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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-21
The Chicago Wheat Corner.

CHICAGO, Aug POI. B. Lyon & Co., who
were the originators and principal managers of
the wheat corner, have failed. The names of
some twenty other individuals and firms are re-
ported as unable TO meet their obligations, but
many of these, it is asserted by parties in a
position to know, will be able to meet all
their liabilities as soon as they can get matters
in shape. Hence an injustice might be
done to solvent parties by publishing the list.
At least twelve or fifteen firms have refused or
been unable to put up margins so far as to settle
differences. out matters are still in such COnfu-
sion that it is difficult to ascertain positively
who these parties are. A prominent operator,
VINO has been, during a greater part of the time
since the corner was established Il constant sell
err OF wheat, yesterday afternoon called for mar
gins to the amount of 100000 from par
ties 10 whom he had sold. The total
amount put up on the call was only S250O.
The losses of this operator will aggregate not
less than 500 900, and this, Notwithstanding
the fact that he was on the other side from the
managers of the corner, and but for their failure
TO meet their obligations, would have been
largely ahead. There is an exceedingly bitter
feeling among many members of the board of
trade, at the manner in which the ring have
conducted their business, as it is alleged that
they drew many unsuspecting brokers to fnan-
cial ruin by inducing them TO buy grain for
them, representing, even after the prices had
dropped twenty-five cents per bushel that they
were still able and determined TO carry the cor
ner through the month, and had allowed
prices to drop purposey. Among the par
ties positively stated TO have failed is
Hugh Maher, whose recent irregularities
in connection with the Iowa elevator, have been
the subject Of much comment. The market this
afternoon on the opening board showed consid-
cradle iirmness, and quite a number of BUYERS
made their appearance. Prices advanced a 3
cents, and closed steady at S1.15 cash or seller
August, and 81 IA seller September. Receipts
were again large to-day, $40 cars being eX-
peCted
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Washington,


NAVAL MATTERS.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-The limited States
steamer Wyoming was at Aspinwall on the
ith; all well. Officers and men detailed to
take care of the Edgar Stuart have been with
drawn. The United States steamer California
has been ordered to San Francisco. The 0ssipee
arrived at Valparaiso on the 9th of July and
expected to leave on the nth for Rio, en- route
TO Boston. The Pensacola was at Callao July
2Sth
y dispatch was received at the navy depart
mcnt announcing the death of Capt H. X.
Davenport of the steamer Congress at Cafls
bud on the 9Th inst,
lieutenant Commander Henry L. johnson,
Lieut.. Henry Wheeler aud Master Charles Scy.
mour have been ordered TO Torpedo duty.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Kentucky S war claim for 1925, 25S finally pass
ed the third auditors office, Yesterday, in com
pliance with an act of congress.
Felix L. Brunot and Thomas X. Cree, of the
board of Indian commissioners, will 90 TO the
great Ute council in southwestern Colorado
Balances in the treasury Currency, Sc AS, :
l69; coin, S7i,976,O09, including certificates Of
S30,255,0OO.
Capt. Alexander K. Rbnd, ordered to com
mand the Congress, in place of Capt, Daver-
port, deceased, will soon take passage to join
his vessel
Paymaster futile of the Lackawanna has been
detailed as the astronomer of a surveying force
IN the Pacific, under command of Commodore
Skerrett. The object of the expedition is tC
survey such parts of the Pacific as are requisite
TO make a perfect chart for the use of ships.
Thermometer at seven this evening, 20.
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The Enst Africn aInrc Trnde

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-Great Britain hav-
ing asked the United States TO cooperate with
her in suppressing the slave trade on the east
coast of Africa, the British minister was in
formed a short time ago that the United States
steamer Yanic, now at Norfolk, was destined
for the East India squadron, via Suez, and en-
route would comply with the request of Earl
Granville Yesterday orders were issued at the
navy department to Commander Byron Wilson
commanding the Yantc, to stop at Muscat and
inform the imaum that his government had in
structed him to notify the imaum that the inter
ests of civilization demanded the immediate alb
rogatiOn Of so much Of the commercial treaty
with Great Britain as reserved the right to trans
port domestic slaves by sea within certain limits
Of their own territory, and that his own govern
ment Jealous to emulate the example of other
nations In putting an end to the traffic in human
flesh, cordially joins with Great Britain in desir.
ing to sec the treaty, which she has every reason
TO believe has been used as a cloak and shield to
continue the slave trade, cancelled.
The queen, in the speech proroguing parlia-
ment, said: "A1y government has taken steps
intended to prepare the way for dealing more
eifectuallv with the slave trade on the east coast
Of Africa" The abrogatou Of the treaty is the
first step in that direction, and when accom-
plished England, France and the United States
will unite in putting a stop to further traffic in
slaves in that part Of Africa The Yantic will
sail this week.
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COUNTY NEWS.

Henry Ruggles, United States consul to Bar.
cClona, is visiting in Hardwick, his native place
Capt. f. I, Miles is likely TO be the first mayor
of the new city of Fitchburg. He is now one of
the Selectmen.
The Worcester northwest agricultural society
offer $500 in premiums for trotting horses, di-
rided into three classes, to he contested for at
their annual exhibition.
In Athol recently man who was inquiring
the prices of vests with view to making pur-
chase, demonstrated at the prices asked, saying,
MY friend make the price as low as you can,
for remember we've got to meet in the next
world"
Fitchburg has been afflicted with band of
youthful robbers, all of them under sixteen
years of age. One of the gang, aged twelve, has
just diyulged the robbery of Fred Wheeler on
the 9th. The young men will be sent to the
reform school for a time.
The depot at West Warren was broken into
Saturday night, but, although things were gen
orally stirred up only few pennies were taken
Peter Benway, a dry goods peddler, arrived
home about eleven P Nj. the same night, and
left his wagon standing at his door while eating
his supper. On going out to bring his goods
into the house he found his cart empty.
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The GENEVA I,o1tercucc.

GENEVA, Aug. 2O.-M. Armand Dumaresq,
the celebrated French artist, has arrived in
Geneva. His object in coming here is TO paint
pic tire commemorative of the sitting of the
tribunal of arbitration. The final decision of
the court is expected in a few days.
While nothing IS positively known on the
subject of the presence of Mr. Cohen, and the
exceptional length of yesterdays sitting of the
tribunal of arbitration, are the occaSiOu of an
accredited rumor that somewhat important
news will be communicated TO the press to-mor-
row.
HAVANA, Aug. 19.-The American consul
Hall, and the English consul, Dunlap, are
busiIy engaged in hunting up testimony regard
Ing the Alabama claims, which is to be submit
ted to the Geneva arbitration by telegraph. The
Stonewall jackson case, the first captures by
the Sumter, and the first trips of blockade run
ners, are the principal cases Of investigation.
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KINGSTON, n. Y, Aug. pa terrific hurr
cane swept over a portion Of the town Of
Wa#arsihg on Friday afternoon. Taking &
narrow strip near Lackawack itmoved all before
trees, fences, and buildings were carried away
like feathers The barn of W. II. Wager wa'
completely demolished. Three boys, taking
shelter from the storm, were in it, and one
named John Cove, was killed the others es
cdped unhutt
Other very extensive damage was done, barns
and outhOuses beiug blown over, and many tons
of hay and grain destroyed. The typhUon passed
so near Wager's house thatla pear tree shading
it was twisted from its roots, and carried con
siderable distance A sleigh was lifted by the
wind, the iron work bent and twisted and the
box carried half mile. The hurricane passed
towards Cape Pond in soulherly direction
causing much damage.
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Cu1cAGo, Aug. 2O.-A bold escape from the
county jail was made last night by four young
men, three OF whom were awaiting trial for rob-
berry and the other serving out a two years term
for attempting 10 kill policeman. The prison.
ers were supplied by friends outside with revo-
vers. One who was allowed the privilege Of the
corridors obtained possession Of the cell keys
while the deputy aor in charge was sitting
outside of the jail and liberated his friends.
When the iailor came in he was confronted by
four men, who pointed cooked revovers ut his
head and demanded the key TO the outer door.
Resistance being useless, the jaior gave up the
Keys The prisoners unlocked the door and
walked of. All are!well known and will prob.
ably be reeaptured
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ADVEKTIsING RATES.

IsDAmr sPr-For the square Of ten Ii es-ofagst
type, time IS cts; each subsequent inse ion 80 cts;
week s275; weeks 500; month $500 year $50;
and the same proportionay for any number OF squar
Two lines for one week sl.OO; three lines sl,25;
lines 81 81 five lines sI50. Local notices IS cents per
line for each insertion. Business notices IS cents per
line. Obituary notices resolutions &C. I5oents perH1
Legal Advertisements per square for t insertion
each subsequent insertion 5Ocents.
Special positions in the paper, and special styles
display will be charged extra rates. Cuts and doubl
column advertisements allowed only to limited extent,
and double rates charged for the whole space occupied
In WEEKLY SPY-First insertion sl-0O per square
each subsequent insertion 50 cents; months 800;
year $500
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-21

LABOR REFORM CAUcUs.-The voters of this
city acting with the labor reform party, held a
caucus in room No. Mechanics hall building
last evening, to elect delegates to the labor re-
form convention which is to be held in Fran
ingham to-day. The meeting was organized by
the choice of John Phelon as president, and A.
H. Gould as secretary; and the following list
of delegates was chosen;
Albion Carpenter, G. L. Mansfield, George c.
Rcidy, S. Morse, A. l.. Pike, Austin Wallis
John A. Taft, George Reynolds, Albert L. Eames
John Phelon, Edwin Bradbury j Colbert, F. S.
Gates, Alonzo Vntin, A. II. Gould, W l. Mitch
el, Nathan A. SimonS, A. J. Walker, b. A Dun.
ton, Timothy +. Taft John Adams, c. w. Smith
7 Kelley, Walter Vinton, e. II. Dean, C. Lock,
Charles IL. Scranton, z. IL. Early, Morris Mach.
ney, }. IL. Sampson, S. Taft, George C. Taft.
Albion Carpenter, John Phelan, G. L. Mans
field, A. IL. Gould, B. A. Dunton, J. II. Walker,
j. Colbert, j. IL. Sampson and George Reynolds
were chosen to act as city committee for the en-
suing year.
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REPUBLICAN CAUCUsEs. - The republican
caucuses held in this city last evening were OF
the most harmonious character The attendance.
though not large, was fair and included most of
the republican campaign organizers. The senti.
ment of the party as in favor of the renomina-
tion of Gov. Washburn can safely be stated as
unanimous. In ward two the delegates
were instructed to vote for IIov. Washburn, who
will have the unanimous support of all the Wor.
cester delegates in the convention. In ward
eight, Hon. Adm Thayer alluded to the desire
among the republicans of this city to nominate
Hon. E. b. Stoddard for the office OF lieutenant
governor, in the event of the withdrawal of Mr..
Tucker The several delegations were empow.
cred 10 fill vacancies
The work of the ward meeting last night was
to choose delegates to the republican state con-
yention, which meets in this city on the 2sth
inst, also to make the annual election of ward
committees. The result was as folows
Ward 1.--George r, Thompson ,lchaiFman; A.
d. Warren, secretary.
Deegates.-W. W. Rice, John Gates, A. N.
Currier.
Ward Committee Charles Z. Stevens, George
Ward At. l., Nelson, chairman, Henry L.
Subway secretary.
Delegates George F. Hoar, G.. Henry Whit
comb, George Stearns, L. A. Gaskel.
Ward Committee. George w Gale, Henry L.
Subway, G. Henry Whitcomb.
Ward 8.-Iohn G. Otis, chairman; W. A.
Gle, secretary.
Delegates--John c. Otis, H. c. Wilson.
Ward Committees. g. Curtis, John G. Otis,
Fred. w. Ward.
Ward Al. d. Barber, chairman; J. B, Will
lard, secretary.
Delegates-E NJ. Stockwcll, George p. Ken
drick, H. d. Barber.
Ward Commitee-R. L. Colbert, j. b. VIII
lard, c. W. Moody.
Ward Be. S. Pike, chairman; o. L. Hatch,
secretary
Delegatcs--O. l., Hatch, r. N. Merriam,
George Crompton
Ward Committee-E. S. Pide VIM. r. Barton,
A. +. Butler.
Ward G--S. Il. Hildreth, chairman; George
NJ Woodward, secretary.
Delegates-J. u. Knox, T. z. Goulding, Jo-
seph K. TOrrey, Gilbert j. Rugg.
Ward Committees. Il. Hildreth, z. A.
Thompson g. l.. Redding
Ward 7-Moses S. johnson, chairman; Geo
i Ham, secretary.
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SUPERIOR COURT - CRIMINAL Term -
DEWEY, J.-Fach6urg, dug. 2O.-Frank Jose,
of Northbridge, was found guilty of an assault
with intent to ravish, and sentenced to the
house of correction for three years.
Matthew Hacket, for breaking and entering
the depot of the Boston, Hartford and Erie rail
road at Douglas; verdict, not guilty.
Daniel Brobston, of Worcester, indicted for
assault with intent to ravish, pleaded guilty of
assault, and was sentenced to the house of cor
rection for three years.
Charles Foley of Worcester pleaded guilty to
two complaints for keeping liquor nuisance,
and was fined 500 and costs and sentenced to
the house of correction for three months.
Edmund F. Williams of Atho, for assault
with pistol on A. G. Stratton, one of the Sc
lectmen of that town, was found guilty and SEN
fenced TO the house of correction for one year,
On trial, Henrietta Wise of South Lancaster,
for keeping diSorderly house
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Aug 20-The fall meet
ing OF the Hampden park association opened to
day with an attendance of 5000 people. Tn,
hrst race for purse of $780, for all horses that
nave nave never trotted better than 1873, was won B.,
Camors in three straight heats: i. V. swift sec
QUO, Doubtful third. Time, 2;34l, 9 1924, 9 1901
Nine horses started in the race for S2500, fol
n horses that have never trotted better than
2;2O' six heats were required to decide thi,
race, which was finally won by Sleepy John
Time, 2;25i, 2:26t, 2:26l, 2:24t, 2 :20t, 2 49,
Inc running race for purse of $500. milo
heats, best two in three was won by Major Ma
han Time, 1854, 20il, 2 :O3l
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Loss of Life and Property by the Recent


New YORK, Aug. 20.-A Port Jervs dis,
patch reports great destruction of property and
crops by the recent storms. A hurricane swept
through the town of Wawayanda, Sullivan
county, mile wide, roofing up trees and dc.
and Liberty, same county, many fruit orchards
were destroyed
Stephen Thorn's machine works at Stamford
were destroyed by lightning, together with $4,000
worth of property. Henry Mead and family Of
six persons were Frustrated by the shock but
none were injured fatally.
Several houses were struck by lightning anC
persons injured in Montgomery county. Mil
dams and bridges were carried away in Chemune
and Delaware counties. The streams were
swollen to torrents in Delaware county
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Delegates-John D. Baldwin, f. 7. Marble,
Moses S. johnson, L. N. Gates.
Ward COMMUNICATION S. Baldwin, A. G.
Walker, j. A. Titus
Ward s--Henry C. Rice, chairman; S. E.
Hathornc, secretary.
Delcgates-Henry c. Rice, George A. Brown,
f. P Halsted, II. B. FAY
Ward Committee-Hen ry C. Rice, F. T.
BlaCkmer, f. H Towne
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CENTRAL DISTRICT CoURT-UTLEY, A. j.
Tuesday, august 2O,-Catherine Flynn, for the
larceny of pair of shoes from the store of AL
len Reed, was fined $40 and costs,
John Collins, for an assault upon his wife,
was sent TO the house of correction for six
months.
John f. and James II. Robbins, aged respect
lively eighteen and seventeen years, were sent to
the house of correction for six months each, on
complaint of their father, for stubbornness and
disobeiliencc
jeremiah Burns, for vagrancy, went to the
house of correction for a term of six months.
Luke Lavite, David L. Jones, Dennis Curry,
Andrew Stiles, Joseph Hoag, Dennis Green,
John Lynch, Dennis Farrell, John Lee, Martin
Blake Martin Spelman, VIM. Gibbins and John
Burke were each fined SO and costs for drunk
enncss.
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PersonaI Kilograms.

1t is announced that Senator Zachary Chan
dler will make Il visit to his birthplace, Bedford.
N. H., next week. He will speak at Concord
N. H., on the 26th inst, and on the 9th in
Manchester.
Prof. Agassiz telegraphs from San Diego that
he will arrive in San Francisco on Thursday OF
Friday, The party arc in good health, and have
made valuable discoveries along the Mexican
coast.
Rev. DIR. Thomas i. Bond, of the Methodist
church south, for a long time connected with
the Baltimore Episcopal Methodist church. and
recently editor for the ST. Louis Christian AdvO.
cate, died on Monday, in Hartford county, Nd
aged &c.
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PROVIDENCE, Aug. 20.-The yacht race for
the challenge cup, between the Madgie and Tidal
Wave, was sailed to-day, the course being from
Fort Adams TO buoy off Block island and re-.
turn. The actual time Of the race was, Tidal
Wave, . hours, 30 minutes, IS seconds; Madrie,
3 hours 80 minutes, II seconds The Tidal
2s seconds. Wednesday sIrace will be for 4 s100
cup offered by the citizens of Newport, The
course from Brentons reef lightship 10 Block
island, thence to Sow and Pigs lightship, and
return
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CAMP MBETING.-The annual campmeeting
of the Methodist societies is now fairly opened
upon their grounds at Sterling junction. The
weather thus far has been very favorable, and
the attendance during the first two days fully as
large as last year. Among the societies upon
the grounds Nashua, Keen and Marlboro, N H.,
Ware, Townsend, Aver junction, Monson and
Wales, are represented, in addition to those from
Worcester county. Yesterday the services con-
sisted of sermon by Rev, franklin Furber, of
Oxford, in the morning, Rev. William Colburn,
chaplain of the state prison, in the afternoon,
and Rev. George f. Eaton in the evening. The
morning and afternoon services are followed by
public prayer meetings, and the evening SER
vice by prayer meetings in each of the society
tents
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Brazil.

New YORK, Aug. 2O.-Rio Jaueiro advices
state that the fears Of war between Brazil and
the Argentine Confederation are being dissi
pated.
A band of engineers, splendidly equipped
has left Rio for Parana Ures, to make surveys
across the southern section of Brazil up the
northern line to Paraguay and perhaps on the
Pacific. Their intention is to mark out the
course of n Brazilian railroad to the Pacific
English capitalists are to furnish the funds
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KuIkInx in NIissonri.

ST, LOUIS, Aug. 2O.-Marion Weeks, post
master at Rice HILL Reynolds county, was shot
last, while watering his horse in Black river
The assassin was concealed in the brush 1t is
alleged this is another luklux case, it being as
eerted that Weeks was murdered because he
had given information to the United States Com
missioner Sewort at Ironton, regarding certain
persons implicated in the whipping of Rev. Mr.
Callahan some weeks ago. No arrests have
been made.
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Hkccrmifinu Gnr Guhn

TORONTO, Aug. 2O.-An Ottawa correspond
ent of the Toronto Leader SAYS there is some
foundation for the rumor that Cuban agents are
at work in Montreal endeavoring to enlist men
to serve in the Cuban army. The government
is apprised of the fact, and will issue a procla-
nation warning subjects against the enlistment
of persons for service with the insurgents of
Cuba, or fitting out vessels for any such pur-
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Gubn.

HAVANA, Aug. 19.-VilamiI, the intendente
of Cuba, and Perez Riva, the new governor, ar
rived Saturday; reported lost.
The Spanish steamer brought S300,0 900 from
the Porto Rico treasury.
The Spanish frigate Isabel will convoy the
ironclad Arapiles from Martinique to New York
where she is TO be repaired
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Boston, Aug. 20.-Rear Admiral Joseph F
Green assumed command Of the North Atlantic
squadron to-day, and raised his flag upon the
flagship of the squadron, the Worcester, lying
off the navy yard. rhe flag was sauted by
Rear Admiral Stecdman, in command of this
station, with thirteen guns, to which the Wor.
cester replied with similar salute The Wor-
cester will probably sail next week for the head
quarters Of the North Atlantic squadron.
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Thc Snrntorn Races.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. 20.-The first race
was for two year Odds, three quarters of mile
for s11O0, and was won by Count D'Orsay
Time 1.194.
The third race, free handicap to all ages, ii
miles, was won by Mary Louise, who beat Frank
Hampton only short head Arizona third
at Frank Hampton's saddle girth. Brother tc
Connolly, laying at Arizonas shoulder De
fender was beaten off time, three minutes,
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WASHINGTON, s P. NJ, August 20.-Proba-
blities: SOutheasterly to southwesterly winds
and generally clear weather will prevail on
Wednesday over New England and the middle
states, Easterly to southerly winds from GeOr.
gia to North Carolina, with generally clear
weather, and over the gulf states, with probable
areas of rain along the coast
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Damnue 70 n Wcvcuue Cu,,cr

PORTLAND, Me-, Aug. 2O-The revenue cutter
McCullock, Capt Grant, ran ashore on Sequn
island this afternoon during dense fog. Her
fore foot and shoe were knocked off, and she
leaked quite badly. She was pulled off. at high
tide by the lighthouse tender Iris and towed to
this port.
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REPUBLICAN FLAG RAIsINGs.--The Grant
and Wilson club will throw theirfirst campaign
nag to the breeze over Nam street, opposite
thelr headquarters, this evening, at half-past
seven O'Clock. A new flag, sc feet long by 20
1eet broad, has been obtained by the committee
having the matter in charge. Stirring adj
dresses are expected from Messrs. +. P. Gould
ing, G. A. Merrill and j. A. Titus. and the
Worcester brass band has been engaged to en-
liyen the occasion with music. The republi-
cans in the vicinity of Webster square propose
10 have a flag raj sing some time within a few
days
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Fires.

PROVIDENCE, Aug. 2O-A small Baptist
meeting house at Apponaug, owned by a colored
church, was burned by an inCendlary fire this
morning. Loss, $4,000,