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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13
SILVER ANNIVERSARY.
MIR. and Mrs. William McAlIlster OBJ
serve Notable Event in WhitinsvIIe,

MIR. and Mrs. William McAllIster OBJ
serve Notable Event in WhitinsviIIe,
Whitinsville, Ang. 12.-William Meal
lister and wife of Chestnut street cele-
brated their silver wedding anniver-
sary at their home, this evening, and
a large number of friends and relatives
were present. Mr.. McAllister and wife
were married Is years ago, Aug. 20. but
on account of that date falling on Sunday
this year, and their intention to pass
next week at the seashore, they cele-
brated their silver anniversary a week
ahead.
They have four children, three sons
and a daughter. w. Albert McAllister
the Oldest SON, is in Boston; the second
son, Herbert 2. McAllister is employed
by the Eagle Printing Company, and the
third son, Elmer. McAllister attends the
lNorthbridge high school Miss Edith
MeAllister, the only daughter is a grad
uate q the Northbridge high school, and
Is taking a course at the Bridgewate1
Normal School,
Mr.. McAllister is one of the LEADING
gardeners of Whitinsvlle and has charge
| of the Conservatives of Mrs. John O.
Within. They received a number of pre-
sents, and a very enjoyable evening was
passed by all present.
A large number from Wbitinsvii,e az.
companied Eureka Lodge, K. of P, tc
| Crescent Park today and participated il
celebrating the 18th anniversary of tbs
lodge.
| The public library will open for the dis.
tribution of books Monday.
Charles L. Pierce will sing a solo in
the Methodist church at Milbury, tomor.
row morning.
Hamilton Walker has applied for his
naturalization papers.
Mrs. George Anderson of Oak street is
visiting friends in Pawtucket
Mrs. W. Mosman and son Chester have
returned to their home in Fitchburg.
Mrs. Baldwin and Miss Hardegan of
Boston are the guests of Mr. and Mrs
John Dugan of Pine street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Halpin of High
street have gone to Salisbury Beach with
number Of friends from Worcester.
Leonard Dooley of East Douglas is the
guest Of Lewis Sterling of Church street
Mrs, George Kidd has returned to her
nome on Church street. from Narragan-
sett Pier .
Miss Grace Mitchell Of New York civ.
VINO mas been the guest of William Car,
flick, mas gone TO spend the rest Of the
summer at Nantucket
IL is rumored that a dozen or more
young men of this town will 90 to Man
vhle tomorrow to see base ball game
between the Manvilles and Blackstones
one 81 Inc crowd contemplates carrying
copy or the Sunday laws to be read
on the ground, for the edifleation ~ tbe
inhabitants of that hamlet.
The employees of the blacksmith shon
helo clambake at the Oaks this after
noon. $3.50 A+sSA
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13
HAVE a LEG EACH.

Milford, Aug. 70. = Over 600 witnessed
the second game of the series between the
Miifords and Attleboros at the Milford
Driving Park today, The Milfords won,
the score being TO 3. This makes one
game each. The deciding game occurs
Milfords ........-.0 AHA 40 ~
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13
Handsome Creatures
Were in the Stur-
bridge Woods.
COMSTOCK BLOCK IS SOLD.
One of the Largest Real Els
tate Deals in South
bridge for Years.

Southbridge, Aug. 12.--The story
comes frequently from Sturbridge and
Mashapaug of deer in the woods in
that vicinity to the number of five. At
least as a general thing, these stories
are taken with a very liberal pinch of
salt, but three of the deer were seen
Thursday by four men from South
bridge, whose words cannot be doubted,
and they describe the animals as very
beautiful.
The four gentlemen, C. F. Hills, L.
B. B. Colt, r. G. Brigham and H. A.
! Hill, were driving in the western por-
ton of the town of Sturbridge, and in
! leaving the woods and coming out into
cleared piece of land, they discov-
cred three deer, one that appeared to
be an old animal, and the other two
| about of a size. but much smaller.
They allowed themselves to be looked
at for a minute, when a noise by the
| intruders frightened the beautiful
creatures, and they gracefully galloped
away, leapng over the low fence be-
tween the field and the woodland cas-
lily, and disappearing from sight in the
woods.
| The Comstoek block on Main street
one of the largest blocks on the street
extending from the Hartwell block tc
the driveway into Northrup's stable
has been sold to Thomas Thimblin OF
| Globe Village. The property was
bought by L. E. Bradley, short time
ago from Mrs Comstock. and he in turn
sold to Mr. Thimblin. The larger por-
ton of the building is occupied by the
Faulkner House. Besides this there are
a half-dozen stores on the street floor.
The deal is one of the most important
for some time. Mr.. Thimblin bought
the property as an investment.
Pierre Allard, one of the Southbridge
men who went to Klondike, is expected
back tonight or Monday, as he
has returned after one winter
in the cold land of gold Mr..
Allard did not strike it rich, and had a
cold winter at Dawson City, except for
short time while the city was burn
ing up, as he was there at the time the
place was destroyed by fire. Mr.. Al
lard is the first Southbridge man TO re-
turn from Klondike, and his arrival is
eagerly looked for by his many friends
Miss E. Adele Sanders left today for
two weeks visit at her old home in
Amsterdam, n. Y.
Dudley H. Clarke will spend the
coming two weeks at the Edwards cot
tage, Lake Ponkapog.
James Patton is visiting in New York
| and New Jersey this week.
The Southbridge brass band will give
band concert at Fairyiew park tomor-
row afternoon from to O'clock,
Halls drum and fife band has been
secured by the Veteran Firemans AS
ISOLATION to accompany them to Web
ster for the firemen's muster next
month.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-13

why should ! marry your" she asked
colby. well, OF course" he replied
viciously, you can be an old maid II Wi,
wish. '-Philadelphia North American.
The evening times., 1899-10-05
THE CLOSE OF A ROMANCE.
Begun at IL Summer Resort md End
ed In Divorce Court.

CHICAGO, Oct 5.--A romance of poor
young man came to an inglorioys end in
a divorce court yesterday. Ten years ago
the widow OF Frederick Porter married
John p Roberts. who acted as a guide for
hunting and fishing parties in Wisconsin.
Frederick Porter left to his widow an
estate valued at 81 GOO 900. After the hus-
bands death Mrs. Porter was frequent
visitor to Roberts summer resort at
Neenah. Wis.
While a guest Of the hotel she spent
most of her time in fishing and hunting.
community ware greatly stirred by the an
nouncement OF ner intention TO marry the
guide The wedding took place at Neeaah,
August 16, 1888. In the testimony in the
divorce case it was shown that Roberts
was not q man of property and never lad
engaged in any business. After his mar
rage the money he used was furnished
from his wifes estate.
After the wedding thsy travelled. and
Roberts became a confirmed believer in
strong drink. He was slnt to three
cures" but they did not cure. Mrs. Rob-
erts finally left him November Is, 1898,
, and they had not lived together since Mrs
Roberts spent this summer in Europe. On
her return shs filed a bill for divorce from
her husband The husband failed TO ap-
pear 10 contest the case On Sunday last
the divorced husband left Neenah. Wis.
for Fort Smelling, MINI. He has enlisted
in the army and will go to the Philippines
The evening times., 1899-10-05
ELECTRIC COMPANIES UNITE.
Power and Light supply Concerns
Form an SSO.OOO.OOG Trust.

BALTIMORE, Md, Oct. 5.-Consoiida-
tion of the United Electric Light and Pow
er Company with the United Railways and
Electric Company. Of this city. will. it is
reported. soon BE- effected. A meeting Of
the United Railway directors has beel
called for next Wednesday to rstify tee
agreement.
The consolidation with the United Rail
ways will provide for an exchange o. stoc-s
of the electric combination for sto-k N
the street railway combination. TIE
United Railways has in its treasury 81 =
coo. 600 unissued common stock o-t o. a
total authorized issue OF S240-0.tC0 and
this stock will be available in effectins the
deal.
The United Electric Light and Pcwe-
Company is a consolidation OF the Brush
Electric Company, the Northern E-ectri,
Company and the Edison Electric and
Illuminating Company. By merging With
the United Railways the whole ele1trical
power and light business il Ba tiEcre will
be controlled by one corporation, |ith a
capital approximating $S0,060,0to, the he1d
OF the concern being Nelson Perm. Work
on a central power plant on the water
front is already under way
The evening times., 1899-10-05
The state and Religion.

lrEOHi llle
We have seen III several newspapers published
in different parts of the country paragraph
which contains the statement that Georgia has a
law which requires The reading of the Bible in
her public schools How could such gross mis-
representation of this State have originated? Not
only has Georgia statute requiring the reading
Of the Bible in public schools, but, so far as we
know, the Bible is not read in any public school
in this State. Georgia, in her government, fol
lows the true American principle that the State
has nothing whatever to do with religion and that
this Government was founded as much for re-
lgious as for political liberty. Any citizen OF
Georgia is at perfect liberty to read the Bible
or not 10 read it, as he may please; he has a
perfect right TO teach his children any form OF
religious faith that he may consider best; but
he has no right to prescribe what faith @ form
OF worship shall be prescribed for anybody else
children, can the State provide that the
Bible shall be read in any school which is
wholly or in part supported by general taxa
The evening times., 1899-10-05
Dewey and SchIey.

tkrCm the Baltimore SUM-
Schley shares with Dewey the affection and the
commentator of the people. In New York 1t
was Dewey and Schiey. In Washington, says the
Washington Times, ION the way TO the Capitol
the populace cheered with mighty enthusiasm for
Rear Admiral Schley ard General Miles on the
return from The Capitol the popular outburst in
favor OF Schfey WAS hat little less than that for
Dewey ard ;along parts of the route the cheers
for Schey were even louder and longer than those
for Dewey" The people of the United States
delight to honor these great admirals-
Dewey first and Sclley second. second only TO
Dewey The Administration may slight and be-
little Rear Admiral Sch!ey and the Administra-
tion organs may abuse and Willy him, but the
people Judge fer themselves. Admiral sampson
telegraphed that the feet under his command
had destroyed Cerveras ships. But the people
knew that Sampson MAS not present at the hat
tie, and that the fleet under the command
of Schley when the battle fought and won,
Just IS the fleet in Manila Bay MAS under the
command Of Dewey when the Spanish fleet was
beaten and destroyed under the guns OF the shore
batteries
The evening times., 1899-10-05
A Critical Situation.

Joubert has probably many as twelve
thousand Beers under him on the Natal
frontier II is expected that he will begin
his forward movement into British terrific
ry today or tomorrow. As We understand
his circumstances. he will have TO do some
thing active at once or he will be unable
TO hold his army together. 1t is not much
better than a huge mob and it would not
take much 10 make it a mutinous one.
Correspondents who have been permitted
to visit the Boer laagers write that the
burghers are utterly without discipline or
common respect for their officers. Many of
them are represented as resenting their
forcible conversion into soldiers, though
none expresses the least doubt of Jou-
bert's ability TO drive the last Britisher
into the sea.
Lieutenant General Sir George Stewart
White and Major General Sir Frederick
Forester Walker have had a conference on
The situation at Cape Town. Both of these
officers assert confidence in their ability
TO make a successful defence until the arri-
val of endorsements. 1t is significant,
however, that all the British warships that
can be reached are being ordered 10 make
for Durham, Natal, and land what men and
guns they can spare. This rather corrobo-
rates the statement OF a South African
newspaper which says that the govern
ment's policy is far in advance OF its prep
ararfons.
The evening times., 1899-10-05
PERILS OF A KLONDIKE TRIP.
Experience of Two PrOspectors on
the AIxace River.

AAFerIence OF Two PrOspectoTs on
the Assace River.
CL1NFONVILLE, Pa, Oct. 5.-F-ank
Minister, former well-known resident of
Donegal township, Butler county, who has
been in Alaska for nearly two years is
visiting his sisters here. In January, 1898,
Mr.. Minister. accompanied by l.. F. Fitz-
gerald, also of Donegal, left for Alaska,
and has just returned here after a year
and half in the gold and copper lelds
Minister and Fitzgerald went to Juneau
and then to Skaguay, and with party Of
about hundred others, crossed the Big
Glacier to the Alsace river region. The
Giazier is about sixty miles across and
fifty one days were required to transport
the supplies over it. Each man in the
party had years outfit with him and as
only small portion of the supplies could
! be hauled on a sled at a time, so many
back trips had to be made that, in going
the sixty miles each man had to travel,
according to a mathematician in the party,
about LOGO miles.
The trip" said Mr. Minister, did not
prove profitable so my partner and l de-
cided to go down the river 10 Yaka TAX.
! They secured a boat and started down the
rapid Alsace River, but when half way to
! their destination the boat struck rock;
was smashed TO pieces and the entire outfit
lost. They had a dog with them and as
soon as they recovered from their battle
/ with The river they started to walk 2G0
miles to the nearest settlement. After
couple of days without food, Fitzgerald
suggested that cog meat might relieve the
/ feelings in their stomachs, but Minister
could not bring himself to agree with this
proposition. They knew, however, without
| food they would never live 10 reach the
! village. so they decided to build a raft.
Logs were dragged to the river bank, but
| they had neither nails nor ropes to bind
them together.
! Finally it was decided to make the dog
do his share. He was killed and the hide
| of the animal cut into strips and used to
! bind the logs together. The raft was
launched and the hungry men, with what
was left of the dog, started down the river.
The current was very swift, and in three
/ days they landed at the settlement, but
| Mr.. Minister admits that there was not
much of the dog at the end OF their jour
| ney as at the start. Fortunately both
men had money and they soon bought a
new outfit and started out prospecting
They went to the Porcupine Copper
region and located a claim for which they
We're recently offered SIS coo by a syndicate
which was buying the copper mines in that
section. AS a railroad into the region is
projected they declined TO sell. Mr.. Min
ster describes Juneau and SkaSuay as live
ly towns. He says the stories of hard
ships, sufferings and overcharges in the
region are very much overdrawn. At
Juneau he purchased a suit of clothes
which he now wears for So. Meats can be
secured at Juneau for % cents; glass
of whisky costs the same, and beer is ten
cents a glass
Other articles cost the same proportion
ately. Mr.. Minister will return TO the cop
| per district in the spring to assist FitZ-
| gerald in looking after their claim.
The evening times., 1899-10-05

OF the finest emotions of which human ma
ture is capable, end it has been responsible
for more fine actions and sfsadfast loyalty
than almost any other feeling in the whole
gamut of human passions. One may smile
at the small boy who, after hearing story
about some fayorite hero, goes on an err
raad into the dark cellar with firm-set lips
and a determination 10 display no fear of
possible eoblins, but il is good for that boy
10 thinks he is something of a hero, even at
the age OF five. He will be all the moro
likely to be brave and faithful man when
he comes 10 the serious affairs of life. VINO
can measure the effect which the stories of
Manila and Santiago, of the heroism of the
men behind the guns and in the trenches,
win have on the boys who are now drink
ing al this in with rapturous admiration:
And who can say that the engineer. the
miner, the bricklayer, the millions of men
engaged in what We call peaceful ayoca-
tiols, may not respond the more quickly III
crisis where danger is involved for haV-
ing felt this tide OF enthusiasm which is
now sweeping over the land? Men are only
grown-up boys, after all, and everyone
knows that one strong, commanding, in
spring personality in a school will Go more
10 raise the moral tone among the pupils
than all that the teachers can say.
Human nature must have an embodied
ideal, or it faints and falls by the way
side; and the more great men we have, and
the more hearty is the popular admiration
OF their grandeur, the finer We shall be as
a psople. History is full of examples OF
little Lations which have won fights and
preserved their own identity, through gen.
erations. very largely for the reason that
they possessed the capability for enthusi-
astic admiration of th cir leaders. Who can
measure the inspiration which the name OF
Bruce has for a Scotchman? Who knows
how many English sailors have done their
duty, in battle and cut, spurred to action
by the thought of Nelson? Ask the old SOL
der how much the name of Grant or of
Lee means TO him. Then ask the men OF
the Olympia if they are willing to abate
one iota of their pride in Dewey
The evening times., 1899-10-05
The AdmiraI,s Advice.

We are glad to see that the conference
between the President and Admiral Dewey
yesterday has already borne fruit. At the
latter's suggestion, orders for the re-en-
3orcement Of Rear Admiral Watson's feet
cave been issued and an attempt viii be
made to cut off the Tagal rebels commun-
ications and supplies. by vigorous block
ade Of the coast of Luzon. Already, and
with a very limited force Watson has
rendered the smuggling business so preca-
rOus that hemp and other native COM
modities have advanced three hundred per
cent in the markets. This, while ii speaks
well for the watchfulness and energy of
our navy, adds greatly to the temptation
10 run the blockade. and the Americans in
Manila engaged in illegitimate traffic with
the insurgents are still able, through in
fuence and bribery, TO furnish them with
arms and ammunition to an extent which
would mean an indefinite prolongatiCn OF
the insurectiOn if our sea force could not
be largely increased.
What occurred, otherwise, AT the White
House meeting. is not announced. but il
- od4A bN PNOHtt AZ q PooANlC-A ~ NM
that Admiral Dewey earnestly endorsed
the recommendations of Professor SehuT-
man and presented the value of the Philip
pine Islands to the United States in the
strongest light. Schurman, il viii be re-
membered, is understood TO be vigorously
opposed TO a perpetuation of the Otis
regime and backed as he now is by he
concurrence of Admiral Dewey with his
views, the public hope is that the Presi-
ences which urge him TO let matters at
Manila remain as they are, and immedi-
ately apply some drastic measures Of re-
form.
The story that Mr.. Mckinley has deter
mined to send General Merritt 10 the Phil
ippines is again revived in official circles
Such an arrangement would give general
satisfaction, especially if it were shown
that the new governor general was to be
given fun authority and protected from in
reference by the Adjutant Generals Office
In Washington. The Island OF Luzon is too
fer away TO make ii practicable TO conduct
the operations Of an army in il by cable
Whoeysr is placed in command should
have carte blanche and be only held respon-
sible Tor results. With a competent general
and scheme OF non-political colonial gov
ernment modelled on the British system.
there should be no trouble in speedily
bringing order out Of the present chaos ia
Manila, nor in apprehending and hanging
OF shooting the rascals, official and unofi-
ciaI who are chiefly responsible for it.
The evening times., 1899-10-05
SMALLPOX IN OHIO.
ThIrty-three Cases in the Children's
Home at Dayton.

DAYTON, Ohio. Oct "a big smallpox
scare was developed here today when it
was found that thirty three of the inmates
Of the Children's Home had the smallpox
and that several adults were at the pest
house with the disease. The pssthouse
is mile from town. The disease was
carried to the Childrens Home by fami-
l. of five destitute children discovered in
Eaker Street by the Board of Charities.
Al first il was thought they had the
chickenpcx, hut as they grew worse ply
scians were called in and it was found
they had smallpox This was kept quiet
but nov thirty-three cases have come 10
light in the home.
A few weeks ago several negroes were
attacked by the disease and they we're re-
moved to the pesthouse. The homes of the
negroes were quarantined, and the mer-
chants and business men asked the press
not to advertise the existence of smallpox
in Dayton, as it would injure their busi-
ness, Nothing was said and the seven pa
tients at the pssthouse recovered. Since
then smallpox has been discovered at
Springfield and Columbus In these cities
cases ars numerous. Whether the children
at Eaker Street were subjected to the dis
ease from patients from Dayton, Spring
field, or Columbus is not known.
The evening times., 1899-10-05
WINE DRINKING IN FRANCE.
It's Consumption Diminished by
Fears of AduIterntion.

1T is 4 curious fact" writes Consul
Tourgee, in an official letter to the State
Department, that the consumption of
wine in France is steadily diminishing
This results" he continues, from a variety
Of causes. prominent among which is 4
general belief among the common people
that the product of the vine is apt to be
dcleteriously adulterated Whether this is
true or not il is a matter of such univer-
sal comment that they naturally make il
an excuse for discarding wine and indulg-
ing in a beverage which they declare is
too cheap for anybody 10 dream of adu-
terating Their first resort was TO the
product of the apple and pear orchards of
Normandy and Brittany. In 1895 the con-
sumption of cider in Paris amounted to
10.G00,0G0 gallons, but in consequence of
the bad apple harvests of 1896 and 1897,
this fell in 1898 TO an utterly insignificant
figure. The Frenchman, if he is not ad-
dicted to absinthe, usually cares little for
the alcoholic character Of his favorite tip
pie. What he wants is, not To become in
tOxicated, but TO have a pleasant drink
which he can sip by the hour in company
with his friends at the Buvette.
Two things are essential--first. it must
have a pleasant, fruity flavor Gf little
piquant SO much the better, and second
ii must not make too heavy a drain upon
his purse. The bourgeoise rarely allows
his palate 10 make him forget his pocket" :"
The evening times., 1899-10-05
The BASIS of Representation
From the Fort Worth Register1

(From the Fort Worth Register.)
There is nothing novel in the sO-called plan of
Mr.. Bryan to change the basis of representation
at the national Democratic convention so As
10 make il rest upon the Democratic vote Of
each State The plan has been urged before now.
but adopted. 1t is more Democratic. more
thoroughly representative OF the party than the
existing method, which is based upon the Con-
gressional delegations from the States. As il is
now, Texas, which gave Bryan 310,i34 votes, has
the same strength, and more, in Democratic
convention that Massachusetts, has, which gave
him only l051ll- Upon the proposed basis of
Democratic votes Texas would have more than
three times much power in the selection of
a Presidential candidate Massachusetts,. No
Democrat can object TO this. who believes that
the majority should rule in party concerns.