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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-08
Different Aims.

"Aim high % exclaimed the earnest pas
tor in his talk to his Sunday school.
mot muchP' said small boy in an
undertone to his companion, THAT $
what the Spaniards done, and see what
happened to them New York Tribune
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-08
Natures Remedy

We nearly all live artificial lives. There
Is hardly law of physiology that we do
not break every day. Under these condi-
tons it is impossible for any one to be alb
soutely well. Nature needs some help to
efcctually ward off disease-something to
strengthen the vital understanding TO
helm her remove the worn-out tissues One of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-08
- -
THE JOY OF HER REWARD.

Bridget-lf yez don't pay me the wages
yez owe me, oi'll kape dunning yez TIL yea
do.
Deacon Harduppc-W dun, good ard
faithful seryanI-Life,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-08
SOMETHING TURNED UP.

Unto the maiden Of heart
BY mail did propose;
Then waited tor what might turn up
Alas! it was her nose.
Judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-08
Fate OF Early Dipterous Insects.

NO, remarked the facetious fly, II
don admire the fly paper, but number
~ my friends arc dead stuck ON it. -
Philadelphia Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-08

'Tisn't safe to be a day without DR..
Thomas Eclectrc Oil In the house. Never
can tell what moment an accident IL going
to happen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-08
When
You
Marry

1t will be money
in your pocket and you are sure
to be satisfied, if you get tha
wedding cards OF the
FREE PREss ASSOCIATION.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-08

MAY SETTLE BOLTON FALLS TROU-
EI.E.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
CIVIL SERVICE VICTORY.
Solicitation By Mail an oftense Against
the Law.

Washington, Oct. ga long official
statement reviewing the legal phases
of the political assessment question
and holding that the soliciting of cam
paign funds by letter is clearly within
the remedial provisions of the civil
service law, was made public by the
civil service commission tonight. The
commission made the statement on the
circulars sent out by the treasurer of
the Ohio committee soliciting contribu-
tons from federal employees.
The commissions ruling or brief now
made public was submitted by Presi-
dent Proctor of the commission to ex-
Senator George F. Edmunds of YER
mont, who was chairman Of the senate
judiciary committee at the time the
civil service act was passed. The latter
in his opinion, to which the commission
gives particular significance, says:
II entirely agree with the conclu-
sions stated in the brief. think it is
clear that the soliciting of such politi-
cal aid by means of the post office, is
distinctly within the prohibition of
section xii of the act to which | refer
1T is not that no person being in
a room or building, shall solicit, but
it is that no solicitation shall be made
in any such place, no matter where the
person making the solicitation may
be-"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
BADEN-PoWELL FIRM.
English Commander at Mafeking Re-
fuses to Consider Surrender.

fuses to Consider Surrender
Cape Town, Oct. 29.-The following
dispatch, dated Oct. 80 has been re,
ceived from Mafeking; The enemy
began 4 bombardment of MafeBing al
7.4O a. N. today at a range Of two
miles and a half. their battery of three
Krupp guns throwing pound,
nine-pound and tweIve-pound eXplos-
ives.
At the outset the firing was erratic.
but ultimately the Beers got the range
and sent a number of shells into the
town. Comparatively little damage was
done, convent which had been con-
verified into a hospital being the chief
sufferer. This building was struck
three times.
Apparently the Boer ammunition was
inferior. No casualties were sustained
by the British, and only one shot was
returned. This. however, was so we'll
directed as to disable one of the enemy's
guns.
After three hours the Beers sent an
envoy 20 ask the town to prepare for
surrender. Col. Baden-Powell the
British commander, replied in the neg
alive. The shelling was not resumed.
A later dispatch from Mafeking dated
Oct. "a. says: The Beers are in possess
sion of the water works and have cut
off the supply This occasions no anx-
iety, because an ample supply is avail
able in tanks and wells.
During a sortie this evening the Brit
ish encountered the enemy three smiles
off, to the north. The Beers had APP
parently been warned. and returned our
fire insearnest, with well-handled ma
chine gun AS our men had no intention
of pressing an attack, they retired i'm
mediately.
Commander Sydney Webb was Sc
verely wounded and left behind during
the retreat but was afterward rescued
by Trooper Stevens. The conduct Of
our men was splendid The enemy
loss could not be ascertained.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
MILDLY EXCITING.
Condition OF Ladysmith Excites Inter
est Rather Than Alarm.

London, Oct. 30-The position at
Ladysmith, without being alarming, is
sufficiently dangerous to excite ankle
ty. Evidently the Beers are trying to
repeat their Dundee tactics. Roughly
estimated, they have 1900 men as
against 1900 British. Gen. Sir George
Stewart White has the better artillery,
but his guns are out of range.
The British have had much needed
respite after their recent exertions.
Everything, it is now considered, points
to an early engagement. The censorship
is more active than ever. According to
the Daily Chronicle correspondent
THE new regulations limit the number
of words allowed for press messages to
one-fourth the number allowable be-
fore"
Ladysmith have left their farms and
stock at the mercy of the Beers and
are congregated in the town. The two
guns the Beers have mounted are pow
erful weapons. They are to be used in
Smelling Dundee, and it is matter of
considerable surprise that they have OBJ
tanned such heavy pieces.
The Standards correspondent at
Ladysmith. telegraphing Sunday, says
the Beers have captured 1900 mules. a
loss that must seriously inconvenience
the British transport. The attempt of
the Beers to cut the railway at Pieters
was frustrated by cavalry
The wife of Gen. Jan Kock has ar
rived at Ladysmith. Under a flag of
truce she will be conveyed to her woun-
ded husband. The explanation of the
alleged Boer massacre at Dundee APP
pears to be that the portion of the
town guarded, although fairly warned
by Gen. Yule, before his retirement,
continued to carry arms. and 80 of them
were shot before the Beers discovered
who they were.
The body of Sir William Penn Sy-
mons was buried without a coffin,
shrouded in the una jack Among the
papers found upon him was telegram
from Ladysmith congratulatinfI him on
his success.
The Daily Mail publishes the following
from Peitermaritzburg, dated Sunday:
Patrols from Ladysmit1 report that
there are four large Boer camps within
a radius of 10 miles, extending in a
semi circle northeast of the town. Evil
IDENTIFY the enemy is concentrating all
his forces. Gen. Joubert is in supreme
command. One Boer lager has a Red
Cross tent carefully posted in a con-
spicuous position.
THE British had several skirmishes
with the enemy today Railway com
munication with Ladysmith is still in
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
HORSE KILLED.
And Two Men just
Escape Fright
full Death.
ONE SLIGHTLY INJURED.
Accidental Collision With
Consolidated
Car.

A Consolidated Street Railway car on
the Grafton line in charge of Conductor
Peter F. Salmon and Motorman Philip
3. Powers, killed a horse driven by two
men near the city line on the 10 o'clock
trip 20 this city last evening,
The car was speeding along when
Motorman Powers spied a carriage a
few hundred verbs in from. Of the car.
On coming to position where the oc-
cupants OF the vehicle could hear, Mo-
torman Powers rang the hell and the
horse and wagon went to 4 place OF
safety in the road. When tae car had
reached ccjnt within 30 feet of the
carriage, the driver directed the animal
across the tracks and a collision re-
suited.
One of the men in the carriage was
hurled to the side of the road, but men
IN g wagon directly behind the one IN
which the drivers were seated picked
the injured msE up, and drove away.
Late last nigh the matter was report.
Ell to the police.
The injured man is said t. be an en-
TlOyee &C de Worcester Brewing Cor
rorat;on. -ramo6 Duffy, wac had been
passing th2 cay with friends in one
Of the coants towns. His coupaniaG
escared Without being recognizeL One
cf the horses legs was bally mutilatcd,
ana the animal was shot
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
A BIG EVENT.

Arranging for the Father Mathew Gel
ebration.
The committee that is arranging for
the celebration by the Father Mathew
society of the 5Oth anniversary of the
visit of the apostle of temperance to
Worcester met yesterday and consid-
cred plans in regard to the banquet and
other features of the celebration, but
the full program has not yet been
mapped out. 1t is intended that this
celebration shall be the biggest event
in the history of temperance in Wor-
cester.
The Father Mathew society and the
knights of Father Mathew are to turn
out at the laying of the cornerstone of
the convent of the Sisters of Notre
Dame next Sunday.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
Beers STRATEGY.

Movements Said to Indicate Advice of
Skilled Hand.
London, Oct, 3O.-The Standard voices
the general anxiety regarding Sir Geo.
Stewart Whites position by remarking
the adaptabiiity and able strategy Of
the Beers, for which they had hitherto
not been given credit. 1t says:
Their strategy is so well planned
that it is impossible to doubt that it is
the product of some officer trained in
The best European school of war"
Then specializing upon the probable
intentions Of the Beers and the posi-
bility that they have been able to bring
up reserve batteries from the Transvaal
without the knowledge of the British
spies the Standard says
1T is not impossible that we may
hear Of Sir Geo. White retiring south
ward, where he could fight at greater
advantage"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
MEMORY is GREEN.
Parnell Still a Name
to Conjure Men
With.
MEETING IN BOSTON THEATRE.
Lord Mayor Talon Pleads
For a Monu-
ment.
MEETING IN BOSTON THEATRE.

Boston, Oct 29.-That the memory of
Charles Stewart Parnell lives in the
hearts of the Irish people of Boston was
unquestionably proven tonight when
Boston's largest theatre was crowded to
its utmost to welcome the Hon. Douglas
Talon, lord mayor of Dublin, and John
Redmond, NJ. P, who are touring the
country in behalf of the Parnell monu-
ment fund.
Before the exercises in the Boston
theatre, the Irish military and patriotic
societies of this vicinity paraded as an
escort to the guests. Mayor Josiah
Quincy presided at the exercises, and
when he appeared with the Hon. Mr..
Talon, with p j. Flatly escorting Mr..
Redmond, the audience rose as a man
and loudly cheered them. Seats of prom
inence were also given the leaders of
the Irish people from all parts of New
England
The words which Mayor Quincy used
to introduce the guests of the evening
expressed the welcome which the cit
liens of Irish birth and descent in Bos-
ton gave to the two gentlemen, and also
contained a touching tribute to Parnell
as a man and a leader.
Mayor Talon spoke of the remarkably
warm reception accorded him since
landing in New York He briefly re-
! viewed the work of the Irish people and
the desire they had to erect to Parnells
memory a visible memorial in Dublin.
Mr.. Redmond told in a delightful way
some incidents in ParnelPs life, which
stands forth as the strong lights in a
grand character; of ParnelPs career in
parliament, and of his great hold as a
leader in the affections of the Irish peo-
pie. Mayor Quincy said that $1,000 had
already been contributed to the Par
nell fund, and he suggested the taking
of contribution. While this was being
done, Hon. John r. Murphy of this city
spoke upon Parnell as he was now, be-
loved by American patriots.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
UsHER's QUERIES

L. d. Usher handed in the following
typewriter questions:
Do you think that the wage earning
class can inaugurate the socialist re-
public by voting solidly for the socialist
labor party?
If you do not, why don't you at
tack and expose that party?
If You think it will, why do we have
two socialist parties dividing the vote
of the workingmen?
Mr.. Barr said the socialist labor party
exposes itself.
Mr.. Barr said to The Spy man: "Thc
local branch of the social democrati,
party is not large nor strong, but It's
hands are clean and it's mind is on the
main question. We look forward hope
fully to election day, expecting a sub.
stantial gain through the state. W.
have no parish the troubles which ar7
agitating the De Leon faction of the
socialist movement, and have no con
nection with them.
I'VE believe in decency and common
sense in all things, even in politics and
shall continue our work of organiza-
ton and education as our means per-
init. We are in politics to stay and pre-
sent for consideration a clear issue.
1T is yet too early to make any an
nouncement on municipal affairs, but
anything is possible, and we will be
governed by circumstances"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30

smith, the natives say the Boer losses
in the fighting at Reitfontein last Tues
day were at least so killed and $50
that small Boer raiding parties con-
tinue their depredations among the vii
lagos, and several farms have been loot
ed The rains continue and the volun-
teer camp is almost flooded.
A dispatch to the South African
News from Pretoria says the Boer loss
at Elandslaagte was SO killed and Ga
wounded.
A dispatch from Ladysmith, dated
Oct. 26, says Several sorties have been
made, but the last reconnoitre failed to
discover the enemy.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30

leers and a detachment of mounted in
fantry, Col. Moeller commanding, kept
under cover of a ridge north of the
camp, and at $50 p. m. moved down
towards Sandspruit.
ION reaching the open the British
force was shelled by the enemy, but
without casualties. Capt. Moeller led
his men round Talani hill, in a south
easterly direction, across Wants drift,
and captured several Beers, and saw
the Boer naulhulances retiring. Then,
with squadron B of the Hussars the
maxim and the mounted infantry, he
crossed the railway and approached a
strong force of the enemy, who opened
a hot fire, wounding Lieut.. Lachlan.
"Our cavalry retreated across Wants
drift, the Beers pressing. Col. Moeller
held the bridge for some time but, on
the enemy enveloping his right, he fell
back across the spruit. The maxim
stuck in a water hole. Lieut.. Cape
was wounded, three of the detachment
were killed, and the horses of Maj.
Greville and Capt Pollock We're shot
under them. The force finally reformed
on a ridge to the north, which was held
for some time. While Capt. Hardy was
attending Lieut.. Crum, who had been
wounded, Capt. Moeller's force retired
into dsdle intending to return to
camp arbhnd Impati mountain, but It
was no. seen afterwards
1t is officially announced that Maj.
Donegaa, chief medical officer at Glen
coe, has wired the Transvaal state sec
rotary, F. w. Reitz, at Pretoria, an
expression of thanks on behalf of all
the British officers and men in the hos
pital at Glencoe for the extreme kind
nacq fharn NV tha ROar caTS
and men. The announcement adds that
the wounded are doing well, and that
none of the officers are likely to die. All
the flags are at half-mast today in
mourning for the death of Sir William
Penn Synons.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30

tact. At Colenso a couple of Basutos
were detected putting boulders on the
railway track. They confessed they had
done this by order of the Transvaal
authorities.
IA war balloon. very small and SO
light that two men can hold it down
easily and which can ascend 5000 feet
is now in use, and the full position of
the Boer guns has been ascertained.
The heavy rains have flooded the
Ugela river, which will prove an eff
fectual barrier 70 any Beers proceeding
southwark. The remaining bridges are
strongly guarded"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
THINK 1T GOD.
kaffirs Hail War Balloons With Wild
Demonstrations

London, Oct. 9O-The special cores
pondent of the Daily Mail at Lady
smith telegraphs under date of Sunday
describing the arrival of the war ball
DON there on Saturday. 1t was well
coined, he said, with wild demonstra-
tons by the Kaffirs, who regard it as
q deity
Gen. Sir Archibald Hunter assembled
Sunday and thoroughly reconnoitered
the enemy's position. "All day yester-
day" continues the correspondent, de
sultory diminishing went on along the
Newcastle road. The Beers. probably
Free State troops, are trying to work
round to the south of the camp, in the
direction of Peters station, with a view
Of cutting the railway between Lady
smith and Colenso. Railway facilities
are furnished the non-residents who are
compelled to leave home within "a
hours.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
KRUGER AT GLENCOE.
Transvaal President Where He Can
Overlook the Situation.

London, Oct SO.-According to the la
test reports from Cape Town, Gen. Jou-
bert has Joined with the Free State
forces, and there has been some out
post fighting. President Kruger has
arrived at Glencoe.
There is no fresh news from the west
ern frontier. The mines are still work
ing at Kimberly, where there are pro-
visions enough to last nine months Ce-
ell Rhodes has mounted and fully
equipped town guard of 400 men at a
cost of G15.000.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
INDIGESTION
Cured by JohnsOn's Dyspepsia Cure

al suffered over two yearswith Indigestion and
Nervous Dyspepsia. unable TO eat or sleep !
tried several physicians and different remedies.
but they only helped me for short time A
Cure I have taken three boxes and am now
feeling better than have for two wears. Have
good appetite, sleep we'll and have none OF the
symptoms of indigestion or Dyspepsia, while
have gained ten pounds 10 weight within A
couple of months. am taking pleasure in re-
commencing Johnson's Dyspepsia Cure where
ever can. and several Of my friends are taking
1t with marked results. III. A. Arnold CHM
Large Box 10 cts. BY mail or five 1-cent stsmps
Slade at THE JOHNSON LABORATORIES, Inc.
PHilAoELPHiA
ron SAls LY AL DRUGGISTS.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
MAFEKING BURNING.
commandant Joubert Has Left Glen.
coe For the Front.

Pretoria. oct. 2S (via Lourenzo
Marques) -Commandant General Jbu-
bert has left Glencoe for the front. A
report has been received that Mafe-
king is burning.
The German corps. which suffered
severely In the fighting at Elandslaagte
is being reorganized and fitted up to its
original strength Of 900, Capt. Van AL
debyll commanding. The German con-
sui has notified the Transvaal govern
ment that the German Red Cross So
ciety has offered the Transvaal a full
detachment. The government will ac-
cept the offer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
MASS FOR sYMoNDs,

Rome, Oct 29.-The pope celebrated
mass today in memory of Gen. Sir Will
lam Penn Symons. He had already
ant a message of coincidence to Lady
ynons. Some time ago Sir William
sited Rome and had an audience with
rhe none.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
RETURN AFTER BRUSH.

Pietermaritzburg, Oct eft is Off
cially announced that the British
troops who left Ladysmith on Friday
to meet the enemy returned yesterday
after a slight brush, the Beers retiring
on Elandslaagte. Dsquieting rumors
are current regarding the Umvooti
country, but the official reports say
that all is quiet there.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
soERs WORK a RUsE,
Ask Permission to Bury Dead and Re,
treat During lntermission.

treat OuFlf9 tHterHlSSlOh'
London, Oct 90.--Later. accounts o,
the first battle and the evacuation
Dundee do not give these affairs rosie
hue. Owing to the shelling of Glencoe
camp the telegraph operators were COM
PEELED to scamper with numerous IN
forwarded dispatches. When the Beers
entered Dundee, they INDUCED in gem
eral looting of stores but apparently
did not otherwise modest the populace
In the first battle the Beers captured
the Maxim of the 18th Hussars, but
only after the entire crew of the gun
with one exception had been disabled
The survivor effectually damaged the
gun. Only two officers of the staff of
Gen. Symons came off without wound
It is said the Beers under a flag of
truce asked to be permitted to bury
their dead. the British artillery was or
dered to cease firing. Taking advan-
tage of this the Beers retraated en-
masse or otherwise they would have
been greatly deeimated by the British
cannon.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
NEW RESOLUTION.

Caracas, Oct. 29.-Gen Hernandez
has had rupture with the government
and left Caracas carly this morning for
Occumara, to start new revolution.
He has 1000 men. All liberals are sup
porting Gen. Castro.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30

Southington end Compaunce COMPANY.
tonight, and Downey was Killed. Do
Ian was very badly bruised but es-
capped fatal injuries.
The horse was also killed and the
carriage completely wrecked.
The accident occurred on Bristol ave-
nue., while the men were driving home.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
WANT GERMAN OFFICERS.

Berlin, Oct 29.-It is reported from
both Hamburg and Metz that British
recruiting officers are busy engaging
German under officers for service in
South Africa, offering $50 per month.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
THIRTY cAsTAWAYs.
Many People Starving on Desolate
Coast Island.

St. Johns, N. F., Oct. 29-The steamer
Labrador, which has just arrived here
from a trip along the Labrador coast, re-
ports that fishing crew of 30 people are
on desolate island off the northern sec
ton of the coast, where they have been
virtually abandoned for sometime, owing
to the fact that the instructions for a
vessel TO bring them down miscarrled A
special steamer must be sent promptly to
their assistance.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
RYAN's PROSPECTS.

Friends of James F. Ryan, the demo-
cratic candidate for the legislature in
ward 5, met yesterday at democratic
headquarters and talked over the situa.
ton. They reported the prospects bright
for Mr.. Ryan.