Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-13
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CfTYNEWS.

The Rev, j. Il. O'Ilagan, S. j., formerly Of the
Boston college, has been appointed the successor
OF Father Ciampi, in charge of the Holy Cross
college 10 this city.
Among the patents issued from the patent
office in Washington, during the last week, was
one to Horace Wyman, of tins city, for shuttle
box operating mechanism.
Three cases in two minutes was the rate at
which the collection of Sunday drunkards was
disposed Of in the central district court for tif-
teen minutes, yesterday morning.
The heavy rain OF Sunday afternoon under
mined Il portion of Chestnut street, and yester-
day morning the earth caved in, making quite
a large hole in the centre OF the street.
The horse caIs have resumed their regular
trips TO the western depot the repairs, which
Front street has been undergoing, having pro-
crossed far enough to allow the use of the street
for travel without interruption.
Camp Wool in this city is again to be occu-
pied; this time by the Burnside association of
the Both Massachusetts regiment, who are to
celebrate the anniversary of the day on which
they left the state for the seat Of war, on the
second day of September.
The party of fishermen from this city, who
have been off during the past two weeks, arrived
home yesterday, all having had two weeks of re-
creation and sport combined. Some of the party
were so enthusiastic over the trip that they
wanted to start vus Hsain Immediately upon
reaching shore.
Clinton avenue, at Vineyard grove, where so
many Worcester people own cottages, was bril-
lianty illuminated Saturday evening. The
movement was mauguraed by the Worcester
people, who had the hearty co operation of
every one living on the avenue, and during the
evening it was the centre of attraction.
The new store Of Gross, Strauss & Co., No.
9S3 Main street, will be opened this morning.
Yesterday they completed the removal of their
goods from their old stand near Walnut street,
which they have occupied for sixteen years,
during which time they have earned a rcputa-
ton second to none Their new store will con-
tain stock of goods in their line equal TO any
store in New England.
The large front room in the second story of
The Spy building has been secured for the head
quarters of the Grant and Wilson club, which
is to be organized at the ratification meeting
this evening. The room is centrally located,
vass last year as the headquarters of the rcpub-
lean city committee. 1t is expected that the
club will take immediate possession of their
new quarters, and that a Grant and Wilson flag
will be suspended across the street from the
building before many days.
The Frohsinn society had their annual picnic
at Lake Quinsigamond yesterday. The attend
ance in the forenoon was not as large as in the
afternoon, many fearing that they would have
stormy weather In the latter part of the day
many additions were made to the party by
those who arrived in time to get the benefit of
: the shower At the lake Barnard & Richard
sons orchestra furnished music, and the creased
pole, as usual, delighted the crowd. The lcs-
tiVities of the day were brought to a close by
dance in the hall in the evening, the same music
being in attendance.
The welcome shower of yesterday afternoon,
though nearly as heavy as the one on Sunday
while it lasted, was without the accompani-
ments of thunder and lightning. About six
O'Clock the sun made an effort to come
out, but thought it would he hardly worth
while to shine forth for so short time aud
surrendered TO heavy clouds that sent forth
the rain in showers until late i'll the evening,
when a steady rain sci in with prospects of
continuing for some time.
REPUBLICAN, RALLY.-The republicans of
Worcester will inaugurate the campaign this
evening by rally at Mechanics hall. The
Grant and Wilson club will be organized, and
our distinguished congressman, Hon. George f.
Hoar, will speak at length on the issues i'll
voyed in the impending presidential canvass.
band of music has been secured, and every
thing points 10 Il very successful and enthusiasts
tic opening of the campaign, Notwithstanding
the snltry August weather.
II CITY MORTALITY. The total number of
deaths reported at the office of the city clerk,
during the week ending August 9th, for this
city, was twenty-nine, including one still-bom
Fifteen were males and twenty four females.
Eight died of choerai nlantum, five Of consump-
tion, three of tcethng, three of iniantilc weak
ness, and one each of dipthera, hernia, down
ing, dysenery, cholera morbus, paralysis, old
age, epilepsy and Indigestion. Nineteen were
children enc year OF aye and under, there being
only one other death of person under twenty
one years of age The oldest persons were Mrs.
SuSannah Witherby, of Shrewsbury, aged nine
ty-three years and three months, Jared Curtis,
native of Dudley, eghtyonc years and six
months, and Edward Smell a native of East
Brdgewater, siXty-eight years and ten months.
Thirteen were born in this city, eleven OF them
being of foreign parentage. Twenty-Five were
natives of this country, twelve of them being of
foreign parentage Two were born in Ireland,
one in Germany and one in Canada.
CENTRAL DISTRICT GoURT-UrLEY, A. j.
-Nonday, august 12.-Mary NJ. Flanagan,
Patrick Gilbrdge and Patrick Smith each paid
fine of $40 and costs for disturbing the peace.
Thomas MCGOWAN, for an assault with dan
gerOus weapon on Peter Mcl'igh, was held in
$500 bonds for his appearance at the superior
court.
Moses f. Hickey alias Moses Drago, on
charge Of breaking and entering, was ordered
to recognize in $4,000 for his appearance at the
superior court, in default of which he was com
mitted.
Thomas Gafiney and John Gatlney, for tres
pass, each paid fine of 81 and costs.
Patrick McEnelly was fined s5 and costs for
assault and battery, which he paid, while Will
liam Finneran, on charge Of a like character,
had his case placed on file on payment of costs.
Thomas Sculy, for keeping a disorderly
house, had his case continued until Tuesdays
session.
Arthur O'Neil for neglect of family, was fined
50 and costs in default of which he was COM
mitted.
Walter Baldwin, for drunkenness, was fined
50 and costs, from which he appealed, and was
held in 800 bonds for his further appearance.
Dennis Whalen, Whitman W. Bosworth, Mi
chae Campbell, Patrick Moran, William Parr,
Joseph Mcager Patrick Eagleton, Frank Kelley,
Michael Conlin, John Ready, Daniel Curran,
Edwin Hill, Matthias Richard and Simeon Car
ney, all had funds to pay the regular assessment
of IS and costs for drunkenness.
Morris Mcdonald, Sarah Lamb, Edward
Houlihan, Patrick Flcmming and John O'Con-
ner, were sent 10 the house of correction in de-
fault OF funds TO pay fines of SO and costs for
drunkenness.
jeremiah Donovan was sent TO the house Of
correction for one month for drunkenness.
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