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The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1899-09-30

The life work for the reformer
seems to he everywhere except at
home.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1899-09-30
Pointed Paragraphs.
About the time people have learn
ed how to live it is time to die.

About the time people have learn
ed how to live it is time to die
That distress after eating is prevented
hy one or two of Hoods Pills. They
don't grippe.
The bigger a man gets the more
he seems to feel lust like boy.
Sick headache Is the bane of many
lives Dr. NJ. A. simmons Liver medi-
cine cures and prevents this annoying
comp amt.
Some men marry for lpve-with
money as collateral.
Slmmo Squaw Vine Wine or Tab
lets regulate the menstrual organs and
guarantee regu ar, natural monthly Pc
riod,.
One doesn't have to be great in or
der to be misunderstood.
The best medicine money can buy for
impure b ood nervousness, and all
stomach and kidney troubles is Hood 5
Sarsaparilla.
When you set a bad example it is
very apt to ha tch mischief
To Run II Woman Crazy, let her Mem
situations be either too freque 1t OF too
much at one time simmons Squaw
Vine Vine or Tablets correct this tfou
Bile.
1t is easier to go without hair
cut han it is to write poetry.
TO eat with Appetite, Digest with
comfort and sleep with tranquility, take
a dose of Dr.. NJ. A. Simmons Liver med
icine occasionally.
The life work for the reformer
seems to be everywhere except at
home.
The meanest kind of curiosity is
IL. L 4 i
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1899-09-30
never TOO old
TO Be CURED.

IN Age does not necessarily mean
III feebleness and i'll health, and
nearly all of the sickness among
,lder people can be avoided. Most elderly
people are very susceptible to illness,
,ut it is wholly unnecessary. BY keep
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1899-09-30
the remedy which

feel as we'll as ever did in my life.
Mr. j w Loving of Coquitt. Ga says For eight
cen years suffered from fiery eruption on
my skin tried almost every known remedy. but they
failed by and l was told that my age which Is
sixty six was against me- and that could never hope
10 be we'll again. finally took s. s. s. and 1t cseansed
my blood thoroughly and now am in perfect health
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1899-09-30
8. s. s. FOR THE BLOOD

build and strengthen EVA SS&&A IL
only onew guaranteed
free from aren and other damaging
chemicals whatever
Scoua Eczema Rheumatism
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The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1899-09-30

TO eat with Appetite, Digest witt
comfort and sleep with tranquility, taxi
a dose of Dr. NJ. A. simmons Liver med
icine occasionally.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24
PROTEST TO BE CONSIDERED
Basket Ball Directors viii Meet
Today at the Sherwood

a meeting of directors of the Central
Massachusetts Basket Ball League, which
was called for last Sunday, but which was
postponed because the president had not
been notified, so that he would sanction
the meeting, will be held today in the
Sherwood house. The main purpose of the
meeting is to consider the protest of John
F. Cronan of the Millbury team of game
which his team lost to Father Mathew a
rule of the league, by which SIX players
are allowed to take part in the game I'M
der certain conditions only, was violated.
The conditions rendered the playing of
six men by Father Mathew imperative
as one of their men was utterly unfit to
play on account of illness. The chances
are the protest will be dismissed by the
would be a reflection on their good judg-
ment. The intent of the rule was not in
fringed on, and several representatives of
various teams of the league have eX-
pressed themselves as opposed to quib-
bling over technicalities.
Each Worcester representative in the
league has a home game this week
Father Mathew plays in Father Mathew
hall tomorrow evening with Hudson. The
latter team is a fast one, and puts up one
of the scrappiest matches of any team in
the league. Being a holiday game, there
is sure to be big attendance.
Catholic Young Mems Lyceum has a
game in Father Mathew hall Thursday
evening with the Fitchburg team 1t will
be the first visit to this city of the Fitch
burg team. Followers of the game are
anticipating the visit with much eager
ness. The Fftchburg team is strong one
and well up in the race. A hot contest is
due
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24
ROBERTS SETS SAIL
Leaves Southampton For the
Cape on Dunorta Castle

Southampton, Pee. 23.-On arriving at
Southampton, Gen, Roberts was heart
lily cheered by thousands of people, and,
as he boarded the Dunorta Castle, be-
tween a guard Of honor of marines and
bluejackets, there was a renewed out
burst of applause. The mayor and COR
poration officials We're present.
Lord Roberts, in the course of an in
terview had with him before sailing.
said: II am deeply impressed by the
feeling shown today in London, along
the route to and at Southampton de-
sire to express my gratitude to all who
have seen me off and to send my best
remembrances to all in the country. In
all these outbursts of patriotism | see
a good omen of success.
When those who were not to be pas
sengers by the steamer left the vessel,
Lord Roberts bade farewell to his wife
and daughters and assembled to the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24
QUEEN WILL SPEND
A CHEEKY CHRISTMAS
Dark War RumorS Will Not Be
Allowed TO Cast Damper on
the Festivities

London, Dec 2S.-In spite of the deep
anxiety of the queen in regard to events
in South Africa, she has no intention
to permit Christmas at Windsor to as
sumo a sad aspect. The Marquis of
Lorne and Princess Louise arl a host
of little folks, other members of the
royal family. and Canon Duckworth,
the queens chaplain, arrived at Wind
sor this evening, where they were met
by Princess Henry of Battenberg, the
Duchess of Albany and others, who will
make up cheerful party.
An official of the household said to
reporter of the Associated Press this
evening; Il have seen merrier times
at the castle, but Christmas cannot be
gloomy where the queen resides, and
this will be no exception to the rule.
There is plenty of good cheer through
out the entire household, and the queen
IS most cheerful amid all her little
folk"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24
FIRE IN A CANDY KITCHEN
About $500 Damage at Park
Theatre Building This Morning

Fire in the manufacturing room of the
Boston candy kitchen, Park theatre build
ing, IA Front street, early this morning
damaged a stock valued at $4,000 to the
extent of $500 John Everston, manager
of the store, was in the store counting the
receipts of the days business, when he
discovered a fire in this kitchen at the
rear, where candy is made. One of the
proprietors Arthur PaDas, had left the
store but a few minutes before, and,
rushing to the street, Everston called
after him. Manager G. d. Winslow Of
WoolWorth's and 10 cent store heard the
call and FASTENED to the street and pulled
in an alarm from box 4.
When the fire department arrived the
store was enveloped in thick clouds of
smoke. Ernest Burnham and w. H. Up
pany's store, had attached hand hose to
the faucet in the rear room of the store
and were playing directly upon the blaz-
ing pile of splintered wood and paper
This had its results and the work of the
regular department was made lighter
Smoke and water damaged cases of choc-
olates stored in the rear room Neither
of the proprietors, John K. POLICIES or
Arthur Papas, could give the name of the
insurance agent from whom papers We're
taken. The amount Of insurance was
placed at $2400. The fire is believed to
have been caused by an overheated candy
cooking slab in the manufacturing room
The building, owned by r. c. Taylor, was
not damaged except by smoke.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24
DEEP SEA C0ALING
SYSTEM A SUCCESS
Naval Test Of Worcester Mans
Invention Promises Well

New York, Dec. 23.-In fresh east
erly breeze, and a heavy swell from
the same quarter, the final trial Of
coaling ship at sea 20 miles off Sandy
Hook, KY means of the Miller conveyor,
was successfully accomplished today,
by the collier Marcellus, While being
toWed Ly the battleship Massachusetts.
Instead of operating slowly, as antici-
pated The conveyor lifted more coal in
a given time and at 420 feet distance
against the previous 800 feet, than in
smooth water, Excluding stoppages for
swinging the ships into position, 30
trips were made in so minutes, 100 bags
of Goals, each weighing 400 pounds, be-
ing transferred from ship to ship in
that time. the collier pitching and roll
ing considerably, and the warshlps for
ward deck being continually wet by the
seas, into which she plunged while
steaming between four and five knots
an hour.
Capt C. j. Train, commanding the
Massachusetts. and his officers eX-
pressed great satisfaction at the result
of Thursdays four hour continuous
trial, out today's was even more sur
prising, and they say that to them it
proves the system is capable of sup
plying coal at sea in any weather when
it is fit to coal ship at all.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24
WATCH bob" DEPART
London Crowd Cheers Field Mar
shall LustiIy at Waterloo Station

London, Dec. 23-Field Marshal Lord
Roberts, who is to assume command
of the British forces in South Africa.
left Waterloo Railroad station at noon
today amid scenes of enthusiasm Wv
idly demonstrating the national inter
est in the event and the belief that
the departure of the general can be ac-
cepted as guarantee that whatever
can be done in South Africa will be
carried out in thoroughly competent
hands and on carefully matured lines.
Although only privileged persons were
permitted to enter the station, this did
not prevent the gathering of immense
throngS at all the approaches and other
points of vantage who cheered repeat
eddy as "43obs," accompanied by his
wife and two daughters, drove UP. Sell
dom has the terminus witnessed such
an inspiring scene. The appearance of
the marshal was the Signal for lusty
shouts. The moment Ihe veteran com
mander arrived, he was surrounded by
military officers and other friends and
held semi private reception in the
waiting room.
After personal leave takings, Lord
Roberts reached the platform where
general greetings and parting words
We're exchanged. Many women pressed
eagerly forward TO get a last hand
shake and express sympathy with the
distinguished soldier in his recent be-
reavement and bid him godspeed. One
woman. with eyes full of tears, ex-
claimed, God bless you and bring you
safely back to u.s. This wish was ex-
pressed by the hundreds thronging in
the vicinity of the station.
Field Marshal Stuart and Lieut.. Col.
Darlington, the queens equerry, met
him at the station. Lord Wolseley and
others arrived later and it required the
efforts of the police to make passage
for them.
At the time the train was due to start
the Prince of Wales shook hands with
Lord Roberts and spoke a few words
to the general. Mr. Balfdur also bid
Gen. Roberts farewell.
Amidst the din and enthusiasm, no
one heard the signal for departure and
in consequence, the train was moving
while Lord Roberts was still on the
platform with his back to the car door.
The farewells we're abruptly terminated
and Lord Roberts was forced to make a
scramble for, his coach. AS the general
disappeared in the saloon carriage, a
final lusty cheer was started and con-
| tinued until the train passed out of
sight.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24

Festoon a frieze of ground pine
around the dining room walls, and be-
tween each scallop hang a small en-
pire wreath Of this same evergreen.
In the corner stand some Norway
spruce shrubs. Over portieres, dra-
peries and hangings let there be small
trimmings in these same greens.
The stairway and big hall are effect
i've places for home decoration. Ever
green should be well massed and
placed in dark corners, wreaths hung
from doorways and under the hang
ing lantern. If a Christmas party is
given, the stairway is a fine point for
decoration. A rope of the evergreen
should be festooned along the balus-
ter rail, and tied to it at intervals with
bows of red satin ribbon, the festoons
to drooD over the stair rails.
The embroidered pieces used on the
dinner table should be in harmony with
the Christmas spirit. Holly and mistle-
toe are very effective worked on white
linen. very rich and handsome CEN
trepiece is broad strip of red satin
ribbon in sash width, with clusters of
holly leaves and mistletoe branches laid
over it at intervals. This ribbon
should be laid directly in the middle of
the table, running lengthwise In
place of the holly, a border of smilax
on each edge may be used.
Old-fashioned silver coffee pots. tea
pots, jugs and mugs are now used for
holding flowers Any quaint device in
either solid or plated silver is pressed
into service on these occasions, the pol
ished surface cleaning out between the
green vines hat droop over it. This
is quite departure from the cut glass
flower receptacles that have been so
long in use.
For the candles use red shades, and
as far as possible follow out the red
and green effect throughout the table
decorations.
Christmas is essentially the children's
day, and even the dinner table should
be planned with something that will es-
pecially give them pleasure. A surprise
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24

centepiece is delight to all the Young
people. Heap silver fern dish or small
low china jardinere with bonbons.-
homemade candies or the French con-
teetions may be used for the purpose
MIX with them few little inexpensive
trlnkets, such as the young people or
the children will appreciate. label each.
and UNCOVER the dish as a surprise to be
served between the courses.
Christmas favors for this year are
about the same as formerly There are
so many little devices both pretty and
inexpensive that can be made at home.
Boxes of water-color paper with raised
pastework in gold, little scent bags
with flower decorations, tiny photo
graph frames, baskets of holly.-there
is practically no limit to the little sou
venirs and favors for these festive oc-
casions.
1t is an old English custom to bake a
small silver piece in the pudding, also a
ring and thimble, the first to denote
riches to the finder, the ring either a
husband or wife, as the case may be-
and the thimble a single life This
creates an amount of fun among the
young people.
Christmas bonbons are now making
their appearance. The covered ones,
elaborate with ribbons, are always very
acceptable, says the Household AS
the time draws nearer the Christmas
season these are done up in some of
the most beautiful receptacles that one
can imagine All the large confection-
ers in cities make speciality in Christ
mas candies, and one may pay quite
little sum for a pound of ordinary
candy done up in a fanciful way
Besides the candies, sugared fruits
make very desirable gifts at this sea-
son. These are usually packed in odd
little fancy baskets, deliberately tied
with ribbons.
A pretty idea is to fill a small work
basket with these fruits, which are first
securely wrapped in the paraffine pa
per. These are then slipped into silk
bag, and the whole done up in pretty
work basket, satin-lined and ribbon
trimmed
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24

his heart. The wound is the result of
a slash from knife which was, with
out doubt, directed to the heart, but
which missed it's mark by hair. The
cut is four inches in length and missed
the heart by only an inch.
There was a gathering of Firms at
the tenement at s Bismarck street last
evening, and it was shortly before
midnight that trouble began to brew.
There was a row and one F'inlander
was cut He made his way out of the
house and started for police head
quarters.
Before he reached that place he sank
down exhausted and was picked up
near Lincoln square by officer B. F.
Brown, who helped him to station l..
The man was taken to the city hos
pital. He said that he did not know
who cut him.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24

pointed secretary pro tenn. The election
of officers for the wear resulted as fol-
lows: President, William r. Maccabee;
vice president, John Fl. Dio; secretary,
Alfred B. Girar1; financial secretary,
Mrs. Camille jerks. treasurer, Mrs.
Sarah A. Pow e. Last years board of
directors was reelected Mrs. Josephine
L. Petit was elected matron and man
ager. Miss Mulvey was elected auditor.
Six new members were admitted
The treasurer has. received, from the
Church Of the Unity SIS, which win be
used for repairs to the home. The
Ladies Auxiliary has not sent out col
lectors, but funds are needed and the
organization will be grateful for any
sent in.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24
ACQUIRES GOOD PROPERTY
John T. Mcclure Becomes Owner
of the Carter BuiIdinu

An important real estate transaction
was carried through yesterday, when John
7. Mcclure became owner of the Carter
building. 40 Pleasant street, formerly
owned by Sarah A. Sampson and the AL
mira Sampson heirs. Mr. Mcclure ex-
changed his former residence, 80 May
street and other considerations for the
property, which is one of the most valua-
BILE in the centre of the city.
The building is four-stOry brick block
with which goes GO24 feet of land The
entire property was assessed for upward
in excess of that figure The exchange
has been consummated and the keys to
the respective properties turned over
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24
HAS A CLEAR FIELD
Councilman Heath Alone in the
Race For President

Councilman Frank M Heath is at pres
ent the only candidate for the position of
president of the common council of 1900
John e. Lancaster, who was considered A
strong candidate, has withdrawn from the
contest in favor Of Mr.. Heath, and unless
some unlocked for development should
his election. ~
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24

bridge. His appearance was the signal
for deafening cheers and for the sing
ing of God Save the Queen and
Rule Britannia"
Responding to cries for a speech, Lord
Roberts said: My good friends, l wish
you all good luck, which l hope l shall
have"
AS the ship disappeared into the dark
ness, a great final cheer rang out from
the watching crowd.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24
CHRISTMAS J0LLITY
English Social Club EnteftainS in
Royal Manner

The jollification at the rooms of the
English Social Club last evening was after
the old English custom. The American
and British flags were entwined at the
head of the hail. and the decorations con-
John Wainwright, the artist of the club,
was designer, and the attractive and well
coming appearance of the quarters was
due to his efforts Harry Palmer was
master of ceremonies and introduced the
talent for the entertainment The follow
ing program was given: Clog dance, AL
fred Mills; clarinet solo, Arthur Watson;
songs, Charles Austin, Thomas Beech,
John Sullivan. William Jordan. Jr., A. H.
Johnson, John Lanergan, James Aitkens,
William Brown, Alfred Hyde, Alfred
Force, Thomas Hayden The committee
in charge was: Harry Palmer, William
Jordan, Charles North, Harry Edwards,
Fred Ainsworth. Refreshments were
served
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24
JACK WOOD A WINNER
Worcester Boxer Victorious at
the B. A. A. Tournament

Jack Wood won the final of the lis
pounds open in the boxing bouts at Boston
Athletic Association gymnasium last eve
ming. He defeated A. S. Gilmore of East
Boston. Wood fought his way into the
finals Wednesday night, when he won two
bouts. He defeated Mack and Broadbent
Woods work was the more excellent as
he can make several pounds lower and be
In better condition than at lis pounds.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24
Rina For Miss Overend

A yearly event at the Boston Clothing
eompany's store, 1852 Front street, is
the presentation of gift to Miss Josie
Overend, bookkeeper, by the clerks
Last evening diamond ring was
given her, ]. L. Cooling making the
presentation speech. Miss Overend has
been in the employ of the company
seven years.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24

While most persons knew the late
Duke of Westminster was one of the
richest men in England, no London
newspaper has taken the trouble to
procure an estimate of his wealth. He
counted several thousand parcels of
London realty, which. together, ac-
cording to the dukes own statement,
made 600 acres. Much of this is in
Belgravia,t the aristocratic residence
quarter. He also had 10000 acres in
the country and an annual income of
$3.50, 900 ($3, 100000. His realty values
in London were probably worth
6 80 000,0 900 ($150 900 ,000). The heir to
the dukedom is the late dukes grand
son, Viscount Belgrave, now in South
Africa, an aide de-camp of Sir Alfred
Miner, the governor of Cape Colony.
The papers abound in anecdotes of
the late duke. He was rather careless
and shabby in his dress, and his life
at Elton hall was that of an ordinary
country gentleman. At any time dur
ing his stay in Cheshire the duke
might be seen riding or walking about
his park, usually smoking a cigaret,
not often composed of tobacco for he
used medicated cigarets as a remedy
for asthma. To his household the duke
was always an enigma. He rarely spoke
to the servants and had an odd way of
iCaFlii5 pllS ol paper dpOuI On cHdlTS,
with word of blame as to their con-
dition. But, with such personages as
his house steward, head coachman and
stud groom he was on most affabie and
confidential terms.
\The car will present Prince George
of Greece with a splendid yacht as
New Years gift. The vessel has been
especially built at Sebastopol and is
intended as a souvenir of Prince
Georges saving the life of the car in
Japan, while they were on a tour
around the world, a number of years
ago.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24
Present For Miss Horuan

A gold watch and chain We're pre-
scented Miss Helen Horgan, bookkeeper
at the New York Clothing company, 1919
Front street, last evening By her feb
low-employees. J.. ]. Damn made the
speech, and collation.
was served. Appropriate remarks
were made by B. Wolkowich, l. B.
and others.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24
OFFICERS CHOSEN
GreendaIe French-American Or
phanage Needs Funds

The annual meeting of the Greendale
French-American home was held at the
home on Greehdale avenue last even
ing. Miss Clara 5. c. Mulvey was APP
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24
A NARROW ESCAPE
Finlander at the City Hospital
With a Bad Wound

There is an unknown man at the city
hospital with a wicked cash just under
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24
FRENCH INVASION
6Continued from Page onea
wEsTMINsTER's WEALTH.

pie believing that the most serious
crisis has not yet been reached.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-24

air through the workings had been
wrecked by the explosion and the force
of the fan was lost. AT o'clock the
first body of rescuers descended, the
cages having been temporarily re-
paired.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-03

Some great and highly gilded stories
are being published concerning the
fabulous riches of Cape Nome in AL
aska. The Denver Republican prints
a letter containing a few of them
The writer speaks with all the easy as
surance in the world of the diggings
panning out $500 to the man, in places.
1t may be true, but it is safe to say
that such places are both small and
few in number. On the other hand, it
is said that even if man have a claim
worth a million dollars he needs it all.
AS suggesting the expense of living up
in that hyperborean region it Is stated
that beef steak costs from sixty cents to
a dollar a pound, live chickens three
dollars and old hens five dollars a
piece, with other things in proportion.
A stampede for Seattle or another re-
lief expedition is confidently antici-
pated.