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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24
FRYE FOB SUBSIDIES

Senator Frye In an eloquent speech
before the Commercial Club, presented
the case for subsidies. He says that
we carry today So per cent, of our
foreign commerce and Of our enormous
exports we carry but 6 per cent. He
says that it is not only humiliating,
but may be exceedingly dangerous to
our prosperity.
He is right. There is no more i'm
portant question before the American
Congress than the development of our
naval commercial marine. Not long
ago The Spy spoke hopefully of pres
ent conditions. believing that American
ships were gaining rapidly in the COM
merce of the nations. Still the rate
may be too SLOW We do not object to
substituting ships If it becomes a neees-
sity yet it may be abused as grievious-
ly and become as great burden as the
present pension system. While nobody
wishes to point out any individual case
of abuse in the pensions we know that
the total is a piece of extravagant
generosity, to say the least. If ship
subsidies are made we shall find the
same difficulty in few years unless
some distinct time limitation is placed
upon the subsidy from the start. This
legislation requires the highest sense
of honor and greatest caution.
We believe the United States can af-
ford to pay literally in order to meet
the competitions of other nations that
are subsidizing their steamship lines.
1t would be far better of course if we
could retain our present high standing
commercially and yet be able to furnish
ships without subsidy for carrying our
| commerce.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24
"Man is not man, but in Society.
Man means Society"

1t misleading concentrate attention upon the
evils and of times and lives Notwithstanding
the private and grefs wherein stranger must med
die the empty chairs the vanished faces the broken homes
the hopes the aess friends the unreqmed affection
hard problems still unsoved there precious gifts OF
God for which thank Him.
thought disgrace says Emerson to love unrequited
great will that true love cannot be unrequted
So compensation through life and though we cannot be
thankful for and losses the time when
we thankful for the lessons they have taught and the
deeper tenderness and delicate appreciation and
speakabe Joy of heart have found patiently waiting at
rows gate.
The governor of this Commonwealth calls upon in fit
formal phrase ito express gratitude Almighty God for
His unceasing and protection He then cites album
harvest the public health the prosperity of labor and indus
try He tells US religion morality and Temperance were never
more strongly enthroned in the hearts of the people
In President Roosevelts Thanksgiving Proclamation he
says: We best prove thankuness to the Almighty by
the way which this earth and at this time each of us does
his duty to his fe1low-men." Noble words fifty spoken
If we know and keep clear sight OF the
stars and compass the and winds change but
the porhe better heart and life for EACH and the sre
duty and better future for alw certainly be reached
For and all other hopes which strengthen and encour
age the nation and the soul we are thankful
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24
COMMUNICATIONS
% the Editor Of ME spy:-

To the Editor Of The Spy
Sir:-In its issue of Nov. 20, 1901,
The Spy, in reporting the session of
the Ministerial League, says: The
CDR. King) did not believe there is any
hone given in the Bible of probation
beyond this life"
In view Of the above with The Spy's
permission l will respectfully bring be-
fore It's readers the following sugges-
TONS
First-In consequence of Jesus
Christs departure from the earth, the
Spirit of truth was destined to appear
John 16: y among men in general
John IA: 16-1D that is, it would not,
as hitherto be found only with the
prophet and priest John IL: 40-52)
rather, hereafter people in general
were to be directly taught of God, by
means of the Spirit of truth John 49,:
I13).
Second-That, this Spirit of truth is
never manifested except at the ex-
pense of it's adversaries, hence, when
as truth, and light it appeared in Peter
Matt. 49, 16) and declared Jesus was
1.-The Christ, the Son of the Living
God" it at once destroyed the false
hoods which said, Jesus was John the
Baptist, Elias, Jeremias. or some other
prophet, thus dispelling all darkness
on this particular question.
Third-That this Spirit of truth is
destined to continue it's mission in the
world to come. evident since Jesus
alludes ((Matt. -: 32) to the possibili-
ty of some human being speaking
against it "in the world to come.
Fourth-That 1t will ultimately tri-
umph in causing every knee to bow to
God (Rom. IA: III is an indisputable
fact, since Christ has declared, that
''the gates of hell shall Int prevail
against It," (Matt. 16: 49,.
Fifth-That the soul-the earthly
mind of Adam was, by God its Crea-
tor, first perfected, then sacrificed, or
destroyed isaiah So: 100.
Sixth-That 'it is the divine nature
the nature of the risen and glorified
Jesus--which God is now seen to be
engaged in propagating. Gil Tim 1: 10;
II Peter l: A.. And it is one Of the
grand characteristics of the divine ma
ture that its communication and Pc
culiar effects cannot be rendered the
subject-matter of observation by mere
aeshly mind. Mans eye cannot see it;
mand's mind comprehend 1t" Il Cor
2: 14).
Seventh-That (as Rev. F. L Phalen
says) Character is salvation. in this
| life and in the life to come. We know
God, not by going back to Palestine
and to days that are gone, but through
our ourselves"
Eighth-That, God will have mercy
and will not sacrifice" Matt 9: 49,.
He will not always chide."
Yours sincerely.
JAS. STOKES.
Worcester Mass, Nov. 81. 1901.
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kkK wow sharper than a serpent's-
tooth it is
To have 4 thankless child"
BY Rev. FraDk
l.. Phalep

Of all and gnobe traits hankessness is one of the
chief We can overlook many limitations and perectons IN
human nature We shocked and panied by the moral OBJ
Iuuty which appears in the thanklesS heart
81 have known persons writes George Eliot in Felix
Holt" "ho have suspected of undertaking gratitude
and excluding from the list of virtues but closer observa-
ton has been seen that they have felt grateful has
been for want of opportunity; and that far from deplsng
gratitude they regard it as virtue OF all ncumbenon
others toward them"
The good old festival dear to the home and the deeper
and more intimate social life of New England is almost here
THANKSGIVING hand and what besides groanng tables
and renewal of home and the meeting OF friends does this
venerable institution mean?
It means the recognition public and in private in state
ard church. in heart home of the Divine Goodness But
much more than this will into thoughtful hearts and
into the nations memory gather in our homes
The republic will minge her gratitude and her sorrow
Into the cup of wine distilled the bitter drops OF worm
wood The rejoicing sobeed by the thought of the
made grave in Ohio.
The boast of liberty senced by the explosion of the mis-
cradle revolver The swelling anthems OF thankful
destroy the rage and riot of our ynchng and mis-
rule The bgne Of bank account does not atone tor Our
reverson to the bratcs of the savage The righteousness
of the harvest dspel the smoke that rises from the
stake where beings burned and tortured to death
When Indian quarre1s with his quaw Lake Winnipeg
the price rs rises London says Carlyle Every thought
and way becomes wavelet in the tide of humanity
Man is the creature and yet the of society for
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24
JEROME AND SUNDAY OPENING

If the saloons of New York are to be
open at all On Sunday. there certainly
should be some discrimination. 1t
seems foolish and unnecessary TO leg
alize the sale of liquor on Sunday all
over the city Of New York. It is prob
able that if the laws are modified in
any respect. there will be some form
Of local option by wards or districts
so that the popular opinion can be held
responsible for the existence of the
open saloon on Sunday.
We believe in throwing this respon-
sibiility upon the people rather than
upon the legislature, because II the sa-
looms prove a nuisance. they can be
swept out Of existence by popular vote.
The saloonkeeper is much more afraid
OF the popular vote on this question
than he would be of the law passed by
the legislature, perhaps falling to ex-
cite public interest and support.
The Fall River Herald has an excel
lent editorial reference to Justice
Jerome and his work in the recent
campaign in New York and his atti-
tude toward the liquor question in
politics there.
Jerome was an 'S2 man in Amherst.
The kick that was in him made no
dents on the shins Of the men who were
a year above him, and 1t has never
been recorded that he was a pioneer in
the reform line in his early days. But
he has kicked over the traces of late
years, has developed into a fierce foe Of
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24
" ANT DUTY ON HIDES REMOVED


There is a movement among the
shoe dealers of the country to have the
duty taken off of hides. The Nation
al Free Hide League, which is compos
ed of leading shoe manufacturers of
the country, are making strong de-
mand for this modification in the
tariff laws.
In their appeal to the public they
say: ut has never appeared that there
was any particular demand from any
considerable number of people for a
tax on hides. The only benef1ciaries of
the tariff on hides are the big dressed
beef packers.
ION the other hand the effect of the
tax has been to discourage the efforts
of the shoe manufacturers who are
building up an export traffic in shoes.
The tariff is supposed to protect Amer
lean industry, and yet this particular
clause not only fails to protect the
American workman, but actually bene-
fits the shoe operatives of England,
France and Germany. The shoe manu-
facturers of these countries are en-
abled with their ports open to hides,
to produce cheap leather and shoes.
Indeed by the peculiar operation of the
drawback clause of the Dingley Bill
the American tanner receives a rebate
of the duty on foreign hides if the
leather made from them is exported.
In this way the shoe manufacturers of
Europe can buy leather in the United
our own manufacturers can purchase
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24
EDITORIAL COMMENT

Nicotine signs for more worlds to
conquer. Tobacco is being grown where
it was not grown before. 1t was not
so long ago that the experiment of
producing tobacco in south Florida
was undertaken and success rewarded
the work of the planters, so that to-
day thousands of Key West cigars are
made of tobacco grown in the sand of
the Peninsula State. Then tobacco
that is fragrant or otherwise, accord
ing to ones smell, taste and opinion,
is being grown on high lands in the far
northwest it being said that large
strong stalks have been produced in
upland valleys in Montana. News
comes from across the sea that in a
short time there will be made public
the results of experiments in tobacco
culture in Ireland which, begun in 1899,
We're taken in hand. last season, by
an expert.-Washington Star.
1t looks as if some of the impecu-
NOUS noblemen Of England are at their
old tricks. The King is said to be
very angry because these penniless
persons of rank have been selling seats
for the coronation to the highest bid
der, certain of the buyers being
wealthy persons from this side of the
Atlantic. 1t is peculiar to find the
tricks of our theatre ticket spectators
dupilCdAGu III the case Oh an historic
event of this sort If all are excluded
but those who have right to be pres
ent. including ambassadors and minis
ters there will be much disappoint-
ment. By the way did the former New
Yorker who ordered a coronet like that
of the Empress Josephine propose to
go in the place of some peeress who
needed the cash?-New York Evening
Sun.
1t is unfortJ nate that the cases of
tetanus in Camden should deter any
body from taking the precaution
against smallpox which vaccination eff
fectively provides. Physicians should
make every effort to dispel the .errone-
Gus notion that there is danger of te-
tanus in vaccination There is always
some danger from germs and filth in
every open sore or wound of any kind
but with pure vaccine virus, such as
has been used in this city and vicinity,
experience, this year. has shown that
there is no danger in vaccination with
care and anliness.-Philadelphi
Ledger.
Admiral Sehley's refusal to accent
the offer of a Southern newspaper to
defray. through public subscription,
the expenses he has incurred in the
course of the Washington inquiry, is
just what might have been expected
from any high-minded officer of the
United States Navy. The wonder is
that any of the admiraPs friends
should have failed to see the bad taste
of such a suggestion before it had at
tanned publicity--New York Tribune.
Within the next few weeks in Ave of
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24
THERE ARE OTHER STATES
AND LOOK AROUND YOU

Another Massachusetts city is now
represented as longing to have a police
commission. Because the Worcester
police play muggins in the station
houses and occasionally overlook the
enterDrising burglar or the insidious
sneak thief. the Worcester Spy wants
a police commission. 1t is to be assumed
that the proposal comes rather through
innocent ignorance than through
wicked malice. The chances are that if
Worcester's experience is like that OF
similar cities in this state, it will find
police commission productive of no per-
Inanent reform. To be sure, in large
city like Boston, the appointment of
commission may be defended. For a
city of any less size a police commits
sion is not only a costly but really a
useless luxury. Government by COM
mission is not popular in this state. 1t
cannot be popular unoer existing con-
ditions In state politics the plain trend
is toward fewer rathan than toward
more commissions.-Bos Advertiser.
Great reduction in rates to Jackson
vile on Nov. 26-29-30, Dec. ga
o. F. Rawson, Ag't,
391 Main Street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24
WHY FLETCHER is THE MAN

Mayor O'Connell has been a lucky
man Had the Democrats of the city
of Worcester supposed that there was
an opportunity before them of elect
ing a mayor last year, it is not at all
probable that a man as young as
Mayor O'Connen would have been cho-
sen as the standard-bearer. There are
wise acres who would have said that
he was not strong enough to hold the
full strength of the Democratic party,
and he would have been side-tracked
in favor of someone else.
AS it happened extraordinary oppo-
sition developed to the Republican can
didate on personal and factionaI
grounds, resulting in the second cleo
ton in his defeat. Mayor O'Connell
was not elected on non-partisan bal
lots and he did not seek a citizens
nomination last year nor this year; and
although he has avoided craftsmanship
in office he has no open appeal to
make for the vote of the Republicans.
The Spy has said repeatedly that
Mayor O'Connell has been faithful
mayor. At the same time the indie
pendent element in the Republican
party, as well as those who have been
alienated by past differences, can come
together in support of Mr.. Fletcher
this year. They are not wanting in
appreciation of Mr.. o'Connell, but it
must be admitted that the sacrifice of
Mr.. Fletcher would be another act Of
folly that the Republicans of Worces-
ter cannot afford to commit
1t is believed that new era in Re
publican politics set in yesterday when
Mr. Fletcher was nominated.
No convention ever assembled in
Worcester contained a more representa-
tive body of Republicans. From the
sturdy working man to the millionaire,
from the gray-headed leader to the
young workers in the party ranks the
Republicans were represented in that
convention Men of diverse ideas in
politics came together and without a
dissenting voice named Mr.. Fletcher
for mayor. That his name has not
been banded from one end of the town
to the other IN politics is to his credit.
He has been in business here for many
years. HIS success as a business man,
his high personal character and his So
elal standing are all things that will
make him stronger candidate two
weeks from today than today He was
not a candidate for the office and The
Spy has been unable TO obtain q por-
trait of him today for the Simple rea-
son that ne has mad no recent pictures
taken In few days. II his picture
can be obtained. the readers Of The
Spy Who are not personally acquainted
with him, VIII recognize him. He is q
man Of courtly presence and pleasant
manners. He would dignity the Office
of mayor and fiji it acceptably on ev-
cry occasion.
The Spy believes that the RepubIi-
cans OF Worcester have acted wisely,
ard it is perhaps the only time IN It's
history that the convention itself has
deliberately selected a candidate. There
has been no self-seel5ing, 10 attempt
to carry the caucus ana there has been
no work of a ring CT a clique and no
dictat;on from the organization.
The Republicans OF Worcester have
what was g few days ago unexpected
az opportunity to elect a mayor this
year
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24
WAVE THE CRIMSON FLAG

Worcester is a Harvard town and
there was more joy than sorrow yester-
day over the success Of the crimson. A
large throng Of Worcester people at
tended the game and came back jubi-
liant OF course, there were a few Yale
supporters who lost their money in
support Of their favorite. but the
crowd was happy.
Judging from the interest manifest
&c all over the state, and all over New
England. for that matter, the Harvard
Yale game has become the greatest of
ali annual sporting events.
AS 10 the playing Of the teams The
roughness and the qualities of the
players, We leave that 10 the news col
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24
WHIMSlcBLITIES

Landlady (frigidly)-"You seem to be
examining that egg very critically, Mr..
Slopay. Is there anything wrong about
it?"
Mr.. Slopay-"Not at all. Mrs. Hash
us. was only looking for the wish
bone; that's all"-Puck.
Tom-"Yes. we had quarreled, but I
was determined to see her.
Dick-"How did you manage it?"
Tom-"When 1 called l told the maid
to say it was a society reporter who
wanted to see her. "-Philadelphia
Press.
did you marry an industrious,
Woodworking MANI" said Miss Ca
yenne.
Yes, indeed said the girl with the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24

umns and to the spectators, Football
is no child's play. It takes strong,
staiwart men. 1t takes all their
strength, and game like that Of yes
terday is q supreme test for the great
est lovers OF it.
II the score had been the other way
there would perhaps have been less
surprise, as there was no expectation
that Harvard would win such an over
whelming victory.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24
MILFORD MAN SUED IN
ACTION OF CONTRACT

The following attachment was filed
in the Registry of Deeds, yesterday:
Harriet F. Burnett of New York VS..
ISAIAH R. Spaulding of Milford, action
Of contract, $1,000, returnable in Third
District Court of Southern Worcester,
Nov. 80. Papers served by Abbott W.
Jenkins, deputy sheriff
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
GETS OLD FURNITURE

The following business was tran
sacted in the Probate Court, yester-
day:
The will Of Arabella Willard Of Har-
ward was filed, Frederick w. Bateman
is named executor. Several articles
of old furniture are bequeathed to the
Harvard Historical Society.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24
HOTEL FURNITURE
ATTACHED FOR RENT

DR.. Wesley Davis, owner Of the
building in when Hotel Adams is To-
Gated, has attached the furniture for
four weeks rent, at. $87 a week. The
papers were served by Deputy Sher-
if James Early. A keeper was INSTALL
ed. ]. M. Cumming is lessee of the
hotel There is a mortgage on the no.
tel furniture of $500, held by the Col
lateral Loan Company.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24
WRITS ENTERED IN THE
DISTRICT CORT

The following wrlts were entered in
Central District Court, yesterday:
Stone Foster Lumber Company VS.. ].
F. x. st. Amour. an action of contract,
$500; DR.. ]. F. O'Connor VS.. Norman
Greenfield, an action Of contract, $500,
to recover for services
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24

the Southern States good roads con-
ventions will be held. An organized eff
fort is being made to arouse active
interest in the cause, and satisfactory
results are reported. In nearly all the
leading newspapers from the Potomac
to the Gulf we see excellent editorials
urging the improvements, with many
news articles full of practical direction
and advice.-Philadelph Times.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24

Edward Entwistle, the man who, 70
years ago, took George Stephenson's
"Rocket" engine, which won the gov
eminent prize, on it's trial trip between
Liverpool and Manchester, England, is
still living, in Des Moines, Iowa.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24

Captain Manley Lawton, the 13-year-
old son of the late hero-fighter, General
H. w. Lawton, is bugler for the First
Battalion Artillery, Kentucky State
Guard. He was with his father in
many battles in the Philippines
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24
MEN AND AFFAIRS

M. Francois Haguenin, who is only
20 years of age, is the first FrenchmAn
to be appointed extraordinary profess
or of French literature at the Berlin
University.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24

Prophets of the press who, few
weeks ago, made the forecast that
President Roosevelt's first message
would be the shortest on record are
now prophesying that it will be the
longest They would rather be right
than consistent, and still they may
not be right.-Washingt Star.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24

"They want 50 a seat
How many acts are there?"
"Only two"
ooh, well, let's go, then. We can
save enough on incidental expenses to
make up the difference. indianapolis
News.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24

]. C. Siegfried, a wealthy spice mer-
chant of Alameda, Cal. owns the finest
collection of Philippine orchids in this
country. He has 276O orchid plants,
valued at $4,000.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24

DO NOT PURGE OR WEAKEN THE
BOWELS. but act specially on the liver
and bile. A perfect liver eorrector. Car
ter's Little Liver Pills.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24

There is every prospect that the
funds collected for the Mckinley Mem
orial viii be done by a joint committee
representing the Canton Association
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24

"Now," said the guide, well be
ready to start as soon as can borrow
a dog"
WHY" exclaimed the amateur
sportsman, what's the matter with
your own dogs?"
They're too valuable. "-Philadel-
phia Press.
Margaret-"M atrimony is not all that
it is cracked up to be-"
Edith-'How can you say such
things, Margaret? Why, there is Car
RE Wintergreen. She was married
only a year ago. and now she is di-
vorced with such lovely alimony!'-
Boston Transcript.
Lady-"What a number of scars on
your face! Were you in any great bat
tle?"
Cinder Charley-''No'm got shaved
in a barber school. "-Philadelphia Rec
ord.
"Was your amateur play a success ~
"Oh, yes: every member of the cast
had friends who told them they would
make their fortune on the stage.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24

picture hat; Harold is never idle. He
plays golf all summer and whist all
winter. Washington Star.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-24

Fletcher and Harvard! Rah! Rah!
Rah!