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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.

The annual report Of the attorney
general states that during the year IL
capital cases have been tried or pending
since the last report. These include the
cases of Dominique Krathofsk of
Springfield, Gilket Peters Of Winchen-
don and Ida W. Briggs Of Worcester.
The high character Of Massachusetts
juries is spoken of and it is recon-
mended that many classes of people
now exempt be obliged to do jury duty.
The starting Of the term Of duty on
iuries is also recommended.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19

dict the civil session was formally adj
journed to the Doth inst. Thomas L.
Brown appeared for the plaintiff;
Dodge & Taft for the defendant.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
JURORS PAY ROLL

The pay roll of the grand jurors for
the present criminal term amounted TO
s261.72
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-19
southbrldge. Jan. Is. 1Soa.
SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDENDS NOW PAYABLE,

Southbridgc Savings Bank. ... per cent
Southbridge Water Supply Co... per cent
Central Mills Company. per cent
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-10-07
" Post.Box Angling"

There are considerable varieties in the
method of the 'gentle angler in different
parts OF the world; and different kinds of fish
are sought, but "postbox angling" is
variety of the amusement with which we in
Tokyo have not previously been acquainted.
Yet we learn to-day on what we regard as
good authority that this peculiar form of
sport is assduousy cultivated in the business
those worthless who indulge in it are not
animated by strictly honorable intentions.
They possess, however. the merit of origi
nality. The instrument which they use con-
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-10-07

ssts of thin strip of the outer bark of BAN
boo two or three inches broad, and rolled up
like the spring of watch with a small weight
att ached to the outer end. The outfit is com.
plete when the weight is smeared with birds
lime. Equipped with this ingenious imple-
ment the "angler" goes forth in quest of
booty, generally in the evening, when bust.
ness men have finished their day work and
sent their letters to the Post Approaching
Post-box our artful dodger" will take
postcard from his pocket make as though
he were about to throw it into the usual re-
ceptacle, but, struck, apparently, at the last
moment by sudden doubt, he will begin
reading its contents with an anxious expires.
sion of countenance as if to assure himself of
the accuracy of the note before parting with
it. All the while his right hand is busy
manipulating that roll of fishing. tackle, and
cautiously feeling for anything that may hap.
pen to be in the box. A minute is amply
sufficient for an "expert" to fish up number
of letters; the next minute and that particu.
lar locality knoweth him no more. He
promptly departs with his epstolary spoil to
as quiet nook as he can find, and then pro.
ceeds to examine his treasure. lie keeps
letters containing bills or giving an account of
business transactions; the others he is good
enough put back into the nearest Post box.
Some 'chevaiers d'industrie" haiing from
Osaka enjoy the credit of inventng this sys.
tenn, which, we tear, will succeed in adding a
new terror to life.-Jatm weekly Times.
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-10-07
---O O~~--o-

Leaving Honolulu and pass.
ing through rice fields, the
traveller skirts the great in.
land waters of Pearl Harbor
in sight of charming distant
mountain views, often span.
ned by many rainbows. The
mountains further on crowd
the railway close to the ocean.
Here and there deep valleys,
guarded by high mountain
sides almost perpendicular,
give sun and clouds an op.
portunity to display wonder.
full combinations of light and
shadow on the v ried greens
and browns of the landscape.
Along the line are situated the
most productive sugar planta.
tons in the world, each re.
presenting an investment Of
millions of dollars, so vast are
the agricultural operations,
their pumping plants equalling
those of the greatest cities,
and mills producing hundred
Of tons Of sugar daily.
~
B. +. DILLINGHAM;,
General Manager.
G. P. DENIsoN,
Superintendent.
F. c. SMITH,
Genl. Pass & Tiki. Agt.
.;ss:ss:.--.
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-10-07
Strike of Japanese Laborers In
Peru.

DIFFERENCE OF LANGUAGE CAUSED ROWS
WANT OF RICE BROUGHT ON STRIKE.
As we reported in April last, the Morioka
Emigration Company sent over 500 Japanese
contract laborers to Peru to be distributed
among the thirteen sugar plantations along
the Pacific coast in that country. We now
learn that the emigrants in some of the plan.
tations struck work in June and July last
The circumstances that induced them to do
so are thus given by the fiji:
OF the thirteen Japanese who accompanied
the emigrants in order to superintend them,
several understand English, but only one is
acquainted, and even that impelfecty, with
Spanish, the national language of Peru This
disadvantage proved serious obstacle to the
maintenance of smooth and amicable relations
between the Japanese laborers and their ma
tive overseers-who knew only their own
mother tongue. Furthermore, it must not be
forgotten that Peru once maintained the slave
system, and although that baneful custom is
now abolished its influence still survives to
some extent, especially in certain nasty
habit the overseers have of, from time to time,
allowing themselves to mercilessly ill-treat
their employees. This was enough to cause
serious misunderstanding between the Japan.
ese laborers and their masters and, to make
matters worse, rice was not obtainable in
sufficient quantities. 1t is said that the Sugar
Manufacturing Company by which the Japan
ese emigrants were employed was obliged by
the contract to have all the provision shops
attached to the plantations we'll stocked with
rice and provisions in order to meet the de
mand of the Japanese laborers, but, as a
matter of fact, it was almost impossible to
provide each of the shops in the plantations
with sufficient quantities of rice, as most of
the rice is supplied by India. Such a condi.
ton in the contract was not in harmony with
local circumstances, could not have been
complied with, and should not have been
there. But, at any rate, this negligence on
the part of the employers gave the Japanese
laborers at least one legitimate grievance.
The Japanese superintendent, ignorant of
the native language, were incompetent to
undertake the delicate task of restoring good
relations between employers and employed;
and, naturally, the situation went from bad to
worse till, in June and July last, about $50
men went out on strike. The agents of the
Morioka Emigration Company entered into
negotiations with the proprietors concerned,
but failing to bring about an amicable settle
ment consented to receive all the strikers
into their employ. The men were subse.
quently distributed among the plantations
which happened to want employees. -Jatan
Weekly Times
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-10-07

TIandout larry: 81 wasted de hull morn.
in yesterday readin' a piece in de papers
about how to get rich"
Traspass Teddy: Didn't it tell how yer
could do it :? "
Handout Harry: 1t didn't tell no way
but workin'."
81 asked little Jim the difference between
inertia and momentum!
I" Did he know anything about it,"
eyes he said Inertia is something that
won't start, and momentum is something
that won't stop"
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-10-07
THEO. H. D AVIES & sCO., LTD.
SUGAR FACTORS
- Importers and Commission Mechan.
Kaahumanu Street.
Castle e Cooke 90. Ltd.
Commission Merchants and Sugar Factors
HONOLULU


The Waimea
Blake
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Alliance o
, 1899-12-26
sADDENED CHRISTMAS DAY.
The Angel of Death Visits and Sad
dens Homes.

Mrs. Mary Brown, the wife OF Will
liam Brown of Rawlins. died in Den
yer, Sunday evening of pneumonia af-
ter an illness of nearly three months,
the fatal malady beginning with a Sc
we're cold.
Deceased and family resided at Raw
Inns, but were former residents in Lara
mic and quite well known by the older
residents here, the news Of the taking
away OF a good wife and mother in the
prime of life during Christmastide COM
ing as a sudden shock to the friends OF
the bereaved family.
Deceased leaves a daughter 16 years
old and husband, who is a brother o.
NJ. C. Brown Of Laramie.
The remains were brought to Lara
mic and the funeral held this afternoon
at 2 o'clock from the residence of Mr.
, 1899-12-26
PERSONAL
s. B. Taylor went to Denver Sunday

s. B. Taylor went to Denver Sunday.
Frank Mash returned from Denver
Monday.
Mrs. A. NJ. Harris went to Cheyenne
Sunday.
Mrs. N. Weaver went to Tie Siding
Sunday.
Mrs. J.. M. May went to Denver Sun
day noon.
Mike Erne went west today to do
some special work.
Mrs. j. C. Burns returned from a Wis
1t at Carbon yesterday.
Mrs. E. E. Smiley went to Cheyenne
today to visit a few days.
Tom and William latham are in
from the upper Big Laramie.
Norman Towson went over to Chey.
enne Sunday and returned today.
Geo, ge Gregory and Charles Dante'
returned from Denver this morning.
Mrs. Lee Shuteman went to Denver
today to visit her mother and sisters
Judge Craig Of Rawlins passed
through Laramie Sunday on his way
home.
Miss Anna Ternes, a niece of Father
Ternes Of Rawlins, spent Christmas a
Rawlins.
Colonel c. G. Coutant, the histori
an, returned home Sunday to spend thu
holidays.
Mrs. N. F. Spicer, who came in sicl
from her ranch a few days ago, is feel
ing better.
Miss Adelia McDermott left for Sal
Lake to spend the holidays.-Rawlin'
Republican.
]. D. Payne. jr., and John W. Ernes
went to Denver Sunday night to remain
over Monday.
John Beacham has returned to Lara
mic after oyer a years absence an
will probably locate here. He ha
, 1899-12-26
RAILROAD T

George Gregory, stenographer in Mr..
Merriam's office, spent Sunday and
Monday in Denver.
]. q. Pohlman and Vim. McAuley Of
the Union Pacific engineering depart
ment, have been doing some field work
neal Sherman and returned to Laramie
Sunday.
A. r. Russell, who has been in
charge of the supply depot at Laramie
where material for the cutoff lines Is
received and stored, has been trans
ferred to the new cutoff lines at
Green River and will leave to take his
new position next week. Mr.. Russell
will be succeeded at Laramie by A. F.
Kiss of Missouri Valley, Ia, who has
had charge of the west gravel pit all
summer and fall.
Frank Hutchinson of the Union Pa
cifc engineering department came
down from Rawlins to spend Christ
mas in Laramie and returned today to
his work. Mr.. Hutchinson has been
engaged for the past two months in the
work of locating the new line west Of
Rawlins, where about thirty miles OF
new line will be built in the spring to
shorten distance, straighten out curves
and secure a better grade than they
have now. 1t is expected that this To-
eating work will be done soon. Mr.
Hutchinson was in charge Of the work
last spring, involving much RESPONSE
bility and skill and accuracy, of locat-
ing the new branch from Dana to Han.
ma. He has proven himself an indie.
faugable, capable and conscientioui
engineer and his superior oficers have
commended his work and ability very
highly.
, 1899-12-26
been in Arizona part of the time and
recently at Florence, Colo.

been in Arizona part of the time and
recently at Florence, Colo.
Governor Richards passed through
Laramie today on his way to Rawlins
on a business trip.
Judge Brown returned from Sheri-
dan, Wyo., Sunday, having been there
in attendance on court for two weeks
]. l. Allyn and son Allie Allyn, went
to Cheyenne Sunday to visit his son
Frank Allyn, who is employed in the
surveyor generals office.
Harry Maynard returned from
Woodstock, Canada, last Saturday
where he was called by the illness Of
his aged father. Mr.. Maynard was
obliged to return home on account Of
pressing business and when he left his
father was slowly sinking and hopes Of
recovery were almost given up.
, 1899-12-26
CARD OF franks.

The undersigned desire to publicly
express their sincere and heartfelt
thanks for the many kindnesses shown
during the hours Of sickness and trial
by the Woodmen, Red Men and Maen-
nerchor societies, and to say that they
to lessen a very heavy burden
HENRY HABERIAAND
AND FAMILY.
, 1899-12-26

DISLOCATED HER SHOULDER.
Mrs. Frank Dorfer slipped and fell
on her doorstep Sunday afternoon and
dislocated her right shoulder. DR..
Stevens reduced the dislocation and
Mrs. Dorfer is resting easier.
, 1899-12-26

Grasp All and lose ALL" Many are
so intent on "grasping all that they
lose their health. Hoods Sarsaparilla
has helped many a business man on
the road to success BY making and
keeping him healthy.
, 1899-12-26

Hoods pills are gentle, yet eifeetivs:
Is cents.
, 1899-12-26

Tlat soiA bsaA; ~ q Second stssst.
Lave 4 III oG1ss. =
, 1899-12-26
and Mrs. NJ. C. Brown on Thornburg
and Seventh streets, Rev. Rominger Of
ficiating.
MRS. HABERLAND BURIED.

MRS. HABERLAND BURIED.
Henry Haberland in a very sad way,
the bereaved husband and motherless
children being called upon to lay away
till the coming of the day of judgment,
the remains of the n who IA all in
all to them. The funeral services were
held from the German Lutheran church
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev.
Rev. Pinkert officiating. A large num-
Der of friends were present. The Lara
mic Maennerchor, and orders Of Wood
men and Red Men attending as a mark
of respect.
The following were the flowers sent
by sympathizing friends:
Tomahawk-Redmen Lodge.
Wreath-Woodmen OF the World.
Bouquet-Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tro-
ederup.
Wreath-Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Con-
verse.
Anchor-Mr. E. j. Erne, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. Erne, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Muir.
be.
Bouquet-Mr. and Mrs. w. Melcher.
Bouquet-Mr. and Mrs. Paul May.
Bouquet-Mr. and Mrs. ]. Berner
Mr.. and Mrs. Koch.
Wreath-Mr. and Mrs. AL. Gobleman
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Kamer.
Wreath-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wieser
Cross-Mr. and Mrs. H. Hegewald.
Bouquet-Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hege
valid.
Bouquet-Mr. and Mrs. DIR. Gardiner
Wreath-Mr. Chas. A. Marsh.
Bouquet-Mr. and Mrs. A. Melcher.
Cross-Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler.
Bouquet-Mr. and Mrs. L. Lehman.
WIN. WOODRUFF DIES SUDDENLY
VIM. Woodruff, a mining man ant
former resident of Laramie, who wa
at one time employed on the Union Pa
cifc died suddenly in a hotel barbe
shop chair in Denver last night.
Deceased was a large man over s.
years old and weighed nearly 30
pounds. He was interested in the Key
stone mine with VIM. Mcintyre o
Cripple Creek and also had other in
~terests in Colorado and Utah.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-16

minding one of the view from prison,
but it had it's point Of interest. for in
the court below me, the brick pavement
of which was half obliterated by grass,
I caught sight of William in an attitude
SO different from any had hitherto
seen him assume that found it diff.
cult to account for it till saw the jaws
of dog protruding from under his
arms, and then I realized he was hug
ging Saracen.
The dog was tied, but the comfort
which William seemed to take in just
this physical contact with his rough
skin was something really to have seen.
It made nae quite thoughtful for mo-
ment.
detest dogs, and it gives me a creepy
sensation to see them fondled, but sim
cerity Of feeling appeals to me, and no
one could watch William Knollys with
his dogs without seeing that he really
loved the brutes. Thus in one day had
witnessed the best and worst in this
man. But wait Had I seen the worst:
I was not so sure that / had.
He had not noticed my peering, for
which 1 was duly thankful, and after
another fruitless survey of the windows
in the wall before me drew back and
prepared to leave the place. This was
by no means pleasant undertaking.
could see now what had only felt be-
fore, and to traverse that space amid
beetles and spiders required determi-
nation of no ordinary nature. | was
glad when reached the great doors and
more than glad when they closed be-
hind me. Somuch for room A, thought l..
The next most promising apartment
was in the same corridor as the dining
room. 1t was called the dark parlor. En-
tering it, / found it dark indeed, but
not because of lack of light, but because
its hangings were all of dismal red
and its furniture of the blacklist ebony.
AS this mainly consisted of shelves and
cabinets placed against three of its four
walls, the effect was gloomy indeed
and fully accounted for the name which
the room had received. / fingered in it.,
however, longer than | had in the big
drawing room, chiefly because the
shelves contained books.
Had anything be ter offered | might
not have continued lay explorations, but
not seeing exactly how could pass
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-16

warning given me by the condition OF
the hinges chat the foot Of man had not
lately invaded these precincts. would
have had 1t In the moldy atmosphere
and smell of dust chat greeted me on
the threshold. Neither human breath
nor q ray Of outdoor sunshine seemed to
have disturbed its gloomy quiet for
years, and when / moved, as presently
did, to open one of the windows could
just dimly see in the distance, l felt such
movement of something foul and moi
some over the decaying rags of the car
pet through which was stumbling that
had to call into use the stronger ele-
ments of my character not to back out
OF place SO given over to rot and the
creatures that infest it.
"What spot, " thought 1, "for Anne
liza Butterworth to find herself in, and
wondered if / could ever wear again
the $3 yard silk dress in which was
then enveloped. Of my shoes took no
account. They were ruined, of course.
reached the window in safety, but
could not open it; neither could move
the next. There were 16 in all, or SO !
afterward found, and not till I reached
the last (you see, am very persistent)
did succeed in loosening the bar that
held its inner shutter in place. This
done, was able to lift the window,
and for the first time in years perhaps
let in ray of light into this desolated
apartment.
The result was disappointing. Moldy
walls, worm eaten hangings, two very
ancient and quaint fireplaces, met my
eyes, and nothing more. The room was
absolutely empty. For few minutes
allowed my eyes to roam over the great
rectangular space in which so much
that was curious and interesting had
once taken place, and then, with q vague
sense of defeat, turned my eye out
ward, anxious to see what view could
be obtained from the window l had
opened. To my establishment, l saw Le
fore me high wall with here and there
window in it, tightly barred an6
closed, till by o careful look about me
realized that was looking upon the
other wing Of the building and that be-
tween these wings extended court Sc
narrow and long that it gave to the
building tho shape, as have before said
of the letter y. A dreary prospect, re-
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Hardly" She made the greatest
effort to sustain the jest, but her con-
Germ and dread were manifest. II think
I had better give you the keys now than
subject you to the drafts and chilling
discomforts Of this old place at mid
night"
rose with semblance of eager an
ticipation.
81 will take you at your word" said
"The keys, my dear. am going to
visit haunted room for the. first time
in my life
/ do not think she was deceived by
this feigned ebullition. Perhaps it was
too much out of keeping with my ordi-
nary manner, but she gave no sign OF
surprise and rose in her turn with an
air suggestive of relief.
Excuse me-" said she, ''if / precede
you. I will meet you at the head of the
corridor with the keys"
I was in hopes she would be long
enough in obtaining them to allow me
to stroll along the front hall to the open
ing into the farther corridor, in which
felt special interest. But the spryness
] showed seemed to have a correspond
ing effect upon her, for she almost few
down the passageway before me ant
was back at my side before l could take
step in the coveted direction.
"These will take you into any room
on the first floor" said she. "You will
meet with dust and Lucetta's abhor
renee, spiders, but for these l shall
make no apologies Girls who cannot
provide comforts for the few rooms
they utilize cannot be expected to keer
in order the large and disused apart
ments of a former generation.
81 hate dirt and despise spiders, but
am willing to brave both" assured
her, "for the pleasure of satisfying my
love for the antique" At which she
handed me the keys, with calm smile
which was not without its element o.
sadness.
81 will be here ON your return" she
murmured, leaning over the banister'
to speak to me as I took my first step!
down. 81 shall want to hear whether
you are repaid for your trouble"
I thanked her and proceeded on my
way, somewhat doubtful whether by Sc
doing was making or not the best use
possible of my opportunities.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-16
CHAPTER XVII.
ruR EInwER pARTnR-

The lower hall did not correspond ex-
actly with the one above. twas larger,
and through its connection with the
front door presented the shape of let
ter THAT is, to the superficial observ-
er who was not acquainted with the
size Of the house and had not had the
opportunity of remarking that at the
extremities Of the upper hall making
this T were two imposing doors usually
found shut except at mealtimes, when
the Left hand one was thrown open. dis
closing long and dismal corridor sim
liar to the ones above. Half way down
this corridor was the dining room, into
which I had now been taken three times.
The right hand one, had no doubt,
led the way into the great drawing
room or dancing hall which / had set
out to see.
Proceeding first to the front of the
house, where some glimmer of light
penetrated from the open sitting room
door, looked the keys over and read
what was written on the several tags
attached to them. They were seven.
The largest was marked "a" Two of
lesser size had "Gray Parlor" and
Library" severally written On their
tags, which, by the way, were dog cared
and discolored as if years had passed
since they were written on and attached.
"Blue Parlor" designated fourth, and
upon the others I saw some such words
as these: "Flower Cabinet" "Shell
Cabinet" Ozark Chamber" very
suggestive and to an antiquarian like
myself most alluring.
But it was upon the key marked ga"
first fixed my attention This should
open the large door at the extremity of
the upper hall, and when made trial
with it l found my conjecture correct,
for it moved easily though somewhat
gratingly in the lock, releasing the great
doors, which in another moment swung
inward with growing sound from
their rusty hinges that might have been
startling to nervous person filled with
the legends of the place
But in me the only emotion awakened
was one of disgust at the nauseous char
acter of the air which seemed to enyelop
me in an instant. Had wished for any
further proof than was afforded by the
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