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orally denounee the act a. cowarily. The
Coroner's Jury failed 10 had any clew 10
the assassins.
The steamship Hudson. drawing IA feet q
inches. passed through the Eads icttie~ on
the 18th. being the hrst ocean steamer 10
attempt the passage.
Further Investigation iato the conduct q
the Chicago Pension Office has made public
the fact that one George W. Campbell. a
brother Of L. :. Marshal Campbell. held a
sinecure clerkship IN the Office while gen.
Sweet was Pension Agent. AZ :, 500 per an
mum, afterward reduced 70 >l.Sco. He was
drawing a salary for over two year. and.
according TO his own testimony. performed
no wor, whatever during one entire year.
The applications for pardon in the cases OF
ex-Collector Mcguire and VIM. Mckee hAy-
ing been referred by Ati0ney-General
Pierrepont 10 Districi-AttOmey Dyer. the
latter has given his official opinion that no
clemency should be granted.
New counterfeit los Of the State Bank ~
Terre Haute, Indiana, and - OF the First
National Bank Of Louisville have been put
in circulation.
very serious conflict between the whites and
blacks Of West Felici2na Parish. Louisiana,
the origin OF which j. sariou>ly stated.
There seems TO be no doubt. however, that
there have been a number killed on both
sides, and further trouble was apFrehended.
An important discovery was made in 81.
Louis, on the 10th. OF gang OF counter
feiters and showers OF counterfeit railway
coupons. The plates, stamping machines,
and large number Of printed tickets were
captured, the latter embracing coupons over
nearly all the principal through lines. A
large number Of the bogus tickets had been
sold 10 innocent parties. and upon tracing
them 10 their source. were found 10 emanate
from jefferson Brolaski and Edward Baker.
Brolaski was arrested, but his pal
scented the officers and made good his e.
cape.
Paul Campbell and Prince Robertson, both
cOlored, We're hung 81 Savannah. Ga. on
the 10th. FOR the murder % Mr.. Cochrane
and daughter, At Eden, EfiinghaE County.
The iug-boai Enterprise was run into by
large freight boat on the Mississippi near
Dubuque, on the night Of the 18Th. and sunk
in three minutes. There were - persons
on board the tug. al but two Of whom were
rescued.
Eight children were crossing the Ohio
River in a skif, Al Neyay. Ind. on the 18th
when the boat sank and FIVE u them. All
children 81 Charles Irwin. were drowned.
Their ages ranged from 70 y years.
Hon. Arson Wooicoti has been placed a.
the head ~ the Indiana t,rnanftsrk fiek Il
for Governor. rice Ianders. declined.
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The Michigan Republican State Conven-
ton met on the 10th and elected delegates
20 the Cincinnati Convention. The delega-
ton was uninstrucfed.
Two stages from San Antonio 70 Kings
bury. Texas. were robbed by masked high
waymen on the 18th. There were II pas
sengers in the stages. four Of whom had re-
volvers, but on account 81 the lady passen-
gers. II j. said, they hesitated 10 defend
themselves. The robbers secured about
500 from the passengers. besides carrying
on the contents Of the mail bags. The pas
sengers were allowed 10 retain their waiche.
and jewelry.
The Topeka Commonwealth OF the 18th
has reports from various sections Of the
state Of Kansas, which show the wheat crop
universally better than ever before. and Al
least - per cent. 81 acreage more than last
year. About 10 per cent. ~ last year crop
j. on hand. The Preparations for corn
planting show that there will be a much
larger acreage than last year. Planting j.
late.
George Won Hollem, City Collector Of
Chicago, has squandered about S1OO, 900 OF
the city funds in gambling and other ways.
and on the night o. the nth he suddenly
left for Europe, via Canada.
The striking brickmakers 81 Chicago be-
came riotous on the 18th and were charged
upon by the police.
Delegates TO the indianapolis Grcenback
Convention were $500 from Iowa and
Wisconsin on the 10Th.
At Lyons. Iowa. on the night ~ the Sih.
young man named Patrick Hand, who
was confined IN Jail fora--aulta and robbery.
was hanged by some unknown pariie. who
succeeded In clecting an entrance Tor that
purpose. The prisoner wa a criminal ~
desperate character, but the citizens gem
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WARRINGTON.

I he Sub-Judiciary Committee Of the
House. on the 18th, investigated several
witnesses regarding Mr.. Blaine's alleged
transaction in Union Pacific Railroad bonds.
Mr.. Harrison, formerly Government Di-
rector Of the road. who has stood a. sponsor
for the unfavorable reports concerning Mr..
Blaine and the transaction i'm question,
testified that he derived his entire
knowledge from Mr.. Rollins. the Treasurer
Of the Company; and the latter gentleman
admitted that he did at one time believe that
Mr.. Blaine was interested in the ownership
of the bonds and had probably 80 expressed
himself to Harrison. Colonel Thomas Scott
testified that the bonds in question belonged
10 him solely, and that Mr.. Blaine never had
any interest in them whatever. His evil
dence was apparently conclusive a. 10 Mr.
Blaine's innocence Of the charge imputed.
Messrs. Worries and Knox appeared be-
fore the Attorney General on the 18th and
made an argument in behalf ola pardon or
modification OF the sentences Of Messrs.
Mckee and Mcguire. The Attorney-Gen-
eral, after a fun hearing, declined 70 inter-
fere, either by way II pardon or modihca-
ton OF sentences, holding that the law must
take it, course, and that no further delay
would be granted.
The Louisiana troubles were the subject
81 a Cabinet consultation on the 10th. at
which all the members were present. The
President read telegram from Acting
Governor Antoine TO Governor Kellogg.
then in Washington, giving an account 81
the recent outbreak in West Feliciana
Parish, and stating his inability 10
prevent blOodshed, in case Of further
disturbances, without the aid Of United
States troops. The result Of the conference
was ielegraphic order to Gen. Augur, in
structing him. on the requisition Of the
Governor. and 1t appearing that the local
authorities are not able TO preserve order,
20 give such aid as In his discretion may be
necessary TO prevent bloodshed and vio-
lence.
Judge Taft, Secretary % War, has SUBJ
mittcd to the House Committee on Appro-
priations. the revised estimates made by
him forthe support ~ me war Department.
The reductions aggregate 5000. 600 less
than Secretary Belknap's previous esii-
mates. lie informed the committee that
these reductions could be made with III in
jury 70 the public service.
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Hibernians Expelled from Church.

The Hartford Coizrar1 says TIA, the
funeral ~ Bernard Harf, late head pOr-
ter az the Allyn House. Was attended
from ST. Peters Church in tina, city on
sunday afternoon, and ~ the decea sesl
was a member u the Third Division a
the Ancient Order II ffbernians. about
20 members II the organization en-
tered the church in a body. When the
services were about % begin. Rev.
Father Walsh announced that be should
no; proceed 20 long a. any II the Hi
bernians were present. and directed
them 20 leave. wherenpon nearly all
departed. Father Walsh then. 10 make
sure that none remained. passed among
the congregation and made inquiries ~
different ones. repeating what be said
from the altar that h. should no; 20 On
with the service IN the presence ~ ans
member ~ the order. The Hibernlans
were greatly displeased. but remained
outside the church till the cerem0nif.
were over, and then marched % the
grave in d body. They propose n0w Is
appeal 70 Bishop Gallery.
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Savage or Civilized .

She was an uniutored child - Ma
ture, though for short an ..lnjul >quAw. =
they called her, and her story should "a
an awful warning 10 all the other du.ky
daughters of the forest as dOuDiie>> BE-
would be II Il could only b. read ay
Them. She appeared AZ Collmhu-. D-.
a few days since. accompanied hy man
whom the people there werc 60 loss
whether Ia set down a. \ S.uiiN brave
or hummer from of the plains, but
who finally satisfied them thai he Wa d
genuine long lost son, and Proceeded a.
hunt up his relatives who were weil-tO-
do residents there. lie had gone West
a dozen wears before, and. not having
since been heard from. had been gwen
up as dead lie had. however. only been
captured by the Indians. had lived
among them until he grew tired Of it,.
and returned 10 his old home. accom-
panied by his Indian wife, who could
not be induced 10 leave him. Her de-
voiion he thereon proceeded 10 reward
by decOying her upon an Ou;ward-bound
train. from which he jumped - soon
- the cars began 20 move, leaving her
10 be carried OF somewhere, he did not
care where. while he returned 10 his
friends and relatives. Her fare had
been paid 10 Logansport- Ind, and
there she was put OF the train She
was unable 10 speak English, save few
broken phrases, and was almost frantic
with grief Al having lost her husband.
the possibility Of desertion by whom
seems never TO have occurred 10 her.
Learning that she had boarded the
train Al Columbus. some body had paid
her fare thifher- Arrived there agsin.
she made her way 20 the house Of her
husbands relatives % be told he was
dead and 10 be herself turned out The
husband meanwhile lodged about town
10 keep our If sight ~ his faithful
spouse, who was turned into the street
10 live or starye. with every prospect II
doing the latter Meanwhile the news
papers Of that civilized burg find moth
ing 20 entertaining - the sufferinEs 81
this poor savage in her que-t for The
husband who has IN such cpwarily fash
ion deserted her. and the query which
their faceiious reports q. the affair ire
sistibly prompts i. whether she has no;
fallen among greater sayages than
those II her own trine--ftic1g9 IN
Frfvrr
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FoREIeN.


The English House u Commons. on the
nth, debated the vote q censure moved by
Fir Henry James on the course q the Cow
eminent in regard 10 the ROYAL Titles act,
declaring that the royal proclamation did
not fulfil the pledges under which the bin
was passed. cir Henry james. the Marquis
Of Harrington. Sir William Harcourf and
Mr.. Childers supported. and Mr.. Claiborne
HARDY and Mr.. Di~raeli spoke against H.
After an animated discussion. q division
was had, and the motion was rejected by
vote o. 80 TO 30. The occasion was one q
grea; interest.
The Gar arrived n Berlin on the 18th.
Prince Auersperg and Count Leopold
Kelouni fought duel AZ Prague on the
9Th. The Prince was shot in the chest and
dangerously wounded.
The Prince ~ Wales arrived home frt m
India on the 18th. and va. received AZ Poris-
mouth with public honors.
The Guaiemalan army has defeated the
salyadorian- ia several hercely fought bat
ties. and captured the ciiie- - Il I nion aud
san Miguel. The President ~ Salvador has
asked sor terms.
Amable Ricard. the French Minister of
the Interior. died from heart disease on the
18th.
The excitement regarding the Salonics
outrage continues. and a number - war
vessels have been hastily dispatched By the
European Governments 10 the scene ~ the
troubles. A dispatch from Consfantinopie
on the 10Th says that - q the principal ac-
I tors in the riot have been arrested. and a
London dispatch 81 same dafe says
Y that the Turkish ambassadors have been
instructed 70 express 20 the representative
o. the Great Powers the Porte's deep re-
gret at the occurrence. and 10 give s-sur-
ances that the guilty persons will be pun
ished. 1; j. said that general panic pre-
walls among the Christians IN Turkey. and
that they are leaving n fast possible Tor
y fear OF a general massacre by the Moham-
medans.
Z The British authorities have recommiiied
7 Winslow for 10 days longer. from May -.
pending negotiations with Secretary Fi-h.
Mexican news to the 18th j. a. fol-
( lows. General Escol.edo, with 500 Gov
eminent troops, had captured Camargo AZ
1 ter considerable sighting. during which a
she'll struck = church. killing priest and
/ four women al prayer. Gen. E-cobedo
I then started on the advance towards Maia-
m0ras, and j. to be Joined by Gems. Fueros
and Queraza. with > 100 men. when the Rev
olutionists win probably be driven out Of
that city. In anticipation o. an attack, nom
combatants were fleeing from the city.
NJ. Gouischalde. manager % the Theatre
des Arts. at Rouen. France. has been ar
rested. charged with being the author %
the recent fire, by which number % lives
were lost.
A -chool-house at Kondeau, Ontario. was
struck by lightning on the 18th. One 81 the
children was killed. six were seriously and
three slightly injured
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Aa.pistoa. op~aing 90 thr Strand In-
transitional Exhibition.

Aa.pistoa. op~nin- 90 thr Strand In-
t~snatfsnat Exhibition
PHsLApELrHIA. May lu.-The day
- for the opening ceremonies OF the
Centennial EXhih.tipn vas ushercd in
With rain. ami up a. atout Ia O'Clock il
hooked d. though the EXERCISES would
have t.4 o. conducted ID the Exposition
huid.-E >noE SITTER that hour the
heavens i'lrcd. hpv ever, and the
managers were cnnilrti % carry out
their oriSinal programme
The civ Was crowded with visitors
from All parts ~ the country. and the
streets and buildings were radiant with
flags II all nations.
AT III O'Clock the President and party,
accompanied by officials previously
designated, entered the grounds, and
took their places upon the large plat
form The President was escorted 70
the grounds by Gov. Hartranfr, with
\ division II military. After the play
Ing By the orchestra If Wagner's
Centennial March. Bishop Simpson Of
fered a prayer. President Grant then
made brief address, which was fol-
lowed by the singing u Whittier's Cen
tenuiai Hymn The presentation Of
buildings. etc. u the Centennial Com
mission then took place, after which Sid
ney I.auier's cantata was sung Presi-
dent Hawley then formally presented
the Exhibition t. the President II the
United States, 10 which President Grant
made brief reply. This was followed
By the raising II the fag on the main
Building signal that the Exhibition
vra- omen ~aluta- were fired bell.
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C'tstard CGte-ls cupfuls Of -four,
cupful Of sugar, 3 eggs. teaspOoninl
If soda. l teaspoonful Of cream-iariar
Bake IN two round tins Split the cakes
when done, and iill ZAP with the follow
ing cream, making four layers cup
tai Of flour, cupiul ~ sugar and eggs.
turned into ] pint u boiling water.
Flavor with vanilla.
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THE reyugnAnce u the Chinese t0
railroads : based upon IN article III
their eli-i0n- -ance-tor-w0r-hip. Con-
structors II railroads pas 81 attention
70 ancient hnyin--place,.
, 1876-12-17
and Eastern tour, taking in the cities Of Calves
ton, Mobile, and New York.
nav

and eastern tour, taking in the cities Of Calves
ton, Mobile, and New York.
KAy-sNlTu.
;, Ing many friends III this city Of Mr.. frank
~. Ray Will be Interested to know that. he h..,
recently taken unto himself partner for life.
On the 18th instant ne WIGS married to one Of
tne ta1r daughters Of Syracuse, n. T., q pretty
brunette, aud one Of the bellies Of the city, Miss
Sarah Petty Smith.
:, The wedding took place at the residence Of
the BRIDES parents, and WIS attended by the
relatives and intimate friends of the family.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. III.
streeter. The young couple left Syracuse the
same evening, made lew vista in Cleveland.
and arc now in this city with the relatives of The
bridegroom, with whom they contemplate re-
manning the winter.
The Young bridegroom is a great traveller.
and as soon LIS winters SHOWS shall have giYcn
place to the dainty ycrdue Of genial spring Mr.
+. D. Ray may return to the shining Shores of
the Pacific slope, where for four years last pasthe
has been making Il host of friends. California.
Nevada, even Australia and the auriferous
shores Of New Zealand, or the torrid sands Of
the diamond region Of South Africa, might
tempt the enterprise Of this young explorer,
ana 1t may yet be left the local press to say that
Mr. and Mrs. F. u. Ray were domiciled within
Inc fragrant bowers OF far Cathay.
, 1876-12-17

and day entertainments has Prince Albert
frock-cnat OF fine wursted, in diagonal pattern,
either black Or dark blue This coat is l>ng,
hut NOT Ut the extreme length OF last winter.
1t has SILK isenss and medium wide bindings
FOR the silk hl!f-hose worn ior dress with low
shoes, black Is the first choice, then blue, then
brown; scarlet hose is less popular than former
IT, Ba15Viggaus Of solid colors are preferred to
stripes in plain white, and cashmere socks of
very light quality are moro worn than formerly.
Standing collars are more fashionable than
tnose turned over In Byron shape, but shou!d
oc OF medium height Instead OF the extreme
style adopted br many. Some hare the points
ruled oyer while the newest hare the corners
efect. but far apart leaving the throat exposed.
scarf-pins show varied devices. For gentle
men fond Of coaching they arc ornamented With
tlny gold horn or 1 whip, other ptns are OF
golu an lnca square, and fat, with Japanese
ucsig! carved thereon, some represent lucky
bone In gold. while others have yaluabic stone
set IN u broad gold square
SleeVe-outtons with links are most worn by
gentlemen VcsJ handsome ones are tvo bars
Of aeaa yellow gold ehaincd together Ior each
button; these are SIS pair. Stud buttons tc
match arc square blocks OF gold, worth $3.50 Tor
the set OF three: or else they arc round aat but
tons Ut gold covered with white enamel, to rep
resent thread or linen buttons.
Flatly folded scarfs that conceal nearly all the
shirt 'front.' MOI hidden by the vest, are still the
1avorite shape for winter, and are called the Alb
botsford. The latest English importation Of
these are in mattlasse silk, In small figures
Cream-colored matelasse STARTS are the novelty
for semtdress. while dark brown, plun-:oIor,
indigo, and black arc for general wear.
Two-buttoned kid gloves aye most liked BY
gentlemen. Those with broad embroidery Or
seHstitching on the back 2re more stylish than
when stitched with black or other contrasting
color Slate, mode, and brown shades are most
used for general wear: fawn and russct colors
are very stylish. Pretty gray shades are shown
Tor gentlemen Just leaving cit mourning
, 1876-12-17
AMONG THE CLUBS.
TIE CLIFTON HOUSE CLUE

Tuesday evening gave very pleasant ana sue
cessful reception, and the managers are so well
pleased that they will spare no pains to make
the second reception, which OCCURS In hold ay
week, chief d'ouvrc Of the series. Though
the receptions are informal, the last Que
showed quite display of dress, and the
managers have concluded not to be
very strict in regard to dress hereafter.
The following we're among those present: Mr..
and Mrs. n. a. Walworth, Mr.. and Mrs. Samp-
sou, Gen. R. W. aud Miss Nellie Smith, Mr.. aud
Mrs. W F. Chatf,eld, Mr.. and Mrs. George F.
Westovcr, Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Colwcll, Mr.. and
31rs. L. Hillard, Mr. aud Mrs. Leo Moses, hfr.
and Mrs. E. H. Haines, Mr. and Mrs Robert B.
Duncan, Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. White, Mr.. aud
Mrs. Edwin Wynn, Mr.. and Mrs. D. seWcll,
Mrs. L. W. Wallace, Mrs. Gen. George Boynton,
Mrs john s. Stott, Mrs. E. 7. Hcndrivksou,
Miss Mae St. John, Miss May Sisson, Miss Annie
Gardner, Miss Nora Cooke, Miss Katie johnson,
Miss Fannie Butcher, Miss Katie Butcher, Miss
May Boyce, Miss. Rhoda Davis, Miss Ella S.
Smith, Miss Sarah Turner, Miss Jennie Turner,
Miss Lille Stott, Miss Carric E. Munger
Miss Nellie Becker, Miss Gertie Cicottc,
Miss Gussie Otlcy, Miss Lizzie Spau]dlng, Miss
May Lehman, Miss Minnie Grieves, Miss Maggie
Ward, Miss Minnie Walker Of Lcmont, Miss
Ada La Parle, Miss Maggie Denig, Miss May
Garnder, Miss Annie Jones. Miss Tootie Harold,
Miss Cora Evans Of Waukegan; Mcssrs. ". F.
Wallace George e: Cox F. kswt, Mart, Gnshae =
Brookius, Z. T. Mason, Robert Mitchell, G. ).
Huugerforl. R. c. ChEsty. H. Y. Kent, R. 1.
Webster, Howard O. Huhbell, George D.
Coughtoy, John e. Lynch, William j. Boiler, \.
j.: MOORE !: y1:a,,f:. =: 6phes' Mad H. d. v;11;an a
, 1876-12-17

WINTER STYLES FOR HARPER's
nAzAR" TELLS NEW YORK BEATI WHAT TO
NEAE.
Silk suspenters are striped in two colors,
such as blue with brown, cardinal with black,
gold with black, or maroon with gold, and cost
81 pair.
Full-drcss suits arc OF fine black cloth through
out. The swallow tall coat bas very long skirts;
the vest Il still worn low; the trousers are full,
with baud down the sides.
Winter overcoats arc long sacks Of fur beaver
or 'Elysians." The most fashionable colors
are brown, black, and blue Oxford mixtures
oI black with little white are also used
Gentlemen who dress in deep mourning wear
entire snits Of black diagonal worsteds OF Of
black Melton made without bindings. For
lighter mourning, SILK faeiDgs and bindings are
put On these coats.
Walking shues arc IoubIe-so1ed, ca]f-skin but-
ton CATERS. The heels are low and the solcs
broad. The extremely broad toes lately worn
have been modified TO what dealers consider
medium shapes Made to order, these shoes
cost $19 or So
Gentlemen Use very large poeket-nandker-
chiefs Of creamy white pongee silk, with Wide
hem, hen-stitrhed and marked with long
initial, either white or else done IN silks OF two
colors, such a. cardinal red with navy blue.
These are $36 Dozen
The sennt-dre.s erit Tor hcu,e wear, church,
, 1876-12-17

anl.eFrta1nnents e,. arc always witnessed by large
q 4"o fashionable audiences. Yet there is room
~ ~. - 1,-en ntEer clubs Of the same sort.
.''e 'a'ltv ut TIC amateur dramatic business
ia 10y ~ :, anords III opportunity to society pea
supposed SUI by courtesy to possess. They coustt.
tS .s.e tne audience at tho regular theatres, and
.mtre 'molbc the spirit of acting, and it is most
+haa. aeufai that they should 60 home and ret up
tsris.A 49, performance Of their OWL Then
1Aere Is something exhiIaratinp in j,nnersnn-
bloody villain WILL q
1ne week has been quiet Several marriages
are recorded, which, though unostentatious, are
VI general interest, owing to the high social
etahoing OF the people concerned. There seems
- " perpetual fascination about the wedding
r1ne, or, as Swinburne calls it, the g roldcn
arraoo,' a, which keeps the benedictine ranks re-
=" "4eeo' ETCETERA.