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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29

An increase in the regular army ia a
hard dose for some of the imnerialists
to swallow, but they ought to be willina,
to take their own medicine. Some
thing besides a navy, pensions and riv-
er and harbor bills will be needed to
keep the dependencies in order. es-
peclally since military government is
the utmost that is proposed for any of
the Spanish dependencies for wears to
come. Seventy thousand troops is the
smallest estimate that any competent
authority has made for home and COL
onlal service, but even if that figure be
reduced by 10000, apparently the oppo-
nents of the Hull bill will not be salts
fed. That is about the present nominal
size of the regular army, which is not
large enough to meet even the present
demands, as is shown by the contfnu-
ance of volunteers in the service, MANY
of them against their inclinations
There are volunteers in Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippines, yet even with
those, there are not yet enough troops
in any one of these provinces
The occupation of Cuba is incomplete
and that of the Philippines hardly be-
gun. OF course the additional regi-
ments mean an increased expense to
the government, but what went the ex-
pansionists out for to see? Are thew
such children as to deny that the ex
pense is evitable?
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29

Odd things are always being invent
ed, and the latest novelty patented is
a ventilated umbrella. The feature of
1t consists of place in the top of an
ordinary umbrella which is covered
with smaller umbrella. The two
work in sympathy. Will this offer an
extra inducement to the everlasting
borrower?
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29

1t seems to be expected in Boston
that Gen. Martin will not succeed him.
self as police commissioner next spring
He has not owed his continuance in office
since the investigation to Gov. Wolcott
and his reappointment would indicate
radical and improbable change of be-
lief upon the part of the states execu-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29

Utah women seem to uphold Polyga-
nous Roberts with feverish fidelity. 1t
was Mark Twain who said that he was
opposed to the Mormon system till he
he was converted. The man who mar
ried one of them did his duty, but one
who married many was a self-sacrifi-
cling philanthr9pist, 1t is not under
stood that the Mormon women endorse
his view in exactly this form.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
SUNDAY. JANUARY 80, 1899.

Madrid seems to expect sensational
developments at the trial by court mar
tial of Admiral Cervera. 1t is stated
that every surviving officer and sailor
OF his squadron will be called to testify
at his trial.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29

An interesting case has just been
decided at Elizabeth, N. J., where a
Mr.. Runyon has secured verdict for
$1,000 against the Central railroad of
New Jersey. The defendant company
had sold the express privilege of it's
line to one company and seems to have
had an understanding with the latter
that other persons should be prevented
from carrying packages for pay. Mr..
Runyon, who had a ticket, was forbid
den to enter car of the Jersey Cen
trail unless he would first operr certain
bundles and his travelling bag so as to
permit the officials to see whether he
was carrying anything for the local
express men. Mr.. Runyon very proper
~ assumed that his packages and grin
were his private property and not sub
lect to the inspection by the railroad
men, and he refused to open them. His
rights as a passenger holding ticket
were disregarded, and he brought suit
with the result named. 1t is strange
that any railroad company should have
dared to refuse to permit passenger
holding regular ticket to enter it's
cars except on the absurd condition
that he open his packages. The out
come of the suit was all that could be
desired, and it is fortunate for the
public that the company in attempting
to enforce its arbitrary and unjust
rule, tackled man who not only knew
his rights but had sufficient force of
character to insist that they be re-
garded
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29

The Michigan Legislature is handing
out Endorsements in wholesale lots.
Both houses have adopted concurrent
resolutions indorsing the Conduct of
our brave, generous, magnanimous
president, Maj. William Mckinley" in
dorsing the services of every member
of his cabinet; indorsing most warmly
the conduct of that gallant citizen and
soldier of our own state, Gen. Russell
A. Alger, etc. The work Of the peace
commission is heartily approved, and
the adoption of the treaty is recon-
mended.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29

mere Is OF course, no probability OF
US passage, but the bill which has been
introduced by Mr.. Mellen of Worcester
IN erect permitting the opening of H.
quor saloons before the opening and
9Iter the closing of the polls on election
days is an indication of what
the saloon interest would do if
1t could. There is a very gen
eral opinion, even among reputable Ii
quor dealers, that the closing of the sa-
ICONS upon an election day has been an
unalloyed blessing, and it is obvious
that the good results of the existing
law would in a great measure be mega
tlVed were the saloons allowed to be
opened at both ends of the day.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The law closing saloons on election
days was founded on common sense
and Massachusetts, will not make it
imperative by formally declaring that
drinks sold before and after voting are
not to be counted.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
= r'pute TO Hon. George F. Hoar, sena-
tor from MASSACHUSETTS,


Feaee hath her victories no less re-
Than war Thus Milton spoke. who
was the soul "POhe' VIM
Vi mat fo,na awakening which had lately
Its t5 Str odIf right arm in Cromwell. Ere
VI English 3hgg guns had ceased to startIe
nv Ase-seated tyrants of the continent
VINO placed in God their biasphemous re-
went. 9s Pio'ector
Ana Cromwell needed Is that lesson
Today? The Greater England, in a war
scarce three months long, has vanquished
AND mid the clearing smoke OF battle,
SPEAKS to our Cromwell: LET this be the
That darres the lust of empire to With
Clark University, Jan "a, 1889
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29

The dangers of the Klondil1e winter are
again forcibly brought to the minds of
those who live in this mild climate, by
the reported death of five miners from
the intense cold and the freezing of
faces and limbs of other seekers of
fortune. who were unavoidably ex-
posed to the binding storms and snow
slides. The path to the gold field bids
fair to prove another white boned'
trail
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
TROUBLESOME.

manY' ~ t"N' youhs
,,t"Hes too ambitious" answered the no.
fIal manager. 81 don't want him 10
nsure ~ any more elections He insists
on pelng the whole ticket Instead of mere,
~ coupon. Washington Star.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
THE PROGRAM.

What are they doing about nv casa9,
inquired Can't. Dreyfus. O'''s'
lney aren't doing anything" ansveroa
the guard, cheerly, "They are merely
waiting for you to go out of stvle ~
Washington Star. s''ie'
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29

Col. Bryan still rides his hobby, but
takes time to remark that the expan-
sionists are ''muttling the tones of the
liberty bell" Some unl1ind writer Of
fers the suggestion that the liberty bell
is cracked and silent. The parallel
ism is obvious, but the mistaken apos-
tie of dead issue has nevertheless the
true resonant ring i'm regard to impe-
rialism
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29

1t will cost $4,000 to put new roof
ON the Old South church, but Boston
people seem not to doubt that the money
will be provided Only half of the orig
inal 100000, which the association
gave for the building, has been paid,
so it will be seen that it is no small
burden to preserve this noble relic,
even without making extensive repairs.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29

should chance to be duplicated in the
future the new generation will find a
way to meet and master the new con-
ditionS
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
A CRY For PEACE.

peace, peace, give us peace!" cries
the New York Sun THAT is the cry of
the American people, yet senators are
combining, consplring and intriguing,
in concert with the enemies of their
country, to prolong the dangers and the
uncertainties of war! Let them all
stand forth, SO that everybody may
know exactly who are the aiders and
abetters of the destructive scheme of
Hoar and Hale and German"
Why should these men stand forth
Why should the Sun command them
to do so? Does it not know who they
are, and has it not done its best to i'm
part its knowledge to the public? Upon
the same page with this cry for peace
and this command to the aiders and
abetters Of conflict to stand forth, the
Sun prints what it calls BLACK list"
giving the names of those who are eX-
pected to oppose the confirmation of
the treaty. Besides those of Hoar and
Hale and German, already mentioned,
the list includes the names of CockreIl
of Missouri, Daniel of Virginia, Mason
of Illinois, Mills Of Texas, Vest of Miss
ouri, Wellington of Maryland, White Of
California, and many others.
1t is a very good list, and every man
whose name appears on it has as genu-
inc and hearty appreciation of the
blessings of peace as the Sun itself
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29


A writer in the English Church Ga
zette, describing the literary habits of
clergymen, says:
Most of the MSS. / have received
from clerics have been novels, pure
undlluted novels, which did not
make even the pretence of be-
ing religious. l remember one case.
Inc author had reputation for ex-
act orthodoxy, and he was and is to
my knowledge cleric of extreme pro-
prlety OF life. To my surprise his lucu-
oration advocated not bigamy, nor DO
lygamy, but trigamy, and he argued
ms case with a lucidity and power
that astonished me- Possibly on ac-
count or their position the problem of
the sexes specially appeals to clerical
novel writer's and they are apt to treat
1t with plainness very useful to the
scientist, but at which publishers shud-
der.
Apparently the olergymen whom this
writer had in mind tried to get as far
as possible from their regular work
when they entered the field of general
literature, and this theory is sustained
In a measure by results of injuries
which were made among ministers re-
speeding their favorite subjects for
book reviews. Eleven expressed pref
erence for novels, nine for history. nine
Tor archaeology, seven for general lit
erature, six for science, six for accu-
rate theology, four FOR poetry. two for
school books, one for devotional litera-
ture, and none for sermons.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
BUT THE LEGISLATURE COULD.

From the Chicago Post,)
t0v, Pingree still shows his inability
10 distinguish between himself and the
state Of Michigan.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29

THE SPY SHOULD HAVE The EYE OF ARGUS: He
is HONORABLE If NE DO BUT LOOK TO THE VEL
FARE OF The COMMONWEALTH"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29

A writer in the English Church Ga
zette, describing the literary habits of
clergymen, says:
The times., 1899-09-17

branch of the District service submitted to
the Commissioners yesterday afternoon
Four new fire engine houses. two new truck
houses. one new chemical engine and
house, and new quarters for No. engine
company are among the things which Chief
Paris advises the Commissioners to ask of
Congress this winter. The advance in sal
aries recommended aggregates $27 T08. The
increase in force recommended by the chief
follows: Two assistant chief engineers at
81 $50 each, three foremen at 81, $50 EACH
two tillermen at 1866 each. three hostlers
at 1866 each, seventy-two privates at 1920
each, fifteen watchmen at $3.50 each, and
one laborer at $3.50. The other estimates
are $500 for repairs to engine houses $500
for repairs to apparatus and new appli-
anees, $1,000 for hose, 200 for fuel, 81, 500
for horses. $1,000 for forage, 81 ,000 for con-
tingent expenses, SIC, 800 for four new en-
gines, 81 400 for four new hose carriages.
$1,000 for two new trucks, and 81 800 for
one new combination chemical and hose
wagon.
The new engine and truck companies are
distributed in those sections which. in the
opinion of Chief Paris. need fire protec-
tion most urgently. 1t is recommended
that engine companies be located in South
west Washington, in the northern part of
West Washington, in the vicinity of Twen-
tieth and Streets northwest, and in the
section bounded by Thirteenth, Fifteenth,
and Streets northwest that a truck
company be located in Southwest Wash
ington, an engine company in Southeast
Washington and q combination chemical
and hose company in Brookland.
The times., 1899-09-17

DR.. William c. Woodward, the District
Health Officer, yesterday submitted 10 the
Commissioners estimates for the support
OF the Health Department during the fiscal
year Iso0-i. The schedule was accompa-
nied with a voluminous detailed statement
OF reasons why certain sums were sought
and the needs OF the District in the way of
health precautions. The total amount is
s2S5. 900. which is a material increase over
the amount appropriated for the current
fiscal year, which is SI57 ,020.
Among the new items mentioned are the
following: For gratuiIous vaccination, cost
ing s., 500; for the enforcement Of the pro-
visions Of the act to provide for the drain
age Of lots in the District. so, 900; one san
itsry and food inspector. $1,000; one sani-
tary and food inspector, who shall be a
veterinary surgeon. $500; one sanitary and
food inspector 10 assist the chemist. $500;
enc engineer for the smallpox hospital,
$72O- for the removal OF weeds, SO, GOO: for
the establishment OF a meteorological lab
oratory. 5000; fo= the erection of isolation
buildings, $4,000, and for site for same,
s.. .e0e: for erection Of pound, $4,000; for re-
movaI and disposal OF contents Of closets.
$1,000; for enforcement Of the contagious
disease act. So. coo. The sum Of $T0, ,O0G
Is asked for the removal Of ashes
Recommendation is made for an increase
IN the Health Oflcer's salary He noH re-
ceives $1,000. The Attorney receives s., 900,
and DR. Woodward thinks that in justice
10 the medical profession. he should re-
ceive the same amount The Health on
Ger also asks the Commission TO i'm
press upon Congress the Importance OF
The times., 1899-09-17

not suitable for either the men or horses
in the service, or for the animals i'm
pounded. If a new structure be provided
for, it should be built of brick, and the en-
closure surrounded by substantial wal.
THE District is without facilities for
making general archaeological analyses,
and in this respect it is behind most other
cities of equal size. A ARCHAEOLOGICAL lab
oratory is now regarded by sanitarians as
almost II not quite, rs essential to prop
erly equipped health department rs is a
laboratory for chemical analyses Such a
laboratory should be provided.
Provision should be made for the vac
cination CT the INDECENT portion of this
community. as a sanitary measure and rot
as a measure for the relief OF the poor.
An outbreak of smallpox is greatly limited,
and may be even aYerted, If a community
has been well protected by vaccination. 1t
is proposed to use the money estimated
for under this heading to pay for actual
work done. not in the form OF salaries. but
on the basis OF the number OF persons VIC
cinated."
The times., 1899-09-17

HAMMOND On Sunday, September It. at 1
a. m, at Garfield Hospital ANDREW ". HAM
MoND. in the sixty-eighth year of his age.
1t
BR0oKER-D Departed this life at her residence
4l5 Thirteenth Street southeast. at 2 o'clock A.
m, Saturday, September 16, 1899, IDA L. BROOK
Err, the beloved wife Of William IL. Brooker.
Funeral at O'Clock Monday, September IS
from Mount Horeb Baptist Church northeast
All friends and relatives of the family are cor
daily invited to attend. Item
WASHINGToN-Depar this. life on Friday.
September Is, 1s99 WILLIAM WASHINGTON. the
OF Mary Washington, twenty-one years Of age.
Funeral from his parents residence, 625 Gordon
Avenue northeast Monday, at o'clock. 1t
CARRoLL-on Friday September Is. 1859. at
$50 p. M, MICHAEL II. CARROLL. at resi-
dence, 72i Fourth Street northwest.
Funeral services at q. m, at st. Pa.riek's
Church. Item
MACKESSEY-on Friday September 10, 1890, at
6:S0 a. m, WILLIAM MACKESSEY, beloved HI s.
band of Mary E. Mackessey, aged thirty nine
years.
Funeral from his brothers residence. - MasSa-
chusetts Avenue northwest. Monday. September IS.
1885, at $50 a. nj. Solemn requiem mass at
st. Aloysius Church. Friends and relatives invited
to attend. sel6-2t
The times., 1899-09-17
CAPTAIN CRAIGHILL PROJECTED
He Is Relieved From Duty as As
sistant Engineer Commissioner.

He Is Relieved From Duty as As
sistant Engineer Comnissioner.
The War Department has issued an order
relieving Capt. William E. Craighill, Corps
OF Engineers, United States Army. from
duty as Assistant Engineer Commissioner
of the District of Columbia. Captain Craig
Hill is TO proceed to Fort Riley, Kan, with
out delay and enter upon duties in con-
nection with the organization of the infan-
try regiment in which he has been appoint
ed major. The order making the change
bears Secretary Roots signature.
Captain Craighiil was assigned as assist
ant TO Engineer Commissioner Beach last
spring, at which time the latter official was
without an assistant and crowded with
work. Subsequently Captain Gaillard, of
the Engineer Corps, WAS assigned 10 assist
Captain Beach Captain Gaiiiard was per-
mitted to enjoy about a months vacation
before he reported for duty He did this
last week, thus permitting Captain Craig
hill TO leave his desk here to accept the
promotion.
The times., 1899-09-17
STEAM FOR LIFEBoATs.
A Successful Experiment Made b.
the Life saving Service

A Successful Experiment Made by
the Life Saving Service.
Lieut.. Charles H. Mcclellan, of the Life
Saving Service, who holds the position of
inspector on the New Jersey coast, was at
the Bureau of the Life Saving Service yes
ierday and he made report on the test OF
the steam life saving boat at Marquette,
Mich. last Saturday
II was test OF regular service S4- foot
lifeboat, equipped with a superior gas en-
gine, the first instance on record III this
country where lifeboat has been fuI-
nished with steam power
Lieutenant Mcclellan says the test plainly
demonstrated the feasibility of the plan
and its numerous advantages. Lieutenant
Mcclellan witnessed the test as the repre-
sentative of the Government. He says that
the boat made better than seven miles and
was very obedient to the rudder. The ex-
pertinent, he says, demonstrates. the great
advantage of steam power over the old car
propelling fashion in the matter of speed,
the safety of the craft. and the utility of
the work of saving life in shipwrecks.
The times., 1899-09-17
Perished in Flames

COLUMBIA, s. c., Sept. 16.-Carrie Ina
binet and Georgia Jones have been COM
mitted to jail on the charge Of murder
The women lived together and went out
visiting last night, locking their three
children in the house. They were burned
to death and the coroner's jury found q
verdict of criminal carelessness.
The times., 1899-09-17
THE FIRE SERVICE.

Chief Paris Submits His Annual Re-
port to the Commissioners.
A number OF important items for the i'm
proyement of the local fire department are
included in the annual estimates for that
The times., 1899-09-17

II YOU want TO drink pure beer call for
uelrich's Maegzen, Senate, Lager They are
sold by all leading hotels and restaurants in the
city and also by the Arlington Bottling Co.
The times., 1899-09-17
BIRTHS.
DIED.

TRoWER-on Saturday, September 16, 1900,
TO Mr. and Mrs. John II. Trower, Of $40 18th ST..
Sc, a son. 1t
The times., 1899-09-17

Line of the new fall Outing Cloths, in
fresh colorings and combinations you have
not seen until now; and special value o.
The times., 1899-09-17
A Linen Sale That'II Be Appreciated
EDUCATIONAL.

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS-Ciasses
and private instruction for artists. teachers,
Designers and decorators; classes for children,
Saturday mornings; $40 per year; instruction by
one WHO has had twelve medals and studied 10
years in Europe. 1886 / ST. seiT-7t
VISITING goYerness, experienced teacher OF Eng
lish branches and music desires pupils; terms
reasonable. Address /. 10, this office. se1T-St
The times., 1899-09-17

S6-inch Percaies, in immense variety OF new
autumn patterns; Garnet, Blue, and Black
grounds. Special fer Monday-per o
!aru -'.--.-.-----..-------. ~
The times., 1899-09-17
ALARGE INCREASE ASKED
Estimates for the Snppor. Of the
Health Department.

DIR. William c. Woodward RECON-
mends That s235,ooo BE Appro-
prEakcd for Use During the Fiscal
Year J9oo-I - Vaccination 10 he
Gratuftous Inspectors Needed.
The times., 1899-09-17

35c Flannelette Skirts, with extra heavy
crochet edge; choice of all eOlors, 0Ir
The times., 1899-09-17
Saint Cecilia's Academy,

Cor. Sixth and Fast Capitol Sts
For BoARDERS AND DAY SCHOLARS
Glasses will be resumed NoN,rAT, SEPT IITH-
Ali branches of a solid English cIacatipn thor
oughly taught; also Latin. Greek. F-sBeh and
German Special attention paid TO art and TO
music, vocal and instrumental Including s;rinSed
instruments scl-lTno-cTn
The times., 1899-09-17
The Smallpox Hospital.

creating new Office in his department to
be known as the deputy health officer ami
TO be paid 81 500 per year.
The times., 1899-09-17

these dayshurryng mportations through the Gus
tom house to the counters Every arriving steamer is
the bearer Of novelty staple for Unsolicited and
ranged for by firm head commissioner at the loom side
in the studio-or by the native mill wheel with keen
knowledge Of this stores needs and its patrons prefer
taught by continued association with it and
deep study oft.
It's congress Of international skill and genius. An
exposition Of the worlds best-the worlds neWestthe
worlds avortes assembled from wherever integrity Of
quality and originality Of effect offer attraction With
the foreignersin full proportion and worthy of equal
recognition the products home enterprise and
The times., 1899-09-17
Scissors.

ingenuity. OF many arts the world is master-for
many must look to the old orld for the best And
1t Is the best of both gathering here. Once it
crosses this threshold is subservent policy that
controls this store It's natvtys exceptionaness-or
excus1veness receives only the price rating which
intrinsic value entities it. Bought low the best
be boughtt is invariably to sell as low as the
best can be sold.
So nearly do store conditions pronounce readiness
that you'll not err in making start upon the
sons buying SO numerous the special advan
tages Offering that to satsfactions delight will be added
unusual economy in demand upon the purses
The times., 1899-09-17
Ladie S Kid G'oves-6S Csc.

You can find the reason for the price in the
quaHtity-ouly 66 dozen; 81 dozen in colors
and Is dozen in Black. But they are very
superior quality. IN s-clasp style, perfect fit-
ting. and the shades are all the popular ones
for this season. They are worth 81 pair.
The times., 1899-09-17
Delights for Domestic Buyers.

100 dozen Heavy Round Thread Pillow Cases,
full size and full value for PFC each. Mon
days special price. for as many as QIr
you want. Each. h....................... C2t