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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12
WAR REVENUE TAX.

Several months ago the local board Of
trade received circulars explaining the
action which it was proposed to take
relative to a test case which was to
be brought to test the validity of the
clause Of the war revenue tax law
which requires express companies to
place stamps upon all packages sent by
them. The case was brought up in the
United States supreme court at Wash
ington on Wednesday, and the decision
will be watched with interest by every
manufacturer and merchant in the city.
The case in issue is of the Merchants
association of New York, brought in the
name of William Crawford against the
Adams Express Company, to test
whether the express companies or the
shippers should pay the war revenue
tax charged by the express companies
for packages sent by them. At the pre-
liminary hearing on Wednesday, it was
contended on behalf of the merchants
that the tax is imposed exclusively
upon the business of TRANSFORMATION,
ana is INTENDED TO be borne by the car
rier in all cases where it accepts goods
for transportation, and also that the
imposition of this tax upon the carrier
precludes it from relieving itself of the
expense by refusing to accept goods for
transportation unless the unwilling
shipper himself assumes the burden.
In answer to this argument, the coun-
sci for the Adams company stated that
that company carried something over
2S,O0O,0O0 packages annually and that
the tax upon packages would amount
to $2S000O or about two and half per
cent of the nominal par value of the
company'ys capital stock. This, he ar
sued, would be unreasonable, while if
paid by the shipping public, it would
not be felt
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12

neither can he convince them that the
restoration Of protection has had moth
ing to do with the return of prosperity.
Mr.. Bryan is too clever a politician
to attempt the impossible. So he keeps
still. He can afford to wait. He is
no less a free trader now than at any
and all times since he entered the field
of national politics. He looks forward
to the time when, with a democratic
president and congress democratic in
both branches, the Dingley tariff law
will be repealed and free tariff law,
a tariff for revenue only, will take
its place.
No; the democratic party has not
abandoned the tariff as an issue. 1t is
holding 1t in allegiance, and will bring
1t to the front again whenever there is
a fair prospect of success in a contest
along that line. Just now the outlook
is not favorable for fighting protection,
but there is not a free trade democrat
In the land who is not secretly hoping
for some change for the worse in the
country's condition that would open the
way for fresh assault. Democratic
antagonism to the policy of restricted
foreign competition is not dead; it is
only asleep, or pretending to be asleep.
AS matter of fact, it is not even TAX
ing short nap. 1t is playing pos
sum. American Economist.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12
TIP FOR POLITICAL MANAGERS.

Managers for political candidates
will do well to take heed of the warn
ing contained in recent Judgment by
Judge Dewey, which is to the effect
that officers of political committees are
to be held liable for bills contracted. In
the case in point the plaintiff the pro-
prietor of a hotel in Boston, sought 5000
damages for dinner, which he served
to persons interested in the campaign
of Samuel j. Barrows for congress last
year. The chairman and secretary of
the committee having in charge the
interests Of the Barrows campaign, It
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12
THE AUTOMOBILES.

Automobiles are speeding their way
to the front. Here is machine which
has been invented in the west, weigh
ing only rs pounds, that can draw vehi-
cles 50 miles an hour. Motor carriages
are being constructed to take the place
Of mules in towboats on the Erie ca
nal. Automobiles are already doing
service in New York and Boston to
such an extent as to lower the price
of horses in the auction mart in both
those cities, and they have even found
their way to the manufacturing CEN
tres of New England. Worcester has
but few at present, but it is more than
probable that in less than dozen years
the automobile will be as common a
sight upon the highways as bicycles
are TODAY
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12
NoTRE DAME CONVENT.
Cornerstone Will be Laid Today With
Impressive Ceremonies.


Impressive Ceremonies.
The cornerstone of the new convent
of the Sisters of Notre Dame on Yer
non street will be laid today, with
impressive ceremonies. The greater
number of the Catholic organizations
of the city will take part. Capt. ].
]. Moynihan of the Emmett Guards will
be chief marshal of the parade, and it
is estimated that there will be more
than 1000 in line. All taking part will
be in civilian dress.
Before the parade and the c. ~emony
of laying the cornerstone, there will be
solemn high mass at st. Johns church
celebrated by Rev. DR.. Philip ]. Garri-
gan of the Catholic university at Wash
ington. Rev. D. f. Feehan of Fitch
burg will be deacon, Rev. Philip ]. Lee
of Worcester sub-deacon, and Rev. B.
H. Conaty of Sacred Heart church,
master of ceremonies. Within the
sanctuary will be seated Bishop Bea-
ven, Rev. Robert Walsh of the Immac-
ulate Conception and Rev. Joseph
Brouillet of Notre Dame church.
The musical program will be under
the direction of Michael w. Handlin,
choir director of st. Johns. Miss Nora
g. Ready will be organist. The pro-
cession will move from the church to
the convent, where the bishop will Law
the cornerstone. A chorus Of 1000 chill
dren will sing under direction of Bro.
Boniface Of the Xaverian Brothers.
Capt. Moynihan will have a large staff
representing the Catholic societies of
the city.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12
ENGLAND.

To the Editor of The Spy: I am a
Londoner and love England, whose gates
for generations have been open to the
exiled sons of Judah and to the op-
pressed of all lands. Will you kindly
publish this communication as from one
who is unable at the time to offer serv-
Ice to his queen and country, because of
the higher claim Of the holy war:
England, from a son of Judah,
Hear a note of love afar,
AS he fights thy bloodless battles
Guided by Messiah's star.
Fervently his prayer assembled
That the God Almighty would
Keep thy sword ensheathed in honor
OF the Christian brotherhood.
For the Beers with Britons worship
Jesus crowned the Prince of Peace
Even while the warlike passions
OF unfaithful saints increase. ~
And the pride of man triumphant
Sons of freedom first opposed.
Then, with boasting strangely fatal,
Gates of peace unseemly closed.
Patiently thy might restraining,
Thou hast borne the bigot's scorn,
Now thy arm of strength must punish
While the faithful Christians mourn.
Mark Levy.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12
REGISTRARS. in SESSION

The registrars of voters will hold
sessions in room IS, city hall, on Nov.
is and every week day thereafter to
and including Nov. %. The hours
when the office will be open follow:
Nov. l5, l6 and II, from 0 a. m. to
D. M; Nov. IS, from a. m. to / p. m.
and from to p. M; Nov. 20 and IL,
from to p. m. and to p. m; Nov.
n, from a m. to 10 p. m. The last
session Of the board win close promptly
ct 10 o'clock Wednesday, Nov. r.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12
POLICE NOTES.

Florence Watson, colored, was ar
rested last night by officer George W
Earle on a warrant cha ging her with
assault and battery.
DR.. Edgar A. Fisher reported the loss
OF bag Of surgical instruments be-
tween Hudson street and a Russell,
street to Capt David A. Matthews a.
station l, yesterday afternoon. The ba !,
dropped out of the physicians tean3
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12
FUNERAL TOMORROW.

The funeral of Mrs. Carrie L., wife of
Rev. William A. Dawson of Utica, N.
T., who died Friday night at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. w.
Maynard II William street, will be
held in Pleasant street Baptist church
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The
services will be conducted by Rev.
Woodman Bradbury, pastor of Pleas
ant street Baptist church. Rev. H. j.
White Of Southbridge and Rev. James
M. Hutchins Of Amsterdam, N. Y.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12

John B. Smith, political editor of the
Boston Herald, who has been appointed
private secretary to Governor-elect
Crane, VIII receive the hearty and hon
est congratulations of every newspaper
worker in the state who had the pleas
ure of his personal acquaintance. They
have known him for many years as a
careful student of political affairs, and
a reporter of events in whom they had
confidence, and man who, by his
courteous character and good fellow
ship, had many enthusiastic admirers.
Mr.. Smith has many qualities that en-
ter into the combination of the SPLEEN
did equipment for the duties of his new
position, and Governor-elect Crane is to
be congratulated upon his selection.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12
WHIMSICALITIES.

She DO you believe that man sprang
from the ape?'' He-"No. But 1 believe
all women spring from the mouse" -Chi-
cago News.
His view.-Little sister-"Do you always
have to g. c9qnt four when Xou come to
you're at school,. Puck.
Browne-"But why do you ask me to
lend him a sovereign as a personal favor
him?" Towne-HNo; but if you don't,
he'll come to me for it."-Tit-Bits.
so, Mrs. Nooch CHI f If y Snddt DON'T dre eW
them handsomely they are not attractive !:
and If you do dress them handsomely men
are afraid to marry them. Chicago Rec
ord.
Watts-"T see that Markham, the hoe
man, says the time is coming when mems
souls will be expressed by their clothes. :"
Potts-"If that ever comes about there
will be several prominent citizens frozen
to death. indianapolis Journal.
A severe view.-"Never pay any money
without taking a receipt for it," said the
prudent man. Senator Sorghum looked
at him pityingly and exclaimed whats
the good of a receipt with the Australian
ballot system ~ Washington Star.
A help.-"She is going to have beauti-
full picture of her late husband, done in
colors, to hang In the front reception
ROOM ''Um. That won't bring him
back" mo But 1t will make him more
content to stay where he is."-Brooklyn
Life.
Mrs Smitem Bobby, you bad boy
have you been fighting with Tommy Slim
son AGAIN. Dear, dear / shall have 10
get you a new suit" Bobby = 'aThat's
nothing, ma. You ought to see Tommy
Slimson. His ma may have to get her
new boy.'-Tit-Bits.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12

Rev. Henry A. Stimson, formerly of
Worcester, in abiding to financial mat
ters in connection with missionary OPP
erations, says: This is the day of rich
men, and a material increase in the
contributions can only be expected by
an appeal to them, as the large army
of small givers cannot be depended
upon for increasing gifts, because they
are facing a serious advance in the cost
of liVingn
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12

Prize Fighter Jeffries has been ar
rested for giving an imitation of HIM
self. but the college student who imi-
tated w j. Bryan, as told in dispatches
In The Spy, is still permitted to pursue
his nefarious calling without molesta-
ton.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12

In spite Of his whirlwind tour, Bryan
carried Nebraska by a very small ma
jority. Those two hundred speeches
were not as prolific Of votes as had
been hoped. If his own state is so
scant in his backing, the boy orator will
have hard road to travel next year.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12

A western paper, referring to the man
who run for constable, said that he was
"as pure at heart as any angel that
ever spread it's spotless wings in the
golden realms on high" That candi-
date must have been sitting there"
when the editor wrote that paragraph.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12

somewhere between the two streets
ana ana as they are of especial value to
nm he is anxious to have them re-
yesterday afternoon the police were
notlned to be on the lookout for George
i ilerrlck, 15-year-old boy, who dis
aapp1eared from his home in Spencer yes
Iauay morning. He wore a blue suit,
Siaiu cap and tan shoes when last seen.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12

Golden Rule" Jones of Ohio, who
was defeated in the election, will never
be able to do unto the man who won
as the latter has done to him.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12

was alleged, contracted the bill. suit
was brought against them, and a judg-
ment for the plaintiff has just been
made.
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12

Reports from London are that the
English have the grip-but it's not on
the Beers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12

"THE SPYSHoULD 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, 1899-11-12

AT at Seigert's' Angostura Bitters is in
~orsed BY physicians and chemists for
purity Don't accept any substitute.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12

The main question in Kentucky is not
who won, but who did not get shot.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-12

Weather Forecast---Cloudy and rain.
Hanan Shoes for Men, $500 Pair.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-01-26

handsome and attractive to the peo-
pie Of Richmond, on account OF its
containing three illustrations - the
only half tones in the book-of
Richmond scenery. The pictures
ara Of the Thistlethwais @
pond and the hatcheries and nurseries
for black bass at that place as pre-
pared and maintained by the Rich
mond Rod and Gun club. The half
tones are good, made directly from
photographs, and showed the ond and
its surroundings up in all their pictur-
esqueness. The pictures are also
calculated to give good idea of the
apparatus and assessories necessary TO
the successful Matching and rearing
of the greatest game = fish that
floats. In ampli6cation of the
work of the pictures is a written ex-
PLANTATION of the construction aud
operation of the hatcheries aud nur-
series, by W. s. Ili6 Of the club, aud
who, by the way, is one of the leading
lights in that stirring young organizs-
ton. In all, the book reads and looks |
like q sort of q souvenir of Richmond,
and is q credit to the sportsmen's club |
Of this place, which has. it is said, the |
only hatchery in the state.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-01-26
LOVES RAILROAD.
DR.. Haldeman Talks About Elec
tric Roads Again.

DIR. Haldeman of New Paris was in
the city yesterday. and says he would
be glad to see Richmond get other
roads besides the great metropolitan
through that are row looking west
ward to this city. He says. however,
that he believes when DIR. Loves and
his corps of engineers approach this
city, the welcome will be such that all
other roads row in contemplation will
be virtually dropped out of sight, and
the people will stand on masse for the
New Paris road until all has been done
that generous people can do for its
promotion.
The western division nox in con-
temptation for construction, saws
the doctor, will be a duplicate
of the eastern division. which
takes rank among the best bnilt and
equipped roads in the world DR..
Loves has but recently been succeeded
In the principal ownership of the road
by the descendants of the late wealthy
banker and capitalist. Valentine Win
ters, an old aud honored citizen Of
THE Gem City" The Dayton and
Western will be henceforth operated
under their personal management,
which will perhaps meet every demand
III the western terminal line is built it
will be under the immediate supervis-
ion OF DR.. Loves, and will carry with
it all the known stability of the man.
says DR.. Haldsrman The off e will
be in this city. I'm view of these
facts" concluded the doctor. ''can
miss this roadf No.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-01-26

A man without legs pitched seven
Park in Fairview, N. j., recently, and
as often as his turn came around took
his position at the bat. This baseball
wonder was Van Clsef, formerly cap
tain of the Trenton baseball team, who
two years ago lost both his legs in a
railroad accident. The game was be-
tween the Electrics of Englewood and
the Standard Athletic clubs nine. Van
Cleef pitched for the Electries.
To get about the field the legless man
used a wheeled chair. 1t was designed
to be propelled by himself, but there
were a dozen small boys who were
ready to fight for the honor of wheel
ing him. Others found lesser de-
gree of glory in holding his red sweat
er while he was pitching.
And it was a good game Of ball that
Van Cleef pitehed, He has retained ALL
OF his old curves and speed, and the
batters found it extremely difficult to
hit him. He was continually on the
alert, and three times caught men nap
ping on bases and put them out. While
a small boy braced the wheels of his
chair Van Cleef put fly into right field
and by proxy ran three bases, bringing
men home from second and third. He
seems as handy with tho bat as if he
were standing on his legs.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-01-26
NO COURT
Tomorrow on Account OF Squire
Lyles Death--A Wreath
for His o. fin.

This morning it was annour ced that
there would be no court tomorrow on
account Of the funeral of Justice John
s. Lyle, which is to take place at that
time. There is universal respect paid
to the memory of the late justice. who
always attended to his own business IN
the most unprejud ced manner he could
and who always made his decisions as
nearly right as his good judgment
and ripe experience would guide
him in that direction. Every
body about the court house
liked "the old squire" and he will De
as sorely missed as any other man that
could have been lost from the court
house. This morning little purse
WAS made up among the court house
officials and employees for the purpose
of purchasing a wreath for the coffin
of the deceased justice, aud the only
d fhculty WAS 10 prevent the amount oil
the subscriptions FROM swelling to pro-
portions too great for the nece sity of
the occ; sion.
There are Numerous aspirants for
the position of successor to the late
justice. Archie Lytle, constab e, is an
sspirant for the place. Frank c. Rob
erts and r F. Davis are among the
others Th re will be no difficulty for
the county commissioners to find a
successor whom they may appoih1 to
fill out the rnex ire1 term.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-01-26
SPORTING NOTES.

Wheelnaa's Advice to Wheelnen.
Be moderate Don't try to make q
century run every day, and end up in
the undertaker's quad.
Temper your zeal with Judgment II
the tires Of your nfs-whseis are pump
ed up too tight. you viii nnd you have
rough road to travel and will get
shaken up tremendously; IL they are
nabby you viii make poor hsadway
and spoil your tires
Keep your bearings well fabricated
with the oil OF diligence and persever-
ance and see that every nut is screwed
home by the wrench of determination.
Always keep to the right and so
avoid collision with the wrongdoer and
the evil-disposed. and keep your eyes
open to see danger and avoid it.
Ring you bell vigorously when the
Prince of Darkness appears before you,
that he may fee from before you and
leave you a clear road to a correct liv-
ing.
Keep yourself erect, that men may see
that you possess the fun stature OF q
man. Don't run amuck through temp
tations. with your back in the air and
your eyes between your feet. or you
will surely be lost.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-01-26
EACAN'S DEFENSE
witnesses Testify That He Wss
Greatly Excited and Very Ner-
v0us When He Prepared His
Testimony.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January 26.-
In the Eagan court martial the test
mony Of General Miles before the war
investigating committee was presented
and the prosecution rested its case.
General Eagan's counsel then put in
evidence the correspondence between n
Eagan and Miles through the adjufant-
general, with reference to Miles inter-
view published in the New York news
paper; also extracts from that inter-
view. Colonel Alexander Of the sub
sistence department was called, and
testified that General Eagan WAS in a
high state of excitement the day he
prepared his testimony for the war IN
vestigating commission.
Colonel George b. Davis. assistant
to General Eagan, testified that Gen
eral Ea9an was intensely excited when
he prepared his testimony. He had
read it to witness who advised some
chank es, but Eagan exciteoly said he
would not change a word. Eagan was
90 nervous he was unfit to perform any
routine duties.
Miss Millard, the stenographer to
whom Eagan dictated his testimony.
testified he was unusually nervous and
excited when d ctating the matter.
General Esgan himself testified,
showing unmi stakably the deep sense
of wrong he suffered. He declared he
was an honest man, and ne yer profited
one cents worth by any contract and
was now too poor to pay his attorneys
fee.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-01-26

be played on the same grounds, neal
the glen, and some improvements
will be made for the bettermsnt oi
the spectators and the convenience
of the players. If this loca-
ton is decided upon a high
board fence will be built slong the
river bank to keep the ball from going
into the river and the ground viii
probably be leveled off and fixed up
in first class shape
Harm Rost has leased the grounds
for two years at 800 year and will
fix rp the grounds in desirable shape.
1t is practically settled that the
street car company will not extend
Their line Z, the fair gre unds, east of
the city, this year and this knocks the
project of new ball park at that
place There are many who think that
. line to the fair grounds would pay
during the summer season, provided
he ball park was moved there, and
others who are of different opinion
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-01-26
CANDIDATES
Are Already Beginning to Bloom
Rumors an Confirmati1ps.

George E Cook, the we'll known
Economy blacksmith, has privately an
nounced his candidacy for the flee Of
sheriff of Wayne county, and that he
will be in the race in the next Urinary
election, which will be held mex
sprinR the spring of 1900 Mr.. Cook
is wellknown and popular, and will
no doubt make a strong race. 1t is
understood that Matt Shew, of Cam
bridge City, will also make the race,
though this has not been fully con-
firmed. Others spoken of for the racs
are the present police sergeant, Rich
ard Smith. and the two men who we're
pitted against each other in the las.
campaign, Messrs Larsh and Unthank
The race will be an interesting one,
the spectacular political attraction OF
the year
There will also be an abundance of
candidates for the other Offices.