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LADIES.

whose delicate health make It
necessary for them not to have children. use his
Preventive Ii hot only prevents an increase OF
family but twill promote and preserve the health,
because his PREVENTIVE against having chill.
dren is innocent, safe and sure. IL does not in-
terfere with diet or occupation II operates with
out sickness or exposure. II Ladies' who have
suffered from misplaced confidence. consult him
before they get married, he viii restore their
bloom. freshness and vigor Of youth, and enable
them TO enter married life with confidence OF health
and happiness.
NJ at No. 2I3 EAST MADISON STREET,
up stairs Consultation fee Two DOLLARS. In
terviews confidential.
Persons at a distance may communicate confden-
TALLY by letter ii they enclose Two Dollars for u
consultation fee Send twenty-five cents for bis Book
entitled GUIDE To HEALTH AND Lone LIFE, and
as be for each say whether for Lady or
Gentleman as only sill be semi TO the same
address. His circulars about " Winning the Alice
tons Of the opposite Sex" aud Important Hints TO
business Men, will be sent gratis ssith the book
Address all letters IA follows:
DIR. Raphael, Post os6ee Box
No. SITS. Chicago. III.
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goUEE no W oRE

WARMERS COUGH BAESAM is
healing, softening and expectoTating- The eI-
traordlnary power it posEesse, il Immediately
relieving, and eventually curing, the most ehsti-
nate cases Of Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Bron-
ahitis. Influenza, Catarrh, Hoarseness, Asthma,
and ConsumptieR is almost incredible. SO
prompt is the relief and certain its effects in all
the above eases, OF any sdection of the throat
and lungs, that thousands OF physicians are
daily prescribing il, and ole and all say that it
is the most healing and e1Pectors ing medicines
known. One dose always affords relief, and in
most cnses hottie effects cure. Sold by
druggists in large bottles. Price One Dollar
1t is your own fault if you still cough ard suf-
fer. The Bslsam will cure.
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al nm RE w ARD

VI EsUUU For any case Of Blind, Bleeding,
IL hing, liberated Piles tibet ID n Bf NG'>
PILE RE = EDY fails TO cure. 1t is pre-
pared expressly to cure the Piles and nothing
else, aud has cured cases Ct over 20 years stand
ing. Sold by all Druggists.
VIA FUGA.
Dr.. BHe's Via Fuga is the pure juice of Barks
Herbs, Roots and Berries, for
CONSUMPTION
Ipfammation of the Lungs; al Liver, Kidney,
and Bladder diseases, organic Weakness, Fema lie
Affections General Debility, and all complaints
of the Trina Organs in Male and Female, pro-
duciog Dyspepsia, Costiveness. Gravel, Dropsy
and scrofulA. which most generally terminate IN
oonsumptive Decline. 1t puriies and enriches
the Blood the BiIliary, GlanduIar and Secretive
system; corrects and strengthens the Nervous
and Muscular forces; 1t acts like a charm on
weak, nervous, and debiitated females, both
young and old. None should be without it
Sold everywhere. LsbEatory-142 Franklin st,
Baltimore, Md. jy27-d6wly
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ternal and External use. Entirely Vegetable
n of failure, request all dealers to return
the money, and charge it back to me.
No failure for Is years. Over 10000 eertif-.
Gates of wonderful cures can be seen at my Office.
q. d. F0WLE, Chemist, Boston. Sold every
where. 81 bottle. Send for circulars free.
Used in the Hospitals of the new and old world.
aug20-deod I, t&s6Hly
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Gents.

from ali, and Will always render satisfaction to
those who try them.
No.- Gents.
y Cures Fevers, Congestion, Infammation.....25
? q Worms, Worm Fever, W orm Collie IS
Crying-Cohc or 1eething of IDfants25
Diarrhna of Children or Adults. IS
Dysentery, Gripping Bilious Collie w 25
CholerA-Morbus Vomiting .....-......25
coughs, Colds, Bron ohitis 5
Neuralgia, ToothAehe, FAceAche...35
6eaaaches, Sick HeAdaohe, Vertigo. g
10 Dyspepsia, Bilious stonAch............z5
II Suppressed, or Painful Periods...25
II f" Whites, too prOfGse periods.......25
ID Group, Cough, Difficult Breathing .. rs
IA sslt kheum, Erysipelss, RTup.ions-25
Is rheumatism, Rheumatic Palms.. B
Is Fever and Ague, Chill Fever, Agues~ 30
II Piles, blind or bleedin SO
| Is Ophthalmy, and Sore or Weak Eyes SO
10 Cstsrrh, acute chronic, Influenza so
20 Wh0oping-esughv violent ceughs.....50
Il Asthma, oppressed bEeathin g-.......b0
% ." Ear Discharges, oppressed hearing 10
20 '' scrofula, enlarged glands. swellings.5e
"a General Debility, ph Fsioal weak nesg-50
IS Dropsy aud soaDty secretions. so
IS Sea-Siokness, sickness from riding ...5O
IT Kidney Disease, Gravel.......... 0
50 Nervous Debility, Seminal Ennis 50
Eions, Inv oluntsry Discharges. 90
80 4" Sore Mouth, Cant ......, So. 30
80 " Urinary Weakness, wetting bed 49,. 80
81 I" Painful Periods with spasms ........ 30
SO " suffarinss at change of life -........I 90
80 Epilepsy, spasms, St Vitus' DaGcs 100
"a d" Diptberia. liberated gore throst......59
Price in walls, large size,~5oe and leo
FAMILY CASES, in Morocoo with
50 large dram walls containing the shove
list, with book of directions complete $40 90
30 g & 90
30 in paper case, with DO ok ...........5 90
VETERINARY SPECIFICS.
Case of TO OK. visl-, in fluid, 100 doses earch,
with manual OF directions, giving full account
of ell diseases OF HoasEs, CATTLE, SHEEP,
Does and Hoes, with full directions for use,
In neat walnut case, complete 90
PONDS EXTRACT,
Cures Plies, Neuralgia, Tcottache, Bleeding
othe lungs Homrch, Nose or otheA Organs
Burns, Bruises, LameHe8s, Sprdins, Reeot
matism, Sore Throat, Sore Eyes B0ilS, Corns
Ulcers, Old Sores. The Best Family Nedi.
cine kRoion.
Price Coz. Soc, Pints 81 90, Quart.
81 rs.
s-TheEs Remedies, except Ponds Extract
by the case or single box, are sent TO any par
of the country, by mail or express, free o
charge, on receipt Of the price.
Address Humphreys Specific Homeopathy
Medicine Co., 0Aee and Depot, No. 662 Broad
way, New York.
FOR SALE By ALL DRUGGISTS.
full assortment of tie above for sale il
Book Island by
q. a. Bsrser, John Bengston, Agents.
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DY SPE pSTAs

WARMERS DYSPEPSIA TONIC is
prepared expressly for Dyspeptics and those suf-
fering vita hsbitusl Costiveaess. Ii is slightly
stimulating tonic and a splendid appetizer; it
streng thens the stomach and restores the diges-
tive organs to their healthy state. Weak, ner-
vous and dyspeptic persons should use Warmers
Dyspsptic Tome. For sale by druggists. PEic
One Dollar.
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EM N E NaGoEuE

WARMERS EMMENAGOGUE is the
only article known to cure the Whites, lit will
cure in every oAse.) Where is the family in
which this important medicine is not wanted
Mothers this is the greatest pleasing ever offered
you, and you should immediately procure it. 1t
is also a sure cure for Female Irregularities, and
may be depended upon in every where the
monthly fow has been cbsiruct.d through cold
or disease. Sold ty Druggists Price one dollar
Or sent BY mail On receipt of One Dollar ana a
Quarter.
Address GIG State St, Chicago, ILL.,
For sale st Moline by WA. @. Morris corner
Wells and Lyude SITS. aud bY Gsnnoll & Co,
Main stroet aug25-deod- TT 6s&vly
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SAFES.

SH1NAuO,. Ii IN OIS
They are so constructed that the bolts of the
doors shut behind a wrought-iron frame, which
forms the froat Of the Safe, avoiding all danger
of their being forced open by falling. Owing to
the peculiar construction to the door jamb, they
will resist the action of FIRE for 8 longer time
than has thus far been found necessary for per-
feet safety, having been tested in the largest
hres in this country, without a single failure to
preserve their contents. Prices Lower than any
other reliable Safe. mch29 deodiy
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siMILIi SIMILTBUS CURANTUR.
HUMPHREYS
E0nYEnP ngTn G1r1YrTrS

uAyR PROVED, FROM THE MOST AMPLE
IL experience, entire success: Simple,
Prompt, Efficient and Reliable. They are the
only Medicine perfectly adapted to popular use,
so SIMPLE that mistakes cannot be made in
using them; so harmless as to be free from dan
ger, and efficient as TO be always reliable
They have received the highest commeudAtion
from ali, and will always render satisfaction to
those who try them.
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Made of Poor Rum, Whislzey, Proof Spirits
and Refuse Liquors doctored, spiced and sweet
ened to please the taste, called "Toncs," Appetite
ers," Restorers," &C., that lead the tippler on to
drunkenness and ruin, but true Medicine, made
from the Native Roots and Herbs of California, FREQ
from all Alcoholic Stimulants. They are the
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER and LIFE
GIVING PRINCIPLE perfect Renovation and
Invigorator of the System, carrying off poisonous
matter aadrcstoring the bloodto healthy condition.
No person take these Btters according to direc
ton and remain long unwell. q
SHOWN DO given for an incurable case, provided
the bones are not destroyed By mineral poison or
other MEANS and the vital organs wasted beyond the
poInt of repair
1For Iniammatory and Chronic Rheuma-
tam and Cont, Dyspepsia, or Indigestion,
Billions, Il emiItent and Int rmittent Fevers
Diseases of the Blood, Liver, Kidneys and
bladder, these Bitters have been most success
ful. Such Diseases are caused by Initiated
Blood which Is generally productivity arrangement
of the Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION, Head
ache Pain in the Shoulders, Coughs, Tghtness of the
Chest, Dizziness, Sour Fluctuations of the Stomach,
Bad taste in the Mouth, Bilious Attacks. Palpitation
of the Heart, Inflammation of the Lungs Pain in the
regions Of the Kidneys, and hundred other painful
symptoms, are the oFsprings of Dyspepsia.
aThey fnvtgorate the stomach and stimulate the tor
pidnver and bowels, which render them ofuDequaIed
efficacy in cleansing the blood Of all Impurities, and
imparting new life and vgor to the whole system.
FOR SKIN DISEASES, Eruptons, letter, salt
Rhuem Blotches, Spots Pimples, Pustules Boils Car
buncles, Ring Worms Scald Head, Sore Eyes, Erysip
ees Itch Scurs, Discoorstions of the Skin, Humors
and Diseases of the Skin OF whatever name or nature
are literally dug up and carried ont Of the system in
short time by the of these Btters. One bottle in
such cases will convince the ostincreduous oftheir
curative effect.
eCIeanse the Initiated Blood whenever you md its
impurities bursting through the skin nPimples Erup
tons sores cleanse when you md 1t INSTRUCTED
and sluggish in the veins cleanse it when is foul,
and your feelings Will tellyou when. Keep the blood
pure and the health of the system will follow.
PIN, TAPE and other WORMS, lurkingin the
system Of many thousands, efectually destroy
ed and removed. For full directions read carefully
the circular around each bottle printed il four Ian
guages-English, German, French and Spanish.
JWALKER, Proprietor. n. Il. MCDONALD & CO..
Druggists and Gen. Agents, San Francisco, Cal.
o and 50 and 81 Commerce Street. New York.
EE SOLD By ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS.
John Bsngston, Agent, Rock Island.
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warmers
PEE re " EDYu

WARMERS PILE KEMEDY ha. new
er fail d mot even in case to cure the very
worst cases of Blind, Itching or Bleeding Piles
Those who arc afflicted should Immediately cal
on their druggist and get Warmers Pile Remedy
1t is expressly for the Pilet, and is not reeem-
usnded to cure any other disease. 1t has eurse
many cases of over thirty years standing Pric'
One Dollar. For sale BY druggists everywhere
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Catarrh Snuff.
.Nn rpnCuN nnxNREn

oehghtfuI ana pleasant remedy IN
CatarrA, Headache, Bad Breath, Asthma,
Hoarseness, Bronchitis, coughs,
Deafness, de-,
And all diseases resulting from cOldsin
The Head, Throat and Vocal Organs.
This remedy does not Dry up catsrrh but
L0O8ENs it; frees the head Of all offensive
matter, quickly removing bad breath and bes
ache; ALLAYs and sooTHEs the BURNING HEAT
in catsrrh is so mild and agreeable in its effects
that il positively
CURES WITHOUT SNEEZING!
As q TRocHE PowpER is pleasant to the taste
and never nause&tes; when sw allowed, instantly
gives TO the Throat and Vocal Organs
Delicious Sensation Of Goodness d Comfort
1t is the best Voice Tonic in the world
Try it! Safe, Reliable and only IS cents.
Sold by druggists, or u allied free, address
COOPER, WILSON 4 CO., Prop'rs,
Philadelphia.
Van Setback, Stevenson Il Reed. Wholesale
Agents, Chicago. oet26. dAW6m
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Read "FALsE AID TRUE"

| Send one .etts stamp TO Railway q Co., No
| 81 Maiden Lane. New York. Information
| worth thousands will be sent you. dwly
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Y .s'..I III
Or apply at otise 30 mp stairs. Hours from a
N till p m. Open to the poor Fridays
from 8. It'll II m
Patients from distance can be treated by
she week with rooms and board at reasonable
rates. For particulars address Drs. Sands d
McTaggsrt, l43 and I'll South Clark street
Chicago. mchI0-dwly
DR.. McTaggart will be at ths Harper House,
April 9th.
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WINE OF GETE.

The great Blood Purifier and Delicious Drink,
WARN G&E'S VIHUM VIE, UR VINE
OF LIFE, ia free from any poisonous drugs,
impurities, being prepared for those " 70 re-
quire q stimulant. 1t is tplended appetizer
and tonic, and the finest thing in the world for
purify in < tho blood. 1t is the most pleasant and
delicious article ever offered TO the public, far
superior to brandy, whisky, vine, bitters, or any
other article. Il is more healthy, and cheaper.
Both male and female, young and old, can take
the Wine of Life. Il Is, in fact, life preserver
Those who wish to enjoy good health and a free
flow of lively spirits, will do well to take the
Wine of Life. 1t is different from any thing
ever Def re in 1t is sold by druggists also
at all respectable saloons. Price One Dollar, in
quart bottles.
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EUAxoRs A1gD DxsuAszs OF ZEH BLOOD.
YOUNG MEN

rmh
,-Ants 0 smin
therefore
10 NJ Ia
DO a poi @
TIE TINE
ae
has ofsucss ttd p
,yo pa avail
o a InhaE naa hn to nramatua
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MEDICAL
FeWle's Pile & lumOr Cure

One bottle warranted q
perfect CURE for all kinds
OF PILES. Two to four
Bottles, in the worst cases
of LEPRoSY, sCROFU-
LA, SALT RHEUM,
DYSPEPSIA, CATARB,
and all diseases of the
SKIN and BLOOD, In
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ga sPINNEY GIVEN ATTENTION
%
1
tell
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MIDDLE AGED MEN.

Of o
Bladder Offer accom- and
patiencau for
sf,uudsn maimessm lIparice
ma
SEMINAL
DR.
=
Pos oRosa deodwsOw1y
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DR. LAwREsCR's WoAAEs FRIEND Cures
all Diseases peculiar to Females.
dee6-dw1y
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,ur.s the worst pains in from one to twenty
minutes Not one hour after reading this adver-
.isement, need an, one suffer with pan.
u 4 L. a. . N,E 4 Il NV 4 La lee
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Government Seeor,.,e.-
Stock ReNnrf.

T. 81 BANKERS, ETokrs' and tJnan.srciai Tfyeg,1p,
Lewis johnson Co. quote stocks and boDds in
"Cne and foreign markets, as folows:
INV YORK, Nav lJ.-U. s. SIS, 1881, coupoD liz.
os az coupon, III IS 20s, Ga, coupon, III 6-ll's
Co. coupon, III Gus new, Is, coupon 49, Sa's
-, coupon, ll5s; s3Os, 81. coupon. 49, 10 40's
COUPON JOE Currency SIS, Il57S Mariposa ord do
preid, Canton, e21s; Cumberland, :: w u Tel
ga; quicksilver, ia Pacific Mail, as; Boston
Power, sl14; Adams EXP. SIX; Wells Fgrgo
q Coz EXP, 81 ehd, American EXP, G; U. s. EXP ,
So of q. =. Cent. udsOn, g a do scrio.C{sI
Ere .s;s ot'd do prefd,-: Harlem i29; do pfeid,N
feadlrg, lEai Michigan Cent, y; l. s. L Mich
orr CleVe a Pitts l261i; Northwest 835s dc pref d
y ~, nieve,, Gel, Cin ints. -; Gent, 10 q
ROCK Island, ia Mil st. Pant. 62ss; do pre- d
81 on d atash and Western, CAS-. Del Lace 4
nesi., H' II Wayne, " Alton Terre Haute
nan e ~. 10, l0D9, Chicago 4 Alton, II. ., 10
rel q; I2v' .. Miss cert, SIS: Col, Chic q
nd. Central, 2ih; Tenn. state skies old, 10 d.,
rev ~, Va. State sizes. old 6s1s: N @ sizes old
as: de-, neu. ~. Missouri sizes sss: Central
PACIFIC Bonds: 100; u: p; LIST Bonds, "a OF q Qold.
lEsalIss. Market steady ~
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The National Lincoln M0numeDt a
SurtUx field

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, MAY i5-The national
Lincoln monument nov being erected at Oak
Ridge Cemetery, near this city, will be COM
peted about the first OF July. The Monument
Association have determined TO celebrate tlc
occasion with appropriate exercises. Beside
unveilin2 and Inauguration OF the bronze
statue of Lincoln, just cast from a moGel By
Mr.. Meade, the remains OF the murdered Pre- ST
dent will he transferred TO the new vault in the
base OF the monument. 1t is intended to m AXE
the occasion one OF national interest, aud ii is
probable the President and Vice President o.
the United States, he ads of the departments,
Judges OF the Supreme Court. Senators and
Representatives in Congress, Governor and
me mbers of the Illinois legislature, and Other
distinguished persons, will be invited to par
ticipate in the ceremonies
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The Mark cts To- DAY.

BALfIMoRE. May l5-Cot on very strong; busines,
small, bnt holders rI.: rHiGIIing, AIS. low mid
ding HAai5; Flour dull. and The market favors
the buyers. Wheat dull for Indiana and Ohio ~
s cosSI6S; others quiet and unchanged. Corn
white southern higher, 7ea77 yellow do, 75a76 Oat
active: 6la67. Pork quiet Is So Bacon 81 oulders
"a; rib sides, ga; clear rib, l0l4; hams, l6,H
Whisky firm aud scarce, at 923aa93
BALTIMORE, May 15.-yirg!nia skies, old, S bid
asked do. 1855, ~ bid, 721s asked; do 1867 81 bid
e5 esked do coupon, old 6e7l bid, 10 asked do ceu
dui Stocks very quiet aud steady. Virginia al xes
6. do new. 7lA. North Carolinss, l75l: do. new
"a. Money easy; A. oold steady: llS. Exchange
long, 10; short, 10.
New YORK, May M-Flour dull and droor;np
Wheat quiet, and without decided change Corr
dull and unchanged
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Methodist chorch DedIcate,,

NV YORK, May l5.-The ST. James Netho-
dist Ep' copa' Church at Harlem, OF which
Rev Henry Il. RtdSeway Is pastor was ded
cefed yesterday Bishop JameI pre- 1cbed the
cermOn. The edihce cost 1923 600, and nearly
ST 900 were subscribed yesterday to ply the
remainder of the debt.
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Railroad Lease

NKW YORK, May 15-The Midland railroad
hes leased for 90 years the Miidletowu Union-
vile ard Water Gap railroad, now in operation
from Middietown TO Cn.Onville, Orange county,
anu mas been authorized TO extend the road 10
the Delaware Water Gap, Pa in the co Al
Iegions. The Midland road assumes the entire
nOaiiDg debt OF the leased road, and pays seven
per cent. annually on the stock
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THESsNATR met at IL O'Clock to-day, and
after prayer went into executive session. 1t ID
understood that Mr.. Cameron, from the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs, reported back the
treaty and debate was commenced thereon
Mr.. Cameron, the chairman of the committee e.
Morton and Casserly, also members OF the com.
mlttee. No set speeches we're made to-day bu,
the provisions OF the treaty and action of the
committee were briefly commented upon, and
about 2 O'Clock the doors we're opened and tn 9
Senate adjourned until tomorrow.
CENSUS OF THE CoLoRBD PopULAr1oS.-A
statement of the colored population returned a.
the Census Bureau, together with the estmst
for four counties vet incomplete makes the Az
gregate number in all the States and Territories
about 1881 600. being gain OF 9.35 per cent
over iS60. The States and Territories stand in
the Following order in respect to the number OF
the colored population: Georgia. Virgins, Al
ALBANIA, Mississippi, South Carolina North Car
olins, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas
Mary land. Arkansas. Missouri, Florida, Penn.
sylSania, Ohio, New York, District OF Column
ba, New Jersey, Illinois. Indiana, Delaware
West Virginia, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mich
gan, G0nnecticut, Iowa, Rhode Island, g i'ifor-
mia, Wisconsin, Maine, Vermount, Nebaska A.
Minnesota, New Hampshire, Nevada Oregon
Colorado. Washington. Wyoming and Montana
The number Is equal in New Mexico, Utah ID A.
kOta, Idaho and Arizona.
TBE PREMATURE PUBLICATION IsvRsrraA-
TIoN.-The special committee of the Senate to
investigate into the premature publication
Of the treaty negotiated by the Joint High
Commission, and as to the publication OF
all matters which rsnspre in executives
sessions, will meet this evening at seven
O'Clock in Senator Cor kings committee room
SnbpmDas have been Issued for Mr. White.
chief of the n. Y. Tribune Bureau; George w
Adams, of the n. Y. World; Finley Anderson, of
the New York Herald; II. j. Ramsdell and DOM
Pistt, OF the Cincinnati Commercial: j. G. b.
Day's, Assistant Secretary of State. and Messrs
Norris and Flagg, Executive Clerks of the Sen
ate.
The statute of 1851 makes refusal to testify be-
fore Congressional cOmmitte a misdemeanor,
and urOn indictment and conviction before a
Z. iminal Court punishable with fine and i'm
p-isoDment. 1t was rumored about the Capitol
t. day that'he committee would order Nessrs
White and Ramsdell of the Tribune into COM
mttment - be panished under the provisions of
that act should they reinse to testify before
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Trial Of the New y--E s.r hack As
9ASStn

NKw YORK, May 15.-In the Court of Over
and Terminer this morning, before Judge Car
doza, the trial of Foster for the murder OF Mr.
futnam was begun. The prisoner WAS brought
IN handcufed. All persons were excluded from
the court except the jurors, counsel and re-
porters. The prisoner seemed unconcerned
Thlrty-two jurors responded. Judge Stewart
OF the counsel for the defence, asked the cour,
to assign additional counsel, and Judge Car
doza as igned VIM. .. Bartlett, remarking tn
he would assign two if necessary. Judge Stew.
ct replied that one was suffi cient.
NV YORK, May 15-Up to noon three iurors
have been sworn in the Foster case. Ii is prob.
able the Court will adjourn until tom brow.
after a jr y has been obtained.
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wAn DEPT, OFFICE CHIBP SIGNAL OYPronR,

Wa OEtNn Sninf CioNAL OHflOhbSk
Synopsis for the past, "a hostys:-The weather
re mains unchanged at the Pacific and Rocky
Mountain stations. Cloudy and tire: tsning
weather, with falling barometer, continues In
Nebraska. Easterly winds and diminishing
PIE sure Continue on Lakes Erie and Nj gan
Ihe pi ssure continues low in the eastern States
and has risen but slightly in the southern and
gull States. Cloudy and threatening weather
with OCCASIONAL local light rains, have pa .scd
OVER Michigan and the middle States; bet Gear
weather now prevails In that region.
Probaattties.-lt rs probable that eastsrly
winds will continue on the lakes; partially
cloudy and clear weather from the Mississsippi
eastward to the Atlantic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-05-15
Daughters or 81, Crfsu,u

NEW YORK, May 15.-The National Grand
Lodge of the Daughters of st. Crispin held their
third annual meeting in this city last week, and
elected Miss Martha MWalhrilgn, OF Stoneham
MASS, frst Grand Directress for the ensuing
year, ard Mrs. Francis Il. Jones, OF the same
place, Grand Secretary