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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-23

company finds itself in trouble. But
for the report as to the difficulty of
reaching the opening of Copper river
over the glacier, the party would have
probably gone on without any delay,
and. their troubles might have come
later. 1t is possible the weakening of
some members of the party may have
led to the change in the plans.
There seems to be something like an
evil fate pursuing the party. After it
was first organized, a mistake was
made in sending out two advance
! agents, which resulted in a disagree
ment between them as to their route.
Whether this unlucky beginning is to
continue to the end, cannot be told, but
it looks like troable ahead for the ad-
venturers.
It will be remembered that in Novem-
ber, Frank Phillips and W. Mackiin
were sent to Seattle to make an ad-
vance trip to the Copper river region,
and report to the local company as to
the opportunities. At Seattle the depar-
ture for Alaska was repeatedly post
poned Later information developed
that there was quarrel between Mack
lin and Phillips and that the two had
separated. AT first one and then the
other was blamed, until finally Phillips
was exonerated and was instructed to
wait in Seattle for the main party,
which he did. Macklin was by himself,
and no further report has been made
by him.
This interruption in the plans was
brushed aside by the enthusiastic mem
bers. as were ali other obstacles.
While some believed the Elondike re-
gion proper was the best place to go,
the majority, upon alleged exclusive in
formation as to secret veins of gold in
the territory drained by Copper river,
decided to direct their course to that
point.
This decision, it seems, was changed
when the party heard the reports as to
the backward season on Copper river.
What will be done by the party will be
determined later 1t is possible the par
ty may break up into several groups,
which would end tie organization, but
President Wilkinson, who has been the
leading spirit in the company, will prob
ably have influence enough to hold the
company together ard continue to direct
the members to whatever destination
may be, agreed upon.
Before leaving Worcester the party
purchased everything in their outfits
except their food, which was to be
bought in Seattle. Full preparations
We're made and considerable money ex-
pended, besides the full membership
fees in the company, which were heavy
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-23
MANY PRETTY COSTUMES
Close OF Two Nights Entertainment at
ST. Jean Baptste Hall.

The st. Jean Baptiste Society and
LUnion St. Joseph, which have con-
Quoted two nights entertainment at
ST. Jean Baptiste hail, closed Tuesday
night with a costume party A large
crowd was in attendance, and enjoyed
a short entertainment consisting of the
following program; Recitation, George
Lamoureaux; character dance, Baby
Louise ana Baby Jeanette; limitations of
instruments, David Bousquet.
AT the close of the entertainment, those
who were present in costume marched
about the hall, and the costumes were
inspected by the judges. A prize was
offered for the prettiest, and another
for the most fantastic costumes.
Among those who dressed for the af-
fair were Miss Florina Leblanc, Miss
Louisa Leblanc, Miss Jeanette Leblanc
Charles Dupre, Joseph Lavigne, Miss
Eva Lavigne, Henry Marchesseault,
Miss May Smith. The prize for the most
fantastic costume was awarded to
Charles Dupre. who burlesqued Prince
Carnival. The judges were unable to
decide the winner of the other prize, the
choice lying between Miss Florina Le-
blanc, who was pink girl, and Miss
Eva Lavigne, who represented Sweet
16" The decision was by drawing, and
was won by Miss Leblanc. Dancing
was to music by Coburn's Orchestra,
and ended at midnight.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-23
THE CUBAN QUESTION.
Mr.. Morgan Submits Testimony of a
Boston Business Man.

Washington, Feb. 22.-Cuba usurped
the place of Hawaii in the executive ses-
sion of the senate today. Mr. Morgan
presented a document based on an in
terview between himself and Mr.. Koop
of Boston In presenting the document
Senator Morgan said that Mr.. Koop was
a capitalist who had but recently re-
turned from Cuba after a most exhaust
i've exploration Of the island.
The document consisted of questions
by Senator Morgan and replies by Mr..
Koop The latter said that he had been
in "a provinces, and had spent more or
less time in each Of them in the prosecu-
ton of his inquiries. In no place, OUT
side of Havana, he said, was any effort
made to take care of the reconcentra-
dos. and he declared that the people
were dying in great numbers in all
places in which they had been collected
by the Spanish authorities. He de-
clared that there was no evidence in
the provinces of 4 more liberal treat
ment of these unfortunate people under
the administration of Gen. Blanco than
under the Weyler regime, and said that
the people in general were in just as
deplorable condition now as they had
been before the change
Mr.. Koop also devoted considerable
space, at Senator Morgan's suggestion,
to the scheme of autonomy under the
liberal ministry, and pronounced it a
failure from one end of the island to
another
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-23

THE day we celebrate" the first toast
or the evening, was responded to by
John j. Riordan, who has seldom been
so eloquent, his remarks being freuuent
ly interrupted by applause.
After dwelling on the characteristics
of Washington's life and the noble
qualities for which every true American
addnires him, Mr.. Riordan told what
prominent part Washington and his
contemporaries played in preparing the
framework of this nation of freemen.
and in closing he said: God grant if a
day of peril should come, as indeed IL
seems 1t has, that the people of this re-
public so favored, so rich, so numerous
so prosperous and so educated. may
meet it with as much good sense and
fortitude as those who have gone be-
fore us met the perils that assailed
them in their day. We are in the
midst of portentous events, and no
man can predict the outcome, but in
whatever direction events may shape
themselves, the arm of the government
must be and shall be upheld. CAD
plause.)
And while some irresponsible and sem
sational journals, few In number and
thank God for it, loudly clamor for war
as requital for the awful calamity
that has fallen upon US in the loss of so
many precious lives of our defenders
vet TO the credit and glory of our eoun-
try, 1t may be said that the public press
and public opinion sustain President
Mckinley in his desire that Capt. Sigs-
bees request be respected, and that a
final Judgment be postponed until the
report of the investigating board Is
made.
Without regard to party, the AmerI-
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-23
WASHINGTON PARTY.
Notable Characters in American History
Represented-some Rare Relics.

Mrs. E. W. Phillips, wife of Rev. +. w.
Phillips, pastor of Hope Church. gave a
delightful Washington party at her home,
- Princeton street, Sunday evening. The
members of the Phillips Debating Society
which was named in honor of ner husband,
were invited to attend, and twelve were
present with their twelve young ladies', an
of whom were costumed as they pleased to
represent characters in American history
Some of the gowns of the ladies were very
effective, and the colonial and even more
dress made the party appear living
United States history.
The parts were well taken, and both the
figures and the dresses of the impersona-
tors fitted the characters to perfection.
Among the characters We're: Washing
ton" w G. Hall: Martha Washington ?
Miss Alice Brennon: John Smith, K. S.
Hall; Priscilla" Merle Chace; Miles
Standfsh." r. D. Scott; John Alden
was paid "The oourtship of Miles Stan
dsh," and as a feature those who were
dressed to represent the principal charac-
te1s in Longfellows work read from the
poem the parts ascribed to them, A very
successful effect was secured.
The wig worn by w. G.s Hall as Wash
ington was that worn by Mr.. West, who
was Washlngton's chaplain. and the cock
ade was that given by Washington per-
now In the possession of Mrs. Hail. into
whose family generations past Mr.. West
had married, the connection being through
her mothers sister, Light refreshments
were served. and the evening was thor
oughly enjoyed.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-23

and a tall beaver that added a foot to
his stature, was Uncle Sam, and, as he
appeared before the stage and the band
struck up Yankee Doodle" every one
showed his patriotism by applauding.
A detachment Of IA men from the Garde
dHonneur protected Uncle Sam from
any attacks from the rear
Then followed a variety Of costumes
representing about every nation and
type of person on earth, from the hobo
to the millionaire from the Bowery girl
to the English lady of high degree and
from a Spanish captain to a Cuban vol
unteer
Some of those who were in line, to-
gether with the characters they por-
trayed, were: Rene De Chalus as King
Henri W Mary Riley as Spanish gyp-
sy, ]. P. Shea as Count OF Monte Cristo,
j. F, DAILY as a British soldier, D. j.
Foley as a page Miss Annie Lester as
Little Red Riding Hood, Miss May Ger
maine as q bell girl II. G. McWay as
Christopher Columbus, Miss Blanche
Ward as Queen Elizabeth, J. A. Falar
deau as a Dutchman, Miss Lucy e.
King as an Indian squaw, j. PASCAL as
a British soldier, Miss Emma Tate as
ballet girl, o. LaForce as drum major,
Miss Matte Saunders as a flower girl,
J. LaForce as a clown, Charles Lalifne
as a, page, George Daniels as a Swiss
mountaineer, Alfonso Couture as
Maltese cat, Charles Couture as a frog,
Wilfred Charbonneau as a page, Miss
Mamie Daniel as the Worcester Ga
zette, Miss Lillian Thompson as the
Worcester Spy, Miss Allie Lucier as a
music girl, Miss Rose Beauchemin as
a Tyrolian girl, Miss Ida White as the
kings daughter, Charles L. Schlessinger
as Mephisto, Miss Marie ThibaMt as
Scotch lassie, Mrs. Henry V. Guertin as
Jeanne dare.
Dancing was then begun. and, to the
music of Martels Brigade Band, the
company danced through a program of
about Is numbers; and just as the clocks
rang out the midnight hour. the affair
terminated il, blaze of glory.
Just before the last dance, John H.
Martel, leader of the band, who has
been foremost in arranging the carnival
this year, stepped TO the front of the
platform and heartily thanked all pres
ent for the interest they had manifested
In the festival. He closed by saying
that he intended to make tine carnival
in 1899 an even greater success-a re-
mark that was greeted with much ap-
plause
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-23
Frightful Accident by Steam in
Hubbardston,
TWO MEN ARE DEAD.
Two Others at Fitchburg Hos
pital Badly Burned.
Accident Caused by Steam Plugs Blow
ing out-Dead Are John /. Jones
and Felecian Leblanc.
Especial Dispatch 10 the spy)


Fitchburg, Feb 22-John L. Jones and
Felecian Leblanc, of Leominster, died at
the Burbank hospital here today from
the effects Of fearful scalding received
by accident late last night at Hubbard
ston. Lucian Farrar and G. H. Law
renee. also of Leominster, injured in the
same manner, are at the hospital, and
are in precaious condition.
The four men were employed harvest
ing ice in the big pond at Hubbardston,
and had quarters over the boilers of the
ice-cutting plant, which is situated near
the South Gardner line. During the re-
cent storm of sleet, these men sought
the warmth furnished by the boilers,
and retired last might wholly uncon-
scious of the danger that confronted
them.
The accident happened by one of the
steam plugs blowing out some time
during the night, and before the sleep
ing men were conscious of their danger
their little quarters were filled with
scalding steam. The men were nearly
suffocated when one of their number
awoke, and with difficulty aroused his
sleeping companions. Farrar and Law
renee were more fortunate than their
companions, and forced open a window,
and climbed down ladder safely to the
ground. Both men We're exhausted and
were practically unable to assist their
companions
Jones and Leblanc, in coming down
the ladder, were SO overcome that they
fell into the scalding water on the boiler
room floor, and their flesh was literally
parboiled. The agony of the unfortu-
nate men was something pitiful but the
only thing to be done was to swait for
assistance.
Help finally arrived and the four
burned men were taken to Gardner and
thence to Fitchburg, where they were
taken to Burbank hospital Everything
was done for their comfort, but Jones
and Leblanc died this afternoon from
the effects of their terrible scalding.
Farrar and Harrington both inhaled
much of the steam, and a word from
Fitchburg late tonight was to the effect
that there was doubt as to the recovery
of either man.
Leblanc was a laborer. and leaves a
wife and two children. Jones was an as
sistant engineer in the Leominster fire
department, and leaves a wife and four
children.
mt f,,I
eral gloom about Hubbardston and
South Gardner, and pail of gloom has
overspread the town of Leominster.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-23
HISTORICAL PARTY.
Casino Club Appropriately Closes the
Mardi Gras Season.

The Casino Club closed the Mardi
Gras season Tuesday night with an his
torical costume party, at tine club rooms,
in Houghtons block. The rooms were
prettily decorated by the ladies' of the
club, and they served as a luxurious re-
ception room. A crayon portrait Of
Washington was decorated with silk
American flags and other flags, and tri-
color bunting was arranged about the
room. Potted plants and cut flowers
were tastefully arranged with effect.
Among the representations were the fol-
lowing:
J. A. Trudel, King George L of Greece;
Mrs. Philip Richard, Queen Olga of
Greece; f. j. Latour. Gen. Ethan Allen:
Mrs. Leander B. Werner, Queen Vic
torfa; Edmond Pruneau, Napoleon l;
Mrs. Eli Belisle. Martha Washington; A.
q. Masse, George Washington; Miss
Dora Werner, lady of the. court of En-
press Josephine; r. Meaulac, Mexican
general; Miss Lizzie Faucher, carnation
pink; Joseph Contoine, Prince of Wales;
Miss Emma Laviolette, goddess Of lib
erty; r. A. Laviolette, general; L. j.
Werner, lieutenant; Sinai Leticu, Romeo;
Miss Emma Morency. Juliet; Cyril Le-
claire, Duke of Marlborough; Miss M
Masse, Princess Beatrice; H Gregoire,
Mexican lieutenant; Miss Emma Benoit.
Spanish queen; Joseph Lebel, Admiral
Sicard; Miss Leah Laviolette. English
violets; B. Werner, Louis XVII; Master
Trudel, Henry w
The grand march started about 8
o'clock, and from then until midnight
dancing was continued to music by Abb
botts orchestra.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-23
TROUBLES cuLMINATE.
The Company Has Been Followed by III
Luck hImost from Its Inception, But
Went Forward Full of Pluck.

The members of the Worcester and
Northwestern Mining and Trading Com
rany, to the number of 3S, left Worces-
ter Feb. ID, directly after the great bliz-
zard, or rather in the midst of it, and
a more jubilant group, of excursionists
has seldom gone from Worcester. Tear
full and mournful farewells were said
by wives, sweethearts and children, but
even these had no depressing effect on
the gold hunters, and as their special
car was drawn out of Union depot,
the men were more happy and san
guine than were the friends they left
behind.
The party reached Seattle without
special incident, the route being over
the Fitchburg New York Central, Lake
Shore. Nickel Plate, Chicago and North
western and the Great Northern Rail
road.
After reaching Seattle, the first hitch
occurred. Reports We're received that
the Copper river region which was the
original destination would not open as
soon as was expected and accordingly
the plans were changed, the party de-
Gliding to go to British Columbia and
the great Northwest territory, where
Mr.. Wilkinson had had previous expert
enee in mining.
One delay led to another until at last,
failing to take the boat to Alaska, the
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-23

than they did Tuesday evening The
dancers gave little thought to the rain
and the slush without, as they waltzed
or two-stepped through the rapidly
speeding hours that preceded the ad-
vent Of the lenten season.
The decorations by Lalime, which
were in place upon the opening evening
had not been removed These formed
an attractive background for the ever
changing picture that was presented
upon the floor Of the hall The cos
tunes were as numerous and striking
as in former years, and stood out in
marked contrast to those who could not
resist the temptation for waltz or a
schottische, and ventured upon the floor
In ordinary street dress
The galleries were all crowded when
the Mardi Gras opened with the appear
ance of King Carnival and Queen Car
nival and their attendants. The line
was formed in the west ante-room, and
slowly wound it's way down to the stage
where the various characters were in
troduced to the Interested on-lookers.
Their costumes were of bewildering
splendor, of all the primary and good
many of the secondary colors; and vet
they portrayed to excellent advantage
the characters they were intended 10
represent
First of all came the thirteen states
escorted by delegation of thirteen mil
itiamen. The thirteen young ladies all
wore costumes significant of the states
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-23

music was inspiring, the speaking was
eloquent and full of patriotic senti-
ments; and through 1t ali there was a
feeling of characteristic good fellowship.
Shortly before o'clock the party filed
into the banquet hall, to the strains of
march played on the piano by Thomas
J. Moran, and took their seats around
the tables over which smiled fine por-
trait or Washington, who looked down
on the gathering from beneath the folds
of an American flag
AT the head table were President Phil
ip j. OConnell, who acted as toastmas-
ter of the evening; Mayor Rufus 3.
Dodge, Jr., Col. Samuel j. Winslow,
Alderman Thomas j, Barrett, Hon.
John w. Corcoran of Clinton, ex-Alder-
man Abram A. Rheutan. Deputy Sher-
IF James EARLY, DR.. Timothy j. Foley,
Clerk of the Board of Health James c.
Coffey, Francis P. McKeon, principal OF
the Millbury street school; Representa-
ave William |. Mclaughlin, John j Ri
ordan, supervisor of evening schools; In
spector Patrick O'Day, John E. Day.
John B. Ratigan, Mark F. Cosgrove
Thomas FL. Hall and Edward j. SOM
ers
Two other tables were set the length
of the hail. and about these were seat
ed the members of the club, making a
total OF 12O who enjoyed the festivities
The dinner was served by RebboH. and
It was 10 O'clock when President Philip
j. OConnell raped for order and on
ened the after-dinner exercises bv a
eulogy OF Washington and extending
cordial greeting to the guests Of the
club He then announced as the FIRST
number of the program "The American
hymn, which was sung by a quartet
consisting of John F. Mccartney. FIJI
gene a. oConnor. Anthony ]. O'Reiiiy
and Edmund f. Hunt A'eiAiS
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-23
SHOT BY ACCIDENT.
Death of George w. Simmons of Boston
at His Country Home.

Nahant, Mass, Feb. 22.--George w.
Simmons, well-known business man of
Boston, accidentally shot and killed him
self at his summer residence here to-
day. Mr.. Simmons had come down to
inspect the house and grounds, and had
brought with him a rife After visiting
the grounds with the caretaker, Mr..
Smith, he started off for walk on the
bluff, taking the rifle with him. After
Mr.. Simmons returned Mr.. Smith heard
the report of the rifle and rushing into
the dining-room found Mr.. Simmons ly
ing on the floor gasping for breath and
unable to speak. He died in few min
utes. The rife was on the floor beside
him and an oil rag was on the table.
while in the weapon was the shell Of one
cartridge
The medical examiner pronounced the
shooting probably accidental. Mr.. Sim
mons was the proprietor of a large fur
nishing store in Washington street,
Boston, known as Oak Hall, and in win-
ter resides at 1863 Commonwealth ave-
nue., Boston.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-23

In view of the large first cost of the
Maine, about $5,000,000, and the national
desire that she shall be raised, Secre-
tary Long believs that he is fully jusfi-
fed in making the above terms with the
Wrecking companies, though at first
thought the per diem compensation
seems large. 1t must be borne in mind
however, he said, today, that this will
constitute the largest wrecking eXpedi-
tion ever equipped in this country.
Capt. Humphreys and Mr.. Chapman
representing the two companies, ex-
plained to the Associated Press the plan
they will adopt. IN addition to the
-emergency work TO be prosecuted by
the Right Arm, the Maine expedition
will be made up Of about 100 men. in
Guiding six skilled divers, the wreckine.
steamer Underwater of Boston, of 900
horse power; the wrecling steamer
John G. Jones of Norfolk, of similar
power; the iron barge Lone Star Of
Boston, capable of carrying 5000 tons
the floating derrick Monarch, capable of
hitting 26O tons, the largest floating der
l1ck In the country, and another der
rick capable of lifting 80 tons.
The wreckers say it will be impossible
TO assemble this material and get it into
Havana harbor ready for work for a
week.
me Underwater has a crew of II men.
including her own staff of divers. The
Jones has like crew and equipment of
divers. The crews are available for
wrecking work. but aside from these
men these will be forty experienced
Wreckers.
VINO will command the expedition has
not been determined Capt. Thomas xiv
lin of New York is mentioned among
those likely to be placed in charge. He
is man of exceptional ability in deep
sea wrecking. Capt. Chittenden of New
York. another wrecking master, who is
thought of for the command of the ex-
pedition, has a special forte in hauling
off beached vessels The wrecking mas
ter will be in complete charge although
naval officer will be detailed to inspect
the work as 1t proceeds. Probably Lieut..
Commander Wainwright, the executive
officer of the Maine, now in Havana, will
be assigned to this duty.
Capt. Humphreys stated that the pur-
pose was not to separate the big guns
from the turrets, but to lift them as a
whole The combined weight of each
turret and gun is 1866 tons. The Monarch
can lift 260 tons, so there is an ample
margin of lifting power. They are hope
ful that the ship can be brought to the
surface The iron barge Lone Star will
be used to receive the turrets, guns and
wreckage, and as fast, as loads are made
up she will be towed to the Norfolk
navy yard.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-23

Seattle, Wash, Feb. pa party of
forty Massachusetts men who are part
ners in an Alaska venture, under the
name of the Worcester and Northwest
Mining and Trading Association of
Alaska, are ready to leave for Alaska,
but their outfits have been attached by
the sheriff in a suit brought by the Pa
cifc Steam Whaling Company of San
Francisco. The complaint alleges that
the party engaged passage on the
steamer Alliance for Copper river, but
just before the steamer sailed, refused
to go on her. The steamship company
was unable to dispose of the reserved
passages, and, as a result, claims to
have been damaged in the sum of $136O.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-23


very pretty picture. Those who rep
resented the thirteen original states
We're:
South Carolina, Miss Queenie Bennett.
Pennsylvania, Miss Gertie Steele.
Massachusetts, Mrs. w. f. Stearns.
New York, Mrs. Henry Berger.
Rhode Island, Miss Aime Bennett.
Delaware, Mrs. Charles Villandry.
North Carolina, Maggie Haggerty.
New Hampshire, Miss Lizzie Ryan.
Maryland, Miss Nellie Goulding.
New Jersey Mrs. Eva Tisdale.
Georgia, Mrs. John Searles.
Virginia, Miss Teresa Marley.
Connecticut Miss Lizzie f. Benchlev.
Then followed King Carnival, repre-
sented by L. A. Lucier, and Queen Car
nival part taken by Miss Ethel Slater.
The court jester, represented by Wilton
Jones', and the high lord chamberlain.
by John Clements, followed King and
Queen Carnival
The goddess Of liberty found personi-
fication in Mrs Charles Latour. George
Washington and Martha Washington
very appropriately followed the goddess
of liberty Arthur Choquette made a
capital father of his country, while Miss
Mamie Paul in a snow-white wig and a
costume BETTING a woman of distinc-
ton of century ago. assumed the role
Of the famous Martha.
Frank N. Hill. with his majestic figure