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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23
THE SUNDAY SPY

The Sunday Spy this week was in
some respects the most attractive is
sue of that paper yet published. The
Sunday Spy has from twenty to twen-
ty-four pages of interesting local and
general news and features of interest
Nothing was omitted from The Sunday
Spy that a Worcester paper should
contain.
There were two pages of football
news. The local news was covered
thoroughly and written up in the US
ual sparkling and trustworthy manner
that characterizes The Spy's staff The
Spy, by the way, has the best staff in
that any Worcester newspaper has ever
had.
The features of The Sunday Spy to
which we should like to call special at
tention are the dramatic page, which
gave all the news of the local theatres
and was illustrated by cuts of coming
attractions. There were two pages of
book reviews and literary notes. All
of the great dailies are tending more
and more to give news of the book
world. Nearly every New York paper
now has a magazine supplement for
this purpose. The Spy's literary fea-
lures viii compare favorably with any
of them. There are more people in
terested in books in the city of Wor-
cester than perhaps in any other one
subject treated in the Sunday paper
The Sunday Spy devoted one page
to fashions and the affairs of women.
The Spy's Children's page was as US
ual the best printed in New England.
The two pages required for The Sun
day Spy's baby contest were unusually
good. This feature, which was plan
ned at first for a short time, seems to
grow in popularity. Every mother in
Worcester County is watching theWor-
cester Spy to compare the pictures of
the prize babies with the pictures of
her own prettiest offspring There has
been a great boom among the photo
graphers of the city in children's pic
lures. Every baby is being photograph
ed as a result Of the interest aroused
by this contest.
The unusual amount of advertising
from the department stores and the at
tractive features of the general adver-
tisements attracted the attention of
every reader.
The Spy cuts are far better than
those printed in any other Worcester
paper and compare favorably with any
printed in any newspaper. This is ex-
ceedingly important, as in the old days
only a few years ago, the effort of a
newspaper to present the features OF
some person to the reader was nearly
always an unfortunate failure.
The editorial page of The Spy with
its double column special editorial
by Rev. Frank L. Phalen, was an i'm
portant feature. Mr.. Phalen's Sunday
editorials and sermons are read and
quoted all over the country.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23
SORROW The ZOO

New York Geological Garden has lost
by death the educated orang-outang
Rajah and his brother, Brunei. The
illness from which the animals suffered
resembled typhoid fever. The circum-
stances of their death. particularly that
of Rajah, were extraordinary, and all
lovers of dumb animals should note
them. Few pet animals probably have
passed from this world in greater state.
The regular doctor in attendance,
when the disease assumed a serious
character, called other doctors In con-
sultation. A regular hospital routine
was adopted. The assistant curator
and the keeper who thought a great
deal of Rajah, with two trained
nurses kept vigil at the bedside and ad-
ministered medicines. Temperature
and respiration charts were kept.
When Rajah was dying he was
placed on mattress, and his head
was raised on a pillow. He put out a
paw, for his keeper to hold, and so with
nurses and doctors standing about
passed away. Rajah's mate who was
sick, moaned when he died, and when
She saw his body being removed from
the room cried bitterly. Brunei died a
few hours later
Rajah was considered one Of the
cleverest apes in existence. He could
put on shirt and coat, and, arrayed
in full suit of clothes, was wont to
eat his dinner, sitting at a table like a
man. He could ride bicycle and tri-
cycle and could skim about on roller
skates.
1t will be seen that Rajah was not
an ordinary ape and that he really de-
served special attention. If anyone is
inclined to criticise those who cared for
Rajah for paying so much attention to
an ape he should remember that the
animal was valued at $1,000. This fact,
no doubt, accounts in part for the de-
votion showed toward him and for the
sorrow over his death.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

be convinced that the race is slowly
but surely making progress in every
part of Mississippi
He found encouragement in the num-
Der of small cottages owned by colored
people in the cities and towns.
AT vicksburg, Mr. Washington was
| entertained in the home of a colored
man. 1T has been my privilege" he
says, "to see something Of the homes
of some of the best white people in ev-
| and I do not exaggerate when 1 say
have seldom been in the home of any
white man anywhere in the country
where everything was so attractive,
convenient, and comfortable"
Mr.. Washington was pleased to find
that the railway companies are be-
ginning to provide better accommoda-
lions for colored passengers. The rail-
way companies, he believes, are learn
ing that it pays financially to treat COL
ored passengers with Justice. In one
place he found a colored man on the
police force. In the same town was a
large book and stationery store owned
and conducted by a colored man who
included among his patrons many white
people. The largest saddlery and har-
ness store in Natchez is owned and
conducted by negro, Mr.. Washington
says, and Furthermore the white citi-
zens feel pride in the successful bust
ness the man has made for himself.
In both Natchez and Vicksburg Mr..
Washington met colored lawyers. In
the former city the relations between
| the races seemed quite satisfactory.
The centres of trouble between the
| races are in remote country districts
where ignorance is most dense.
In regard to the franchise Mr.. Wash
ington does not take a gloomy view.
While stating that he cannot venture
to predict to what the question will
lead, he says that his Investigations
taught him that in cities like Natchez
colored men of intelligence, character
and business standing, vote and have
their votes counted
MI. w dSnlnSl TON Is not sure DuC tnat
| these few colored men who enjoy the
franchise, exert more power and inf1u-
ence than the masses who voted few
years ago, only to have their votes dis
carded. He feels that as his people ac-
quire property and intelligence, "be-
| come conservative, and learn the les
son of casting their fortune in every
honorable way with their neighbors,
they are not going to be refused an
opportunity to vote"
Mr. Washington considers Governor
Longino OF Mississippi, zone of the
bravest, wisest and most just COVER
nors," because he has spoken fearless
ly for education and against mob law,
and has acted bravely and promptly.
Mr.. Washington's letter comes most
opportunity. If such progress is be-
ing made in Mississippi as he repre-
sents, a state where conditions have
been particularly difficult, it proves
that the right sort of influence is at
work in the South.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

such as deserve. death or lifelong i'm
prisonment.
The best way to increase the num-
Der of anarchists in this and other
countries is to do as the people are
now g-misrepresenting them and
prosecuting them
The anarchist has no more fear for
the lunatic asylum, the electric chair
or the stake than the religious en-
thusiasts of Puritan days had for the
gallows OH Boston Common. He can
not be extinguished or held in check
by the fear of suffering or death. His
passion for the welfare of mankind
has made him reckless and utterly re-
CARELESS of self.
Don't hurt him, boys!" cried the
dying chief. Father, forgive them,
for they know not what they dol"
cried the dying Nazarene Both were
philosophic in their mercy; they pen
etrated beneath the outward act to the
badly-expressed motive.
Anarchism should be taught in
schools and colleges along with
atheism, pantheism and idealism. No
man is competent to sit in judgment
on the anarchist unless he knows a
great deal more about him than Josiah
quincy does. R. C.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23
COMMUNICATIONS
To the Editor Of The Spy:

To the Editor Of The Spy:
Would you allow me brief space to
answer one or two points made by DR..
King In his sermon on the Baptists?
We were treated ute fairly by our
brother, on the whole, but some points
were misleading. Our brother quotes
but must believe what he quotes,
Whatever the claim of the Baptists
may be, the administration of baptism
by sprinkling or pouring has been prac-
ticed by a majority of Christians. :"
This is an assumption, for sprinkling
and pouring for baptism were not prac-
uced to any extent until the thirteenth
century. Our brother will need to read
up little on this. DR.. Paine, the
teacher Of ecclesiastical history in the
Bangor Theological Seminary. a con-
gregationalist, one of the highest au-
thorities in the country, teaches his
class in church history that Baptism
by immersion was the prevailing mode
and continued until the thirteenth
century, and that sprinkling was only
the exception" He also adds, that
no scholar who cares for his reputa-
ton will dare deny IT," 1 think DR.
Paine has fairly answered DIR. King, on
the universally of the practice Of
sprinkling and pouring, and himself
being a Pedo baptist, it cannot be cal
led prejudiced testimony. Again DR..
King says the Baptists LAY on them
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

selves quite a load of responsibility IN
insisting upon the doctrine OF Bar tism:
We cheerfuIly accept the responsibility
for we do it only in fidelity to the
word, We find but one word In the
New Testament which represents the
act when the ordinance of Baptism Is
spoken of, and that word translated
by all the photographers of the lana
gives the prime meaning as INNER
sion, dipping or plunging. How can
we who profess to be governed by the
word, do otherwise. You will notice
that DR.. King says we believe so and
SO. or the church practices so and so,
but does not substantiate it from the
word One single thus saith the
Lord" would do more to help us Bap-
lists, than what all the churches In
christendom believe. Nobody knows
better than DR.. King that there Is no
scriptural authority for infant baptism
There is not a fair inference in it's de-
Tense. Suffer the little children to
come unto me-" is charge not to hin
der them, and when they have come
we are told to baptize them. The whole
Greek church immerse their followers,
They ought to know how to interpret
their own language.
o. E. MALLORY,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23
To the Editor of The Spy:

To the Editor of The Spy:
Josiah Quincy of Boston says
anarchy is distinguished from every
other doctrine or proposed reform in
that 1t seeks to destroy utterly not to
amend" was much distressed,
though not surprised, to find that these
same sentiments were held throughout
the whole country by the rank and
file of writer's and speakers, but both
pain and amazement filled me when
read in your paper today that the
great Josiah's mind was also in the
dark regarding the doctrine of an
archists.
Emma Goldman and Herr Most, the
anarchists, believe as little in an
archy as Josiah Quincy. Anarchists
neither believe in nor advocate an
archy; they believe in and advocate
anarchism, which is as different from
anarchy as peace is from war.
Anarchy is a social condition in
which there is neither law nor order
nor any observance of the rights Of
man. Anarchism is a social condi-
ton in which men are so enlightened
so governed by self-control and so
actuated by a sense of justice between
man and man, that no external laws
are necessary to maintain peace or Sc
cure individual rights.
Josiah Quincy and President Roose-
welt, and you, Mr.. Editor, would well
come a state of anarchism with as
much joy as Emma Goldman. So far
as admiration for anarchism is con-
cerned there could be no difference of
opinion among intelligent minds.
"Anarchism," says a great scholar
of international reputation, lis an ideal
to which the highest religion and
philosophy look forward as the goal
of man."
Now. Mr.. Editor, I shall, of course,
be called an anarchist, but ''to be
great" you know, lis to be misunder-
stood" AS have no ambition to be
considered great for its own sake, I
will, therefore, explain myself
Anarchists, Republicans and Demo-
Gratis agree as to the desirability of
such a happy, orderly, free and un-
fettered state of society as would ex-
list in ideal anarchism, but we differ
from the anarchists in this way: The
anarchist wants to establish the ideal
condition of things by tearing down
the present social and political struc-
ture right away in order to set up the
new condition of things. We ordinary
people want to establish anarchism by
a slow process of social and political
evolution, and we believe that the goal
cannot be reached by a single revolu-
tionary leap.
The ideals of the anarchist are
great and beautiful and true. but his
methods Of arriving at his ideals are
murderous. Anarchists are prepared
to sacrifice their moral character. their
friends and their own lives, as well as
the lives of rulers, in order that they
may secure for mankind the blessings
of new and perfected social condi-
ton. They are not fighting and kill
ing for their own sakes, but for the
sake of the world at large. The under
lying motives of the anarchist are
pure and good. but his methods are
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

We have seen the suggestion in 9TH
er newspapers that the orator appoint
ed by Congress to deliver the Grafton
at the memorial services for the late
President Mckinley should be Senator
Hoar of Massachusetts,. 1t is acknowl-
edged that no man could bring to this
a more tender and affectionate regard
for the character of Mr.. Mckinley, and
give a more eloquent expression of the
national feeling of appreciation and
sorrow
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23
WHIMSICALITIES

"See here, found two pebbles in the
milk bowl, yesterday"
I'm not surprised. ma'am. The wa
ter is very low just now in the brook
where the COWS drink. '-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Madame Sarah Grand has come to
this country to lecture
We'll, I hope she left the Twins" at
home. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer
She-"Oh, DR.. Pillsbury, I am so
anxious about poor Mrs. Perkins. She
is in your hands, is she not?"
Dr. Pillsbury-"She was; but 1 have
left off attending her for the present"
She-"Oh, that's good! She is out Of
danger then!-London Punch.
She-'Would you hesitate before
marrying woman for her money!"
He-"Oh. no. A man who is marry
ing woman for her money has no
time to lose."-Smart Set.
do you feel that you would like IN
serve your country so as to be honored
in song and story?"
Il have already had that distipc-
ton" rejoined Senator Sorghum. ratt-
er stifiiy: Il guess I have been mon
toned in as many comic songs ana
amusing anecdotes as any other man
in the country. Wash Evenin-
Star.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23
paRIo RtcAN VISITORS

The visitors from Porto Rico who ar
rived in New York, Monday, will re-
ceive kindly welcome wherever they
go. The delegation includes Is mer-
chants, most of whom are members of
the Chamber of Commerce Of Porto
Rico. They intend to visit the various
Chambers of Commerce of the United
States. with View" as one Of them
explained. ito establishing closer COM
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

Bishop Potter of New York, did not
hesitate to speak his mind when asked
as to his views of the action of Pres
ident Roosevelt in inviting Booker T
Washington to dinner.
II think" replied the bishop. that
that question might best be answered
at least so far as 1 am concerned, by
the statement that Mr.. Washington has
been on a number Of occasions a guest
at my table. 1t is the man, not the
color or the nationality, that counts
can see no reason why a negro, II
he be man of intellect and culture
should not be received in the home OF
any man."
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

mercial relations between the United
States and her new possessions. Ev-
erybody is satisfied in Porto Rico and
prospects are bright"
The words are good. and coming from
a Porto Rican they are particularly
gratifying Closer commercial rela-
lions mean closer bonds of friendship.
The delegates deserve to succeed in
the purpose of their visit, and Amer
leans certainly will do all they can to
assist them.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

The Spy has received a letter dated
from the office of the publication COM
mittee of the First Church of Christ,
Scientist, Boston, and signed by Alfred
Farlow, in reference to a paragraph
which was quoted by The Spy from
another newspaper. The paragraph in
question said that the Christian Sci
ence Sentinel had attacked a book
written by one of Mrs. Eddy's follow
ers, and intimated that the attack
might have been induced because, as
it was alleged, some teachers were
substituting the book in question for
Mrs. Eddys book. After taking the
newspaper from which the quotation
was made to task for busying itself
with Christian Science matters and
thus of course, thrusting gently at The
Spy, Mr.. Farlow concludes
That Christian Scientists have
sought to keep this Science pure and
clean and TO discourage the substitu-
ton of textbooks which are written
by students and not sufficiently clear
to be considered authentic textbook
matter, should be commended rather
than criticised. In order that this
Science may progress, it becomes nee
essary to keep it pure and unadulter-
ated."
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

Two New Jersey boys, Monday, who
had been convicted of breaking and en-
tering. sent a note TO the judge beg
ging him to sentence them to states
prison. The judge informed them that
to comply with their request meant
that he must impose a sentence of two
years. The boys declared they did not
mind that. They could learn a trade in
states prison and that was their de-
sire. The Judge Obliged them.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

Sir Thomas Upton never says die.
He declares that he will be back after
the cup in 1903. Americans will be
grad to welcome him, If they are to
lose the cup, they would prefer to lose
it to him rather than to another
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

Ex-Policeman Edward O'Neill of New
York, who defied Deputy Police Com
missioner Devery, is making campaign
speeches in favor of Seth Low. His
words, it is said. are everywhere re-
ceived with respect.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

who are on strike, have to contend with
an obstacle almost insurmountable
me boys who have taken the strikers
places when implored to quit work. say
tney DO not dare, because if they should
their parents would spank 'em."
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

1t is false to say there is no senti.
ment in business. The dealer you buy
from cannot help entertaining kind,
feelings for you and you lose this wher
you pass him in favor of Boston witt
only whim for a reason.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

Cgolgosz has been questioned again in
order to induce him to disclose who his
accomplices were, if he had any. He
refused to admit that anyone had
helped him.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

Uncle Sam can always get men for his
navy If he pays what the men can get
in other occupations.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

The new Amer of Afghanistan is
bow-legged. He should congratulate
himself that he has not come within
the reach of the Boston police. They
certainly would take him for Blondin
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

A trolley car rounds curve in Phil
adelphia as silently as a rubber tired
buggy. In Worcester they groan and
howl like lost spirits. The new rails
come none too soon.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23
EDITORIAL COMMENT

During the month of September 1864
| children died in the British prison pens
of South Africa. In those pestilential
corrals are confined 1900 men, 3s OOC
women and 54,326 children, whose
| homes and means of subsistence have
been destroyed by the British army
destroyed, not incidentally in military
| operations, but deliberately, syste-
| matically and for the brutal purpose
of coercing the Beers through the suf-
| ferings of their families. These wo-
men and children have been rounded
up and driven into pens like cattle.
and their jailers have the effrontery
hell' at the best, but what are thew
who make war upon the helpless and
| count dead babes by thousand among
| the losses of the enemy ?-PhiladeIphia
North American.
| Mark Twain sets a good example in
taking an active part in the New York
campaign Literary men in general
seem to be too busy with their novels
ana other books to find much time for
attention to civic duty, and there are
those SO Indifferent as not to take the
trouble to vote. To attend a political
meeting and deliver a speech would
| seem to them ridiculous proposition
Mark Twain may be useful in provid-
Ing the element of humor which is
lacking in most speeches and which
can be made a very telling agency in
its influence upon Observation-Disclosures
News.
Boston lawyer is about retiring
from the post of assistant secretary Of
the navy, and a Vermont lawyer is to
succeed him. 1t is intimated that Mr..
Hackett is to go for the good of the
service" but there appears to be no
special reason for anticipating an i'm
provement in this respect from his sue
cessor. One cause for the constant fric-
ton in the navy department may be
the fact that there are too many sea
lawyers" in its management.-Phila
delphia Ledger.
Boston's registration is at a higher
point than ever before, and the returns
from the different cities do not show
as large a failing off from the presi-
Dental year as one might suppose. 1t
is a credit to the people that they are
disposed to attend to their political
duties in the off year. We need this
year for the discussion of state issues
and the voters seem to realize it,
Fitchburg Sentinel.
The discovery that twice as many
stamps per capita were sold in year
in the Boston postoffice as in the New
York postoffice is a source of legitimate
pride to the inhabitants of the former
city. who see here a demonstration
of the statement that their literary
prestige is not seriously threatened
Providence Journal.
With Ann ODelia Diss De Bar in a
London jail and Mrs. Piper frankly
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

The blind fiddler in his threadbare
clothes is fine opportunity for some
one with a heart and a purse.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

Governor McSweeney Of South Caro-
lima, just as he was congratulating
himself because there had not been
any lynching reported in the state since
election, was shocked to hear. Monday.
that a negro had been hanged by mob
in Hamilton county, the governors
home.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

A mass meeting is to be held in Har-
ward, this week, the real object OF
which, it is believed. is to advocate
annexation.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

The young man seems to justify his
existence whether it be in the White
House or in the Worcester City Hall.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-23

disavowing all connection with the
spirit world, it looks like a somewhat
off season for the believers in occult
henomena.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
1t might be possible to solve the Car
RE Nation problem by sending her over
to do little missionary work in Bull
garia-Atlanta Journal