Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-07-03
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the 2Sth says -
Some idea of the horrid effects of the ex.
plosion may be formed from the fact that more
than a pound of flesh of these unfortuaates
was gathered from the ceiling and walls
The Coroner found twenty-five wounds on
Mr.. Allison, one of which was cut three
inches in length, in the abdomen.
For two hours after the explosion, Mr.. AL
lison fingered in the most intense suffering.
From thetime that he was first seen by the
physician, no hopes were entertained that he
could possibly recover, and all that could be
done was to allay his suferings as far as could
be.
The Daily Enquirer, of June 29th, says ::
The excitement respecting this diaboGcal affair
does not seem to decrease. Every new de-
velopment is caught up with avidity, and the
first question asked by persons meeting is, as
to the probability of the capture of the mis-
creant. The person suspected by Allison
himself as having caused the horrid deed is
named William Connolly, a resident of New
York City, but circumstances have since
come to light which would seem to iasten the
guilt upon another individual. This persons
name is Arrison, who was for some time an
associate with the deceased in the Cincinnati
College of Medicine and Surgery, and after
ward in the Marine Hospital
The reason assigned for the hellish act is /:
Between four and five weeks since, in the alb
sence of DIR. Baker, Arrison acted as assistant
surgeon, and while in that capacity, is said to
have assumed airs of superiority over Allison.
Various chickering's ensued, until, upon one
occasion, Allison knocked his opponent down,
who, rising, swore that he would be even
before long.
Last Saturday Arrison left the Institution
with the avowed purpose of going to Iowa,
where his friends reside; he took his trunk
with him, and it was not dreamt at the time
of the outiagee but that he was far away from
the city. A chain of evidence, however, has
since transpiled, which would seem to prove
that he has been lurking here up to Monday
night, earnestly bent upon consummating his
bloody revenge.
The box was recognized by Messrs. Gull
Tough & Hivelg.sssi Eifth-st., near Western
row, as their workmanship, having been or
dered by person who superIseended and was
very particular in its construction and who
answered the description of Arrison. The
same personals far as the description goes
purchased quantity of Illuminating powder
at Salisbury'S drug store, on the corner of
Sixth and Freeman sts, on last Friday even
ing. He was also recognized as resembling
the man who gave young Reed the box to car
ry to the Hospital.
Another incident was yesterday made
known, which tends to strengthen the evil
dence. On Monday afternoon, person cor
responding in appearance with the suspected
party, entered the store of the seal press man.
ufactory of Mr.. G. f. Hall, Fourth Street
near Main, and asked the clerk, Mr.. S. Rob.
inson, to oblge him with a pen and ink, fo1
the purpose of writing an address upon card
which he had in his hand. AS Mr.. r. was
about complying with his request, the stran-
ger pushed the card to him, and requested him
to write it for him. Mr.. Robinson complied,
and wrote from his dictation, :" Mr.. ]. II. Al
lison, Marine Hospital, corner of Western
Row and Longworth Street"
A short conversation here ensued between a
gentleman in the store and the stranger, re-
speeding the prevalence of the cholera III the
city, which was Of sufficient duration to ena-
BILE Mr.. r. to recognize him as answering the
description given of Arrison. Hearing of the
horrid occurrence on Tuesday, the circum-
stance of the day before came to his recollec-
ton, and yesterday morning he called upon
Marshal Rufiin, who had the card in his pos
session, and instantly identified the hand
writing as his own.
Allison's connection with the hospital had
ceased, and he would have left on Tuesday
for Cleveland. After which he was going to
spend the balance Of the summer with some
relations East. His wife, who had been re-
quested to remain short time until the per-
son who took her place, had become initiated,
would have followed in few days.
The Superors of the Institution speak of
him as man rather petulant and hasty in
disposition, but on the whole as aniable in
telAgent, trustworthy and prompt. And all
who have had occasion to transact business
with him, speak in high terms OF his urbane
aud courteous demeanor. Yesterday AFTER
noon the remains of the unfortunate pair
were consigned to their final resting place
one graye-upon which, we understand,
tablet is to be erected, sufficient for BOTH
For years to come it will be pointed to as
memento of the most diabolical act that has
ever disgraced this city.
AL sorts of rumors are rife dozen times
yesterday we heard that he had been arrested,
but up to the present time such is not the
case. Marshal Rutfn is waiting for some
necessary documents, and if nothing is heard
further he will be upon his track this morn
ing. In the meantime dispatches have been
forwarded in every direction, aad if the vii
lain escapes he must be devil in cunning
and ingenuity, as he is in heart.