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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
A BIG PROFIT
Harvest Festival for ST. PauPs Orphan
age Netted So, 4Oe.6O.


The report of the committee in charge
of the harvest festival of St. PauPs or
phanage in Mechanics hall, Oct 26, %,
which was completed last evening.
shows the net gain to the orphanage
fund from the festival to be SO, 40S. so.
Miss B. Welley and Miss Nellie Carney,
who arranged the foot ball game be-
tween, Holy Cross College and Trinity
at the oval, which netted S3771O for the
fund, added s527.9O by their efforts as
the committee in charge of the mystery
table, making a total of 1905 receipts as
the contribution for the orphanage fund
secured through the untiring efforts of
these young ladies. Mrs. Charles Reb-
BOLTS donation of 81 gallons of ice cream
made the profits Of the ice cream table
the entire receipts $317.8S.
The festival receipts We're: Fish pond,
Mrs. NJ. P. McGrath, Miss Annie Dug
gan, S2335: fortune telling ard post
office booths, Miss Lizzie Carmody and
Miss Lizzie Mullins, $50. 20; agricultural
table, Mrs. M. F. Fallon, Miss Maud
Chase, $142.74; book table, Miss Mar
garet Melansfy, Mrs. J. j. Riordan, $40;
supper, flowers and candy table of ST.
Johns parish, Mrs. D. ]. Kelley, s215.20;
ice cream table, Mrs. Charles Rebboli
9o4 800 supper ldble, Eot. L dul > parish,
Miss Bridget Welch, $443.53; bachelors
table, H. NJ. Shaughnessey, 1912; domes-
tic table, Mrs. Mary Crane Mrs. o. J,
Carroll, Miss Mary Fitzgibbons, $636.65;
mystery table, Miss B. Kelley Miss
Nellie Carney, $905; total, SO, 6O472.
The expenditures were, hall and other
expenses, $196.12, leaving balance of
SO, 4O8 so. The officers of the general COM
mittee were: President Patrick O'Day;
treasurer, Patrick Mullins; secretary,
James w. Doom
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
OH. THE DISGRACE OF, 1T.
A Fox Hurries to John r. Thayers
Barn to Be Killed.

Hon. john R. Thayer soliloquized
Why did that fox run under my barn
yesterday? What does this mean? It's
just one year since paralyzed Joe
Walker, and why could I not have been
happy on the anniversary of that oc-
caston? But that fox, oh that fox! To
think that fox driven crazy by the
hot pursuit of hounds should run into
Worcester and for safety seek my barn.
And l president of the crowd that
hunts foxes. All, those election nights
Of deluged citizen tickets, those were
happy nights. Methought my cup of
sorrow was filled to the brim, but, by
Diana, my patroness, methinks l
should order up a brewery and seek
forgetfulness. How can | bear it, how
can | face the Fur company?
"A fox to run before hounds from
Tatnuck into South Worcester this
morning at 10 O'Clock, and under nv
barn. Why did he select me, the mis-
cradle little seven-pound brush To be
sure, hunt foxes, but 1 don't kill them.
only think two weeks ago l led 125
men into the woods and runways, and
we got only one fox in two days. Then
why this disgrace? And to give Jack
Sullivan the honor of the kill! For
Jack shot him while he sulked under
the barn cellar stairs not 10 feet away.
All me, wee is me, l shall be stripped of
my yellow jacket and peacock feathers
at the next election of the Fur com
pany. I'll sell my fox hounds and re-
sign. I'll lock my barn forever. and
III put sign on the gate post that I'll
call Luke Dillon if any fox, dare at
tempt that trick again
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
MRS. GOQLD'S PLUM.
Worcester Lady Appointed
Secretary to the Philip
pine Commission.

Mrs. J. NJ. Could of Worcester yes
terday received a notification of her ap-
pointment as a stenographer to the
Philippine commission at Washington,
D. c. This appointment is an i'm
portant one, as the testimony of the
commission will practically settle the
policy of the United States government
in the Philippines
Mrs Gould has been for some time
past in the employ of the law firm of
Rice, King & Rice, attorneys on Pearl
street, as a stenographer.
The United States government at
Washington has been showered with
applicants for positions as stenograph-
ers at the session of the commission.
1t will be in session all winter before
congress, and in selecting stenograph-
ers the officials designated to do so have
been careful to get the best, and Mrs.
Gould, in getting the position from the
host Of applicants, has received a
recommendation for her ability in this
particular line that is second to none.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
WHEATON'S ORDERS
He Was Directed to Take
Village of San Fab
Wan First.

Manila, Nov. Cen. Wheaton's or
ders were to land at or near san
Fabyian. fishing village 20 miles
northeast Of Dagupan. The insurgent
force there only numbered about 300
men, entrenched, whereas at Dagupan
there are some thousands of insur-
gents and five miles of strong trench
es The Mounts river is blockaded.
Gen. Wheaton is supposed to have
landed today, though communication
with him is not expected till tomor-
row.
The weather has been good since he
started, and he should have been able
to take the trenches without great loss
of life. From San Fabyian, General
Wheaton can control the roads Of es-
cape from Tarlas TO the northeast,
making a junction with Gen. Lawton.
Gen. Macarthur will begin his advance
towards Tarlac tonight.
Gen. Lawton will resume his ad-
vance tomorrow, though in the face of
great difficulties, rains in that district
having destroyed all the bridges in the
vicinity including several the engineers
built for the movement. Gen. Lawton
has been working hard for several days
to get rations forward. The Thirty
fifth regiment reinforces him tomor-
row.
A force of 600 insurgents attacked
the Fourth cavalry last night making
three futile efforts and losing three
men, the Americans lost none. The
first raft across the ferry at Cabana-
tuan was carried away by the swift cur
rent. 1t mad 16 men of the Third cav
airy on board, with their horses, but
only one of them was drowned
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
Gen. Wheeler is De-
lighted With
Philippines.
WAR CAN EASILY Be ENDED.
Battles No Better
Than Paltry Skin
mishes.

Florence, Ala, Nov. Gen. Joe
Wheeler, in letter TO Hon. ". ]. Wood
Of Florence, stating his views on the
Philippine question, says: 4 am de-
lighted with the Philippine islands. 7
have no doubt that a little push and
energy this fall will crush out the
Aguinaldo instruction. Out of 100000
people IN these Islands, I do not think
that he has more than 10000 soldiers,
and in a square fight five thousand
Americans would tear them 10 pieces.
All that is necessary to crush them out
at once is for the army to get at them
and keep at them until the work is
done.
1.-THE evil features of these islands
have been exaggerated to our people.
Their extent is so great from north to
south, and the variation of the altitude
is such that there is a great variety of
climate and variety of productions
Americans will find this an excellent
field for their energies and the wealth
producing powers of these islands I'M
der American influence will be very
great.
THE action Of some people in the
United States in asserting that the
PCOpAC ~ NilC IAlApPAlACG OA6Al ~ Ia Z
independence, does a great deal OF
harm and assists Aguinaldo in main
tanning the instruction, as he pub
fishes all assertions by Americans OF
that character and he tells his support
ers that, if they hold out until winter
independence will be given them. 1t also
has q bad effect in this-that people
who are disposed to be favorable to us
and who desire US to govern the Islands
fear to assert themselves because they
know that if they should do so, an6
the Americans should abandon them
they would be in great danger Of thei1
lives, and In all probability their prop
erty would be confiscated
"On the 9Th of September, 1 had q
little fight with the enemy at this
point. but it did not amount to much
although as important as some other
engagements which have been digni-
fed in the papers as fights. 1 an
sorry TO say much that appears in tbs
papers Of the United States is gross
exaggeration. expect to be on hand
for congress. With high regards"
Gen. Joseph Wheeler"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
HOLY CROSS PRACTICE.
TheM Men VIII Try to Retrieve the De.
feat Given BY Tufts Men.

At the practice of the Holy Cross col
lege foot ball squad. yesterday, the
work done by the men gave Capt. Ken
ney and Coach Morris Conner great en-
couragement, and promises that with
two days more of practice before them,
the eleven will play such a game
against Wesleyan at Middletown, Sat
urday as will retrieve the stinging de-
feat which Tufts college administered.
Several changes were made in the first
teams lineup, O'Reilly replacing Ryan
at left end and Gus Kelley, who played
during the second half Saturday, COM
ing from the second eleven to change
places with Sullivan. After such pre-
liminary work as squad practice, kick
ing and tackling, the two elevens were
lined up for the usual scrub game. The
college eleven took the substitutes off
their feet, and the latter never once
succeeded in gaining their distance. Six
touchdowns were scored in ten minutes
of play, Holy Cross is paying more
attention to end plays, and has her
interference all but perfect now. The
new plays in which Coach Conner has
been drilling the team, were tried out
on the scrub yesterday, and will be
used in Saturdays game. O'Reilly
played a fast end, and gets down the
field well on punts. He is somewhat
weak. however, on defensive work.
James A.Sullivan and right guard Han
ranhan were allowed day off from
practice.
At meeting Of the freshman class
of Holy Cross college last evening. the
following committees were appointed to
ms'-e arrangements for the junior class
night, Nov. 81: On class ribbon, Leo
Fl. Green, Richard Lawrence and John
Jones; literary and musical commit
tee, Daniel j. 1imoney, James L.
Gould and Walter Rocheleau
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08

London, Nov. 7-Tonight's welcome
dispatches from the front have rent the
veil OF gloom enveloping Ladysmith,
showing tine British garrison not mere
~ standing on the logged defensive,
but executing a series OF brilliant sor-
ties. Accounts from different sources
agree that the laconic official descrip-
ton of Thursdays engagement as An
effective Smelling Of the Boer lager"
was unduly modest
1t appears that Gen. Sir George Stew
art White sent a strong force of cav
airy and infantry to attack the Beers
at Tathams' farm about 10 miles 10 the
northwest. near Besters, and apparent
iy achieved surprise, the Beers being
caught on the open veldt and cut to
pieces and their camp captured. En-
couraged by this success, Gen. White
decided to risk an even more important
engagement on the following day,
which was again justified by success.
LadysInith had been isolated and a
Boer force had intercepted the railway
between Ladysmith and Colenso. This
force on Friday had descended upon
Colenso, and, as shown by the dis
patches from Estcourt, had compelled
a hurried abandonment Of Colenso and
a retirement Of the British to Estcourt.
Gen. White had ascertained that the
Beers were attacking Colenso, but he
was not aware of the British retire
ment. He had determined, therefore,
to attack the Beers in the rear, thus
hoping to achieve the double object Of
drawing an attack upon the weak gar
rison ot ColensO and, possibly, of re-
opening communication southwark.
The Beers had advanced southwark
until they had occupied the hills north
of Tugeia river and dominating Colenso
on the other side Of the stream. The
hills slope TO a plain that reaches to
the banks of the Tugela
Gen. Whites division caught the
Beers IN the rear, and, after the hills
had been shelled, the British infantry
stormed the position Meanwhile the
British cavalry swept around the hills,
and, as the retreating enemy descen-
ded into the plain with British bayo-
nets behind them and the river in front
of them, they were charged by the cav
airy and seemed to have persisted al
most to a man. The British then re-
turned to Ladysmith without coming
into touch with the Colenso garrison,
which hae retired to Estcourt.
Sundays dispatch from Estcourt,
however. showed that an armored train
had Been sent back to Colenso to re-
pain the line, and the next news may
possibly be of the restoration of COM
munication with Ladysmith While the
British troops were thus engaged IN
successful endeayors to wipe out the
Nicholson's Neck disaster the situation
inside Ladysmith, as shown by an Off
cial dispatch from the general at EST
court, was most satisfactory. encour-
aging n hope that Sir George White
may yet completely retrieve his shaken
reputation and that his force may
emerge triumphant from the ordeal
through which It is now passing.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
Beers GUNNERY GOOD
But 1t Did Not Prevent
Gallant Sorties of the
English Cavalry.

Escourt, Natal Nov. lit is now
possible to furnish official details Of
Fridays fighting around Ladysmith
The Boer artillery fire was accurate
and well sustained. but ineffective. The
British cavalry was constantly out, the
investment not being close enough to
prevent this Cavalry and artillery
under Col Brocklehurst about noon
drove the enemy from all their posi-
tons with great slaughter
This attack was directed against a
reported move of the enemy toward
Maritzburg. British artillery shelled
three of the enemy's guns into silence.
The British casualties were slight.
The Beers are now Smelling the town.
Their artillery is well handled but is
doing little damage. The Beers profit
ed by flag Of truce on Saturday to
send in a Transvaal artillery officer,
disguised as an ambulance driver, with
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
EMMETs' ASSISTANTS.
Assignments of Tables to Women
Friends at Last Nights Meeting.

TNSSiShHSHto u tapleS TO worn en-
Friends at Last Nights Meeting.
At the meeting of the Emmett Guards
last night at the armory, the young
women who are to have charge of ia
bles at the grand military festival in
Horticultural hall, Jan. 4, 5 and 6.
made report and notified the com
mittee in charge of those who are to
assist them.
The candy table will be in charge of
Miss Teresa Carberry, assisted by
Misses Fannie Hoey, Nora Collins. Bes-
sic Malone, May Finneran and Bridget
Cronin. The lemonade tables will be
in charge Of Miss Nellie Meagher. as
sisted by Misses Mary Brennan Kath-
crime Meagher, Mary Brady, Sadie KEEL
ley, Lizzie Riordan. Winnie Delaney.
T. V. Curran, Mamie Donahue- and Liz
zie Thompson. The ice cream table will
be in charge Of Miss Minnie Gardner.
assisted by Miss Della McDermott, May
Callahan, Nellie Callahan. Louie
Nault, Josie Powers, Annie Fay, Mamie
Morrissey, Sarah Svenson, Lizzie Ste
venson, Lizzie Hussey, Katherine Sui
liyan, Maggie Steele, Minnie Jones, Ma
bel Moore
The post office will be in charge Of
Miss Josie Shine, assisted by Catherine
Sullivan, Mrs. j. j. Corliss, Nellie Nc
Manus, Minnie Joyce Mary G. Leary.
Sarah Love, Mamie Conlin. The fancy
tab'o will be in charge of Annie Nj.
Heating, Mary A. Head, Norah Court
ney, Clara A. Taylor, Mary T. Raher,
Annie NJ. LAWN, Lizzie j. LAWN, Annie
Lotus, Lizzie McCauley The COM
mittee has also decided to have two
supper tables, and one of them will he
in charge of Mrs. NJ. j. Koran, and the
other in charge of Miss Mary Fitzger-
aid.
Tuesday evening, Nov. 81, there viii
be meeting Of the women friends Of
the company, at the armory, and. in
addition to musicale entertainment,
refreshments will be served
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
TREACHERY AVENGED.

Hussars Charged Beers With Fixed
Bayonets for Violating Flag of Truce.
Durham, Natal Nov. "a native eye
witness Of Thursdays battle near La
dysmith says the Beers were caught on
the open ground and raised several
white flags. The British then advanced
without firing to accept the surrender
of the Beers, but were received with a
voliey at close range
Enraged at this treachery, the Ian
GERS, Hussars and Dragons, followed
by the infantry with fixed bayonets,
charged through and through the enc
my, and did great execution. A lot of
prisoners and loot were captured.
Another battle on Friday with the
Beers was proceeding, according TO the
native, in the south with a similar re-
sult
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
A PHEASANT SOCIAL

Worcester council, o. U. A. NJ, gave
a dance last evening in Sons of Vet
Grams hall. There were about rs cou-
pies on the floor. The music was fur
nished by Putnam & Edgerton's or
chestra. The committee of arrange
ments was z. H. Ryan, chairman; w
M. Robertson, A. l. Bacon, E. A.
Blanding, L. t, Esterbrook and C. H
Evans. The floor director was E. II,
Ryan, assisted by 0. F. Ryan and c. II.
Evans. The council will give another
dance in two weeks
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
SHIELDS ARRIVES
Hard Work Win Be Done in the Inter.
est of the Carpenters Union.

William ]. Shields Of Boston, genera
organizer in the New England district
for the Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners of America, arrived in this city
yesterday afternoon and viii begir
work in the interests of the local union
today. He Will be assisted by Presid.
ent Peter b. Keefe Of the local union
and an effort will be made to interest
French-speaking carpenters in the
formation of an Independent locai
union.
Tonight the national secretary and
treasurer, p. j. Mcclure of Philadel-
phia, will be the principal speaker at q
mass meeting OF carpenters to be held
in Labor headquarters. President
Keefe and Secretary w. A. Rossley
win act as reception committee and
will escort the national officer to CITY
hotel, where headquarters will be es-
tabhshed during his visit in this city
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
MOVE ON, GROVER. .
Ex-President Takes His
Orders From a Po-
liceman.

Princeton, y. J., Nov. las EXPIRES
ident Cleveland was leaving the polls
on Mercer street, this morning, he
stopped a moment to speak to one Of
his friends. whereupon an over-offi-
cious policeman from Trenton, detailed
at the polls. not knowing who Mr.
Cleveland was, ordered the ex-presi-
dent to move outside the chalk line.
Mr.. Cleveland smiled, stepped into his
and was driven TO his home.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
GIVE THE CHILDREN i DRINK

called GRAIN-O. II Is delicious appetiz.
ing nourishing food drink to take he
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used 1t because
when properly prepared, 1t tastes like The
finest coffee. but is free from all lis in
furious properties. GRAIN-O aids di-
gestlon and strengthens the nerves. 1t is
not stimulant, but health builder ana
children, as well as adults, can drink II
with great benefit. Costs about Y as
much as coffee. 15c. and 25c.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
AN EARL's DEBUT.
Young Noble Makes a Hit Before New
Haven Audience.

New Haven, Nov. IA new farce
was exploited at the Hyperion theatre
this evening and exploited success
ully, when Eric Hope. the Earl of
Yarmouth. on this occasion marked his
first appearance on the professional
stage.
His entrance in the opening act was
the signal for d demonstration, Yale
men in the front rows leading. Before
the act was over he had~convinced the
audience that he had the right to be
regarded seriously, and for the rest of
the evening he was extended cordial
recognition at every opportunity.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
MINNEHAHA WHIST

Minnehaha council, Daughters of Po-
cahontas, gave a whist party last eve
ming in Red Mems hall. There were ID
tables. and progressive whist was
played from until after 10 O'Clock
The prizes won were: First gentle
mems, leather travelling case, N. F.
Leclaire; first ladies', china cake
plate Mrs. A. D. HARE; consolation
prize, Mrs. w. A. Williams and A. D.
NOrcrOss
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
REPORT WAS FALSE.

London, Nov. THE court Of queens
bench today granted the Peninsular
and Oriental Steam Navigation com
pany a rule for criminal information
against the Echo and a London news
agency for publishing a report Of the
alleged laundering Of a British troop
ship, in which the name Of the com
pany's steamer Nubia was mentioned.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
5oERs DESTROY BRIDGE.

Cape Town, Nov. 5.-Advices from
the Orange river say it is reported that
the Beers have destroyed one Of the
piers of the Modder river bridge, and
there are rumors emanating from
Hopetown that an attack will be made
on the Orange river camp.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
COMMUNICATION BROKEN

New York, Nov. The Western
Union company announces the inter-
ruption Of telegraph communication be-
yond Burghersdorp, in Cape Colony,
and beyond Estcourt, Natal
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
THE EVENT
OF THE SEASON,
by many who make a careful study
ofwhat-is best to wear.
Mrs. Miller is widely known as the
best authority in this direction, and
what she says is sure to be listened
to with pleasure as well as profit,
for her suggestions lead to
COMFORT AND
HEALTH,

without the sacrifice of either grace
or beauty.
Mrs. Miller's name as endorse
ment is the best guarantee which
can be given of real merit, and
such Live Endorsement is Better
Than Dead Name.
Not every lady in Worcester or
vicinity will be able TO see Mrs.
Miller OF hear what she has to say,
but not one of them should fail 10
have pair of the boots which bear
her name and are endorsed by her.
They TOmfnrt in EtVIr
and Value in Service.
They are reasonable in price, ard
wherever they go, are sure to make
Friends for Themselves,
Friends for Mrs. Miller,
And friends for
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08

Use DE-. Balls Cough syrup at once
for bronchitis and grippe. 1t has stood
the test and is positively a reliable rem
edy. Life is too short to experiment with
new so-called sure cures" Bulls Cough
Syrup costs but Is cents
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08

The Great Mock Court Trial, Nov l5
Reserved seat tickets on sale after 10 a
m. at Y. M. G. A., 10 Elm street. Come
early.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
LATE WAR NEWS
PLEASES LONDON.
English Disposed to Make
Much of Cavalry Sorties.
GLOOM NO LONGER FELT.
Feeling That White Will Retrieve His
Shattered Military Reputation By a
Brilliant Success = Reports of
Tatham's Farm Engagement.
Beers Utterly Surprised.

the wounded to observe the action Of
the BOer artillery fire.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
WARDROBE DEVASTATED.

BurtonNW. Winston Of Murray ave-
nue. reported to the police yesterday
the loss of blue serge suit of clothes.
a light overcoat, a pair of tan shoes, a
light Fedora hat and a new umbrella.
lie thinks that his brother, Arthur
Winston, stole the articles, and last
night the police were on the lookout for
the articles in local pawnshops
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08

C. w. King of 10 Piedmont street
reported to the police yesterday after
noon. the loss Of a pair Of draw straps
Witch w9rc s.ale'1 from his carriage
0. Foster street, Monday evening.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-08
Interesting
"a y
Occasion.

The visit of Mrs. Jenness Miller is
anticipated with much pleasure, and
her lecture in this city, Thursday
evening, Nov. 9, will be considered