternoon.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
TOLLING BELL
BROUGHT AID.
Continued From Page one.l

can, but as yet no violence has been
offered.
The ad. in the Boston papers has
caught several experts in the line of
Mckay sewing, and they have come
70 webster and applied for the job,
put When they ascertained how things
STOOD, they at once returned. The strik-
ers nave paid the fares of several back
10 their homes, Today many came out
OF the factory as they had no work in
the absence of the sewers. Unless the
factory can soon secure sewers, the
doors Will have to close The men that
went out of work were averaging about
Sll a week. They gave the firm nearly
a weeks time to readjust the schedule,
put the management refused to do So
ana they accordingly left their work.
The committee in charge of the car
nation party in st. Jean Baptiste hall
next Monday night, which will be held
under the auspices of the ladies aux
iliary of the A. 0. H, are Nellie M.
Clare, Mary Leland, Isabella Sanders,
Hattie Kelly, Fannie Toomey, Mrs.
charles Prince, Theresa Casey, Agnes
Boyne, Maggie McCormac, Mary H.
Hetherman, Lizzie Maher and Ida Ken
nedy.
The Devid Harum recital in Odd Fell
lows hall tonight under the auspices
of the A. o. U. W. was largely attend
ed. Augustus P. Howell of Boston was
the chief factor of the entertainment.
Emil Romer gave selections on his
graphophone. The committee of ar
engagements were: Henry L. Giroux, c.
Edgar Powers and John r, Haskell.
Nov 16 the society viii observe screen
work, and in that way the 20 applicants
that were voted in at the recent smoke
talk, will be initiated. Two high Off
Gals from South birmingham will do
the work.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
ANNIVERSARY MEETING.
Bishop Lawrence Addresses Woman
Auxiliary Of the Board of Missions.

Auxiliary of the Board of Missions.
Boston, Nov. 1.-THE twenty second
anniversary meeting of the Massachu-
setts branch of the Woman's auxiliary
OF the board of missions was opened at
Trinity church here today by Rt Rev
William Lawrence with a celebration
of holy communion. The bishop later
gave brief address. After the religious
service the congregation adjourned to
tho chapel.
The president, Mrs E. v. r. Thayer.
took charge of the meeting, and Mrs
Edward Abbott of Cambridge and 9TH
ers spoke. Greetings We're sent to the
Canadian branch at the suggestion of
the president.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
WILL NOT APPLY.

Berlin, Nov. Both the Mutual and
Equitable life insurance companies Of
New York have notified the govern
ment that they have given up their
intention to apply for authority to d.
business in Prussia.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
DIXON FAYoRITE.


Dixon was a big favorite, as much
as 100 to so being wagered on him. The
attendance was large. Johnny White
acted as referee.
Sam Bolen colored, of this city, and
Benny Ward of Newark, met in the
Introductory bout Of 12S pounds Bolen
gained the decision.
Dixon and Curiey then entered the
ring. The men fought at 125 pounds.
In the first round Curley shot his left
twice to Dixon's mouth and Dixon
But few blows were struck in the Sec
ond round.
DIXON AGGRESSIVE.
In the third round, Dixon was ag-
gressive and forced Curley to the ropes,
but Curley had the better of the round
Dixon forced matters in the fourth, and
in the fifth he put in some hard blows
and forced Curley all over the ring.
Dixon was the aggressor in the next
two rounds. Curley was clever on
blocking. In the eighth Curley from
a clinch, rubbed his glove over Dixon
face, and Referee White cautioned him
for hugging. Dixon still kept forcing,
but Curley countered we'll
In the ninth, Curley got in more
blows than Dixon. One of his blows
was a triple left, a sort of chop blow
on chest, neck and head Dixon forced
the pace in the tenth, but in the. 18th
he failed to land a blow. He was evil
IDENTIFY trying to make Curley tire him
self by continual leading.
Good blows were exchanged in the
18th. While at close quarters George
planted his right on body and hooked
left to head. Curleydropped to the floor
The bell rang when three seconds had
been counted, and saved the English
man.
STIRS UP THE BRITON.
In the thirteenth Curley was greatly
improved. Dixon forced matters in the
fourteenth. In the fifteenth Dixon
jabbed left to the right eye, which was
swollen from the fall Curley had in the
twelfth. Dixon lifted the Briton with
left swing on stomach and the blow
seemed to hurt very much
In the sixteenth neither had much
steam in his blows From a clinch Cur
ley hit Dixon, but Immediately apollo
gzed. The seventeenth was tame. Both
were weary Dixon's blows were sim
ply blocked and ducked In the
eighteenth Curley stock sank In the
nineteenth Curley was on the defen-
sive. Little was done in this or the next
round. Dixon had shade the better of
the GlSN. Ol8OH lOOkeQ angry WlPn cur
ley struck him in the 22d. Curley block
ed and guarded cleverly. A blow in the
wind from Dixon at the end of the 23d
round made Curley sick at his stom-
ach, as he vomited when he went to his
corner.
CURLEY Taxing.
He's taking; look out for him,
George" said Tom O'Rourke, as Dix
on Went to the scratch in the oath.
Dixon forced matters in this round.
Before they shook hands for the 25th.
Dixon's admirers shouted, Look out
for him, George, he'll cop a sneak on
you
This advice was good. Dixon cut
loose and swung for the head Cur
ley landed right on body Then they
slugged each other without any regard |
to science. Curley was forced to the
ropes but fought back again, and they
were mixing 1t up in slam-b bang style |
when the bell rang. Referee White de- |
cided in favor of Dixon
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
GIVEN A NORRIS CHAIR.
Knights Of Malta Spring a Surprise on
Their Host.

William j. Hurd, a member of The Bay
State Commandery. Knights OF Malta.
was pleasantly surprised last evening .by
mary members Of the commandery, and
was presented with a Morris chair The
presentation speech was made by Past
Commander f. r. Hayden. During The
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
SIX OFFICERS KILLED.
White Reports Losses in Farquhar's
Farm Engagement.

0FII1 IIISNSoTFIGITts
London. Nov. General Sir George
Stewart White has cabled the war Of
fee that in the enga cement on Farqu-
har's farm near Ladysmith, on October
80, when Lieut.. Col. Cartoons column
was compelled to surrender, officers
were killed and wounded. Among the
non-commissioned officers and men the
casualties were 81 in killed and 2S1 in
wounded. Gen. White promises a list
of the missing later.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
WEATHER REPORT.

Boston. Nov. 2.-Local forecast Friday:
Increasing cloudinsss; rising tempera-
ture. Probably rain Friday night and
Saturday.
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evening stories were told by d. A Scott
and w. Gates, and pleasant social
time enjoyed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03

Midnight-Vice-P President Hobart is
sleeping, and has not awakened. The
mousse Is IN darkness, with the exception
OF the sick room, where the light is
burning low. --l-l .lAnl-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
HOBART RESTING WELL.

Paterson. n. J., Nov. $50 p. M -
Vice-President Hobart spent a COM
Portable day. He fell into a natural
sleep at $50. His pulse was quite strong
at the time.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
Character is victory organized.
Belts Sp5ceGs
Seasoning

is organized fayoring victory.
II has character. For over 40
years being delicately fiayoring
Dressings, Oyster Patties, Gro,
quotes, Turkey, Chicken, Fowl,
Meats, Wish, etc. Ask for Bells
The Advocate and news., 1899-02-01

tween them that the advocates Of direct
legislation propose to establish. Giving
the people the right to vote on their laws
would not shut out the minority II mem
bers Of that faction had a strong case.
They would have a chance to get their
side before the public and have 1t decid-
ed upon it's merits. On the other hand,
It would not make the minority too both
ersOme, because they could only secure
an election upon preparation Of petit
tiOn signed by enough voters to make the
matter worth considering. To obtain
this they would be Obliged to agitate and
bring their cause before the public,
against which there is no provision in
system of direct legislation. PrOpOr-
tiOnal representation, which is properly
part Of the system of direct legisla-
tlon, is especially designed to give the
minority their rights while at the same
time not allowing them an opportunity
unjustly to check rational legislation.
AS we have said above, all the argu-
ments against direct legislation fall fun
damentally upon the statement that the
people are not fitted for self-government.
But this is wholly at variance with the
ideas of the founders Of the republic, and
really has no weight at all. II the people
are not fitted for self-government, those
who are more able or tricky will con-
tinue to rule, as heretofore Direct legis-
lation alone offers an opportunity to as
certain whether or not the people are
able to govern themselves. 1t would
open the way for self-gOvernment for
people that is capable of administering
such a government AS it is now they
are without that opportunity.
The Advocate and news., 1899-02-01

more rapid dissemination Of infOrma-
tiOn upon all subjects the farmers cam
not afford to grOpe in the dark. They
cannot afford to 90 1t blind, or to STUN
bic along with cut and try, hand-tO-
mouth system such as was followed in
many places three-quarters Of century
ago Nor can they afford to trust their
destinies to the tender mercies of board
Of trade manipulators who simply use
the farmers for what they can make out
of them. Turn on the light and let the
government do 1t in such a way that the
farmers will be protected and benefited
by 1t for the agricultural interests Of this
country are paramount to all others COM
bined.
The Advocate and news., 1899-02-01
AN EXPERIMENT FOR MANHOOD

Considerable interest has been aroused,
in this country as well as in England,
by the establishment at Oxford Univer-
Sity OF Ruskin Hall. 1t is the purpose OF
the founders Of Ruskin Hall, to quote
their own language, To place q portion
of the incompatible educational facili-
ties and advantages of this center of
learning at the disposal of young men
of small means, enabling them to leave
their environment and devote them