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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-13
PLAIN SILK DEPARTMENT.

PLAIY SILK DEPARTNENT,
Evening coors OF Tsnetas from to 81 per yard; gros
PALE cei pec lavender egiantinc bisu marin myrtle,
BEAU 81 per- ss yard o''D
The new shades Of the best Lyons manufacturers at greatly
Fay. ,s, ga a9nsH ssash i,s$s. is5%;.!
Cschemre de Sole. 2ineh, 81 80. formerly 81
Lyons Brocsded Silk IN ali the fashionable tints, for
't5ssi tos5s sRs esssn1ng sa w r,sSc.s wsS o a 20
28 inches 80 80, reduced nom ~ 90
complete OF White Gross grain, 81 25 TO 50 so per
coored snd White sssns 81 So good value for 81 per
yard.
Samples Of good, sent free Of all parts of tn.
broadway and goth >.
7 ORD a TAYLOR
FANCY SILK DEPARTMENT.
Rich assortment Of the styles OF Stripes and
Checks at unusually Low prices o5 cents si per yard
Lyons Tsre,as, rays, &C. per yard. worth SOC
Lyons Taaetas raves quadriIles sSc worth 81 10;
Of superior finish and especially recommended for wear
Lyons Taeias rayes and quadhes 81 per yard; pur
chased recent auction sales at less than importers
prices.
able spring tnts drab, fnrnee de b0ndres, sonr
gray brown and navy blue especially desirable for elegant
spring promenade costumes
broadway ana 10th "A.
A -A.-CARPETa
WE ARE now oFTEEISg a LINE OF ENGLISH
ATSt IS PER YARD;
ALSO DAILY RECEIVING THE LATEST SPRING
STYLES, WHICH WILL BIZ SOLD AT BX-
TREMELY Low PRICES
Ak ENTIRE WHOLESALE STOCK PROM AUCTION OF
LACE CURTAINS
ONR DOLLAR
PER PAIR TO THE FINEST IMPORTED AT HALF
PRICE.
RfIEpPARD KNAPP,
lo3 AND las eTH Av- ONE DOOR BELOW 18TH 1T
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-13
WEDDING OUTFITS.

WEDDING OUTFITS.
long experience In this branch prom
sng perfect satisfaction In every particular.
All Information required, and rules for selfmeasurement
sent free Of charge part OF the United States
rrFANTsl WEAR
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-13

DRY GOODS.
NOVELTIES at
RETAIL.
A. T. STEWART CO.
Monday, February IL will make throughout the depart
of their retl store immense exhibition OF the
latest and choicest
SPRING NOVELTIES.
They will also exhibit large purchase Of
PLAIN AND FANCY SILKS.
made the large auction sales commencing at the
extremely low price Of doc per yard largely under value
PLAIN COLoRED SILKS
in all the shades. Prices, 81 % and upward Decidedly
cheap
500 pieces Cachemire finish
BLACK SILKS,
extra quality commencing at 81 23 per yard
And they will offer variety Of attractive articles
in
Ladies' richly embroidered Underwear
Of every description
large job lot Of
LADIES' WORKED SETS
HAMBURG EDGINGS AND INSERTIONS
and most extensive assortment Of
LACE GOODS LACE ARTICLES,
AND TRIMMING LACES AT
VERY ATTRACTIVE PRICES
BROADWAY. 4TH Av~oTH AND 10TH SITS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-13
Personal.

II NOTE. 10. PLEAsE CONTINUE WHITING. DO
IL. me this week Was greatly disappointed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-13
RELIGIOUs NOTICES.

18th ST. NEAR UNION sQUARE.-LADY II
Ii black bowed. Saturday afteri,oon Please address
stanton, box 126 Herald onice.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-13

Hsving purchased the entire stock Of a large ma
turer, IL win be offered at q great reduction IRON
prices
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28
Identifying the Northfield Robbers.

ST PAUL, September, 25.-Chief of
Police of St. Louis, member of the police
force in that city and the Superintendent
of the United States Express Company
arrived in this city on Sunday morning.
After examining the dead body of the
robber killed at MedaIia they, without
hesitation, pronounced it to be that Of
Charley Pitts. From photographs they
are satisfied that those killed at Mortified
were Bill Chadwick and Glenn Miller. The
prisoners they identify as Cole Younger,
Bob Younger and Al. Carter, the latter a
notorious Texas desperate.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28
Reported for the JefersonianJ
Court PROCEEDINGS.

Precisely at the hour of two Monday after
noon the melodioas voice of our genial Court
crier sounded within the walls of our elegant
Courtroom, notifying the honest yeomanry of
Monroe that the opportunity was offered them
OF obtaining their rights and redreasing their
wrongs. Present, Hon. S. S. Dreher, Presi-
dent Judge, Peter Gruver, and c. w. Decker,
Associates. Chas. B. Shafer, Anthony Staples,
and Edwin Fisher were appointed Tipstaves.
Constables' returns first occupied the attention
of the Court. Nothing startling to our sense
of morality was returned except that "the
roads were in middIing condition" in sever
al townships. The Grand Jury was called into
the box, Samuel Posten, Esq, was appointed
foreman of the same, and the Judge delivered
to this body his usual brief, succinct charge.
During the afternoon men were made Amer
lean citizens, and up to going to press the fol-
lowing business was transacted.
The Grand Jury returned as true bills:
Commonwealth VS.. Smith, and Common
wealth VS.. Thomas Roland, both Assault and
Battery cases and ignored the following: Com
monwealth vs.. Benjamin Hanna. Common
wealth VS.. Adam Deer. Commonwealth VS.
VIM. Hing. Commonwealth vs. Samuel
Haltermsn and the respective prosecutors, viz
Adam Deer, Benz. Hanna, V. Kissner and
VIM. Z. Henry were directed to pay the costs
The Court tried case Of DesertiOn. Welsh
VS.. Welsh in which poor Jimmy" Welsh was
accused of abandoning his sickly wife, who
went to three dances in one month"; and deli
cate daughter who spent her time in reading
tales of love and "bloody thunder" Witnes:
after witness being called without an answer
his Honor quietly remarked that 'they mus
have missed the place" Mrs. Welsh sworC
that Jimmy" had money and Jimmy" swort
that che didn't have enough to go to the Cen
tennial." According to their stories both wer,
to be pitied. Argument and decision post
poned
| Commonwealth VS.. Alfred Smith-Assault
and Battery, came next. Lee for com. Davis
| for defendant. Smith was Conductor on dow
| freight James Young jumped on it about
mile from Tobyhanua, was ordered off two o
three times and refused TO get off, when Smitl
gave him a push with his foot and landed Nh
/ Young on terra frma in a rather unusual man
uer and thus the suit Verdict "not guilty
and prosecutor and defendant each pay hal
| tho costs
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28
Yellow Fever in Savannah.

The condition of many of the Southern
cities is most pitiable. Yellow fever is de-
Wasting them to frightful extent In
Savannah on Monday the number of deaths
was greater than ever occurred in one day.
Fifty-six are reported, but it is believed
that sixty took place This unusual fatality
is due to the sudden GOODNESS in the weather
following the equinoctial storm. II the
cool weather continues, an increased fatality
may be looked for for three or four days
to come. The death rate is the highest
ever known in Savannah, the greatest NOR
tality known in the year 1854 being 81
The gloom and depression in the city is
terrible But even with this the exodus
is small. Nearly every family has some
patient who needs careful nursing and at
tentiOn. There are over 1000 people sick
with yellow fever at present. One hundred
and eighty new cases were reported Mon
day. Besides these, are half as many more
down with other malarial fever 1t is esti-
mated that there are only about I 700
whites and $4,000 negroes in the city at
present. The fatality is notably among the
wealthier classes of people latterly. The
relief cammittee estimates, tonight, that
the expenses for the week will be at least
$4,000 per day, and there is no accrued
funds to depend upon. Over 5000 people
applied for relief to-day, many of them re-
presenting large families, and the destitu-
ton is great. The negroes are, without
exception, almost dependent on the benevol-
ent societies, and are helped equally with
the whites. For the first time since the
epidemic, official calls have been made to-
day upon other seaport cities for physicians
and nurses, which will increase the expenses
The epidemic in 1854 ended with the black
frost on November 10, and it is expected
the scourage will hardly end much sooner
this year. Contrary to former experience,
the fatality this year increases with the pro-
gress of the epidemic. Every city and
township in Georgia has assisted Savannah
to the best of their ability but matters
have now passed beyond local control, and
the state now appeals to the entire country
for aid. Reports received here to-day state
there are over six hundred yellow fever
cases in Brunswick, Georgia, which is near
ly half of the population of that town,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28
THE Southern war-claims now pen

THE Southern war-claims now pending
before Congress amount to no less than
SGS,072, 1888. If Democratic President
and Congress should be elected this year,
the chances are that this money, and much
more beside, will be taken from the public
treasury. 1t is more than twice as much
as the appropriations claimed to have been
saved by Sam Randall in the House, but
really postponed until the next session. The
only way to preserve the public money from
plunder by the men who sustained the
Rebellion is to elect Hayes and Wheeler
and Il Republican House
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28
COFFINS and CASKETS.

An examination Of the list will at once reveal
the cost of articles i'll this line, whether metal
or wood, from the plainest to the most eiabor-
ate finished. 80 that parties at distance or at
home, have but to read to find the precise ar
ticle wanted, at prices much lower than offer
ed by any other house in City or Country
These goods are all of the best quality, nothing
inferior being kept in stock, and will bear the
closest inspection, which is cordially invited
The list will be found to embrace all the more
recent and meritorious inventions.
Price Last of Cotfns and Caskets t,nrit.cd by
j. II. McCdrty & Sons.
No. Full size complete So 90
No. 2-Full size O G. top and nodded
base, complete 80 90
No. 3-Full size, double top and mould
ed base, French plate Glass, handles
plated. Satin or Mcrino lining 50 90
No 4-Full size, round corners rich
mountings, Merino lining, Silk
fringe 40 90
No. 5-Full size, double top, full glass
Octagon ends Merino lining, COM
plete 10 %
Imitation Coffins, full size 50 to S13
do do all sizes, from 20
inches to feet, in stock SO per foot.
Children's Cofiiins Walnut 50 to Sl5
do White Caskets, complete,
from #. inch. to #. 5 inch. $12 to SIS.
Children's solid Rose Caskets, kept
in stock, from #. 10 inch. to 4
f. 10 inch. trimmed and boxed $50 and up.
No. Full size Casket, complete S3S 90
No . do do polished handles
and plate. complete 10 90
No 3-Full size Casket, polished Wal
nut, handles, plate, thumb-screws
and richly trimmed, complete 40 90
No. Full size beautiful Octagon or
bent ends, raised double top,
full glass, heavy moulded, Me-
rino or satin lined, complete so 90
No. 5-Full size Gem Casket, in Wal
nut or Rosewood only, no sizes
under #. inch. price as trim
med, from $50 to $50 90
Style A-Wrought metal Burial
Caskets, full size, weight
from $50 to 400 lbs. plain
finish, imitation of Rose
wood or Walnut, single
glass. from $4S to $95 90
Style B-Full size beautiful Cas-
kets, boiler iron, weight
from go to $50 lbs. double
thick plate-glass, beauti-
fully trimmed with satin
or merino from S75 to $3.50 90
Style C-Full size wrought metal
Casket, glass covering,
whole top, inch thick,
BAR handles, silver corner
pillars, weight from $50 to
45O lbs. price from $3.50 to S400 90
Children's Metallic Caskets, all sizes, from 8
it. up Prices in proportion.
No extra charges for attending Funerals.
September %, 1876.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28
Bursting Of a Boiler in Midair.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 24.-George Winthrop
made an ascension in hot-air balloon at
Paxton, Illinois, on Saturday, and at an
altitude of 500 feet the balloon burst with
a loud report, and began to descend rapidly.
The wreck formed parachute and check
ed the rapidity of the descent for short
time, but when about 300 feet high a
collapse occurred. The man shot rapidly
earthward, striking with such force as to
drive his legs into the ground up to his
knees. His forehead was cut open and his
nose broken by the basket falling on him.
His back is badly hurt, and it is thought
he suffered severe internal injuries which
will prove fatal He was alive at last ac-
counts
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28
a TINY HAND AT THE KEY-THE ExpLo-


General Newton went to the little shed
in which was the key, and there met his
wife. Their nurse held the Generals little
two-and- "a half year old daughter, Mary, in
her arms. The General looked at his watch,
then at the tide, which was food, and gave
the signal for firing the gun, two minutes
before the shock. The nurse then held
little Mary close to the key Mrs Newton
took hold of the child'S tiny wrist, and, at
the word from her husband, placed the
child's hand on the key and the spark few
over the wire. The earth trembled and a
great volume of water was hoisted seventy
feet into the air. 1t first looked like spray;
then 1t had definite water color, and then
came pillar of muddy, murky black water
The discharge of cartridges was not stimuli
taneous, and for at least ten seconds the
mass seemed to hang in the air, then it fell
and great wave rolled away from the spot.
The reporter near the shaft says the earth
shook beneath him and almost stunned him
The water parted and was lifted in great
spouts where the channels had been cut un-
der the rock. Only few stones were
thrown up, but one mass of rock, weighing
at least sixty tons, was lifted high in the
air as gently as a balloon rises, and hang
ing suspended an instant was lowered as
easily into the water again.
AFTER THE TRIUMPH.
The multtudes shouted, scores of steam
whistles blew salutes and General Newton s
friends overwhelmed him with congratula-
tions Engineers and everybody saw that
the work had been completely done, and
pronounced it one of the most successful
engineering exploits of the century General
Newton said he was satisfied that the work
intended to be done had been completed.
The shock was not great on the islands, and
in Astoria, where the greatest damage had
been anticipated, not a window pane was
cracked. The jar throughout the city was
plainly felt and even in Paterson and
Newark it was experienced, but no damage
was done to property anywhere. A shanty
close to the shaft was blown over, but not
broken. The electric spark that exploded
the mine carried the news of the explosion
to different cities, circuit having beer
formed, and it was made useful in certain
electric tests. After General Newton had
assured himself that there could be no af
ter-explosion, the guards were removed anC
the multitude allowed to visit the work
They broke the wires in pieces for me
mentoes and carried off everything they
could lay hands on Soundings were i'm
mediately begun, and the reef will be buoyeC
without declay.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28
Wonder if the Republican party is re

Wonder if the Republican party is re-
sponsible for the hard times in Great Brit
ain A correspondent of the Boston Gotbe
writing from London says:
We are having terrible dull times in
town still. In fact it is getting from worse
to worse. Not an atom of anything IN the
shape of business is doing anywhere. Halt
the city is away, as it is really cheaper for
men to keep away from their offices and
employ small youth or two to look after
the desks and stools. A stockbroker told
me the other day that he should be saving
money if he closed his Office, gave his three
or four clerks holiday-paying them the
same-and went out of town for few
months himself. This depression is begin
ming to tell upon everything. A third OF
the houses and apartments which are usually
let each season at the West End remained
this summer quite empty.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28

BURGLARY AT SAYLoRsBURG.-On
Saturday night of last week an entrance
was made by some unknown robbers into
the store ofSaylor & Bro, at Saylorsburg
Monroe county. They got in only as far
as the cellar, which does not communicate
with the main store room. The next morn
ing an old-cloth bag, containing several
razors, shoe knife, and few other small
articles, was found Immediately in the rear
OF the store, and the belief is that the
thieves were disturbed at their work aud
dropped the bag in their hurry to get away.
This store was robbed near year ago,
when about $2G0 worth Of goods was stolen.
About ten wears earlier the same establish
mcut was visited by thieves, and this time
they secured but little Plunder The
general impression is that the thieves here
this time were strangers. s.-Easton, Aryns.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28
Special n office.

OvERcoATs feel good even at midday now.
Don't foolishly catch a cold that may never
leave you, by failing to keep your body warmly
clad No one who values his health will
venture out in the evening, at least, with no
more clothing than he has worn at noon. II
you mean to get one, why not attend to the
matter and have done with it? OF course you
know where to go. Run in on Wanamaker &
Brown, at Oak Hail. Sixth and Market Streets,
Philadelphia Their advertisement in another
column tells how handsomely they treat all
who deal with them.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28
Additional Powers of Notaries Public

Under a law passed on the last day of
the last session of Congress, Notaries Pub
lie of the several States, Territories and the
District of Columbia are authorized to take
depositions and other acts in relation to
taking testimony to be used in the courts
Of the United States, and take acknowleg-
ments and afhdavits in the same manner
and with the same effects as Commissioners
of the United States Circuit Court.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28

THE New County BRIDGE AT TREIN S.
The bridge lately erected at Trein's, in
Bushkil township, by Mr. Charles s. Pal
mer, of Stroudsburg, was inspected on Sat
urday, the 9th inst, by the jury appointed
by the Court to perform this duty. This
jury was composed of 4. w. Lerch, Esq,
of Lehigh township, John J. Unangst,
Esq, of Nazareth borough, William Dech,
Esq, of Hanover, and Messrs Levi L. Roth,
Aaron Staudt and James w. Gold, Of Bush
kill. The County Commissioners were also
present, together with goodly number of
the citizens of the neighborhood. After a
careful examination of the structure we un-
derstand that it was the universal express
sion Of opinion that this was the best wooden
or combination bridge in the county.
Our friends from there say that with the
care they intend to take of it, in replacing
the timbers as they show signs Of decay, they
expect the bridge will lastfor generations.
The plan of Mr. Palmer's combination
bridge is so simple and so complete that the
wonder is that it was not thought of long
ago. But so lis with most of our valuable in
Yentlons, they seem to come to light as they
are needed. Long timber having become
scarce in the older settled portions of the
country this plan of bridge was found,
whereby short timber may be used instead,
and still leave it much more durable than
was the old-fashioned structure. They are
very great advantage, too, on the score
OF economy. As they can be kept in per
petual repair almost as easily as hitching-
post, will no doubt they soon be univerally
adopted. So far as we learn the bridge
satisfies the people who live about it, and
IN that event those of US at distance should
also be pleased.-Easton Argus, Sept. 20.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28

TIE trial Of r. Gershbachcr, the cx-
County Commissioner, of Luzerne, for
rnafeasance in Office in receiving bribc money
&c. came off at Wilkes Barre last Thurs
day morning. There were seven indict-
mcnts, FIVE for extorting money and two
for embezzlement After considerable
>kirmishing Of counsel he plead guilty of
the first FIVE indictments, and was sen-
fenced as follows
The sentence of the court is, that in the
case where YOU have plead guilty to extort-
inc money from d. c. McCollum, you pay
the cost of prosecution, aud pay fine Of
so to the commonwealth and in the case
where you have plead guilty to extorting
money from p I. Lynch, the sentence of
the court is that you pay the cost Of prose-
cution and pay fine of Sl00; and in the
case where you have plead guilty to extort-
Ing money from NJ. B. Houp. the sentence
of the court Is that you pay the cost OF
prosecution, and pay fine Of $500; and
in the case where you have plead guilty to
cxtortng money from J. @. Fell, the SEN
tence Of the court is that you pay the cost
Of prosecution and fine of $500; and in
the case where you have plead guilty to ex-
torting money from g. L. Weitzel, the SEN
tcnce of the court is that you pay the cost
of prosecution. and undergo an imprison-
ment, in the Luzerne county Jail for the
term and period of twelve calander mopths,
and that you stand committed until this
sentence be complied with.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28
The First Sunday School in the United
States.

The Wayne county Herald says: The
first Sunday school in Pennsylvania and
probably in the United States, was institu-
ted in Clipton. 1t was in the year 1873
and Uncle Alva Norton was its first
Superintendent Mr.. Norton is now So years
old, straight as an arrow and tough as an
ox-hide when the OK has served an ap,
premiership at a tannery.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28
MARRIED.

At the NJ. E. Parsonage, Analomink, on
"Wednesday, Sept. 13, 1876, by Rev. E. L.
Martin, Mr.. John j. White and Miss Jennie
NJ. Briih, both of 5troudsburg, Monroe Co. Pa.
At the home of the bride in Paradise Val
ley, Sept. 25, 1876, by Rev. E. l.. Martin, Mr..
Daniel G Callahan, of Forks Station, and Miss
Mary A. Kintz, both of Monroe Co. Pa.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28

The floating supply of capital in England
is so large that the rate of discount has
been as low as two per cent. for several
months past. There does not appear to
oe any held open at present for the safe
and Pfoftsble employment Of capital there.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28
Stroudsburg Seminary.

The Misses CARRow will open, on the 10th
inst the Fall and Winter Term of their Sc
lect School.
Instruction in all the English branches, and
in the Latin, German, French, and Spanish
languages.
Music on the Piano, Organ and Harp
Terms moderate. and payable in advance.
September 7, l7To.-4r.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28

Gen. J. NJ Tuttle of Iowa says he is
constantly receiving letters from ex-soldiers
who refuse to support Tilden and Hen
dricks. Indeed, he says, 81 don't see how
an intelligent soldier can do anything else,
rs the rebels and copperheads are now run
ming the party their own way"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28

Governor Hartranft has issued death
warrants for the ex- cution of Thomas Mum
lev, James Carroll, James Boyle, Hugh Nc
Gehan and James Roarty, the Molly Ma
guires who were recently convicted in
Schuylkill county Of murder in the first
degree. The execution will take place Oc-
tober 81
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28

PoTTsvILLE, Pa. Sept. 20.-The jury
in the case of Thomas Duffy, guilty one of
the "Mollies charged with completely in the
murder of Policeman Yost, of Tamaqua,
were out all night and returned verdict
at a m. to-day finding Duffy of murder
in the first degree. This makes the fifth
~Mollie" convicted of this murder.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-09-28
Lager down to hard Pan.

An enterprising beer dealer in Hudson,
\. Y, is selling two glasses of lager beer
for five cents There, now