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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-08
FOR AN ANSWER.
When the Labor Men Learn They Can
Have the Oval They Will Arrange
for Sports.

for Sports.
The deal whereby the labor organiza-
tions of this city will have the oval for
use in the afternoon of Labor day, is
practically closed. Yesterday Presi-
dent T. f. Harvey of the Building
Trades Council heard of the attempt
of temperance societies to get posses
sion of the greensward, and visited F..
H. Bigelow.
Last night Mr.. Harvey said that the
only hitch in the contamination of the
deal resulted from the failure Of the
Associated Cycling clubs to notify Mr..
Bigelow that the oval was not wanted
for racing on that day. Mr.. Bigelow
promised Mr., Harvey that an effort
would be made today to have the cy-
cling clubs state officially to the man
ager OF the oval that other grounds
have been secured.
The athletic events conducted by the
labor unions at the oval will be the
most attractive sporting events ever
run off in conjunction with the Labor
day celebration. The star number on
the card will be the half-mile match
race between Jimmy Mclaughlin and
Tom Holland. Worcester followers of
the cinder path know McLaughlin's rec
already been aroused among local
sports. Holland is at present in New
York. There will be a meeting this
evening for the signing of articles. Hol-
land or his representative will prob
ably arrive in this city late in the af-
ternoon.
The general committee from the labor
organizations In charge of the Labor
day celebration will meet in labor
headquarters tomorrow evening, when
the program will be arranged. The
field day for members of local unions
will bring out surprises in the ath-
letic line. Valuable athletic timber
will probably be brought out at the
outing of the Journeymen Plumbers
Union at Jordan's pond Saturday.
When Mclaughlin and Holland have
attached their names to the articles and
the match Is made a certainty, the la
Dor organizations will begin a lively
hustle to bring out a rousing attendance
at the field day. Boston labor unions
have voted not to parade this year. and
| the city is left with practically no DEM
onstration under workingmen's aus
pices. 1t is likely that big delega-
ton of Boston labor union members and
| sports will come to this city to witness
the match race, and incidentally to be
entertained by local labor organizations
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-08
JAS. MCDONALD ARRESTED.
The Police Had Him Saturday Night
But Mrs. Murphy Saved Him.

James Mcdonald was arrested last
night by Officers Porter and Fitzgerald,
charged with assault and battery on
Jacob Garabedian. The assault was
committed Saturday night, but at that
time Mcdonald got away owing to the
fact that Mrs. Catherine Murphy acted
as sort OF Joan of Arc in his defense
She came down on the officers like a
whole corps Of Amazonian warriors, and
jumped on Porter's back Mrs.
Murphy tips the scales to a nicely at
225, while Porter does not weigh more
than 1856 pounds. He went under and
in consequence lost his man. The wo-
man was rounded up last night and
booked with Mcdonald, but the charge
against her is interfering with an off,
Ger. Both were arrested ON warrants
and will be arraigned in the central dis
trict court this morning.
G. Bidirian, H. Ashornian and A. Ma
shigian, natives of the land Of Haig
and Tigranes by the Euphrates, have
been summoned as witnesses.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-08
SUTTON.

Sutton, Aug. Edwin Kingsbury
has recovered from his illness of the
past week.
j. E. Holbrook is experimenting re-
pairs at the parsonage.
Il. e. Gilbert is putting in new black
boards at the Centre and Harbach
school houses.
Misses Rachel Brooks and Margaret
Morse of Amherst are visiting Miss
Kathleen futile.
Mrs Georgianna Faden and her
daughters, Susan and Elizabeth, are
the guests Of Mrs. Grace Hutchinson.
Miss Edna Holt OF Worcester Is Wis
iting Miss Lila Woodbury..
Giles Fletcher and family are VISIT
ing George Fletcher.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-08
WORK OF HlGHWAYMEN.
Leominster Man Waylaid BY Thugs
and Left Unconscious.

Leominster, Aug. Fired Crowley of
this place was found unconscious early
this morning on the outskirts of the town
by persons who had heard his cries for
held and had hurried to his assistance. He
had been attacked by three men, who APP
parently intended to rob him, but who,
heightened by Crowley's shouts. ran away
just as the man became insensible. The
police have been unable to find any clue
in the case.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-08
SPENCER WILL NOT GO.
Grouts and O'Garas Decide Not To At
tend Muster in Webster.

Spencer Aug. 7.-At meeting of the
John OGara and H. A. Grout hose
companies here. tonight, it was voted
not to attend the muster at Webster,
Sept. 1, and the secretaries were in
structed to decline the invitation of
the Webster fire department, on behalf
of the local companies.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-08
DEFINITELY DECIDED.
Schedule of Games Agreed Upon by
Webster and Southbrdee.

Webster. Aug. THE directors of
the Webster Base Ball Association met
tonight and formulated plans for COM
ing games. The meeting was held in
the office of Maurice p. Glare. 1t was
definitely decided to play Southbridge,
at Beacon Park, Webster, next Satur-
day, Aug. H. Saturday, Aug. 10, Web
ster will play at Southbridge. Labor
day forenoon, the game will be at
Webster, and in the afternoon at
Southbridge. Webster will play its
regular team, with Saunders in the
box
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-08
Teachers and Schools.
The DaIzeIl Schools,

Parallel courses for boys and girls.
Preparation for college or scientific
schools.
Primary department receives pupils in
the first grade and promotes according to
most modern educational principles.
German begun in the earliest grade;
Latin at 10 years of age, and French
at II.
"AppIy by Mail Until Aug. IG.,
Next school Year Begins sept. go.
GEORGE A. STEARNS, JR.,
Principal.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-08
GAS & GASOLINE
ENGINES
MORGAN CONSTRUCTION CO.
WORCESTER,
q LINCOLN ST. MASS.

the stairs all the native guards were
drawn W. in attention order and saluted
as he passed before them to the street.
ne returned the courtesy, giving them
all a gracious smile. The commission
later paid the admiral visit aboard the
Olympia. In the afternoon the captains
OF the fleet handed in their final reports,
paying their respects to the man whose
fame they all shared and who never
and approval when 1t was merited. "The
secret Of the admirars greatness is his
command of men, said one OF his cap
tains to. me- "and the secret of his COM
mand of men Is that he trusts them en-
tlrely or not all, he added The news
paper men who owed so much to Dewey'a
untailing courtesy, were assembled to
marked that he was sorry that he had
not room aboard to take them all along,
as they Notwithstanding correspondent IN
Leslies Weekly.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-08
WITH THE RIOTERS.
Kuhns' Hit Raised a
Gloom That Was
Depressing.
A HAPPY CROWD GOING HOME.
l~Gruber's Work Was Not
Appreciated and Drew
Remarks.

When the Worcesters came to the bat
in the ninth inning, it was a courageous
man with a reckless disregard for
money that would wager dollar on
their winning out. But when Kuhns,
at the critical moment, with two men
on bases, swatted the ball over the
fence and did an exhibition sprint
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-08

Denny-Th captain told me to kape
away from tn inemys foire Larry
phwat did We tell him? Denny--I told him
tn inemy wuz so busy shootin' they
hadn't made my foire.--Chicago News.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-08
sERoT. SIM BELLOWS.

officer Bellows of Station / has been
assigned by Capt. Matthews to act as
sergeant during the absence of Sergt.
Hill on his vacation. officer Bellows
is one of the most efficient and popu-
lar members of the department, and,
although he does not wear the stripes,
he fills the bill like veteran of expe-
Renee.
Pilson-"Are you going to take part In
that guessing contestY'
Didson--"Oh. no; they'd rule me out as
profe ssional."
Pilson-- professionally
Dilson--"Yes; you know I am connect
ed with the weather bureau. columbus
Ohio State Journal.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-08

Cornella, the mother Of the Gracchi,
was a person of resource. Whenever she
hired new girl she took the latter at
once TO the nursery and showed her the
Grachl, saying; These are my Jewels"'
ment of having the hired girl all the time
borrowing her jewels to wear to social
functions. Detroit Journal
The ,populst--I see you mortgaged ycur
farm last week
did
Well, when you goin' to jine usf
NOT now, anyhow. d amt spent the
money yit.-lndianapolis Journal.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-08
TO LET-Store or Warehouse
ON TRACK in Heart of City.
II. A. WHITING & SONS,
1870 Summer ST.
NOTICE.

The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween g. F. Conant and A. F. Conant,
under the firm name of G. f. Conant &
Co., is dissolved by mutual consent. The
business will be continued as heretofore
by q. f. Conant, under the same firm
name, and all claims against the COM
pany will be settled by the new firm, and
all accounts will be collected by the
same G. F. CONANT.
A. f. CONANT.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-08

taut it was somethin' We could trow
at him"
And the rooters wished it was, but
they forgot all about Gruber when
Kuhns made the home run and saved
the day.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-11-09
Turned the Tables.

William r. Walters, who is serving
in the Philippines, tells this story,
says the Rochester Democrat and
Chronicle: "SOme very amusing af-
fairs took place between our soldiers
and the Chinese merchants, owing to
the inability of the Americans to 'sabe'
the Oriental language. During that
part of the fighting which is known as
the loot Of Tondo,' 1 saw a corporal of
the TWenty-third regulars take 4 small
safe out of some ruins after the fire.
Finding it to be empty, he started off
with it under his arm. Before he had
gone very far he was met by a Chi
nese merchant. to whom he undertook
to sell the purloined safe.
"'LOOkee here, John. How mUchee
you give fer safee? Belly niece.
Mucho' wano safeeY' says the corporal,
with much gesticulation and contor-
ton.
81 really don't need a safe quietly
replied the benighted Chinaman, but I
suppose you boys need some beer mon
ey, so what Go you say to 81 for it?"'
"IhiS was said in the purest English.
The corporal almost dropped his safe
v til establishment, but he took the dol
lar, and, amid the laughter Of his COM
pany, 'vamoosed.' Some of these Chi
nese merchants, indeed, speak English
with a purity and tuency that are re-
markable."
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-11-09
Th6 Thorn in EnQI0nd'S Flesh

as chattels. The first reverse which
the Beers received at the hands of the
English was when they abandoned con-
troll of the country around Cape Col
ony and moved across the Vaal. This
trek" or exodus, was in 1885 and 1886,
and constituted the founding Of the
Transvaal. For nearly forty years af-
ter they dominated the territory north
of the Vaal to the Limpopo river, al
though but a few thousand in number.
In fact, the white population in 1877
while the blacks numbered near
1000, 900. This was to give an
idea of the ability of the Dutch
to govern the native tribes and
the success which they attained, for
nearly all Of the latter were subject
to them. Several thousand remained
In Cape Colony and these and their de-
scendants have always remained Boer
sympathizers.
The Beers have enacted laws almost
entirely for their own race, the for
eigners being greatly restricted by the
legislation adopted. Under the super
vision of Kruger, who has been in
every respect a dictator of the Beers,
the voting has been almost entirely
limited to his counGymen. A for
eigner, for example, is obliged to reside
in the Transvaal at least five
years before he is entitled to cast
a vote for any official, and I'M
f11 pn0nnf1T nn1r a rnoidnn& nf
Dutch ancestry could be elected to the
Volksraad. This law has been changed
SO that a foreigner could be selected by
a ballot for a seat in the Second Rad,
but rs this body could enact no meas
ures without the sanction of the prin-
pal body, the Office was of but little
Importance, while in a district where
the Beers were in the majority a for
eigner stood very little chance Of being
nominated for this office. The Kruger
administration has always been very
careful to secure control of all public
franchises, such as railway building
and public improvements. The con-
troll of the Delagoa Bay railroad, when
has been the subject Of much contro-
versy, and control the principal light
ing and water works systems in the
South African states, with the excep-
tions of a few in Cape Colony. They
also have a monopoly on the sale OF
such articles as dynamite for explosive
purposes and have secured an enor-
nous royalty as well on special ma
chinery and other necessities in min
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-11-09
TREASURE TROVE.
The Innocence of One of the Prisoners
Saved Him.

Saved Him.
In 1863 a man named Thomas Butch
er, a laborer in the employment of a
farmer at Mountfield in Sussex, was
blowing a field one fine day when his
p~lowshare threw up a long piece of
metal like brass, with a trumpet at
each end, and doubled up like a coil of
string, says Chambers Journal. There
were several other similar pieces in the
same furrow, the whole weighing alto
gether eleven pounds. Butcher, who
had very little imagination, thought
nothing Of the find, and allowed the
metal to lie at the bottom of the field
till evening, when he carried it home,
thinking it to be, the discarded orna-
ments of some gentleman's hall or par
lor. Subsequently he mentioned the
matter casually to an acquaintance
named Thomas, who, after taking a
look at the so-called brass, and consult
ing with his brother-in-law, Willett,
went to Butchers house with a pair of
scales and a great show of honesty,
and bought the metal at the rate of
sixpence a pound-fve and sixpence
for the lot. The plowman heard moth
ing more of the transaction until his
acquaintance began to annoy him by
inquiring jestingly if he had found any
more old brass lately, and then it leak
ed out that Thomas and Willett had
sold the brass" to a firm of gold refn-
ers in Cheapside for f529 lbs I'd. The
crown took the matter up, an inquest
was held by the coroner, and Thomas
and Willett were at once arrested.
Butcher, whose simplicity had saved
him from temptation, was an innocent
finder; but the prisoners, who, knowing
how the metal had been found, had
bought it as brass and sold it for their
own benefit as gold, were convicted on
the evidence and punished severely.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-11-09
PREPARING FOR A NEW PLAY.
Complete Model In Miniature of the
Scenery Made Before the Production.

Complete Model In Miniature of the
Scenery Made Before the Production.
The preparation for a new play, as
far as the scenery is concerned, is
most interesting. A complete model
in miniature is made, about the size
of one of the German toy theaters seen
in the shops. The picture is carefully
painted, the rocks if there be any, and
the foliage are cut out, and all the de-
tails are followed with no less thought
than when the real affair is attacked.
The work is done in water colors, and
mounted on ~pasteboard, and if the
scheme be an interior there are real
curtains in miniature, flights of steps
and the h~angings, all seriously worked
out. 1t is something that would de-
light the heart of a boy and furnish
him with endless amusement. These
models are kept until after the piece
is produced, and are then put away on
shelves, alas, only to warp and be-
come covered with dust. But the mas
ter painters work does not end here
by any means, for there are lights to
be arranged, since they play an impor-
tant part in the performance, and they
must be regulated by the scheme of
color; so there are long conferences
with electricians and many discussions
with the makers of glass shades where
by the exact tints may be obtained.
When every detail has been settled,
then the great acres of canvas are
spread on the paint frames and the
drawing is begun. Large china pots
are used for the colors. These are fill
ed with paints which are mixed with
water and a size, and enormous brush
es put the pigment on the canvas. 1t
is wonderful to watch the artist, who
dashes on the paint with no apparent
care and who has to work fast to Gov
er the surface before the color dries.
which it does very quickly.-New York
Commercial Advertiser.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-11-09
A Brilliant Investment.

Probably one of the prettiest pieces
of financial foresight, as well as keen
statecraft, on record was the %acuuisi-
ton of the shares which Great Britain
holds in the Suez canal. Condemned
by the short-sighted at the time, events
have since proved the wisdom Of the
policy. AS a mere investment the
purchase of these shares was a splen-
did stroke of business. The sum of
1880, 900 pounds was originally paid for
them, and their market value at the
present day is close upon 25, 5000, 900
pounds. Moreover, the original pur-
chase price has been more than re-
turned in dividends, so that Great
Britain stands in the position that she
is the holder of 25, 000, 900 pounds of
capital which has not cost her a half
penny to acquire, and which produces
an annual income of some three-uuar-
tiers of a million, while also bestowing
on her an enormous political in1u-
ence.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-11-09
OF OWLS.
Remarkable Family Affection of
These Big-Eyed Feathered Freaks

Remarkable Family Affection of
These Big-Eyed Feathered Freaks.
Very funny it is, from the human
point Of view, to witness the love-mak.
ing of a couple of owls on a moonlight
night. as they sit together on the cop
ing of an old wall or on the horizontal
limb Of some giant of the forest.
Perched on the same bough. or on
the same wall or ruin, the lady owl,
though usually much bigger and
stronger than her mate, looks the pic
ture of demure coyness, if a little ex-
cited inwardly, like a girl at her first
ball. But the male owl is very much
in earnest; for a moment or two he
remains quite still, then he puffs out
all his feathers, bows, and utters a
softened scream. followed by a modi-
fed hiss that is full of tender mean
ing, and then he nudges her with his
wing; she opens her big eyes very
wide. and gives him a sidelong glance
that may be a hint, for, horrible to re-
late, from the depths of his interior he
instantly brings up a h~alf-digested
mouse; and, although she is as full of
similar rodents and stag beetles as she
can comfortably hold, she opens her
mouth and accepts the fragrant gift
with a murmur of satisfaction that
speaks volumes of love and thanks.
Then, when the dainty morsel has been
disposed of, they caress each other ten
utrly for Il moment or two, and then
sit closely pressed to each others side
while the process of assimilation is per-
fected, after which they simultaneous
ly fit away into the moonlight on nois-
less wing in search Of further prey.
Not only Go the owls regard each 9TH
err with a devotion hat is rarely met
with among more favored creatures,
but they positively idolize their ill-fa-
vored offspring, for whose sake they
risk not only liberty but life. A young
owl is not al attractive looking object
from u point of view, but in its faith
ers and mothers eyes it is perfection,
and the way they wait on it, cuddle
and caress it, feed it and keep it clean,
must be seen to be believed.-Pan Mali
Gazette.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-11-09

ly, but surely. If in the business of
the towns he confines his wares to
goods which can be sold to the farmers.
He seldom engages in mining and man
~ufacturing. Up to 1850 South Africa
was practically an agricultural and
grazing country, and its cities depend
ed almost entirely Upon the Boer farm
ers and stock raisers for their business.
By the discovery of gold and diamond
mines, however, the influx Of English
and other nationalities was greatly in
creased. Foreign enterprise has aided
in the progress Of the country, which,
up to this period, had been far behind
other portions of the world in rail-
road building, manufacturing and the
application of science and arts. The
Dutch settlers were content to let we'll
enough alone, and with good reason,
for they had found it an easy matter
to conquer the natives and to utilize
them as laborers, while their govern
ors exacted heavy tribute for the white
settlers, from which they received liz
tie benefit. 1t is unnecessary to detail
the extortions which were ~practiced
and the manner in which tribute was
imposed upon slaves by the soldiers OF
the colonies, in many instances with
great loss of life. Slave markets were
established in most Of the principal
cities, and the blacks regarded merely
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-11-09

majority Of the Cape Colonists are
grateful for the garrisons or regiments
which are stationed at various towns,
not only at Capetown, but in Natal and
on the Gold Coast, for they are main
tanned by the home government and
are valuable as a protection, for which
no taxation is necessary. This is ow-
ing to the fact that the English popu-
lation has rapidly increased within the
last few years, and their sympathy is
with their own nationality. Toe KAT
frs and most of the other black tribes
also have a friendly feeling for the
English and are opposed to their orig
inal Dutch conquerors for several rea-
sons. They are too well aware that
government by the latter means cruel
ty and bloodshed, with the possible re-
sumption of slavery, which was one of
the chief cause Of several of the wars
which have occurred since 1850. The
abolition Of slavery in the South Afri-
can republics greatly increased the
bitter feeling of the Beers, who by
this step lost millions Of dollars in HUI
man property. Il was an act which
they will proba ly never forget nor
forgive.
Thcy arc also opposed to the English
on account of their enterprise in de-
veloping the mineral in this
portion Of the continent. The descend
ants of the rioneers who landed in 1862
and those who have come over from
Holland since tSat time have been con-
tent to utilize merely the agricultural
resources of the country. II the aver
age Boer has a productive farm on
which he can raise q fair proportion Of
wheat, corn and tobacco, with enough
vegetables to supply the needs of his
family and servants, he is satisfied,
provided he can sell his grain, as well
as the cattle from his pastures, and
the wool of his flocks, at a fair profit.
The proceeds of these sales are more
liable to be turned into gold to be
boarded than to be placed in specula-
tive ventures, where they will return
a good rate of interest. He is misery
and believes in accommodating gradual