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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31
PROSPERITY AND PIANOS

A contributor to the New York Even
ing Post says that music and pros
perity go hand in hand, and cites in
support of his assertion that the trade
in pianos during the year just closing
has been phenOmenally large. In 1892
there We're sold in the United States
125,0OO pianos, a record years sales,
but it is estimated that in the past
70 months fully 100000 new pianos have
found their way into American homes.
A very large proportion of the instru-
ments went into the West, particularly
Oregon, Kansas and northern Cali
fornia. Among the Welsh miners of
the Pittsburg region, too, a great many
pianos have been sold.
It does not need any argument to
convince one that the demand for su-
perior musical instruments varies as
the financial conditions vary. Music
the people must have. The country
boy who cannot afford anything better,
buys jew's-harp, which, aided by the
imagination, yields melody charming
indeed to his ears. Yet, so soon as he
can get the money to buy mouth or
gan, he is quick to do so. The melo-
deon and the reed organ are purchased
by farmers when their resources are
limited, but let the harvests be good
for a year or two and the homely in
struments that have served a very
good purpose in their way are dis
carded for pianos.
The buying of a great many pianos
may not mean that a great step for
ward in musical culture has been ia
ken by the people. But it does mean
that a truly refining influence is at
work. A piano in the country or viii
lage home cannot fail to be a source of
some good to the household. Very few
keyboards will respond to the magic
touch of real artists, but they will
yield happily to fingers skilful enough
to accompany simple songs and MIN
Bile enough to play pretty airs for the
dance
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31
PHILIPPINE BILLS
ARE BEING PREPARED

Washington. Dec 90.-Secretary Root
has been in almost daily conference
with Senators Lodge and Platt (of
Connecticu) during the past week in
regard to legislation for the govern
ment of the Philippines. Bills are in
course of preparation for submission to
Congress on it's reassemblng next
weeL to carry into effect the recWn-
mendations made by the Philippine
commission. and Endorsed by the Pres
ident and secretary Of war, looking to
the material and political welfare of
the islands.
These bills authorize the granting OF
franchises for railroads, electric, lights.
telephones, etc, the issue of bonds of
the insular government to purchase the
agricultural holdings and property of
religious orders, provide for the acdui-
sition Of homestead rights regulate
mining and provide a special system of
coinage and banking for the islands.
Boston. Dec. 30.-A man entered the
office of the Prudential Insurance Com
pany in Roxbury today and, pointing
revolver at the head of the young Wo-
man cashier. Wilhelmna Mott, demand
ed what money she had. The terrified
young woman gave the man about $50,
which was in the drawer, and he left
at once. The police have not been able
to trace him.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31
10 WEAR our The RoERs

The British government feels sore
over the recent reverses in the Trans
vaal. 1t is said that the element of
the British people that has believed
the government should open peace ne
gotiations with the Beers and offer lib
eral terms finds new ground for urg-
ing its policy, but that the govern
ment, on the other hand, finds fresh
cause why the present policy should
be continued.
All admit that the subjugation of the
fighting Beers means their gradual
elimination or exhaustion by the su-
perior numbers of the British. When
a Boer is out of the fight there is no
one to take his place, whereas though
Englishmen may perish by the dozen
the ranks can be kept full. Only time,
therefore, is required to bring about
the result desired.
1t is said that the majority of the
Boer prisoners at St. Helena are utter
~ hostile toward their captors and
scornful Of every attempt at kindness.
If their attitude is that of the Beers
in the field it does not seem probable
that the recent rumors of informal at
tempts at negotiations could have been
true, or that, if true. the attempts
could have had any good results. The
pro- Boer faction in England cannot
hope in the face of present conditions
TO accomplish very much. Such feel
ing as exists in favor of the Beers
might mitigate the treatment Of the
enemy in case of complete and imme-
date surrender. but otherwise it prob
ably will be impotent.
One agreeable note sounds from the
Transvaal 1t is in the announcement
that the British have been establish
ing schools wherever they were able
and that. though no compulsory rules
have been adopted they have enrolled
a considerable majority Of the Boer
children to whom the schools are &C
cessible. England hopes when the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31
MRS. NATION AND THE TEACHERS

The Topeka dispatch which stated
that Mrs. Nation was removed by
force from the hall in which the Kan
sas State Teachers Association was
holding its meeting, apparently did an
injustice to the famous 'smasher."
According to the Topeka State Jour-
nal, Mrs Nation quietly sat down
when she found that the chairman of
the convention and the teachers pro-
posed to proceed with the regular pro-
gram instead of permitting her to oc-
cupy the time of the meeting She
caused the chairman great embarrass-
ment, however, when she invaded the
was going to speak. He pleaded with
her in vain, for the moment the speak
err who had the floor when she en-
tered sat down, Mrs Nation began:
Il should like to make a good speech
to our bankers" she said, "for you
are our bankers-you teachers-and we
give to you our jewels"
Then she declared Kansas was ruled
by anarchists and that she hoped the
teachers would train the children to
obey the laws and to believe in the
Constitution. The teachers, not know
ing who she was, applauded as she
turned to go, and so encouraged her to
make another effort. 1t was then that
the chairman declared that he was not
going TO have any further interference
with the program. No doubt he will
look back proudly on that moment of
dis life as the one that best showed
his courage. He probably saved Mrs.
Nation for once from becoming ridic-
ulous, for some of the words that she
had spoken were not altogether mop
perfume.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31
OFFICIAL VERSION OF
WRECK

Washington, Dec. 3O.-The official
version of the wreck on the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Railroad yesterday was
telegraphed today to the office of the
company in this city by President
Stevens at Richmond, Va. The dis
patch from Mr. Stevens says:
Number nine, composed of engine,
one baggage car, and one coach struck
slide two miles west of Reusens on
James River branch of c. & o. Rail-
way about o'clock last night derail-
ing the engine but doing no further
damage Conductor Whitaker, engin-
man Fisher baggageman Thompson
and express messenger Shannon, with
others. pushed the coach back out of
the way of possible danger and were
engaged in pushing the baggage car
back when another slide came in
striking the baggage car and throw
ing it into the river with the four men
first mentioned all of whom were kill
led. No other persons injured except
slightly"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31
BOTH DECLARE THE
REPORT is UNTRUE

London, Dec. 3O.-Counsel for the
Duke of Manchester, declare there is
absolutely no truth in the report pub
lished in the United States by news
agency yesterday that the duke with
the assistance of his fatherin-law
Eugene Zimmerman, of Cincinnati, had
offered Miss Portia Knight. the act
ress. $4,000 in full settlement of her
claim for damages resulting from al
legged breach of promise of marriage.
The trial, they add, will take it's
course in the ordinary way
Miss Knight said to a reporter of the
associated Press, this evening:
There is absolutely no talk of or
thought of a compromise of my suit
against the Duke of Manchester. The
case has gone too far for that. I am
promised that the hearing will come
off early in January and, so far as
am concerned, it will be a fight to a
finish"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31
THE RISE OF Ebert
HUBBARD AS LECTURER
CFrom an photographed Article in
the IanuarV CoSmnnnlitanl.

From an photographed Article in
the January Cosmopolitan.
In January, 1897, spoke at the Anna
Morgan School of Expression, on Miss
Morgan's invitation, on THE Work of
the RoYcrofterS."
The next month spoke at the Emer-
son College of Oratory on Expression
Through Work" Then at the Curry
School of Expression, at Tufts College
and the goth Century Club of Boston
all free of course.
Shortly after a telegram came from
Nav Sewell saying the Contemporary
Club of Indianapolis wanted me to
speak for them-fee, $50. l jumped five
feet. threw a double Arab, and ac-
cepted. 1t was the first time I had ever
been offered more than SIS for a lee
ture. It was rank robbery, but l gave
the lecture and got the $50
Not so very long after, my friend
Mai. Pond wanted to book me on a
partnership deal at the Waldorf. 1
didn't want to speak there-I had been
saving unkind things in the "Philis-
tine" But the major went ahead and
made arrangements. I expected to be
mobbed
But Mr.. Boldt. the manager, had
placed a suite of rooms at my disposal
without money and without price. He
treated me most cordially: never re-
ferred to the outrageous things l had
said about his tavern: assured me that
he enjoyed my writings, and told Of the
pleasure he had in welcoming me.
7 never felt so cheap in my life.
The Astor Gallery seats 800 people.
Mai. Pond has packed in 900 at 81 each
300 were turned away. After the lee
ture the major awaited me in the ante
room. fell on my neck and rained Ponds
Extract down my back. crying. ION!
Oh, Oh. Why didn't we charge them
81 apiece!"
The next move was to make a tour
Of the principal cities under Mai.
Ponds management. Neither one of
us lost money-the major surely did
not.
Last season I gave 81 lectures, with
a net profit to myself of a little over
ten thousand dollars. l spoke at Ire
mont Temple in Boston, to 2200 people:
at Carnegie Hall. New York. I gave n
Sunday evening lecture with box-office
receipts 1850: at Central Music Hall.
Chicago. spoke to all the house would
hold: at Chautauqua, my audience was
5000 people.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31
WILL SPEND THEIR
HONEYMOON ABROAD

Newport, R. L, Dec. 30.-The mar
riage of William Rogers Morgan to
Miss Elizabeth Wetmore Hunter,
daughter of Mrs Thomas R. Hunter,
took place at the residence of the
brides mother here today. The cere-
mony. which was performed by Rev.
Henry Morgan Stone of Trinity Church,
was witnessed only by the immediate
relatives and a few intimate friends.
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Augusta Hunter.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Morgan left for New York. where they
will remain several weeks and then go
abroad, returning next summer to re-
side here
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31
NOT A PROPER FIELD
FOR PRIVATE GIFTS

New York, Dec 3O.-In its issue of to-
morrow The Theatre will print the fol-
lowing statement from Andrew Carne-
gle. whose name has frequently been
used in connection with proposed en-
dowed national theatre
ION the continent of Europe many
theatres are subsidized by government
but none by English-speaBing peoples
in any part of the world. 1t would be
an experiment here, and If to be made.
should be by government, as in Eu-
rope. It does not seem proper field
for private gifts"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31
THE HOSPITAL COTTAGES FOR
CHILDREN

The nineteenth annual report of the
Corporation of the Hospital Cottages
for Children at Baldwinville, shows
that the number of patients admitted
to the institution during the year end
ing September 80 was 6S. The number
discharged was So. There were eight
deaths. There were 1876 patients in the
hospital at the close of the year. The
average number for the year was 1870
Of those discharged, five had recov-
cred, 20 showed much improvement
and II showed improvement. The hope
is expressed that private bounty will
provide for building several structures
that are needed.
Donations of all sorts of garments
that are included in children's ward
robes are solicited. Gifts of sheets,
pilIow-cases, table linen, napkins and
towels are always acceptable. The
mana gement gives assurance that
money contributions will be expended
with the greatest care.
The admirable mission which the
Hospital Cottages serve is we'll known,
To those who have money or useful ar
ticles to bestow, the institution at
Baldwinville should appeal strongly.
The thought of being Of service to I'M
fortunate children should in itself be
an inspiration to give
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

Henderson Grimett of this place was
stricken with partial paralysis and
completely lost the use Of one arm and
side After being treated by an emf
nent physician for quite a while with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. and after
using two bottles of it, he is almost
entirely cured.-George R. Mcdonald.
Man, Logan County. W. Va. Several
other very remarkable cures Of partial
paralysis have been effected by the
use of this Imminent. 1t is most widely
known, however, as a cure for rheu-
m&tism. sprains and bruises. Sold BY
all druggists.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

A novel raid on gambling house
was made in Minneapolis, Saturday
night, 1t was conducted, not by the
police, but by the health department.
The purpose was to vaccinate every
body in the place, as it had been
learned that a man who had come
down with smallpox had been recently
in the establishment
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31
pair of Kentucky mares from his home
to the city.

10 the city.
1t is estimated that nearly a half
million dollars is bequeathed to char
ity by the will of Roswell A. Roberts,
who died in Yonkers, December 10.
Horace Plunkett, the defeated Union
list candidate for Parliament in the
Galway district which returned Colonel
Arthur Lynch, is no stranger to Amer
lea, Long before his present visit he
was a ranchman in Manitoba, where he
is said to have obtained a practical
knowledge of cattle raising and to have
made money in the course of his ex-
perience. Mr.. Plunkett is an expert
chess player; the late William Steinitz
was his teacher
In Paris they believe the real rea-
son for the sudden departure of the
Crown Prince of Germany on a sea trip
was not his i'll health, but the fact
that he had been going the pace, and
having overspent his allowance to the
extent of some $20,0O0 he badly needed
all the change he could get.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31
San Francisco BARRIERS and their shop
provided all rules are enforced.

The New York Tribune says: 1T is
now practically assured that within a
few years trolley lines will carry pas
sengers between New York and Wash
ton and between New York and Buff
falp without change of cars, and at
an average speed of at least 20 miles
an hour and at moderate fares. What
a nation of travellers within their own
borders Americans will bel"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

1t is proposed in Terre Haute, Ind,
to permit a series of experiments in
hypnotism on children, the idea being
that bad children may be influenced
toward good by suggestions made to
them when they are in the hypnotic
state.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31
THE KING AND QUEEN
START FOR SANDRINGHAM

London. Dec. 30.-King Edward and
Queen Alexandra went to Sandringham
today. Owing to the recent illness of
Her Majesty unusually large crowds
lined the route to the railroad station.
The Queen looked alert and bright,
and showed little trace of sickness.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31
MEN AND AFFAIRS

out of the 1922 livings in the
Church of England 1,491, that is to say
more than 10 per cent. are of less value
than $500 a year; nearly half of the
entire number-43 per cent. to be al
most eXact-are under $1,000, and only
!, 1853 are worth more than $4,000.
John A Leishman, United States
minister to Turkey, arrived at Con-
stantinople, Saturday, on his return
from his visit to the United States.
The Earl of Portsmouth" says The
London Express, owes his baptismal
name of Newton to the fact that his
great great grandfather, Viscount
Lymington, married the niece and CO.
heiress of the famous Sir Isaac.
An elaborate monument to Koscius-
ko is to be erected in Kosciusko Park,
Milwaukee. The monument will be q
feet high, and will stand in the CEN
ter of a little lake.
1t is said that Henry Watterson, ed
itor Of the Louisville Courier-JOurnal,
gets to his office every morning at 1
o'clock after a 2O-mile drive behind a
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

was sick, and stay home sometimes to-
take care of the baby when his wife
went downtown"
mo, of course not"
Then why do people always say
'sufferin " Moses ?"-Chicago Records
Herald.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

Something that looked like a vein of
gold was discovered a few days ago by
workmen in the New York Rapid Tran
sit tunnel Now people who are eager
to dig for the precious metal are pes
tering the contractors.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31
IF THERE'S A HINT OF CATARRH
faint

apply DIR. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder
without delay. 1t will save you suffer
ing, heal you quickly whether you have
been a slave one month or 80 years.
1t relieves cold in the head and
catarrhal headaches in 10 minutes.
The Hon David Mills, minister Of
justice for the Dominion of Canada,
endorses it 50 cents. For sale by
Burlington Pharmacy and Brewer &
Co. 90
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

Chcagos paymaster and his assis-
tants worked so busily, the week be-
fore Christmas, in their endeavor to
make it possible for all the city and
school employees to get their salaries
that they forgot to provide pay for
themselves. Therefore, they must wait
until more funds are supplied before
they can draw their salaries.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

LET US PUT our heads together and see
IL we cannot find a way to get your
whitening done during the dull season.
NOW We have the men and plenty of
time. We can do whitening just as
well in December as in May. We have
done the most whitening this year Of
any store in the city. Mr.. ALBERT L.
CURRY is now with US. You may not
know Mr. CURRY. but he has a reputa-
ton for doing the best whitening in the
world Why not telephone your order
at once? Our number is STA Our
leader this week will be a washable
paper at 15c. per roll.
GEO. H. HARRINGTON, IL Austin st.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

Miss Metropolis-"Did you ever sea
a sunburst?'
Miss Backwudds-"No but I've seen
a gasoline explosion. Boston Post.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

1t is probable that the hearts of New
York policemen will beat above the
normal speed for the next few days.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

The sanitary board of Hongkong,
China, pays cents per head for every
rat brought to it's officers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31
WHIMSICALITIES

"How long has scruggins been an
office holder?' ,i1-
ing and failed. Detroit Free Press
Little Horace-"Pa, why don't we
have heroes any more?'
Pave do. only they're not deau
yet."-Chicago Record-Herald.
"Jigbv's a queer fellow. He bought
a couple of tickets from me for an am
ateur theatrical performance for chaf-
ity." o,,
And he actually used them?
Not only that, but ne says ne en-,
joyed himself. Stanuaru
and Times.
"I was nearly overcome by gas
again" remarked the man who had
come from the suburbs.
When did it occur?
AT the usual time. When the COM
pany rendered its bill. "-Tit-Bits
There isn't as much kicking in foot
ball as l had expected said the young
woman.
No" said the young man. IF you
enjoy kicking you want to take an IN
terest in base ball. "-Washington star.
Have you done anything with that
mystery yeti" asked the friend.
YES" answered the detective, I'VE
have found several clues that make it
more mysterious than ever, which fact
YOU will of course understand very ma
| terially enhances our artistic enjoy
ment. "-Washington Star.
PA, did Moses have to play that he
Good things in dry goods are always
found at Edstrand & Petersons, 211
| Main Street
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

Exquisite things in picture framing
are done at Boutelle & Co.'s art store,
256 Main Street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

Plated ware creed & Barton's) at
CIark-Sawyer Companys.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

NEVER FAIL TO CURE SICK HEAD
ACHE often the very first dose. This is
what is said by all who try Carriers
Little Liver Pills.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

The San Francisco board of health
is after the BARRIERS. Rules have been
made which forbid the use of the
sponge and powder pun. Powder when
used must be applied with a clean tow
el or absorbent cotton. The BARRIERS
must sterilize all the instruments used
in their craft. and must wipe the floors
with a corrosive sublimate solution.
They must wash their hands thorough
~ after serving each customer; they
must keep their nails short and clean.
They are forbidden to breathe on
razors or to use the breath to blow
away loose hairs. 1t would be worth
a "trip across the continent to see the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

A new remedy for billiousness IS now
on sale at all drug stores. It is
called Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. 1t gives quick relief
and will prevent the attack if given
as soon as the first indication of the
disease appears. Price 25 cents per
box. Samples free.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

We are selling diamonds at the old
prices. A. B. F. Kinney. $50 Main
Street
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

How long has Scruggins been an
office holder?" ~
Ever since he tried to earn nv
ing and failed. Detroit Free Press
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

Little Horace-"Pa. why don't we
have heroes any more?" go
Pave do, only they're not deau
VET. "-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

Good things in dry goods are always
found at Edstrand & Peterson's, 211
Main Street
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

PA, did Moses have to play that h
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

IEntered at the Worcester Post Office
as Second-class Mail Matter.l
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

Mr. Croker has felt obliged to mod
estly confess that after looking the
field over he has been unable to select
a competent successor to himself in
the leadership of Tammany.-Wa Washing
ton Star.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-31

"Jigby's a queer fellow. He bought
a couple of tickets from me for an am