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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
SPANISH TROOPS AT HOME.
Charge That United states Compeli-
ed Embarkation of Dying.

CADIz, November 2.-The Spanish
Spanish steamer Montserrat has arrived
here from Santiago de Cuba, with re-
patriated troops There were ninety.
eight deaths on board during the voyage,
and 800 OF her passengers are sick.
The Spanish newspapers are venting
their spleen on the Americans, by pub
fishing fictions TO the effect that the
United States sanitary officers at Giba.a
insisted upon the embarkation Of dying
Spanish soldiers.
The Montserrat left Habana. October
18th for Spain, via Gibara and Punta del
Garda, Azore Islands. She embarked "A
number OF Spanish troops at Gibara and
when she arrived az Punta del Garda. II
was announced that there had been
seventy-two deaths on board Of her du-
ring the passage across the Atlantic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
THE CUBAN ASSEMBLY.
THE QUARANTINE CONVENTION.
President Mckinley Asked for AL
vice and Encouragement.

MEMPHIS, TENN, November 1.-THE
committee in charge Of the quarantine
convention TO be held in this city on the
18TH instant to-day addressed a letter to
President Mckinley asking his advice
and encouragement in advising some eff
fective and systematic plan TO prevent a
recurrence of the distressing conditions
caused by yellow-fever, which existed
I'm some of the Southern States this yeai
and last A copy of the resolutions under
which the convention has been called Mas
enclosed. Every State i'm the Union las
been invited TO send representatives, and
many medical and sanitary experts OF the
highest scientific attachments will also
be in attendance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
Attainment in Washington.

WASHINGTON. November 2.-Charles
Baum. a well-known Seventh-street deal
er In dry goods and notions, made an as
signment to-day, with assets amounting
TO s217, 400 and liabilities estimated at sl75,-
o00
Resl-estate operations were at least a
martial cause for the failure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
Injunction Served.

ALEXANDRIA, VA. November g.
Especial. )-Debuty-Marshai Glover has
served on the Mayor and Council OF
Colonial Beach an Injunction restraining
them from selling the town property for
taxes. The matter will be gone over
thoroughly in the next Federal court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
The country

The country
woman is usually
healthy and TO-
bust. If she isn't
il is generally be-
cause of her own
ignorance or neg
lect. She is a
hard working wo-
imam, but her sur
round ings are
healthy, and I'M
less she has some
local weakness,
she be ars her
heavy burd e n
without serious
Inconvenience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
The Kasteiberg Homestead Sold.

Messrs. Charles A. Rose and J. ID. Car
neal. real estate agents, sold yesterday
the old Kastelberg homestead, near Chest
nut Hin, 729 by 343 feet for 5000, Messrs.
WsI & Hellstern becoming the pur-
,hasars This land Is adjoining the plan
co.. Chestnut HILL and has a siX-room
cottage building on it.
These gentlemen also sold a lot Of 63
lo.t hy 3B, adjoining the Kastelberg
place and having two small dwellings GA
DO f.r $50. Mrs. Annie CT. Kass was the
purchaser.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03

Colonel PcHhatan Weisiger, OF New
York. Is visiting Mr.. William L. White.
Colonel Wesger is former resident OF
Richmond. but for a number OF years he
has resided In New York. where he was
identified with the Weisiger House. lie
has many friends here, who are greeting
him warmly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
Vocal Music Class at the Y. NJ. c. A.

Uu Tuesday night at the Young Mems
Christian Association a vocal music class
Was started, under the leadership Of Pro-
lessor Frank $. Thompson. This class
now has am enrolment of seventeen MEM
beers. and viii meet regularly on Tues
day and Friday nights. The work Will
Doe most thorough and helpful, and pre-
s,uts O rare opportunity for young men
Tor voice culture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic has stood
th,, test for ten years! When any dealer
.ri,.s 10 induce you 10 take some other
make you may know that 1t Is some
cheap compound, on which he makes a
larger profit. Every tottle Of Groves
guaranteed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03

The Woman's Baptist Missionary Circle
au hold its quarterly meeting at the
-rt Baptist church this afternoon at 4
o'clock
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
S. H. AUSTIN & CO.,
Commission Merchants. No. aa2 sum-
mer street,

Commission Merchants. No. ea2 sum-
mer street.
There has been an enormous increase
in the consumption of fruits and prod
uce in this country of late years, and
perhaps that has something TO do with
the noticeable raising of the standard
of public health, for there is no doubt
that good fruit is one Of the most
heaIthful of goods, and that If more OF
it We're used by many people much less
medicine would be required. That
many appreciate the value of good fruit
is proved by the growing demand for
it at ell times of the year, and there
are now many large commission houses
devoted to the handling of foreign and
domestic fruits of all kinds, in con-
junction with general farm produce
One of the largest and oldest concerns
in this line in Worcester is that Of S.
H. Austin & Co., at 223 Summer street,
which was started in 1873, the success
and the liberal patronage which 1t has
received having been most Worthily
Won The business was at first located
on Front street and later on Bridge
street remaining at these places for a.
number of years, finally moving to the
building on leased land. There is so
much competition nowadays in the
commission merchant trade that he
who succeeds in it must be pretty we'll
informed and know how to buy judi
ciously and sell reasonably. Mr.. Aus
tin is equal to any and all emergencies
that may arise, and as his business
methods are above reproach, he is sure
to continue to enlarge his number OF
patrons as time passes. He is a. COM
mission merchant and wholesale dealer
in potatoes, apples, grapes, peaches,
lemons, oranges, bananas, etc, during
their seasons. He has excellent ship
ping facilities, cars running up to the
side of the warehouse, loading and I'M
loading direct Mr. Austin's trade
covers the county, he also exporting
to England He carries q very large
stock Of the best quality, which is Sc
cured direct from the producers the
prices quoted being as low as any in
the market Four reliable assistants
are employed thus enabling orders to
be taken, filled and promptly delivered,
three travelling statesmen looking after
outside interests. Mr.. Austin is a
shrewd buyer, securing many bargains
in the different lines, handled by him
at odd times, thus offering to his Gus \
toners chances not to be secured by
competitors
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
MARTIN WILSON,
Cut Granite and BrOwnstOne, Office
and Yard, 20 Prescott st.

- xr.-s9 ~ T1,aacOff 81
Although the early colonists of this
country found or could have had,
abundant supplies of all kinds of stone,
yet for more than a century wood was
almost universally used for building
purposes. The first stone used for
building in this country was in 1902.
Now its manufacture for different pur-
poses foots up yearly among the hum
dreds Of millions. a large share of which
comes from this state. One of the
leading contractors for cut stone in
this vicinity is Martin Wilson, whose
office and yards are located at % Pres
colt street. The yards are large and
are fully equipped with the most i'm
proved appliances forhandling and pro-
ducing cut stone They have track
privileges and a large crane, the stock
on hand being largely governed by or
ders. Mr.. Wilson deals in all kinds of
granite and brownstone, cutting it any
size OF. shape. he also making a special
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

plans for remodeling or designs draw
ngs and specifications, of whatever
character, may proftably consult the
firm OF Cutting, Carleton d Cutting.
Their offices are nicely equipped with
all necessary appliances, and they have
surrounded themselves with a cOmpe
tent staff OF assistants, this firm doing
a large share of the work in their line
in this section of the state Among
other work, they We're the architects
for the residence and stable of c. e.
Searles of Marlboro, Providence street
school house. NJ. d. Gilman block, dou-
bic house for Edward AshWorth i'm
Whitnsville, two-tenement house for
VIM. IA. Sheehan OF the same place,
Fogg Memorial Library at South Wey-
mouth, Mass, pumping station for the
Groton Water Works at Groton, Mass,
residence of Frank IL. BigeloW remod-
eled residence of John l.. Russell in.
Leicester, Mass, and the club house for
the ~ A. e. fraternity of the Wor-
cester Polytechnic Institute, besides
many other buildings, churches and pri-
vate residences, these being but d few
productions Of their square and pencil.
The firm are indeed prominent in the
profession of which they are among the
leading representatives in this city.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
NJ. E. SHATTUCK CIGAR AND
TOBACCO co.,
417-A1o Main street.

The magnitude of the proportions
which the consumption of tobacco has
attained in this country in the form of
cigars especially. would seem to indi-
cate a general belief in the truth of the
saying: He who smokes thinks like
philosopher" Although Spain and
Cl ba have held the first place as eli
Sar-mallng countries, they are rapidly
being Supplanted by the manufacturers
Of our own country, and with the pro-
ductiou of American tobacco growers
rapidly growing in favor, we can not
fail to be the most extensive manufac-
turers in the world. Every city of any
prominence has it's cigar factories and
this city has several. the largest being
that of the M. e. Shattuck Cigar &
Tobacco Co, whose factory is on the
second floor of the building All and 419
Main street the first floor being used
by them as q wholesale and retail store,
they not only being manufacturers but
Wholesale and retail dealers in cigars,
tobacco and smokers materials. The
stock carried is very extensive and in
cludes a. complete and carefully Sc
lected assortment of chewing and
smoking tobaccos, cigars, pipes and a
fun line of smokers articles. The bust
ness was started i'm a small way by
ShattuCk q Hunt, in 1851 the present
ed in 1890 The business has gradually
grown until the trade covers the whole
of New England requiring the services
of two travelling statesmen to look after
outside interests The cOmpany's eli
gars have gained a deservedly high
reputation among dealers and consum-
ers. which has resulted from their uni
form quality and excellence of manu-
facture. The fact is they take pride
in their reputation and make no goods
but those Of the best quality that can
possibly be made for the money. No
pains are spared in the manufacture
of their cigars, the cOmpany's motto
being, "The best is the cheapest"
Their special brands arc "444," a 10
cent leader and "76' and "Shattuck' s
Extra" scent brands. Employment
is furnished to from so to 40 skilled
workmen, who are capable of produc-
ing 100000 cigars annually, these all
being handmade goods. They also
make quite a number of private brands
to order, supplying these in any de-
sired quantity The officers of the COM
pany are James A. Clemence, president
and treasurer; James G. Cherry, secre-
tary and Henry Schurmann, manager
of the factory. a position he has adj
11irablv filled for the past six years.
Mr.. Clemence has been connected with
the business since 1860, or over IS years.
Mr.. Cherry travels in the company
interest and has made quite record
as a wideawake and successful sales
man among the trade. AS the COM
pany uses only the best materials in
the manufacture of their goods, en-
ploy only skilled labor, working under
the supervision Of a competent head,
they can therefore guarantee to the
trade that their goods will continue to
be Of the same high standard as in the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
W. ALEXANDER,
Manufacturer and Dealer i'm Billiard
and Pool Tables, $50 Main st.

In different parts OF this industrial
edition of The Spy we have fully re-
ferred to the leading financial, manu-
featuring and commercial interests of
Worcester, showing to a certain extent
the value Of each as factors in promot-
ing and stimulating progress and pros-
perity. We have demonstrated beyond
peradventure that Worcester stands
second to no city of its size in the coun-
try as regards it's manufactured pro-,
ducts. Among the younger Of the man
ufacturing establishments which has
already sprung into prominence, and
which is bound in future years to Sc
cure a leading and commanding posi-
ton in its line of industry is that of w.
Alexander, manufacturer of and dealer
in new and secondhand billiard and
pool tables, keeping constantly on hand
a full stock of billiard, pool and bowl
ing supplies. Mr.. Alexander makes 8
speciality of the manufacture of tables,
using the best of everything in their
production, and putting in his improved
patent steel cushions, which give far
better action than most cushions In
use on other tables they having been
pronounced by expert professional and
amateur billiard and pool players to fill
the place of a long-felt want inasmuch
as by the use of these cushions every
point involved in the game is made
easier and interest is added to the
games. The Alexander tables are nota-
BILE for a high finish and artistic con-
struction, and they make a fine piece
of furniture. The beds are constructed
with precision and made absolutely true
and level and all that concerns the
manufacture OF these tables are of a
character that adds to their excellence.
He does a great deal in the way of re-
pairing billiard and pool tables, cues
rests, etc. this being done promptly by
experienced workmen. Orders for the
construction of tables are filled with
that degree of promptness which has
been the basis of Mr. AleXander's poll
cy since starting in September, 1896
The trade has gradually grown, until it
now covers the whole of New England
Mr. Alexander placing his tables in
many clubs and private residences
throughout that territory He is a pro-
gressive man Of advanced ideas. and is
justly considered very proficient in the
particular line of work to which his
energies are devoted, and under his able
mana cement his concern has had .
prosperous career.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

entail Ins, Co. of New York, German
American Ins. Co. of New York, Com
mercial Union Assurance Co. Of Lon
don, Imperial Fire Ins. Co. Of England,
Phoenix Assurance Co. of England, In
surance Company of North America of
Philadelphia, Fire Association of Phil
adelphia, Niaga Fire ms. Co. of New
York, Boston Marine ms. Co. of Boston,
Glen Falls ms. Co. of New York, Mer-
chants ms. Co. of Providence North
American ms. Co. of Boston, the
Frankfort Marine Accident and Plate
Glass ms. CO., and also represent the
leading mutual fire insurance cOmpa-
MES paying the largest dividends BY
the careful and prompt manner in
WHICH their business has been conduct
ed, giving special attention to details,
this agency has kept pace with the
growth Of business in this city. until
now it's operations are widely extended
and its reputation firmly established.
He has paid all losses promptly and
without litigation, always discharging
the important trusts committed to him
with fidelity and to the complete salts
faction of all concerned. The business
rareer of this agency has been fruitful
of good results, both to their patrons
and the companies they represent. The
business was started in 1873, and now
does the most local business of any in
the line in the city. Conservatism
rather than impulse, final profit rather
than present volume of business, have
been the leading notices Of MIR. Grant S
insurance creed, and by a conscientious
adherence to them, and by diIigent at
tention to all details he has made d
record which marks him as one of the
most successful insurance managers in
this vicinity, at the same time gaining
the confidence Of all with whom he has
had business transactions.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
]. 7. CAHILL & SONS,
Sanitary Plumbing and Gas Fitting, Gs
Pleasant street.


Pleasant street.
In these days Of modern ideas of sanis
tary plumbing, the plumber who pipes
a dwelling or any other kind of a build
ing in which men must pass their time,
is fully as essential as the architect
who plans or the contractor who builds
it's walls. He must be we'll informed
upon all the modern ideas Of sanitation
and be progressive and wideawake, or
he will find himself left in the race for
business. Such firm in every respect
is that Of j. n. Cahiu & Sons. whose
Office and shop are at Is Pleasant
street 1t is safe to say that no plumb
ing establishment in Worcester ranks
higher for the quality Of work done
and material used In addition to
plumbing. the firm does a large busi-
ness in gas fitting. this being quite a
feature Of the trade. No person should
expect to continue to enjoy health
when breathing poisoned air for any
length of time and 1t has been clearly
proven that defective plumbing is one
of the most frequent causes of sickn-
ess. 1t is only of late years that the
subject of drainage has received proper
attention, ana lnOSe VINO believe In the
old way of doing this Kind OF work
should not be patronized, for sewer gas,
ETC. can only be kept where it be-
longs by the use of the most improved
traps and appliances and the most
modern workmanship. People have
come to the belief that sanitary plumb
ing conduces more to the public health
than any other one factor. A strict
adhesion to modern ideas, combined
with careful and painstaking work.
manship, has been the secret of ]. T.
Cahill & Sons success. They have ex-
ecuted many commissions, among them
the new Park Theatre, school on Illi-
nois street, Woodland street school,
Chase building, Isolation Hospital,
Salisbury street school, John Legg's
residence and residences for DR. Flagg,
Lawyer Gould Mr.. Hendricks. Mr..
Gabriel and many schools, buildings
and residences in all parts Of the city
j. IT, Cahill, he admitting his sons J. ].
and w. J. Cahill to partnership in 1898,
all of them being active, practical men,
having had many years experience as
sanitary plumbers, their advice being
very often sought by those having large
work Of this kind on hand, these gem
tlemen being recognized authorities on
all matters pertaining to sanitation,
drainage and ventilation. Employment
IS furnished to from 30 to 50 skilled
workneTl, orders for plumbing and gas
fitting receiving immediate attention,
all branches of such work being sue
Cessfully undertaken.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
Old AND NEW LTBRARY BULDINGs

all modern conveniences. As soon as
Mr.. Douglass secured possession he
determined to place his house at the
top notch of our hotels, and he has GER
tainly succeeded, for the Bay State
House has become widely prominent by
reason of the accommodation 1t affords,
the excellence of the viands provided
and its moderate rates, these ranging
from $3.50 to $500 per day, according
to room. The hotel is a brick structure,
having 1874 rooms, tastefully furnished
each room being lighted by gas and
electricity, heated by steam and con-
nected by call-bell system with the Of
flee, thereby insuring prompt service. a
number of the rooms having a bath at
tached Sample rooms Tor travelling
men are provided, every convenience
being at hand for the use OF CONNER
cial men. The dining rooms are neatly
arranged and well lighted. the table
Astounding with appealing delicacies
the cuisine being in charge of a com
petent chef Of many years experience.
There are so employees, and the travel
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

ing public can feel sure that every at
tention and convenience for their COM
fort will be provided. There is a bar
attached to the hotel proper, where the
best of liquid refreshments are served
by polite and competent attendants
All brands of WHISTLES, wines, ales.
gins, brandies, cordials, imported and
domestic cigars are constantly kept in
stock There is also a shaving parlor
and billiard and pool room attached
The cafe, ladies' and gentiemen's pri-
vate dining rooms are patronized
largely, many theatre parties being
served during she season. Here the
service is Of the same excellence as in
the hotel proper the walters being po-
lite and attentive, and the edibles and
drinkables unsurpassed. Mr. Douglass
is a genial gentleman, ever eager to
please and provide for his guests COM
fort. The success he has attained as
a boniface has been most worthily won
and it is the wish of The Spy that he
may enjoy a long and successful career
as Mine Host Of the Bay State House
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
j. F. BICKNELL,
Wholesale and Retail Lumber Dealer,
I6 MuIberry Street.


rs worcester IS the natural distrlput-
~ centre OF this entire section, the
5TeSiuesS or Wholesaling and retailing
tU.lpef OF all descriptions is naturally
ol-s -oi vast extent and importance. A
55tiCelh which has attained marked
W. I'Hcuon IN this line Is that of j. f.
D.NAleil whose office and yards are
~ ~ yea on Mulberry street opposite the
n, ''"o station, the office being No. 10.
business was started in 1882, Mr..
~ <Q7ll. previous to that having been
- Iqur Years a partner in the firm Of
H. ~ Crane & Co Since starting he
~ always been a leader in his line, he
u, pc present time handling large
Lep&tIou Of the trade throughout
Worcester county including among his
customers the leading contractors and
builders Of Uhat section. He is very
extensive wholesale and retail dealer
IN hard, soft and kiln dried lumber of
oil kinds. the dry kilns having a ca
p1eity Of one-half million feet at one
Tine, the specially being hard wood,
iiccrinE. sheathing, etc, kiln dried to
order. Mr. Bicknell has the best of IA
ciilties for delivering all orders prompt
y, goods sold heing. of the best quality
and ut prices admitting of no success
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
WORCESTER MUTUAL FIRE IN
SURANCE CO.,
377 Main street.

s,, mere can be no question but that in
te,,oete - one OF the most material in
terests of the present age Tn 10, In II
Inercial and social existence Of b,',,
uIeus OF thousands of persons in H.
uouhlry hinges more or less bea,iI,,
upon IT, But there is one i,,,,,ot+,,,t
polht IN this business that interestaf
parties must be careful about Tbo,,
must use the same caution in tai,i1S,
out an insurance policy that thov Womb
III pacing a business Investment Tn M
CViueCllon 1t gives us pleasure ro raI
~ 'IS!'n 10 lhe Well-kuOWu company.
lile worcester Mutual Fire Insurance
~ 9i''paHy' tne oldest Of the Massacbu
oaIeSl ana most conservative comma
mes IN this section of the countr,- a,,
Trey state company. the directors
,yyeIhs representative business men. the
iis( ot Jheir names including leading
Hhailclers, manufacturers and mer-
ants Oh Massachusetts The company
was incorporated in 1923 and has been
making the net cost to the insured
lluch less than many of the old line
colapanles-policy holders now racai1-
ln5 ~ per cent dividends on ive-vaar
p l.C'li'.' oo per cent dividends on three
"a poIlcIes and 70 per cent dividends
~. 0Le- ear poncles. Many people take
Jul policies from irresponsible uartiee
who represent new and untried com
panles simply because they are ven
advertised. In the Worcester Mutual
flfe insurance Company we have d
HOME COMPANY in which Dropert-
holders can place every confidence nor
only Tor indemnity, by the immediate
ana careful attention in event of Ioss
OF damage Despite the most stringent