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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21
A Leading Spirit in the Master
Plumbers Association Sends
In His Resignation
BELIEVES SMALL FIRMS
USE THE ASSOCIATION
Mr.. fuckers Action May Result
in Many Complications Among
Firms and Workmen

The resignation of William f. Tucker
as a member, of the Master Plumbers
Association, has resulted in a unique
tangle. Mr.. Tucker was one of the
prime movers in the formation of the
combine, and he was instrumental in
framing the agreement between mem
bers of the association and the Jour-
neymen Plumbers union, whereby only
union men would be hired by the mas
ter plumbers at minimum wage rate
of $3.50 per day. In return for this,
the union workmen agreed to work for
none but members of the combine. Mr..
fuckers decision to jump the traces
has added complication to the situation.
President Thomas F. Harvey Of the
Journeymen Plumbers union has been
in Mr.. fuckers employ for ten years.
Four other union men are hired by
the firm, and no apprentices or boys
are sent out. Mr.. Tucker did not with
draw from the combine because he
wished to buy goods of any supply
house he wished
The association forbids this, but Mr..
fuckers reasons for standing out as an
Independent firm do not bear upon
this point. 1t is said that Mr.. Tucker
believes that many members of the as
ISOLATION, especially the smaller firms,
use the association as a means where
by their business can be increased upon
the regulations of the more prominent
members.
There was not a quorum at the meet
ing when Mr.. fuckers resignation was
received, and consequently it could not
be accepted. If the association ad-
heres to it's agreement with the Jour
neymen Plumbers union, Thomas F.
Harvey, the president of the union, and
the four other journeymen in
the employ of the Tucker firm, must
be ordered to leave that firm. Mem
bers of the union declare that they are
not averse to entering the employ OF
Mr.. Tucker, regardless of the exist
ence of an agreement to the contrary
Last night, among members of the
association. the resignation of Mr.
Tucker who has been vice president a
member of the conference board, and
one of its leading spirits, was a fruit
full topic for discussion. 1t was said
upon excellent authority that two
plumbing firms which have held mem
bership in the association will with
draw at the next meeting.
The association has an office in the
State Mutual building and has been
prosperous enough to hire a secretary
at S25 per week. The result of the
next meeting will determine the flu
ture of the association. Should the
two prominent members who have de-
clared that they will resign, do so, the
combine will lose it's stamina, and as
an opponent to independent firms, will
be woefully weak.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21

Wood of all the staff officers, secretar-
les and island officials of note.
The local papers devote considerable
space to the reception, declaring that
Gen. Wood is the most acceptable man
-ould have been appointed to bring
Cuba out of her difficulties into quiet
harbor The Lucha says;
His first act is enough to ingratiate
himself with the Cuban people, because
he directed that he had no intention to
issue a proclamation. This is a novelty
which Cubans will keeniy appreciate,
as it means that he intends to rely upon
deeds rather than words Cubans will
feel that no other American would be
received here with such hearty rejoic-
ing. Our people. of all shades of opin-
ion, will give him all the assistance in
their power.
BRIGHT FUTURE.
TheNuevo Pals believes that "a
bright future is about to commence;
and all the papers allude to the extra
ordinary number of representative men
who participated in the reception. Par
ticular reference is made to the pres
ence of Gen. Maai Rodriguez and the
aides of Gen Maxine Gomez. Owing to
illness, Gen. Gomez was not able to be
present himself.
Before sunset, Gen. Wood returned
Capt. Sigsbee's call, receiving a salute
of II guns from the Texas.
The Nuevo Pals says: "The respect
which is generally given to the dead
does not suffice to impose silence upon
us regarding the misdeeds Of the now
defunct advisory cabinet Nof Gen.
Brooke, who, in the abuse which they
made of power, did not scruple to take
advantage Of Gen. Brooke's ignorance
in legal matters to commit injuries Of
a personal nature, thus placing the in
tervening government in an atmosphere
of disrepute."
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21

general made a quiet entry into Lon
don.
After going to private hoteL he
spent about an hour at the war office
in consultation with the Marquis os
Lansdowne, the secretary of state for
war, then Gen. Roberts returned to the
task of packing his effects and inter
viewing the officers selected for his
staff.
When Little Bobs," the beloved OF
Tommy Atkins" received a represent
ative of the Associated Press, he was
dressed in the deepest black, in vivid
contrast with his snow white hair and
moustache. His dapper little figure
was as straight as ever, but the keen
eyes that have so often scanned Brit
ish victory were slightly dimmed by
the great personal sorrow that has fall
en- him. But, in spite of this and the
multitude of details, General Roberts
willingly asSented to send through the
Associated Press a parting message
to the American people, and gave the
following statement;
ROBERTS STATEMENT.
Circumstances naturally forbid my
speaking about the campaign ahead of
me, except to say that l have entire
confidence in the British soldier, and
that l believe the traditions of our
army will be upheld in South Africa.
For the friendly interest and sym
pathy exhibited by many Americans l
am most deeply grateful l feel sure
the justice of our cause merits this.
Though we may be at war, can safely
say that no unnecessary harshness
and no acts of inhumanity will mar
the fair name of this branch of the
Anglo-Saxon race.
Il cannot too warmly express my
admiration for the spirit which pre-
walls in our colonies. The action of
Canada will always be a glorious page
in the history Of the sons of the en-
pire. look for great things from the
men she has sent and is sending to the
front
THE reports which indicate that dis
loyalty exists in the Irish regiments
are absolutely untrue. In the hour of
danger my oountrymen have ever
been among the first to lay down their
lives for their queen and country, and,
whether 1t be against the Beers or men
of any other nationality, the Irish SOL
der will be found loyal to his queen
and brave in battle.
You cannot deny those reports of
Irish disloyalty too strongly
The Associated Press learned that
Gen. Roberts entertains great friend
ship for Gen. Kitchener, though they
have never served together and that
combination of generalship creates the
greatest satisfaction in military cir
Giles. AS one officer of Gen. Roberts
staff said:
ut really makes life worth living
once again
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21
It's President Sweeney

The committee appointed by worces-
ter Division, Amalgamated Associa-
ton of Street Railway Employees, to
count the ballots for the election of
officers met in Reform club hall last
evening. James E, Sweeney, who has
been recording secretary of the divis-
ion, was elected to the presidency by a
f1attering vote. Other officers elected
were: v. P. E. j. Burke; R. s., e.
Reynolds; r. S., Peter f. Salmon; t.,
E. t. Hastings; conductors, John ].
Murphy; wardens, Joseph Norton,
James Lee; sentinels, Patrick Shea,
Thomas Tague; executive board, ]. e.
Sweeney, E. J. Burke, E. ]. Reynolds,
William O'Brien, E. T. Hastings, John
j. Murphy, John s. O'Brien, William
Kewley, D. F. Sullivan. The installa-
ton will be Jan. 5.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21

Long. Admiral and Mrs, Dewey's card
was attached TO an anchor of roses and
violets. A magnificent wreath of coll
ored roses and palms was marked
From Georgia friends"
The cortege accompanying the re-
mains to Oakland cemetery was COM
posed of a company of the Seventh in
fantry from Fort Mcpherson, the Fifth
regiment, Georgia militia. the Atlanta
artillery and the Governors Horse
guards. The honorary escort, headed
by Gov. Gambler consisted of United
States Senator Bacon, Mayor Wood
ward, justices of the supreme court OF
Georgia and state, county and city
officials.
Mrs. A. E. Brumby, the aged mother
of the lieutenant, was unable TO come
from her home, in Marietta, to attend
the funeral. The supreme court adj
journed for the day in honor of Brum-
by. All the offices at the capital closed
at 2 o'clock in order that the officials
and clerks might attend the funeral.
The city offices were also closed, by an
order of Mayor Woodward
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21
VAN WICK FAV0RS BoERS
Said That New York's Mayor Is a
Dutch SYmpathizer

Chicago, Dec. 20.-Peter Van Setback,
ex-president of the Holland society of
Chicago, said today that he knew of As
men who were going from this city to
join the Boer forces in the field and
that he expected the movement to grow
until there would be an exodus of Dutch
sympathizers from New York and other
ports to South Africa.
He said; Hollands people are patri-
otto. know of men in Chicago who are
going to fight with their countrymen in
the Transvaal and who will pay their
own expenses. The pro-Boer movement
in this country has some big men be-
hind it-such as Mayor Van Wyek,
Judge Van Wyck and Robert Roose-
welt, in New York. Mayor Van Wyck is
compelled to work carefully because of
his official position, but he is neverthe-
less active"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21
CATHOLIC FoRESTERS
Court Worcester Elects T. ]. Gro
min It's Chief Ranuer

At meeting of Court Worcester, No.
So M. c. o. Of F., in l. C. B. hall, 9S
Front street, last night, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year: C. r., Timothy ]. Cronin; v. C.
R., w. ]. Courtney; R. s., M. ]. Mad
den; F. s., John Mccullough; T., P. j.
Quinn; S. c., John D. McGlinchy; ]. c.,
John P. O'Hara; I. Sen, John w. Pow
ers; o. Sen, Patrick Walsh Phys, ].
H. Kelley; Trus., James e. O'Leary,
Owen f. Burns and John F. Tierney;
delegates to annual convention, Walter
T. Beesting, John F. Tierney and Owen
F. Burns
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21
CONDITION IMPROVED
Charles Burns Resting Comfort
ably After Amputation

Charles Burns whose left leg was
caught in coil of red-hot wire at the
Grove street works of the American Steel
and Wire Company Tuesday afternoon,
was much improved at the city hospital
last evening
He was passing over the coil when the
accident happened and his left leg was
snapped instantly by the coil. 1t was al
most pulled off below the knee, and y s.
terday afternoon at the city hospital ii
was amputated Burns says that the ac-
cident happened in such a short space of
time that he did not at first f o! much
pain. He is married and lives at 10 Nc
Cormick court
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21
Mr.. HOLLANDS RECORD
He Has Not Missed a Daily Bicy-
Gle Ride For Nine Months

Lincoln Holland, the Oldest L. A. W.
member in Worcester, who uses his
wheel every possible day in the year.
is trying for record this year that
he hopes will stand for long time. He
has not missed days riding in nine
months now, and rejoices in the pres
ent weather, which allows him to ride
daily He does not make any great at
tempt at piling up mileage, directing
his energies to the number of days
riding If there is no blizzard and the
street department or street railway
companies clear spaces in the road he
will make an effort to ride full
twelvemonth.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21
Refittinu WindWard

st. Johns, N. F., Dec. 2O.-The Peary
Arctic Club has decided to repair the
steamer Windward for next seasons
northern cruise She is now lying at Bri-
gus, on Conception bay, but will be
brought to St. Johns. locked, thoroughly
repaired and str ngthened, receiving new
engines and boilers. When refitted she
will be in first-class condition for a three
year cruise projected by Lieut.. Peary, who
is hopeful of reaching the north pole with
hn1.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21
ROBERTS TALKS
"LittIe Bobs" Sends Kindly Mes
SAGE to United States

London, Dec. 2O-Field Marshal
Lord Roberts, who is to have full com
mand of the British troops in South
Africa, accompanied by Lady Roberts
and their two daughters, arrived in
London this morning, having travelled
from Dublin with Mr.. Chamberlain.
Their departure from Dublin was
marked by cheering crowds, but the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21
Forefathers' Day

Washington, Dec 20 Forefathers' day
was celebrated by reception and ban
quet tonight at the First Congregational
church, given under the auspices of the
Washington Congregational Club. Adj
burn, Hon H. Clay Evans, ex-President
Merrill e. Gates of Amherst college, Jus
tice David Brewer of the supre me court
and Henry L. West
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21
Award Scholarships

Cambridge. Dec. 20.-There was a meet
ing of the Harvard faculty tonight to
award formally the honorary scholarships
of this year. Dean Briggs presided. and
the speakers were DR.. William Everett
80, head master at Adams academy Quin-
cy, and President Eliot. Both speakers
praised highly the advantages of thor
ough scholastic education.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21
TO HELP THE BoERs
Hibernians of America viii Hold
Bio Mass MEETING

Chicago. Dec. 2O.-"So far as 1 have
been able to observe, the Irishmen in
different parts of this country are in
entire sympathy with the Beers in tho
war with England The sympathy they
CONTINUED On Page Fourth.)
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21
Jesse MetcaIfe Dead

Providence, R. l., Dec. 2O.-Jesse Met
calfe, one of the best known manufac-
turers in Rhode Island. died at his home
tonight. He was a director of several
manufacturing associations. member OF
the Union League Club of New York and
the Golden Club of New England.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21
Massachusetts Man Now Governor-G General
of the Island of Cuba-Brooke
Surrenders Reins.
CITY GAY WITH BUNTING AND BANDS

Not Even BIancO and Weer Wer Greeted With Such Out
burst Of Enthsias-Press Has Only Words of Praise for In
coming RuerNeW Era Peace and Prosperity Foretod-
Many Official Calls Made Upon heNeW Head of Government
Busy Studying Routine Of the Office.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21
WOOD CALLS ON BROOKE.
SAUNDERS SPEAKS
AT The MIDDLESEX

Tells WHY and How He Became Candidate for Speaker of the
House and EoIed the Republican PartDeCares That the
Present is the Time to Make Boston Republican and Keep 1t
Something Needed to Maintain the Control But Ordinary
Principles of Common Sense in Politics
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21
STILL NO NEWS FROM
GEN, METHUEN
Nothing Has Been Heard From That Divi.
sion of the Army Since
Last Sunday
FEARED HIS COMMAND is CUT OFF

England Once More Falls Into Fit of Deep Despa-W There
VoInteers-Rohes Message to Americans Grateful for
Sympahy-Says Irish Are Loyal to Queen and Has Praise
For Canadians.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21

Havana, Dec. 2O.-The welcome given
Gen. Wood this morning, on entering
Havana, was, according to all the old
est inhabitants, without parallel in the
history of the island. The elaborate dis
play of bunting in the harbor and the
multitude of boats and bands showed
that the hastily formed reception COM
mittee had done excellent work. More
over, there was a heartiness in the
cheering that was quite unusual.
The battleship Texas hoisted her flag
to return the salute, and a number of
bands played continuously. A brilliant
display was made by the procession of
launches which escorted the new gov
ernor general 10 the shore. Many
launches towed large and gaily decor
ated boats. Col. Ratkone, director of
the Cuban postal service, was on board
the division tug.
STREAM OF CALLERS.
During the morning there was con-
slant stream of callers at the Hotel
Inglateria, where Gen. Wood will re-
main until Gen. Brookes departure.
During the next few days Gen. Wood
win only attend to routine work at the
palace He is the recipient of a number
of invitations to stay at private houses,
but has felt it wiser to remain at the
hotel
Next Saturday, Gen. Ludlow will give
an official reception in honor of the new
governor general from to in the
afternoon, and a governors salute of
II guns will then be fired from Cabanas.
Gen Ludlow, accompanied by his
staff, visited Gen. Wood by appointment
at 10 o'clock this morning. He was inn
mediately followed by Gen. Wilson and
his staff Gen. Wilson came to Havana
to attend the ball given by Gen. Brooke
last evening. He left this afternoon for
Matanzas.
WOOD CALLS ON BROOKE.
Accompanied by Gen. Chaffee and
Lieut.. Brooks Gen. Wood called upon
Gen. Brooke at noon, when the COVER.
norship was transferred officially. Gen.
Brooke will leave on Saturday, remain
ing for some time in Tampa before
going north. The only additional formal
ceremony prior to Gen. Brooke's depar-
fura will he the introduction to Gen
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-21

Continued on Page Two.)
The Lamar register., 1899-05-03
SILVER STILL GOING UP.
Rs.ehr. RIrh~st Price i.-t I've Year,
and 10000 oaae~- Ch..E- H.sd.

New York. April 2T-Sllver certin-
Gates representing 1000 ounces sold on
the stock Exchange to-day from d3S,
TO 81, cents. The price OF commercial
bar silver was dsSh cents. The last
time "a cents was reached for silver
was in August 1897.
Bullion dealers call the advance in
the certificates speculative. pointing
out that no increase In commercial de-
mand had appeared from any quarter.
and that China sold on yesterdays ad-
vance.
While n difference OF opinion exists
as TO whether the movement Is being
engineered here or from the other side
Of the water. II j. conceded that II
must he powerful interests, as they
are obliged 10 take large amounts. Be
fore the recent movement silver certifl-
Gates were for months without trans
action, the quotation being nominal
The Lamar register., 1899-05-03
stxty-FIvs Dead.

Kirksyille. NO.. April 2s.-As n re-
suit Of the tornado that swept through
the eastern portion Of this 2ity yester-
day evening. demolishing half OF the
residences and other buildings, 200
families are homeless and nearly tfty
bodies and seventy injured persons
have been recovered from the ruins
More than n dozen Of the injured will
ole.
Although rescuers have been search
ing the ruins ever since the storm
spent its fury. many are still missing,
and It is thought that considerable
number Of the unfortunates were con
sumed in the flames that broke out
soon after the storm had ceased. The
work Of rescue continues, but Il may
he days before the total number OF
victims Is Known.
The Lamar register., 1899-05-03

Capt Burrows. in his book. The
Land of the Pigmies." says of the
Mobanghi. who inhaoit the more dis
tant regions of the Congo Free State.
that they are as frank as they are
fearless" and tells an amusing story
of their frankness. A white man one
evening had been trying TO explain TO
the Mobanghi around him a steam en-
gine and steamship. He had drawn
pictures on the sand to make clear
what he had described. and they had
listened. apparently with intense in
terest Then be asked II they had un-
derstool his explanations and the pic
lures. Yes. they thought they had"
There was silence for several minutes.
which was broken by a voice speaking
the thought OF the crowd in one word
"LIar,"
The Lamar register., 1899-05-03

Hamlet observed that for three
years he had noticed how the toe OF
The peasant gained upon the heel OF
the courtier. In at least one recent in
stance a member o, despised race set
the pace in courtesy. Two men driv-
ing a handsome pair OF horses recently
hailed negro on his way TO the gov
ernur's office in Richmond Come
here, Sam" one called. and hold our
horses" NO, thank you. was his re
ply as the men offered him a quarter
some twenty minutes later; Il held
the horses as favor to you. II you
wish. however, to contribute to the
Negro's Reformatory Fund, my card
will suggest an address" The name It
bore was that OF John H Smith, form
er United States Minister to Liberia,
and now president of the Negro's Re
formatory.
The Lamar register., 1899-05-03

United States troops. on their way
to Manila, were Hospitality entertained
at Malta. The kindness of the people
OF the island to strangers is not with
them a new virtue. Many centuries
ago soldiers of great power. guard
ing eminent prisoners, had reason to
be grateful for the hospitality there
shown The earlier visit was the Sc
quence of shipwreck, and the island
ers, we are told, "kindled a fire. and
received those escaped from the sea
with all humaneness. The two recep-
tions, that of the first century given
to Paul and his COMPANIONS, and the
recent manifestation of friendliness to
Americans. are associated with mo-
mentous periods of history. Lying be-
.ween the two events are doings and
undoinss without number, but the
Malta of old and the Malta Of today
are one in readiness to welcome and
to help. The light Of that cheering fire
has shone through the centuries. and
the recent hospitable greeting will not
be fos gotten.