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The New York herald., 1876-08-01
PINCHING THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

EFFxCr OF CONGRESSIONAL ECONOMY UPON THE
SIGNAL szRvIcE-A NUMBER OF STATIONS
CLOSED ro-DAY-rHE WEATHER MAP DIS
coNT1NuED-THE STATION AT NxwPoRT SAVED
FOR THE PRESENT.
very significant reduction Of the Signal Service
will take place to-day. This reduction has been i'm
peraive consequent tho dimnuton Of the appropr-
alton by Congress- and which is referred to in the
Message OF the President II will be by tho fol-
10 wing communication of tho observing sergeant OF
the Weather Observation Oice in this city, that TO-
day the force OF will be reduced and the publica-
ton OF tho daily weather map discontinued Tho de-
spatch from Newport, given below, shows that at the
last moment orders have been received defer for
time the breaking up OF the signal station there.
REDUCTIONS rHK OFFICE.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WEATHER OBSERVATION OFFICE,
EQUITABLE BUILDING No. 100 BROADWAY
NEW YoRK CRY July 81 1875
BY Of reduction made by Congress in the appro-
pation asked for the Chief Signal Officer for the
service its present basis and Of the
In the formerly allowed, number OF stations
ervation will be discontnued tomorrow this
station the number of received will be
less and the publication OF the weather entirely dis
continued
number received this Office the proposed
CT angs from the business men Of New York.
HIRAM J. PENROD
Sergeant Signal Service, q. s. A.
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
THE MURDEROUS MOLLIES.
JUROR IN A RECENT CASE SHOT AT-YArAL
VIOLENCE AT A cAA6P MEETING.

A JUROR IN RECENT CASE SHOT AT-TArAL
VIOLENCE AT cAAP MEETING.
PorrsvnLE, Pa, July 81, 1876.
In spite Of that in the ails Of Schuykll and
Carbon counties there are eight Moes convicted OF
murder and awaiting the gaows tho Aendish spirit OF
the organization does not appear TO be COM
pletsIy cowed.
On Saturday night last, while citizen Of East
Mauch Chunk, named Miller seated in bis own
house he was fired upon by some person concealed in
the shrubbery, and the bullet grazed his head
Miller OF tho jurors who convicted Alexander
Campbell Of murder in the first degree recently, for
completely in the killing Of John p. Jones' The AZ
tempt his life undoubtedly made because Of bis
part In finding the verdict. and shows that the Mole
Maguires not easily weaned from their habit Of
avenging their quarrcls by murder.
ENCOUNTER MEETING.
This afternoon gang of about dozen young Irish
men from Honeybrook intruded upon camp meeting
OF the Evangelical Association at Quaquake In this
county. Tho presiding older ordered them to be seated
policeman. sworn In under a recent law, attempt cd
to the order and Of the Irishmen threw
knfc at him from his sleeve. Tho policeman, with a
cooked revolver In one hand. cubbed the whole gang
out Of the meeting with the other hand.
Alter they had gonc several yards they turned and
fired ihrce shots xt the officer who Immediately ro-
turned the nre, fatally woundng James Haggerty Of
Honeybrook, who Is only about eighteen years old.
further trouble word sent 10 Tamaqua for police
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
LYNCH LAW IN MISSOURI
CRIMINAL TAKEN FROM JAIL AND HANGED
By THE AVENGERS.

CRIMINAL TAKEN FROM JAIL AND HANGED
BY THE AVENGERS.
ST. LOUIS, July 81 1870
Tho Globe Democrats Leavenworth special says
"Raphael Williams, colored man, committed aend-
ish outrage Mrs. Davis whtc woman, at her
house at Camden Point No., last Thursday night He
was arrested the day and lodged in Jail at Platte
City, This morning about l2o armed men entered
Platte City and posted pickets around the jsiI to
prevent Interference by the citizens. while five men,
bers Of the party reused the Sheriff whom they
seized and forced to deliver the keys OF the cells
deputy sheriff unlocked the door Of Williams cell,
when rope was placed around his neck and he was
dragged to tree near the depot where he was
hanged, after which the mob quietly dispersed.
When the body cut down by the Coroner
placard found pinned to IT, stating that owing to
the inelcency of the laws of Missouri providing for
the punishment OF such maciactors. the Avengers"
who number among them some OF the oldest and most
respectable citizens OF Platte county had deemed It
advisable take the law into their hands and ad-
minister the justice the richly deserved Mrs.
Davis was Ill at the time Of the outrage and now lies
at the point OF dea b.
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OyYIcE OF THE CHrEv SIGNAL OYvrcxR,
WASHINGTON, August III A. ".
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WAR IMPAIRMENT
OyYIcE THE CHEv SIGNAL OYyfcxR,
WASHINGTON, August III An.
Irobdbilities
For New England and the Middle States COOL partly
cloudy weather and light northery TO castcrly Winds
with slowly rising barometer
For the South Atlantic States light rains on tho
coast followed by clearing weather during the day.
northerly to westerly Winds rising barometer and low
temperature.
For the Gull States, Tennessee and the Ohio Valley,
clear or fair weather and light northeast southeast
winds with slowly rising barometer, and stationary or
slight changes in temperature
For tho lower lake region, generally cool weather
will continuo with light variable Winds and rising
barometer
For tho upper lake region, tho Upper Mssissippi
and Lower Missouri valleys clear partly cloudy
weather with local rains in tho extreme northern
portions eastcry to southerly winds, slowly rising
temperature, and stationary or slowly falling baro-
meter.
The Central Mississippi, Cumberland and Red rivers
will continue TO fall
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
THE NEWPORT SIGNAL ory1cE.

NEWPORT, July 81, 1915
Tho following despatch received at the Signal
Office to-niGht-
WASHINGTON, D. c., July 81. 1875.
Sergeant /. II. FOSTER Signal Officer. Newport X. l.
Delay action In reference TO breaking station
ther orders H. W. HOWGATE.
Senator Anthony, who, upon receiving numerous
letters from this port protesting against the removal Of
the office. and showing up It's importance here called
to see the Chief Signal Officer and the Secretary of War
and laid the before them The last observation
was to have been taken tonight and tho oficor in.
tended 10 have left Immediately for Washington with
tho properly OF the government use at his Office
Mariners will be pleased to learn that there least
possibility OF the retention Of the station this well
come harbor for thousands Of coastwse vessels during
the
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
BLOODY AFFRAY.

MURDERoUS ATTACK BY TEN QUARRYNEN ON A
FAMLY-Two MEN LIKELY TO DIE FROM
THEIR WOUNDS.
BRocKuLLE, Ont, July 81, 1879
The residence Of. Watson Malct, on the back road
four miles from Hammond, n. Y, was attacked by q
gang Of ten men from the Hammond stone quarry on
Saturday evening Mrs Mallet's screams brought her
husband and two worxmen from field when bloody
conflict ensued during which John Sly and Anthony las
kins the workmen, received numerous deep knife and
pitchfork wounds, from the effects OF which they will
die MalIet, after severe handling escaped TO tho
woods. The roughs remained all night in his yard
Two Of them were arrested IN Hammond, one in Alex
andriA and ono in Rockville to-day. The remainder
left here by the tug Lawrence to-day. kilograms for
their arrest have been sent to Cape Vincent
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
SERIOUS RAILROAD COLLISION.

MANASSAS, Va, July 81, 1874
stock train colldsd this morning on the Washing
ton City and Virginia Midland Railroad with tho south
bound mail train. Bull Run bridge, smashing both
locomotives nve loaded with cattle and shocp the
express car and two mail cars and dsmolishing tho
platforms OF the passenger cars.
The pass escaped unnjurcd, but the mail
sengers DuvaL Clarke, Jennings and Bragg, wore
slightly hurt
n Van SAINT, express messenger, was seriously in
jured
The engines and nrsmen escaped BY Jumping from
their engines.
Mr.. Selcott driver was seriously injured by jump
ing from the tram.
The Southern mails were all saved intact but the
local and Western mails were partially destroyed.
All the Southern trains delayed several hours
Paymasser Morgan, Of tho Midland Railroad
slightly injured
rho accident was caused by OF the conductor
OF the cate train who msrcad his orders Manassas
large numbcr OF cattle and sheep were killed, and
many more escaped into the woods
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
SHOOTING AFFRAY IN KENTUCKY.

TWO BROTHERS KILLED IN FIGHT GROWING
OUT OF FAMILY FEUD.
LOUISVILLE July 81, 1875
bloody shooting ARRAY occurred Franklin county
last Saturday, the particulars Of which were
ceived hero tonight Three brothers named Herrod,
while returning from barbecue at Frank
fort, overtaken by James, Andrew and
Aleck Scott, George Horrod, William Penn and
Sam Ayers The latter party rode ahead and
procured arms after which they waited for the Hcrrod
brothers, and engagement with pistols and shotguns
took place. resulting IN the death OF Riley Herrod. and
the fatal wounding In tho breast and face of Levi
Herrod. Tho parties have since been arrested. The
affair caused by old family teud.
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
STANLEY.
From the Omaha Herald, July q. !

From the Omaha Herald, July 2z1
Stanley, tho master Of all modern African explora-
ton has been heard from at last his latest etters
being dated in April Of this year. He has achieved 70.
markable discoveries including . palc-aced race Of
mon hitherto unknown. II fame Is worth anything
Stanley is Immortality rich, and his exploits will
reflect enduring honor upon tho American name and
Lam
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
FRANCE.

THE MOTION TO ExPEL THE JEsUrTs ABAN-
COSED.
PARIS, July 81, 1875
NJ Casse's motion in the Chamber Of Deputies look
ing to the OF the law OF 1925 for cxpslng
the Jesuiis from the country, has been abandoned
ARRANGEMENT TO PRoRocUE THE CHAMBERS.
PARIS, July 81 1876.
w. Grevy will confer TO morrow with NJ Duiaure re.
specng the suggestion OF the leaders the Loft to
prorosue the Chambers on tho Sln OF August till tho
9Th Of November.
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
BkIsTow TO STUMP FOR HAYES.

BosroN, Mass, July 81, 1s7d
Ex-Secre.ary Bristow leaves to-day for Vermont
where he will take the stump for Hayes and Wheeler,
speaking somo OF tho larger places, aud then will
pass few days in the White Mountain region. He
will finish up his trip in this section Of New England
by q brief stay at East Hampton
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
ANN ELIZA'S CASE.

SALT LAKE CRY, July 81, 1876.
This morning Judge schaerer rendered decision In
the case Of Young Young to recover alimony The
decision reduces the made payable by tho order
of Judge Mexican from $500 to 500 per month, thus
diminishing the amount from 500 to $4,000. and
gives defendant thirty days In which to pay tho
amount and provides that In default OF such payment
execution shall issue against his property The Court
decided that the Of the sus shall be paid by
dafou
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
ALARM OF THE FRONTIER.

SETTLERS MOVING THEIR WIVES, CHILDREN
AND PROPERTY EASTWARD.
WASHINGTON, July 81, 1875
An onlccr Of tho army who has just arrived from
the frontier states that such Is the alarm felt at tho
different military posts Indian agencics and small
towns consequent upon the warke movements of the
Sioux that they have commenced to move their
children wives relatives and valuablcs eastward for
security. The movement amounts almost to q panic
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
KELLY 1 Lrox's s1INsrRxLs.

The company which Kelly Leon presidss
seems TO DO tho legitimate successor Of poor Dan
Bryant. A magnificent bill is offered this wcek
Koily IS at his best in OF Lecocqs operas, and
Leon, who In his fcmato specially has no equal, en-
tirely exceeds all his previous representations The
company OF Kelly Leon that Is calculated to
make the general public strongly attached to IT,
count Of ~ merits and variety Of shtsrtainmcnk
The New York herald., 1876-08-01

GREEK HxCITEMENr OVER TURKISH ATRoc-
ITIEs-THE RELATIONS WITH TURKEY AS
sUMING SERIOUS ASPECT.
VIENNA, July 81, 1915
Tho Tagblatt says the atrocities committed by tho
Bashi- Bazouks in Thessaly and Eprus have created
such q sensation throughout Greece to render the
maintenance OF neutrality difficult A later despatch
says the relations between Greece and Turkey
suming an increasingly serious aspect
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
ITALY.

pRoJKcr PROVIDING FOR ELEMENTARY Epu-
CATION
RoxE, July 81 ls76
Upon tho reopening OF the Chamber OF Deputies tho
government will Introduce bill establishing elcnen-
tarv education.
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
TONY PASTORS THEATRE.

good programme OF variety acts presented At
this house last night to large audience. The enter
tainment commenced with the well farce OF "who
Stole the Carpet Bag" and was heartily received
Blitz gave his punch and judy show, Frank George
sang a number irish songs and Charles Diamond
recalled to rcpcat his excellent harp performance. "A
Dutchuans Visit TO New York" concluded the night .
fuu
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
FIyrH AVENUE THEATRE.

Mr.. sothern 10 one Of those lucky men that turn
everything into gold. There little TO praise in the
representation Of Dundreary last night Mr. Daily, tho
proprietor Of the theatre did not give Mr. sothern
the support such well paving actor deserved, and
Mr.. Sothcrn left his resources Mr..
Sothern IL fine actor, but with such q company as he
had contend against last night II hard for
Dundreary 70 mako anything like . succcsa
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
SERGEANT MGIvEN's WIDOW.

Several prominent citizens Of the Seventeenth ward,
headed by Dr. Kncbel, engaged in raising addi-
ona sum OF money the widow OF the late Sergeant
McGven. From present appearances their efforts WIN
bo verv succcsstaL
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
CAVALRY TO THE FRONT.

ST.. LOUIS July 81, 1919
All tho cavalry on duty in Southern Kansas,
Texas and tho Indian Territory have been ordered
Join General Terry General Crook Will leavo for
thar destin alton at once
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
wLIsKEY CoNsPIRAToR RELEASED.

MILWAUKEE, July 81 1870
Jacob Nunnemacher, who was convicted OF frauds in
connection with the revenue whom the President re-
Gently pardoned was released from prison to-day ON
paying nne Of $40 600 and the Of three tryals
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
GREECE AND TURKEY.

DESIRE OF THE GREEKS TO BE PRxPARLD FOR
EMERGENCIES.
LONDON, July 81, 1879
despatch 10 Reuters Telegram Company from
Athens says the opposition newspapers accuse the
government Of leaving the country in defenceess
state They disavow any for aggressive policy
toward Turkey but claim that Greece should be placed
In position inspire the respect of her neighbora
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Professor Thomas G. Archcr, of the British Cen
tcnnal Commission, yesterday arrived at the Firh
Avenue Hotel Julius A. skiton, United States Consu
at CITY OF Mexico is al tho Astor House Pay In
spsctor Edward Foster United States Navy, rs at tht
Union Square HotoL Henry X Pierson, Of Albany, b
At the Brevoort House. r. A. Cameron, Peruvian
Consul at ST. Thomas, Is At the Windsor Hotel Lieu
tenant Commander John G. Kennett, United States
Navy, Is at the sturtevant House. General John G.
Robinson, oil Binghamton 10 at the Coleman House.
Judge Alfred Yaple OF Cincinnati, and General Joseph
Hotel Captain James Kennedy, of the steamship City
OF Montreal 10 atthe New York Hotel ExCongress-
man Noses w. Field OF Detroit, n at the st. James
Hotel Colonel Daniel Mcclure and Colonel Richard
N Bstchelder, United States Army; Richard g.
Mccormick, Secretary OF the Republican National
Committee, and John G. Priest, OF 81 LouiA are ~
tho Finn Avenue Hotel
THE WORLD OF FASHION AT THE SEA SIDE
the spas of the advantages OF iLENNs SUI
remedy tor scorbutc complaints and an ad
guntiemcn who are shond obtain II ~ once.
dIiILL's HAIR Dye, black or brown. 30 cents
A-TRoN TRUssEs ARE SUPERSEDED BY TH1
srLw ELASTIC Truss sold BY ELASTIC TRUSS CON
PANY, 6SJ broadway
ELECTRIC BELrS-FOR DEBILITY IN MEN
Cali or send TOR circular to J. KARR. Ss2 Broadway.
KEEPS PATENT PARTLY MADE DRESS SH1RTa-
The very best e6; be finished easly hsm-
ming a handkerchief 57l Broadway and v2l Arch 81,
Philsdephia
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
iSAVoERs-A NEW TREATISE KxpLAfNfN6 'sHff1
~ successfu treesment sent free. ORA D8OVM oxoOs
DARD. No. y West lAth 81
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
THE wRArHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes In tho
temperature for the past twenty -four hours
parison with the corresponding date OF last year.
dicated BY the thermometer At Hudnurs pharmacy,
The New York herald., 1876-08-01

seems determined to snnex Bosnia Count Andrassy
admits the necessity Of the policy Russia viii object
It is believed that Russia has resolved to be unrepre
sented at Constantinople.
FORTE TO ISSUE MONEY.
The Standards Constantinople telegram says the Is
sue Of paper money is to begin Immediately. Tho
measure is regarded with dismay.
NEW SULTAN TO BIZ PROCLAIMED
The Stondayds Vienna despatch says the abdication
OF tho Sultan is imminent II s expected that Abdul
Hamid will bc proclaimed to-day.
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
THE PRICE OF SILVER.

LONDON, July 81, 1874
Silver to-day 10 quoted Sod and tho market is fat
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
SILVER AT AMSTERDAM.

LONDON, July 81, 1870
The market price for silver at Amsterdam has risen
from 90 TO 9S guiders per Kilogram
The New York herald., 1876-08-01

Average temperature yesterday 90
Average temperature Tor corresponding date last
year ~.
The New York herald., 1876-08-01

ABLK.
PARIS August l, 1870
La Presse says that Greece proposes to address .
note to the Powers expressing fear that she will bs
unable to resist with Turkey. Tho outrages Of
the Bashl Bazouks contribute to tho agitation
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
A sxRv1AN COUNCIL OF WAR.

PARIS August l, 1870
The Soirs special telegrams say council OF
held yesterday At Aiexinaz Prince Milan, Prime Min
ister Ristich Generals Tchernayer and Irnich were
present Tho object was to determine upon means Of
action.
The New York herald., 1876-08-01
THE WORLD OF FASHION AT THE SEA SIDE

the spas OF the advantages OF iLENNS SuL-
rnua soar remedy scorbutic complaints and cd
jnuct of the bath rule ded With Ladies and
gentlemen who should obtain II ~ once.
4. ~ IvE Iackv vrb brvw
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A-IRoN TRussEs ARE SUPERSEDED BY tn !
SILK ELAsrIc Truss. sold BY ELASTIC TRUSS CON
Gx, Hroa
The New York herald., 1876-08-01

NEW PUBL1CATIONSe
iSANCERs-A NEW TREATISE RxpLAfNfNd :Hff1
~ successful essment, free. ORA BROWN oxODs
pAR0, No. West l4th 81
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KEEPS PATENT PARTLY MADE DRESS SH1RTS-
The verv best tor So; be finished easily hsm-
ming a handkerchief 57i Broadway and v2i Arch 81.
Philsdelpha.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-12-06
The Way Georgia was Bulldozed
out Of the Republican Party.

The Washington (Wilkes County.
Ga.,) Gazette, (Dcmocratic), says that
the vote thee was l,l39 for Tiklen
and for Hayes, and then talks thus
plainly: "Thc above shows this old
county to be still true to the Democ-
racy. At the State election. last
month, there was not single Radical
vote polled in the county. In the yo-
ting last Tuesday there were two vo-
teda this precinct, by whom is un-
known ;and ii is aceli, perhaps, that the
tcO creatures sch0 attempted to dim
orr bright eScatcheoR Should remain
aaknotcn. The two Radical votes may
have been polied by negroes, but VIC
do not know. About 10 o'clock a
large number of negroes, about two
hundred in all, marched into town
from the negro settlement in process
sion. They came, doubtless, tcith The
intention Of roting Tie Rddtcal ticket
They marched up to the railing
around the Court House and halted
They stood around for half an hour
looking confused and shcepish. They
were no doubt ashamed of themselves
A few white men went among them
and talked with them, but could get
nothing out of them. Some of the
crowd had n curiosity to SEQ Haye,
aud Wheeler ticket, and tried to find
one among these negroes, but they
failed, as not darkey would show
his ticket. Finally thcg scithdrcw i,
good order, but looking pefy FOOLISH
In 1872 Gen. Grant received las vote
in this county.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-12-06

"A reporter of the Chicago Journal,
named Dunnovan, went to Shcridan's
shca dquarters, the other day, for some
information, and, according to the
2Imes,insolently abused his Adjutant,
General Drum, because he would not
let the impctuous reporter have all
the information touching army mat
ters he wanted. In the midst of the
ruction, while the young ruffian was
abusing old General Drum, in came
Fred Grant, another officer on Shcri-
dams staff, and kicked the whclp
down stairs.
Lieutenant Grant was bound over,
Potter Palmer, his brothcr-in-law, as
security in $4O0.
No two persons have been as vilely
abused in this country by the ire
sponsible sensational newspaper bum
mers, as Fred and Nellie Grant sim
ply because they happened to be chill
dren of the President.
Fred licked three cadets while he
was Mt West Point for abusing his
father, and if he keeps occasionally
licking an impudentimpcrtincnt Bo-
hemian, he will prove himself worthy
of his illustrious sire.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-12-06
Particulars Of Gen. McKcn-
xie's Indian Fight
TIL Soldiers Killed-Nineteen
Wounded.
Six Dead indians Found.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-The official re.
port of Col. Mackenzie, Colonel Of the
Fourth Cavalry, was received at mill
itary headquarters here to-day. 1t
states that about noon on the 24th
inst, while marching in a southwcs-
terly direction towards the Sioux
Pass of Big Horn mountains, five adj
vance scouts met him, reporting that
the main camp OF the Chcycnnes was
about fifteen or twenty miles distant.
About sunset the command began
moving toward the hostilcs, reaching
the village after daylight completely
surprising the Indians, and c0mpell-
ing them to vacatc the village sud-
denly, and take refuge in a ravinc, af-
ter brisk fight, lasting an hour, and
skirmishing until night when they
capitulatcd. The entire village hav-
ing one hundred and scvcnty-threc
lodges, with all its coatents, was de-
stroyed. Five hundred ponies were
captured, and twenty-five Indian
bodies were found. 1t is almost cer-
tain that q much larger number were
killed. Five soldiers and one officer
were killed on our side and twenty
five wounded, besides one Shoshone
scout belonging to us. Fifteen caval-
ry horses and four horses of Indian
scouts were killed. The command
moved to camp on Powder River.
whence this report was made on the
Goth inst. Lieut.. Mckcnney the
fourth cavalry officer who was killed,
was one of the most gallant oMccrs
and honorable of sien. u
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-12-06

The convention of Christians of the
Northwest, held in the great Tabcr.
naclc in Chicago, was grand success
Not less than three thousand minis
ters and delegates wcrc present, rep.
resenting all branches of the church
and some twenty different states. The
immense gathering, the Christian uni
ty evidenced, and the spirit manifest
indicate new epoch in the work and
history of the Christian churches
The Moody and Sankey meetings are
increasing in power and interest," and
Chicago is being moved as it never
thas been before. This revival interest
lis also extending to the great ccnters
of the Northwest.