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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02
FROM FARM TO MILL

A body Of farmers in Solomon, Kan,
have attracted a good deal of attention
by marketing their own grain. That
is. they do not sell to the commission
men, but sell direct to consumers. The
organization was formed last spring,
the idea being to relieve the price of
grain from any undue influence of
speculation, and to save, so far as pos
sible. to the producer, the profits taken
by the middlemen. The warfare is
against grain dealers by whom the
farmers considered they were being
wronged.
At first 1t had been expected Simply
to sell to the mills in this country. The
farmers, however. have found another
outlet for their grain 1t happened
that the man selected as manager of
the farmers elevator association at
Solomon was well posted. He had
worked in the Touring mills of a CO.
operative society of Germany and it &C.
CURED to him that arrangements could
be made for shipping grain directly
from Solomon to German cooperative
associations. His idea was carried out
and grain therefore,--is being billed
from Solomon directly to Berlin.
The farmers are obliged to pay local
freight rates as far as the Missouri
River where they Sget a through rate
to Berlin of twenty-one cents per one
hundred pounds. They do not have
to pay any commission charges or any
thing for elevator storage. 1t is said
that during the entire summer the
Solomon farmers have received, on an
average, three cents per bushel more
for their wheat than the representa-
tives of the grain dealers have been Of
fering. They have taken particular
pains to send out grain of the best
quality so that patrons of the organiza-
ton may feel-that they will not be i'm
posed upon in any way. Some of the
mills have been willing to pay a pre-
MUM for the Solomon grain.
Naturally enough the successful
operation of the farmers union at
Solomon has induced other communi-
ties in Kansas to initiate it, Some of
them have been cooperating with the
Solomon organization.
The farmers by uniting for the dis
posal of their produce act quite within
their rights. Unless middlemen can
handle farm products in such a way
as to make their existence an advant-
! age to the farmer, it is plain that they
have no legitimate right to exist. 1t
often happens that the middlemen en-
able the farmer to market his crops
far more economically than he could
do it himself. Whenever farmers see
their way clear to get their wares to
market unaided by the middlemen it
is only good business that they should
do so. With constantly improving
transportation facilities and with
means ever at hand to keep posted as
to prices, the day cannot be far off
when farmers will find means to pre-
vent many of the abuses with which
they often have to contend
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02
THE SKATING SEASON

It was pleasant Saturday to see so
many boys and girls enjoying them
selves upon the ice. The skating sea-
son has opened early this year, and
everybody hopes that throughout the
winter conditions may prevail that
will make ponds in and about the city
attractive places for recreation. With
bright, cold weather, and smooth ice,
winter should go merrily for young
people.
Few amusements of summer can vie
with winters best sport. One cannot
feel dull when skating. The body is
exercised thoroughly, and the mind.
responding to the healthful and strong
circulation of blood, becomes buoyant
and happy Who ever saw a lugubrious
skater? Skating is the enemy of mel
ancholy moods.
The city should do all 1t can to make
the ice inviting. 1t pays to provide
ample means for out-of-door exercise.
At the same time every possible pre-
caution should be taken to guard
against the accidents that are almost
certain to happen unless there is
greatest care to keep skaters from the
ice until it is perfectly safe. Nothing
should happen from one end of the
winter season to its close to bring any
feeling Of dread or hatred toward
sport upon the ice.
If skating is pre-eminently an en-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02
uNplsMAYEp BY MISFORTUNE

The world is ever very fond of not
ing the accomplishment of work under
adverse and trying conditions. It is
the life that meets and overcomes OBJ
stacles about which most people like
to hear. The story of Albert P. Smith,
a colored man Of Saddle River, n. J.,
has its lessons. 1t is not stated that
he ever did anything brilliant, but 1t
appears that he realized that. despite
misfortune. there was something he
could do and that he set about doing
Il with a brave heart. He received the
advantage Of some education at the
country school. but when he was a
mere lad had an illness which left him
q cripple. He made himself a power
when he grew up, among the colored
men Of Bergen County. Mr.. Smith
printed a little paper which he called
the Landscape" that had a consider
able circulation. In an election cam
paign in 1874 he made a hOuse-to-house
canvass Of the county, going about on
his crutches, and brought about, it is
said. the defeat Ct the late William
Walter Phelps. Smith, by persevering
under the most discouraging circum-
stances, worked 10 such purpose that
he not only won the support Of many
influential citizens, but also acquired a
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02


Chnee years ago which resulted in the Chinese exclusion
act bearing its fruits just in the marrying of the Chinese
laundymen of this city Last Tuesday United States marshal
accompanied by Chinese Inspector visited Cambridge and IN
the andres found unfortunate Celesa who were
without the United States certificates which made
under the provisions of the exclusion and ncOnnen hailed
them off to Boston
AS of fact the Chneseeven the wretched coolies
of the lowest caste who this the most in
dstrious and inoensve of alien population Their
principal oense in the estimation of the worngmen OF other
naonaes be that they have apparent appreciation
OF the benefit labor and that they day and night
without regard eight-hou daywhen they working
for themselves On the other hand has keener
the main chance than John Chlaman and his charges for
wasee compare very avoaby with those established by the
Occidental aundrman who is his keen competitor Whatever
vice the Chinese may indulge and hear frightful
les of this from his fancy its very features
than paraeled in the red light districts the New
York enderlon; while is quite certain that the Chinese
rarely found police courts charged with anything
rious than playing fanan Sundays and criminals they
almost strangers jals
If we have exclusion acts why go a step
further this country and bar the vicious depaved and M
of Europe that being poured into the United
States the thousand each year? This noen-
Chinese is the institutions we called upon
to confront
We fancy the secret of the probable renewal of the exclusion
act be found the fact that the Chinese have
while their opponents of the labor unions control large
blocks OF potential ballots and therefore held high
by congressional representatives Let the Chnaman be-
narazed and he will be factor be ia
voraby eckoned with by law makers while his rights
will be subject for their serious consideration Neither
Cnk ngger has any rights that legislator is bound
to consideunl he only has legal vote but pow
el enough have countedhen he becomes fellow
izen."
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Though in Worcester and many 9TH
er city schools the slate is no longer
used. it is still to be found in countless
schoolhouses throughout the country.
It has long been recognized as unclean
and yet in the estimation of many, it
serves a purpose that paper can never
supply and is at the same time eco
nomical. A teacher in one of the public
schools of Cleveland, Ohio, after work.
ing a long time, has invented a slate,
or rather a substitute for a slate which,
she considers, is without Objectionable
features. 1t is made Of a composition
of light color and with it is used a
pencil, also invented by the teacher,
which makes dark mark. The sur
face is glazed and the mark can be
readily removed without the use of
moisture. Furthermore the children's
eyes are not tried by the light colored
slate even on dark days.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Joyaole recreation for the young. it is
also attractive in a considerable de-
snee 10 middle age, and is not impos-
slole to many persons well advanced
IN years. Many persons who tbinl,
'heir skating days are over would do
wen to bind on the steel again, in or
DER TO see what they can do. A man
o1ten gets it into his head that he is
much older than he is. An hour on the
ice might reveal a great fund of re-
serve force and show that joints and
muscles are still in perfect working
order.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

about $4,000 an institution to be de-
voted entirely to lobster Matching. 1t
is hoped to arrest the rapid destruc-
ton of the lobster and to preserve to
the people this important source Of
food supply. 1t is supposed that unless
something is done soon it will be only
the rich who can afford to eat lob
sterS
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Theodore Schroeder. of Salt Lake
City, has given to the Wisconsin His
torical Library his library of Mormon
history, the largest collection of books
on this subject in existence.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Mr. Gathman, who devised the pro-
jectile that was tested at Sandy Hook
the other day, maintains that the
ised. The test was generally account
ed as unfavorable to Mr.. Gathmans
invention, the purpose of which is to
sink by a single explosion the largest
shin
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Frank ]. Gould has been giving away
valuable st. Bernard pups, raised at
his kennels. One of them he presented
to his sister, Helen NJ. Gould, and 9TH
ers to intimate friends. The pups are
valued at $500 each.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

The Board of Health of Camden, N.
j., fund proof in one or two cases, at
cination, that the germs of tetanus had
not been contained in the virus but had
been introduced into the wound through
carelessness.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

The hotel clerks of New York city
mistook the secretary of Liliuokalani
for a negro and refused to open nego-
tiations for apartments. therefore the
queen had a rather hard time. going
to at least five or six hostelries before
welcome was found. At the first
hotel where the quality Of the party
was recognized lodgings were very
gladly supplied.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Miss Helen Gould had sixteen dinner
guests Thanksgiving Day at her coun-
try seat, Lyndhurst, Irvington-on-the-
Hudson They were crippled boys, to
whom a glimpse of the beautiful home
and the enjoyment of the feast must
have been like episodes from fairy
land.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Rev. DR.. D. J. Hauer who died at
Hanover, Penn, Thanksgiving Day was
one of the oldest clergymen in the
United States. He was minister of
the Lutheran Church and occupied
pulpits REGULARLY sixty-nine wears.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Beresford Greathead has just ar
rived in Southampton, England, after
making a tour of the world on foot,
consuming more than six years - the
journey.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

S. B. HARRISON, a Pittsburg manu-
facturer has given 200 to the West
ern Theological Seminary of Allegheny.
This brings the total endowment of
the seminary up to 100000.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

considerable estate. 1t was a white
man, who, sympathizing with Smiths
loneliness, was watching over him
when he died
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Mayor Morris, of Ottawa. Ontario
proposes to establish a municipal coal
yard in order to checkmate a combina-
ton of local dealers, organized to in
crease the price of fuel.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

struggle, may turn their backs to all
overtures for peace. on any terms ex-
cepting such as they themselves may
choose to dictate.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

1t may easily be that the numerous
rumors of the death of Miss Stone, the
captured missionary, may at last prove
true She is undergoing great hard
ships. and 1t is rather surprising than
otherwise that, if she is still living, she
has endured them so long. If she dies,
what then? Shall the matter be al
lowed to rest there, or shall the BuIga-
rian government be held to strict re-
sponsibility for the capture and punish
ment of her s?-Philadelphia
Ledger.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02
MEN AND AFFAIRS

Mrs. Marguerite Warren Springer of
Chicago has given a site in that city
for the proposed home for the Indus
trial Art League.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

The greatest number of suicides, as
compared to the population, occur in
Chicago and San Francisco. Suicide is
decreasing among the German popula-
ton. There is an increase in the num-
Der of suicides among the colored peo-
pie of large cities.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Russia, Germany and Roumania
have agreed, 1t is said, not to issue
passports to persons who have tuber-
culOss.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02
WHIMSICALITIES

wouldn't we be surprised if we
could see ourselves as others see us?'
Yes, but the others would be sur
prised, too, If they could see us as we
see ourselves. "-Philadelphia Press.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

DR.. Philippe Marechal, of Paris, will
offer in the French Chamber of Depu-
ties a bill prohibiting women under 80
years of age from wearing corsets. The
doctor would also like a law regulating
the weight of women's hats.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

If the Baroness Burdett-C outts lives
to witness the coronation of Edward
VII next June it will be the third event
of the kind she will have attended. At
the age of 16 she saw George "
crowned, and she also attended the
coronation.n of Victoria
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

William Scallon. president Of the
Anaconda Copper Mining Company,
, has presented, in behalf of his COM
pany, sixteen lots in the city of Ana
conda, Montana, for the purpose of a
public park.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

The total sales at the art galleries of
the Pan-American Exposition, at Buff
falo, amounted to less than $4,000 for
twenty-seven pictures.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Joe-We ought to be thankful for the
general prosperity this year.
Jerry-That's right; lots of men that
used to borrow money of me don't
speak to me now.-Detroit Free Press.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Coastwise cruising in small craft
seems likely to become something of
fad this winter. A day or two ago we
noted the departure of the Edison par
ty from a Northern point in naphtha
launch on the way to Florida by the
inside route. And now the statement is
made that Capt. G. A. Adams of West
Haven, CT, is coming down by the
same route in a 36-foot gasoline launch,
on the way to Palm Beach. There must
he both health and pleasure in such a
trip. Along the route there are some
of the finest ducking grounds in the
world. so that a gunner may have all
the sport he cares for. The open air.
too. is invigorating and imparts to the
voyagers the ability to sleep soundly
and eat heartily.-Savannah News.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

An Atchison man said of a candidate
for office: IF he were honest he would
vote against himself" -Atchison
(Kan) Globe
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

The Rev. Charles T. Wright. who is
in charge of the work Of the Episcopal
Church among the Indians at Leech
Lake, Mimi, is a full blooded Indian.
He is the eldest son of the famous In
the direct head of the Ojibway tribe.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

so vehemently denying the existence OF
any Boer design to drive the BRUSH
ont Of south Africa altogether would
do we'll to muzzle Colonel Sandbers,
the aide-de-camp of General Botha,
who is now telling European audiences
that the only terms on which the Beers
will surrender include the relinguish-
ment of Cape Colony to them and the
withdrawal of the British from South
Africa. Between their protestations
and his boasts there appears to be an
awkward discrepancy. - New YORK
Tribune.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

The New York papers are very much
pleased with the appointment of Col.
Partridge as Police Commissioner. AL
most absolute confidence is expressed
that he will free the police force of
New York from the abuses that have
made it notorious, and that he will
maintain proper discipline.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02
Kate GreeDaway

IL who love
childhood, even
though they may
not be blessed
with the full
measure of her
insight and SYM
@o+1,, Ill ,,,b4
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Berlin declined a legacy Of 900
marks for the foundation of a vegeta-
rian asylum for orphans. The author
tiles of Breslau have accepted the gift.
The inmates of the proposed institu-
ton will not be permitted to eat meat.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02
EDITORIAL COMMENT

How things change! There was a
time when the Democrats were always
worrying about the tariff. Since they
seem to have got past the point. of
worrying about anything, their friends
the enemy have taken the matter up,
and the old tariff reformers appear to be
content to let it be so.-Topeka State
Journal. - -
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

The Canadian still feels a sentiment
al attachment for England, but he
doesn't like the individual Englishman.
The Canadians ways are not British
ways nor his thoughts British thoughts
1t would seem only a matter of years
till the feeling toward the individual
Englishman will extend to the British
nation. Then the Canadian community
will awaken to the idea that it is cut
ting itself off from great commercial
advantages by preserving its distinc-
ton from the nation to which it is nat
urally united by customs, manners and
modes of thought.-Kansas City Star.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

, Pessimist-Im thankful for one
thing on Thanksgiving Day.
Enthusiastically? What is it?
Pessimist-Nobody gives me misflt
slippers or fiIagree brass toilet fixings.
Detroit Free Press.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

The United States is about to estab-
lish on the Maine coast at a cost Of
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Mr.. Tightfist-Tm always willing to
help a deserving unfortunate. Here is
two cents; now. don't spend it for
drink
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Young Mr. Margin seems very IA
miliar with the stock market"
Il don't think So
He discusses it with great conf
dence."
Yes. But any one really familiar
with the market knows better than to
display confidence Washington Star.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Eyes, Sawdorf has begun playing
golf, but he's awfully dsheartened"
Afraid he'll never become an expert,
eh?"
quite the contrary. He's so small
he's afraid he won't have room to wear
all the medals he'll win. "-Philadelphia
Press.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Hackett-Stratton gave me a better
impression than your description of
him gave me to expect He has a good
deal to say for himself.
Fogg-Considering the magnitude OF
the subject, yes.-Boston Transcript.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

I wonder where that man who goes
into the cage with the twenty-one lions
gets his nerve?"
Il s'pose he's been married so long
he amt afraid of anything. "-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Friends Of the Beers who have been
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Presents for Christmas at Boutelle
& Company's Art Store, 256 Main Street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02
HarryiDe JobD Cbi0amap

HE legislation forced
upon this country by
the clamor of the deni-
zens of "the Sand hills
in San Frame S c o
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

: H. SPIELMANN,
: in The Magazine OF
: Art.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

ENTERED At the Worcester Post ONCE as
Second-class Mail Matter.J
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

Tramp-Certainly not. If don't buy
a ticket for Florida I'll surely pur-
chase a set of winter fiannels.-Chelsea
Gazette.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-02

In all the world today the freest en-
pire is the sea. "Our future lies upon
the water" says Emperor William, and
Germany is pr&Id in holding the speed
record in ocean travel and proud of a
new ship that may beat the victorious
Deutschland. All the while the other
nations are busy building monsters
with giant engines to shove them 20
miles an hour. 1t is the nnest compe-
tition the old earth has known, and
while this country has Jagged in the
race we are optimists enough to believe
that the present generation will see the
Stars and Stripes leading the process
Times.
Industrial Germany has gone to bed
and sent for the doctors. 1t is in a bad
way in sharp contrast to its blooming
and bumptious health of a year and a
half ago. The malady seems to be 4
severe case of katzenjammer brought
on by Indulgence in the brandy of the
lovers '-over-confidence over-capitali-
cation, Misrepresentation.
Germany is not the only nation that
has been foolish enough to go on a
grand national bender" German fl
nancial leaders are not the only cap
tains of industry" who, becoming ex-
their own high opinion of themselves
have forgotten that values cannot be
created with pens, ink and paper, and
that the only sound basis of industry
is the value which will survive any
storm.
Are there not men in our own coun-
try at the present moment whom it
might profit to sit awhile in thought at
Germanys bedside?-New York World.
The st. James Gazette reiterates its
assertion that English actors are
"coarsened' in America and that wis
its there are artistically detrimental to
English actresses" Let us consider a
recent instance. Cecilia LOTUS came to
us a performer in vaudeville houses.
Under the training Of American stage
managers she has risen to the place of
leading lady" with the second most
| important actor in America and re-
turns to the London stage to fill Miss
Terry's place in some of Sir Henry
! Irving's performances. Has Sir Henry's
/ judgment been 'coarsened," tOO?-New
York Press.