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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-06

Mistress Barbara" By Halliwell SUIT
cliffe. Published by Thomas Y. Crow
ell G. Co. $1.50.
If the strong, robust workmen who
figure in the labor strikes of today
would read this story they might be
led to believe that perhaps after all,
their grievances were more fancied
than real. Here is a story of suffer
ing, and even death, and worse than
death. Here are mills where little
children are employed who are but just
out of the nursery Here are babes of
g. and 7, toiling at the looms, Is out Of
"a hours, fed with food which even the
pigs refused, and all this with a ter
rible ,oVerseer armed with a lash which
he used unsparingly. Idlers were not
allowed here, and it was work or
starve 1t is hard to believe that such
a state of affairs ever existed. Per-
haps this particular case is a bit over
drawn, but the lesson is there Just the
same.
Mistress Barbara" is story of
love and war-of love that is quiet and
persistent, and of war that is no less
SO, for 1t is not a clash of visible
weapons on the battlefield, but war
of trade competition in manufacturing
pursuits. The scene Is laid in York
shire, amid the wooden mills. The wool
combers are ill-treated and underpaid
until they retaliate by striking. Only
one mill-owner holds out against the
disturbance-the hero of the story. He
is the son of a bankrupt squire. who,
though reared to abhor work with lis
hands. is not afraid to take charge of
a mill and work his way upward
through his personal efforts. His gen
tie breeding had taught him consider
alton for others, and by putting this
principle to practice in his mill he pre-
serves the goodwill Of his employees
and does not suffer from the strike,
which ruins more than one of his COM
petitors.
But the book does not deal solely
with the wool-com bers. distress Par
bara is also the descendant of proud,
old house. Her father is still living
having lasted longer than the rem
nants of his own fortune. the pitiful
manner in which he seeks TO keep up
appearances, and the final triumph of
the young mill-owner are revealed in
closing chapters, full Ct pathos and
human interest.
The book bids fair 20 become one Of
the great successes of the ensuing sea-
son. 1t makes an abrupt departure
from the historical fiction with which
the public is beginning to cloy, and
return to the fiction Of purpose and
character.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-06

He looks like Greek god" she said.
Greek god. indeed we answered.
why, his nose is terribly broken"
Mutely she pointed to an ancient
Greek statuette on the mantelpiece and
we felt that we were confounded in
fact "-Baltimore American.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-06

w. F. Sudds. What Care How Fair
She Be?" Low voice in B fiat e or b
fiat to D.. so cents.
A bright and taking" vocal gavotte
for the real bass, running no higher
than d. and with several ad libitum
low F's if the singer desires to use
them.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-06
BosToN FooD FAIR

There is no limit to the variety Of tat. at;
il.5,,s offered at the Boston FOOD
Ia IA, which opens at the Mechanics
Ruijding. Boston. next Monday one Oh
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-06

Anne Wakely Jackson. ACROSS the
Dusk" High voice in G fiat I'd fiat or
E fiat to hat). 40 cents.
A song of much originality and well
worthy of attention. 1t contains
number of passages Of great beauty
such as the long sustained B fiat of the
accompaniment to verse l. Verse 2
is in the relative minor. and verse 3
brings back the movement Of verse 1
In an intensified form. The poem is one
Of Clinton Scollard's prettiest.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-06

and indeed in such different manner
and with such an individuality Of
style that comparison would be impos-
sible. Like the masters Mr.. Hewlett
has the eye for a great subject, and
as no two people see the same subject
from the same side, we may expect an
entirely Individual treatment Of the
subject already made famous by Chau-
Ger.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-06
NEW BOOKS

1.-THE Land of Cockayne." by Mathildee
Serao. Published by Harper
Brothers. $3.50.
There are people in this world, and
many of them, too, who pelleVe anu
preach that all the evil in the universe
finds its root in alcoholic drinks. ,Peo-
pie of this class should read The Lana
of Cockayne," and they will find that
there are evils as bad as that OF drink
ing. 4
of Cakes" means the imaginary land
of luxury and idleness, where every
one takes his ease, with no thought
for the morrow. Naples is the scene
of the story, which deals with the
great state lottery existing in Italy Tor
the support of the government. Here
the evil is described at it's worst. The
victim, when once he has entered the
lottery, knows no peace. The feVer
grows upon him, attacks his very
vitality and burns within him an UNI
quenchable fire.. Tomorrow he VIII
surely win-his number will surely be
the right one. He squanders his ready
money, then his securities. He pawns
his valuables, and at length even the
clothes upon his back, to satisfy his
desire for wealth. Meantime the gov
eminent reaps a rich harvest, and the
ruins goes on.
Besides being a novel with pur-
pose, it is intensely dramatic. A deli
cate and beautiful love story softens
the harsh outlines of the tale and
adds pathos to an already pathetic
story.
The Italians in this picture of Nea-
politan life are people of the common
class. We see them living an almost
animal existence-some Of them with
instincts no better or higher than ami
mails. 1t is a picture too horrible to
dwell upon, but all too true. The evil
effects of the lottery upon these people
can hardly be estimated. 1t is y
mirage in the desert, promising water
to the thirsty, but ever receding.
This work by Matilde Serao deserves
to have place among the great pur-
pose novels of the day. In strength,
dramatic force and vivid description it
ranks among the first.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Augustin Melville, who
were seen at the Park Theatre, last
winter. in a sketch which had its first
production here, and which received
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-06

shan F. Bullock has written a col
lection OF stories in his Irish PAS
torals" Mcclure. Phillips & Coz when
pluck the very heart out OF the old
country They show her bog lands ana
her meadows, her grayness and qour
mists, her beauty when the GOLDEN
doVrv Of sunshine is hers. We catch
the laughter with the tear behind Il,
the shrewdness underlying all the eS-
travagance Of humors the unutterable
pathos Of the nipped lives Of these most
patient Of the earth's plodders. -Four
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-06

teen pence a day in the summer ana
shillin' in the winter, an nothin' when
its wet. an the milk OF a cow between
the seven OF them an what rotten
praties d grow on half an acre g
ground"
beautiful picture entitled The Au-
tumn Harvest" by Camille Bellanger,
adorns the cover Of the October num-
Der Of the Ledger Monthly. The FIRST
article in the october number OF the
Ledger Monthly is entitled Marrying
in America" an interesting article on
marriage customs and the legal re-
quirements in the different states OF
the Union, with numerous illustrations
and many valuable suggestions TO those
contemplating matrimony. A page In
the October number Is devoted to Pc
lures OF Adirondack camps, giving me
exterior and interior Of several noted
camps and lodges in the Adirondack
wilderness.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-06
PARK THEATRE.

ton far ahead of any of it's competi-
tors, artistically and financially.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-06

Florence Buckingham Joyce. when
We are Parted" Medium voice in F
&c to F.. so cents.
An expressive love-song for baritone
or low tenor, vocal and melodious and
with a good text, well detained to a
pleasing melody.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-06
H. ]. Stewart. MY Soul Thirsteth for
God" Medium voice in F &c or to

A church solo of earnest and dramat-
ic character. available for all denomi-
nations, but especially suited to the
use Of non-Trinitarian churches. The
poem is by John Wesley. A fine solo
for dramatic contralto.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-06

THE NEUVILLES MAKE A HIT
IN THEIR SKETCH
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-04
FLAG WITH A HISTORY.
Condensed Account of the First Em- bIem of the Confederate States
 of North America.

The first flag raised as an emblem of the confederacy has had an inter- esting history. It was first used in South Carolina, the mother state in the afterwards named Confederate States of America. It is in the pos session of the family of the late Capt. Henry W. Hand, of New Jersey.
 The flag is eight feet long by six feet broad. The body is turkey red and the immense star and crescent in the upper left-hand corner are of white. It was made by the ladies of Charleston, s. C., on the eve of their states secession, December 20, 1860. The next day it was hoisted over the city customhouse.s
 Its career began on land, but it closed on water. Shortly afterwards the Dixie, small privateer and blockade runner, started on it's dep relations, and, as the young confed- eracy had adopted no official banner
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-04
From "Ths shop"

strict discipline of. our own institu- ton with that which existed at Wool wich up to a comparatively recent date. Nor can they help wondering at the great and rapid change for the better which has come over Woolwich within recent years. But even with this change, bringing with it in creased discipline, higher standing of morale of the corps from which are secured the engineer and artillery off, cers of the English army, a higher mem tai training, Woolwich as technical .milits-y school does not compare fa- rs~sbIy with West Point.
 taNest Point the embryo army off, cer must remain four years before he can secure his commission as second lieutenant in Uncle Sam's army. and then his class standing determines the branch of the service to which he is eligible to certain extent. Those passing the examinations with the highest average being permitted to choose first, the engineers, second the artillery, third the cavalry and fourth the infantry. At Woolwich> it takes but course of two years to qualify for a commission in either the engi- neer or artillery service, and at Sand hurt course of but one and half years to qualify for commission in either the infantry or cavalry
 At West Point hazing is now sup posed to be thing of the past. The more brutal and severe forms of haz- ing probably are, but the "plebe" cadet l. {. June will in all probability find that he will still be expected to clean the rifles for first. second or third class man; that he will carry water for these older cadets; that he will polish their brasses and care for their tents during summer camp. But while he is doing these things it may be q sat- isfaction to know that the "snooker,'' at Woolwich is doing much the same things for the upper classmen there. But at Woolwich, as at West Point, the severe forms of hazing is thing of the past. To reach the perfection of discipline that now prevails at Wool wich the character of the school had to undergo far greater change than has ever been necessary at West Point. Capt. Guggisberg includes in his book several descriptions of serious mu- tinies against constituted authority, and many instances of serious breaches of discipline that are mem orable in the history of the school. One of these occurred in 1s45, when the gentlemen cadets broke all bounds and attempted to demolish the annual fair at Old Charlton. In 1845 the ca dets, feeling that their rights had been tempered with when the fair grounds had been put tout of bounds" by the master general at Woolwich, because of numerous breaches of discipline there, organized a general outbreak to display their disapproval of the or der. One night during the fair 122 cadets, armed with bludgeons and head slaves, rushed from their rooms at a given time, and marched to the fair grounds, where they did consid- erable damage for which the govern
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-04

LUST as an appointment to West
 g Point is the ambition of so many
 American boys, so is an appoint ,nent to Woolwich or Sandhurst the ambition of many of the boys of Eng land. So popular is Uncle Sam's mili- rary academy among the American people that newspapers, magazines and books have given much space to the exploiting of its methods and it's results. But the methods in vogue in England's military colleges are not so we'll known in this country, and it has seemed that just at this time, when many American young men were preparing to present themselves at West Point for admission, and when an equal number are striving hard to secure an appointment for entrance next year, that description of the English schools, and especially of the older of the two, Woolwich, that will in way serve as q comparison be- tween it and West Point, might be of interest.
 Upon the subject of the Royal Mili- sary academy at Woolwich, or as it is known in the English army, "The Shop Capt. F. c. Guggisberg, R. E., has contributed b valuable book, re- gently published by Cassell & Co.,, of New York and London, entitled ''The Shop" The book traces the history of the academy at Woolwich from the time of it's establishment by King George IT,, on April 30, 1741, down to the present day, and no one who reads it and who has passed through the rigorous training administered at West Point, can help comparing the
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-04

at the school, is the concert. It comes as soon after the new class is admitted as can be arranged conveniently. Aft CT the rounds at ten o'clock the quar- ters of the new men are visited. and each "snooker," clad in sleeping attire, IS required to sing whether he can or wishes to. His only alternative is the drinking of mug of horrible mixture prepared for the occasion, and which it is said is quite as undesirable as West Point tobasco sauce.
 Another favorite hazing method still in vogue to a limited extent at Woolwich is the system of hair cut ting. Before the "snookers'' have had time to discover to just what extent the authority of the older class men extend, they are marched to the bar ber's and their locks trimmed in various shocking ways. The man who objects the least gets off with the least dis figurement.
 The difference in discipline in the two schools, West Point and Woolwich, may be judged to some extent by the rules regarding reveille. At West Point the bugle sounds the time of rising at 5:45 and roll call follows i1nme- diately, absence from which is a se- rious matter if it cannot be satis- factorily explained. Police call comes five minutes after roll call, and the cadet is kept constantly engaged with task laid out for him until breakfast call sounds at 6:15. It is soldier-like method of beginning the day; a method which permits of no drones; with the first note of the reveille everybody must be up or suf- fer severe consequences. It is not so at Woolwich. Capt. Guggisburg gives us the following description of the beginning of the day in the Eng fish school:
 "The reveille comes floating in at the window at 6:15 a. m. in a pe- culiarly weird and aggressive man. ner; and on their first morning Brown, Jones and Robinson will prob ably come yawning out of bed be- fore the trumpet notes have ceased echoing through the semidarlsness. But not on their second, for the 'snooker' soon learns that ten min- utes is ample time for dressing, in-
 
 breakfast parade being at 7:15, he rises at 7:05. Even this is consid- cred unnecessarily early by many, who, putting into practice what they preach, steal a few extra minutes of s1umber.'
 There are many privileges enjoyed by the cadets at Woolwich of which the West Point cadet knows nothing. To begin with, the cadet at Wool wich may smoke if he pleases, while for the cadet at West Point to be caught doing such n thing would mean severe punishment. At Wool wich cadets are provided with bill Hard tables, they are not denied the pastime of cards, they may spend Sundays at home or away from the barracks, they may do many other things that the West Point cadet may not do. WRIGHT A. PATTERsoN.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-04
W1enPointandWloolzucb DTlua,y 7rui,ung ScbooA

A Comparison of the Institutions That Turn Out Uncle Sam's and John Bulls Army Officer

ment. was afterward called upon to pay. The stall keepers of the fair and people of the town organized to resist the attack of the cadets, and a miniature battle ensued in which the cadets fared badly, and were finally driven out only to fall into the hands of army officers on duty at Woolwich, who captured several of them. Had such thing occurred at West Point it would have resulted in the dismis sal of at least the leaders, but at Wool wich the whole affair was looked upon as boys escapade, and resulted in no severer punishment than the reduc- tion of two or three noncoInmissioned officers.
 At Woolwich the cadets sleep on a crude form of folding bed. They are fastened to the hall at the head, and during the day are turned up against the wall. One form of hazing that still retains considerable popularity is the turning up of these beds while the new cadets, or "snookers," as they are called at Woolwich, are still in them , and then leave them for while in the uncomfortable position which natu- rally results from such treatment. Often "snookers" have been left to spend the greater part of night in this position. Capt. Guggisberg says that if ''the victim evinced distaste for the situation the regular portmanteau was piled on top, and occasionally wa ter was freely applied.
 Another form of hazing that is still in vogue, though to limited extent, and is not now as formerly carried on with the knowledge of officers on duty
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-04
speedwell hall, April 11-First an

Speedwell hall, April 11-First an- nual sociable of the Star Social club.
 Leavenworth hall, April 12-Thirty-
 At Friendly league hall, Thursday, April 18th, lecture in Friendly league entertainment course, Miss Anna l.. Ward. -Untrayelled Labrador and the Eskimo." Illustrated by stereopticon views.
 E. A. c. hall, April 19-S -Soclable of Brooklyn Athletic club.
 City hall, April 22-27-Grand union fair of United councils, Knights of O. 1umbus.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-04

Poli's theater, April 9 and 23- Company c in '"The Girl l Left Be hind Me"
 At Leavenworth hall, Friday, April 26th-Derwins Mandolin orchestra and Hallett's Friendly League Glee club, in Friendly league entertainment course.
 Speedwell hall, April 30.-Sociable and dance at Linden Social club.
 At Friendly League hall, Wednes- day, May 9th, lecture in Friendly league entertainment course, Miss Dotha Stone Pinneo, "The True Story of Nathan Hale.s
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-04
cnAfTNG ErENTa-

Rolls theater, April S.-St Joseph's T. A. society in "Hoodman Blind.''
 Town hall, Watertown, April S-En- fertainment and dance given by Wa ferfown Athletic association.
 City hall, April 9-Concert and dance given by Retail Clerks assocla- ton.
 At City hall-April 10th. Fifth Annual Sociabie of Ladies' auxiliary, A. O. H.
 At Polls theater. Wednesday, April 10th-.Bncle," local and professional dramatic talent under the patronage of Friendly league board of officers. 4 bsnshk
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-04
AGAIN A SENATOR.
Fred T. Dubois, Who Left Congress Four Years Ago as a Republican,
 Now Returns, Democrat

After an absence of four years Fred T. Dubois returns to the senate. He was silver republican when he left congress. but Is now democrat, and was elected by the combined demo- cratic, silver republican and populist vote of the legislature of Idaho.
 Mir. Dubois is a native of Craw- ford county. Ill, and is in the. fifti- eth year of his age. He received a public school and collegiate educa- tion, graduating from Yale college in the class of 1872. He was secre- tary of the board of railway and
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-04
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Company G drill.
 LUnion St Joseph.
 Polishers and Buffers.
 Women's Relief corps. North End Wheel club. Wadhams post, G. A. k. Court Hancock, F% of A. Tunxis tribe, I. o. R. NJ. Ladies of the Maccabees. Second division, A. o. H. Citizens Engine company. Court Rose HfIl. F. of A. Mad River grange. F. of H. High Rock division, s. of T. Brass City lodge, I. A. of NJ. Friendship lodge. 0. D. H. s. Harmony lodge, I. A. of NJ. St Francis Xavier drum corps. Int Association of Machinists. Friendly league, social evening. Valley tent, No 13, Maccabees. Waterbury division, U. R. k. r. Martin Hellmann lodge, ID. o. H. Unity eommandery, U.- O. of G. c E. F. Durand division, U. R. k.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-04
"HoGANs ALLEY" Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at khe Jacques, "Hogan's Alley"
"uNCLE.' ''


 Willard D. Howe. who will play the light comedy Uncle" at Polls &heater. on next Wednesday, April 10. is q popular Yale man, and is possessed of as personality that has made him favorite with the univer Eity men. and others who know him. As president of the Yale Dramatic association he has won much praise, and always commands large audiences whenever his name appears on the nrograms: and throughout the country his character impersonations and dramatic role have received en- thusiastic recognition. Leland Powers says. "Mr Howe is young man possessing unusual talent. Any audi enee he may stand before will be pleased and benefited by his work" From the press are culled the fol- lowing: "We have rearely seen such acting by student. MT Howe's gestures. voice and specially facial ex- pressions were excellent and it was q pleasure to watch such intelligent act ing''-Yale News. HIS impersona- 4fous were so well done that he was applauded until the house fairly rang with praise. .r-Norwalk Hour. "Mr Howe delineated with wonderful skill and cleverness to the great delight and admiration of all who had the pleasure of hearing him. News. s'aTr Howe possesses unusual dramatic ability. He is a thorough artist and deserves to he classed among the best. t.''-Stamford Advocate. ssuncle'' will be produced under the patronage of the Friendly league board of officers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-04
.sIN OLD KENTUCKY"

The sale of seats will open to-mor- row morning for Jacob Litts produc- lion of ssIn Old Kentucky" which will be presented Saturday afternoon and evening at Polls. As is we'll known, shis wonderfully interesting and popu- lar play holds the record for quick sales at Polls, and from the interest that has been expressed in the en- gagement there is promise of past ex- perience being repeated tomorrow. Persons. therefore, who intend wit messing the play should make 1t a point to be on hand early tomorrow and secure their seats. Both matinee and evening audiences are going to be very large, and word to the wise is sufficient.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-04

warehouse commissioners of Illinois in 1s75-76, and went to Idaho terri tory and engaged in business in 1880. For four years he was United States marshal of Idaho, and was elected as a republican delegate to the Fiftieth and Fifty-first congresses. being the last delegate from the territory. At the republican national convention held at Minneapolis in 1892 he was chairman of the Idaho delegation, which was the first delegation from the new state. He served m the sem ate from 1891 to 1897, being defeat ed by Henry Heitfeld, the popnlist candidate, whose term in the senate will expire March 3. 1903.