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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-30

THIEVES AnoUr.-The petty 'arce-
'iis's are again plying their vocation.
Early yesterday morning a valuable
shotgun was stolen trom the Palace
naioon, the properly of the proprietor.
Luther Clark. II few days since some
ore stole his hunting dog.
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COMMENCEMENT NOTES.

The eighth annual closing exercises OF Ber-
gen Institute were ast evening in the rooms OF
the Institute The programme consisted OF declama-
tons recitations ana vocal aud mstrusental music.
The closing exercises Of Prof. Peihams
school for boys ouskeepsie N " were heid at the
opera House on Thursday, night. Inc oui'uiuS was
crowded with the friends OF The school Music. declama
.,s and .ha reading q, essays made the entertain
menf Al a later nour Prot. and Mrs Pelham received
their friends in the pT.ors o'the institute Inc year
inst has been most prosperous ia us history
The closing reception OF st. Johns School in
roitv Parish was held AZ tue senoorooms at No. 40
yarckst yesterday The first prize, for composition,
WAS awarded to George Sherwood; for spelling, to
Charles Franklin aud for military drill, to Francis
Frank. Tne exercises we're interesting .tc.ry .no
miiiary drill by the ST. johns Cadets Among the
visitors present we're the KS. W. H. Cooke and IN. A
duncan represented the vestrS OF IrihitF Chnrcn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-27

to their Alma Mater and of loving mothers SISTERS snd
nearer and dearer ones Of the graduating class
The literary exercises Of the class held In nj
versfty Hall IN the forenoon and consisted Of GRAFTON
by C. T. Lane Of Jackson. and poem by 7. II. johnson
OF Ann Arbor The exercises Of the afternoon held
In the open air. in the shade Of the University Hail. and
consisted Of the reading Of the class history by Calvin
Ihomas OF Lapeer; the class prophecy by
II. K Pattengll OF Ltchneld: the delivery Of
the farewell address by the class President,
George H. Jameson Of Jackson; singing the
class song and miscellaneous exercises around the
Tree These latter consisted mainly Of singing popular
coiiege songs. and smoking the last cigar The festv
TIES OF class day illuminated with the Ssnior Reception
~ University Hall In the evening, which brilliant
anair. The building and grounds were handsomely
Illuminated; and the dancing and promenading while
write lat the wtchng hour Of midnight show no sgns
Oh abatement.
The grafton before the alumni was delivered in Uni
versity Hall at lao by the Hon. Duane Doy OF the
Cl"ss OF &c. superintendent Of the Detroit Public
Scnools At $50 the alumni partOok OF their annual
supper. Tie weather throughout the day was fortu-
natey pleasant and bids fair TO be 80 on the morrow,
when Commencement occurs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-27
TRINITY COLLEGE.
TILE COMPETITORS FOR THE PRIzES-KX-
AMINArONs FOR THE COMING YEAR.

sUccEssF IL COMPETITIONS FOR THE fifAf'-hA
AMINAToSs FOR THE COMING YEAR
HARTFORD, June 26.-The following announce
ment In reference successful competitions for the
various prizes the collegiate has Just been made
The futile prize" for the best essay on Number and
quantity as function OF Physical Law. awarded to
T. j. Drunm OF Rochester, N. Y; the Chemical prizes
for the best two essays upon "Photography'' were
gwen the first 10 E. ~ Dckerson OF NewYork city and
the second 10 Y VI. Dubois OF Faribault, Mimi; T. j.
pramm Of Rochester received the Z" senior English
prize" for the best poem OF at least lOO
llues Tee Sophomore French prize for the
best examination IN Ferreloes' Trate de fexisence
De Deu" was awarded TO Isaac Hester OF Reading Pa
The Freshmen Geometry price" fer the best examna-
ton in Chauoyenet's geometry, was given to Mt j. H.
K Burgvin Of Pittsburgh. Examination for honors In
Latin and Greek have occupied the day they VIII De
continued on saturday IN mathematics and English.
The Baccaaureate will be preached In the col
lepe enape on sunday evening by theRght Rev Bishop
Williams Chancellor Of the College
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-27
OBITUARY.
HOWARD STANTON
Bostos,, June IS. 1874


Howard Stanton, the well-knewn chess
player and shakesperean scholar. died yesterday in
London at age g. Mr. stanton descended from
an ancient family and was born in England In 1919.
After eompletng his collegiate education at Oxford he
settled in London aud engaged in literary pursuits
Some years later studied chess and succeeded well
that Ia 1s43 he " St Amand. who had been pro-
claimed the champion OF Europe Mr.. stanton was for
six OF seven years the acknowledged head Of chess
players and during that time is said to have played and
won more chess matches than any person ever Known
Ii family caused nlm 10 abandon serious play
but ne continued 70 maintain the position OF one OF the
ablest writer's and authorities chess IL Europe aud
was the author OF standard works well critical
ESSAYS royal game In later years Mr. Stauni on
devoted his time and attention 10 general ntera ure ana
edited an illustrated edition OF 5hakespeare's works
aud received for doing 5000. Mr.. stauuton was
Editor also work describing the great schools or
England. published In 1865.
OBITUARY NOTES.
Nathan R. Thayer, Deputy Collector of the
Custop-bouse in Boston, died suddenly IN that city
yesterday, at the age of So
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NJ our existence is that laws against gambling have
been enacted there and some accounts 90 50 Lar as
60 .av that they are to be enforced.
PERSONAL.

Jules Fayre delivered lecture on Washing
"a, during his recent visit 10 Belgium.
Sneaker Blaine of the House of Representa-
-. .,r,ved IN THIS city yesterday from Washington
and Ieft last evening for his home In Maine
Nv spofford. Librarian of Congress, pro-
o.a. IN index AL the valuable public documents from
- foupSsiou OF the Government to the present tme
Mr.. Buford Wilson OF Illinois, the new 90
cor Of the Treasury said by the press of his State
81 oo,s,stent anti infatiOnist, and to have an excel
lieut. reputation as q lawyer
Cen McCook has received his commission
"a, ,ahen his oath OF Office as Governor OF Colorado.
ne viii reach Denver early IN July. and enter upon bis
duties
MIR. Rutter. who was understood to be acting
for Baron Rothschid Of Parts. recently purchased at
auction three splendid pieces oi eeVres ware
payIug therefor the large sum of s52.5oo
Several prominent citizens of st. LOUIS have
FORMED themselves into Bridge Monument Association
for the purpose erecting colossal bronze statue OF
lanes B. Eads chief engineer OF the bridge over the
Mississippi at this point vain VI s
Names OF his associates in the work OF planning ana
erecting the great structure The project is to De car
rled out by voluntary subscriptions
Alexander II. Rice, John Cummings, and
Edward Atkinson submitted to the corporation OF
the Boston OF Technology report strongly
tavoring the system Of military drill existing in
that institution, both on account OF the mental ana
PHYSICAL discipline IL gives, ana because II supplies 10
the country many Young men whose knowledge or min!
tTy affairs Is likely 10 prove very convenient III al
emergency.
Gen. Sherman has returned TO Washington
from his visit TO st. Louis where he has been
making arrangements for the transfer OF army head
quarters. Ee said yesterday that the removal would
positively take place by the first OF October. He has
rented FOR his headquarters tue residence 81 Dr. Pope
IL the of Tenth aud OyestS. Tue General Hll
with his entire staf except Major Poe or the
engineers who will remain IL Washington " forward
statistics and maps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-27
TIE FINANCE BILL
A NEW IDEA ABOUT IT'S WORKINGS.


TO the Edttor or The Trtoune.
SIR: If the so-caled Finance bill, passed by
Congress in the closing hours Of the session, and
promptly signed by the President is regarded as in any
sense an imitation measure, believe the delusion VIII
be dispeed and the inhatiousts will discover that
they have caught a large-szed Tartar.
The bill requires all the National banks 70 deposit In
legal tenders equivalent to five per cent OF their
circulation the Treasurer OF the United States for
the redemption their circulation. This amount must
always kept going just here that the shoe
will pinch.
The country banks have issued IN round figures
OF the s3iO00OOO aud under this they
are required 70 put themselves IN position to redeem
this s24OOOO00o legal tenders demand and at their
own expense. The facility afforded for the
SION OF country banknOtes into legal tenders must
cause this class OF circulation to DO sent home rapidly
This will happen more rapidly. l fancy, than
many OF these institutions provide for re-
demptIon. The result will be that many OF the
country banks must be compelled curtaL th cir
circulation, and fan back sale OF their Govern
nent deposit in the United States Treasury
furnish means redeem their surplus Judging
from my experience under the old Of redemption,
IN force before the present National Bank
istenee with far less perfect OF redemption,
believe the present system viii result in liquidation
contraction OF onehrd the Present bank mote circlla
ton. BANKER.
Bostos June IS 1874
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MARKIEU

ALLy-LTT PELD-On ThgrSs evening Jane 25 1874 At re
strong-plso- Church Brsoks by Rev ta'or
Galasha AnGeon d. D Aheft Ains
AM Mar yogEgess laa-ateg O L y Lis atrl
CAMPBELL-KISGMAS-On weilsiaT, Jan. - he aenos
A. II.
Osego 10 HeaIy Campbell Of Llnil4
De KERSOy Jcn. -. the esdnse q
the bride, mothsr, Rev A. Glee d. D. Go De1eE-
son TO r daughter Of The AGe Nn H. Aelnh, all
HOOLE-CRAIGn Wednesday. June II 1874 The Rfsrns<
Ibnrca Linden j. bY tn rev Gesn.f, hlAI & l,sis
81 hate, ede.I daughter Of W. II. Craig rs4
UOWARD-GUI0S Thnsoay June D. 1874 at Trinity Chnrea,
by BoSB PreeeE W. Howard Ana, a.gsnsss
o. iement GaioR aii Of Ses-lorA-
uUNTER-coX-Bv the Rev r Fitch Church
-mrr Oh Ne.sesay "a 1874 HobertJ HE>rto hgsrss
Ve5na .sGe JOIN Cox al % brou.iE
SEGUSLEAyIrT-Ia June a. 1874. -
tue brides A. PasaE LAVA Aesus " BaAA
L.. &C laughter y. CaaA +. Le4Ti.i esq
Boston papers prAse eopF.
RHUE-LORD-la BROOKLYN jane 10 by Rev. H. STe Frsnh
Blue t. Mss Sarah Z. Lord Of oaem Mas
YLOa-AECHTERSACHT-Ia Booslyn on TIE 18Th INST, ~
~ scuSer d. d., h Peace issr AM hate d. lsaShiss
Of II. A. AechieEa.cst. esq, ali Of LrOOIlya
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ruesily June % 1874. Ms.scea,
J. BY Rev Lea ". Norton. Geo. s. TAose - drs ~ A w.
hcGrory.
THoaPsOS-L .eKEAt BrOos Jun. % 1874. b. Rev Jsha
Chadxek Trans L. Thomps5u Of Pgrtaaa A.lss Aafy
j. eldest dsusher Of the late stephen T. Carks.
TYTUS-DAvIEs-Juns "a 81 b. brides DosAss
Prospect Hi Sew-have1, C0nA b. tie Rev Z. - De-~f.
Milwaukee Wis and Charlotte hsiads
lounges. Tie ate Joan Davies Vi sesio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-27
PCBLIC OPINION.

Really. there are too many in on this third
Germ ante. Our poor little Two pairs are not worth
nickel We pass louisville CoOrerJonrnal tDenl
If President Grant thinks the nomination
Of Boss Shepherd going 10 help him TO third term,
he makes about the biggest mistake OF his hie.-lCln-
cinnau Gazette RcpJ
There seems TO be very little opposition 10
che renominatOn Dix and what there comes from
men who Rrieved because their own wIims ana
faucies have not been gratined--lTroy wing tHep1
Striking a balance among the things good
and pad 10 down 70 the account OF leading men
at Washington TINS Winter, 1t is evident tnat no sGge
,ran comes out of the strong as PFesluenl
Grant.-lNOrwch Bulletin t1epJ
To hear it proclaimed in Congress that the
Of great country mas pec9 ssner
only that leaders in Congress are iorGed "a
mil personal and official immortality th4t S@H4o' @'u
70 be cr1ticlsed-Ist. LOUIS RepuOllcan tlhu'I
IL there is any reputation talked or any
where II is ked OF by those VINO woud AZ tue
az fine money sharks repudlate CONTRACT. Aho JIM
srenudIaton with which sensible expansionsis sta no
charged a desire 10 perform mat cohuAct m ~ no "
terest of the people, Cincinnati Enquirer NDeih'J
IL the Republican party should lay claim 10
the seTmon on the Mouni-and 10 the nature OF th.
Republican party 10 lay claim 70 almost even t liz -
70 readiu now the doctrines enuneiated therein but
they would blow up the mount WIN nitro oe
little giant powder before they "ouu Aeep 0'Ds0 Wv
oepL-tretre Haute Gazette DemJ
About the hmpest things left behind by
Congress are the Washington newspapers Inc ao"n y,
,ustenanoe and they must miserably perish OF SLOW
starvation. One of the Shepherd family was JON , 80
gses re was faint aone OF pap for brief time But be
wasn't CONFIRMED -iL,leyeland Herald (HepJ
AS with other men of force and Original
ideas, MI Shepherd lie warmly abused ana warn
praised, but there question that AFTER pescHt
and prejadices have subsidized he Will De
the honor due 70 one who has performed great
services President Grant who shown hinsef a
steady friend Of the District has by Ihs appointment
indicated his recognition Of the work performed
by Mr. Shepherd in redeeine Washington from its con-
dition mud and sQnaIor-l Washington Star thepJ
Those who fondly hope for the dsintegra-
tOn OF Republican party Will pd that against
the Democratic organization, the RtuDeans one
End OF the country the other w In the great cam
or VII rights in the presence OF the nigh duty OF
Guarding the nation aud AL its PRICELESS interests from
the control OF that party which wckedly, madly and
treacberousy sOugt and desired not only to destroy
tazt nation but which, since tho close OF the recent
mas lis influence ana power 10 defeat the egt
innate results Of the war.-Ist. Joseph tMo9 Herald
lEepa ....
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AyDREws-M D.nsur, Conn, s.tsrs,y Jgs. 20 George
Andrews sgeJ % yearA
DUsrERKOTTER-Mss Louisa DaseTko JaBe 20, kRssss.
ION Of funeral hereafter
PIs-AI wonear j. THURSDAY June "a Ahns Dass-tt -ifs
Thomas d. q the late Dr. Leroy NJ fss
ynevss1
invited aiten without 'artser aoee the
funeral Mr. stsDben W.
Aoncar saurdAy June ~. 1918 m Garages al 10
Of lO;i5 from BAEcAy
tophersiA, y. l.. rtarn tEaias ~ $50 ,.
KRBY-o. Jan 10 1874. his residence BAmo. Co.
MaryAnd ALT Of bis CaAs l. kr0F,
steward Of tie L. ). Hospital Brooklyn
McPARLANDn BROOKLYN 18Th Mary j. e4esi daughter a
b. E.besh the late Robert Mcfarland.
The vii be Clgroa Of Oar Father Cersss
ave- AusIue And FGto-aEes, SgEG-J, 2su
inst
RAYMOSD-In 3ookrn wedsesiAy June "a Charles Lewis ~
beloved fTae an Aee Ay aos4 .s4 ~
anf ~
friends Of family and seh0as Of Al
Episcopal Church respectfully vte 20 gt.n thr ulerx
from
seTsuthsre. SsalAy, June -, lsgi al oe.ocs
sCOPIRLDAner sad painful illness NILE H. sosH rssd
months AEd n only q James and sIas~tA
seOAeL.
Funeral 20 take place JOhnso~p. n T.. June 81
wBRKs-suddepiJ Ia Harlem, June "a ClArsa A. vile SCaes
WeekA
Church, ssAngtoss Hobsken San4AT neri a. D n
wILLIAMs-ln Brookvn Jass 70 ong ssd painful Dsss
Mrs r. II. " VILLAINS IN The tits yeAI o. her ass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-27
GO1ERNNENr WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON. ID. c., Friday, June I'll a. u
Synopsis for the past q hours -
Rain has prevailed In New-England, the Mid
die states the region, tue ONO valley the Upper
Mississippi Valley. the northern portion OF the South
Atlantic states. and Alabama.
Tie barometer has fallen, nut continues highest IN the
Gulf states Ii fallen the Remaining districts aud
is lowest in the Northwest
The temperature continues high in the southern
strtes, the ohio Valley and the North West. IL has
fallen slightly the lake REGION IN the northern por
tlons OF the Middle States aud New England.
Northwest northeast winds prevail IN New-En
gland Middle states and the lower lake region, aud
east or south winds In the remaining districts.
The Missouri RIVER has risen at Omaha aud fallen at
Bonneville. The Mississippi River has fallen at La
Crosse, 81. Louis, and Cairo.
Probabilities.
For Ye,r England, the Middle States, ana the locer lake
region partly cloudy tocalser and local RAINS UiH pre-
rai tcllh sight RAJ Of eperdfire, mort. east Uisds
and stationary or rising barometer.
For the South Atlantic anu Gulf States increasing
coulness and high temperature with hight rain. East
Mssissppi River. south winds ana slight
changes Ia the barometer For Tennessee Quo
Valley partly cloudy and continued warm weather. with
southeast south west winds and st rains north VI
Kentucky.
For upper lake region and the Northwest increas
Ing coudiness, III Michigan, Wisconsin, and Mime
sofa, eastery s0utherly Winds increasing IN force
slight changes in temperature, and falling barometer
The Central Mississippi River Will fall DUNG the day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-27
DOMESTIC MARKETS

Jspe 26Lsis Imports ter the last hesr~
Your ~ 900 bbs Wheat 245770 bush Cora 23ss5l bash
800 bush Canal sbipmcstswhes i0t075 basn Gers
los 900 bash Oats 7l02 bush Rail Erpor-Csrn 100 liS
bush Data 5000 bash Cans. Fshiswbsaf lie Com, ioc
s7as7 20; Amber 81 5Oass White 81 sds9. whest
White hicairsn 81 s. gsotsi Avssses No
spnng 81 3s6sl 80; No 2 do. 81 81. hei wsSr 81 sd
81 AZ White Wuer 81 45dsl 80 Com dali: Nales, i0OO0
Western 6s6692 nc Oats dalli safes No wssssn e
5ILse are nominsy 81 10 Barley Mali Canada o. 900
50 western 81 s00kl 90 oh-r articles anesssg~1-
CHICAGO June 26FiOur dull and nonssL wss dsi sid ssr
lied prce. lower No; spnhs 81 22ssl 20 10 ssn.g.
september: sDnng 81 l3 Rejected ~ o. - dad
and Mixed 60ac. CASH tvisrt J1iy Or Aas-r
Rejected 57e Oats dull and shade loser No +9's e@..'
&c. July; Rejected, S3'se Rs qzet and usehansdi re
Sfe Porx setiEe ADD tzser OH d.
Jal 81 Is Lard actve ,Hd higher " esa %
Lake Feishs-Con Baa.o 3ae Klsston 'e IL .he ossa
Board whes closed st al lss- Lady 81 2 Au<l.t and 'sn
6Os, JAY Reeeps-5 0OJ bsls Pour 50 DU0 bu.a West
37i 600 Corn iOOc0 bush Oats 80 bash RYE sso-
neniO00 bb Flour $1,000 Sah Wheat az 900 bash C'rs
$4,000 bush OasA -
ssyORLsAs,, June 26-P oar dali supsrshe. 81 Treas
s61s7 Choice 7psS. Corn dni DiIed 52e; Waite. Sc
yellow Sic Oats So 959c. Bran dn DC H.y-Nss
sn zoe and1s rsts aae a. gig 90 bead sfsss p 49,
lOac, lsc Hsms IL 1l3L Lar5ish sops'ys
Tee l2c kez liza dlJc. Sugar O1erae demand Far 70
Fully Fair SO as e. Sc Prime 94c stock 4!tS sbds Ne.
No sales 493 WHISKY dui 3sc tT sns
81 02 for CnonBan Coffee arm orlIns1 TO o"d 1904 va
Corn quiet 81 So Gold. liIl BIchAnss-se~.f,t.
sight. q premium; Sterling. 54A. 40,
INHALATION N g. June 26-Spirs rnrpeBins sie,5r a. 30
81 So Tor strae; Crude rupcbins siesT VI %
for Hard % ~ Tor yellow Dpi aud sgsln lar ssAI -
81 rs
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wero then received into the Assocston Mr. Tremaine
made address welcoming them 70 the ranks Of the
Alumni, and telling them that IL customary for
those who had been graduated from the College ~ meet
annually and TO revive the pleasant memories Of their
student days
After the reading of the minutes of the last annual
meeting the report OF the Exam nation Committee was
adopted. The report contained criticisms on the
length OF the examinations IN the College "A compared
with the OF time devoted TO each study during
the term. a Committee OF three consisting
OF Messrs Wheeler, Flammer and Lowry
was appointed TO bring the matter before the
Faculty OF the college with view to having the defect
ren led. This step what important one, mas
much as II indicates the intention Of the Alumni to take
active part assisting by their Judgment the regular
officers of the college In improving the currcuum'
committee Of nine appointed to he present al tno
college examinations during the year. aud to look INTO
the workings OF the institution. This committee was
called the Committee the Progress OF the College anu
It is designed to make suggestions as to improvements
&C. either studies pursued in the college or tne
Of time to be devoted 10 each II is not ntenhea
10 clash with the college authorities, but merely " aSsi'
them IN their work
The report of the sudents' Aid Fund established FOR
the purpose Of aiding INDECENT students TO compete
their studies reported that it had lent US 10 slnents
during the year. al balance hand OF ss5s 10
In addition, the 3.faanent fund OF the Association
amounted 10 $40? "a. Al the election OF officers when
ensued. the following were CHOSEN
Everett wheeler President Grn A. p Khum vicepre.lier
Ruse Whpp Fisher Secretary; James knor TreanreG
De Peyss.r Hs'onAn; studsls Aid Fund r.
Wheeler sve
Notice gwen 70 the Alumni Of the founding OF
college papeI TO be conducted By the students Of the
Senior and Junior Classes Alter the business meeting
the members adjourned TO the college chaDel IN the
upper part OF the building where DOunuiul collation.
served Profs Spencer ana DOcharty or the Faculty
were present aud Gen. WrDD sent note OF regret.
SpeecDes, generally in numerous velD were made 10y
PrOfs Spencer aud Compton, Gen. Ketchu. Messrs ire
maine Hardy KItchell. Jele. and others The address
OF Prot. Compton noteworthy 10 described the
efforts making for the establishment or post
graduate course practical engineering he Dopeu
that the attempt would successful, and that 1t wOl
be merely nItdtOry st-p toward the founding OF
free sclool of applied science and technology Inc
various classes then called upon TO respond III
addresses and the Association adjourned at late hour
The party OF students under the direction oi
Prof. Compton at Crntrdi PARK, IN making astrO-
nOnca VIII De ouE every hne day during
the coming