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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02

The NJ Kean Miner says: An event
of unusual occurrance took place at
the residence of s, p Beckwith, of
Farmers Valley, yesterday, the 23d
inst. Mr. and Mrs. Beckwith gave
away three daughters and gained
Fannie was given to Louis Steinhauer
Heneretta to Joseph X. Stull; and
Juliette to H. w. Roeder. The two
latter brides are twins, from which
we are to infer that Stull and Roeder
are now twins also. Rev s. d. Morris
united the three couples, and Il large
company of invited guests were
present to witness the novel wedding
and wish the three brides and three
groonts triple share of earths bless
ings.
a burglar entered the room of Mass
Rice, of jamestown, Thursday morn
ing, when the valiant female hit him
over the head with stick of wood,
knocking him down stairs.
John Strong, aged twentS-eight
committed suici lie in the Jail at Lock
Haven on Saturday. Temporary in
sanity caused by sentence, of two
years to the Penitentiary is supposed
to have been the cause. Two years
ago he broke Jail by crawling through
a space Of six inches.
Judge Orvis at the receiit Centre
county court rendered decision
which is important. His honor ruled
that where man gives his wife
money, he having no debts at the time
nor in any way showing an intention
to defraud, real estate which the wife
may purchase with such funds cannot
afterwards be made liable for debts
contracted by the husband subsequent
to such gift and purchase.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-05-17
THE CAPITAL.
The Toby Claim was indefinitely Post
pOned In the Senate.
The Local option Passed 60 Engross'
ment In tho Housc--Tiiies of nils
and Resolutions Introduced.
Special 10 the Herald

Special 10 the Herald.
AUSTIN, May l6.--ln the Senate to-
day q petition was presented by Mr.
Giace, from the citizens of Lamar
county, asking the repeal Of the oecu-
patton tax.
Mr.. Guy introduced bin defining
the duties of County Judges.
In the House the bill was engrossed
amending Article $50, Chapter I'LL, OF
OF the penal code.
After discussion, the consideration
of Messrs Tcbys' claims was indeii'
nitely postponed.
Bills and resolutions were introduced
requiring persons convicted of INSIDE
meanors to work out Gnes aud costs +;
enforcing section forty.seven, article
three of the Constitution, regarding
lotteries; authorizing County Courts
to bind out dependant orphans and
Migrants.
Afternoon Session After II lengthy
discussion, the local option law was
engrossed.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-05-17
TYLER TACTICS.
Drowning Men will Catch NJ
Straws --Coddling Dallas.
Tyler Wants 10 Give Galveston Away =
ClerkshIp Of the Supreme Court,
special to Tho Dallas Herald,

Special 10 The Dallas Herald
AUSTIN, May lG,--rho Tyler men
who have been working like beavers
TO have Tyler always recognized IN a
probable point for branch Of the Su-
preme Court have In their desperation,
now made oyertures TO Dallas 10 Join
forces and 90 for branches at Austin,
Dallas and Tyler thus leaving Calves
ton out In theoold.
Dallas Is not In favor OF such pro-
ceeding, aud advances OF Tyler are re-
garded as her forlorn hope. Tyler
men are weakening and tho Dallas
men are confident. The Constitutions
al amendment branching the Supreme
Court at more than three places VIII
be killed as dead as Hector In the COM
mittee room.
In the event OF the establishment OF
u branch Of the Supreme Court at
Dallas the constitution provides for
the appointment OF clerk by the
jndges OF the Supreme Court. Petitions
from the bars OF Dallas, sherman,
Bonham, Paris, Weatheriord, Denton,
Calvert and other places, aud strong
letters Of recommendation from Judge
Ferris, OF Waxahachie; General Brax-
ton Bragg, Judge r. s. Walker OF
Nacogdoches Judge Barksdale. Judge
Burford, Colonel J. NJ. Stemmons,
Judge Hunt, Judge West and Others
OF Dallas, and recommendation
signed by large number of the menu
bers OF the Senate and House, Include
ing Senators Guy, plner and Thomp'
son, have been received and will DO
submitted to the Judges Of the STU
preme Court, recommending and re-
questing the appointment OF Major
Eugene Baylor, of Dallas, as Clerk OF
the Supreme Court at that point. The
North Texas delegation and the
friends OF Dallas will urge Baylors
claims, rs u journalist, an old rexian,
and gentleman OF high character
and capacity.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-05-17
WAR DEPARTMENT.

A deduction OF Five and ~ Half MIL
Hons Recommended by the secre'
tary.
WASHINGTON, May l6.--The Secre-
tary of War has presented TO the
House OF Representatives a report OF
reductions from estimates contained In
the book of estimates for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1877. In the es-
Inmates for recruiting, for contingent
cies OF the Departments, for general
Office, for signal service, for pay and
travelling, and several expenses OF the
army, no reduction Is recommended.
In the Quartermaster's Department,
and in that OF ordance, the reductions
are large, and IN the Engineers De-
partment considerable. There Is % re-
duction Of a million dollars In the es-
innate for clothing and equipage, and
one million for estimates for the
amount OF Notifications. The esti-
mates for Rock Island and Benicla ar
senals are reduced, and will be equal
TO the demands for present use, while
large additional structures for prospec'
tive uses, which must hereafter be
made, may DO safely postponed.
The reduction on estimates for
the regular supplies OF the Quarter
masters Department, flor inci'en-
tai expenses, for cavalry and artillery,
for transportation and for other items
will require retrenchment and econ
omy In the service, but the Secretary
thinks not greater than will be found
practicable. The entire reduction from
the book of estimates, to which the
resolution of the House resers, Is
S., COZ, 6O5. The Secretary says 1t seems
important that estimates for buildings
of the War and Navy Departments
should not be reduced. 1t will require
the full amount 20 finish 80 much OF
the building as to afford safe shelter
for valuable records of the War De
partment, which are now badly scat
tered In unsafe buildings. The pro
posed reductions do not apply to forti
llcation, river or barbor bills, which
have passed the House.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-05-17

aud other officials allowing II, shared
profits, He had paid large amounts OF
money to Bridges, probably forty to
forty'hve thousand dollars, Paid
money directly 10 Mum only once, In
1875, and the amount was one thou
sand dollars, lie always sent
notice TO dlstllles Of Intended visits
from government oilldals, ON cross
examination Rehm said he was first
seduced Into whisky stealing by A. @.
lIoslng. Witness proceeded 10 show
how the case was presented to him by
Heslng. The various dlstlllers paid
large amounts M election assessments;
Of these Rehm was the dlsburser. lie
paid to Hon. J. ID. Ward $4,000. He's
Ing got big share OF this. Ward
knew where this money came FROM
and that II was Illegally OBJ
tained. In March, 1875, Num-
inspected Roelle aud Junker.
"Nhooo "eh'u nun NnuN uc thouHht
aud Mum said he ought 10 repor. II.
Witness said better let II 20 and lao
would settle II. Witness said no WA
worth 100000. Had received fraud
ulently nom dlstillers, etc., $4,000 to
$4,000. Used $4,000 TO $4,000 ip
politics. Had never been promised
immunity by the Government hut II
had been intlmated that II no turned
States, evidence the courts would take
II into consideration, j, 4. Conkllng
formerly revenue agent In Milwaukee,
testified that Mum had made to him
II story OF fraud, while riding TO dis
tlllery In Milwaukee, and that he had
received money from the distlllers
there which he paid TO Mum.
AT the conclusion OF the testimony
for the day, which concludes the prose-
cutting evidence, the prosecuting attor-
ney having remarked that the evil
dence was overwhelming, Colonel ln-
gersoll offered to submit tho case i'm.
medlately without rebutting testimo-
ny or arguments. This proposition
was declined, and the court adjourned.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-05-17

Eaton offered n resolution, which was
adopted, to the effect that II IL wise
policy aud AL imperative duty of any
party seeking the control OF the Fed
eral Government to declare Itself In
favor OF "a systematic reform OF the
civil service, which would limit ex'
oesses Of party, sydney Thomas, OF
Chicago, moved that the conference
recommend TO the consideration Of
both parties aud OF the people OF the
country the name OF Charles Francis
Adams. Applause, MIR. Eaton of
fered u substitute to the effect that this
conference name no Presidential nom.
inAtion aud the substitute was adopt
cd. MIR, Schurz then moved that the
conference adjourn sine die, saying he
hoped all would leave with the con-
scientlousness OF having done nothing
to make the National election Of 1879
unworthy ofthe memories Of the Cen
tennial year. Adopted aud conference
adjourned.
The Executive Committee this after
noon remained IN session about an
hour, and decided TO communicate
with all States not represented at the
conference. In reference to the selec.
ton Of gentlemen who shall compose
the management committee, they
have made no selection Of members,
and will not probably do so for several
days, One prominent gentleman from
each State will DO added TO the COM
mittea
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-05-17
WATERY GRAVES.
A Heart Rending scene ON the ohio
River.

A Hcart-Rending scene ON the ohio
River.
CINCINNATI, May l6.-Last Sunday
eight children, from fifteen down to
eight years of age, got into an old
leaky skiif in the Ohio river, from We
way, Indiana, and started out for n
ride When In the middle OF the river
they discovered that the skitf was rap
idly sinking and Immediately at
tempted to reach the shore, shri eking
for aid. The skiff soon went down.
A gentleman on the Kentucky shore
jumped into small boat and attempt
ed to rescue them, but before he
reached them five of them sunk--all
children OF Charles Irwin-and were
drowned. One OF the rescued IL 30
badly frightened that fears are enter
tanned that 1t will not recover.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-05-17
LOUISIANA TROUBLES.
Troops Placed az the Disposal Of the
Governor.

Troops Placed NJ the Disposal Of the
Governor.
WASHINGTON, May lG,-The Cabi'
net session to-day was OF nearly three
hours duration. Louisiana difficulties
being chiefly the topic for consider
alton. All members OF the Cabinet
were present. A telegram from acting
Governor Antoine to Governor kel-
logg, who IL now in this city, was read
by the President, the purport OF which
was that serious disorder had broken
out ia East Felciana and other points
and reciting his difficulty in securing
the military authority to prevent
bloodshed, as well as his. apprehen-
sions that further disorders were prob
able. The acting-Governor also tele-
graphed that the United States
authorities were not inclined to act
without a violation OF United States
laws. The result of the consideration
of the matter in the Cabinet was the
sending OF telegram to General
Augur, Commanding United states
forces in Louisiana, instructing that
officer Oh requisitlon of the Govern
or, and It appearing that local author
tiles are not able to preserve order, to
give such aid as in his discretion may
be necessary to prevent bloodshed and
violence.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-05-17
THE WHISKY WAR.
Mum, Anxious to Join JORGE, VIII be
Accommodated.
The Evidence NO Overwhelming shat
thu Defense offered 90 submit the
Case without RebnttinS Tes-
tin,ony or Argument.

CHICAGO, May l6.--In the Mum
whisky trial to-day, after number OF
witnesses had been called, Jacob Rehm
was called for the prosecution. Up to
this point the testimony has been cal
culated, not so much to implicate
Mum directly, as to show that large
sums of money had been paid to
Rehm, who turned them over to 9TH
ers. Rehm testified that the first
money he received for Illicit transac-
lions was five hundred dollars from
Mr.. Hesing. The dIstillers gradually
adopted the plan Of running crooked
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-05-17
HERE AND THERE.
Abstract Of Occurrences ut Tele-
graphic Points.
An American Man.of.War Ordered 10 Sa-
lonlca Attendance at the Centen.
NAL Exhibition Sadly Small.

HARrroRD, May l0,--William IL.
Barnum was to-day elected United
States Senator TO I'll the unexplred
term of the late Senator Terry.
NICE, May l6.-The American man
of-war, Franklin, sailed for Salonlca
to-day with Rear.Admiral Worden In
command.
PHILADELPHIA, May l6.-The at
tendance at the Centennial Exposition
during the past two days has not been
as large rs was anticipated, and to-day,
the weather being rainy sand very dis
agreeable, is comparatively small.
The managers express themselves per-
fectly satisfied however.
LOUISVILLE, May l6.--Dom Pedro
passed through this city this evening,
en- route to the Mammoth Cave, and
will return and attend the races to-
morrow.
LONDON, May l0.--The British Com
mission ut Zansibar have resumed me-
toglations with the Sultan for the en-
tire abolition OF the slave trade. under
stringent rules.
PARIS, May l6.--A London dispatch
says Prince AvenspeIg died from his
wounds, received In the duel Mt Prague
with Count Kohwart. The latter has
been arrested, and will be courtmar-
tailed.
BERLIN, May 16.--Advices from Sa-
lonica say the total number of arrests
made In connection with the outrage
there has been fifty.four. A prelimi-
nary inquiry has commenced. The
excitement In the town Is gradually
subsiding.
| OMAHA, May l6.-The bridge over
North Platte River, between Sidney,
Nebraska, and Custar City was COM
pleted and opened for travel on the
18th. This throws open what Is claimed
to be tho shortest route to the Black
Hills.
SAVANNAH, May 16.-Paul Camp
bell and Prince Robertson, both color
ed, were hanged here to-day for the
! murder OF Mrs. Cochrane and daugh-
ter, at Eden, Efingham county.
RoNDEAu, May lG.--The school
house at this place was struck by
lightning yesterday. One Of the child
rem was killed, six seriously, aud three
slightly injured.
ST.. LOUIS, May lB.--The base ball
game to-day resulted as follows ST.
Louis Brown Stockings, llECincinnatI
Red Stockings, /.
RICHMOND, Va, May 16.--No one
was killed or even dangerously injured
by the accident to the military excur-
sion train on the Petersburg Railroad
last evening.
| DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 16.-At one
o'clock this morning Renwick, Show
& Crossett's planning mills and lumber
yard were destroyed. Loss, $4,000;
insurance, 5000.
WAsHINoToS, May l6.--In the Sem
ate to-day Mitchell spoke at some
length upon the evil OF Chinese imml-
: grafton, when the consideration OF the
. articles of Impeachment was resumed,
md IN raation NJ Mr Edmnnrs thu
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-05-17

LONDON, May 16.-A special to the
Pail Mall Gazette from Versailles says
the debate on the amnesty question
draws great attendance to the Cham
Der OF Deputies. 1t is well known be-
fore hand that the proposal will be
rejected. There is rumor that before
the discussion closes Prince Napoleon,
whose election at Ajacero has caused
40 much excitement In Bonapartists
circles, will speak In favor OF am
nesty.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-05-17

The attention OF male purchasers In respect
fully called TO our new ana splendid
stock of
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-05-17
Every Article belonging 10 Ladies' Toilet

These goods having been purchased OF the
largest Importing aud Jobblng Houses In
the city Of New York, NJ BoTToM PRICES,
can and will be sold TO suit the rich ana
poor.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-15
SPECIAL DISPATCH.
WASHINGTON.
Mr. Ellis and the Mississippi Levee ApprO.
priatiOn.
Tho Committee on Levees 10 Visit New
'"' Orleans.
p,ucl,bach's Case Considered Doubtful.

WASHINGTON, Feb. H.-Pinchback's
cose Is now very precarious, many Re
rublIcans are disgusted with Bruce's
sneech, and hold Pinchback responsible
,or Il. and will vote against him in re.
taliation.
The Committee on Mississippi Levees
,osolyed to visit the inundated regions.
sSrhe committee will, In all probability,
iooye for New Orleans on the oath OF
February, and arrive there in time to
visit the State Fair, and witness Mardi
(iras festivities.
viii visit Bonnet Carre crevasse, and
nrocecd up the river to Memphis, in
specting the levees.
A resolution unanimously passed the
committee, declaring the wisdom and
necessity OF adequate protection from
overflow.
Mr.. Ellis will, to-day, ask the consent
n the House to consider the levee ap-
nropriation Us an amendment to the
River and Harbor bill.
This will insure action in behalf of
the Levees. BIJou.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IA. - The House
Committee on Pacific Railroads consid-
cred the Texas Pacific Railroad on Sat
urday, but reached no conclusion.
A report Of the subcommittee, Mr..
Lamar, Of Mississippi, Atkins, Of Ten
uessee, and O'Neil, Of Pennsylvania, in
favor OF the bill, was read.
Mr.. Luttrell presented dissenting
opinion in favor OF the construction of
the road by any company which would
build It without subsidy, and reserving
the right Of Congress to prevent discrim-
nation, and to regulate the freights and
fares.
Mr. Garfield, who dissented, opposing
all subsidies on financial grounds.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-15
Grant and the Administration ON Trial.
From the New York SUM-


Since the conviction OF Mckee, wht
vile crew. Babcock and his friends hav,
| been seized with CONSERVATION, and lool
| Onward with dread to the ordeal through
!. sich he must prss. Proof OF their con
sio usness OF guilt and danger may bt
@ S"n,, i'm the denunciation OF the juries
Nv. @a1u ave tried these cases as ''ex
,aSs,. nSs y. !, which would apply with equa
S,ca S, - III. ,se ut Milwaukee and Evans
Vile. .... ou .,a o,
,nd 10y rayy.,,as;nr vmT ,an employ will be ex
artaA arn - savn IA bcock, for they feel al
Washinci"n in ton that rant and the Admin
istratiops isus,un are 'n nn tri w.. His conviction
wonld ,CItCn carrv ~ dismav to hundreds in pub
lie iife who ARE are carry. ing their heads
high and directing the policy OF the
Republican party. They Il emple AZ the
prospect. fearing that IL s. 1ht 10 tne
Ienitentinry he will pull others u1wn "
bis own level, and make u clean Drettst
Mthe corruption and frauds In wh tcH sG
many Christian statesmen ana nioi"'
leaders have been concerned.
There will be an attempt TO raise up
side issues, and to throw dust in the eyes
dthe public, by proving that Bapcoch
may not have directly asked the appoln!-
ment Of Mcclure as collector at st. LOUIS
after Ford's death, either from the PRES
dent or from the Secretary OF the Irea-
sry. Suppose they should both appear
On the witness stand. as is not improba,
BE, and testify to this effect, hcw would
that relieve the charge Of completely IN
the revenue frauds, or explain away
Babcock's connection and correspond
ence with Mcdonald, Joyce and their
confederates.
To parade Grant or Bristow or any
other official for such a purpose would
a once show the traits to which the
defense is driven, and compel the belief
mat 1t was a mere theatrical trick to
Qvert attention from the real and only
points Of this case. Innocence needs no
such exhibition. II Babcock depends
lor acquittal upon these arts and the
sharp practice Of counsel, then he is
already self-condemned.
IhlS trial is to be an event. 1t may
soMr to decide the fate Of the Republi-
%l party at the coming election. The
resident, the Cabinet, Senators and
representatives, and leaders in various
oAtes, look to it with feelings OF deep
eAm. II Rabcock be convicted, 1t will
he beginning Of the end; for then
%aers will be uncovered in Chicago and
Ssewnere, whose only hope OF escape
Sow Is through his acquital and break
Ms9oithreatened prosecutions. Hence
e aeep Importance Of every phase and
I.a 81 this case, which will be watched
AM Keen eyes and guilty conscienccs
10 other trial has been in this gener-
aion
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-15

vrcxsBuRa, Feb II. 11:4O p. m.-Up: Utah
Thompson Dean. Sunday morning; Fl. s. Tur-
ner Sunday night; Future City. 10 u. IN. to-day
James Howard. tonight Down: Mary Bell and
Carondelet. tonight. Arrived: Packets. Weather
clear and turning cold River rising.
Marine News.
SOUTHWEST PASS. Feb II, II m.--Barometer
g:N Wind north. light. Weather cloudy and
hzy.
Arrived. steamship Harlan. ut 4 q. m. To g. A.
Whitney q Co.: Australian bark Araldo, Tara
bochia master. 81 days from Belfast In ballast.
tr orders Spanish brig Bartolomeo. Muros.
mastcr. seven days from Cionfnegns. AZ ballast,
Bethel. muster. days from Rmatan., fruit TO
0teri 4 Bro. Sailed: steamer Tappvhannock.
ship Adolphus. barks Rescrvis and schooner
Charlotte Brown.
SOUTHWEST PASS. Feb. "A, 8 .. m.-Barometer
1S: wind northwest. strong; weather cloudy
and cool. Arrived. British Steamship Muriel ut
$50 this evening from England via West India
Islands. TO PIN. IForwood X Co. Sailed: ships
Andrew Lovtt and Garibaldi barks Flora. Ellen
Holt, Ocean and schooner u. II. Ingraham. The
bark J. =. Bug. previously reported inside for
orders. has sallel for Pascagoula.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-15
NEGRO RUFFIANS.
They Assault and Beat Little Boy II
Years OF Age.

About half-past four o'clock yester
day evening, most brutal assault was
committed on the body Of little boy
twelve years old, named Charles Eds
dorf by a negro marshal named Chas.
Stevenson. It appears that Mr. Victor
Hine, doing business at the corner OF
Melpomene and Franklin streets, sent
the boy down town to pay bill. and
entrusted him with sos, and told the
little fellow not to stop on the way for
fear Of losing the money. The boy
started off, and arriving at the corner Of
Rampant and Julia streets, he met a
funeral procession, composed OF ne
groes; the boy obeying his orders
did not stop and attempted to run
through an opening in the procession,
when he was seized by the negro mar
shall, Charles Stevenson, by the throat
and violently thrown to the ground, and
whilst he was down another negro ruff
fan in the procession walked up and
kicked him in the side.
The boy then screamed for mercy,
which attracted a large crowd, In which
was Officer Wichers. who, instead of
arresting the negro brutes, collared the
little boy and locked him up in the Gen.
trail Station, charging him with disturb
ing the peace of funeral procession.
Can't somebody give Officer Wichers
leather medal for bis efficiency? :;
TYrdor tho 49, Constitution ~ tho
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-15

= les Thompson. the Newark IN. ~ garden
,,s snot the two young men named Cor
~, 'ast week. has been arrested for that act
we oaer assaults. He proves to be some
Of a deSperado. and had entrenched him
eud prepared for y siege when he learned
S&rants were issued for his arrest His
mad 10 be shot and his house broken into
4 ainss " threatened with revolvers before
"'ueers could make the arrest
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-15

The amounts of gold and silver ex-
ported from California for the past
aneteen years, is estimated at $749. 900,
w. For the year 1876 the products have
Nen as follows: Wheat 2O,OOO,OOO CEN
As gold and silver 500, ,O0O, 600 lumber
: ss,OoO -, feet; wool 43, SOC, 600 pounds; wine
"OOo gallons. and quicksilver 81, 600
ssi ssasks. This is a truly encouraging ex-
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-15

Under the new constitution OF the
State of Texas, nine Of the members Of
a jury can render a verdict.