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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

Wars seldom come singly. After a
cycle of peace and prosperity, one ma
ton picks quarrel with another and
wins fame and possessions. This is too
much for other nations, which follow
suit in hope of equal success. The end
of the nineteenth century is going
out in a blaze of fire, the Chinese
Japanese war, the Greco-Turkish war,
the American-Spanish war, the Philip
pine war, the fighting in the Soudan,
not to mention sporadic skirmishes in
various other parts of the globe, have
marked the last few years of the
waning century. And now as if the
Boer war, begun in the decline of 1899,
were not enough, the war cloud looms
in China with serious prospect of an
outbreak before December is over.
Truly, the end of the century is almost
as sanguinary as the Napoleonic era
which ushered it in.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20
THE WORCESTER SPY
CHARLES MUTT.
EDWIN j. SEWARD,
Business Manager
442-444 MAIN STREET, WORCESTER, MASS

The SPY is the only Morning paper in Wor-
cester presenting the Telegraph service Of the
Associated Press, the greatest news gathering
organization in the world. 1t has correspond
ents all over the United States and In every
foreign country. By a combination with the
great New York and Boston papers it is en-
abled to print the latest news of the world.
Together with its unrivaIled city service, the
SPY thus affords its readers model American
home newspaper.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

of the stories were of the set, stereo-
typed prosaic sort, but one of the men
told a pretty good one.
A large block on one of the principal
streets was on fire On the top floor
lived thrifty couple of Semitic antece-
dents. The wife happened to be home
When the fire broke out, and the hus-
band was hastily called from his bar
gain counter. When he arrived the wife
was half way out the window, screech-
Ing frantically for help.
Come down the stairs, Rachel" said
her husband but first drop the purse.
Ii the worst came to the worst, the
husband did not intend to be a pc
cuniary loser. 1t would be bad enough
to lose Rachel without also losing the
money Rachel and the purse, however,
were saved together.
About 2 o'clock the other morning l
saw two large wagons loaded with emp
ty barrels standing in front of the city
hall. The drivers were not there. and
I thought they were probably in a
night lunch stand that stood near by.
The street was absolutely quiet with
the hush of the early morning A po-
liceman was slowly pacing down the
street. and no one else was in sight.
Suddenly hideous no1se broke the
stiffness and punctured it with horrid
echoes The policeman grasped his stick
and looked around for the cause of the
disturbance. Possibly the thought
flashed across his mind that here was
a chance to win his stripes. l thought
of lions I had hunted in Africa and
Central Park and turned to run. Two
men just then came out of the lunch
cart ana went up to their wagons, APP
parently unconcerned. I looked still
closer al the teams and saw that the
horses were mules|
While these animals are not common
here in Worcester, in the west they
are the faithful companion of man, and
solace their masters with their sweet
music that would almost cause the dead
to turn in their graves. The poor beasts
were simply calling for their masters
and they came.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20
WhimSicaIitieS

You are acquainted with Miss Green
way, aren't your"
Yes; rather nice girl but she doesn't
know much ;"
T., She was telling me last night that she
ithought you were one of the most brill
cago es-Herald
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

If the Plymouth had only struck on
Plymouth rock there would have been
some reason for the accident.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

What will happen if Kitchener and
Roberts are defeated. Will Wolsley
himself take passage to the Cape?
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

Queen Victoria's chocolates are off
for South Africa. By the time they
get there, there may be enough pack
ages to go around several times.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

mon every day cough mixture. It is a
marvellous remedy for all the trouble-
some and dangerous complications re-
sulting from cold In the head. throat
chest or lungs. Sold for 25c
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20


cago Times-Herald.
What hurts me most of ALL" said the
SSIIiicken n millionaire, sis the disgrace Of
Don't worry about that" said the
FAMILY lawyer soothingly. IT promise
you that IN fix things so that In a years
VIII Wiz b neither the public nor your heirs
VIII nave any proof that you ever left a
cent.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
1r Bronco Bill-Ya-as; it was funny that
hurricane Dan should die that way He
sot shot by a tenderfoot while hunting.
az tri E1sSy Pete-Gosh! What was he hunt
ra bronco Bill-Why, that was the funny
part or II. He was hunting fer fight and
ne tenderfoot thought he meant it.
-, "Rischarge the stage managerl" shout
ed me proprietor of the show.
,.M nat has he done?"
80 ne h mas disregarded the first principles
~ nis art lie has permitted the low
comedian to appear without red wig
t.llu iet the man who plays the banker
G 10 on without de-whiskers''-W ash
lie was burnedlin old Kentucky.
~ Wnere me meadow grass is blue,
lie was shot and mutiiated
TT ranged and then revived anew;
re was burned in old Kentuckyi
After n all he's mighty lucky
mat they didn't skin him offhand, too!
New York Press
a.. Is the dumdum bullet which the Brit
lsh complain Of the Beers using writes
constant reader, the same dumdum bull
he tGt w Ss the British declined to give up
me Use q at the Hague conference?"
~ Is the same bullet. with this import
a any exception, namely: 1t is now the
J Toi,rr OK which is being gored.--Detroit
Cut glass perfume atomizer, CSC.
Green, the druggist.
"A positive cure for sick headache,
GATHERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

Pettigrew and Mason are rival dis
turbers of the Senate.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

Englishmen feel their losses in battle
much more keenly than do Americans,
because their fighters are better known
to the public. The troops of the Unit
ed States in the Spanish war were re-
cruited all over that vast area between
the Atlantic and the Pacific. Suppose
the same number of soldiers had been
recruited from an area approximately
as large as the combined states of Mas
sachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode ISL
and, and it is easy to see how English
men have a closer and more intimate
feeling toward the men at the front
than ard Americans in the late war.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

Sterling silver embroidery scissors
CSC a pair. Green, the druggist.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

Lord Beresford says the outcome of
the Transvaal war will be decided by
artillery. AT present the Beers appear
than the British, especially since the
latest capture of arms from Butler.
Gen. French is the latest British gen
eral to be obliged to retire after an
artillery duel. Such reverse would
have occasioned endless comment in
the early days Of the war, but it is
hardly noticed in the dispatches now
that England is getting used to de-
feat.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

Congressman sibley and Jimmie
Myers ought to take a run together
Sibley after expressing himself for the
gold standard bill, argued in favor Of
one side and then announced that it
was his purpose to, vote on the other
AS pair of straddlers Sibley and
Myers are the best pair that have ever
been seen in American politics.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

Mrs. Dorothy McTaggart Miller at
tended the American women's at-home
at Hotel Cecil in London, last week,
with Baroness de Knoope, who has oc-
casionally entertained her since she has
been in England. 1t was large recep-
ton and Mrs. Miller met many well
known people, among them Lady Ran
dolph Churchill, Mrs. Brown-Potter and
Sir Arthur Sullivan. She writes of at
tending some London morning concerts
lnQueen's hall when the fog made the
singers and orchestra scarcely visible.
Mrs. Miller has finished her studies
with Mr.. Henschel for the present and
expects to spend Christmas day in WOr-
cester, as she sailed from Liverpool
Saturday on the Campania.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20
DR.. BULBS Cough syrup Is not n cou,

All quiet along the Tugela tonight.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

When you suffer from sick headache usa
CARRIERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

Here are more Invitations to kinder
garten trees. If one accepted them all
she would have to divide herself up into
small bits and distribute herself over
the city. Miss Mary e. Coolidge and
Miss Mary H. Woodward have sent out
cards in the name Of the children Of the
Cambridge street kindergarten for
Christmas exercises Friday morning at
10 o'clock.
From the Ward street kindergarten
comes the program of the Christmas
tree exercises Friday morning at $50
O'Clock, accompanied by an invitation
card, consisting Of a lively pine cone
cut out of green cartridge paper To the
back of the cone is affixed a little leg.
and when you pull the leg you find YOU
have little easel standing up in front
Of you. The program starts off with a
greeting song and marching and then
more singing; then comes the Christ
mas story, followed by duets and solos
and games Preparations for Santa
Claus, in the shape of songs about the
old fellow, are followed by the entrance
Of Santa Claus and the distribution of
gifts.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

/. QUIT and About
= - ) ) - = ; ; - : so
The following letter has been re-

= )JIJW la
The following letter has been re-
ceived:
Editor of Out and About:
81 was very glad to see the move
ment suggested in this mornings Spy,
of giving the jubilee fountain fund to
the impoverished British widows and
orphans made by the Boer war in
South Africa. We English people who
love the land of our birth, can show
our love for our queen in no better
way than by aiding to keep from want
and suffering the subjects whose well
fare she has so closely at heart.
Il may as well here say that | was
not subscriber to the jubilee fountain
fund not being in sympathy with the
movement. 1t seems to me that our
feelings of loyalty are our own, and
should not take the form of a perna
nent memorial in a foreign land. AL
though a British subject, am too loyal
to this country to desire to raise here
monument in celebration of for
eign queen, even when that queen is
my own.
IT do not consider it advisable to
raise a lasting monument here to any
national hero of a small section of the
city's inhabitants, whether that hero
be Queen Victoria or James Stewart
Parnell. Any memorial erected in
America should be in commemorahon
of the valor of American men and
deeds, There is no doubt, however,
that it was a much smaller reason than
this that actuated the city government
to take the action it did with regard to
the proposed gift of the British and
Scotch inhabitants of Worcester No
one supposes that the American citi-
zens objected to the erection Of the
jubilee fountain in front of the city
hall; it was little group of Irish ward
politicians who embraced the opportu-
nifty to spit their small venom upon
England and curry favor with their
supporters. The only humiliation con-
nected with the failure of the project
lay in the fact that the IRISH in their
race hatred of England, were able so
to influence the city government
If the plan of disposing of the jubi-
lee fountain money as suggested by
]. c. F., is carried out, 1t will show that
in the hour of their stress we carry
our beloved queen and country in our
hearts, even though our devotion may
not take the form of a public memo
rial M. r Whiting
IA Bowdoin street, Dec. 49,"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

cut glass perfume atomizer, CSC.
Green, the druggist.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

"A positive cure for sick headache
CARTBRS LITTLE LIVER PILLS.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

g Ia ~ ~ % ER L a,
SEARS the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature as IxNzNzZI
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

"LordH' calculated the veterinarian,
as he felt of the dogs leg to see where
it hurt and shook it to find out if it
were fractured, "cats and dogs never
ought to be placed in the same category
in point Of character Dogs are the most
intelligent Of the dumb creatures, be-
side being the most affectionate
Horses? No. I shouldn't say that horses
knew as much as dogs, taking both ami
mails by and large. l have often been
surprised to see how stupid horses were,
and then again have been astonished
at the practical wisdom some Of them
have shown upon occasion. AS for their
affection, I'm not sure 1t seems to me
they get attached to the one who drives
and feeds them, it doesn't matter much
who he is If he only treats them decent,
and as they change masters, they
change attachments.
"A dog is generous in it's instincts; a
cat is mean. Talking of cats why, a cat
is the peskiest thing in creation to care
for when it's sick. 1t hasn't intelligence
enough to know that you are trying to
help it, but it gets up it's temper and
let's fly with it's claws just as if you
were plagueing it. Some cats are SO
spunky when you come near that the
only way to handle them is to wrap
them in a blanket, all except the in
jured part; it has the same effect in
keeping it quiet as sitting upon a
horses head.
Il once knew man who trained cats
for living. He taught them all sorts
Of tricks-it was wonderful to see what
they would do. But he allowed that of
all the animals cats were the dumdest,
peskiest, all round meanest cusses he
ever see"
Invitations have been issued for the
two. Worcester assemblies to be held in
Colonial hall. Friday. Dec 20, and Fri
day, Feb. 2. The managers this year
are Alexander H. Bullock, Henry IT
Thayer and Alba H Warren and the
patronesses are Mrs. Edwin Brown.
Mrs. George 4. Bullock, Mrs. Francis H
Dewey, Mrs. David narrower, Mrs. Lin
coin N. Killicutt and Mrs. John r.
Thayer. The subscription for each as
sembly is So.
An interesting meeting was held at
Church of Unity, Sunday afternoon at
5 O'Clock of the newly organized Hale
Guild, religious union for the inter
ests OF the young people of the parish
and named in honor of Rev. Edward r
Hale, first pastor of the church. Rev r
L. Phalen presided. There was service
OF song, responsive reading, addresses
solos, etc. Rev. Mr.. Phalen read a re-
port in behalf of the committee on or
ganization which was unanimously ad-
opted on the motion of Albert Fl. Waite.
The following persons We're elected Off
GERS for the ensuing year: President.
II. A. Mcgowan; vice presidents, c. M
mayer, Edwin M. Dodge secretary,
sarah M. Southworth; treasurer, Anna
q. Taft; executive committee the above
named officers and Willard S. Small and
Louisa M. Wood
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

WHAT hurts me most of ALL" said the
stricken millionaire, lis the disgrace Of
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-20

\ The boys down at the fire depart
. ment headquarters were talking over
old times and relating incidents Of the
big fires they had attended in their
time. was an interested listener. Most
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-12-21
Il found your medi-
cine a blessing to me
and my family"

There are women who feel something
like a grudge against the children, who.
one after another rob their mother OF her
beauty and strength. Men do not usually
realize how much the mother gives TO
each child TO her own ioss. Women
accept II az part Of the obligation OF
Nature and pay the debt grudgingly.
Yet in Natures plan every child Is q
new Joy and fresh happiness II isn't
the children that steal the mothers
strength. II is the unnatural drains and
pains which weaken her.
Every woman who has used Dr.. Rerce's
Favorite Prescription has found In Il the
one thing woman has waited fos. II
stops the drains, heals inflammation and
liberation, makes the baby's advent
pleasure and his life q blessing. No
opiates or narcotics are contained In
"Fayorite Prescription"
Iresd Whist your msdieine hed ooae % . - -
beechzood. Norfolk Co, NasA. !" % thosEhf
7 wouid try II. and found that u yas paennn&
20 me and my fanily. beHsu IN JUS sna .oox
six bottles of yuur mcdjdne. end t1fee y1eU -
'Peiletx' ] took your meds3ne - y1uHu!
had 2 .so Pecnd sin; ! ls;fd,se ssn ,Ss fSs,<
very Wcii sincr I took three botffes u ysysr-
ne Prescription three Of Golden Nedic1i p><
eoyerv.' and three viais of 'Peiiets.' had 20
appetite and couid not eat much without y ots-
tressing me Before took the mec,dne ony
.eizhed Tss pounds. and now weigh f7S"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets clear the
brain by cleansing the body Of the coz
ruption which clouds it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-12-21
Christmas Presents for the Poor.

In your Christmas purchasing do
not be tempted to forget those who,
because of their poverty, are unable
to do any shopping either for them
selves or for others, advises Frances
E Lanigan, in the Ladies Home
Journal Let your presents to them
be of substantial character-a ton
Of coal, some warm clothing, some
money, box OF groceries, or basket
Of Christmas marketing, topped with
II bunch of holly. And to the little
children in whose homes Christmas ls
little more than a name, send some OF
the many bright, new tin toys which
are so inexpensive; some candy, some
fruit, bright red WOODEN mittens and
Tam o Shsnters, and. If you can at
ford 1t, some good stout shoes and
warm stockings. a piece OF bright
co,ored plaid will make apletty gift
for the little girl who has never, per-
haps, had new dress IN ner life Ac-
company your Christmas presents
with some CHEEKY Christmas greetings
and some Cbii tmss greens. BE very
sure that this thoughtfulness will
bring its own reward, and that in the
years to come the memory OF the
Christmas when you gave most and
received least will be the happlest of
all memories to you.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-12-21
CASE GOODS !

Monogram Pure Rye, / year old, 75c
ri quart
Aarial- Pure Rye, 6 years old, 95c
r' quart
G.rv6gd Pure Rye 6 years old. 95c per
quart
s-.w, Pure Malt. made from barley
l1drya. years old. Sl.l0 per quart.
APPLE Brandy. > wears old, Virginia
made. DO better. $500 per gallon.
Run. extra quality, 50 % per gallon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-12-21
Christmas Greens.

In rlden times holly was used only
TO deck the inside of houses at Christ
mas, while ivy was used not only as
a vintner's sign, bat also among the
evergreens IT funerals. For formerly
"the rooms were embowered with bol-
ly. ivy, cypress, bays, laurel and mis-
tletoe.
There are thousands Of quaint old
verses that could be quoted in praise
of the rosemary, laurel and mistletoe.
A love of nature, her fruits aud
flowers, her roses and vines with their
mystic significance seems TO have been
a predominant trait among those who
gathered at the Yuletide.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-12-21
WINES!

Pure California Blackberry 7jc per Qt.
Pure Sherry sc per qt
Pgr, STre, Ca'awba ,jc per at.
>Gd Port private stock, soc per qt
OlC.aTrt G0c per a..
Pl'sCa.l'oruia Rhine Wine, high grade,
Sc 3argr
G Il Numm'S Extra Dry Champagne
&ppeg bottle.
Friends, We invite YOU to call and eX-
!-l- our stock and be convinced that
"can furnish goods 10 suit your de-
1ali aud price, We leave it with you,
Ewearr the leaders. Thank you kind
! .1' Your past patronage and solicit
g-' future demands.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-12-21
Jest Fore Christmas.

For Christmas -ith It's o aHd lots Of eaadies cakes
and toys,
Was made. they say. for proper lids an not for
naughty boys:
So wash your face az brush your hair. and mind
yosr Pc aud IS.
And doa't bust out yer pantaloons. and dOat wear
out your shoes:
Say YessuH- to the ladies. an Yessur" 10 the men.
An when theys company. don'i pass your plate for
PIE again;
But thinkia Of the things yed ike % see upon tha
tree.
Jest fore Chrisrnas be as good as yer kin be!
-ErcETE Field.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-12-21
The First Celebration Of Christmas.

Christmas was first celebrated in
the year SO. but it was 40 years later
before it was officially adopted as a
Christian festival nor was il until
about the fifth century that the day
of celebration became permanently
fixed on the 25th of December, up to
that time it had been irregulsrly
observed at various times II the year
in December. in April and in May.
but most frequently in January
LADIES' Home Journal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-12-21
The Spirit of Christmas.
BY Ella cuMMINs MATCH.

BY ELLA oUMMINs HATCH.
oh. the beautiful spirit of Christmas
The spirit that's everywhere.
Dispelling the clouds of sorrow.
And the dull gray mist Of care;
That peals in the chime from the belfry.
That laughs with the child on the street
From a lowly bed. in 4 cattle she'd
Comes the voice Of Baby sweet.
Oh. the beautiful spirit of Christmas!
The lovely spirit of giving.
How il changes our bare existence
Into an ideal living;
How it thrills the pulse with gladness.
How it cheers the darkest way.
For tender maid henceforth Is made
4 mother this blessed day.
For the beautiful spirit Of Christmas
Is found in every home;
In the ranehman's cot IN the lowliest spot
In palace with stately dome
As We smile in each others faces,
Planning some glad surprise.
The Star above with beams of love.
Looks down in a Baby's eyes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-12-21
Ladies' and Misses
Jackets!

We have made great reduction in all
our Ladies. Misses and Children S Jack
cts We have the greatest variety in
MartinSburg and we Can give you now
some of the greatest bargains you can
get anywhere If not what we recon-
mend bring them back after you have
purchased and wewill refund the money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-12-21

After fye-year-old Willie had gone
to bed on Christmas eve his mother
went into the room TO sec If he had
hund up bis stocking properly for
Santa Claus. Much to her surprise
she found that the little fellow had
appropriated one of hers for the oc.
caslon and had attached a slip Of pa.
per on which he had printed in
bold hand one Of the Sunday school
texts: "TbE Lord L0vyEtH a
Ches RfuLL glVveR
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-12-21
Great Bargain in Lin
Oleum!
Kid Gloves !!

We just bought great bargain in
Kid Gloves in all the new shades. They
are regular 81 90 Glove. We expect to
sell them while they last at S5c. We
also sell the celebrated Centemeri Kid
Glove, the best Glove made. We keep
them in black and all the new shades.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-12-21

What's your little brother cryin
for ?"
"Hs hung up his stOckin' last night
and Sanity Claus brought him a little
brother. but ne wanted druml"