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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

Sir Thomas Upton will at least be
remembered by every admirer of yacht
ing as the gamiest sporting man that
ever came across the Atlantic And
then, too, one thing is an absolute GER
tainty-the Shamrock is safe for second
place.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

The public will not mind the CONSOLE
dation of the Pullman and Wagner
sleeping car companies provided the
porters do not organize a trust. Such a
consolidation as the latter should be
given no quarter.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

A correspondent of the New York
Times is disturbed because a game of
foot ball ended in fight If pugilstic
encounter had finished in a game of
foot ball, his complaints would have
more reason.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

taken part in every one of England's
campaigns in that country since he first
Joined the army as subaltern. He
which he won in the war with the
zulus when he rushed, sword and re-
volver in hand, in upon those savages
and rescued an officer who had been
captured by them. 1t was Butler to
whom the subordinate reported the
death of a French prince who had been
in his charge, but whom he had aban-
doned to his fate at the hand of the
zulus. Said Butler to his subordinate:
But how comes it, sir, that you still
live?"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21


To further cement the good feeling
between the north and south, a portrait
of Gen. Robert E. Lee will probably
soon be added to the pictures of former
superintendent in the gallery at West
Point. Gen. Lees picture is the only
one lacking to make the list complete.
Gen. Lee was superintendent at the
military academy from 1852 to 1855, and
Secretary Root has written a southern
congressman that he would be glad to
place a picture of the general in the
academy in his uniform as a United
States officer Tt is probable that a
handsome portrait will be procured by
the Atlanta Daughters of the Confed-
eracy.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

The heartrending news that Sir
Thomas, not content with the regular
cup series, wants two more races, is the
latest. Expert mathematician engaged
in figuring the probable ratio between
the races and fukes that are to be ex-
pected, have hit on ratio somewhere
near sixteen to one.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

Doubtless no officer in the English
army is better qualified than Gen. Sir
Redvers Butler to take charge of her
majestys forces in South Africa. He has
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

What 1 want is hat that will make
me look tall "Oh, no; what you want
is something that will make you act
square. Chicago Record.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

For the first year of his married life he
came to dinner in evening clothes -
What does he do now?" Now he comes
to breakfast in them Puck,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

JUDGE Prisoner, it is your right to
challenge the iurymen you object to-"
the right until after they make their de-
cision. ''-Tit-Bits.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21
the European tenors and violinists who
have been in this country y?"-Life.

Just what she wanted.--"Julia, I think
III give you furniture for your birthday
present" How lovely, Harry I'll take
piano, g sewing machine and a Iady's
writing desk Detroit Free Press.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

Myer-'Was Smyth's marriage a fail
ure2' Failure isn't a name for It,
Why, it proved to be a regular Delaware
peach crop. Chicago News.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21
WHIMSICALITIES.

He-''Yes, she made a fool of me" She
II wonder why 1t is a man never re-
covers from thing or that kind?"-
Brooklyn Life.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

No use for it.-Elder-"Why didn't your
church join the churches in praying for
rain?' Deacon-''We had just opened a
gospel tent Judge.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

Anti-expansionists is too long and
cumbrous an appelation. Why not sub
stitute Contraotionists for the hyphen-
ated polysyllable.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

Sir Thomas Upton came to this coun-
try looking for snap. He found it
when his topmast broke
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

The whoop of the Rough Riders is
now drowned by the yell of the return
ing Twentieth Kansas.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

Four colonies of the regular army are
soon to be retired as brigadier gem
erals, but it has taken them forty years
of service to win the honor.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21
no CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

take Laxative Bron,o Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if il fails
to cure. d. w. Groves signature is on
each box. IS cents.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

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, 1899-10-21

The government is trying to find a GER
tain ten-thousand-dollar greenback, the
only one extant." HAS It searched all
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

About all Bryan succeeded in doing
in Kentucky was to get himself dis
liked.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

i 1l27
sFHrP # you cannot get keystone
INF r Silver White Gclntine from
S your grocer, send us his name
! and viii mail yon mple package makes i
pint OF Jelly free; also recipes bg the leading
cooks OF the country. Large box mailed for
+ 10 cents.
MICHIGAN CARBON WORKS, Detroit, Mich.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

The New York Sun sounds the warn
ing. The anti-Aguinaldians must look
out. The Squaw men at Chicago de-
clared their intention of securing the
defeat CT the republicans. They num-
bered 100 votes, including Aladdin At
kinson and Herbert Myrick. When
they threw out their chests, Chicago
bulged. There was no effort, Erving
Winslow says, to ally the movement to
any political party, such action being
postponed to a later period, when a
general ghost dance will be held, and
the Squaw men expect to manifest their
strength in such a manner as to de-
mand recognition from one or both Of
the existing parties.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

With Aguinaldo praying to God that
the great democratic party shall prove
victorious in the next presidential cleo
ton" why would it not be a clever
move on the part of Senator Jones and
the other democratic managers, to in
vite the little man with the pompadour
speeches through doubtful states? Much
could be done in this way to enliven the
tame campaigns in Ohio and Ken
lucky. And then, too, who would make
a better running mate for the national
ticket than Aggie? If he could as nom
inee for vice president run as well with
Bryan as he has run from Otis, Mark
Hanna would have cause to tremble.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

The Beers have no use for good
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

John G. Hagberg's friends are telling
q good story that has developed out of
the legislative contest in ward 5. Ac-
.cording to the story, Mr.. Hagberg was
approached a few days ago by strang-
er, who said: Are you Mr.. Hagberg?"
II am, replied Mr.. Hagberg. Let me
hear you talk" said the Questioner.
Mr.. Hagberg proceeded to find out
what the man was driving at, and was
informed that a Ryan supporter had
told him that Mr.. Hagberg was Swede
and could not speak the English Ian
guage intelligibly.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21
CHANGE OF TIME.

The Shamrock could not even capture
a stein.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

The Bumpety- bumps and Neverslips
were at it again yesterday afternoon and
played hot contest at "Fireman's
park" Now the Bumpety- bumps and
Neverslips are ball teams of no mean
ability composed wholly of firemen at
the new headquarters. The members
are those located on the no-name street
side of headquarters and the members
of the department of the Foster street
side of the house. Never in Worcester
even in their recent league team DAYS
have searchers for base ball honors bat
tied more royalty or more earnestly for
victory than these ladies who NAV
ball. To be sure certain ground rules,
such as over this or that fence is out
and but one base is run, yet there is fun
and barrels of it every afternoon II is
altogether likely that foot ball team
will be formed In the near future. the
only drawback being the selection of
proper names for the opposing teams.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

There will be limited number of
tickets to Miss Scudder's lectlAe in
Memorial hall at o'clock this after
noon, on sale at % cents-for the pupils
of the English and classical high
schools. Tickets may be obtained at
the store of Putnam, Davis & Co. at
80 Pleasant street, and IA Bowdoin
street
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

The sixty-frst exhibition of the Bos-
ton Art club will be opened Jan. 5, 1900,
with an informal reception by the
members to their friends and will close
on the evening of Feb g. 1t will be
open Sundays excepted) from 8 a. m.
to 10 p. M, except on Saturdays, when
the gallery will be closed at p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
China and Glassware

Ornament your friends table
and you've hit a tender spot
for Christmas. Beauty, service,
lasting remembrance-if you
choose the right thing.
Decorated lamps at $l.05 Fri
day-werc So. .45, rich ornamen-
tations, with central draft burn
erS, cans that hold lots of oil and
lift out to fill. Every one guar
antced.
Night Lamps-thc Ruby-ii
you must have a light all night,
they're just the thing. 10 cents
on Friday, though they're worth
half more.
Dinner Sets-another Christ
mas thought not to be forgotten
in a day. These we offer for
Friday are 112 piece sets OF the
best quality English Porcelain,
with .under-glazc decorations III
blue, brown and green. Pretty
and stylish-dishes are the new
est shapes and decorations the
most modern designs.
SG.25 complete on Friday in
stead OF $7.9S.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
Wedgewood Books

Call them Wedgewood, be-
cause they're bound in the new
shade OF blue-of best binders
cloth.
Handmade books, wire
sewed, printed on very fine quail
ity of laid paper from large clear
type.
10 cents for Friday--the pub
Usher thought them cheap at
fifty cents. But we crush pub
lisher's prices here.
There are many, many titles
to choose from-a list would
only mean to catalogue the
favorite and standard authors.
They'll make an Inexpensive
gift and one that will be appre-
ciated.
On no other day in this store,
nor on any day in any other
store, have they been or will they
ever be sold for 10 cents-sort
of a long way Of putting it, but
we want to make it plain to you.
j AS many as you want Friday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
HandkerChiefS

Women and Mems.
10 cents for the 25c and 30c
kind.
Don't know what to give;
can't think OF anything; been
puzzling your brain for weeks?
Give Handkcrchicfs.
Some one says: "Oh, ! gave
them last year" Never mind
if you did, Their appreciation
is a sort Of perpetual notion
never grow tired using them,
unless you have a cold.
These at 10 cents for Friday
arc mostly womcn's, being
handsomely embroidered and all
linen, of course. The mems are
Observation-Disclosures, which is
the decree of fashion at present.
The price is less than you'd pay
for the old-fashioned wide-hem
kind.
About two thousand three
hundred of them will sail out of
here Friday.
10 cents the price.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
SHORTER NOTES.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Independent Hose company was held
Wednesday night in the companys
rooms on South Blakely street After
some business of a routine nature was
transacted, John j. Gill; of Spring
street, was sworn in as first assistant
foreman.
The Carriage and Wagon Workers
union, No. AS, will hold a meeting Mon
day evening, Dec. II, in Industrial hall,
Scranton. All members are requested
to be present.
a. A. Ayres, great senior sycamore
of the Improved Order of Red Men,
paid an official visit to the local lodge
last evening.
A rehearsal of the special music to
be given Christmas will be held in the
church parlOrs of the First Presbyter-
ian church this evening at 7.30 o'clock.
Frank Dickens, of Chestnut street.
left yesterday for Philadelphia, where
he will spend several days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
Good Aprons

and cheap aprons. Good aprons
cheap, we might say.
10 cents for Friday.
Some friend whom you want
to remember and who doesn't
look so much at the cost OF the
gift as at its intrinsic value.
Try an apron on her, or two
aprons, or three.
These at ten cents for Friday
were YOU to make them yourself
would cost you a half more. We
save you all the time and trouble
and give you the finished pro-
duct at about half their worth.
White aprons, with short ties
and good deep hem. Nicely
made and finished.
10 cents-if you come early.
But we cannot promise them to
last through the evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
MINOOKA.

John j. Gallagher, of Main street, Is
confined to his home by an attack of
rheumatism.
Mrs. Gosurt, of Greenwood is reported
to be seriously i'll.
The marriage of Mr.. Morris Feeney
and Miss Theresa Connolly, both of this
place, was solemnized yesterday at St.
JOseph's church Mr.. John Connolly was
groomsman and Miss Bridget Farrell was
bridesmaid. The bride was attlrCd In n
very handsome costume and looked
charming. A reception was held at the
home of the brides parents.
Mr.. James Gallagher of Providence,
and Miss Ellen Coyne, of this place, was
united i'm marriage yesterday afternoon
at o'clock, in st. Joseph's church. by
Rev. w. 4, German. Miss h. Gallagher,
of Scranton, was bridesmaid, ana Mr..
William Jackson, of the North End, act
ed as best man. The bride was neatly
attired I'm suit of pearl grey and her
maid appeared charming In light blue.
Supper was served at the homo of the
brides sister on Stafford street, after
which dance was held at Gallery S
hall.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
Dixie Plaids-Ginghams

Call them Dixie Plaids, be-
cause they're bright and pretty
the striped ginghams you
know about.
All extra heavy in weight and
nobby patterns.
sc the yard on Friday.
Worth 10 cents.
You'll buy them mostly for
wrappers, skirts and dresses for
yourself and children and when
you see them you'll pick up an
additional lot for mems and boys
working shirts.
There are three thousand
yards Of them and they may last
through Friday evening. Wen
hope so, if you can't come
earlier.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
So Kid Gloves at 81.

Had a sale on a similar lot
once before.
Never has a pair come back
with complaint. 1t was d SEN
sational glove bargain in every
sense.
After all, it pays to buy good
gloves.
The lot we offer for Friday are
worth two dollars the pair by
every fair standard. We do not
know OF any other store ever
having sold them regularly for
less. AT two dollars they are
cheap, because they'll outwear
three ordinary pairs.
They come in many shades OF
tan, blue, red, purple and green;
also white. Fasten at wrists
with two patent clasps.
$1.10 on Friday.
What an admirable Christmas
present.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

A special meeting of the borough
school directors was held in the Cen
tral school building last evening. hi
rectors Webber. Costello, Spencer and
Kellam were present forming a quor-
um, and business was proceeded with
directly after the reading and accept
ance of the minutes.
Reports were heard from the COM
mittees on school houses, Mr.. Spencer
reporting that at No s building sew
eral discarded stoves were standing in
the way. 1t was moved to sell the
same as junk. Messrs. Costello and
Kellam had nothing to report from
their districts.
superintendent report was pre-
sented and was as follows: Attend
ance for month of November, 2,347,
being the largest attendance for any
month on record in the schools; per-
centage Of attendance, 90; visits made
by superintendent. AZ; attendance in
business course, 40; attendance COM
pared with last month $50 more.
The superintendent further reported
that an overcrowded condition of the
primary room in No. building is caus-
Ing considerable trouble and recon-
mended some change. He also report
ed having fixed Christmas vacation to
be of one weeks duration, from Dec
"a to first Tuesday after New Years
day. The report was ordered ap-
proved.
The report of the truant officer
showed he had made 1856 visits to the
house of truants and that the attend
ance was good. Reports from the pur-
chasing committee were next heard.
President Webber reported that three
| small globes would be purchased for
No. school, and IT, was so ordered.
| Bills were next taken up and a large
| number ordered paid.
A committee of two, consisting of
Messrs. Kellam and Spencer was ap-
! pointed to meet the tax collectors and
| settle the list of generations before
| the board. 1t was decided to close the
| schools for the Christmas holidays, as
| recommended by the superintendent in
| his report.
The board found that twenty-nlne
| pupils from Scranton were attending
| the Dunmore schools, while twenty
| three from Dunmore were in attend
ance at the city schools. It was deemed
| advisable to investigate the matter and
| arrive at some conclusion. 1t was de-
| Cided to open the building on ThroOp
property for school purposes Jan. ., If
| ready for occupancy, after which the
| meeting adjourned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
S1.50 Crepons at 75c
lust half price.

just lldll )llSN'
If you've been listening close
" at home for Christmas point
ers, you've probably heard a
black crepon skirt mentioned
between the lines.
And why not?
Nothing could be more dres-
sv. No other material answers
so perfectly the requirements for
drcss-up occasions and street
wear. The wear and service
helps you to economy.
But YOU cannot always buy
ar-and-a-half crepons at half
price-couldn't now if it wasn't
a Friday Anniversary sale.
There is many patterns to
choose from-enough to suit
most every fancy; some i'll
stripes and others in the new
floral effects. Heavy blister and
beautiful lustre and finish.
Is cents the ward on Friday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

to accept the commandership of the or
ganization, recently rendered to him.
The organization was perfected by
the election of these officers: Com
mander-in-chief, William j. Hulings,
of Pennsylvania; vice-commander,
Colonel James b. Coryell, of Pennsyl-
vania; adjutant general, William
Christopher, of Pennsylvania; quar-
termaster, Colonel +. w. Hine, of New
Jersey; inspector, Colonel George w.
Taylor, of Virginia; judge advocate,
Colonel r.. NJ. Townsend, of New York;
signal officer, Colonel James h. Tyfee,
of Tennessee; chaplain, Captain IL.
Jones, of New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
DEATH OF MRS. MILLER.

Mrs. Genetta Miller, an aged lady re-
siding with her son, Mr.. David Miller,
on Rigg street, died yesterday after
noon at $50 o'clock. Deceased was "A
years of age and has been a resident
of this borough for some time. Death
was due to general debility. Four
sons and one daughter survive the
deceased. They are Peter, David and
William of this place, and Robert of
Dibley; Mrs. Thomas, Jones, of Old
ham, England. The funeral will be
held Sunday afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
Baby Hats

For babies rather. These
newest style ones look more like
hats for grown people.
You've seen them here and
admired them at $2.9S-wished
they were a little less in price,
perhaps, that you might own
one.
Fridays your chance.
On that day, $1.9S.
Made of velvet of the very
best quality, large and prettily
shaped, finished with big taffeta
bows.
All colors to choose from.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

the discharge of the guards was con-
Quoted quietly and has been going an
at different times since June last At
that time one of the guards who had
been employed by an official of the
institution and with whom he had
quarreled. reported the alleged thefts to
the board of managers.
The guards who were forced out are
Charles Vansandt, James Wilson and
George Paulin, and two Of those un-
der suspicion are Daniel Roach and
John Henry
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
Toys for Friday

Yes, we're willing you should
have a chance at some of the
TOYS on Friday Bought a lot
with that thought in view.
Washing Machines and Wash
Sets, for all the world like the
big kind that ornament the
laundry; only small in size and
not so heavy. They'll wash
dolly's clothes ali out clean and
make 4 real little mothers
washer-woman out of the dolly's
play-mamma.
On Friday they're 35 cents.
On any other day you pay 60
cents for them-which is less
than their price in other stores.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
12j cents on Friday.

124 cents on Friday.
Though winter is late, there's
a long one and a cold one not
far distant-so prepare for it and
dress the little folks up with
comfort.
We offer on Friday only one
thousand heavy quality vests in
grey ribbed and plain brown,
nicely made and finished.
You may shop the city over
and you'll not find their equal
under 10 cents.
Here Friday at 125 cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
Dressing Sacques
80 cents for Friday.

80 cents for Friday.
Two hundred Of them for the
first two hundred lucky people
who rush after them.
Made up from warm, soft
eiderdown in pretty shades of
red, pink and blue. The edges
delicately stitched with black.
They would be cheap at dol
lar, though that is a little more
than we ever asked for them
but you may be sure they've
never been so little priced as
they are for Friday.
On second floor.
80 cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
Sideboard Covers
25 cents.

% cents.
If you've a Side-board, you'll
buy two or three of them. If
you haven't, you can use them
for stand covers. They'd really
look pretty most anywhere you
might place them,
Pure white in Marseilles pat
terms, with heavy fringe running
clear around.
They have never been sold
here or elsewhere under a quar-
ter-at Is cents they form one
of the decided bargains OF our
Anniversary sale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
NEW MILITARY ORGANIZATION
Association of Spanish-American
War Veterans.

Trenton, ~ j., Dec. l4.-There were
about fifteen men present at a meet
ing today to perfect the Orga MIA tion
of the Spanish h-Ameri ,an War Neter-
ans association, A session IL being
held for the adoption OF a constitution
and then the association will BE- in
corporated,
A telegram was received from Colonel
w. j. Hulings, of the Sixteenth Penn
sylavania regiment, who has just ar
rived from Europe, in which he agreed