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The Worcester spy., 1901-12-16
DANGER LINE IS PASSED
BUT WATERS STILL RISE

Pittsburg, Dec. 15.-Pittsburg's three
rivers at 9 o'clock tonight had passed
the danger line and were still rising,
with reports from the headwaters Of
the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers
that both streams were still rising. The
weather bureau announces that the
cold wave viii prevent the streams
from reaching 80 feet
At 9 O'Clock tonight rs coal barges OF
the Monongahela River Consolidated
Coal & Coke Company, which were tied
up at Browns landing between Pitts
burg and Davis Island dam, broke
loose were whirled away by the
swift current. AS quickly as possible
towboats were sent after the
craft. There is considerable alarm in
river circles over the accident as the
boats, if they are not rounded up Will
go to pieces and block the channel.
The Worcester spy., 1901-12-16
Government is BeSet by Russia
on the One Hand and Great
Britain, the United States and
Japan on the Other
MANCHURIAN QUESTION
A KNOTTY PROBLEM
1t Is Probable China viii Eventu-
ally Yield to That Faction Able
to Bring the Strongest Pressure
to Bear-Court Starts For
Pekin

Pekin, Dec. 15-The Manchurian
question has reached stage which
best informed observers consider to be
crisis in Chinese history. The Chinese
government is beset between Russia
on one hand and Great Britain, the
United States and Japan on the other.
The government is helpless and will
yield to that faction able to bring the
strongest pressure to bear.
Prince Ching is distinctly more
friendly to Great Britain than was Lii
Hung Chang The British, American
and Japan representatives here have
separately visited Prince Ching and in
sisted they be shown any treaty before
it is signed. Prince Ching has sub
mitted to them the draft of a treaty
practically identical to the treaty al
ready published.
Prince Ching is now pressing Russia
for more definite terms, the present
form of the treaty being so vague in
its important points as virtually to
leave Russia. a free hand. The Japan
ese minister has taken strong stand
in the matter and has notified Prince
Ching that Japan will require equiv
alent concessions to all the advantages
conceded to Russia in Manchuria.
The belief is general that Russia in
tends to ignore what she regards as
mre formal objections on the part of
the other powers. Japan would go to
the length of war to stop the Russian
occupation of Manchuria if she were
assured of support; but she will not
risk a repetition of the rebuff received
after the China-Japan war.
An official telegram announces that
the imperial court is now on it's way to
Pekin
The Worcester spy., 1901-12-16
COOLEST DAY CHICAGO
EVER EXPERIENCED

Chicago Dec. 15.-This was the coolest
day Chicago has experienced in the
month of December since the weather
bureau was established here, 30 years
ago For three hours this morning the
mercury stood at y degrees below zero.
Tonight the thermometer registered but
three degrees below zero. The predic-
tions for tomorrow are moderate weather
and a rising temperature.
The Worcester spy., 1901-12-16
ALL BOSTON & MAINE
TRAINS ARE TIED UP

Hoosick Falls, n. Y, Dec. l5,-The
storms of Saturday night and today
caused the Hoosick River to rise very
high. Mark Haynes flats, mile south
of here, are flooded over large area
The station and power house Of the
Hoosick Falls Water Supply Co, are
cut off by the river flooding it's banks.
The ice broke up early in the week,
leaving the water high and the more
recent storms have caused the present
condition.
The Boston & Maine eastbound trains
are tied up. Both tracks are washed
out at Pownal, Vt. eight miles east
of this place. Traffic is blocked and
trains are at a standstili
The Worcester spy., 1901-12-16
RAIN TURNED TO SNOW
AND STOPPED DESTRUCTION

Ithaca. n. Y. Dec. 15.-Beebe dam
and the Cornell hydraulic laboratory
and canal stood the rain well but the
university power plants at the bot
tom Of the gorge back Of Sibley Col
lege had to be abandoned and the
workmen barely escaped with their
lives.
A change in the temperature at 2
o'clock this morning AZ which time the
rain turned 10 hail and snow. gave re-
lief and stopped further destruction.
The Worcester spy., 1901-12-16
THOUSANDS OF LOGS ARE
SWEPT DOWN THE CREEK

Schenectady, n. Y. Dec. 15.-The dam
al Hinkley Lake on East Canada
creek. 90 miles north of Herkimer,
gave way this afternoon and the 100.-
600 logs at the dam were swept down
the creek and into the Mohawk River.
The logs are valued at $4,000. Agents
of the company are stationed all along
the river to stop the logs. if possible,
and regain possession of them. The
water is about IS feet above low water
rna~lr
The Worcester spy., 1901-12-16
I-ANDSLIDES RESULTED
ON ERIE RAILROAD

Middletown, N Y, Dec. 15-The
heavy storm last night caused several
between this city and Pond Eddy. In
a collision between two trains one man
was killed and several We're injured.
The gale continued today, and did
much damage throughout this section.
A barn on the Cummings farm,
owned by James w. Sproul of New
York, was blown down, killing As head
of bloOded cattle
The Worcester spy., 1901-12-16
TWO LIVES LOST BY
GASOLINE EXPLOSION

Hargrave, Man. Dec. 1.-Two lives
were lost here today in a fire caused
by the explosion Of a gasoline engine.
The fire totally destroyed the engine
house Of the elevator owned by f. A.
Holmes. Five men were in the engine
room when the explosion occurred and
were unable TO get out through the
door.
P. A. Knight burst open a window
and three of the men escaped in this
way The other two were burned to
death. the victims being Stewart
Wright and r. d. Sykes. The three
who escaped were badly burned, the
most seriously being the proprietor OF
the elevator.
The Worcester spy., 1901-12-16
BUSINESS AT STANDSTILL
ON THE ERIE RAILROAD

Susquehanna. Pa. Dec. 15.-Owing to
the heavy rains and wind Of last night
business today was at a seandstill on
the Erie Railroad. Telegraph and
telephone lines throughout this sec
ton have been down all day The Sus-
quehanna and Delaware Rivers are
fun to the banks and the creeks are
the hlghest " Years.
The Worcester spy., 1901-12-16
WASH0UT0N CENTRAL
NEW ENGLAND RAILROAD

Winsted. CT. Dec. 15.-The heavy
rain storm Of last night and this MORN
ing raised the streams in this vicin-
ity about three feet and acres Of land
were submerged. This afternoon
washout occurred on the Central New
England Railroad and traffic was de-
layed for some time
The Worcester spy., 1901-12-16
THE DAMAGE AT TROY
WILL AMOUNT TO $4,000

Troy. \. Y. Dec. 13.-This city was
visited by a terrific rain and wind
storm early this morning which did
damage to the amount Of about S50,-
900.
The Worcester spy., 1901-12-16

Samuel johnson, suffering from a
jag and the severe cold, fell on the
sidewalk near the corner Of Market
and Main Streets, this morning and Get
d bad cash on the right side Of his
head He was picked up by OtHce's
W. J. Spencer and Frank F. Burbank
and sent 10 Station 1.
The Worcester spy., 1901-12-16
DEL AWARE AND LEHiGH
RIVERS STILL RISING

raston. Pa, Dec. 1.-THE freshet in
+ba Da1aware and Lehigh Rivers has
done SnT serious damage ali through this
soetion Golt P9iIroad traffic is suspended.
The rivers are still rising at the rate
Of foot an hour. Thousands OF dol
lars damage has already been done 10
fbe big industries at West Easton'
The Worcester spy., 1901-12-16

-Omcer ]. Clarence Davis was con
fined to his home last night with Sc
we're cold.
A months mind high mass OF
requiem for the reDose Of the soul OF
4he late Rev James H MchecIlhl =
will be celebrated this morning a. ~
late ConceptiC-s
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-16
Took n Mean Advantage.

A supernumerary in Richard Mans
fields company who haG been. to use a
Scotch phrase, continuously ano con.
tinually "heckled" by the manager at
rehearsals and between the acts for al
legged displays Of stupidity on the stage,
was Informed that near relative Of
his had departed this life and had left
him competence. so he decided to
leave the dramatic profession and. to
quote him. become respectable. Before
lea wing he determined to take his re-
venge on Mansfield for the attacks on
his amour propre that gentleman had
made.
The play was Richard ILL.," and the
super was one of the soldiers who
led away the Duke of Buckingham
when the king orders his demise.
In due time Richard remarked, "Cfe
with his head" and this was the su-
pers opportunity. Advancing, he
touched his helmet in the style of a
footman and replied loudly and genial
ly: ,t9
"Thatu he attended to, old chap.
Well take care Of old Buck. It'll be
all right" and retired gracefully. When
the infuriated Mansfield came off to
commit murder, he found the super had
fed,-Chicago Chronicle.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-16
The rvo,ut,on AZ the po,,,.t.

The ancient wore single pouch ut
his belt. The modern has--how mcny
pockets in an ordinary costume for out
doors? Let us count them: In the
trousers Eve. In the waistcoat Eve. in
the jacket five. In the overcoat five.
making 20 In all. full score of little
pokes or bags, and arranged so conven-
iently that they nre scarce noticed.
Truly this is an evolution! How long
may It be before we have pockets in
our batbands--wheret the Irishmun car
ries his pipe, the American soldier his
toothbrush and internally the pettifog-
ger his legal papers the papers that
his predecessors In England thrust into
the typical ''green bagY' How long
before there may be pockets in our
gloves-for there are. believe. patents
covering this invention-and In our
shoes? The cane also. with It's screw
top. begins to he useful receptacle.
Two centuries from now. 30 the man
with long foresight can clearly see.
the main idea underlying the wearing
of clothes win have entirely changed.
The chief purpose of garments will no
longer be considered to protect the
body. They will be regarded first OF all
as textile foundations for innumerable
pockets.-Tudor jerks In Woman's
Home Companion.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-16

AIS. fsoweIi ,a..~G ue.il. but MIR.
,owser passed over the money, patted
he man of integrity on the shoulder
nd closed the door after him. Then he
teturned to the sitting room. placed
watch and ring on the mantel and sat
down with 1T word. After quarter
of an hour of silence Mrs. Bowser went
up stairs to keep clear OF any further
row. and the expected neighbor cnme
in. OF course he was told of the hon.
est business man and shown the watch
end ring. He began to grin us soon as
they were placed in his hands, and
pretty soon he said: ts
Look here. Bowser;a you've been
played for suckerP'
at can't be!'
"But it can and Is. Those diamonds
are nothing but glass, and that ring
isn't worth SO. Was Mrs. Bowser here
when you bought iti"
"What if she was or wasn'tr'
"She'd have detected the fraud at
once. The gam, that fellow worked on
you 10 as old as the hills. What on
earth made you biteT
I'll wanted to help an honest man.
As for the watch!-
"Ha. ha, ha."
"What in thunder do you mean I" de
manded MIR. Bowser as his face kept
growing paler.
I'm laughing at the cheek Of I'll
man to come back and swlndle you
second time. Say, now. but you ar
dead easy. This watch never cost him
over So Bowser. old man. you've been
lambasted for s55 with your eyes wide
open! You'd better let Mrs. Bowser
deal with such chaps after this"
"But what does she know of such
folksT protested Mr.. Bowser.
"A heap more than you do. should
say. II you are so easily taken In.
Well well. wouldn't have believed it?'
AS the situation was somewhat en-
barrassing, the ne!ghhor didn't stay
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-16

long. and when he had taken his depar
ture Mr.. Bowser sat down to chew the
bitter end He bad been chewing for
about 20 minutes and wondering how
he could get even with Mrs Bowsel
when the bell rang. and he made hi,
way to the door and opened II to ful.
that same business failure on the stel
again.
"You will excuse me. I know" sale
the man. but have diamond pin |
didn't show you. II lisa pin my wife
gave me on my fortleth birthday, when
everything was going well with us AS
II Is worth $3.50. thought could eas,
fly get rid Of II among your neighbors
for $40 or $40, but ! tind that can't.
Your exceeding kindness to me and
your desire to help me maintain my
standard Of integrity lead me to hope
"Come In" Interrupted Mr. Bowser.
The man entered the hall and opened
a pasteboard hox 10 reveal a diamond
pin reposing oh nest Of red cotton.
"You you have diamond pin to sell
me?" said Mr.. Bowser In strange,
hard voice.
"Yes: thought to. keep It from my
creditors. hut my conscience won't lei
me 1t is worth $3.50: but. owing to
circumstances"-
Then MIR Bowser jumped on him
The man Of Integrity was taken by sur.
prise and relied on the door. but be
soon recovered, aud there was scrap
that upset the hall rree. ,ickled the cat
half TO death aud made the dust fly
II lasted for Ave minutes. and then Mr.
Bowser got the door open and "lifred''
the man Of integrity. out into the cold
and cruel world and turned to find Mrs.
Bowser on the stairs
"Well," she queried as he gared al
her aud putfed like an old engine set
going for the fall aud winter trade,
"have you gone out OF the jewclry busi'
-nessY'
He slowly extended bis arm and
shook his Ginger al her and tried TO an.
swer back but his emotions were toe
great
"If you have" she continued as she
turned rnd hegan 70 ascend. you'd
better lock up and come to bed and lei
me rub you down with witch hazel"
NJ Oman
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-16
pecui,.r,t,e. Of \ R.y.,

There are many curious things about
K rays which seem to puzzle even the
scientists. Signor Briguiti. who has
been making experiments with them at
Rome. says that the visibility of SUBJ
stance to the eye Is no criterion Of its
visibility to the X rays. The rays can
not see through glass, which is trans
parent to the eye. whereas aluminium.
which Is opaque to the eye. Is traDspar.
ent to the X rays. The rays can see a
splinter Of glass In the hand, but not q
splinter of wood. Most inks are trans
parent to the rays, including printers
fink. but some of them are Opaque. The
rays can see through postoffice direct.
ory. but II paper with words written
on 1t be put In the middle Of the direct
ory the rays will reveal these words
and nothing behind them.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-16
JOINT INSTALLATION.
our Akron Hives Met as One Organization tuesday Evening
Grand Officer Received Beautiful Gift.

-Four Hives of the L. o. T. NJ
Hive at Schumacher hall, Joint The
hall was filled by members nstaa
on ceremonies watched
Protection the members of Busy
present Following are the officers who
Protection HveCom, conn., Hoderness eiu.
tenant commander Lady Danfo
Keeper Lady Hardy chaplain
U at arms Lady Cane sentinel Lady
Busy Bee HveCommand past commander Lady Miller
lieutenant commander Lady Hartze
hnane keeper Lady Heppcrt chaplain
Aungst mistress sentinel Williams; picket
Lady
independent HveCommand
Montgomery; lieutenant
Berry finance keeper Lady Writ chaplain sergeant
Lady Besaw mistress Rhodes sentinel Lady Wnlam
Picket Lady Snyder.
Favote Commander Lady Zook;
Maloney finance
keeper Lady Brown; chaplain Lady
picket Lady Moon
Mrs installing officer
and did her work retiring
commander Protection
and tray cloth the gift of the ladies of the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-16
A Chimese lur.oslty.

"a Chinainan In San Francisco" says
a gossiper IN the Philadelphia Record,
showed me once an ivory bah as big
as your two fsts, with six smaller balls
inside it. 1t was the most wonderful
thing ever saw, The Chlnaman said
that the balls had been begun by his
grandfather and that he was the third
generation to work on them. He told
me how the work was done.
ut begins with q solid block of ivory,
which Is turned into hall and then
carved in u lattieed pattern with tiny
saw toothcd knives. Through the lat
tice, with other knives that are bent In
various shapes. the second ball is carv-
ed. but Ia kept fast to the first one by
thin strip Of ivory left at the top and
by another left at the bottom, Then
the third ball, with still aner knives, is
tackled through the hrst and second
ones and so tho work gees on TIL all
the balls are finlshed. when the strips
that hold them firm are cut away, and
they all reyolve freely. one inside the
other.
This chinanaD said II was q com.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-16
A BAD SIGN.
ene Occasion When Jones Felt LIT.
tie Superstitious.

ene Occasion when Jones Felt a Lit.
tie superstitious.
II have never been superstitious,"
said Jones, as lie smiled to himself.
"As matter Of fact, have poked a
good deal of fun at those who were
candid enough TO admit that they had
their pet superstition 3, but ! shall do
SO no more. for | am not sure that
there isn't something in It after oil.
NOW, when II comes to sui 81 'tition
my wife Is about as bad as they make
them. Ever, littl. incident that hap
pens during the day Is frangot with
dire significance. My folks, wiz I've
in town not far from here. had In.
vited us To spend couple of weeks
with them, and I had been looking for
ward TO the event with good deal Of
anticipation, feeling thnt Mrs. Jones
shared with me. JUST as we We're
about to leave the house for the rail-
way station she chdrce.l TO look our
Of window. gave a scream and fell
back on sofa with a face as white
as sheet.
"'What is the matterY cried In
alarm.
"'Oh. john she sobbcd, Il saw q
block cat with one white foot SO ACROSS
the road. That means bad luckl We
shall have 10 give up the trip 10 your
folks
'Nonsenser aaid I.
"T shall not move a FOOT said she
In voice tina, told me that there
would be no use trying TO argue with
her, The train Is sure to be wrecked
or some other dreadful thing happenv
81 knew that that settled II, and If
had chanced 10 meet the h'nck cat with
the white foot that day | would have
paid my respects to BIN, super' tltiop
or no superstition.
"Well. the next day a distant cousin
OF mine. 10 say nothing cf has wife and
seven children. descended upon us
without warning AMI announced that
they were going to pay us a real nice
long visit
II have come around to my wife's
way Of thinking, There Is something
In this black cat with q white foot
business after all, but where she made
a mistake was In thinking that she
could ward II Off by remaining at
home."-Detroit Free Press,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-16
TEACaERS
Met and Considered Subjects OF
interest.

The teachers Of Coventry township,
held very interesting meeting at
district No. IL, Friday afternoon.
Mr.. G. II. Swigart gave an instructive
talk on music. He was followed by
Mr.. Edward Germany an reading"
giving description of the different
methods used, showing their merits
and defects. Mr.. Il. c. Raber opened
the discussion. Mr. G. A. Kiplinger
then gave a description of practical
and theoretical spelling. Mr.. III. s.
Kreighbaum opened the discussion
ON spelling, followed by general dis
cussion on schosltwork. The society
adjourned to meet In four weeks at
the same place.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-16

the dollar. and I'll do It if have to go
barefoot VIII you show. that ring to
your wifeT
Mr.. Bowser had been gum gained
two or three times and was rather sus-
plcious but he took the ring and walk.
cd hack TO the sitting room.
"Dou't buy II at any price," said Mrs.
Bowser as she looked at It. ITS prob
ably some sn!de affair." and the man ia
no doubt fraud who thinks to take
advantage of your innocence"
"Do you mean that the man takes me
for a foo, on sight?" exclaimed Mr..
Bowser as he flashed up
lie may not. but think he's look
ing for soft snap"
"Oh. you do? That's you to dot.
Always suspicious and dlstrustful and
always hard hearted. shall buy the
ring"
Mr.. Bowser went back to the man
and found him very reasonable. All
he wanted for his wife's birthday ring
WAS $40, and that was only one-third Of
its cost II grleved him TO part With 1t,
but what was grief compared to iptPg-
rity OF character? Az the tears began
to appear .AIr Bowser sent him OF
with $50 In his pocket and returned to
Mrs, Bowser to say:
"How you can steel your heart
agains, the cries Of humanity the way
you do Is a wonder to me. You'd doubt
less have turned that poor man away
with stab In the back"
''Apd saved $40" she curtly replied.
"po you mean that this ring isn't
worth fully Sl00Y'' he clustered.
IL don't believe It's worth S5"
woman. do you take me for fool?'
shouted Mr. Rowser With furious ges.
lures as be danced around aud fright
ened the cat under the plano, II think
know a man OF integrity when ! see
one also think ! know q diamond
ring from a side OF sole leather BY
the living lingo. n ! had your con.
lenptible spirit I'd 20 hang myselfW
He walked about for few minutes.
breathing hard and perspiring under
the collar and nothing further was
sa on the subject The cat gradually
recovered her courage. the drp hinged
chrerfully aud peace had returned 20
hover over all when the bell rang
again Again MIR Rowser went 10 the
door II was the man OF Integrity re-
turned.
'I'ray. excuse me-" he said as he
crowded his way into the hall "hut
you We're 40 kind 10 me about the ring
have returned TO show you this
watch had thought 10 keep II from
my creditors hut conscience stlngs me,
II Is a watch that cost me 500, hut un'
der the circumstances"
MIR Bowspr Will you step here a
momsutI" interrupted Mrs Rowser.
He had no ln,pn,lou VI buying the
va'ah. He meant to get rid Of thu
mau at once, but Mrs. Bowser's inter
ference nettled him and changed his
plans, Turning TO the man. he said;
"rhe watch is well worth $40. and
should be glad to give you that sum e
help you settle with your creditors. bul
] have only S15 In my pocket"
| "Then III take that" sighed the busl
ness failure. with quaver In his voice
~ want TO settle claim at once--to
night-and know that | shall have a.
least cold potatoes for breakfast II
grieves me-but--take II along"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-16

He OLD HAN POSES AS A PRESERVE
o. INTEGRITY.

sught to Assist na Unfortunate Eel.
Tow Mortal. but Was Soon Con
rinccd That lie Had Made Mia
take In the object of His Philan
ihropy.
copyright. 1900. by @. D. Lewis.1
It was a quiet evening In the Bowse
lifting room. with the fnmlly cat pui
ring in three languages and Mr.. Bow
scr lingering over the end of his ciga
and reading the paper, when there
cnme q ring at the bell. Mr.. Bowse
answered It In person, as he was e.
pecting a nelghbor to cali. and as b
opened the door he found rathe
seedy. middle aged man waiting t.
'ay to him:
"My dear sir, want moment:
conversation with you on a strictl.
business affair"
He was admitted In grudgfng wa,
ind. bringing q rueful smile to his fac
Ind speaking In confidential tones. |.
ontinued:
"After Is years Of hard work hav
made failure in business. I coul'
swindle my creditors or 60 into bank
ruptcy, but my conscience will not per
NIT me. wish to pay dollar for dol
lar. To do so l must sacrifice every
thing, even to my wife's jewels. Her
is diamond ring which l wish to &c
rid of and turn the money over to {
henrtless creditor who would even de
prIve my children of bread. Will yo'
name price for it?"
"1f it's straight business failure
you are not required TO sell the shir
OFF your back" replied Mr.. Bowser.
But it's a matter of conscience. yor
ace. I said ia nav hundred cents o
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-16
A Prominent Chic 90 Woman Speaks.

Prof. Roxa Tyler, Of Chicago, vice
president Illinois yVonian's Alliance,
In speaking of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, says: Il suffered with a
severe cold this winter which threat.
ened to run into pneumonia. / tried
different remedies but l seemed to
grow worse and the medicine upset
my stomach. A friend advised me
to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and | found 1t was pleasant to take
and 1t relieved ME at once, am now
entirely recovered, saved n doctors
bill, time and suffering, and will
never be without this splendid medi.
cine again." For sale by all druggists.
u. Steinbacher & Co., wholesale
agents.