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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
FARING BADLY ON
HIS POLITICAL TOUR

Havana, Dec. 25.-According to teIe-
grams printed in Senior Estrada Pal
mas official organs Gen. Gomez is
faring badly on his political tour in
favor of Palma. In the Puerto Prin-
cipe province his meetings have been
broken up, he has been greeted with
shouts of Traitor and stones have
been thrown at him. Gen. Gomez is
mounted on the same horse he used
during the war and is accompanied by
a band and a number fveterans. The
MaSo feeling is running strong in
Puerto Principe
The Nacion says Gomez is paid by the
government to stump the country. He
is met with that accuse ton on every
hand. Maso's followers have with
drawn every one of their candidates,
and the feeling in places is bitter.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
GEMELUS CHESED
ELECTS OFFICERS

At the annual meeting of the
Gemelus Chesed, in the rooms of the
Maccabees, on Providence Street, last
night, the following officers were elect
ed: President, M. H. Goldberg; vice
president, Harry Sapiro; treasurer,
Solomon Kunitz, financial secretary,
Charles Ginns; recording secretary,
Robert Schabsis; loan committee,
Samuel Isenberg, Harry Rosenberg,
Nathan Elkin B. Sapiro and Samuel
Chafitz: board of trustees. Nathan
Penstein. Barney Isenberg and Solo
mon Rosenblum.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

after a series of disasters rendering
separate existence impossible.
The paper considers any kind of an
Anglo-American federation equally I'M
likely, owing to the Briton's Unsuitable
love of caste, which led Golden to
insist that Englishmen were aristo-
Gratis rather than democrats. For the
rest, it confesses the enormous influ-
ence which the United States WELD
over the British colonies and that a
majority of Irishmen would vote for
federation with the United States.
The article further says it would be
interesting to see what would happen
if the United States should drop their
protectionist policy and should offer
to Jamaica, Canada or even Australia
STA the immense bride of admission on
reciprocal terms to their vast, ever
extending markets.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
PRAY
FOR MISS ELLEN STONE

New York. Dec. 25.-Letters received
in this city by natives of Armenia con-
tain the information that the people
of the East are still greatly agitated
over the abduction of Miss Ellen M.
Stone the missionary, and her COM
panion, Nine. Tsilka. Throughout Ar
menia and the Turkish empire, Christ
ians have assembled daily in their
places of worship, since Sept. 8, to pray
for the deliverance of Miss Stone and
her companion.
Special services of prayer were held
today in Beyrout and in every Christ
ian church in the Orient, in pursuance
of the plan formulated several weeks
ago.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
WANTED TO FIGHT WHEN
HIT WITH BLOCK OF WOOD

Herman Blazitz, a Finlander, argued
about his mother country with a num-
Der of friends in a house at the juno
ton of Mfllbury and Harlem Streets
last night. All had been drinking and
Herman was hit in the head with a
block of wood. He ran out onto Mill
bury Street and was getting ready to
annihilate someone when officers Ed
ward f. Hackett and Daniel ]. McAu-
life happened along and arrested Her
man for drunkenness.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
BRAKEMAN ARRESTED FOR
ANNOYING WOMEN

James j. Rice, a brakeman, At years
old,wa arrested on Pleasant Street last
night by Officer Frank P A. Gilchrist,
on charge of exposing his person.
Several women in the neighborhood
complained to the officer about man
answering the description of Rice The
officer almost got his hands on the
man on Pleasant Street earlier in the
night but he escaped BY jumping a car
the officer overlook Rice and placed
him under arrest He was identified by
one of the women last night.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
DEATH WAS DUE TO
NATURAL CAUSES

Medical Examiner Frederick H. Baker
performed an autopsy on the body of Miss
Ursula Latwikea yesterday and pro-
nounced death due to natural causes. The
girl died at her home on Cambridge
Street Tuesday, under suspicious circum-
stances but the autopsy satisfies the
police that no action is necessary on their
part.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
GLADSTONE'S PROPHECY
HAS BEEN REALIZED

London. Dec. 26.-The Daily News
in discussing William T. Stead's nam.
phlet on The Americanization of the
World" in an editorial this morning
admits that Mr.. Gladstone's prophecy
that the United States would replace
Great Britain as the premier com
mercial nation. has been realized on
the whole, out it declares 1t is utterly
impossible that Great Britain. as Mr..
stead eXtravagantly suggests, could
ever enter an American union except
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

Children who mourn because this
years Christmas is past should take
comfort in the fact that in the facto-
ries where Santa Claus gifts are pre-
pared brains are busy designing de-
lightful things for next years Christ
mas presents.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
TWO ARE DEAD AND
A THIRD IS DYING

Fort Wayne, Ind, Dec. 25.-Two per-
sons are dead and one will die as the
result asphyxiation last night at the
residence of George Schaefer. a
wealthy retired grocer
THE DEAD ARE.
George Schaefer.
Anna James
THE DYING.
Henry Anderson.
Schaefer was a German, s. years old
Henry Anderson, aged so years, a vet
eran of the Civil war and a lifelong
friend, was his companion.
The bodies of the James woman and
Anderson were found in the upper part
of the house. The woman was dead.
but Anderson still showed signs of life.
He cannot live.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
wounded feelings, nor as a reward for
gallantry alone.

Many had reason yesterday to bless
the kindly charity of the Salvation
Army. In Worcester and in other cities
throughout the United States the great
and powerful organization brought
good cheer to those who most needed
a.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

LET US PUT our heads together and see
If we cannot find a way to get vour
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 Nav. We have
done the most whitening this wear of
any store in the city. Mr.. ALBERT I.
CURRY is now with us You NAV not
know Mr.. Quiry, 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, 1901-12-26

= The Manila correspondent of the New
York Sun says it is useless to deny that
the Philippine Commission and Gen.
Chaffee differ as to the extent of paci-
flcation and the necessity for maintain
ing the various garrisons.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
SUBMARINE SEARCH
LIGHT TO BE USED

Elizabeth City. n. c, Dec. 25.-There
are no new developments in the case Of
the mysterious disappearance of Nell
Cropsey. The rivers bed will be searched
tomorrow with the aid Of "a submarine
electric searchlight brought here. A mes
sage received here today from Goldsboro
n. c, denies the report that the missing
girl is in that city.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

Mrs. Jack" Gardner dedicated her
Venetian palace with prayer at mid
night Tuesday tbs said. A clergyman
officiated at the service in the oratory
which was attended only by members
of Mrs. Gardner's household. Still the
interior wonders of the palace are I'M
known until the formal hOusewarming
next month.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
MRS. "JENNIE JuNEu cRoLY

The death in New York Monday of
Mrs. Jennie June" Croly causes sin
cere grief. Her name is familiar where
ever woman's clubs are known. One
of the titles affectionately given to her
was "the mother of clubs" Her last
appearance in public was in November
when she attended Sorosis. At that
time she was attacked by heart fail
ure and was carried to her home. She
was seventy-two years old.
Mrs. Croly was born in England She
was brought to this country when a
child by her parents. Very early in
life she began doing newspaper work.
The late Charles A. Dana when man
aging editor of the Tribune gave a
place to her contributions, Mrs Croly
was, indeed, one Of the veteran news
paper women of New York and con-
tinued many years In the work, serv-
ing on many papers and in many ca
pacitfes.
1t was, however. Mrs. Croly's work
in behalf of womankind that made her
name so prominent. She founded So
rosis, the first woman's club organ
lied in this country, and In later years,
when woman's clubs became common,
promoted their federation Mrs. Croly
was a real power. and justly received
many tributes in recognition Of her
services. She was a delightful person
to meet-kindly and simple in manner
yet thoroughly enthusiastic over the
subject nearest her heart-the promo
ton of the best interests Of women.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

Joseph Lucier, 81 years old. giving
his occupation as laborer, was arrested
last night by Special Officer Michael
Deadly for drunkenness. Officer Deadly
claims Lucier tried to assault his Is
year-old daughter and will appear
against him in court this morning.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

The attempt TO turn the Schley in
cident to political account will result
in a fiasco. The people understand
that the Office of president cannot
rightly be granted as a salve for
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

nigh as col-blooded as a boss trade. -
Washington Star.
"Do you think that money is
getting the upper hand of politics?"
mo" said Senator Sorghum. 81 don't
think it is getting the upper hand.
think that people are merely beginning
to realize what an important part it
plays. Washington Star.
She-"'fhat distinguished looking
man with the Van Dyke beard is a Gel
ebrated animal painter" He-"He
must be busy now What makes you
think so?" "Oh, there are so many of
those Noah's Arks sold around the hol-
idays. "-Yonkers Statesman.
Mrs Boaster-Henry and I attended
that opera last night. We had box.
Mrs. Blount-Caramels weren't they?
I saw you in the gallery eating some
thing-Richmond Dispatch.
Hewitt-"Half the world doesn't
know how the other half lives" Jew
ett-"I think you overestimate the
number of people who mind their own
business Life.
Crimsonbeak-My wife had her poe
textbook stolen three times within a
fortnight while shopping.
Yeast-You don't tell me!
Eyes, and, strange to say the thieves
got the same each time"
THAT is odd. How much did they
get?"
Nothing. ''-Yonkers Statesman.
Bizzer-How does your wife like that
lady who moved in next door?
Buzzer-Oh all right! She hasn't as
many gowns as my wife.-Columbus
(OhiO) State Journal.
would you rather have something
else than a piece of cake?" asked the
kind neighbor of little Freddie, who
had run an errand for her. Yes,
ma am" said Freddie, promptly; I
would rather have two pieces Tit
Bits.
Mrs. Moretolern-"Lor6 Kitchener
doesn't go out much in society, does
he?"
Husband-'I don't understand you?''
Mrs. >Moretolern-"Well, I read in
the paper so often about him sending
regrets. Boston Post.
There is a heavy draught engine to
this train" said the young man who
wanted all to know that he under
stood railroad terms.
the old lady by his side. "Why, the
idea of running such things this
weather. We shall all take cold
Chicago News.
Eyebrght-"Well, I've got to begin
wearing glasses"
Troubled with your
eyes?"
notwithstanding. Didn't think
was going to move to Boston, did
yorktown Topics.
She-"Oh, Jack! I do hope your COL
lege wins the game, tomorrow"
He-"I am glad you are on our side"
Shelves, indeed I AMI think the
other team wears such unbecoming
colors. '-Brooklyn Life.
"Who was the Father of His Coun-
try?" asked the teacher of the juvenile
class in history.
George Washington" promptly re-
piled Tommy Turney. But it was
Richard Carvel that licked the Brit
ish. "-Chicago Tribune.
my husband says your husband is
great smoker
MY husband a great smoker! No,
indeed. Why, do you know there &C
tually are lot of those cigars 1 gave
him, last Christmas, still left in the
Plain Dealer,
There is no better way to begin the
new year than by having The Spy deli
cred at your house every morning.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
EDITORIAL COMM ENT

In the will of Hoffman Atkinson
which was filed for probate in New
York Monday was the following clause:
7 earnestly hope that every de-
scendant of mine, both man and wo-
man, may be taught to acquire some
one profession, trade or handicraft dur
ing adolescence, whereby to avoid the
risk of begging or borrowing. The
shame of stealing, begging and borrow
ing is best provided against by the
possession of a profession or trade, and
no profession or trade can be degrad-
ing or low as compared with the shame
of getting for nothing the fruits of
others labors.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
QUEEN ALEXANDRA
RAPIDLY RECOVERING

London, Dec. 25.-Queen Alexandra is
making excellent progress toward re-
covery, but will not be able to be out
for few days.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

Edgar staunton Maclay was remind
ed Tuesday that misfortunes to not
come singly. He was dismissed from
his position in the Brooklyn navy
yard and judgment for s36 and
costs was obtained against him
by a brewing company. the charge
being that he had failed to
settle for certain cases of beer pur-
chased in 1897.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

Governor Crane of Massachusetts, has
declined the Presidents prefer of the
Treasury portfolio in succession to
Lyman J. Gage. His official engage
ments as Governor of the leading New
England Commonwealth for the term
for which he was elected in November
last will not begin until Jan. 1, 1902,
and viii not end until Jan. l, 1903
With a conscientious official a prior call
to duty must needs carry much weight,
and, Furthermore. Mr.. Cranes business
connections are such that he could with
small propriety take his place at the
head Of a department of the govern
ment with which his firm has large
running contracts. 1t is true that he
might resign the governorship and
hand over the office to the Lieutenant
Governor. He might nominally sever
his connection with the firm which
manufactures bond paper, but he could
not really do so. His family would still
manage the business. He would leave
his industrial interests only temporar-
lily, with the intention Of returning to
the place at the end of his term.
Finally, If he accepted the Office, it
would be at serious financial sacrifice.
While Mr. Crane would be entirely ad-
mirable as Secretary of the Treasury
his decision is probably wise from every
point of view.-Philadelphi Times.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

A piece of Libbey's Cut glass is sug-
gested for Christmas. Clark SAWYER
Company.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

Artotypes at Boutelle & Co.'S art
store, 256 Main Street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

If you buy what YOU do not want
at D H Eames & Co.'S it, can be
righted.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

AS a simple little test to determine
the real nature of the beings summon
ed by mediums at a seance, two men of
Austin, Texas. arranged that a few
large carpet tacks should be strewn
upon the floor. A departed spirit
that was indiscreet enough to come
without its boots Immediately stepped
on a tack that had a particularly
sharp point In an instant everybody
present knew that the departed spir-
it" was still a resident of old earth.
The mediums are now doing business
in some city other than Austin.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
---------
WHIMSICALITIES

Some people" said Uncle Eben,
Clocks ct de price tag so hahd, dat
givin' Christmas gifts gifts to be purity
nigh as coP-blooded as a boss trade. -
Washington Star.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
STATE TREASURER OF
NEW JERSEY IS DEAD

New York, Dec. 25.-George B. Swain,
treasurer of the state of New Jersey.
died today at his home in Newark, from
a stroke of apoplexy. Treasurer Swain
was born in 1885. He became state treas
urer in 1894.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

Trenton, N. j., Dec. 25.-The sudden
death of State Treasurer Swain at New
ark today. will make necessary the i'm
mediate appointment of some one to sue
coed him. The laws of the state do not
provide for an assistant treasurer, and
there is now no one with authority to
conduct state financial transactions.
The state treasurer is chosen by the
legislature. The incoming legislature will
not convene until Jan. IA, so Gov. Voor-
hees will make an ad interim appoint
rrnant
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
CATARRHAL HEADAcHEs.-Tba

CATARRHAL HEADACHES That
dull, wretched pain in the head Just
over the eyes is one of the surest signs
that the seeds of catarrh have been
sOwn and it's your warning to ad-
minister the quickest and surest treat
ment TO prevent the seating of this
dreaded malady. Dr.Agnew's Catarrhal
Powder will stop all pain in ten min
utes. and cure. so cents For sale bv
Burlington Pharmacy and Brewer & Co.
81.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

A young society woman in New
York lately had the public spirit and
moral courage to cause the arrest of a
woman street beggar and to appear
against the imposter, who, as the case
developed, had money in bank and who
refused to work because she found beg
ging more profitable. If more had this
moral courage and less weak senti-
mental credulity, a most pernicious So
cial industry, and one which keeps re-
lief from really deserving cases, would
be broken up.-Baltimore American.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

She-"rhat distinguished looking
man with the Van Dyke beard is a eel
ebrated animal painter" He-"He
must be busy now What makes you
think SOP" "Oh, there are so many Of
those Noah's Arks sold around the hol
idays." -Yonkers Statesman.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

Mrs. Boaster-Henry and I attended
that opera last night. We had box.
Mrs. Blount-Caramels weren't they?
I saw you in the gallery eating some
thing-Richmond Dispatch.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

"Do you think that money is
getting the upper hand of politics."
mo" said Senator Sorghum. Il don't
think it is getting the upper hand.
think that people are merely beginning
to realize what an important part it
plays Washington Star.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

The severity of the censure of Gen.
Miles for his indiscreet Interview upon
the Schley case is probably without
parallel in the history Of the army, in
view of his rank and prominence. yet
it would be hard to say that 1t is I'M
deserved. The habit of talking too
much seems to have fastened itself up
on high officers in this country, as it
has upon the Buffers and Whites and
Colvilles in England and the Won
Waldersees in Germany. Wherever it
establishes itself, it makes against dis
cipline and subordination, and it must
be checked if a military service is to
be kept eficient.-New York Evening
Post.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

The ugly aftermath of war which
comes in the form of physical infrmi-
ties and disabilities is familiar to ALL
1t has been the theme of numberless
essays and dtscourses. But sometimes
it seems that the meanest and most
persistent evil result of any armed
struggle between nations is the bicker-
Ing and SANDERS, the malice and the
bitter controversies which spring up
among officers and their partisans and
often involve statesmen of high posi-
ton and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Leader,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

Hewitt-"Half the world doesn't
know how the other half lives" Jew
ett-"I think you overestimate the
number of people who mind their own
business Brooklyn Life.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

The acceptance of the treasury port
folio by Gov. Crane would have neces-
STATED his giving up the paper business
with which he and his family have
been identified for generations 1T
would not have been like Gov Crane
to have put his mills out of his hands
temporarily, or to have resorted to any
subterfuge in order to evade merely the
letter of the law. 1t would have meant
TO him the actual abandonment of the
business. Quite likely here was where
the rub came.-Boston Herald
One feature of this Crane incident
merits especial consideration, as illus
trating striking feature of our poll
tics. That is the quickness with which
public man in any state may chal-
lenge national attention, and secure
general confidence by the faithful dis
charge Of duty in his own common
wealth. Two years ago Mr.. Crane was
just completing his service as Lieuten-
ant-GovernOr of Massachusetts,, and he
was practically unknown beyond the
borders of his state. Within this brief
period he has displayed as executive
such business capability such indie
pendence, and such devotion to the
public interests, by his own acts and by
his vetoes of attempted acts of the
Legislature against the good of the COM
munity that he has become an exam
pie for Governors everywhere, and a
national figure, worthy of the high Of
Ace which the President desired to con-
fer upon him.-New York Evening
Post
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

Mr.. Roots language in reproof of the
Lieutenant General Commanding the
Army is choice, lofty and incisive The
reasoning is forceful, the diction fault
less, the conclusion dignihed, and, in
common or garden American, reads,
GO way back and sit down."-New
York Press.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

Crimsonbeak-My wife had her poe
textbook stolen three times within a
fortnight while shopping.
Yeast-You don't tell me!
Eyes, and, strange to say, the thieves
got the same each time
THAT is odd How much did they
get?"
Nothing. "-Yonkers Statesman.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26
MEN AND AFFAIRS

R. E. Mansfield, United States Con-
sui at Valparaiso, writes that vine cul-
ture and the production of wines has
in recent years become an important
industry in the Republic Of Chill.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

Miss Mary Mildred Lee. a daughter
of General Robert f. Lee. visited the
state Senate at Richmond. Va. on
the 18th, and was introduced. - SEN
ate taking a recess of five .rainuCes in
order that the members might person.
ally be. presented.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

One of the children of Woodycrest,
theSh home for poor children maintained
by Miss Helen Gould, asked in his let
ter to Santa Claus that a nice present
be brought to Miss Gould.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

By the death of Father Leon Ali
shaw at Venice, in his eighty-f1rst year,
the Armenian race loses one of its most
patriotic poets and cultivated histo-
rians. He was a member of several
foreign academies and learned socie-
ties
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-26

my husband says your husband is
a great smoker
MY husband a great smoker! No,
indeed. Why, do you know there &C
tually are lot of those cigars 1 gave
him, last Christmas, still left in the
box. '-Cleveland Plain Dealer.