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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-05-03

and without being impressed with the
originality and fascinating power of his
mind. He saw the way of salvation,
as presented in the gospel, so clearly that he
wondered why every body else did not see it.
Yet he was not accustomed 70 obtruie his views,
or to advance them often when they would not
have been obtrusive; though to the few friends
whom he found congenial and appreciative he
was always ready to give a reason for the faith
and hope he cherished, and sometimes seemed
as if he would never weary of talking. He was
member of the Union church; but for consid-
cradle time his health has been such that he
deemed 1t imprudent to be present with the wor-
shippers on the Sabbath.
MIR. Washburn was q man of remarkable in
tellect. He seemed to be horn metaphysician
as well as born mechanic. Had he
received a COLLEGIATE discipline and chosen
one of the professions, or devoted himself
to literary pursuits, he would undoubtedly have
attained early distinction and, with life pro-
longcd, rare fame. But this was not his
choice. He followed his bent, and has achieved
grand success, though he has passed away, as
it seems to men, prematurely. In view of his
inventive ingenuity, and his early success in
meeting a demand long and widely felt, and
which others had been seeking in vain to meet,
and his late promising start as manufacturer
of his own machines; and, above all, in view Of
his pure and noble character, it seems hardly to
be doubted that, in his early death, the commu-
nifty has lost one who, in FIVE and thirty years
more of life and health, would have ranked with
the foremost in business enterprise, in positions
OF trust, in wise counsel and good influence.
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Our New York Dispatches.


New YORK, May 2.-The produce exchange
to-day elected: Francis NJ. French, president;
John S.Williams, vice president; Edward CrOm-
well, treasurer; Stephen W. Carey, secretary.
Charles Brockway, the notorious fOrger, was
to-day sentenced to four years and nine months
at Sing Sing.
rhe coroner's inquest into the circumstances
of the recent murder of Avery S. Putnam began
to-day. Mrs. and Miss Duval, who were in COM
pany with Putnam at the time OF the assault,
testified, reciting substantially narrative ofthe
facts already published, and both identified the
prisoner Foster as the man who struck the fatal
blows. They also testified that the conductor
of the car paid no attention to the occurrence,
but rung the bell and ordered the car forward,
leaving Putnam lying wounded in the street.
One or two other passengers in the car who
witnessed the assault and police officers were
also examined, after which the case was
given to the jury, who, in fifteen minutes, re-
turned and rendered the following verdict:
THAT Avery D. Putnam came to his death from
acute meningitis and liberation of the brain,
caused by blow or blows on his head by a
heavy iron hook in the hands of William Fos-
ter, at the corner of 46th street and 9TH avenue
on the night Of the 26th of April, 1871"
Foster was then examined, and said he was
thirty-four years OF age, native of New York
and a mason. As regards the charge, he said
by advice of counsel; "At present. have moth
ing to say, except that am not guilty" He
was committed to the tombs. The grand jury,
Judge Cardozo presiding, have indicted Foster
for murder in the first degree, and his trial will
be pressed with all decorous speed. He will be
defended by VIM. F. Howe and ex-Judge Stuart,
and it is also reported that John Graham is re-
tanned in his behalf. An effort will be made by
his counsel to put off the trial, lest the present
state of the public mind be prejudicial to the in
ferest of the prisoner. 1t is rumored that mo-
ton will be made to change the place of trial,
on the ground that he could not have fair
trial in in this county.
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ARKANsAS-TROUBLE
MEMPHIS, May 2,-Serious trouble is report
ed in Chicate county, Arkansas, the largest ne
gro district in the state Just prior tc his cleo
ton as senator, Gov. Clayton appointed Senator
J. w. Mason, colored, of Chcate county, pro-
bate judge, as Is alleged, to secure his vote for
scnatorship, but Just on the heel of the session
Clayton appointed Major Ragland of jefferson
county to that position, and, under Clayton'ss
instructions, the senate refused TO take up and
act on Mason's nomination, and BY that means
expected to get rid of him. But Mason went
home and took possession of the office, and the
colored men made Raglaud leave the county,
To add to this the governor recently appointed
Conway Barbour, colored, lately resident OF
Cincinnati, and member of the house from
Lafayette, assessor, Chicate county ignoring the
claims of all colored residents in that county
This incensed the negroes still more, and when
Barbour went down he only remained two days
a negro telling him it would be better for his
health if he made himself scarce. The negroes
are reported on the point of an outbreak, and
should the governor attempt to force these men
on them there will be trouble. Mason and Rep
resentative Wood, colored, are now in Little
Rock to see the governor on the subject.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
LOUISVILLE, May 2.-There are large num-
Der of delegates at Frankfort for the state con-
vention tomorrow. There is strong feeling in
favor of Thomas L. McGeery for governor,
though it is understood that he will refuse to
run, as he looks forward to United States SEN
atorship. There is a slight movement in favor
of Gen. Buell.. 1t is probable that resolutions
will be framed on the basis of the recent demo-
cratic congressional address.
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COUNTY NEWS.

to allow the sale ale and beer, 11S to 10.
The funeral of the late Geo B. Woods, of the
Boston Advertiser, was held Monday afternoon,
at the residence of his father, in Barre.
Miss Annie Souther's class from the Sabbath
school of the first congregational church, Mill
bury, gave a concert Monday evening, which
was much enjoyed by the audience present. The
singing and conduct of the children only added
to the reputation of their teacher for thorough
and efficient training.
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From San Francisco.
The Doctors in Council-sudden Death
Cherries, etc.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2.-Over two hundred
physicians from the eastern states are here to
attend the American medical association con-
vention, which meets to-day. DR.. Horatio A.
Storer, of Boston, lectured before large audi
ence 10 the medical editors, last night, the sub
ject being Mutual Relations of the Medical
Profession, its Press, and tie Community"
The medical journals association have elected
the following officers for the ensuing year !:
President, DR.. E. +. Dawson, New York; Vice
President, DR.. H. Gibbons, Jr., San Francisco;
Secretary, DR.. N. H. Davis, Chicago.
A. S. Foster, banker Of New York, aged
sixty, who was here some time, aud who ex-
suddenly, this morning, of hemorrhage of the
lungs.
Steamship America, which sailed yesterday
for China and Japan, carried $287 900 in coin
and bullion.
Cherries were in the market here yesterday.
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SCHOOL BoARD.-At the regular meeting of
business was DONE The superintendent re-
port mentioned the visit to our city of Gen.
Eaton, commissioner of education at Washing
ton, and several other gentlemen interested in
schools from other cities, all of whom inspected
our school houses and informed themselves in
regard to the system of teaching in the Worces-
ter schools, expressing themselves as greatly
pleased, and saying that in many re-
spects Worcester schools were model in
situations. The report also made sug-
gestions in regard to the changes in schools
attendant upon moving four grammar schools
into the new house on Belmont street at the be-
ginning of the next term.
The reports of visiting committees having
been dispensed with on motion of Mr.. Newton
the report of the finance committee was made
by Mr.. Marble; but, on motion of Mr.. Jacques,
it was recommitted to the committee, being in
complete in some respects, and only express
ing the views of apart of the committee, owing
to the failure of the other members to attend
committee meetings. Mr.. Aldrich offered the
following resolution:
Resolved, that a committee of five on the part of
this board, to be Joined to similar committee on
the part of the city government if it shall be the
pleasure of the city council to appoint such COM
mittee, shall be directed to make all necessary
preparations for the public dedication of the new
nigh school house, at some convenient time to be
liked by the committee.
The resolution was adopted, and the mayor
appointed as a committee on the part of the
school board, Messrs. Aldlich, Williams,
Jaques, Stoddard, and Gale. Superintendent
Marble was also added to the committee.
In accordance with the notice given by him at
the last meeting of the board, Mr. Jaques moved
that Prof. Goodwin's Greek grammar be intro
carried.
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THE NEW LOAN.

Subscriptions to the new loan to-day, SIS, 900.
NATIONAL CENTENNIAL.
The president has appointed the following, as
commissioners, under the fourth section of the
act of the Sd of March, to provide for celebrat-
ing the enc hundredth anniversary of American
Packer and Daniel j. Morrell, Pennsylvania;
D. NJ. Boyd, Jr and John L. Campbell, Indi-
ana; Solomon L. Sphinx and George A. Batchel-
der, Dakota: j. Bernard and j. S. Adams,
Florida; E. d. Holton and David Atwood, Wis
consn. The acc provides for the appointment
of two gentlemen from each state and territory
to be made upon the recommendation of the
governor thereof to the president The above
comprise all the nominations that have been re-
ceiyed by the president to the present time.
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ADvERTIsING RATES.

In DAILY sPr-For the square Of ten lircs 10
agate type, time rs cts each subsequent insertion 50
ct'.i week SASS weeks S4.OOi month $500; yea
teo-and the same rate proportionally for any numbe
squares Two lines for one week siOO; three line SIPS;
four lines Ss7 1--WE lines slsO. Local notices IS cents
per line for each insertion Business notices Is cents per
line Obituary notices. resolutions &C. Is cents per line
Legal advertisements slOO per square for nrst nser
tlon; each subsequent insertion 50 cents,
Special positions In the paper and special styles Of
display will be charged extra rates Cuts and double
column advertisements allowed only limited EXTENT
and double rates charged for the whole space occupied
In WEEKLY sPT-First Insertion sl.OO per square;
each subsequent insertion 50 cents months S7OO
year $500.
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WARDS
Total. ................1S 1865

INSTALLATION SERvIcEs.-The council select
ed to install Rev. c. NJ. Lamson as pastor of the
Salem street church, will meet in the church,
this forenoon, at halfpast nine O'Clock. After
the council shall be organized, the correspond
ence relating to the call will, probably, be read,
and then there will be formal theological ex-
animation of the candidate. The installation
services are to begin at halfpast one O'Clock, P.
NJ. AS these will he arranged by the council,
an authentic programme can not now be given;
but it is presumed that the order of exercises
will be substantially as follows:
1, Voluntary and Anthem; 2. Invocation; g..
Reading the Scriptures; 4. Prayer; s. Singing ;
6. Sermon, by Rev. j. NJ. Manning, of Boston:
7. Installing Prayer, by Rev. DIR, Cutler Of
Worcester; s. Singing; 9. Charge to the Pastor.
by Rev. j. H. Seeley, of Amherst; 10. RIGHT
Hand of Fellowship, by Rev. Geo. H. GouId /.
II. Address to the People, by Rev. Merrill Rich.
ardson, of New York; 12.-Anthem; IS. Bene.
dicton, by the Pastor.
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Mr.. THOMAS EARLE's CAsE.-Monday morn
ing, We printed telegraphic dispatch giving
an account of the attempt Of Thomas Earle to
take his children from the custody of their
mother, in Salem, and of his arrest IN Charles
town. He was taken to Salem, and there, on
Monday, held to appear two weeks hence. The
required bail was furnished by his brothers,
who went to Salem, Monday morning. He was
brought to Worcester, Tuesday afternoon, and
placed in the Lunatic Asylum. With his or
yanizaton, insanity could hardly fail to be the
result of the mental and nervous excitement to
which he has been subjected, for the last ten
days. His insanity was apparent to Drs. Neil
son and Shreeves who visited him during his
confinement, in Salem. And physicians here,
who have seen him since his return, pronounce
aim insane, DR.. Bemis of the asylum saying
that he is one of the most excited and danger
GUS lunatics in the institution.
In the supreme judicial court, Judge Gray has
issued an order for Mr.. Earle to appear to-day
1t nine A. NJ, and show cause why cdpidS
should not be issued against him for contempt
Of court, in disregarding its decision relative to
the custody of the children. Deputy Sheriff
Newton went to Salem, yesterday, to serve this
order. He found Mr.. Earle wild with lunacy,
and, at the request of his brothers, took charge
Of him on the way home, and went with him TO
the lunatic asylum, where he was placed in
charge of DR.. Bems. His friends have engaged
Mr.. Very as counsel in the cases pending
against him.
George Savage, driver of the hack in which
Mr.. Earle attempted to take away his children,
Sunday, was arrested in Charlestown, Monday
afternoon, by Assistant Marshal Dalrymple, and
taken to Salem. He was arraigned for compile
ity in the affair, and bail furnished in $4,000
by his employer, George Maynard, for his APP
pearance. Mr.. Maynard stated that he did not
think the driver knew anything of what was to
happen, and that Clifford, (who went with Mr..
Earle TO Salem, and appears to have assisted
him), came to his office about ten o'clock Sun
day morning and simply desired one of his best
carriages and careful driver. Clifford, who was
arrested with Mr.. Earle, has, also, been held to
appear, two weeks, hence; and having furnished
bail, he has been liberated from imprison-
ment.
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NotN outstanding the drought, the fruit crop this
season will be immense. The vintage is esti-
mated at ten million gallons.
The San Francisco hospital and two inmates
were burned this morning.
In Los Angeles county, near Tahashahe,
seven men died from eating jerked beef which
had been poisoned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-05-03

The VOTE ON ALE AND BEER.-The question
-"Shall any person be allowed to sell ale,
porter, strong beer, lager beer in the city of
Worcester?"-was decided in the affirmative
yesterday by vote of the citizens. The eyes"
votes had a majority OF ia over the mos" an
year, The polls opened at eleven O'Clock and
closed at three, and the voting went on without
noticeable excitement, save in one or two in
stances; once in the city hall, leader from
each party came in collision and gave express
sion to their antagonism, and in several in
stances very loud words were used The vote
by wards is shown by the annexed table:
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SinantiaI.
EIRST MORTGAGE
7 PER CENT. GOLD BONDS,
ON A COMPLETED ROAD.
GREE OF U. s. TAXI
80 and Accrued Interest i'm Currency.
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS AND MINNESOTA
RAILWAY.

The completion of this Road has given to these Bonds
established to any mortgage issue dealt
in at the Stock Exchange We prepared to buy and
sell them at any time, at Banking House, at market
pricethus placing them the basis for Temporal
ry or permanent investment, with Governments any
other security
These bonds first and only mortgage a railroad
that has cost double the amount of the ISSUE and which
commands, without competition all the traffic of North
em Iowa and Southern MISUNDERSTANDING the dis
lance from St Paul to Chicago IS miles, and to St Louis
more than 30 miles.
The net earnings already largely in inter
est the bOnds and doubt exists that they will
than double within the ensuing year.
contract has been secured with the Chicago, Bur-
ngton and Quincy Railroad Company obligatins the
latter to invest so per cent. of gross earnings derived
from traffic with the Burlington Cedar Rapds and Min
nesota Road in the bonds Of this Company. This ar
rngement is strong guarantee of the Bonds and estab
fishes large sinking fund for their redemption.
The converbity privilege of these bonds enables them
to be exchanged for stock, at par at any time. This
secures TO the holder at his option share in any excess
of earnings over the interest obligation.
An exchange of Government securities for these bonds
returns 81 per interest," instead OF per cent? which
is all that Governments pay at present price, besc
leaving an immediate gain of about 20 per cent in price
for reinvestment.
All marketable securities taken in exchange, free o.
FAM, ,fcain nn6E
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-05-03

SUPERIOR CoURT-GRAY, J.-TueSday, Man
2.-Daniel W. Wheelock VS.. Harriet A. Vince
lock, divorce decreed for desertion. Harriet A.
Wheelock VS.. Daniel W. Wheelock, libel dis
missed.
Emily W. Bridges vs.. Thomas j. Bridges, di-
vorce decreed.
Mary A. Taylor VS.. Samuel H. Taylor, divorce
decreed nis, for desertion.
Harvey Clapp VS.. Eliza Clapp, libel dismissed.
The case OF Jennie L. Bruce vs.. the Vermont
and Massachusetts railroad company, for dam
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AsPINwALL, April %, via Kingston, Jamaica,
May 2.-The survey of the Napapi route for a
ship canal has been completed, The explorers
assert that the line will be less than thirty miles
from the Pacific to AtratO, and the elevation is
612 feet The cost of the work is estimated at
$50 900, 600.
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ages for injuries received by the accident of
June 16, 1870, at Athol, was given to the jury at
about five O'Clock. The arguments of Messrs.
Hoar for the defence, and Very fer the plaintiff
occupied each about an hour. At a late hour
last night the jury had not agreed upon YER
dict.
The cross libel case of Caroline E. Whitney
VS.. Charles H. Whitney, and Charles H. Whit
ney vs.. Caroline E. Whitney, for divorce, in
which the parties have asked for jury, will
next be tried.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-05-03

MILITARY FEsTIvITIEs.-Compan B, State
Guard, will meet at / 80 P. NJ, to-day, at the
armory, to march through the streets to the
shooting ground. The full Worcester brass
band will furnish music, and large number of
spectators will probably be in attendance to
witness the trial of skill in craftsmanship. In
the evening, the company will again meet at
Z 80 o'clock, to march, with invited guests, to
the first annual supper of the company. Barnard
& Richardson's orchestra will discourse music
at the dining hall, and speeches are expected
from Chaplain Stratton, Alderman Kelley,
MAJ. Stone, Mr. Peabody of the Gazette, and
others.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-05-03

WILKEsBARRE, May 2.-All the men formerly
at work for the Wilkesbarre coal and iron com
pany have accepted Parrish's proposition, and
expect to resume work Thursday.
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LEGATIONS TO DE ABOLISHED.
From Washington.

WASHINGTON. d. c., May 2.
THE NATIONAL GAME.
The BoStons defeated the Nationals of this
city to-day, by a score of 80 to 4.
There was only q small attendance at the
game. The interest will eliminate on Thurs
day, in the game between the Bostons and the
Oympcs. The following is the full score Of
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-05-03

MUNICIPAL CoURT.-The cases disposed of
by Judge Williams in the municipal court, yes
terday, were as follows: Edward Sullivan, for
assault and battery, was fined $40 and costs;
Patrick Cronan, for assault and battery, SEN
fenced to four months in the house of correc-
ton; Jacob Vaughan, for violation of the city
ordinance in leaving his team unhitched, ined
81 and costs; Elias Bowles, for threatening per-
sonal violence, put under $50 bonds to keep the
peace for six months. Thomas O'COnnor,
charged with assault and battery, had his case
postponed until Friday, on account of the con-
diton of the party assaulted, which would not
admit of his testifying. Joseph G. Brown and
John NJ. Burns were each fined So and costs for
drunkenness
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THE WEATHER. - The clear and clearing
weather in the middle and eastern states was
last evening being rapidly succeeded by clouds
and light rain, which prevailed east of the Mis-
sssippi. 1t is very probable that cloudy and
perhaps rainy weather will, on Wednesday, be
experienced at San Francisco. Increased north
east winds, with rain, are Iobable for the lakes;
cloudy weather, with light rains, along the
Atlantic coast, and fresh southerly winds on the
gulf.
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CHICAGO, May 2.-An explosion occurred
this morning, at the new gas works, from de-
feet in a metre. Two men were seriously in
jured. Loss, $4,000.
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Lnrgc CaterpiIInr sIorr.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, May BLACK caterpillars
have made their appearance in the surrounding
bottoms in such numbers as, in one instance, to
stop train of cars.
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VoTING ON THE BEER QUEsTIoN.-Various
cities and towns throughout the commonwealth
voted yesterday on the beer question. In Spring
field, not one-third the usual vote was polled,
and the ale and beer men carried the day by
vote of 726 10 296. In Lawrence, the prohibition
lists were victorious by about one hundred ma
iority. The beer men were defeated in New
Bedford, also, by majority of 242.i