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The Centennial.

PHILADELPHIA, May "A. - To day
peing the birthday OF Queen Victoria, 1t
was in contemplation to celebrate the
event by special decorations of the Brit
uh department and buI dings al the EI-
position. This project was abandoned,
and the only Observance Of the the day
was q banquet TO the British commits
siouers and exhibitors at one Of the res
taurants on the grounds. a..
The American and Foreign judges OF
the dnal awards for exhibits held their
arst meeting to-day, and were formally
welcomed BY President Hawlsy and d.
rector General Goshorn. The exhibits are
divided into twcl ty eight groups, and
Judges for each group Will be Sc
iected from the recognized experts
The attendance to-day vas large, and
crowds are constantly arriving, and the
prospect is that the number OF visitors
Will Be larger than on sny day since the
opening.
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R.,vel,can State Conveati O.

CONCORD, N. H., May 24-The Re-
publican State Convention to elect dele
gates to the National Convention met
to-day. Chairman, opening in
speech said that in the political situation
OF to-day we found closer parallel with
that of 1856 than with any intervening
Presidential year. Thus . new Rebel
Democracy exulted in prospect OF OBJ.
tanning fair means and by foul every
ELECTORAL vote south Of Mason and
Di1on's line.
The resolutions leave the delegation
un instructed and untrammeled, but re-
quire that every honorable effort shall be
made to secure the nomination OF can
d,dates whose names will inspire conn.,
dence and whose election will be an un-
fAi,ine assurance Of pure and efficient
administration. The delegates are Z. d.
BurneA Daniel Hall, Ira Colby and
Nsti White.
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Retormea Presb, terian Syn cd .

P1rrsBURaB, May 24-The Synod OF
the Reformed Presbyterian Church in
session in Allegheny City to-day, passed
the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, The Centennial Commis'
sioners have decided to close the Inter.
national Exhibition on the Lords day
for reasons that the Sabbath is ma
tionsl institution to which the Commis'
sioners have stood pledges from the
first and that the opening
wonld be in violation OF the law:
of Penns, lvania, and against the mora
and religious sentiment Of the country,
and would be demorallzing in its effects
Therefore,
Re,oired, Tha. this synod represent
ing congregations in more than twenty
States, cord ally approve of the action
of the Commissioners, and tender them
the thanks OF our people, and promise
united supported in maintaining this
discussion against all opposing efforts ol
the enemies of the Sabbath.
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5xoosp wAD- Wsdn<sday Morning.
The market wss eIceIlent this morn
ing, the,upply and demand teiag large
and about equal. The reasonable green
stuff wss unusually abandan,. bat BY the
close, purchasers had gotten s~sy With
most ofh. Egg we're scare and Oss
cen, higher. Butter seemed 70 be very
plesty. and ls,er 10 the morning the bst-
ter qualities vent of sIos ., % cents.
PsopUcE-Eggs, Is Cts per dox;
good 3atter 20a25e per ID; chickens 8e
45e Zach; spung chickens 30 cts each
vrsrTABLu-Potatoes, 30s40 "a per
bushel: lettuce Sc per mead, or iOc
er quarter peck; rsdishe-, 5 cs per
bu.eh; spring onions, 3 cts per tanch;
fbubarb, 3 els per bunch; ksIs 20 cts per
psek; spinach Is Ga per peck; asparagus
5 cts per bunch; new cabbage from
abroad, SOS ca per bead, be~ potatoes
from Bermads, 50 ctx pef psck; cucum-
hers 10 ca sschi green Pea, g. cts per
peck.
= Fsurr-Goseberries, 10 e,s per qssrt ;
or.ng.s and lsmons so65o ch per dozi
pine sppiss. lSSsS ca each.
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secretary robson to be He. I'd.

WAsHINaTos, May 24.-The House
Committee on Naval Affairs to-day
agreed on form of reply to the letters OF
Secretary Robson complaining of their
conduct towards him, and asking that he
may have An opportunity of appearing
before them, in explanation or reply to
certain. testimony, and that the eIamina-
tion be with open doors. He will be in
formed that the committee some time ago
passed resolution that they will
hear Secretary Robson or any other otti-
Ger connected with the naval affairs who
may think he is affected by the testimony
already taken; that he can therefore ap-
pear whenever it may be convenient to
him, and that he shall have the liberty of
recalling and cross-examining any wit
ness whose testimony in any respect af-
tects him =.
The question of conducting the pro-
ceedings publicly is not decided.
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omaha Cs.vensss..

OMAHA, Nay A-Ths' Republican
State Convention at Freemont assembled
at $50 this morning. After long and
excited discussion on the admission Of
the contested delegations from Douglass
county they finally come to vote which
resulted in the exclusion Of both dele
galions. The convention concluded Its
permanent organization and elected
General c. Il. Vsnwick Of Otoe county,
chairman.
.-"he following persons were elected
delegates to the Cincinnati conveniion:
r. G. Brown, Of Clay; n. K Pinney,
of Otoe; l. Washburn, Of Osoorne; L.
H. Koley, Of Webster; c. F. Bayha, Of
C,sminy, and A. Nsuce, Of Polk county.
Usah. They were instructed for Blaine.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAms.

Columbus Was IN holiday attire on yes
terday, in honor Of the Knights Of Pythi
as, now in convention 10 that city.
The Republicans Of Minnesota passed
the usual stereotyped resolutions endors-
ing the administration, denouncing cor
ruption. and without believing one word
they said, adjourned. They instructed
for Blaine.
The Illinois Republican Convention
has declared in favor OF . greenback cur
rency, claiming it As Republican
measure, and then declared . preference
for Blaine.
George T. Bliss, New York man,
walked into barber shop at Pittsburgh,
yesterday, and cut his throat with q
razor,
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southern General Assembly

SAVANNAH. May 23.-The Committee
on Education in the General Assembly
reported unfavorably on the overtures oi
the Presby,eria Of Mecklenburg and
South Carolins 10 abandon the present
system of education in theological sem
insries.
The Publication Committee recon-
mended the establishment Of an
infant paper which was discussed.
Friday the Committee on Bill and
Overtures reported adversely on remov-
ing the theological seminary at Columbia
20 some other point.
Judge Robert G. Ould, OF Richnond,
warmly and eloquently espoused the
measure.
Pending discussion the assemblage took
a recess, aud in the afternoon, with
number OF ladies went on an excursion
TO the Tybee river and the ocean.
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Cincinnati Races.

CINCINNATI. May 24-The spring
running meeting of Chester Park opened
to-day. There WAS good attendance,
and the weather and track were good.
First race-mle dash for all ages, for n
purse OF $50; four entries and eight
starters. The first heat was taken easy
by Bob Wooiey, who crowded promptly
TO the front and held his position
throughout the heat, although Gro owded by
Camargo, second, and Gold MINI next.
The heat was also taken by Wooley T;
Pluto close second, and Emma Cobb
third. Time :49i9l50.
For the first race tomorrow. one mile
and one-fourth dash for all ages,
there were three entries. In the
pools tonight Lady Clipper il the
first choice, PhilIis second, and ST.
George third.
For the second race, two mile heats,
for all ages, there were FIVE entries
Elems sells first choice, Brakeman second,
Preston third, knapssck fourth, and
Dinagrette fifth.
Third race, Ladies stakes, for two year
olds. tnree-fourth mile, there were two
entries. Glimmer is the first choice,
and Glinella second.
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Minnesota Republican Convention.

ST. PAUL, May 4.-Nine out OF the
ten delegates elected to-day are fol
Blaine. One from Minneapolis, where
the Washb hburne family have large inter
e.ts, is understood TO be tor Z. b. Wash.
burne. A resolution wss adopted, with
three dissenters, declaring strong pre-
terence for Blaine, but without positive
instructions. Alex. Ramsey heads the
delegation.
The con nvention was fully attended.
Lieu,e u,ensnt-Governor Wakefield was
elected President snd II. Z. Russell and
Edward Richards Secretaries.
The following delegates TO Cincinnati
were elected EI-Governor Ramsey,
"A, large. District delegstes-Lieuten-
'snt-Goveruor Wakefield, w. II. Yale,
w. g. Ward, VIM. Anes, Albert Knight
r. B. Lsngdvn, n. P. CI.rke.
Presidential electors momInated-t1'
Governor Davis, Ex-Governor Miller
General Edger;on, Z. h Fim'ett, L. DO
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RasirosA Aeeiaest-

LOUISVILLE, Nay 2A-At half past Q
o'clock this morning, near Glssgo., Ky,
I. pss enger train on the Louisville, Nash
vile and Great Western railroad ran
over 4 COW. The coach, containing 30
persons was preeipitsted down bank.
and vbiie all we're mere or len bruised
none were killed. Mr.. Ritter, Of Barren
county, received severe internal in
iuries. Ex-Governor Les lie, slightly In-
iared; Conductor Moses Barrsck, cut on
head. bruised and badly hurt The en-
e,ns vas In . reversed position vhsa
the accident occurred. -
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Mr. LEWIS BAKER publishes card in
the Standard contrsdicting the statement
msde by that paper that he was q caller
for the new meeting movement, but that
on the contrary he will act as a delegate
under the appointment Of Saturday s
Convention. This Of course, excludes
him from participating in Fridays meet
ing, as it is only called tor those who re,
pudiste Saturdays proceedings.
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TEX latest adviccs from London quote
silver down to 62td per ounce, which is
the loxesa price ever made. On this basis
the intrinsic value of the subsidiary silver
coin is 1884 per cent. of gold, and that OF
the proposed nee silver dollar is 81, AZ per
esat both being less than the value OF
greenbscks. Nevertheless the scarcity Of
fractional currency and the gingerly way
in which the Government is paying out
silver keeps up q premium on small
change OF li@2 per cent. on legal tenders
Concerning the prospective value OF sil-
yer. the New York Post SAYS: THE
decline IN silver is, however, favorable for
the continued circulation Of the sub
sidiary silver coin, the bullion or gold
value of which to-day is S2s cents to the
dollar, the fractional notes having the
same gold value as the United States
legal tender notes, or about SO cents
10 the dollar. Until there is full
supply Of subsidiary silver coins, they
will, Notwithstanding their small good
vs.ue, mos likely command q
premium here, owing to the scarcity of
small change. So long, too, as they can
be shipped to California and sold at .
profit, which will be until the discount
on them there is as heavy, in gold valu-
stion, rs here, they will be taken fer
that market Shipments to the West
lndiss and South America will undoubt.
edly also continue so long Is tie people
there are willing to take them at q rate
very much above their gold value"
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Blaine Investigation.

WASHINGTON, May A.-The Sub
Judiciary Committee to-day continued
the examination of the SO called Blaine
bond matter. Mr.. Blaine was present.
Asa p Robinson, of Arkansas, testified
that he was Chief Engineer of the Fl.
Smith s. Little Rock Railroad from
1869 to 1871. Witness gave the state.
ment of the contract made between the
directors Of the road and Mr.. Fisher,
which was afterwards transferred to Mr..
Caldwell, an associate. ard the bonds of
the company were under the contract OF
Fisher, ana afterwards Caldwell. Wit
ness brougt packages from Mr.. Cald-
we'll, in Boston, 70 Mr.. Blaine, in WASH
ington. He called Blaine out into the
lobby and delivered the packages to
him, in which Blaine made some cas- ial
inquiry about Ft. Smith road and spoke
of the coal interest out there, which some
one had asked him 10 take an interest in !;
witness knew nothing whatever about
Blaine having connection with the Fort
Smith road; never told any person in the
world that the package contained 20
bonds and knew absolutely nothing
about Blaine's ownership of any bonds
or lAterest in the Fort Smith and Little
Rock Railroad. In answer to question
by Mr.. Lawrence witness said he brought
a package to Blaine in his hand as it was
to large to carry. in his pocket; it was a
ream Of paper unsealed and was directed
to Blaine; witness came here at that time
to attend to some matters about building
a bridge for the company; there was
nothing about the package to
indicate that it might not be some papers
relating to the building of bridges.
Witness being next interrogatod by
Mr.. Blaine, further testified: He had
known Blaine about twenty-five years,
having became acquainted with him
when Blaine was an editor in Portland; !;
had an office in the same building, and
considered him an old and intimate ac-
euaintance; delivered the package TO Mr..
Blaine in the Speakers public parlor,
without concealment; there was quite a
crowd of people there; it was thrown on
the safe by Blaine, and was not, treated
like valuable package; II it contained
bond., it was large enough to contain q
large numbe; it might have contained
plot of the coal lauds referred to by Mr..
Blaine; 1t was roll open at both ends.
Amos z. Garry of Little Rock. testified
that about five weeks ago Mr.. Robinson
told him he had carried package of
bonds, worth $4,000 from Josiah Cald-
men and delivered it to Mr.. Blaine. Pre-
vious to this Mr.. Robinson said he be-
lieved $4,000 worth of bonds was in the
package and his understanding was these
bonds were only an installment to Mr..
Blaine. He did not say that Caldman
told him the object of delivering these
bonds. Witness was a member of the
Republican party. se1>
Mr.. Blaine-How have the Republi-
cans of Arkansas for the last year been
effected toward me personality
Answer-I think the majority have
been anything but friendly, owing to
your course on the Poland report con-
cerning the affairs OF Arkansas.
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K.u... Republican ConventIen.

Topeka, KANSAS, May 24.-The Re-
publican State Convention for the elec.
tion OF delegates to the National Con
ventlon met here at P. n. Col! W. II.
Whlteman was chosen as temporary
chairman, and d. J. Evans rs perma.
nent. The organization was effected
and the Convcntion adjourned until 4
o'clock. The sentiment OF the Conven
ton is for Blaine, but probably del
epates will Lot be Instructed.
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M. e. Conference Proceedings.

BALTIMORE, May 23.-In the NJ. +.
General Conference to-day, the report OF
Committee on Itineracy reversing the &C.
tion of the Wisconsin annual confer
ence convicting Rev.. &. Wilson, pre-
siding elder Of msladministratlon, and in
refusing to entertain an appeal, was
tsken up, and after discussion laid on the
table until TIE July Committee shall
make report on the question of law
involved. -r.......r.
The majority and minority re
ports of the Committee on
Lay Delegates providing for a
lay delegation for a lay representation in
the district conferences was discussed
and without action laid on the table.
The report of the Committee on Mis-:
slons recommending the organization of
annual conferences in China, India,
Sweden, Norway and Italy was
adopted.
The report of the Committee on Edu-
cation providing for the establishment OF
free lyceums and evening schools was
adopted.
II. B. Revels d. D., was elected editor
of the Southeastern Christian Adrocdte
at New Orleans. DR.. Revels colored
ex United States Senator from Missis-
sippi.
During the remainder of the session
considerable progress was made in tho
business operation Of the previous ques-
tioD frequently ordered.
a Adjourned
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Missouri Republican convention.

Sr. LOUIS, May 24.-The Republican
State convention for the election OF del.
esates To the Central Convention met al
Jefferson City at noon and organized lem-
porsirly bv electing Mr.. Blair chairman
and Mr.. Turner secretary. The commit
tees on credentials and permanent organ.
izatisn was then chosen.
On reassembling after recess the com.
mittee On credentials not Neing ready To
to report, resolutions OF greeting to the
Republican convention in session at
Springfield, hoping they may be animal
ed 6y the same devotion 10 the principles
as welded by Mr.. Lincoln was adopted
and ordered sent by telegraph.
A number OF resolutions were read,
one endorsing Grant and asserting he
was in earnest when he said let no guilty
man escape and thanking the Prcsiden,
for refusing to pardon convicted Grimm.
ais ELECTED much applause.
Resolutions endorsing Grant and in
favor OF Morton, Blame and Bristow
were referred.
The Committee on Permanent Or.
ganization reported Hon. Mic
Blair for president and j. Ii
Turner, Jacob Kline, William Kraucher
Secretaries, ~,
The Secretary's report was adopted.
The Committee on Credentials still
being unable to report, Gen. Henderson
made humorous speech endorsing al
presidential candidates Ms worthy men
At 8 o'clock, the Committe on Gre
dentials not being ready to report, the
convention took recess till Pm.
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Speneer Republicans

MoSraoxkar, Nay 24-fhe Spencer
wing OF the Republican convention met
to-dsy. A commitie on credentials wa'
appointed and n recess was taken. fos-
ter Blodgei; oi Georgia vas present and
Wa received With great enthuslasm.
The most Of the delegates are revenue
collectors. poet mssterS clerks and ON
cisls from the United States AAshaifi
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The sublimest height of arrogant as
sumption is that of "the little paper
around the corner which was conceived
in a Republican womb, born of Radical
parent, and nurturcd on Radical pap,
presuming to dictate poiicy LOT 'ne
Democratic party,
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F0RTY-F0URTH CONGRESS-
WAsHINaToN, May "a.
SENATE.

Mr.. Conkling called up House joint
resolution requesting the President Of
the United States to take such steps as in
his judgment may be expedient to OBJ
tain the pardon or release of Z. Omegher
Condor now confined in England.
: Passed. = a. y a. ..-
Mr.. Barnum, the new Senator from
Connecticut, was appointed a member of
the Commit . on Manufactures and
District of Columbia in place of Mr..
English, whose term of service has e1-
pired.
A Senate bill establishing the rank
of psymaster-general as brigad:er-gen-
eral passed.
The Senate soon after went into execu-
tive session, and after short time re-
sumed the consideration OF the impeach-
ment articles with closed doors.
Before reaching any decision the doors
were reopened and the Senate adjourned
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Rirsha.y efQsees vIeseria.

NV YORK, Nay 24.-The city
seventh anniversary Of the birthday OF
Queen Victoria was recognized here BY
the British steamers firing salute. and
all the British vessels being gaily deco
rsted with Aags and stresmers- O.
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COhan Vtet0Py.

NV YoRK. Nay A.-An engagement
is reported near Los Cruens, Cuba, last,
ing all day, between the Spanish forces
and the IusurgentA the latter being VIC
torious. The Spanish loss ID said TO be
between 1000 and ]. 500.
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Ken,ucGy D.mocrat,c Convention.

LOUISVILLE, May 25.-Delegstes to
the State Democratic Convention are ar.
irving by all routes, preparing for to,
morrow's convention. Indications are
that there will be an unusually large at
tendance.
John Canady, the murdered Of Mary
Lewis, and convicted of the same, wa:
hanged at Holly Springs 10 day. He
made full confession prior TO ascension
to the gallows, and gave signs OF great
penItence.
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HOUSE.

Speaker Kerr was in the chair seem.
ingly improved IN health.
Mr.. Harris, Of Virginia, chairman OF
the Committee on Elections, reported a
resolution in the South Carolina contested
election case, declaring that the setting
member, James II. Rainey, has been duly
elected Ordered printed and recon-.
mittcd.
The House then proceeded to consider
the Louisiana contested case Of Spencer
VS.. Mosey, the report of the majority of
the committee being that William. B.
Spencer, the contestant, Is entitled to u
seat and that Frank Morey, the sitting
member, is not, and the minority taking
the opposite view.
Without taking action on the resolu-
ton the matter went over for the pres
ent
Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa, offered resolu.
ton directing the Committee on Com
ne-ce to inquire. into the alleged combi-
nation of leading railroads in the United
States tor the purpose OF controlling
traffic. Adopted.
Adjourned.
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additional Market. on Fourth Page

Toe "Hoasekeepev'' 81 Oas De.tts
The liver 10 the great depursting or
blood cleansing organ of the system Set
the great housekesper OF our hsalth at
work, and the corrnptIons which gender
in the the blood and rot out, ~ II were, tho
machinery 81 life, are gradually expelled
from the system For this purpose DR..
Plerces Golden Medical Dsrovsry, wiib
small daily do.es OF DR. PIsTce's Pleasant
Purgstiye Pellets are pre-eminently tbs
ARTICLES needed They cure every kind
OF humor, from the wort scrofuIa " the
common pimpIs bl",cb " eruption.
Crest esting ulcers kindly besl under
their mighty curative ~ fuence. VirulsBt
blood poison, that lvrk 10 the syssem are
by tbe.n robted al ibSir tsrross, and by
their perssveriDg AID somewhat pro-
tractsd Use the most tainted system m.y
be completeiy renoystrd asd boIlt up
anew Enlarged glshds. tateo:s add
sweilings d~indle away and dissppsar
under the influence Of their great resoI.
vent. Sold by sII ds4le- 10 medicin-s.
'Cisnds. q child s,out three yssr, old,
WAS greatly afflicted with sores On b..
,eg. ard fee', 10 be could not wear hw
shoes snd Stockings Had great desl
of troutie with him. Hsd tried many
refD.d,cs Intellectually. A. lasI ws tri-d
tae Golden Medical Discovery, snt ~
about three weeks b. ~s entirely cursd,
his sores we're all healed, ssd health much
improved. Respoctfaily yo.us.
J. W. BorEs
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Madison Races,

MADISON, IND. May 24.-The spring
meeting at the Beech Grove Driving
Park, May 30Lh and Slst, and June LIST
and I'd, promises to be o great success.
The grounds and track are equal in nat
ural beauty and convenience to any in
the country, have just been fitted up at
an Expense of $4,000 Seventy entries,
including some of the finest stock in the
west, have already been made. The
premiums offered amount 10 $1,000.
Many horses are now on the track in
training, and large crowd is expected
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-. nan R.eard.

NV HArIx, Nay A--Tbe game OF
base ball to-day between The Chicago
and New Hasen's, resulted a. folioSs'
Chieasus, ~; Nsw Hasen's, -
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Bsllfards.

PHILApxLrH1A, Nay 23--In game
or billArds tonight Siossan beat Dion
81 ssoorei Of 900 % 24s. Winners
sveragelet
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at'heeling &e9ister.
Gold closed yesterday at ll2s.

The weather today wsA be partly
elu.iv. .cith northeast to southeast soinds,
rising temperature and occasional rains.