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The WAR Is ON
IN EARNEST.
Continued from First Page.)

on Ladysmith by the joint Boer forces
has opened.
A dispatch from Durham, timed 800
this morning, supplements the Asso-
ciated Press dispatch with the informa-
ton that the Boer shells were chiefly
directed at the station, and that no
damage was done up to the time the
message from Durham was forwarded.
That the heavy guns of the Beers,
from which so much was expected,
should be silenced SO speedily, as indi-
Gated in the Associated Press dispatch
from Ladysmith, is a matter of great
surprise, but the subsequent advance
Of the Burgher force on the British left
flank shows the attackers We're in no
way dismayed thereby, and were still
full of the same self confidence and
daring they have already exhibited on
various occasions.
Apparently, the Beers have concen-
trated for a supreme effort at Lady
smith. They have Withdrawn their
forces from other points, which they
consider, momentarily, to be of less i'm
portance The case with which they re-
organized the German corps, which was
almost annihilated at Glands Laagte,
and General Lucas Maier'S column.
shattered at Talani Hill, shows how
great are their recuperative powers
and their fertility of resource. The
perseverance the Beers have shown in
the progress in the heavy ordnance and
posting it in commanding positions
has forced admiration even from their
enemies
Unless the present attack is merely
a feint to occupy the British while the
invaders are cutting off communica-
ton southwark, the battle which
opened this morning may decide the
issue of the war so far as fighting in
the open is concerned, as, unless the
900 or 10000 Beers about Lady
smith are able to destroy the $4,000
British troops there, they can hardly
hope to cope with General Buffers
army corps, so it may be expected the
Beers will return to the attack of
Ladysmith after they are beaten off,
so long as they have gun in position
and men willing to face the British, for
they must be fully cognizant that the
news of their success will bring thou
sands of sympathizers and adventurers
to their standard.
days have shown cavalry, under mod
ern conditions armed with long range
weapons, in an entirely new light,
proving them able to work as infantry,
both alone and in conjunction with foot
soldiers. Those cavalrymen have
shown themselves able to hold infantry
positions against mounted infantry,
which under previous conditions they
| would have been forced to relinquish,
while the actual assault on Glands
Laagte was led by dismounted cavalry.
| Another eminent citizen, Frederick
| Treves, surgeon in ordinary to the
Duke of York, and surgeon of the Lon
! don hospital, has been appointed con-
| sulting surgeon with the troops in
| South Africa He starts Immediately.
| The true inwardness of these appoint
ments seems to be the recognition by
| the authorities that the senior medical
| officers are behind the times, and as the
| latter would consider it a dig to call
| in consultation junior officers, more
| conversant with the modern practice,
| the difficulty has been overcome by
| the appointment of civilians at an
! enormous cost.
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The Humap ROdy.

Science is paying more attention to the
mechanism of the human body than ever
before. 1t has found that all achievement,
success or failure, happiness or misery,
is controlled by the body. The lesson is
obvious. Improve the body. This can
only be done through the stomach. If it
is weak, it produces poisonous refuse, and
debilitates every organ in the body. 1t
may be made strong and kept strong by
Hostetters Stomach Bitters. This is
natural stomach remedy which acts
quickly and gently 1t will cleanse the
system, wake up the liver, stimulate the
kidneys and improve the general health.
Ask your druggist for it, and see that a
private revenue stamp covers the neck of
the bottle.
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The Admiral Soon to Wed.

WASHINGTON, Oct 80. = Admiral
Dewey announced to some of his more
intimate friends tonight the fact of
his engagement to Mrs. w. B. Hazen
of this city. Mrs. Hazen is the widow
of General Hazen, formerly Chief Sig
nal Officer Of the army, who died about
ten years ago, and is a sister of John
r. Mclean, Democratic candidate for
Governor of Ohio. Mrs Hazen has no
children, and since her husbands death
has made her home with her mother.
She is a woman of large means, about
40 years of age, and popular in the
best society circles of Washington. The
date for the wedding has not been fixed
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The latest news from the western
border has apparently assured the
British authorities as to the ability cf
Mafeking and Kimberly TO withstand
assaults.
A dispatch from Fort Tuli, forwarded
during the evening Of October 9th, an
nounced that Blackburn's force, in the
skirmish at Rhodes Drift, killed
twelve Beers. A Kaffir spy reported
that many Beers were lying in the
drift dying. Blackburn died of his
wounds on returning to Fort Tuli.
Scouts there report that the Beers are
concentrating strongly on the Rhode
sian border, with Maxims
A War Office dispatch from Cape
Town, dated October 26th, says an
armored train under Llewellyn got
within 1000 yards of the Boer laager,
three miles south of Crocodile. The
Beers had driven in their horses on
the approach of the train. Three
Maxim belts were discharged into the
Beers, who must have had considerable
loss They returned ten shots with no
effect. Colonel Plumers' outpost had
several skirmishes on the Crocodile
River.
From later advices it was learned
that the Llewellyn train returned to
Mochudi, 100 miles north Of Mafekins.
Llewellyn reports all quiet.
Lady Randolph Churchill presided
this afternoon at meeting of the CON-
mittee of the American fund being
raised to send a hospital ship for the
use of the wounded soldiers in South
Africa. 1t was announced that Fred
erick Gardiner and John Hays Ham
mond, the American engineer, had con-
tributed Fl 900 each to the fund. The
subscribers of large amounts include
August Belmont William K. Wander
bi1t and Mesdames Bradley Martin ana
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Fatal Rail Accident.

PITTSBURG, Oct. 30. = Vestibuled
train No. 6 on the Pittsburg and West
ern, which left Chicago for New York
at oo:2o yesterday afternoon was wreck
ed at Carbon, Pa, about daylight. Fire
man George Holiday was killed and
Engineer George Cupps and the bag
gagemaster We're slightly hurt. None
of the passengers were injured. The
train was running over new siding
to pass a freight train on the main
track, and the heavy engine caused the
rails to spread
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Strikers Return to Work.

HAZLETON Pa.), Oct. 3O-The Hun
garians who struck at Van Wyck's
colliery, McNeillsville, last week, re-
turned to work to-day without gaining
their point Nearly 800 hands were af-
fected by the strike. They wanted a
discharged man returned to his former
position.
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SITUATION AT GUAM.
All the Objectionable Friars Have
Left the Island.

WASHINGTON, Oct 30.-The Navy
Department has received a report from
Captain Leary, the Naval Governor OF
the Island of Guam, in the Ladrones,
which has excited good deal of inter
est among the officials to whom it has
been exhibited. The President himself
has read the report His interest was
particularly attracted by the disclosure
of the fact that the first American Gov
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Burned to Death.

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 30.-Mrs. Frank
E. Tyler to-day received a telegram
from Alpine, Col, stating that her hus-
band had been burned to death in his
cabin near his property there. Tyler
was a we'll known mining operator, and
was prominent in Kansas City. No
particulars are given.
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Only Two Days More
for the Writing of the
Prize Descriptions.

Boys and girls who intend to win one OF the
handsome prizes for best description OF Japanese
tea garden, must hand in the manuscript by tins
Wednesday evening
The big iron box for reception of the manu-
scripts will be found by the main doorway also
glass case in which are displayed of the prizes
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Keeper of the Great Seal Dead.

WASHINGTON, Oct 80. - George
Bartle, the oldest Clerk of the State
Department, Keeper of the great seal
and a close friend of Daniel Webster,
died at his residence here last night.
He was appointed by Secretary Bu-
chanan in 1916.
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Prof. Mathews Here This Week.

Professor Mathews examinations and talks
have proven SO interesting that he will remain here
this week. He will be found downstairs daily, to
r. to $50. His services are free but he is only
able to make about sixty examinations IN a day.
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The Best Prescription for Malaria

and Fever is bottle of Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinine
in a tasteless form. No cure-no pay
Price so cents.
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TIDINCS OF
LIEUT.. GILMORE.
The YOrktoWn's Officer Who Was
Captured by the Rebels,
Reported BY Spanish Commissioners TO be
Safe at Blngat.

They Also Report Fourteen Ameri-
can Prisoners at Tarlac, All OF
Whom Are Well Treated-Na-
the Advent of United States
TrooDS
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Women's Vests or Pants, 75c.

yet fine in texture They mixture of wool and
cotton and come in rich silver gray. The gus
sets under the arms prevent any likelihood OF rip
ping; all seams are finished perfectly fiat; neat
silk shell trimming down the front and silk tipped
crochet drawn with silk tape forms the finishing
The pants have yoke band and are finished with
extra wide loop in the back Sizes here to fit nearly
very FORM Price, 75c per garment.
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QUlNAPOXET.

QuinapoXet Feb. 24.-The water is at
the highest point it has reached this
winter in the Quinapoxet river. Below
the lower bridge the water is flowing
all over the lot owned by james Beau
mont. This sudden rise is caused by
the recent thaw. The snow, which was
and feet deep week ago today, is
nearly all gone.
Miss Annie f. Anderson is ill at her
home on Wachusett street with the
grip.
James Laughlin and Timothy Halli-
han are spending few days with rel
atiYes in Moscow.
James McCarty, Who has been spend
ing few weeks with relatives on
North street, has returned to his home
on June street, Worcester.
Miss Addie Langlois is i'll at her home
on Mill street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Hubbard and
Mrs. Jessie Seaver attended the S0th
anniversary of Post II, G. A. R., at
Holden last night.
John Quinn of Worcester spent yes
terday with John Millet at Union
VILE.
James Campbell Is stopping this week
with relatives in Clinton
Miss Bertha Graham. teacher of the
QuinapoXet primary school, is spending
her vacation on the MaplewooG farm
Charles Reynolds is spending the
week with friends in Worcester.
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The work of the average woman,
whether she be in charge of a household,
where the work is always doing but never
done, or behind counter or in school
room, is of sort that rarely leaves her
with strength or inclination for anything
else.
The strain upon most womens nerves
is so great that a breakdown stares many
of them constantly in the face, which
means loss of work, doctors bills and dis
couragement.
One of the earliest and one of the most
infallible indications of failing nervous
strength is the inability to sleep soundly.
No fact is more clearly established than
that sleep repairs the tired nervous It's
sues and that the loss of sleep deranges
the health more quickly and more serious
ly than other other privation the body can
suffer. The great effort, then, of every
poor sleeper should be to strengthen the
nerves. The fact than hundreds of men
ana women in every community have
been cured of insomnia by Paine's Celery
compound tells its own story of the in
MIGRATING effect of this wonderful rene
dy' not only upon the nerves, but upon
the entire nervous system.
Physicians prescribe Paine's Celery
compound where the nerves have become
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25
DATE OF K. OF c. BALL FIXED

Westboro, Feb. 2i.-The annual ball
OF the John Boyle O'Reilly Council, No.
50. knights of Columbus, viii be held
in the town hall, Friday evening. Mu-
sic by Knowlton & Aliens Orchestra
of Natick Numbered tickets are be-
irg sold by members of the order at
ten cents a share, and on the evening
of the dance the person holding the
lucky ticket will be entitled to the
choice Of the following articles, viz:
Lady or gents 1899 bicycle, parlor suit,
diamond ring, gold watch, OF $50 in
gold.
The 0. X. Whist Club met last eve
ming with Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Bates
on Forbes street. Mrs. Thayer and
Frank Pickering were the victorious
players.
Edward NJ Ainsworth has been
drawn as juror for the long term.
The funeral of Philander Belcher took
place at o'clock this afternoon at his
late residence on Summer street. In
terment in Pine Grove cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-25

SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with Hypophos-.
phite$ is pure and palatable.
For years it has been used
for coughs and colds, for con-
sumption, for those whose
blood is thin or colorless,
whose systems are emaciated
or run down.
For children it means
health and strength, stronger
bones and teeth, and food
for the growing mind.
Baby gains in weight and
thriveS when SCOTS Emul-
sion is added to its milk.
oo,..., SOC. and 500, all druggists,
SUIT BOVINE, Chemists, New York,
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MUST BE LARGER.
Library Appropriation atNo.
Brooktield is Inadequate.

North Brookfeld, Feb. 24.-The trus-
tees OF the free public library and
reading room are considering the ad-
Visibility of having an article inserted
IN the annual warrant, asking for an
appropriation to introduce the card
catalogue system. The system is be-
ing generally introduced into all Ii
braries.
The financial affairs of the library
and reading room are at a low ebb and
nave been since the new building has
been occupied. The annual appropri-
alton Is $500, which includes the salary
of the librarian, janitor, the purchase
OF DOCKS papers, etc, heat, light, re-
pairs and everything connected with
the institution. The trustees have
tried, ever since the building was
opened, to figure their expenses so
that they would have a sum left at
the end of the, year, for the purchase
of new books, but with the strictest
economy they have failed. If the town
intends to keep its library and reading
room up to the standard which it
has set for itself a larger apprOpria-
ton must be granted
If an article is inserted in the war
rant, asking for larger appropriation,
1t will be supported by many who APP
preciate the necessity, and 1t is their
desire that all of the voters shall take
an interest in the welfare of the libra
ry.
The republican town committee held
a meeting at the selectmen's room this
evening at O'Clock, to discuss the
manner of holding caucuSes.
The democratic town committee will
hold a meeting for the purpose of or
ganization at selectmen's room tomor-
row evening. They will also consider
plans for holding caucuses
Mrs. William c. Gordon of Chicago
ILL.,, arrived at the home of her father
Deacon James Miller, today
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ROCHDAlE.

Rochdale, Feb. 24.-Miss Eta Brad
ley and Mrs. Ellen Hunes of Provi-
dence, r. l., are visiting James &c.
Boardman.
Charles Hardy, the village black
smith, is confined TO the house with
the grip.
Thomas Daley has entered the en-
plOy of r. A. Thayer
Mrs. e. Smith has the grip.
DR.. Florence solomon is at the Roch-
dale House attending her patients.
Abel Buckley has resumed his duties
at a. H. Howarth's mill after a week S
sickness.
Miss Dora Guy entertained a party
of friends at her home on Stafford
street last evening.
The Rochdale grammar school will
be in session for the next two Satur-
days to make up time lost during the
storm.
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STRUCKlN LEG WITH PLANK

Wilknsonville Feb. 24.-While John
A. Brown was loading plank at the saw
mill on to his wagon, this morning, a
large plank was thrown out of the saw
mill and struck Brown in the calf CT
the leg, knocking him down. He was
taken to his home on Main street, and
it was found his injuries were not very
serious, but he will be unable to be
about for several days.
Joseph Woodward has gone to work
in the Dudley shuttle shops.
Services were held in st. Johns Epis-
copal Church this afternoon, Rev, S..
b. Hodgkiss officiating.
The Dudley shuttle shops are running
extra nights for a short time, in, order
to catch up The work has been de-
layed in the finishing room.
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so exhausted that not only sleep but
digestion is interfered with. Its imnae-
date invigorating effect in such cases IS
shown in the following letter from Mrs
Fannie West, president of the South Side
Relief Society of Chicago. The letter is
dated December u, 1898:
I'VE feel very glad to acknowledge the
fine qualities of Paine's Celery Com
pound. 1t is the best remedy we know of
for building up the nervous system. Our
doctors prescribe it, and It always gives
immediate relief "
Back or nervousness, sleeplessness and
many of the peculiar ailments Of women
Is poverty of the blood. Paleness thin
ness of blood and weakness are evidences
OF poor blood. In some cases palpitation
oS the heart is complained of, and when
the poverty is greatest the lips are pallid
and the tongue always colorless.
IN these cases of anaemia, If Paine's
Selery compound is used, the gain from
Gay TO day is plainly noticeable Its tonic
eIIect IN renewing the blood and restoring
the strength has been little short of mir
aculous in cases of extreme emaciatinn
ana nervous prostration.
IL woman feels that she is losing
ground IN weight and strength she shoiiid
set about increasing the blood SUNNY AZ
pound. Ooiii-
trial.
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UxBRlDGE.

Uxbridge, Feb. e4.--Nezt Monday
evening the Tourists will meet with
Mrs. Chas. Greene.
Whist Club No. will meet with Mr.
and Mrs. D. Wendell Taft, next Wed
nesday evening
Mrs. w. Il. Holbrook entertained the
Ladies Whist Club at Hotel Windsor
this afternoon.
Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock the
w. G. 7. y. will meet with Mrs. Lewis
Murdoch.
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WHILE VISITING.
Death Of Mrs. Balloon at the
Home of Her Son.

Whitinsville, Feb. 2t.-Word was re-
ceived here this morning Of the death
of Mrs. Madison A Balloon, widow of
the late Madison A. Balcom. which oc-
CURED at Saylesville, r. L Mrs. Bal
com was visiting her son, Rev. Fred
erick A. Balloon, and her death came
very suddenly and unexpectedly.
Mrs. Balloon was formerly Miss Re
hecca A. Cook of East Douglas. After
her marriage to the late NJ. A. Bal
com, they moved to Grafton, where Mr..
Balcom was foreman of the Slocum
shoe shop for d number of years They
moved from Grafton to Whitinsville
about Il years ago, where Mr. Balloon
opened a shoe shop on Cross street,
and later went into partnership with
Joseph A. Johnston. Mrs. Balcom, on
her advent in Whitinsville, was soon
recognized as a woman of charming
attachments. She was broad in her
charity and cheerful in her friendship
to all. She leaves to mourn her death
two sons, Rev. Frederick A. Balloon of
Saylesville, r. l., and DR.. Elmer /.
Balloon Of town, and a large circle of
friends here. Her body will be brought
here for burial.
late John Reagan of Worcester, for
merly of this place, died in Worces-
ter yesterday. She lived in this town
for a number of years, and Will be well
remembered by the old time residents.
Mrs. Reagan was the mother of limo
thy Reagan of town. Her body will be
brought here for burial.
Court Freedom, No. G5, f. of A., at
its last meeting voted to change its
meeting place from PYthian Hall to
the new odd Fellows building on Cot
tage street. The court expects to move
about April /. At its first meeting in
the new hall there will be a ban
quet.
Edward Hanney of Forest street was
given last evening a surprise party. 1t
was his birthday anniversary, and he
was presented a souvenir or the occas-
ion in the shape of a handsome gold
ring. Ice cream, cake and refreshments
were served.
A drunken quarrel took place last
evening between some Armenians who
live in Hopkins house near Woodtick.
In the scrimmage which ensued, one
Armenian was badly used up. His
head was battered A warrant was
sworn out for the arrest of his assail-
ants and this morning Officers Bonney
and Spencer of Linwood took them
from their work ip the Within Ma
chine Works and placed them in the
lookup. They will appear before Judge
Putnam tomorrow.
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MANAGER ( GONE.
Brookfield Business Man
Has Disappeared.

East Brookfeld, Feb 24.-The Brook
field Counter Company has lost it's
general manager, James K. Rousseue
OF this place, who has left for parts
unknown. Many stories are abroad as
to the cause of his leaving town. but
nothing definite can be learned as vet.
His partner E. r. Hood, would mako
no statement and professed himself as
oeing entirely in the dark as to his
whereabouts. Monday evening Mr.
housselIe was last seen in town, He
i Tll the Keys OF the shop with a friend,
John Carney, with directions to omen
up the shop the following day, A
number of coats and two pairs of sum
mer shoes which had been in his pri-
Vate office for some time, were taken
away by him, which seem to indicate
that he left for good
Mr.. Hood, when interviewed by a
spy man, spoke as follows: I have
absolutely no statement to make in re-
gard to Mr.. Rousselle's disappearance.
don't know where he has gone or
whether he will come back, and I shall
personally superintend the work here
in the future
Mr.. Rousselles family, consisting of
Two boys and two girls, all under the
dst Oh fourteen, are at present living
with VIM Buchanan brother-in-lSw
OF Mr.. Rousselle. Felix Balloon is the
bookkeeper at the office, but for some
time has had nothing under his charge
but the time and shipping books, Mr..
Rousselle keeping account of all the
money. EIe gave it as his opinion that
Seattle or San Francisco was Mr.
Rousselle's objective point, as the lat
ter has always expressed his deter
mination to see those places
The business of tho company
has increased of late, and is
now employing thirteen hands and is
running full time. At noon today.
however, the employees were told not
to come back this afternoon, but mat
tiers will undoubtedly be settled and
the business carried on as heretofore,
Mr.. Rousselle told John Carney, with
whom he left the1 eys, that he was go
ing to New York +, a short "trip.
Harper's Ferry was the scene of
lively scrap last night, the occasion be-
ing a three cornered fight between a
Spencer man and two North Brook
field men. The former came out vic
torious and finished up the two men
in good shape, leaving them sadder
and wiser men, to walk to their town,
the last car for that place not waiting
for the outcome Of the scrap, as the
Spencer car did.
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DEMOCRATS NOMINATED.

Upton, Feb. 24-The democrats of
Upton met last evening in the town hall
and nominated a number Of candidates
whose names will be placed on the bal
lot for the annual March town election.
The persons nominated were: William
Fl. Wellington, selectman; Walter Cur
ley overseer Of the poor; William Mis-
kell, assessor; Emory King, road COM
missioner; G. II. Stoddard, for school
committee; Henry Walker, collector of
taxes. Walter II. True, chairman of
the democratic town committee, was
elected chairman of the meeting, and
j. Henry O'Connell secretary.
Albert Gray, an instructor in the
Worcester English high school is Wis
iting friends in town.