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New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
TIE WEBSTER ST1TUE.
CEREMONIES or USvAHNG THIS AFTERNOON Al
CENTRAL PARK.

CEREMONIES or UNYAILiNG THIS AFTERNOON Al
CEETEAL PARK.
This afternoon at 2 o'clock Gordon w. Burn
ham, esq No. l95 Fifhayc viii formally prese It 10
the City EcwYork colossal bronze statue Of Daniel
Webster The statue has been placed In position IA the
most conspicuous and prominent part OF the Central
Park, the Eightaye. and Seyonty ysecOnd-st gate
faces the long drive leading the Fftaye. entrance
in close proximity to the large Lake. The satue
is covered with a large American flag, ana viii be- I'M
vailed by Mr. Burnhams youngest son, Thomas Br0wnc
Burnham lad 10 years OF age. Three platforms have
been erected about the sateOnc for the speakers an
other for tie band e third ANA largest for the
commOdatiOn Of the invited guests. Many distinguished
persons from all parts Of the country boon invited
among whom may be mentioned the members OF the
Cabinet aud the Judges Of the supreme Court Of the
United States. The programme viii begin with music by
DOdworths Band, after which the assembly viii be
called order and address deye by President
OF the Department Of Public Parks. The statue Will then
be unvaed aud presented by Mr. Bunha, the response
beng made by Mayor wickham Addresses win be made
by the Hon. william II. Eyarts aud the Hon. Robert c.
Winthrop of Massachusetts
The statue Is Ia feet high and stands pedestal 90
feet in hight and Is account OF its colossal size that
the largest open space in tho Park has been selected
its site 1t is made OF bronze and weighs about six tons
the statue and pedestal together weigh about l25 tons.
1t represents the statesman IN his characteristic position
when about TO address GssenDlage and his dress 10 a
faithful copy Of the costume in which he wont To a-
pear all public occasions cloak is thrown loosely
the ground and hs Tbt hand l. placed in the breast
OF his coat as his habit whom speaking. The work
designed by Thomas Ball OF Florence, d
former native OF Boston, and an od-iine
known for his skill In making statuettes
OF Mr. Webster aud although he has painted two por.
traits designed live statues him. the present work
Is garded lis best effort 10 modelled at Flor
ence and east in the great foundery OF Munich by Null
ler IL arrived here the Cambria In the latter part OF
October, alter having been delayed several months.
The pedestal which the statue stands weighs 1IO TONS
and was designed by Batterson, Garfield Co. Hart
ford, Conn., It Is made OF the best Quincy pauitc and
single stone weighs 80 tons On tho base OF pees.
tall IN the 'front.' simple inscription, Daniel Web
st@r and In the Is the VI the donor In raised
and polished letters.
statue lie Is about to present TO the cg, lie
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

cs woodward to become States evidence. and what
would be the probable effect Of his testimony on
Tweed and his confederates MI Mcheon maiiF
fosted an interest in the report but said that ne
tnc,v nothing which enabled him 70 form an opin-
,on as 10 Woodward's cOIrse OF action He had
no personal knowledge Of WOOdwads connection
wfth others charged with frauds against the city AS
a politician be had had any affiliations with that
crowd and knew little Of their relations AS lawyer
he believed that Woodward could testify truly 10 very
llttle against his client tPeter B Sweenyl But when
man turned States evidence TO save himself it was
never certain what he would testify to- IngeTsoh had
sworn 70 things which Sweeny prepared to contra
dist absolutely for example, that he had handed
sweeuy n package Of money, and the latter had
answered, "An right" SweenY would swear that nc
never had any transactions with Ingerson Whatever
Mr. McKeon seemed confident that sweeny had nothing
10 fear from Woodward's disclosures.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
TIE LOAN EXRIBITION.

ITS SUCCESS GRATIFYING IN EVERY WAY.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE CoMMIrTEE-THE PROF
IT'S ABOUT S3S, ,OO0-THE LIST OF CoNTRIBU-
TORS OF PICTURES.
A large attendance, including the principal
gentlemen who have worked for the Of the Cen
tennial Loan Collection assembled last evening at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel the occasion being the final meeting
OF the Executive Committee OF that enterprise Among
those present were Parke Goodwin, Ex-Gov. Morgan,
John Taylor Johnston j. ". Pnchot, j. II. Sherwood.
Daniel Huntington, Worihnrton WhttI1dge, Thomas
Hicks ]. G. Brown Wm Page, Henry p. Grace, Francis
Waller. Samuel Hawk, Dr. OTIS, Theodore Roosevelt,
VIM +. Dodge jr, Charles s. Smith, Mr. McAlpine, and
Benjamin IL. Field. The meeting called TO order at
$780, and the following report of the Committee OF Man-
agement WAS read by Parkc Goodwin:
To the Erecttire Committee: Your Committee OF Man,
acerncnt BEG report that as soon as they had
been organized. Mr. John Taylor Johnston chairman,
they appointed Subcommittee, consisting OF fAiAc
GOdwin ]. ". PinchOt and ". J. HCppin rs a CON-
mittee on appcstiOn and selection These gentlemen
set TO orce visiting the various private galleries
of the city, hic had been placed a. ther disposal ana
succeeded ia selecting $50 pictures Tor the o the er-
bbon 10 pleasant 20 reflect thatt tney everywhere
received with hospitality and kindness, 10 DO case me s
"A rcu,al oT rebuff but, The contrary, the strongest
expressions sympathy in the objects Of the euieIriSe
In fact a Crsat moro pictures were offered them
two institutions designated and IL IL no exagseraon 10
say that another exhibition quite equal IN Size 10 thSt %"
the Academy OF Design might haNe been formed odt or
the collections which not touched or only Apahsy
used. ,.... ~ q, - 49,
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
ACCIDENTS AT SEA.

The schooner John Wentworth, commanueSs
by Capt Brown, from Jacksonville for New-iork' va
lumber was run into by an unknown schooner -
m ON Now 23 and at latest account was living az aH10
in sung condition, three miles from the shore Wy
site the lighthouse at Barnegat
News was received IN this city yesterday tnas 'ho
Alba Capt Foxwooc, from Philadelphia, sept Sstosd
Iygtut Was beached at the inDutb Ot Arksas - rsf n
Greenland, on Oct. q She was subsequently, ,blp
and arrived there again on Oct lO, nnaly se's eo
pelled tO abandon the voyage. She ~ Noy L
Tor Europe, and arrived at tina t1rth ef Fofsa "h "
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
MAKING INSURANCE RArEs ADVISORY

An effort has been made by some oil inc
members of In, local Board OF UuderRrars to abolish
schedule rating An adjourned meeting OF the po''u
was held al No. l67 Broadway yesterday to eonsiei
resolution to tie effect that the rules o. o board Ieg
ing rebates and commissions should oe reselhaeu. LUZ
attendance was unusually large. An amen''neas s
MAS offered making All rates advisory II S wa
urped tLaJ The rules regarding rates had not Dssn %
observed by many members, and that Il was 'Un tcs
qucntly much better to leave the questioa " Vaa,s'ed
nent and the resolution insisted that such seY s
virtual dissolution OF tic board Ine amehuuSb he II
finally lost by vote OF l3 to 27. aud the resolution W
to 20 The original resolution was opposed py gon
who favored the amendDentOn the Sl0unu toa. 10 rt,
tion would only extend the opportunity Tor cutne e
Without the possibility or pnnshng the oitetdets es
meeting adjourned until noon to-day Pfoiihens " ,sas
apparently httle reason 60 believe the scheaui' "
eau id bc longer maintained,
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

adopted after which resolutions were passed nstructins
the treasurer pay the profits TO the managers OF the
Academy OF Design and the Metropolitan Museum OF All
I'm the ratio of go per cent the former and 40 per cent
10 the latter The committee then passed special votes
OF thanks 10 August Belmont for his liberaty to the
owners of the pictures for their great Kindness 70
Gswold Darling for the free use Of the parof at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel. and finally to the Committee oil
Management for its able and hearty work The meeting
then adjourned amid expressions OF satisfaction al 'he
great success which had attended the enterprise.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
OPERA IN NEW-ORLEANs.

Mr.. De Viyo,-who adds to indOnitable en-
erry exquisite Of silence and repose and who
has gained sixteen years o, theatrical management,
wide experience and unerring tact.-has leased the
French Opera House in NewOrleans, and nc viii open 1t
about the 18th OF December with Italian opera Mr. De
Vlyo purposes to conduct the thcacr in liberal way
and do Justice 10 musical art and to the cultivated pub
Iic ~ Nev-Oreans 10 Is part OF his PLAN also, 70
bring his company to NewYOrk for short opera sea-
son next Spring.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
THE THOMAS SYMPHONY CONCERTS.

At MI. fhOmass Second Symphony Concert
which takes place Saturday evening, Dec 2, the pro-
raInme will comprise tine Overture scherzo, and Finale
(Op 81, by schumann, the Yorspie 10 the " "Gotiei-
dinmerung," and BeCthOyen's Fourth symphony. Nine.
Rudcrsdorn and M BschoG viii sing the vocal parts IN
the Gotterdammerung" music Nine Rudersdorf Is
one OF the finest artists we have had in this
try and her return the concert stage, especially in
connection with this music OF Waners, viii be occa
sion OF great interest.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
ERARRED ACE

1t was announced some time ago that new
play entitled Grabbed Age" woud presently Do pro
duced the Theaer but she promise remained I'M
fulfilled at the time OF the closing Of that house. We
now learn that " Grabbed Age" which Il the work OF
Mr. Henry Aororl the wcllknown author sud Journal
-t will be- produced the Grand Opera House about
the 10th OF December Miss Lettio Allen is the name OF
nm actress now TO us. who VIII appear IN this drama
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

ouaInted with Mr. Webster in llfe and conceived we
idea OF erecting some suitable memorial 10 MN shor
after bs since which time he has never aDanuoneu
he idea The men whom he has selected to perform tu
work aud 10 assist at the unvaine nave Deen t
friends and warm admirers of Americas great sldle
man The selection OF the Hon Robert T. HlAthrop as
ono az fhe orators Is peculiarly fitting, since ne Deouss
90 ono ~ the odest families Of Massachusetts and was
an essoeiaie and friend Of Mr. Webster Mr. Burnhan
cordially invites the public to me Centr fdiA 'niS '
NOM 10 Mitnesa the unYailIng ceremonies
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
MR. NErENDORFFs sUNDAY CONCERTs.

On Sunday evening next there Will take place
at the GeImsnia TheaJcr the first OF sorcs OF Sunday
concerts undor the direction OF Mr Adolf NeueDdort
They are 10 bs formed tho model Of the celebrated
Blse concerts, and the nrst part will be composed OF
popular music, while the second viii contain always
4 SYMPHONY or some work OF equal Importance. At
the first concert tho programme viii comprise
Kretschmcr's " "Felkungcr" overture, the Funeral
March from tho "Gotterdi immeruug," Mendelssohn's
Midsummer Nights Dream" overture. and new char
acter-skech Dance OF DEATH" By Riemen-Sohneidor
Besides this, Nile Scly, c0ntraito Will sing the
Culus AnmAm." from Ro~-inls " Stabat Mater" and
SIR j. Eller VIII r!ay EnglsR-horn solo, The concert
will close with Bcethoyeus First Symphony that in &.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
PARK THEATER.

The reopening of the Park Theater is set
down for Nov. 27. 1t will be managed by Jr. II. L.
Abbey and Miss Lotta will appear, in Mr.. Fred. Mars
dcns play Of Musette" Mr. John T. Raymond will I'LL
an en- agcmeut here later In the season, appearing
Colonel Sellers Tho prospects OF this cheerful theater
SEEM accordingly, 70 have suddenly frightened
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
AMATEUR MINSTREL ENTERTAINMENT.

A minstrel performance by amateurs VIII
take place at Cncsorng Hall Monday evening n xt,
when large and diversified entertainment will be given,
and q thoroughly amusing time may he expected There
VIII be- boaldos The usual Ethiopian scenes, sin sng by
hnc doubloquarot The performance Is for charity-n
benefit OF a country church.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
PEORIA wooLEN MILLS BURNED.

CHICAGO, Nov. 24.-The Peoria Woolen
Mills at Peoria. ILL.,, have 5eeu destroyed by fire. Loss,
S30,000 Insurance, about $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
THE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST TWEED.


In seeking information concerning the course
likely TO be taken with the criminal proceedings against
Mr.. Tweed, TRIBUNE reporter yesterday called
Wheeler II. Peckham, who has been prominently con-
neced with all the Ring prosecutions. Mr. Pcckham said
that nothing had been decided upon, and the matter had
not considered by counsel Tweeds escape
December As then judgment had been obtained against
him in the So 100000 civil suit, he would be held safely
long enough for action 20 be taken without haste Mr.
Peckham added that his health had been 80
bad recently that he had paid attention 20
any except pressing business, aud there had
been no consultation between Mr.. OConor District
Attorney Phelps and himself He supposed, however,
that the indictments found against Tweed last year
would take the usual course and some Of them at least
would be tried.
DistricAttOroey Phelps was not at his office yester
day The clerks said he unwel and would remain at
home all day the exeron and exposure OF the previous
day had been too much for his strength.
Dudley Field reminded by TRIBUNE reporter
yesterday OF recent statement by David Dudley Field
that the Tweed case ON which he then engaged
the only one In which represented Mr. Tweed and
asked whether hs firm bis father David Dudley Field,
was engaged counsel in the other suits, civil and
criminal against Tweed. Dudley Field said 1 don't
know what sad and your question shows that
my fathers statement II ne made It, has than
aspeok But IS 10 your inquiry whether my firm s en-
gagged IN Twecds other suits all say, all VIII say
b know nothing about II know no law which ties
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
TWEED,s BAGGAGE.

lawyer permanently to 4 client, or which gives client
life interest in his counsel"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-02-04
Our CIty Schools.

We are pleased to be able to state that
our city schools are in very good work.
ing order, and that q spirit of harmony
and cooperation prevails. One Of the
best proofs OF their successful manage
ment is the steadily increasing attend
ance. The number of pupils at the be-
ginning this year was 307, and on Febru-
airy LIST was 3S2. In fact, an additional
room and teacher are imperatively neces-
sary, and will very soon be provided
The regular visiting committee of the
board announces to-day public examin-
alton, and we trust that the committee
will prepare for publication a full report,
giving its views in regard to the schools
and their condition and prospects in all
respects. We believe that no city in the
State can show better results for the same
cost, a more able and devoted corps OF
teachers. superintendent Milliken has
worked indefatigably, aud has reason to
be well satisfied with the condition and
prospects already attained.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-02-04

ALNoNT PRINCE.-Dr. Vail has recent
ly brought TO Manhattan from Kentucky,
at a cost of 81, 200, the splendid four year
old stallion, AImont Prince. Almont
Prince was sired by Almont. by AleXan-
der's Abdallah, by Rysdick's HambletO-
nian, etc. Almont IL the most famous
stallion in Kentucky, and is fast becom-
ing the most noted sire OF fast trotters IN
the world. No borse OF his age has ever
produced one-half AS many trotters that
could beat $3.50, or trot close to this time
~ four years old; and the stock Of no
horse, except Rysdick's Hambletonian. is
selling so rapidly, and at such high fig
ures, as the stock Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Nationalist.
DIR. Vail writes us that this was the
best horse he could find in Kentucky, and
that when he decides where the horse will
be kept the coming season, he will notify
our readers.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-02-04
CathulIc Fair and FESTIVAL.

The ladies OF the Catholic church OF
Emporia, have been working for the last
month, for festival 10 be held at Ruggles
l. PIumb's building, corner OF CommeE-
cIal street and 9Th avenue, on the 9Th, 9th
and 10th Of F ebruary. They hope to be
well patronized by the public, and Will
spare nothing to give full satisfaction.
They will dispose, in various ways, Of
many articles, such IS fancy goods, Tides,
quilts, dresses, shawls. jewelry, etc. They
have a diamond brestpin valued at $500,
several ladies' gold watches and chains, a
$500 shawl, a Centennial music box
that plays Hail Columbia with accom-
paniment of bells and drum, new thing;
wax works, and many other articles.
They will also give supper and oyster
supper every evening. Their Objtct-to
raise some money to complete their
church, to buy bell and pay of some
debt. Look out for q good time. Admis-
sion 10 cents, doors open at p. m.
BY order Of Com.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-02-04

to Sedgwick county with some ac-
quaintances about three years ago.
The class of people she met here OPEN
ed her eyes and awakened her ambi.
ton. As everybody was taking claims
she took one also, although without a
cent with which to pay the Govern
ment price. She came to Wichita. and
regardless of the laughs her short lin
sey poke dress provoked, went to work.
minding her own business, laying uD
her wages and picking up new ideas OF
dress and carriage from those around
her. That girl started for cold Moth
Calina" to see some of her benighted
relatives, few weeks since. She was
dressed in taste, la pinback and ali,
had deed of that 160 acres of land in
her pocket and about $3.50 in money.
all OF which she had earned by hard,
honest work and thanks to nobody. OF
the main part of this statement the
writer is personally cOgnizant. South
western Kansas is pre-eminently the
spot for the poor man, and for poor
women too.
Butler county is to organize coun-
ty historical society.
Eldorado has new bank, the Ex-
change. Neil Wilkie, of Douglas, is
president, and S. L. Shotwell cashier.
An effort is being made in the legis-
lature to take Fairmount and Clifford
townships, Butler county, and attach
them to Marion county, so that Pea
BODY can get the seat away from Ma
rion Center.
Mr.. A. Terrell residing on Rock
creek, gathered, by actual measure
ment, over So bushels of corn per acre.
from a field of over 80 acres. The whole
field averaged over so bushels per acre.
-EldoradO Times.
A story is told of two Butler county
farmers who are not Changers. They
induced their wives to join and report
before they would commit themselves.
Now. when they will, they cannot.
Two blackballs greet every applica-
ton. Meanwhile the wives go regu-
larly and triumphantly to every meet
ing of the grange, and the men stay
at home to mind the babies.-Eldorado
Times.
Mrs. Stansbury, of Whitewater, But
Ter county, was severely hurt last
week by being run over by some boys
who were racing their horses after an
evening entertainment at the school
house. She had her collar bone and
several ribs broken.
Inhabitants of the town of Peace are
petitiOning to have the name changed
to Sterling.
Parties wishing sold papers, that
we "haven't any use for" will oblige
us very much by putting a few sold
cOppers" in their pockets before leaving
hOme.-Wellington Press.
Joseph Bethel, a prisoner from
Sumner county, and another prisoner
made their escape from the Wichits
jail on the night of the 21st inst, by
cutting in two four of the iron bars O
one of the windows. Another prison
er named Plummer, also made his es.
cape, but finding it rather cold out, re
turned the next morning, of his owl
accord.
| The students in the Normal Schoo
at Emporia, have attained, this term
the unprecedented number of $40, ant
they continue to come.-Peace Herald
Not quite-make it about $50.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-02-04
n. STUBS,
ID. g. MCMURTRIE,
A. s. SMITH.

A FUNERAL.--Last week q poor old
man, without relatives or friends here,
who had been living over Heilman's har-
ness shop, died, and the authorities pro-
vided for the funeral, and Rev. Mr.. Wal
ter kindly officiated, so that the ebsequies
Of the poor stranger were properly observ.
ed. Mr.. Kyle had backed up his baggage
wagon to receive the coffin, when along
came a boy cracking his whip, (Which
ought to be penal offense,) and Of course
frightened the horse. The animal started
on a run, tipped over the wagon, and
dashed down Sixth avenue, until the
wagon struck post at the engine house,
letting the horse loose. He ran little
further and stopped, unhurt. The har-
ness and wagon were damaged consider.
ably, and the parents of the boy ought to
be made to pay the bill. The services
another vehicle were procured, and the
funeral ceremonies concluded.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-02-04
SOUTHWEST.

There being a few EpiscOpalians in
Newton, they want church.
Cowley county is to hold railroad
meeting on Feb. 9th, at Winfield.
Two deer scampered across the Az
kansas City town site the other day.
A ladies equestrian club has been
organized at Arkansas City, and col
onel, captain, two lieutenants, and
two corporals, elected.
The Presbyterian church, Arkansas
City, has received its new 600 pound
bell, and the Methodists have decided
to erect church building this year.
The Hutchison News puts up the
namO of James G. Blaine as its candi-
date for President, subject to the re-
publican nomination.
Reno county has paid all its taxes
due the State, and all it's interest due
on its bonds.
John Minney, of Greenwood county,
lost control of his horses while they
were drawing a saw log, on the 2lst
ult., and the log rolled on and paralyz-
ed the lower part of his body.
The Sedgwick county democrats are
to meet in Wichita, Feb. 22d, to organ
ize for the campaign. 1t seems to be
generally agreed that straight demo-
cratic tickets will be run this year in
Kansas.
Daniel Mills is in the Eureka jail
because he can't pay 1864 fines and
costs, the result of pig suit he bitter
Iy contested, and the commissioners
, have decided to keep him in while
, longer, until he gets enough law to last
him.
This thing of advertising Greenwood
county, in the way it is done, is mos
L infamous fraud and humbug upon the
G people in the East. For instance, ;
e holiday sheet is issued, in which thu
4 beautiful pearly streams of living wa
ter are so eloquently described-th
lovely valleys and splendid bottom
land that last year produced from six
ty to ninety bushels of corn to the acr
N and forty and fifty bushels of wheat t.
the acre; but fails to say that these bot
- tom lands-everY foot has been take
u up. and can't be bought for less thar
from twenty-fiv to forty dollars a
% acre. Why not tell the truth about tn
n county, and not by false represents
, lions on paper, cause people to com
here, who would not come, if the Who'll
20 truth was told the in these advertise
d ments. a man coming to this count,
0. to-day could not buy him good Dol
- tom farm for the same money that h
could get the same kind OF a farm Il
le in Indiana or Illinois.-Eureka CensC
l rial.
or From the Wichita Eagle.
&c There is gas escaping from sma
rs coal or slate seam in the McCampbe
\ shaft which we are told readily ignit,
~ and which smells like the gas from Il
Pennsylvania oil wells.
'o 1t is stated that arrangements a
being consummated for the moving
W the old Empire House from its preset
T. location over to the corner of Dough
:. and Emporia avenues. The buildiI
p is three stories high, 60x40, with a tV
: story wing of 30x60.
y Mr.. Albert Walton, who had his L
10 crushed last fall at the depot of IL
es place, has instituted an action in {
al district court OF Sedgwick coun
;, against the A. T. s. S. F. road for $Il
- 600 damages.
- A poor. illiterate girl, from the ell
~ banks of North Carolina, where a N
~ jority of the people do not kns
enough to enjoy good health, came