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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

the one man is the citadel and fortress
of civilization. Without this woman
becomes the prey and slave Of lust ana
power, and man goes back to saVasfIy
and crime. From the bottom of my heart
] hate, abhor and execrate all theories
of life of which the pure ana sacteu
home is not the corner stone. LAKE
from the world the family, the fireslde,
The children born of welded love. ana
there is nothing left The home where
virtue 6welIs with love is like a lily
with a heart of fire-the fatrest mower
in all the world"
For the evil of drunkenness the cor
onel, an abstemious liver himself. had
a great horror. it was in 1876, in tha
Mum trial, in Chicago, he used the toI-
lowing language:
Il believe that alcohol to certain
degree, demoralizes those who make It,
those who sell it, and those who drink
it. l believe from the time it issues
from the coiled and poisonous worm of
the distilery until it empties into the
hell of crime, death and dishonor, 1t
demoralizes everybody that touches it.
l do not believe than anybody can con-
template the subject without becoming
prejudiced against this liquid crime. All
you have to do is to think of the
wrecks upon either bank of this stream
of death-of the suicides, of the insani-
ty, of the poverty, of the ignorance, of
the distress of the little children tug
ging at the faded dresses of weeping
and despairing wives, asking for
bread; of the men of genius
it has wrecked; of the mill
lions who have struggled with i'm
aginary serpents produced by this de-
Wish thing And when you think of
the jails, of the aImshouses, of the pri-
sons, and of the scaffolds upon either
bank-I do not wonder that every
thoughtful man is prejudiced against
the damned stuff called alcohol"
But though personally abstemtion,
Ingersoll was neither a teetotaller nor
a prohibitionist.
Prohibition, as he wrote to an in
curing young friend, "does not prohi-
bit. 1t does not even prohibit the pro-
hibitionist."
Somehow this letter became public,
together with an exuberant companion
letter in praise of tobacco. Both were
denounced by serious minded but I'M
poetical folk as intoxicating bad morals.
To one Of these the colonel once re-
piled:
There are some people so constitut-
ed that there is no room in the heaven
Of their minds for the butterflies and
moths of fancy to spread their wings
Everything is taken in solemn and stu
pid earnest. Such men and womer
hold SHAKESPEARE responsible for what
Falstaff said about sack and for Mrs
Quickly's notions of propriety.
There is an old Greek saying which
is applicable here: In the presence OF
human stupidity even the gods stand
helpless
That gentleman who was so opu
lent of poetical fancy, SO graceful il
rhythmic music as Col. Ingersoll show.
ed himself to be in prose should occa,
sionally try his hand at actual verse
was only natural. Here is one of hi.
best Efforts.
THE BIRTHPLACE OF BURNS.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

Democrats have left the Chicago
meeting of the national committee with
protestations of satisfaction and asser-
lions that all is harmony in the
ranks, but it is evident that there is
some soreness left. Mr.. Bryan has rank
ling memories of that little trick which
John ?. Altgeld played upon him, and
one may expect to see fresh manifesto
tons of discord before the fall cam
paigns are begun.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

AS soon as George Fred Williams took
John W. Coreoran's place in the demo-
cratic national committee, he seems to
have exhibited the same belligerent
habits in that body as in the state
committee but with somewhat diff
ferent result. There is but a cold and
cherries prospect for minority of
one that has vice. presidential bee in
its bonnet and does nothing but excite
antagonisms.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24
SUNDAY EXCURSIONS.
Rhode island Law Makers Say They
Don't Want Them.

The excursion of the railroad con-
ductors to Crescent park, Providence,
Sunday, will be the last run out of this
city on that day. According to law
makers in the little state, Sunday ex-
cursions are not wanted. The Worces-
ter and Providence division of the New
York, New Haven g. Hartford railroad
is not In favor Of more Sunday excur-
sions, 30 It is probable that after the
conductors have rad their outing, 9TH
en- Sunday exoureions will be tabooed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24
LAST TRIBUTES.
Funerals That Were Held in worces.e,
on Sunday.


The funeral of William Connolly took
place at his late home, los Hanover
street, yesterday Afternoon. The SER
vices at st. Anne's church were con.
Quoted by Rev. w. F. Hartigan. who
also performed the services at the grave
In st. Johns cemetery The floral tri-
outes consisted of mound from Mrs.
John Quinn and family; cross from Mrs.
J. Kenney; roses and pinks from VIM
Loftus; cut flowers from Ratcliff Mills:
roses from Mrs. t. A. Downs, and bou-
quet e cut flowers from Miss Jessia
MINIS. The bearers were Bartholomew
kesney Thomas Brady Daniel Leary,
John Kenney, Michael Dennison ami
Thomas Powers.
The funeral of Edgar j. Barrett. in
rant son of Thomas F. Barrett and
wife, was held from the home Of his
parents, 26 Grosvenor street, yesterday
afternoon. The floral tributes included
bouquets from Mrs. Patrick Mccarthy.
Mrs. August Mann and Mrs Mary Hol-
ton. The burial was at st. Johns Gene
terry.
The funeral of Corline L. Faucher.
u a oiASiS n. 4 dQCHeI ana
WIFE, was held from the home Of her
parents, Grafton place, yesterday at
2.30 o'clock. The services at st. Joseph's
church were conducted by Rev. Jules
Grafton. The floral tributes consis..d of
pillow marked Our darling baby
from the parents; mound surmounted
by star marked "Our dear little sis
ter from her brothers and sisters !;
mound from Mrs Arthur Maxwell:
crescent of roses from Mrs. Julia Bolio;
a star of White roses from friends at the
Sherman Envelope company; baslSe. of
roses from Mrs. August Ortman;
mound from Harold Fuller; plaque
from Mrs. A. II. Dwyer ard Mrs T. Col
lum, bouquet Of cut flowers from her
nephew, Ralph S. Faucher; white roses
tied with satin ribbon from Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Faucher and family; roses
and pinks from Mr.. and Mrs Arthur
Faucher and family; roses from Mrs.
4. Fisher; roses and pinks from the
Misses Rose Norway and Louise Oliver.
lilies from Edgar Dwyer; sweet peas
from Charles Mead, and bouquets Sc
cut flowers from Louis Herbert. Mr..
and Mrs. A. J. Perron, Mrs. Helen
Plunktt, Thomas Green, Grace Elmer.
Mabel Grover, Miss A. circuit. Mrs. d.
Perkins, Mamie Loynds and Charlotte
Caslcy The bearers were Francis j. and
Edward Faucher, Edward Bclio and
Harold S. Fuller. Burial was at ST.
Johns cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

The assessors returns for the various
towns of the county denote a generally
prosperous condition of the rural pop
ulation. Many show a gratifying
growth, and, taking them as they aver
age, it would be hard to find an equal
number of healthy. thrifty and con-
tented communities within a similar
area anywhere else.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

They say Elihu Root plays golf ''al-
most as well as Attorney General
Griggs." Already there are dreams OF
a cabinet golf club, and the chief law
officer no longer need be lonesome,
even if he cannot Immediately organ
lie ministerial foursomes.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

Though Scotland boasts a thousand name
OF patriot, king and peer,
The noblest, grandest of them all
Was loved and Graded here;
Here lived the gentle peasant prince,
The loving cotter king,
Compared with whom the greatest lord
Is but titled thing.
It's but cot rooted in with straw,
A howell made of clay;
one door SHUTS out the snow and storm,
One window greets the day
And yet | stand within this room
And hold all thrones to scorn,
For here beneath this lowly thatch
Loves sweetest bard was born.
Within this hallowed hut l feel
Like one who clasps a shrine.
When the glad lips at last have touched
The something deemed divine.
And here the world, through all the years
AS long as day returns,
The tribute of It's love and tears
VIII pay to Robert Burns
New York Herald
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

ing a lively but not noisy canvass for
the state authorship, and the marks
of his handiwork have been seen il
Worcester county, the home of the
present incumbent, who desires re-elec-
ton. The Boston correspondent Of the
Springfield Republican writes that
"A reliable newspaper man who was in
F1tchburg, yesterday (Friday), repor: S
that even in Gen. Kimball's own home
there is feeling that he has been au-
ditor long enough and that although
an undivided delegation for MIN will
be sent from that city, their support
will be of a perfunctory nature. Sena-
tor George has large amount of facts
and figures as to the alleged SINS of
omission and commission by the audi
tors office, and if in his Judgment the
canvass reaches a point when nls best
interests will be served by his publ
cation of what he knows, the state may
count upon a political sensation of the
first magnitude"
That is to say, Senator George hopes
to run his rival off the track without
attacking the management of the au-
ditor's office. But if he cannot do this,
he is prepared to publish specifications
which in his judgment prove that Gen.
Kimball is untitled for the place and
that his administration has been much
too lax for the public good. If this is
what we are coming to, the fall cam
paign won't be SO slow as some have an
ticipated. The fireworks set off by 50.
political sensation of the first magni-
rude will hardly be confined to a set
piece in the auditors office.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

The Boston Herald has discovered
that Worcester politicians are nearly
unanimously in favor of Guild, except
members of the legislature, WHO are
nearly all classed as Bates men-no.
Theodore c., but John L. The news
papers make about the same clGssifi-
cation for other cities of the state, out
both candidates are still claiming a
majority of the convention delegates.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24
GUEST FROM CHICAGO.
o1f'cers OF Plumbers Union Entertalra
National Secretary and Trea.urs,

National Secretary and Treasures.
William Spencer of Chicago was enter
tanned by members of the local Plur,hl
s ohion' yesterday In the after
noon a wagon carried party consist
ing, ing OF Mr.. Spencer, t. F. Harvey, pres
l nni Of the Building Trades Counc,,
T Sr SUIrheynen Plumbers Union, John
.; oronin and D. r. Coogan. around AZ
Guy and suburbs A ston wes W
at the Art Museum, and the party draw o
T T'ata, tne boulevard to New Worcestay'
Later LAT in the day the lake was visitsS
the b % e &c So tS showed Mr.. Spencer
dentally no II tns Wachusetts, and incl
ph'es ne was instrumental In se a,e .LU-
Asn ~ was coxswain Of the crew. III
pur aeiSyee Sasg !, small, sugar-coated ana
CARTER'S LITTI. n I.Tvup nv ".
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

The druggists made good their threats
of defiance, and it appears to be Chief
Drennan's turn to move.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

Inc milwaukee, sentinel hopes that
the next republican national platform
will not declare against the combina-
ton of either capital or labor. for we
believe it is by these large combina-
lions that much of the business of the
next century will be done. The attitude
of the federal government towards the
trusts ought to be watchful, not hos
tile" The Sentinel thinks it is not the
business of the republican party 80
make an impotent declaration against
trusts in general. merely because trusts
have some evil results. Nor ought the
party to declare that legislation is the
panacea for all the harm that trusts
do" There is much good. sense in these
words. Nothingseen1s more certain than
that the trust or combination principle
has come to stay, ard the problem is
not to root it out but rather to direct
and control if within such safe and
reasonable bounds as may be devised
Legislation is but a poor reliance in
trade. In fact, there are no trusts" in
the sense in which the word was orig.
inally used. There are no. groups CT
corporations managed as a single con-
cern, That me thod fes become danger
GUS if not legally impossible Virtually
without exception, the modern trusts
are bona fide corporations of unim-
peachable legal standing, which have
bought the property of other concerns
and merged all under one management.
So long as there is not and constitu-
tionally cannot be any law to forbid a
man either to sell his own property or
buy other properties, there can be no
practicable limit to combination, save
that of the physical and mental capa-
city of man to organize and direct it.
The public wisdom gained from the
experience of stock-jobbing in connec-
ton with worthless or over-capitalized
trusts, and the failure of management
because Of the unwieldiness of the bust
ness are the most effectual checks upon
the abuse of the combination principle.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

DR.. Thomas ]. Barrett attended the
meeting of the Massachusetts board of
registration in dentistry held at Swami
scott last week.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

John f. Lancaster and H. S. Prem
tbs are spending few days at the Penn
berton, Nantasket.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

w. l. Smith has been accorded the
seasons privilege of the Essex County
club at Observation-Disclosures
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Tafts and Mr.. and Mrs.
whitney of this city are occupying the
Bradford cottage at Brant Rock.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

Distress after eating, dyspepsia, re-
oGRTER's LIVTLE LIVER P1LLs.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

j, ]. Lawrence of Worcester is visit
ing at the Winona cottage, White Horse
Beach, Plymouth.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

Gen. lockwood Hoar has been elect
ed a subscriber at the Essex County
Club, Manchester -the-Sea, for the
season of 1899.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

E. o. Earle of this city has bought
the Augustus Smith farm in Topsfield.
near Beverly Farms.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

Miss B. E. Ballentine of this CITY
sailed on the steamship Umbria from
New York Saturday.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

Rev. G. w. Kent, pastor of the South
Unitarian church, is spending his vaca-
ton at Ministers Point, Old Harbor,
Chatham
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-24

w. Tonkin of Worcester sailed for
Europe Saturday, on the steamship
Umbria.
New-York tribune., 1899-08-12
AN EXPLODED REALTY STORY.

REPORT ABOUT PURCHASES BY MESsRs CoLER.
GuGGENHE1MER AND CARROLL DENIED.
It was reported yesterday that syndicate in
which Controller Coler. John F. Carroll and RAN
dolph Guggenheimer president of the Municipal
Council and at present Acting Mayor. We're ergely
interested, had secured large section OF ocean
front property at Far Rockaway Long Island. The
option was said to include the United States Hotel
and It's shore front. at s2o0oo Cafferys Hotel and
shore front, at $l75Oo0; simmis's Hotel and shore
rights, at $4,000 Lawrence outer beach, at si0.-
co. and Bishop Cronn's Beach. at $4,000.
The name OF A. McTague. real estate agent
OF Far Rockaway, was mentioned as the man who
had secured the option, and he was said to be at
work securing options on other valuable pieces Of
property the entire deal being characterized as
one OF the largest transactions In front prop
erty ever carried out on the South Shore of Long
Island. and involving over 10000 The exact inten-
tions Of the new syndicate said to be some
what vague, but an immense hotel and casino were
hinted at. 1t is not uncommon for fshy things to
come from Far Rockaway. and this tale OF Long
Island had decidedly salty flavor. Real estate
men and others who read It in this city expressed
doubt TO the truth OF the story. and 1t was not
believed that Controller Coler and President Gug-
genheimer would, while in Office enter into a deal
with Carroll for the purchase Of real estate. the
valuation and location Of which their official places
would put them In position 10 influence.
Discussion OF the report therefore. seemed al
together unnecessary and comment gratuitous but
when a sea serpent Is sighted of Long Island
II is usual for somebody to deny that there Is
a sea serpent 20 in this case II was thought worth
while to put end to doubt by inquring OF the
persons most directly concerned.
Mr.. Guggenheimer was at the Drexel Cot
tage, West End. Long Branch last night, and said:
There is nothing in the story. ! never heard OF Il
and don't know anything about II. | never pur-
chased lot AZ Far Rockaway, and never expect
to-"
When a reporter called on Controller Coer at
Far Rockaway. and told him OF the report he said
81 must confess ignorance in this matter. ! know
nothing OF the land deal referred TO. There have
been many proposals made to me relative TO pur-
chasing property. but they had nothing to do with
this Far Rockaway deal, which is all news to me
I have not any share In Far Rockaway property
whatever II is very pretty place. advancing
rapidly and I predict for Il brilliant future. but
/ am not interested. nor will be. In its develop
AaL
New-York tribune., 1899-08-12
CORDIAL FEELING FOR AMERICA.
FAR EAST INTERESTED IN PROMOTING TRADE
RELATIONS.

PHILADELPHIA Aug. lie. A. Green. Assistant
Chief Of the Bureau of Information OF the Phila-
delpha Commercial Museums, has just returned
from n thirteen months trip through China, Japan
and other Oriental countries and Australia In the
interest OF the Philadelphia Commercial Museums
and Export Exposition.
Mr. Green left Philadelphia in May. 1898. Some
months were spent by him travelling through the
Chinese Empire. meeting many native merchants
and representatives of Chinese commercial organ
lzatlons.
on the way to China Mr. Green visited the prin-
cipal commercial centres of Japan. He also went
to the Straits Settlements. making Singapore his
principal point OF inquiry. Batavia on the Dutch
island of Java, next visited. and then he pro-
ceeded TO Australia, travelling to all Of the colo
nies and finally going TO NewIealand. .
Speaking of his trip, Mr.. Green said: "Of all
the countries which | visited, found the greatest
interest In American affairs and American trade
I'm Australia. The trade in American goods in Aus
tralia has increased In the last five years about
SO per cent and does not seem 10 be confined TO
anv particular class OF goods as all lines intro
dIced have become popular and seem TO suit the
tastes and requirements OF the people. .
"EVeryWhere | went ] found not only cordial
feeling toward the United States, but disposition
on the part OF the business people to cooperate
for the general development Of trade between their
several countries and our own
New-York tribune., 1899-08-12
EVIDENCES OF BEEF TRUST.
RETAILERS LOOK ON WEEKLY BILL
RULE AS A FORERUNNER OF MORE
cTpINCFNT MEASURES.

rb. meat hacking trade OF this country Is In
large part controlled by three great firms, fhnp ~
Armour & Co., Nelson Morris u Co and swift *
CO and their associates Indeed. II could. without
oxaggeration be said that should these three
houses pool their issues they would be practically
in absolute control OF the meat markets OF the
United States. and be able within certain hnh's .
either to regulate or dictate the price pound that
the consumer must pay for his meat That such a
combination has been entered into and so called
beef trust formed. has been persistenty rumored
for a long time and notwithstanding equally per-
eisent denials on the part Of those interested EVIL
dence Is accommodating from day TO DAY that such
a coalition OF forces has actually come to pass.
A nroninent member OF one of the firms In ques-
ton said yesterday that a sem-agreement was
ION the tapis" TO make their bills IN the East
payabe weekly. that is TO make the retaii hrms
sattIa with the wholesale houses each week Such
action has already been taken In the west ana
the wholesalers say that the reason LOT u - t'o
desire to eliminate certain bad accounts 90 iai
and no further. this man asserted the a'lan0e
went but added that once the Held OF cofnpe,'''o" m
was entered II each house lot Hseii anu ~
devil take the hindmost
The retailers evidently fear the formation OF
trist and look the weekly bill rule as ou' 'ne
forerunner Of more stringent measures They are
at present making preparation to protect thein-
selves A retail butcher said yesterday:
Beef costs us from three-fourths OF cent "
one and n half cents a pound more than II ala
year ago. which means that a carcass weis"ii'e
eight hundred pounds costs from 81 TO siI more
Within few weeks. pork lons retalied at h'e
cents a pound. now they are nine cents ana ever!
thing in the meat line is advanced in IKE pro pIop93d or
lion In addition to this advance, we pay now Iol
things we were not charged for In the past hhe <
land makes sauces OF beef livers, ana we nav ~
nav for them now whereas they used 10 pe given
70 TO- ms: and So also with thehaslet In iamDi al,
though II is no good TO us MS MeatH hhee he, pt
we have hesltated to advance the retail prices,
hoping against hope that the whoieSaie @ oppnt
rnY,id faIi or this there seems 10 ne no prosPtOt
and If looks now as though the price OF peei woud
aa ro ~, beb for several years to come Inc num-
har nf cars of western beef that reach this CITY Is
greatly diminished and is said there Is do not
Mango the retailers will shortly have 10 inate'laiy
advance the price of all meats
New-York tribune., 1899-08-12
LITTLE DANGER FROM YAQUI INDIANS
AMERICAN MINERS IN THE SONORA GOLD CoUN-
| TRY HAVE NOT HEARD OF UPRISING.

AMERICAN MINERS IN THE SONORA GOLD coUN-
TRY HAVE NOT HEARD OF UPRISING.
Chicago Aug. ia dispatch to The Chronicle
from Ell Paso Tex, says that j. II. Laftln. OF
Brownwood Tex, reached there on Thursday night
direct from the heart OF the Yaqu gold country,
OF Sonora, Mexico where most of the American
prospectors who have gone into the mountains
in the last two years congregated. He says
that than five hundred Americans are in the
mountains not far from Montezuma prospecting.
Latin reached Montezuma last Thursday, and had
not heard of the Indian uprising until he arrived
there. His camp. where he left several com.
panions. is twenty-four miles from the town and
nine miles from the Yaqui River. The hostile coun-
try where the Indians massng Is two hundred
and fifty miles distant but the Indians are likely
to retreat TO the mountains at any moment before
the advancing troops. Latin says not an American
miner In the hills has heard Of the outbreak, and
all of them would be taken completely off their
guard and fall easy prey TO the Indians should
they decide to raid the camps. He says, however,
that the Americans at Montezuma seemed to have
n fear Of the Indians penetrating far into the
mountains and believed that miners in the
Immediate vicinity would be moested. although
the Americans further down the river are admitted
to be In great danger unless the rebellion is soon
stamped out