Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-09

An AGGRAVATED AssAULT.-An attempt TO
commit an outrage upon an old lady, nearly
seventy years of age, which could only have
been actuated by passions worthy of a fend,
occurred at New Worcester yesterday afternoon,
but fortunately the villains attempt was foed,
and heiis now confinement 10 await an examin-
alton. The particulars of the case are as follows:
About three o'clock yesterday afternoon, Thomas
Shea, stranger in town, hailing from Halifax,
called at the house of John Mulcahy on Webster
street. ostensibly for the purpose Of begging
something to cat. Finding the outside door
open be walked into the kitchen. Mrs. Mulcahy,
who was lying down in bedroom adjoining,
hearing the noise came out and asked the
fellow what he wanted He made an
cyasivc reply, and Immediately seized her
by the shoulders and forced her to the floor.
Her screams for help attracted the attention of
Mrs. James L. Morse, who lives across the
street. She Immediately came to the rescue, and
upon seeing the state of affairs, began yigorN
Gus attack upon the intruder's head with
poker. A son of Mrs. Morse then appeared up
on the scene, and Shea, finding the odds against
him, made precptate retreat. The boy then
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men were at work, and gave the alarm. Chase
was at once made and Shea was speedily cap
tured by Mr.. Geo. W. Bigelow in CurtiS's
meadow He was taken to the police station,
where he will remain till he appears before the
central district court this morning,
HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION. The display
of cut flowers at the weekly exhibition of the
Horticultural society yesterday afternoon was
much more extensive than on any previous oc-
casiOn this season, with the exception, of course,
of the June rose show. Mr. Charles d. Thayer
exhibited fine collection, filling four stands.
The flowers were very tastefully arranged and
consisted of Vcrbenas, Dahlas, and other varie-
ties. Mr.. VIM. T. Mortified had two stands,
the noticeable features of which were the display
Of Dahlias and GllifowerS, and an unusually
fine collection of luXuraut foliage plants. Hon.
Stephen Salisbury also exhibited two stands of
cut flowers. The other contributors to this de-
partment were Mrs. Shaft of Leicester, a colec-
ton of Petunias; Miss F. A. Richardson and
Mrs. S. L. Fisher, collections of cut flowers of
different varieties; Mrs. II. H. Chamberlin, a
dish Of sweet peas, and Mrs. G. Hutchinson a
dish of balsams. The first premium of SO for
the best two stands was awarded to VIM. T.
Merrideld, and the second premium of 50 to
Charles D. Thayer. Gratuties of ST each were
awarded to Miss f. A. Richards on, Mrs. IL. II.
Chamberiu, and Mrs. S, C. Fisher.
The fruit display was the largest of the sea-
son, and included specimen plates of Early Will
liam, Sopsavine, River, Sweet Bough, Duchess
nI al
Strawberry and Primate apples; Beurre Clifford
and BlOodgood pears; and a luscious looking
collection of Wilson plums. The display of the
first named variety of pears was unusually
large, and the Red Astrachan and River apples
were well worthy of notice. The first premium
of 50, for the best twelve specimens of any
named variety, was awarded to J. c. Lowell for
Red Astrachan, and the second of 81 to Mrs. j.
w. Young for River apples. Gratuities of 81
each were awarded to Hon. Stephen Salisbury for
Duchess of Oldenburg, and Charles E. Brooks
for Early Sweet Bough. The first premium of
So for pears was awarded to John c. Newton,
and the second of 81 to Charles Richardson. A
gratuity of 81 was awarded to Mr.. Charles
Clark for Wilson plums
There were not many tomatoes exhibited, but
those entered for competition were of very fine
quality, Mr. F. j. Kinney's plate of Trophies
being especially large and handsome The first
premium, 81, was awarded TO Mr.. Kinney, and
the second, 81, TO Mr.. Salisbury for Wcutts.
Mr.. L. W. Lincoln exhibited another specimen
quart of his ! a Versallaise currants, which at
tractcd a great deal of attention. The attend
anCe yesterday afternoon was larger than usual,
and as the exhibitions are free and possess in
trinsic excellence. there is no reason why the
weekly meetings should not be literally patron
iynd