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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15
prevent such a astrophe.-Philadel
phia Ledger.

The Empress Dowager of China is
a practical joker of a conspicuous sort.
She has just advanced Gen. Yung-Lu
in rank for protecting foreigners" in
the recent troubles, though he distin-
guished himself on that occasion by
doing quite the other thing. He is and
has been a strong anti-Liberal. 1t must
be admitted that the gay old lady has
the trick of keeping up all the necessa-
ry semblance Of propriety.-New York
Evening sun,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15

of this town are open to all decent peo-
pie, without distinction as to color
having got beyond that miserable and
narrow state Of human existence
wherein men are judged by the most
superficial Of all considerations.
But If the statement were true
which heaven forbid!-what possible
relationship would the fact have had
to the Roosevelt Washington episode?"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15
ParIor Stands
and Tables

We have a big variety in
some of the oldest and pref
test designs you ever saw. Al
most impossible to get too
many of these about the house.
In oak, bird'S-eye maple, ma
hogany and mahogany finish
and Flemish design. Tables
start as low as SO. Stands,
from 81 up.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15
Book Cases

If you want to save your H.
brary you should have a Book
case. If your library is not
large you can get a pretty
Bookcase, without doors, for
81, and from there we have
Bookcases to fit any library.
If you are starting small, a
Sectional Bookcase is as good
a way as you can start. Buy
it section by section and add to
it as fast as your library
grows. We sell the banner
make that you see advertised
in the magazines.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15
EDITORIAL COMMENT

The result of the mayoralty contest
in Boston shows that the voters of that
city are likely at any time to take in
dependent views in local elections, as
so many citizens did in New York
when the Low ticket was successful
New England's modern Athenians will
have abundant food for thought after
studying all the details of the ballot
ing. And it is also suggestive that
in cities and towns which voted on
Tuesday in Massachusetts, under the
local option law the supporters of lio-
uor licenses appear to have made sig
nihcant gains. A great deal of spirit
ed discussion is sure to follow the
counting of the Yotes.-New York Tri-
bune.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15
ALDERMAN-ELECT
CUNNINGHAM'S AGE

To the Editor of The Spy:
Would you kindly insert an article in
your paper giving the age OF Edward d.
Cunningham. recently elected to the
Board of Aldermen for next year:
AV
Mr.. Cunningham was born in Worcester
Sept. 26, 1860. and hence is IL years,
months and IS days old today.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15

The unique features of the new pub
locations of Hall & Locke, under the
title of THE Young Folks Library"
is attracting the attention of educators
and parents who believe in putting lit
erature into the hands Of children and
sire 10 read.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15
0rannes at Auction

See johnson, Carpenter & Co.'S Adv.
in Mondays Spy, as the firm does not
advertise Sunday.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15
His Office Desk

Wouldn't he like a new one?
Then there is as good a pres
ent as you can get him. The
broad variety and the rare low
prices make this an easy stock
to choose from.
A good Desk as low as
$3.50, or one that will be a
good Desk for the boy, or to
put in a small space, for
$3.50. From these prices
you can 90 as high as you
wish.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15

w. c. Butler of Clinton, N. j., is a
guest Of his daughter, Mrs. W. H
Kenney, Preston Street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15
Grass Furniture

Scores of pretty and mex
penSive pieces in Prairie Grass
Furniture. This furniture is
the fad just now. Comes in
Chairs and Rockers, Tables
Wood and Waste Baskets.
This is called the indestructibIe
furniture, and it has earned its
name. Chairs from $3.50 up.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15
SEWING Machines

Give her a Sewing Machine.
Nothing else will please her as
much if she has none. We sell
one of the very best standard
made machines for $14.50.
1t has a fiVe-year guarantee.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15

At the great Peoria distilIeries S0O. 900
bushels of corn were transformed in
to corn Juice last week. This breaks
the record and will presumably be re-
garded as another indisputable proof
! OF the prosperity and happy condition
! Of the American people.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15
'OuCheS

Don't forget to see these
CouCheS if you are looking for
something useful. You don't
need to put much money in a
Couch to get good one. Gov
eringS are in velour, plush
and leather. So is the bottom
round, but it is a good Couch.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15
Give a Lamp

We have an elegant assert
ment of ParIor and Fancy
Lamps and Globes. The pat
terms are extraordinarily pref
ty and artistic in design. Some
priced as low as $2.25, and
from that up.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15

My [ady's Desk
A woman likes a place that
she can call her own where
she can do her writing. Here
are a great variety of styles
in Desks, in oak, birch, birds
eye maple, mahogany and ma
hogany finish. S4.75 buys a
very pretty one, but, of course
more money will get a better
one. A line of Ladies' Desk
Chairs from SO up.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15
ChiIdren's DEBT.

For the little ones you will
want to get Chairs, Rockers.
Cribs in white enamel and
brass, and Wood Cribs and
Cradles, and ChiIdren's Morris
Chairs.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15

Senator Lodge has introduced the
same measure which he has urged for
several sessions, prohibiting the use
of the United States flag for advertis-
ing purposes. The bill is well drawn. 1t
guards against an abuse odious to ev-
ery man who respects the flag of his
country. and 1t ought not this congress
to fail of passage. An Illinois decis-
ion renders it probable that no state
can act in the matter.-Philadelph
Press.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15

Now the Worcester papers are COM
planning Of the minority representa-
tion" method Of electing aldermen, and
calling for a change. The ideal plan
has evidently been nowhere hit upon as
yet.-Boston Transcript.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15

1t cannot be expected that the edict
of the fire underwriters against the use
of Christmas green's will have the ef-
feet of stopping the use of Christmas
trees and other decorations, but it
should be useful in calling attention to
the great danger of fire which attends
these inflammable stuffs, and in MAX
ing people more careful in handling
them. Insurance or no insurance, no.
body cares to be burned out of house
and home when a little precaution will
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15

ENTERED at the Worcester Post Office
as Second-class Mail Matter.l
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-15

Now that the Presidents message
has been attentively perused, the pub
lie will temporarily neglect the utter
ances of craftsmanship and turn to the
holiday advertisements.-W
Star.
The Conservative, 1901-06-13
MILLIONS IN PENSIONS TO THE OLD
SOLDIERS.

The commissioner of pensions states
the results of the efforts of the bureau
for the eleven months of the fiscal year
ending May 81, as follows:
Original pensions have been granted: {:
For account of war of 1912, widows, 2;
for account of Indian wars, widows,
112; survivors, z; for account Of Mexi-
The Conservative, 1901-06-13

can war, widows, 1885, survivors, IA ; for
account of service prior to 1861, 6; MAX
ing total of 466 pensioned for account
Of service prior to the civil war.
For the account of the civil war
there have been pensioned for disabilities
incurred in service: Invalids, 1,O51
for disabilities as provided by act of
1890, invalids, 1O,S52; for widows under
old law, 2,9O1; for widows under act of
1890, and amendments, 14,479; for
nurses, 25; making a total original is
sues, account of the civil war of 35,.
3O8.
In addition to this number there have
been restored to the rolls, 4, 100 names
that were previously dropped or sus-
pended for various causes.
There are now about 100000 of those
drawing under the act of 1890 and
amendments that receive the maximum
rate of $12 per month.
There have been 619 pensioned that
carried total Of $927 ,314 Gan average of
$1,514 each) as first payment. A large
per cent of these cases are known as
"old minors and only appear on the
rolls for the one payment.
For account of service in the war
with Spain there have been granted g.
369 pensions to invalids and 1,156 pen
sions to widows and dependents.
The total number of claims filed for
account of this war to date has been
1854.
Under the act of March 3, 1901, pro-
viding for the re-pensioning of widows
who REMARKED and again became wild
ows, there have been 1905 claims filed.
There will be an increase in the num-
ber of pensioners on the rolls at the close
of the present fiscal year, June 30, 1901,
over the previous year.
The appropriations made by congress
for the fiscal year will be sufficient, with
the one exception, viz: That for medi-
cal examinations. In this item there
will be deficiency. Congress appro-
priated 100000, but the demand for
medical examinations during the fiscal
year has been so great that the appro-
priation will not be sufficient to meet
the requirements of the law under the
established practice.
In addition to the number of original
pensions granted as set forth, for the
eleven months there have been issued
for increases, re-rating and accrued pen
sions, 5O,6SO certificates, or the bureau
has written for all classes 94,077 certifi
Gates.
There have been 43,387 names added
to the rolls since July 1, 1900.
July 1, 1897, the adjudication of origi-
nal invalid pensions was from twenty to
thirty months in arrears in the respect
soe,i<
The Conservative, 1901-06-13
Che Conservative.

street when we meet In the Blank
family there were six sisters of course
they all claimed to be the "amiable
young lady," but the case seems to have
been settled out of court.
Difficult to Avoid Litigation.
| History shows that neither lawyers
nor laymen can be trusted to make their
own wills. While do not recall any
eminent American lawyer concerning
whose will there was law suit, I can
name three British judges-lawyers of
quite the first rank-whose wills gave
rise to any amount of litigation. Sir
Joseph Jekyll, who died in 1888, with
out children, bequeathed 100000 after
his wife's death to the commissioners of
the national debt, to be applied as a
sinking fund. A portion of this fund
was restored to the testator's residuary
legatees by an act of parliament passed
in 1747. At this period the British ma
tional debt amounted to about eight
hundred million pounds, and Lord Mans
field is said to have remarked that Sir
Joseph "might as we'll have attempted
to stop the middle arch of Blackfriar's
Bridge with his full bottomed wig"
The will was set aside on account of the
mental condition of the maker at the
time when it was drawn up.
Lord Mansfield made his own will,
and although it turned out to be valid,
it was far from being in regular form.
Lord st. Leonards was one of the
most distinguished chancellors the
English bench has known. He made his
own will, and it was a source of long
and costly litigation. 1t cannot be said,
however, that the testatOr was the sole
cause Of this, for the document, which
had been signed some years before his
death, had mysteriously disappeared
when it was wanted for probate. The
resulting lawsuit established the "ad-
missibility of secondary evidence of the
contents of will in the absence of
presumption that the testator had des-
troyed it amino revOcandi.
It is undesirable, think, to refer to
recent will contests of which, in num-
ber of instances, the facts are well
known to the legal profession, if not to
the public. The cases already cited
probably exemplify extreme eccentricity
of varied character. But between &C.
centricitv and legal insanity. there ia. of
course, wide dividing line, and the
display Of the former by testator is no
evidence whatever that he was mentally
unbalanced when his will was made.
| MIL I0Mc I'M pHMSIOMc no TUT or n
The Conservative, 1901-06-13
Poetical Disposition.

Poetical Disposition.
To dispose of ones property in poetry
is certainly unusual, if not incongruous.
Nevertheless, quite number of rhymed
wills are in existence. An English
lawyer (solicitor), who made his own
will, wrote: GAS to all my worldly
goods, now or to be in store, I give them
to my beloved wife, and hers for ever
more. I give all freely, I no limit fix:
This is my will, and she is executrix."
An old bachelor, on dying, left the
whole of his estate to three ladies to
whom he had proposed, and who had re-
fused him. The reason of this bequest
was that by their refusal, "to them I
owe all my earthly happiness.
Odd Testaments.
One of the most curious wills of which
the writer has heard, was that of M.
Zalesky, Polish landowner, who died
in 1889, leaving property valued at a
hundred Thousand roubles. His will
was enclosed in an envelope bearing the
following words: "To be opened after
my DEATH Inside this was another
envelope, upon which was written, "To
be opened six weeks after my DEATH"
When this time had elapsed, the second
envelope was opened and third un-
covered. Upon it the following words
were found: "To be opened one year
after my DEATH" At the end of the
year fourth envelope was discovered,
to be opened two years after the testa-
tors death; and SO the play proceeded
until 1894, when the will was both un-
covered and discovered. It was quite
as eccentric in it's dispositions as in the
process of hiding it's contents for num-
ber of years. The testator bequeathed
half his fortune to such of his heirs as
had the largest number of children; the
rest of his property was to be placed in
bank, and hundred years after his
death was to be divided, with the ac-
cumulated interest, among the testator's
defendants. Thus, by 1889, at five per
cent. compound interest, the fifty thous-
and roubles will have swelled into six
million roubles; but the chances are that
the descendants will be so numerous
that each one will receive quite a small
amount.
It is not at all surprising that in for
mer days lawyers grew rich over will-dis-
putes, when gentleman bequeathed 3d.
500 "to that amiable young lady. Miss
Blank, who smiles so sweetly in the
The Conservative, 1901-06-13

not, it is to be expended on flowers,
which are to be placed on the graves of
the goldfish after death.'
In 1899 French lady left ten thous-
and francs to her cat. On it's death the
money was to be spent upon elementary
schools of the kindergarten order. The
death of the cat in 1S97-this animal,
like all pensioners, lived long-caused
the money to revert to the district
governing body for educational pur-
poses.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-06
BELvIN'S CAREER HERE

Belvn is said to have been at one time n wealthy
mining promoter, and TO have lost his money
through a London failure. In 1897 a divorce was
granted 10 MS wife on statutory grounds The case
was tried before a referee. and the correspondent
is said to have been the wife of an Ohio State Sem
ator. NO alimony was given to Mrs Bevin as the
referee decided that Belvin was not able to pay
he louhd that BelVfn's income less than g. 500
year, and that he owed his tailor ST. 300
BeIVln was at that time member Of the Iotos
Clao ana the Coney Island Jockey Club but ac-
cording to the referee. he paid his dues by bor-
rowing from his friends. 1t was also alleged that
he had pawned his wfe's jewels
AGAIN IN February, 1899 Belvin figured in the
courts On that occasion he was arrested at the
WaIdorf-Astoria for not paying his bill VARYING
stories OF the trouble were told at the time Ac-
cordlng 10 some accounts Belvin threatened the
lie or David H. Moffat, of Denver, who was also
staying at the Waldorf-Astoria then as he charged
that Moffat owed him 100000 and would not pay
Belvin charged that when he demanded the money
from Moffat' Moffat at once went to George c.
Boldt. the manager of the hotel and made such
representations to him that Mr. Bodt demanded
that Belvin pay his bill al once II was then night
Belvin said. and he had not sufficient money with
MN 10 pay the bill $43. and could not get check
cashed. Mr.. Boldt. he declared then had him ar
rested. lie was discharged in the police court on
paying the bill.
As result Of his arrest in the Waldorf Astoria
BeINln sued Mr.. Boldt in August 1899 for $4,000 for
false arrest and Imprisonment $4,000 more for
libel. $4,000 more because he alleged that Mr.. BoIdt
Tor assault. On the last suit Belvin charged that
after he had paid his bill he wanted 10 continue 10
stay at the Waldorf-Astoria, but Mr. Boldt caused
him 10 be put out
II said that Justice Freedman OF the Su-
prome Court at one time had charge OF BeIyin's
affairs. The Justice could not be seen last night.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-06
CHANGES AMONG INDIAN AGENTS.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM ASSOCIATION CONDEMN
FREQUENT sHIFTIHG-THE ADMINS
TRATIoN COMMENDED

The Civil Service Reform Association after an
investigation OF the Indian Bureau finds that the
frequent changes of Indian agents work great ba
10 the Indians 1t calls attention the fact that
In rare Instances only do the agents serve out the
full terms for which they are appointed Sucb
conditions says the association seriously affect
deaVors 10 improve the Indians. Not ONLY n de
clares' do the frequent changes Indicate thar in
competent men receive the appointments throueb
political influence. but they operate against the
carrying out Of a continuous policy for irnnrova
ment.
The association applauds the administration for
the attempts that have been made TO improve the
service. The recent order of the Secretary Of the
Interior requiring bids for the leasing OF Indian
lands to be opened in Washington, and the leases
awarded under the direct supervision of the Indian
Bureau instead OF upon the reservation. IS said
to be an excellent change. Already il states s15O
900 has been saved to the Indians and much larpAr
gains are expected in the future o.
The administration is also commanded
changes 1t has made at many OF the agencies where
incompetent or dishonest men have been I'm charge
At such agencies trustworthy and able men have
been substituted for those who have failed in their
duties. - '
For a permanent reform in the service the asso
ciation recommends that Indian agents be appoint
chosen from the army. No law, saws the asso-
citation, IS required 20 effect this change ne tba
President is already authorized to admit persons
into the civil service where the efficiency OF the
association believes that those who have acquired
experience in dealing with the Indians throueb
school service and otherwise would make the hest
body or men from whom to choose Indian agents
New-York tribune., 1901-05-06
LIBRARIES FOR SAILORS AT SEA
SEAMEN'S FRIEND SOCIETY WANTS MORE
OF THEM AND MAKES AN APPEAL AT
ITS ANNIVERSARY SERVICE.

Inc seventy third anniversary of the American
oeamens FRIEND Society was celebrated yesterday
at the broadway Tabernacle. Broadway and Thir-
V-fourth-st The Rev. DIR. Stoddard. president
and the Rev DR.. W. c. Stitt. secretary OF the So
cietE' were present. and the Rev. DR. Charles T.
Jefferson. pastor Of the church, preached the an
niVersary sermon. in which he warmly pleaded
the cause Of the toilers Of the deep. pointed out
their importance as factor in the worlds cyiliza-
tion and the necessity Of being solicitous for
their physical as well as their moral and spiritual
welfare
me society has been in existence since 1928
1t has sailors homes and regular mission stations
In thirty-seven ports in this country and abroad
IN addition 20 these II has established societies e
lor the entertainment Of sailors in many ports
one OF the most important branches OF it's work
Is the furnishing Of libraries vessels There are
some eleven thousand such libraries circulation
al present. IN thu last year the society sent out
TWO libraries for every working day.
one OF the aims at this anniversary Is 10 induca
a a dozen persons to invest in one library each
ne average cost Of each library is 500 and DR.
Jefferson said he could not think of any better in
yestment Tor twenty dollars Of good Christian
money"
New-York tribune., 1901-05-06
MINERS IN EARNEST ABOUT LEGISLATION.
IF THEIR BILLS ARE NOT PUSHED AT HARRIS
BURG THEY WILL APPEAR THERE IL FORCE.

IF THEIR BILLS ARE NOT PUSHED AT HARRIS
BURG THEY WILL APPEAR THERE IL FORCE.
Shamokin, Penn, May "a committee from tho
United Mine Workers Districts Nos I. and OF
the anthracite region will to Harrisburg to-mor-
row morning TO Acting President Snyder Of the
State Senate. He is expected 10 inform them
whether the Senate committee intends holding up
the labor bills reporting them IN the negative.
In either event will he the coal region.
form the locals to hold mass meetings tomorrow
night in town and village to prepare the men
for mobilization preparatory TO the invasion Of
Harrisburg.
Secretary Hartlen of District No said to-day
that the should be a the State capital by
pect the authorities interfere with them despite
a rumor that the militia would disperse them II the
march started
HaZleton region will furnish about five thousand
men on the march TO Harrisburg II the leaders
decide that such a move will be necessary to force
through the Legislature the bills ndorsed by the
United Mine Workers. This city will be the point
OF mobilization for the Lehigh region From here
the men will march across the mountains to the
Panther Creek Valley, and thence to Pottsville
where they will join the SchuylkH forces The
foreigners enthusiastic and all are I'm readiness
TO move Arrangements are being made have
drum corps and brass bands accompany the march
ers. The matter of feeding the men on the march
and on their arrival at the State capital has not
yet been definitely settled.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-06
COULD NOT GO TO ELLIS ISLAND

The relatives and friends OF the seven hundred
steerage passengers who arrived here on Saturday
on the Etruris from England and Ireland held q
series OF indignant meetings yesterday forenoon at
the Ellis Island ferry landing on the Battery TIL.
Treasury Department requires that all persons
travelling the boat John c. Carlisle which
runs between Ellis Island and the Battery, must
be provided with passes Obtanable only from the
officers OF the steamship lines on which their ac-
auaintances have come from abroad. The Cunard
Line Offices. at No. % Broadway. were closed at
noon on Saturday, and although the Etruria was
then due provision was made for the issuance
OF tickets. The Etruria steerage passengers after
being investigated by the government officials and
the boards OF special inquiry discharged
from the immigration station in the afternoon and
had to seek their friends best they could along
the Battery seawall.