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The Morning herald., 1876-03-02
Yo,s,sO Mems Christian Ass0cjnti0n.

Already the building which is occupied
at the Young Mems Christian Association,
by Sixth and Shipley streets, has become
too small for the growing society, and they
are seriously considering the advisability
of moving to more commOdious quarters.
A plan is on foot to make up stock COM
pany, representing it is proposed, if possible,
S3 600, and erect suitable building at some
convenient quarter, but it will take time
and effort to consummate such plan. In
the meantime the association is looking
out for larger temporary quarters, and
have already determined, so we are in
formed, to to take All entire building some
where on Market street,
A benevolent lady of this city, who is 81
ways doing good in quiet way proposes
to pav half the rent of the new quarters
that the movement will be a successful one
as has been the first winter of the Associa-
tiOn.
The rooms which are now occupied are
III no way adequate to the unusual num-
bers of the society, and Saturdays being alb
solutely overcrowded, upon the occasion OF
the prayer meetings, and at other times
they have been found to be much too small.
The Association will in a short time
make public announcement Of their inten.
tions and purposes in regard to the new
building which they hope to erect. We
were told yesterday by an officer Of the So.
ciety, that one gentleman now advanced in
years, wishes to donate something to the
cause before he dies. and wishes to see II
used for building such will be credit to
the Society and an ornament to the city.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-02
CONDENSED TELEGRAMk.

The United States Cable has been sue
cessfully repaired by the Farraday.
The great grain elevator mill, in Wares
burg. ILL.,, was destroyed by fire last night.
loss $20, 600, only partially insured,
The messenger boys employed by the At
lantic and Pacific Telegraph Company, in
New York. appssese pesesened ins very ny"
appearance.
Charges have been preferred by the Berlin
Foreign Office against Won Arnim which
embraces high and insulting Ian
euage towards the Emperor, Prince Bis
mark, and the Foreign Office.
The New York Democratic State Execu-
tive Committee to-day issued call for a
~ t,a'Io he held at Wieteing Hall in the city Of
Syracuse on the 18th of March, at 10 A. M
to choose delegates to the National Demo
cratic Convention.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-02

and, to the tune of sweet little song about
the "Winding River" they marched around
the room turning here and there to repre-
sent the course of some stream. They next
formed circle, which was to represent the
resting place of the river-the ocean. After
some other exercises they were dismissed
until to-day, they only being compelled to
remain in school but one session of three
hours. Miss Noyce has all the facilities for
teaching the children, and seems perfectly
to understand their desires and require
ments. She gives them different instruct
ions each day. Some times they have les
sons in weaving pretty colored slips of paper
into squares; at others they are given sew
ing to do on perforated cards, with var
iety of colors of worsted, in which manner
they are taught the colors Of every thing.
She has also small cards with designs on
them, which are given to the children with
a blank card, on which they are expected to
prick with a pin the outlines of the designs
given; they soon learn, however to form
their own designs.
! In this brief and imperfect sketch of a
kindergarten, it cannot be expected that a
minute description of it's process and grad
ualism, can be given. To understand more
fully, and to comprehend perfectly, the
reader is requested to visit Miss Noyce'e
kindergarten on Delaware avenue, where
the system alluded to is taught in asuccess.
full manner. From the above outline, how.
ever, it will be seen that FrHbel devised 9
a plan which makes school going pleas.
ure, and also shows that he understood
child mature.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-02
A Css9s sUith a Hist0Tyss

There is in the possession of a gentleman
in this city, living on Second street gun
with remarkable history. To look at the
weapon and not connect with it any of the
historical interests which give It'll value, one
would Judge it to be very ordinary affair,
and scarcely deign to give it second
glance 1t is of the old flint lock pattern
and bears the inscription "Weidiam
1870" 1t was purchased by the
gentleman who now owns it, from very
aged person living in Wilmington, who
parted from it for the small snm of thirty
five cents to relieve hunger, and it was he,
who gave the somewhat remarkable history
of this hrearm; which has seen service ia
three armies and one riot. Its first service
was in the war of 1912 around Baltimore
when it was an ungainly looking flint
lock.
The next seen of the weapon was at Har-
per's Ferry when it was used against John
Brown and his men when they defended the
old engine house where they retreated to and
which was charged and taken, by the late
Gen. Robert E. Lee, who was at that time a
colonel The next thing known of the Gun
was that it was used by the confeder
ates, and to verify this there is branded
upon the stock the letters &c. s. A."
In the fight around Richmond, it
was taken and SO modernized in one OF
the Northern armories as to be made per-
cussion musket. The son of the old gentle
man who sold it, brought it home with him
from the war and gave it to his father as
one of the trophies of his service.
The reason that the history of
1he gun is so well-known, is that after the
war, the gentleman. who sold it, wrote to
u relative in Richmond, Virginia, telling
him what kind Of trophy he had secured,
and giving full description of it. The
relative who was for years Master Armorer
at Richmond, sent word back that the gun
was returned to that armory from one of
theStateMilitia Companies.as having service
in the war OF 1912 around Baltimore. When
John Brown made his raid into Virginia,
several military companies were sent from
that city, aud among the guns they were
armed with, was the musket now treated
Of 1t was returned to the armory after.
wards, and taken out again during the war
and found its way North, as has already
oeen described. Surrounding it with all
these historical interests it is really valua.
ple relic, and the present owner thinks
seriously of sensing it to the Centennial
with its history attached.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-02
wAsHINATON NOTES.
Tho Emma Mine InvestiSatiOn.
BY Am merican Press Association.

ASAO AAAAAss~ NAAUO A~VC0esDoeAVAs
By American Press Association.
Mr.. Lyon again appeared before the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs to-day. He read
letters showing the deplorable condition of
the mine, being totally unfit to work, and
the only way to make it available
wauld be by the expenditure of great deal
of money. He reiterated his testimony that
Senator Morton did not receive any money
nor had anything to whatever to do with
himself and Senator Stewart in connection
with the suit of the witness in the Utah
court. The witness stated that Mr.. Park
had said in conversation with him that he
had fixed the matter with Gen. Schenck,
who had agreed to give his nete for the
stock, and if that was not sufficient he
would give mortgage on his house and lot
in Washington, and Mr.. Park then stated
If Mr.. Stewart would certify this declara-
tion as he had done it would "dry up' the
the resolution of Senator Blair in 1871, fol
investigation into the Emma Mine, which
which was about the time that the conver
sation took place. There was considerable
correspondence read as having passed be-
tween Americans and Gen. Schenck, asking
for information from him concerning the
condition of Emma Mine stock, and which
was given. After further testimony in the
same strain the committee adjourned fol
the day.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-02
An ass after Ayl,

EDITORS HERALD:-Please indulge me
with one more fable and let our folks sec
if the perspicacity of "Query" will as cor
rectly detect and as aptly apply the
the character "An ASS" finding the skin Of
a lion, pnt it on, and going into the roads
and pastures, threw all the locks and herds
into terrible CONSERVATION. At last meet
ing Fox, he would have frightened him
also; but Mr.. Reynard, seeing his long ears
stick out, and hearing his voice, knew that
Notwithstanding his being dressed. In
4 lions skin, he was really no more than
an Ass. MORAL.
New Castle, March !, 1875.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-02
FOREIGN NOTES.

There will be three days. bull fights and
other festivities on the entry of the royal
troops into Madrid.
The Sanish Embassy at Paris positively
denies that ex-Queen Isabella has any polit-
ical motives in visiting Spain. She goes at
the request of King Alfonso.
1t is stated that Isabella will 60 to Cara
vanchel, near Madrid, Immediately alter
King Alfonso's return from the North.
A "News" special from Lisbon says the
extensive collection Of objects for the fhil-
adelphia Exhibition Is nearly ready ior EN-
barkation by the steam transport India.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-02
THE OLD WORLDS NEWS.
The andering Prince.

LONDON, March IA special dispatch
to the "Daily News" from Paris says Don
Carlos will arrive there on Thursday. He
will proceed to Calais, where yatch is
waiting to convey him to England.
Cuba Next.
LONDON, March IA special telegram
from Madridto the "News" states that 3d.
600 men will be sent to Cuba Immediately.
Hurting Another Fire Brand.
MADRID, Feb. la resolution will
shortly be offered in the Cortes declaring
that the contest Provinces Of Biscay and
Navarro shall cease to exist as separate pro-
vinces, and calling upon the Government
to appoytion the territory among adjacent
provinces.
The Emperor and Won Arnim.
LONDON, Marah1.-A special from En-
peror William refused to allow Won Arnim
tc-visit his son who is Ill. He has not yet
answered the petition Of Won Arnim's fam
lily for the counts pardon.
The Emma Mine Scandal Excite
ment.
LONDON, March 1st.--The Chimes this
a. m. has q despatch from Washington.
three-quarters of column in length giving
the gist of Lyons testimony yesterday be.
fore the legislative commission appointed
to inquire into the Emma Mine Scandal
It is stated that Minister Schenck will to-
morrow, publish a letter denouncing Lyons
evidence as tissue of infamous false
hoods and announcing his intention to sail
for New York in the steamer Abyssinnia on
Saturday next. 1t is also understood that
Schenck has obtained leave of absence
for the special purpose Of exposing Lyons
and vindicating himself before the commit
tee and the world. Schenck this morning
telegraphed to his attorney to proceed to
Washington Immediately to retain the ser
vices Of VIM. M. Evarts and to have
Messrs. Park and Stewart re-summoned to
appear before the committee for re-exami
nation. One of the minister's daughters
will accompany him to America.
Mr.. Schenck Will vind1cate Him
LONDON, March Limited States Min
lister Schenck, in letter to the Londol
"Daily Nows" says, referring to.the testi
mony of Lyons in the Emma Mine scanda
investigation, IL denounce the whole state
ment Of the witness Lyons as tissue OF in,
famous .Ifalsehoods. Having obtained
leave of absence for that purpose | sail il
the next steamer for the United States tt
confront my calumniators and vindicate m.
reputation,
The Morning herald., 1876-03-02
Base Ball Gossip.

Since the partial organization Of the
Cuickstep Association on Tuesday evening,
noticed in the HERALD yesterday, base ball
has been considerably discussed in the city.
The stock company consists OF ten stock
holders and the stock already subscribed is
81 900, which is thought to be sufficient to
start the club in good condition. Mr.. Hin
ole, who has been attending the National
Association, in the representation OF the
Quickstep Association will return home to-
day, land tomorrow evening probably the OF.
tlcers of the Association will be selected and
a manager chosen who will Immediately
make arrangements for the games to DO
played the coming season. Mr.. hlnoie,
who will probably not play, is stockholder
in the Association, which very wisely re-
cognizsd his just effort and popularity py
sending him to New Haven.
The Association is now In correspondence
with three gentlemen of the profession rela'
i've to the position efcatcher. Mr.. Bush
ong, of Philadelphia, and another promi-
nent player of the Quaker City, and for
Iner member of the Baltimore Peabody
Club, the second baseman, Bushong Will
come down in short time and have con-
ference with the Association.
Nothing definite in regard to this position
has been determined upon, but 1t seems
now quite probable that Bushong will be &C
cepted.
The price of admission to the games have
ALREADY been fixed at 25c., the same as last
year. As to the selection of nine, there is
no reason to correct what we have already
printed, it will be the old Quickstep. We
might mention some slight changes contem-
plated, but as the association is considering
the matter, by request, we refrain from
particularizing. If the stock subscribed, 10
| found to be inadequate further account
| will be made upon the stockholders. There
| is every indication that we will have an ex-
cellent season Of base ball, and splendid
club conducted fairly and with discression.
There will be some Improvements OF an
important character made upon the
grounds, but we arc not at liberty at pre-
sent to enumerate them.
| The Reliance Active Base Ball Club, Of
this city, has again been reorganized for
the season. Lewis Tally and Frank LATER
y will act as catcher and pitcher; Frank
Kelley will play short stop; Hugh Kelley
John Riley and James Hasson will manage
The bases, and the field will be given to
Harry Sparks, Victor Morris and A. Rit-
tenhouse. Harry Sparks will be captain Of
the nine and Daniel Moore manager.
As soon as the weather will permit this
club will begin practice, and expect to dis
tinguish themselves.
Last night we received the following des-
patch from New Haven, where Mr.. Hin
die of this city was attending the Assccia.
tion meeting:
Delegates from eleven clubs attended the
convention of the National Association Of
base ball players here to. day. No business
was done except the appointment of
committee on rules. The meeting then
adjourned until April Sd. when they meet
in Philadelphia. The only professional
club represented was the Philadelphia.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-02
the Tweed Suit.

New YORK, March LIN one Tweed suit
Today the prosecution offered some ad-
dltional testimony and then rested their
case. Mr.. David Dudley Field summed up
ior the defense, and charged that one of
all implicated in these frauds was the only
one hunted down, and there is no proof to
show that Tweed devised the scheme
to defraud the city. 1t was In
gersoll and the oteers who got the
money, and Tweed never received but 25
per cent of the bills drawn, which wonld he
one-quarter of the amount suit is brought
lor, and It was only this he should and
could be made to return. He appealed to
the jury to render verdict in accordance
with the evidence.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-02
Our CitN Courts.

Yesterday James Twadell of Beaver VAL
ley, Brandywine Hundred made complaint
before Esq. Haguay, against VIM. Carbart
and Thomas Hannum for an alleged as
sault upon his son. 1t appears that young
Twadell was talking with the defendents
one night last week at the country store at
Beaver Valley, the topic of discussion being
robberies which had been committed in the
neighborhood. They worked upon the
fears Of the lad, so that he became some
what nervous. At late hour the party
dispersed and young Twadell got upon his
horse to 20 home He had not proceeded
far upon his journey home, when a pistol
was fred close to him and man jumped
up and fell with groan. Naturally Twad-
ell was frightened, and states that his horse
reared and threw him upon the ground
The affair gave him and his family severe
shock.
suspecting subsequently that the parties
who were at the store, had attempted this
as practical joke, they were brought
before the Squire yesterday as we have
stated, but as there was no evidence against
them, they were discharged. There was
not any proof furnished that the affair Oc-
Cured in Delaware, as 1t was so near the
line that 1t would have been difficult to have
known, if it were in this State.
Yesterday WILDER Price was arrested and
lncarcerated in the city cells for the larceny
of rags from Jesse Moore's factory over
Brandywine bridge. He will be tried to-
day.
Mr.. L. F. Adair, who was arrested by q
policeman, yesterday afternoon, for interfsr-
ing with him In the arrest of q thief, was
dismissed by the Mayor last night. Il
monstrated with the policeman for carrying
pistol needlessly exposed, which incensed
the members OF the force, and he arrested
the citizen. It is conceded to have beer
to say the least, stretch of authority, and
the policeman is severely censured.
A number of petty cases comprised thu
police record yesterday.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-02
CENTENNIAL.
Fiyense'rs Regular Meeting ol
lonsmittees-Letter from John II. Stot'
se2abNvn

Ftyensen's Regular Meeting -heports Of
Ions,nittees-Letter from John H. Stot.
se'sbNrO.
The Firemen's Cente nnial Association
met last evening in regular session, Presi-
Mccall in the chair.
Mr.. J. K. Adams reported that the total
amount of subscriptions was $1,O86. The
Publishing Committee reported that they
had had letter printed in the papers set
ting forth the objects and intentions of the
fremen.
The Committee on Entertainment re.
ported balance in the treasury above OK.
penses of 1888. On motion a vote OF
thanks was rendered the little boy who yes
terday contributed ten cents.
The following communication to Mayor
Whitley, from John H. Stotsenburg, Of
New Albany, Ind, was read, and the Pub
fishing Committee authorized to have 1t
printed.
"HoN. WILLIAM G. WHITLEY, MY DEAR
SIR: Will it be trouble to you to make
the following suggestion to Mr.. Joseph K.
Adams, Treasurer of the Firemsn's Com
nlittee, in case the $4,000 has not yet been
raised 1t is way to get the residue OF
the money without making 1t hard on
few, and with less trouble, I think, than
auy other way. We shall inaugurate 1t here
within the next ten days, and shall ask all
the other:.cities, towns and villages In Indiana
to do the same. The plan is as follows:
| In each place the ladies are asked to CO.
operate, and in city like Wilmington, the
Opera House or principal hall should be
| used, and small admittance fee, say 10 or
25c. be charged. Every person who at
tends must bling apound package OF some
thing. You may have what other enter-
| tainment for the time you please, but the
main point is to have good jolly fellow
as auctioner, who shall sell at public auc.
ton for cash to the highest bidder for the
benefit of Delaware's headquarters, every
package. No package to be opened until
all are sold. In this way, every neighbor-
hood contributes, and there may be enter
tainments of the kind at private houses as
well as public halls. The great point is to
see that some influential persons (ladies es-
pecially) in every village or town to get the
people interested.
Our ladies intend to have coffee and sand
wiches provided for the guests at the
Opera House here, think the fremen with
| the aid of the ladies and the press, can
make the plan work. 1t is the pound party
idea now quite fashionable in New York,
and it struck me that our Indiana people
can succeed through it, and why can not
the Delaware peoples"
Your friend,
JOHN H. SToTsENBURG."
The letter was dated OH May 49, of last
month.
At the conclusion of the reading, the
meeting adjourned to meet at the Fame
Hose House, on pext Wednesday evening
The Morning herald., 1876-03-02
Eertessled.

The time for receiving proposals for Della
ware Centennial Building has been extend
ed until March the 7th, and Mr.. Mccall
wished to state that that proposals handed
in after tomorrow, will receive a. much
attention ss the others.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-02
The weather To-Day.

For the Middle and Atlantic States rising
barometer, northerly winds, partly cloudy
and clearing, and cool weather.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-02

The Anniversary Of Asbury Sunday School
will be held in the auditorium Of the church
Third and Walnut streets, this evening.
Admission ten cents.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-02

1t will soon be time for the Spring crop
of tramps and peach plucks to sppsar.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-03

Now that the supreme court of Massa-
chusetts has decided, in effect, that a wit
ness may or may not, in his discretion.
answer the inquiries made of him by COM
mittees of the common council of a city,
it must be confessed that hereafter, if moi
heretofore, these investigations will be very
like farces. But what troubles the Boston
Globe is, where Whitcomb-the refractory
witness who has now been discharged-is
to get redress for the wrongs done him " !?
1t is very sure that he cannot "sue the city,
for the council was authorized by law 10
take the course it did" If 60, perhaps
so. But, although the state of Massachu-
sets may mprison innocent men for q
term of years and then turn them adrift
without redress, the city of Boston or its
common council cannot deprive man of
his liberty by virtue of a legislative enact
ment which, although having the form of
law, is not law. The supreme court OF
Mass ichusetts say that the statute, under
which the council acted, Is uDconstitu-
st DUAL and roid, ard, therefore, that it
was not authorized to pursue the course it
did. We apprebend that Whitcomb will
find no difficulty in obtaining redress from
his imprisoners.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-03

that course because he did not dare to trust
" anything in writing in the hands of any
one there that 10 in the executive
mansion" to go the president"
After be had 'surreptitiousy obtained a
knowledge of the evidence, and while Bah
cock and company believed he was work.
ing for them in the cndeovor to steal and
destroy it, he was appointed-January D.
to frst-class clerksbip in the interior de-
partment Oh the strength of paper" from
the president stating that he, Bell, had
rendered valuable service during the war
"and since" lie was, also, recommended
by the president as special agent in the
attorney generals office, and it was in
tended to send him to st. Louis, but Pierre
pont "didnt see it"--and 80 he had to take
up with the interior department clerkship.
His clerkship, however, was destined to be
short-lved. Three days after he had COM
municated to the president his belief, as the
result of his Investigations, that Belkuap
was guilty, he received the following billet
dour !. "Sir Your service as clerk Of
" class in the pension office will be dis
"pensed with from and after this date.
/" Respectfully, z. Chandler"
The bare naked facts, If they are facts,
carry their own suggestive comment with
them. Bell seems to have been only par
| tally successful in his mission for Bah
cock lie found the evidence, but would
not steal and destroy it. The query sug
gests itself, did some one else do the steal
ing? We know that Dyer has stated thai
circumstances prevented him from making
as strong case en- the trial as before th'
grand jury. Was it because the evidence
was, in part, stolen and destroyed
We can, also, very well understand why
Dabcock was satisfied with the "vindica
" ton" of the verdict, and didn't propose
to demand a court Of inquiry. VIII he b.
suffered to remain in the Amy withou
further inquiry or Investigation Ar,
Broadhead and Bell TO be the only victim
OF Babcocls's guilt The president ha
been very anxious that no guilty maj
should escape, but Broadhead is removed
because he was endeavoring TO make Bah
cock's guilt apparent, and the services o
Bell were dispensed with because he CAV
the president 10 understand that Babcocl
was guilty-but the guilty man alone es
capes Such is political life !