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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

SUICIDES SENSATIONAL man in Harris
burg recently attempted to commit suicide by
taking grain Of Strychnine. The skill If his
physician having saved his life, he narrates his
experience for the benefit of science. He SAYS:
In the course of Ave minutes ! began 10 feel
slight cramps in the calves of my legs The
cramps increased in intensity and extended to
the feet and thighs, causing the most intense
pain | attempted to rise from the chair but
fell to the floor with commissions in the lower
eXtremties. Unsuccessful attempts were made
TO bath my feet In hot water, each effort to raise
me bringing on violent parcXysm, III the last
one of which / thought that my jaws had be-
comelnnhlnged. was now perfectly parllyzed
from the hips down, and suffering the most eX-
cruciating pains, which began to extend up
ward; the muscles of the shoulders and neck
soon being considerably conYused the fore
arms still being free from pain, now prepared
for the final struggle, which | knew must be
near at hand, as | had become rigid from the
neck down, save the forearm. 1Ae conyul-
sonS OF the neck were becoming fearful
ana the torture awful TO endure, My hands
were drawn into my sides, with the fingers
drawn apart, and slightly bowed, and the laws
became rigid. felt myselfraised as if by some
mighty power, aud fixed immoyably with only
my feet and hands touching ANYTHING became
unconscious OF everything except my own
agony, which was now beyond all description
| could feel my heart tiuttering and my brain
beating and throbbing with an irregular motion
as though at every beat it would burst from its
confinement. Every joint was locked, aud every
drop of blood seemed siaenated. remember
thinking il could not be long thus, when must
have lost consciousness ] remember nothing
more until felt sensation Of relief, as though
the garments Of death, which had been drawn
over ne, were now being drawn back Those
terrible cramps seemed to be descending toward
my lower limbs. A feeling of relief stole over
me, aud began 10 be again conscious, From
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

DEATH or AN on PRINCE, James Tarr,
one Of the oil princes, died at AIeadYille, Penn
sylyana, last week. He belonged to the class
of old residents who found themselves made
suddenly rich by the possession of oil territory
whose unthriIty soil had for many years preyi-
Gus afforded them but a soanty subsistence
The history Of the IarF farm, as oil-producine
territory, dates from June, 1861, when the Crane
& Stewart well was struck The farm embraces
a tract Of 1913 acres, In August, 1861, Mr.. Tarr
sold one,half his land interest in the oil for
$40 600, to Clark & Sumner, of New York, The
same parties offered $4,000 for the entire row
atty, but Mr.. lar refused to sell, Clark &
Sumner resod a one.third interest of the pur-
chase to Col. Payne, Bernard Spencer and
Others, OF Rochester, New York, for S85, 900, but
the rapid decline in the price of oil made these
parties regret their purchase, and they suisse
quentiy disposed Of their interest to the same
firm at the buying price. New and paving
wells were continually developed, and Mr.. TarT
of course, accumulated a splendid fortune, In
tue fall of 1865, when gold was worth 81. so. he
was offered 100000 for the fee simple of the
larr farm, which was equivalent to So. 600 600
He refused it, Up to the month of October.
1868, the total production from June, 1861, GOV.
ering period Of about four and a half years,
exceeded $40 900 barrels
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

Flrst-cass Railway Mortgages the most popu-
lar securities-comhnihg. as they do absolute safety
with remunerative rate OF interest. THE FIRST
MORTGAGE > Oint Sinking Fund Six per ct
Cold Bonds of the VERMONT DIVISION of ne
PORTLAND AND OGDENSBURG RAILROAD
TRUNK LINE are being rapidly absorbed by those
making conversions Of their 52Os and other hg-pnceI
bonds. With locai hrOWgh and pleasure business,
either of these sufficient all interest OH
legations and operating expenses, the Bonds of this
ton ofthe Shortest Trunk Lin. the Lakes to the
Atlantic cannot tail to advance to par this New En-
gland enterprise rapidly approaches completion.
rrce ut present. 20 and Accrued Interest in Currency
orpamphlets. with full information apply to FINAH-
oIAL AGESrs-E. a. 4. Fairbanks Il Co.. st. Johnsbury
Vt. Fairbanks 4 Co., 252 Broadway, New York; Fair
banks Brown & Co.. ll8 Milk ST. Boston; Fairbanks Il
Ewing, us Chestnut st., Philadelphia.
FOR SALE BY
RICE, WHITING 81 BULLOCK. Worcester,
and all leading Banks and Brokers.
do deOpSW4W
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Letter from New York.

BrOugbam's AuIObiOGraphy-The Eden
burgh RcView-Ehc Irish Gentleman of
Europe - Gentleman George and His
Wife r. BrOu&ham's Dictum as 20 the
Duty of Lawycrs-lIs Real FurpOrt-
Lord and Lady NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
aud fhe Reverend Luke Grafton.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

Warm clothing alone win not protect the body against
the consequences of the sudden depression Of tenn
peratnre wchis concomtant of early winter. Flannel
next HE skin preserves the animal heat hut it docs not
mpart animal yigor That property is the special pre-
rosave at Iosoltcrs stomach Bitters which IS there
fore specific protection against majority of the COM
plants which are most common at this season. For
example. course of the great vegetable inyigorant
commenced now, will be almost sure to preclude chills
and fever bilious collie, disorders othe stomach constl-
patton and many other complaints which are often the
direct or indirect effect Of an atmosphere srohargcd
with cold, nnwholesome vapor. Moreover the system
toned and regulated by this means is much more likely
to resist pulmonary disease than would otherwise be-
Tor the Influence Of searching medicine pervades all the
organs ami every fibre and tissue the frame Persons
whose vital powers are weak especially invalid ladies
and The aged are earnestly recommended not 10 face
the winters rsor without having recourse to this safe
and sufficient means 0f reinforcing eneebled nature
Much sGheIlns may he escaped much danger averted
by following this counsel. Better late than never is
good proverb, but 1t is better to be early than late
d7 d&wIw
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

HUMAN HATR.-J Medina & Co, are selling hair
switches and curls at very low prices also the very
pest imitation Of hair in gray aid all colors, of his
own manufacture, All goods warranted to be as
represented Ladies avail yourselves Of the oppor.
tunity.
y MEDINA & Co., 292 Main st., Flagg's block,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11
Ral,vIna Comm,ttees.

The Republican City Committee Saturday, deslg-
mated the following persons TO act raylng commit
tees at the polls Monday Let them and all others in
favor or the election of the Municipal ticket heade by
GEORGE CRoMProN, appear early at the polls:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

Rev. William l. Cato, father of the late Prof
Cato, died suddenly in Philadelphia Friday
Of heart disease, Mr.. Cato was a man of wide
influence, and was held in high estimation by
me community, His home was at Morristown
New Jersey, where he was pastor of n Metbo.
dist church.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

Five Per Gent. per Annum
Allowed for Money on Call, r A. GODnHow
aus dts First National kS'k
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

disclose That was the opinion of him then
formed and it is the same which has been uni
formly expressed by me ever since"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

produces shades ocoOr that seem to have been brought
ont by nature itself They know. too, it is free from
all injurious matter because they have used it for years
and thus tested it by process more certain than even
chemical analysis Itself In fact the daily experience of
multudes of both sexes confirms the declaration of the
first analytical chemist In America that the Excelsior
Dye contains nothing deleterlous to health good
dressing should he used the yelng and the best is
CRISTADORO'S HALR PRESERTATIVE.
d5 deop&weowlm
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

Reissue Extensions, and Foreign Patents procurcd
Intercienees condocted all kinds Of business with lhe
PATENT OFFICE
Transfers of Rights and "aln, Casds attended TO- nv
LANES &. AkSOLD Worcester Mass
o III, NO. s2' MAIN 81
Worcester Five Cents savings isanA.
OFFICE, no os MAIN STREET, WORCESTER
This Bans open every business day from nine O'Clock
in the morning to Ave O'Clock in the afternoon
DEPOSITS from FIVE CENTS to oSE THOUSAND Dol
LARS rseeged ant put upon interest on the first Of srers
month.
DIVIDENDS o. f9fEnEsr are made in January and
july and If not Withdrawn added to the principal
on the Arst ofthe following month
Smallest sum entitled to receive interest Three Dol
lars. gLAHEEnC,s DA,.E.Iq
Jto dt Treasurer.
She Worcester nseehaEisa sayinas Esmnk
IN CENTRAL EXCHANGE.
The Bank lie open daily or Tie receipts of snoslts
Deposits put upon interest % tao Fifteenth day Of
each month.
5omi-Annusl Dividends IN January and JAY.
HARRISON BLISS Freaiasns.
e. =: TeoDwARD, TrsAa't;
Peoples Savings IsanL,
453 MAIN ST.
Deposits Nov. 1, '7l....,,.,.. So ,a4O,O35 ~.
Deposits are put on interest the first day ofcycry
month.
The net profits divided semi-anuualy, in February
and August.
Ia addition Ia the usual Bank Hours the Bank is open
irome to O'Clock Saturday Evening", for the con-
ycnience of Deposltors.
C. NJ. BENT, Treas
Worcester Nov 2. 1911 dkvtr no
Worcester County EnRtitutiuu for gnvinss
FOSTER sTREET
Chartered. ....... February S, 1928.
Deposits put on Interest the 1st day of each month
Dividends made every January and July.
Deposits May !, lsli........sS4, 5GS,ss5 30.
Hon. ALEXANDER Il. BULLOCK, President.
dawtf G. A. HAMILTON Treosrror
HatchcIOr's Hair EsSc.-rhls superb lIairDye
- we CeSt n me "oid-Ferecty harmless reliable and
instantaneous; no Disappointment; no ridiculous tin5
Hair bye produces hlmediateig a splendid Hia~k ar
Natural Brown: leaves the hair clean, solt. Geautim
does lnl contain particle Of lead any Injurious com
pound sold by all Druggists. Factory Is Bond 3d. n
!. dlyr MD
Dr. q. IA. Baker,
DENTIST.
% % Pearl st............. opposite the Post omce.
NJ d9m
EndexicaI silver soap!
:, Marion Harand in Common Sense in The House
hOlu page 529 says: For cleaning silver have far
year used the lNDENICAL SILVER soar. Bcsldes
Dehs Slean anu easy Of application it VIII not wear
away tne metal as Will whiting chalk or plate now
- 80 where ndn AUS
l.. MerTifieId, Tuner of the Piano Forte. Orders
"iv iieoelNeu AT WIN MGconNEY's , +, o. Block.
Blh dS&Wtf
Il On MhrrinEe.-Iappy Relief tor Young Men rom
e enegs OF Errors and Abuses IN early life Manhood
restored, Seminal emissions cured Impediments to |
Mhfrige removed New method of treatment New |
anu remarkable remedies Rocks and Circulars sem |
ifee, - sealed envelopes. Address HOWARD ASS0. |
~ AlloN' No. zsoulh Ninth street, Philadelphia Pa
nj dIu&Th3m
DIR. Henry +. Clark,
Office corner Myrtle and Southbrldge SIS
ola dtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

Esr. +. Morrill,, No. 3 BUlfneh St., Boston, Mass
Consult him in al eases he is the Oldest and most ex
ptucnced specialist in BCStonhrty three years prc-
tee See his Pocket Medical Adviser Price as cents
send for it, deop&wtf Oh
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

DENTIST,
y Pearl opposite the Post Office
NJ dam
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

eco. S. GopPin az Co, COmmlsson Merchants
anu Dealers In Flour Corn, Rye Oats Malt Meal OF al
kinds, Fine and Coarse Feed, Linseed Oil Meal Me-
ahsuic street Worcester, Mass dtf in29
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

THOSE FASTENED WITH
CA BLE GRE WIRE
bEITER-Because they are more PIiable more Com
or Cape W W. 1'P
CHEAPEl'-Because, while their fret cost is not IN
TActSs o. seWed or pegg9d work of like grade their
uftN Is Tar GREATER they preserve their Shape much
Wear. i'OiN Al""i
Equally applicable to light and heavy work
Inc immense demand having called forth imtytious
The Patent Stamp. ~ wv - cav '"iS
Gs sold by dealers everywhere deop7w MA
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11
DIED
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In this city, Dec 8, Carrie H. daughter of Asa and
Caroline Walker aged i yrs mos.
In this city, Dec Annie daughter of Mrs NJ MAYNARD
aged yrs mos 10 days.
In H0den Noy2O, IGella L, wife of l. Truchon aged
"a yrs 90
In Sutton. Decs, Sophia Little, aged 40 yrs.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11
y(etu advertisements.

LHIFTY FIRST MASS. REGIMENT RE.
UNION.
me Fourth Annual Reunion and Supper of the mem
beIs of the Ffyrst Massachusetts Regiment Associa
tlon, viii take Mace at the Bay State House in Worces
ter on THURSDAY EVENING Dec. l4th
The programme includes Speeches. TOasts Music &c
and good time generally. Al who were connected
WIN the regiment are cordially invited. Come one
cOlHe all
STEPHEN c. EARLE. Sec and Treas
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

Lea ~ Perrins' sauce,
pronounced by cOnnoisseurs THE ONLY coon
SAUCE"
1t improves appetite and digestion and IL is uur vole
lor us nNuE Weare directed by 8iessrs LEA Il PER-
terieiis JOHN nIFNCAN'S S02S s,a,'t7 Nop'i-
- ueopnlh New YORK.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

n. Z. U5NIFsI ~ HUV5UN ~ ,lVUsOI V..'.'l,8 90
do DO DO do scrip........S72{
Erie railroad,
Reading railroad ........ ll5'4
Lake Shore @ Gicb. gan Southern FR.........90A
do do do scIp......S4A
Cleveland and tlttsbuTg railroad ,.,,........ l26@
Chicago and &orcr western TeilIcau .......s,. 6l&
30 do preferred. $50 bid
CacAGo sni Rock Island rGljrOs5. ........... 1898
Pacific Mail Steamship company. ..........,..4S
Milwaukee and St Pau Fai,Toau. ...,.... ... 54ls
do do pref. ..,..........,1S
Ohio and Mississippi railroad.
.,isno and WrUasb tS'lroad ......s ....-. .63ai
Western Union Telegraph company .......,..6S1
Union Pacific railroad stock
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-11

A AInlon in the FieId.

and all leading Banks and Brokers.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-12-10

teaching the centraliss fanatics of Austria
that they cannot be allowed to impose
their intOlerant Germanism and iptolerant
liberalism, on Catholic nationalities a. an
cient as their own. The news that Count
Beust has been compelled, whether by
sheer force Of circumstances or by tho d.
rect command Of the Emperor, matters lit
tie, to resign the supremacy which he has
60 long exercised in the councils of the
State, is q cheering indication that the turn
IN the tide which close observers had long
since presaged, is beginning to manifest it.
self with decision and power. The Times
bewails the baleful activity of the
Church" which has brought about such
catastrophe. II the Times means to say
that the indignation of the Catholics Of
Austria, so long insulted in their most
sacred convictions by the party whom
Count Beust represents, has not been with
out its effect in inducing the downfall Of
the anti Catholic statesman, we have 20
doubt that it has not very widely missed
the mark. 1t is a fact that is not to be de-
MED and not to be ashamed of, that the
Catholic feeling of Austria ia again rapidly
becoming predominant in this ancient Ca
tholic empire. We do not hesitate to say,
from careful observation, and in spite of
the present difficulties of tho situation,
that very few years will not have elapsed
before Austria will be to the See of Pet. +
and to the cause of the Universal Church,
all that Austria ever was during q glorious
past.-L0ndom Tablet.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-12-10
Over e2S, 900 Singer Machines in Daily Use,
BE SURE AND EXAMINE THE SINGER prrn
BUNING ANY OruEE
FACTS AND FIGURES.

"a he ye'f 1869 sold readers will rene er
20 's' Machines bat We sold Last year Q5sV) 1877 $50
eoNE HUNDRED AND TWENTY.SEyEN THOU.
SAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE
Machnea showing beyond the Of 1863 of
over FOR THOUSAND. and, as shown by tho table
below. OVER FoRTY-FOUE THOUSAND Mach.nes
more than any other Company
1he reader may naturally SAX whether this 10 moro
ooasng in answer to which have to say that those
hSures and the ones given below are from SWORN
made by licensees TO the Receiver appointed
oy the owners OF tho most valuable Sewing Machine
Patents who license tho Companies Of lesser import
ance
The Singer Manufacturing Company sold Ia7, ass
hesier Wilson Manufacturing Company sold. SOC
Grover Baker Sewing Machine Company sold 81 ~
Need Sewing Machine Company sold. 3SO,e
Florence Sowing Machine Company sold -. + SiO
From, the above figures it will lie seen that our rivals
In trade far behind u.s. that the popularity of
what Is known
NEW FAMILY MACHINE. 49,
is steadily and largely increasing We are not 30 vain
as suppose that these large sales
business capacity so much to the merits Of our
Machines, well tho observation of those who buy
and and personally in comparing tho
merits of the different Machincs before makin selec
ton.
No Family should be without one OF these Labor
Saving Instruments
: Call apd examine thom. send for Circular and
Sample ofswork
WM. T.. COOPER 4, CO., Agents,
iyoTIiv 7 and n Camp street.
TlE LATEST NOVELTY.
- '"tf.s9r.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-12-10

TIE NIAGARA OF BRAzIL.-The One
brada, or gorge of 4" Paulo Alfonso, the
King of the Rapids" is two hundred and
sixty feet deep, and in the narrowest part
is choked to n minimum breadth of fifty
one feet. 1t is filled with what seems not
water, but the froth of milk, q dashing aud
dazzling, whirling aud churuing, surface
less mass. Here the luminous whteness of
the chaotic team crests, hurried in pillows
and breakers against the blackness of the
rocks. is burst into flakes and spray, that
leap halfway up the inmuring trough.
There the sn,tace reflections dull the d9Z
zlips crystal to Il thick ul aque yellow, aud
then the shelter OF soHIL SUR causes Il
unmcnta.y >ta!t and recu:! t. the cai,imi!.
Wt'c!i at Gree gathering strength, bounds
and'spriugS OF ward with a new crush and
another roar. The eye is spellbour.d 10y
the contrast of this impctunps motion with
the fral stcadfastucss of the rainbow how
crjng above, with the 'Table Rnc!lo so
solid to the tread, and with the placid, set
tied Stiffness of the plain and the hllucks,
whose enduring homes seem to he here.
The prospect lacks, however, the sublime
and glorious natural beauty of Niagara,
and we do not find in Paulo Alfonso those
beautiful sapphire and emerald tints that
charm the glance in the Horseshoe Falls.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-12-10

PASSING AwAY-How sad it is that the
loved and beautiful should SO soon perish
But twas ever thus with eartb's treasures.
Passing away" is written upon the flow
ers that smile in the sunshine of heaven
and are watered by it's tears. 1t is wills
pered by the breeze that fans the sufferers
cheek, and We hear it murmured by the
stream that rushes on to the great ocean.
We find it on every page of natures unfold
ing, but ere the leaf is turned, we read an
other lessou-that each has a mission to
perform. So 1t is with man, the brightest
and the best are the earliest called away.
Yet they leave a flood of light and glory in
their pathway that is not easily dimmed !;
yet 1T Is strange that those whose lives are
so pure; whose holy Influences seem SO
necessary, should be removed, ere the sun
has reached its meridian of splendor, the
sweet gems of their influence have TAX en-
root in the heart of those whe-are to come
after.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-12-10
True Heroism.

The following anecdote, extracted from
unpublished memoirs of u French noble
man, may 1T is hoped, serve as an exam
pie, Well worthy of being Initiated by oil
who desire to be thought truly brave and
courageous. 1t records a victory gained
by man over his own passions-a victory
more glorious, more honorable than any
that has ever been purchased with fire and
sword, with devastation and bloodshed.
Two noblemen, the Marquis de Valais
and the Count de Merle, were educated
under the same masters, and We're regarded
by all who knew them as patterns of friend
ship, honor and sensibility. Years sue
ceeded years, and no quarrel ever disgraced
their attachment, when one unfortunate
evening, the two friends having INDUCED
rather freely in some excellent Burgundy,
repaired to q neishboring hotel and en
gagged in game of backgammon. Fortune
declared herself in favor of the marquis; he
won every game, and in the thouShtlcss
glee of the moment, laughed with exulta-
ton at his unusual good look. The count
lost his temper, aud once or twice upbraid-
ed the marquis for enjoying the pain which
he had excited in the bosom of his friend.
At last, upon another fortunate throw
made by the marquis, by which he gam
moned his antagonist, the Infatuated count
threw the box and dice in the face of his
brother soldier.
Every gentleman present was III amaze
mcHV, anu hhitSu, SilIuoSC
the moment wien the marquis would
sheathc his sword in the bosom of the now
repentant count.
Gentlemen," said the marquis, al am
Frenchman, q soldier and a friend. l
have received blow from Frenchman, q
soldier and friend. l know and ack-
nowledge the laws of honor, and 1 will
obey them. Every man who sees me
wonders why l am tardy in visiting with
vengeance the author of my disgrace: But,
gentlemen, the heart of that man is en-
twined with my own; our education was
the same, our principles are alike, and our
friendship dates from our earliest years.
But, Frenchmen, will obey the laws of
honor AID of France, 1 will stab him to the
heart"
Upon this, he threw his arms around his
unhappy friend, and said, "My dear De
Merle, l forgive you, if you will forgive me
for the irritation l have occasioned in a
sensitive mind, by the levity of my own.
And nov gentlemen" added the marquis,
"though have interpreted the laws of
honor my own way, if there remains in this
room one Frenchnan who dares do doubt
my resolution to resent even an improper
stnilc at me, my sword is by my side to
punish an affront, but not to murder a
friend, Cor whom l would die, and who sits
there q monument of contrition aud brave
ry, ready with me to challenge the rest of
the room to deadly combat, if any man
dares to think amss of this transaction"