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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-02-02
New England Dispatches.

BosToN, Feb. 1.-At an adjourned meeting of
the New England shoe and leather association
to-day, the committee to whom was referred the
admission to membership Of manufacturers out
side of New England reported in favor of the
same to all the privileges except voting, the as
sessment to be S25. Adopted. After considera-
bic discussion, the committee on transportation
were instructed 10 investigate irregularities, and
make an effort to correct them in the cost of
freight. Mr.. C. A. Grinnell read paper on
debts and credits, and the duty of manufacture
ers of self protection against imposters who
made fraudulent statements of their assets,
which was debated at length, and committee
of six appointed so co operate with similar asso-
Citations to secure a law to protect manufacturers
against fraud
An organization of ladies was formed to-day,
with the name of "The Association for the Re
lief Of Suffering France" and energetic efforts
will be made to successfully consummate the
benevolent work contemplated.
CONNECTICUT.
HARTFORD, Feb. AT the republican con-
greSsional convention of the first district of Con
necticut, held in this city to-day, Hon. julius
l.. Strong, the present representative, was unan-
mously renominated for congress by acclama-
ton and with cheers.
NEW HAVEN, Feb. 1.-The republicans of the
second district, in convention to-day, renomi-
mated Stephen W. Kellogg for congress.
Rev. DIR. f. T. Fitch, professor of divinity at
Yale college, died on Tuesday night; funeral,
Friday afternoon.
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AT BELoIT, wIs.-LOss SIG, 500.
BELoIT, Wis, Feb. 1.-The Union block, this
city, was destroyed by fire this morning. Loss.
on building $4,000; on Lawrence & Co.'S whole.
sale paper house S1S, OOO and on the Belot Free
Press, $500; partially insured.
AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. HEAVY,
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. IA fire this eve
ming, in F. A. Boyd's wholesale oil store, Meri.
den street, caused the destruction of the build
ing and the greater part Of the stock; also, the
office of the Pacific and Atlantic telegraph,
which was in the building. The flames spread
to the adjoining building, occupied by Messrs
Ramsdell & Grubbs, wholesale dealers in tin
ware; only portion of the stock was saved ;
the building was burned. The insurance on
the stock of oil was 100000 The insurance on
the stock of tin ware was $4,000. There was an
INSURANCE Of 10000 ON the hnldinnS
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CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-The ecclesiastical court,
for the trial of Rev. Charles Z. Cheney, reassem-
bled this morning, and Mr.. Cheney submitted a
paper, in which he admits that he has made in
the baptismal service, the omissions charged
but justifes his action by saying that he be.
heYes that, in making The omissions, he has
taught the doctrine Of the church.
He denies the three charges brought against
him in the presentment, and claims that, under
his ordination and VOWS, and with divine aid,
he has ever earnestly endeavored to perform his
duty as presbyter of the Protestant Episcopal
church. To this church he has never been lack
ing in loyalty,
He only awaited the proper opportunity to
make the admission, and, if the presentment is
drawn charging the facts, and nothing more, he
viii plead guilty, and the court and bishop will
have nothing more to do than to pass sentence.
The court, however, declined to receive the con-
tession, except in evidence for what it might be
worth, and proceeded with the trial.
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number. Stephen Salisbury, Jr, and J. F.
Woodward, also received votes.
On motion of Mr.. Gill, it was voted to insert
in the call for the next annual meeting, an ar
ticle for the amendment of the bylaws, limit
ing the number of directors to nine.
At Il subsequent meeting of the board Of
directors Col. Phillips was reelected president,
and Vim. L. Starr clerk and treasurer
THE PEOPLES CLUB.-A meeting to perfect
the organization of the new Peoples club is to
be held at the rooms of the Natural History
society, this evening We gave yesterday the
names of the officers and the general rules and
objects of the union. A member Of the com
mittee furnishes us a communication giving at
more detail the general design which is, in
word, that of supplying pleasant place Of
social companionship, recreation and amuse-
ment for those who are not so fortunate as to be
provided with these almost necessities of life, by
their own firesides its benefits to be extended to
young women as well as young men. The
article is too long for use in full but we give the
closing portion, as follows:
The first design of the club is to open room
OF TUOulS lOT IGCTehtlOus We ucslIC 10 lANC u
piano, which may perhaps be "kindy furnished"
by the proprietors. We wish for chairs and ta-
bles suitable for parlor games of all kinds. Cue
alleys, parlor croquet, backgammon, checker
and chess boards ETC., pictures, brackets for the
walls, for we desire to give as much as possible
the appearance TO the club rooms of private par
lors. 1t is also the design to furnish the lighter
magazines, and pictorial papers. Perhaps
many will be glad to give these, to whom they
are valueless after the first reading Volunteer
contributions, in any of the directions above
named will be both acceptable and desirable.
In addition to these regular entertainments
special ones imay be provided. Readings, con
certs, exhibitions of photographs and stereo-
SCOpic views, loaned for the evening, and Others
which may be suggested hereafter. To those
who are interested in the promotion of the Oh
jects proposed by the club, it seems that all can
here find common ground of interest and can
work together as heartily and as satisfactorily,
as in years past we have worked for the soldiers
and freedmen. Let us all then cordially unite
in offering TO those who are in need of compan-
lonship or sympathy, all the aid which such an
organization will enable us TO give. Let us have
at the Natural History hall, on Thursday eve
ming, a large and enthusiastic gathering of our
citizens, ready to pledge their time, labor and
money, in a word, to do everything which lies
in their power for the furtherance of this enter
nrisp.
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Boston, BARRE AND GARDNER RAILROAD
ANNUAL MEETING.-The annual meeting of
the stockholders of this road was held yesterday,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon, in the hall Of the
Natural History association, on Foster street.
Hon. Ivers Phillips, president of the board of
directors, was in the chair The first business
of the meeting was the acceptance of the secre-
tary's report, after which a motion was made to
appoint committee of eleven to prepare list
OF directors. A discussion followed, in which
Hon. WV. Rice, Mr.. P. l.. Moen, Gen. W. S.
Lincoln, Mr.. Edward Davis and Mr.. Edward
S. Lincoln took part, and the motion was car
red. Messrs. Edward L. Davis, p L. Moen,
Geo. NJ. Rice, Geo. Sumner, w. w. Rice, VIM
S. Lincoln, VIM. B. Goodnow of Princeton, VIM.
Workman, Charles b. Pratt, Levi Haywood of
Gardner, and Ethan Davis of Holden, consti-
tuted the committee.
Stephen Salisbury, Jr., declined a renomina-
tiJn as one of the directors; and when the list
of candidates was reported by the committee the
name of Mr.. Nelson White, OF Winchendon, was
substituted for his. Aside from this the board,
as reported, remained the same. In regard to
the request from the city council made known
by Mr.. Geo. W. Wheeler, city treasurer (who
cast the vote for the stock held by the city, that
the mayor elect might be placed upon the board
of directors, the committee thought that the city
was properly represented by having nine resi-
dents upon the board of directors already Mr..
Levi Haywood of Gardner disagreed, and declined
his place on the ticket in order that Mr.. Earle
might be put on. Mr.. Stephen Salisbury also ex-
pressed himself in favor of placing the mayor on
the board. The withdrawal of Mr.. Heywood
was protested against by Hon. w. w. Rice and
Mr.. ?. L. Moon, and the ballot was finally taken
by committee of three appointed for that pur.
pose; but they did not Immediately renort and
the meeting adjourned to half-past two in tho
afternoon, at which time the following list was
reported and declared elected; Ivcrs Phillips
Stephen Salisbury, Lewis Barnard Calvin Eos.
ter, W. W. Rice, R. c. Taylor, Horatio N. Tower
and Edward Earle of Worcester; Isaac N Ross
of Holden, W. B. Goodnow of Princeton, W. II.
Morse of Hubbardston, Nelson d. White of
Winchendon, and Levi Haywood of Gardner.
George W. Gill had a sufficient number Of
votes to elect but less than either Of the thirteen
given above; and the bylaws only allow of that
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THE MURDERER's DOOM.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1.-The preparations for
the execution of John Hanlon were completed
yesterday. The gallows is erected within the
corridor of the prison building in anticipation
Of bad weather, and also to secure entire privacy.
Hanlon bid his wife and relatives farewell YES
terday, expressing himself ready to die, and had
no expectation of respite. The execution took
place at eighteen minutes past eleven o'clock
this morning. The law limiting the Eumber of
witnesses was strictly enforced.
To BE HANGED.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 81.-Wm. S. Chaleuberg
was this morning sentenced to be hanged NAV
18th, for the murder of his wife
DIR. Gaentine will be sentenced tomorrow.
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lStEIlAL blHfAICH TO THE WORCESTER SPY.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. l..
POST OFFICES.
Among the items agreed to by the house COM
mittee on appropriations, this morning, was
100000 for the New York post Office, and $780,
900 for the Boston post office
THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Reported and passed number of important
bills to-day through the house, but the report
on the Vic. Woodruff female suffrage memorial
was not reached, but will be discussed at a
future day.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. Salisbury was in the senate this after
noon, but in quieter condition than yesterday
Messrs. Strong and Kellogg of Connecticut re-
ceiyed dispatches at noon, informing them of
their unanimous denomination to the forty-sec-
ond congress, and they were duly congratulated
thereon.
SUBSIDY BILLS.
The ocean steamship subsidy bills have an
active lobby here at work, hut it is doubtful if
they are more numerous or active than the lob
by on the other side, sent here by existing lines
There seems to be no expectation that the house
will pass any of these bills, whatever The senate
may do with them. A majority of the house
is against anything which, on its face, shows
that it lakes money out of the treasury for the
benefit of corporation.
EXCITING DEBATE.
The test oath bill created considerable excite
ment in the house, and one was reminded of
some of the debates during and Immediately af-
ter the close of the war. Most of the southern
republicans opposed the proposed modification
of the oath, and Gen. Butler, who had the bill
in charge, spoke against it with unusual feeling
and power.
The adjournment last night in the midst of the
discussion looked very much as if it would be
defeated, but, in spite of many eloquent
speeches against repeal, it was carried by de-
cided majority. The debate, however, lost the
bill twenty Or thirty votes. 1t is understood
that the president favors it, and it will at once
become law. 1t passed the senate without
dissenting vote.
WEST POINT.
The house subcommittee on military affairs
will soon report on the hazing outrages commit
ted by some of the cadets at West Point. They
will probably ask the house to pass a resolution
condemning the irregular proceedings, and call
ing upon the secretary of war for definite ac-
ton in relation thereto.
The subcommittee of three report first to the
general committee, and their action has first to
receive the assent of the whole committee before
it can come into the house. The investigation
is an unpleasant one, from the fact that the sons
of Gen. Grant, Gen. Townsend, the adjutunt
general, and the late Admiral Dahlgren are i'm
plicated in the hazing performances, which the
subcommittee condemn. SAM WELLER.
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The Coal Mines.

ASHLAND, Pa, Feb. 1.-The mines of the
Schuylkill county region will resume operations
between the 10th and Goth, and several shippers
have already instructed agents at New York and
Philadelphia to receive orders.
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cation involving Austria was not a phantom
peril. The policy of the empire was peaceful
and prudent, but contingencies were possible,
and foreign powers must learn that Austria is
ready for defence.
THE CONFERENCE.
CoNsTANTINoPLE,F Feb. / 1t is reported here
that the London conference will not close its
session until France is represented.
LONDON, Jan. 81.-The conference has been
again postponed until France sends reprcSen-
tatiYe,
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strange mud Fatal Acciden1.

New ORLEANS, Feb. 1.-While a party of
workmen were engaged in removing a large
piece of broken glass from Canal street win.
dow to-day, the glass fell to pieces, cutting the
throat of Benjamin Levy, who was passing at
the time, killing him Immediately.
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BUFFALO, Feb. 1.-Ffty-two delegates were
present at the first meeting of the turfmen's
national congress, in this city, this evening.
R. c. Baker, of Cincinnati, was elected perma-
pnSninw wear.
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A New DEVIL FIsH;"-A correspondent of

A NEW "DEvIL FIsH.'-A correspondent of
the Russian River (Cal,) Flag, writing from Blue
Lakes, Lake county. January 0, says:
"four correspondent, H. D. L., mentioned
reputed lnhabitant of one of these lakes. But he,
like many others, myself included discredited
the existence of his fishship. My doubts were
dispelled the other day, however, by au actual
view Of this curiosity. While coming along the
grade on the bank of the upper lake, last Satur-
day, caught glimpse of him swimming near
the opposite shore, a distance of some four hun
dred yards from me. stopped the team TO have
a good look at him. When first saw him he
was at a considerable depth in the water, but he
soon rose to the surface, so that could see him
plainly.
He moved slowly short distance then chang
ing his direction swan out of sight should
think it would measure at least twenty feet In
length, and Eve or six feet around the body.
The Indians hereabouts have the superstition
that the sight of this monster devil fish, as they
call him, is certain death to them. They will
not fish in the lake he inhabts 1.-THE upper Blue
Lake ] refused to believe the big fish story
until convinced by the evidence Of my own eyes.
| find my credulity gone, but am unable to say
what the huge creature Is. lnhabiung the
water, it is evidently fish. Of what particular
kind shall make ii point to ascertain II posi-.
Bile. Our neigbbor, who for some time has had
q mammoth hook set for this monster, has never
had bite yet; but it Is no wonder, since be
pays no attention TO his hook and never changes
the bait"
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miscellaneous,
EMS
DRUG STORE +!
WARREN's

WE TAKE THIS METHOD OF calling the
attention OF the good people Of Worcester County, and
the public generally to the fact that ut the Apothecary
store Of EDWIN A. WARREN can be found one Of the
best ofPURE DRUGS in the city. His store
Is very centrally located 1t being the Bay State House
HIS DRUGS are selected with great care nothing
but the best and purest the affords being accept
ed consequently oil medicines from his store can be
lied uponas being strictly pure
MIR. WARREN has also a good assortment Of
Patent Medicines and ell the different kinds Herbs.
Roots, Barks, &C. which FRESH and nice and such
an endless variety OF Wallets there never was before In
Worcester
HE ALSO makes a not Poisonous Hair Restorer
which does not contain any Lac sulphur Sugar of Lead
&c. This viii turn grey hair to its original color
WARREN'S Wild Cherry Extract ia excellent
for Coughs and Colds least that Is what all those
say who have taken IT,
HE HAS MANY other articles of great merit.
which we viii not refer to here, hut would recommend
all when in the city to give him call and for them
selves the gr at collection of first class goods.
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Division of kilograms and Reports for the benefit of
Commerce.
February /, 1871.
observations taken at A. M, exact local time at
each place. except in the of Mount Washing
ton, which are furnished by the party of gentle
men spending the winter at the summit, and are
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WEST vIRGINIA-sENATOR ELECTED.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Feb. 1.-The legislature
to-day elected II. G. Davis United States sena-
tor, by thirty-one majority.
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KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jan. 81.-The American
schooner Vincent, j. Wallace, from New York
for Jacmel, with kerosene, was burned at sea on
the 26th. The captain and crew took to the
boats. They were picked up and landed at this
port Yesterday.
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Phebe Riley, the author of "Riley's Nara
tive" an account of captivity among the Arabs,
illustrated by engravings as fearful as anything
she experienced In captivity book which
stood high In favor with our forefathers and
mothers sixty years or more ago-died in
urbana, Ohio, recently, aged ninety -four.
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aNurtester 1ailp Spp.
CITY NEWS.

There were three prisoners and ten dodgers in
the station house last night.
Lyceum ticket-hoders should preserve their
tickets for the extra lecture by "Carleton," next
week.
The third and last assembly, under the au-
spices Of Co. b, State Guard, will take place
ut Horticultural hall, on the 10th inst.
C. A. Blanchard will lecture in Washonrn
hall this evening, at half past seven. SUBJECT
Masonry-Its Religion and its influence.
Prof. Alden, of the Free institute, leaves to-day
for 0rono, Maine, where he is TO deliver a course
of lectures on applied mechanics before the
senior class of the agricultural college.
The sale of pictures is continued again this
evening, at Lamson, Gazier & Co.'s, &c, IS and
20 Main street. See advertisement.
The first of a series of three select parties given
in Brinley hall by A. W. Kelley, took place last
evening. The attendance was not large, but
those present enjoyed the evening of dancing
The ladies' benevolent circle of DR.. Sweetser's
church will meet Friday afternoon and evening,
tFeb. 81 with Mrs. c. NJ. Miles, 90 Lincoln
street, instead of at the place appointed last Sab
bath.
The members of the Second Parish are to
meet in the vestry of the church this evening
at IL O'clock to take action in relation to the
decease and funeral services of their late pastor,
Rev. Dr. Hill.
At the last meeting of the HORTICULTURAL So
ciety, entries were made as follows: Pears, j..
F. Allen, Vicar of WINFIELD and Winter Nelis 4;
George Barber, Duchesse d'Angouleme. APP
pies, j. F. Allen, Baldwin, Rhode Island green
ing, and Hubbarston Nonesuch. Grapes, S. H.
Knox, Isabella. The library will be open this
afternoon at the usual hour.
The South Worcester schools will give an
exhibition in the schoolhouse hall, on Cam
bridge street, this evening, the proceeds to go
towards the purchase of a piano for the use of
the schools. Songs, dialogues, declamations,
instrumental music and tableauX, will be in
cluded in the entertainment
A desirable change has been made in entrance
to the assistant marshal's office. The Front
street door now opens directly into the hall OF
the police office, from which the assistant mar
shal's office is entered by side door. BY this
arrangement room is saved and greater con
venence is secured.
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Mr.. GEORGE VANDENHoFF had good audi
ence in Mechanics hall last night, for the second
time this winter. This time he spoke in the
Lyceum and Natural History course, and his
subject was "a Chat on Irish Bulls" The lee
ture, if lecture it may be called, was given here
last winter, and consists of collection of witty
sayings from all nations, which, when told by
Mr. Vandenhoff, are very entertaining He cred
tied the Irish people with more of the real
mother-wit than any other nation, and gave
many instances of repartee from "Pat." He
recited the poem "Battle of Hohenlinden" in the
course of the lecture.
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MECHANICS CoURsE.-The next entertain
ment in the above course will be concert on
Monday evening, February 6, by the Germania
band, assisted by Mrs. West (formery Miss
Houston) and Mr.. and Mrs. Cobb, all of Wor
cester The course will conclude with lecture
on "The Life and Times of George Washington"
by Judge RUSSELL of Boston, on Tuesday eve
ming, February 81. Attention of members of
the association is called to the notice of courc
scientific lectures by Prof. c. o. Thompson,
the Technical school, which are free to the
families of all members of the association.