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dians were so disposed a. to cut oil the
retreat Of such rs might escape the lirst
fire, and an Indian with signal placed
OF high point to direct the pursuit The
''round up" men left the level plain and
entered the dolilc. The srcreted savages
let slip flight OF arrows from their hid
ing place, when the whites were within
fifteen PAGES OF them, killing the man 10
the wagon, who fell forward Instantly
The remaining whites wheeled and He'd,
pursued by the Indians. The bullets
whistled about the deienccless men like
hail. The braves are gaining ground. At
The end OF two miles, Folsom Was shot
down. The dreadful race continues.
Two miles further Kelley is shot from his
horse. over one hundred shots have
been fired TIE last mlG-Cowles, has a
brave. good horse aud is well ahead lie
sees the Indian signal flag wave, the pur-
suit is abandoned instantly, and the In
dians ride back rs ia.t as they can 90.
a company of men went out from Ster-
ling as soon as Mr. Cowlcs' story was
told The tracks on tho prairie showed
that the murdererS had each taken u
horse with his own and had pushed north
ward singly, to avoid successful pursuit.
When poor Lo" gets rested At the Red
Cloud Agency be viii come again.
About the time OF the murder, horse
man went riding down through the val
ley at 4 terrible rate lie had ridden all
night 10 warn the settlers to take the
women out of the country. The hills
northward were infested with Indians.
There was quick packing Of trunks, and
quick travelling towards town by night.
The men may have to pursue or flee and
in either case wife is no help at all
The excitement il probably at its height
and may soon subside Many horses
have been stolen wheat fields have been
abandoned to stock. But troops are going
forward from the southern posts and the
indians may one day receive check.
Arms have been sent from Denver to
Sterling TOR the company recently organ
lied there, and scouts viii probably be
SEM ahead of the round ups.
One lady came in with some neighbors.
out says she shall 90 back to her husband
soon. She said she bad not time to work
over her butter. So she just threw
it into a crook and brought it along. She
said she didn't expect her hair looked
very tidy, for when she did it up Saturday
morning she didn't know whether she
was going to have any hair great while
or not. o. Howard.
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Stlettt0 Storp.
How Old Martin and Washington
Came to be Friends.
4 Fourth ofJuIy story.
M MARY HAINES GILBERT

Bang bang bang Old Martin
FruauiI rubbed his eyes and pulled of
his nighi-caP.
Il never did hear a noise like dat vas
be said. IL wake up meiuseell TOO early
nit it," Bat be laughed as he spoke in
tho best of humors, and be got up and
set abou, preparing his breakfast oi
black coffee aud toasted brown bread.
Martin was cobbltr by trade. and his
lille basement workshop served also for
bis bedroom, kitchen. dining room and
psrlor. lie slep, on topot big chest 10
which he kept lis mattress and pillows
by day; and with the aid ol an oil-cloih
cover and big napkin he turned the
chest into diaing lie was sip
ping his coffee OUT OF his gold bound
bowl. when there came raPPing at the
door-and boy stepped in, wearing "a
very shabby pair Of shoes.
Il want 'em mented." said the boy
looking at his toes, which prOruded from
the shoes.
"All right, said Martin. Il will iix 'em
up zis week"
"Bu, | want to wear 'em to daylight
of-in an hour" said the boy.
Wants me to work on de Forl O'July.
ssi5 Martin. with a droll look. "Old
Martin never works on de Forf. lon
dakes den soomyere else"
Il have. said the boy. 'and they say
No You might mend 'em. want to
take the eieh, O'Clock boat up TO New
burgh aud be back time enough TO see
the Park fireworks
Dat is ioost vat l do meinseli' SAID
Martin. "Who go mit you ,"
II 60 alone"
And 90 alone" said Martin. "in dc
same boat mil, you, mein bhoy."
.Yes. if you'll mend my shoes" Sald
,hs HOY .else must stay al home. Id
b.d ,sm done before. bu. | didn't get
some money that was owed me until iAs'
night. -.
And 50 YOU dinks you'll keep de ForI
nit, i, said Martin. mends 'em dee;
vonce Coon pack at seven O'CLOCK
mein bhOy." ..d
The boy nodded and went out. anG
Martin alter heartily Swallowing the
80, of bis black coffee, set about mend
ino,be shoes. 1t wanted just i've min
n,es If seven when he finished them.
.Heil so late!" exclaimed Mariin
vl,pcing a, MS big wooden clock -
moos. pc quick -.
He brushed his boots. and hau JUS
,n, Them on, when the boy came
back dressed very neatly in liner
suit
..you COON in goot time" said Marin
land you locke nice
Yes" said The boy, and he sat uo"'
and pulled pair of stockings out ol Oh
pocket. slipped them on. and then put o.
his shoes. "How much is itP" he sskeo
81 don. york on de FORT lOr mooney
ss;J the old man II only works 10
pleasure -, .wsn
"Yesr' said the boy surprised. ell
I'm obliged to you. Hope you ii nave
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81 800.
Turkey was not open, aud unpacked
boxes and packages blocked the way.
Egypt had inscribed on her enclosure
The Oldest nation in The world sends a
morning greeting to the youngest ma
ton" Among her exhibits were huge
dried crocodiles, shells of every Size and
description, richly embroidered garments
and other national manufactures.
New Zealand displayed rich iurs and
gorgeous feathers.
Spain was remarkable for its gold en-
Oroidelies, laces and jewelry.
Russia brought to the exhibition spec
linens of very fine green marble, with
sraining like pictures. We noticed a
set OF furniture made from elk's or deer's
horns.
Austria and Hungary offered lovely
wares, vases and ornaments of rare beau
ty, marble, mosaics, Bohemian cut glass
and rich jewelry, and some very elegant
furniture made from bent wood. We
saw case oil u buttohed kid gloves
which attracted much attention.
The German Empire contributed
church ornaments. s,atuary, paintings,
lewelry, fine carpets, velye.s OF rich tex
ture aud color, laid in graceful folds in
form OF palace. with bright worsteds
50 arranged above as to represent rain
bow.
In our next we will give some account
OF what we saw in other buildings, all
we have written thus far having been OF
the exhibits in one building alone.
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For THE ONFORD DEMOCRAT.
WdShingiOn Correspondence.
WASHINGTON, d. c., I
June q, 1876.


Er. EdttOr:-
AS the weather is getting very warm
the denilens of this city are iorsaklng 1t,
for more genial climes, but in this Cen
tennal year. only to give place to the
stranger; at the present time our hotels
are crowded Tourists from across the
Ocean. and throughout The length and
breadth of our own land are gathering
here in vast crowds. All are loud IN their
praises OF Washington. It's streets are so
broad and generally well paved, the large
number OF beautiful squares or parks,
together with its general cleanliness al
tracts the attention and commentator OF
every one.
Congress is still dragging is weary way
without accomplishing anything, the
closing ol all business in the Executive
Department seems imminent, as the appro-
priation bill is yet incomplete. The law
prohibits under heavy penalties the eH-
penditure OF any money except 1t be nrsi
appropriated by law, 10 business can De
done alter the 30th inst. unless these bills
become law by that time this causes very
general depression 10 business circles.
Much disappointment is expressed ut
the deleat OF Mr. Blaine at Cincinnati;
here where he is well known and fully
appreciated no name can be mentioned
that calls forth such enthusiasm as his.
At the time he was stricken down with his
recent sickness, very general feeling OF
sadness pervaded this entire community,
expressions of sympathy were heard from
all. even his political opponents seemed
anxious in regard to his condition. We
rejoice to know that he has fully recovered
in all except that he is not so strong in
body as when in good health; he Is as
clear in mind as ever, and converses with
his usual clearness upon all topics, conse-
quently all fears OF ini iry to his brain are
dispelled
A very enthusiastic Hayes and Wheeler
ratification meeting was held on Monday
night. 1t was the largest gathering that
has been known in this city since the war.
Fully twenty thousand persons were
present, two stands for speaking were
improvised so that there were three
meetings going on at the same time. A
rumor was set ahoat that Mr.. Blaine was
to be present, and calls for him Were
almost deafening the crowd was only
satisfied upon being assured that he would
not be present, but that at the close OF
the speaking it was intended to visit him
at his residence, when nc would address
them few words. Accordingly large
crowd, preceded by the Marine Band,
marched 10 his residence on 10th street.
Alter two pieces OF music by the band
Mr. Blaine appeared in The doorway,
which was a signal for tremendous cheer
ing. When it had subsidized sufficiently TO
be heard, he spoke as follows:
FELLOW REPUBLICANS: The condition
of my health iorbids that | should address
you at length. and lear my weak voice
may fail 10 reach any considerable portion
of the large crowd to whom am SO much
indebted tor the compliment OF this call.
Let me say in brief that ! heartily IN
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Centennial Letter, No. =.
ELM AVENUE HOTEL.
PHILAD;ELPHIA, June II, 1876.

ELM AVENUE HOTEL.
PHILADjEIPHIA, June Il, 1876.
Mr.. Editor:
In our last we gave you the exhibits OF
the L. S. in the main building; and we
will now offer some account OF our sec
ond day in this edifice. Next TO the U.
$. department, on the right, Mexico dis
plsyed a fine collection of beautifully
polished marble.
In taking a cursory glance at the ex-
hioits of these different countries, we shall
only speak of what we were particularly
pleased with, in each one; for, as we
said before, it would be impossible to de-
scribe all the articles contributed. AS
one mathematical genius has ascertained,
it would take about twenty-three years to
survey the whole exhibition. allowing
five minutes to each contributor, and
using q reasonable number O; hours each
day.
la the Netherlands department we
round a model Of house with thatched
roof, and other models giving some idea
of their mode OF dress and living.
Brazil has brilliant display OF flowers
made entirely Of feathers, and some Gu
rious insect jewelry made from the bright
green beetles and other beautifully color
ed insects, in gold settings.
The Belgium laces were enough to
drive the ladies "raving. distracted,
crazy They fingered over the lovely,
delicate fabrics and "oh!-ahrd" and sigh
ed and broke the 10Th commandment
and all The while their liege lords were
wondering "what on earth they could
4, 10 admire so in those tlimsy gew.
gaws." There were several wax figures.
life size, in full dress. One was very
beautifully robed in soft. white gros-
grain silk, trimmed elaborately with ele.
can't black lace. Another wore a lovely
pale lavender silk. with wide white lace
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Ihe Americau Finn

n attUs
men Freedom from her mountain height
Ohaf'ed her standard e the air.
Sne tore The azure robe OF night.
Anu SET the stars Of glory there,
sne mingled with It's gorgeous dyes
ihe milky baldrio OF the skies
And striped rs pure. celestial white
WIN s'Teakings Of the morning ligbt
Ihen from his mansion in the sun
she called her eagle bearer down
AMI gave into MS mighty hand
ine symbol Of her chosen land,
majestic mouarch Of the cloud
" no r'ar'si aloft thy regal form.
10 near The 'empesttrumpings loud.
And see the lightning lance, driven
hen strive The warriors OF the storm.
ma rous The thunder-drum OF heaven
Nhiia OF The sun to thee 5 given
To guard the banner Of the free
To hover In the sulphur smoke.
To wsrl away the battle stroke.
Aud bid its blending, shine alar.
Like rainbows on The clouds Of war
The hMbiuger OF victory
- N--H ~ @fN AAN AOA4N NuA.l UN.
The slsu OF hope aad triumph high
When speaks the siyualuumpet tone.
And ihc long line comes slcamins on.
Ere yet the life blood, warm and Wet.
Has dmmei the guttesjng blyonet.
hach soldiers eye shall brightly sum
To where ihe sky born glorits burn.
AM, a. his springing steps advance,
Catch var ana vengeance fr1m the glance.
Aui shtn tle csDnon-mouth ngs loud,
Heavc m Wild wreaths the battle shruud.
Nn.' -0v ,ahrcs rise and fall
Like shoot, Of dame on midrights pail,
Then shall thy meteor glance glow,
And covering foes shall sink beneath
Zach gallant arm that strikes below
That lovely messenger OF death.
Flag OF the seas on ocean wave
Thy star. shall glitter DER The brave.
When death, carUcring on the gale.
sweeps dArkly round the beilei sail,
And frishgcl waves rush wildly back
Before The broadside's rceliuE rack.
Zach dying whnderer OF the sea
shall look al once 70 heaven and thee.
And smile to see thy splendors ~
10 triumph DER his dying eve.
fiag oi The iree-hear,'s hope and home.
BY angel hands {, vaior Sivcn.
Thy stars have lil the welkn dome,
And thy hues were born IN heaven.
Forever a,at that standard sheet
Where bTeAthcs the toe that falls before Us,
With freedoms soil beneath our feet.
AuJ Freedom banner streaming DER us
JOSEPH RoDNAN DRAKE.
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alone. Ish dat so ?"

alone. lsh dat so
Yes" answered Washington.
And de bhoyP" went on Martin.
"Who ish he ?"
"Oh, he used TO work in another store
with me. replied the boy.
And vat did he want your mooney iol"
asked Martin, inqui:ilively.
Washington kept his face straight with
difficulty. while he answered "He
wanted Just what wanted this morning
decent shoes. Bat his were past mend
ing. So lent him two dollars for 3
pair"
"And walks milt Yovr tooS out eX'
claimed Martin. astonshed.
Why" said Msltin, "he had to have
good shoes or lose his place; but they
wouldn't turn me away where am tor
beng out at the toes"
Martin shook his head, III )re perlpexed
than ever.
''Vat he do nit his money ?" he asked,
land what pecJmes of de mooney you
savish up?"
Washington had 10 laugh.
IL see III have to tell you" he said.
''lle had to give all his money TO his
mother. for his little sister was sick, and
his mother couldn't do anything bct take
care OF her. And his money wasn't
enough, so lent him all had saved up,
which wasn't much--only fifteen dollars.
Now his sister is well, and his mother is
working again. and SO ne paid ne two
dollars last night. and will pay the rest
when he can"
"Ah you is von grapd boy" cried
Martin, grasping Washington's hands.
But w you keep not the Forl milt your
frien'?"
They were all going to keep it at Cen
tral Park" said Washington, land |
wanted 10 see the river. and the noun
tains, and the country so much"
"Ah you loove de kountree," said
Martin.
Yes said Washington. land love
my country. Don't you?'
"Mein kounirie-do love it?-de old
Faderland?" cried Martin, enthusiastic
ally. "Ah loove it better dan de
whole world" Tears came into his faded
blue eyes. ut will SOON tsy be free like
de Yoonited SIaats," he said, but old
Martin will pc dead. But We will keep
de Forf q july" he went on, his wrinkled
face Frightening, I've will see de kountry,
We will eat de goot tings, We will fire oil de
fireworks. and pc happV,-eef yon room
no, ovay again, he added.
Not |, said Washington.
So they kept The Fourth together, and
before the day was over Washington
learned that an inquisiliye old man may
be the soul OF generosity and friend
worth having. And old Martin, as he
lay down on his chest that night, said TO
himself:
"Ah never see a Fort like dees vas
mitt Washington Hays. will keep all de
Forls mitl Washington, and pc iader TO
do pry, mitt de leetle mooney poot pY.'
And Washington was saying;
s"Ah old Martin shall have some one
hereafter TO ask how goes the world with
him. lie loves my country, and | love
him
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ALOHA AMERICA

Denmark offered wonderful terra cot
tas, and table stands. one Of which was
inlaid with silver and gold, and cost
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National .4nthem

National Anthem.
Behold the llag is it not dag
Deny it, man, ii you dare
And midway spread 'twiXt earth and sky
II hangs like written prayer.
Would impious hand OF foe disturb
Its memories holy spell,
And blight it with 4 dew OF blood:
Ha, tr-r.aitor :. II is well.
X. II. NEWELL.
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band was present and several thousand
persons took part in the distribution of
flowers.
The House Committee on Appropria-
tons has decided to insert in the army
appropriation bill a provision for the re-
duction of the army to the extent of
two regiments of infantry and W of
cavalry.
The pay admissions at the Centennial
at Philadelphia yesterday, numbered
~thirty-one thousand six hundred and
s%eventy-three, being the largest number
of visitors since the opening day, with
the exception Of Decoration day.
The Confederate graves in Mount
0livet Cemetery were decorated magni-
6cently yesterday, The attendance was
very large, and the exercises embraced
singing, an address, etc, Both the Blue
aud the Gray we're fully represented.
Yesterday a duel was fought at River
Bend, Colorado, between Alfred D.
Jessup, jr., and a man named Davis,
who were respectively armed with Win.
chester rifles and Colts navy pistols,
Jessup was killed in the second ex-
change of shots.
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New ALBANY, IKD, June 9.-The
Ledger-Standsrd, the Democratic organ
in this city, to day removes the names
of Judges Buskirk and Petit from the
Indiana Democratic State ticket, and
refuses longer to give them its support.
1t announces that a correspondence will
be opened with Democrats in various
parts of the State for the purpose of
selecting two other candidates to be sub
stituted for Buskirk and Petit, and
pledges an earnest support to those who
may be thus substituted.
WHEELING, W. Va, June 9.-The
Democratic Convention at Charleston
last night, after a continuous session Of
twenty-five hours, nominated the follow
ing ticket for the State; Henry Mat
thews for Governor; Colonel White, Of
Hampshire, for Attorney General; Jos.
S. Miller, for Auditor; Thomas J. West,
Treasurer; W. K. Pendleton, Superin-
tendent Of Schools; A. F. Hayward, 7.
G. Green and Oakley johnson, Judges
Supreme Court; Camden, of Wood coun-
ty, Davis and Beckley, delegates at
large; Camden, of Harrison county,
Wilson and Beals, delegates from the
First district; Greasy and Monroe, Sec.
ond district; Simmons and Kelly, Third
district. The convention adjourned at
I o'clock this morning.
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T~ELEORApHIc BREVT1IES.

Austria will not oppose Russia's East.
ern policy.
APan Diego dispatch says all is quiet
on the border, and hat the Mexicans
have disbanded and scattered.
A dispatch from Fort Laramie con.
tainS mention Of a rumor that Custer 8
forces have had q desperate fight with
the indians. Many killed on both sides.
Madame Dudevant, known in the lite
rary world as Georges Sand, died yester.
day in Paris. She was conscious to the
last, but unable to speak for some time
before her death.
A bill passed the Senate yesterday
authorizing an increase In the number
OF officers Of the army detailed 10 teach
military tactics throughout the country,
from twenty to thirty.
The graves Of the Confederate dead :.
London Park cemetery, Baltimore, were
decorated yesterday with interesting and
appropriate memorial services and nd.
dresses. General George II. Stewart
was 10 command. The Fort McRenry
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FOREIGN.

BERLIN, June 9-The National lei
tung says that Bismarck was summoned
to Berlin solely to report to the Emperor
the late phase of events in Turkey. The
zeitung adds: 1.-THE German policy con-
tiuues to aim above all at the preserva.
ton of peace, and leading political cir
Giles are convinced that the effort will be
successful"
The statement hat conferences be.
tween the counselors Of Germany, Rus
STA and Austria impend needs con6rma-
ton.
CoNsTAxrNOPLE, June 9. - Sheikll
Islam has forbidden the softas to carry
arms or to congregate in the thorough.
fares.
MADRID, June 9.--Durino the debate
yesterday in the Senate on the new con-
stitution, the Bishop Of Salamanca said
the Spanish prelates would always op
pose religious liberation as incompatible
with catholicism.
COPENHAGEN, June 9.-The committee
of the lower house of Parliament have
decided unanimously in favor of the
governments demand for two million
crowns for the purchase OF sixteen Krupp
field batteries. The radical leaders will
oppose the resolution, declaring the mo-
ment inoppOrtune for the proposal, thus
avoiding a vote and Of a want Of conf
dence, upon which the government will
abandon the measure, and the extraor.
binary session will adjourn.
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The former wa successful, it is said,
from the fact that q majority of the dele
gates supposed they were voting for
Gen. Hood who commanded the Con-
federate armies during the late unpleas-
antness. We do not vouch for the truth
Of the story. -KaOrpilh Chronicle,
June I.
That is carrying the joke a little
too far. There was certainly one
delegate in the Convention who in
quired seriously if this was the
General Hood who commanded the
army, but was assured that Hood
was a Federal Captain, and seemed
satisfied. Instead of a majority OF
the delegates taking Hood for an
ex-O Confederate, a majority knew
that he served in the Union army,
and that A. E. Jackson had been a
Confederate Brigadier. A paper
that will use its columns to give
legs to such a rumor must be hard
up for material.