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The Library Patronage,

1t is understood that Librarian Putnam
will next week announce his line of policy
with regard to the patronage entrusted to
him as custodian of the great national book
collection His decision is awaited with
great interest, by the place-seekers and the
place-holders on the one hand and by the
friends OF the merit system OF public an
pointments on the other. The library should
be regarded as requiring the services of
specially fitted and trained men and
women It is field of great usefulness to
the people, II properly titled. Its efficiency
depends largely upon the qualities of the
assistants with whom the librarian is sur
rounded, upon their capacity for bring
ing to the needs of the people the facilities
possessed by the collection for their infor-
nation. The chance of meeting the utmost
requirements of the patrons of the library
diminishes in proportion as the positions
under the librarian are considered in the
light OF "spoils." Inasmuch as the insti-
tuition Is not within the scope of the civil
service law the degree with which the merit
system Is recognized in Its administration
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Good Government for the Philippines.
From the Boston Herald

It has become the duty of the United
States to afford the Philippine Islands good
government. They are not to sacrifice good
government there to impracticable views of
carrying out what in the abstract is the
most complete liberty. They are to settle
the amount of liberty that may be judi
cfously attained and safely and usefulIy
enjoyed under conditions as they are in
these eastern islands. This is what we un-
derStand our government to be engaged in
attempting to bring about now. These half
sighted individuals, who would have the
United States withdraw and leave the peo-
pie of the Philippines alone, it seems to us,
Tail to realize what that step means. They
have not even learned who the people of
the Philippines are. 1t Is by no means es-
tablished that, even assuming the islands
are to be left to themselves, these men
serving under Aguinaldo represent that in
them best meriting civilized encouragement
and best adapted to promote safety to life
and security to property there. Here Is an
other previous question that has not been
properly considered by our fremont Tenn
pie fellow citizens. We need to know
whether we are promoting order or invok-
ing anarchy if we yield power to the Agui-
naldoites. Our own belief is that we shall
be taking the latter course, rather than
the former. The United States government
is endeavoring to settle this and other es-
sential points before it fixes upon any policy
for the Philippines, and 1t should be sus-
tanned in the course it has taken by the
American people.
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1t Ought to BE Acceptable.

The American commission has issued a
proclamation declaring the policy of the
United States. That policy we have several
times accurately forecasted. and it ought to
be acceptable to AguinaIdo himself if he
did not aspire to dictatorship. which
would within three years lead to a scramble
for the islands among several European
powers. The most ample local liberty will
be matter of course so far as Is consist
tration, and with the obligations which the
United States have taken over with the
sovereignty, ceded by treaty, from Spain.
Civil and religious liberty will be strenu-
ously maintained, a sound educational sys-
TEN established and the Islands will not he
exploited for the benefit of the United
States In fact, the proclamation is an at
tempt to take up the white mans burden
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Diplomatic Bad Manners.
From the New York Commercial Advertiser.

At the time of Maximilian's execution
Manuel AZpiroz was judge advocate general.
Manuel AZpiroz is now Mexican ambassa-
dor to this country and Is receiving series
of snubs from ambassadors from other coz
tinental countries that sympathize with
Austria and Belgium which amounts to
ostracism. AS to the fights of Mexico and
the European countries we have nothing to
say; but about their bringing their differ
ences to Washington and trying to carry
them on there, we have considerable to say
There is law Of good society that guests
shall not quarrel in their hosts house; and
if the old world thinks we have not yet
learned the manners which go with many
forks, we may be obliged to tell them that
we have in language Of that bluntness
which they sometimes complain of as un-
dDlOmatic
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reduction i'm sleeper Rates.

That is good news from the west, that
there is a cut in sleeping car rates. The
Great Northern railroad reduced the price
of berth in its sleeping cars to s1.50 for
the whole distance from st. Paul to the
Pacific coast. This cut had to be met by
the Northern Pacific road. which promptly
put its rate to the same figure, and there
is now a prospect of the disease catching
and spreading. 1t is to be hoped the move
ment will extend eastward. When, as now
section in a sleeping car from Washington
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to Boston, the trip lasting from fourteen to
sixteen hours, costs as much as a full day
at a. first-class hotel. including meals and
comfortable room, there would seem to be
a margin for a pretty large reduction and
still leave a fair profit for the sleeping car
companies,
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SHOOTING STARS.
A Cautious Answer.

How often and how much ought
human being to eat?'' asked the man with
dyspeptic tendencies.
Il suppose it depends great deal on
what his politics is" answered the conser-
vative physician.
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A Merry Game,
From the Providence Journal.

Last night in New York Thomas Jeffer-
son was praised as sound money expan-
siOnist. one speaker going so far as to say
that Jefferson opened half continent, 50
I'VE will never surrender back to barbar-
ism single foot of the land won by the
heroism of our soldiers and sanctified by
their blood Tomorrow night in New
York Thomas Jefferson will be praised as q
free silver anti-expansionist. 1t Is merry
game.
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The fact that Spain is to build ten new
iron-clad ships suggests the possibility that
it proposes to ease it's injured feelings by
joining the general movement and Whipping
a few Cinnamon.
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The Future.

'Filipinos aren't worth 81 a head said
the man with the repeating style of mind.
YES answered the optimist; but l
hope for time when some of their real
estate is worth more than that a foot
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1t is possible that the German emperor
is willing for conflict. but Is desirous OF
regulating matters so that he will not be
obliged to meet the Angfo-Saxon race all at
(pY1f,a
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Thomas jefferson was careful of his liter
airy style, but he was not above making q
few epigrams when the occasion seemed to
call for it.
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The Philadelphian who is praying for the
defeat of the Americans in the Philippines
Is another proof Of the old saying that
there is absolutely no kind of a petition
for which few subscribers cannot be OBJ
tafnad
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COntOrt1On.

Her gown with beauty is designed;
All must admit it's charm,
But the way she holds it up behind
VIII one day break her arm.
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Aguinaldo is patiently waiting for this
country to transact little business which
will justify those old rumors that it is q
nation of shop keepers.
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What Hurt.

whats the matter?" asked the friend.
You're not angry because that man ac-
cused you of being the political boss Of this
town"
THAT isn't what he said" replied the in
dignant citizen. He intimated that 1
wasn't the boss
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The consensus Of opinion among people of
political prominence seems to be that the
trusts ought to become ashamed of them
selves and quit business.
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Chicago is not showing the enthusiasm
hoped for by Mr. Bryan, over she platform
which 1t had the honor of christening.
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The kaiser's ambition to put a German
king on Chinese soil is likely to develop
scme inharmonious combinations of chop
suey and HofLbrau.
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Between watching the base ball reports
and the score at Harrisburg, Philadelphia's
bulletin inspectors had more than usually
exciting time yesterday.
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When questioned as to his financial and
political theories, Mr.. Croker sees no need
of being other than candid about things
which are already matters of public infor-
nation
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1t would be interesting to know what
Richard Croker thinks of a man who threw
away 100000 as Mr.. Monnett of Ohio did.
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CrOkerian Ethics.

CrOker1an Ethics.
The spoils to the victor! For whom was
the town
With it's structures of marble OF old-fash-
ioned brown
Established? The answer Is easily said,
Provided myself 1 can put at the head.
Who is it for whom kind fortune intends
This richness? Why Me and my personal
friends
For whom did those sturdy and bold pio-
neerS
Develop this state in the far-away years
With honest intent and with patriot care;
With hardship and toiling and fasting and
prayr;
This state which each free man SO stoutly
defends?
They did it for Me and my personal friends.
For whom was this continent raised from
the sea?
For whom was this world bid from chaos
to be?
For whom was the sun made to scatter his
light
And the far-circling spheres to shed glory
by night?
AS the story began, so it properly ends.
The answer is, Me and my personal
friends
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The Samoans are perfectly willing to do
the quarreling II they can persuade some
body else to do the real fighting.
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shoula DE Renamed.

From the Rochester Herald.
Everybody agrees that the Library of
Congress ought to be called the National
Library, but no one seems to possess the
requisite nerve to go ahead and rechristen
=
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Secretary Alger would possibly sanction
the organization of a few military COM
panies to be known as rough eaters.
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Richard Croker is not hypocrite. He
has never laid the foundation for a sue
cessful appearance in such a role.
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Local Prejudice.

Benjamin Franklin sleeps in Philadel-
phia,' remarked the reverent tourist.
well" answered the New York salesman
with the plaid clothes, what else is there
for man to do in Philadelphia"
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Currency Reform Prospects.

The tone adopted by Representative
Overstreet in his interview which appeared
in yesterdays Star concerning the repub-
lican currency reform policy is encouraging
to the friends of sound money. 1t fore
shadows a campaign during the next year
and a half which ought to consolidate all
the enemies of the free silver heresy into
compact organization. The republican
party was victorious through the votes of
citizens who feared the doctrine of the free
and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1
independently by this government. II was
also supported by those who believed the
existing currency system to be inefficient
and dangerous. The party, through it's ad-
ministrative and legislative officials, has
maintained itself well in It's opposition to
free silver, but it has thus far done nothing
to justify the expectation that it would
provide more adequate currency system.
First the tariff fight, then the international
troubles eliminating in the war and its
subsequent issues absorbed the time and
attention of Congress until now more than
half of the term for which Mr.. Mckinley
was elected has passed without action.
But steps have been taken to square the
party on this issue during the forthcoming
session of Congress. The question which
the business interests and the advocates
of better currency laws are asking them
selves Is whether the currency reform COM
mittee and the party managers will have
the courage or the ability, or both, to de-
wise and put through a plan which will
round out the program adopted at st. Louis
and ratified by the voters in 1896. Mr..
Overstreet, speaking presumably for him.
self and perhaps rejecting the views of his
colleagues on the recess committee, declares
that everything possible will be done to
stamp the republican party Enthusiastically
as the party devoted to the interests of
sound money in all branches of the govern
ment. Coupled with the repeated declara-
tions of Mr.. Bryan and those associated
with him in directing the affairs of the
democratic party organization, which inten-
sify the allegiance of democrats to 16 to l
silver and its kindred doctrines, this proba-
bic course by the republicans will cut the
issue square and clear for 1900 and force
those who are doubtful, whether calling
themselves republicans or democrats, to
choose definitely.
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Csc for 81 Crochet Bed Spreads. hem
med, ready for use These are
rnti SIZE and full weight, in MarseiIles
enects, making them look worth more than
81. ''A"H
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Sn OS for the s150 Solid Leather
Club Bags, 12-inch size; lined
and nickel-trimmed: proportionate reduc-
ton In prices for smaller and larger siyes
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Or for the 39c Jardinieres. of highly
SS glazed baked clay, brown and green
colOring; not bit cheap looking
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S- for the Dover" Egg Beaters. 20c
for the "Favorite'' Coffee Mills. 7c
for the best Hardwood Lemon Squeezers.
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S1 go For Jardiniere and pedestal, 2
feet high, or majolica In art
greens, blues and browns.
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Sm O2 for Self-opening Box Couches.
with choice Of many new and
beautiful effects in denim and cretonne for
coverings.
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depends upon the personal views Of the
librarian and upon his character and cour-
age. Mr.. Putnam comes to Washington
well versed in the needs of such establish
ments and well informed as to the neces-
sity of special fltness-en the part OF. his as
sistants. His alone Is the power to insist
upon a recognition Of the merit principle
above all others. He will find himself an
tagonized by many influences if he should
attempt to enforce that doctrine. But he
will be applauded by the people and sus-
tanned in his course by public sentiment
throughout the country. In this connection
it is well to bear in mind the fact that for
scme time, notably since the library was
given adequate housing and surroundings.
a tendency has developed among bhe citi-
zens of all sections to regard it as a ma
tional rather than as a mere Congressional
Library. This designation, while as yet
unofficial. has become popularity familiar,
through its evident. appropriateness The
houses of Congress, however, are not dis
posed to grant this change, tealously hold
ing TO the preregative of considering this
great collection as an adjunct to their
equipment. The growth Of the library far
beyond it's original proportions, it's develop
ment' along national rather than merely
congressional lines, its removal beyond the
Capitol building and its association with
works of art typifying the national esthetic
spirit all tend to diminish the thread of
connection between the establishment and
Congress and to advance the library to
position as one of the institutions of the
general government. Nevertheless, repre-
sentatives and senators, perhaps inspired
by pride in a tradition, perhaps by the hope
of spoils. insist upon the outgr0wn desig-
nation and upon the theory that the places
under the librarian are at their disposal as
berths for personal or political friends.
Thus Mr.. Putnams attitude toward the
patronage will have a bearing upon the
question of the relations of the library TO
the Congress, and his course in adjusting
the force to suit either the best needs of
the establishment or the wishes of politi-
cal nominators will be observed closely by
publc-spirited citizens in all the states. F.
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SD 02 for s5.4s Parlor Lamps in new
low shape, with hand-painted
decorations. S2.9S is less than cost of
production. See them.
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ST. 90

S1 .DM for the s1.25 Patent indie
structible Extension Suit Cases.
looking like leather, but really made of
papier mache; waterproof and positively
indestructible.
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A,EC 1or the Doc Hemstitched Sheets.
Six9o inches: Sc for 12c Pillow
Cases. 45x36 inches.
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Sn AZ for the $1.9s Nickel Lamps.
with hand-painted dome. Es-
pecially adapted for sewing and dining
rooms.
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ESc for 69c Hardwood Stepladders, 6
WV feet high; strong, but light, with
shelf for pail, &c.
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II for 1Oc rolls Royal Blue Toilet Paper,
the best made, 1000 sheets in each
roll.
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Dr. per half dozen for Rogers Nickel
SO silver Teaspoons. 66c for Table
Spoons and Forks. 75c for Table Knives.
SC box for Electro-SIlicon Silver Polish.
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S3 1O for the s3.ss Ansonia Parlor
Clocks, in enameled iron cases,
cathedral gong, striking hours and half
hours; guaranteed five years.
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Sn AZ Instead Of s1.9s for 25 feet of
3-ply Garden Hose, complete,
with. couplings and nozzle. 69c for port
able reel.
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n ~ for real Cut Glass Salts and Pep
~ pers. 94c for $1.25 Cut Glass
Finger Bowls. 1923 for $2.9s Cut Glass
Pickle Dishes
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n2c for Csc Water Bottles. CSC for
NV SIPS Punch Bowl and Stand, fac
SMILES Of cut glass in shape and cutting.
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0 0z~ for 100 sheets of Manahan's Moth
Paper. 32c for Manahans Patent
Bags. 24x36 inches. 4Sc for 3Ox5O bags
60c for 30x60 bags. Only 4c box for Pure
Camphor Marbles
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IL FOR Zoe cans Enamel Paint, in all
~ colors; 15c for the usual 25c Paint
Brushes.
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Dr. for Sc Crystal Glass Table Tumblers
SS &c for sc Tumblers, neatly engraved.
4c for &c Lemonade and Punch Glasses
looking like cut glass.
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NC for the usual 25c Opaque Window
Shades, 36x7e inches, with spring
rollers 35c instead of SOC for Handmade
Opaque Shades.
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ASC for Soc Round Willow Clothes
Baskets. with cover. Only 27c for
the ordinary 35e Clothes Basket, and only
19c for 25c Market Baskets.
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Trunks, Etc.
basement foor.)

basement fioor.)
ST. 40 for s1.75 Trunks, covered with
waterproof canvas; strength
ened with hardwood Stats, iron bands,
brass lock and safety catches; inside tray
and hat box
SD zS for $40 Canvas covered
Trunks, with excelsior lock,
No. bolts. 10-inch strap, hinges, inside
tray and hat box; trunks made in imita-
tion Of the best and looking much like
them.
60Dc for 75c Packing Trunks, hound
with ash stays and secured by
two good locks; 50c for 2s-inch size: larger
size proportionately little-priced.
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OSr, for s1-25 Oak Screens. 8 feet high,
three panels. silkoline filed. Only
$326 for $3.9S Japanese Screens, 80 feet
high, four panels Of black cloth. gold
embroidered
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O2c for<$1.25 'Grsad" Clothes Wiring
er. with white rubber rollers. 1Oc
for best 15c Washboards. Csc for 79c
Wash Boilers. 45c for &c Cedar WASH
tubs. 4c for 25-foot Clothes Lines, &c for
100 Hardwood Clothes Pins.
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S1 30 for s1.5o Woven Wire Springs.
to fit any size bed; So 9S for
the installment house $3.50 Hair Mat
tress; $169 instead of 50 pair for Feather
Pillows weighing six pounds.
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S0 OQ for measuring, making and fix
ing outside Awnings to any or
dinary-size window. And less than usual
prices for specialsizes made to order.
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81 OGD for $3.50 Carlsbad China Tea
Sets of Sc pieces, in new pink
and yellow decorations, gold finish. And
$4.29 for the $3.50 Toilet Sets of IL pieces.
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.SSc for Zoe Fire Screens. 30 inches
high; well-made oak frame, fill
ed with silkoline, in silk-like designs and
colors.
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Beds, Etc.

Fourth fioor)
so, WS for the installment house $40
worth; s6.9s here for any size
hrass-tr1n med White Enamel Bed: woven
wire springs. with extra supports and
$6.9s. -''
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M(Dr, for measuring. making and hang
ing Handmade Opaque Cloth Win
dow Shades, fitted with patent Hartshorn
springs. Only 90c for Kings Scotch Hol-
land Shades
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81 Oh for the usual $3.50 TO $3.50
Beds. single. three-quarter and
double sizes, Of iron. white enameled. with
rien brass fittings at each corner and
brass rod top and bottom.
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i1ade to Order.
Fourth foor.)

Fourth foor.)
So 0S for measuring. making and fit
ting Slip Covers to 5-piece
suite Of any Ordinary-size furniture. Best
linen used.
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$3.50 for se4s American Porcelain
W Dinner and Tea Sets of 100
pieces, decorated in two colors
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Roc for SOC Japanned Bread and Cake
Boxes, medium size. Proportion
ately reduced prices for small and extra
sizes.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-03

I recruits, however, are young men, Gen.
Buffers message clearly indicating
the punishment for disloyalty having
deferred the actual holders of farms
from joining the Beers through fear
of confscation of their property.
There are now clear proofs that the
loyalty of the border Dutch is unable
to withstand the proximity of Boer
commandos The rest of the colony is
apparently quiet, but there is a strong
undercurrent Of sympathy for the
Beers. The outlook regarding Cape
Colony, however, may be described as
hopeful. The strength of their oppon-
ents has been underestimated by both
sides.
An official rectifcation of the list of
Modder River casualties among the
commissioned officers and men
makes the total losses of the North
Lancashires killed and 16 wounded,
of the Northumberland Fusileers II
killed and "a wounded and of the Ar
gyles IL killed and 81 wounded
1t also adds to the list Remington's
guides, wounded. The aggregate of
casualties among the non-commis-
stoned officers and men is 452.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-03

had gone through. Mr. Nevins said
he was unaware that he had made any
such statement.
ADDICKS NOT IN IT.
Mr.. Nevins said positively that j.
Edward Addicks had no connection
whatever with the syndicate he repre-
sents, and there is
NO TRUTH WHATEVER
in the story of the requirement of the
Worcester steel works property by the
Queen City Construction Company, with
the view of forming a new gas COM
pany.
THE SPY WAS RIGHT.
The Worcester Electric Light Com
pany was offered $3.50 for it's stock, Mr..
Nevins said, but the offer was refused,
and the company was not pushed
What is the prospect of your syndi-
cate gaining control Of the Worcester
Street Railway" the reporter asked
Mr.. Nevins.
oh well, that is something which
1 do not care to discuss" said Mr. New
ms. Nothing definite has yet been
done'