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Worcester Daily Press, 1878-04-27

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The Montreal Shooting. I Montreal, April 26. - Russell, wbo shot James Horney last night during a party ilot, was arrested lifts morning and taken up to tbe General Hospital aud identified by Hor Horney - ney Horney as the one wbo shot him last evening. When Russell was being returned to the central station, au excited mob tried to get hold of him, and they advanced amid cries of "Lynch him!'' while they surrounded tbe cab. The police, however, succeeded in beating back the rioters. Threats to shoot Orangemen on sight are freely made. Au extra term of court to try Russell is talked of. The Case of Noyes. Newark, N. J., April 26. - This morning Benjamin Noyes was brought down to tbe courthouse from the county jail, where be has been confined since he was brought to New Jersey, to plead to an iudictmi n fir conspiring to defraud tbe stockholders of the New Jersey Mutual Life Insurance Company. He was placed at tbe bar of the Court of Oyer and Terminer, and formally charged with tbe offense, when be pleaded not guilty, aud his trial was set down for May 8, alter which be was remanded to jail. Found Murdered. Boston, April 26. - Tbe body of a middle aged lady, richly dressed, was found iu Charles liver ou the west side of West Bos Boston - ton Boston bridge,today, bearing evidences of having been foully murdered. Her skull was badly fractured and there was a severe gash on her face. Tbe body is at the dead bouse, un unrecognized. - recognized. unrecognized. Tbe police are working up the case. The only marks of ideulifieatiou on the body were silk stockings marked H. P.," and a finger ring marked "Cal.'' A Fearful Leap. Niagara Falls, April 26. - An unknown man, wilh gray hair, 50 years old, walked to the center of the new suspension bridge, at 10 o'clock, threw off his coat aud hat and jumped iuto the river. An evelope was found addressed to Edward M. Groat, Waterford, Ricine county, Wis. The body was not recovered. Where Wilt This ThiuK Stop? Connerville, Ind., April 26. - Mrs. Peter Koeler, living a few miles from this town, has given birth to five boys. The quintette is doing well. Base Ball. Ulica, April 26. - Tbe Uticas and Crickets of Binghamptou played one of the interna international - tional international games today. Tbe weather was bad, half of tbe game being played iu showers of rain. Ulicas 4, Crickets 0. Toronto, April 26. - Tecumseh 7, Buf Buffalo - falo Buffalo 3. Chicago Ciluilna Illes. Chicago, April 26. - The murderers Sherry and Connolly, condemned to be hanged June 21, were today granted an extension iu order to make an application for a new trial. C. 11. Tull, wbo is charged of kidnapping H. A. Mclntire, the ex banker of Lake City, Colorado, from New York, was discharged, but immediately rearrested. The Erle in New Hands. New York, April 26. - Tbe Sun says: As soon as tbe sale of the Erie railroad is con confirmed - firmed confirmed by tbe Supreme Court, ibe scheme of reorganization will be published as rapidly as possible. It is rumored that the title to be taken by tbe new organization is "Tbe New York aud Great Western Company." FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Money Market - April 36. Money closed today at 3 per cent. Exchange closed firm at 8 i.87@4.r9%. Gold opeue I at 100% aud cEs-d at at which prices all sales or ihe day were made. Government bonds closed firm, as follows: United States currency 6s, 118%®>19; U. 8. 6-, 1881, reg., dns/faWtH, U. 8. 6.-, 1881, coup., 107% 3107%; U. 8. 5-20 s, 1865, new reg., 101'43104%; U. 8. 5 203,1865, c»u]> . IO4®1OI%; U. 8. 5 2vs, 1867, reg., 107a107' 4 ; U. 8. 5 20s, 1867, coup. 107®1<7%: U. b. i-20s, 1868, reg., 109%@1t0%; U. 8. b-Ms, 1868, coup., 109%@110%; V 8. 10405,' reg., 105%g105%. U 8. 10-408, coup, 105%@105%; U.S. ss, 1881, teg.. 1043104%; U. 8. ss, ism, coup., 105% @ 05%: U. 8. 4%», 1891, reg., 10:13103%; U. S. 4%5, |B9l, coup., 1033103%; U. 8 4 per cents., 1907, icg, 100%^100»i; U. 8. 4 per cents, 1907, coup, 100%3l00%; U. 8. 4 per cents., 1907, SSOO and SIOOO coup , - - 3 . Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union Pacific first-, 105% to 106; Uniou Pacific laud grams, 102% to 102%; Union Pacific sinking I umb, 95'4 to 96; Central Pacific firsts, 105% to 106. New York Quotations In Stocks - April 26. The stock market today was moderately active but week, and piices declined >4 to 3 per cent., tbe 1 uter lu Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Delaware & Hudson Canal Comp ny ueclb ed 1% per cent., Mich gau Central 1%, Western Uu'on, Lake Shore, and St. Paul common I'4, Norcli Norcliwestetn - westetn Norcliwestetn 1, aud the rest of ihe list '4 to %. Tbe following were the closing prices: Atlantic <S Pacific Telegraph, 21 %®22'4; Chicago & Nortl. western, 61%35'2; Chicago & Northwestern preferred. .1%u,71'4; Chicago, K ick Island & Par cifie, 105%3105%; cnicago, Burlington & Quiucy, HM%3105; Cleveland, Co umlius & Indiana Central, 3%®4; Cleveland,Columous. Cincinnati it Indianapolis, 2i>%@26%; Cleveland & Pittsburg, 74'4875'4; Coicagoat A1t0n,72'4874; Chicago & Altai preferred, 99%3100; Delaware, Licka Lickawanna - wanna Lickawanna & Western, 52af>2%: Delaware <V Hud Hudson - son Hudson Canal Company, 52%352%; Adams Express, 1023102%; American United States Express, 49%350 I 4; Wells, Fargo A Co.'s Express, 89%39°; Erle, 1 1%3i 1%; Eno pre preferred, - ferred, preferred, - ® - ; Harletn, 1473148; Hannibal it St. Joseph ll%@ll%; Hai.mbal & St Jn-eph ureferrei, 26%528; Illluois Central. 75375%; Lake Shore St Michigan Southern, 62%<362%; Michigan Central. 68%369; Moms & Essex, 76%376%: Milwaukee A St Paul, 48%34-%: Mi), weaken X St. Paul pieterred, 73%8?3%; Mail Mailposa, - posa, Mailposa, 133; Mariposa preferred, 1%33; New Yore Ceutra', 1063106%; New Jersey Central, 15%316%; New .rersey Southern, %@l; ObioA Mississippi,B%gß'4; Pacific Mal', 20'4^0%; Pan Panama, - ama, Panama, @128; Plti.burg Jt Fort Wayuu, 'JO%@9I; Toledo, Wwbssh Sc Westein, 15%@15%; St. Louis fit Iron Mountain, 7%@7%; St Louis A Kansas City Northern, 484'4; st, Louis A Kansas City Northern pieferr <l, 19%<g2% Uuion P.cinc,69%3 69%; Western Union Teiegr >ph, 80%@80%. In state bonds Louisiana consols sola at 76'4; Missouri 6s ot 1887 at 104, and Tennessees, old se series, - ries, series, at 39%. Boston Quotations in Stocks - April 26. Tbe following were tbe closing prices offered: Ameiieau Gold, 100%; Boston Land Compan-, 2; Boston Water Power Company, 1 9-16; Uui.'.u Pacific Railroad 6s, 103%; Union Pacific land grant 7s, 102%; Union Pacific sinking fund Bs, 93%; Eastern Railroad 3%5, new, 63%; Boston. Hartford A Erie 7s, 13%; Boston A Albany Railroad, 121%; Boston A Mame Railroad, 1111'4; Eastern Railroad, 8%; Metropolitan Horse Rail Railroad, - road, Railroad, ; Michigan Central Railroad, 70; New York A New England Railroad, - ; old Colony Railroad, 110%; Pullman Palace Car Com Company, - pany, Company, 76'4; Rutland Rriboad preferred, - ; Ver Vermont - mont Vermont A Canada Railroad, - ; Vermont A Massa Massachusetts - chusetts Massachusetts Railroad, 111%. Boston Wholesale Produce - April 26. Floor market is dull; sales of western super superfine - fine superfine at $3 50@4 00; common extras at $4 71i@5.25; Wisconsin extras at *5.00a5.75; Miunnesna (in (including - cluding (including choice bake:s' Mauds) at $5.2586 25; Winter wheat Ohio, Indiana and Michlgau at $5 758625. Illinois at $60087 25: H'. Louis at *6.25i57.25: patent Minnesota aud Wisconsin at $7.0088 25. Boutuc'n flour Is stea ly aud selling at $5.75g,7.t0 <)> b irrel for medium and choice family brands. Corn I- steady; we quote new mixed aud y -How western at 56357 c, aud No. 2 mixed at OOfiOOVsC. Oats are firm, but prices steady; wo quote No. 1 extra white at 39u42<: busbrl; No. 2 while and No. 2 mixed, 37®38e; aud No. 3 white and No. 2 mixed at 3d<s37c bushel. Ryeis quiet; sales of small lots-t73375c D bushel. Shone aie soiling at $lB 50819.001» pm. Flue feed aud muld mgs a<o soiling st sl9 008 *21.00 l< ton. I'ork is uull and in limited dtinaud, wlih small sales at *8 50(89.50 for prime, *lO 00310.50 for mess, an i *l2 00^13.00 for clear and extra clear. Beef Is in fair request at $lO 00 812 00 ip barrel for mess aud extra mess, and *12^0313^0 for plate. Lirdisheldat 7%580 tb tor Boston aud we-tern. Smoked bams are steady at B®9o ip lb for city and westei u, aud UglOc tor fancy western. Butter - Choice new is io good demand, but other grades are dull; we auots common to choice at 188 0c tb. Cheese 1i« ateady demand at 10813%c <> tb. Eggs are a< Hing at 19g,1-c tor western, northern aud eastern. New York Cotton Market - April 26. Spot cotton quiet; middling uplands 10%0. Futures sieady. DI ABlfl B Retail P'loe IW I only *2OO. Parlor rl ARUo Organs, price *34oonly *Bo.' Fauar Free, Daniel F. Beatty, Washington, N.J. O er Fancy Cards, Suowffake, Marble, etc., no O two alike, with name, 10 cents. Nassau Card Co., Nassau, N.Y. d&wiw mb2o

PEDESTRIANIBM. Hughes Still Walking - A Hopeless but Plucky Effort. New York, April 26. - The attempt of John Hughes, the Irish athlete, to beat O'Leary's unprecedented feat of walking 520 miles 440 yards at Central Park Gardens, is creating considerable interest, and over 1000 persons were present this evening. Al Altbought - tbought Altbought it was a foregone conclusion that he could not beat O'Leary's time, many praised him for tbe indomitable pluck be displayed In fighting the scythe bearer under tbe dif difficulties - ficulties difficulties with which he bad to contend. Tbe conditions of tbe match were the same that governed tbe recent great tournament iu Loudon, and tbe articles stipulated that no attendants should accompany him. Hughes bad attendants all through tbe week, which broke the conditions of tbe match. It is the opinion of rood judges that if tbe conditions of tbe match bad been strictly carried out that Hughes would have broken down at 200 miles. The attendants and constant coach coaching, - ing, coaching, together with numerous vapor baths, combined with pedestrian pluck and endu endurance, - rance, endurance, helped him to hopelessly struggle to complete a task that uo*man in the world can accomplish. Hughes, who started at 8:22 last Sunday night, this afternoon bad been walking 115 hours and had only covered 349 miles. During tbe afternoon he suffered terribly from pains in racked joints and from his toe uails. At 5 o'clock be bad covered 354 miles. He was then limping from the pain of bis little toe on bis right foot. He con continued - tinued continued to walk on, resting at intervals, up to 5:45, when be rested for supper. He rested 2 hours, 54 minutes, 20 seconds. He came on tbe track at 8:39. At this time 120 hours of the walk bad ex expired. - pired. expired. During the 120 hours Hughes bad covered 856 miles 341 feet. O'Leary in 120 hours at the international tournament at London last April covered 457 miles 300 feet. Hughes during the past 24 hours up to 8:23 covered 56J miles. At the conclu conclusion - sion conclusion of 120 hours was 101 miles 129 feet be behind. - hind. behind. Hughes's time expires al 3:32 tomor tomorrow - row tomorrow afternoon, so as lo complete Ihe task, from 8:22 tonight, he has to walk 164 miles iu a little over 19 hours, which is nearly eight . miles an hour. Hughes finished bis 360 miles at 9:21. He bad then been walking 120 hours 50 minutes and 28 seconds. Tbe time for bis 360tb mile was 11 minutes and 59 seconds. Hughes went along at a good pace. Tbe doctor bad cut off bis toe nail and be went over tbe dusty uneven track at a better pace. At 10 o'clock he completed 362 miles and was 104 miles behind time. He con contemplates - templates contemplates walking up to 2 o'clock. Ou a Tramp. Indianapolis, April 2. - Tbe pedestrians Keely and Sidnam continue to hold out in their determination to walk 200 miles in 72 hours. The at'eudance is very light, but will probably be better when the allotted time draws to a close. So far Sidnam is two miles ahead, Keely having allowed him to gain nine miles while be was resting. The chances are about even, no odds being given ou bets. They will finish up tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. THE PRESIDENTIAL STEAL. Fraud* Fraud, and Fraud. New York. April 26. - A Jacksonville cor correspondent - respondent correspondent says be bas read an affidavit from au ex-sberiff, in regard to the frauds iu Levi county, which is tilled wilh tbe most infamous statements. Tbe writer testifies to frauds, and fiually says that a proposition was made to burn tbe state bouse at Talla Tallahassee, - hassee, Tallahassee, and that after a consultation, in which Governor Stearns was present, it was decided not lo do so, the reason being that ibe Democrats probably had certified copies of all the returns. He says he was pa'd $lO to assault aud whip Babcock, a Democratic editor in Jacksonville and that be did knock Babcock down, and then he was put before the congressional com commitlee - mitlee commitlee aud made to tell a lively story of hav having - ing having been maltreated by Ku Klux, wkich be now says was wilfully false. His affidavit discloses the method iu which the Republic Republicans* - ans* Republicans* handled their roughs, bummers and strikers in the electiou aud count, he being one of the most conspicuous of that class, aud having been sun outou various errands. He confesses, what tbe Democrats then charged, that he, iu compauy with Hodge, the deputy marshal, was ordered to seize and destroy tbe ballot boxes at Cedar Keys, aud that they were prevented only by the armed resistance of Sebring aud tbe other Democratic custodians. Tho same special says ibat all tbe documents of McLlu and Dennis are now iu Washington, that Dennis bas gone ibere, and that the case is now transferred to that city. Affidavits are piloted from Dennis, Cowgill, aud several clerks, going to show that frauds were per perpetrated - petrated perpetrated in tbe election disiricts in Baker county, and in Alachua, by which the state of Florida was made to give its vote to Hayes, but tbe statements t re a mere reitera reiteration - tion reiteration iu verbose detailsof what bas heretofore appeared. Cowgill says be bad nothing to do with the fraud business. Dennis says Vance and another clerk added enough names to make a majority of 219 for Hayes in the Archer district, and that after adding that number they enclosed them in the bal ballot - lot ballot box aud returned the box sealed. BRECHER-TILTON. Probable Xe-opeuiUK of the Mes.. New Yoik, April 20. - 1 tis rumored that there will be startling revelations in ihe Beecher-Tilton case during tbe present week. Persons wbo are in a good position to know of what they affirm, assert that Beecher bas determined to take tbe offensive against Tilton, and the result will be the speedy bringing of a suit against Tilton and Moul Moulton, - ton, Moulton, on a charge of conspiracy to blackmail. A party who claims to have knowledge of certain alleged transactions between Moul Moulton - ton Moulton and tbe Tiltons, which led to the alleged conspiracy, is to be produced during ihe trial of tbe suit. Tbe facts which be claims to be in possession of have been submilled to one of Beecher's lawyers, aud it is at his suggestion that Beecher has consented, if not to begin suit at once, at least to hold a conference with the expected witness, bis own lawyers and a few personal friends. Serious Railroad Accident. Richmond, Va., April 26. - An accident occurred between 4 aud 5 o'clock this morn morning - ing morning to last night's mail train on the Rich Richmond - mond Richmond and Danville railroad, near Claver, ninety-six miles from Richmond, which re resulted - sulted resulted In tbe wounding of five persons. Tbe accident is attributed entirely to neglect. Tbe train had been stopped on tbe mail track to cool the box of tbe tender aud tbe train officers bad failed to signal a freight train coming from the same direction. The result was that tbe rear end of tbe sleeper attached to tbe main train was telescoped by tbe engine of the freight train, badly smash smashing - ing smashing tbe sleeper and freight engine. and in injuring - juring injuring the persons named. Other cars of both trains were also damaged. Tbe rail railroad - road railroad company immediately summoned medic si aid from tbe neighborhood aud from this city to attend tbe injured. Collision at Mellitate. New York, April 20. - Schooner George W. Wblsiler, from Elizabeibport for Boston, while passing through Hellgato yesterday, ran into one of tbe Harlem boats, carrying away all her bead gear, aud weut ashore ou Blackwell's Island, but subsequently was hauled off by a tug. Tbe steamboat re received - ceived received trifling damage. B >uk Nolts B^eoted. Washington, April 20. - The notes of Ibe Union National Back of Lewisburg, Pa., ate being rejected for lack of funds when presented at the Treasury for redemption, the bank having failed to keep good Its re redemption - demption redemption fund, as required by law.

BYTELEGRAPH. National Associated Press Dispatches. AFFAIRS IN THE EAST. A Discouraging View of the Situation. London, April 20. - The London news newspapers - papers newspapers this luoruiug take a discouraging view of the course of political negotiations. It is plain to see in Austria's changing at attitude - titude attitude a desire to wait in hopeful silence to see what it may profit in the calamities and weaknesses of combinations. The Dally News says It is time to give up the allusion respecting Austria's effective interference in the present strife. Her government lias long ago made military preparations on the bordeis of Bosnia and Heiz goviua in antici anticipation - pation anticipation of war between Eug'aud and Russia, and will watch its development, get what it can, and congratulate itself upon doing so without fighting. It will be glad if we help its designs, but will owe us no thanks. Tbe Vienna correspondent of the Daily News says, in confirmation of the foregoing utter utterances, - ances, utterances, that, notwirbstandiug tbe various de denials,it - nials,it denials,it is maintained that Austrian-Russian negotiations at St. Petersbnrg are proceeding favorably, gud that the chief objections of Austria against the peace of San Stefano have met with due consideration. England's Position. New York. April 26. - A special London dispatch says there is high authority for staling that the reasons for Biitish rejection of the scheme for the simultaneous with withdrawal - drawal withdrawal of tbe troops and fleet from before Constantinople are that such an arrange arrangement - ment arrangement would necessitate a military conven convention - tion convention or separate diplomatic instrument. Tbe English acceptance of the scheme would be a practical admission of the correctness of the limits assigned by Russia to New Bulga Bulgaria, - ria, Bulgaria, or a British sanction of tbe uli possidetis principle. Russia's Credit Shaken. Berlin, April 26. - A number of German bankers who were induced to meet here to consider tbe practicability of floating anoth another - er another Russian loan have unanimously refused to engage in the work. The Privateer Scheme. New York, April 26. - The Russian Con Consul - sul Consul here knows nothing of tbe purchase by tbe Russian government of American vessels sor privateering in case of war with England. Consul Bodiesco states that be had received trustworthy information that merchants in several cities in Russia were holding public meetings, under the auspices of the central committee, and were subscribing liberally to a fund to be used for tbe fitting out of cruis cruisers - ers cruisers in case of a declaration of war. It is stated by a gentleman well acquainted in shipping circles that Russian agents have been in this city lately, and wailed upon Messrs. Alexandre, owners of Ibe Havana line, in regaid to a purchase of their vessels, Alexandre stated, in reply to these rumors, that a person bad called upon him lately, and bad obtained prices for which tbe steamers of the line might be purchased. He could not say upon what authority tbe per person - son person called, nor were any negotiations look looking - ing looking toward a purchase now pending. It is also stated that negotiations are now pend pending - ing pending for tbe purchase of Garrison's Savannah line of iron steamships. Two of these ves vessels - sels vessels are already completed and the two others nearly finished. The Compromise - Won't Go to Church- Thanks. London, April 27. - [Morning].- A dis dispatch - patch dispatch from Vienna says that negotiations for a compromise have beeu temporarily sus suspended, - pended, suspended, owing to Russia having rejected certain proposals as being too favorable for Euglaud. A di.-patch from Constantinople says the Russians have abandoned their proposed visit to the city on Sunday. Q teen Victoria, in au address, thanks the reserves for promptly obeying the call for enrollment for active service. The India Expeditionary Force. London, April 27 - [MornineJ - The India expeditionary force will embaik for Bombay on M inday or Wednesday next. A dispatch leceived from India states that there is great enthusiasm displayed among tbe natives, who are volunteering in great numbers. A Mo l Brutal Murder. New York, April 26. - A parly of men whib dredging just inside the breakwater of Erie basin, Brooklyn, brought to the surface this morning the body of a man who bad evidently been the victim of foul play. That he bad beeu murdered iu a most brutal man manner - ner manner was evident to tho,e who saw the re remains - mains remains as they were raised on rhe dock. The man who brought the body to the surface were not aware of what they had at first grappled, as it was so heavy. The great weight was explained as soon as tbe body bad beeu exposed to view, for there were 150 pounds of chain and iron balls attached to it. Ou further examination it was discovered that there was a gag in tbe mouth of tbe victim, formed of a thick rope, which was sufficient to have prevented him when alive from making any outcry. It was also found tbalbis skull was mashed in, as if by a blow from a club or some other heavy weapon. It is thought tbe body is that of Bernard Feron, who was quite well known in that section of tbe ciiv, and wbo bas been missing from bis home since tbe 18tb of March. Feron was 55 years of age, was a married man, and was known as a river speculator, a business which naturally brought him in contact wilh tbe worst characters of tbe city. He was in tbe habit of carrying considerable money about him, and this fact was known to those whom be was in the habit of meeting in South Brook Brooklyn - lyn Brooklyn barrooms. Tbe police are working up the case. Reform is Necessary. Washington, April 26. - Information has been received by the House committee on naval affairs that a pleasure yacht is being built in the Boston navy yard, under tbe supervision of Constructor Fernald, for the civil engineer, Mr. White. It is stated that she la being built without tbe knowledge of the commander or any of tbe officers of tbe yard, in a wooden building in tbe anchor paik. It is also stated that tbe watchmen of tbe yard are suspended ten days each month, in order to meet the expenses of ibis work. Twelve or fifteen thousand dollars of government mo iey is being pul into this yacht, according to the information furnished to the committee. For Ils Own Prolecilou. Trenton, N. J., April 26. - Late yesterday afieruooti tbe Rahway Ravings Bank made an application to tbe Chancellor for an order to carry on their business under his supervision and control, as provided for under the rrceut law upon the subject. Five of the depositors have brought suits upon their deposit books, and as ibe managers thought that paying the depositors In cash would be an luvitaUon forolhersio sue they have applied to the Chancellor for bls pro protection - tection protection lu order to enjuiu these suits. An injunction was issued last evening as prayed for, and a special master was appointed lo examine iuto the condition of the institu institution - tion institution and report tbe result to the court as early as possible. A First-Class Fraud. New York, April 26 - B. W. Hitchcock, wbo got up the scandalous "Congress of Beauty'' here some mouths ago, and fled to Montreal when tbe poor girls who went Into too show triad to get tbelr pay, has been sellii.giols ou Long Island for the past two years ai-qulte cheap rates, and a largo num number - ber number of mechanics have bought them and built bouses ibereoo. All of tbe lots are v>w found to be heavily mortgaged. Hitch cock no not be found by tbe officers of the law.

STARCHLENE PERFUMED STARCH GLOSS For Hot or Cold Starch. A GREAT DISCOVERY. Bv the means of which every family may give their linen that brilliant polish peculiar to fine Laundry work, saving time and labor in ironing more than its entire cost. Warranted. Ask for Btarchlene Perfumed Starch Gloss. Wbo would be without it, after .reading the FOLLOWING TESTIMONIALS: Worcester, Feb. 1,1878. To whom it may concern: - Thin is to certify that 1 have used Btarchlene and consider it inval invaluable - uable invaluable and wnuld not be without it. 1 cheerfully recommend it to all housekeepers. MRS. CHARLES B. PRATT, 802 Main st, Worcester, Feb. 2,1878. Gents: - We, the undersigned,having used your Starchlene, do most cheerfully recommend it to the public as the best article of the kind that we have ever used. Mrs. C. W. Ruerg, 153 Gra f ton st. Mrs. H. C. Dodge, 11 Mendon st. Mrs. A. C. Cadoret, 67 Lamartine st. Mrs. F. Morway, 29 Penn avenue. Mrs. G, M. Pierce, 72 Providencest.| Mrs. J, Dawbon. Arlington st. Mrs. William Pathie, 30 Jefferson st. Miss Margaret.Liney, 18 Columbia st. Mrs. E. Brooks, Laundress. 73 Central st. Mrs.L. Goddard, 69 Laurel st. ( Mrs. Doyle, 112 Washington st- Mrs. J. W. Hurd, 129 Grafton st. Mrs. W. Knight, 5 Fulton st. Mr*. P. H^ron, 26 Winter st. Mrs. Beauregard, 56 Central st. Mrs. C. A. Chant, 20 Mulbery st. Mrs. N. B. Wh.ttemore, Greendale. Our name and cut will be on every Bottle. Be sure that it is marked STakCHIENE. Take no other article. Samples sent to any address on receipt of price, ku Lents per Bottle. Sold by all Grocers and Apothecaries. 83^ We want a few smart m°n to represent our goons in every Scale and County. Apply by letter or in person to J. H. Bosworth & Co., 157 WASHINGTON ST. BOSTON or to our authorized agent, J. W. WILDER, 551 Main st., Room 7, Worces Worcester. - ter. Worcester. Agent for Worcester (k>. o2^,d,wkKm. REMOVAL! GEO. P. ROWELL & CO.'S Newspaper Advertising Bureau From N. Y. Times Building to No. 10 Spruce St. Opposite the Tribune Buildino. NEW YORK. DIPHTHERIA. Johnson's Anodyne Liniment will positively prevent this terrible disease, and will positively cure nine c-ases iu ten. Information that will save many lives sent free » y mail. Don't delay a moment. Preveniion is better than cure. I. b. JOHNSON AZ CO., Bangor, Me. FOWLER & FULTON General Agents for the United States Cartridge Co., Manufacturers rs the Solid Head, Reloading, Military aud Sport Sporting. - ing. Sporting. Cen end Fire CARTRIDGES! Also Rim Fire Ammunition for Pistols and Rifles. Certridge C j ses, Swaged and Patched Bullets, Primers, Re-loading tools, Etc., Etc. 3<»o Boadwas New York City. LADIES Leanion's Dyes I P Villi Warranted the best and cheapest Dyes 11 IUU for all family and fancy dyeing. Dres* OflT HD Bes * Cloaks, Coats,Ribbons, lies, Featb FeatbuULUh - uULUh FeatbuULUh ers, anything can be colored any bhade. TTQP Anyone can use them. The expense is tri- Uuli fling. We especially recommend the Black as much - e*ter than logwood. Sol i everywhere. Large size 25c, small size 15c. Get a Leamon's Dye Bonk at the Druggists, free. WELLS, KiCHARDSON & CO., Proprietors, Burling Burlington, - ton, Burlington, Vt. Man \ warded at Centennial Exposition for ehemln^ quMtiM and excdlence and char- urt-r <f and jltworing. Tbe best tobacco < ver iniule. As our blue strip trade-mark Is closely imitated on inferior goods, see that Jarkton'a Bent u on every plug. Boid by nil dealers. Send for sample, free, to C. A. Jac&sox k Co., Mfrs., Petenburg, Va. Zk Mixed Card*, with name, lOcts Agent^ Outfit 10c. L.JONES CO.,Nassau,N.Y. ZAHONYI'S Vienna Confectionery Store 256 MAIN ST., AKERS'S OLD STAND. Pare and Fresh Confectionery a Specialty. All kinds nf Caramels. Fruit Glaces, Wine Jel Jellies, - lies, Jellies, Blanc Mange, Charlotte de Ruesejoe Cream, Dessert, Fancy Cakes, Nougats, Pyramids. All orders for Wedding Parties promptly at attended - tended attended to. L. J.ZAHONYI, Proprietor. a;>3tf , A A ANYONE DESIRING 'Uy Cemetery^Hoiise Work For 1878, \I (SSI consisting of Monuments,Cross Monuments,Crosswjfca - wjfca Monuments,Crosswjfca < Qu eß > Tablets, Grave stones, Chlm- ney Piec es or Bracket Shelves, tielert or bave th» m made of BWRlßF^beßt material and workmanship, prices twenty per cent less than 1877 prices, at the Worcester Steam Marble and Stone Works, 131 Central street Come and see. 13,tf T. E. TA - E(TM. We shall keep open sh p, from 7 a. m. to 8 p. m - l<» accommodate all classes. WOULD YOU BUY A NICK BUILD- '' ING LGT. Call at 410 Nam Hreet, Room 6. a13.2w A. J. EATON. NEWTON'S COUGH BALSAM CURES COUGHS, COLDS AND CROUP. HTTQTT Ar DRUGGISTS, 56 FRONT ST. PROPRIETORS. 018.17 "THE Is the Best and Cheapest Range In tho Market. Call aud see It. Alse, KITCHEN OUTFITS Very Cheap, for the NEXT 30 DAYS, F. P. Oliver's Stove Store, 512 Main St. iub'27,tf

STEAM ENCINEB. THE NE PLUB ULTRA OF BTEAM POWER Is obtained in the FITCHBURG STEAM ENGINE CO. (OF FITCHBURG,) STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS. The Prize Engine of the Massa Massachusetts - chusetts Massachusetts Charitable Fair. The Maximum of Power at the Minimum of Expense. INSURED FOR ONE YEAR by the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and In Insurance - surance Insurance Co., before leaving our factory, without cost to purchasers. While our engines are rated so low as to horse power, they can be run economically at DOUBLE THE SPEED AND POWERS given in the tables, owing to their having been balanced and tested with this object in view. The Haskins Machino Company's patent Verti Verti,cal - ,cal Verti,cal Steam Engine is presented to the public in confidence that it will meet a want which has long been unfilled, - that of a COUNTERBAL COUNTERBALANCED - ANCED COUNTERBALANCED engine which shall give tha best of en engineering - gineering engineering results with the LOWEST FIRBT COST consistent with good work and the greatest eoon omy of Fuel. We have, so tar as possible, so constructed our engines that the strains are met by straight lines, - Curves being regarded by na as, when in the direction of strains, elements of weak weakness, - and - ness, - and weakness, - and in this way we are enabled to get a strong, compact engine iu a very small space and make the who self-contained. The Materials are of the Very Best. - Steel being freely used iu the smaller parts The Best Box Metal only is used in tbe bearings which are much larger and longer than is usual among engine builders, and all proportions are established upon a basis which will insure results tar exceeding those promised. Desiring to have the best valve aud valve mo motion, - tion, motion, and one always working lu equilibrium - equilibriumentirely entirely equilibriumentirely WITHOUT FRICTION - we bave, af after - ter after much experimenting and research, decided to use the Patent Balance Piston Valves of Thomas 8. Davis. The extra expense of so doing is warranted by the good results shown by this valve during the severe tests to which it baa been submitted during the past ten years, and we put it on our engines despite its cost, WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE. feeling assured that a discerning public will ap appreciate - preciate appreciate our efforts to sell ONLY THE BEST, ad reward m accordingly. We would respectfully ask the reader to com compare - pare compare our sites ot eugiuea wish those of other builders, aud it will be seen at once that we are n most cases, giving a Much Larger Engine for the Price than is usual, our mode o construction and rap rapid - id rapid duplication by meaus of special machinery, en enabling - abling enabling us to do so. Ereryenglae Is tested under steam at he fac factory, - tory, factory, aud warranted as sold. We manufacture engines and boilers ot every capacity from one to one hundred horse-power and are ready to supply at short notice any de demand - mand demand that may be made upon us. We have fur furnished - nished furnished several to parties In Worcester and re respectfully - spectfully respectfully refer manufacturers aud others who may bo Interested to the proprietors of these es establishments - tablishments establishments to verify all we claim for them. Oue ot our small sties Is now In use tn the press room of this paper, where it may be seen and examined nd Ite points of merit explained. Where exceedingly fine results ere desired, we attach an automatic cut-off. In moot cases, how however, - ever, however, on small engines it will be found that such nice adjustments, although automatically made' are not desirable. Circulars will be cheerfully sent from tbe of offlee - flee offlee ot the company on application,or will be fur furnished - nished furnished by the Proprietor ot the THE DAILY PRESS,to whom alto ordere tor engines or boilers may be entn stod. Our Now York Warehouses are at 46 Courtland Street and 93 Lib* erty Street. »- Urai* office mm! nniQtactoty at Fltchbur* FITCHBURG STEAM ENGINE CO.

CLOTHINC-FURNISHINO COOPS. Children's Shirt Waists I in Plain White, Striped, and Polka Spots. Full as assortment - sortment assortment of Sizes,neat, styl stylish - ish stylish and well made, For 75c to $1.75. WARE, PRATT & CO., ONE PRICE CLOTHIERB, 408-412 Main Street, First Nations! Bank Bnilding. Gentlemen's Spring Furnishing Goods! INCLUDING 111 the Novelties of the Season AND THE Best Styles Out. In Full Assortment, at Low Prices. Tills Special Department of our stock Involves but little extra expense and onr prices will be found satisfactory. Ware, Pratt & Co., FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING, 408 and 412 Main St. Centaur Liniments. More than 1,000,000 bottles of the now celebrat celebrated - ed celebrated CENTAUR LINIMENTS were sold last year. We assert without fear of contradiction that no man, woman or child will say that they did not perform according to the advertisement. We do not pretend that the CENTAUR LINI LINIMENTS - MENTS LINIMENTS will mend a broken leg or perform Im Impossibilities, - possibilities, Impossibilities, but we do say and mean that these Liniments will come nearer working miracles than any thing ever before discovered. We have thousands of certificates showing bow remarka remarkable - ble remarkable cures of obstinate cases of Rheumatism, Neu Neuralgia, - ralgia, Neuralgia, Bcl.tica, Caked Breasts, Poisonous Bites, B:alds and Borns, Swelled Legs and Stiff Joints, Etc., have been effected by it. The certificates all read one way, and the sale is constantly in increasing. - creasing. increasing. We will send these certificates gratis. Some of them may bo found around each bottle of Liniment. The Liniments are quick, they are reliable,they are safe and they are cheap. Among the ingredients used are Witcb Hazel. Carbolic, Naptba, Rock Oil, Mentha aud Arnica. There Is no flesh, bone or muscle ailment which they will not relieve and benefit. The WHITE CEN CENTAUR - TAUR CENTAUR LINIMENT is for the human frame, while the YELLOW LINIMENT is adapted to the tough muscles aud fibres of horses and ani animals. - mals. animals. For Stiff Joints, Lameness, Spavin, Ring Ringbm", - bm", Ringbm", Sweeney, Galls, Poll evil, etc., the YEL YELLOW - LOW YELLOW CENTAUR LINIMENT I. worth Its weight In gold to every farmer, livery man, team teamster - ster teamster and owner of animals. A single bottle hu put a disabled horse in the harness, and a few bottles have rendered a useless spavined horse worth two hundred dollars. There is no mistake a''out these Liniments. They are simply wonder wonderful, - ful, wonderful, aud they are naturally finding their way into the uttermo-t par s of the earth. No family should be without them. They arc are bandy a. well as certain. J. B. KOSE A Co.. Ki Dey Street, New York. Children may be m.de healthy and strong by the use of DR. PITCHER'S CABTORIA, a perfect substitute for Castor Oil. It contains no morphine and is superior to any syrup or remedy in use. The CAS CASTO - TO CASTO hIA is particularly recommended for chil children. - dren. children. It destroys worms, assimilates the food, and allows natural sleep. Very efficacious in Croup and for children teething. For Colds, Fe Feverishness, - verishness, Feverishness, Disorders of the Bowels and Stomach Complaints, nothing is so effective. It Is as pleasant to take as honey, cotta but 35 cents, and can be bad of any Druggist. This Is one of many lestlmouials: "Cornwall, L°banon Co., Pa., March IT, 1371. Dear Sir - l have used your Castorta lu my practice for some time. I take pleasure in rec recommending - ommending recommending It to tbe prof melon as a safe, reliable and agreeable medicine. It Is particularly adapt adapted - ed adapted to children wbeie tbe repugnant taste of Cae Caetor - tor Caetor OU render* it so difficult to admioleter. E. A. ENDERS, M. Mothers who try Cnstorle will And ibat they can sleep nights and that their babies wUI be healthy. . ap2l^m J. B. Rosk A Co,. New Tosk.

DRY COOPS, ETC. "Low Prices Tell, and Every Everybody - body Everybody Tells Low Prices." KID GLOVES! All our Trefousse Kid Gloves (one button), cost Mr. Eaton JlAO - down to 45 eta. pair. All our 2-button 75 ct. Gloves... Down to SO eta. All our 2-button *1 Kid Gloves At 75 cts. The best 3-button Kid Gloves (never 'offered loss than *1.50) at *l. HOSIERY! We have on band ,200 worth ot Spring and Sum Summer - mer Summer Hosiery, which we shall closeoutat the nine price we gave Mr. Eaton, SO < ts. on the Dollar, lease yard-wide Prints, 7%. former price 12%. « -< Cambrics, 7%, former prlc. I*%. COTTONS! 4-4 Fruit ot tbe Loom Colton Be. a Yard. 4-4 Cabot Cotton, (soft finish), Sc. a Yard. 4-4 Continental C0tt0n5.....? 1-4 ct«. a Yard. Mass. B. B. Cottons 8 1-4 eta. a Yard. TEN PIECES MORE OF THOSE Fine Black Brllllantine. 25 ota. 40-iacb Black Caahmere., all w 001... SO eta. 48 inch Black Cashmere, at 65 3 75 cte. which we ask th, ladies to compare with any sam samples - ples samples found elsewhere. HEBBARD&SHEPHERD SUCCESSORS TO C. B. EATON, 350 MAIN STREET. fß*m CARPETS,~ETC. FOSTER STREET AHEAD! CARPETS! HAVE TUMBLED AT THE Head of Foster St. CORNER OF MAIN ST. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER (AT PINKHAM & CO.'S CARPETIHALL I 1 HERE YOU HAVE THEM. ANDSOMErS FRAME Body<?Brussels $1.50 ELEGANT TAPESTRIES 85cts. AND UPWARDS. EXTRA~SUPERS 75c. to SI.OO. INGRAINS, Lovell Pattern. 35, 40 and 60 Cts. OIL CLOTHS At Manufacturer's Prices. J. 8. Pinkham & Co. < Corner Main and Foster Sts. aAujJOSLIN HOUSE, Wfirl dOBLIN, Proprietor. 66 Front St. - - Worcester. Terma 31.50 per Day. Boaid par Week f7tr *7 to 310. CONTINENTAL HOTLL. Corner Main and Chandler Sts. WORCESTER, MASS. Thia House has been thoroughly renovated and newly re-furnished throughout, and will be kept strictly first-class. J3l EDWARD A. WARD. Proprietor. 3m Bay State House WORCESTER MASS. Pool & Siepart, Proprietors. This House bas been thoroughly repaired and renovated, aud will be kept strictly FIKBT CLASS in every respect. Firat das, table board with room on third flight, *2.50 per day. A. P. POND, W. L. BHBPARD. Late of Delevau House, Late of MaasMoit House, Albany. Springfield. o2Q ly MOIVFV negotiated on VP IV .El A good, first Mortgages, at 41# Maio street, Room 6. ap»,2w A. J. BATON. KaTABLISHsd) 1830. JOHN GATES' SONS, .. -L-U.M.B E R, 179 Union Strict. 'tNJVXSDSIhA, MASS, K. W. C. B. OAI*I mba^fi*

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