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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-19
BIanco Signs Decree.

HAVANA, April 1.-THE Official Ga
zette publishes a decree, signed by Cap
tain General Blanco, announcing that
the Spanish Government, yielding to
the reiterated wishes of the Pope, had
declared a suspension of hostilities in
Cuba in order to facilitate the restora-
ton of peace in the island. No time is
fixed for the expiration Of the decree.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-19
INTERESTED IN CUBA.

Germany Makes Demands for Loss to a
Sugar Firm.
BERLIN, March 31.-Germany has
indemnity for losses to the German
firm of Fisher & Schmidt of Cauna-
maba, near Trinidad in Cuba. The
sugar factory of the firm was attacked
on the 18th of March by insurgents,
who plundered the houses, set them on
fire, killed four persons and wounded
ten. The German cruiser Geier which
was on the way to Bahoa, has been
instructed to go to Cuba in case salts
faction is not given.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-19

reach an agreement. 1t is understood
that many of the members whose views
heretofore have been pronounced in
favor of independence and intervention
in stating their position at this infor-
NAL meeting announced an almost
complete change of position. These, it
is understood, include Adams of Penn
syIvania, now acting chairman of the
committee, and Quigg Of New York.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-19
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.
IF YOU BUY A SINGER,

You will receive careful instruction
from a competent teacher at your
home.
You can obtain necessary accessories
direct from the company's offices.
You will get prompt attention in any
part of the world, as our offices are ev-
erywhere and we give careful attention
to all customers, no matter where the
machine may have been purchased.
You will be dealing with the leading
company in the sewing machine busi-
ness, having an unequalled experience
and an unrivalled reputation - the
strongest guarantee of excellence.
Sold on easy payments. Repairing
done. B. BERGERSEN, Agent.
1619 Bethel Street, Honolulu.
The City Carriage Company possess
only first-class hacks and employ only
careful, steady drivers.
Carriages at all hours.
Telephone 113.
JOHN S. ANDRADE.
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

in Cuba is assured now. They believe
a cessation of hostilities, having been
decreed, without their entering into
any positive engagement with the
United States, must necessarily lead,
through the assistance of European
powers, to some settlement satisfactory
to their honor and dignity-which
means the retention of Cuba and Porto
Rico.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-19
.. nsuIs Leave Manila.

MADRID, April IA dispatch re-
ceived here from Manila, the capital of
the Philippine Islands, confirms the re-
port that the United States Consul at
that place has left Manila. o. F. Will
liams is the United States Consul at
Manila, and William A. Deland is the
Vice-cOnSul
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-19
Spain'S PrOweSS.

MADRID, April 12.-El Heraldo de
Madrid publishes an interview with
Admiral Beranger, formerly Minister
of Marine, in the course of which he
expressed his confidence in the ability
Of the Spanish navy to win in the event
of war with the United States
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-19
Spain Reads It victory.

NEW YORK, April IA World ca
BILE from Madrid says: From the Min
listers downward, with few exceptions,
the Spaniards are convinced that the
maintenance of Spanish sovereignty
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
roN1GHr,s PLAY BILLS.

To mention the name of Hanlon Brothers
Is to conjure into memory hours of brisk
and funny pantomime, dazzling scenery,
variegated and novel ballots, youthful
pretty and shapely groups of femininity,
agile acrobatic clowns bloodthirsty de-
mons, noble heroes oppressed maids and
protecting fairies. This is what was
shown at the numerous previous successes
exploited by the ingenious brothers, and
tl1fs sort Of thing will also be seen at the
worcester Theatre tonight, when the Han
Of Of three eel nights. Although Siberia" has
been seen here several times before, it has
been entirely overhauled this year, both
in dialogue, business and accessories, so
that It bears little relation to the "Su-
perba" Of former years further than the
name.
it was really wild and not the close match
for the east in refinement and civilization
that it is today, is the theme of this
weeks R aIaa 81 AotnT9Pb s. II e Great
Indians have been borrowed from gov
ernment reservations to add local color to
and revolver experts. grizzly bears and
other curious things popularity supposed
to abound, on the. prairies are identified
WITH the progress Of the drama The big
press train held up and robbed by road
agents, who blow the money chests open
with dynamite. InOSe who like their
dramatic pabulum highly spiced and
served up with novelty and sensationalism
Will find what suits them completely at
Lothrop's this week.
No stars, but strong collective list is
what Manager Offner offers at the Bijou
this week. Lew Benedict, who was a ia
nous monologue artist when Thatcher.
Wilson, Docsxstader and the shining lights
of today had not been kindled, VIII show
what was considered good In old-time
Tninstrelsy. A skilful legerdemain profess
sor, pair of musical artists. several aero
bats, contortionst. a wire walker, a
soilbret a. German dialect sketch team.
and several all-around fun makers will ali
take their turn in making it pleasant for
those who give them call during the
present week
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.

The class Of '95, W. H. s.. held meet
ing Sunday afternoon, to take action on
the death of their classmate, Miss Kathe-
rina Antonio Hazelton, and adopted the
following resodutions
Whereas, in view of the loss. we have
sustained by the decease of our friend and
classmate, Miss Katherine Antonio Hazel
ton, and Of the still heavier loss sus-
tanned by those who were nearest and
dearest to her, therefore be it
Resolved, that it is but just tribute to
the memory of the departed to say that,
IN regretting her removal from our midst,
we mourn for one who was in every way
worthy of our respect and regard.
Resolved, that we sincerely condole with
the family of the deceased on the dlspen-
cation with which it has pleased Divine
Providence to affiict them, and commend
them for consolation to Him who orders
all things for the best, and whose chas-
tisements are meant In mercy.
Resolved, that this heartfelt testimonial
Of our sympathy and sorrow be transmit
ted to the family of our deceased class
mate and each of the newspapers of Wor-
ceSter.
(Signed.l
Ernest L. Smith,
Josie M. Kendall,
Mabel HennesSey, Committee
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
DEATH OF P. A WEIGH.

Peter A. WEIGH of the firm of WEIGH
& Co., sheet metal manufacturers, of IA
Union street, died Sunday afternoon, at
his residence, q Ledge street. He has
been i'll with typhoid pneumonia, but
was thought to be convaiescing. His
death will consequently be a shock to
his numerous friends. Mr.. Welch was
born in West Boylston, and at one time
was a member Of the West Boylston
Court of Foresters of America. His par
ents, both Of whom are dead, were
among the Oldest and most respected
residents of that town. He leaves a
widow and one child.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
CHURCH EVENTS.
Some Affairs of Social Nature for thu
Coming Week.

The regular New Years banquet at Pied
mont Church will be omitted this year. In
its place there will be an informal recep-
ton in the church parlors Tuesday eve
ming from to 10. The occasion promises
to be one of much pleasure. Light re-
freshments will be served.
The second meeting of the Piedmont
Church Literary and Social Union Will be
held tonight. Papers on the civil and re-
'igious life of the eastern, southern and
middle colonies will be read by %. ".
Susie A. Partridge
The regular supper of the First Uni
versalist Church will be held TUESDAY eve
ming. The entertainment will be devoted
The Ladies Benevolent Society of Pill
grim Church will hold its annual meeting
Tuesday afternoon at 2.30.
The Young Ladies' Mission Society of
the First Baptist Church vial have a tea
Tuesday evening.
The week of prayer will be observed
very generally in the various churches
this week.
The adjourned annual meeting Of the
Sunday school board Of Trinity Church
will be held in the veStry this evening.
The annual New Years reception of PHI
grim Church will be held this evening,
commencing at 7.S0 An entertainment
The annual New Years reception of Old
South Church will be held this evening
from to TO- An elaborate program has
been prepared.
The annual church meeting and supper
of the Main Street Baptist Church will be
held Friday evening at $50.
Thursday evening the annual meeting of
the Park Congregational Church will be
| held.
The African singers appear at the Park
Church tonight.
The Ladies' Missionary Society of Lin
coin Square Baptist Church will meet
| Thursday afternoon.
This is a week of prayer at the Lincoln
Square Baptist Church. Every evening,
excepting Saturday, there will be services
at 7.45 in the vestry. Subjects: Monday
evening, aids to Christian living" Tues
day evening, 'The home;' Wednesday
evening, 1.-THE church," Thursday eve
ming, "The Christian MISSIONS" Friday,
Prayer for reapers."
Owing to the absence of the pastor, Rev.
w. B. Oleson, communion at Belmont
Church will not be observed until next
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
HISTORICAL LECTURES.

Arrangements have been perfected by
the Worcester Society of Antiquity with
Rev DR.. Edward Everett Hale, for the de-
livery of his Illustrated talks upon early
Boston" which cover much that is of
general interest, as being the incipient
events which led to the formation of the
American commonwealth, in Salisbury
Hall. on the four Wednesday evenings in
February, providing a sufficient number
of people are DESTROYS of attending to
make an audience worthy the effort. A
over 100 orders. is at the book store of
Putnam & Davis, where orders for course
tickets may be left The price for the
course IS 81, and those desiring must order
at once, as an immediate decision must be
do
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
coLoREp aus MAKERs.

Manager John Graham. who directed
the New England tour of Brooks Band,
is in the city in the interests of repro
duction of southern negro life, in this
city at an early date. The entertain
ment has been the novelty Of the sea-
son to Boston playgoers and has at
tracted large audiences at Music Hall.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
BEGAN THE NEW YEAR WELL.

Old South, %, II by letter. 10 by con-
fession; Pilgrim, II, each by letter and
confession; Trinity, each by baptism
and confession, by letter; Park Congre-
gational, by letter; Park Avenue, l by
letter; Main Street Baptist, by letter;
All Souls, 2 by profession; Central. 2 by
profession, 2 by letter; Lincoln Square
Baptist, by baptism; Church of the
Covenant by letter
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
THE ALLEN CLUB

The Allen Club is perfectlng its plans
for the winters work and putting in
some hard work under MIR. Truette. A
neatly printed card bearing complete
list of the active and associate members,
has been issued. 1t also calls attention
to the concerts of Jan. 20 and May 5.
There is every promise of large sale
of tickets. The sale of tickets begins
Jan. IL for associates, Jan. II for sub
scribers, and jan, 10 those remaining
unsold, if any will be offered to the
public
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
cH1LnRENs CONGO. rs.

The children's concert at the First Uni
versalist Church, Sunday evening. was a
very pleasant affair. DR.. Il. D. Fitch,
superintendent Of the Sunday school, pre-
sided, and Rev. DR.. Gunnison and J. N.
Truda assisted. Some Of the little ones
taEins part were: Lillian Davidson, Allan
Dickie, Hazel Jennison, John Plaisted,
Bertha and Beatrice Dunton, Mildred
Black, Lulu Morse, Anna McKenna, Rena
Hamilton and Hattie Vittum.
There was Christmas sunday school
CONCERT at the Park Avenue NJ. e. Church
Sunday evening. The program comprised
selections by the children, with the assist
ance Of the choir and Rev. Mr.. Sander
son
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03

A branch of the Worcester Union of
Young Peoples Society of Christian En-
deavor was organized at the Adams
Square Congregations Church, Sunday
evening. The election of officers will
take place in the near future.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
SOCIETY OF ANTIQUITY.

A business meeting of the Society of
Antiquity win be held this evening, at
which President Hutchins will read his
inaugural address. A list Of the active,
corresponding and honorary members
has been issued The number Of mem
bers in each class is 1S9, 20 and IL, re-
SpectiVely
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
SECOND ADVENT ROLL cAL1..
1t Shows 122 Members Present; 20 More
Respond by Letter and Proxy.

The annual roll call of the Second Ad-
vent Church was read at the morning
service Sunday by the clerk, Edward
H. Whitney. Those who were present
answered to their names by words of
testimony, while many Of those who
could not be present sent letters which
were read ais the names were an
nounced by Elder w. A. Bureh. In all.
12e responded in person, % by letter and
by proxy. In the evening a baptismal
service was held, when two young men
were baptized
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
THE REFORM CLUB.

The Worcester Reform Club held its
regular Sunday evening meeting at
Curtis Hall, President w. H. Robinson
presiding. Remarks were made and
testimonies given by ]. Laying, e. H.
Carr, W. Baldwin, G. Spaulding, j.
Connect, P. Brady and George Smith.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
AN APPEAL FROM AFRICA.
A Singing Band Endeavoring to Raise
Money for Training School.

J. H. Balmer of South Africa and his
sweet singing African boys delighted a
large meeting at the Y. NJ. c. A. Sunday
afternoon. Mr.. Balmer, with Miss Elsie
Clark, who was born of English parents in
kafirland, is making a tour In the hope
of raising funds for the building of a
training school at Grahamstown, South
Africa. In their remarks they told of the
great need Of the children and the bar
barous way in which they were being
brought up. The four boys were shown
as representative children, illustrative of
what Christian civilization could do for
them. The little fellows sang solos, duets,
trios and quartets with marvellous sweet
ness. A collection amounting to SO was
taken.
The African band appeared at the eve
ming service at the First Baptist Church.
Miss Elsie Clark, dressed as a Kaffir
woman, spoke eloquently for her people.
and made an imprisoned plea for the
amelioration of their condition. The boys
sang in three different languages. and a
goodly sum was contributed for their
cause.
other churches during the week.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
A BROKEN AXLE.
1t Causes a Half-Hour's Delay OF
Electric Car Traffic

A broken axle on q Newton square
car caused considerable delay to Main
street electric car traffic Sunday noon
AS the car, which was in charge Of Con-
ductor Truedell, was passing the Bay
broke. For a time the track was
blocked, but men from the street car
house partially Strengthened out the
blockade after a half hours tangle. The
car was pulled down to the Market
street car house after an hours hard
work
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
ADMITTED II NEW MEMBERS.
The Madison Associates Decide to Have
Social and BAH Team.

The Madison Associates held their
monthly meeting Sunday afternoon III
their rooms on Southbridge street, and
voted to hold a social sometime next
month. 1t was voted to offer a gold-head-
ed cane to the member selling the largest
number of tickets. The contestants will
be Henry Beaudette and j. F. Shea. Sew
enteen new members were admitted, MAX
ing the total membership to date 49,
The associates have decided to place
ball team In the field next season, and
elected as manager James H. Doaan.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
dNortrstrr aailg Spp.
CITY NEWS.
REvIvAL M rRTN[TY

A series of special religious services
we're begun at Trinity Church Sunday
evening. Rev. R,sF. Hoyway conducted
the service, speaking Of the building up Of
the power within. Meetings will be held
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday eve
nings. The services Will be continued for
some time should the interest warrant.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
MIR. sTEWARDsoN's FAREWELL.

Rev. Langdon c. Stewardson Of st.
Marks Church said goodbye to his people
Sunday morning. In his short sermon,
the rector reviewed his work in the
church, and spoke of the sorrow the part
ing gave. Mr.. Stewardson and his wife
left the city at o'clock.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
d. III. EAMES 90.
GREAT JANUARY NARKDONN INVENTORY SAL|

you have waited for it, COME NOW. You will not
have another opportunity like it for years.
.OVERCOATS, ULSTERS, REFERS SUITS and Panta-
looms; also BOYS CLOTHING, all go in this sale COST
and PROFITS ENTIRELY DISREGARDED
Do not spend dollar for Winter Clothing until YOU see what
we have marked as closing prices for the season.
NOW MARK THIS STATEMENT-Every garment shown in
this great markdown sale WILL COST AT LEAST q PER
CENT MORE NEXT SEASON.
Fine Secured Australian Wool has advanced fully 100 per
in nine months. THESE ARE FACTS YOU SHOULD
CAREFULLY CONSIDER.
Look at the prices offer you now and consider what they
must be in 1893.
200 of finest Lapseam Jersey Ovecoats value in Oco
Der last $1,000 and S22.oo $500.
100 of fine Kersey OvercOats, in October $500 and
$1,000 now $1,000.
100 of fine Blue Kersey Overcoats s12oo $500 and
$500; now $1,000.
200 Beaver and Kersey Overcoas going $780, $780, 500
and sSooworth from $500 to than we are SELL
ing them for.
The marvellous cuts in prices of listers and Refers
This is the opportunity of life time Do not miss it.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03

be chilled-thcse who have been ira
versng the icebergs, the snow-clad
mountains.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
CITY OF WORCESTER.
. A. Vo,n U1{.rbtaan Hundred
An ordinance providing for clerk OF COM
mltteeS


Ninety-seVen.
An ordinance providing for clerk OF com
mittees.
Be it ordained by the city council OF the
city of Worcester as follows
Section THE assistant city clerk shaii,,
act as clerk of all joint committees; shaii
make proper records, in books KEPT
for the purpose, of all proceedings and
transactions of each committee; shall no
tify the members thereof Of meetings,
when requested so to do by the, chairman
of a committee, and shall perform such
other duties as such committees may re
quire.
dlnances Inconsistent with this ordinance
are hereby repealed.
Section 3-This ordinance shall take Ell
feet on the first Monday OF January, III
the year eighteen hundred and ninety
eight. o
In common council, Dec. 6, 1897.
Passed to be ordained.
FRANK B. HALL, President.
In board Of aldermen, Dec. ~ 1891.
Passed to be ordained ,.s.
EDWARD M. WOODWARD, President
Approved Dec. q, 1897. ,,
A B. r. SPRAGuE, Mayor
A copy-Attest o,,.-- c,,..,-
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03

WORCESTER, NASHUA AND ROcH-
ESTER RAILROAD COMPANY-Annual
Meeting The annual meeting OF the
and Rochester Railroad Company viii
be held at the rooms Of the Quinsiga mond
National Bank, No. Sl6 Main street, Wor-
cester, Mass, on TUESDAY, the 18th day
upon the following articles; Article / 70
elect board Of directors for the ensuing
year; article 2, TO act upon any other
meeting. BY order OF the directors
L. CHAMBERLAIN Clerk Dec. SOth, 1897
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03

The Inauguration of the city government
OF OF lSsS VIII take place in horticultural
nan on MONDAY, Jan. g. 1898, at 10
o'clock a. m. The present members and
the lmemberS-elect Of the city council Will
meet meet II the council chamber in the civ
Hall at 9.45 O'clock a. m ''S
e. III. TOWNE, CITY Clerk
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03
ALL TRAVELLING EXPENSES INCLUDED

A party will leave Boston. Jan. "a. in an
Elegant Train of Vestbuled Sleeping and Dinins
Cars, for a Grand Tour of 81 days through the
Southern States and
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-03

RAYMOND & WHITCOMB,
2s6 Washington Street, opp, School Street, Bostoa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-26
MCOMAS SUCCEEDS GORMAN
A UNITED STATES SENATOR ELECTED By
THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE

SIXTY TWO or THE SIXTY SEVEN REPUBLICAN
VOTES WENT TO THE SUCCESSFUL CAN
prpArp on THE FINAL BALLOT
CLOSE OF REMARKABLE
POLITICAL CONTEST
inv TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNEl
AnnapolIs. Md, Jan. 2j.-Louis Emory NC
Coras. Judge Of the Supreme Court OF ,hc
District OF Columbia, was elected Cni'eu states
Senator from Maryland to-day, TO succeeu
Arthur Pue German. whose term expires -"
March 4. 1899 The contest which eliminated III
bis election has been the most remarkable Ill 'ne
nolItIcal history Of the State. Judge McComas'
while the choice Of a majority OF MS parry III
the state from the start was aptagonHed ny
majority Of the delegation from Baltimore 'nS
EXCEPT for these eleven men. who were COIL
troled by Mayor Master. the Judge "ouid nave
heen elected on the second or third ballot.
The combination Of the Democrats ana the CITY
eleven which elected Louis Schaefer speaker Vi
the House was formed with the Intention OF ue-
reating McComas but after the caucus last
night the Democratic leaders could not persuade
o sufficient number Of their members to vote
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-26
4 BOGUS MASON NAMES CONFESSION
HE HAS HAD a LEGION OF ALIASES AND ONCE
BORROWED $3.50 FROM HE
PRINCE OF WALES

Tacoma. wash. Jan. 25.-George Fleming. who
has fust been convicted and sent 70 the State Peni
teutiary at Nalla Waa. 10 serve two and half
wears FOR obtaining money under false pretenceS,
has made a confession which, II II were not cor
roborated by more than one hundred letters from
different Masonic lodges In the United States and
other countries would be received with Incredibly
Fleming IL a bogus Mason. yet so skilfully has he
applied himself that he has been compmented by
mas, grand masters on his knowledge OF Masonry.
nv his own admissions he lived for years on money
borrowed under false pretences from Masons, the
amounts varying from $40 10 several hundred dol
lars az ne told eX-Sherin Van Devanter. accord
ing 10 the circumsta nces and times go
The total amount 81 money thus obtained VIII
probably reach S2o.0,o. but he has borrowed SO
much that he does not pretend TO recite al the
instances He has travelled all over the world and
never spent a cent for railroad or other trans
narration He has many alases that he can
not name them He known In Mississippi as
professor Wiley. In Kentucky as Alexander Craig.
In pennsylvania az William Ball. In Cincinnati and
Chicnro as Charles Wilson, and IN 81. Louis AS
William Mays In Paris he says he met and dncd
with the Prince OF Wales and Sir Dudley Ward,
and borrowed $50 from the Prince on the strength
OF Masonry In Madrid he worked Hannis Taylor
for free transportation to Gibraltar by way OF
al