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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-24
A MAINE BEAR STORY.
The PeIt of the Mother Bear UseG ~
Rug Attracts One of Her Cubs
Into Captivity.

An old she bear had been killing
sheep and soaring the women and chill
dren in a Maine township, and farm
er, who was dead shot. took an after
noon off to hunt the animal While
passing through blackberry patch, he
found q fat cub, and after short chase,
caught 1t in his arms. The little fellow
fought and bit uptil the man cuffed and
choked 1t into subsection, and then the
cub cried for its mother. She came, and
the hunter acted quickly. Placing the
cub between his knees, ne took up his
rifle and waited. The mother bear had
evidently seen firearms, for she halted
at a respectable distance. The man
squeezed the cub with his knees until
1t howled, and at this the mother threw
away her caution and dashed on until
rifle ball finished her career. The hunt-0
er went home with his prize, and after
claiming the cub in the barn, got the
old bears skin and tanned it IN rough
way. Then it was spread on the floor
by the side of his sisters bed. One
night about a week later, when the
young woman was about to retire for
the night. she heard a commotion under
the bed, and saw something black and
hairy moving around underneath. She
screamed at the top OF her voice; her
brother came running and pulled out
another cub. 1t was mate to the can
tive in the barn; and it had smeIled ONT
its mothers pelt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-24

See Diffenbacher for hnest tall DING
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-24
ABOUT MEXICO.

There are 10 distinct languages and
dialects spoken in Mexico.
OF the $4,000 increase in imports
to Mexico in the last eight months the
United States furnished one-half.
In the last 25 years the number OF
deaths in the City of Mexico has just
about equaled the present population of
the city-about $4,000.
Mexico's cotton mills worked up &c.,
100 worth Of United States cotton in
March. 1898, and in the same month this
year $133. 3o2.
Take your ducks to w. Z. Bannister
and get the best market price.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-24

Gobbler-Oh, youfeel tickled over Thanks
giving coming, don't you?
Boy-Yes, and when it gets here you'll
feel very much cut up over TN. Y. Her
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-24
A Mercenary SatisfactIoI

81 suppose you VIII enjoy your Thanks
giving dinner"
'I'n enjoy several hundred % EN-" an.
sTered the complacen: citizen.
Not all at once?'
Yes, 7 run a poultry farm. Washing
ton FoSI
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-24

We've grown with the years beneath LIB
erty's tree;
Our voice has been heard in the land Of the
stranger,
Our cannon have shaken the isles Of the
sea.
To-day we remember the good Thou hast
given,
The humblest who stands In the sunlight
of Heaven
Meath the banner we love is king In His
sight;
The woodman who dwells In his cot On the
To-day Is the peer of the nabob below;
We are free from the brink of the Hlyt
kiss'd fountain
To the land of the beautiful mountains OF
snow.
Our Father, we thank Thee; the hearts OF
the people
With gratitude beat IN the home, at the
shrine.
And silver-toned bells from the towering
steeple
Are chanting with fervor the anthem
divine;
We see when we look over hilltop and river
A banner that CLEANS in the light or the
With stars in its blue that will glitter for
ever,
And crowned with a love that It's Story
hath won.
May ever the Nation remember the story,
How 1t in the throes of the battle was
born;
May every Thanksgiving but add to Its
glory.
Already as fair as the birth Of the Morn;
We come S a people 10 Gratitude's altar,
Devoted and thankful. ;rue. righteous
and free;
When our homes !mperiled not hero
will falter,
For God will be with on land and on
T c. HARBAUGH.
For SALE-A nice, red, 4.year- old
mich cow. with calf days old. See
Walter B. Cornell.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-24

SroLEN-From my premises
Featherstone Bicycle, New 1899; had
on old, double coil spring seat when
taken. Reasonable reward for its re-
turn. G, d. MONTGOMERY, Clafiiu.
THE DEMOCRAT. one dollar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-24

First Turkey-Oh. cheer up. old man;
you are superstitious.
Second Turkey-No. I'm not supersitouss
but when I pick mp cranberries by tbs
kitchen door three days in succession IL
makes me kinder melanchely.-St- Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
MORE TOWN OFFICERS.
Barre Has so Much Railroad Stock 1t Re-
qures a caretaker for it.

Barre, March S.-The attendance at
the annual town meeting was much
larger Monday than for several years
past. AS there was but one ticket for
town officers, the polls We're closed
early in the afternoon and the hall was
well filled when the appropriations for
the ensuing year were under conSidera-
ton. Those in the usual line passed
without debate, although some of them
were increased over previous years,
Two articles We're referred to commit
tees to report at an adjourned meeting
the first Monday in April, the more i'm
portant being in relation to purchasing
stone crusher, engine and roller In
addition to the officers named in Tues
days Spy j. G. Bartholomew was
chosen agent in regard to the Central
Massachusetts Railroad Company, the
town holding 900 shares of the common
stock in that road, and G. Fl. Follansbv
was elected agent to prosecute and de-
fend all suits for or against the town
and six surveyors of lumber and fence
viewers We're chosen.
All the common schools in town will
close their winter term next Friday.
after which there VIII be a three weeks
vacation. The high school will con-
tinue in session two weeks longer and
then have a two weeks vacation.
2. II. Rabbit. now in his S1st year.
has just received his sixth commission
as justice of the peace. the first one
being granted him by Gov. Andrew in
1864, since when he has continuously
transacted considerable business in
that line
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
EAST BROOKFlELD.
Social Happenings and Events of BUSY
Day,

CuJs
East BrOokfield, March S.-NIisses
Cora Stoddard, Belle Banister, Nina
Gleason and Fanny Cole attended the
meeting of the Appleton Club at North
Brookfield tonight. Miss Gleason read
an original essay entitled the "Tuile-
ries, st. Cloud and Little Trianon"
Misses Nina Gleason and Fanny Cole
returned from their trip to Boston and
vicinity last night.
Mrs. Edward Tarbell and Mrs Harry
Grant of this place contributed num-
bers at the musicale held at the house
of Charles Converse in Warren tonight.
Lester p. Hiscock of Main street has
been engaged to sing bass in the
quartet of the CONGREGATIONAL Unita-
rian Church at Brookheld.
Henry Alexander the enterprising
Armenian merchant. has purchased a
farm on the North Brookfeld road of
Edward Drake. There being only a
barn on the place, he is at present liv-
ing in a house owned by Israel Wedge,
near by.
David Brown and Daniel DAILY are
spending a short time in Worcester
Serene Adams. now residing on, the
Slayton place. will move his family to
Brookfeld. George LaVallee will oc-
cupy the house when vacated
Miss Clara Elizabeth Porter, daugh-
ter of Rev. and Mrs. n. L. Porter, cell
ebrated her tWenty-second birthday at
her home in North Brookfield today. A
number of her young lady friends called
in the afternoon to share her joy and
extend good wishes.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
GRAFTON.

Grafton, March S.-The women of the
West church held their regular meeting
this afternoon and served a supper in
the evening, at which large number of
persons were present. A musical and
literary program was furnished bv local
people.
The mission society of the Baptist
church will give supper and entertain
ment at the church parlors tomorrow
evening, graphophone has been OBJ
tanned Tor part Of the evenings ell
tertainment
A large number from here are to at
tend the illustrated address to be given
at the North Grafton Methodist church
Thursday evening
A trolley party of 16 enjoyed an even
ing at Hotel Kirby last evening.
A large number of local checker
sharps attended the first series OF the
newton Lawson contest at 274 Main
street, Worcester, this evening.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
PASTOR INSTALLED.


Leominster, March S.-Rev. Fred
erick j. Gould, until recently pastor of
the Unitarian church at Reading. was
installed pastor of the local Unitarian
church this afternoon, delegates being
hpresent from the various churches in
the county. The invocation was pro
nounced by Rev. William Claiming
Brown of Littleton. The scriptures
were read by Rev. Harry S. Mitchell of
Westboro, and the sermon was
preached by Rev Samuel NJ. Crothers
of Cambridge.
The prayer of installation was made
by Rev. G. NJ. Bartol. D. D.. of Lam
caster Rev. Henry G. Parker of Wo-
purh extended the right hand of fellow
cred the charge to the people. HaniI-
ton Mayo, Esq, welcomed the pastor on
behalf of the people and the CLOSING
prayer was by the new pastor.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
TWO ACCIDENTS.
Whitinsville Men Badly
Hurt by Machinery.

w hltinsville, March S.-Phelix Brusc
met with a serious accident while al
work this morning in the foundry OF
the Within machine works. He was
| turning the handle of a crane, hoistins
some castings, when he lost his grin
on the handle and before he could re-
cover himself it flew back and struck
nm twice, once on the forehead and
once on the face.
Inc force of the blows knocked him
qoWn and cut an ugly cash in his head
lie was placed in a team and taken to
tne once of DR.. Daniel T. Sullivan, on
Church street, and rendered surgical
assistance. 1t required seven stitches
10 close the wound. Mr.. Bruso also re-
celVed severe shaking up. He was
| taken to his boarding house on East
street.
Martin Mcclure had an ugly cash
cut IN the left side of his head while
at work this morning in the within
machine works. He was at work on a
couple grinder, when the pipe flew out,
Striking him on the head He was
able to go to his home, which is near
Lackey dam.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the
Methodist Church celebrated the 18th
anniversary yesterday afternoon from
$50 to $50 O'Clock at the home of Mrs
Annie Searles of Prospect street An
eNcellent program was prepared con-
slstlng of readings. vocal and instru-
mental music. Refreshments were
served.
The Whitinsville Musical Association
VIII mold rehearsal in Memorial
building, Friday evening.
Pioneer Castle, X. G. E. has voted
70 change from its present location in
Pythlan hall on Railroad avenue to the
new Odd Fellows block ON Cottage
street.
About thirty attended the dancing
class of Miss e. Bertha Smith in Prem
tee hall, last evening. After the So
clal hop they agreed to continue the
class for another quarter.
Mrs. Hannah Krull lies critically i'll
with rheumatic fever at her home in
the west end of the town
There Will be a hearing in regard to
the Linwood Street Railway Company
Tor franchise TO run from Linwood TO
Maple street in Voting hall, March %,
at 2.30 p. m
Mrs. John Walker OF Holliston is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Craw-
ford of Elm street.
Mrs. Gore of Cottage street has re-
ceiyed message summoning her to
the bedside of her husband in New
York He is critically i'll.
Arthur Proctor has returned from
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
MILFORD.
Appropriations Of VARYING Amounts For
Ensuing Year

meeting of last Monday, Judge l.. T..
Fales was moderator. The following APP
propriatdons were made: highways, Sill
500 incidentals. $3.50: Memorial Hall, $500;
street lights, $500; town library $500;
school department, $4,000; school re-
pairs $1,000; poor department. $4,000; in
tereSt, 1920; water for fire purposes
tary aid $500; FIRE department $500: Me
mortal day $50; town park, 5000: side
walks, 5000; town debt, $500; soldiers
relief, $4,000; court expenses. $3.50; town
hall, $500; emergency fund. $500 salaries,
5000; State street. $500; indicators for fire
department, si%; sidewalks for East
Main street, $500; Milford soldiers and
sailors in the Spanish war, 500.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
NORTH GRAFTON,

North Grafton, March S.-Rev. ]. IT
Humphrey, Phi. d.. of Cherry Valley
will give a stereopticon exhibition in
the Methodist church, tomorrow eve.
ming. consisting of a "Trip through
Norway-from sea to glac, err" Also a
fine display Of dissolving views. AS Mi.
Humphrey is a gentleman of excep.
tional ability, lovers Of tb. picturesque
VIII be delightfully."- entert aimed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
AUBURN POLITICS.

Auburn, March S.-The voters of the
StoneVile section met at the school house
at Stoneylle this evening and indorsed
candidates for different town officers. The
meeting passed off tremendously Emory
Stone for town clerk and j. H. Whit
taker for selectman received a unanimous
vote.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
SELF-OPlNlONATED,
Horse Wanted His Own Way and Got i,
While the Wagon Got Broken.

Baskerville, March S.-Barnev Bros.
nave a horse that has gained place in
the lead as runaway Yesterday, in
tne AFTERNOON as John Barney attempt
ca to turn around near the postotfice.
the horse had an opinion of its own,
ana instead of responding to its mas
ter's wish, it took straight course be-
tween two telephone poles, and the re-
SUIT was wagon with all it's former
beauty gone. The horse, after clearing
tseif from the wreck ran up Main
street. but was soon captured.
The odd Fellows (Manchester unitv)
had their regular monthly meeting in
Aliens hall, Tuesday evening. General
business was transacted, and a lunch
con was served.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
NoRTHBoRo.

Northboro, March S.-Walter Barrett
who has been working for Seth A Frn3
cry as drug clerk for six year, has re-
signed and will work at Onthank's drug
store Marlboro. ~ 20
Miss Katey Bordereau is serious1v III
with pneumonia.
Master Carl Peinze has reco,,.red
from severe attack Of grin
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
Unfading Cotton Dyes.
Fast Diamond Dyes for Cotton
Make Unfading COlOrS.
Cannot be Washed Out in SOapsudS
or Faded by Sunlight.

The same dyes will never make a full,
fast color on both wool and cotton. and
hence Diamond Dyes have special line
Of colors for cotton.
Their fast cotton dyes are guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, and TO make
colors that cannot be washed out in
strong soaDsuds and that will not fade
when exposed to the sunlight
il you wish 10 dye cotton goods use
only the fast Diamond Dyes for cotton,
and You will have success.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
ANNUAL BANQUET.
Wednesday Club of southbrdge Gives an
Elaborate Spread.

Southbridge, March S.-The annual
banquet of the Wednesday Club Was
held at the c. A, Dresser House and
was one IF the pleasantest events for
long time and equal to former oc-
casions of the same kind held by this
club Miss e. c.. Moore presided at
the banquet table and many pleasant
speeches followed the spread which
was one Of Landlord Hays best and
thoroughly enjoyed by the large COM
pany. The dining room and tables
were beautifully decorated with flow
ers and tropical plants and presented
very beautiful appearance. The af-
falr was in charge of the directors
of the club, Miss e. c. Moore. Mrs. r.
F. Heron and Mrs. T. J. Harrington.
and quite company of their lady and
gentlemen friends enjoyed the pleas
ant evening.
The ''smoketalk'' to have Dcen given
Thursday evening by Phoenix Coun-
Gil, Royal Arcanum, has been post
poned owing to the death of the late
John M. Clemence who was a past
regent of the council.
The event will be held the evening
of Thursday, March %. and a speaker
will be present from out Of town and
address the gathering.
The funeral of the late John M.
Clemence will be held from the Meth
odlst Church Thursday at 1.S0 p. m.
"Edison's Living Pictures" an enter
tainment given by a picture machine
under the auspices of the local
churches, will be given in the town hall
Friday evening
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09

A call has been extended to Rev.
Christ Episcopal Church of this civ
to become pastor of the Grace Episco-
pal Church of Providence, r. [. Mr.
Perry is much liked in the church here
and it is somewhat doubtful if he ac-
ceptS
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
The cost Of keeping the town poor a

The cost of keeping the town poor at
the town farm the past year has been
81 81 per week for each person.
The board of registrars put nine new
names on the list of voters last night
The number taken off at the revising
meeting was "a. The next meeting will be
ing department at the Clancy factory, is
obliged to stay at home on account of
sickness.
The Over-the- River Whist Club was en-
tertained by T.. II. Pike this evening
a tank of crude oil is at the Boston and
Albany station for the Smell Manufacture
ing Company Of Fiskdale. They use it for
ft1pl
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
DEADLOCK BROKEN.
David A. Hartwell Elected CITY Engineet
or Ftohburg.

Fitchburg, March S.-The deadlock in
the board of aldermen over the election
OF a city engineer, was broken at the
meeting Tuesday evening by the cleo
ton of David A. HartwelI, the present
incumbent by a vote of to /. This
will make 10 years of service in this
capacity for Mr.. Hartwell.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09

Mary, the 9-year-old daughter of Ed
ward Gubber, died yesterday after
noon. She has been suffering with an
abscess in the head
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09

Thomas Mcnamara and Leon Knowl-
ton, conductor and motorman of the
Worcester and Spencer electric rail
road. started from Leicester at o'clock
last night in sleigh for their homes in
Spencer. About midway between Lei
cester and Spencer the sleigh was
overturned and the horse started
for Spencer. The two men wan
dered into Spencer at o'clock this
morning. tired and sleepy.
The friends Of Cyril Vernon. a high
school boy. were pleased to see him
around today Mr.. Vernon is just re-
covering from a severe attack of ty-
phoid fever.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
TO CELEBRATE.
Samuel 3. Taft, New Uxbridge Tax Col
Iector, to Banquet Democratic Town
Committee

Iector, to Banquet Democratic Town
Committee.
UXbridge, March S,-Over so of the
local Division IS, A. o. H, are prepar-
ing to take part in the Woonsocket
parade on st. Patrick's day. Though
it is not usual for the mills to close on
that day an effort will be made to ac-
complish that end, as quite a large
number wish to attend.
Bezaleel 7. Willard was buried this
afternoon, from his late residence. The
pallbearers were George Legg, Charles
A. Henry, Ephraim Brown Samuel
Bassett. lnterment was at Prospect
cemetery. Funeral services were con
Quoted by Rev. c. A. Roys.
Samuel B. Taft, the new tax collector
Will entertain the democratic town
committee and few of his friends
Thursday night, in celebration of his
recent victory.
The knights Of the Golden Eagle
Garfield Castle-are going to work the
pllsrlms, degree Friday evening on
several candidates
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09

auction! Auction! Auction at 14s Chan
dler street, Thursday March 9th, at d
m Be sure and attend If you are LOOKING
Mutual building, V' St"eo
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09

,Anlgostura Btters is indorsed by leading
~ nEsiclans 1or purity and wholesomeness
Get the genuine-Dr. Segert's
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09

The telephone poles have been put up
for the new local exchange. The wires
have been strung and connected with the
pay station at o. Iiocomb's.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09

The Ladies' Charitable society of the
First Congregational church will serve
a supper at $50 o'clock tomorrow night.
After the supper, Il concert will be Civ
en- in the church parlors by the Cecilia
club.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09

sore eye. A splinter struck it and caused
much pain, He is getting much relief
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09

,7I NUUEH syrup WureR fhN
most stubborn coughs, colds and lung = r.
tectlons Even incipient consumption has
been successfully cured by this r1aryelo,ia
aet gl.y sufferers will obtain relief AFTER
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09

John Motfttt of Providence is visiting
his son, John E. Moffltt, of this place
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09

Thomas Barton, who has had a Sc
we're attack of the grip, is able to be
about
Harry Whalen one of F. Z. SCOTS
butchers, is sick with the grip.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
BROOKFIELO SCHOOLS.

Brook6eld March s.
To the Editor of The Spy;
The figures given in the statement of
BroOkfeld town expenditures in today'S
Spy, though correct as far as they 60 are
at the same time misleading so far as the
items which belong in the school fund
are not shown at ALL and for this reason
tho expenditures appear to have exceeded
the appropriations, whereas in reality the
exact opposite is the case. Here are the
complete figures for the year:
AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND.
Town appropriation, high school 81, 800 90
Town appropriation, district
SCHOOLS .:.,..'.',.,.....,....... 5000 co
Town appropriation, free text
books and supplies ,............. $50 90
Town appropriation, salary Of SUI
perintendcnt ...................... 375 90
state allowance, salary of super
intendent ........,....;......"..... $40 90
RIGS ....... ............,...,. 25O,OO
Allowance from state school fund 9g4 AZ
Allowance from county dog fund. 400 30
Total.......,.."...,....... $1,000 50
EXPENDITURES FOR THE YEAR.
High school, teachers salaries. 81, GOO OO
High school, other expenses 90 Oh
District schools teachers sala-
TltS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ,.-......,,... 5it 00
Fuel and care OF school houses. a5S AZ
Repairs and inctdentals .......... 325 ii
Free text books and supplies - 324 II
Salary of superintendent. ...... 10 90
Total. .................,..... $g55S so
This statement shows the situation at a
glance. Instead Of a deficit there is a
surplus Of nearly $500 or $4s6 .02, to be ex-
act, in the school fund for the past year
Yours respectfully
William S. Gidey
Secretary of School Committee.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
Living on the Reputation Of Others.

"Zahe everything that haze but ny
good name,. 5eave me that and I am con-
tent" So said the philosopher. So say
all manufacturers of genuine articles to
that horde of imitatorS which thrives
upon the reputation Of others. The
good name Of