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The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

Besides very completes stock Of tin
ware, q. w. Henders q, 100 commercial
Avenue, presents To the trade . splendid
variety Of cooking stoves, amoog other
the "Pomons," the Veteran" the
Oak" and the 'StAtes"-the latter ,
coal stove. These, and any other
make desired, win be sold at ANAL ad-
vance on mauufacturers' prices.
febl2dlm. I'D 'ra
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

A new device In the way Of . Patent
Awning 10 10 be seen on Commercial
Avenue opposite the postosfics. which IL
novel In IL construction, neat In appear.
snes and very durabls.
The public IL invited to call and exc
anime for themselves. One Of the
patsntsss and the travelling agent for Its
sale can be found with the wing or at
the %. Charles Hotel. fsbl62ts
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

The "Citisens' Ticket" printed III
Carbondale, end circulated this morn.
Ing bears the names OF all the candidates
In the field except the competitors Of Mr..
J. T. Thomas, and the different aspif.
ants for sldermauic honors. ~
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21
Yurnsshaug Deeds.

The somplstest stoch of gentlemen's
furnishing goods In the city is TO be
found at Miller and Miller's. II would
b. / remarkable want, indeed. In this
line that they cannot satisfactorily supply
ct the very lowest figures ruling In the
market. II.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

Nothing tends more to connubial hap.
piness than cheerful aud healthy infants
and children. Mrs. Whitcomb's Syrup 10
the great children's soothing remedy.
feb2ldalW ~. sNF
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

1913 coxEN late style Hats, and othsrs,
at cost, for this month only, at Peter
Nefrs, No 70, Ohio Levee.g' o. =
Call and examine the stock and prices
before you make your purchases, and
don't forget your poek etbooks. H.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

While Mr.. Z. Breucher was driving his
horse along on the street, Saturday, the
animal dropped to the. ground and died,
In an instant II We are not mistaken,
this Is the second horse that has served
Breucher this trick.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21
third aAnn,ver.sry B.ii BY me CARE
t'f ff" ~ ~ ~ CssinO. 90 ,sagci5yssA

Third Anntvcrsary Hall BY the Cairo
't'i see ~ - ~ Cssino. .. .ssqeisysA
The members Of the Cairo Casino pro-
pose an observance of, their. third ami.
versaTy day by q masquerade ball In
Washington Hall, on Monday, February
2Sth, which they expect to render an
affair pleasantrto sll who may choose to
participate. The management refer with
pride 10 the masquerade balls heretofore
given by the Cassho, sud promise Ntiiat
the ball here annoaneeS shall W sf the
most respectable and Interesting cha.
Committss OF 'Arnpgstnsnts=Ipui
Herbert. H. Meyer. Robt. Rriaach.
= ,Eff1 INV = =. .yaAqguOJ yif9qoif III
= 4 -
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

The Aurora oil 10 the cheapest, safest
and clsanest burning fluid IN use. II
may b had ct ~, ohio levee.
febl3d3W
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

That Dooloy's Chemical Yeast Baking
Powder 10 not only the 6est but the
cheapest In market. 1t IL entirely free
nom any dsleterious substances, and
compounded with such scrupulous ex>
sctness that the contents Of each box
are the same, aud will produce the same
results every time. 1t 10 unequslsd for
making biscuits, rolls, cakes. pastry,
Ac.,-at once healthy and nutritious.
Full weight In each package. Grocers
everywhere kospit feb2l ,m.w.&s.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

Night before last the THERMOMETERS
stood Ut 50 below sero, indicating the
coolest spsll felt IN this locality for sew.
slal ysan.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

At the eleventh hour we have per
feet host Of candidates for seats In the
City Council, AND, we are pleased tn add
that they are good men, all OF them.
Who they are may be learned BY refer
ence TO our announcement columu.us
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

CLesIHo OUT TN. ENTIRE STOCK or
ready made clothing. furnishing goods,
boots, shoes. hats, caps. trunks and wallis
- ct p. NsTs, No. 70. Ohio Levee. At
actual cost, for oasl, only. POP
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

ONE THOUSAND YARDS OF 0RkxN AND
steel mixco Jeans, at 50 and rs cents per
yard, atP. Nefrs, no. 70, Ohio Levee. II
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

Pitcher & Henry's large stock Of hard
ware, cutlery, tools, stoves, tinwsre, eto
will be sold without regard to cost. II
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

ne ~. Nieheias Hotel and Rsstasrast.
This popular snd eligibly located house
Of public entertainment ID now lifted
and furnished throughout In good style;
and, under the management Of Messrs
Walker 4 Slsson, Is doing . large aud
thriving business. 1t Il kept upon the
European piAn-ths guest calling for
what he wants when he wants II, whsth-
W In the day or night time, and paying
only Tor what he orders. The rooms are
large and clean, furnished with the best
ofbeds and bedding, while oil other fes-
ttFss Of the establishment ere arranged
with IN especial eye to the comfort snd
sesysai'aes 4 w Easstta ,:nsi.sssft
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

Go 10 o. Ohio Lsves for Aurora oil. It
10 cheap and safe, and does not smoke
shimnies. febl5d3w
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

UeshsaU sapsvssr - Nss1an's Chs1y
bsats Cough Syrup for Group. Hoarsensss
Dyptheria. Asthma, &c. For sale BY g.
J. Huma. feb2ldawlw
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21
Col. Taylor's Withdraw al.

CAIao, 1T Monday Afternoon.
Mr.. Oberly will be good enough to
state In his paper this afterhoon, that /
am not q candidate for the office Of
Select Councilman for the city at large.
'g--'---------- .r-----.--------6 q. 4 Txvrnp--
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

a Been 90 msakind 10 sessan's
Chaly sea,e Cough Syrup; only rs cents
per bottle. For sale by 5. J. Humm.
fsb2idawlw "a n. 70
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

The Continental 10 the only cook stove
with aiding oven doors. Warranted In
ell respects. Pitcher 4 Henry, At 1872
Commercial avenue, cor. 18th street.
noy20tf rN ..
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21
TURNER nAsQrERADE BALL.
Warrington HAIL, Feb. alss.

.hnDf WHE al
A Grand Masquerade Ball will be given
ss above, under the auspices Of the Cairo
Turner'S. The public generally is invited
to attend; the management .pledgipg
'themsslvss That no effort will be spared
70 render the occasion. one most
pleasant end entertaining TO all who
may attend. ~ 10 e3A' 'D' Z" iP'H
~, 2. cpxqfrsF OF ARsAxdExExTs.:
-, ,;,s zig T. sI ,sss b. BxIBAcHS yss 81
IelH. SCHxsTsDosa lglAg
ss,S iai Is ss a. saa b. We'll. 50 b .sl
,ois,.a1 ,Eytsn9 AZ r ,slet sea bas yau00tds4
saiiil Hnls9W as 'IfVl " Una
sas % tfxlsIl HrTfvrTrsr --rr--r- % ~ -aa
s's "a s'ls'"'s mssgusrsas Main. ~ a1,i.sa
v haaks,u II endless variety, Tor saiseor
hirsystJIIw n aaawd4 P.6AUP's,
hssldA l,a,6aSp Oom igsscihl Avenue.
t.nfi4
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

A splendid lot OF calf boots and q al
tiers will arrive at p. Nefrs next week
and will be sold low for cash n
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

Everybody uses Wizard Oil. and
Barclay Bros, sell. Il chsap for, cash.
iPAtronize home institutions. Buy from
the Barclays. ,, .t3 90. ',n..i,.. q
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

1900 PAIRS OF assorted pants, with
vests to match. at cost at No. 10 Ohio
Levee. II
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21
Att.u,ien Rough ana Re.ai.s.

Aou will meet this evening att o'clock
sharp. Business Of importance will be
brought before the Company, by order
Of the President. J. b. TAYLOR,
No. ... 80 ,thA u....frt -. Eaniu "a
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

YoUTHs' BOYS AND cHrLpRS's CLOTH.
Ing at less than New York, prices, Will
be sold this month, at NefY's regardless OF
cost. r.ot ,,--sa ,p~ IT,
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

BAcK COATS AT LIE 8 THAN COST A
p. Nefrs, Ne. 70, Ohio Levee. r.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21
Hss,ss % sss Taxpayers srAis..aasr Co


Ivill be In my ONCE at the court house
every day during this month for the pur.
pose OF receiving State and County taxes
now due Cairo Ill. Feb. LIST 1870
feb4td. L. II. MYERS Collector.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

The Aurora oil will not stain VI greaes.
jan2l.lm
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

Z 60 70 the Turner heSq Sefads 10 to.
night. II will be one OF the grAt(lest
sdsirs ever held in thecountry & by
all msana .,. FS
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

Us. EudsrS chill Cur..--''It never
foilsU
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

"rHl BEST IN usK"-E nders' Stomach
Bltters.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

Get your election tickets. Price IS per
1000.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21
THE CITY PRINTING.
AHoTHER ROORDACK WALLED TO THE

The charge urged by, the active sup.
porters Of Mr.. Wilson that the city prin.
ting, during Mr.Oberly's administration,
has oost p larger sum than has been
paid out on that account since the or.
ganisation OF the city government, Is u
falsehood that has not even the shadow
ofa foundation TO support II. 'ibd
The printing is being done In On Office
o. which Mr.. 'Oberly Is part owner, un-
der contract entered into by MIR. John
P. Fagin, and what Il has cost during the
past year Is matter Of record, and,
therefore, not subject to successful mis-
representation From that record the
following figures have been taken, and
we challenge any one to gainsay their
correctness. 1t gE rt (Fl
Expended by Mr.. Wilson during the aseai
jour
Expended under Mr.. Trovss during the rs. :
cal year ending ., SGT 10
Espsndsd undsr Mr.. Hoidso, during the
,yssr ,xs4 w
appended under Mr. liberty during the yer
1862. .. 255 30
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

The celebrated Aurors oil can be had
Ut No. % Ohio Levee. jsn2l. I'm
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21
For Guy Marshal.


We are authorized to announce that MICHAEL
BAMBRICK, Will bel candidate for reelection 20 the
Office Of City Marshal at the ensuing municipal cleo
ton. ian2otde
We are authorized TO announce that JOSEPH AR.
MOLD will he candidate for the once Of City Mar.
shal at the ensuing charter election. tee
We are authorized to announce that DANIEL Nc
CARTny, present chief OF police, will be Q candidate
for theofhee OF City Marshal st'hs ensuing charter
election tss
Fes the Select ceusell-Yirss ward
We are authorized to announce that Mr.. HERMAN
MEYER will be candidate for the once OF Select
coaae'@an from tho fgs' ws'd. .. the ensuing
charter elections "a
We are authorised to announce DANIEL AFTER
ASS candidate for the Select Council for the City at
Large. D. AFTER.
Fer Alderman-First ward.
We are authorised TO announce that ANDREW
tOhR will be scandidate for tho Once Of Alderman
nom the second Ward az the ensuing charter cleo,
aon. -sfs... -r ~. ..afr,..t. b, n.
hon - For Aldsrnsss -ssesnd Ward. llsr
Thanking "Many Voters" for their compliment
call upon ne in the Bulletin OF Saturday, Thereby.
in compliance with their desire. announce myselfs
candidate for Alderman in the Second Ward
LAWRENCE J. BYRNE.
rep.usV - A''" fKGAa sasAsKtN
For AIderman-Seeond ward.
weare authorized to announce that N. a, pEyoRE
Will be candid for the office Of Alderman from tbs
secead Ward, At the ensuing charter election. ss7
" ~'af Per Aldermaa-Thisd ward. ~
We are authorised to announce that p. FITz6sR-
AID win ssa candidate for the ONCE Of Alderman,
from the Third Ward at the ensuing charter election
I'd
Third ward.
We ore authorized TO announce that Mr., GEO. W.
HENpRIcKs will be q candidate for the edee Of Al.
dennAn nom the Third Ward At the snssing charter
election. I'd
Fer AAsss>epvSsasth WAra.
hsssss Es'roHG II M, ROBERT BRIRAcH, vAl
run ~ ths once Al Alderman fre.a Vie Fourth wsrd
Ne vln b warmly suPportsisy n. !. 800, =. y
We are authorised TO announce that Mr. JAMES
CARRelGs sAses Saesididdutafor Alderman frsm
~ koutA Ver1suo ~ AHsning charter slsoaesiasd
.1sgsI oiAo s.soad yii)aAH ~ eisa uea
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21

We are authorized 10 announce that J. d. TAYLOR
viii ben candidate for City Treasurer, at the ensuing
charter election iani,,do
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-21
For City Attorney.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. JOHN n,
LAND. as candidate Tor reelection to the once {
City Treasurer. tao
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FROM EUROPE.
Ocean Teiesraphins.

Ocean TeieRrnphing.
BIZ the Ango-Amerfcan Cable
LONDON Feb. 4.-The weather throughout
England for the past few days has been clear,
cool and delightful. oI rr
The delays noticeable In the cable service re-
Gently do not arise from any imperfections in
the cables themselves or the land connections
The Government on the list inst, assumed con-
troll of the telegraphic system of the kingdom,
and to this change alone must be ascribed the
present arrangement.
The English Cotton Trade.
The Times of this morning has an editorial
on the present depression In the cotton trade
The writer ascribes the cause to the dearness Of
the raw material and the superiority of the
American manufacturers, and suggests that the
sure remedies for the distress are first, greater
intelligence and skill on the part of the work.
men, and second, reduction In the price of
Goals. r.J iE
Ship News.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. A.-Steamer Calabria late
Australasian, has arrived from New York.
GLASGOW, Feb. 4.-Steamer Europa, FROM
New York, has arrived
Reported Egyptian Alliance.
LONDON Feb. At is reported that the Vice
roy of Egypt has entered into an alliance with
Greece. ..'
PapaI InfalIibiIity.
hOME, req. a.-Ine rope mas announced tnot
he will hereafter decline to participate in the
controversy respecting the dogma OF personal
infallibility.
Russia Anxious for Pence.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 4.-The Journal Of
this city Official organ) finds 1t necessary to-
day. in view of the Montenegrin question, to
| reiterate the Russian Governments anxiety for
peace.
Illness OF the Archbishop of Lyons
By the Angto-AmeTtcan Gable.
PARIS, Feb. 4.-Despatches received to-day
announce that the Archbishop of Lyons is in a
very precarious condition, and it is thought he
could not live the day through.
Cuban News In Spain.
MADRID, Feb. 4.-Oficial dispatches from
Havana, announcing the defeat of the insurgents
| by the national troops, was received last even
| ing, and was the occasion of great rejoicing
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-02-04

put on, when Jones, in a clear voice, said,
Things are serious now"
The Drop Falls.
At fourteen minutes past ~ the Sheriff cut the
rope and the two men fell.
A Terrible scene.
The drop was not sufficient, and horrible
bungIe was the result. Carpenter died hard
working his legs and contracting his body.
Jones swung to and fro, but died easier.
A Hard Death.
At twenty minutes past they were unman-
acled. DIR. Ferris pronounced them still alive.
At twenty-five minutes Carpenters pulse still
showed life.
Tho Bodies Cut Down.
At forty-four minutes past Jones was lowered
down and placed in a coffin of stained pine,
plain make. Carpenter was next placed upon a
board and carried into the pIison, to be de-
livered to bis friends.
Feelings OF the Crowd.
Whilst the bodies hung the crowd gave vent
TO their anxiety by asking, "How long are you
going to let them hang ?" The Sheriff finally
stepped on the stand, and announced that they
would be taken down in few minutes. Inside
the enclosure the best of order was preserved by
Chief Dougherty, of Wilmington, with force
of eight men.
An Unruly Crowd.
Outside, the men and boys who crowded seve-
raj tree-tops indulged in profanity and ribald
jests. The day is clear and fine, the sun shining
brightly.
Ingenious Prisoners.
The prisoners in the cells had looking-glasses
fixed in position to obtain view of the scene,
the platform being at right-angles with the cells.
To Sheriff Richardson and Colonel John II.
Moore your reporter is indebted for kindly hints
and fayors received.
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FROM THE SOUTH.
Riot In ItIississippi.

MEMPHIS, Feb. A riot occurred at Brood
vile, Miss, on the I'd inst, between negroes,
and whites, growing out of youth nrmed Far
mer shooting and wounding a negro who had,
assaulted him, which at one time threatened to-
involve the whole section in bloodshed and
strife. The negroes, who were armed, forcibly
took Farmer from the constable, and threatened
to kill him and burn the town. A messenger
was despatched to Columbus for the assistance
of fifty armed men, who returned on the train
and arrested seventy-fve negroes. The.
others fed. At last accounts quiet had been,
restored.
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FROM NEW YORK.
q HuIcIda.

New YORK, Feb. 40. w. Bostwick Of the
firm of Bostwick g. Co., dealers in hats, caps,
hnd straw goods, committed suicide at his resi-
dence in Brooklyn this morning by taking
s.rychnine.
The Brooklyn Fire Companies.
The report of the Brooklyn Fire Commis
sioners just issued, shows that the expenses of
the fire department of that city amounted to-
$176, 1896
Navigation ON the Hudson Closed.
New YORK, Feb. 4.-Thc Hudson river is
again closed to navigation.
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New York Money and stock Markets.

NEW YORK. Feb. 4.-Stocks unsettled but nrm
Money easy at Q per cent Gold, 1904. Five.
So' 1885, do, il4H; do. do new, llsX do. 1861,
la; do 1858, 1ls1; lo-4os, 1l2A Virginia S. new
65H; Missouri es, sozS Canton Company, 591 Cum
trai and Hudson River 97H Rrie, 241l Reading,
ssss; Adams Express, "a; Michigan Central, us;
cleveland and Pittsburg, e2A; Chicago and Rock
island l16; Pittsburg and Fort Wayne 1So; West
ern Union Telegraph, 96H.
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FROM EUROPE.
rhin .EyeninG,s Quotations.

PARIS, Feb. 4-The Bourse closed quiet. Rentes,
T3f. &c. -,
FRANKFORT Feb. 4-United States Five-twehties
opened nrm at %.
LIvRRPooL. Feb 4-5P M.--Stock OF Cotton anoat,
Sbs 900 bales, Of which 5000 are American. Cali
fornia Wheat So. lld; red Western, rs. Cd red
Winter S. 4d@Ss sd Receipts OF Wheat At this
mort for the past three days. 10000 quarters 1900 OF
which are American Corn, 26s. Sd.
HAvRE, Feb. 4.-Cotton opened quiet
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New Yorlx Produce Market.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4-Cotton dull sales 200 bales
middiing uplands at 25xc. Flour-State and Western
dull in buyers favor; Southern dull and dropping
western 81 2609129. Corn is without decided
change new mixed Western, ss@92c.; old do, 81 e4
western bs16c. Beef quiet. Mess Pork, 26c.
Lard quiet; steam rendered, In tierces, 1ox0lGc.
whisky quiet at s8e.
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baltimore Produce Market.

BALTIMORE, Feb, 4.-Cotton dull at s49<c. Flour
more active, and prices weak but unchanged. Wheat
steady prime to choice Maryland red, s140t9145
oaIs steady at 54@56c. Rye dull at sO@95c
Mess Pork quiet at s2s@2s5O. Bacon quiet; rib
sides, 169164c.; clear do, 16Ka16slc. shoulders
18c. hams, 19@2ec Lard dull at tic. Whisky
in fair demand at 97@ssc. for wood and iron-bound
barrels.
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Selling Military and Naval oadetships
The Movement to Abolish the
Income Tax-The Frank
ing Bill in the Senate.
n q n o r r.
Detention In the Ocean Telegraphing
The English Cotton Trade
Another Foreign Alliance
The Infallibility
Dogma.
FROM WASHING TOW.
selling of Cadet.hips.


Special Despatch TO The Evening Telegraph
WASHINGTON Feb. 4.-The practice of selling
,cadetships in the Naval and West Point Acade-
mics has become so fragrant that resolution
was introduced to-day authorizing the Commit
tee on Military Affairs TO inquire into 1t, with
power to send for persons and papers. .,
The Treasury Appropriation.
Secretary Boutwell, has been in consultation
with the Appropriation Committee oil day about
the estimates of the Finance Department. At
torney- General Hoar informed friend to-day
that he would remain in the Cabinet just to spite
the Senators who voted to reject him. The
Southern Senators are urging the nomination of
Thomas ]. Durant, of Louisiana, for the va
cancy on the Supreme bench
The Income Tax.
Petitions for the abolition of the tax on in
comes are beginning to come in, and members
of the Ways and Means Committee are receiv-
ing letters on the subject from all quarters.
The committee is at present opposed to abolish
ing the tax, but may be forced to yield to the
popular demand. n. .-......,
Tariff on Cignrs.
Senator Cameron presented petition of the
cigarmakers of the Third District of Pennsylva-
MIA, requesting higher rate of tariff on i'm
ported cigars. The petition calls the attention
of Congress to the fact that foreign cigars are
imported in large numbers without paying
duty. The petition is numerousy signed.
The Frnnkina Bill In the Senate.
The Senate refused to consider the bill abo-
fishing the franking privilege to-day by vote
of % to "a. Senators Scott and Cameron voted
to take it up and proceed with it.
Mr.. Scott gave notice of an amendment to
make the bill take effect on the first of March
instead of the first of July The vote of the
Senate to-day is considered damaging to the
prospects of the bill.
DistiIIery Seizures.
Despatch to the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb 4.-The following was
received at the Internal Revenue Department
this morning.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Feb. 4.-To the Hon. G.
| Delano:-I have ordered the seizure of the large
distillery of Bingham 81 Barton, at Hazleton
Ind. Two hundred and fourteen packages Of
| spirits have been fraudulently removed. The
| evidence 10 complete.
GEORGE b. WILLIAMS,
Supervisor for Indiana.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

Nomination Condrmed.
Dsspdtch 10 the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The Senate has con-
6rmed the nomination of L. B. Church, Assessor
of Internal Revenue for Montana.
Tho Rejection OF MIR. Hoar.
The President had not at noon to-day been
officially advised Of the rejection of Judge Hoar
by the Senate. The rule of that body ia not to
inform him of it's proceedings on nominations
until two intervening executive sessions, unless
otherwise specially directed. The reason for
the rule is to give members time to reconsider
their action upon them If they think proper.
The Chinese Treaty.
Secretary Fish this morning received from
Minister Burlngame the Chinese treaty, with
the official seals of the Emperor, the ratification
having been duly exchanged. The treaty was
wrapped in yellow silk. The Secretary laid the
package before the President to-day.
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FROM THE STATE.

Vote of the House the Police Bill.
Special Despatch TO The Evening Telegraph
HARRISBURG, Feb. 4.-The vote of the House
of Representatives on the passage of the Metro
politan Police bill was 81 yeas TO 80 nays.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-02-04
FROM THE WEST.

The Ohio Contested Elections.
COLUMBUS, Feb. 4.-The last of the contested
election cases In the House was decided this
morning by giving Blakeslee Rep.) his seat.
The House now. stands-Rep., 81; DEM, 55.