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The New York herald., 1874-09-08

The Young Divorce Suft-Excitement at
. Session OF the County Court-A Fight
Anticipated.
SALT LAKE CITY. Sept I, 1874.
Tho Third DISTRICT Court met to-day. Ann
Elza's suit for divorce and alimony comes up
on Thursday.
There was considerable excitement at Toocle
To-day. 1t Is reported that a, demand was made
OF the late Probate Judge for the records OF the
c0urt, which was refused. The County Court Is
!n session there. The United States Marshal Is
Snere with his deputies A large number OF armed
Motmons were also there. fight was antici-
patod, but no collision occnrred
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FRANCE.
n. jules Simon on the Future Government
Cabinet Concern for the Spanish Executive.

PARIS, Sept. Z, 1874.
n. Jules Simon, In o speech at Rheims to-day,
urged the dissolution Of the Assembly. Monarchy
In France he declared impossible. The nation
comprised only republicans and Bonapartists.
MINISTERIAL SYMPATHY WITH sERRANO.
Tue government has suspended for two months
the publication Of LUntvers for o bitter article
against President Serrano.
Serious Charge Against an Ex-Consul OF
tho United States.
PARIS, Sept. 7, 1874.
Charles Perkins, formerly United States Consul
at Lisbon, and his wife were before the Correc-
ttonA Tribunal OF the Seine on Saturday, on
charge Of ofobtatnlng $1,000 francs under false pre-
tences.
1t is charged that Perkins obtained the money
oy allegations that he had concession for cable
between Spain and England; that he was pego-
tiattng loan for Don CErlos, and that he was en-
gagged in other moneyed transactions.
Judgment in the case will be given tomorrow.
Mr.. CHARLES PERKINS CAREER.
MI. Charles Perkins, who Is, according to our
cable news, SO seriously implicated before the
ana sdveatarous career in ie 1s Born u IN D1tcaess
county, New York. he made q tour IN Europe at
an early age: He returned to his native country
with mlnd-whlch was almost precOctously
hcute-stored with knowledge. He had acquired
the use OF many languages, including the ScavOnic
kVnkuo. Auc ldtc oeCTctdIy SeWdIu dPpOlnCeu
him American Consul at Lisbon and he continued
10 present himself as sort Of 1avOrite pTOtege Of
the great statesman. His public position, talents
end genial address obtained for him an introduce
ton to excellent society OF which he made the most
marked use. by gaining in marriage nieOe OF the
ex-Queen Isabella OF Spain, who has borne him a
p0n-the American Bourbon OF the present day.
Ihs fact may serve to explain his affinty for the
cause OF Don Carlos, and thus enighten us some
what az to the action OF the French police. Mr..
Perkins, child received any number OF names In
baptism but we cannot just now identity them
among those Of the Spanish Bourbons which are
recorded IN the "Almanach de GOtha.n
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THE LOST CHILD.
Tho Boy ~ Goshen Not Charley Reso~
Telegram from the Sheriff OF Orange
County.

The Boy ~ Goshen Not Charley Ress~
Telegram from the Sheriff or Orange
County.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 7, 1874.
The Ross family have received photograph %
the child at Goshen, Orange county, n. T., sn0
they pronounce II to be not that OF the missing
child Charley Ross They are satisfied that 1t was
q case OF mistaken identity, as Charley would noe
say he came from Philadelphia, Germantown being
the only locality ne knew
The following Is o copy Of teierram receive0
az the mayors ONCE this morning from James n.
Hoyt Sherin OF Orange county, New York.
lev Rs shs her here Which believe is the c't Cha.
christian d. Ross by letter yesterday.
The Boy at Goshen Held for Furthe.
identification-A Woman Said To Be 4.
Pursuit OF the Child.
GOSHEN, N Y, Sept 7, ls7E
person claiming to be q detective presented
nimself here last evening. who clarms to be abd0
to identity Charley Ross. This morning the au-
tn0rlties had the boy taken from Mrs Haipht'S
custody and he is now in charge OF the Oyerseer or
the Poor The detective, ON an examination of the
Sheriff Hoyt feels that detectives are never to 10
trusted as class. and he holds the child for
aba!e bat mas rather incre ased since the rabpcs-
tion OF the HERALDs exclusive account OF the
il is said that ire little fellow now here was
taken from a woman connected with CIRCUS
while IN Havana Cuba, and that the womaR
from whom Rev. Mr.. Kenney took the boy has
pursued them to New York, where she will new
probably seek to recover the child. The result u
awaited with impatience, as other parties are
expected here this evening from Philadelphia 70
Identify the child.
Supposed Presence OF tho Ross Child fn-
the District OF Columbfa-A Strange
Boy Left with a Poor Family-The De-
tectives Satisfied He Is Not q Member
of the Ross Family.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 1874
For the second time the detective corps Of
Washington has been agitated over the supposed
presence In the District OF the Ross child.
The Superin tendent OF Police to-day received
such information as to make 1t necessary to In
vestgate the circumstances under which boy
about four years DID, had been left with DOOR
family in the borders OF the District. The DOy.
intelligent and attractive, said his name
was Willie Darling, and While the father OF the
boy claimed that 1t was his only child the young.
ster said he had two brothers and heaps OF sisters
So far facial likeness could be traced the child
did
RESEMBLE THR LOST ROSS CHILD,
but the detectives said they were satisfied ne was
not member OF the Ross family, ana
that there was no further need OF at
tempting TO establish his identity with that
family. Should the circumstances warrant q closer
tiOn to hold all the parties, and while there arc
some things entirely satisfactory the detectives
itis expected that all doubt Will be dlspeliod
tomorrow.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
OCEAN TELEGRAPHY.
Paying Out the New Anglo-American Cable
Reports from the Great Eastern.

STEAMSHIP GREAT EASTERN, Sept. 6-Noon,l
Via LONDON, Sept. 7.
One thousand six hundred and ninety.six nau.
tlcal miles Of cable have been paid out.
SEPT. 6-5 O'Clock A. NJ
We are close to the skegs, and we are going
80 buoy ana hope to make the final splice to-day.
The cable is In perfect condition.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08

Musical and Dramatic Notes.
Braga, the vtoloncellist. is expected here this
week.
signora Potenuni is said to be one OF the best
Normas in Italy.
The subscription books for the strakosch Italian
opera season are now open at the Academy of
Music.
splendid bill is offered by Thomas orchestra
at Central Park Garden, for the beneft OF Mr.
Jonn Koch, on Thursday next
The Colosseum opens with "Paris in Flames'' on
Monday next The well known painter Matt
Morgan has been retained by the direction The
selection is o good one and justines great anti
cipations in connection with the forthcoming
cycorama-
'The Fast Family" at the Filth Avenue Theatre
was so well received on Saturday, and the demand
for seats during the evening was so great for the
following nights, that Mr. Daily has to announce it
for repetition every night this week and at the
matinee on Saturday next. On Saturday evening
the long promised remodelled "Scnool for Scan.
dal" will be presented, with a wealth OF new
scenery and costumes and Q most remarkable
cast
Miss Fanny Brough, the young English actress
who makes her American debut in Booths
Theatre on next Monday evening as "Belve-
dera, !" in Otway's tragedy, 'venice Preserved
is q daughter OF the reno wned Robert Brough and
niece OF Lionel Brough. She made her first ap-
pearance in Manchester in 1868, and her London
debut at Mrs. John Woods st. James Theatre in
1870, playing the titular part in Fernando at the
same time, as Will be remembered that Miss Agnes
Ethel was playing 1t IN New York. Miss Brough
has supported Mr.. Toole at the London Gaiety and
Mr.. Barry Sullivan on several OF his provincial
tours, her first decided success being achieved as
"Opnelia" to Mr.. Sullivan's Hamlet" when she
was not more than sixteen years OF age. Sne was
the Clara Douglas at the famous revival Of Bal
wer's Money" by Miss Marie wiltons company
at the London Prince OF Wales Theatre few sea-
sons ago, part which she sustained for some six
months or more. Her beauty is OF an interesting
type, enhanced by extreme youth and freshness
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
LIPE INSURANCE CASE,

The Company Baund by q Guarantee
Of It's Agent to Pay Premiums.
BOSTON, Sept. 7, 1874
The Massachusetts, Supreme Court has decided
the contested life insurance policy case, involving
$40, 0Oo in favor of the widow OF the late Colonel
Thomas E. Chickering against the Globe Life In.
surance Company OF New York. The defence
claimed the premiums had not been paid, but the
plaintiff showed that the Boston agent OF the COM
panv guaranteed the payment OF the premiums to
Offset his. the agents, personal Indebtedness to
the Messrs. Chickering, and the Court held that
the insurance company was bound by this promise
lt8 AGENT.
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KILLED IN AN AFPRAY,

KINGSTON, N. Y, Sept. T. 1874
special says tnat on Sunday, in West Brook
vile, sullivan county, on the line OF the Delaware
and Hudson Canal, John Wells went to a house
occupied by Frederick Frank and demanded pay
ment OF rent, which was refused by Frank, who
ordered Wells out Of doors, and, Selling gun,
threatened to shoot him. Wells went out and
soon after returned, when an alteration ensued
and Wells struck Frank, knocking him down. AS
he fell Franks head struck stone and his skull
was fractured. He died soon after. wells was
0rrested.
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The Direct Atlantic Cable.

LONDON, Sept. Z, 1874
The work OF laying the new direct cable from
the Irish to the American coast has commenced,
and the ollowing espatch from the steamer Fara-
day reports the progress made:-
STEAMER FARADAY, Sunday, Sept. g. 1874.
We bplced the deep sea cable with the Irish
shore end on the Sd and had payed out $50 knots,
when Y fault was discovered on the 4th. 1t was
found that wire had pierced the gutta percha.
While we were overhauling the cable 1t got entan-
Iathoms OF water. The graphing apparatus was
SET ct work and the cable recovered. The insua-
tton IL now perfect. We are In latitude so 5l Ion
QttudA II a
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
AN ALLEGED MURDERER DISCHARGED.

BOSTON, Sept. 7. 1874
The examination OF Peter Kelly, OF the British
schooner Alice Myrck, for fatally stabblng ship
mate, named Brown, on the tigh seas, took place
to-day before Judge LOWELL of the United States
District Court. The complaint was made IN behalf
OF the British Consul for Kelly's extradtti0n. The
evidence failed to sustain the charge OF murder,
and tue uraOner was discharged,
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
CHINESE WOMEN RETURNED HOME.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Sept. 7, 1874
The Supreme Court to-day In the habeas corpus
case Of the twenty three Chinese women brought
here on the steamer Japan, decided that the
State law which regulates such immigration is
constitutional, and remanded the women to the
master OF the steamer Japan, to be returned to
China.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
DONALDSON'S BALLOON.

The Passengers Safely Suspended I'm a.
Old Pine Tree-Destruction OF the Bah
loon.
LEwIsTOwN, N. j., Sept. I, 1874.
Professor DonaldsOn's balloon with T. T. En-
mons, OF tho Allentown N0rntng Herald, and 4.
D. Kramer, OF Allentown, as passengers left Al
lentown, Pa, at quarter past eleven A. NJ. and
landed at haifpast one p. NJ. IN the pine WOODS
near JuliustOwn, N. J. The landing was rather
disastrous TO tue balloon, 1t being :orn pieces,
and the vOyagers were suspended IN he Basket
about forty Ieet from the ground in an Old pine
tree. No bones were broken.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
THE CITY OF PEKIN9,

BOSTON, Sept. I, 1874.
The City of Peking came into the harbor at eight
O'Clock this morning and anchored OF the foot OF
State street. Crowds now visiting and inspect
ing the vessel, which will remain open to visitors
during the day and evening. The City of Peklng
will sail at eight O'Clock tomorrow morning Tor
New York.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
THE INDIANS.

Sioux Wanting to Bury tho Hatchet
with tho Rces.
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. I, 1874.
party OF Sioux came up to Fort Lincoln last
night, from Fort Rice, and joined the Rees en-
plOyed at Lincoln who are bitter enemies to them,
and in o grand pow-wow they wanted to bury the
hatchet and pr0fessed the warmest friendship;
but the Rees discredit 1t and will not trust them
unless prepared to fight at moments notice.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
MOVEMENT ON THE BLACK HILLS

Experienced Miners and Hunters Pre-
pared to Evade tho Military.
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. I, 1874.
A special to the Journal from Bismarck SAYS
A party OF fifty men will leave Bismarck in about
thirty days for the Black Hills. The party VIII be
composed OF experienced miners and hunters who
not only know the color OF gold and the habits OF
the Indians. but are sharp enough to evade the
military, and wno once in the hills, live as In
dams live, and consequently Will not bother them
selves with supplies to any great extent
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
Wallackss.

MIR. Toolelas night modified his programme so
as To appear In three OF mis- best characters, and
as result crowded audience assembled to greet
him. "Our Clerks" though not a very interesting
piece, affords Mr.. Toole an opportunity for dis
play OF his powers OF characterization which
he uses with such excellent effect under
favorable conditions His John Puddcompe-the
stupid numbering, unready clerks mlrth-pro-
voking performance. Last night he introduced
into this part three songs in which he has already
achieved great success-'He. She and the Post
man, Bob simmons Courtship' and 'rhe Hor-
rble Tale" These were well received by the
audience, who showed some disposition to keep
Mr.. TOoe singing all night. But ne escaped on
the plea tnat. his minstrel powers were limited.
"On the Line" Of which we have already spoken
favOrably. was the second piece. The nights per-
formance was brought to a close by the laugh
able farce 'Icl on Parle Francals,n in
which Mr.. Toole PLAYED .spriggins. character
which he created and In which ne has played over
200O times. 1t Is one OF his most mastery efforts,
and the unblushing manner in which this creation
has been prated without any acknowledgment Is
the best evidence OF its artistic value. Mr. Toole
seems to be growing IN favor with the metrOpOli.
tan audiences, and will no doubt have scored q
solid success by the time his engagement comes to
an end.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
The Fire at Frostburg, Md.-List Of In
Sur0nces.
Firemen Injured in Paterson.

IAIEKSoN, N. J oePt Z, 1914.
During an alarm of nre yesterday afternoon the
hand engine Totona became unmanageabe on the
steep grade of Totona avenue. and ran over Theo-
dore Ii. Chamberlin, who was terribly crushed, his
spine being fractured, It is feared. Richard Ross
and James Partington, who were seated on the
tongue OF the engine, we're also badly hurt and
Michael Brennan mad two ribs broken and was Sc
verely cut on the head. other persons were more
or less injured by the accident. There were two
fires here yesterday, both unimpOrtant.
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to tho crops ana houses. The ravages of the nre
will be particularly distressing during the coming
winter.
THR TOTAL LOSS
Dy the IRE was about $4,000. The insurance is as
Iollows:-Slocombe steven, on building on
george street, 81. 200; Thomas Starmer, 81 900 IN
the Liverpool London and Globe; william Finch,
mouse on Rideau street, $4,000. p. O'Meara lost
neaviVi ne Is insured In the Etna Company for
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
THE HUMBOLDT FESTIVAL.

PHILADELPHIA Sept. I, 1874
The Humboldt festival was held to-day at Schuet-
zen Park. Five thousand persons were present.
The day was spent IN games, music, address, &s.
The festival will close to-day and the proceeds viii
The New York herald., 1874-09-08

UNITED STATES CONSULATE,
BEYR0UT, SYRIA, ASIA, Feb. 10, 1874.

UNITED STATES CoNsuLArK.
BEYRoUr, SYRIA, ASIA Feb. IL, 1874
Mr. A. wEsRR:-
PIANO has stood the syrian climate This instrument.
Dyke, in the spring Of 1851 has been nigh on seven
years In Beyrout and has wthstood the trying dan
gers Of damp winters and hot dry summers per.
fectly Indeed, II Is just as good to-day when my
sister nrst tf1ed ~ IN your rooms.which saying
American or European, has ever held out long =
time In this part OF the world take great pleasure
thus communicating TO you my fathers and my sisters
perfect satisfaction with their bargain and subscribe
myself yours respectfully,
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
Paper MIL Burned,

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept I, 1874.
Dickinson and Fairneld's paper mill, at Hol-
yoke, caught fire last night from spontaneous
combustion in the rag room, and was partially
destroyed. The lOssis $25, ,OoO fully insured.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08

(MTARRH OF THE NASAL PASSAGES, EARS AND
~ Throat BY A. N. WILLIAMSON NJ D. late Clint
Gs Ca fhys,can "a the University Medical College, Price
Dr. Wiamson's treatment Is no well estabiisbed we
are glad TO see nm article this disease suitable for the
general reader."-Medicai Review for August
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
THE GOVERNORS VETO.

ALBANY, N. Y. Sept 7, 1874
The Governor has vetoed the bill to authorize
the confinement of convicts in peniten taries OF
this State. on the ground that the compensation
provided by the bill would be gratulty to the
county receiving convicts under It.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
OFFICIALS ARRESTED FOB EMBEzzLEMENT.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Sept. 7. 1874.
Tonight the Board of Supervisors declared the
once OF license collector vacant. Collector Buck
ley and two OF his deputies Conrad Wellrigel and
Emil Neimer, were arrested, charged with felony
IN the embezzlement OF public moneys.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08

SILK Elastic Belt Stoc kings, Knee
Gaps, Abdominal supporters, snspensory Bandagos.
Shoulder Braces and Crutches at MARSH'S Truss O2ce
No. vesey street. Lady in attendance
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Died.

CADMUs.-In Brooklyn, on Monday night Son.
temOeI T. 1874, at Q quarter-past eleven O'Clock
JoHS CADxUs, son OF the late Abr. Uadmus. In hts
82d year.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
[FOr other Deaths See rim Pd0e.l
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THE DOMINION CABINET.

OTTAWA, Ont, Sept. Z, 1874.
Rumors OF Cabinet changes are rife in ottawa.
tt is said that Hon. Mr. Blake has been offered
the portfolio OF Justice, but declines to accept IT,
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
THE MINNESOTA DEFALCATION.

Letter or Governor Davis to the Attorney
General OF tho state-ProceedingsT To
Be Commenced Against Ex-Auditor
McIlrath and Others.
ST. PAUL, Sept 7, 1874
Governor Davis has taken prompt measures to
protect the State in regard to the alleged defalca-
tlon Of Charles McIlrath, late State Auditor. The
Governor to-day addressed q letter to Attorney
General Wilson, In which, after reciting the au.
thority ana scope fthe special legislative commit
tee investigating McIlrath's accounts he says:-
s ss State as ss
sSs saas ss
sss Of II in
sSs ;S% y sssors HAL
by the late Auditor report 10 him the aaanti,ies
s Of %ser q, in the state LANDS made bus
ssssti0ns cratic BY reporting ths quantity
s3s;: H.
deuce on this subject most distinctly points the late
@ u
and ali s TOR al a that a e 5 s's received
she state has been derauded Of large money.
s':s lie s ss $ s
saS New YORK YOU which win the
xhsIns xhsi,o the STATE
s1it the earliest possible moment against SoIiratS
sxfTy aSSn $ or s
are also requested Intervene Probate Court of
Ramsey county in the matter the estate of Butler
Comstocs dscessed by putting in account in favor
or the state of Minnesota. against the said estate,
such an amount as may be warranted by the evidence
iaxsm by the ;S9bmmittee or by any other
You are also requested to bring suits in
plaintiffs, against all whom evidence discloses
% sSt or e %a 10 e
not paid Tor all the timber actually cut the paid
10 any person as 6ribe for not returning
payment for the full quantity not to be allowed pay
officer You will also please proceed to assert in the
Courts the right Of the State in all stated
which your examination of the report evidence
may bring your attention. G. K. DAVIS, Governor
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SHOT BY AN OFFICER,

Thomas Casey was shot in the left shoulder lase
night BY Onicer Mulvey, OF the Twenty-seventA
precinct while assisting some boys to steal He
was removed to the Park Hospital, where MS
wounds were attended to.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
Carpet Warp Factory Destroycd-List Of

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Sept. Z, 1874.
wooden mill In Exeter, owned and occupied
by A. D. ShOttuck for the manufacture OF carpet
warp, was burned Sunday night, The loss is about
$4,000 and the insurance $4,000, divided as fol-
lows:-$1 600 in the Phoenix and ST. 500. each In the
Roger Wiliams, OF this city; the Etna OF Hart
ford the First National, OF Worcester; the Penn
and the Hartford.
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THE NEW DOMINION EMIGRATION poI,1oy
OTTAWA. Ont. Sent. z 1a7A.

OTTAWA, Ont, Sept. 7, 1874.
Emfgrant Agent General jenkins, author OF
Ginx's Baby" is expected to arrive here this week.
It Ia rum0red that all the Dominion emirraut
agents have been recalled, and that the Whole
emt0rsti0n policy Ia to be remodelled.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
AM q S E N E N T s /.
NiblO's Theatre.


Tne spectacular drama resumed It's sway at this
mouse with the production, last night, OF the Bio-
cal allegory "The Deluge; or, Paradise Lost" In
point OF splendor this entertainment falls far short
OF mat attained In the old days OF "Black Crook"
ana unDreeched legs, but In compensation the
moral purity has been greatly increased. This
great merit In the new spectacle,
and must be its CHIEF recommendsrio to the pub
lie. 1t Is not wanting In attractions but, they are
scarcely OF such strength TO win success II the
great moral element did not furnish strong sup
port Allegor1cal representations on the stage are
almost unavoidably tame when they are not sea-
soned with the spice Of sin. and the present piece
Is no exception to the general rule.
Opening with scene on the borders OF Bitumen
Lake, we are introduced 10 Satan, who Is In no
we are carried into the s Gardsn Of EGen and made
acquainted nrS WIN Adam and Eve while yet ~
@ ton Of Eve % and AAsAce the iina 1e of spSe 4Ssi
are told with certain dramatic efect. The slay-
ing Of Abel by his brother afIordlng the dramatst
a ratner happy opportunity Tor using Sa tan with
excellent dramatic effect the author OF all evil
slight interval OF some two thousand aud odd
which opens IN the Temple OF Enoch where the
descendants OF Cain are having good time.
esaa wnsa the depge comes s,s down with wnas
devoted to grand ballet which is is intended TO
represent the orgies Of the children OF Cain when
IL Is by FAR the most interesting part OF the enter
talnment and in spite OF its .taint OF sin was
correct preceding acts The piece gives
very little scope for acting, being
intended to illustrate the Biblical theory OF the fall
OF man. Miss Seaman. who undertakes the r0le
OF satan. displays considerable dramatic ability,
dering Of the character. MISS Lilly Mac
Donald who assumes the double roles OF
Eve and NGma, has the advantage OF
fine presence and beautiful lace. and presents q
figure not nworthy OF the ideal Eve. Her part Ia
not very strong one, and she gets through it
satisfactorily. The action Of "lhe Deluge" is
some what slow. and in the opening scene drags
visiby. IL requires to be cut down. The omission
laying involved, would be decided Improvement
The closing scene the Temple OF Enoch Will recall
the memory OF the "Black Crook" but somewhat
suodued. In an artistic point also 1t is SUPERIOR
the briliancy and harmony OF coOrs In the dresses
being so arranged as TO produce series Of pic
lures truly gorgeous.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
MARIO.
italian Governmental Prosecution Of the Tenor

LONDON Sept. Z, 1874
Mario, the famous tenor, has been arrested at
Venice for violation Of the press law. His resi-
dence has been searched and he has been taken
TO Turtn ior examination.