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Anlassentents.

THE GRAND OPERA-HoUsE.-The Clara
Wildman combination opens at this
house Monday next for one week only
Miss Wildman, though stranger in our
city, comes to us highly recommended
by the press Of other cities, especially in
the South and East, where she is great
lavorite. The play, married and Di-
vorced," written expressly for Miss
Wildman, is spoken Of as one of Mr..
Coleman's happiest efforts in the field OF
the legitimate drama. Mr.. Harry Hud-
son, an old Cincinnati tavorite, at one
time leading man at Woods Theater,
OF this city, will support Miss Wildman
in leading roles.
THE GRAND CENTRAL.-Gulick's was
again packed from pit to dome last even
ing by a most appreciative audience,
who were loud and frequent in their ap-
plause. Mr.. B. g. Hart, Harry Mccarthy
and La Belle Pauline carried off the
honors of last evening, Mr.. Macarthy's
Yorkshire man being most excellent
piece of acting.
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The Democratic County Executive Committee
met in regular session at the Grand Hotel, at
Il o'clock, this morning. d. j. Mullaney being
absent, Michael Costello was called to the
chair; thirty five members answered the roll
call. The minutes being read and approved,
the committee proceeded to business by CALL
ing for the report OF the Campaign Committee.
The committee not being ready with their re-
port, the report OF the Committee on Hall was
called for, on behalf OF which committee, MIR.
Hinkle stated that though the committee had
interviewed the proprietors both Of the Look
out House and Prices Hill Pavilion, they had
made no definite arrangements.
Upon motion, it was then agreed that the
committee should be allowed further time TO
perfect their arrangements.
MIR. Peters moved that q committee of five be
appointed to ascertain the culprits in the re-
committee at the next meeting, in order to
place the Democratic party before the public
in the right light.
The motion was carried unanimously. The
Chair then appointed the following committee:
Mr.. &. A. Peters, Mr.. John Ryan, Mr.. w. NJ.
II. Knapke, Mr. p. f. Burke, Mr.. David Hicks.
1t was here moved and seconded that the
Committee on Hall be requested 70 procure the
Lookout House il possible. The motion upon
ballot was lost.
A similar motion was then made to instruct
the Committee to procure Prices Pavilion.
After quite lively discussion motion was
made to lay the question on the table. This
last motion prevailed.
The supervisors OF the various precincts in
different wards were called for and reported
to the various committees.
Upon motion the meeJing adjourned to meet
at the same place on Tuesday morning next at
II O'Clock.
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The Sucker Ku-k1ux.

THE STATE AUTHORITIES CALL UPON
UNCLE SAM.
SPRINGFIELD, August 21.-It has just
transpired from semi.official source that
the conference of the Governor and the
States Attorney resulted in joint tele4
graphic request to the United States
District Attorney for the Southern Dis.
triot of Illinois, and to Hon. J. P. Van
dorstom, who resides in Vandalia, ask
ing them to visit Springfield and insti-
tute proceedings against the Ku-klux
Klans in southern Illinois, and especial
ly in Franklin county, under the anti
Ku.klux laws Of the U. 3. Mr.. Vandor-
srom has arrived at Springfield,
and he has already entered upon
the preparation of the necessary
papers to secure the arrest OF parties
suspected Of Ku-kluxing. The witness,
Mr.. Hogan, OF Franklin county, who is
relied upon to furnish names Of about
one hundred of these gentry, has been
sent for, and will arrive tomorrow. 1t
is expected warrants will be issued and
all the parties arrested next week, and
State Attorney Barr says very few of
them will be able to give bail.
George Reeves, an extensive coal deal
er of New York, has failed. Liabilities
$40, 600.
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men were picked up but one died in a
few minutes, a third was rescued short
ly afterward, the fourth sunk and was
drowned, and only one, Of their names
has been ascertained, viz: John Math-
ews, who died after being picked up.
These events occurred In sight of the
thousands of excursionists who crowded
the steamer and caused frightlul panic.
Another small boat load Of passengers
capsized, but fortunately all the per-
sons, five in number, were rescued.
THURLOw WEED AND FAMILY POISONED.
Thurlow Weed, together with his fam
lily and several servants, at his residence
on West Twelfth street, were suddenly
made quite sick few days ago, by par
taking, as is supposed, of tea made in a
kettle which had been secured with OK.
allc acid, but they are all recovering
Mr.. Weed and daughter had very mar
row escape from death.
THE RIFLE TEAM.
The American Rifle Team Is expected
to arrive here to-day from Europe. Al
ter the reception and military parade
they will dine at the Army and Navy
Club. This evening they will hear adj
dresses of welcome at GIlmore's Concert
Garden. They will likely arrive about
3P. M.
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SATURDAY EVENING. AUGUST 21 1875
way and the Shelbyville and East st.
Louis road have been consolidated.

way and the Shelbyville and East st.
Louis road have been consolidated.
Michael Roam, workman on the Hook
ing Valley railroad, had leg broken ut
Lancaster, by falling through the canal
bridge.
The liabilities of Moffat Brothers,
wholesale dry-goods merchants, OF To-
ronto, suspended recently, amount to
$500, 900.
In Cleveland, last night, bed, in
which three children of August Zedler
were sleeping, caught fire, and all were
badly burned, one fatally.
The North German Gazette says moth
ing is known in political circles in Ber-
lin OF Russia intending in the near future
to convoke a conference ON the usages
Of war.
Allen M. johnson, a confidence SWIM
dler, is under arrest in Buffalo. He has
operated in Terre Haute, st. Paul, Bos-
ton, and other cities, under various
aliases, and has creditors in Cincinnati.
j. Heinrichs, formerly employed by
John Az Molenhoff, importer of French
China, No. 46 and AZ Fountain square,
committed suicide on board an Illinois
Central train soon after leaving st. Louis
last night.
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.BasABaH.

A game OF great interest will be played
this afternoon between the Cincinnati
Red Stockings and the Ludlows, at Lud-
low Park. The Champion No. 8 will con.
vey passengers from the foot of Walnut,
at 8 O'Clock, to the playing-ground.
The Woodburns, of East Walnut Hills.
60 out to Milford to cross bats with the
club this afternoon. The result of the
game is looked forward to with great in
terest, as both are crack clubs, made UP
of the best amateur talent in these Sec
tions.
Next Tuesday the Red Stockings play
their second game with the Milfords.
The latter club lost the first game by a
mere scratch, which has led some to an
ticipate great things for the Milford boys
upon next Tuesday.
The Red Stars OF Lockland will play
the Hunt Nine, at 3o'clock p. Nj. on the
Springdale grounds.
The AmaZons defeated the City
Building nine by the score of 40 to 10.
The Opera B. B. q. were the recipients
of two handsome foul flags, which were
given to the club by Mrs. Meyers. The
presentation speech was delivered by
Mr.. Chas. Stein. A vote of thanks was
given the donor.
The East End Basel ball Club left to-day
for Aurora to play the Hoosiers, the
champion club of Indiana.
An interesting game Of baseball was
played yesterday on the Walnut Hills
Baseball Park, between the Lone Star
B. B. c., of Walnut Hills, and the Shoe
maker B. b. c., OF this city, In which the
latter were defeated by a score of 2 to
49,
The Hoosiers, of Aurora, Ind, have
defeated the Glendales, of Glendale, o.,
by a score of II to 8.
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Nctv Music,

John Church u Co., Cincinnati, have
just published the following pieces of
new music:
"Adieu." Song. By q. Schivengard.
This Is good specimen OF the popular
style of Italian ballads. The English
words are by D. @. Addison, anu are
worthy of this writer's reputation.
Price, 80 cents.
"a Wee Bird Sat in the Branches"
Song. By James Gill. An exquisite
ballad, somewhat different in style from
the above This song will prove accept
able to both musical and non-musical
listeners. Price, 80 cents.
seems from the Opera" is the title of
series OF operatic melodies arranged
for the violin or flute with accompani.
ment for the piano. The series en-
braces all the favorite operas, and may
be had either for violin or flute solos, or
as DUETS. Price, solo, 80 cents; with
piano part, so cents.
All OF the above are published by John
Church u Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, and for
sale by music dealers, or will be sent
postpaid by the publishers, on receipt
OF price.
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Outdoor Sports.
SWIMMING.


SAVANNAH, GA, August 2f.-The two
mile swimming match, yesterday, tol
$3.50, between Dausey, Of New York, and
Winn, of Savannah, was won by the lat
ter. Time, 80 minutes.
BOATING.
TORONTO, ONT, August N.-The sin.
gle scull race came off yesterday be.
tween Landon and Hanlan-one mile for
5000 a side-and was won by the latter
by two lengths, easily. Hanlan is
Wards protege, and Ward, it is under.
for $1,000 side against any man In
America under q years Of age.
DETROIT, August 2L--The Wah-wah-
Sums Boat Club, Of Saginaw, champions
of the Northwest, were defeated on the
Detroit river, yesterday, by the Excel
siors, Of Detroit, which club made three
miles in 1871 minutes, beating the Wah-
wah-Sums by 3711 seconds.
BASEBALL.
New YORK, August 21.-The Allan.
tics and Hartfords played an exciting
game on the Union grounds, Brooklyn,
yesterday afternoon. Neither side
scored q run until the ninth inning,
when the Hartf0rds made TWO, winning
the game by a score Of 2 to 0. About
two thousand spectators were present.
MANSFIELD, August 21.-The game of
baseball yesterday between the Athlet-
les, of Mansfield, and 6tellas, of Salem,
resulted In favor Of the Athletics. Score
Athletics, IL; Stellas, l. Americus, Of
Cincinnati, play here to-day.
LANCASTER, o., August 21.-Y yesterday
afternoon, Leather Stockings, II; Lo-
gans, /.
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TIE Industrtai Prooessios.

The following names have been added to the
list of the great Industrial parade: Daniels,
Nichols & Co., l wagon; George Klein,
Il Co., 2 wagons; Henry Ortman, 1
six-horse wagon; f. w. Helmick, eight
horse wagon; Frank Harf, / six-horse
wagon and band; j. p. Eppley, / wagon,
NJ. Goldsmith, wagon; Queen City Commer-
cial College, wagon; Meader Furniture Co.,
wagon; Jeffras Seeley Il Co., wagon; Ken.
lucky Central R.k., 2wagons; Bigley u Smith,
Steam Feather Cleaning Co., wagon: Grover
Il Baker Sewing machine Co., wagons; Gin
cinnati Ice Co., 80 wagons; F0ss, Schneider u
Bremen, wagon. The list Will be closed this
evening at O'clock. This is the last chance.
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From New York.

The New POS-office = Railroad
Fares-Suit-Fire, &C.. &c.
NEW YORK, August '21. POSTMASTER
James has issued a notice that the busl-
ness OF the Post.ofdce will be removed
to the new building, at the lower end of
City Hall Park, on the 28th instant.
The work Of packing up the books and
papers not in daily use has already been
commenced, and the work of removal
will be begun early next week.
The barn of L. II. Mace, in the town Of
West Chester, in West Chester county,
containing hay, cattle, &C., was burned
last night. Loss $4,000; insured for half
that amount. Mr.. Mace's residence was
saved with difficulty.
The following frst-class fares between
New York and the principal Western
cities will be adopted by the four trunk
lines on Monday next: New York to
Chicago, 500; Cairo, $20s 30; Cincinnati,
$1S; Columbus, s16; Hannibal, $27; In
dianapolis, $19; Kansas City, $36; Louis
vile, $22; Omaha, $3S; Quincy, s27; St.
Louis, $25. These fares average about
fares heretofore in force, but are some
what higher than the special fares for
limited tickets that are row current.
The sale OF limited tickets ceases this
week, and the sale Of regular tickets at
the above named rates will be conf
menced on Monday. Proportionater rates
have been adopted between Boston,
Philadelphia and Baltimore to the West.
In the suit brought by the Fourth Ma
tional Bank of this city against the Bur-
lington, Cedar Rapids, and Minnesota
Railroad Company TO recover OH eleven
promissory notes, judgme was entered
In the County Clerks office to-day by de-
fault In favor Of plaintiff for S163, ,6409l.
CRUSHED, TORN IN PIECES AND DROWNED
NEW YORK, August I.-SeveraI excur-
sions went 70 Iona Island, short dis
tance up the Hudson river, yesterday,
and during the day there were probably
eight thousand people there, chiefly be-
longing to the Masonic and Odd-fellows'
organizations, which held picnic yes
terday. The excursionists embarked for
home about p. NJ, when q woman was
caught between the dock and the barge,
as she tried to get on board the already
too crowded steamer.
She was crushed to jelly and expired
almost instantly. A gentleman ia en-
deayoring to save her had hi,Vight arm
torn from his shoulder. The gentleman
Is q member of Keystone Lodge. Four
other persons, who were also late, took
q small boat and tried to get aboard the
steamer. The small boat capsized, two
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From the Old World.
THE REBELLION.

BRUSSELS, August 21.-Le Nord, the
Russian organ, discussing the Turkish
insurrection, says that Russia, Germany
and Austria are In accord on the point
that the Eastern question shall not be
raised. Peace has been temporarily dis
turbed, but the general peace is secure
beyond attack. France and Italy will
doubtless be invited to join those three
powers. Turkey must recognize the
need of ending the intolerable regime
and Of proceeding seriously with re-
form, which has heretofore been a mere
pretense.,
RAGUsA, August N.-Dervisch Pacha,
with five battalions OF regulars and three
regiments Of infantry, is advancing for
the purpose of dislodging the insurgents
from their positions between Moslar and
Kick.
TO THE AMERICAN NAVAL OFFICERS.
SOUTHAMPTON, August 21.-Ihe BAN
quet tonight to the American naval off,
GERS vas brilliant affair. Among the
guests were the American Consul and
a large number Of leading merchants.
Toasts to Queen Victoria and President
Grant were drank with enthusiasm. The
speeches were very brief. Admiral
Worden, responding to the toast to the
American navy, gave expression to his
appreciation of the kind feeling which is
everywhere entertained by the people Of
England toward the United States, aud
III the name of his Government and his
country reoiprOcated the expression of
this good feeling.
The Mayors Of all the Hampshire bor-
oughs and the heads of all the public de-
partments in Southampton have been
invited to banquet to be given by the
corporation to the officers OF the Amer
lean Squadron Tuesday next.
THE KHoKAND TROUBLE.
LONDON, August 21.--The Times pub
fishes special from Berlin, saying that
the Khokand rebels had attacked Rus
sian body-buard. It's expected that the
kusslan Government will order the mill
tary occupation OF Khokand.
A Daily News special from Vienna
says The Russian General kaufman is
organizing an expedition against Kho-
kand for the attacks upon the Russian
soldiery.
KILLED.
MADRID, August 2l.-The Carlist Col.
Rippalle has been killed in Leo D'Urgel.
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xtes1ps.


Specihl ", tle Stnfs
SPRINGFIELD, o., August 21.-The
Springfield B. B. c., just organized, has
chosen its officers as follows: President,
NJ. d. Johnson; Vice President, George
cording Secretary, Il. P. Ford; Core.
tam, Clay Nelson; directors, j. s. She
walter, John A. Funk, w. II. Blee, J.. D.
Stewart and Jacob Schneider.
The Chief Engineer of the Springfield,
Jackson and Pomeroy narrow gauge
railroad has completed the survey Of
what has been considered the impractic-
BILE part Of the route-that is from Wa
eriy to Bainbridge. He has found the
aine easy for curves, and only thirty-tiye
yeet grade, without any heavy outs and
unfiels.
Hhe Central Ohio Fair Association at
tMechanicsburg, OHIO, will begin its sey-
.enth annual exhibition this year on the
31st of August, September 1st, I'd and
3D.. The premium list this year has been
increased to $4,000.
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The Far West.
Utah Matters-On the Pacific Coast
The Minnesota Wheat Crop.

Utah Matters-On the Pacific Coast
The Minnesota Wheat Crop.
SALT LAKE, August 21.-The eldest
daughter of Mayor Wells passed through
Endowing House this week as the third
wife of George Naylor.
Indian Agent Hall, of Idaho, tele-
graphs to the Mayor of Corinne that the
Indians are still off of their reservation,
and that two Indian runners, much ex-
cited, passed through the agency Sunday
calling upon all Indians to 60 to Corinne
to fight.
Lieutenant General Sheridan and party
have arrived and visited the Mormon
Tabernacle Temple and other places of
interest.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 21.-A lot of
wild hemp brought from the Colorado
basin is now being worked by cordage
company, and proves equal to the best
American article. Thousands of acres
have been discovered.
The investigation in the case Of the
ship Bremen has been commenced under
the auspices of the British Consul.
ST. PAUL. August 21.-Tne weather is
favorable for the harvest The major
part of spring wheat is in the stock and
shock. The threshing machines are
busy, and the yield SO far as reported
is nearly equal to the sanguine expecta-
tions at the opening Of the harvest.
Grain dealers estimate the State crop at
$4,000. 900 bushels, and the quality about
the average of previous years. Buyers
here are offering 81 17a1 20 for old. 1t Is
reported that contract for new wheat,
for September delivery, at various points
on and near the river, range from Csc. to
81 10 per bushel. At interior points at
98c. to 81 05.
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.kafIr0Gd Collision,

MEcHANIcsvILLE, N. T., August 21.-
The Saratoga special train, which left
New York at Q o'clock yesterday, met
with a serious accident about a mile
north Of this place by coming in col
lision with locomotive running in an
opposite direction. The American Ex-
press Oompany's car was telescoped and
both engines were smashed.
The greatest excitement prevailed on
board the passenger train. A large mum.
ber of passengers were thrown down
when the collision occurred. No one
seriously injured. The collision took
place about two O'Clock. No explana.
tion is given OF the reason tor the loco
motive which collided with the Saratoga
express being on the same track.
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NeaVs from The MiLEtaru.

CAMP TIPPECANoE, HARRISON, Aug. 21.
There's fun on the Whitewater. A night in
camp is an epoch in mans life. Added to the
tents, lhe cleaning camp fires, with the SOL
diers fitting through the murky light, alto
gether make a scene q the picturesque seldom
euuaIed. IL is astonishing, the variety Of tai
ent that springs to light. After tile drills Of
| the day, from retreat till tattoo, anausements
are in order, and with stag dances, Indian war
dances, oratOry, music of divers kinds, fun
rides rampant for the while, and Withal no
drinking or turbulence.
With taps comes quiet, the silence of the
woods only broken at intervals by the chal-
lenge of the sentrles to some late comers
Surgeons call, this morning, was q comical
affair. saving few slight bruises from base
ball and sore throats from too much vocal ex-
ercise, the boys are all in good trim, but never
theless the novelty OF the thing or the good hui
this morning, which was dlssipated very sud-
denly when the sick discovered that the hos
pital steward had turned the cannon on the
crowd.
The doctors rotund figure and his merry
laugh are enough to cure even committee OF
safety Of the blues.
To-day special excursion from the North
will bring crowd OF visitors, and the regular
train from the city, among other distinguished
guests. brings out General Mason, Command
ant at Newport Barracks. ~
Amidst all the fun, the duties Of camp life,
guard meunt, drills, &c, are carried out with
a regularity and precision that would do credit
to camp Of regulars.
To- morrow large number Of visitors are ex-
pected from the city. The train stops hum
his grand hotel is well fixed to feed every one
and his wife with good dinner.
Monday morning camp breaks up, and all too
soon. The boys could Say week longer.
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THE residence Of Mr.. Warren Higley,
on the corner of Mcmillan and Klein
streets, East Walnut Hills, was broken
into and the following articles taken as
thus far discovered: One lady's hat
worth SIS; gold ring with dark ruby
set In crclet Of pearls, valued at S25;
$50; solid gold breast pin, worth $1S;
black silk belt, worth 50; lot of silk
ties; some gold sleeve buttons; gold
anchor pin, and two pair OF la
dies boots. The whole amounts to
about s125. Several parties are under
suspicion and will soon be arrested.
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A Work %Art.

PHILADELPHIA, August 2l.-The Fair
mount Park Art Association has re-
ceived from Munich very fine bronze
group entitled, "The Dying Lioness."
The group is composed of four figures,
was transmitted to Antwerp in an open
car and shipped on the steamer Meth
erlands to New York free OF duty.