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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12

The marked success of the dig per cent
Government loan encourages the hope that
further reduction Of interest may ere long be
practicable. Some prominent dealers in this
class of securities think that even now
per cent loan could be placed to advantage II
it had long enough time TO run. Bat perhaps
our great grandchildren viii regard per cent
az wasteful extravaganza, if we postpone
payment of the principal till thoy come on the
scene
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12

DAILY TRIBUNE, Mail Subscribers l0per aniluih,
ETMI-WFFKIY TRIBUNE. Mail Subscribers 50 per an
WEEKLY tribune Mail Subscribers 81 per ainum.
Terms cash in advance.
Address THE TRIBUNE, New-lorS.
Pysons unable 10 obtain THE TRIBUNT an any o. the
frcias boats or hotels IN ohh is usually SOd lc' con-
Te Iaror BIZ Informing this office Of The circumstances
TIE sEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUEE viii be ready this morning
at O'Clock, in wrappers for mailing fnee cents
AAvertse,ents for this weeks Issue OF THE WEEKLY
fRIBUSH must be handed in TODag. Prico - per me-
uptovn advertisers can their fayors FOR THE IRBUNB
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12

TOlal...-.-.. @fao'a%f @oJJ'ZZJ SloflJo
This shows loss Of % per cent in the
tolls received for three months in June
II per cent, in July 20 per cent, and in Au
gust % per cent. Yet the canals. it is
"stated by officials of the Cplal Department,
{" are receiving their full quota Of the freight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12

The American ambassador near the Court Of st.
James has troubled himself TO send us note, which
we have already hasteucd 10 publish. We trust that
this is the last notice which Mr.. Picrrcpont will
think It necessary 10 take of the stories in circula-
ton about his consultation with the New-iork
soothsayer He assures that Inc wrote the letters
which have caused 80 much innocent amusement Tor
the purpose of testing tho mystical capabilities OF
the medium and that his conclusion was that the
revelations were worthless at any rate" Let 1t go
at that His conclusion does credit to his Judgment
Now let him exhibit it i'll other ways. Let him put
himself upon his dignity. in which aPlcnipotcntiary
ought not to DO deficient An ambassador should
carry his shoulder high. The representative OF the
United States OF America at the first court Of Europe
ougt not to trouble himself about jokes which the
newspapers g0od-naturodly make at his expense,
whether they are founded upon facts or fctons He
ought not to make bad jokes himself at public din
ncr5 ut the expense Of the statesmen OF tie country
70 which no is accredited He ought not to make
bad after-dnncr speeches. and, since Mr. Pierre
pont seems 10 make no other kind, he ought not to
make after-dinnor speeches at all. In short, he
ought TO put paddock on his mouth, with branch
attachment firmly locking up his pen.
Preparations for the great Centennial Arithmetic
match are moving prospcrously forward. Edib Ef-
fendi who latvs made such phenomenal score in
Bulgaria, will probably head team Of highly
Oriental gentlemen who are now practicing on re-
ports from that region of uncertain geography the
'front.' in the TuTco-Scrvian war. These amateurs
are said to attack mass of figures with what is
known as the "Mohammedan stroke" which is
thoroughly demoralizing 10 ordinary Arabic numer-
ais. The American nine have moi yet been selected,
but many accomplished ciphereTs have already
been IN training upon the percentages of the YER
mont vote. Maine, too, has Just opened new prac-
tice range and shall have ample force to
choose FROM any one Of whom can be trusted TO in
ycst with maudlin and inebriated air the most
highly organized and respectable election returns
from sovereign State. Some Of the gentlemen who
are keeping outrage TALES on either side Of the
color line at the South will be strong competitors
for place on the team, and although tie Iegula-
tiOns which exclude professionals Will rule out the
experts Of Congressional investigation committees.
we feel sanguine that the representatives OF our ma
tive land will surprise these mathematical Mussu-
mans when the Crescent confront5 the Cross.
Last Sunday morning prominent Brooklyn cler-
gyman, who had just returned from his vacation,
wishing to announce that the regular evening
services would be resumed, and having q consclen-
tious purpose to foresta any disappointment to
members of his flock who might be cherishing cx-
poctations, gave out the notice with the following
comment: CAS- have not been 10 Europe nor to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12

In another column we present a list of the
residences abroad of Tweed's associates who
are keeping out of harms way. Ii is well to
keep track of the whereabouts of these people
since they are not so generally known by sight
as the "Boss," and are not likely to be ar
rested for maItreating infants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12

Creedmoor will no doubt attract large con-
course to-day to witness the beginning OF the
international rifle matches. Although the short
range contests are not of such worldwide
fame as those of long range, they are quite us
severe tests Of the marksmen's skill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12
Bnsinese Nonres.

DYEIyG AND CLEAEISG.-Iake your oyer :
49,, .s.t- IN ina YORK DYRING PRSliNG Esr AB
LIsHNRNT SIS Duanest, 70 Broad way sa 'AV & 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12

Lord Derby has spoken with cOmmendable
hankness on the Eastern question. lie de-
tends the conduct of his Government, and
holds that it is no way responsible for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12

1t is rare thing among political campaign
meetings for great crowd to be attracted
and remain through long address when only
one speaker is provided for the OCCASION
This is what happened last night at Cooper
Institute, and the largo audience was more
than pleased--it was delighted and enthusi-
astic. Col. hgersoll's speech was full of tell
ing points, while based on broad and sub
stantial argument and appealing to the good
sense as well as to the good humor of his
hearers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12

Tweed's sojourn amid the delightful scenery
Of Vigo Bay will be limited TO the customary
period of quarantine, when he will be sent
from Corunna to Cuba and thence TO tho
United States The Spanish Government APP
pears 10 be acting in good faith, having from
the outset aided the State department ia
tracking the fugitive. This comfy results in
great measure from the readiness with which
the late Secretary Seward had Col. Arguelles
surrendered for slaye-trading and embezzle-
meut TO the Cuban authorities. 1t would be
better, however, TO have an extraditiOn treaty
take the place Of this exchange of Grim
mails, since the practice is liable 10 abuse.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
Methodist Ministers.

The subject for debate by the Methods
ist Ministers to-day was the question:
"Shall the Bible be excluded from the
Public SchoolsW
Rev. D. j. Starr, in the absence of DR..
Weakly, who was appointed to open, be.
gan the debate. He thought that it was
u question whether, rather than have
the Bible excluded from the schools, II
would not be better to abandon tho
schools and have the Church manage the
whole matter Of education.
DR.. Fisher stated that in his opinion
education was not necessary for citizen-
ship. The corner stone OF this Govern.
ment was religion and morality. The
Government must teach tnat or perish.
Education could not make an intellf-
gent voter, but hearing the Bible read in
the schools each morning would.
Hon. Mr.. Munney, member of the
Ohio Legislature, said that the idea that
the Government has no right, by legisla-
tion, to enact any laws for religious in
struction ofany class of individuals was
fast gaining ground among our legisla-
tors in Columbus.
Speeches were made on the subject by
Rev. A. b. Leenard, Dr.. Mast, Rev. Mr..
Kothweiler, and Mr.. Case, who was also
appointed to open the debate at the next
meeting.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
LATEST LOCAL.

AFLoATER was found this morning in
the canal behind the Work-aouse.
w. H. SPRAUL, living at No. 107 Lock
street, was arrested by Officer Wood
yard for stealing a pair OF shoes from
James Kelley.
The last number OF Y Drych, the
Welsh paper published at Utica, N. Y,
contains a very excellent likeness oil
Rev. b. W. Chidlaw, OF this city.
MRS. IDA B. SCHENcK, who has been
mentioned in the STAR as going to Tifin
to claim the boy that was supposed to
be Charlie Ross, arrived in the city this
morning with Charley, and mother and
son are happy In the reunion. 1t is her
boy.
JUDGE MATsoN this morning made the
following appointments: Daniel Herider,
Chief Deputy; w. II. Sargent, Minute
DEPUTY; L. +. Gettier, Marriage License
CLERK; Henry Rechtier, Geo. IL. Thomas
z. +. Burke, r. A. Courtney, Geo. He'll
man and James Shaw, Recording Clerks
PETER scHoRR, who keeps boarding
house, had his pocket picked OF gold
watch at two O'Clock while he was look
ing at the funeral procession of Pete
Kuntz, at the corner of Hamilton Roat
and Elder stfeets. A part OF the chail
was lett dangling from his vest pocket
The thief escaped with his booty.
A POCKET BOOK containing SAT wa
found in an alley back OF Elder street b,
two lads, one Of whom was named Mil
| ler. The boys had q quarrel about th
division OF the money and word wa
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
Springfield Items.
Special to the Star.

Sr--~'
SPRINGFIELD, o., Feb. 14.-A man
afflicted with the smallpox was found
wandering about the streets one day
last week. He was taken outside the
city limits and cared for.
The jury in the Kiblinger will case,
after retiring for few hours, returned
verdict sustaining the will.
.Wittenberg College is to have a Gen.
tennial Professorship, and three agents
have been appointed to solicit funds for
the purpose from members Of the
churches residing within the synod.
TIE Universalist social held at the
new residence of Mr.. v. A. Farr, No. 9e
West High street, was delightful and
Interesting gathering seldom surpassed
in this city. Every one who was so fortu-
nate as to be present speaks in the high
est terms Of their reception by Mr.. and
Mrs. Farr.
Mrs. Banes' lecture on the HSigns OF
the Times" at Grace Chapel, was SHINY
attended.
Jerry Chadwick acknowledges the
killing OF John sullivan, but says be only
acted In self-deiense.
The Second Annual 0ratorical contest
| of the Ohio Collegiate Association was
held ~ W. Vpera-house on Thgrsaay
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14

How is this for Jakel

Rumors have been rife for a day or two
past that certain East End Alderman
has got himself into trouble from making
improper proposals to the wife of a po-
liceman.
The front name Of that Eas;-end Alder
man is Jacob Gardner, and the lady in
the case is Mrs. Barbara Roth, wife OF
Officer John Roth, who is at present on
duty at the City Buildings.
1t seems that Mrs. Roth left her hus.
band last November. About that time
Jacob Gardner and his wife, who are old
friends OF the lady, procured room for
her on Third street, between Parsons
and Whitaker streets, where she sup
ported herself by washingand ironing.
During her occupancy of this room the
indecent proposal limited at on the part
of Gardner was made; to be precise, on
Friday, the 21st day of January, 1876
Mr.. and Mrs. Roth have adjusted their
diffe ences, and are now living together
at SO Baum street. Since returning 10
her husband she has made sworn
statement of the reprehensible con.
duct of Jacob, and 1t is not improbable
that his name will be seen "standing
out on the paper' in connection with y
suit for divorce, as his wife has been
made acquainted with her liege lords
wayWardness.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
From Decatur county, indiana.

GREENsBURG, IND, Feb. II, 1915.
Decatur County ranks among the first
in the State in the fertility Of its soil
and the production of our grand staples
hogs, cattle and grain. This winter
Daniel Armel & Co. paid out $3.50, 900 for
hogs slaughtered and packed in their es-
tablishment. This amount OF money
disbursed among our farmers and labor.
ers made things lively, and certainly
they have no valid reason to complain OF
hard times. This enterprising firm and
its fair dealings add greatly to the
prosperity Of our farming interest, and
deserve well at the hands of our citi-
zens.
The elm tree growing so finely on the
top OF our splendid Courthouse, by the
appearance of its branches, must enjoy
this milo weather. Its growth has up
heaved massive block of stone so that
its elevation is distinctly seen from the
street. The Commissioners must take
this unruly intruder in hand and remove
| it to more terrestrial locality, or have
an Injunction placed OH Its growth, 80
| as to avoid disaster to the solid masonry
beautifying the building.
Our Jail population Is increasing
Comfortable quarters aud tull gruD,
card-playing and other amusements are
not so bad to take these dull times. Sci
the ten able-bodied inmates to work
change their constrained idleness into
| manual labor. You will.do them grea
favor, and save the taxpayers the bur
den OF their support. Their presen
mode of life is essentially demoralizing;
and, under it's influence these wretchet
men will inevitably grayitate TO the Grim
inal classes and curse society with theil
evil deeds. +.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
state governments.

COLUMBUS, Feb. 12.--In the Senate,
bills were introduced to regulate the
fees OF Probate Judges, Clerks Of the
Court, Sheriffs, County Auditors, County
Treasurers, and witnessed and jurors
ices in partition cases; to preserve the
purity Of elections by using a sealed
ballot-box with glass sides.
In the House, numerous petitions were
received. A resolution inquiring into
certain defects in the printing OF the
rules of the House, and the competency
OF some Of the assistant clerks, was
adopted. Among the new bills intro
duced were the following: 10 SO
amend the law authorizing the creation
of voting precincts as to provide thai
elections for township officers and fol
township purposes can be held at ths
same place where elections for county
or State officers are held. To provide
Inspector, establish tobacco ware
house, and regulate the sale Of leaf TO
bacco. oprovide for the incorporation
OF companies to furnish abstracts OF tht
title to real estate. To make it felony u
utter and publish negotiable pa
per. the signature to which ha'
been frauduIently procured. ~
authorize the Trustees OF Delh
Township, Hamilton County, to.erect
town hall at Mount Peter. For the
better protection OF purchasers Of de
linquent tax titles, making the deet
prima facie evidence OF its validity ant
regularity. To compel banks and othe
corporations holding joint paper I,
serve notice at maturity upon all partie
to the obllration. 10 provide that
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
New Novel.

"MoNFoRT HALL" by Mrs. G. A. War
field, author OF "The Household Of Bou-
verie," "Miriam's Memoirs" "Sea and
Shore," chester Howards Temptation,'
and "a Double Wedding; or. How Sh'
Was Won,n is published this day by T
b. Peterson & Brothers, Philadelphia
Mrs. Warfel1's new novel, "Monfori
Hail." has freshness, and is entitled to
respectful comment. Her fiction calls
for study. Her perception is deep and
artistic, as respects both the dramatic
side of life and the beautiful. 1t is not
strictly nature that forms the basis oil
her descriptions. She finds omething
deeper and more mystic than nature in
the sense in which the term is
usually used by critics, in the
answer of the soul to life-in
the strange, weird and lonesome music
of the still small voices with which hu-
man nature replies to the questions that
sorely vex her. She has the capacity
which enables her to trace phenomena
in story without arguing about them,
and to exhibit the dramatic side Of them
without stopping to explain the reasons
tor it. In word, her hand is as sure as
that of a master, and il there were more
such novels as this simple semi. bio
graphical story OF Moniort Hall, it would
not be necessary SO often to put the
question, ''Is the art of fiction ex-
tinctw for it is work of extraor-
binary merit, and the story is charm
ingly told by the heroine. 1t is ad-
mirable and original in plot, varied in
incident, and intensely absorbing in
interest; ides, throughout the volume,
there is an exquisite combination oil
sensibility, pride, and loyeliness, which
will hold the work in high estimation.
We recommend it TO all our friends as a
most thoughtfully and delightfully."-
written novel. 1t is complete in one
large duodecimo volume, bound in
morocco cloth, gilt back and side, and
is sold by all booksellers at 81 70 copy,
All OF Mrs. Wartield's works, six in
number, are put up in neat box, price
$40 so a set, or $l 10 each, bound in
morocco cloth, with a very handsome
full gilt back. Copies Of "Montort Hail. 2
or a iull set Of 'sMrs. Warfields Works.
or copies OF any of them, will be sent to
any address, at once, free OF postage, on
reinitting 81 75 for each one wanted, to
the Publishers, L. b. Peterson 81 Broth.
ers, Philadelphia, Pa. For sale by
Robert Clarke & Co.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
Fire-damp Explosion.

By American Press Association to the STAR.
PITTsroN, PA, Feb. 4.-Saturday at.
ternoon terrible explosion occurred in
the Exeter Mine, belonging to the
Lehigh Valley Coal Co., and located in
West Pittston. The mines have beer
idle for week past ON account OF sus.
pension, and though the fans which sup
ply fresh air to the chambers below
were kept going during the week, the
quantity of air forced into the mines was
insufficient to expel all The foul air ant
prevent the accumulation of tire-damp
The immediate cause of the explosion Is
not known, but 1t is believed that one o
the men entered a chamber with lighted
lamp, and that its sparks ignited the gas
which had accumulated there since Iasl
Monday. sry
About twenty-five men have been en-
gagged in repairing tracks, and a gang
was at the headings. At half-past two
In the afternoon, while the men were al
work below, the explosion occurred
The force of the explosion tore away the
props, doors, tracks aud great masses OIL
rocks, &c. The roof of a house at the
top of the shaft was torn to pieces, and
thousands OF dollars 'of damage done
The main shaft was very badly damaged,
but an entrance was effected and the
work Of recovering those below com
menced. Four men were taken out dead
and twelve others more Oh less burned
and mangled. The lanes Of the dead
are d. SmallsSy, Edward Allen, Thomas
Harris and Alex. Jones.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14

VERDICT.
The saturday Matinee Horror

The Saturday Matinee Horror.
The following is the verdict of THE
Coroner's jury this morning:
We find that the nine personi
killed came to their death from
shock and injuries, the result OF
being crushed in stampede caused BY
the cry of fire raised in Robinson's
Opera-house during matinee perforln-
ance OF Haeai's Allegory Of the Republ
February 8, 1876, by a person un.
known 10 the jury, and from the
oyer-crowded condition of the house
we find that 1t was almost an impossi
bility to gain an exit, and under the cir
cumstances the nine victims were unable
to escape. Whereas, we can attach no
criminal negligence on the part of the
Manager OF the Relief Union, who gave the
performance we still think bad manage.
ment was. displayed in placing such
large numbers OF tickets on sale at 30
many different places and thereby beins
unable to estimate the number sold anu
provisions to make for the audience
each ticket being gyod fof amy perform
ance.
We would further recommend that IL
Future only a certain number OF ticket.
be issued for any entertainment, snt
they TO designate 10 what Performance,
The same entities the holder, aud BY tina
means prevent repetition OF the sal
calamity that has brought grief ans
mourning In MANY heretofore happl
household.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
Mardi Gras.

Snow by st. Paul. the work goei
bravely on" From present indications
the coming of King Momus, who will be
with us on the 29th Of this month, will be
oneof the grandest and most variegated
tableaux that this city ever witnessed.
Preparations for the interesting event
are being made with unremitting energy.
Col. St. Martin, ably assisted by Mr..
VIM. wilkins, is up to his eyes in busi-
ness incident to the organization of such
an enterprise. The different committees
report favorable progress, and nothing
is lacking to make it jamboree long to
be remembered.
The Colonel has sent men to the prin-
cipal Eastern cities TO procure suitable
costumes which will cost at least $lO,-
600. All the costumes that can be found
in this city are already engaged. The
city on the night of the 29th will be brill
liantly Illuminated and bonfires will be
blazing on all the surrounding hills.
Word comes from all directions that
the people intend to flock to the city on
that day, and from the way preparations
are being made to entertain them there
will be no regrets on the part OF those
who may attend.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
sESstH W. 5ssHs. CaE. mo. 3S


sent to Bremen-street Station. Lieuten-
ant Ridgeway proceeded to the spot
but found that the money and pocket
book had been reclaimed by the owner
GosLING's carriage factory, southwest
corner OF Sixth and Sycamore streets,
was burglarized about O'Clock this
morning, and victimized to considera-
BILE extent. The burglars obtained thir-
ty-fye and a half yards Of colored car
riage cloth, worth at cost price $l5T 30.
Officers Corcoran and Graham arrested
John Paine, colored man, on suspicion
OF being one of the parties.
THIS morning John Sullivan was ap'
pointed administrator of the estate OF
Sebastian Collburn--estate, $50 in per-
sonalty; Mary Kelly administrative ol
Perry Kelly-estate, $35 46 in PERSONAL
ty; Elizabeth Stevens administratrix OF
Marie Muy-$50O in personally. The
will of Jedediah Banks was admitted to
probate, and Jedediah q. Banks aps
pointed administrator. The will Of F.
G. Frommeyer was admitted to probate
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
~ MONDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY IA. 1876

prisoner shall not be discharged when
his case has been delayed by enticlng
away the principal witnesses. To give
each stockholder of cooperative asst
citation vote for each share OF his stock
upon all propositions involving the ex-
penditure of money.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. H.-In the
House, resolution directing the suit to
be continued for the State to get posses
sion of the Kentucky River Navigation
Works, and also, IT possible, to secure
the rents due, was adopted. The balance
OF the time was taken up in the discus.
sion of bilr to establish Buta5au oil
Agriculture and Statistics, pending
consideration of which the House ad-
jourDed.
The Senate passed the resolution from
the House, providing for Centennial
Commission, and appropriating $4,000
The remaining time was taken up in fill.
clustering to Keep off the bill to repeal
the ten per cent. conventional interest
law, which was finally postponed to next
Iweek.