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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-01
REHEADs HENS.

Will Broadinax is the most notorious
chicken thief Atlanta has ever had. He
has been caught time and time again
with chickens which he candidly con-
fessed were stolen. but the officers had
to content themselves with having hffn
sent to the stockade for few days and
could not take him to a higher court.
The reason of this immunity on the
part Of Will is the fact that he never
steals a chicken without at once sitting
down and picking 1t and throwing its
head into a sewer. He has learned the
trick Of totally destroying the identity
of the fowl. for unless the owner of
the chicken can go into court and swear
to the stolen property there can be no
conviction for larceny. Where or when
Will learned this legal point he does not
say. but he knows it, and is always
careful to carry out his program so as
TO be without the pale of legal punish
ment
1t is said by the police that Will has
been caught at least 25 times with a
picked hen under his shirt.-Atlanta
Constitution.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-01

ask. and as he never possessed a bro
Their and never in his recollection had a
friend named George, his question read,
Way my brother Georges death the
result of accidentT And with what
longing did he await an answer!
The answer came. The spirit made
Miss Brainard's body walk around, and
her face to frown exceedingly and
caused her mouth to form these sem
fences:
"Oh. my! This is terrible! I don't
like to get in this condition." please
add the rest Of the exclamation points
yourself. They go after every SEN
tence). IT see two spirits coming in
One is young and so weak that the 9TH
ers have to help him. You should
never accuse any one unless you are
sure. You should never, never ac.
cuse any one. Who signed these mi
tials?" she asked.
The Spy man acknowledged them, and
she, the spirit, continued;
ooh, my! This is awful! He suffered
so much! But it did not last long anc
he was unconscious! Yes; it was al
accident! One Of the older spirits
seems to be named William. see 6
big G over the head of the other Older
spirit. Yes, his name is George.
don't seem to be able to make out the
name Of the young spirit. 1t seems tt
be of two syllables. What do yoJ
think the name of the young spirit
should be?"
George" said The Spy man.
"But that has only one syllable the
spirit answered. did you never cal
him Georgie?"
Probably we did, said The Spy
man, and the spirit said, ''Thank you,
and that ended the demonstration.
Then they sang another hymn, anC
Miss Brainard, who had returned t.
her body after the excursion into space
pronounced the benediction.
When the meeting was over, The Spy
man asked prominent spiritualist VIII!
the spirit of his brother came bacl
when he had never had brother. SaiC
the spiritualist:
Probably there is some one in tn,
spirit world who loves you as
| brother"
Then The Spy man said he had neve
known any one about whose dealt
there had been any question. TIL
| spiritualist said:
| Probably the answer was intende
for somebody else. The source of com
munication is so bad that mistakes of
| ten happen. But you should have toll
that at the meeting, and she would hav
explained it,"
| Wonder If she would2
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-01

insuficiently nourished. Improper, insult
hcient nourishment is starvation
When a mans head aches it is because
the tissues of the brain do not receive
sufficient nourishment from the blood, or re-
ceive impure and unhealthy nourishment
When man gets nervous and sleepless, il
means that the blood is not properly nour-
ishing the nerves. When his skin breaks
out with blotches and pimples and erup-
tons, it means that the skin is being fed
upon the impurities of the blood. Almost
every known disease is primarily due to
improper nourishment through the blood,
which is the life stream. DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery is the greatest
of all blood makers and purifiers. 1t gives
edge to the appetite, corrects all disorders
of the digestion, makes the assimilation of
the 1ife-giving elements of the food per-
feet, invigorates the liver, promotes secre-
ton and excretion, and vitalizes the whole
body. It makes firm, muscular flesh, but
does not make corpulent people more cor
pulent 1t cures % per cent of all cases
of lingering coughs, bronchial, throat and
kindred affections, which, if neglected,
lead up to consumption. 1t is the best of
all nerve tonics and restoratives Kept by
all medicine dealers.
81 was taken Ill in February, 1892, with head
ache and pain in my back" writes H Gaddis,
ESQ, of 3I3 South Street, Tacoma, Wash. II
called in doctor and he came three times He
said was bilious but kept getting worse
took cough 50 that could not sleep, only by
being propped up in bed. My lungs hurt me,
and got so poor that was just skin and bone
1 thought was going to die. used two bottles
of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and it
made me sound and we'll. 1t saved my life.p
No remedy relieves constipation so
quickly and effectively as Dr.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. They never gripe.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-01
BILL SPURR'S TRADES
He Gave Woonsocket
Horsemen a Run
for Their Money.
TAKEN IN BY A SUFFERER.
Three Times Seven Was the
Age Of the Horse He
Purchased.
TAKEN IN BY A SUFFERER.

The town of Charlton has been noted
for it's sharp horse traders and for it's
production of good horses. writes Capt.
Charles T. Pratt.
I Thirty years ago it had it's Bill Spur,
Bill Stevens, Chauncy Cleveland and
Bal Vinton. None were more famous
than William M. t. Spur, otherwise
called Bill. There were four Spur
brothers-Elijah, George, Zephaniah
and William.
George R. Spur came to Worcester,
was elected alderman and it was
through him that the boulevard was
built. Elijah had a grocery store on
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-01
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reached the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an infiamed condi-
ton Of the mucous lining Of the eusta-
chian tube. When this tube gets in
perfect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed deafness is the result, and unless
the Inflammation can be taken out and
This tube restored to its normal condition
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by catarrh.
which is nothing but an inflamed condi-
ton of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars for
any case of deafness (caused By catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars. free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-01

The welcome announcement Is out
that the Boston & Albany will run their
annual autumnal excursion to New
York on Tuesday, Oct. 8, via Spring
field. Pittsfield, over the Berkshire
Hills. which are now resplendent in
their autumnal foliage. to Albany.
thence via the Hudson river, famous for
The beauty of its scenery especially the
palisades, excellent view of which NAV
he had from the day boat. Or il one
wishes he may go down the river by
night on the magnificent and palatlal
steamer. Adirondack" a marvel of
marine architecture. Home via the Fall
River line and Boston. The fare is only
$500.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-01
HIS LEE MAs SAVED

Mr.. j. E. Lilly, prominent citizen OF
Hannibal, Mo-, lately had a wonderful de-
liverance from frightful death In tell
ing of 1t he says: II was taken with w
phoid Fever that ran into Pneumonia.
My lungs became hardened. / was sd
weak couldn't even sit up in bed Moth
ing helped me. | expected to soon die of
Consumption. when / heard of DR.. King
New Discovery. One bottle gave great re-
lief. l continued to use 1t, and now am
well and strong. / can't say too much In
its praise" This marvellous medicine is
the surest and quickest cure in the world
for all Throat and Lung Trouble Regular
sizes 50 cents and $1.oO. Trial bottles free
at Brewer & Co.'s drug store; every bot
tie guaranteed
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-01

The wolf Of
s t nv a ion
howls at the
doors of thou.
sands of men
who are well
to do and sur.
rounded by
pie n ty. III
health, in the
nj al GRITTY of
cases, is starva-
ton, pure and
s i m pie. 1t
M c ans tn at
b o d y, brain.
n erve, bone
and sinew are
improperly or
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-01

CONSTIPATION, WHICH GIVES
RISE to many graver troubles, is cured
and prevented by Carter's Little Liver
pills. Try them and you viii be con-
WINGED.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-01
MISS A. RAY CHAMPLIN

will reopen her Dancing Academy at
Steinert ball, Oct. 81 and viii be the only
teacher IN the city using the Gilbert sys-
tenn There is but one school of esthetic
dancing in America and Miss Champlin
is the only teacher In Worcester that has
ever attended 1t. Circulars at s. r.
Leiand's and M Steinert s. Cons.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-01
MAssAcHUsErT
THE HIGHLAND military HCADEMY

Prepares IFS students to enter the best
Collegiate or Scientific Institutions, or for
Professional and Business Life. Day
Pupils admitted. The Salisbury street
cars pass the school grounds.
JOSEPH ALDEN SHAW, A. M.
Head Master.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-01
lessons IN DRAWING IND PAINTING.
OaI BIdg., No, 4 WaInut Si.. Room %.

, vi S'HoIJ IVVI = WUlHU5 Otll HUUIT uVl
PROF. GLADW1N win resume instrttc-
Painting Oct ist. Lessons viii he giycn
on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS.
Hours, 9to II A, M, to P, NJ
sketches, taken by the sea during tho
past summer. will be placed in the hands
Of his pupils for their study; Friends are
atiany hour on the above mentioned daps.
GEORGE p. GfAADWIN.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-01
WILHELM HEINRICH.

TEACHER OF SINGING.
will receive pupils at the rooms of the
Friday Morning Club, Day building, Sat
urday afternoons. For appointments adj
dress 149a fremont street, Boston.
Lessons Of school rates of Miss KIM
bail's school, SO May street
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-01

A grand military tournament is to be
held next September at Montreal in
celebration Of the close of the century.
Each colony of the British empire and
each state Of the American union will
be asked to send representatives to join
the imperial service and the Canadian
militia in the tournament.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-01

The Oceanic is to have a rival The
Cunard company has placed an order
with the Clydebark Shipbuilding Com
pany of Scotland for an Atlantic steam
err to be Is feet longer than the Oceanic.
The ship is to be ready for delivery in
1901. C. O'Connell Calvin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-23
FATAL LIGHTNING STROKE.
4 Young Man Killed in a Remarkable
Manner i'm Clarke.

BERRYVILLE VA. July Special
Mr. Bushrod Price together with two
young brothers named Shafer sought
shelter under some trees Friday during
a storm and lightning struck a tan gum
tree under which John Shafer was stand
ing, shivering the tree and killing the
man. The bolt struck HIM on top Of the
head and ran down his back 10 the ground
burning his hair. scorching the skin on
his back. ripping his boots off and throw
ing the, body nearly twenty feet from
where he was standing. 4 watch which
he wore continued 20 run after his death.
Mr.. shafer was twenty-five years old
and unmarried.
A little later in the afternoon near
Wlckliff. bolt coming from an appar-
emily clear sky struck the barn OF Mr..
Aaron Duble. setting II On fire
and killing Il valuable horse which was
I'm the barn. Mr. Duble and other MEM
bers OF the family who were nearby We're
stunned but recovered sufficiently 20 ex-
tingulsh the flames before any great dam
age was done.
A tree In Mellw00d was struck and
splintered and Mr.. T. 5. Gibson who
happened 10 be passing stunned and COW
cred with stone debris.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-23
GRAYS0N WANTS MARTIN.
They Think Tyler Fine Governor anu
want 10 Keep Him.

INDEPENDENCE. VA, July N.-Spe-
ciaL-The Democrats OF Grayson are very
much interested in the outcome OF the
senatorial race between the Hon. Ihoiias
5. Martin and Governor J. Hose lyleI,
Roth have admirers In Grayson, who VIII
leave no stone unturned in their en-
deavor to nominate some one Tor the
General Assembly who IS klhuly us
posed toward their favorite.
MANY IN Grayson who have heretofore
been for Governor Tyler in his guberna-
torial races will oppose him for the SEN
ate wanting him 10 stay where he 49,
The consensus OF opinion In this county
among tho Democratic leaders seems TO
be in favor Of Senator Martin succeeding
nmesI.
They argue that Mr.. Martin has few
EQUALS I'm the committee rooms in shaping
national legislation that he has MADE
good Senator, IS young and full OF vigor
and there is no reason why ne should DC
turned down.
Thev say with Mr. Martin in thc COM
mittee rooms and Senator Daniel TO pre-
sent the measures on the floor Of the SEN
ate that few States will have Senator's
equal 10 Virginia. and none superior.
lion. w. s. Hale, OF Elk Creek, Gray
sons representative I'm the lower hous''
is non-cOmmittal as between the two can
didates.
The contest I'm this county for tho Legs
lature promises to be warm. Delegates
VIII be elected on the Sth OF August 10
attend the senatorial convention, the date
OF which has not been fixed.
This Is Edmund PARIS district who
defeated Judge H. ". Bolen. OF Carroll,
four years ago. but who was badly beaten
for Congress by the Hon. G. a. Swanson
last fall. We do not know whether Mr..
Parr will stand for election again or not,
We have heard tho name OF Mr. NJ. O.
Cornett a young lawyer is spoken OF IN
this connection.
The Democrats will doubtless nominate
Hon w. S. Hale, Of Elk Creek. for tho
Senate. He has represented the county
for two terms in the lower house and
has given eminent satisfaction.
For the General Assembly the names OF
Captain r. G.. Bourne and Mr.. A. A.
Bryant ara mentioned. Captain Bourne
represented this county in the Legisla-
ture. session 1912 since which time he
has lived on his farm. taking active in.
forest I'm local politics. but Offering for
no Office until this spring. when he op-
posed i. J. Lundy I'm the Democratic
county convention for Clerk ~ the Coun-
" and Circuit Court. but was defeated,
Mr. Lundy securing the nomination. Cap
tain Bourne has many friends. who viii
work hard for his nomination. Mr.
Bryant is a successful young farmer and
grazier, and was elected sheriff of the
county four years ago by a good ma
j0rity, being the FIRST sheriff tho Demo
Gratis had elected for twenty-four years
lie declined to run again this spring on
account of i'll health and private business
interests
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-23
EcdfOrd for Tyler.

BEDFORD CITY, VA. July 22.-Spe-
cial-The announcement OF Governor
TYLER as a candidate for the Senate mas
created a great deal of discussion among
politicians here. There Is little doubt
That the sentiment Of the people Of Bed
ford Is strongly In his favor as against
Martin.
one OF the local papers recently al
dressed q letter 10 each aspirant for Leg
isIative houors so far announced, inquir-
ing II they were willing that when the
primary was held the peopla should also
vote 10 instruct the nominees for United
states Senator. The answers were unani-
mously in favor Of allowing the people
10 vote. The County Committee meets
Monday. and while some members are
known 70 be opposed 10 the plan, in view
OF the strong and practically universal
sentiment IN favor OF voting on the two
linen. there is no doubt a vote will be or
dered and the result IS assured for Tyler.
Pressure IS being brought 20 bear 20
induce Hon. r. G. Turpin 90 become n
candidate for reelection 10 the House,
which he az first did not intend 70 do.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-23

LANCASTER. VA. July 20-Special.-
p a large majority of the Democratic voters
OF this section favor the candidacy OF
Governor Tyler for United states senator
against Senator Martin.
b According 70 an interview had with
members Of the bar of this county by
Air. John a. Palmer. editor OF one OF our
county papers. p majority of them ex-
pressed themselves I'm favor Of Senator
Martin. but / am satisfied they do not
represent the majority OF the voters.
Our present representative in the Sem
ate. e. Harding Walker and Delegate r.
c. Wexford will probably succeed them
selves. and while I cannot speak posi-
tivclv as 20 their choice of Senator. I am
almost sure that both of these gentlemen
are opposed 20 Senator Martin. Up 20
TINS date there has been no contest for
either branch OF the Legislature. and
this fact leads 20 the conclusion that the
present incumbents will succeed them
selves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-23

might. treading with solemn mien the
devious paths OF his beat i'm the Juil
tiou OF the First Police station. AS his
voice struck terror 10 the heart OF uln-
pires IN the other days, his glance me
spires awe in the CVil-doeis' ana "Hel0
mighty twiricrs went down before tHe
terrific onslaughts of his trusty pat,
coon cocoanuts dodge the wicked l"ll4
of MS hickory billy
NOT IN FROPOkIiON.
The monthly stipend of the ubiquitous
pom" is in inverse proportion TO MS
new dignity. and contrasts with the DIS
nav ne drew when he was at the zenith
OF his glory on the diamond But gone
also are the prodigal habits. Less leisure
accompanies smaller pay. and the ADJUST
ment of purse 90 present conditions eh-
ables the old man to live in modest COM
Tort.
Pop signed n contract with the munich
panty OF Richmond on July Sd. I'm TWEEN
tv times az bat. If one may so designate
the DAYS Of his service 20 date, he mas
made six "hits" four OF which were
safe" conviction following In that NUM-
Der Of the half dozen arrests he has
made. The umpire has not passed Judg-
ment on the last two plays. but the old
reliable IS reasonably confident Of fav-
orabie decision.
IN occurring appointment on the police
force OF his native city, Pop realized an
ambition OF several years growth. When
asked the question yesterday, how long
be mad sought the place. he replied
Three years. I had a thousand people
working for me. too. But there are
some on the force who worked ten years
before they got there
Encouraged at his comparative sue
cess the old gladiator may vet loom up
q dark horse en- the senatorial game
81 rather hatter myself that I'm some
thing Of a politician any way" said the
buffer Of n regiment Of umpires.
BORN N WAR TINES.
Pon explained HIS well-known aesres-
sivcness 90 The Times interviewer Il
was born on December D. l@l when tho
war was in FUN blast II IS no wonder
that I should be serappy"
Though nearly forty years of age the
colleague of Nash and Quinn and john
son does not altogether look IT. His eve
IS bright and keen. his faculties alert
and responsive. and his physical powers
anparcntiv are but little impaired. To
nc sure he cannot now run so fast or
handle himself so freely as in bis younger
DAYS hut there is a surprising amount
OF energy and activity in him vet.
Seriously. Pop Tate is regarded hv OK
Dcrfcnccd officers as having I'm him me
qualities that make q good officer and
they predict that ho viii clear the bases
with a home run when Tho crucial inning
in his career comes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-23

Editor of The Times:
Sri notice a communication from
Goochland Courthouse stating smallpox
IN GOochland" having broken out IN
three places. and that little precautlon
had been taken TO prevent the spread
of the disease.
In justice 10 our officers that every
thing has been done 10 prevent the
spread OF this malady. We have hos
pital established and the village Of Man
akin quarenuned. also compulsory vacci-
nation in the whole district, and our
worthy young DR.. w. VI. Holman, health
officer. IS doing everything In his power
10 alleviate the sunerers-in the saddle
DAY and highland IS assisted In his du-
ties by Captain W. T. Stellar, justice
Of the peace. who IS untiring IN his ef-
forts 20 suppress this loathsome disease.
w NJ. e..
Dover Mines. Va. July o. 1899.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-23
IRON MOULDERS' CONVENTION,
A Great Body Now in Session in In
dianaDoiis.

The twenty-drst session Of the iron
Aloulders' Union now i'm progress in the
beautiful Masonic Temple IN lndiahapo-
lis has drawn TO that city most or
these skilled and indispensable cltlzens'
me last issue of 1.-THE Union pun
Hsbed in indianapolis. gives a splendid
account of the meeting. with excellent
pictures of many of those In attendance.
Union No. Us. OF this city, IS represent
ed by Mr.. r. 3. Faircloth. while mem
Der of the National Executive Board is
Mr.. NJ. p. Murphy also Of Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-23
MAJOR DREWRYS WILL
lie Leaves His Estate TO His Wife-She
il ExccutriN.

rETITNGTON. va. July H.-Special.-
The will Of the late Major a. II. Drewry,
of Westover. was admitted to probate IN
our County Court yesterday Mrs. Mary
II. Drewry qualified as his oxecutriX,
without security. Messrs r. - Knox
John A. Rufnn and NJ. ii. walker were ap-
pointed appraisers OF the personally
wheat and oat crops are threshed and
as a general thing the yield was very
ugnt. Hay crop almost "a failure. Corn
crop prospects are good
A worm. supposed 20 be the dreaded
army worm. is devastating the leaves
from our oak forests.
Mr. Robert Harrison and wife. Of Sa-
vannah. Ga, are visiting Lower Bran
don.
Miss Virginia Richie has recently had
q magnificent wharf built at her Bran
don Point farm. which viii be known as
''kitchic."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-23

Remember that cholera morbus.
cholera iufantum. summer complaint,
bilious collie. diarrhoea and dysentery
are each and all catarrh of the bow
els. Catarrh IS the only correct
name for these affections. Pe-ru-na
IS an absolute specific for these all
ments, which are so common I'm sum
mer DIR. Hartman, I'm a practice Of
over forty years, never lost a single
case Of cholera infantum, dysontery
diarrhoea. or cholera mOrbus, and
his only remedy was Pe-ru-na- Those
desiring further particulars should
send for a free copy Of summer Ca
tarrh." Address Dr. Hartman. Co
lumbus, O.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-23

doctors say she took a large quantity
of the drug.
The woman was badly bruised, and the
rolice yesterday afternoon arrested Jesse
Hitchcock. a carpenter. charged with
beating her. He was locked up.
Elizabeth Burch. little child. whose
parents live at No 433 north Eighteenth
street. fell off the steps Of her home about
$3.50 yesterday afternoon. She injured her
head. and was unconscious for an hour.
Dr. Cunningham treated her.