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in the Jumel case that the Betsey Brown claim
cd by the plaintiffs counsel 10 have given birth
70 George Washington Bowen, was not Madame
Jumcl
VIM. II. Harris, mate Of schooner Julia E.
SlamaSe, was to-day acquitted of the murder of
Samuel II. tladden, on New Years day.
Health Officer Cochrane, of Brooklyn, pro-
/ honnceS the small poX 0hating.
Inc president has pardoncd John Scullv, con-
Ncied OF Illicit distllatiun Of whiskev
Inc triai of Charles Moore, emigrant swim
dler, IS Per5mpouly liked fer next Monday.
cargo of infected rags is reportcd To- have
been landed IN Brooklyn from ship Missouri
George Montgomery has recovered a 500
from the PaVOnia horse car company. Tor iniu-
ries wear ago.
William Grinder, who killed James Foster in
October last, ut Port Morris. n J.. has been
convicted Of murder in the second decree.
The sailing day of the Hamburg steamship
line has been changed from Tuesday to Thursday
OF each week
There were sixteen proposals of bonds TODAY,
amounting to s3,170,950, from 100 5-10O 10 10
90-1O0, The amount advertised for purchase,
81 900 600, If taken, will be at 100 j-1OO to 1O9
5O-100
Fifteen thousand dollars worth Of silk was
stolen by burglars ON Washington street. this
morning. The thieves escaped, but $4,000
worth Of the booty was recaptured.
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THE MEETING IN THE INTERESTS OF COAL
CONSUMERS, held in Washbuln hall last eve
ming, was called for the purpose of choosing
committee to act with the special committee of
the city council, chosen Monday evening TO APP
pear before the lie gislature in behalf of the pc
titioners for legislation for the purpose of re-
ducng the railroad tariff on coal; but, very
naturally, several speeches were made by gen.
tlcmcn who have been deeply interested in the
movement since its beginning; and two hours
were spent in listening to their remarks. Mayor
Very, who called the meeting to order, was
chosen chairman, and Mr.. Henry L. Subway,
of the Evening Gazette, clerk. The mayor
stated the purpose of the meeting, and made a
brief speech, calling attention to the complaint
OF the coal consumers, and the cause for it.
The demand OF the citizens is that the railroads
shall bring them coal for consumption here at
rate as low as they deliver it TO other roads.
This they are not now doing, and he considered
that the grounds for complaint were evident in
| that fact.
Mr. W. L. Rice, treasurer of the Washburn &
Moen manufacturing company, followed with
remarks calling attention to the exorbtant rates
and presented the following prices for the con-
sideration of the meeting: The tariff over the
| Providence and Worcester road on coal con-
| sumed at Worcester, for a lot Of five hundred
tons or in quantity not less than one thousand,
is s. per ton; for five Thousand tons and over,
| S175. The foregoing are the rates fer coal from
| the Pennsylvania mines. The same road will
bring coal shipped from the provinces, over the
same distance for 81 20 per ton, which fact was
presented as showing clearly that the rates
charged by the Providence road are fixed with
reference to the Pennsylvania coal business over
the Norwich road, and not altogether with ref
erence to the actual cost of transportation. The
Providence road delivers coal TO other roads, for
transportation beyond Worcester, at 81 25 per
ton, and in some instances for S1O0. The rates
OF the different roads for bringing coal 10 the
city arc shown by the following table:
From Providence a mites 81 Is pr ton l,lO cts pr mile
| Norwich 20 . LIS 2allCO <
D9' S, arotJuuc 8 i IS s as.lSS
Mr. J. II Walker made vigorous speech
presenting the whole subject to the meeting and
explaining its Importance to all who are inter-
estcd in the welfare Of the city, His remarks
pointed directly at the unreasonableness and ex-
orbitance OF the present rates.
Judge Chaplin, who was present, was called
upon for his views ON the subject, and in re-
sLonse made short speech, which was the start
ing of lively debate between him aud the pre-
vious speakers. lie said it was an easy matter
TO find fault, but not always so easy to fix
\ things as we would have them. lie thought
there were difficulties in this business Of coal
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ers; the question being whether the liability
that attaches TO owners Of vessels on lakes and
the ocean shall apply to owners of steamboats,
on rivers. Messrs. Negley, Holman and Conger
were appointed a subcommittee TO put the bill
in shape TO be reported 10 the house.
The committee on public buildings and
grounds has unanimously agreed to report the
bill introduced some time ago by Mr.. Bufllnton
Tor the erection Of public building at Fall Riv-
er. Ii may he some time before the committee
will again be called, but they Will make an eff
fort on Monday to have a day fixed when they
may report without waiting for the regular call
There are so many bills which the committee is
prepared to report that day ought TO be fixed
for them. Mr.. Buffinton has no doubt of the
ultimate passage of the bill.
Representatives of brewers were before the
committee Of ways and means to-day, praying
for modification OF the present tax and the
adoption OF stamp system sor taxation. No
reduction of taxes was asked.
The presidents last levee of the season was
held this evening.
Several gentlemen from Utah now in Wash
lngton are visiting men of note, and presenting
statistics on the Mormon question. They an
nounce their belief that poygamy will soon 20
down before public opinion. Only the old Nor
mons are having additional wives sealed to
them. Nest of the young women have SO taken
to the gentle ways that they openly advocate
monogamy, and the Mormon question seems to
be nearing settlement.
Attorney General Williams has decided in the
case of steamer Hornet to allow her to proceed
to New York on a bond of sufficient sureties
that she will go nowhere else.
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The OLD SOUTH FAIE-FIRsT NIGHT.-The
two days fair festival and concert of the Old
South church opened auspiciously last evening
at Mechanics hall. the hall being well filled
With fair women and brave men, who walked
beneath the graceful banners and brilliant
streamers, or acted well their part as active
patrons Of the "hotel" and various "side shows"
while the hours FASTENED rapidly by. We must
in the first place give suitable credit to S. NJ
Patterson & Co., the decorators, for the elegant
taste displayed in trimming the hall, which pre-
sents graceful and airy appearance although,
as we were informed, much remains to be done
in the way Of decorations to be completed TO-
day.
striking feature of the display is the beau
tilul design of streamers radiating from glory
of furled flags forty feet from the floor in the
center of the ceiling, to all parts of the hall
The arch placed in the centre of the west gallery
is fine creation. The arch encloses figure
OF Faith leaning on the cross, upon back
ground of blue with golden stars Upon the
arch appears '1716. Old South church annual
fair, 1872" the whole surrounded with
furled American flags, and surmounted
with large eagle. Fine representations
Of "Coumbia" and the Goddess of Liberty"
are to be placed in position to-day, and much
more in the decorating line yet remains to be
done TO fit the hall Tor the grand fair and prone
made concert Of Tonight, when the Germania
band make their appearance in select pro-
gramme. The Washington hotel was hand
someiy trimmed with ooped curtains of red,
tuaf No, l., of,,r
were well cooked and served at moderate prices.
A good display was made of confection-
cry under a handsomely draped canopy.
The Floral Temple presented charm
ing appearance, the receipts being quite
large. The fancy tables were well sup
piled with choice articles, which found ready
purchasers. The novelty of thei"Punch and
Judy" exhibitions called together large audi
ences all through the evening. The 'Housc that
Jack built" brought out at the Old South fair
one year since, was again introduced with fat
tering results. The museum of ancient and
modern works of art and literature we found
well worthy Of a visit.
Many Of the Cells were quite good, while the
burglars tools and other curiositics attracted
much attention, exhibited as the entire coIloc-
ton was by IN ancient family of father, mother
grandmother, son and daughter, dressed in the
peculiar dress Of one hundred years ago. The
ancient lady who, eighty years of age, spins
with one OF the old-lashioned spinning wheels,
attracts especial notice.
The Masonic quartette sang several selections
with good style and expression giving pleasure
TO the listeners We hope to hear this excel
lent musical club at some of our Choral Union
concerts.
The stereopticon was not success, it being
found impractcable to dim the light in the hall
sufficiently TO bring out the pictures without in
tererng with the general work of the fair 1t
will remain to-day, however, and be shown in
an anterior
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China and Japan,
Arrival nt san francisco OF the Japan
Officials Disgusted with "a Photograph
New RnilrOnd, etc.

SAN FRANCIsCo Feb. 15.-Steamsbip Japan,
from Hong Kong January -, aud Yokohama
24tb, brings, with other freight 1905 packages
tea for Boston.
Advices from Yokohama to Jan. 28, state that
the mlkado had visited the arsenal at Nagasaki,
and joined in public celebration. photo
graphic view OF the scene, taken by an Ausfri-
an, excited the disgust OF the government Off
cials, and the negative was confscated.
The promised visit of the mlkado to Yokoha-
ma was not carried out.
The railroad 10 Yeddo is nearly completed.
nut the bridge across the Rogo rests upon quick
sand, and repairs are needed constantly.
Several fires occurred recently. Eight En-
glish fire engines bad arrived.
Three Japanese men.olwar will shortly leave
for Europe, via Hawaii
A mate, named Sanders, of the United States
lrigate Alaska, was killed in drunken brawl
by some men from the British man-of-war Ba-
rosa.
There was large business in teas, with heavy
transactions in lower grades but none in fine
descriptions.
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STOKES & co.


WASHINGTON. Feb. 15-Jndre Carton o,,er.
ruled fine morton in fine case of ~ onnresen,on
Stakes for arrest of Indictment Sentenrc bn,,,l
ever. is deferred and the case anneaIe5 On eX--
ceprions, to the general term.
Victor G. Powell was sentenced TO n fine of
$500.
Seth johnson, having been before the con-
gressiOnal committee on the same charges was
released.
THE DETENTION OF MAILS.
In response to a resolution offered by Mr..
Casery and adopted by tue senate Yesterday
of the California mails on the Pacific railroads,
the postmaster general sent communication to
the senate to-day, in which he states that no
formal contracts exist for the transportation of
mails on the Union Pacific and Central Pacific
railroads, the service being paid for by the de
partment under orders issued quarterly.
The postmaster general further states that
there is nothing in the usual contract stipula-
tons which can be tlued to obIigate the
railroad companies, in circumstances like these
existing in the present case, to provide for the
transportation of mails by any other means
than their own trains, or any other route than
their own road.
THE ARMS INVESTIGATION
The general opinion here is that the much
talked-of arms investigation has been shrewdly
gotten up by Chamber, the agent of the Theirs
government, TO and in bringing the Gambetta
government, which purchased the arms, into dis
repute. TO obtain the desired evidence, the
French charge d'affaires has had some CORE
spondence with the secretary of war, and one of
Gen Beknao's letters to NJ. Bellonett, the
French war minister is embodied in the pream-
BILE to Mr.. Summers resolution. When the in.
vestigation is made by congressional commit
tee it may be that the parties who purchased
the arms from the government will be asked un.
der oath what they paid for them, which is the
information that the Timers government DESIRES
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Old World News.
The English Ballot Bill-French view OF
the Alabama Claims Discussion
French Politics, etc.
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type time 70 cts; each subsequent insertion Oct
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line for each Insertion Business notices Is cents Eel
line Obituary notices resolutions &c cents per line.
Legal advertisements 81 90 per square for rst insertion
each subsequent insertion 50 cents.
Special positions in the paper, and special styles Of
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column advertisements allowed onyto limited extent
and double rates charged for the whole space occupied
IN WEEKLY SPY-Frst insertion SLIGO per square
each subsequent Insertion 50 cents months s7OO on,
year $500.
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LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
New England Dispatches.
Successful IHarfines1is- Drowned at Low
eII-DIcd of HntemperRncc, etc.
MASSACHUSETTS,.


BosToN, Feb. 15.-The stockholders of the
Eastern railroad held an excited and protracted
meeting, the principal business being the choice
Of the board of directors. There were seven
tickets offered, and, alter session of seven
hours, the committee to count the votes had not
completed the count, but the following ticket is
10 doubt elected:
Samuel Hooper, Franklin Haven, Benjamin
+. Stevens, Thornton X. Lothrop, all of Boston;
John Woodbridge, of Lynn; Henry l.. Williams
of Salem; lchabod Goodwin, of Portsmouth.
There were about $4,000 votes cast. The
meeting is adjourned until Monday to hear the
report of the committee.
BOSTON, Feb. 15.-ln the suite of the Marti-
netti troupe against the lessees of the Howard
Atheneum, TO recover money alleged TO be due
on a contract, verdict of $3.50 was given to the
plaintiffs.
James Flanagan was drowned to-day, in the
canal at Lowell. He leaves wife and six chill
dren in England.
In the superior civil court, to-day, suit was
commenced against the Mutual Benefit life in
surance company, of New Jersey, to recover
$1,000 on policies issued to James +. G. Baxter
The defence is that Baxter obtained the insur-
ance by false declarations, and died of intern
perance,
The grand International musical festival, pro-
lected nv Z. S. Gilmore, TO take place in Boston
next June, has assumed every indication of
proving a success. The required amount for
the building, $500, 900, has been subscribed, and
the various committees appointed, embracing
large number of wealthy and energetic citizens.
Contracts for the building will he Immediately
made Hon. Alexander ii. Rice is chairman of
the executive committee
SPRINGFIELD, Feb. ia Frcnchman, named
TheOdile Volean, was killed Wednesday night
by falling over the balustTade at the Burbank
house in Pittsicld. He was intoxicated at the
time.
MAINE.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 15.-Hon 6Iewis Baker of
Bangor slipped ON the ice to-day, striking his
head, and, tits feared receiving fatal injury.
BANGOR, Feb. 15.-Jas. ID. Smith, OF Veazie,
has been arraoned in the supreme judicial court
for highway robbery and the murder of lhos. ).
Josselyn, Of Charleston, in September last. The
day was spent in impanneling jury. Only
eleven had been obtained at the close of the
court
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Concord, Feb ia meeting of the demo-
cratic central committee was held here this eve
ming, presided over by Wm. Burns of Lancas-
ter. They claim that reports from different
parts of the state arc of the most encouraging
character, and all talked confidently Of victory
IN the approaching election. Many prominent
men Of the party, including Gov. Weston aud
Lewis W. Clark, were present
RHODE ISLAND.
PROVIDENCE, Feb. 15.-Snmucl Clark Of Lin
coin was Today elected general treasurer by the
general assembly, to Oil the vacancy caused by
death.
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Mr.. SlOcum moved to strike out the item for
the Brooklyn navy hospital.
Mr.. Brooks opposed all sales Of government
property.
After further discussion, Mr.. Slocum with
drew his motion
L. Myers offered an amendment for SUPPLYING
sailorss with clothing at government expense
but, after discussion, withdrew it, with the re
mark thar he would introduce it as a separate
bill.
Adjourned
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AT sHARPsBURG-Loss NOT STATED.
MOUNT STERLING, KY, Feb. 15.-At Sharps.
burg, ky., Tuesday, the Presbyterian church
aud five OF the best business houses were burnt.
Three men were arrested charged with starting
the fire, and it was with difficulty that mob
was prevented from hanging them
An ROCK IsLAND-Loss ST. 900.
Rock ISLAND, Ill.,, Feb 10 The factory build
ing of the Rock island glass works has been
burned. Loss S1l 900,
AT vGcKsBURG-Loss $4,000.
YGCKsBuRG, Feb ia fire, this mofnino.
destroyed Smiths foundry, and the property Of
Frank Gallagher, James Harkins and MIR,
irving, ON the east side of Levee street. and
Adrian Brothers sash factory, the residences OF
Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Garvin, Mr.. Hen
nigun, and all the small houses between Leyee
street and the river south Of the Vicksburo
boarding house. Loss $4,000.
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right, and the tests are perfect. Geographic
communication with Porto Rico is now CON letc
Inc Panama Herald of the 9TH says that the
capture OF the Venezuelan stronghold, San Fer
nando de Apure by the government troo0s Was
effected through3the treachery of one of the
officers of the besieged force, who BETRAYED. the
trust for $4,000 Six hundred men are sad to
have been killed or drowned in the retreat OF the
rebels.
About two O'Clock yesterday morning the
steamer Belle Vernon, loaded for New Orleans,
lying at the mouth of Licking river, was struck
by ice, and Immediately sunk. She had four
hundred tons of freight, much OF perishable
character. On the previous day she moved
across the river for safety under the direction of
the underwriters. The boat was valued at $50, :
900. The total loss will probably reach 500 900
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-lhe barometer vii
probably remain highest on Friday in tht
south Atlantic states, with pleasant weather
me area OF low barometer will move northeast
ward over Missouri, aud southerly winds will
increase with threatening weather by Friday
morning west ut the Mississippi. Rising ba-
romeerand partially cloudy or clearing weather,
with cold northeast winds, will continue IN
Pennsylvania and New England Southwest
winds and rising tcmpeIaturcwill prevail on The
lower likes
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PersonnI TeIeurnms

special from Sioux CITY says the reported
starving and freezing to death of Spotted Tail
is contradicted by Gen. Ord. He and his party
are on the reservation, amply provided for by
the government.
Richard Smith, chairman of the committee to
invite the japanese embassy to visit Cincin-
natl, received the following from the embassy
at Salt Lake City: "Many thanks from the
embassy. They will answer the invitation from
Washington. The answer will depend upon the
time at their disposal"
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OMAHA, Feb. 10 "A portion Of the state leg-
lslaturc met ut the caDtol to day, under the call
OF Acting Governor Haskell, during the absence
OF Acting Governor James. rhe doors of the
senate and representative chambers were found
10 be locked, aud a request was sent TO Acting
Governor James for the KEYS, which were re-
fused, whereupon the members burst open the
doors and took possession. A quorum of the
senate Is said TO be at the capital, but suffi-
clent number Of senators abscnted themselves
to prevent the transaction of business; there is
no quorum of the house, but the serreaut-at-
arms has been dispatched after absentees.
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commerce OF the west and building up new sources
Of wealth and profitable industry in our common
wealth, for ali of which they would honor his
name and hold his memory in affection aud re-
speet.
his sagacions and upright career as a merchant,
his fidelity to duty, his answering integrity in every
trust and his liberal benefactiOns every scheme
of wise benevolence, his example while living was
4 benediction TO all who came within his influence,
aud at his death he has in the memory of these left
to his family their richest inheritance.
Mr.. Emery then offered the following resolu-
ton:
Resolved, that in accepting the resignation of 10.
siah Stlckney, Esq, as director of the Boston
aud ALBANY railroad company, the stockholders de-
sire to express their high appreciation of his able
and timehonored service, and the assurance oftheir
earnest wishes for his future welfare.
After few remarks by Mr.. Emery the resou-
ton was unanimously adopted.
In response to a question by a stakeholder the
president explained that million and a half of
the bonds issued in December had been taken.
and temporary loan of 100000 has been paid
from the proceeds. In the course of the colo
guy the president stated that during the past ten
years tie company had paid over two and one
half millions for premium on gold to use abroad
The corporation had been compelled to stop Civ
inc through bills of laang to western shippers
TO Liverpool. Nearly one-half of the freight
brought from the west for shipment has been
put On otHef llihu Oullafu steamers. lnere was
now freight enough coming over the road TO
load steamer every second dav if there was
one ready. The president also stated that since
October, when rates of passenger and freight
were reduccd about ten per cent, there had been
a loss of S11.772 in passenger receipts over 1910,
and gain Of 1892 ,203 in freight. The total gain
in receipts by the reduction is now probably
about 100000 The expenses have of course,
increased by the increased freight carried
The number of passengers was not largely in
creased.
The committee on the election of directors re-
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A Halifax dispatch OF yesterday saws GA
heavy snow storm prevailed here last night,
dispatch from Kingston, jam iica, dated tho
18th, says the cable to Porto Ri,o Is nov al,
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Criminal Record.


. UINMOND THIET.
PITTsBuRG, Feb. ia burglar broke the
window of a pawnbroker's shop, in Liberty
street, this evening, and distracted diamonds to
the value of $780,
DUEL.
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss, Feb. ia duel took
place this afternoon between Gen. A. s. Badper
Chief OF police of New Orleans, and Hon. Geo
W. Carter formerly speaker of the house in the
Louisiana legislature They exchanged shots
WIN niles at sixty PAGES, without effect, when
the differences were amicably adjusted
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From Washington.

How Committee CLERKS are Paid
EsrowniOw Gut Of Order-TI,e Case Of
EN-GOIGTessnsau stokes -'Tiae Eseiurn
frOnl New Orleans = Summers Great
STIR AbOnt the Selling Of Arms Begins
to Simmer Down, etc.