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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
DIED IN BATTLE
Marquis of WinChendOn Among
Those Shot At Modder River

Modder River (Tuesday), Dec, 12.-
Magersfontein included the Marquis Of
Winchester, major of the Second bat
talon Cold Stream Guards, who was
killed, and Col. Bowman of the First
battalion Gordon Highlanders, who
was mortally wounded.
When the Highlanders met the MUIR
derous point-blank fire of the Beers,
about 200 were moved down. The
Black Watch regiment, on reforming,
was only able to muster 100 men. The
Beers also lost heavily in the trenches
and also in the wire entanglementS,
when they came into the open in an at
tempt to make a flank attack on the
British.
The terrific British artillery fire pro-
volSed no response except from the
Boer rifles until nearly 4 o'clock in the
afternoon, when the Gordon Highland
ers formed up to renew the attack on
the entrenched kopje. They advanced
with the utmost gallantry to attack the
Beers, close to the place where lay
their dead and wounded comrades of
the Highland brigade. The enemy
opened with a heavy shrapnel fire as
the British advanced, and it was found
pfactlc2Ily Impossible to take the Boer
trenches. The British got within 200
yards but could not get nearer. 1t was
here that Col. Downham fell
The Beers had freer recourse to
barbed wire entanglements. This morn
ing Tuesday, both sides occupied the
positions they held before the battle.
The greatest bravery was displayed by
both officers and men. The wounded
include Lieut.. Col A. E. Codrington
and Capt. Sterling, both of the First
battalion Of the Coldstream Guards. A
detachment of Beers posted among
some thick bushes to the east main
tanned most destructive fire on our
right. With the remarkable talent for
taking cover which the Beers always
displayed they were, generally speak
ing, virtually invisible, and, although
the enemy's artillery was practically
silenced, his rifle fire was still contin-
uous, and 1t was absolutely impossible
for the British infantry to take the po-
sition by assault. At the first advance
Of the Highlanders the Boer shooting
| possibly owing to the darkness, was
too high. Otherwise the British losses
would have been still heavier.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
S0PH0M0RES FIGHT
SPRINGFIELD POLICE
Annual Amherst Freshman Ban
quet Leads to Riot In
Which Blood Flows

Springfield, Dec. 13.-The annual class
supper Of the freshman class of Am
herst College, at the Worthy hotel in
this city tonight, was accompanied by
fierce fight between four police officers
and about 50 sophomores, the latter ar
irving on a late train to break up the
banquet
When the sophs arrived, the fresh
men had just seated themselves in the
banquet hall. All the doors and stair
ways leading to the place were guarded
by the police, who had instructions to
keep all sophomores back. Getting bold
because the police took things good
natured, a body Of sophomores stormed
narrow back staircase leading to the
banquet room.
They We're met by two officers, and
the leaders were pitched back. Two
more officers, hotel employees and a
special came to the relief, and for Il
minutes a fierce battle ragged One Off
Ger got a bad cut in the head. No ar
rests were made
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
SAW A STRANGER
Witness in Seery Trial Describes
Seeing a Third Party

Dedham, Dec 1S.-The superior court
room today was thronged with specta-
tors to hear evidence in the trial of
John and Joseph Seery, charged with
the murder of their mother at their
home on the morning of July last.
The principal witnesses were George
I. Lyons, who lodged across the street
from the Seery house, and Mrs. Robert
Martin, a neighbor.
Lyons was the first witness yet pro-
duced who has testified to seeing any
person around the Seery house, except
the two brothers, on the morning of
the murder. He testified to seeing a
stranger at the foot of the Seery stairs,
while the brothers were absent. This
man disappeared in the woods behind
the house. This is the first time any
strange man has been mentioned in
connection with the murder.
Mrs. Martin, the first person to see
the dead body Of Mrs. Seery, described
its condition. Several other witnesses
testified as to the intoxicated condition
of the brothers on the night preceding
and the morning of the murder. The
trial was adjourned until tomorrow.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
THREE SUITS AGAINST CITY
TrumbuII Estate Wants Revision
of Assessments

The heirs to the Trumbull estate are
suing for revision of assessments.
AT the opening Of the jury session of
the superior civil court yesterday, be-
fore Judge w. B. Stevens the cases of
Elizabeth T. Lincoln ct ali. VS.. city of
Worcester, ]. Henry Lea ct ali 1.-TWO
cases) VS.. city of Worcester, were pre-
scented. The plaintiffs in these three
suits, that are to be tried as one, con-
stitute the heirs to the estate. The
first case is a petition for the assess
ment of damages for the taking of a
private way on the old Trumbull estate
near Vine street; in the second,
plaintiffs seek a revision of the assess
ment for Vine street betterments, and
in the third revision Of the better
ment assessments on Bartlett place is
sought. The jurors took view Of the
land.
Ellen Murphy VS.. Metropolitan Life
Insurance company, was an action to
recover an insurance policy for $3.50
held by the plaintiff on the life of her
niece. The defendant was called and
defaulted. Sullivan & OConnell for
Mrs. Murphy.
The defendant was also called and
defaulted in the case of city of Wor-
cester VS.. Terrence j. Hines.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
BROOKE MAY RE-
TURN TO CHICAGO
Wood Will Leave for Cuba to
Assume New Command

Washington, Dec. 13-Secretary Root
said this afternoon that General Brooke
had been ordered to Washington, but
beyond that it had not been settled with
regard to his assignment. His presence
in this city is desired by the president
for the purpose of securing information
with regard to the condition Of affairs
in Cuba
Although Secretary Root would not
admit it, the impression prevails that
Gen. Brooke will be assigned to the
command of the military department
Of the lakes with headquarters at Chi
cago, position held by him prior to
the outbreak of the Spanish war and
known to be agreeable to him in every
respect.
Gen. Wood called at the war depart
ment this afternoon and personally
thanked Secretary Root for the honor
conferred on him by his selection as
military governor of Cuba. He said he
would start for Havana at once and if
possible would leave New York city to-
morrow.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
BRITISH meet
WITH DEFEAT


tions displaying the greatest gallnntry
IN the meanwhile, Il naval gun at the
Modder River, the howitzer batteries
and artillery opened terrible fire, en-
fileding the trenches and searching ev-
cry portion of the Boer position. The
Boer guns were entirely silent.
In the meanwhile, the Beers, on the
open ground directly in front, moved
with the object Of making a flank at
tack. But this was frustrated by the
Guards and artillery. The Beers recon-
menced Smelling in the evening, but no
damage was done. The British slept
on their position. 1t was expected there
would be a renewal of the fighting to-
morrow. The losses on both sides were
YerY heaYN.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14

Yards; I'd, F. X Billiard, Rowayon, Conn.
Hen, list, Elm Poultry Yards; I'd, F. K.
Billiard. Cockerel, LIST, Elm Poultry
Yards Pullet LIST, Elm Poultry Yards.
Blue Andalusians-Cocke 1st, Column
bia Yards, New Haven. Conn. Pullet, 1st
Columbia Poultry Yards.
Black Spanish-Cock. LIST, H. NJ Jones.
Black Red Game-Cockerel, 1st, G. Hen
ry Clark. Pullet. 1st, G. Henry Clark.
Silver. Duck Wing Game-Hen, LIST, W.
E. Oakley.
Red Pyle Game-Cockarel LIST, G. Henry
Clark. Pullet, LIST, G. Henry Clark
Porto Rican Game-1st, Andrew Tully,
Southbridge.
Indian Game-Cock, 1st, Turner & Pur-
dy; 3D. s: H.. Blodgett, South Lincoln.
Hen. LIST, I'd and Sd, S H. Blodgett Cock
erel, LIST and I'd, S. H. Blodgett. Pullet,
LIST, I'd and Sd, S. H. Blodgett.
White Indian Game-Cockerel, LIST, I'd
and Sd, S. II. Blodgett Pullet, LIST and
Sd: S. H, Blodgett; 3D. R. H. Vaughan.
Sumatra Game-Cockerel LIST Ard-Na-
clachan Farm, Shrewsbury.
Pencilled Wyandottes-Cockerel LIST, c.
;. Loring, Dedham. Pullet, LIST, c. S.
Loring,
Poultry judges: J. D. Nevins, Phila-
delphia; T: F McGrew, New York; ].
Albert Lewis Orange, N. j.; Hon A F.
Pierce, Winchester, N. H.; Henry S.
Ball Shrewsbury; C. A. Ballou, T. Far
rer Rackhan, Orange N. ].
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
TO AID THE BoERS
twenty-five Irishmen Leave
Cleveland for the Front

Cleveland, o., Dec. 13-The Plain
Dealer tomorrow will say: A party of
rs young Irish-Americans has left this
city to join the Beers in their fight
against Great Britain. At New York
these young men, who are mostly vet
Grams Of the Spanish American war.
viii JOIN about 500 other Irishmen, and
the entire party will sail from New
York on Saturday for Paris
In the latter city, the men will Join
an Irish regiment being formed to go
to the assistance of the Beers. The re :
cruits from this country come largely
from Chicago, New York, Boston, Phil
adelphia Cleveland and other cities.
Five hundred more Americans
will follow 10 Paris in a couple OF
weeks. Flans have already been made
Tor the entire regiment Of 1000 to reach
the scene of the fighting.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
Plymouth Church Fair.

The Ladies Benevolent Society of Ply
mouth Church will hold its annual fair in
the chapel on Thursday and Friday eve
nings, Dec 14th and 18th. A turkey sup
per Thursday at half-past six.
The Mandolin Club Of the Polytechnic
Institute will furnish music in the evening.
Friday evening salad supper will be
served. On one table there will be Of
fered for sale choice variety of BURNT
Wood, suitable for Christmas presents
Inere VIII also be. a domestic table, where
Christmas table, homemade candy efc =
per 35c. wv sup
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
Whist After Business

At the meeting of Benchley garrison
of the Army and Navy union, last eve
ming, in u. V. L. hall, officers were
nominated. The election will be at the
next meeting. AT the close OF the meet
ing there was a whist tournament in
which Miss Katie A. Mcdonald won
first prize for women. and Michael Shea
first prize for men. Miss Nellie Marley
captured the BOBBY prize for women
and l.. Grabrel, BOBBY prize for men.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
WAUCH0PE KILLED
Was Gladstone's Opponent and
a Distinguished Soldier

London, Dec. 13.-The war office has
received the following from Gen.
Forester Walker;
Cape Town, Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Methuen wires that Gen. Wauchope
was killed in action yesterday.
Gen. Wauchope of the Black Watch
commanded the Highland brigade with
Gen. Methuen's column He served in
Ashantee, Egypt and the Soudan. He
twice contested Midlothian office
against Gladstone. He was a great
favorite in the army.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
Princeton Debaters Coming

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 13.-The
Princeton team, which will debate with
Harvard, Friday, will arrive in Boston
tomorrow evening, and go to their
quarters at Hotel Thorndyke. The Har-
ward men, who will support the English
side of the question, have made all pos
sible preparation. Friday evening there
will be an informal banquet to the
judges at the Colonial club, Cambridge
The rev rules adopted by Harvard
Yale and Princeton, will govern the de-
bate, and the chief thing to be insisted
upon. is that 1t shall be decided solely
on the merit of the debate, and not on
the merits of the question
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
Machinists' Union Social

The social and dance of Machinists'
union in Horticultural hall, this eve
ming, will be the biggest of the labor
union soaials. At the smoke talk of the
union in labor headquarters, last eve
ming, it was reported that more than
800 tickets had been sold, and $50 more
We're distributed among the members
for sale today. Addison w. Barr, JEFF
ferson D. Pierce and A. A. Reed gave
addresses, complimenting the union on
It's remarkable growth. Fourteen ap-
plications for membership were re-
caiYed
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
Is 1t a Misdemeanor?

Boston, Dec ia case to test state
law that makes a misdemeanor to hold
oneself out as a doctor or surgeon If
not properly registered, was not finally
decided by the full bench in decision
handed down, which was expected to
determine that issue today. In this
case the defendant gets a new trial be-
cause his offer of evidence was i'm
excluded.
The case was that Of the common
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14

yesterday "wednesday decided upon
hearing Lord Methuen's losses at Ma
gersfonteln, to mobilize an Eighth d.
vision IN reserve, and to send the Sew
enth division to the cape. Certain for
eign stations viii be garrisoned with
militia, and, II necessary, volunteers
viii be called to take the places Of the
militia at home. It Is also likely that
the militia reserve will be sent out to
join their respective battalions.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
CARPENTERS DELEGATES
Building Trades Council Admits
Them to the Councils

AT the meeting of the Building
Trades council, in labor headquarters,
last evening, the following delegates
from the Carpenters and Joiners
union were admitted: P. S. Gallagher
J. W. Anderson, j. j. Delaney, w, A.
Rossley, J. j. McNulty. Delegates
from the Paper Hangers union report
ed the following firms unfair to or
gained labor and the council en-
dorsed the report; G. H. Harrington
w. E. Higgins, L. u. Hammond, j. f.
Smith, c.. Fl. Borman, Nelson & He'd
lund and r. S. Carr.
There will be special meeting of the
council Wednesday evening, when ac-
ton will be taken in reference to the
Kelley and Delaney block. President
T. f. Harvey said last night that the
council is preparing for renewal of
the fight against the owners of the
block. There will also be a nomination
of officers at the special meeting.
Pain in the side comes from disordered
liver. Use
CARRIERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS.
The Sunday Spy-Don't miss it. Two
Il all
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
LA. W. Decrease

Pawtucket, r. l., Dec. 13.-The an
nual meeting of the Rhode Island di-
vision, L. A. W., was held here this
evening. Chief Consul Cook, in his re-
port, said: 1.-The prophecies that disas-
ter would overtake the league in the
event that the league should continue
the control Of the racing, have been
fulfilled to the letter." BY the decrease
in Rhode Island of "a $40 per cent, this
state loses one delegate in the assem-
hlv
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
AN HISTORIC GAvEL
Made of Wood From Old South
Church and Cambridge Elm

Washington, Dec. 13.-Assistant Sec
rotary Allen today, on behalf of Mas
sachusetts Masons,, presented to Grand
Master Duke of the grand lodge of Vir-
ginia historic gavel which is to be
used at Mount Vernon tomorrow on the
occasion of the exercises in comment
GRAFTON of the Tooth anniversary of the
death of George Washington.
The head of the gavel is made from
the historic elm under which Washing
ton took command of the American ar
my, and the handle is made of piece
of the old South church. the whole be-
ing silver mounted and suitably in
Scribed
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14

wealth VS.. Ulderic L. St. Pierre, who
was convicted Of holding himself out
to the public as a physician and surg
con, without being registered by the
state board. The defendant claimed
that he was not a doctor and that he
did not charge anything for his SER
vices. The court decides that the evid-
ence was admissible.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
Funeral Of Mrs. Allen

The funeral of Miss Caroline M. AL
len was held yesterday afternoon at /. sc
o'clock at the Home for Aged Women.
Rev. DR.. John E. futile, pastor of
Union church. conducted the services.
and a quartet from the church choir
gave selections. Burial was in the AL
len family lot in Hope cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
Christmas Sale Opened

The annual Christmas sale of the
women of the Webster Square Metho-
dist church began last night, and will
continue this evening. Fancy and use
full articles were offered for sale. and
the booths and tables were well pat
ronized. Refreshments were served
during the evening.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
Died At Lowell

The body of William Duncan, form
erly resident of this city, who died
in Lowell, will arrive in this city to-
morrow afternoon. He was a member
Of Worcester lodge, I. o. o. f.. and odd
Fellows services will be conducted at
the grave in Hope cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
Troops Sail

Liverpool, Dec. 1S.-The White Star
line Majestic sails from Liverpool to-
day for South Africa with 1000 troops
on board. The White Star line steamer
Cymric has been chartered for use
as a transport
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
Burial Of C. B. McLaren

Rev. Andrew j. Brucklacher, pastor
Of First Presbyterian church, conducted
services at the funeral of Charles B
McLaren, yesterday afternoon, at ;
o'clock at the home of his daughter
Mrs. j. S. Cheyne, 8 Dover street. In
termen1 was in Hope cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
AMERICANS Are
VICTORIOUS


shed. He was appointed civil governor
by Capt, MoCalla subject to the approx
al of Otis. The Helena was dispatched
UP the river with stores for Batcheldors
troops. 80 miles south Of Apart. Aparrl
and Engana lighthouses relighted.
(Signed) Watson.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
Hot Work

Frere Camp, Natal Dec. 12,-The
Beers are still Smelling Ladysmith. The
heat Is terrific.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14

DIR, Bulls Cough Syrup, that mar
Vicious medicine for throat and lung trou-
bles, quickly relieves and cures the pain
full breathing and dangerously-soun
cough, indicative of congested lungs. No
other remedy is its equal
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
II Makes RoStfuI Sleep.

Sleeplessness alnostinvariably accompanies
constipation and its manifold attendant evils
nervous disorders, Indigestion, headache,
loss OF appetite, etc. To attempt to induce
sleep by op!ates Is q serious mistake, for the
brain Is only benumbed and the body suffers.
Celery King removes the cause of wakeful-
ness by its soothing effect on the nerves and
on the stomach and bowels.
= Celery King cures Constipation and Nerve.
Stomach, Liver and Kidney diseases.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
War Office Plans

London, Dec 14.-The Associated
Press understands that the war office
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
Charter to Lynn

Boston, Dec. 13.-The annual assem-
bly, of the Grand Council Of Royal and
Select Masters Of Massachusetts was
held at the Masonic Temple today. Bea-
lis Sanford of Brockton was elected
most illustrious master. A charter was
issued to Zebulon council of Lynn.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14

The Sunday spy-Dont miss it. Two
dollars a year
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14

Pain in the side comes from disordered
liver. Use
CARRIERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-14
AMUSEM EWTS.
WORCESTER THEATRE
WILBUR-KIRWIN OPERA co.

Popular prices-1O, 20 80 and SOC. Ma
inees, TO- 20 and 30c.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-05-24
More Organism in Missouri.

Missouri has an antitrust law
which invites dishonesty by max
ing debts due to a trust non collec-
tiblc. This week Organism has
again distinguished itself in Mis-
souri,. The Missouri Senate has
passed a revenue bill which taxes
about everything, real or personal,
visible, invisible or suspected. Lest
the dctcsted plutocrats or corpora
tions should conceal any of their
i'll gotten wealth from the tax gath
crer, the bill, which taxes all notes
mortgages, or other evidence of in
dcbtedness, directs the holders Of
them to report them to the assessor
OF be heavily fined. Further, ''When
suit is brought upon a note, bond or
mortgage, the defendant may
plead that it has not been returned
to the assessor for assessment, and
if the defense is sustained by YER
diet of the jury or the judgement
Of a court, no interest can be re-
covered, and judgement rendered
upon a note which has not been as
sessed shall not bear interest"
Thus the debtor may escape
paying a part of his debt. Posi-
bly, the Missouri House will amend
the bill so that he can escape pay.
ing the principal.
The work Of the Democratic
Legislature is an instructive com
mentary on Bryanism.-Ncw York
Sun
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-05-24
1t is plain Justice.

United States District Judge
Adams. of St. Louis, at the con-
clusion of the latest term Of his
court, takes occasion to call attcn-
ton to the marked decrease in the
number and gravity of crimes for
which offenders have been brought
before him.1
Also, in an incidental exposition
of his views as to the handling of
a certain character of cases tried
in his court, Judge Adams gives
promise of further decrease OF
crime of the more serious kind.
''The fact says the Judge,
''that a man belongs to respecta
bic family, has been educated wei
and trained in a society of refine.
ment, makes his crime ali the lnore
inexcusable. That man knows
better, and his fall, therefore, is ali
the greater. So should be his pun
ishment.'
There is no gainsaying the en-
tire fairness Of this reasoning, nol
doubling the justice of decision:
ba ed upon such reasoning. Ii
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-05-24

| printers have good case and the
matter ought to he put before the
people until they understand fully
how they have been imposed on i'll
this particular item.
There is not county in South
Missouri which has not paid money
enough to Geo. D. Barnard & Co.
and the Frey Stationery Co., of St.
Louis. not to mention the houses of
Hannibal, Kansas City and Spring
field, to buy more printing machin-
ery and material than is in use in
any two of such counties, and in
nearly every case this patronage
has been passed over the heads of
local printers because they were
not able to present the county Of
ticers with pretty ink stands, gold
pens, calcndcrs and printed cata-
logs, as the former houses have
done. What would the taxpayers
of Dent county think if they could
know the number Of presents of
this sort that have been bestowed
upon county officers by represen-
tatives of these metropolitan con-
cerns-not rs bribc, particularly,
but to cultivate a good feeling and
get orders for stationery. Is it
not also plain that when St. Louis
house sends a travelling man on
regular trips through the county
that somebody must pay his rail
road fare, salary and hotel bills!
Who does it. A greater evil, still
is the habit Of sending work away
from the home mechanic, for the
cash so sent away can only come
back at the expense of the soil Of
the county.
1t seems to be the delight of the
average county or city officer to
cut the throats of the local print
ers and newspapers, and the prac-
ticc in some localities has been car
ried to Il ridiculous extent. Legiti-
mate papers are beginning'to aban-
don public printing in many..places
to the cheap, trashy; clap-trap pc
riodicals that are printed merely
to crafty some personal spite.-
Salem RepublicanHeadlight.