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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
PRACTICE BEGUN.
Football Men of Wor-
cester Academy in
Gymnasium.
GROUNDS IN CONDIT ION.
Scheuber Will Not Come
Back, But Goes to
Hoppy.
GROUNDS IN CONDITION.

Worcester Academy foot ballists took
indoor practice in the gymnasium yes
terday, the oval being so flooded they
could not use it.
The practice consisted only of signal
play, and was of great benefit, as there
are so many new men on the team.
The players welcomed the rain, as it
was badly needed TO put the field into
condition for work. The long continued
dry spell made the foot ball field as
hard as pavement the ground being of
nature to pack hard without moist
ure. 1t was so hard that the lads ran
considerable risk of injury in severe
practice. The heavy showers loosened
the ground, and the men can now prac-
tice without fear of being hurt.
Nelson's knee does not show much
sign of Improvement, and it is feared
at the school he will not be able to play
for few weeks. He was the most
promising candidate for centre and his
absence will surely be missed. Wheeler
will go to centre for the present He is
a heady player, but is too light for that
position, not being big lad. But with
most promising candidate. Only a few
other positions on the team are definite
ly settled Harrison will play right
guard, and Russ left. Russell will be
right tackle There are half dozen
candidates for left. tackle, all of whom
show about the same ability Norris
will be full back. Sanderson and John
son will be his mates behind the line,
the former at left half Marble will
be quarterback The backs are not fast
on their feet, and the team will be
weaker behind the line than elsewhere
The lads are sturdy backs and ought to
do good work on their opponents line
Whether they will prove fast enough
for end work is doubtful.
The students have given up hope of
seeing Scheuber back at school again
He was confidently looked for Monday
and the students are beginning to fear
the worst. Another good man Of last
years team is also among the missing.
He is Ballou the miller, who gave an
excellent account of himself for the first
seasons running. When he left school
at the end of the year everybody
thought he would return after vaca-
ton, but he has not come back and
nothing has been heard of him.
With Scheuber ard Ballou lost to the
team, Trainer W. +. Donovan will have
his hands full developing men. Scheu-
Der will bring great strength to Hop
kinson and place that school as one of
the strongest rivals for the shield Of
fered by the b. A. A. at the indoor com
petitions. Next year Is the deciding
year. Four schools have won twice
each-Hoppy, Worcester Academy,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
ANNUAL BANQUET.
Gala Night of Father Mathew Ladies'
Society.

Gala Night of Father Mathew Ladies
Society.
The annual banquet of the Father
Mathews Ladies Society was held at
the hall, 11S Green street, last night,
and was attended by over $50 ladies
and their gentleman friends
The hall was beautifully decorated
with bunting and emblems of the So
ciety, and the stage was banked with
palms and ferns, and the arch of the
stage was draped with streamers of
ribbon. Seated on the stage was Mar
nell's orchestra, that rendered music
during the evening" The line was
formed for the banquet at $50 o'clock,
and three tables in the centre of the
hall We're covered with tempting Viands
served by Caterer Rebboli.
In front of the stage was a table at
which were seated the speakers of the
evening Rev. Daniel McGillicuddy,
president of the Springfield diocese,
Rev. M. 7. O'Brien, assistant of st.
Johns, Rev. David Goggan of the
United Catholic Societies and Lawyer
Thomas G. Carrugan and other invited
guests. After the supper the speaking
was in order. At 1890 the dancing
commenced to the tune Of Marnells or
chestra. The party broke up at IL
o'clock.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
Carpet Stock
Too Large.

For this GREAT CASH SALE we
have selected just such lines of Carpets
as we find too much of--other lines to
clean up.
Note the following
rs pieces 5-frame Body Brussels, with
and without borders, regular price $125
and S1.S5 per yard, CASH SALE
PRICE, 95c per yard
Our entire line of Bigelow Axmin-
sters, Savoneries, Bundhar Wilton, fire
Wilton Velvets, and 4 pieces Crompton
Administer, all at the popular price of
SIPS per yard
Regular price $3.50 to $1.75 per yard.
Our entire line Of best 10-wire Tai
estry Brussels, including all the new
patterns, with and without borders,
regular price soc. CASH SALE PRICE,
6719c per yard
20 pieces full extra Super Ingrains,
regular price Csc and 75c. CASH SALE
PRICE, size
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
WILL TEST ROGERS.
Will Be Sent Trial by His Backers
Soon.

viii Be Sent Trial by His Baokers
Soon.
Ras Rogers didn't pay much atten-
ton to the weather yesterday. He had
to take his daily spins regardless of the
rain, and he took them. At each ven
turing out, he covered about four miles,
and he rowed the entire distance as fast
as he could handle the SOULS. His
work is considerably better than when
he first reached the lake, and he is
rapidly getting into the form he de-
sires. He is now only. few pounds
above the weight which he wishes to
reach.
Rogers will be sent a trial in a short
time, in order that his hackers may get
line on what he can do for the dis
lance he will row, three miles with a
turn. Rogers is unable to tell how
fast he can go, as he has not been UNI
der the watch for many months
His hackers are eager to see how
Durham rows in the Halifax regatta
today The performance of the Cana
dian will doubtless have great in
fiuence on the betting in the match
race. If Durham should win the cham
pionship, his friends will doubtless
come to Worcester with stacks of
money to wager on him against Rog-
erS
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
a MEDAL FOR CASEY.

James ]. Casey, the professional BIZ
cycle rider, was agreeably surprised
yesterday on receiving from Montreal a
handsome gold medal which he won in
the mile championship races there last
month at the International meet. Casey
welcomed the medal all the more be-
cause he did not know before receiving
it that he had won anything. He was
fourth in the one-mile open, and never
expected anything for taking that place
believing only the first three were en-
titled to prize.
The medal is very heavy, and has on
It's face strip of blue enamel, On the
reverse side is inscribed Casey's name
and the event in which the medal was
won. The medal although only fourth
prize, is more valuable than many first
prizes given at meets in THIS section.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22

The welcome announcement is out
that the Boston & Albany will run their
annual autumnal excursion to New
York on Tuesday, Oct. 3, via Spring
field, Pittsfield, over the Berkshire
Hills, which are now Respondent In
their autumnal foliage. to Albany,
thence via the Hudson river, famous for
the beauty of its scenery, especially the
Palisades, excellent view of which may
be had from the day boat. Or if one
wishes he may go down the river by
night on the magnificent and palatial
steamer Adirondack, a marvel of
marine architecture. Home via the Fall
River line and Boston. The fare is only
$500.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
THE 'MOBOCRACY."
Continued from page j.

delegates, were not in the crowd that
came home on the owl train
The principal delegates from Worces-
ter who were noticed among the stream
Of passengers that got off at union sta
ton were: John E. Sullivan Of the state
committee, John H, -Meagher and Emil
Zaeder chairman and secretary of the
city committee; Alderman Philip j.
OConnell, Daniel f. Rourke, organizer
of the democratic third district club,
and Paul Henry.
The delegates were too. tired to make
any formal statements, but with the
exception of Paul Henry it was easy to
see that the convention was far from
satisfying to them Particularly did
some of them denounce the system of
choosing delegates to the national con-
vention. Paul Henry is an enthusiastic
free silver man, and he characterized
the convention as Splendid
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
Small Wares.

NJ. Heminway & Sons 1OO-yard spool
silk. CASH SALE PRICE. nc, spool
John English needles .....Sc a paper
COTS braids ................3c roll
Brush binding, black and colors, reg
ular price Sc, CASH SALE PRICE,.
sc. per yard
Eagle pins, regular price SEC. paper.
"Flashskin," for cleaning silver and
metals, CASH SALE PRICE. .1c. each
Velveteen binding, 4-yard pieces, odd
shades, CASH SALE PRICE. ..........
&c. per piece
Genuine Lindsay hose supporters,
white only, ladies' misses and child's
sizes, regular prices 121sc. and 15c,
CASH SALE PRICE ................Sc
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
.FlannclS.

One case White Domet Flannel, reg
ular price sc; CASH SALE PRICE,
31ac per yard
One case White Domet Flannel, reg
ular price 614c per yard; CASH SALE
PRICE. sc per yard
One case White Domet Flannel, yard
wide, regular price Sc; CASH SALE
PRICE, SAC per yard
One case White Domet Flannel yard
wide, regular price 121Ac; CASH SALE
PRICE, Toe per yard
All wool red and blue twilled liam
mel, regular price SSe; CASH SALE
PRICE, 25 cents
HORSE BLANKETS, either for
street or stable, robes, ETC., at reduced
prices
The very best Amoskeag A. c. A.
Feather Ticking. CASH SALE PRICE,
as sA4 - 10c per yard
The best Amoskeag blue or brown
Denim 1Oc per yard
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
SPORTING NOTES.

Yachting experts are beginning to take
the Shamrock's racing qualities into con-
sideration morelthan they did
The Spy said several days ago that
Carney of Holy Cross would sign with
Boston. The Spy was the only Worcester
paper that was ON
Yale doesn't start out as well as her
rivals at foot ball. but is liable to get
there later.
Martin Flaherty and Jack Downey are
matched for Oct 3.
The New York Journal of yesterday had
lurid account of Ned Ten Eyek winning
boat race in Halifax
AL Maui, who has been released by
phia,
The Beat Mldgets would like to play
a game of Rugby with any team in 10
city under u years of age. Answer TO
Capt. Duffy / D street. ~
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
THE BEST DEWEY TRIBUTE.
sCousin George. and His Carcer--A
Dewey Doll for the Children
'.whose the Fatal BIow,"-A Thrill
ing story,

Boston, Sept. 21-The next Boston Sum
day Globe will be q giant Dewey number,
with a 12-page color supplement.
Besides a thorough history of the great
admiral's career from boyhood to the
present day, handsomely and profusely
illustrated in beautiful colors and in
Guiding pictorial history OF the great
battle of Manila II will also contain a
full-page Dewey doll, showing the great
sea king In his brand-new admirals uni
forms, eight IN number. This doll will
stand and will be unique treat for the
young folks. And every lover Of music
will be delighted with the stirring song
and chorus, THE hero of Manila bay
written and composed especially for the
great Dewey supplement of the Sunday
Globe.
Dooley's letter in last Sundays Globe
made big hit. In next Sundays Globe
he VIII have another. It's a masterpiece,
Also see next Sundays Globe for the
first instalment OF Whose the fatal
blow?, story Of absorbing mystery the
central thread of which Is a woman s
part IN the greatest life insurance swindle
Of the age.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
SHAKE MIRO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smarting,
nervous feet, and instantly takes the
greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy, II Is q certain cure for
sweating, callous and hot tired aching
feet. Try II today. Sold by all druggist Is
and shoe Stores BY mail for Csc In
stamps Trial package FREE. Address,
Allen s. Olmsted. lie Roy. New York
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22

200 dozen Linen Napkins, size 171Sx
173&, CASH SALE PRICE. .S9c. a dozen
100 dozen all Linen Napkins, 2Ox2O in
ches, worth $3.50, CASH SALE PRICE
Slips dozen
Special low prices on finer grade Nap
kins.
20 pieces Half-bleached Damask, 70
inches wide, all linen, every thread, reg
ular price 621Ac., CASH SALE PRICE.
45c per yard
20 pieces Full-bleached Damask, Y
inches wide, handsome designs, regular
price. 6219c., CASH SALE PRICE.
Acc. per yard
20 pieces Full bleached Damask, hea-
Wy and fine, 6S and 70 inches wide, all
linen, every thread, regular price $1oO,
CASH SALE PRICE. .75c. per yard
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
KUHNs AT SHORT.

A letter was received in this city yes
terday from Charlie Kuhns Of the 3os-
tons. Kuhns said in the letter he has
reason to believe he will be played at
short for the remainder Of the season.
Kuhns did not say what leads him TO
form that opinion, but the tone Of his
letter shows that he is confident the
plan will be carried out.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
HAHN UNTOUCHED.

Philadelphia, Sept. 21.-Inability to hit
Hahn caused Philadelphia's defeat today.
An error by Beckley in the ninth gave
the locals chance to tie the score, but
Goeckel, who batted for Bernhard was
not equal to the occasion. Elberfeld was
injured in the fifth and retired Attend
ance. 1896. The score:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
Spreads.

100 White Crochet Spreads, hemmed
ready to use, good size, regular price
Soc, CASH SALE PRICE. .25c. each
100 White Crochet Spreads, hemmed
ready to use, full size, regular price s9c.,
CASH SALE PRICE. ........69 cents
100 White Crochet Spreads, full size,
hemmed. ready to use, regular price
$1.19. CASH SALE PRICE, 90 cents
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22

1874 size, regular price 50 90, CASH
SALE PRICE. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1.79
Also the above goods with Turkey
Red and Green or Turkey Red and Blue
colorings.
All warranted fast color.
Turkey Red Damask, in all the new
patterns, regular price 5Sc., CASH
SALE PRICE. .19c.
Bates Turkey Red Damask, for this
! CASH SALE. ............. 9Sc. per yard
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22

Worcester high and English high of
Boston.
Scheuber is worth Is points to Hoppy,
which Is a big handicap for the other
schools to overcome. He should win
nrst in the dash, first in the hurdle race
and second. in the pole vault.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
LIKE FINDING THEM.

Baltimore, Sept 21.-Baltimore today
won a double-header with Cleveland:
Holmes muff of an easy fly in the ninth
of the first game made two extra innings
necessary. Two singles and a double all
lowed Baltimore to score the winning run
in the eleventh. Hahn was unsteady in
the second game, while McGinnity was
effective. Attendance. 1888 The scores:
r,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
CLEVELAND.

Earned run, Baltimore; two-base hits
Harley. Keister; stolen bases, Dowd q
rd and 11ngS = oouD1e Rays SheG y
base on balls, off Harper 2, off McGin-
nifty I; hit by a pitched ball, Brodie;
struck out, by Harper H. by McGinnity q
left on bases, Cleveland g. Baltimore q
passed ball, Smith. Time of game, 10
Umpire, SNYDER
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
Towels.

100 dozen Crepe Towels, 18x36 inches,
regular price &C., CASH SALE PRICE
&c. each
100 dozen Turkish Towels. 1sx4o in
ches, regular price loo, CASH SALE
FNlCE' ..'.'................ SIC. each
100 dozen all Linen Huck Towels. 1sx
SO, CAsHsALE PRICE. ). :. .12hc. each
50 piecestfine Glass Toweling, regular
price 8c.....-,.............6 exc. per yard
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
WASHINGTON

Earned runs, washington 2, Louisville
4; three-base hits, Clarke, Flaherty; sto-
len bases, Wagner, Kelly, Slagle; double
plays, Ritchey to Clingman to Kelly,
Leach to Ritchey to Kelly; first on balls,
off Fifield 8, off Flaherty 3; struck out,
by Fifield 4. by Fiaherty 5; left on bases
Washington 5, louisville 4. Time, 207
Umpires, DWYer and Brown.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
Blankets.

One item which will serve as a cri-
terion for the rest of our mammoth
stock.
Full ia size soft plump White
Blankets, with red, blue or gold Dor
ders. silk stitched binding. CASH
SALE PRICE, $3.49 a pair
This is by far the best blanket value
shown this season, as it is actually
worth 81 more than the price asked.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22

on Balls off Evans 6, off Philippi /; struck
out, by Evans s, by Philippj 8; left on
bases, Washington Z Louisville s; wild
pitches, Evans 2. Time, hours. UNI
pires, Dwyer and Brown. Attendance
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
PHILADELPHIA.
TBatted for Dolan in the ninth.
HHRattad for I3arnbnrd II, +ha .i,,4I

FBatted Tor Bernhard in the ninth.
Cincinnati ........0 0 0 zoo 1 az
Philadelphia mil 0 0 o 0 o 81
Earned runs, Cincinnati l, PHILADELPHIA
Q; two-base hits, Delehanty, Chiies; home
run, Crawford first base on balls, off
Hahn 4, off Donahue 2; struck out, by
Hahn 8, by Donahue 4; left on bases, Gin
cinnati g. Philadelphia 5. Time of game
2,05. Umpires, Swartwood and Hunt.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
White Goods.

In this department we will sell one
case about 1900 yards, of White Lawn
Remnants, 40 inches wide. regular prices
121ac. and 15c., CASH SALE PRICE,
SC. per yard
Also one lot of about 1000 yards of
Remnants of White Pioues. regular
prices 121ac. and 19c. per yard. CASH
SALE PRICE. &c. ner ward
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
LEAGUE PERCENTAGES.
GAMES TO-DAY.

Chicago at BostOn,st. Louis mt Brook
Iyn, Pittsburg ut New York; Cincinnati
at philadelphia; cleveland at Balti-
more, Louisville at Washington.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
FLAHERTy ENDED DOUBT

washington, Sept 81. y Louisville won
the double-header today. Shay's fielding
at critical times gave the visitors the first
game. The. second game was in doubt up
to the sixth when Flaherty cleared the
bases with three-bagger. Scores:
FIRST GA ME.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
VlUIp 'Fs'1's 's'7' .s'fV .
CLEVELAND
Totals MOUNTAINEERING A p 3S1 IA
zone out when winning run was made
IlnAtnd For. II.......II

"Batted for Howell in the ninth.
Baltimore. O o 0 4 900 0 Is
Cleveland. ~. 0. / 70 0 0 ~ i 0 o.
Earned runs, Baltimore 81 two-base hits.
Holmes, Kruger, McGraw; sacrifice hits,
Howell, Robinson; stolen bases, Sheck-
ard, Keister Lachance, Demontreyille,
double play, Keister and IAachance; first
base on balls. off Knepper 2, off Howell 3:
hit by a pitched ball, Lachance; struck
out, by Knepper O. by Howell |, by Me
Ginnity 2; left on bases. Cleveland II,
Baltimore. 8. Time of game. 2.15. UNI
pire, Snyder
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
This Puts Champions in
Striking Distance Of
Second.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.

Cincinnati 5y Philadelphia A.
Baltimore 8. Cleveland 4.
Baltimore A, CleveIRndI.
Louisville 1; Washington 3.
Louisville 6; Washington A.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22

Comforts at SLIPS, regular price 81 so.
Comforts at SLAP, regular price $1.75.
Comforts at 81 so, regular price $500
Also a full line of down and wool
Comforts at reduced prices.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
Diaper.

200 pieces all Linen Diaper, 1o-yard
pieces, regular price $1.25, CASH SALE
: III '''''...'.........,.. ..90c a piece
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22

We have never before shown such
a stock; patterns were never prettier;
qualities were never better; but we still
make lower prices.
Comforts at $1.1O each, regular price
SIPS.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
DamaSk
Table Sets.

50 sets 1914 Cloths and one dozen
Fringed Doilies to match, regular price
$3.50, CASH SALE PRICE ..........$1.69
Damask sets 1o-4 Bordered Cloths
with one dozen SIS Napkins to match,
regular price $500, CASH SALE PRICE
$3.50 per set
En-. Liddell & Co.'S and John S.
Brown Sons fine Irish linens in all the
new and handsome designs in Bordered
Cloths with Napkins to match if de-
sired, at very low prices.
AS an extra inducement in our Linen
department during this sale we will
hem,
FREE OF CHARGE,
Napkins, Cloths or Damasks.
Now is the time for hotel, restaurant
and boarding house keepers to lay in a
stock of Linens at the lowest prices
ever known for equal value, besides
hemming them free of charge.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
COttOnS

Have advanced in price, but in the face
Of an advancing market. we will Sell the
stock now on hand at from 10 to 20
per cent. less than agents prices today.
In this department the moneysaving
opportunities are many
Housekeepers in need of white sheet
ing should purchase literally at to-
days prices:-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22

WASHINGTON.

Totals, 81 8 . a Il a
Stated for Kittredge in ninth
Louisville .,,,...,s0 o 10 0 1 2 So
Washington ........2 0 0 0 O 0 0 0-3
Earned runsr Washington 2, louisville
q two-base hits, Stafford. Kelly, Wag-
nor; three-base hits. Freeman q home
rva. Ritchey; stolen bases, Wagner, Hoy,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22

rs pieces of the finest, heaviest, pref
tiest patterned Damask we have ever
shown. Regular prices 1.25 and $1.37h,
att, Observation-Disclosures .00 per yard
Napkins to match the above, regular
price $500, for. ............. 1925 a dozen
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
Great Opportunity
for DrcSSmakerS.
Innings.

Percaline, regular Csc quality; CASH
SALE PRICE, lie per yard
Percaline, regular 15c quality; CASH
SALE PRICE, 10c per yard
Silesia, regular price 16c; CASH SALE
PRICE. &c per yard
Shrunk Canvas; CASH SALE PRICE,
lie per yard
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22
Scotch Turkey
Red Covers.

S-4 size, regular price $3.50, CASH
SALE PRICE. 10
10-4 size. regular price $175, CASH
SALE PRICE. 81 40
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22

ny thousand dollars worth of merchandise into
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-22

AS an extra inducement in our Linen
department during this sale we will
ba,,,
Rock Island Argus., 1899-08-23
Not So Bad.

Over in the neighborhood of Wyanet
they don't seem as much concerned
about the snag that the Hennepin
canal has brought up against as the
correspondents of the Chicago papers
would have US believe. That the bot
tom dropped out of the HennePin
there is no dispute, but the current
number of the Bureau County Repub-
lican puts the situation in a better
light. claiming that 1.-THE quicksand
bed is quite small and it will be an
easy matter to change the route of the
canal so as to avoid it. This can be
done, it is estimated, by increasing
the length of the canal less than one
half a mile. The most annoying fea-
ture is the delay that may be incurred
in condemning land for the new right
of way. The slough is located near
the point where the feeder joins the
main canal. 1t is on the level ground
and the nearest lock is three miles
west and the other six miles east.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-08-23

FOLLOWING as quickly as possible
on the revelations disclosed in yester-
days Associated Press dispatches as
to the actual condition in the Philip
pines, and the persistent disposition
on the part of Gen. Otis to withhold
the facts from the American people,
the administration papers revive those
moss-covered concoctions about the
war being practically at an end, ac-
companied by the assurance that Gen.
Otis is not to be superseded. All of
which means. Judging by the course
of events since America has been at
war, that exactly the contrary will
prove to be true in both instances.