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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
LICENSE BARRIERS.
Journeymen Draft An Act TO Be Pre-
scented to the Legislature.

JouTHSytHcH OFdIt An eCt 10 DC RE
scented to the Legislature.
George A Osman. John F. O'sulli-
van and A. B. Russell attended the
meeting OF the State BARRIERS associ-
alton in Wells Memorial hall yesterday
as delegates Of the local Journeymen
BARRIERS union. The Worcester men
were instrumental in causing the lcens-
ing Of BARRIERS to be introduced as part
OF the campaign of the association Last
year an effort was made in the state
legislature to have the license bill
passed, but 1t was unsuccessful.
The association will begin at once in
its campaign on hygienic principles. The
act as proposed yesterday contains IA
sections. One of the features is an arti-
Gle calling for the appointment of a
board of registration composed of three
men who have had at least I'VE years'
experience as BARRIERS. Fees for the
license and appearance before the board
amounting to S. are suggested. One Of
the sections is to the effect that appli-
cants for BARRIERS licenses must present
certificates OF good moral character,
and that license holder when found to
be suffering from contagious disease
or to be incompetent may have his
license revoked. Persons under IA years
old cannot work as apprentices or in
barber shops, and those under is must
not work later than p. m. Towels must
be Numbered after being used on one
customer. Fines of from $40 to 500 and
Imprisonment from 10 days to three
months are mentioned as penalties for
infraction of any Of the provisions OF
the act.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
RESCUED FROM GRAVE.
Two Miners Rescued From
Carbonate Mine Near
ly Dead.

Carbonate, Wash. Dec. 10.-Stunned
by the suddenness of last nights mine
horror. the people here seem too dazed
for any expression of grief of a dem
onstrative nature. Thirty-two is the
number Of dead. Two men were res
cued at O'clock this morning, after
being entombed in the mine all night.
They are Peter Merp, a Frenchman,
and Michael Kniss, a Pole. After
Kniss had recovered from the effects
of the suffocating black damp, he said:
Il was working on the fourth cross
cut when the explosion came. After
that. 1 went to sleep and somebody
came and woke me up and took me
out of there"
That was the total measure of his pc
riod of consciousness. He had lain
in the cool depth over is hours, and
lad not the least conception OF this
length of time. On the other hand,
Merp, the Frenchman, had been blind
ly cropping around in the darkness for
the greater part of the night, on his
HANDS and knees, seeking some ave
nue. of escape. With the exception of
the two men. the death list remains
the same. The injured, in addition to
Kniss. number five.
Gov. Rogers will conduct a searching
examination as to the cause of the
explosion. He telegraphed State Mine
Inspector Owens, now at Spokane, to
attend the inquest tomorrow, and ex-
anime witnesses himself. The ques
ton Of insufficient ventilation of the
mine in accordance with the state Law,
will be thoroughly gone into. 1t aas
been impossible to secure an impartial
coroner's Jury in the mining district,
and Coroner Hoskel has gone to Ia
coma to select his jurors.
The theory of superintendent Davis
is that a small pocket of gas was OPP
ened. became ignited and caused the
terrific explosion of dust which result
ed in all the damage and loss Of life.
The total number of men in the shaft
was rs, of whom "A are alive, having
escaped or been rescued.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
SUSAN B. ANTHoNYs PLANS.

Miss Susan B. Anthony has admitted
with some regret that there is truth IN
the report that she intends TO resign the
presidency of the National American
Woman Suffrage Association next FED
ruary She says that she meant to keep
her plans a secret from the public until
the time came to act on them, but some
how they have got out. Her S0th BIRTH
day is approaching, and she wants to lay
aside her official duties In order to devote
herself to more important business. She
wishes to raise $500 600 as a permanent
fund for the support and furtherance or
the woman suffrage movement, and to
that she intends to devote all her
strength
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
PETITION THE POPE.
Leading Cubans Apprehensive Over
Fate of Their Church.

Havana, Dec. 1O.--A number of in
fluential Cubans are about to send a
petition to the pope, asking for a Gu
ban mission. In the course of the
petition, they assert that Catholicism
was most fiourishing in Cuba when a
majority of the priests were Cubans
and they point out that the only schism
which has occurred In Cuba was caused
by the appointment of foreigner as
bishop Of Santiago.
"The condition Of Catholicism" say
the petitioners, SIS critical in the ISL
and, especially in view of the fact
that unbounded gratitude exists to-
ward the great Protestant American
nation which helped Cuba in her strug-
gle for liberty. Intercourse between
the Cubans and Americans is already
close and becoming closer Several
branches of the Protestant church in
Cuba have already nominated Cuban
clergy who will use a powerful infiu-
ence on behalf of Professionals. Even
patriotic sentiment cannot be counted
on to lead those Cuban clergy to aban-
don the church headed and directed by
foreigners"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11

we ever had were born young ana We're
famous before they were as old as Mr..
BeveridEe. Henry Clay, for example,
who was a very good man. came into
the Senate when he was 80, and Andrew
jackson when he was 81. Alexander
Hamilton was 80 when he was appoint
ed secretary of the treasury and found
ed the financial system of this govern
ment, and Thomas Jefferson was only
go when he wrote the Declaration OF IN
dependence. Youth is a fault OF Wnlch
a great many good men have peen
guilty. but it is not incurable.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
POSITION OF TROOPS.

London, Dec. 1.-THE war Office has
received the following from Cape Town
dated Sunday night: 1.-THE position OF
1he enemy in the Stormberg district
was as follows:
AT Stormberg, six laagers, at Dor
trech 1000 men, 20 miles south of Sterk-
stroom 220 men. Major Elliott reports
that Dligetty with force has gone
toward Dordrech to cooperate with
Gatacre.
THE railway bridge at Modder river
was completed December T. GEN Me-
thuen reports that he made a demon
stration up the line of railway at day
light today with artillery. The enemy
did not respond. Methuen is receiving
the remainder of his reinforcements
and supplies. He has established de-
tached posts on his lines of communi-
cation"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
Out and About
sSSSSS9YS3S $500 SSS1S74S 5Y9Ss

The Massachusetts Institute of Tech
nology announces a recent gift of $4,000
from Augustus Lowell, which, accord
ing to the express wish of the donor,
is to serve as the nucleus of fund, the
income of which shall be used for the
benefit Of the teaching staff of the in
stitute in cases of illness, death or re-
tirement subject to such regulations as
the government may from time to time
see fit to adopt.
The donor has left the door open for
others to associate themselves with him
in this good cause by requesting that
the fund shall have no personal .desig-
nation. This munificent gift, the first
of its kind in the history of the insti-
tute. it is to be hoped will serve to
attract attention to the need of still
greater endoWments of this character
The institute has been exceedingly for
tunate in recent years in the matter
of gifts for aids to students. About
$4,000 year is now available for this
purpose alone, sufficient perhaps for
all present needs. 1t Is noteworthy
therefore. that the wisdom of making
provision in the opposite direction for
aid for the instructing staff, should be
emphasized by those so intimately as
ISOLATED as is Mr.. Lowell, a member of
the executive committee of its corpora
ton, with the needs and the policy of
the institute. The exceedingly rapid
growth of the institute has in the past
proved a severe tax upon its financial
resources, necessitating the strictest
economy in the matter of salaries. Mr.
Lowell's generous gift Will be the more
highly appreciated for this reason.
1t is not apparently the wish of the
donor nor would it harmonic with
the practice of the institute in its gem
eral policy in the matter of appoint
ments, that any hard and fast scheme
of penc:oning at a certain age, should
be inaLgurated even were there suffi-
cient endowment available for that
purpose, Such policy would seem to
be adapted alone to those colleges or
institutions wherein a somewhat def
mite schedule of advancement and OF
salaries is made. A scheme of this kind
now in it's second year of operation at
Harvard, has already been productive
of good results. The institutes policy
has, however, always been to make
prefernent depend solely upon individ-
ual merit in each case, rather than to
bind the corporation rigidly to any
system Whatever endowments, there
fore, may, with good fortune, aggre-
gate about this generous nucleus pro-
vided by Mr.. Lowell, will probably be
utilized in the same spirit. They will
constitute a general fund upon which
drafts may be made according to the
particular merits of each case.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
MAY BE THE SAME.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 1O.-It is
believed here that the young man Ros-
ser who shot Slater at the bicycle race
in Madison Square Garden, New York,
last night, is the same party who shot
and killed Henry Hildebrand here a
year ago. For this crime he was tried
and pleaded temporary insanity from
an excessive use of liquor. On the
first trial Of the case, the jury dis
agreed, and on the second trial he was
acquitted. His father, who was a
prominent southerner died shortly af-
ter, from nervous shock.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
LONGEST AND sRIEFEsr.
Achievements of Depew and Bever-
idge As They Appear in Congress
sional Directory.


sional Directory.
The longest biography in the con-
gressionaI directory recites the virtues
and achievements of Chauncey Hitch
ell Depew, says the Chicago Record.
He reviews his life in great detail, tells
how many times he has been elected
to office, and how many times he has
been defeated. but there is one omis-
sion. Mr.. Depew does not tell the
whole truth. He fails to state that he
was invited to accept the office Of sec
rotary of state by President Harrison
when Mr.. Blaine resigned in 1892. Mr..
Depew' says, however, that he was ap-
pointed minister to Japan by President
Lincoln, and confirmed by the Senate,
but declined to accept the office. He
tells how he was defeated for the presi-
Dental nomination in 1888, after receiv-
ing ninety-one votes, and gives a list
Of the great orations he has delivered
from time to time.
The briefest biography in the book
is that of the modest Albert jeremiah
Beveridge, the new senator from In
diana. who simply recites that he was
born on a farm in Highland county,
o., Oct. 8, 1852; his father and brothers
were soldiers in the Union army; that
he was married to Miss Katherine
Maude Langsdale Nov. "a, 1897 and
was elected to the Senate Of the Unit
ed States by the Fifty-f1rst general as
sembly Of the state Of Indiana"
This makes Mr. Beverage 81 years
old, older than people supposed and
leaves no excuse for the criticism that
he is too young to occupy so distin-
guished position. Nor is he the young
est man in the Senate Mr.. Butler, the
populist of North Carolina, is one year
younger, having been born in 1883. Mr..
Penrose, of Pennsylvania, and Mr.. Nc
Laurin, of South Carolina, were born
In 1860
Furthermore, some of the best men
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
RECOMMENDING PARTY.

London, Dec. ia special dispatch
from Ladysmith, by way of F'rere, adds
to the war office account, cabled Sat
urday, of the Boer guns near Pepworth
hill. 1t says:
Gen. Brocklehurst, with cavalry AMI
artillery, accommodated in the direction
of Pepwortb hill with a view of cutting
off the Boef retreat; but he found the
position still strongly held. The Elgh-
teenth Hussars, pushing forward, drew
furious fire.
1.-THE Beers fired necessarily as the
British slowly retired. At a special pa
rade afterwards, Gen. White thanked
Gen. Hunter and all engaged, especially
Major Henderson, for brilliant work"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
ABANDONED A GUN.

London, Dec. 1.-THE Times publish
es the following dispatch from Molteno:
Gen. Gatacre attempted to assault the
Boer position at Stormberg at dawn
today Sunday. The guides led US, and
we were surprised while in tours, and
after a very trying nights march Our
retirement was effected in excellent or
der, there being no hurry, even at the
most critical time The Northumberland
and Irish Rifles behaved as If on re-
view day.
II fear our losses are heavy. One of
our guns we had to abandon"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
E. S. coE DEAD.

Bangor, Me, Dec. 1O.-Eben S. Coe.
one of Bangor's most prominent bust
ness men. and one of the largest own
ers Of timber lands in Maine, died at
his home in this city Saturday night.
During his early days, he was engaged
in engineering work in New York. He
N H.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
ANNUAL MEETING.

Methodist Social Union Will Entertain
Dr.. and Mrs. Perrin.
The Worcester Methodist Social union
will hold its annual meeting IN Trinity
M. e. church this evening. There will
be reception and social, beginning at
$50 o'clock, and at 7.15 a banquet will
be served. The guests Of the evening
will be Rev. DR.. w. T. Perrin and
wife OF Boston. DR.. Perrin was recent
ly appointed presiding elder of this
district Other speakers will be- Hon
A. S. Roe, Rev. DR.. George w. King,
Rev. Nils Eagle and Rev. C. W. Della
no. There will be an election of Off
GERS following the speakers, and Wor-
cester Methodists have been urged to
attend
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
BAsUros RISING.

London, Dec. IA dispatch from
Cape Town to the Daily Mail, dated
Thursday, Dec. Z, says: News that
Chiefs Khami, Linchwe, Bathoen and
Seoheli, with their people in Bechuan-
aland. have risen to attack the Beers,
seriously complexities the situation. 1t
is believed the Basutos and other tribe
men will follow the example,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
MEETINGS. ETC.
Leicester National Bank.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Leicester National Bank will be
held at their rooms on TUESDAY, Jan
9, 1900, at o'clock p. m, for the election
of directors and the transaction of any
fore them
PARKMAN T. DENNY, Cashier.
Leicester Mass, Dec. 8. 1899.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11

WORCESTER and Worcester
w County. secured each day
from stem to stern for all the
happenings worthy of mention.
Complete social, political, indus
trial, financial, sporting and general
news from all points may be
found in The Spy every morning.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
WORCESTER NATIONAL BANK,

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Worcester National Bank will be
Worcester, on the SECOND TUESDAY
9th of January, 1900. at II O'Clock a. M,
to choose directors for the ensuing year
and transact any other business that may
legally come before the meeting.
JAMES P. HAMILTON, Cashier.
Worcester Mass, December 6. 1899.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
Worcester will be held at their banking
rooms, M 474 Main street, on TUES
DAY, JANUARY 9Th, 1900 at IL O'Clock
a. M, for the election of directors for the
ensuing year, and for the transaction OF
any other business that may legally come
before them.
G. K. RAND, Cashier.
December 4, 1899.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
ASK DEGRADATION.

Peki1, Dec. 10.-The French govern
ment has formally demanded the degra-
dalton OF the viceroy of Canton, be-
cause the order to execute the Chinese
magistrate who was responsible for the
murder OF two French officers at Mon
til has not been carried out. The Tsung-
Li-Yamen win probably refuse.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
BRITISH ARMS
MEET DEFEAT.
Continued from Page oue.)

Burger and Commandant Louis Botha
are in command of the Boer forces in
vesting Ladysmith. Their horses are
said to be in poor condition.
A heavy report was heard in the di-
rection Of Colenso today. The sound
was followed by big cloud of smoke.
The supposition is that the enemy had
blown up the highway bridge.
The Transvaal government has de-
cided to consider Winston Churchill,
who was captured Nov 18th between
Estcourt and Chievely, a combatant
officer. and to retain him as a prisoner.
Mr.. Churchill has applied to Gen. Bull
Ter with view Of getting an exchange.
This has been a quiet day here. The
health of the troops is excellent.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
AMONG THE MISSING.

Two Academy Athletes Have Not Re-
turned to School.
Norris and Harrison, two of the best
athletes of Worcester Academy have
not returned to school since before the
Thanksgiving recess, and they may not
take part in any more athletic events
under the banner of the academy. They
were guilty of indiscretions a day or
two before the recess began and were
called before the principal for an ex-
PLANTATION. 1t was not satisfactory and
they were sent from the school.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
WILL ORGANIZE A TEAM.

Bert Perkins is attempting to form
a basket ball team at the Douglas club,
and the project meets with favor
among the members. A suitable prac-
tice hall Will be secured. Perkins is well
known among Y. M. c. A. gym play
ers. The Douglass club team win PLAY
strong out of town teams.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
KEPT HIM TIDY.

"Utah-Brigham H. Roberts" sang out
the clerk. Roberts, pale, but self-pos-
sessed, walked down the aisle toward the
speakers chair At the end of the aisle
Roberts stood with his hands resting upon
the two desks at his right and left.
How neat and clean he lookes," whis-
pered a woman IN the gallery.
HE ought to-" replied her companion,
with three wives to keep him tidy"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
CAN HAVE ISLANDS.

Senator Frye Says Filipinos in Time
Can Rule Islands.
New York. Dec 10.-The World will
publish an interview with Senator Will
lam p Frye, president pro tenn of the
United States Senate. In this interview,
Senator Frye says that positively when
the time arrives that the Filipinos be-
come fit to establish a republic the is
lands will be surrendered to Them re-
serving sufficient provision for coaling
stations. He is opposed to the surrender
of the Philippine islands to any people
within the islands or to any nation
without.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
WEBSTER ADMITTED.
Vacancy In Basket Ball League Filled
at Yesterdays Meeting.

The directors of the Central Massa-
chusetts basket ball league met yes
terday afternoon at the Sherwood
house. Webster was admitted into the
league to take the place made vacant by
the resignation of Marlboro Athletic
club team. John e. Hickey of Webster
represented that team at the meeting.
Its first game will probably be played
at home with Milford, Saturday even
ing. The team will take the standing
and dates Of the Marlboro team in the
league.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11

THE MECHANICS NATIONAL BANK
OF WORCESTERSHIRE annual meeting
Of the stockholders of the Mechanics Ma
tional Bank of Worcester, Mass, will be
held at their banking rooms on TUES
DAY January g. 1900, at 2 o'clock p M,
for the election of directors for the en-
suing year and for the transaction of any
other business that may legally come be-
fore them.
GEO. E. MERRILL, Cashier.
Worcester, Dec. 6, 1893.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
CHARGED AS INSANE.

William Locke was arrested last night
by officers Thomas Hurley and Henry
B. Nugent, and booked at station l as
insane. A complaint was made to the
police by his wife. who alleged that he
had tried to assault his daughter.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
WHlTINSWLLE NATIONAL BANK.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Whitinsville National Bank will be
DAY, January 8, 1900, at o'clock p M,
for the election of directors for the ensu-
ing year and for the transaction of any
other business that may legally com be-
fore them.
GEORGE H. SPRAGUE. Cashier.
Whitinsville. Mass. Dec. 6, 1899.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
Blackstone National Bank.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Blackstone National Bank will be
held at their banking rooms TUESDAY,
Jan. 9Th 1900 at 2 O'clock p. m, for the
election of directors and the transaction
of any other business that may legally
q. S. WESTON. Cashier.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11

THE CENTRAL NATIONAL BANE
OF WORCESTERSHIRE annual meeting
of the stockholders of the Central Ma
tional Bank OF Worcester, Mass will b.
held at their banking rooms on TUES
DAY, January 8, 1900. at 10 clock a. m.
for the election of directors for the en-
suing year and for the transaction of an!
other business that may legally come be
fore them.
WIN. WOODWARD, Cashier.
Worcester, Dec. 4. 1899.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
oUTLANDER OR BOER?

as he found the other fellow had reached
the house of his adored one ahead of him,
and was monopolizing her attention
a bore"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11

MO NEWSPAPER ever pub
IN Iished in Worcester County
has given such complete and
entertaining SPORTING NEWS
as The Spy is now serving to
its patrons.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
THE GRAFTON NATIONAL BANK.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Grafton National Bank Of Grafton
on TUESDAY. JANUARY 8, 1900 at i
o'clock p. M, for the election of directors
for the ensuing year, and for the trans
action of any other business that may
legally come before them.
A. A. SIMMONS, Cashier.
Grafton, Mass, Dec. 5, 1899.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
THE OXFORD NATIONAL BANK.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the oxford National Bank of Oxford
on TUESDAY, January 9th, 1900 at 10
O'Clock a. M, for the election of directors
for the ensuing year and for the transac.
ton of any other business that may le-
gally come before them.
c. B. SHERMAN, Cashier.
Oxford Mass, Dec. 9Th, 1899.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11

All receive both mental and bodily vigor
CARTER's LITTLE LIVER PILLS.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11

Temper rendered miserable by dlsordered
liver? Use
CARRIERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11

What's in a name? She was a we'll
dressed, pretty young woman, and she
went into one of Worcesters book shops
and asked If they had "Davids Ha-
REM"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11

= The annual meeting of the
Worcester Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany will be held at their office WE'D
NESDAY, Dec, 18th, 1899. at 10 O'Clock
a. IN. ROGER f. UPHAM, Clerk.
Worcester. Dec. S. 1899.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11

THE NEWS of the world as
! collected by the ASSOCIATED
PRESS, served at your breakfast
table.
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THE SIP Y

is THE RECOGNIZED FINANCIAL
l MEDIUM of Central Massachu-
sets, and its financial page has no
equal outside Of Boston or New
York.