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Aun.troke anh a Pro1en,,nn.

The fierce heat of these july days makes it
appropriate to call attention to a theory, which
we do not remember to have seen mentioned
until, recently, OF the cause OF what is popularity
called "sunstroke," and method of protection
which this theory suggests. 1t is generally un-
derstood that sunstroke is caused by extreme
heat from the sun or some other source, but
writer in recent number of the New York
Evening Post has been led by his own expe-
reuce to the conclusion that in some cases of
insulation, or sunstroke, and in more cases of
recovery from ii, an obscure element of the SUMS
power, viz, actinism, plays an important part.
1t is well known that among the SUMS
rays there are some which cause the phenomena
of light, Others those OF heat, and Others which
have powerful influence in producing certain
physiological and chemical changes, as, for in
stance, III the materials employed in photo
graphy. These different rays can be separated
by the prism and other appliances employed by
the students of physical science, so that it is
possible 70 take photographs in total darkness
by interceptng the light rays from the beam
which enters the camera, or to receive almost
the full power Of the suns heat while excluding
the light, or of the light without perceptible
heat. The rays which cause chemical changes
are called "actinic," and their influence is called
actinism.
The writer in the Post says he suffered from a
genuine case of sunstroke, occurring on a cool
cloudy day, early in the forenoon, after several
days of previous exhaustive heat and exerton
There was no perceptibled eterminati on of blood
to the head but great prostration Of strength AND
for ten weeks he could not bear the rays of tht
sun upon the head or upper spine without re
currence Of the original symptoms. During
this time he found that exposure to the sum
rays even for a second, though his head wal
protected by thick felt hat produced an in
santaneous shock, followed by prostration ant
calding sensation at the top of the head
Th.effect was more violent in hazy atmos
PieA, as in August dog-days, than in cloudlesi
giartg days, with very high temperature
Even &c rays Of the full moon caused the sam
sympteas. Al the same time, exposure Il
severe sidciaI heat caused no Inconvenience
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-14

PiIo'o9hisiHr on h's, case he was led TO the
conviction that the influence to which he was
so sensitive was not the heat of the suns rays,
but their actinism, and arguments were not
wanting to support this conclusion. If it was
correct, a protection was suggested by it, which,
when tried, proved effectual. 1t is very simple,
and is thus described:
"After some experiments was led to adopt
for protection in summer the ordinary "stove-
pipe" hat, with lining of orange-colored and
blue cloths. The orange cloth is the same used
by photographers to exclude the actinic rays,
and the blue seems to filter the calorifc and the
Illuminating rays to a considerable extent. A
sun umbrella of orange or yellow cloth
would be an additional safeguard, and adds
much TO comfort. Thus prepared / can
brave the sun without fear and
| rarely experience any of the disagreeabe sem
Stations to which | was so long victim. With
out this protection cannot yet bear the rays
of the summer sun. There is no patent on
this simple means of defense, and j trust that
the public will freely use it. still more perfect
lining would be found in tin or other foil, thick
enough to entirely exclude all solar rays. Ven
tilation could be provided for and the expense
WOuld be trifinp"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-14

SMALL Boat DRAWN BY FIsHEs.-A let
Ter from Easton, Pa. speaks of a novel use
made of surgeons by Mr.. L. Phillippi and
Colonel j. R. Sitgreaves, of that place. They
cause couple of fish to draw a small boat,
in harness, and attach them also to two imita-
ton swans, which float above them and pre-
vent their diving. The boat is shaped like a
SHE'LL The mode of Harvesting the surgeons
is peculiar A broad india-rubber band, en-
circling each fish behind the pectoral fin, has
brass ring attached on top. Through these
rings stout ashen POLE about eight feet long,
is inserted, and to two staples in the pole the
traces are fastened. There is also gum elastic
band around each sturgeon, just behind the
dorsal fin, with loop in the side holding the
opposite ends of a much slighter pole, to COM
pei them to swim at regular distance from
each other. Mr.. Philippi, who acts as driver,
has his seat in the bow, and directs their course
with goad, which is long pole, and as thick
as ones wrist, with a sharp spike sticking out
at right angles from the end, and it is Surpris-
ing with what alacrity they obey. When they
are to be TUNED TO the right or left, a sudden
prick on the opposite side of eacn sturgeon
causes the pair to take the desired course; when
a greater speed is desired, they are pierced near
the tail; when they are required TO halt, the
goad is reached forward and they are pricked
in front of the head
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oner, who was of hypochondriaca family, and
had suffered from a specific brain disease, no
doubt worked himself up by overthought into
the notion that he had committed the murder,
adopting the mythical hammer as the supposed
weapon. Voluntary selEaccusation of murder
or other crime actually committed is more rare
than confessions of imaginary crimes. There
is mania for notoriety, and morbid interest
in crime that is mysterious, and that often com
pels persons of weak or diseased minds to be-
by voluntary confessions of crimes of which
they are wholly guiltess.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-14

As the old cred cent? has now passed out of
use and, except rarely out of sight, like the cold
oaken bucket" its history is matter of sufh-
Gent interest for preservation. The cent was
first proposed by Robert Morris, the great tinan-
cier of the revolution, and was named by JEFF
ferson two years after 1t began to make its
appearance from the mint in 1892. 1t bore the
head of Washington on one side and thirteen
links on the other. The French revolution soon
created a rage for French ideas in America,
which put on the cent, instead of the head of
Washington, the head of the Goddess of Liber-
ty-a French liberty, with flowing locks The
chain on the reverse was renlaced by the olive
wreath of peace. But the French liberty was
short-liFed, and so was her portrait on our cent.
The next head or figure succeeding this-the
staid, classic dame, with a fllet round her
hair-came into fashion about thirty or forty
years ago, and her finely chiseled Grecian fea-
lures have been but slightly altered in the lapse
of time.
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A college Anniversary.

Amherst College held its semi-centennial cele-
bration, Wednesday. About seven hundred of
the alumni were present, and there was vast
crowd of other friends of the college. The ex-
ercises took place in great tent, Hon. Samuel
Williston, of Easthampton, presiding at the
morning session, when President Stearns gave
an address of welcome, and Professor Tyler de-
lyered an elaborate historical address. In the
afternoon, Hon. A. Fl. Bullock, of Worcester,
presided, and Professor Smell, Rev. DIR. E. P.
Humphrey, of Louisville, Rev. II. N. Barnum,
Henry Word Beecher, and several Others, deliv-
cred speeches TO an audience numbering not less
than 5000 persons. We copy from the Spring
field Republican the speech delivered by Gov
Bullock on taking the chair.
1t will be noticed that Gov Bullock favors
the policy Of admitting women to the college
as students; and that he proposes to endow a
scholarship and give $500 for this purpose, on
condition that women shall have the preference
in all cases when it is filed. Another gentle
man, Mr.. N. K. Morse, of the class of 1857, will
give $1,000 to endow scholarship, provided
women are admitted to equal privileges in the
college. Ladies have applied for admission to
the college, and the question is now before the
trustees. Gov. Bullock is one of the trustees,
and he spoke strongly and with great effect, in
favor of granting what is asked. Henry Ward
Beecher spoke on the same side. 1t is believed
that the influence of their speeches has settled
the question. This will be soon determined, if
it was not settled by the trustees yesterday. We
sincerely hope that Amherst will adopt the
policy proposed.
AT the business meeting of the alumni, Gov
Bullock was chosen president, and Professor
Julius H. Seelye, secretary and treasurer, witt
the usual number of vice presidents and othel
officers. Resolutions were adopted in favor o
placing in the hands Of the alumni the election
of the five trustees elected by the Legislature
and a committee was appointed to confer with
the president and trustees relative to the best
method OF securing the proposed change.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-14

The HOMESTEAD OF A TARANTULA.-IfI had
the space would give a frstrate notice to these
curious insects, for they deserve it. great,
hairy, ugly-looking, poisonous spider is not
pleasant object to contemplate in the abstract,
but when such reptile exhibits the divine gift
of architectural construction, and does it in such
an unobtrusye modest way, and yet with per-
lection of skill and adaptation of which any in
telligent human might be proud, | deem it
worthy of mention The tarantulas nest is a
lhole in the ground; a sort of bandits
cave with Theoretically trap-door ingeni-
ousIy and securely fastened on the inside. The
interior dwelling, which is a single room, is
about an inch and half in diameter by about
two or two and half inches in length; it is per-
fectly cylindrical and smooth, with yelvety
coating resembling the inside of chestnut bur.
Inc round door at the top has perfect hinge,
ana SHUTS SO exactly as to be water-tight. On
the INSIDE OF the door are two tiny holes, through
@nich tne occupant passes string, and by this
device iastens the door securely on the inner
side. When not in use, the string is carried on
tie neck oil the tarantula, ready TO be adjusted
at moments notice. Often the insect is Killed
and taken out of the bottom Of its cell nossess.
| ing intact the curious fastening The walls III
the cell are cemented with a sort Of gluten like
the nest of wasp, and when taken from The
earth sufficient thickness adheres to preserve
| the structure. These curious nests are in rood
demand, selling readily at $50 apiece.[lSqn
| Francisco Correspondence N. T. Times.
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The New Orleans, Mobile and Texas Rail-
r0aA.

road.
This leading southern railroad enterprise IA one
of the evidences of northern interest in southern de-
velopment. Such prominent capitalists and bust.
ness men as Hon. E. ID. Morgan, Hon. John A.
Griswold Hon. Cakes Ames Hon. George Innis, OF
Poughkeepsie, Messrs. Norton, Bliss & Co.. j. & w.
Seligman 6 Co.. l.. Won Hoffman & Co.. and others
among financial and manufacturing men, are lead
ing stockholders, and they have proved their deter
mination to carry the work to a successful compile
tlOn, by first putting nearly ten million dollars of
their own money into the work. before asking any
funds from the public. That this is the true basis
upon which to found reliable railroad security is
the opinion of all who understand railroad finances
The Boston Journal of May 3lst, saws:
"Two-thirds of the whole distance have been
built, before the company has asked the public to
invest in any of its securities style of practice in
railroad building which 1t would be well if more
new corporations would follow"
The Boston Advertiser says:
'TThe state aid and the very large am cunts al
ready put into the work by the Stockholders con-
sttute sound financial basis for the bonds Of the
company"
The Boston Traveller, MAY 3lst,) saws;
LAS TO the securities, the fact that So much has
already been done, and the further fact that the
state OF Louisiana has granted extraordinary aid to
the line on account of its importance to that state
are strong arguments that the bonds must be
good"
Mr.. W. B. Shattuck, the financial agent of this
company, offers the eight per cent mortgage bonds
at ninety and interest at which price they pay very
largely upon the Investment aud the security ia
ample. MIR. Shattuck gives further facts concern
ing the bonds in another column.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-14

The special train for the excursion to Boston, and
down the harbor among the islands, to Salem,
Gloucester and Lowell Island, will leave the lower
station Saturday morning at seven O'Clock Ee-
turning leave Boston at seven o'clock p. NJ. Fare
for the round trip only 80 90. Tickets sold at the
ticket office lower station Blake Robinson, f. A.
Clapp G. W. Paul, II. N. Turner, 6. W, Hoppin,
Webster square, and @. A, Upton ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-14

THR Mosr AGGRAVATED CASES of kidney bladder
and gandular Diseases mental and physical debility
diabetes gravel rheumatism general prostratIon Of the
nervous system and female Irregularities give way and
the constitution becomes iRWgorated and refreshed
by using sMoLANHER's EXTRACT OF BuCHu.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-14
SpettaI Mot1ees.
Rathsl nnthni nnths,

w; II. JENKINS would infoyM hts friends aud the
pu6c generally that he IL pSepred to give Warm and
the day to beth les and gentlemen at his Hair Dress
ing Roqls OH Foster The ladies will enter srOm the
being entirely separate Also, Shaving, Hair Cutting
shampoong and Dyeing, DONE In the best manner.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-14

No DIFFICULTY is now experienced in preventing or
counteractng the effects of dyspepsia torpdty Of the
liver acdity of the stomach vertigo weayness depres
sion ofsnlrts disturbed sleep and nervous debility
Partake Of ATwQoD's QpISlNE TONIC BUYERS aud
these diseases quickly disappear
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-14

The place to buy chocolate cream Is at No. 8
Thomas street. Only ten cents a quarter; forty
cents per pound.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-14

A lecturer undertook to explain to a village
audience the word phenomenon. maybe you
don't know what a phenomenon is. Well, IN
tell you. You have seen COW, no doubt
Well, COW is not phenomenon. You have
seen an appletree. Well an appletree is not
phenomenon. But when you see the cow 90 M
phenomenon"
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Patents secured,

Reissues Extensions, and Foreign Patents procured
Inererdces conducted; AL kinds Of business with the
PATENT OFFICE,
Transfers of Rights. and Patent Gases attended TO- nv
JAMES q. ARNOLD, Worcester, Mass
oEFIcE No. 26d MAIN 81,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-14

Nothing SO good as Grafton Mineral Fertilizer
and destroyer OF insects to make farmers rich.
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swEn1sH LABoR.-A card in our paper to-day in.
fors persons desiring these reliable servants where
they may be obtained
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-14

There Is at least one good reason why the
negro ought not TO be educated: Whenever he
be eligible for juror.-Louispile Courier.
Journal,
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and Exhausted Vitality la middle aged and ola man
hs eSnss Of and remedies for fully explained in The
for sale al No Bulfnch ST., Boston, Mass '
lea d6wtf
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----'-7--7i=--
InapOtaneY.
Advice 20 Young Men

and other diseases of the proceative organs Incident
exhausted vitality in youth and middle age, explained
wiser Price rs cents Call send Tor II to No 5Bni
inch ST, Boston Mass. d&wtf fes
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Foreign NTarkets.-rRv Atlantic Cable,

Foreign Mark ets.-tBy Atlantic Cable.l
L0NpoN, July l3-ConsOls 9Sx u S. 500 1892 S2N Z;
1853, old, VIZ 1867, sOA ten-torties OON;
adi do Orleans 9hdl sales IL, 900 bales.
FRANKFORT July l2-United States 500 bonds closed
at 964 q 96H for 1925
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DOMESTIC MARKETS

NEW YORK, July l5.-CottOn lull and unchanged !.
sales 46 bales middling uplands 20Xc FlOursales 650
bDls state and western dull and in buyers favor state
IS "a 6,35; Ohio $3.50 "a 640 western SIS a 6S5: south
ern S6lU 9 Wheat opened quiet and steady and closed
heavy and e lower; sales 81 900 bush No Spring 81 AZ
NO lido ST. AZ a l,43 ahoat Corn shade easier; sales
llOOO Dush common mixed western 7lc good to choice
do liz re Oats without decided change-sales ii 900
bush OHIO 6S "a i0e; westen65 o. conc. Pork dull and
lower new mess SIS; prime Sl2 q $l3 Lard steady at
va @ lO9e Butter dull and heavy Ohio 10 "a zoe state
IL 9 29c Whiskey dull; western free SAKE Rice quiet .
Carolina 81 @g SC. Sugar quiet Muscovado 81 "a i0hc
ialr to good refining 81 q 9%c, Coffee firm and quiet
small sales Rio at IL a l5Hc Spirits turpentlne Arm
at L52 @ DC; rosin quiet and firm s. a 3l2H for
81 Petroleum dull; crude lax q l4Nc; refined
2ohc Tallow quiet at % SIC.
GhioAeo; July lSoFlour dull, Wheat fairly active
ana declined &c MOI spring 81 lSA. Corn easier and
more active; No mixed closed at 52H a 521c Oats
firm; No 46h q 46Nc Rye fairly active; No q "a "a
6lc Barley quiet and unchanged High wines steady at
Sic. Provisions easier and quiet Mess pork Sl43TT G
a. Lard lOh % l0tc Live hogs unchanged al "A al
$50. Cattle dull at So "a $50 Receipts-40U0 bbls 6or
900 bush wheat l6s 900 bush corn bush oats 5000
bush rye 1000 bush barley, 10000 hogs
bbs Hour 50O bush wheat 700 900 bush corn 81 900 bush
oats. 1900 bush rye 5000 hogs ~
CINCINNATI. July l3.-POrk dun and nominal at Sl5
Bulk meats dull at &c for shoulders 1sic for rough sides
and y. g &c for clear rib sides and clear sides Bacon
dun and drooping sales shoulders at 60 a 6Xc sides
S9t q SC, aud 81 % sac seller September Iard-fuIl
prices asked, hut no demand; lOhc asked. Hogs-de-
mand good at full prices, S4S 465 Whisky in fair
NEW ORLEANS July l3-Cotton dull and lower; mid
dllngs 2OAc. ~
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boston STOCK SALISBURY Is


$5Vg United States Flvetwenties. July, 1865 ll24
$4,000 Maine State 6s...........,.,,.,,... i6I e
500 Eastern railroad IS, 1874 90
$50 900 Hartford Erie railroad 7s new 9Sh 6659As
$1,000 Rutland railroad Is, new ....,., S5 K
$4,000 LeavenwOrth, Lawrence II Galveston los " %
So Boston and Albany railroad .,..,,,.,.. iS
76 Hartford and Erie railroad .,.,,,,.. 80
us Boston and Maine rights. 4 70II II
20 Fitchburg railroad. .....,....,,,,. III
200 Indianapolis and Cincinnati railroad ~ 5IMS5x
So Michigan Central railroad ............ I51V
Old Colony and Newport railroad. ....... I15E
II Phil. vii. and Baltimore railroad - 81
200 Rutland railroad pref. ........,. ..... sStISSK
70 Vermont and Canada railroad ,.. I0i
1850 Gin. Sandusky and Cleveland r r. ...,,,Ss
Eastern railroad, .,...,., ,.......-- isI
Atlantic Cotton Mills. .......,.... W
10 Bates Manufacturing C0........,.,,,..,. iISt
Dwight manufacturing company. ...............5l5
ENerctt .........,..............,,.ll0
20 Pepperell Manufacturing Co rights ....a
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LATEST MARkErs,
NEW YORK STOCK MARKEr

NEW YORK, July a. Gold was heavy this afternoon
and declined TO lllN, in sympathy with the weakness in
exchange and the small exports OF spece the closing
quotations were lllK a H. Loans were made at one
per cent The clearances today about S3 500 OO0
ana the shipments OF specie $4,000. The government
bond market was dull and weak at the close
United states currency bs. .......... .ll4k@ll4k
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Peoples Savings Bank,
NEW MARBLE BUILDING ON MAIN ST.,
Opposite the city Han.

Opposite the City Han.
Deposits May 1, 1871 ..,.....S2, 4I7,OOO "a
Number of ID epOsitOrs. 1aA5
Deposits put upon interest on the first day of every
month
The net profits, which have been at the rate of six per
cent per annum, are divided among the depostors in
February and August.
In addition to the usual Banking Hours the Bank Is
OPEN Tor the receipt and payment of deposits on saur-
day Evenings, from to o'clock
JOHN c. MASON, President.
c. NJ. BENT, Treas.
Worcester, May 2, 1871. d&wtf my2
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. July I, 1S71.-our BILLS TO This date ars roo,,,
Tor settlement Those indebted will enfer aio S ~
Nor py settling their accounts at an early dav
~ ui9U j. H. CLARKE g. co.
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Hon. ALEXANDER H. BULLOCK, President.
dawtf G. A. HAMILTON Trnasnror
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The Worcester Mechanics Savings bank
IN CENTRAL EXCHANGE.
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Bath Tubs and Boilers Water Closets, 1Gst Rovvl.
WASH Trays Sinks &c &c, fitted at mort notice and
in thorough manner. diff 90
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-01
Radical Opinions of Democracy.

The following opinions ofthe strength
of the Democratic party are from high
Radical authority. They show that the
opposition are getting ready for con-
test with party over which they do
not expect to obtain an easy victory.
Let Demo ocrats close up the column and
move forward unitedly to the conflict:
The Democratic party to-day is
stronger than il ever was in its history.
1t means now to win, and l do not
say that it cannot win.- Horace Greely
in Vicksd,ny.
You make light of the ID emocracy, but
to-day in the State of New York, there
is clean Democratic majority of ninety
thousand. We never did have the IT.
ish, and now we are losing all the Ger
mans.-New York Times, (Rddical.)
Grant with his Ku.KluX bill thinks
he can kill the Democracy. 1t will take
more men by a million than he had at
Appomatox. .-NeU York Sun, Rudical.
A great deal has been said about the
dead Democracy. Those who think 1t
| is dead surely never read the story OF
the resurrection. There will be signs in
| the heavens and on the earth in 1872,
when this Democratic party gets its
soldiers in the eld.-SprinGfeld Mass.
| Republican, Radicdt.)
He is fool or a traitor who expects
to win an easy victory over the Demo
cratic party in 1872. Grant can never
do it with the bayonet.-NeW YorI
Evening Post, (Radical)
They may say what they please, bu
| those who are the most confident dt
not know these Democrats. They are
the most dangerous when they seem
the most whipped. Do not put any
faith in them and do not trust them. Ii
retreat they are treacherous and offer
fatal. Louisville Commercially Radical.