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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-07
Criminal Record.


THIEVES SHOT.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6.-Two farm hands,
names unknown, were Shot in Bessyessa Valley,
santa Clara county, while stealing grain, on
Thursday night.
WORK OF A NEGRO JURY.
BUFFALO, Aug. 6.-The first entire negro Jury
ever empaneled in Erie county tried two noto.
rious negro prostitutes, yesterday, and cleared
them.
CASE ABANDONED.
WILMINGTON, N. C., Aug 6.-The prosecu-
ton of John G. Pickerel, the New York broker,
for fraud in the disposition of state bonds has
been abandoned, Pickerell agreeing not to sue
for damages.
RED MURDERERs.
DAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6.-Abraham Kenning,
an old resident Of Arizona, was murdered July
20 at Camp Wood by Apache-Mojare Indians,
whom he had fed for six months, because he re-
fused TO furnish them with ammunition.
DARK DEED.
BURLINGTON, Iowa, Aug. GA negro en-.
tered the residence Of a German named I.aizer
Friday morning, evidently wi tn the purpose of
stealing, but seeing young girl lying on the
bed attempted darker crime. Her father,
aroused by the girls Screams, FASTENED to her
room, but on entering was shot through the
heart by the negro, who escaped.
ESCAPED FROM JAIL.
JERSEY CITY, Aug. Ga prisoner lodged in
the Monmouth county Jail, on suspicion Of
robbing the store of William Corlies, of Red
Bank, of $4,000 worth of goods, escaped on
Friday, having sawed the bars of both cell
and window with short steel saw, supposed
to have been given to him by some friend. He
took two Others with him.
PROBABLY MURDERED.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6.-Mr. II. Brook, a
merchant OF Smelling in MERGED county,
California, has disappeared suddenly from the
Cosmopolitan hotel in San Francisco; and, as
he was possessed of large sum in valuables
and money, it is feared he has been murdered.
He was a native of Rochester, N. Y.
FATAL RESULT.
BROOKLYN, Aug. Con Wednesday after
noon Michael Larkin became engaged in quar-
rel with parties in a liquor saloon of Timothy
Hawley, Vanderbilt, during which he was thrown
from the soloon to the sidewalk, and beaten and
kicked. lie was taken home insensible, in
which state he remained until Friday night,
when the injuries resulted in DEATH
KUKLUX TRIAL.
MEMPHIS, Aug. 6.-The kuklux trial before
the United States commissioner, in which four
men were arTaigned for the murder of man
named Garrett, who was taken from Jail in
salisbury, Tenn, last june terminated in the
discharge OF the prisoners, the commissioner
oelhg satlsned that the prosecution on the part
OF the principal witnesses was malicious. Two
of the witnesses were arrested for perjury and
committed to jail.
YOUNG RoGUEs.
NEW YORK, Aug. 6.-Wm. Carroll, of Derby,
Conn, and John Harrington, ~ Bennett ave-
nue., Boston, each fourteen years old, were com.
mitted to Jail yesterday, in Milford, Pa, for
placing an obstruction on the Erie railroad
track near Port Jervis, as they said, when ar
rested, to see how high the locomotive would
jump. They had fastened an inverted chair on
one rail and wound chain repeatedly around
the other, but the engine passed safely, and the
boys, lurking near by, were soon arrested.
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RETURN OF THE CoITs.-The Colt party re-
turned from their ten days trip Saturday after
noon, brown as haymalSers and in good health.
The weather has been rather unfavorable most
of the time since they started, but they have
much enjoyment to tell about, Notwithstanding
that drawback. They had only been away from
home day when they were received in grand
style by the mayor and citizens of Portland; at
Eastport they were received and conducted to
Memorial hall, where every courtesy and gener-
GUS hospitality was shown; at Halifax they
were invited to inspect the public buildings,
which were thrown open Tor that purpose; at
Windsor the citizens met them at the railway
station and pressed them to remain over night,
and on their trip home the mayor of Bangor
provided a special train for the purpose of TAX
inr them to Odtown, which was kept standing
nm the track FIVE hours, and could not be used
by them Mt last on account of unavoidable de-
tention by heavy fog. The mayor of Gardiner
invited them to johnson hall, where they were
received and bountifully entertained. At Gar
diner, too. the agent of the kennebec steam
boat company showed them great attention and
paSe them the use of E0at Of his line When
AT Portland the second time, Mayor kingsbury
went on board the New Brunswick and greeted
the party, and at several other points where
they touched mark ed attention was shown them.
They left Portland for Boston at eleven o'clock
Friday night, and arrived in thelast named city
at eight O'Clock Saturday morning. Here an
Objectionable feature was proVOkngly promi-
uent in their reception, in which force of GUS
tom house officers were attentive to each and
every one Of the party, the interview lasting
four hours and half, during which time little
private matters, such as an occasional case of
choice brandy, kid gloves, vest patterns, &C.,
were rudey raked open and exposed to the gen
eral and astonished gaze of fellow excursion
lists. Not that the good people intended 10
sauggle; but the opportunity to buy things
cheap presented ITSELF and they event in for
silk umbrellas, brandy, and various other luxu-
ries. both of wet and dry nature, thinking il no
harm and great saving Of money. The Gus
CONS officers at st. Johns, however, with their
British eyes and ears wide open, were on the
aSert for something smart to do; SO they tele-
graphed to the Boston customs officers to look
out for the Colts, as many of them
had made heavy purchases; at the same
time giving the names OF several who had un-
yhinkingly wagged their guileless tongues in the
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Ahhre,in1ed nisnnlcnes.

The crops in Hayti all promise large yields,
The siege of Paris will be raised on the 18th
instant.
The New YORK specie shipment on Saturday
amounted TO S271, 742.
Tom Hughes has been Frustrated by a sudden
illness.
The Marquis of Lorne and the Princess
Louise are expected at Saratoga in October
The Duke of Argyll will preside at the Glas-
gov centennial celebration of the birth of Sir
Walter Scott.
The French government will soon introduce in
the assembly bills against the international So
ciety.
The American ship Southampton, ready TO
sail for New York with cargo of coal, was
burned at Liverpool Saturday morning.
Frederick, one of the worst of New York ruff
hans aud river thieves, was Friday held for trial
in default Of $4,000 bail.
It is reported that the question of the prolonga-
tl0n OF THEIRS power as chief executive will be
allowed to go by default.
The census of Chicago just completed shows
population Of 334,S7O, of which 17O,076 are
males.
terrible rain storm visited Florida n. Y,
Friday night. A mill and one bridge were car
ried away on Cayadulta creek. Loss $4,000.
Gov. Hoffman will deliver the opening adj
dress OF the International industrial exhibition
in Cincinnati, Sept. IS.
All the lands belonging to the Union Pacific
railroad in Dodge county, Nebraska are adver-
tised for sale for non-payment of taxes.
The friends of Clement l.. Vallandigham held
meeting at Dayton on Saturday and appointed
a committee TO report plan for erecting q
monument to his memory.
An Italian demonstration in honor of the
occupation of Rome by Victor Emanuel took
place at San Francisco yesterday. The pro-
cession was the most brilliant ever seen there
A number of rude images of human bodies,
carved OF stone, strange heads of clay and
stones cut in the shape of cannon balls have
been dug up near Cordova.
1t is understood that the Freuch consulate in
Chicago is soon to be abolished by Theirs gov
eminent, and that a consular agency under the
French consul in New York will be substituted.
Lady Franklin has paid several visits to the
London studio of the American artist, William
Bradford, and has given banquet in his honor
at her residence
Otto Grummett of Jersey City, and George
Elsaesser OF New York, died Saturday morning
from injuries received by the explosion of the
Westfed.
The British house of commons on Saturday
voted to postpone until the next session of par
Lament all questions Of reform in the statute
laws of the United Kingdom.
Daniel Garrison on Friday filed bill in the
United States court at New York against the
city government for an unpaid bill of $4,000,
awarded him for damages to his property by
the widening of Broadway,
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Mr.. Schenck, the American minister, will be
guest of Commodore Ashbury on Thursday next
and will subsequently make cruise in his
Yacht Lvonia. Mr. Schenck will soon make a
a tour through Switzerland.
A secret organization known as the union
league of the United Sons Of America, composed
principally of young working men, is forming
at Chicago to oppose Roman Catholicism in all
its shapes All nationalities will be admitted.
The president has appointed Matthew Nc
Dougal United States consul at Dundee, Scot
land; and John G. Stephens and Orastes Cleve-
land, of New Jersey, commissioners from that
state to the centennial exhibition at Phiadel-
phia.
In the examination of the case of the West
field, Levi +. Smith created amusement by his
evidence He believed that the explosion was
caused by ignition of gases in the boiler; he be-
lieyes steam is gas. When asked what other
gas was in the boiler he answered it might have
been oxygen.
A dispatch sent by Emperor Alexander of
Russia to Empress Eugenie, after Sedan, has
been made public. Alexander said he would
intervene on the basis of preserving the integ-
rity of French territory. This intervention,
however, was spoiled by the treaty of Septem-
Der 4.
A Port au Prince letter of the 18th ult. says
President Baez of San Domingo is distributing
among the Hayten insurgents partizans of the
late President Salnave, arms and munitions
OF war received from New York, and that the
Haytien government. in retaliation, have or
dered 5000 troops to the frontier, with orders to
make reprsals and shoot every one found under
arms.
The members of the Cuban junta, who have
been staving at the Clifton house. Niagara left
for Montreal with four other Cubans on Friday
evening. They claim to have chartered a fast
steamer.at Montreal to convey men and ammu-
milton to some point on the Cuban coast. The
volunteers are ordered to Sorel, small village
about forty miles below Montreal, where thew
will embark if not interfered with by the Cana
dian authorities.
Senator Abbott telegraphs from Wilmington,
N. c., as follows: eve have carried the state
against convention by 10000 or $1,000 msjori-
IT," Returns from North Carolina indicate a
positive defeat of the constitutional convention
party. Wake county, in which is the city of
Raleigh, gives republican gain Of 200, Halifax
county 100, Meckleuburg county 275, and New
Hanover 514. Dispatches also say that the con-
yentionists admit their defeat.
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Fire Record.
AT srRAcusE-1oss $4,000.

AT sYRACUsE-Loss $40 ,00O
SYRACUSE, Aug CD. o. Salmon's extern
sive factory and warehouse were totally des-
-royed by fire this morning. Loss, $4,000; in
surance $50 900.
AT KANSAS CITY-Loss S12,0 900.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. Ga fire in Kansas City,
Friday, destroyed sew ral small buildings oc-
cupied as saloons, boarding houses, &c. Loss
about $4,000; insurance $4,000.
AT LAKEPoRT, LA.,-Loss 81 900.
NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 6.-Denechand's pavil-
ion, at the lake end of Pontchartrain railroad,
was burned Friday evening. Loss S11 900; no
insurance.
AT NEW YoRK-LOss $500.
New YORK, Aug. Cat four O'Clock yester-
morning some hay on board the propeller Eure-
ka, lying at pier 42i, North river, was accident
ly ignited. The cargo was damaged to the ex-
tent of $500, and the vessel, which is owned by
j. g. Raiy, to the amount of $1,000
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weather Record.

WASHINGTON Aug. 81 :S0 p. NJ.
SYNoPsIs.-The area of low barometer, which
was over east New England, has probably
moved northeastward. The temperature re-
mains generally without material change.
Southwesterly winds have continued on the At
lantic coast, excepting New England, where
northwest and westerly winds have been more
common. Local rains have fallen in the Missis-
sippl valley.
PRoBABILITIEs.-The barometer will proba-
bly, fall from Michigan to Nebraska and north
ward, and continue highest over Pennsylvania
and Virginia. Partially cloudy and pleasant
weather are probable for the north and eastern
states.
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ADVERTIsINo RATES.

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s6OAnd the same rate proportionaly for any number
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per line Tor each insertion Business notices Is cents per
ne' obituary notices, resolutions &C. Is cents per line
Legal advertisements sOO per square for first nser.
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Special Positions in the paper and special styles OF
display, will be charged extra rates Cuts and double
column advertisements allowed only to limited extent
and double rates charged for the whole space occupied
IN WEEKLY sPY-First insertion slOO per square;
each subsequent insertion 50 cents months SOO one
year $500
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presence of IL. b. NJ. 3 lions in regard to pur-
chases made. But after it was all over, the
Boston officers concluded thatthere was no Grim
inal intention on the part of the pleasure seek.
ers to profit at the expense of the government
whose kind care they had been reared under,
and let them off-what few were found with
anything upon them-on payment OF proper
duty. The officers also assures them that they
were more free of goods of contraband nature
than the general run of passengers from the
provinces. The party arrived by special train
at quarter past two
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New England Dispatches.


CONCORD, Aug. 6.-John Eaton, of Milford
Village, while walking home from Barnum's
entertainment at Laconia last evening, became
engaged in an alteration with a negro named
Hail. who drew a knife and stabbed Eaton
thirteen times, infiicting fatal wounds. Hall
fed to the woods.
RHODE ISLAND.
PROVIDENCE, Aug. 6.-The yacht Josephine,
owned by b. NJ. G. Durfee, Fall River, started
from Newport Yesterday afternoon to join the
squadron at New London. When off Brentors
reef she collided with tbel schooner Lizzie
Florence and lost both masts, b0wsprit and all
her head gear, and her hull was seriously dam
aged. She was towed back to Newport by the
cutter Moccasin The Florence was little dam
aged.
The funeral of the late chief of police, Thos.
]. A. Gross, was largely attended yesterday at
tenoon at Grace church. After the church SER
vices an imposing procession composed of the
police force, Masons, Odd Fellows, Templars of
Honor, Grand Army Posts, etc, attended the
remains to the North burial ground The
streets were crowded with spectators.
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Our Northern Neighbors.
THE CUBAN CLAUSE.

MONTREAL, Aug. 6.-The enlistments here for
Cuba constitute the excitement of the hour,
especially since the sudden check administered
to the leading promoters of the enterprise Two
Quebec men, named Genereaux and Martineau,
turned iuformers, and, on the application of the
Spanish consul at Quebec, Judge Doucet forth
with issued warrants for the apprehension of
Major VIM. Robinson and James l.. Starnes,
both members of the prince Of Wales Rifles
here The cases were before the police when
Starnes was held for further evidence, and
Major Robinson was admitted to bail for his ap-
pearance and examination by Judge Coursol.
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Editor Daily Spy! The excursion lately ad.
vertised to go to Nantasket beach on the Sth
inst, has been indefinitely postponed on ac-
count of the discovery of Misrepresentation
made by Mr., H. T. Lltch6eld, agent of the
steamer Emeline, with regard to landing at the
beach, dinner at the hotel, etc. Fortunately for
all parties concerned these discoveries were
made in season to prevent the sale of tickets.
Per order of the committee.
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WORCESTER COUNTY MUSICAL CoNvEN-
rIoN-At a meeting of the executive board of
the Worcester county musical convention, held
on Saturday, the 9TH inst, S. Richards was
chosen secretary, to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of A. c. Munroe, and |. N. Met
calf was chosen assistant secretary. Various
matters of interest were discussed, and it was
voted finally TO present, as the principal work of
the convention, the oratorio of Elijah, though it
had been previously contemplated giving Judas
Maccabeus, which was so much liked when last
sung here, three years ago. The committee are
an correspondence with number of the princi-
pal artists of the county, including Madame
Anna Bishop, ]. r. Thomas and George Simp-
son, who are expected to be present at the next
session of the convention. Arrangements are
Meng perfected as fast as possible, no pains be-
ing spared to make the coming festival, which
will commence on Monday, the 2Sd day of DC
tober next, at Mechanics hall, superior to any
that have preceded it.
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Fatal Accidents.

KILLED IN COTTON MILL.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 6.-Yesterday morning,
John Surverly, aged eighteen years, was instant
ly killed by being caught in the machinery of a
cotton mill on Franklin street and Girard ave-
enue.
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THE FIRST MORTGAGE
Eight per Cent. Bonds

Now offered limited in amount to Sl2 500 per mile
and for 81 O 900 each interest payable January
and July, at the rate Of per currency or per
cent gold at the option of the holder Bonds registered
ifdesired.
Among the leading Stockholders of the Company are
Hon. E. d. Morgan Elk Governor and Elk o. s. Senator;
Hon. John A. GriswOld, Ex-Lieuenant Governor Troy,
N Y Hon. Cakes Ames NJ. C., Massachusetts,; Messrs
Morton, Bliss Co, L. Won Hoffman & Co.. j. & W
Seligman Co., Harrison Durkee and Others of New
York; Benjamin f. Bates, President Bank of Commerce
franklin Hayens. President Merchants Bank Boston,
and others, also well known
The above statement of facts proves the SAFETY Of
these bonds Their PROFIT is equally manifest upon
examination They sold for the present at 3d. and
accrued interest from July At this price they afford
certain income fer As years, of nearly per cent upon
their cost One thousand dollars invested in these eight
per cent bonds will give the purchaser MORE THAN "a
PER CENT greater annual interest than the same amount
invested in the new Government Five Per Cents while
holders of Government Skies will find decided profit in
selling them at present high prices, and re-nvestng in
he New Orleans, Mobile and Texas Bonds.
Subscriptions will be received in Worcester nv Nessrs
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Lieutenant Commander f. R. Smith, of Maine,
Masters Frank W. Nichols, of Massachusetts,,
and Willie Swift, of Connecticut, and Mldship-
man John Downs, of Massachusetts, have been
ordered to the Iroquois
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NORTH CARoLINA-KUKLUX DEFEATED.
WILMINGTON, Aug 6.-The indications seem
favorable for the defeat of the convention by Il
small majority. The republicans claim the
while the conservatives still think the issue
doubtful, with the chances i'll their favor.
Returns have been received from only about one
third Of the counties, and they are not official.
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oCAHo MAS sToC Ki
We have purchased the
HIGH FLOODED STALLION
STRInEWAY.

Tor Stock Horse. He was sired BY Haek Hawk Iele
graph; his dam is the celebrated mare PocahOntas
Strideway Is years old, stands Icy hands hight
weighs ll00 pounds; trot better than 35 to road
wagon and never trained. lie will make the season.
from April to October 1871, at the stable Of the sub
scribers, in Webster Mass. Terms $50 the season,
payable first time of service Mares not proving with
oa will be served the following season free The best
care and attention given to Mares and fed desired
Accidents and escapes at the risks of owners
Those desirous TO improve their stock In size and
speed are cordially invited to call and examine the
Horse ). SHuMMAH u SON.
Webster, Mass, APRIL ISL. az apii
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FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS

To limited amount, upon railroad which is well
located Tor business, and which has been already largely
constructed with the funds of its Stockholders cannot
be otherwise than safe This security is increased If the
Constructing Company is composed of men of high
character and Of ample means for successfully carrying
through any work they undertake.
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PATENT OFFICE BUSINESS-Ameri
= can ana Foreign Patents procured Rejected Ap
peatons re-Rrgued; Interference Cases Prosecuted:
Opinions glvena as to the validity and infringement OF
Patents and suits prosecuted and defended in the u
Courts, by
THOS. III DODGE.
formerly Principal Examiner and Chairman Of 1.-THE
Board of Appeals, U. s. Patent ofice,) Counsellor al
Law, and Advocate in Patent Cases. Office Dodge,s
Block, corner Park and Portland sts Worcester Mass
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