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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

high as $4,000 having been asked and
possibly paid, but of these matters
there is no record. A standard rate,
however, of from $50 to $50 for very
young puppies, and $500 to $500 for the
full grown and well trained "Japs," is
quoted.
One of the finest paintings of the
Princess of Wales, by Luke Fildes, the
well known English artist, shows her
accompanied by one of these beautiful
pets, while in a photograph of herself
and the prince, in company with the
car and czarina of Russia, the princess
is shown with handsome Jap under
each arm.
Only two fulI-blooded Japanese
spaniels are known to be owned in
Worcester. One belongs to Miss Mary
Barnard, the other to Mrs. W. S. Walk
er. Kobe is the name of the latter, he,
like all of his fellow-canines from jap
an now in this country and England,
bearing Japanese name Kobe is of
New York birth, his mother having
come direct from Japan. He is blessed
with a duly engrossed pedigree, show
ing that four of his male progenitors
are blue ribbon winners in London
That he himself is fairly we'll known is
evinced by the fact that his owner was
once accosted by lady in Tiffany's at
New York. with the Interrogation, 81
beg your pardon, madam, but isn't
this Kobe?" He is undoubtedly one of
the smallest as well as handsomest
specimens of his class in the country,
and it is something Of a satisfaction to
his admirers to know that, although
now we'll beyond his sixth year. he has
never known a sick day.
An interesting thing about these
spaniels is their diet. They will eat
fish and rice, though, of course. like all
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

pital for Graefrath, full of hope. The
night previous to his departure they
came to an indefinite understanding,
and though she would not give an I'M
qualified answer to his pleadings, she
had not the courage to stop him. alto
gether. In recklessness she allowed
herself to drink in the sweets Of his
passionate words; they would at any
rate be a lifelong remembrance, even
though on his return he should cast her
off.
The operation was successful beyond
his hopes, and in a few weeks he was
rushing back to his love--eyes shaded,
it is true, but with the certainty that IN
short time his sight would be fully
restored.
IT want to see Miss Johnstone," he
said to the orderly at the hospital en-
trance.
Miss tombstone, sir? Which?"
why the nurse"
Yes, sir; but there's two of them"
"Well--er-shes very good-looking. I
did not know there We're two"
oh yes, sir; there's two But /
know the one you mean now"
And he was shown into the waiting
room.
Gentleman wants me? Who can it."
Then the door opened. He started for
ward
my Lowell" he whispered Il knew
you were beautiful. l have come back
to claim you"
stop, sirl" said Kate. regaining her
senses. You must be Hamilton"
Yes" he answered, amazed, releas-
ing her.
This frivolous little voice was not
that Of his love, This over frizzled
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

IN the country Col. Fred w Yelling
ton has kennel of dalmations Of
ancient lineage that cannot be sur
passed in this country. Philip W. Moen
mas recently imported a number of
Scotch collies that are the finest obtain
able in this country or in the land of
their origin,
me list OF Worcester's sporting dogs
is as long as a sermon on a hot day
worcester Fur company owns as fire
pack of foxhounds as can be mustered
IN this country, except perhaps, in
Kentucky, and A. B. F. Kinney and
John NJ White are recognized as among
the pioneer breeders of the southern
type of hounds in New England, of
which no finer kennel is to be found IN
the north than theirs. Worcester is ad-
mittedly in the lead in the number Of
well bred and staunch settlers and
pointers that annually go out into Wor-
cester country covers.
Worcester should have a kennel club
to bring the enthusiasts together
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

low prices The case came out OF an
auction store being established in TINS
city in 1868 and the finest silks We're
being disposed of at whatever prices
they would bring. Silks that usually soia
at 81 or IS per yard were being retained
a. 81 or ST. 80 per yard, and the local
dealers were fast being driven out OF
the business. They were all sure that
there was something crooked IN the
dealings of the firm, but were unable TO
bring them home. One OF the olo-liIle
merchants who could see nothing but
ruin ahead for his business went IN
desperation to City Marshal brennan
The chief promised to look into the case
and find out where their goods We're
being sent from. About that time the
proprietor of the store in question came
to the marshal and made complaint
that a trunk of goods had been stolen
from him. He estimated that the trunk
was worth in the neighborhood of 5000.
The city marshal found the trunk and
the thief and held en- to the former.
He wrote to all the silk jobbing houses
of the country in an endeavor to ascer-
tain where the goods had come from
He received an answer to his letter
from the firm of c. B. Clafiin x Co., OF
New York, who identified the goods as
being theirs. In the meantime close
watch had been kept on the proprietor
of the local house and it was found that
he lived on Grafton bill with woman
whose husband was employed at the
New York house. This clue promised
we'll and the city marshal went to New
York where he interviewed the members
of the firm of c. B. Clafin & Co. The
members of the firm had the man
watched and he was found in the act
of taking goods from the store. He was
caught with yards and yards of goods
wound about his body under a
capacious overcoat He was ar
rested and confessed his crime. The
place where the goods We're located was
found and the firm recovered many dol
lars worth of goods. The local pro-
prietor, named Dudley, slipped out for
parts unknown.
Just at this time acting Sergt. George
Delaney called for the men to fall in
for the first evening relief, and the
story telling was over.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

of deep color that refuses to fade de-
spite the fact that Max is now in his
tenth year. He has been scored on a
scale of points, and the experts fail to
find flaw in the little chap. He has
the typical snub nose, the sharp drop
over the forehead and the large ex-
pressive eyes that indicate brains and
lots of them.
Max is intelligent in the extreme, and
has a host of little tricks and a full
card of approved performances that he
finds extreme delight in displaying.
The King Charles spaniel is extreme
ly valuable on account of the difficulty
of rearing the delicate little fellows.
Max, however, bellies the traditions of
his tribe and bears beneath a silken
coat of long, glossy hair a sturdy con-
stitution and a rugged ability to with
stand the ills of canine existence.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13
THE BEAUTY OFLOVE: SHORT STORY OF THE DAY

The silent stars looked down through
clear, still night upon host of sleep
ing men. The brigade had advanced by
forced marches, and now lay within two
miles OF the dervish camp. Tomorrow S
dawn would see the assault. Two Off
GERS stood together, talking in low
whispers, for it was of the utmost i'm
portance that the enemy should be
taken by surprise, and the orders as to
silence were strict.
Buck up, old chap; you'll come
through all right. And If not, what does
1t amount to? You've got no women folk
to bother about"
'No, thank heavenl 1t Is in times like
this that one is glad never to have mar
ried--like poor old Harcourt."
why poor?"
Il was thinking Of his wife. ]
shouldn't care to be tied to an ugly
woman myself"
That's ell rot, Hamilton" retorted
the other. Il don't believe 1t matters a
row Of pins, SO long, Of course. as she
isn't repulsive or underlined"
Think so?'
Yes. The most unlikely women some
times attract most
We'll, old chap, I'm precious thankful
I've no thoughts Of woman to bother me
tonight. shall try for a lead tomorrow
even II have got the route; we've q
good chance of being first into the
zareba."
I'VE will give you a race for 1t, any.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

owned in Worcester, not one is better
known or more generally admired by
lovers of the type than that owned by
DIR. Ellis Peterson, Jr. She answers to
the plebeian name of Peggy, not Nat all
consistent with her royal breeding and
her aristocratic bearing. She wags a
tail that was never more than inches
in length and which twists and winds
in three Of the most approved kinks
and twirls that ever graced the tail CT
one of her breed. She has the typical
and desirable corkscrew tail. OF all the
variegated assortment of tints and hues
in which the dogs are decked, the ma
hogany seal and white are the acme OF
perfection. These are PeggY,s colors.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

in Europe or America hold a higher
position than the japanese Spaniels.
These beautiful animals suggest both
the King Charles and the Blenheim in
appearance, although they have dis
tinguishing marks. and characteristics
wholly their own. There is the same
small, round, intelligent head and Gu
rious snub nose of the latter, but other
wise there are many differences. The
Japanese spaniels particular point of
beauty is his fine bushy tail, which
curls over his back. long and silky, a
veritable plume. This, with the thick
white vest" and the saddle" either of
black or.yellow hair reaching over the
back and on the sides, marks him un-
mistakably.
Fancy prices are, of course, obtained
for these dainty animals from those
who have the money to spare, even as
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

champion, Mckinley. and her puppies
We're first in demand. Frank Daniels,
the comedian, was the purchaser OF
Desdemona; Edward l.. Mayo of Fox
croft Me-, owns Bismark: Capt Chas.
T. Pratt believes his puppy Juno III is
well UP to the standard of the mother.
and the fourth Of the litter, Marcus a
magnificent fawn, is the property Of
Joseph Beaudry Jr.
1t does not matter to Mr.. Douglass
whether or not Prince Bismarck was ali
ways surrounded with a dozen great
danes, nor whether Consuelo. Duchess
of Marlborough, is in her most recent
picture painted with half dozen az
the huge hounds about her, he thinks
the world Of Juno Six months ago a
guest at the Bay State House, who
wrongly estimated Mr.. and Mrs. Doug
lass fOndneSs for Juno, counted out six
$50 notes and expected to lead the brin-
die Dane Off In triumph. II guess you
may keep your money" said Mr.. Doug
Lass. 1.-THE dog is good enough for me-
In contradistinction to this massive
and enormous dog. that stands erect
head and shoulders above the average
man, are the small lap dogs. Diminu.
tive and Infinitely smaller they NAV
be, but the spaniels and poodles Of rare
breed,have warm place in popular es-
TEEN as house and lap dogs
None Of the pet dogs popular either
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

She is nearly three years of age, and
her lusty son Buster owned by ]. +.
Bicknell. is a model of his type. Buster
is by Goods Buster. one of the most
famous prize winning Boston terriers
that ever barked in a bench show.
Peggy has line of ancestors consider
ably longer than her tail She is by
Bowditch's Torn, by Barnard's Mike out
of Nolan's Nell. Her mother was Judy,
by Mays Dick out of Topsy. DR.. Peter
son has received flattering offers for his
terrier, offers that scar well up into the
realm of the fancy prices that have
been paid for dogs of her breed, but
Peggy's intelligence and general obedi-
ence coupled with a strong attachment
have placed her we'll nigh beyond price
or money value.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

do obeisance may dictate, there are a
number of breeds Of canine pets that
have for generations maintained great
popularity both here and abroad.
Either because of extreme rarity, unus-
ual size or recognized intelligence and
consequent desirability as pets, a num-
Der of breeds of CANNES are above and
beyond the dictates Of style and thrive
ana prosper in popular esteem regard
less Of the dog fad of the day
OF rare and costly dogs there are
many in Worcester. Although local
fanciers and lovers of the dog at his
best have no organization, there are
fanciers in abundance, and many dogs
that would stand up well under the
critical eyes of bench judges, or boast
a long line of purple blooded ancestors
that have been decked with the coveted
blue ribbon in the best of American
bench shows. To the amateur, all
dogs look alike. The scale of points
by which one terrier becomes worth a
princely sum and another of the same
color and size is rated a fit candidate
for the rope and weight and the silent
depths of a watery grave, is beyond the
Ken OF the novice, but reads like an
open book TO the expert that knows
dog lore. Yet there are many dogs in
Worcester that even the veriest novice
would favor with a second glance. and
that are delight to the eyes Of the
connoisseur Of types and color.
Conspicuous among these is the mag
nificent great Dane, Juno, owned by
Frank P. Douglass Dogs may come
and dogs may go, but the great Dane
IS destined to go on forever. Massive
and impressive. with tremendous show
OF brute force, Juno is the embodiment
OF intelligence and affection. She
boasts pedigree Of aristocrats. 81
imported stock she traces back through
a long line of the 400 of her tribe. she
is by Earl of Wurtemberg, by Marco
out of Aranca; dam, Minerals Faw11.
by Don Caesar out of Nevuzell. Juno
is but two years old and weighs las
pounds. She is of the approved ana
much esteemed brindle color without
heck or flaw, and has the massive muz-
zle, jaw and jowl that lend easy Gre
dence to the recent story of fight be-
tween great Dane and a lion. in
which the latter was defeated and
forced to retire like a whipped Chr
Juno was recently bred to the famous
dane, Marcus Antonius, who not long
ago was blue ribbon winner over the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13
A MODEL WIFE.
The Curious Discovery Made by an
lnqusitive Bachelor.

lneuisitive Bachelor.
"She was my model wife until yes
terday-that is" remarked the cynical
bachelor who lives in an apartment
house on the east side, "she was my
model for wives. She and her husband
lived in the fat just over mine, and
used to hear him come home at hours
that made even a hardened old sinner
like me ashamed for all mems sake. 1t
would be or 8 and sometimes 4 o clock
in the morning when he would come
humping UP stairs, and l knew-the
privacy of an apartment house is not
all that it might be-dont you know
that she was waiting for him, and that
the door flew open to greet him, and
thatsfor an hour or two afterward there
would be the sound of talking. Not
seolding, but merry conversation and
laughter | used to hear the rattle of
dishes, and often on summer nights
would catch savory odors floating down
the light shaft-that blessed agent for
the transmission of everything but air
and sunshine. Then, after a time, there
would be silence, 1t used to go on
that sort of thing-night after night,
ana l wondered what sort of a woman
she could be to put up with a man of
such irregular habits as her husband
apparently was One day I met her
in the corridor-a little woman, with a
face that beamed over with smiles and
a whole world Of love in her eyes, and I
cursed that man in every picturesque
phrase could think of as a brute who
didn't deserve such luck. Yesterday
l made a discovery. HI, is a morning
newspaper man, she is a bride, and
with theories of her own to work out,
she has upset every law of. domestic
management to conform to the hours
Of his work turning night into day. and
having the evening dinner at O'Clock
in the morning instead of 6 o'clock al
night. She is still my model for a
newspaper mans wife, but I've ceased
TO think of her as the modern Griselda
She may be patient, but she's got a
heap of wisdom tucked away under
that shining brown head of hers
Milwaukee Sentinel
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

The present extraordinary popularity
of the Boston terrier stamps his ugli-
ness with the approval of fashion, and
the craze for the wrinkled and bow-leg-
ged CANNES has extended to all sections
of the country. His creation was in a
measure a freak of nature due to the
continued inbreeding Of cross between
the English bull and the fox terrier. the
screw tail. one of the desirable features
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

of the approved type of Boston terrier,
as matter OF fact, is deforlnity, but
fashion has decreed that it is proper
and the diminutive corkscrew tail, al
though hardly up to the standard for
all the purposes for which caudaI APP
pendage was originally designed, is the
height of fashion and thing not to be
despised.
OF the many good Boston terriers
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

believes that in Rex he owns the ideal
pet dog for nine months of the year
For the other three, he has an intelli-
gent companion for day in the brush
after birds, and a comrade that shares
the keen and Incompatible delight of
the thrill that follows the thud Of the
falling biddy as she tumbles to the
crack of well handled gun.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

These are but a few of the valuable
dogs owned in Worcester. Although the
city boasts no organization that fosters
breeding or raising, there are a number
of enthusiasts that are close students
of breeding and are thoroughly versed
in the intricacies of dog lore. Harry w
Smith IS one of the finest judges of dogs
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

dogs, great and small, willing to make
a piece of meat disappear if chance
is afforded them. There is a suggestion
Of the feline in their appearance and
characteristics. Kobe. for example,
will take a nap on the upholstered arm
or back of a chair or sofa, and has no
objection at all to a doze on a mantel-
piece or high cabinet.
The King Charles spaniel of the true
type is rare, and there are but few in
this city. Perhaps the best known is
Max, the tiny possession Of Mrs. Chas.
Crompton, a typical spaniel whose fame
has reached beyond the limits of Wor-
cester. Max is black, with tan points
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

F. A. Caswell believes there is no pet
dog that stands that possesses the adj
mirable house qualities Of the pointer.
Although sporting dog of first quality
the breed combines all the good points
of watch dog with those of the proper
kind of pet His pointer Rex is gem
orally considered one of the handsom-
est dogs that are owned in this city. Rex,
like all pure bred pointers, is of south
ern origin and has family tree that
sends substantial roots into the depths
Of approved canine genealogy where
bench and field winners are found in
abundance. He is liver and white,
a head and eye that betray Intelligence
and brains in every line. Mr.. Caswell
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

There is nothing extremely fancy
about the bull terrier as pet dog, nor
is 1t their rarity that makes the breed
popular house dog. They are always
IN demand and possess marked attach
ment for their owners, which together
with degree of life and activity that
makes them always interesting and
ever desirable, preserves a long lived
popularity. There are a score of blue
blooded terriers in Worcester and Of
the lot there is none better known or
which has a larger circle of acquain-
tanees than Irish, owned by Frank S.
Pierce. He has a speaking acquaintance
larger than the Arctic circle, but he
makes no friends. He is gentle to a de-
gree that bellies his savage looks and
will allow the petting and admiration
of any one, but he recognizes only one
friend, his owner, and brooks no ones
authority but his.
Irish is typical bull terrier and a
model of the breed. He weighs IS
pounds, is clothed in a coat of white
with tan markings, and is now in his
fourth year. He is as active as the day
is long and has a fcndncss for rafting
seldom seen in a canine, which induces
him to take little quiet trips after the
nocturnal rodents on lis own hook and
for his own amusement,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

None Of the pet dogs popular either
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-11-10

sity of getting out and voting. After
supper the boys we're sitting around
In the barber shop waiting for the re.
turns to come in. Wells was strangely
silent. "What's the matter, Wells?
someone asked. Wells hesitated,
Then he blurted out, "By gad, boys,
forgot to vote!"
The grade teachers in the public
schools are having a good deal OF
trouble with the pupils this winter
1t is alleged that in, at least, two
cases the teachers have been guilty Of
brutal treatment Of young pupils
The writer is not sufficiently familiar
with the facts in the case to express
an opinion. In matters of this ma
ture public opinion always gives the
teacher the worst Of it, and they are
not, as a rule, deserving of the full
measure of censure they receive. One
thing is certain: Until better wages
are paid, and so long as membership
In a certain church is regarded as the
chief and only absolutely essentia
qualification of a teacher, Erie Will
never lave thoroughly satisfactory
corps of instructors.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-11-10
Che Reception.

The reception rendered the Twen'
tleth boys under the auspices of the
fire boys, las: Monday night, was d
rousing success. The hall was packed
and jammed and many were turned
away.
Several very entertaining and ap'
propriate speeches were made, good
music was furnished and very en-
joyable time was had. At the close
of the speaking general handshak-
ing was INDUCED in and the boys and
few invited guests adjourned to the
Nickle Plate Restaurant where an
elegant banquet was served.
Mr.. Lourance and Mr.. Long, men,
bers of the regiment from Thayer,
were present and participated.
1t made many a young man turn
green that night to see how Cha
nute's fairest daughters smiled on
the brave boys in blue.