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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23
MR.. SMITHS GOOD WORK

Postmaster General Smith will be
gratefully remembered for the work
he has accomplished. He firmly es-
tablished. as a regular and important
part of the Postoffice Department, ru-
raj free delivery. He accomplished this
by demonstrating that it was good bus
mess to deliver mail in country dis
tricts He has made it possible by his
intelligent direction for the farmers to
enjoy more equally with residents of
the cities the benefits of the postal
service There is no reason why the
rural free delivery service should not
continue in a healthful growth and ex-
pand until it covers all districts where
the population is norminally large.
It is said that Mr.. Payne hopes to
establish one cent postage. If he sue
ceeds in reducing the rate il
probably Will be because Mr..
Smith boldly and energetically
undertook to remedy the abuses
Of the second class mail Mr.
Smith, weary of waiting for Congress
to act, looked about him and conclud-
ed that the law gave him the necessa-
~ authority to cope with the matter
and at once established a drastic re-
form. There is no sign that his de-
cision Is likely to be overthrow. A
vast drain on the department has been
checked.
Mr.. Smith made the colonial postal
service cheap and effective. Among
the ideas Of minor importance that he
put into effect was that of selling post
age stamps in books. This plan has
worked so well that some of the for
eign governments are considering its
adoption
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23
REVIEW OF THE WEEK IN
NEW ENGLAND BUILDING

The estimated cost of new building
and engineering enterprises projected
throughout New England during the
past week, as compiled by the F. w.
Dodge Company, approximates 3,617.-
900 as against 49, 611,, 900 during the cor
responding week last year, making a
total of 93.159, 900 to date this year
against S101, 1884, 900 for the correspond
ing period last year
Contracts were actually awarded
last week for 81 .O22, 900 worth of work.
Throughout Boston and vicinity the
amount of work projected during the
week approximatesS $3.50, 900 making $685.
$4,000 to date, and contracts have ac-
tually been awarded on 100000 against
S2,26S,OOO the preceding week.
About 80 per cent of the work pro-
jected in New England for the week is
for dwellings, apartments and hotels.
while II per cent is for mills, factories
and other manufacturing buildings.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

naturally increases. The English
would crown their sovereign with
greater gladness could they do 80 when
looking back on a war just brought to
a successful close rather than facing
the possibility Of further expenditures
in a course that has proved enormously
costly in every way. 1t seems as though
the Beers stood better chance Of secur-
ing terms favorable to themselves If
they give up now, than they would be
likely to obtain if they prolong the
struggle beyond the present winter.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23
BARNUM & BAILEY SHOW
TORETURN IN THE FALL

The hearts of 600 Americans were
overjOyed when on Dec. Is, ]. A. Bailey
stated officially, that he would certain
~ bring the Barnum & Bailey Great
est Show on Earth back to the land of
it's birth, and thus redeem his promise
to "once more gladden. the hearts Of
the children and the eyes Of friends in
America" by exhibiting to them the
wonders of the big show This deci-
sion is not only positive but also Off
cial and in order to blaze the way for
its triumphal return and set the ma
chinery in motion, Mr.. Bailey sailed
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23
WHIMSICALITlES

He-"Darling. I love you!'
She-'And have you never told other
girls the same?'
Well-er-yes; but not so near
Christmas. Puck.
Father-How is it you never have
any money?
SOn-It's not my fault. It's all due to
other people.-Philadelph Press.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

It is said that President Schwab of
the United States Steel Corporation
and Mrs. Schwab will be accompanied
abroad by Count Camille Mercader, a
distinguished engineer in the employ
of the concern, who belongs to an il
.lustrious Austrian family, and that Mr..
and Mrs. Schwab will be entertained in
Austria by the counts relatives and
friends
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

Two American girls were married in
London Saturday. One was Miss Elena
Grace, a niece of William r. Grace, ex-
mayor of New York. The groom is the
Earl of Donoughmore. The other bride
was Miss Hilda Everett, daughter of
Mrs. Sydney Everett of Boston. The
groom is Major Charles Cunliffe-Owen
of the British Royal Artillery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

The most valuable clerk is the one
who knows how to exhibit goods to the
best advantage and at the same time
understands how to conduct himself
pleasantly and gracefully when he
fails to make a sale. If he possesses
that accomplishment he makes friends
and clears the way for sales in the
future.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

District Attorney Philbin of New
York, when he heard that the Tender
loin wardman. Edward G. Glennon,
had been found guilty Of the charge of
failing to close a disorderly house,
said: "Glennon's conviction 1 regard
as a triumph Of justice over the most
perfect system of corruption that ever
existed in this city"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

The pleasures and sorrows of Christ
mas shopping are nearly past. 1t is
safe to say, however, that thousands
of men do not know yet what to buy
for their wives.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23
Germany Not Seeking
FOOTHOLDS IN
THE WESTERN
HEMISPHERE
By WI TING FANG. Chinese Minister
BARON Won HoLLEBEN ermenys United States

NHE existing relations between Germany and the
4 - United States have been better
dial. The great sorrow which your coun-
- try through the tragedy in Buffalo has greatly
EMSN aroused the sympathy of the German people, who
E@S closely united to the people of the United
States by the many ties of blood and friendship
MY coUNTRYMEN YOUR NEW cHIVALRoUs
PRESIDENT WITH ADMIRATION AND FULL CONFIDENCE, ADMIR-
ING THE TIME WHICH CAN PRODUCE
SUCH HIGH ABILITIES AS YOUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE
NY sovereign has the frank admiration for Americas prog
the cordial and friendly feelings for the United States
His majesty has, you know Just shown how he
skill and workmanship having yacht built in
the United States ALL TALK THAT HIS MAJESTY De
SIRES TO BRING THE EUROPEAN NATIONS TO-
GETHER IN A CHALLENGE OF AMERICAS PROGRESS
IN THE COMMERCIAL WORLD IS OF COURSE, WITH
OUT FOUNDATION.
You without doubt that regular intervals
appear the newspapers the effect that Germany trying
acquire coang stations foohod of kind in South Amer
the West Indian These reports started again
again enemies who don't like friendly
with the United States tell you that officially
that Germany has such purpose have told
this President Roosevelt who especially grafed by it
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

The Christmas music in the churches
of Worcester, yesterday, was excel
lent. and most fittingly heralded the
approach of the beautiful festival.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

According to statistics just published
in a German paper, France among
European countries has the fastest
railway trains. England is next; Ger
many third; and Belgium fourth.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

feet in the milk pals. Unfortunately
hope is not yet extended that flies and
mosquitoes can be placed in the
hypnotic state and kept there.
Baron Fava. formerly italian am
bassador at Washington. has raised
the question of lynchings in the United
States. The Italian government is not
satisfied with the payment of indemni-
ties to the families of Italians who are
murdered by lynchings. The families
are allowed to receive these indemni-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

There is no sense in further agitation
about the deficiency in the postal de-
partment. AT present the deficit is only
about $1,000, 900 a year, and it certainly
the mail of the government There is
no need Of legislation that will increase
the cost to either the publisher or the
subscriber of the country paper.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

The London correspondent for the
New York Sun thinks that the war
expenses will curb the liberality of the
House of Commons when making the
appropriation for the coronation and
that the precedents of the last two
coronations will probably be followed
rather than that of George ", which
was 1.-The most magnificent ceremony
ever witnessed in England"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

He-"She always calls things by
their right names"
She-"What horrible name did she
call ?"-Yonkers Statesman.
The man who had the highest Their
mometer last summer now has the
lowest one, and he is again looked
upon with envy and uspicion.-Balti-
more American.
Wife-"Don't you want to go shop
ping with me?
Husband-"No, thanks"
Wife-"You don't love me-"
Husband-"Yes 1 do. 1 love you so
much that 1 don't want to run the risk
of permanent separation. Judge.
Head of Foreign Missionary Bureau
Where would you prefer to locate as
missionary?
Young Missionary-Wel if, possible,
where the natives are vegetarians.-
Brooklyn Eagle.
Hungry Henry-Ah madame, to look
at me now little would you think that
for 10 years the state entertained me
at dinner on the glad Christmas Day.
Mrs Eezy-Do tell? An how does it
come that you are trampin' now?
Hungry Henry-Me time expired,
lady.-Baltimore American.
Mrs. Malaprop-That's young Mr..
Jenkins. He's engaged to be married,
you know.
Mrs. Gabble-Indeed? And is that
the young woman with him now?
Mrs. Malaprop-Yes that's his fiasco.
Philadelphia Record.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

ties. however. with the understanding
that they are not to be regarded as a
set-off for the crime committed
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

Fur Scarfs of fine quality and low
price. Edstrand & Peterson's, 217
Main.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

Artotypes for Christmas presents at
Boutelle & Co.'S art store, -256 Main
Street
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

Cuba's first presidential election will
candidates are General Maso and Mr.
Palma. 1t is believed that Mr.. Palma
is the candidate more favorable to
closer relations with the United States
If the election is held and a new gov
eminent is inaugurated successfully
the responsibility of the United States
in Cuba will cease in a few months.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

The Hon. Winthrop Murray Crane
enjoys the high distinction of being
one of the best Governors that the
great State of Massachusetts has ever
had. There is no reason why he should
not add a brilliant chapter to bril-
liant political career by proving a fine
Secretary of the Treasury.-New York
Evening Sun.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

Prof. Henry Lefavour, of Williams
College. who has been chosen president
of the new Simmons College. of Boston,
was graduated from Williams in 1888,
and has spent nearly all his teaching
life there
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23
MEN AND AFFAIRS

The handsome tablet recently placed
in Eversley Parish Church in memory
Of Miss Mary Kingsley the, well known
traveller, who died in Cape Colony last
year is bordered with black marble
and inscribed with text from the
Koran in Arabic.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23
By TOM L. JOHNSON. Mayor Of Cleveland

and, by keeping up the
immense profits, but they
Junk when returning
pay about one-tenth of
as compared with farm
owners. By reason of
the taxable property in
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

property of the people
price for service, make
value their property as
it for taxation and so
their fair share of taxes
ers and small property
the fact that so much of
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

The Rev. Dr. Bradley of Grand Rap
ids, Ia, has been chosen president OF
Grinnell 0owa) College.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

[Entered at the Worcester Post Office
as Second-olass Mail Matter.l
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-23

w. ]. Spillman of Pullman, Wash,
has been selected to succeed Prof. F.
Lamson Scribner as agrostologist OF
the Department of Agriculture.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
STRIKE OF METAL
 WORKERS IS OFF
Settlement of Difference Effect ed and Men Will Rasume
 Their Positions

The strike of local union No. AS. Amal gamated Association of Sheet Meta Workers. was settled yesterday afternoon Tho men will return to their work today,
 The strike was instituted last Saturday and as a result several companies were tied up and forty-eight men idle. The de- mands of the strikers were that their em- ployers sign contract limiting the num- of apprentices and helpers to one for every four journeymen.
 Tuesday night the largest companies af- fected informed the strikers that they must sign contract. excepting the clause regarding apprentices, and return to work not later than Monday or else consider their positions forfeited.
 7 Yesterday afternoon a committee from the union and tho employers held a con ference at the plant of spiro & Long. The result of this meeting. as stated by Mir. Estes, of the Estes Hardware Company, was the signing of q contract allowing only one apprentice to four journeymen. but allowing the employment of helpers.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
BOYS CHARGED
 WITH MURDER
Alleged to Have Consplred to
 Rob an Aged Man
18 AND 16 YEARS OLD
Killing Occurred at Oak Grove2Two Negroes Arrested On the Same Charge-one Lad Afraid To
 Sleep In the Cell.

Homer and Walter Davis. two white boys aged IS and 16 years respectively, were placed in the county jail Tuesday night charged with the murder of Patrick Taff at Oak Grove on Wednesday of last week The boys were arrested at the in- stigation of Coroner Paris, who has been Investigating the case.
 It is charged that there was a con spiracy among number of boys of the neighborhood to rob the aged man, and that these two boys were connected with the conspiracy The boys admitted at the jail that there had been a scheme to rob MT. Taff. but claimed that it was a month before his death and that they were not actively connected with the af- fair.
 Davis told the authorities that he had robbed Uncle Pat" of s20 He found a large sum of money in the old mans room on one occasion and took $2 of it. He claims that the sum was returned when the theft was discovered
 The boys are both little fellows for their ages, the smaller measuring five feet and two inches in height. They did not seem to be worried over their incar- ceration, though the smaller said he was afraid to remain in a cell all alone. They lived in the Oak Grove neighborhood and have always borne fair reputations.
 It is said that more arrests may follow those already made. but no definite state ment could be gotten from Coroner Paris. Sunday night two negroes. Robert Nor gan and John Williams, were placed in jail on the same charge. They will be held until the Investigation is completed.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
GIRL SEEKS HUSBAND
 THROUGH A STRAW

An unknown quantity on an unknown mission was discovered in Birmingham last night. Immediately after the diseov- cry theorists began advancing ideas re- garding both the quantity and the mis- sion. The mystery is believed to conceal the longing of girl for husband-per- haps a pretty. willing creature and with undoubtedly a romantic turn of mind. Birmingham bachelors take noticel
 The unknown quantity is "Lillle Carr No. 69." and she-one must say she, for the theory that the quantity is a woman is the most probable advanced-was found at a local soda fountain. Rather her name was discovered in the place. It was hidden beneath great mystery and that this story Is being written is but a freak of fortune.
 After drinking a soda last night young fellow began unrolling, the straw through which the liquid had been drawn to his lips When the straw was strengthened the name of "Lille Carr No 69" was found 1egfbly written with pencil on the
The age-herald., 1901-08-01

paper. But who that name belongs to Is the mysterious part of the story. Whether it Is the name of grass widow, a blonde brunette. a young woman, or an aged maid? These and many other questions were asked
 The mission of the quantity is more a mystery than the Identity But the the ory which seemed most acceptable Is that Lillie is a beautiful young factory girl whose check number is 69 and who is of the Laura Jean Libbey caste. and that her mission is the seeking of a young, rich husband. Maybe she is not anxious as to the financial part of the deal, but all agreed that she was probably seeking a husband
 A notice was posted with advice to bachelors that a wife may be obtained by addressing "Lillie Carr No. 60,'' care of M. c. Stones factory, Washington, D. C. It is possible that the unknown quan- tity by reason of this advice may end her Journey in the happy home of some man in Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
TEN DOLLAR BILL WITH
 DATE OF AUGUST, 75
An Old Note Found by Secret Service Agent McAdams-Bears Seal
 of North Carolina.

A rare ten-dolar bill of the old series authorized at EIillsboro, August 21, 1775 was found here yesterday by D. P. Me- Adams of the United States Secret Servica Bureau. The bill is the property of N A. Griffin, who secured it from his grand father, T. P. Eaton.
 The bill is yellow with age, but the printing of the date and the signature of the committee can be plainly seen. The bill is in North Carolina currency and Is numbered 1224. It reads: Ten Spanish milled dollars. or the value thereof in gold or silver, according to&esolution of the Provincial Congress held at Hillsboro. August 21, 1775." It Is signed by Samuel Thornton, R. Cogswell, Andrew Knox and R. c. Boswell. In one corner is the seal of the State of North Carolina.
 The bill is believed to possess great value and will be sent to the authorities in Washington. 4t
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
ARRANGING FOR LABOR
 DAY CELEBRATION
Committee Trying to Secure Grounds of State Fair Association.
 Prizes To Be Offered,

The Trades Council committee having in charge the preparations for the Labor Day celebration are having meetings al- most daily. Chairman Harry White said yesterday that the arrangements were proceeding upon satisfactory lines and that he expected the biggest celebration in the history of Birmingham.
 He had conference with Mayor Dren- nen yesterday in regard to securing the grounds of the State Fair Association for the ceremonies. Mir Drennen could not grant the permit without a further con ference but it is thought the matter will be arranged satisfactorily within few days
 Chairman White has received assur- ances that the railroads will grant one fare rate for the day from all points with in one hundred miles of the city. MT White believes this will result in bringing a large number of visitors here.
 The parade will be one of the biggest features of the day. One of the plans of the committee to interest all the labor organizations In the parade is to offer two cash prizes The first prize will be $7S for the local making the best all-around showing. A prize of $25 will be awarded to the local having the largest number of men in line
 The committee has in mind several pleas ing features of the programme which fl will probably announce in few days. In addition to the Labor Day exercises there will be two games of baseball. one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
Stone Brothers of New Orleans Named as Architects for
 the Structure
II W|LLCOST ABOUT $23O,OOO
As Soon as Drawings Are In Shape Contract VIII Be Let for Work of Construction-Ground Soon
 To Be Broken.

The contract for drawing the plans for the ten-story office building to be erected on what is known as the Hewlett block, corner of First avenue and Twentieth street, has been let to Stone Brothers Limited, architects, of New Orleans.
 The plans will call for structure mod ern in every detail. The total cost will be about s29OOOO or probably s250,OoO Stone Brothers have an office in room 415 Chali- foux building. Guy Stone is the local manager
 This firm has furnished the plans for a number of handsome buildings in Bir- mingham, among them the Hotel FIillman and the Jefferson Theatre. MT. Stone was in conference with the Brown Brothers, who are engineering the scheme, yester- day and the deal was closed late in the afternoon.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
APPLICATION DENIED.
Bonds Will No. Be Issued On the
 MontevalIo Coal Company.

Assistant District Attorney J. W. Davidson returned yesterday from Mont gomery, where he went to attend the ses- sion of the United States court and to re- sist the attempt of Receiver Sternfeldt to secure permission to issue bonds on the Montevalo Coal and Railroad Com pany properties.
 The application was denied by Judge Bruce, as also was a motion to remove the receiver. The mines produce coal of the finest quality and are now idle. They are situated at Dogwood, Ala.
 The case of I. L. Gardner vs. the com pany will be heard in September. In this suit it is alleged that the company is sol vent and there is no necessity for the service of a receiver.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
---------T--- TWO NEW BUILDINGS,
One Brick Structure and the Other a
 Dwelling.

Two building permits were issued by Chief of the Fire Department J. T. Mullil yesterday calling for improvements to the amount of sG000. One was to Dr. Cheek and J. R. Harsh to erect a. brick building in Eighteenth street and Third avenue at a cost of 5000, and the other to Hamilton, Orr and Dedman to erect a dwelling in Twelfth street. between avenues and r, to cost 5000.
 With these permits the total amount of work in Birmingham for which building permits were issued amounts to 300 for the month of July. The city derives $42 as fee for the issuance of these per uits.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
HEAT RECORD FUR
 MONTH OF JULY Two Days Which Smashed All
 Previous Figures TEMPERATURE 103 AND 104 Mir. Jacobs Explains That Suffering Was Lightened From Fact That Thermometer Did Not Remain
 High for Extended Time.
TEMPERATURE 103 AND 104

Weather Maker Jacobs Is proud of the temperature record for the month of July, 1901 He is proud because it contains fig ures distinctly new and forms a sort of curiosity to which he can refer anxious inquirers in the years to come.
 There were two days during the month on which all previous heat records were outdone. On July Il the highest tempera- ture was 103 and on the 18th the ther- mometer climbed one notch higher, re- cording 10i. The highest temperature ever experienced previously was on July 23, 1896, when the maximum figure was 101. On July 22, 1899, and on August 10. 1900. the century mark was reached.
 The following table will give the public some idea of what 1t has endured during the month: