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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-10

Christmas tree in the coloners parlor,
all these things accentuate the gloom
Of the soldier doing Christmas guard
duty.
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
The thousands Of young recruits who
have been sent out to the Philippines
during the present year Will make a
strange Christmas Of it. No man born
in the temperate zones ever becomes
used to q tropical Christmas. Christ
mas under a sun that bakes and cracks
the 'dobes always seems unnatural to
the man from the northland. But the
lads in uniform in the far Philippines
will have many reminders of the
Christmases spent in their native land.
Six weeks ago, the war department
sent out official notification that the
kinsfolk of the boys in the remote
oriental isles who wanted to send
Christmas boxes to the soldiers had
better be on the move, and Christmas
boxes began to leave the American
ports, east and west, by the thousand.
Perishables, of course, could not be
sent in these boxes, but there are some
pretty good things to eat in the way
of imperishables, and the bronzed
youths will enjoy their boxes. Christ
mas boxes for the boys in blue now SOL
diering in the new American possess
sions in the West Indies are now being
packed, and these will reach their des-
tinations with good deal more GER
tainty, it is safe to say, than the boxes
that have to undergo the long haul of
$4,000 miles or so.
CHRISTMAS EVE CUSTOMS. .
In American garrisons the soldiers
have some grotesque Christmas eve
customs. There is frequently Santa
Claus, who bursts into quarters just
after lights out" making a terrific
noise as he enters, with the clanking
Of chains and the whirling Of rattles,
and manifesting grieved surprise when
he observes that his coming is noticed
by the men. He passes around the
hunks and leaves a fantastic present
at the foot of each-here wooden
clothes pin, there "spud" ready to
seed, at another bunk a rough-he
paper doll. Then he passes out with
the appearance Of a Santa Claus on
tiptoe, making the most nerve-racking
hullabaloo all the time. In some COM
pany quarters there is a Christmas
tree on Christmas eve-loaded down
with abandoned shoes, tinware from
the kitchen, rimless caps, punctured
backing boxes and such, and the SOL
diers stand around the tree and ejacu-
late "Ohsl" and "Ahs!" in funny i'm
itation of the wondering admiration of
children.
In every outfit, on land and sea,
there are the men who get off by them
selves on Christmas day and NOPE,
declining to be cheered or comforted.
If the truth were to be spoken, per-
haps there is something forced in the
Yule gaiety of all uniformed men, and
there are moments during the celebra-
ton when they all seem to be barking
back to Christmases of other years
Washington Star.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-10

The story of disease as Mr.. Long tells it is very
short 1t can be summed up in the three phrases
which are chosen for Illustration. IA terrible
cough" "Could not sleep" "No appetite"
When a man can't eat and can't Sleep he can't
live If he can eat but can't sleep there's madness
logging his steps, But if both sleep and appetite
fail him, he is doomed man unless help comes to
him When these symptoms are associated with "a
terrible cough" friends begin to whisper to each
other that ominous word eonsN01bti0n
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-10
MFR. LoSsgSs Story

81 speak too highly of Dr. Pierces Golden Med
ical Discovery" writes w S. Long, ESQ., of Frankfort
Sussex Co., Del UAfer recovering from spell of pneu
nona I was taken with terrible cough, and nothing
seemed do any good until began taking the Golden
Medical Discovery Before took the medicine very
weak and nervous, with appetite and could not sleep at
night and my friends felt that had consumption
Before taking bottle my appetite mpr owed greatly and
after taking four bottles completely cured think
there medicine equal to Dr. Pierces Golden Medical
Discovery and gladly recommend it to all similar sufferers"
The case of Mr.. Long is typical in its symptoms
and typical in its cure The use of DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery has resulted in the quick
and lasting cure of thousands of cases, when no
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-10
SONG OF THE PLoDDER.

God gave my rival gifts that 1
Alas, must do without
On wings of genius he may fly,
While l must plod about;
The ends for which | toll so long
He might with ease achieve,
But there are cravings that are strong
And ways men cannot leave.
Beside his talents mine are poor;
While he might soar, my way
Must always be the slow and sure
That leads on day by day;
He might outstrip me if he would,
And win the prize l crave,
But wine and idleness are good,
And Tolls sober knave."
God gave him gifts that / have not;
That which in patient ways
And years of toiling l have wrought
He might have done in days.
l may achieve no sudden height,
Nor win swift glory here
But l can curb my appetite,
And / can persevere.
IS. E. Kiser in Chicago Times-Herald.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-10
Serious
Symptoms.

Was st spring I
wrote you in regard
to my health which
at that time was very
poor" writes Mrs.
Nettie M. Barnes, of
Garfield, Pawnee Co.
Kans. "My trouble
was bronchial affec-
tion. Symptoms,
splitting of blood al
most every morning
for five years, short
ness of breath, raw
and sore throat, loss
of strength, at times
almost loss of voice,
irregular periods-in
fact I thought I was
surely going into con-
sumption. We lived
in Ohio when l con-
suited you. You ads
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-10

possibiity--Larry: "Be hivins. Dinnyl
Thot ould hin is atm sthray tacks."
Dinny Maybe she is goin' to lay a
carpet Who knows ?"-Chicago News.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-10

What is the plural of man, Johnny,
asked the teacher Of a small pupil.
Men" answered Johnny.
Correct" said the teacher "And what
is the plural of child?"
'"Twins! was the logical but unexpect-
ed reply.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-10

Christmas" the brilliantly illuminated
Christmas tree in the colonel's parlor,
all these things accentuate the gloom
Of the soldier doing Christmas guard
duty.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-10
Il PREZE AMD SEERPRESE.


contains
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-10

taken them a week l
was decidedly better.
1 took two bottles of
the Golden Medical
Discovery and two
of the Favorite Pre-
scription,' and am
sure 1 never felt bet
ter in my life than
when I quit taking
them"
There is 10 al
cohol in uGolden
Medical Discov-
cry " and it is abb
solutely free from
opiu m cocaine
and all other mar
cotics. 1t is a
true temperance
medicine.
Do not allow
the dealer for the
sake of making an
excessive profit, to
induce you to buy
a substitute I o r
"Golden Medical
Discovery" If
you want to be
cured you want
the medicine that
has cured others
and not some So
called " just as
good" medicine
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-10
FSA Very KEKF Leffes'.''

III was all run down. had no strength had sharp dart
ing pains all through me; head and back ached every
day, writes Mrs Frank Caswell of Salamanca, N Y.
III was also troubled with distressed feeling in the
stomach and pain in front of the hip bones, I had
severe cough and it nearly killed to draw long
breath, was so sore through my lungs
III wrote to DR.. Pierce telling him my symptoms as
could. He sent very kind letter advising
to try his medicines which did and before had
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-14
THE NEGRO A BURDEN.
Economically the Heaviest one IN
south Has to Hear.

Economically the Heaviest one the
south Has To Hear.
The south has not only to bear the
political evils which come from the
negro's presence and also the racial
disturbances, but the heaviest burden
OF all. and one which Is seldom alluded
to. Is the economic burden. the ex-
pense to the south OF keeping the no
gro. says the Nashville American. This
Is what the south must reckon with
and what must stir the southern people
sooner or later to considering the ne
gro problem earnestly aud deeply.
What per cent OF the southern negroes
are non-producers We are not Informed,
but we think we can safely say that
were there Ia one non-produclng
white person In the north there are
three non producing negroes In the
south Whole families are dependent
upon the Kitchens and homes OF white
families. Even those who are produ-
GERS are In the main day laborers with
out Initiative and without any OF those
faculties which upllft and make
wealthy community or state or ma
tlon, and are charge upon the com
munity at some time In their life, Given
a southern city OF 10000 people. 80 10
per cent OF which is negroes, take the
white population suddenly away. and
10 less than two years that city would
he grown up In weeds and given over
TO the bats and owls. In other words.
the negro is not In proportion to his
population an aid to the white man
In building up, developing and clyillz-
ing a country, The negro is eoonom-
ically the heaviest burden the south
has to bear. How is II to be llghtened7
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THE COMMODORE.

% was during the time OF powdered
1air aud cooked hats the year 1851.
on Philadelphia lay the twenty-gun
ship Ariel. Just arrived under the com
maud Of Commodore Paul Jones
There were In the city many persons
who had never seen that remarkable
man, among them Ben wilson, trim,
powerful young Jack Tar OF %, who
had lately married Susan Gray. a hum
Die but beautiful damsel Of rs, There
had been another sultor. also sailor,
named Thomas Wright, who hated
Wilson because Susan had preferred
him. aud who being Of a cruel mali
cious disposition. longed to do him
some Injury.
Ben shipped aboard the Arle,. that
he might serve under the renowned
hero. Learning that Ben had shipped.
Wright who like the former had never
seen Jones. also became one OF the
Arlels crew Neither. ho.evor, could
yet get sight OF the commodore who
was absent would not be back Tor a
week.
In few days Wright was chosen TO
act In the place % the boat.wdin's
mate. who was at the time ~. Wis
duties. besides blowing on the call.
etc. now being to punish with the colt
"a coil OF rope from two TO three feet
long and also with the cat-o'-nine-
tails. usually termed the cat" such
Of the sailors as offended" against
the rules OF the ship. lie ardenuy
hoped that he might yet have chance
to Hog with his cruel lash the man he
hated for winning pretty Susan.
One day some OF the crew were
granted PERMISSION to go ashore They
were ordered to return to the ship at
q O'Clock. The boatswains mate
Wright, and Ben Wilson. we're among
them.
Unfortunately Ben drank. and In q
state OF partial lntoXication he visited
few minutes before o o'clock when
he should have repaired TO the boat
the Dolphin. tavern not twenty yards
from the landing. Here the landlord
accommodated him with a glass OF
brandy. which the young man lifted
high. saying at the same time In a
loud voice;
"a health to Commodore Pau
Jones'"
Then he left the place. not to 90 to
the boat, but intending to seek some
other tavern.
II was n dark night. but by tho
bright light streaming through the
house Ben could see middllng-slzed
broad-shouldered man. enveloped In Q
shaggy oyerooat. watching him with
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day when Jones arrived on board,
Wilson being stlll kept In the brig,
Nhence he could not see the commo-
dore. There was a singular expression
on the face OF Paul Jones when the
e3urt-martlal was ended and the sem
'ence Ct the prlsoncr-i0O lashes on
The bare back with the cat-was pro-
bounced.
The next morning was appointed for
the execution OF the sentence. When
The time came the master-oi-arms
brought up the prisoner and took on
bis irons On one OF the gratlngs,
placed Just forward OF the gangway,
he was made to stand. his feet being
fastened with wormIng and his hands
secured wide apart. to the bulwarka.
Along came Wright, scarcely able to
conceal his exultation as he drew the
cat from It's sheath and lovingly
slroked the strings
Go one. boatswaln's mate" said the
captain.
Wright lifted the lash on high. but
a, that moment the voice OF Paul
Jones, who now appeared. doomed like
thunder on his startled ear.
Hold Avast. you rascal"
And he stepped around so that VIII
son could see him. The young sailor
looked up at him with a start. then
eolorod then turned pale.
Commodore" he stammered, IL
my God. sir was a little In liquor
on that night. but recognize your
face II was you who took hold OF me-
there by the Dolphin tavern and ca'-
rled me almost to the boat God knows
] would not have struck at You hal
known who 1t was"
Enough answered the latter: Il
forgive you"
Then he turned on Wright;
The court martial was q farce,
continued Paul Jones Il wanted q
see II this Wright would really have
the heart TO carry out his falsehood
Now cut loose that man Wilson and
put Wright In his place. Give him q
round dozen. then let him be broken
aud put In the aftcr-guard."
The commodore's orders werC
obeyed Wright. with every mas
against him after this. led such an un'
happy life aboard the Ariel that h'
attempted one night to desert from the
ship. when In the water he was seer
by a marine on guard and ordered tC
come back. but not obeying. he was
shot through the head and killed.
As to Wilson. never after that
greatly to the Joy Of his pretty wife
Susan. would he touch another drop oil
alcohol.
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BIGGEST GAME CLUB.
sPostsmen To Preserve" $4,000 scuar.
Miles Of Territory.

sPortsmen To Preserve" $4,000 square
Miles Of Territory.
sportsmen's clubs have become com,
mon enough with rich men who delight
In bagging game. and many OF them
have been organized upon grand
scale. but all become Insignificant be-
side the proposed 81. John club, which
viii preserve 10000 square miles OF
Canadian territory. or course. this
VIII have TO be fenced in. and the cost
OF this fence will be 81 .25O0OO which
gives an idea OF the magnitude OF the
Undertaking. The organizers OF this
club. and most OF the members are
Americans. although there will be a
few prominent Canadians and English
rtn. The membership viii number
many thousands. which Is possible be-
cause OF the resources OF the great ter
rltory, The initiation fee has been
placed at $500. although this viii likely
be Increased.
Already more than $4,000 has been
expended In securing the fishing waters
OF Lake 81. John and tributaries. All
the rivers flowing In from the north
and west. some OF which are two hum
dred and three hundred miles long. and
all the waters connected with them.
are Included Arrangements are also
being made with the Quebec govern
ment for securing two immense tracts
ior game parks. each having 1000
square miles. They will be fenced in
W'th wire netting. In addition to
moose deer. elk and caribou. II Is pro-
posed to stock these parks with the
oest species OF foreign game and birds
ron localities having similar climatic
sSndltJ0ns.
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a mingled expression OF stern dlsnp.
prevail and amusement on his broad.
weather-beaten face.
Hold, there. my man." said this
person. laying a hand on his shoulder.
whats your name. and what ship do
you belong TOT"
my name7 Why. now. ny name Is
Ben Wilson, and my ship Is the Ariel;
but blast me II | know what business
II Ia OF yours"
1T Is time you went to the boat.
You will get yourself into trouble II
you don't 30 In time. Bear a hand"
"Ay, ay, all very we'll; but | amt
ready yet, do You see9'
Come. you must gol" and the hand
on Wilson's shoulder pressed II heay-
lily.
LET 30 OF mel" cried Ben. angrlly;
but the other, half-smlllng. gripped
him yet more firmly.
Then Ben made blow at him.
which the man parted. when strug-
gle ensued. Ben fought his best. but
the man at length succeeded In grasp
Ing him around the arms from behind.
In which position Wilson was literally
carried to within few fathoms Of the
boat. when, seeing number OF the
sailors approaching. the stranger re-
leased his hold. and. laughing. made
of In the darkness.
tits lucky you came when you did"
said the eoxswaln. I'VE wouldn't have
waited for you many seconds longer"
II wouldn't have been here II old
Nick or somebody like him hadn't
brought me- was the reply.
Just then the boatswaln's mate.
Wright. who had been an unseen wilt
ness OF the struggle toward It's termE
nation. but who In the gloom had not
been able to obtain n good view OF the
strangers face, made his appearance,
coming In the same direction In which
the man had vanished.
at was |. he whispered TO the coxs-
vain. who brought Wilson. lie at
tackled me near the Dolphin. because
requested him TO go TO the boat had
TO let him loose when got him almost
here. and run, as you saw. for | was
afraid he would stab me-"
The boats crew was soon aboard
when Wright lost no time In report
ing thar he had been attacked ana
struck BY Wilson. This the latter de-
denied. OF course. saying II was cltl-
zsn and a stranger with whom he had
had his combat, but he was not be-
lieved.
Tae oourt-martial was held the next
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-14
UNIVERSITY OF norRR DAME.

We call attention OF our readers to
the advertisement OF Notre Dame Unit
vorsity. Notre Dame. Indiana. one ot
the great educational institutions OF
he West. which appears In another
.olumn of this paper. Those OF our
eadera who may have occasion 10 look
up n college for their sons during the
coming year would do we'll 10 corre-
apond with the President who will
send them catalogue FREQ Of charge.
a. we'll as all particulars regarding
terms. courses OF studies. etc.
There Ia thorough preparatory
school In connection with tho Univer-
silly In which students OF all grades
will have every opportunity Of prepar-
ing themselves for higher studies.
Tho Commercial Course intended for
young men preparing Tor business may
be finished IN one or two years accord
ing to the ability OF the student. 81.
Edwards hall, for boys under thir-
teen. IL an unique department OF tho
institution. The higher courses arc
thorough in every respect and stu
dents will ind every opportunity OF
perfecting themselves In any limo OF
work they may choose TO select.
Thoroughneaa In claaa-work. exactness
In the care Of sfadsnta.1 and devotion DO
the best interests OF all. are the dis
tinguishing characteristics OF Notro
Dame University.
Fifty-fvc years OF active work In tho
cause OF education have made this In
stituton famous all over tho country.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-14
TWO FAMOUS RESORTS.
An ou,isE Hint from "ou,ins.-

An OuiinE Hint from Outing"
Fast. safe. superbly equipped and
most carefully governed. one need not
wonder at the great popularity OF the
New York Central. No other line af-
fords such facilities for through travel
between the East and the West as this
wonderful four-track system. In the
possession OF Grand Central Station,
located I'm the heart OF New York City,
and within trihlng distances OF all
first-class hotels, this railway Offers
greater advantages than competing
lines. Spring. summer, autumn and
winter. Il has attractions irresistible.
The great Northern Wilderness, the
playground OF the State, now beckons
it's thousands. As autumn falls, Amer
ica's scenic masterpiece. far-famed
Niagara, will claim It's annual host OF
pilgrims with It's majestic power. the
fierce turmoil OF the whirlpool and all
OF the picturesque surroundings, tho
awesome Cave OF the Winds and the
several other minor attractions OF the
vicinity. And when winter comes.
then the entire scene transformed TO
what seems n fairyland OF marvellous
frost dressings. Of icy forts and snowy
palaces. OF cleaning. crystal prison
barriers valnly striving TO bind the
roaring. foaming plunge OF water-will
present spectacle OF weird. mys-
terious beauty which Is not duplicated
in the woTld.-Outing.
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the Place for Your Daughters.

st. Mary's Academy at Notre Dame
Indiana, ranks first among the educa-
tional Institutions for girls. Younl
women from all parts OF the United
states are found In It's classes. The
faculty have Just issued catalogue
that contains much valuable data
Parents DESTROYS OF sending theil
daughters TO the best Institution snouio
send for this catalogue before deola'
ing ON sending them elsewhere. II "a
under the supervision OF the sister
OF the Holy Cross and Is located a.
Notre Dame. far from tho excitement
OF even village life. and right among
tho beautiful scenes OF the Creators
hAndlWork.
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Miss LOckheart's
LETTER TO MRS. PINRHAM.


tIrrrrH TO Hns- FiEHHAu NO. 67.ioil
al cannot express my gratitude 70
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l had suffered for years with dropsyi
the veins In my limbs burst, caused
from the pressure OF the water. had
tho worst kind OF kidney trouble. faint
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ut limo. | also had female weakness
and the doctor said there was n tumor
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Only the women who havc suffered
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Mrs. PinlSham responds quickly and
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asked a maid In fair Bordear
To marry me loved her scauH,
Al, me Il was a crushing bieaux
When she replied, "You BOBBY, neax."
SO then journoycd 10 Cologne
To wed girl long had knogne
When got there my bird had fognS
Aud I, alas am still alogno.
So now lingcr In MArsoillcs.
With checrfulness that never feillcs-
Hoping that soon some favoring Foilles
win putnow wind into my settles,
= John Q. NJ Valentine, In July 81 Mich
olas
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-14
sAlvE FREE ron PILES.

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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-14

Across the world the ccsselcss march Of
man
Has been through smodering fires, lcft
by the bold.
Who first beyond the guarded outposts ran
And saw with wondering eyes new lands
unrollcd
Who built IN. hut In which home began,
And round tho camp.nro'a ashes broke
tho mold.
Meredith Nicholson. In July Century.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-14

Annie Luxor an American girl who daily
dives from height Of ninety feet into a
tank at the Royal Aquarium London, es
Inmates that she has travelled hfiy one
miles unsupported through tho air The
big salary she gets enables her to support
herself.