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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
PRINCESS PHoSA CAST.
The Entertainment for Post 10 Will be
in the Hands of Capable Artists.

The opera princess of Phosa, :"
which is to be given by Post 10, G. A
r., early in November, promises to be
the best entertainment ever given by
the post. The opera will be given an
elaborate production with new scenery
and a libretto that has been rewritten
by John M. Kendall, and which con-
tains a number OF local hits. c. F. Han
son, the composer of the opera. will
direct it's production, and is at pres
emit hard at work training the chorus.
He has secured a number of well train
ed voices for the women's parts, but
would like to get a few more strong
male voices.
The cast of the principal parts has
been nearly completed. Lillian Han
son-Gray will take the part Of Prin-
cess Phosa; Pierrot, John Lloyd of Bos-
ton; King Minus, A. M. Van Dusen;
Pantefolando, ]. E, Jackson of West
boro; Horribellus, Harry c. Robinson,
who also takes the part of Daedulus,
the shoemaker; Amina Miss Minnie
Rice; Nino, Mr. Chase; Papita Mrs.
Dinsmore; the four fairies are Mrs. Q.
D. Norwood, Mrs. ]. c. Hall, Miss H.
Louise Robinson and Miss Eva Dam
seau. Among the special dancers are
Lizzie Wilson and Aline Hail.
Mr. Hanson has not selected any one
as yet for the part of the queen. The
chorus rehearsals are held every Tues
day and Friday evenings, at Steinert
hall, in the Day building.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
INSURANCE MEN MEET.
The Life Underwriters Association of
Central Massachusetts Organized.

Twenty-Five representatives of life
insurance companies having local of
fees met in the board of trade rooms
yesterday afternoon and organized the
Life Underwriters association of cen
trail Massachusetts. Springfield, Bos-
ton and other New England cities have
had similar organizations in existence,
but yesterday was the first attempt of
Worcester insurance men to form an
association.
The following officers were elected:
President, w. A. Bailey, Provident Life
& Trust; first vice-president, H. e.
Townsend, Massachusetts Mutual; sec
ond wee president, H. l.. Trafford, New
York Life; secretary, S. Hamilton Coe
Mutual Life; treasurer, Herbert P.
Hopkins, State Mutual; executive COM
mittee, w. G. Ludlow, Metropolitan;
Walter c. Stevens Union Central; j. E.
Mahar Prudential; ]. P. Munroe,
Equitable; Chester E. Green, John
Hancock. The association will en-
brace members from Fitchburg, Gin
ton and county towns. 1t was voted to
hold the first annual banquet Oct q,
and the executive committee will meet
Tuesday to make arrangements. One
of the speakers on that occasion will be
James L. Johnson of Springfield, presi-
dent of the National underwriters of
America.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
WILL TO Be READ.
Alfred Vanderbilt Returns
II. From Travels in,
Asia.

+ Newport, R. l., Oct. 14.-Alfred G.
Vanderbilt. who has been hnrfy1ns
homeward from the far east since ns
received the announcement Of the death
of the late Cornelius Vanderbilt, Sn, a.
rived here this evening in the private
car Of President Clarke of the New
York. New Haven and Hartford rail-
road He was met at the station by
FAIRY Payne Whitney, Robert L. Ger
ny andlPotter Palmer, Jr., and was i'm
fmediately driven to 1.-THE Breakers.
where an affecting meeting took places
between mother and son.
p Chauncey M. Depew or the V.sssSsc4-
sbilt attorneys did not arrive tonight.
but the former and William K. Wander
bilt are due tomorrow. 1t is understood,
however, that party of five or six
will meet at the Vanderbilt mansion to-
morrow, whether as friends invited to
meet the returned son. or for the pur-
pose of considering legal matters, is
mot known. Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr.,
is still in New York, and is not expect
ed here. e@ ~a- st<s siv~-gs.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
IRIsHMEN's RECEPTION.
Efforts Will be Made to Have Messrs.
Talon and Redmond Visit This City,

Efforts Will be Made to Have Messrs.
Talon and Redmond Visit This City,
George H. Sheehan, representing the
committee having in charge the ar
rangements for the reception to Hon.
Daniel Talon, lord mayor of Dublin,
and John E. Redmond, NJ. p, who came
to this country in the interest of the
Parnell monument, the cornerstone OF
which was laid by the lord mayor two
weeks ago. was in Worcester yester-
day.
Mr.. Sheehan saw the officers of the
various Irish societies here, but it was
considered best to have the arrange
ments made by representative Irish
Americans, irrespective Of societies. AS
Mr.. Sheehans time is limited, he met
only a few of those whom he intended
to meet, but later in the week. he will
return with other members of the Bos-
ton committee, when invitations will
be sent to o. number of men represent
ing Irish national sentiment in Worces-
ter. Then will be devised ways and
means for the reception of Lord Mayor
Talon and Mr. Redmond.
The distinguished gentleman will be
in Boston Sunday evening, Dot. 49, They
will speak in Music hall, and it is the
hopes of those back of the Worcester
reception that the meeting here may
be held some day of the following
week.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
THE FOX RECORD.
Members of the Worcester Fur Com
pany Have Secured 80 PeIts.

Members of the Worcester Fur Com
pany Have Secured 80 PeIts.
The fox score of the Worcester Fur
Company took a big jump yesterday.
From 10 pelts, reported at the begin
ming of the day. it scared upward to 80,
which is a good record for two weeks
of hunting. Paul Wheeler still leads
with four pelts. John M. White added
another to his score, making three for
him, and H. c. Newell has the same
number. Benjamin Holden of Prince
ton sent in word that he has killed two,
and S. D. Charles of Boston has the
same number to his credit.
The other hunters who have two pelts
each are ]. Fl. Baird of North Orange
and w. E. Estabrook of Grafton, who
scored his second yesterday. l.. F. Her
rick got one early in the week, his
name being placed on the board yester-
day. Edward T. Whitaker and A. H.
Perry had their names placed on the
board yesterday for the first time, each
getting a pelt The following are also
OH the honorary list, having killed a
fox since the opening of the season:
H. H. Sibley, Hon. John r. Thayer, w.
S. Perry, Charles Pierce, Geo. Walk
er. Arthur Estabrook, Alvin Fisher, E.
w. Gill and e. F. Bates.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
THE CITY.

Members of Weetamoo council, D. of
p, are planning for a whist party in
Red Mems hall, BOG Main street, Tues
day night, Oct. "a.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the First
Universalist Church will meet in the
church parlors at o'clock Tuesday af-
ternoon. Supper will be served at $50
followed by an entertainment.
The Daughters of Veterans will
hold a fair in horticultural hall, Oct.
49, 10 and 20. A flag drill will be given
by sixteen of the daughters in costume
the first and secoHd nights; dancing
the third night.
Last evening the Swedish branch Of
the local Salvation Army held it's sixth
anniversary at the barracks. New
mans string band was in attendance.
The meeting was under the direction
Of Capt. Annie Lundberg Of Quinsiga-
mond.
H. NJ. Clemence sold at auction yes
terday the property at Sever street,
the purchasers being the trustees for
the Dewey estate, holders of the mort
gage, The price paid was $4100. which
is said to about cover the amount Of
the mortgage and costs of sale.
This afternoon at 8. As o'clock, Rev.
Albert G. Todd will give an address at
the Y. M. c. A., on Hints from a
young mans experience" There will
be special music by the male choir,
Dana j. Pratt leader, and of the AL
hambra Mandolin, Violin and Harp
club.
Members of Weetamoo council, D. of
p, held a successful oyster supper in
the banquet hall, 500 Main street, last
evening. Those in charge of the affair
were Miss Grace Written, Miss Susie
Thompson, Mrs. Lottie Browning Mrs.
Susie Chase, Clarence Willard, Thomas
Dwyer and James Harvey.
The American Volunteer Christian
Endeavor Society held a cake and cof-
fee supper in it's quarters at Is Mechan-
ic street last evening. The affair was
largely attended, and the proceeds will
go for the song books, and Bibles for
the use of the association. The meet
ing which followed the supper was I'M
del the direction OF Capt. Nora Strick-
| land.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
RECEPTION TO ELDER.
Members of Webster Church Bid Elder
Mansfield Godspeed.

wv SPSNA'
At the Webster Square Methodist
Episcopal Church. last evening, there
was an adjourned quarterly conference
and farewell reception to Presiding
Elder j. H. Mansfield, who has been
placed in charge of the Cambridge dis
trict. There was fair attendance, but
owing to the shortness of the notice the
pastor of the church, Rev. B. F. Kings
ley, said that there were not so many
out as he could have hoped for. The
conference voted to join the goth CEN
fury movement which has for its OBJ
ject a concerted movement to pay off
the debts of the Methodist churches.
After the conference had concluded
its business, there was a short recep-
ton, and those present came forward
to shake hands with their beloved
elder and wish him godspeed. Refresh
ments were served at little tables in the
rear of the vestry, and during the eve
ming the Guy quartet gave several Sc
lections. Brief remarks were made by
Presiding Elder ]. H. Mansfield, Rev.
B. F. Kingsley and others. A very
pretty silver and cut glass fruit dish
was presented to the elder with FEW
appropriate remarks by the pastor,
and DR.. Mansfield responded, saying
that he experienced regret at leaving
Worcester, but he felt that new field
of usefulness was opened to him.
where he could still labor in the work OF
the church.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
HANLoN HELD.

His Case of Assault Continued Until
Burnham Is Able to Appear.
Thomas Hanlon, who assaulted Jas.
E. Durham, Friday evening, with a
beer mug, had his case continued at
yesterdays session of the central dis
trict court until the injured man would
be enabled to appear against him. Or
Vile Fontaine, the 16-year-old young
ster who set fire to a shanty on Graf
ton street was held in $500 for his APP
pearance before the grand jury at the
criminal session of the superior court.
Emma Lavoie was held in 5000 for the
juvenile session of the court Tuesday
on the charge of being a stubborn
child. The DRINKS were disposed of:
John Davis and John Clark, both fined
$40; Thomas Connolly, continued Thos.
O'Neil four months; William Wilson
and James Rice six months.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
RECRUITING STOPPED.
The Forty-Third and Forty-eighth Reg
nents Are Full.

Sergt. Paul Gerber, in charge of
Walker building recruiting office, re-
ceived orders yesterday afternoon to
receive no applicants for enlistment in
the Forty-third or Forty eighth regi-
ments. The regiment at Fort Ethan AL
len is full and Worcester has contribut-
ed it's share. The Forty eighth is one
of the colored regiments formed for
Philippine service, and is stationed at
Fort Thomas, KY. Capt Gresham is
anxious to recruit for the Forty-ninth,
also a colored regiment. Worcester fur
nished no recruits for the Forty eighth,
but an effort will be made to arouse To-
cal interest in the Forty ninth.
Joseph Wright of Townsend, Joseph
Thompson and Joseph H. Hughes of
Leominster, Michael j. Cronin Of Cor
ming, N. Y, Elzea-d Berthiaume of
Southbridge were accepted for service
in the Forty-second regiment of infan-
try, which is being mustered at Fort
Niagara, N. Y. Three men were reject
ed. Sergt. Larkin of the marine corps
recruiting Office went to Boston yester-
day by order of Capt. Moses.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
a NEW FIRM.

Younq Worcester Men viii Enter the
Wholesale Grocery Trade.
A new wholesale grocery firm is to
be established in Worcester, under the
name of Johnson, Kettell & Co. 1t will
be incorporated under the laws of the
state, with capital stock of $780, and
will occupy part of the new block on
Mechanic street that is being built by
R. G. White. Mr.. Johnson for 10
years, was in the e. I. Smith Co., put
for the past four years has been the
manager of Cross, Abbott & Co. of
White Rievr Junction, VT. Mr.. Retail
has been a salesman for the e. T.
Smith Co. and the other member of the
new concern, Charles R. Robinson, is
also an experienced business man. They
expect to start in business about Dec.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
RETURNED TO THE HOSPITAL.

William Flaherty, who halls from
Utica, N. Y, had a hemorrhage from
the lungs yesterday forenoon at Salem
square, and was taken to the hospital
in the ambulance. He has been but re-
Gently released from that institution.
He was discharged from the hospital,
and given money to go to the home of
his sister in Grafton but it seems that
he remained about town. When he re-
covers he will be given over to the care
of City Almoner Brown, and will be
sent to the poor farm. He is rs years
of age, but is unable to care for himself
when he is taken with the hemorrhages.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
A Child Knocked Down and Run Over
on Shrewsbury Street.

A Child Knocked Down and Run Over
on Shrewsbury Street.
Walter Dolan, the four-and- half
year old-son of John F. Dolan, was SER
iously injured yesterday afternoon by
being struck by a horse and run over
by a buggy owned by Charles Fore
hand. The boy was crossing Shrews-
bury street at Lyons. when he was
knocked to the ground. Mr.. Forehand
carried the unconscious child to his
home at II Lyons street, and DR.. A. s.
Daudelin was summoned.
The doctor did all in his power for
the boy, but he did not regain con-
seriousness for three hours. The doctor
said that he apprehended nothing very
serious would result if inflammation di7
not set in. 1t said that it would be i'm
possible to tell for a time whether con-
gestion of the brain would result The
boys father is at present in Vermont
where he is employed as a travelling
salesman for the Healy & Bigelow Med
ical company. He was notified last
evening of his sons condition.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
HUNTERS POOR LUCK.
Fourteen Birds Baeeed by One Party
Is the Days Result.

Several bird parties were out yester-
day in spite of bad conditions for the
sport. Nearly all returned with empty
bags, for the weather was oppressive in
the covers and the hunters were in
clined to take things easy. The eondi-
ton of the ground covered with leaves
also made hunting bad. Jay N Smell
and Levi Redfield had good luck, how
ever They hunted the covers in Charl-
ton and brought back IA birds. They
were the only ones who reported any
luck
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
Y. w. G. A. NOTES.

The executive committee of the Relief
society will meet tomorrow evening, at
the Y W. C. A. Application for mem
bership may be received at any time.
On the same evening the executive
board of the Missionary society will
meet, and the committee on the fair
to be given by the Women's auxiliary
to the Y NJ. C. A. will meet Thursday
at 10 o'clock, but there will be no meet
ing on Tuesday, as announced. The
annual meeting will take place on the
31st, at 3 o'clock.
On the 23d the directors meet. The
annual meeting will come Immediately
after Nov. 1.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
RECRUIT DISCHARGED.

William Irvington, the 16year-old
youngster who wanted to fight for his
country and enlisted at the recruiting
office conducted by Lieut.. NJ. e. Morris,
returned to this city last evening. His
mother, Mrs. Nellie T. Irvington of 65S
Main street, wrote to Col. Arthur Muir
ray, commanding the Forty-third regi
ment, and the youngster was sent
home William T. Brenn, the 16-year
old son of Mrs. Anna Brenn of 81
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
REAL ESTATE BUSINESS.

Dealers Say the Market is Improving
With Amount of Mortgages Decrea sing
Real estate dealers say that the mar
ket is gradually improving, although
they never expect to make many deals
at this time of the year. The number
of mortgages is about the same as last
year, but the amounts show decrease.
Lenders are eager to loan money on
real estate, which has increased In
value the past two years. In Worcester
the past week the loans on mortgages
amounted to $62,579, which is al adj
vance over the correspor eng week Of
october, 1898. Agents say that there
are fewer vacant tenements this year
and the general condition of the real
estate market is encouraging.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
LIBERAL TERMS IF DESIRED.
PUTNAM & SPRAGUE co.
CONTRACT CLOSED.
Post 10 Engages c. F. Hanson to Pro
duce Princess Phosa.

At meeting of the executive COM
mttee of Post 10, G. A. r., last night,
the contract was closed with C. F. Han
son for the production of Princess
Phosa." The opera will be given in
the Worcester theatre five nights, be-
ginning Dec. 3. The committee organ
lied last night. with R. B. Edwards
chairman and T. Spencer jerks secre-
tarV
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
ACTS ON a DEATH.

At meeting of Einigkeit lodge, No.
"A, D. o. H., last night, action was ia
ken on the Death of Gustav Kalat, who
died in Millbury Friday night. A flu
neral committee was appointed and in
structed to attend the funeral, which
is to be held from Mr.. Kalats late
home in Millbury this afternoon. The
following committee on resolutions was
appointed: Carl Wumblich, William
Lichtenfels and John Schuncke. Mr..
Kalat has been a member of this or
ganization since Nov. 27, 1885.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15

ter of the groom, and Herman Rahnos-
to, was groomsman. The bride was
attired in blue lansdowne, and wore a
VEIL She carried white roses. A we'd
ding reception was held at the home,
and refreshments were served through
out the evening.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
FRIBERG-AIYALA.

The wedding of Salman Friberg and
Miss Ida K. (MemD Aiyala was solemn
lied last evening at the future home
of the couple at SO Laurel street. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Erik
j. Nystrom at o'clock. The bride was
attended by Miss Lizzie Friberg, sis
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
RANGER spBsrITuTEp.

Washington. oct. THE navy de-
partment has substituted the Ranger
for the Badger as one of the reinfossc-
ing fleet for the Philippines. The
Badger was found to require repairs so
extensive as to make 1t impossible for
her to get OFF for a long time.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
HOTEL ARRIVALS.


Bay Slater. B. Bullock, W. B. Sell
den, George Garvin, D.. C. Osborn. H.
Abraham. j. c. Woodbridge, l.. Bach
man, New York; r. H. Stone, H. W.
Sayre, c. H. Bartlett, W. L. Eldridge, r.
z. Johnson and wife, Mr. and Mrs. H.
Wade, Miss. Alice Caravan, Boston; J.
G. NJ Forbes. H. j. Heath, Rochester,
N. Y; Fritz Engels, Berlin; Horace B.
Ellis and wife, Castleton. VT; b. L.. Tro-
LAM Hartford Ct; NJ L. Horner, Baltf-
more, Md. H. B. Sruitz, Cleveland, o.
c. F. Irons, Providence, R. 1. .ss=s5s.
Commonwealth-P Preusky, J.. A.
Sheppard, Mrs. Sanford, G. p Rice, D.
Pick, New York; Charles Lyndon, To-
ronto, Cam; j L. Healey. Putnam, CT;
Peter Dinquall, Thompson, CT; j. S.
Dinquall, Putnam, Ct. 2. o. Bacon, Tx
Joyce and wife, Brookneld; Charles An
schultz. Cleveland o.; Peter Salia and
wife, Charlton City; F. w Day and wife,
H. H Harris and wife Albany; H. j.
Spellman, Nashua, N. Fl; J.. J. Ma
Honey, F, p. Murphy. North Brookfeld.
Lincoln j. NJ. Nicklas. L. H. Lum-
mus, H. Freeman, New York; n j.
Humphrey, B. W. Moslin, A. w. Muir
ply and wife, H. G. Baker. C. H. Fuller,
M. j. Taylor and wife. Boston; A =.
Brown, Rindge, N. H; II. ,Kalkhemer,
Brooklyn, N. y; j. j. Heating and wife,
Fitchburg.
Waldo-L. Barnes John Allen and vie.
C. o. Loomis, Miss Jones, Miss Cour. HI.
w. Hardy, Boston; r. W Helson. Port
land, Me-; A; B Franklin, Townsend,
and wife, Chicago; F. Fl. Leland and wife,
Palmer -
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
WILL PREACH AT WILLIAMS.

DR.. Willard Scott of Piedmont church
will fill the Williams college chapel
pulpit Oct 25 taking the place of Dr..
w. M. Grosvenor of New York, who
was to have preached on that day. Or.
Scott is a Williams graduate Of the
class of rs.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
RECEIVED CHECK.

Charles B. Day, secretary of the
Worcester Printing Pressmen's Union
has received a check for $3.50 for the
widow of John 7. Bird, formerly press
man of the Telegram, and 1t was for
warded to her Montreal address yes
terday afternoon.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
INJURED AT FOOT BALL.

William McDonough of 1 Anthony
court was yesterday injured in a foot
ball game having his left shoulder dis
located. He was taken to the City hos
pital.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
AMBULANCE CALLED.
When 1t Arrived the Patient Refused
to Go to the Hospital.

The hospital ambulance was called to
8 Harding street yesterday afternoon to
bring Mrs. Rose Kline to the city hos
pital When the ambulance arrived the
woman refused to go. She was advised
by DR.. Francis Shaw that it was the
best place for her. but she persisted and
the ambulance returned.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15

Rockers.

Never before have we shown so va
ried an assortment of Chairs and Rock
ers. They are made in all the desirable
woods with upholstered seats, leather
seats, or polished wood seats.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
Quaker Ranges.

with the improved heat indicator
towel rack corrugated iron
bands with an air space be-
style quality
and service range
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
PUTNAM G SPRAGUE co.
247 and 240 Main St.
ParlOr Suits

Upholstered in rich damasks and tap
estries of beautiful colorings. We have
new designs in mahogany frames
either inlaid or plain, at prices that will
surprise you.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
Umbrella Department.

Chandler street, has been assigned to
Company K of the Forty-thlrd, ana.
has not been discharged as yet,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-15
Carpets.

Brussels Velvet Tapestry All Wool Mat
quality variety and
eycns veness DESIGNS