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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07
LOSSES IN TIE PHILIPPINES.

According to the adjutant generals
report. there have been 1874 killed anC
976 wounded in the Philippines from
February to April 4. These make g
total of 1160, which is still 1913 less thar
that for the Santiago campaign of July
ZIP. No mention is made of the num-
Der who have died of disease at Manila
and beyond official assurances that
the health and spirits of the troops
are excellent" the public is left in the
dark concerning the general health OF
the army. Now and then bit of cor
respondence has evaded the rigorous
censorship established by the govern
ment but very little of a sensational
or alarmist character. The latest re-
port of this sort emanated from one
Dr. Charles V, Harris, who purports tc
be surgeon in the regular army and
who is represented as saying that the
soldiers are disheartened over their
physical condition and deliberately seek
death on the battlefield.
1t seems incredible that an officer OF
the regular army should make such d
statement as this, and still further
doubt is thrown upon its authenticity
by Surgeon General Sternberg's asser-
ton, that DR.. Harris name is not
found upon the army rolls and that
the latest reports from medical officers
in the field give fresh evidence of the
generally good health of the troops.
There are reasons for putting trust
in the substantial truth of the depart
ment's representations. 1t is to be
promised, of course, that sickness
would be inevitable, even were Gen
Otis army operating in the United
States, and it is natural to believe that
in an arduous campaign in the tropics
such as has been conducted in Luzon
the number of men incapacitated for
service by disease must be still greater
So much may be accepted as a matter
of course.
But, on the other hand, many of these
troops have been in the Philippines for
nine months and have had time to be-
come acclimated to a considerable de-
gree. Furthermore, they have not been
exposed to the trials of the rainy OF
sickly season, and having been thrown
entirely upon their own resources, with
fertile country on which to draw fol-
daily supplies, there is good reason for
believing that they have been well
cared for-probably better than any
other expedition in the war. Finally
they were not called upon for severe
service till they had had ample time
the essential habits of camp life. This
latter condition must have been of in
calculable advantage to the volunteers
1t may be assumed, therefore, that
the circumstances are on the whole
favorable to the war departments con-
tention, that the health of the troops
is good and even excellent, considering
that we are speaking of an army in
the field and not of the same number
of men living in their own homes.
In conclusion, it may be said with
more than hopefulness, that while the
total losses cannot be footed till the
deaths by disease are known, there is
at present no reason to suppose or sus-
pect that casualties from this source
will amount to anything like the total
$500 men who died of disease in the
Cuban campaign. What the rainy sea-
son may bring forth is of course wholly
a matter of speculation.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07
4 NOTABLE AFFAIR.
Union House Furnishing
Co. Has It's Spring
Opening.

The Union House Furnishing Com
many. formerly Gately & O'Gorman
held their spring opening from a. M
to 9 p. m. yesterday. 1t was one of the
most notable affairs of its kind that
have occurred in Worcester for some
years.
From opening to close the immense
show windows on the corner of Trum-
bull and Front streets We're the centre
of interest for thousands of siShtseers.
The magnificent display of furniture,
carpets, etc, attracted the attention OF
the hundreds that were unable to gam
admittance and drew forth unstinted
praise even from those who were I'M
fortunate enough not to receive a
souvenir Of the occasion.
1t was in the form of beautifully
decorated fruit plate, one of thA most
charming souvenirs ever given away
by any business firm in the city. In
the centre of the plate were the words
"Compliments of the Union House
Furnishing Company
Every floor was charmingly decorated
with pOtted plants and cut flowers
Many improvements have been made II
the extensive wareroOms of the firm
and large lots of new and desirable
styles and patterns have but just ar
rived.
Aside from the thousands of custom
ers and friends who called, many pleas
ant visits We're received from the mem
bers and representatives of other house
furnishing firms. In the early evening
1t was found necessary to lock the
doors and admit the public only as
room permitted. In spite of the rush
the statesmen found time to do consider
able business, although it was the in
tention of the firm only to exhibit. But
the public were unable to resist the
temptation to buy
Inside and out the Union House Fur
nishing Company is the equal of any
emporium of its kind between Boston
nd NarI- XnrlE
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07
THE SPY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

The matter of absolutely proving
whether advertising in any one paper
brings desired returns is always in
teresting. The Spy gave a fine illus
tration last month in this direction in
its bicycling opening number. The
leading dealers in wheels on that oc-
casion selected a certain day, adver-
tised it freely in The Spy, and as a
result drew thousands of people to see
their display from every part of the
county, although the weather even up
to the morning of the opening was
singularly UnpropitiOus.
An even more marked example was
afforded in the sale of unclaimed pack
ages by the American Express Compa-
ny last Monday. This event had been
advertised in The Spy solely, the an
nouncement not having been inserted
in any other paper. The place Of sale
was crowded, afternoon and evening,
and the affair was thoroughly success
full No other force but advertising in
The Spy accomplished this striking re-
suit, and no better illustration of the
effect of announcing a sale of any kind
in a single paper could possibly be af-
forded. Many institutions advertise
in The Spy alone, and none is ever
sorry for it.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07
THE POPE LEO PICTURES.
A Crowded House Expected at the Sacred
Concert at Park Theatre Sunday
Evening.

There is every reason to believe that
a crowded house will witness the sa-
cred concert and wonderful moving
pictures of Pope Leo XIII, at the Park
Theatre, Sunday evening. The advance
sale has already been large, but Man
ager Wilton states that there are still
some desirable seats TO be had. The
usual scale Of prices win prevail In
reference to the moving pictures the
New York World says:
"A representative audience crowded
Carnegie Hall last night to witness the
first exhibition of the moving pictures
of the American MutoscOpe Company.
Every box was occupied. Many promi-
rent churchmen were present, among
the number being Archbishop Corrigan
and Bishop Farley.
THE exhibition was divided into two
parts the first consisted Of % scenes
Of the coronation ceremonies Of the
queen Of Holland, and the various views
of the New York state volunteer
troops won hearty approval
The second part of the program was
devoted to the pictures of Pope Leo
XIII and various scenes connected
with the biograph. The pictures of his
holiness are life-like and realistically
vivid. They portray the pope walking
in the gardens Of the vatican. riding in
his landau, sitting in his favorite chair,
conVersing with his intimates and be
slowing the papal benediction.
AT the conclusion Archbishop Cor
rlgan summed up the opinion of the au-
dience by saying repeatedly: 1t is
marvellous; II is marVelOus.'"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07
Mr.. LOWELL ENTERTAINS.

B. NJ. Lowell, local manager, gave a
reception and dinner at the Bay State
House last evening TO number of the
stockholders of the Gilpin and Cripple
Greek Gold Mining Company, in honor
Of Ewing ]. knight, of the firm of Z. J.
knight & Co., bankers, Of Providence,
who has recently returned from a trip
to Colorado. An interesting evening
was passed, listening to the report of
Mr.. Knight upon the highly satisfac-
tory condition of the properties which
seem to warrant beyond question great
expectations from the mines owned by
this company.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

gloomy view of popular tendencies in
New Hampshire. and therefore makes
more than usually earnest appeal to
his people to go to church on that day
He says among other things: 1.-The de-
cline of the Christian religion, particu-
larly in our rural communities, is a
marked feature of the times, and steps
should be taken to remedy it." Pos
sibly Gov. Rollins may be right in thus
describing the decadence of the Gran
lite state, but he has undertaken a
large contract in attempting to re-
form so ancient an institution as Fast
day. His remedial efforts might be
directed to other objects with better
promise of success.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07
MRS. RUGGLEs' CONCERT.

In addition TO the song cycle, I'm Per
sian Garden" which will he given mex
Monday evening in Memorial Hall al Mrs
Ruggles' concert, the following program
viii be given:
PART l.
Duet. Josephine Jennings Percy. George
Leon Morse.
Songs OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Clayton Jones
"a Roumanian Gypsy song.
(b) My ladys eyes"
Mrs. Ruggles.
Recitative and aria. .Messenet
"Visions fair" (From opera "Herodiade. y
w. A. Rowland.
oOnsS .-------.-.- .-.-------.--s Ut AFue
(a) "Ah Mon Berger"
(b) 'Menuet D EXaudet."
Old French XVIII steele.
(c) The lass with the delicate air
Mrs. Percy
'La-bas la coupe en- main. 1910. Bembere
(F'rom opera "Elaine.'O
Mr.. Moore.
Duet ----..-.s---- ..--... W dlLneN
at was a lover and his lass
Mrs. Ruggles. Mr.. Rowland.
PART II.
"In Persian Garden" Liza Lehman
with words printed on program.)
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

DR.. Parkhurst not only refuses to
participate in the Mazet police inves-
tigation but declines to allow the
presentation of evidence gathered I'M
der the direction of his society. One
Of the encouraging indications of the
sincerity of the investigators is the en-
ployment of Frank Moss as counsel. 1t
happens. however, that he is already
acquainted with some of the Parkhursr
evidence, and so the doctor hastens to
put him under obligation not to use it.
This is one of those eccentric perform
ances which have brought ridicule upon
a jealous reformer, impaired his use
fitness and alienated many wel-dis-
posed men.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

Chicago should understand that when
President Hall of Clark University says
boys are better for being scolded, teas
ed and thrashed, he means youngsters
of the community where he was lectur-
ing, not those who live in the fine city
where he makes his regular home.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

War on the sparrows has been sus-
pended in Boston for the season. The
job turns out to be greater than was
expected. and the men are needed for
other work in the parks. George t
Angel and others will note with salts
faction that Mayor Quincy's poker bat
talon has initiated the performance of
the king of France and his 10000 men.
The sparrows' losses include 1000 nests
and 1900 eggs.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

The bill fo- state control of county
prisons went down in the legislature
under a humping vote of ITO to 20.
Still, the amiable reformers who have
pushed it are quite used to discourage
ment contumely and defeat, and they
may be expected to try, try again.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07
READY FOR TONIGHT.
Newport Bicycle Club Expect a Big Time
at the Concert and Ball.

al the Concert and Ball.
The Newport Bicycle Club has completed
arrangements for the concert and ball in
Mechanics Hall this evening
The concert program which has been
made out for tonight is an excellent one.
and viii certainly repay those who delight
in listening to good music. The orchestra
which will furnish the music for the event
is William z. Brigham Orchestra of
Marlboro. the original Brigham Orches-
ira. The orchestra has been engaged for
several years during the summer season
at Crescent Park. Rhode Island. The pro-
gram is as follows:
Overture, "Comique". ................ Beissig
Selection. Bohemian girl"...........B aIfe
Cornet solo. "Fantasie liberati''
S. Eugene Brigham.
Selection, Popular airs" ........... Dewitt
Piccolo solo, Through the air" ..... Damn
]. J. Bradley.
Finale, "Lucinda's wedding" ..... Berlinger
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

Men who whine because business
isn't good today" or imagine they are
lin trouble" if they have failed to get
good nights sleep, should think of
Warren F. Leland, of the i'll fated
Windsor Hotel in New York. Within
an hours time his invalid wife and
young lady daughter met a horrible
death, his furniture and fixtures
amounting in value to hundreds of
thousands of dollars were destroyed
and his business ruined. From the ter
rible shock appendicitis was developed
necessitating an operation from the eff
fects of which death was at last merci-
full enough to release him.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

1t is to be inferred that the proposed
form of scientific temperance instruc-
ton" in the public schools is not re-
garded with favor by the state Senate,
since there was not word of protest
against the acceptance of the adverse
report of the committee. Apparently,
it is settled for a year at least, that
there shall be no Incorporate temper
ance instruction, either in the interests
of publishing house or of certain ag-
gressive agitators whose zeal often ex-
ceeds their discretion.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

No member of the Vanderbilt family
having been married yesterday, the So
lar system will swing ahead on its
rotary way once more.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
Church Of New York seeks in London
q successor to the late Rev. Dr. John
Hall. A unanimous call has been vot-
ed to the Rev. DR.. Alexander Connell
pastor of the Regent Square Presbyte-
rian Church and president of the Eng
fish board of foreign missions. Though
only So years of age, DR.. Cornell has
for eight years been at the head of one
of the most influential churches in
London. Why do New York Presby-
terians so often turn to England for
their pulpit supply? What is the mat
ter with the graduates of their own
seminaries?
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

Gen. Henry has begun the enlistment
of a battalion of natives in Porto Rico,
with view of ultimately mastering
them into the service of the United
States. The officers will, of course, be
Americans, according to the provis-
ions of the act of congress, and the
men will not be required to serve out
side the island. This is our first ex-
pertinent of the kind, and the result
will be eagerly watched, but there is
no obvious reason why it should not
prove as satisfactory as the British
experience in India and Egypt.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

The patriotic gentlemen who cheered
the mention of Aguinaldo's name at
the anti-expansion meeting in Boston,
the other night, may have opened up a
new line of names for public applause
CORVALLIS, Santa Anna, Jefferson Da-
Wis, Gen. Weyler, Sitting Bull. Geron-
imo and anybody else who was ever
particularly down on the United States,
come easily to mind as parties for
these Boston lovers of their country to
hurrah over
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

The famous HobsOn illustrations are
now on exhibition-carpet floor Of the BOs-
ton store-for only few days longer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07
FRIDAY. APRIL z. 1899.

Our army in Cuba appears to have
been fed on a mighty bad lot of good
beef.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

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, 1899-04-07
TO STUDY FLOWERS.

Children below the high school who
are interested in flowers, are invited to
JOIN the botany class of the Natural
History Society. This class will proba
bly meet twice a week, Wednesdays
after school for indoor work, and Sat
urday morning for outdoor observa-
tons Names may be left with the Gus
todian at the museum. - State street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

Suit the people because thew are tired
of bitter doses with the pain and gripping
that usually follow. Carriers Little Liver
Pills. One pill a dose.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

The MASSACHUSETTS SPY weekly)
Published every Friday morning; Five
ents copy, $500 year.
All subscriptions payable in advance
Sample copies sent on request
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

Vice President Hobart's obstinate
illness suggests the possibility that the
dilemma regarding the choice of a can
didate for second place in 1900 may set
tie itself in an altogether unweIcome
manner. Coming to the position a rel
atively unknown man, Mr.. Hobart has
filled the thankless and often trying of
flee with conspicuous satisfaction to
those who have come in contact with
him, and everybody will wish him a
speedy and complete restoration to
health
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

ne famous Hobson illustrations are
now on eNhtbition-carpet floor of the Bos-
ton stere-for only a few days longer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

Governor Rollins Of New Hampshire,
in his Fast day proclamation, takes a
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

and surest cure for those dangerous af-
Iecuons Of the little ones-eroup, whoop-
ing cough and measle cough. Physicians
prescribe IL, children like it, and doses
are small. Price 25c.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-07

THE SUNDAY SPY: Four cents a copy.
800 a year.
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The Springfield herald., 1899-02-24

Hon. Thomas C. Fletcher, the noted
war Governor of the State of Missouri.
Is a great friend of Pe-ru-na. He
writes:
The Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co.. Colum-
bus, Ohio.
Gentlemen-For years l have been
afflicted with chronic catarrh, which
has gone through my whole system,
and no one knows the torture and
misery l have passed through. My
doctor has prescribed various rene
dies and have never found any relief
until l was persuaded by friend to
use DR.. Hartman's Pe-ru-na. After the
use of one bottle | feel like a new
man. 1t also cured me of dropping
l had in my throat and built my sys-
TEN up generally. To those who are
suffering with catarrh l take pleasure
in recommending your great medicine.
Very respectfully.
Thomas C. Fletcher.
Everything that affects the welfare
of the people Is legitimate subject
of comment to the real statesman.
The statesman Is not a narrow man.
1t is the politician who is narrow. The
true statesman looks out on the world
as 1t is, and seeks. as far as Is in his
mower. to remedy evils and encourage
the good.
Catarrh in its various forms is rap
idly becoming a national curse. An
undoubted remedy has been discov-
cred by Dr. Hartman. This remedy
has been thoroughly tested during the
past forty years. Prominent men have
come to know of its virtues. and are
making public utterances on the sub
ject. To save the country we must
save the people. To save the people
we must protect them from disease.
The disease that is at once the most
prevalent and stubborn Of cure is ca
tarrh.
The Springfield herald., 1899-02-24
A substitute for Chimney

Mechanical engineers look with favor
on the proposed substitution of me.
chnnical draught in place of chimney
draught for furnaces. The former can
be accomplished either by forcing the
air into closed ash pit and maintain
ing therein pressure in excess of the
atmosphere, or by exhausting the air
and gases from the fue or uptake,
thereby creating partial vacuum.
causing constant onward air flow to
the combustion chamber, the first
method being forced. the latter an
induced draught. centrifugal fans be-
ing used in both cases. Two main nd
vantages are claimed-independe
of weather conditions and adaptability
Economically there is also something
to be said in favor of the proposition
and from health point of view-the
suppression of smoke-the advantage
is manifest. The chimney Is an an
cient device that in large plants to be
built will begin to disappear.
The Springfield herald., 1899-02-24
THE WHITE MANS BURCE EN-.

The following poem by Rudyard Kip
ling appeared in McClure's Magazine
for February. 1t has attracted II great
deal of attention and several parodies
upon it have appeared In various pub
licatlons:
Take up the White Mans burden
Send forth the best ye breed
Co bind your sons to exile
To serve your captives need;
To wait. In heavy harness.
on nuttered folk and Wild
Your new-caught sullen peoples,
Half devil and half child.
Take up the White Mans burden
In patience to abide,
TO veil the threat of terror
And check the show of pride:
by open speech and simple,
An hundred times made plain.
To seek another'S profit
And work another's gain.
rake up the White Mans burden
The savage wars of peace
Fiji full the mouth of Famine,
And bid the sickness cease:
And when your goal is nearest
tThe end for others soughO
Watch sloth and heather folly
Bring all your hope to nought.
Take up the White Mans burden
No iron rule of kings.
But toll of serf and sweeper
The tale of common things.
The ports ye shall not enter.
The roads ye shall not tread.
Co, make them with your living
And mark them with your dead
Take up the White Mans burden,
And reap his old reward
The blame of those ye better,
The hate of those We guard
The cry of hosts We humor
tAh. slowlyD toward the light
why brought yc us from bondage,
our loved Egyptian night?'
Take up the White Mans burden
Ie dare not stoop to less
Nor call too loud on Freedom
To cloke yodr weariness.
by all ye will or whisper,
by all ye leave do.
The silent sullen peoples
Shall weigh your God and you.
Take up the White Mans burden!
Have done with childish days
The lightly-pronered laurel.
The easy ungrudged praise:
Comes now. to search your manhood
Through all the thankless years,
Cold edged with deur-bought wisdom.
The judgment of your peers.
The Springfield herald., 1899-02-24
A y u,-t ,ut Skeleton.

During the investigate of the mounds
in PokaEon township. Cass county. Mich
igan. the bones of perhaps 100 persons
wer" found In the center of one mound
and under these. and separated from his
companions We're TIA. bones of n man who
in life must have been fully nine feet tai
occupying a sittinR position with his rect
under him. a number of copper hodkinS
or pins from two to three Inches In
length. We're found, and also pins made
from the bones OF wolf.
There Were numerous hatchcts. two
edged and sharp. without sockets for han
dies. one of which was wrapped in "A linen
cloth resembling in texture those of to-
day.