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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
ADJUSTMENTS.


George Backus, of the Way Down
East" company, which will appear here
Friday and Saturday, told this tale last
week. A few evenings ago, as Backus
was going in the stage door of the Ire
mont theatre, Boston, he met Odell
Williams, who plays Squire Bartlett,
and pulling a cigar from his pocket, Of
fered it to Williams Its a very good
cigar" said Bacl1us, but / have
headache; can't smoke the cigar and
don't want to break it by carrying it in
my pocket" Williams took the cigar,
thanked Backus and went upstairs to
dress. A little while later some one
told Williams the cigar was loaded, so
Manager McCaull coming back ON the
stage about 10 o'clock Williams gave
the cigar to him. McCaull put it in
his pocket.
About IL o'clock that night, McCaull
was sitting in his room in his hotel
when in walked George Backus. The
two had chatted for some time. when
Backus asked: Got cigar handy?"
Mr.. McCaull gave him cigar Backus
lit it and then came a report-a puff
of smoke, and the cigar blew itself
across the room.
"Wh-wh- where did you get that ci-
ci-cigar?" gasped BaclSus as soon as he
could get his breath.
Williams gave it to me-" answered
McCaull, as much astonished as Baekus.
"Why?"
ooh, nothing" said Backus; only it's
the one / gave him."
1t seems impossible to comprehend
repertoire of such strong standard
plays as Darkest Russia" "A Prisoner
Of Algiers,' All the Comforts of
Guardsmen," etc, can be offered with
a carload Of special scenery, a complete
electric plant, the eompanys own or
chestra etc, for the extreme low prices
of 10, 20 and so cents, but such is the
fact The famous Bennett & Moulton
company will open their goth annual en-
gagement in this city next Monday
Daily matinees commence Tuesday
Seats now on sale
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
GIVEN HARD WORK.
Coach Putnam Tries Out the Tech
Foot Ball Men.

Coach Putnam Tries Out the Tech
Foot Ball Men.
When the Tech foot ball squad came
out for practice last evening Coach John
H. Putnam informed the men that he
wanted work, ana he got it. They prac-
ticed hard the hardest that they have
done for long time, as they will take
only signal practice today. The team in
tended to line up for stiff work against
the second eleven, but there was not a
full scrub on the field, so that they suf-
fered some disappointment in that re-
spect. However, they did the best they
could under the circumstances, and the
practice they received unquestionably had
good effect.
The Tech men are keyed up for tomor-
rows contest at the oval against NJ. 1
T. eleven of Boston. 1t is several years
since the Tech team has beaten M. l. T.,
and prospects for victory have not been
as bright for years as they are at present
While the Tech team is light the M. /.
+ team is not playing a strong game as
the defeats it has received this season
show.
Capt. Walsh of the team will play at
end In Woods place. Willis viii take his
position back of the line. He has been
out for practice regularly since early in
the week, despite a boil on the arm, which
troubles him exceedingly at times The
remainder OF the team Is unchanged from
previous games.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
a LONG HARD RUN.
High School Athletes Will Race Across
Fields Today

WINS VIVA
The second in the series of cross-coun-
try runs by high school students will take
place this afternoon at 2S0 o'clock, the
start to be made at Bliss field The call
is issued for start an hour earlier than
at first announced, in order that some of
the foot ball players who participated in
the first run and who want to take part
today for the honor of their class NAV
run. The run today will be a real cross
country, and is a hard one for so youth
ful students. The start will be at Bliss
The course will extend to Newton
square, across lots, and thence to High
Land military school, also across fields
The return Will be by the shortest route
from the military academy, which means
jog across the fields The distance is
considerably greater than the Tech stu
dents took few days ago in their final
run, which was from Bliss field to New
ton square and return
a. Inc seniors lead in points by a score of
oS 70 80. The run today will have a large
number of entries, twice as many as the
nrsI run. There was a large list of in
tended starters for the first run, but the
day was cloudy, and more than half those
entered thought the run would not take
place. The juniors are determined 10 win
inc largest number of points today and
nave entered a large field
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
POST 10 INSPECTED.

Campfire and inspection Attract
More Than 200 Veterans and Friends.
There was an inspection and camp
fire of post 10 last evening at IS Pearl
street. There was fine inspection of
the post, which is now only second in
numbers and strength to the Chicago
post, and the members were compli-
mented on their work of the evening.
AS there was no new candidate to mus
ter in, Past Commander D. e. Burbank
OBLIGATED in that capacity, under the
name of George Dewey. More than 200
VI ere present, and there was speaking
by number of the post. After the work
was over, refreshments were served.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
PoLIcEMEN's BALL.

1t viii Be Held in Mechanics Hall,
January II.
In selecting date for their annual
ball, the Worcester policemen have de-
cided that they would set it at Jan IT,
so as in no way to interfere with the
firemen's ball. which is to be in Me-
chanics hall Dec s. The following COM
mittee will assist Lieut.. James T.
Johnson, who has been appointed chair
maR: George H. Whiting, George A.
Mcleod, James P. Hackett, John Leg
asey, George t. Delaney, James P.
O'Connell, w. A. Condy, ]. Clarence
Davis, Gustave Fyrberg, Luke ]. Dill
lon, Thomas J. Spencer, Charles /.
Thompson, Fred w. Porter, James j.
Burke
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
KING CHIMES FIRST.
Pretty Races at the En-
pire City Club
Meet.

New York, Oct. 26.-There was a fair
attendance at the second days meet of
the Empire City Clubs trotting meet.
The track was fast and the races were
close and exciting, In the 2:l2 trot Wood
ford c. was made the choice at $40 to $40
for the field. but the converted PAGER,
King Chimes, won in straight heats, with
the favorite second.
Eleven met in the 2;1S trot, and Matte
Young sold at $40 to $50 for the field. The
Duroc, the former winning each heat by
half a length. Swift was the choice at 81
to $40 in the 2:l0 mile dash for trotters
and after trailing the field to the dis.
lance he came home a winner by half a
length, but was set back for running. The
2:15 pace was won by Highwood Spider
Summary:
212 CLASS TROT-PuRsE $500.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
TRINITY CHURCH FAIR.

At meeting of the Ladies circle of
Trinity church yesterday, plans We're
made for a fair and supper to be given
next week to raise money towards the
debt on the church parsonage. The fair
win include the usual features, and on
Monday evening there will be variety
supper After the supper, there is to
be an entertainment including vocal
and instrumental music and readings.
On Tuesday there will be a dinner
served between - and O'Clock, and in
the evening a salad supper will be
served. An entertainment will be given
after the supper. The committee of ar
rangements is; Mrs. John Legg, chair
man; Mrs. A. w, Chaplin. Mrs. S. 0.
Head. Mrs 5Gi: Nv. oDutten, Mrs. q. d.
Costello. Mrs A. Tus6n Mrs. S. H.
Moulton Mrs. A. w. Walls and others
One pill taken every night stimulates the
CARRIERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
FULL OF GINGER.
Yale Men Play Snappy Ball But Auchin-
loss is Again Hurt.

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 26. = Despite
the warm, sultry atmosphere of today,
the Yale varsity and college foot ball
teams played out the game of two rs
minute halves this afternoon as fresh and
as full of ginger as If the day was much
cooler.
The varsity side scored twice in the
first half and twice in the second. One of
the scores in the first half was by Sharpe's
neat goal from the 45-yard line, but all
other scoring was on runs by the backs or
tackles.
Auchincloss was put in at fulback to-
day appearing in playing clothes for the
first time in three weeks He played
fairly well, but his Ill luck reasserted it.
self and he was injured, being cut In the
cheek, which necessitated his being taken
out. To close the practice the coachers
took all the candidates for the end posi-
lions on the field and ran them down the
field in pairs on Dupee's kicks. The Yale
eleven will have signal practice and light
work tomorrow afternoon, and will leave
on the 40 train for New York tomorrow
evening for the game with Columbia on
Saturday,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
GAME CANCELLED.
Highland Military Academy Will Not
Play Northboro High School.

Northboro, Oct. 26.-The foot ball game
that was to be played between Northboro
high school and Highland Military Acad-
envy has been cancelled by the latter.
Manager Gallagher is trying to arrange
game with Hudson or Upton school to be
played on the home grounds.
The Silver Lake Club are to hold a spe-
clal meeting for the purpose of electing
president The following members have
already enrolled: Patrick Quirk, William
Ellsworth, william Meanor, George Simp
son. Charles Bowes, George La Porte,
Ell Miller. The first hot supper and en-
tertainment will be held Oct 80.
The red flag was taken from the Yeaton
house today.
have been stricken with diphtheria, are to
be about in a week.
lt3is rumored that William Twichell is
stricken with diphtheria;
Miss Winks., dancing teacher, Of Wor-
cester. was In town today negotiating for
the town hall, in which to hold a dancing
school for the winter season.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
BOY MAKES HIS ESCAPE

Walter r. Maloney, a 16-year-old
lad, whose home is in Springfield es-
capped from the Lyman school yesterday
morning. The Worcester police were
notified of his escape yesterday after
noon. He is described as dark COM
plexioned, five feet tall and weighs
about 100 pounds
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
INFANTS WIN AGAIN.
The Third in the Series Rolled With
the Casino Team.

The third in the series of four matches
at candle pins between the Infants of
Whites alleys and Casinos of the Casino
alleys was rolled at Whites alleys last
evening. The Infants won by SO pins,
which makes their lead in the series 81
pins The Infants rolled a good total
but the work of the Casinos was much
better than on the opening match on
Whites alleys. In that they were beaten
by i69 pins They won the second match
on the Casino alleys by 125 pins.
A feature of the match last evening was
the rolling of Orr and Lohnes, rival cap
tains concerning whose merits much has
been said of late. Lohnes won in the in
dividual struggle by II pins. Orr had
high single of the evening, getting 100
pins Lohnes' 442 was high total. The
last match will be rolled at Casino alleys
next week
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
BURGo IN THE RING.
The Worcester Fighter is Booked for
Many Matches.

Walter Burgo is in the ring again
and getting matches rapidly He has
match with Eddie Kennedy, to take
place at Pittsburg within three weeks
Burgo's arm must be entirely better,
for he fought several battles since he
left Worcester last summer Walter Is
under new management. and
his Worcester friends hope he meets
with better luck financially than he did
last winter, when his manager got it
all, and allowed Burgo to come back to
Worcester broke.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
WRITES OF uRAcUAv.

A Worcester Sailor Marves at a.
Number of Newspapers ia Montevldec
Charles H. Eddy. a Worcester boy,
who is at present before the mast
aboard the U. S. s wilmington has
written his friends in thisNety of the
conditions that exist at present at
Montevideo, Uruguay He states that
there are more daily papers printed in
that city than IN London, though the
city itself is but 100 900 larger in popula-
ton than Worcester.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
MAY BE SUSPENDED.
Chief brennan Does Nor Approve of
Officer Tlerney's Action.

Chances are even that officer James
]. Tierney, who used his club freely on
Frank j. O'Leary's head at Washing
ton square, Tuesday night, will be sus-
pended. Chief of Police brennan thinks
that the officer was not justified in
striking O'Leary before he ascertained
the cause of the trouble. O'Learys
brother consulted with the chief about
the matter, and while he does not care
to see the officer lose his position. he
thinks that he should be punished as
a reminder that it is not good form for
a policeman to whack people over the
head with billy in a moment of for
getfulness. Officer Tgerney is still on
duty and will continue until OLeary
Is able to get down to see the chief, and
then the matter will be settled
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
MINOR oFFENsEs.
The Defendants in Central District
Court VarlousIy Dealt With.

In the central district court yester-
day morning, George Stevens and WAL
ter Davis, charged with violating city
ordinance, were discharged. William H.
Noonan, arrested for assault and bat
terry on George McCaughn of Shrews-
bury, had his case filed.
Thomas Kerrigan, for Illegal liquor
keeping, was fined $50. Charles Dwyer
was fined S. for drunkenness and John
Beckamne John Endron and Oscar
Endron, were each fined $40 for the
same offense. Fred Warner, for drunk
enness, was sentenced to the house Of
correction for four months
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
HAD a CLOSE CALL.
A Truant Horse Nearly Caused officer
Ryan to Be Late at His Box.

Ryan to Be Late at His Box.
officer William Ryan found a horse
wandering on Winter street yesterday
morning and for time had trouble
trying to capture the animal, as it had
neither bride nor halter. Finally, after
hard time, he grabbed the animal by
the forelock and then discovered that
he had only second to ring in his
signal box. He pulled the animal to the
signal box and after sending in his
duty call took the horse to McDonnell's
stable, where it awaits an owner.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
DEATHS.
Telephone 1914.

HEYWOOD-In this city, 18th, Frank E.
Haywood, 80 yrs. mos. days HHfk
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend funeral services at Plymouth
Church Friday at p. m. coo
CROSMON-In this city, d25th2 James B.
Crosmon. So yrs. II mos, 'iass
WALKER-In this city 26th George A,
son of James p and Sarah N. Walker,
mos. q days
JOHNSON--In this city Goth, Nathaniel
L., son of John Fl. and Flora p. john
son, yr. mos Is days.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend funeral services at their residence,
No. 271 Pleasant street, Saturday, at II
a. m.
COSTELLO - In this city, 18th, at 20
Berkeley street, Thomas Costello.
Funeral notice later.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
BRIDE coMING..

~ VII TtIcHu Ia1uFty ~NTTDI01ON
Tonight.
Joe Flaherty, whose boxing show takes
place at Father Mathew hall tonight, has
received a telegram from Austin Rice
who says that he will bring Eddie Bride
to Worcester to attend Flahertys show
He is now training at New London for
his fight with young Kenney, lightweight
champion of the west. The men are
matched at 1856 pounds to go 20 rounds, at
Hartford, Oct. 30
Flaherty has very fine program, and
the indications point to a large attend
ance.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
STUDENT MISSING.
Walter Reilly Believed to Have Gone to
Newbure, N. j.

Walter Reilly, a 1S-year-old student
at the Worcester Academy, left that in
stitution Saturday and has not been
seen since. Yesterday his uncle, S. B..
Walker, was in Worcester looking him
up, and reported the matter to the po-
lice. A bootblack told Mr.. Walker that
his ward had gone to Newburg, N. Y,
and he will probably leave for that
Mace TODAY.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-27
HEADQUARTERS for TuIIDs, RyaCINthS, CrOcus

and other Dutch Bulbs over 10000 in
SO Varieties.
PLANT NOW,
for spring Towering. Beds planted to or
der; also Roses, Pinks, etc Funeral de-
signs and decorations at lowest rates, as
usual.
THAYER, Florist, s Ripley St.
TelenhOne 364-4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-05
THE BETTING EVEN.

New York, October 4.-The reported
odds ON Columbia did not develop today.
Where small bets had been made at 10
to s. 10 to and at greater odds, some at
2 to !, there was To-Day nothing better
than even money. The largest amount
wagered today was 90 even. between a
visiting Chicagotn and well-known
New York yachtsman. Where, In 1895,
several commission firms had In hand
foreign orders to place sums ranging
from 1000 to 5000 pounds sterling upon
yalkyrie, I'LL, there have been no such
opportunities this year for Amerioan bet
tors against Shamrock. There is only one
house In "The Street" which Is the ae-
pository of British money. A prominent
Broad street broker declined an offer &,
cover $1,000 bet on the Shamrock, this
noon. and yet he was warm partisan OF
the Columbia. Two bets were reported
at the Stock Exchange, one Of $1,000 to
$500, the other $1,000 to 5000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-05
It Lacks Official Con-
firmation.
Beers Hove 5000 Men on the
Natal Border.

London, October, 4.-The most interest
lransvsai crisis today is that the ohancei.
lor Of the exchequer Rt bon. sir Michael
Hicks- Beach, has san toned the pro-
visionai expenditure of 81, 900, OU0 and the
government will not exceed that limit
without authority from parliament,
which will be asked to vote a sum not ex-
oeeding es,oOo, OJ0O
meeting OF the war board to-day dis
oussed and drew up arrangements to en-
sure the safety Of the route from Durham
TO Laings Mex 60 that large bodies of
troops may, on disem bark alton, be rapid
~ forwarded up the country to the front
without confusion or crowding at the
base.
1t Is stated today that the war office has
decided that the army corps for service in
south Africa shall he much larger than
originally estimated and that it now con !.
sists OF over 40, 200 men.
Tho preparations for the despatch Of
this force, incl NdinR the .charsering of big
ocean liners is steadily and .satisfactcrily
proceeding The Press essooiation learns
that the despatch drawn up by the cabi-
net on Friday was still unsent up to this
evening.
brussels gives, from "well informed
| source" the news that DIR. Leyds, the
representative In Z rope of the South
African republic. has received contirma-
tion Of the report that President Kruger
had addressed an ultimatum to Great
Britain, demanding the withdrawal of
the british forces from the frontier with
in 4s hours and that 1t was delivered
on Monday. This report. however, still
lacks official confirmation.
The confidence of the military nuthorI-
ties at the Cape is shown by despatch
recsived to night from Cape Town, which
stated that a conference between tho
military authorities there and General SIR
George Stewart White, v. G.. who will
command the british forces In Natal, and
Lieut.. General Sir Frederick Walker, held
TO consider the situation, General White
expressed himself as confident that the
pritish would be able TO present a force
sufficient to repeI any attack.
General White, who intended to go to
Durham on roard a warship, in order to
save time has now abandoned the idea
and will go by train tonight.
A line steamer left Lourepzo MARQUEE.
DeIagoa Bay today, with 1900 Rand
refugees. Large Numbers were left behind
and all train are crowded with those
taking part In the exodus from the Trans
saal.
A despatch from Volksrust says the
Boer camp on the Natal border now COM
prises 1000 men and is growing daily.
The camp breathes religious fervor.
The commi ssarint arrangements, the de.
spatch says. are defective. One of the
largest corps lay in the veldt without
shelter during heavy thunder storm.
Commandant General Joubert is mo-
mentarlly expected to assume command
of the Boer foIcss.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-05

The Daily Mail snys Il considers that
the action reported indicates grave dan
ger and IL thinks IL probable that other
British warships are converging silently
upon the theatre Of action.
A special despatch from Pretoria says
that the Transvaal government has seized
gold to the value OF 500, ,ot0 pounds, whion
isnow lodged In the stnte mint The
government the despatch adds. viii in
demnify the banks to which the gold is
consigned.
Other telegrams represent that q Boer
attack upon Natal Is expected any mo
ment. hut assert that commandment gem
sral Joubert has threatened to shoot any
man who moves without orders.
The London morning papers are In
olined to regard the seizure OF gold by the
Transyaal government as an act OF war.
No absolute confirmation Is obtainabie
OF the report that Boer ultimatum has
been presented. but the news comes from
unusually good Borr sources.
A DISUREDITED REPORT.
Blomfonteine, Ocsober THE govern
ment publishes a telegram from Roshof
stating that the British forces have
CROSSED the border aud that fighting has
commenced.
Another televram says the troops have
crossed the border, but that no lighting
hiss occurred. The government discredits
the report.