The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-08
TELEcRAPHIc BRIEFS.

Bombay, Aug There has been a
slight fall of rain in various parts OF west
ern India during the last few days. Inc
monsoon is apparent again.
Madrid, Aug. Marshal Campos, presi-
dent of the senate, in an interview just
published, predicts a ministerial crisis In
November, adding that the ministers OF
war, marine and justice Will resign.
Madrid, Aug. 7.-Serious disturbances
have required at Castellon. Opposing
bands of Carlists and free thinkers fought
in front of a church yesterday, and sew
eral persons, including priest, were IN
jured.
Berlin. Aug. IA dispatch received here
from Toxic says there is no truth in the
report that the japanese flag has been
hoisted over Wake island northwest of
the Mariannes.
Paris. Aug. 7.-Gen. Pierron has been
appointed to succeed Gen. De Negrier as
member of the superior council of war.
Cambridge, Aug by the capsizing of
boat containing three men in Charles
river today Timothy Murphy of this city
was drowned. The others were rescued
by a sailor.
officer arrested today George S. Leighton,
wanted at Taunton, Mass. on charge of
embezzlement from the Colliery Engine
Company of Scranton, Pa.
New York, Aug. LIN the stock ex-
change today the death was announced of
A. H. DeForest, one of the veteran mem
bers Mr.. DeForest died at Litchfeld, Ct,
of general debility. He was about 80 years
bership in 1873, and for a long time was
active as a member of the house of c. I.
Hudson & Co.
Washington, Aug. Troops A, D and
M, Third cavalry, left Fort Myer, Va, to-
day for Seattle, en- route to Manila Five
other troops Of the Third from Fort Ethan
Allen will join the command at Seattle.
Washington, Aug. THE number of en-
listments on Saturday were sis, making a
total OF 1882 for the new regiments. Gen.
Corbin thinks the enlistments will be
closed up by the end of this week.
London Aug. 7.-Secretary Carmichael
of Sir Thomas Lipton's company was
committed for trial at the Southwark po-
lice court today, charged with being in
possession of large quantity of fruit de-
clared by medical inspector to be unfit
for food.
New York, Aug. 1.-THE convention Of
the National Retail Butchers Mutual
Protective Association was opened at Ter
dred delegates from all over the country
were present. President Shaffer of the
New York and National Association pre-
sided and delivered, an address Of well
come. j. f. Callahan of Springfield,
Mass, president of the eastern division of
the association, was the principal speaker
OF the day. Mr.: Callahan declared that it
trust in their industry.
Hartford, Ct, Aug. Alexander Jen-
nings, aged 65 years, committed suicide
tonight by cutting his throat with ra-
zor He had undertaken to induce his
WIFE, from whom he had separated, to re-
turn to him.
Washington, Aug. 7--Maj.-Gen. Miles is
anxious that the new regiments being
raised for the Philippines shall be espe-
cially efficient with small arms, and an or
nd Of
regiment today, directing that target
practice be the chief feature of instruc-
ton.
Glasgow, Aug. 7,-Rev. Alex Balmin
New Testament exegesis in Free Church
college, Glasgow. since 1875 died here to-
day. He was born in Pertshire in 1881.
Washington, Aug. THE post office at
Made Maiden, Mass, has been ordered consol-
dated with the Boston office Sept l. and
Maiden station of Boston established in
stead.
Boston, Aug John a Grout United
states consul at Malta, has arrived in
Boston on leave of absence. During his
stay in this country he will make an adj
Dress at the national export exposition in
Philadelphia next September.
New York, Aug. THE government
transport Mcclellan arrived at Plum is
land today with another detachment of
the garrison of Fortress Monroe, which is
6e1ng sent to Plum island on account of
fever prevailing at Fortress Monroe
There were 260 men and officers in the de-
tachment.
Detroit Aug. 7.-Gen. r. A. Alger. Mrs.
Anger and their two sons. with some other
relatives, left today for Grand Mere, Que.
FROM there they will go to New York and
TO Cooperstown, N. Y, to visit relatives
and complete three weeks vacation
Cleveland, O., Aug. THE annual ses-
sion of the United Supreme Council Of
Colored 3Sd degree Masons Of the United
states began here today with delegates
present from nearly all the states in the
union. During the meeting two commits
sloners will be elected who will visit Paris
ana other foreign cities for the purpose of
gaining recognition in foreign countries
for colored Masons
New York, Aug. THE New York uni
versity has consolidated with itself the
New York College of Veterinarv Sur
geons and the American Veterinary col
lege.The consolidated colleges will here
after be known as the New York Ameri-
can veterinary college.
Kingston. Jam. Aug. THE island NJ
Dominisa in the Leeward islands renorts
that terrific cyclone was sweeping over
Ihere this afternoon travelling northwest
s ana heading for Jamaica. Shipping along
tne threatened area received timely war;
Ing by tho American weather bureaus
Montpelier. VT. Aug. Gov. Smith has
invited the leading men of the state 10
meet here on Wednesday TO discuss plans
Ior the reception of Admiral Dewey on
behalf of the state. ="
Machias has left here for Punta Manoris
me United States cruiser New Orleans
remains here. Business continues de-
pressed press, The want of drafts is greatly
=, Rockland, Me-, Aug. THE battlesbin
Texas and the cruiser Broolxlvn Ga iied ~
Bar Harbor tonight Aoi
Lawrence, Aug 7.-Reniamin Lefabopr