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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-08
NEWS SUMMARY.
CifY Anhira.


The Moyamensing Soup Society, located at
2hth and Marriott streets, will commence
opera ions on Monday next Its managers DIS
Erbuted last year 6000 pounds of corn neal,
5bS96 pounds of bread, supplying 1850 adults and
children. Donations will be received by the
President, Robert CRATER, No. 537 Pine street,
EaDd John Pierce, Treasurer, No. SAC South Sixth
.street
This evening the "Phladelphia Society for
|AlleViating the Miseries of Pubic Prisonsn will
'hold n meeting at Assembly Buildings, corner
|of Tenth and Chesuut streets. several distln
'guished gentleman will address the meeting in
defense of the Penpsy ylVania system of prison
| |dscipline. Among the speakers expected to be
present are Judge Strong, Ex-Governor Pollock,
Joseph K. Chandler, and Rev. DR.. Beadle.
The annual meeting OF the GroCers' Protec-
Hive Association was held last evening at Dbl
|gent Hall. Thomas Fair was appointed chair
man and Thomas Z. Longaker secretary. The
following persons were elected a Board of
Directors for the present year: Thomas Fair,
Daniel Brown, John Neal Asa II Cox, John s,
Brooks, Daniel ReiA, and John Leeds. The
annual report shows that there are 5000 stores
in the city from which groceries aud provisions
are sold.
Last evening, in the Select Council cham
Der, the Commissioners appointed by @ ty Coun-
ellis to erect new public buildings, met
Tor u temporary organization. The gentle
men composing the Commission are:-Messrs.
William Adamson, William T. MiskeY, Hiram
Miller James Page Joshua Spering, Alexander
]. Harper John Mccarthy, John Robbins, Jr,,
George Day, James II. Orne, Robert p. Glling-
ham, James V Watson, James II. Ellington,
James S. Watson, Thomas U. Walter Nathan
Hilles, and William Morris Davis, together with
the Mayor and the Presidents of Select and
Common Councils, Chief Engineer and Sur.
veyor, Chief Engineer of the Water Works,
Chief Commissioner of Highways, Inspect )r of
Steam Engines and Boilers, Commissioner OF
Markets and City Property. Tue last named
official is, by virtue of his office, Secretary OF
the Board. The temporary officers elected last
evening were Joshua Spering chairman, aud
Robert p. Gillmgham secretary. No other
business was transacted.
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The Senatorial Nomination.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 7.-As was anticipated in
the despatch publishe ed in THE EVENING TELE-
GRAPH OF Tuesday, the caucus OF Republican
members of the Legislature met at O'clock
yesterday, and nominated Hon John Scott of
Huntington for United States Senator All
the other candidates were Withdrawn, with the
the exception of the Hon. Benjamin Harris
Brewster, for whom Hon. M. Lowry OF Erie
candidates have been here. The absence OF Mr..
brewster was noticeable. and was known to be
Intentional. He anticipated just such COM
bination as has taken place, and was willing
to be party TO any OF General Cameron's ar.
rangements He authorizes the statement that
he mas no part or lot in the nomination. OF Mr..
Scott little is known except that he was in the
Legislature some six years ago. He is said TO
be an estimable man and good lawyer, but Is
certainly not the choice or any proportion OF
the people OF the State Great disappointment
Indications of disgust are also appearing In
ol her portions of the state.
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Fight Between White and COlOred
TrOODs.

ST. LOUIS Jan. IA Santa Fe despatch OF
January reports an affray between the white
and colored troops stationed aI CenLrAl OlIy,
near Pinos Altos Two white and three colored
soldiers were killed, and large number
wounded The difficulty occurred at a Dall
given by the white troops. The negroes claimed
Inc rig ht To dance, which was refused, and after
a hight the coored troops obtained reinforce
ments from the fort, and returned TO the bali
room numbering white soldiers on the road.
IL is also reported that they burned building
and ravished the wife and daughter OF It's
owner 49, -.
Another correspondent in San Miguel county
states that party Of armed men, supposed to
have been Mexicans. entered the town OF Es-
teritos taking all the men prisoners. and car
ried them off fifteen miles, and hung ana shot
them-only two escaping. IL is DeileVe1 tnls
was done in revenge for the muruer ol IN IWo
Texans, killed near Apache Springs Inc
neighborhood is infested with powerful gang
OF Mexican halfbreed Indians, morse thieves,
and murderers. The Denver Board OF Iraoe
has unanimously endorsed the policy OF Sher-
man and Sheridan with the Indian trlDes'
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Accident to CYRUS w. Field.

NEW YORK. jan. Mr.. Cyrus w. Field
visited his country place at Irvington, on the
North river, yesterday, in company with an
ing out improvements for the coming season.
The ground was covered with frozen snow, and
just MS Mr.. Field and Mr.. Ignatz A. Peott, OF
The Central Park, began to descend hill 200 or
800 feet high, both men slipped and slid to the
bottom with great velocity, striking against q
the cars, but Mr.. Field was more seriously in
jured. He was placed in sleigh, and brought
10 the city. AT first 1t was feared that he had
sustained internal injuries, but todly he is
much better,
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DAREPAROSA AT CONCERT HALT
L PAkEPA.ROSA CONCERTS H1

D,n ,,,,TIt, Is11r rSS7-Ih OOI'
s,.... .....
Mime, PAREtA'R 'RuSA. the great favorite and most
popular Cantatrice. on her triumphant return 20
Philadelphia, overland from California, after An :,
Iaraleed successful of opera and Concerts o
the Pacific coast and Wes States will give in III
city OF her former lriump hs positively only 'ne
TWO GRAND CONCERTS,
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, Jan, l3 and "A
Nine. PAREPA-ROSA will be assisted by ~
Mr.. BkOOKHOI Sc BOWLER. English Tenor
Sig z. FERRANTI, the Brilliant Baritone -
Mr.. CARL ROSA, VioIinIBL
Mr. PATTI iSON, the Di Jtingushed Plauist
Mr. GEORGE w. COJBY. Accompanies, (his tirst
appearance IN PniladelphlaI. and
Mr.. j. LEVY, from London, tbs grea est Oornet a.
Piston play or In the world engage at great expense
expressly for Parei a Rosas Concert Season.
Admission 81: Reserved Seats. o. 30. The sale of
seats will commence on Monday. at 8 A, M al
gRUMPLERS Music Store CHE sNUT Street. -'
SPECIAL n NOTICE.-To defeat speculators, no ore
than SIX tickets will be solo to any persOn, ia
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Shinment Of specie.

NEW YORK Jan. THE steamship Bremen
sailed to-day for Europe with s500,0O0 in specie
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OABL SENTZ' AND MARK HASSLER'S Or
~ ca EsTRA @ @MATINEES, EYERY SATURDAY
at 31a r, M, IN MUSICAL FUND HALL Single Ad.
mission 80 cents. Package OF tickets sI at Boner,e
No. ll02 CH ESNUT St.. and at the Door. [II4u
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Domestic Affairs.
,losed on yesterday at 1854.
a Rosa comes neXt week.

Gold closed on yesterday at 1864.
-Parepa- Rosa comes next week.
Little De eaware owes 81, ,5j6,00O.
The Ogechee troubles In Georgia are ended.
-General Rousseau is regarded rs hopelessly
i'll at New Orleans.
Fears were entertained Yesterday that
General Spinner will not recover from his illness.
-Hallet KllUourne, of Indiana has been nomi.
fated Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
--Augustn DAILY, the dramatiSt was married
in New York, yesterday afternoon, to Miss
Hon. Zacbarah Chandler has been re-
elected to the United States Senate by the
Ihlgau Legislature.
General S. R. Tresilliun, an officer on Gene
raj ogan's Stat during the Rebellion, died in
HoboEen on Tuesday.
The Wyamonck Institute at Lebanon
Centre, near Auburn, N. Y, was destroyed By
fire on Wednesday night.
-General Batter has been employed by Mr..
Fisk to prosecute Mr. Bowles, editor OF
springfield, Mass paper.
F. p Plelpont, formerly Adjutant-General
of West Virginia, died yesterday at New Or
leans, OF consumption.
Ii j. Fougeray was nominated yesterday by
the President as Assessor of the Fourth Penn
sylvania district.
The Legislature of Kentucky-that very
loyal State-wants to test the cOnstitutionalty
OF the Civil Rights bill.
e B. Washburne's speech, delivered in the
consulting General Grant.
-Rev. Charles Elliott, D. D., one of the Oldest
Methodist ministers IN Iowa, dleQ at MOUNT
Pleasant on Wednesday night.
the baggage car, with the mails. on the
Louisville express train from Memphis, was
destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon:
The Hon. Benjamin F. Butler will give his
views on our finances 10 the House OF Repre-
sen,atives aud the world tomorrow.
Governor Marshall represents the financial
condition of Minnesota as good, the increase OF
taxable property being Is per cent. in value
since 1867.
: Next week Speaker ColfaX will inaugurate
the seasons usual levees at his residence, 8
series which will prove more popular than those
OF the present President.
ON Wednesday afternoon large wheel in the
Boston Rolling Mill, in Cambridge, burst while
in rapid motion, killing Henry Patchell anc
Alfred Sharswood, and badly iniuring Patrick
Conroy, all of whom were employed i'll the mill
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AT THE BREAKWATER
Bsrque E f. Lewis, l0l days from Valparaiso Il
oruers arrived al the BreRkwater 9Th inst.

e., MEMORANDA, ,,
mlp herschel, Friedrichs hence, at Hamburg Htn
Steamship Roman. Baker. hence, at B oston yester.
Brig Tber Keating. for Philadelphia, at Kings
Brig PeIsis. Henckley, for Philadelphia at Kings
ton, ia, 18th ult
Brig James Baker, Phelan hence, at Matanzas Goth
ultimO
Brig Diana Mchaels hence for London, sailed from
Queenstown 18th ult.
Brig J. w. Drisko, Eaton sailed from Clenfuegos
24fh ut for Pensacola.
Brig Ida Nj. Comery Mcclellan, at Havana 2sth ult.
from st. John, B.
Schr Lamartine Salisbury, hence for Boston, at
Holm es Hole 4th inst. o.. .. -.
scbr Helen Mar, Nickerson, hence. at Boston 9Th
Schr Wave Crest. Davis. hence, at Havana 27th ult.
Schr r. Vanneman, Vanneman hence at New
Orleans lst inst: ,,-,,,, ,s =. r,.,,
9th inst. for Matanza3.
mISCELLANY.
Captain Cutting, OF the steamship Denmark, at Liv
erpool from New York, reports:-Dec l5, in lat. 50
iof e 2l, sighted barque with signals OF distress,
Bore down and found her to be the barque Advance
(of Yarmouth. N. 8 }, Vickery Received master and
crew. IA all told Ship abandoned in sinking condi
Advance arrived at Antwerp lst November from
Philadelphia)
NOTICE TO MARINERS
The Lighthouse Board has received Information
that lights have been exhibited from the Lighthouse
recently erected on MangerCay N OF TurneH Islands,
at the northern approach to Belle Isle.
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CLEARED YESTERDAY.
Steamship Volunteer, Jones, New YORK, F. Ohl
str II, W llling, Cundin, Baltimore, a. Groves Jr,
ARRIVED YEsTEI

= ARRIVED YESTERDAY,
steamship FaniJR, Freeman, "a hours from New
York with mdse. TO John Il. Onl.
Br brig Albert. krrlckson 60 days from Liverpool,
with lose. to John X. Penrose. Nov. "a lat. 80 Is,
long 50 20 spoke baIqne Foam OF Salem from Bos
ton for Calao 10 day out; Dec 23 lat 26 49, long 49
80 spoke brig Flying Cloud, from Pernambuco for
Liverpool l8 dayBout 2th lat 80 27 long ~, spoke
Bchr Emma 9. Varies, from New York for Jackson
VILE
Br. brig g. Strout Strout 20 days from MIX River.
ia. with logwood to ID N. We,zar & Co.
Brig Thomas Walter Robinson. IL days from Nevis
with sulphur ore. ETC., 10 Moro Phillips.
Br. schr II, A. Ford, Carpenter. % days from 81.
John n. B.. with lumber to Patterson q Lippncott.
Schr Sarah Bruen, Fisher, 10 days from Whining
ton, NJ O., with shingles TO Patterson d LippincoLt,
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II HORTICULTURAL II A L L.-GERMANIA
IL okCH EsTkA5P b LIC REHEARsALS
LIVERY WEDNESDAY, at ga p M.-Tlck cts sold
at the door and all principal Music stores Pack.
ages of five tor Sl single, 25 cents.
Engagements can be by addressing a. BAa-
TERI No. 1921 MONTERREY Street. Wittfg's Music
Store, No. 1927 Chesnut Andres Music Store
No 1l94 Chestnut street. 10 10 Am
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m II E NJ az m e RCH r.
GRAND BAL MAsQUE
WILL TAKE PLACE ON
JANUARf IA, 1862
THE

Price of subscription S. admitting a Rentlenoan -,
toIs' tickets, 50 cents each, SPec!a'
Tickets OF admission, by subscription onlv oos =,
obtained of The following members and h hhnnl n oe
maDHger6;- "Vhdry
William ]. Horstmann. Esq., Fifth and Cbo,.,
streets. SneFLy
l.. Herbert, Esq. Fourth and Race streets
A. B. Relchenbach No. 1890 Chesnut street
mark X. Muckle, Ledger Office.
HarmRnus Ne6, SAMSON, above Sixth Atraat
X. Il. Schmidt No. 6l0 ATch street.
Louis TOurny, No. 8l7 N. second street
q. A SchwRTz, No. 1006 Chesnut str eet
A j. Glssz. NO. 6O7 N. Second street
Charles J. Rolb, NO. 2i4 New street.
A. Weihenmsye er, Fifth ana Cherry streets.
Lee d Walker. No. 722 Chestnut street.
Dr. J. B. Howard Gittlngs, Thirty third and Maria
streets, West Philadelphia.
A. Mergenthaler 5. w. corner Fourth and Race,
SChRefer d kofadi, corner Fourth and Wood
A q. Feuss No. 10 strawberry street.
George +. BehRert. No. ZIG Cnesnut street.
q. W. A. Trumpler, No 926 Chestnut street,
Lorenz Scbnare, No Bank street.
News stand, Continental, Mr.. Covert.
q. lie Bubna, Chestnut street. I'M
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PENNS YLVANiA.

General Synod of the Reformed Church.
Election of OGi cers of tho Grand Lodge r.
and A. M.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. !, 1862
Last evenings session of the General Synod OF the
Reformed Church, was wholly taken up with the
discussion Of the subject Of liturgy, ana the
discussion was continued this morning.
The previous question was called for and pre-.
vailed. division Of the substitute as containing
two distinct propositions was called for The Synod
proceeded VOTE and the clause which prohibits the
optional use Of either liturgy except by vote Of
the congregation was lost by vote OF 81 yeas to 1902
nays. The other clause. which looks to the sending
down of two iturges to the Chassis for approval or
dlsapprova, was also defeated by vote or 70 yeas
to los nays.
The original report was then adopted by vote Of
III yeas to 81 nays.
thus this vexed questi on was settled by allowing
the free use OF the western order OF worship, and
thus placing 1t In the same position with the East
ern, which received such permission three years
ago, until such time as the Church may be prepared
to make proper decision.
At the afternoon session, on the basis of this
action and for other reasons assigned, request OF
certain memorfalists TO the Synod to withdraw its
permission to the Eastern order Of worship, was
not granted
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THE PACIFIC COAST.

Departure OF Prince sunmanna for Now
YOrk-New Railroad Grant in Mexico
The Southern Pacific Railroad.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. /, 1902
Prince Sunmanna, from Japan, and suite leave for
the East to-day by railroad with Mr.. Bosnian OF the
nrm Of Koopmanschap Co., OF Hong Kong, who,
at the request of the Japanese government escorts
the Prince to New York. Mr.. Bosnian visits the
East to further the plans of Mr.. K0opmanschap
and provide Chinese laborers for the South.
1t Is stated that the Mexican gOvernmeHs has
granted to Mr. Samuel Brannan, OF this city, right
to build railroad across Mexico, from the Gulf OF
Mexico to the Pacific Ocean. THIS Is done IN rec0g
milton OF his services to the liberal government
during the late struggle.
The Pacific Union Express Company have discon-
tnued operations and their business has been trans
ferred TO Wells, Fargo a Co.
The stockholders OF the San Diego, ella ana South
ern Pacific and Atlantic Railroad Company met ut
San Diego November 81 and apportoned the stock
OF the Memphis, FL PasO and Pacific Railroad which
the san Diego road received in consideration OF its
franchises and lands.
The steamer Japan for Hong Kong via Yokohama
sailed to-day. She carries 700 passengers, forty OF
whom are in the cabin and 100000 LII treasure for
Hong Kong.
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FAREWELL REUNION.
Complimentary Dinner tn George II. Butler,
Consul General to Calcutta, India.

complimentary Dinner tn George III. Butler,
Consul General Ia Calcutta, India.
Last evening q unique complimentary farewell
dinner was given at the Astor House to Mr.. George
II. Butler on his appointment as Consul General to
India. Mr. Greeley was to have presided, but the
last moment owing to the critical condition Of Mr..
Richardson. he felt that he ought not to participate
In any festivlty In the house In which friend and
brother journalist lay dying. Mr.. William Stuart
occupied the vice chair, and those present ere:-
Judge George. @. Barnard, John Devein, Recorder
Hackett, John Swinton, Whelaw Reid John Rus
sell Young, w. Beach Lawrence, william Winter and
q. II. Hause; Major Generals Pleasanton ana
Bescer; J. Van Schoeck, Douglass Taylor, Henry
Thompson, and representatives OF every Journal in
the city. Covers were laid for thirty. When the
announcement OF prospect OF MI. Richardson's re-
covery was received 10 hailed with tile greatest
expressions or enthusiasm. MIR. Swinson who acted
Tor Mr.. Greeley proposed the health or Mr. Butler,
which was drank with q full bumper OF applause,
and TO which ne replied as follows
MR., PRESIDENT GENrLEMEN-There 10 n rule OF the
state Department which forbids Consult or even Consul
General from making speeches. glad OF IT, Providence
has further protected ncng upon me severe cold.
which makes talking physical impossibily. can say,
however, that earnestly and sincerely grateful 70 you
Ior the distinguished honor me- and trust that u do
20 abroad may not prove myself undeservng OF your conn
Many speeches full OF wit and humor were deliv-
cred, by Mr.. Winters, Mr.. stuart aud others. The
evening was one Of unalloyed delight
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A FLOATING CHAPEL.

The little floating chapel which has been built at
the junction OF South ana Pike Streets Is fast reach
ing completion. The painters are now hard at work
decorating the interior, and in week or two 1t VIII
be ready for the use or all the old and young sas"
who desire every Sunday to pray and sing and be-
como good Christians.
The chapel Is being built by the Dutch Reformed
Church congregations OF this city, It s almost dent-
cal In structure with That which nouts In the North
river, near pier No. T. IL Is simply CONSTRUCTED
within and has three rows OF wooden benches
which Will seat about 400 persons. little gallery
JUST over the doorway will be used for the choir ana
th6 harm0nium, which Is to be purchased for the
church when the building Will have been completed.
The walls will DO hung with pictures, representing
nautical scenes In such u way that the sailors Will
be able to find in them thoughts That may serve, If
not to adorn tale al least 10 point moral. the
chapel Is now firmly chained TO the wharf, and was
Yesterday furnished with little cupoa, In which
there Ia small bell that Will be used TO call the sea-
men to meeting everv SUNDAY.
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immigration.
Meeting OF the German Society.

Meeting Of the German Society.
stated meeting OF the German immigration
Society was held yesterday afternoon with the Presi
dent, Mr.. Sglsmund Kaufman. in the chair. A
report was submitted showing that during the
month OF November 1898 Immigrants, of whom
so25 were Germans had landed at this port. The
report further showed that since the beginning OF
the year sos immigrants had arrived at this port,
OF whom 97.371 were Germans, and that during the
corresponding time last year there were 99,992
Germans landed at New YORK. The report OF
the Relief Committee showed that 1854 had
been expended in aiding needy immigrants. BY
solution the sum of $1,000 was appropriated to meet
the demands Of the committee during the current
month. The treasurers report was offered and
showed that the assets OF the society were $50 000
and that there was balance Of $4,000 IN the trea-
sury 10 meet current expenses. The resignation OF
the agent the society was received and accepted
and MIR. JuiIus Hoffman was appointed IN his place.
A committee was appointed 10 prepare the annual
report. Tie committee comprised Messrs. Brunn,
Buck and Rose. Another committee, comprising
Mcssrs. WIN. Steinway, Hausct and Yunisthemer
was appointed 10 make nominations, after which the
society adjourned.
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EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY Market LONDON. Dec. 1-4:3o
p. N-Consols closed at 90 \, dividend for money,
and s2n, ex dividend, for the account. American
securities closed hrm United States lve-twenly
bonds 1862, SfA: 1862 old, S35s: 1867, 857S. Ten
fortes sou. Stocks steady. Erie Railway. shares,
81; Illinois Centras, S914 Atlantic and Great West
ern, ~.
PARIS BoURsE.-PARls, Dec 1.-The Bourse
closed firm. Rentes, III soc.
FRANKFORT BOURsE.-FRANKFORT. Dec. Limited
States dvetwenties opened firm at 9o3S and closed
quiet at 907s 90h.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.--LlvERPooL. Dec.
1850 p. M.-Fhe cotton market closed firm. Mid
ding uplands, I'D. 121d. mddling Or cans, 12%d.
l2nd Tue sales OF the day have Deen 20, 200 bales,
including 1000 for speculation ana export
Tue shipments OF cotton ftom Bombay to the 23th
Ill., since the last report accord NJ TO privaCe adj
vicesl have been 10000 bales
HAvRE COTTON MARKET.-HAvRE, Dec. l.
Cotton opened firm at l35 the spot and 1874 a
ahoa and closed active for both; tres ordluare, 135
anoat
LIVERPOOL BREADsTUFFs MARKET.-LIvERPooL
Dec. 1--4:30 2. M.-Curn, 235. Sd. per quarter for
European.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS RKET-LIvERPooL,
Dec. l-4:30 p. M.-Lard, 7ss. Cd per cwt. Beef.
loss. 3D. per tierce OF 30t los. Tor extra prime
mess.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.-LIvERPooL, Dec.
1-4:30 p. M.-Sprits petroleum, Is. I'D. per gallon.
LONDON NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Dec. 1.-Refnet pc
troleum, Is 6Ad. Is. I'd per gallon. 1allow- 46s.
3D. per cwt. Sugar quiet. Turpentine, 2Ss. Cd. .
29s per cwt.