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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31
GEN, WHEELER IN BOSTON.

The most significant portion of Gen.
Wheeler's Boston address is the fol-
lowing sentiment and its brief discus
sion: 1t seems to me that instead of
brooding over the possibilities of evil
which may arise from the extension of
American influence and power, it would
be we'll to consider the possible bene-
fits which may come to US" That is
the patriotism of common sense. The
responsibility has come to us, and it
remains for US to render the best pos
sible account Of our stewardship. Cen
Wheeler's citation of the vast resources
of our own country and of the CONNER
cial advantages now opened to us in
the east is but a plain statement of
plain facts, justifying his complacent
and hopeful view of the country's fu-
ture.
Gen. Wheeler sensibly avoided polit-
les and all discussion of the lost cause.
While clarifying the purpose of Me
mortal day, he took pride in showing
that the custom of its observance, now
so widely practiced, was begun by the
people of his own state, two years be-
fore the official designation of 'Decora-
ton day." by Gen. John A. Logan, in
1868. He paid honest tribute to Massa-
chusetts and the service of her sons in
every war, from 1875 to 1898, and re-
joiced in the evidences of a reunited
country, free from the distractions and
animosities of sectionalism. His words
mo honor is too great to be paid to
the memory of the American soldier"
were not spoken in any narrow sense.
One Of the most interesting sections
of the address is that devoted to the
doctrine. In time of peace prepare for
war" While deprecating the carnage
and miseries of war, Gen. Wheeler said:
That nation whose people are ready
to respond to a call to arms, with men
and resources for any emergency, is
the one that shall most certainly be
able to avoid the desolation and horrors
of war This is why the country takes
pride in the martial spirit of its people,
which is the greatest. in fact the only
barrier against aggression. 1t matters
ence in literature and science and art,
a nation unprepared or indisposed to
battle in its defense forfeits the re-
spect of the world"
That is conservative doctrine, not the
utterance of a lingo. The argument
that a nation gains in commerce, in
fluence, distinction and power by the
conduct of a successful war, is a gen
eralization supported by history and
exemplifed by the present experience
Of the United States. Clearly, those
who had looked for something sensa-
tional in the old cavalry leaders
speech have been disappointed. Gen.
Wheeler does not pose as a great or
ator, but he has a gratifying habit of
straightforward statement and a Judi
cial appreciation of the fitness of
things. and what he says is sensible
and to the point.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31
YESTERDAYS DECORATIONS
American Flags Displayed in All Parts of the
City.

The decorations yesterday were i'm
pressive but not elaborate. Along
Main street American flags were hung
from office windows and over store en-
frances. Fuller, the costumer, display
ed a large flag, at the corner of Main
and Pleasant streets. RebboIi &, Son
had window filled with miniature
campaign hats with the G. A. r. in
sigma in front and a background of
silk American flags.
Barnard. Sumner & Putnam's show
windows formed the most striking dis
play of Memorial day significance. In
each window were two piles of stack
ed guns, crossed sabres upon American
flags and two vacant chairs draped
with flags. Cannons covered with pur-
pie immortelles and artificial flowers,
formed the centre pieces Of the window
displays. The background was of red,
white and blue bunting festooned ov-
er massive flags.
The Boston store had a large flag
over the main entrance, and the Clark,
Sawyer Co. observed in a smaller way.
Jerome Marble & Co.'S store entrance
was overhung with a large flag. The
office windows in the State Mutual
building were dotted with flags and
over the main entrance hung one of
the largest flags in the city. The city
hall flag fiuttered in the gentle breeze
until shutdown.
In the residential districts the ma
tons emblem was literally displayed,
and every mark of respect seemed TO
be simpler Yet more impressive than
ever before.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31
ARE GRATEFUL.

Barnard, Sumner & Putnam co.t
"Gentlemen-As a business neighbof
and member of George H. Ward post,
o. A, R., 1 wish individually to thank
you for the magnificent window dis
play which filled your entire front Ne
mortal day. While simnIicity itself,
the effect was beautiful and touching.
The vacant chair strikingly reminded
US OF our fast-thinning ranks and
steady increase of graves in our ceme-
terles. The heart that conceived this
thoughtful remembrance for our living
comrades to do honor to our heroic
oead car have the satisfying assurance
lhat he has the gratitude of every
member of our organization.
Yours also in gratitude.
Hannibal A. Johnson.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

The presidents long expected order,
exempting from the civil service regu-
lations about 1000 government posi-
lions, still leaves some $4,000 in the
classified list. The exemptions relate to
a majority of the 5000 places included
in Cleveland's last and somewhat
sweeping order. The number now
thrown open to direct appoint
ment without competitive exam
ination is somewhat larger than that
recommended by Senators Lodge, VOL
colt and Harris, the committee to whom
the matter was referred, but it is by
no means large enough to satisfy those
who have persistently nagged the ad-
ministration for office since the fourth
of March, 1897 The presidents order
gives them nothing in the state or navy
departments, for neither Secretary Hay
nor Secretary Long would consent to
the proposed change. Neither does it
open the government printing office,
nor the bureau of engraving and print
ing nor any of the department offices
in Washington. A great variety of
offices scattered over the country are
affected by the new order There is no
doubt that some hundreds of these Off
ces should be disposed of by direct APP
pointment, and in view of the admit
ted defects of the old civil service laws
and the pressure brought to bear, the
reformers should think themselves
lucky that the bars were not let down
lower
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31
FRIGHTENED JUsTALITTLE.
Electric Car Strikes Another on Main
Street But No Harm Done.

Car 1Os of the Consolidated Street
Railway. in charge of Motorman Mi
chaeI Sullivan. collided with a Green
dale car on Main street in front Of the
Walker building, yesterday afternoon,
and for an instant the passengers on
board car los had an idea they would be
thrown out of their seats. As 1t was
two little children who had left their
parents at Hotel Kenmore, were thrown
from their seat against the back OF the
seat in front, with sufficient force to
loosen several teeth.
The Greendale car, after rounding the
corner Of Main and Front streets, drove
along at a fairly fast rate Of speed, and
car los followed closely behind. The
Greendale car was suddenly brought to
a stop in front Of the Walker building,
and before Motormah Sullivan could
gain control of his motor, his car struck
the one in front and bounded back, Civ
ing the passengers a severe shaking
up.
Officer John Horgan was on the car,
and went to the assistance of the chill
dren. and was instrumental in keeping
the little ones from crying. Other pas
sengers on the car got scare, which
was quickly overcome. as Motorman
Sullivan very quickly got control Of
his car.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31
JAMES P. MOORE,
Funeral Of the Young Man Who Was
Killed Sunday Held Yesterday.

The funeral of James P. Moore, who
was killed by an electric car Sunday
took place from the home of his
friend, Edward Curley, No. Milton
place, yesterday morning, at 8 o'clock
Requiem high mass was offered in
the Immaculate Conception Church at
8 o'clock by his pastor, Rev. Robert
Walsh. The many and beautiful floral
offerings which completely covered the
casket bore ample testimony to the
high esteem in which he was held. At
the close of the services in the church,
Father Walsh delivered a touching eu-
Iogy on the life and virtues of the de-
ceased. The choir, under the leader
ship of Prof. John F. Moore. rendered
the hymn, Jesus savior of my soul"
The bearers were Edward Curley, Ed
ward Cummings, Patrick Devine, Den
mis- J. Cummings, John Byrne, Michael
Scullin, Allie Smalley and Patrick Dat
~ all members of the Free Stone Cut
tiers Union. The Freestone Cutters
Union and delegation from Division
NO. 36 of the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans attended.
The delegation from Division 36 were
James Noonan, w. L. Murphy, NJ. ].
Morlarty, Michael Donohue, Patrick
FLYNN and Garrett Femane
Rev. Robert Walsh officiated at the
grave in St. Johns cemetery.
The floral offerings were: A broken
column standing on a mound, marked.
Brother" from the Journeynnen Free
stone Cutters Union; pillow marked
Shopmate,' from employees of the
webb Granite and Construction Com
pany; pillow marked Div. No So A.
o. H; pillow marked FRIEND;
Heart from Miss Alice Hanlon; cross
marked Brother" from his sister, Miss
hatle Moore; wreath from Robert
rate, superintendent of the freestone
department of the Webb Granite and
Cohstruction Company; wreath from
ms brother Connie Moore; PLAGUE Of
roses from Mrs. Wills; placdue from
me Misses McCaulder; PLAGUE from
nate Redican; PLAGUE from Della
Dreamer; PLAGUE from FANNY Hodg-
klns; PLAGUE from Mr. and Mrs. Thos.
Flynn; p pinks denoting his age, from
MIR. and Mrs. Isaac Dingee: basket Of
mowers from the child Of Edward Cur
ley, marked From Macy to God
father; bouquets from Miss Clara Nj
ford.
The funeral of Ellen Conner took
place at the undertaking rooms of F.
H. Murphy, SO Park street, yesterday
morning at $50 o'clock. Reuben mass
was celebrated in st. Johns church at
O'Clock, Ri. Rev. Mgr Griffin cee-
brant The bearers were Michael Cur
ran, Michael Lynch, John Carpenter
ana John Curran. The burial was in
st. Johns cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

low itself to be seriously annoyed, eX-
cept by the press boats, which some
times got in the way of the gun fire or
led a cruiser a wild goose chase. Ma
turally the correspondents complained,
for they were in duty bound to get all
the privileges they could by crowding,
and it may be added that the newspa
per attacks upon Admiral Sampson and
the glorification Of Schley were chief
ly inspired by those who were FESTIVE
under the restraints imposed
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31
OUT AND ABOUT.

OUI AND ABOUT.
Concerning Isabel Carnady," which
reached this country a little before
last Christmas, will be recalled by ev-
eryone who was so fortunate as to read
it as exceedingly witty, gay, and bril-
liant book. Now Miss Fowler has fur
nished Isabel with a successor in a
Double Thread" This latest novel is
by no means the equal Of last years
success, although Elfrida Harland the
heroine, is quite as clever and interest
ing; but the hero is a muff-Miss Fowl
er invariably has bad luck with her he
roes. The real hero so far as intent
goes is Sir Roger, the rich cynical old
nobleman, who was Tilted by the wo-
man he loved because he was only five
feet two, and who ever after girded ut
women and love and sentiment. He
fairly lives in the pages. So does La
dy Silverhampton, the worldly, anna
BILE woman of fashion, whose nimble
tongue furnishes all the fun in the
book that does not fall from the lips
of Elfrida and Sir Roger.
"a Double Thread" is never dull. 1t
goes right along Most of the cha
racters are thorough worldlings, accus-
toned to make themselves agreeable
at all hazards and in all company, and
even if they wanted to be dull, Miss
Fowler would not let them: as ii is,
she keeps prodding them until the
pages fairly seintillate with brilliant
epigram and repartee Here are a few
plums out of the pie. See how you like
them:
Masculine human nature can stand
anything but being Contradicted, and
feminine human nature can stand any
thing but being esteemed"
Accuracy is an objectionable de-
feet, and inaccuracy is an incurable
disease"
IF you want to be a successful wo-
man you must always show your feel
ings and hide your opinions"
Sisters and brothers are the only
people who can tell the truth to each
other without making enemies, and
they are the only friends who can exist
without fattery."
"A woman who won't f1atter is like
a piano that won't play. 1t may be an
imposing piece of furniture, but it isn't
a piano"
LAS long as pc ople are civil to my
face. I don't care what they say be-
hind nv back; our faces are our own,
but our backs are our neighbors.
s'There is never anybody so rude to
a woman as the men who happen to be
in love and out of temper. with her"
MEN like TO he amused and never to
be instructed"
an tha long RIM If costs more to keen
4 coincidence than TO keep a pack.of
S,',,5s go dossn,+ Give a f7ftiatb ~
a = y1,,cb Measure
al is ono of the nrerogatives of youth
70 b.iia,Ja IN eyraIIence and one If it's
-, ~ o,ti,aos 70 st,.i,-a 10 emulate il
~ Ii,,a beet the naonIa who ANNA
ia1,ae. hut No 1o,.a bos+ the
~, ou ,.tg boIia,,e an, fhs "
PeCpie VIZ 80, toeora 1,,rob is DC rad
Maniiis - ,,osara 1rr,aI,. "a +t',,
are ootn as Dau ID d. so'is u 'le pay
IL our S good deeds. unfortunately, are
as irrevocable as our evil ones; and
while we frequently regret IL When we we
nanS uoi NE, ha yl5 Gome re,bt a. Ivy
"seifishness is like bass voice or a
chemical works-a source of pleasure
ance 10 eEeryp4uy else' AZ, -og' 5i marry d
s seinntion i,s'' one even woud he better
though conscientious people are diff
cult to manage, goodness knows; They
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

The expulsion of two New York
newspaper correspondents from the
Philippines for evading the censorship
and sending out a bogus interview with
Gen. Lawton, shows that the govern
ment is properly disposed to protect
the army and preserve that secrecy
which IS indispensable to successful
military operations. Critics of the ad-
ministration have bitterly complained
of the rigors Of the military censorship.
but such criticism is i'll placed. 1t
would have been better If similar
strictness had been enforced in the
army at Santiago. 1t is worth while
to remember that the navy did not al
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31
"OOING NICELY"
Col. Bullock Passes Through the Operation
Without Serious Results.

Chandler Bullock, son of Col. A.
George Bullock, who underwent an op-
GRAFTON for appendicitis in New York
Monday, returned TO Worcester yes
terday. Mr.. Bullock reports that his
father passed through the ordeal with
out serious results and since then has
been doing we'll When he left New
York yesterday, the report at the nos
pital was TO the effect that the pa
tent was doing nicely"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

In view of the base ball reports to-
day, the casual reader might suppose
that everything in the country yester-
day was multiplied by nine, with per-
haps the exception of the Worcester
Farmers. They were divided.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

Why did Paderewski keep his mar
riage secret for six months, and leave
it for the lady to startle the world by
making the announcement on a hotel
register? Did he think the knowledge
of it would destroy his hypnotic infu-
ence with the matinee girls?
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

THE Missing Link" is a book which
has excited either ridicule or indigna-
ton, according to the temperament and
color of the reader. incidentally, it
has brought more than deserved fame
to the author, the Rev. Gottlieb Hass-
karl, for the notion that the negro is an
animal without soul and incapable of
development, is apt to be regarded only
as a joke, at the end of the nineteenth
century.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

1t is understood that if the recording
angel is obliged to use the "Massachu-
sets Standard Recording Ink" his own
language will not always be regarded
as exactly the thing for publication.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

Boston's ten public ice water foun-
tains will be increased to forty in an
other month. The ice was cut on the
city reservoirs by the water depart
ment. Street foot stoves and munich
pal mittens conveniently displayed on
the lamp posts in winter should logic
ally be the next step in the develop
ment of Mayor Quincy's policy of pa
fernalism.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

With Generals Weyler and Blanco
Conspicuous at Castellar's funeral, "
the world will be apt to regard the af-
fair as one in which the wrong man
was buried.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

Judge Bond of the superior court de-
cides that the West Medford church
acted quite within it's rights when it
denied the privileges of membership
to Miss Lufkin. If the petitioner
pIeases to consider herself eXcommuni-
Gated. the court will not say her nay,
but finds that she has violated the CO.
venant by her conduct and the penal
ty was logical and regular.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

The rest of the world seems not to
have quite yet gotten over the idea that
it must be startled at any revelation of
American pluck, endurance and con-
stancy in the battles and marches of
genuine war. But the men who thus
surprise mankind on land and sea are
the ones who have been trained on
ball fields, in athletic meets, rowing
matches and all the varied other phases
of sport. To see eighteen men play the
best kind of ball is recreation with us
for thousands of spectators, many of
whom have themselves been upon the
diamond at some time, or hope to even
tually be there, and all of whom know
and appreciate every exhibit of
strength, skill, patience and fortitude
on the part of the players. Holidays
are not passed at bull fights here, but
in witnessing or taking part in friend
~ trials of human athletic power, some
thing in its way that surely develops
and leads up to the exact qualities that
make the steadfast and successful sol
der
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

Holy Cross ball players upheld the
reputation of the city. yesterday, as
usual. Twas a magnificent game with
chromatic effects in which Brown was
made blue.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

There is no need to wait for the text
of Gov. Wolcott's message in order to
know his reasons for vetoing the Span
ish war veterans preference act. His
action was probably expected even by
the active promoters of the bill, for
their labors in behalf of the volunteers
were known as only preteXt for break
ing down the state civil service law.
Probably the volunteers themselves
were as little interested in the bill as
any other class of citizens. The reasons
for the veto of the trades union insur-
ance bill are less obvious, and it will
be we'll to await the text of the message
before eXpressinE an opinion.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

Habitual constipation cured and the
bowels strengthened by the regular use
of Carriers Little Liver Pills in small
doses. Don't forget this.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

Io ,5 special ceIeol aIIoII VII NC
As nrevionsIv noted DR. @ stanley
HaIi of clark University is announced
IN Iac+,,re Aue 7-1O A notable array
If snaallere musicians readers and
entertainars is providad including Gov
roosevelt Of Nov york prof John
FisIe Dr cIIick Of SnrinefeId DR.
Edr,ord E,ora+t Hall Prof Hart of
t "a Uilt'etSi.y, De a3oeI at
Cambridge Leon II Vincent. DR.. Brad
ford, associate editor of The Outlook,
and many others well known IN thei6
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from Boston n Cbataunua are offered
nv the Fitcbhurq and rho Boston and
4Iban1 railroads The Boston and AL
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Salu girl III lne stationery Snip, nu'
one SIMPLY can nave any IhuLF luud'ilS
"hen one mas 10 sehd one letters 10
d club. I used to write on the beautiful
est gray paper with a silver crest, and
sealed my envelopes with white wax
Well. would YOU believe it, lie COM
planned, He said that when he opened a
note every man in the room knew who
it was from. So l have to use plain
white, poor me-
The most widely known if not the
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session, says the hartford Couraht'
speaking of the late Rose Bonheur, And
if goes on TO remark as follows: 1T
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sooo =. ....z =,
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mas Jerusalem; Bethlehem' MI. CdI
mel dallIee' 6elhaily' damascus ILle
JORDAN ana Nazareth are IhCiuoeu IN
inns part OF the Trip Whlch VIII ne con-
tlnued 10 smyrna, passing cyprus anu
Rhooes, ConStahtihopIe - aays). AN
ems q days., Naples ana Rome 70 Gays
9 hours, Nice and Monte Carlo, over
the Cornlche road then nome 70 Dos
ton. Inc party VIII De uhdef me I'll
recuon OF r. Z. clark (eX-u, .. wee
consuD ana MS brother' H. T.. clark
(the present Y. >. wee consul Tor raj
estlne), VINO nave resided IN HaIesllHe
20 and % years respectively.
Cords ORC ont for the WEDDING of
Rose Bloch OF Portland, ore" 10 cecil
Hyman Bauer, a leading lawyer of the
sanoa ci+v "Wednesday June e Miss
BLOCH IS d uausIlIeF oI IL Joseph
Bloch for the past j. years pastor of
the TempIe Beth Israel of Portland
ore. In which tbe ceremony is to he
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

1t was Wheeler day in Boston fast
enough yesterday.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

Your complexion as well as your tenn
per. is rendered miserable by disordered
liver Improve both by taking Carter's
Little Liver Pills.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

THE SPY SHOULD HAVE The EYE OF ARGUS: HE
is HONORABLE IF he DO BUT LOOK TO The VEL
FARE OF The COMMONWEALTH"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31
HE KNEW THEM BOTH.

From the Yonkers Statesman.)
She-You only know the worst side Of
He-Nhy, certainly. YOU cannot den!
that ] know his better half
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-31

The courts have established the
status of Henry T Phillips, Taunton's
Filipino resident. He was held to be a
Spanish subject. and therefore required
to renounce allegiance to Alfonso pre-
vious to his naturalization as an Amer
lean citizen. Apparently he is the first
of his race to be admitted to full cit
izenship.