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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
THE SPEAKERSHIP.

Unusual interest is being manifested
in the probable outcome of the anti
Myers conference in Boston next
Thursday. limitations have been Civ
en- out that an effort will be made to
better Benefits boom at the confer
ence. II this is so, the attempt Will
fail for certainty, SO far as the at
titude Of Worcester county represent
atives is concerned. They are for Rep
resentative Saunders, and will stand
by him as long as he remains in the
contest. No man has yet been named
as a candidate for speaker who pos
sesses more fully than Mr.. Saunders
all the qualifications for that high Of
fee
Charles E. Mann, the well-known
state house correspondent, quotes Mr..
Myers as saying that he voted for Rus
sell in 1892 or 1898. As it was William
E. Russell for whom Myers voted and
VIM. E. did not run at all in 1893. it is
interesting to learn for the first time
that it was Hon. William H. Halle of
Springfield against whom Myers voted.
That year, 1892, was the very year that
the republican party in this state need
ed votes the worst Halle being defeat
ed by only 1884 votes.
The Boston Saturday Evening Ga
zette, in summing up the political sit
uation, says:
Mr.. Myers unreliability in the past
makes him an object of suspicion even
to his best friends. and he has weak
ened his strength by certain of his re-
cent actions. He has not added to
his chances by allying himself with
Mr. Fleming, and his weakness would
become apparent If he had not so
many rivals in the field. He has
shown bis intention, if not his republic
canism, by holding out his hand to both
parties, and If he is nominated even
he himself will be doubtful as to what
party he belongs
If Mr.. Bennett is really anxious that
the best man shall win, he should re-
tire from the contest as soon as posi-
BILE; he has not, and never had, the
slightest chance of winning, and he
stands as a stumbling block in the
way of more experienced and ADLER
men. If he continues in the fight the
votes given to him will be wasted
votes; they will not advance his cause
a single step, and they will indirectly
help Mr.. Myers, whom he is anxious
to defeat. Mr.. Bennett will best as
sist his party and his friends by
speedily recognizing the hopeIessness
of his cause, and anticipate his fate
by gracefully retiring from the field.
Knowing that he cannot win, his
present course suggests obstinacy and
selfshness, and 1t will also stand in
the way of his future political career,
The man who plays the part of dog
in the manger Is not popular, and Mr..
Bennett would show wisdom in re-
Numbering this undoubted fact. By
playing the part he may spoil the
chances of his friends, and assist in
nominating an unfit man to office. but
he will ruin his future prospects at the
same time.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
A CASE OF HOLD-UP

The latest thing in labor unions is
the organization at Pittsburg Of the
Pullman sleeping ear porters and
walters as a branch of the National
Colored Mems Railroad association.
Considerable missionary work has
been done, and a thorough organization
has been effected. 1t is to be assumed
that the object of this organization is
to enable the men to present a solid
front to those people who object to
giving tips. Foreigners travelling in
the United States are continually cry
ing out against the American habit of
tip-giving, and effective attempts have
been made to break down the habit,
but none Of them have succeeded. 1t
is believed to be true, however lament
able it may be, that the custom is too
deep-rooted ever to be abolished.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
VARIETY AND NOVELTY
Bill at the Park Contains Good
Entertainers

The bill at the Park theatre this
week is full of novelty and variety,
and is one of the best bills at the house
this season. The first act is given by
Jones and Sutton, the colored comedy
team that was seen here last year The
girl has good voice and sings her coon
songs well, While the man is a fair as
sistant Miss Caroline Hull, the sing
ing star, has naturally good contralto
which she uses to advantage in several
songs. Her first number is a baritone
solo, which she also does very well.
Dewitt and Burns are a comic aero
patio team and have a right to both
ad1ectives. There is not too much horse
play and their feats of strength are
really marvellous.
Tom and Hattie Nawn are well
known to lovers of vaudeville, and they
nave an entirely new act entitled "A
Touch of Nature" in which Mr.. Nawn
IS an Irish laborer, with an inclination
TO drink. His facial expression is mi
mltable and at the conclusion of the
act, when he attempts to use a pair
OF roller skates, the audience is con-
vulsed. Giacinta Della Rocca, the
Viohnist. is a surprise. for it is not
often that such playing is heard on
{" FouueFllIe stage. she is only a girl,
put her work with the instrument, both
IN lingering and bowling, shows her to
be almost a finished artist.
The name alone of George c. Davis
Is enough to raise laugh and he was
never in better trim than this week.
He gives his famous representations of
stuart Robson Sir Henry Irving and
Kelly, and tells a lot of new stories.
AS an encore yesterday he sang a song
about the audience in which he hit sew
eral Of the people who were laughing at
MN. Wormwood's troupe of 40 trained
monkeys and dogs CLOSES the show.
1t is impossible to say whether there
are 40 animals on the stage or not, but
there are enough to make it look like
a whole managerie, and all of them are
Well trained. One little Italian grey
Mound does some remarkable feats of
strength, and there is a large dog which
can add, subtract multiply and divide
with almost human intelligence. The
monkeys are funny, as usual, and be-
have themselves with remarkable de-
corum.
On the whole there was never a Mon
Day afternoon performance which
went as well as that of yesterday,
and the house will probably be filed ali
the week.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

resentative Mellen's picturesque block
at Vernon square, how they manage
things in the clothing line, at her house.
you see" said she, my Oldest sis
ter will get hat, dress, macintosh,
pair of shoes or rubber boots, as the
case may be. When she is through
with them and decides to get a new
outfit, she gives the old one to my next
eldest sister. When she again falls
heir to my Oldest sisters latest clothes,
she gives the original outfit to my third
Oldest sister, and things go on in this
way until finally in a few years have
grown tall enough to wear them. It's
a sort of perpetual rotation in owner
snip, you see.'
I'VE see." said another girl in the
group, but what becomes of them
when you get through with them?"
ooh" said the communicative girl,
who was SO freely telling guarded
household secrets. when 1 wear them
as long as 1 can, we give them to the
poor"
Lord help the poor!" commented one
of the group as I passed along.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
ALL GOOD MEN.

The Spy presents in its news columns
this morning biographical sketches of
many of the republican candidates for
municipal honors. They are all men
well worthy the Endorsement of every
republican voter in Worcester. Many
of them have had long experience in
governmental affairs, and are well
qualified for further honor at the hands
of their fellow citizens.
All of them are identified to a greater
or lesser extent with the business and
social life of the city. Many of them
are connected with large business in
terests, and taken as a whole they can
be trusted to safely administer the
affairs of government during the COM
ing year
1t is not only the privilege, but it is
the duty of every republican voter to
go to the polls today and indorse
Mayor Dodge and insure the largest
republican majority in both branches
of the municipal government that Wor-
cester has ever known.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
Death of Mrs. 0'Hara

Mary (sullivan), wife of John
O'Hara, died at her home, Howard
street, last evening. after brief ill
ness. she moved here from Canada
about seven years ago, and leaves, be-
sides her husband, four children-John
O'Hara, of Canada; Annie, widow Of
John O'Connor, of Boston; Mary, wife
of John Kelleher; Bridget, wife of
Michael Costello, both of this city. Her
funeral will take place tomorrow
morning, with a requiem high mass in
st. Anne's church at o'clock
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

Study of South African charts shows
that Moieno and Stormberg, where the
last great battle has been fought, are
fully two hundred miles south of Mafe-
king and Ladysmith, the garrisons
which the English are now trying to
relieve, and at least three hundred
miles south of Pretoria, where Gen. Sir
Redvers Butler announced he intended
to eat his Christmas dinner. It would
seem that the Beers are advancing well
into the Cape colony, and have no i'm
mediate intention of retiring to their
own confines.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
A C0NUNDRUM SOCIAL
Past Ladies' Association Has a
Guessing Match

The Past Ladies' association held it's
regular meeting in room %, Day build
ing, yesterday afternoon. After the
business there was an entertainment in
charge of Mrs. E. c. Merritt, Mrs An
ME Harrington and Mrs. NJ. j. Cutler.
Mrs. H. Weeks and Mrs. Sarah Whit
ney gave recitations and Mrs. Harring-
ton gave a graphophone concert. A
conundrum social also made plenty of
fun, the first prize for the greatest num-
Der of conundrums guessed being won
by Mrs Weeks, the second by Mrs.
Bertha Smith. The next meeting will
be the second Monday in January. 1t
was voted yesterday to hold a sale on
that date in room %, with a o'clock
tea. the whole to be in charge of Mrs.
H. Weeks and Mrs N. M. Dunkerton.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

A writer in the Army and Navy
Journal gleefully points out the fact
the same criticism prevails in England
over the inefficiency of the transport
system that was current in this coun-
try during the early days of the Span
ish war. At that time, it will be remem-
bered, the British transport service
was pointed to as being of the highest
efficiency, and we were told how much
better England would have managed
things In our place. 1t is interesting to
note that the English way of doing
things is not always perfect
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
Personals

Miss Nellie Coming and Miss Mary
Sullivan have gone to England to visit
relatives.
Tuost Donard sailed for Naples, tia
ly, yesterday, on one of the Hamburg
American steamers.
Mrs. John w. Bowker and Miss Sa-
rah P. Bancroft left yesterday to spend
the winter at Pasadena, Cal
Senator Thomas w. Kenefick Of Pal
mer was in the city on business for a
short time yesterday.
Miss Josephine LEsperance, assisted
by Paul Dufault, is to give a concert
in Horticultural hall this evening.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
TUESDAY, DECEMBER IL, 1899.
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

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In order to maintain a perfect de-
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

The report that the Basutos are ris-
ing against the British, is probably
false. Travellers in the TransvaaI agree
that nowhere on the earth's surface
is the black man treated with greater
cruelty and contempt than in the South
African republic. He is kicked and
cuffed, beaten and killed by his Boer
masters. Georgia is a colored para
disc in comparison. The Basutos know
that they receive better, treatment I'M
der English rule. 1t is therefore high
ly improbable that the South African
blacks will give the burghers assist
ance.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
HE WORCESTER SPY
CHARLES MUTT.
EDWIN J. SEWARD,
Business Manager.
4442-444 MAIN STREET. WORCESTER, MASS.

The SPY is the only Morning paper in Wor-
cester presenting the Telegraph service of the
Associated Press, the greatest news gathering
organization In the world. It has correspond
ents all over the United States and in every
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SPY thus affords Its readers model American
home newspaper.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

Over 5000, 900 worth of tropical
products have been imported into the
United States during the first ten
months of the present year, and for
the entire year the total will be fully
s25O,00OOOO. Practically all of this
money, which we have been spending
among the people of other nations,
can, in the future, go to the people I'M
der the United States flag in the islands
which have come into closer relation
ship with US by the events of the past
year, and thus benefit not only the
people of those islands, but American
citizens whose investments there are
being rapidly augmented every day.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

1 Nh On mum, If y PLACE, mum
eo VS. Iess-NoW, Nora, you needn't asl,
800 1oI a SsiveT PACK scrubbing brush; we
''ii0iu ll'-lndlanapolis Journal.
Rose-Did you ever faint Tsoho,o
sabel-Only once; and bnnonad 49,,
head SO hard that 1 never tried - 800 iiIS
Indianapolis Journal. ''7 am
ooo Sne.s one of the most original and
eccentric girls in society," ''i'''i any
In what way?"
Why she actually goes to the onera
70 near the singing. Chicago Post.
Yes" said the sad-eved nossanno1.
my wife was the belle of the tewr
the score" lie'u rivals py
But you succeeded in winning the
pre-, Just the same, eh?" observed the
hardware drummer nc
don't know, 1 don't know" ans
mereo the other, PARKWAY look in his
Eyes Eyes out | married her anyway
City man-so no one here pIays golf.
en-? Wen, what is the nearest thing YOU
have to it? INNS -
silliness!-Puck.
How old is she?"
she will be 2T her next 6 BIRTHDAYS.
Detroit Journal.
Magistrate-What are these prisoners
charged with? p
Pollceman-I arrested them for fight
ing: your honor. They are a couple of
golf players, and No1f''e
,,,,s ataslstrate-Send for the court inter-
preter-Philadelphia Record.
as mat her own complexion"
~ course. She has money enough
10 Dug Whatever she ants."-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
should vote. "oii'ei-
me chambermaid-shure, We forgit
Se nave to live in one place for thirty
uays.--Yonkers Statesman.
49,, apology need be made for reading
me opy' It's news is always clean.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
Allowed to Go Home

Bridget O'Donnell, arrested Sunday
for drunkenness, was discharged yes
terday without arra!gnment. The wo-
man was confined in the lunatic hos
pital about year ago for the same
offense. Yesterday she was rational
enough, and was allowed to return to
her home
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

The Boston Journal says: MANY a
citizen would fight before allowing his
right to vote to be taken from him, but
he will throw 1t away tomorrow rather
than walk quarter of a mile to his
polling place, or for the sake of an
additional five minutes in bed or wait
for particular car or for any one of
the dozen equally childish and I'M
worthy reasons" This applies to Wor-
cester as well as to Boston.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
ANOTHER LEXINGTON.

Again a British general has met de-
feat, crushing and ignominious defeat.
After losing 30 per cent of his com
mand, Gen. Gatacre was obliged to re-
treat pIecipitately to save the remnant
of his forces, leaving behind guns and
ammunition in his haste. Previous en-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
Christmas Shoppers

who need to sustain their vitality can
step into the Creamerie for plate of
oysters, salad, or the best cup of coffee
served in Worcester
A Csc luncheon or a Csc dinner from
80 to 2sn. '--'
A &c supper or Csc dinner at night.
Excellent music every night.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

Dewey is not allowed to rest viii
he take precedence over Miles in the
presidents New Years reception? That
is the fine point now agitating Wash
ington society.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
Funeral of Mrs. Churchill

Rev c. E. Simmons conducted SER
vices at the funeral of Mrs. Annie P.
Churchill. in F. w. Caswell & Co. S
rooms, yesterday afternoon. Inter
ment was in Hope cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

Irving Mcdowell Garfield, a son of
the late President Garfield, is a can
didate for the Boston school board. His
elder brother, James Garfield, has al
ready won political honors in Ohio.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

Mike Murphy will return to Yale at
ter next June This is the most cheer
ing news sons of Ell have heard since
the death of the late lamented Hand
some Dan"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

THE spy SHOULD 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, 1899-12-12

Every republicanin Worcester, for the
sake of his party and for the sake
of good government should come out
today and help poll up the largest re-
publican majority ever known in q
municipal election here. Show Massa-
chusetts what real republican vote in
worcester means, and give good
rousing endorsement to Mayor Dodge
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

1t makes Worcesterites smile to learn
that the Sunday sale of cigars is pro-
hibited in Boston.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

1t is announced that the roofers are
on the point of striking. Their pay
unfortunately is not as high as their
work.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

Every citizen in Worcester who fails
to vote today fails in the highest test
of citizenship.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

York World as the medium through
which to present these peculiar views
to the public.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

Alejandrino is getting into line with
the rest of the Filipino generals and
cabinet officers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

Improve your disposition and temper by
use Of
CARRIERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

They are very small, no trouble to swal-
low.
CARRIERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

II can't see," said the cynie. why peo-
pie should express their thanks by gorg-
ing Themselves with ga lot OF stuff that
will put them in anything but grateful
mood next day"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

Otis is probably deferring AguinaI-
dos capture until the day before
Christmas.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

Mark Twain's latest literary produce
ton is mastery defense of the no
BILE art of lying. With fine sense for
the fitness Of things, he chose the New
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

1t is cruel of Senator Mason to make
his attack on England at this particu-
lar Juncture.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

Poor Brumbyl He has the sympathy
of a nation.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

The increase in Spy circulation speaks
volumes for it's efficiency as purveyor
OF all the news, all the time.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

The Spy is delivered before break
fast to any part Of the city.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
9 "a s. rF @ Ia "A.
Bears tho 11ha Kind You Have Always Bought
'S1 q NGNZzz:zx

The Spy will give the earliest and
most correct returns of the city election,
Tuesday night.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12
WHlMSICALITIES.

9MSoI lt' mum. if y PLACE, mum
Mlstress-Now, Nora. YOU neednit oa1,
Ior a silver back scrubbing brush we
can afford Indianapolis Journal "
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

IeoseIDld you ever faint. isabel?
lsaoel-Only once; and I burned NV
- "I,,sf so nard that never tried it again.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

A little girl was explaining yester-
day to group Of children who were
playing near Hotel De BuIlfrog, Rep
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

shes shes one Of the most original and
eccentric girls in society" 'it''i anu
In what way?"
70 b my she actually goes to the opera
'le singing Chicago Post.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

s, Inc cook-I do be thinl1in' we women
Ut me chambermaid-Shure, We forgit
a. AZ haye 70 live in one place for thirty
uays.- Yonkers Statesman.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

rs. rs that her own complexion?"
"Of course. She has money enoup
phia Bulletin. iiiiS'uei
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

49,, NO apology need be made for reading
'he spy. Its news is always clean.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

City man-So no one here plays golf.
have to it? INNS -
iMMoss-back villager-Aw, Just plain
silliness!-Puck.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-12

Yes" said the sad-evad ros.o,,,r,,... Z.
my wife was the belle of p fhe ten,
W tsl courted her, and I had rivals nv