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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27
EVENING SCHOOLS.
Unusually Large Reestratlon--NewI
Courses Offered.

Courses Offered.
The total registration of pupils for the
evening high schools up to the hour Of
closing last night was 1850. This is the
highest number ever registered for The
nigh schools, and the number will UNI
douhtedly be largely augmented before
the end of the week. Supervisor ]. j..
hiordan VIII be at the English hish
school building every evening this week,
including Saturday from to 8 o'clock.
The high school committee on the part
OF the school board has decided to es-
tabiish courses in psychology and phys-
iology in the evening high school IL
there Is a demand for the subjects. Reg
istration for the elementary and gram
mar evening schools is conducted at
room 8, city hall, and Is correspondlnglv
large, compared with the high school
registration.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27
BENEFIT OF FRENCH BAPT1srs.

Rev. Arthur st. John gave an inter-
esting address in the French Baptist
church last night, and a large audience
was present. The reverend gentleman
has recently returned from trip to the
west and has an interesting story OF
his travels and last night addressed an
audience with ITO California and re-
turn illustrated with lantern slides.
The proceeds of the lecture are for the
benefit OF the church.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

A great deal has been said lately in
the papers about thes high rates for
money causing noticeable pinch in the
the high rate so much as it is the in
ability of the plungers to obtain ac-
commodations. Recent rapid falls in
prices have naturally made the big
financial institutions that were carry
ing large lines of stock exchange coll
laterals apprehensive, and they have
called upon their customers for more
margin. Then, too. there have been
heavy requirements for money to float
the various combinations formed dur
ing the past year and calls of the south
and west for currency to be used in
connection with the movement of
crops. New York and Boston have nat
urally been among the centres
called upon to meet this de-
mand But financial institutions all
over the country are outstanding their
resources as much as possible to take
care of legitimate borrowers when
called upon. BY legitimate borrowers
is meant business enterprises other
than speculative operations. The de-
mands for business purposes have
been so great as to tax the loanable
supplies, and there are no indications
that the money market will return 70
condition of case until the crops are
marketed and the proceeds find their
way back to the reserve centres Of the
east This win require anywhere from
four to eight weeks, though should the
SITUATION become threatening to the
general business of the country ar
lansements could be made in short or
der 70 import gold An influx of gold
would strengthen the bank reserve ana
lower the interest rates
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

Dewey's old habit of taking people by
surprise sticks to him. He passed the
torpedo beds and shore batteries of New
York harbor with his old nonchalance.
Now the city is his. 1t only remains to
decide upon the forms Of surrender.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

The Marine Review is authority for
the statement that the effectiveness of
the American navy has increased one
third since Dewey was placed in com
mand of the Pacific squadron. The en-
tire world outside Of Germany and
Japan, says that journal, at present re-
cards the American navy as the third
most effective in existence, ranking
atter only those of Great Britain and
France. Germany and Japan are both
active rivals and before the war were
considered superior to us as sea
power but now all that is changed, and
provided the republican administration
IS permanent and our present policy of
naval increase is continued, we shall re-
tain our present high position as a
world power.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

The welcome announcement is ont
that the Boston & Albany will run their
annual autumnal excursion to New
York on Tuesday, Oct 3. via Spring
field, Pittsfield, over the Berkshire
Hills, which are now resplendent in
their autumnal foliage to Albany
thence via the Hudson river, famous for
the beauty Of It's scenery. especially the
Palisades, excellent view of which NAV
be had from the day boat. Or If one
wishes he may go down the river nv
night on the magnificent and palatla1
steamer, Adirondack marvel of
marine architecture. Home via the Fail
River line and Boston The fare is only
$500.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

The Chickasaw Indians, not wishing
to have all their glory borne away by
white men, have passed law making
the price of marriage license $1,000.
An Indian maiden wooed and welded
under such circumstances might indeed
be called one of the dearest girls on
earth.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

Riley Grammar says he cannot get
Londoners to bet against the Columbia
even at to l. This may be taken to
mean either one of two things. Either
the English lack confidence in the
Shamrock or in Riley Grammar.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

Dom Paul is quoting psalms with all
the facility of a Cromwell. But he must
bear in mind that the English protector
was ever mindful to keep his powder
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

Notwithstanding the adjustment Of
the government bounty for every quar-
ter knot that warship exceeds it's con-
tracted rate of speed, it is a good sign
when American builders take sufficient
pride in their work to build battle
ship full knot faster than they had
agreed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

Now that Schley has announced his
willingness to accept the appointment
to the south Atlantic station, mis-
friends" are raising an uproar over his
position in the Dewey parade.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27
THE WORCESTER SPY
BY THE sPY COMPANY,
WORCESTER, MASS.
sIrRsCRIPTIoN RATES.

cents a week, 50 cents month, $50 a
quarter, $500 year; including The Sum
day Spy by carrier. 81 cents a month. $500
a year.
THE SUNDAY SPY: -Four cents copy.
$500 year.
THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY CWeek-
ly). Published every Friday morning.:
Five cents copy. $500 year.
All subscriptions payable in advance.
Sample copies sent on request.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

There will be no "hoot mon" about the
Dewey parade. It is just as well that the
Toronto Highlanders stay at home. Yer
mont will be bigger than the land of
cakes this week.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

The controller Of the national treas
ury has held in effect that the finder of
mutilated paper currency is entitled to
have it redeemed by the government.
Up to this time the department has
held to the contrary, and where mutt
lated paper money has been sent in for
redemption by parties claiming that
they found it, the government has APP
propriated the same without making re-
stitution. But very few findings have
been reported here of late, but still,
while there's life there's hope.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

There is a shortage of small coin in
the United States. treasury, but the
street car conductors in Worcester re-
port that the ladies carry as many PEN
MES as ever.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

The foot ball player will have to wait
longer than usual this year before he
can hope to attract much attention.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27
BARLEY MALT AND HOPS.

and no corn are used IN making the IA
nous Anheuser- Busch Brewing Assn
brands or beer for home and club use,
There are no others that equal 1t. Abso-
lutely pure beer. u. s. Pierce & Co..
Wholesale dealers. Worcester, Mass
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

1t seems that young Cornelius Van
derbilt is disposed to spurn mere life
interest in one hundred million dol
lars. If the Vanderbilts are looking
around for any one else to take Cor
ro"'s' place in this affair. there are a
of deserving people who would
clad to accept on short notice
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

One of the noticeable features of the
democratic convention in Boston was
the refusal to denounce Aguinaldo, but
it must be said in behalf of the fol-
lowers of George Fred Williams the
First, that they did not permit their
enthusiasm to carry them to the length
of putting his name on their ticket
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
Joseph Jefferson Is Coming to Wor-
cester-Notes.

A hero of the same dashing. duel
fighting, women-loving class as Cyraho
de Refgerac, but one who is a more
companionable and attractive charac-
ter, is Gil de Berault, one of Louis
XIII. s cavaliers and around whose
splendid figure Stanley Weyman has
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

1t will be pleasing information to the
old-time theatre goers here to learn
that Joseph Jefferson will be seen at
Worcester Theatre on the evening of
Oct 6. He has entirely recovered from
his illness of a year ago and is again
in the full enjoyment of his wonted
health and strength Mr.. Jefferson is
easily the dean of the American stage
and the most emirent and popular CO.
median of the present decade. He has
equally as many friends and admirers
as he had 20 years ago. Every season
he thrusts his kindly face into the the
atrical arena and starts out on his
tour as spry and happy and interesting
as the youngest comedian before the
footlights. Successful stage folk of
fewer years stand aside gladly and APP
plaud generously when they can steal
a chance to see this past master of all
graceful stage acts in his famous old
plays 20 which he has had the good
twinkle or note of pathos. He is going
to give the public but IA weeks this
season. OF course the great metropoli
tan centers will claim most of that
time to laugh and to cry over his stage
pictures, and Worcester theatre goers
are to be congratulated upon the OPP
portunity of seeing him once again.
AS usual his company will be made up
largely from his own family.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

1t costs almost as much to be a Tam
many Judge as to be a baronet in Eng
land.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

The Kesrsarge is a swift boat. The
new Alabama will have to be faster
than the old.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

THE SPY SHOULD HAVE THE EYE OF ARGUS. HE
is HONORABLE If He DO BUT LOOK TO The VEL
FARE OF The COMMONWEALTH"
SrprE1rRER o1 1soo
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27
y gave the returns of the
all over the city and county
ming as fast as its corresnnnd-

~- and reporters could send them in.
They were flashed from the top of The
Spy building by the Worcester Bio
graph company and watched by thou
sands from the plaza in front of The
Spy office. The Spy can always be relied
upon to give news while it is news.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

YOU CAN'T HELP LIKING rur,r
they are so very small and their oction T.
50 perfect Only one pill dose Carter's
Little Liver Pills. Try them.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

caused the irreverent to laugh outright.
The affair ended like the ordinary Am
erican wedding in a shower of rice sus-
gestive of the Hebraic mamma. AS the
happy pair started on their journey tc
the cars domain their destination was
all too plainly indicated by placard
attached to their barouch bearing the
legend I'VE are off to Russia"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

According to a morning paper
wicked joker went about ward on the
Sabbath, limiting that an attack was 10
be made upon the honorable career OF
James H. Mellen as politician and a
public servant. No one knows better
than Mellen that the man does not live
who could make an attack upon his
honorable career in the legislatures
career that probably has had no paral-
lei for uprightness and unselfshness.
So the stories did not disturb the honest
man in the least. 1t is pity that Mel
len did not live in the days of Diogenes,
for the philosopher could have found
him without lantern. Political virtue
is as natural to him as horns to oxen.
And this forms the chief reason why
the city is so anxious to keep Mellen at
home. There are wicked and unscru-
pulous men in the legislature and peo-
pie are fearful that they might corrupt
''our James who is unsophisticated
and an easy mark for willy politicians.
When the city has a good thing it can
not be blamed for wanting to keep it,
hence people are 10th to loan eur
James to the legislature even for lit
tie while.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27
this quality, and who has always been

TINS qualllE, ana VINO mas always been q
favorite actor with the fair sex.
Joseph Jefferson comes to Worcester
theatre Oct. s. This season he is sur
rounded by an excellent company of
players. His repertoire includes THE
Cricket on the HEARTH rip Van Win
kle. The Rivals and Lend Me Five
Shillings." In this list of plays Mr.
Jefferson has won renown as Bob
Acres. Mr.. Golightly, Rip Van Wrinkle
and Caleb Plummer. and there is no
living actor today who can act these
parts so we'll All of the plays are
given with new and appropriate seen
cry, costumes and accessories.
THE Bride Elect" book and music
by John Philip Sousa, which comes to
the Worcester theatre Friday night,
Sept. 29, will be produced here exact
~ as it was when performed in New
Y ork and Boston. Among the special
features is a grand ballet There are
also splendid military band, enlarged
enlarged orchestra and magnificent set
| tings. This will be one of the most
important events of the season, and
from musical standpoint, the recalls
are of the tempestuous order, notably
at the close of the second act when
Unchain the dogs Of war is sung:
the curtain is raised again and again.
and the plaudits come spontaneously
from the public and has no suggestion
of origination at the hands of a
clique that so often play a prominent
part in such matters. The engage
ment is for the IElkes' annual benefit.
and should be witnessed by crowded
house. Tickets may be purchased of
members Of the Elks.
That fayorite comic opera company.
The Bostonians is the attraction at
the Worcester theatre Saturday, Sept.
30. for one performance only, present
ing rne tuneful and romantic opera,
Rob Roy" in which composition they
have never been heard in here This
season The Bostonians are in splendid
physical form, and present an array Of
young artists, the equals of which have
never been duplicated on the lyric
stage. Seats will so on sale Thurs
day.
Manager Wendelschaffer of the Wor-
cester theatre is experiencing consider
| able difficulty and embarrassment rela-
right at the beginning of his career
here. 1t Is the same old situation that
has been experienced by almost every
manager on the circuit Orders are
sent In at almost every performance
Tor tickets that are never called for,
and after the curtain is rung up, the
management are Obliged to take poor
chances on the sales In the aEgre-
gate, II means the loss of a consider
apie sum OF money during the season.
| MT. Wendelschaffer Is a prince Of good
Fellows in the matter of obliKing pat
rons or obliglng anybody, in fact But
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27
WHIMSlCALITIES.


MY friend" said the caller, ION be-
half of our society l am soliciting 25-cent
subscriptions to enable us to wage war
on the cigarette evil, and felt sure we
could rely on you in the battle to the
Yes. III give no quarter replied the
business man, promptly. Good day,
sir, "-Philadelphia Record.
MY lord" said Ambassador Choate to
the Marquis of Salisbury, 81 suppose you
regard President Kruger as a smooth
Boer."
mot at all. doncher know" replied the
British premier. He's a Boer that cuts
up rough, Mr. Choate." = Detroit Free
Press.
de Hello gls Is that Mr.. Highmus' resi-
~ that you, Fanny2'
Are you alone2"
so am I. Everybody else at the Office
has gone to the ball game. 1 want to
H sS 'G Don't s Soa know DoT the girl at the
central office Is listening?'' - - 80
Darkness was going to say may
come come on n. before ! get around this eve
goodbye Chicago Tribune.
Par sc1 has a glib tongue"
Yes; he got three soda fountain pro-
prietors to join the non-treating associa-
ton. Chicago Record.
rawford-What made your wife think
she gave too much for those things she
bought at auction?
BRADSHAW After they were knocked
down she discovered that she had been
bidding against herself. Judge.
so, you refuse to give me the monev2"
said the prodigal son.
Not another cent do you get" RENTED
the stern parent
Then here goes" said the youth, as he
seized silver-mounted pistol from his
fathers desk 80
Unhappy boy!" cried the old man
would you take your lfe?"
NO. replied the SON. I'm going IN
loan this to my uncle "-ChicaRo News
nutting p"Ne " 20
Penn-Nutting in theatre?
Stubb-Yes; there are peanuts IN Tho
gallery, polished cocoanuts in the front
row and chestnuts on the stage.-ChicaRo
Mighty smart feller,p said tba n.n
with the broad-brimmed hat; mighty
IBID he get the best Of the horse
mo; He didn't get the best Of IL Rut
he didn't get nigh as much the u,ors. pus W
7 as ! figured no would "~Washjnntova,
Star. "s"ihston
YOU CAN'T HELP LIKING, THEM
they are so very small and thote n ati..s -
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

Yes, I'll give no quarter" replied the
business man, promptly. "Good day.
sir, ''-Philadelphia Record.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

MY lord" said Ambassador Choate to
the Marquis of Salisbury, 81 suppose you
regard President Kruger as a smooth
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

MY friend" said the caller, ION be-
half of our society l am soliciting 25-cent
on the cigarette evil, and l felt sure we
could rely on you in the battle to the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

mot at all. doncher know" replied the
British premier. He's a Boer that cuts
up rough, Mr.. Choate." = Detroit Free
Press.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

nutting. 1870 " 81
Penn-Nutting in a theatre?
Stupb-fes; there are peanuts in the
gallery, polished cocoanuts in tho front
row and chestnuts on the staRe.-Chicap %
News. SHi'aso
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27
o.Perker las a glIb tongue. =

Yes; he got three soda fountain pro-
pr1etors to join the non-treating associa-
ton ."-Chicago Record.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-27

Mr.
in Fin fol the
IN
lairn Of
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-02-17
rs PENNIIlESS NOW,
THE USUAL FATE OF THE
DANGEROUS WOMAN.
Tho Countess OF Bettcncourt, Once The
Most Prominent Figure in Philadcl-
~',ia, Has Disa sappeared-Her Trunk sin
Hoe" for Storage Charges.

A decade ago Anita De Bettencourt-
McMurrow, better known as the Coun-
tess De Bettencourt, was one of the
most prominent figures in Philadel-
phia, while her reputation extended
throughout the continent Of America,
both north and south. Many Philadel-
phians plainly remember the meteoric
career of this woman, and number
Of prominent business men there have
cause to regret ever forming an ac-
quaintance with her. At that time she
spent money with lavish hand; today
she is penniless and unable to pay
paltry storage debt for portraits of
rare beauty and black chest, which
will be disposed Of at public auction
unless the charges are paid.
Anita De BettencJurt has entirely
disappeared from public. Even her
then intimate friends profess to know
nothing about her present where
abouts. Ten years ago she was friend
OF President Cleveland, General Sheri-
dan and many notables in public life,
and counted her friends by the hum
dred. All this has disappeared with
the woman, and it is doubtful if she
has single friend to help her out Of
her difficulties. The honored guests
who were entertained under her roof
know her no more. The palatial resi-
dence which was the talk Of the city
poorly furnished miserable looking
two-story house in the northeastern
part of the Pennsylvania city.
Her fictitious claim against the gov
crnment of Spain drew to her side
many Of the leading business men Of
Philadelphia and New York, who pour
ed into her Golfers millions Of dollars
upon the promise that they would be
richly rewarded when the countess
was restored to her rights. AS bait
to catch the unwary she woye an at
tractive, fairylike story, claiming that
the Spanish government owed her $32,-
100000 for the destruction Of her es-
tate in Cuba She had victims by the
score, who contributed various sums
from $1,000 to 100000. The heaviest
loser In these transactions was Elmer
M. Billings, secretary of the Mercan-
tile Safe Deposit company of New
York, who became enamored of the
countess and lost 100000. Through
her stories w. G. Toplis, a druggist
and Patrick F. Brennan were induced
to invest $4,000 and $4,000 in the
Spanish" claim.
There are stories of a butcher who
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-02-17

view with King Alfonso in Spain, and
so fascinated that monarch that he
promised to investigate her claim per-
sonally. Shortly after her return from
her visit to the Spanish monarch she
secured a victim named Patrick j..
Brennan, a Philadelphia business man.
After advancing several thousand dol
lars Brennan was politely asked for
another advance. He demurred and
requested some evidence of the truth
fulness of her story In company with
Mr.. Group, her man of affairs, he visit
ed Washington and saw the Spanish
minister, Mr.. Barca, and his secretary
Of legation, Jose Fillipe Sagrario, at
the legation. A conversation took place
between Mr.. Group and the Spanish
officials lasting over one hour, which
was carried on in Spanish and not un-
derstood by Mr.. Brennan. Finally the
countess legal adviser said to the
Spanish minister: "Will you assure
Mr.. Brennan what l have told him in
regard to Nine. Bettencourt's vast for
tune is entirely true?" The Spanish
minister answered in excellent En-
glish: "The countess is worth untold
millions" 1t was only few days after
this that Mr.. Barca discovered that he
had lent himself to an adventures. He
took train to New York and engaged
rooms at a hotel, where he committed
suicide. Brennan, upon the strength of
the confirmation of the existence of
the immense wealth, loaned the count
ess' the several thousand dollars re-
quested.
When Emperor Dom Pedro of Brazil
visited this country in 1876 he was for
time her guest. She was everywhere
known as the Spanish countess. Her
establishment was splendid and she
welded much influence among prom
inent men. The death Of one Of these
men was the beginning OF her downfall.
The social attention paid to her by
distinguished personages made it much
easier to secure money. She made
friends at Washington and induced the
Spanish minister to call upon her. All
her entertainments were run regardless
of cost. During President Cleveland's
first administration she spent much
time in Washington and was personal
friend of the president.
Several of her dupes tried to bring
suit against several members of the
Spanish legation for aiding the coun-
tess, but were dissuaded from the effort
Six years ago the countess was ar
rested, charged with obtaining money
under false pretenses from w. G. Top
lis, druggist. The charge was not