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TIE GRASSHOPPERS' VICTIMS
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE DOLLAR FUND.
DAUGHTER's GOOD wOEK.

GOOD WOEk.
To me RAZOR Of Ths Trtbu1e.
SIR Ny eldest daughter desires me TO forward
for her, with my subscription. for the KaDsas-N
braska sufferers IS. Please find inclosed my check
on the Danbury Natl nal Bank for Sl5, PAYABLE IN
your order have been reader Of TIE IRiBgyn
for many years. and during all that time have had
q nigh regard for its founder.
Yours respectfully, e. ii. MERRITT
Danbttry Conn. Dec. II, 1914
IMPROVING HIs CHRISTMAS DINNER.
ro ne Edttor n me Trtbune.
SIR: Whoever roads your appeals in behalf u
starving Kansas let him pause and ASK himself
"What can give9p II be feels it q sacgiiice-tbas
he really require the money for other purposes
then God will own and bless it AZ SUCH His Christ
mas dinner will taste all the sweoicr for having
contributed to this noble fund. Enclosed please hid
81. II.
Fort Richmond. s. T., Dec. H. 1871
HANDSOME SUBSCRIPTION.
TO the Editor Of The TRIBUNE.
SIR: We send herewith check for 80. to ba
used for the Kansas or Nebraska sufferers as yo~
may deem best. Yours, orAkR a. MAHCoS
Ee,o York. Dec. II. 1874.
AN EYEWITNESS or TIE SUFFERING.
TO the razor Of The Trto""e
SIR: Inc!oscd please find 81 for the Nabra9.Ea srf
fereIs. Having passed THROUGH tho country this fal
the result OF IN gfa83noppcT rail. Oho co"iu
scarcely believe his eyes. Yours. X.
lo,tkers, Dec. IT. 1874.
GIFT FROM THREE BROTHERS.
To the RAZOR Of The Trtbune.
SIR: Enclosed please find 81 for the kansas snf
ferers. Ny little brother and myself take l. fron
our Christmas fund. and c0nidentIaliy VIII tel
YOU there is not much left. Papa says If tho time
were not so bard he would very gladly increase tie
amount. We are very truly yours
lnrDDIr, LOUIE and CHARLIE.
Brooklyn. N. T., Dec. II. 1874.
EDITH AND wrIIIg's CHRISTMAS OFFERING.
To EDITOR TRIBUNE
SEND Sl.OO FOR A LITTE CHILD AT NEBRAGA
THAT EDITH AND l HAD SAVED FOR CHRISTMAS
WHIIg
Neu. YORK. Dec 49, Qyears OH.
A THANK OFFERING
To the Editor OF The frttune.
SIR The Lord has been unusually kind 20
me the present year. and In making up my annual
Christmas boxes inclose OF S. Tor the grdssloppr
sufferers OF Kansas and Nebraska. III ".
Plymouth, Conn.,. DEC. II. 1874.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED.
To the EditOr or The Tribunc.
SIR: There are no dOnbJ great many pconl,
in every town and village who wori gladly contrbn,s
81 some responsible person would volunteer TO for
ward the money. ucloe for the benefit OF the Kansas
and Nebraska sun draft for SO from persons who
only needed to have tho matter brought to their attcn
ton, when they cheerfuly contributed their dollar
Yours, A. \. DRYDEN.
P.t,on Penn. Dec. II, 1874
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-19
rrglacss Nouccs

BEST Plan IN LIFE INSCR ANCE-The all
cash srac pa OF lie ikAvHLIRs Insurance. ComPASY'
NATIONALLY treat yOuI cold from the start
not 80 Cssly tC..eI AL o..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-19

An attempt to restore the old abuse of con-
structive mileage failed yesterday in the
House. The sorrows of United States Marshals
in Alabama elected no sympathy, nor did they
obtain reward for their labors and expendi-
lures in making prisoners of inn ocent citizens
and dragging them hundreds of miles from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-19

On our third page we publish letter from
Paris, showing how tie Republican sentiment
of France is steadily increasing. 1t is not
difficult to imagine that, under this state OF
affairs, the Republicans are most likely to
profit by the policy Of delay favored by the
supporters of the Count de Chambord.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-19

1t is rather bad time for the Secretary of
War to ask for half million dollars to ex-
pertinent in ordnance and to rifle smooth-bore
guns. The smoke has not yet had time to
clear away from the bursting cannon in Boston
harbOT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-19

A commendable simplicity marked the re-
ception of King Kalakaua by Congress. The
formalities and the speeches were alike brief,
the latter being merely an address of welcome
and the Kings reply. Let us hope that equal
good taste may be exhibited in this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-19

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-19

Prof. Dawson's fourth lecture states the
Darwnian theory at length, with some of its
extensions under Tyndall and Huxley, and
then proceeds to attack it. A principal fea-
ture of the argument is the use made by
Prof. Dawson of the persistence of species
through long periods of geological time.
Admitting such series of animals as Prof
Marsh has shown from a four-toed quad
ruped Of the Eocene period to the One-tOed
horse of the present day. the lecturer
claims that it is easier to suppose the forms
of these different animals to be the result Of
intentional interventions, than the product of
natural change. Such claim suggests the
inquiry whether, after all, this whole discus
sion does pot originate in the difference OF
mental constitution of the disputants; it being
to some men "easier to suppose" numberless
supernatural interfercnces, while to others the
action of continuous laws seems the simpler
probability.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-19
The members of the Ways and Means Com

mittee are:
HENRY L. DAWES of Massachusetts.
WILLIAM ID. KELLEY Of Pennsylvania.
HoRATIO c. BUECHARD of Illinois.
ELLIS Ii. ROBERTS of New-York.
JoHN A. KAssON of Iowa.
HENRY WALDRON Of Michigan.
LIONEL A. SHELDON of louisiana
CHARLES FOSTER of Ohio.
JAMES b. BECK of Kentucky.
VIM L. NIBLACK of Indiana.
FERNANDO WOOD Of New-YOrk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-19

Our Washington correspondence indicates that
the sweet and Christening uses of adversely
are about to be plcasingly exemplificd on the
Republican side of the House of Representa-
tives As yet the scourgcd sons have brought
forth few of the fruits meet for repentance
unless the apparently earnest Pacific Mail
Investigation and the adoption of Mr.. Cald-
wells resolution last Monday are such-but the
course of self-examination upon which the
more thoughtful have entered cannot but re-
dound to their own and the country's good.
We arc not without hope that this session will
be productive of some good results; neither the
majority nor the minority can afford to let
the XLIIld Congress expire with its present
record Of unfullilled pledges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-19

Tie Committee of Ways and Means have
hardly more than scraped the surface in the
Pacific Mail investigation. but the develop
mcnts of each day add to the excitement and
alarm of the lobbyists, and others than lobby
lists, who tremblc lest the whole truth may
be brought to light. The testimony yesterday
must confirm the now general belief that an
immense sum of money was spent in the
Pacific Mail Company's interest at Washing
ton, and serve to increase the desire
of tho people to know exactly how
it was distributed. But to understand
the full import of this testimony we
must know what Mr.. Irwin has had to say on
the subject. Mr.. Parsons's $4,000 was but a
pittance of the several hundred thousand
dollars charged to "Proft and Loss"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-19
home. to be tried on charges 30 trivial anu
false that tho cases were at once dismissed.

The people of Louisiana are 10 be cOngratu-
lated on the patience with which they nave
awaited the action of the Returning Board.
Its work will probably DO completed to-day;
and there is reason for hoping that it has not
been so utterly INSCRIPTIONS as the citizens
have feared. Even for a little show Of
honesty they will be very thankful; cOnsid-
cradle amount of it on the part of the Kellogg
ring would solve the Louisiana problem at once.
There is likelihood of hot work for the
Attorney General in defending himself, il Mr..
Beck follows up the attack which he has be-
gun. The position of the Department of JUS
tice toward the Safe Burglary case needs
thorough Ovcrhauling. There can be no doubt
that the early interference of the Attorney
General in Louisiana affairs laid the chief
foundation for the subsequent troubles. But
it may bo doubted whether this Congress Will
investigate these matters fully.
In Gov. Ames's version OF the Vicksburg
| troubles, there is labOred endeavOr to throw
the blame altogether on the taxpaying citi-
zens. But even from this story it is evident
that the colored men were led into false
position by their advisers that they came to
the attack armed and that they suffered
heavily by following bad advice. Gov. Ames
asks United States interference to prevent
further anarchy and bloodshed; does he e1'
pect that the unfortunate freedmen can be In
duced to renew the attack I
Middletown transcript., 1874-04-18

The Forty-eighth Volume of HARpER's
MAGAZINE concludes with Number,
crowded with peculiarly interesting mat
ter, profusely aud beautifully illustrated.
The Number opens with a reproduction
of "Corinna's Going a-Mayng," with
three graceful Illustrations by Il. A
Abbey An exceedingly interesting paper,
with fifteen engravings, prepared by Helen
S,Conant, gives an account of Dr. Schwen
furth's Explorations in tho heart of Africa
Ellis Grays description of the "Flowel
Mission" exquisitely illustrated, is timely
and very suggestive. Mr.. Elliott contri-
butes an illustrated paper on the Fur Sea-
of Alaska. A comprehensive review o.
the remarkable career of John of Barue-
vald-the subject of Motley's new work
is contributed by r. H. Stoddard, with
four excellent engravings. In addition
there are two illustrated Poems--"The
Kingfsher," by James Maurice Thomp-
son, and "How the Rain Comes" by
Mary Mapes Dodge.
Harriet Prescott Spofford contributes a
beautiful poem, entitled ''At the Bridal z"
The Editorial Departments. including
an admirable summary of Scientific Pro-
gress, and very interesting Draper,
conclude Number replete with entertain
ment and instruction.
Middletown transcript., 1874-04-18

The political squabble that has given
Arkansas double headed Government has
been going on good while and had its
origin in the last election for Governor
there. This election took place in 1872,
Baxter being the Republican and Brooks
the Liberal Conservative candidate. Ac-
cordiug to the declared return Baxter had
1866 majority, but in making up this re-
turn the votes of fourteen counties, cast
ing large Conservative majorities, were
thrown out for alledged frauds.
Had they been counted, Brooks would
have been elected. Upon this he founded his
claim to the Office and contested the cleo
tion in State Circuit Court, the decision
of which in his favor was so speedily avail
ed Of on Tuesday by taking possession of
the State House and ousting Baxter. This
is the Louisiana case over again in one
way. and just the reverse of it in another.
Both parties have appealed to Washington
for support.
Middletown transcript., 1874-04-18
gpetial Slotites.
TAPE WORN.
TAPE WORM.

Tape Worm removed in from to hours with
harmless vegetable medicine. The worm pass
ing from the system alive. No fec asked until
the entire worm, with head passes. Medicine
harmless can refer those afflicted to the residents
of this city whom | have cured. AT my office can
he seen hundreds Of specimens, measuring from
40 to 100 feet in length. Fifty per cent, of cases
of Dyspepsia and disorganizations of Liver are
caused by stomach and other worms existing in
the alimcntary canal Worms, disease of the
most dangerous character, are so little under
stood by the medical men of the present day. Call
and see the original and only worm destroyer,
or send for a circular which will give full des-
cripton and treatment of all kinds Of worms, en-
close cent stamp for return of the same. DR..
EFF Kunkel can tell by seeing the patient wheth-
er or not they are troubled with worms and by
writing and telling the symptoms, &c, the Doc
Tor will answer by mail DIR. Il. +. kUNkEL,
No. 259 N. NINTH ST., PuILApELpHiA, PA. (Ad-
vice at Office or by mail, free.) Seat Pin and
Stomach worms also removed.
Middletown transcript., 1874-04-18
NO EXCUSE For BEING SICK.

No person can use Boschees German Syrup
without getting immediate relief and cure We
have the first case of Coughs, Colds or Consump-
ton, or any disease of the Throat and Lungs,
vet TO hear from that has not been cured We
have distributed every year for three wears over
25o 600 sample bottles free Of charge" hy drug
gists in all parts of the United States No other
manufacturer of Medicine ever gave their prepar-
ations such test as this. Go to your Druggist,
Dr. Chamberlaine, and get bottle for IS cents
and try 1.-TWO doses will relieve you. Dec
Middletown transcript., 1874-04-18

Few people unacquainted with physiological
chemistry ate aware of the quantity of iron in
the blood, hut all should know the Importance
of keeping up the supply for debility, disease and
death are sure to follow when the quantity be-
comes too much reduced. The Peruvian Syrup
"a protoxidc of irony supplies this vital element
and has cured many chronic diseases.
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each insertion. Marriages and Deaths inserted
free. Obituaries charged for at regular adver-
tising rates.
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WOMAN TO THE RESCUE.

STORY OF THE "NEw CRUSADE
7. S. ARTHUR'S latest and greatest book, on
the most remarkable uprising of modern times.
A fitting sequel TO his 'MAN-TRAr' and Ten
NIGHTS will arouse the people like trumpet
blast and sell like wildtire. Published at a low
price to insure rapid sales and immense circula-
ton. Friends of temperance, help to circulate it.
Choice territory awarded Complete agent out
fit mailed on receipt of 81. J. NJ. STODDART &
CO., Publishers pha. Apr4 1t
Middletown transcript., 1874-04-18
DIED.

Near Lynchs Station, April 9th, Ruth A..
daughter Of J. B. and Ruth A. Crowden, aged
months.
Del. Gdzetts please copy.
Middletown transcript., 1874-04-18
Relic of the War.

A canoe was mp at Market street bridge the 9TH
er day, which is worthy of mention During
the war it was used by parties to cross the Cbes-
apeake Bay, for the purpose of entering the
southern army. 1t was captured and re-captrr-
ed ;hirty-fve times, aud we are told that the
twenty-eighth time it was captured desperate
hand-to-hand fight took place between a party
of Federal marines and body of Confederate
infantry which resulted in victory for the
former after several men were killed. 1t was
re-captured two days afterward by scouting
party of Confederate cavalry, they losing two
men killed while in the act of hauling it up. 1t
was carried three miles across the country, and
again launched. The last time it WAS taken it
was loaded with percussion caps, coffee, tea, and
molasses. The cargo was put aboard one of the
iron clads, and the crew, consisting of two men
sent to Fort Warren. 1t was sold by the COM
mandcr Of the vessel to one of our oystermen,
who rcpainted and repaired it. 1t is full of bull
let marks, some of the bullets being still imbed-
ed in tho wood.-Se.tOrd Citizen.
Middletown transcript., 1874-04-18
Fine Shed.
Minor Topics

The Middetown Grange has rented of D. l..
Dunning room for holding their meetings, over
DR.. 7. Ii. Gilpin's office.
Middletown transcript., 1874-04-18
TiE GREAT AMERICAN COZ

l. FEE POT dstis Coffee as clear as amber;
extracts all its strength retains all its nutritious
aroma. The best thing ever offered. Price So, sent
to any address. Call and see it in operation or
send for illustrated circular. Territorial rights
for sale DE WITT G. BROWN & CO.,
apr q At. G7S Broadway, N. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1874-04-18

Judgment Bonds, Notes and other Legal Blanks
can be had on application al the TRANSCRIPT OF
fce
Middletown transcript., 1874-04-18

Business Cards, Letter and Bill Heads are
printed at the TRANSCRIPT office as neatly and
cheaply as can be done elsewhere.
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Runaway and Smash Up.

Horse trainers are not always perfectly sue
cessful, but sometimes their success surpasses
their strongest calculations. This was the case
with trainer name Greaves, who has been en-
gagged in training some of the obstrcperous quad
rupeds of this neighborhood for some days past.
Last Friday afternoon week he had harnessed II
horse to buggy to train him to go. The horse
did go. He went fnst, and without his trainer.
He came up Main street at what might be styled
a breakneck pace. Turning the corner at Broad
street, he ran down that street, and going upon
the sidewalk, regardless of shade trees and
hitching-posts, he left the buggy at Messrs. Cox
Il Bros carriage shops, somewhat the worse for
breaks. AS the carriage had been borrowed
from Messrs Cox & Bros, ii is supposed that this
very well trained horse, intentionally ran in
there to leave the buggy with its owners as he
had no further use for it. Having left the buggy
the horse ran on around Green street, up Carroll
10 Main aud then back to Mr.. G. L. Andersons
harness shop, in order, it is supposed, to return
the harness to Mr.. Anderson, or have it mended.
Now that certainly was well trained 'hanimal,'
but he brought Mr.. Greaves just little to grief
by his various antics.
Middletown transcript., 1874-04-18
Fire.

The farm dwelling on the premises of the late
Marshall Mllward, in Pencader Hundred occu-
pied by James T. Feasey, was destroyed by fire,
together with a large portion of Mr. Veasey' S
chamber furniture, and the entire wardrobe of
the family.
The fire originated from a defect in the ktch-
en- chimney, at about IL o clock A. NJ. l4th inst
Mr.. Veasey being absent, and no person but fe-
males about the house, and the wind being high
before assistance could arrive the entire structure
was in flames and no possibility of saving the
furniture in the upper story.
The dwelling is covered by insurance of ST, 900
in Philadelphia company; no insurance on con-
tents.
Mr.. VeasGy's family had just moved from the
mansion, into the dwelling that was destroyed
Mrs Millward and family were tc take up their
residence in the mansion for the summer, on
Thursday of this week. as has been the custom
of the family heretofore.
Granville Worrell.
On the fourth page will be found, this week,
a new advertisement of Granville Worrell, Will
migton's greatest merchant, which is well worthy
the attention Of our readers. Mr.. Worrell, at
his new stores in the Masonic Temple keeps an
immense stock of every thing desirable for Ladies
and Gentlemen in the Dry Goods line and also a
very large and tastefully selected stock of car
pets, mattings, &c.
Read his advertisement and call and see for
yourselves.
store Broken into and Robbed.
On Tuesday night last, some thief or thieves,
not having proper respect for the law and the
Sheriff, feIoRiously entered the store-house OF
Mr.. =. M. Hanson, and made snndry depreda-
tions therein, the extent of which our reporter
did not learn. The entrance was effected by re-
moving panel from one of the back shutters
drawing back the bolt and crawling In,
Middletown transcript., 1874-04-18
Business 4otals.

Labels for books, packages boxes, &c, print
ed on fine gummed paper, can be had at the office
of the TRANscRIpT.
Highest cash price paid for all kinds of grain,
by F0ARD Il C0MEGYS.
Middletown transcript., 1874-04-18
Brall,ant Nupt,al csremony.

Never, perhaps in the history Of the ancient
St. Francis Xavier Church was more beautiful
scene witnessed within its sacred walls than that
presented to the eyes Of the assembled friends Of
the bridal couple, on Tuesday last, the occasion
of the celebration of the Nuptals Of Mr.. Hugh
McAleer Jr., Of New York City and Miss Mollie
A. Craddock Of Cecil County. At an early hour
the selected friends Of the happy couple assem-
bled in the church, and soon after, some very
choice selections of music were rendered by the
Amphion Band, Of this place, Mr. r. L. Price
presiding at the organ. The Altar and Chancel
Of the church were beautifully decorated with
natural flowers of rarcst variety, and the illumi-
mating tapcrs that blazed about the altar gave at
once n most pleasing and solemn appearance.
AT ll:30 the bridal company were announced,
aad shortly after, very gracefully preceded to
the chancel by DR.. T. H. Gilpin aud Mr.. ]. S.
Crouch, as escorts, entered the church in the fol-
lowing order. Miss A. Price, of Cecil, as first
bridesmaid, escorted by Mr.. Osborne of Balti.
more; Miss Virginia Bond as second bridesmaid,
attended by Mr.. McAleer, brother of the groom
and at last, but by no means least, following the
attendants, very leisurey moved the beautiful
bride elect. dressed in an elegant white satin
trimmed in most tasteful and becoming man.
ner, leaning upon the arm Of the happy and for
tunate groom. While the party moved to their
places and arranged in front of the Priest, the
Band beautifully rendered the music of "March
Celeste" After very tender exhortation, or ad-
dress to the couple, the Rev. Father McAlcer,
(uncle of the groom,) of Frederick, Nd, assisted
by Rev. Father Villiger, Of st. Francis Xavier,
according to the beautiful ritual of the Catholic
Church, pronounced them man and wife, and
the bridal party left the church, the Band play
ing the Bridal Waltz" A magnificent recep-
ton was given few friends at the house OF the
brides mother where the utmost pleasure reign
ed for the hour, and as the happy couple left for
their new home, the Band played "Fare Thee
well my own Mary Ann," much to the amuse-
ment of those present.
The happy couple took the $40 train for New
York, accompanied by some of their relatives
and friends
While we join in the generally expressed re-
gret at the loss the society of this vicinity has
sustained in the removal of Miss Craddock, yet
we feel glad to know she will be an acquisition
to any to which the change may introduce her.