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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
ENTERTAINs PENSIONERS

Rev Austin $. Carver entertained the
members Of his parish at his home on
Lancaster street, last evening. While
the Older chatted and visited on the
lower floor, the young people danced
on the floor above. special orchestra
hired for the occasion. furnished music.
The rooms were filed with flowers.
Light refreshments were served.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
voIRCpsTER THEATRE.

James "a. Herne, the eminent charac
on next Monday night at the Worcester
theatre. in his new play, Griffith Dav-
enportN circuit rider" an adoption of
Helen Gardeners novel, IAN unofficial
patriot" Mr.. Horne. OF course, plays
the little role, and is supported by a
larde company Of well known actors.
TheI appearance Of Mr. Herle's two
chafrming and talented daughters Is a
par ticularly interesting feature. The
safe of seats begins today. Prices, $l.50
$1t00, 75c, SOC, Csc.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
MISSIONARY SUNDAY.
Tomorrow viii be Devoted by Swedish
Methodists to Good Works.

Missionary Sunday viii be observed
tomorrow by the Swedish Methodist
Church of Qulnsigamond. The exer-
cises will be wholly Of a missionary
nature. The Rev. Mr.. Whyman Will
preach a missionary sermon, and en-
velopes for yearly missionary offerings
will be distributed.
Next Friday evening the pastor sings
at the anniversary of the Epworth
League of Campbello.
Saturday. March 4, the young people
of the church will give an entertain
ment. There will be an address by
Rev. Henry Young, and Miss Ola Eng
strom of the Salem Street Swedish
Congregational Church will sing.
There win also be singing by a male
quartet and by the choir. The commit
tee in charge consists of Mr.. Elberg,
Mr.. Henry Eager and Mr.. Charles
Mattson
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
PLACED ON FILE.

Or. Hellmich Claimed to be Guilty of
Merely a Technical Violation of the Law.
DIR. Charles Hellmich, who resides in
Auburn was before Judge Utley in the
central district court Yesterday morn
ing. The physician vas charged with
violation OF the state laws relative to
the registering of physicians. He was
arrested by Inspector Murray of the
state police.
Frank B. Hall appeared as counsel
for the doctor and claimed that his
client was guilty of a technical viola
ton OF the law, b1r had not violated il
Intentionally.
Judge Utley ordered the case placed
on file.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
oFFICERs INsTALLEp.

Court Quinsigamond, e. Of A., met IN
Foresters' Hall, 100 Front street, Thurs
day evening. Thomas McTiernan was
elected junior woodward and Joseph
Tatro Junior beadle. These officers were
Installed by Deputy Chief Ranger Ed
ward D. Cunningham George f. Tuson
was presented past grand trustees
Jewel by J. =. Hanover.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
PROCEEDS co FOR CONVENTION.

The regular meeting Of the W. c. IT.
y. was held yesterday afternoon. and
It was decided TO hold the proposed
entertainment as soon as it can be ar
ranged. The proceeds are to 20 to-
wards the expenses Of the coming con
vention. IL was also voted TO have a
parlor meeting OF the home OF Mrs
John Sutton. t14e Main street, March
10, for the same purpose. At this meet
ing, boy preacher will furnish part
of the program.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
MRS. McK1NsTRYs LECTURES.

There has been good attendance at
the historical lectures at the Second
Advent Church this week. The lecture
last evening was upon the Medieval
period of Roman history" This even
ing the subject will be Rome and
modern Europe" Tomorrow Mrs. Nc
Kinstry speaks of some prophecies re-
lating to the history presented. Next
week the lectures will continue with a
variety of interesting themes All are
invited
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
MRS. MARGARET REAGAN DEAD

Mrs. Margaret Reagan died last eve
ming about II O'clock at her home, IS
Dale street. Besides her husband,
John Reagan, she leaves two sons, Tim
othy L. of Whitinsville, and John of
this city. Four daughters also sur
vive her, Mrs. John E. Morrison of
Providence. Mary, Nellie L. and Mar
garet of this city. The funeral will be
held Saturday morning, with requiem
high mass in st. PauIs Church at S.55
O'clock The burial will be in Whit
inSVille
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
TO DISCUSS TEMPERANCE BILLS.

At the regular monthly meeting of
the Worcester Ministerial League, the
proposed scientific temperance bill will
be considered. Or. g. w. Fitz of Har-
ward University will speak in support
of the Myers bill. Dr. A. ii. Plumb has
requested the privilege OF replying,
which privilege has been granted The
public is, invited, The league meets
Monday, iFeb. u, at ~ a. M, in Y. NJ
@ A Hail.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
FUNERAL OF ]. II. wEscoTT.

J. Franklin Wescott was buried at
ESQ o'clock yesterday from his home,
rs West street. Rev. DR.. Almon Gun
nison officiated. Many friends were
present at the services, and the casket
was covered with floral tributes. In
terment was at Hope cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25

We, the underaigned do hereby agree 10
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fails TO cure your cold or cough. We also
warrant 70 cent bottle to prove salts
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r. II Fales, Holden.
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d. IL Gregory a. Co. Princeton.
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
VICTIM OF SCARLET FEVER.

The infant daughter Of John and Au-
gusta Wester died yesterday, at the
home of her parents, q Dix street, from
scarlet fever, aged year, months. 10
days. The funeral was held in the
ing.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
SEWING MACHINE.
The Girls Club Needs One and PhiIan-
throplsts Have an Opportunity

The Girls Club conducts a success
full class in dressmaking, in connection
with which it also has a class in plain
sewing. The girls IN the plain sewing
class are much hamp cred in their work
by the lack of a sewing machine. If
any one has a machine she will give,
or lend, or sell on reasonable terms,
she will be doing the Girls Club a
favor if she will communicate with
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mond, 9 King street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25

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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
MARRIAGE INTENTION.

The following marriage intention flied
by Russian couple, was recorded at
the Office Of the city clerk yesterday
Ariel J. Tive. ~ Putnam, Conn.
and Sarah G.. Miasnick, 10.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25

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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25

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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
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The largest and most COM
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
POSITIONS OF THE THREE BRITISH SOUTH
have raised the siege Of xuruman and

have raised the siege OF thurman and
have all withdrawn to Magersfontein.
The Capesown correspondent of the
Times. under date Of Friday, December
%, says: Anxiety regarding the atti-
tude of the Colonial Dutch Is steadily
growing. They make no effort to conceal
their sympathy with the two repuhlica,
and the only question now is whether, II
the military situation is not changed,
they will keep from open rebellion. Even
in districts that have not been visited by
the Beers in the eastern part OF the
province the Dutch farmers are riding
about armed. This is he case also in dis
tricts only fifty miles from Capetown.
where a solutions movement is busily
propagated. The British forces are in
adequate to guard 1000 miles of terri
tory
A dispatch to the Times from Matching
dated Monday, December II. by way OF
Mochudi. Tuesday, Lsscember 49, saws
that Lady Sarah Wilson, aunt OF the
duke of Marlborough. who was captured
by the Beers while acting as correspon-
dent for London paper, has arrived
there. having been exchanged for VOL
toen. notorious horse thief and convict.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
IN IS IMPORTANT.
England May Seize DeIaeoa Bay Within
Few Days
AND PORTOFLORENzOMAROUEz
Portugal In England's Debt and Might
Be a Willing Factor In It.
SAID TO Be WILLING TO SELL OUT.
Such Possession Would Give the British a
Chance 10 Cut Off JOubert
AND THUS RELIEVE BELEAGUERED TROOPS
II Is Suggested TINT England Object
eel to SchIcy Going to African
Waters with His Fleet.
SAID TO Be WILLING TO SELL OUT.
Such Possession Would Give the British a
Chance 10 Cut Off JOubert
AND THUS RELIEVE BELEAGUERfD TROOPS
isneclnl 10 The POSI-

Washington, December 27--Tho report is
current here that the state department
has been advised that 1t was Great Brit
aims intention to seize Delagoa Bay. The
state officials. when the matter was
brought TO their attention, denied that the
government had received any such advices,
and pronounced the whole story untrue 80
far as the report declared this government
had been officially advised of such a con-
templated move The report went into
such elaborate details however, that it
received good deal % attention notwith-
standing the denial Of the state depart
ment
The fact that Portugal is deeply indebted
to English capitalists and tha, the king
Of Portugal Is nnder many obligations to
Great Britain gives rise 10 the belief here
In diplomatic circles that here may be IN
understanding between the two nations
which may contemplate, L NE necessity
arises, The seigure Of not only the hay and
l.ourenao Marquee, but Of the railroad
from this Portuguese city 20 the Trans
vaal capital Pretoria.
1t is held here in military circles that
possession of the bay and railroad would
enable England TO throw troops into the
Transvaai behind tho forces on the south
fern frontier. This move it is alleged,
would force Iouhert TO Immediately raise
the siege at Ledysmith aud Kimberley and
ABANDON all the strong strategic positions
- -. n . .
on the border and Tngeia riTcf, SO as TO
protect Pretoria and the eastern frontier
one of the details OF this report is that
Admiral Schley was prohibited from going
to South African waters at the specific re-
quest Of the British government, The idea
was that if Schley went 10 observe the
movements ~ the British transport Acct
that would afford An excuse for Germany,
France and Russia 10 do likewise The re-
suit would have been the gathering OF
such naval feet in South African waters
that such a contemplated move on ;he part
Of England could never have been carried
out Il Is certain that Schley's first or
dcrs were to go to South Africa, AID why
they we're rescindel has never been salts
iaciorily explained.
London December 2s.-A dispatch to the
Times from Pietermaritzburg dated Thurs-
day, December o. says A strong sus-
picion exists here that the ostensble IN
nocent bills OF ladine furnished by Ger
man steamers arriving In Delagoa Bay
really conceal contrabahd and the local
newspapers are urging more rigid ex-
Of
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
AMERICANS ENLIsrING.
Beers Arc Recruiting in Ncw horh
for the War.

| Beers Arc accounting IN Now h'''
for the War.
| New York, December q The work d
enlisting men in this city 10 take the Boer
side in the war is in charge of two agents
who operate in a saloon near police head
quarters.
The leader in the movement is Gustav
Simon, a Boer recently from the Trans
vaaI, associated with him being young
German. Heary Scharff, who has lived
many years among the Beers and VINO
reached New York a week ago from Pre-
toria. Simon owned in johannesburg sew
eral hotels and saloons. These were
closed up when the war began and being
incapable of active service in the field
he came here in the interest of his coun-
try. Scharff, his companion in this work,
was among the first TO come out from
the Yukon country with news OF the
Klondike gold fields and he has mining
interests there and IN the Transyaal l.
Since his return to the Trapsyaal from
Alaska he has been in the confidence OIL
the Boer leaders and has been sent mere
OH this special mission.
A number of people chiefly young men
have gone 10 the Transvaal Some 200 LETT
n week ago and sixty went Just before
Christmas. Evei since the outbreak of the
Trarsvaal war the British consulate in
this city has received letters from persons
eager to enlist In the British army.
II do not think II is an exaggeration to
say that we have received 5000 letters from
persons who want TO enlist said the
British vice consul today, and hes a.
these a great many apply TO us in person
for help or advice In the matter. we are
prevented by United States statutes from
enlisting them and we have TO send them
away. The only way they can get into
the army is 10 go to England and enlist
on their own responsibility HOW many
OF them do this we have no way OF KNOW
ing. l think, however, that great many
OF them do enlist. II Is surprising 10 no
tice the various sorts and conditions o.
men who seek enlistment There Is scarce
ly nationality that is not represented
English. of course, predominant, hu
Americans are second in number II u
an interesting circumstance that seveVai
United States soldiers In uniform nave
come here and asked to be enlisted
George w. Van Slcklen, treasurer OF the
American Transvaal fund, said today ne
was receiving $50 day In small amounts
from all over the country. He has re-
ceived 5000 for the widows and orphans OF
the Beers.
1T is far better" said he, ito send
money to the widows and orphans OF the
Beers who have been or Will be killed IN
battle than to send comforts to the Boer
soldiers. who can very well get along w'th-
out them" Mr. Van Sicklen stated thet
six army surgeons, some OF whom served
in the Rough Riders. had volunteered to
go out and assist the Beers. but their
offer could not be accepted. as neither ne
nor ]. v. l.. Pruyn, chairman OF the COM
mittee representing the Netherlands Red
Cross society in this country. had means
to send them out.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
Will FIGHT ENGLAND.
The Irish Are Preparing for strong
Move.


The Irish Are Preparing for strong
Move.
New York, December 27.--Relative to
societies towards the government of Great
Britain at the present juncture of affairs
the Evening Post today quotes an officer
of the Clan ma Gael as saying: England
t can only he made to feel by physical force
and we are now going to give her some
Bocr treatment. We did intend going out
I and sinking that irst expedition from
Canada to South Africa, but thought IL
better TO wait a little. We can mobilize
our men without much difficulty FOR an
attack on Canada and we are fairly well
armcd--as we'll as the United states
troops in the Spanish war, We have lots
of Springfield rifles and are handy with
the bayonct. No decision has been ar
rived at yet. Everything viii depend on
the Immediate future. Wa have either
regiments or companies all over the United
States and We are fairly well drilled and
a great many OF our men arc IN the milf
tia The Ancient order ot fIibarniens has
really nothing 10 do with them IL mum
bors about $50 600 and majority OF its
members belong 40 our organization. All
its officers do. aud so. ofcourse, II VIII
act with us. We have lots of men In the
regular army camps on clubs IN every
pogi--and even II they were sent against
US IN SOP US on the bor6er they would
either march across with rs or give. uB
blank cartridges. II j. is decided 20 at
tack Canada we shall do all ia our power
TO keep matters 80 secret as not to en-
ba rrass the government until we are ho-
tually on The border, The French popula-
ton in Canada would be with us and
there are numbers OF our own country
4 lAr.r. Il. fHgxtkls
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
SPARTAN MOTHERS
War Poem by Alfred Austin, En-
glands Official Singer.


War Poem by Alfred Austin, En-
glands Official Singer.
New York December 81 this weeks
edition Of the Independent will appear
poem by Alfred Austin, poet laureate OF
England, on the war in the Transyaal.
entitled Spartan Mothers" The last two
stanzas follow:
The sisters sigh, the naidens tear,
The wife's, the widows stihed vail
These nerve tho hand, these brace the
spear,
And speed them over yeldt and vale.
What is to him
Or life or limb,
Who rends the chain and breaks the rod!
Who falls for freedom, falls for God!
And should II be his happy fate
Hale TO return TO home and rest,
She Will be standing at the gate,
To fold him to her trembling breast.
Or should he fall
By ridge or wall,
And lie meath some green southern sod,
Who dies for country. sleeps with God!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
DUTCH ARE HOSTILE.

strong Measures Necessary to Keep
Them Down.
London, Deccmer 2s.--A speciaa
of the Daily Chr0nt-
leIe teIegrnphtnR from sterkstroom,
Cape Colony, Thursday, December
II. says, strong measures are me-.
cesAary to cheek the hostile fecitng
smong the Dutch col0nies whose
stdttion u shown In the removal
lof railway bolts, the obstruction ~
bridges mad culvertr and ATTACKS
upOn solitary horxemcn. ii
I. !. Dinsa isfuction IL bouud - tn~
hreane unIess Immediate reinfercex
Duents ase fOrthcomipg. The lQy4t
Dutch and Britlnh settiera ara he1
comiug aIarniinGly iippattene' ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
A VERY BAD REPORT
VIII BE Made by the Directors of
Reichsbnnlx

Reichsbnnk.
Berlin, December 27.-The Reichsbank
statement issued this evening is regarded
in German business circles as highly I'M
favorable. 1t shows 100000 marks less
in stock than year ago. $4,000, 900 marks
in notes in circulation and 24l,OO0, 900
marks in discounts in excess of last year 3
figures. Herr Koch, president of the bank,
admitted to the correspondent Of tn. AS.
ISOLATED Press that the financial statement
at the end of the year would be the worst
in the banks history. The usual re AKA ion
in January will be less marked than In
former years owing to the London condi-
lions, where further advance in money
rates is expected.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-28
The ESCAPE OF CHURCHILL
HE HAS CABLED THE STORY r,
THE LONDON POST.
tie Renched Lorenzo NinrGur1 Ate,
Sixty Hours of DodRinG Those
Searching for HIN.

Londcn. December 97.--Winston Church
~ cables and the Morning pos' publishes
today an account OF his escape from cap
liyity with the Beers after having been
made & prisoner in the reconnaissance of
the armored train at Estcourt The dis
patch which is dated Lorenzo Marquee
December q, says,
I'm the evening I concealed myself on
the railway track under great pile OF
sacks. had small store Of good water.
remained hidden so, CHANGING discovery.
The Beers searched the train at Kom-
matipoort but did not search deep enough.
After some sixty hours of misery ! came
safely here. ! am very weak but free.
lost many pounds weight, but am light In
heart. ! avail myself of every opportun-
ity henceforth to urge earnestly and I'M
finchingly an uncompromising prosecu-
cember u the Transyaa's secretary Of war
informed me there was little chance OF
my release Therefore | resolved TO es-
cape, and the same night ! left the state
schools prison In Pretoria by climbing the
wall when the sentry's back was turned
momentarily. ! walked through the
streets of the town without disguise,
meeting many burghers. hut not chal-
lenged In the crowd. ! got through the
pickets OF the town guards and struck the
Delagoa Bay railroad. / walked along II,
eyading watchers at bridges and cuiverts,
and waited for train beyond the first
station. The ll:10 good train from Pre-
toria arrived before ! reached the place
and was moving at full speed. ! boarded
IL with great difficulty and mid under
come coal sacks. Jumped from the train
before dawn and sheltered myself during
the day in small wood In company with
d huge vulture who displayed lively IN
terest in me. I walked on at dusk. There
were no more trains that night. The
danger OF meeting the guards on the
line continued, but ! was Obliged TO fol-
low II, as | had no compass or map.
had 10 make wide detours to avoid bridges
stations and huts, and so my progress was
very slow. Chocolate is not very salts
flying food, and the outlook was gloomy
but persevered with Gods help.
For five days my food supply was very
precarious. concealed myself by day
light and walked by night. Meanwhile my
escape was discovered and my description
was telegraphed everywhere. All trains
were searched and every one was on the
watch for me. Four times the wrong
people were addressed. The sixth day ]
MANAGED to board q train beyond Middle-
burg, from whence there Is direct service/
to Delagoa."
Churchill left December 22 for Dug
on the steamer Induna.