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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19
CHURCH COMPLIMENTED
DR.. Perrin Praises Members of
Park Avenue Church

Rev. DR.. w, t. Perrin, presiding eld-
err of the Boston south district, visited
Park Avenue Methodist church last
evening. and after preaching, held the
third quarterly conference. Rev. Alon-
20 Sanderson, the pastor of the church,
reported that ten had Joined by letter
and two on probation since the last
quarterly conference. Progress has
been made in all departments of the
church work, and the great work of
fine quarter had been--in raising money
to pay the church debt of s575, all of
which has been pledged, most Of the
sums to be paid by Jan. l, 1900. This
has been accomplished with the help
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19
MRS. HANS0N'S READING
Church Entertainment in Mill
bury Proves Popular

Millbury, Dec 18.-The fourth enter
tainment in the Unitarian course was
held in the Unitarian church tonight
where 300 people gathered to hear Mrs.
Fred H. Hanson of Boston, who gave
an entertainment consisting of the fol-
lowing. program Monologues, "The
Christian 'possum," can order for a
picture" 1.-THE proposal" "The Christ
mas dinner invitation" David Cop
perfield and his child-wife"; readings,
His word of honor" 1.-THE old mann
N.Y." "Abbie's accounts" Poems of
child life" G. Eugene Field and James
Whitcomb Riley.
The readings were varied with music
by a ladies' quartet.
Before purchasing your Christmas
goods call at the store of James w.
Groin on Elm Street who has the
finest display of presents in town. OPP
en- every evening this week.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19
Spencer

Spencer, Dec. 1S.-Alfred Clark. a
member of the D. P. H. S., was buried
today at Charlton. The school sent
down delegation of five schoolmates.
They were E. B. Morse, p. Livermore,
2, Allen Miss B. Green, Miss Josephine
Lowell and Miss G. Prouty A delega-
ton of three members were elected to
draw up resolutions. They were Ar
thur Murdoch, Marion Jones and Flo
renee Lamb. A pillow with Glass
mate" on was given.
The D. p. H. S. boys are talking of
forming basket ball team. There is
good material in the school and a good
team ought to be expected. j. Dermo-
dy ]. Agnes, e. Mullett, e. Lowell, F
Putnam, G. Dermody and c. O'Gara
will try for the team.
The Ne Plus Ultra Yeast Co. sent
out $50 lbs. of sample yeast to different
bakeries in the United States today.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19
Oxford

oxford, Dec. 1S.-Benjamin Earl a
former resident of Oxford, and broth
er Of Samuel Earl of this place, died
Saturday, at his home, in Philadelphia.
The Whist club will meet at Bacon
hotel this week with Mrs. W. L. Plais-
ted.
Delphine Martineau sold his personal
property today at auction, at the Abel
Davis place.
The Nipnuck A. c. basket ball team
is putting in considerable practice prep
aratory to their game with the Nichols
academy team, Thursday evening. The
team will go down to Dudley in a bus
and are willing to take a number of
rooters with them.
A sand car went off the track at Au-
burn this afternoon, and the cars later
in the afternoon were CORRESPONDENCE
late.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19
Webster'S Famous RecIuSe Will
Take in Two Boarders For
Company
TIRED OF LEADING
A SOLITARY LIFE
Remains of Charles E. Brown will
Be Brought to Mill Town
Early Tomorrow

Webster, Dec. 1s.--Joseph Davis Jen-
ney, aged 7e years, the lonely hermit,
who has lived life Of seclusion in
hut in the wilds Of the famous old
Douglas woods, has decided that in his
declining days a companion would be
friend not only in need, but indeed.
Consequently, when Timothy Moyni-
han inquired of him if the hermit would
allow him and his bride to live there,
the old recluse willingly gave consent.
The old hermit is well-known fig
ure in town, as he occasionally comes
this way with a wheelbarrow to pur-
chase eatables and carry them home
with. Jenney had trouble in his young
er days. but what 1t was, he will never
tell the various newspaper men that
have interviewed him in his lonely
home.
The Spy has published the old mans
career in detail. Some score of years
ago q murder was committed at his
home, and from that time until now
the old man has lived alone
The hermit wanted to die a few
months ago, but now he is full of hope
for the future.
Business at the shoe factory of A. J.
Bates & Co. is slack. This morning the
force of cutters and others went out for
an indefinite period. Out of the 400
hands employed at the factory, about
125 are loafing today
Webster council No. 22S, K. of c.,
elected these officers at a meeting yes
terday afternoon to officiate for the
ensuing year: G. X, James F. Maher
d. G. K, j. e. Hickey; c., Maurice p.
Clare f. S., Edward Farrell Jr.; R. S.,
James A. Love; T., James H. Duffy;
A, Fred H. Berger; l., John j. Love
w. John E. Hickey; d. G., Denis j.
Delaney; O.. G., Thomas McCann c.,
John j. Breen; Trus., Joseph P. Love,
| N. c. GILES. j. F. Corwin; Phys, DR..
John J. Thompson.
George D. Morse has been engaged by
the basket ball teams in Southbrdge tc
act as referee in the following games
Dec. 10. K. S. r. Of Southbridge VS.
| Millbury Lifts; Dec. 81, Southbridge
| B. B. A. VS.. Wellington rifles of Wor,
| cester; Dec. 25, K. S. r. VS.. Webster
unions. All of these games will be
played in the Spec town.
The remains Of Charles E. Brown
aged rs years, who died in Allston, neal
Boston, Friday night, will arrive il
town via the Boston and Albany r9il
road, at II o'clock tomorrow forenoon
The remains will at once be taken tt
the Congregational church, where tn,
funeral services will be held. Rev
Andrew Campbell, pastor of the church
will officiate. The interment will b.
at East Webster.
Word was received here today tina
George Edmunds died at his home II
Alston last night. He formerly livet
in Dudley. The body will be brough
here for burial tomorrow forenoon.
Manager Arthur G. Pattison of Musi,
hall is making arrangements with G. B
Brooks to furnish an orchestra of sever
pieces at all theatrical productions il
the hall.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19

Of the president of the Church Exten-
sion Society, A. B. r. Kinney and the
pastor Protracted meetings have been
held at Tatnuck, Greenville Leicester,
Lake View and Park avenue church,
and tent meetings at Sterling Junction
during the summer and fall.
Rev Mr.. Sanderson referred to the
labors of the young men who are about
to leave their charges, and Offered
complimentary resolutions, which, at
the suggestion of the presiding elder,
We're carried by rising vote. Their
places will be filled Jan. l by some
young men from the Boston School Of
Theology. Reports were offered by
Sunday School Superintendent A. H.
Anthony, Epworth League President
H. A.. Bullock, and Junior League Pres
ident Franklin Blodgett. Mrs. G. e.
Wright, H. d. Bailey and Reuel Kim
ball reported for the parsonage. DR..
Perrin complimented the church on the
good attendance and on the excellent
prospects for future success. Rev. Mr..
Sanderson spoke feelingly on the
death of Hugh Hicks, king Of the gyp-
sizes in New England. and believed
and consistent member of Park ave-
nue. church
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19
BIG BREAK IN COTTON
Bears Make Big Money on the
New York Exchange

New York, Dec. 1s.-This was red
letter day for the bears on the cotton
exchange. Soon after the opening, the
air became thick with orders from all
quarters to sell. Great blocks which
had been held for weeks by presuma-
bly, strong parties on the theory that
eight cent cotton would be recorded be-
fore the New Year opened, were sold
out, and then came rumors of financial
difficulties in Wall street.
The failure of the Produce Exchange
Trust Company and of Henry Allen &
Co., were telling blows against the bulls
A heavy slump in New Orleans, a rapid
fall i'll Liverpool and the rise in money
sent holders into a spasm of fright.
January fell to $3.50 as against $7.25 yes
terday. Late in the day there was a
rally and the close was fairly steady
at from 2 to points net loss for the
present crop position
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19
NEW TEACHER HAS
BEEN APPOINTED
Leicester School Committee
Names Sara NJ. SouthWiCk
Christmas Hop

Leicester, Dec. 1S.-The school COM
mittee have recently appointed Miss
Sara NJ. Southwick of Leicester teacher
at the Meanwhile school for the term
beginning Jan. 8, 1900. Miss Bertha
c. Myers of Worcester was elected
teacher Of the Rochdale primary, to
serve for the remainder Of the school
year.
The Leicester school committee will
prepare a tribute in memory of Rev.
Samuel May, and it will be printed in
the town report. The public schools
will close Friday, Dec. o. for a two
weeks vacation. The winter term will
begin Jan. 8, 1900, and end Nov. %.
The spring term begins April g. and
the school year ends June %.
The young men of Leicester hill are
planning for a Christmas hop in the
parlors of the Hotel Leicester, for the
evening of Dec. 20. Two hundred in
vitations have been sent out, and a
large party is expected to attend. The
committee Of arrangements are: f.
Dewey Waite, J. Whittemore Smith
and M. Sibley Snow. Bisco's orchestra
will furnish music. Landlord c. E.
| Sleeper will serve refreshments.
| Prof. Sarah F. Whiting of Wellesley
| college, and her sister are guests at
| the Hotel Leicester for two weeks.
! Extensive repairs are to be made on
| the Samuel May residence, and the
house viii be wired for electric lights
| The Crawford Whist Club will meet
| on the evening of Jan. list, as the
| guest of Mrs. r. f. Booth.
| The Second new "il1r1hop SNOW p1Ow
| for the Spencer end of the Worcester
and Suburban was brought to Leices-
| ter today.
| The annual Christmas exercises of
the Sanderson M. E. Sunday school will
| be held on Wednesday evening, Dec
| u. There will be a Christmas tree
and refreshments for the children.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19
RIOTERS SUSPENDED
President Harris of Amherst
Takes Summary Measures

Amherst Dec 1S.-President Harris
of Amherst college today announced
the suspension for an indefinite period,
of four students, the alleged ringleaders
in an attempt to break UP the annual
banquet of the freshman class in
Springfield, last Wednesday evening.
The sophomores had battle with the
police in attempting to pass the door
of the banquet hall, and a patrolman
and several of the hotel employees
were severely injured while a number
of students were badly battered. Sew
eral of the freshman after dinner
speakers were captured by the sopho-
mOres.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19
FINANCIAL PANIC
STIRS WALL STREET
Continued from Page one.)

on the down grade and on the recov-
cry. After the close Of the exchange
there was a meeting of the clearing
house committee to concert further
measures for safety and relief An
issue of clearing house certificates was
discussed, bat the bank presidents
present decided that would not be ad-
visable for the present. A meeting Of
the clearing house committee was
called for IL o'clock tomorrow, with a
view to being prepared for action in
case Of further necessity. The democrat
ization In stocks affected the bond mar
ket more or less, but losses were largely
confined to the lower-grade issues,
which have been subject to speculation.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19
QuinSigamond Lodge

Quinsigamond Lodge, l. o. o. F., had
its semi-annual election of officers last
evening at it's hail. So Pearl street, and
elected these officers: N. G., F. E..
Fisher; V. G., F. E. Drury; secretary,
M. A. haywood; treasurer, G. w.
Pierce; financial secretary, Lucius Har-
wood. The installation will be Janu-
airy s. January 1 the third degree will
be worked
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19
Supper and Whist

Pearl Lodge, K. of H., had supper
last evening at Castle hail. About 100
sat down to supper, During the eve
ming social and whist were enjoyed
The committee of arrangements was:
Mr.. and Mrs. I. II. Stockwen, chair
men; Mr.. and Mrs. Banfield, B. E.
King, c. w. Hastings G. w. Hayden
Mrs. Myra Smith, Mrs e. G. Sprague,
Miss Lottfe Patch.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19
Grover Has rheumatism

Princeton, N. j., Dec. 1S.-Ex- Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland. who is confined
to his house with slight attack of
rheumatism, is rapidly recovering from
the Illness
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19
Old Children

Many children look too
old for their years. They
60 about with thin faces and
sober manners not in keep
ing with robust childhood.
If it's your boy or girl, give
Sco1S Emulsion
Twill fill out the hollow
places, increase the weight,
and bring a healthy color
to the cheeks. The i'm
provement continues long
after they cease using the
Emulsion. Get SCOTS.
soc. and $500, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19
Confirms Nominations

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The senate to-
day confirmed the nominations of
George Gray of Delaware to be United
States circuit judge for the third judi
cial district; w M. Baker, to be
postmaster at Randolph, Mass.
There will be a meeting of the La
dies Aid Society of Adams Square Con-
gregational church, this afternoon at
2.30. Business meeting at 800.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19

Ann, you have broken the nose of this
beautiful Venus"
''Yessum; but you needn't think I'm
goin' t pay fer her; her arms wuz
chipped off when l come detroit Free
Press.N
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19
Treasury Undetermined

Washington, Dec. 1S.-It is stated at
the treasury department today that in
quiry is being made as to the financial
situation in New York, but that it has
not been determined whether the gov
eminent will undertake to relieve the
market, or, if so, what the nature of
the relief will be.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-19

Don't wait until YOU are sick, but take
CARRIERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
POSSIBLY \ PR ACTICAI JOKE


Several weeks ago a report was dis
patched eastward from Vancouver stating
that Editor Lettmour of the Manila
American had arrived and was on his way
to Washington To work for the removal of
Gen. Otis. The Star noted the matter and
expressed the doubts of the officials in this
city as to the authenticity of the report,
mentioning the fact that the Manila Amer
lean was favorably regarded by the Ameri-
can officers in Manila, and that there was
no knowledge of the connection of an Ed
itor Lettmour' with that paper Mr.. II. f
Seymour. manager of the American, is In
Washington at present, and today, men
tioning the matter of the dispatch referred
to, said TO a Star reporter:
Il am the only man i'll the United States
connected with the Manila American, and
don't know any man by the name of Lett
mour who has ever been connected with
the paper. i was never In Vancouver as [
left the steamer in Victoria which can be
vouched for by fellow passengers. now in
this city. Not having landed in Vancouver,
| could not possibly have been interviewed
and could not have said what the article
contains. Unfortunately, We had one of
those practical jokers aboard. who, as af-
terward heard, had himself interviewed as
a prosecuted missionary from China and
he may have been the author of the inter-
Jew
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

schools, 7G6 total enrolment; Christian.
schools, leo total en~ollment Union, /
schools. $50 total enrolment; Chinese, I
schools. :}4s total enrolment: Reformed. >
schools. - total enrolment; United Broth
rem. l school. 1g4 total enrolment; Baptist
Brethren DUnkers), 1 school. - total en-
roliment; The Brethren. l school, 60 tota!
enrolment. Orthodox Friends, | school. Al
total enrolment; independent Methodist, l
school. "a total enrollsment. Total, 1913
schools 36 1J5 total enrolment.
The 1895 report showed gain in total
enrolment of lob This year a gain of
1856 is reported, the largest percentage of
gain, nearly % per cent being in the Pro-
testant Episcopal schools. The decrease in
the enrolment among he Union schools re-
suited from transfer Of one Union mission
work to the Christian denomination and
the dropping of another from the rolls.
The number uniting with the churches
Of nineteen only from last year. The
United Brethren denomination reports
about ~ per cent of It's school membership
as uniting with the church during the year.
1t has been the custom in this report to
give the names and enrolment of the ten
largest Sunday schools in order Of size
The 1899 reports show them to stand as
follows: Calvary Baptist. 1,755; Hamline
NJ. E. sos; Eastern Presbyterian. GAS; Me
trOpOlitan Presbyterian GA: First Congre
gatiOnal 80; Wesley Chapel NJ. f, 5rS
Second Baptist, 317; Waugh NJ F., 81;
| New York Avenue Presbyterian. sos;
| Twelfth Street NJ. E. 40
Sessions Last Evening.
After the close Of the report in yester
days Star of the proceedings Of the con-
vention. the second session was he'd Tn.
report Of the special committee on Sunday
school libraries was made by the chairman,
Mr.. Weston Flint.
Following this there was a conference on
Libraries and Librarians" conducted by
Rev. DR.. Hurlbut Of New York. a the close
of which address on ''Absentees in cur
Sunday School was delivered by Mr.. Miles
I NJ. Shand.
This WAS followed by the teach
ing of the Sunday school lesson for Sunday
next Instructions on the public reading
of the Scriptures were given by DR.. Hurl-
but.
The third session of the convention began
last evening at 100 o'clock. with a song
service led by Foundry Quartet. Mr. F.
a. Wilson pecent0r, and Mr.. w. X. Cohen
( Organist
MIR. Charles d. Meigs, state secretary of
Sunday School Union. indianapolis. Ind.
delivered an address on The Front Line
Sunday School"
! After singing, Or. Hurlbut spoke on The
/ Sunday School fer the Twentieth Century,
/ A letter of greeting from the Maryland
Sunday School Union was read and the
secretary was requested 10 send an apprO-
pirate reply to the president of the Mary
/ land organization Mr.. GOldsborough s. Crit
filth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

100 dozen OIL Opaque and Yale Holland Win
dow Shades. finished with heavy lace NR-
edgr-worih from 30. 10 Zoe. for. 1885,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

4-quartcr muslin. II good soft Al
wearing quality-both blcachcd al II
and unblcachcd. per yard. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

Double Bed Comforts, covered with best grade
of Silkoine and filled with pure a n 4 m
Eliminated cotton-worth S. for. D L 1 "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

Double. Bed White Crochet Spreads in SNOWY
N Scads ss dsT@fd st. sSnm,a and zDC
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200 dozen pillow cases, made # round
thread muslin nnshrd with @V
i hen Ss%@5sr border ana y: 712c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
Handkerchief Dent.

Ladies' and Mems HnndkerchIefs; wide
and narrow Rem: plain and colored
borders; l2la and l5c. lot &C.
72-inch Ladies SILK Searfs, navy. On,
white and black S9e value Eye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

Ladies' 2-cIlSp Kid Cloves in black ard all
IosrabIe SHADES including hlo"i, brown. tan,
gray. Sv..-yvirh Self-Stitchei hackS-and in all
sizes from 5i2 To =. Their equal are not g." hc
found anywhere else for less than ~ cents
Special price tomorrow. 81 ,nts pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

800 blpachcd ShcrtS-iouhlr bed - -
size SlA:Hi. hcmmed. hand torn aud &QDC
lr"ned for ....-...- -.......-.... W , 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

Fine Quality Atwood
Homespuns. 60 inches wide
in the ever-so-popular
browns and grays and mob
hicst rough effccts-of heavy
wcight-reguIar 81 Soc
values, for. ... 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

Ill California Wool Blankets. with pink
red or blue h"rders-tine stitched e. 2m
worth 50 a pair. f0r.......-....... Do. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15
Myers Waists.
Csc. Quality. A0c.

100 dozen Ladies' Wooden Waists, stylish
checks. stripes and plaids; combination Of
lars. fun blouse front. Worth 75c. Sale
price. ACC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

A big lot Of apron giughams.
of best wearing quality offered
as II special value tomorrow at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

Dainty Hand painted and Decorated Opal Sets
In six pieces. consisting of 4 pair of bottles
powder and puff boy. pin tray. collar ard cuff
box ard jewel tray-will he OF red NJ ~
cents. The regular price IS 81 .f9-aud the
special price is in force only for tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-15

6-IUaIter bleached Shecting n NU/
close, round thread cotton II DuA
tomorrow. per yard. ........ W ~
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Mems Blown ana Tan Color Feece-lined In
dcrwe'r. shirts finished with pearl buttons AID
drawers with suspcn,ler taps; in all sizes. aud
Mems ont NJ Flannel Night Robes. full regular
made. extra long -foIied seam. in Il variety OF
col0rS. Thes. regular J0c garments for
81 cents
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-13

front of our lines and say: 'At-ten-
tion Mager Beckham pass the COM
mand down the lines.'"
AS already stated, Mr.. Whitaker
was on hand at Appomatox. He says
that he was sorely disappointed that
day. He knew 1--WE were in q purity
durn tight place." but that he chad a
notion that Bob Lee would manage
somehow or other to squirm out; but
when l seed squad ov ossifers ridin'
down the line with or white flag q
foatin' in the breeze. 1 knowed the
dawg was dead an I jest dropped my
old muskit an walked over into the
lines of the Yanks. 1 sidled up to
where they wus a cookin' Nv some
beef. wuz most starved and axed
one of the cooks to give me piece ov
the meat. He kinder grinned, raised
the meat out ov the pot in which he
was cooking ov it, and cut off hunk
about the size ov my ham an reached
it to me. I took it an went right to
work. Myl My! But it was the best
meat ever tasted.
"Purty soon ran my ham into my
haversack, brought it out an put a
part ov what I had got into my mouth.
The Yank was watchin' me, an asked
what was that put in my mouth.
'Parcned corn,' I said.
"Aint you got no bread2' he axed.
~ tole him no, an he reached me a
great big hunk O. light bread. Then
wus certain fixed. After I got through
eatin' o. my meat an bread he offered
me another supply an 1 ct it.
"He then axed me how long since I
had drawd rashuns an 1 tole him not
since we had left Petersburg, an that
WIS about 10 days.n