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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24
MRS. WIDDINGToN.

Mrs. Percy Wellington, the English
lady who is lecturing in this country.
comes here as the representative of the
Fabian society of London. Her maiden
name was Enid Stacy. She attained the
degree of B. A. in 1890, when but %
years of age. She had already worked
in the labor movement. She adopted the
somewhat unusual occupation of
coaching as a means of livelihood.
spending her leisure in organizing the
women factory hands of Bristol into
trades unions. She joined the Fabian
society in 1891, and her ability as a
lecturer led to a demand for her SER
vices from the newly organized indie
pendent labor party, in which connec-
ton she made speeches all over Great
Britain. She was one of the national
administration counsel of the party I'M
I'll her marriage, two years ago, with
the Rev. Percy Wellington, M A, now
assistant to the vicar of st. Philips,
NeWcastle-on-Tyne. She has been a
lecturer of the Fabian society since
1895, under the Hutchinson trust.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24
,ut, of course, he couldn't do that him


Two amateur violin players recently
played in an orchestra in a local hall.
The job was a complimentary" one,
but the musicians both had claims of
being the slickest things in their line
for miles around. The men left the
hall together and over the bar of a
nelghboring saloon quenched the thirst
winch had been drying their pipes for
hours. Il am getting so 1 can eat this
lddle," said one. Gee, but it's a cinch
, FOR me to play anything from Home
sweet home, to the intermezzo from
De Koven's choicest" remarked the
other. The bartender smiled and the
musicians did so several times. Near
the corner of Park and Main streets,
the violinists made sighting remarks.
You was way off in that last waltz
music, said one. What yer given us p"
interposed the other, II was plaving a
bass part"
This statement didn't satisfy the man
who was bound to find fault, so he
criticised everything concerning the
muslcal ability of his running mate.
Half minute before the knocking ses-
sion broke up, the player with the self
presented medals said: "Wen, Bill
your music sounds like the tinkering in
tin shop near my house. You oughter
be playin' a bass viol" Bill made a.
lunge in the air and brought his violin
case down on the Uranium of his wise
friend, who remarked, "But 1 am glad
you haven't one with you"
A dissatisfied resident of Worcester,
who has lately had much trouble in
nndlng where people live, suggests the
Following arrangement, whereby the
population may be made to live on
streets best suited to their several call
lngs. The scheme is incomplete lust at
present, but he hopes to perfect it be-
fore long, and when he does he is 20
ing to petition the city government 10
order 1t carried out. Here is the scheme.
He would put all the tall people on
High street, all the soldiers on Front
street. the old maids would be given
Court street and the prohibitionists
would be left in possession of Wafer
street. On Green street he would nut
the farmers, with an overflow on Az
Iicultural street. The populists, if
there are such things in Worcester
would pc compelled to live on Silver
street, while the republicans would
put out their signs on Gold street Rice
street would contain all the Cinnamon.
Whlle the Italian would be made happy
with Chestnut street And to please
the Irish, they would have Shamrock
street. On Ball street the society girls
would be made to live, while the
tramps would all be moved to Bath
street; the coal dealers would be al
lowed to erect offices on Carbon street
ana all the clothing stores would be
moved to Burncoat street. The Froh-
Sims and Turner's, with the other Ger
man family, would move to Bismarck
street. ~
These are only to give an idea of the
scheme, which, when it is worked out.
VIII revolutionize the directory.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24
TELEGRAPHIc BRIEFS.

Christian Islands. Nov. 23.-Word is re-
ceived here from BratYar that the British
steamer CoqueJte. from Quebec for Sun
deriand, after drifting, since, Noy. 18th
the day she was abandoned by the cap
tain and crew, has gone ashore near there.
New York, Nov. 23-The schooner Jas
w. Lee, the United States government
buoy tender. went ashore at Cold Spring
n. j., today, and, according to mes
sage from Galilte, N. j. was fioated five
hours later.
Newport, r. l., Nov 23.-Today an an
nouncement was made of a settlement of
the contest Of the will of Mrs. Matilda c.
Ledyard, by which two daughters, Mrs
dard of ProVid nee are to share equally
the two sons renouncins their claims
upon the estate.
Chicago, NOV, 25.-George Stone, secre-
tary of the Chicago Board Of Trade, in his
testimony before the industrial commits
sion today, Tended open competition
and opposed the proposition to make pool
ing legal. Pooling, he declared, stifed
competition and would take from the in
terstate commerce law its main support.
Buffalo, n. Y, Nov 23-The elevator
of the Hustled Milling and EleVating Com
pany was burned today. 1t is thought
that an explosion Of dust caused the fire.
Salem, N. J., Nov. 2S.-Elzabeth Muir
ray was lodged in jail here today to await
the action of the grand jury on charg S
that she is responsible for the death of
her four-year-old grandchild. The child,
who was cripple, died Friday. The
body was exhumed, and examination
showed she had been cruelty beaten.
Fall River, Nov 23.-Directors Of the
American Thread Company were in the
city today comforting in regard to the
probable erection of a new thread mill
here.
Liverpool. Nov. 23.-Thomas Henry Is
may, founder and chairman of the board
of directors of the White Star Line Steam
ship Company, died suddenly this eve
ming.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Town Tales


1 have very dear friend who is
contemplating publishing a book on
Science in Politics" My friend has
had political experiences which would
be of far more thrilling interest to
young men than Bertha NJ. Clays
stories of wounded hearts or Emile
Gaboriaus tales of wise detectives, and
be instructive as well.
This adept in the political workings
of city once aspired to be mayor
His aspirations were backed up by a
an army of vote getters. His oppon-
ents used to descend from the lofty
perch of a mayoralty candidate, and
hold conferences in which the senti-
ment was anything to down that fell
low My friend had reform in every
city department as part of his plat
form, and for convenience he might be
called Mr.. Boostem, because of his
hustling qualities.
One night Mr.. Boostem unrolled his
wad, and chucked up for a rally and
celebration. The men who used pol
itics as a thirst quencher agreed to
carry banners inscribed, Vote for Mr..
Boostem,, the workingmen's candidate -
and march behind a band. Five hun
bred paraders turned out on the night
of the rally, and Mr.. Boostem watched
the formation from the windows of his
headquarters.
The sight of well known local char
acters lined up with torches and ban
ners was more awe-inspiring than any
thing else. The streets We're black
with spectators along the line of
march but hardly cheer ruffled the
air This didn't phase the political
scientist. Pulling a SLOUGH hat over
his eyes and with a long ulster
wrapped around him, Mr.. Boostem got
out to do little boosting for himself.
When the parade reached the centre of
the city and a crowd of 5000 gazed at
the gaudily uniformed "Boostem
guards" the man with the long ulster
and SLOUGH hat in the rear of the crowd
got enthusiastic. "Hurrah for Boos-
TEN, give him three cheers he yelled.
Harvard Yale cheers could not be COM
pared to the bedlam of enthusiastic
yells that chung to the paraders, and
when the men marched into the rally
hall the noise was heard in the rival
camps two miles away, and two may
orally candidates hearts yearned for
such support.
In Mr.. Boostem's book will be a
mor@fnished account OF the foregoing.
and 1t will be an illustration of what
you would have done WELL do your
self" Mr.. Boostem didn't get elected,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24

Out and About
VSSY$SYSSS > 5 5 ) - SYSYSSS 5 , - 5 )

Mr.. and Mrs D. ]. Pratt Of the Old
South church choir are to sing in Spen-
Ger this evening at a social musicale
given by the Cecilia club of that town.
At the Old South church a harvest
concert will be given Sunday evening.
The choir will sing CARROTS Harvest
cantata," an English work of merit and
attractiveness.
The sewing school of St Marks
church began the winters work on Sat
urday, Nov IS, at 9 80 o'clock A good
nj o.--r of teachers and pupils was
Present. The school hours are from
$50 to 11.30 every Saturday morning.
At the Ladies' Social circle at Trim
ity church yesterday, a report was Civ
en- from the committee on the sale re-
Gently held; $3.50 was raised. The ladies
voted to furnish the supper for the
Methodist Social union, which occurs
Dec. II.
The Womens Guild of St Johns
Episcopal church gave an interesting
entertainment in the parish hall last
evening. program of music and tab
leaux of Scandinavian history was
given. At the close Of the entertain
ment ice cream was served. In charge
of the tableaux was Mrs. Fred Smith,
the Misses Moore and Miss Ethel Hop
son. The musical program was carried
out by DR.. Carl Crisand, Mr.. Bancroft,
Miss Brand. Mrs. Buxton Mr.. Pease,
Mr.. Howe, Miss Nina Pierce and Miss
knight.
Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Willard Scott ten
dered a reception at their home, 81 May
street. last evening, to the mems class
of Piedmont church. There were about
rs guests present, and the evening was
spent in games AMI talk. Fred N
Cooke read from Mr.. Dooley in peace
and war" Assisting Mrs. Scott to re-
ceive were Mrs. A. H. Stone, Miss Helen
Lincoln, Miss Florence Merritt, Mrs
Henry l.. Miller. Refreshments were
served
This class was organized last May
and at present has an average at
tendance of about so. 1t consists chief
ly Of men who were not members of
other classes, and a number Of them
are not church membars. This = lass
does not follow the regular Sunday
oIIiOCl AcSSOIlos Jul QiStuSSHS DlDAe Top
les and topics Of general interest. Dur
ing the month of December the discus
sions will be upon subjects relative to
the advent, in preparation for Christ
mas.
Otis H Bailey and Miss Eva F. Petit
grew were married last evening at the
home Of the brides father, w. H. Pet
tigrew, Fairfield street, Rev. Alonzo
sanderson officiating. The bridesmaid
was Miss Leola Pettigrew, and the best
man was Fred Bailey, brother of the
groom The bride wore an ox-blood
travelling suit, and carried brides
roses. The ceremony VS. performed
under an arch Of evergreen, lace and
pinks, and in a bower Of potted plants
The groom is foreman at A. H. Steele's
shuttle factory on Hermon street, and
both are members of Park Avenue
Methodist church The couple lef. af-
ter short reception, and win be at
home Thursdays after Dec. Is.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24
THE CREAMERIE.

loiiowing the custom 1t has established Of
giving an extra good dinner on Sundays
'ahd holidays, presents the following menu
Tor Thanksgiving 1t will be served from
IL to at the same old price of S5 cents
not so much for profit as to emphasize the
Iact that the Creamerie serves a good
dinner at thatprice every day in the year
only 100 seats will be reserved at tir
the main dining room being kept $50
transient guests and small parties Tick
cts can be obtained on Saturday, and the
management would advise coming early
Tor reservations. Discount tickets not
good for this dinner:
Oyster Cocktail.
Mock Turtle Soup.
Celery.
bolled Halibut. Hollandaise Sauce
Pickles.
chicken Croquettes with Small Peas.
Banana Fritters.
Roast Young Turkey, Cranberry Sauce.
Roast sirloin of Beef Mushroom Sauce.
Boiled Sweet Potatoes.
Mashed Potatoes.
equash. Boiled Onions.
English Plum Pudding.
,,,. Brandy Sauce.
Mince Pie. Pumpkin Pie.
Custard Pie. Apple Pie.
vanilla Ice Cream
Walnuts and Raisins Malaga Grapes
Coffee
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24
CRITICS DISARMED.

Those yellow journals which have
filled their columns with malicious at
tacks on Admiral Dewey on account of
his transfer of the Rhode Island ave
nue. gift house" in Washington, are
left without ground to stand upon by
reason of Mrs. Dewey's gracious act in
transferring the title deed to her step
son, George Goodwin Dewey. This act
those carping critics who have made a
trivial incident an excuse for attack
ing a man, who has heretofore been
exempt from criticism.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24

There has been a time when the word
plague" would fill every heart with
horror. America has never suffered
from that fearful disease, and now
when a vessel from South American
ports has arrived at New York with
several cases on board, there is nothing
to fear by reason of the prompt quar-
antine. The "black death is always
present in Asia, where native ignor-
ance and disregard of cleanliness rem
der it epidemic. Europe, when desolat-
ed by this death fever, rid herself of it
by proper attention to sanitation. The
United States, with good drainage, good
living and increased vitality, has moth
ing to fear.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24

unknown to England. Our goods are
found IN South America, and pretty
much all over the world. Our manu-
featured goods win their way on merit.
They are durable and practical, and
they are cheaper than those of any
other country They are made in a
country possessed of enormous natural
resources, and far above all else, by
American workmen, whose skill is I'M
surpassed the world over.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24
Mr.. PRoVAN OBJECTS.

Thomas Proven, the oldest Scotchman
in Worcester, very modestly writes The
Spy, requesting that there be. a correc-
ton made of part of the report of the
reception given him a few evenings
ago. In this report it was said that Mr..
Provan was the only Worcester friend
Of Andrew Carnegie. He says 1T is
true he'd the honor of being introduced
to Mr. Carnegie during a reception in
MI Moen's house, and also that he very
kindly sent some copies of the books
he had lately published, and one CON
tanning a very interesting autograph,
which l prize very highly. All the rest
of the paragraph is simply not true
Will you kindly print this, for do not
like to pose as the only friend of Mr..
Carnegie in Worcester"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24

Yale will do well to make Sanford
head coach next year. He it was who
saved the blue from an ignominious
drubbing this fall by his discovery of
Hale as the only available man to
play centre His work at Columbia
this year speaks for itself. In one sea
son Sanford developed out Of hetero-
geneous material an eleven that trailed
in the dust the colors of his own alma
mater
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24
Mr.. CARDIGAN DECLINES

Thomas c. Carrigan declines for pure
ly business reasons to allow the use of
his name in connection with a demo-
cratic aldermanic nomination. He could
not find time to attend to the duties
of the office, if he should be elected.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24

Whitelaw Reds speech would in
dictate that the Germans have been
taken into the AngloSaxon alliance.
We are no longer as exclusive as we
once WERE
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24
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no FLAYoR THE- TrRKEY

Thanksgiving turkey will be eaten with
more relish by the guests and members
of your household if the turkey dressing
Is favored with the famous Bells Spiced
Seasoning. so favorably known to New
England cooks for generation past.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24

The latest dispatches say that some
of Lawton's soldiers have had their
uniforms so lacerated by the march
through the jungle that the men are
practically reduced to breech clouts.
There is nothing dandified about Law
ton. He believes in keeping his men
in undress uniform while campaigning
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Dis
Great South American Kidney Cure II
is a great surprise on account Of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder kidneys and back in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by r. .. Burlington druggist, Worcester,
Mass
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24

The last act of exMayor Reeds life
was the fulhlment of his duty as a
public citizen. 1t was characteristic of
the man.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24

With the greatest coast, lake and
river shipping of any nation in the
world, how long will it be before we
have our due share of the ocean-car-
rYing trade?
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24

It is about time for Col Baden
Powell to send another of his thrilling
dispatches telling an expectant world
that 1.-The weather is fine"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24

One of the New York journals bravely
announced in it's head lines a few days
ago, Gen. Joubert is reported dead in
two places" If he dies in many more
places, it is likely to have fatal results
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24

Portraits of Thomas N. Hart, repub-
lican nominee for mayor of Boston,
show that that gentleman bears a close
resemblance to Uncle Sam. 1t will be
an insult to the nation not to elect
him
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24

Ambassador Choate will be per
soma non grata to the free silverites
now that he has eaten off those ex-
pensive golden plates and platters.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24

If Redvers Butler is wise he will take
warning from Sampson and be present
when the great, decisive victory is won
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24

THE SPY SHOULD HAVE The EYE OF ARGUS:
He IS HONORABLE IF He DO BUT LOOK TO The
WELFARE OF The COMMONWEALTH"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24
"a - III O RIA.
Bears the AIha Kind You HaVs Always Bought
signature os A>4HAzIzg

A man can't stand everything a doctse
gives try
CARRIERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-11-25
TRIAL OF MIKE BERENZ.
Marshfieid Man is Charged with
the Murder of
Hermit

Fond du Lac. Wis, Nov. 21.-[Spc-
cial. The second criminal case to be
taken up will be that of the state against
Mike Berenz, charged with the murder of
John Blumenroeder, a hermit of the town
of Marshfield. who for over thirty years
resided in log hut on one portion of the
farm of John FuerStner. on the morning
OF March 30 while the majority of the
residents of that town were attending
church. On the return of Mr. and Mrs
fuerstner from church. the former Wis
lted the hut with some food for the old
man and as he entered the sleeping room
he found Blumenroeder lying stretched
at full length on the floor. lie made an
examination and asCertained that he was
dead. Neighbors were called in and latec
an undertaken summoned and as he was
removing the clothing he noticed blood
on the undergarments. The officers We're
then notified and an inquest was held.
II was aScertained on examination by n
physician that three balls had entered his
back, indicating that he had been shot
down from behind. The bullets are now
III the possession of DIR. Waldschmidt
On April 10 Mike Rcrenz, Il cheeSemakrr
from the town of Marshfield. was arrest
ed. On the preliminary examination the
evidence against Berenz was very weak
and he was discharged. On May 10 the
officers found Il bundle of clothes secreted
behind a stump near the scene of the
murder and they were brought to this
city and. it is alleged, belonged to Berenz
W hen the preliminary examination was
held the evidence was quite strong aui
BerenZ was held. The case will be taken
up immediately following the termination
of the Wightman case.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-11-25
MERRILL BOY DISAPPEARS
The Whereabouts of Erwin Stein
aker is Not Known.
MISSING SINCE SUNDAY
Left for Sunday School and Has Not
Been Heard from
Since.

Merrill, Wis, Nov. 21.-[Special j
The parents of Erwin Steinaker. who
resides just outside the limits of the
Fourth ward in the town of Merrill, are
in CONSERVATION over the mysterious dis
appearance of their 13-year-old son Er-
win. of whom they have not been able
TO find any trace since 1 o'clock Sunday
afternoon.
The boy left home to come to town
TO attend the st. Stephen Sunday school.
He was returning at o'clock when
some boys called him and ne went with
them. Since that time no person can be
found who has seen him or any trace Of
him, while his father has secured the
country in the search
The case is in the hands of Chief of
Police Godfrey who will, if he is not
found before night. organize a search
party to join III the hunt. 1t is thought
that the boy went out on a Chicago.
Milwaukee X st. Paul train, but this is
discredited by his parents, who say the
boy was always satisfied with his home
surroundings. The police in surrounding
cities have been notified and Il systematic
search will be made, as the father is in
extreme anxiety over the fate of his boy.
Marinette Wis, Nov. 21.-[ Special. i
Harry HOughtOn, a 16-year-old Fond du
Lac boy. is supposed to be lost somewhere
in the northern wildS. presumably Mari
nette county. His father, G. +. Hough-
ton, is making strenuous efforts to locate
him. He left his home over a week ago
dressed in Il hunting suit and nothing has
been heard of him since.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-11-25
ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATION.
Neenah Lodge is Fifty Years Old
December y.

Ncenah. Wis. Nov. 21.-I Special. -
Friday, December $, 1899, marks the
tifticth anniversary of the organization
of Nccnah lodge No. II, |. O. o. f.. and
the event will he duly celebrated on the
following Tuesday, which is the ludge's 5
regular monthly meeting night. Fifty
years ago William NJ. Tygard, NJ. u.
McGrath. Gordon L. Nining. Harry l..
Kimberly. Almon Mckee, +. G.. Page
ly aud NJ. Burroughs, all of Neenah,
applied for a charter from the supreme
order. and it was duly delivered on De
ccmbcr y, 1919. All of the charter mem
herS have died. but among the present
membership of sixty arc several who
have been members of lodge No. II for
upwards of forty years. The cclebra-
ton i'll anniversary cOmmemoratIOn was
postponed to Il regular meeting night for
tn" reason that there are several promi-
ncnt members who are ont of town and
will not he able to be here until Decem-
Der l.. Prominent Odd Fellows from diff
fcrent parts of the state will bc pres
ent and will take part i'll the exercises.
Judge John Goodland of the Outagamic
circuit court will act as speaker of the
day. The present officers of the lodge
are: \. c., Thad. Sherrin: V. g., II.
TOlverSon; secretary. :. NJ. Merrill;
treasurer. Theo Brown; permanent sec
retary. &. k0plS,h