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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-06

SHOT DEAD.
SAN Francisco, Cal, Sept. Oh. Phillip Ru-
pert was shot dead and two other men wounded
in fight at q republican meeting at Chico, on
Saturday night.
CRIME IN NEW JERSEY.
NEWARK, Sept. 5.-Scven more of the gang
of rowdcs who assaed Officer Wilde on Sun
day afternoon, have been arrested. The police
know the man who hurled the stone which
crushed the officers skull. The entire gang
were handcufFcd and marched to the county jail
The injured officer now lies in hospital, with no
hopes OF his recovery.
ESCAPE OF CRIMINALS
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Sept. 5.-rcn conyicts es-
capped from the penitentary this evening by
Oycrpowerng the guards
DESPERATE CHARACTER.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 5.-At Bloomfield, No. on
Sun lay last, a man, named Hanna, was sought
by n band of armed and masked men. lie took
refuge in the house of his son-in-law, A. l.. Sny-
der, previously calling for assistance on some
friends. When the men approached, they were
fired upon and Jake Brown, Mr.. BiddoX and
Mr.. Drummonds were killed, and another man,
whose name is unknown, was wounded Hanna
Is said to be desperate character who has fig
ured in some half dozen shooting affairs. He
openly runs an Illicit distllery, and dcfeS the
United States marshal or his deputies, threaten
ing to shoot any officer who attempts to inter
iere with his property.
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CITY NEWS.

"New York After Dark" will be the attraction
at Music hall this evening.
Those interested in the art table of the fair of
the Peoples club will find notice in another
column.
The examination of candidates for the high
school will be continued at the sycamore street
school house this mornnr.
The German Turner's are to have their annual
picnic and festival, on Monday, the 18th inst, at
Coburn's grove, Lake Ouinsigamond
Eighteen more fine looking Michigan horses
passed through Main street Tuesday, on their
way to the stables of T. S. Sloan in Leicester.
The fire signal yesterday was given from box
in the neighborhood of Highland street, whereas
it should have proceeded, if at all, from the box
on Pleasant street, at Thayc's store.
Twenty or more gentlemen of this CITY, mem
bers of the Worcester county Commandcry of
Knights Templar have arranged to join the
Boston commandery in their extended excursion
this week TO New YORK and up the Hudson
The eighth annual fair of the New England
agricultural society which would have opened
this year in Worcester, instead of Lowell, but
Tor the extraordinary activity of the citizens of
the latter place, begins auspciously as will be
seen by our special report in another column.
Randolph Rogers, the celebrated sculptor, is
making some models for the soldiers monument
committee of this city. A committee of Post 10,
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Abbreviated Dispatches.

There is considerable sickness at Salt Lake
City. The weather is sutry.
The English committee Of the confederate cot
ton bondhoders is about to publish its report
and correspondence.
A terrible storm passed over Fremont, forty
miles west of Omaha, yesterday afternoon, de
Stroying much property.
The Charleston, S. c., board of health, last
night, reported no deaths from yellow fever
within the previous twenty-iour hours.
Secretary Boutwell, yesterday made u tcle-
graphic transfer Of 900 in coin from San
Francisco to New York, through the bank of
California.
A terrific storm of wind and rain swept over
Window, Mimi, on Monday. A number of
buildings were Frustrated and Phillip Jacobs
was blown from train of cars and fatally in-
iured
The New York Times, Tribune and Herald
speak of the mass meeting as great success,
but the World says it was mere custom house
plot to make political capital for the Grant
Murphy republicans
The sd anniversary of the American pOmo-
logical society," which will be held at Richmond,
Va, to-day, promises TO be the largest gather
ing of fruit growers ever assembled in the
United States. Massachusetts sends samples
OF fruit
The crop of tobacco now being cut in the Mi
ami valley is the largest that has ever been
raised there. 1t Is estimated at $4,000 boxes.
The crop last year was $4,000.
Charles J. Petit, Washington correspond
ent, committed suicide by shooting in billiard
saloon, in Philadelphia, yesterday. He said he
was without money or friends, and Monday had
no food.
At Cincinnati the buildings tor the industrial
exposition were lighted on Monday night in the
presence of the officers, committees and eX
hbitors, The preparations by the exhibitors
have been proceeding with great rapidly, and
the exposition will open this evening. An adj
diti0nal building was commenced last week to
accommodate the exhibitors who have applied
for space.
The advocates of the right of women to the
elective franchise have looked forward to the
meeting of the supreme court of the District of
Columbia in October with much interest, as it
was expected that then the question of the right
of women to vote would be determined, but it
now appears that The cases are not in a shape to
determine the questions they were intended to
raise. The commissioners of elections failed to
make any defence, and hence judgment by de-
fault is entered against them for such amount
as a jury may determine. In this connection
the case is certified to the general term full Of
technical difficulties in the way of getting deci-
sion upon the questions which the case is IN
ten1el 10 raise.
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COUNTY NEWS.

Gov. Clahin is announced to give the address
at the Worcester northwest fair in Athol, Oct. L.
II. l.. Reade, Esq, of Jewett City, Conn, will
deliver the address at the Worcester south agri-
cultural fair in Sturbridge, Sept IA, on ''The
way to make farming pleasant and profitable"
The Shoe Fly base ball club of South Sutton
played the Olympics of Slatersvile at Whitins
Vile on Saturday, Sept. q Score: Olvmpics
80; Shoe Flys, SO.
Hon. Emory Washburn's interesting and in
structive address, and the other proceedings at
the celebration, on the last 4th of July, of the
one hundred and fiflieth anniversary of the
organization of the town of Leicester, have APP
pcared in a handsome pamphlet, another val
liable contribution to those histories of the Git
tic dcmocracies" that throw so much light
upon, and add so much material to, the hiStO
res of the state and the country.
At the musical convention in Gardner last
week, Miss Mary Stone of Worcester was the
soprano soloist, and Miss Jennie NJ Pcase of
Boston the contrato. At the closing concert
the cantata entitled "The Women of Samaria,"
was given entire, the programme lasting an
hour and half An interesting discussion
came up in the convention with regard to
amending the constitution so as TO admit of
holding the sessions alternately in Gardner and
Athol, with sometimes one in Barre, whenever
that place can furnish suitable accommodations
for it. 1t was voted to so amend, and it was
also voted that the next convention be held in
Athol.
lad named George Howard, of Hardwick,
while adjusting a belt in box factory in that
town last Thursday, was caught on the shaft
by the right hand, and was carried around with
great velocity, making, as he thinks, from seven
ty-fve to one hundred revolutions, when the
fore arm was torn from the arm at the elbow
Joint, and left upon the shaft With every parti-
Gle of his clothing except IAe band to his shit
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collar. The injury to the muscles and tcndons
of the arm was found TO he so extensive as to
require amputatiOn near the shoulder Joint
Prof William Russell and wife of Lancaster
observed their golden wedding on the ODD ut, in
a very pleasant way. All the circumstances and
surroundings served to render the occasion one of
deep interest," large circle of relatives children
and grandchildren, with friends from distance,
united in paying their spoken and golden con-
CALCULATIONS, and in profcrring their heart
wishes for the continued prosperity of the hon
ored and venerable pair, who were present in
the enjoyment of their usual excellent health
and spirits. Among the guests were the vcncr-
able Alcott, the American philosopher, the life.
long friend, and for time the coadiutor of
Prof Russell in his educational laborS; Mrs. Il.
youngest sister, Mrs. Dr. Childs, of East Hart
ford, Conn, who was present at the original
wedding also graccd the circle on this occasion,
An original poem was read; the grandsons and
grandfather enjoyed game Of ball; a son recited
LongIcllow'S psalm of Life" and then follow
ed the singing of the hymn sung at the original
wedding fifty years ago;
Glow pleasant It's to see
Kindred and friends agree"
sung now, as then, TO the old tune of "DatOn;"
then Mendclssohn's "Wcdding March" was
played; at this point DR.. II. c. Kcndrick with
friends made their appearance and gave "John
Anderson" "Auld Lang Syne" and other
Scotch melodies, especially acceptable to the
venerable professor, who is a true Scotchman by
birth. The last entertainment of the evening
was IA recitation from Sigourney Russell, the
youngest grandchild.
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Political.

THE PRESIDENT AND THE YARMOUTH MEN
LONG BRANCH, Sept 5.-The committee of
twenty Yarmouth men had an interview with
the president to-day, and laid their grievances
before him. The president requested a copy of
the address, which was given him. He then
said be would send it to the officers complained
of, and have their statement before taking any
action on the matter. He remarked also that
he had not authorized the use of troops, and
that Gen. Reynolds, when he filled the requisi-
ton of Marshal Packard did not know they
were to be used at political convention.
KENTUCKY-INAUGUR ATIoN nyzH@
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 5.-Gov. Leslie wasTinau-
gurated nc Frankfort to-day. The venerable
Judge Robertson, chief justice of Kentucky,
aged over eighty wears, and weak and helpless,
was conveyed to the stand and administered the
oath OF office He had to be supported by two
gentlemen while doing so. At the close of the
ceremony he, unexpected to all, announced, in
his weak, trembling voice, his resignation of the
office so long andso honorably filed by him.
The scene was very affecting.
WYoMING-ELECTIoN.
CHEYENNE, Sept. 5.-The result of the cleo
tons cannot be definitely ascertained tonight.
There will be majority of the friends of the
national and territorial administrations in the
legislature. The last legislature was unani-
mOusly democratic.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. REPUBLICAN GAINS.
WILMINGTON, Sept. 5.-The city election to-
day was warmly contested, and result in a re-
publican success The democratic council is
overthrown and the republicans have at least
three majority, with one ward to hear from.
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The temperance mass convention at Rocky
Point yesterday was very decided success, at
least six thousand persons being present, from
various sections of New England and elsewhere.
The boats from Providence were heavily loaded
with passengers by every trip during the fore
noon. The meeting was called to order at ten
O'Clock by Rev. Il. W. Conant of Providence, state
agent of the Rhode island temperance union, and
Gov. Padclord OF Rhode Island was chosen
for president. The president made the opening
speech, a very effective one, in behalf of the
cause. He then introduced Mrs. Churchill, who
spoke with much effect. DIR. Charles Jcwctt,
the veteran advocate of the cause now of Con.
necticut 70 lowed in strain worthy of his past
record.
Able speeches followed by Rev. George S.
Ball of Upton, Mass, Rev. L. W. Butler of
Fall River, Hon. Mr. Gallagher of New Haven,
CT, j. n. Stcarns of the National Temperance
Advocate, Rev. Edwin Thompson and Rev. VIM.
NJ. Thayer of the Massachusetts state alliance.
Sixty members Of the National division Sons
of Temperance were present from various local
tiles, on their way to attend the annual conyen-
ton in Boston 70 be held to-day.
The meeting was favored with singing by the
Hutchinson family, and music by the American
brass band of Providence. A spirited poem by
George S. Bureigh of Connecticut added greatly
to the enjoyment Of the occasion.
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Is itO HOuNs

MOBILE, Sept. 5.-The following has just
been received from Pensacola, Fla, from a copy
u memorandum made in pencil by part of the
crew of the British ship Lillian, lost January
Is, 1871, off the coast of Brazil, and picked up in
the Gulf OF Mexico. 1t may be a hoax, but if
not it is Of so much importance as to he thought
worthy Of publication
corr EAST COAST OF BRAZIL, Jan. p, 1871.
This is to certify that we three are the only
survivors of the English ship Lillian, lost on
the night Of the 18th of this month We have
now heen drifting in an open boat for six days,
suffering hunger thirst and hardships which
none but those that have experienced can illus
trate. We have been looking ont for a sail
since the ship went down. What became of
the captain and the rest of the men God can
0nly tell.
(Signed) John Thomas, second mate; Mi.
ehael Dooley aud John Duger, seamen."
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From Washington.
wAsntxerox, D. c., Sept. 5.


GIMtET POINTED SCREWS.
In the interference case of Cyrus Ii. nnglcS
and James NJ, Carpenter of Rhode Island, both
OF whom apply for patent for making gimlet
pointed screws, Commissioner teggeit to-day
awarded the priority of invention to Carpenter.
TRICKS THAT ARE VAIN,
The national democratic executive resident
committee to-day held d meeting here, at which
the following statement was authorized;
"Ths committee have had their attention
called to an anonymous pamphlet entitled
Concession, or how the Lost Cause may be re-
gained and Independence secured, now being
circulated over the states, as though emanating
from democratic source. The committee feel
authorized to dcnounce the same rs a fraud
and the sentiments therein expressed as antago-
uistic to the principles and purposes of the dem
Ocratic party
THE ENGLISH BANKERS.
The statement that dissatisfaction with the
London banking house of Barring brothers was
the cause of the recent transfer of United States
accounts to Clews, Habrcht Co. IL untrue.
The secretary of state was perfectly satisfied
with Barring brothers, and had no cause for dis
satisfaction, and the transfer was made solely
to carry out the policy of the president, of
placing the agency of the state department in
the hands of American bankers, when it can be
safely done.
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MUNIcIPAL COURT, yesterday, Judge Will
liams lined James Lee and James Foley $40 and
costs each for disturbing the peace, and the
same parties S. and costs each for drunkenness !;
Foley, for cyading railroad fare, was fined so
and costs additional. James Sullivan, for lar
ccny of pair Of shoes from the store of Bems &
Hutchinson, was sentenced TO the house of cor
Tection for thirty days. Dennis Driscoll, for
drunkenness, was fined SIS and costs, and for us
ing threatening language was ordered to recog-
MIC in $500 to keep the peace for six months,
aud committed. Michael Kelley was fined So
and costs for drunkenness, and the following
parties each 50 and costs for like offences: Pat
rick Ryan, John Gillespie, Timothy Brophy, and
John Briggs. John Gorman was fined SO and
costs and Gilbert Chadwick 81 and costs for
drunkenness.
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AT coRNELLvILLE, oAN-Loss $4,000.
CoRNELLvILLE, Canada, Sept. 5.-Tbe store
and packing house of d. p Cornell, were de-
stroyed by fire last night. Loss SIS 900.
AT wEsTFIELD-Loss, $50 900.
SPRINGFIELD, Sept. 5.-The church organ
factory of Steere & Turner at Westdeld, WAS
burned this morning, with all its contents Loss
$4,000; insurance, SIS, 900.
AT MILwAUKEE-Loss S25 900.
MILWAUKEE, Sept. "a fire this afternoon
destroyed Plankintou & Armour's smoke house
Packard's machinery depot, aud adjoining
wooden buildings. Loss, $4,000; partially in-
surcd.
AT DIxFIELD, ME.-Loss 5000.
PORTLAND, Sept 5.-The dwelling house, out
buildings and stable Of L. G. Harlow, Mt Dix
held, were burned Monday, Loss, over $4,000;
no insurance,
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School BoARD.-The meeting of the school
board last evening was short one, and but lit
tie business Of importance was transacted. The
resignation of several teachers was received, viz :
Miss Brown of So. Worcester, Miss Knight of the
training school, Miss Tirrell of New Worcester
and Miss Graham at Sycamore street. The
committee for the Belmont street school were
instructed TO provide piano for that building.
Report was made upon the progress of the work
made on the high school lot, which indicated
that the high school could not open before the
25tb inst
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MAINE.

PORTLAND, Sept. 5.-The Episcopal church
of the diocese of Maine commenced its fifty
second annual convention at st. Luke's cathe-
dral, this city, Bishop Henry A. Nicely presid-
ne. Twelve parishes were represented.
PORTLAND, Sept. 5.-The will of the late By
ron Greenough was admitted TO probate to-day.
Among the requests are, $1,000 to the American
Baptist home missionary society, $4,000 to the
American Baptist missionary union, $4,000 to
Colby university and $4,000 to establish scholar
ships, which, with his previous gifts, makes
S1O,OOO he has given to the college.
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New England Dispatches.

BosToN, Sept. 5.-The Tyne and Taylor-Win-
ship crews, with their boats, from Halifax, also
the American crew from st. John, passed
through Boston to-day, en- route for Saratoga.
Statement of the Boston national banks, as re-
turned to the clearing house Monday morning,
Sent dtb.
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A N d EXCU RSION!
VIA
Great HOOSac Tunnel Railroad Line.

MI RS. S. A. BLANCHARD
W ANT PHYSICIAN BUSINESS AND TEST MEDIUM
has returned from her summer vacation, and is now
ready to resume business formerly al SIS Mechanic
St. corner Of Carlton Mrs. b. is eminently successful
IN treating minors, rheumatism. all Bilious COmpalnis
ana Diseases Of the Kidneys Mrs i. will on receiving
2 lock OF hair, with the full name and age make
Nairvoyant Examination and return a written diagnosis
o. inc gase zee o! and postage stump must accom-
Fasf tAVBalFi llM 4Hl2
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Turkey.

MINISTER SICK.
CoNsTANTINopLE, Sept. 5.-Aali Kibrasl Pa
cha, grand vizer and minister of foreign affairs,
is at the point of death. 1t is expected that
Kcam Pacha, now president of the council of
state, will succeed to the grand vizerShip.
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DATENT OFFICE BUSINESS-Amer
Il can and Foreign Patents procured, Rejected APP
plicatOns reargued; Interference Gases PrOsecutad
Opinions given to the validity and infringement OF
Patents and Suits prosecuted and defended n the u B.
Courts, by
THOA. III DODGE.
formerly Principal Examiner and Chairman or 1.-THE
Board Of Appeals U. s. Patent of1ce) Counsellor al
Law, and Advocate in Patent Cases Office, Dodge,s
Block, corner Park and Portland sts Worcester, Mass.
d.
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cupaton Of Rome by the Italian troops under
Gen, Cadorna on the goth of September, 1870,
will be celebrated this year by the passage of the
national guards through the streets, theatrical
entertainments, etc
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Notitts.

NOTICE TO ROAD BUILDERS-Pro-
~ posas will be received by the undersigned, until
the 30th i"stant for constructing ISL rods and links
road. in the town of Oxford.
For specifications and further information apply to
the chairman of the selectmen of Oxford.
The right TO reject any and all bids is reserved.
l.. Il. CORBtN, lSeectmen
ASA b. TAFT. of
CHAS. A. ANGEL Oxford.
oxford, Sept. 4. 1871. dts3O IS
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No; Front St. Exchange, where they have constantly
on hand and are continually receiving City and COun
try Property off every description. dit jeI5
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1871-05-19
$9S. 600. Four Methodist, one Episcopalian
and five Roman Catholic.

$3.50 Four Methodist, one Episcopalian
and five Roman Catholic.
The average daily attendance of children
at school during the past year was 1901.
would advise persons who intend emf.
grating to the West to adopt. as far ss Dos.
sible, the Colony system, something after
the plan of the "Greeley Colony" in Colo
RADIO, which has been complete success.
And would further advise that they send
agents to make . personal examination Of
the country, make selection of land, and
report OF the result ~ the Colony before
starting.
such course will in the end prove more
satisfactory to oil than to start without
knowing their destination. The early com.
pletion OF the Northern Pacific n. r. thr0'
our DrOad and fertile valleys will make them
the most desirable for settlements of snv on
the Pacific Slope.
The best of feeling exists between tho
settlers and Indians, and We think there
will not hereafter be airy Indian outbreak.
while the Indian policy of the present 3D.
ministration Is faithfully adhered to.
The farmers have finished planting theiY
Spring crops, and al nature has assumed
the garb of Spring. Mining has fairly com.
n,enced, and yield Of twenty millions of
dollars in gold dust is confidently predicted
by our Oldest and most reliable miners dur
ing the present season.
Your friend.
B. +. POTTS.