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The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

The specie shipments to Europe from
New York Yesterday amounted to 100000
gold coin.
Twenty of party from the Black Hill.
to Custer City, were captured By indians
and all killed.
A pleasure steamer sunk on the Suncool
river, New Hampshire last night, ano
three persons were drowned.
The New York World Office states thai
the recent announcement Of the Geath
John Dixon, the Pioneer Of Northern Hi
nois, was premature.
The Democratic State Convention Of Cal,
iiornia effected 4 permanent organization
Wednesday night, but decided NOT TO choo>s
Presidential electors till after the st. Loul:
Convention.
The twenty United Sta'es prisoners con
yicted In North Carolina OF Whisky fraud
have reached the Penitentiary in Alban'
and have beer allotted their several tashs
Their sentences range from one to tive
years.
The liabilities of Beard, Moulton Il Dan
les, clsthier in Boston who suspended. ar
estimated at $200,0 The assets ma.
reach this sum.
The schooner Henry I. May, of Phila
delphis, for Boston, with coal, which wen
ashore on Block Island, has arrived at Bos
ton, She will have to discharge and b
docked.
In the Republican State Convention
Kansas, there WAS discussion of tw
hours over resolution declaring BlaiI
the first choice of the Convention for Pres
dent, and finally passed.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
dround the NeiDhborh0Od'

West Chester has reached the top of the
ladder of fame It's crack base ball club
has defeated the Quickstep professionals.
The Chester Ne1rs records it as follows -
There were ten dodgers and ten quarts OF
bed bugs in the Cholera Den last night. The
cholera den is the station house.
We understand, says the Chester NsTs,
that Mr.. John Roach is disposed to transfer
10 Chester the men and tools of his New
York establishment-the Morgan Iron
Works. Its accomplishment will be hailed
with pleasure by every class of our citizens,
and if there is any obstacle in the way that
our city council can remove, that body
should not fail to act.
The Public Press is the title of another
weekly to be started In Chester BY Messrs.
Simpson and Higgins.
Nathan Zook, Of New York State, and a
minister of the Orthodox Friends, has pur.
chased a valuable residence and three acret
| of ground in the village of West Grove.
Counterfeit dimes are circulating in West
Chester.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
Personal.

Don Pedro visits Boston about June II.
Mr.. Moody was given purse of $500
during his stay in Augusta, Ga.
Hester Austin, Uniontown's contenarian,
died last Sunday, aged 105.
Don Carlos has taken Orleans House,
Twickenham,, England, for long term Of
years.
Congressman Hendee, of Vermont, has
presented to Congress, Sin behalf of the
State he represents, Meade's marble statue
Of Ethan Allen, to be placed in the hall of
the House of Representatives.
Rev. P. Bergstresser, professor in Har-
wick IN. ~ Seminary, has accepted a
call from the Lutheran Church at Wanes-
boro, Pa.
Hon. D. Watson Rowe will deliver the
Grafton and Professor Higbee, Of Mercers-
burg College, read poem at the celebration
OF the Centennial Fourth in Chambers
burg.
Archbishop Wood and large number oI
the bishops and priests of the Archdiocese
Of Philadelphia were expected to be present
at the conservation of the Cathedral o.
Baltimore yesterday morning.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
TO ,as vsesor Bsssnss the spo'ls.

On the train which left Philadelphia at
8 AS on Monday evening last, quite com
motion was occasioned by Chester gentle
man suddenly rising and proceeding 70
valise at the end Of the ear, aostractng
thersfrom two packages which ne claimed
to be his property. The owner OF the va
lise-who, it was alleged, had stolen the
bundles while the Chesterian was waiting
in the depot for the departure of the train
demonstrated with him, but finding his re-
monstrance of no avail endesvorsd to re-
take the packages, and also demanded an
explanation. This snraged the Chesterian
and graphing with the party tossed MIN
over seat to the danger OF the passengers,
and with the spoils he walked on.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
Entertainment.

The Programme for the Rugby Literary
Society's Fifth annual entertainment is
out. and presents neat and attractive ap-
pearance. The entertainment will take
place in the Opera House on the evening OF
June 18th twenty-five cents extra will b
charged for those wishing reserved seats.
This is done in order that the Society may
meet its expenses. The exercises promise
to be of superior order, and will no doub
amply repay those who attend. Edwin ii.
Gayley will deliver the opening address.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
WHIPAND SPUR.
THE SECOND MUSTANG RACE.
Rr,plaane Dash OF One Hundred
and Fffty-hvs Miles In Less Tnsn
Seven Hours - Eighty -eignt
Horses UseA-Livoly ana
Exciting lc0neS.

nOEU6o
Exciting Scenes.
By American Press Association.
New YORK, May 25.-The second great
mustang race at Fleetwood Park took place
TO-DAY. The Mexican, F. Perslta, started
at 12 O'Clock on the attempt to ride 100
miles in 7 hours. Fully $4,000 people were
ON the track during the latter part OF the
race.
The track was in splendid condition and
the weather fine. Under the advice OF DR..
Stantly, the rider took no nourishment ex-
cept milk and water, he also changed his
cap frequently keeping it moist to Keep MS
had cool He rode most of the time
around the course to the left. changing
about every ten miles to the right. Inc
first 10 miles were made in A:Al4, and du-
ring this run he used six mustangs. farker
attended to handling the horses
The nineteenth mile was made IN 2i4A ,
the fastest mile made up to that time. Inc
time of the first twenty miles was msde IN
~ minutes, Is seconds but including delays
in mounting, made it in s. minutes and 4o
seconds. He was then thirty seconds ahead
of time, and on completing the 26th mile
he stook his first refreshments, glass OF
milk. The 23rd mile was made in 2:l54 ,
and the first 80 miles in l hour and 10
minutes, he being then minutes, II
seconds ahead of his time.
On the thirty.sixth mile the most STUB
born horse vet was mounted, he bolted the
stable and carried the rider down bank
among trees and bushes and out OF sight,
he fercely endeavored to throw Perratta
but the latter hung on manfully, and with
The aid of his Mexican attendants and ne
groes with brush whips and united yelis,
got the horse on the track and then under
whip and spur he whirled again around the
track. the first 10 miles being made in
hour, IS minutes and so seconds, the 30
miles in 2 hours. 13 minutes and l5 seconds
Thus far twenty eight fresh horses mad
been used. Peratts during each ten miles
drank glass of milk and showed no signs
of fatigue and rode we'll. After 81 miles
Perstta entered the Judges stand where he
was rubbed down and took drink OF milk.
The sixty miles was made in two hours,
forty-two minutes and forty-tive seconds,
and then he was eleven seconds behind time
including all Interruptions. At 7712, just
one-half the distance he was 15 seconds be-
hind time. At six O'Clock, he was seconds
ahead, and at G:1913 he completed the li0
miles The 150th mile was completed at
6.45sl and he finished the race at $50; com
pleting the 155 miles with several minutes
to spare.
He rode So horses during the race.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
Our Miniature Poster,

Rhode Island sends to the Centennial a
policeman who measures six feet three
inches. That comes from living in a small
State. Not having room TO spread, he ran
up.
Why 20 to Philadelphia to buy clothing
You can buy cheap Of Canary, 4Os Markets
street.
A celebrated poet advertised that he
would supply ''lines for any OCCASION" A
fisherman sought him soon after, and
wanted "a line strong enough to catch 8
porpoise."
Adair, Fourth and King streets, canes
chairs, renovates beds and manufactures
| trst-class furniture.
| What George Eliot calls warm paleness'
is identical with the hue Of mans fac
who struggles wildly on the edge Of an or
ange peel, and is too pious to swear.
We are Of the opinion that it must
good, for the simple reason that 80 man
praise it and physicians prescribe l.. W
mean DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
A chrome with every egg now ow.-Danbur
Neus. Is that crow-mo a rooster 3 Whit
hall Times. Guess go, for a rooster ca
crow mo- than hen.-Norristoun Herald
| Have ysu seen De VOLTS new stock
piece goods! Call and examine.
A correspondent inquiries what We wi
pay for "original storiss-such, for instanc
as are published in the Sunday Republican
Three cents pound.-6. Louis Glot
Democrat.
Base ball guides for sale at Ryan's Ce
tennial News Office, COZ Market street.
A Western genius has invented machi
for making artificial foliage. He might c.
! / It 80 patent lssve-o6.-Nsw York CSm1ssl
= ejsl Adsw6sw.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
From Crooked Whisky to Jo"r'satts'n

sc. Bell, who acquired notoriety as
witness before an investigating committee
Of Congress, in the matter of babcoeS
connection with the crooked whisky trials
in st. Louis, was in New Castle yesterday
inouiring into the feasibility of establish
ing paying weekly newspaper in thai
place. He is native of Delaware arc
formerly resided near and in New Castle
He is practical printer and newspaper
man, and claims to have many acqualnt
ances and friends to encourage and support
the enterprise. As to his success or deter
mination nothing is known.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
State Items.

The Annual Convention Of the Episcopal
Church Of Delaware, will convene in Smyrna
on The Sth of June.
From Milford it is reported that in the
event of the establishment OF a National
Bank in that town, which now seems quite
probable. move will be made to take the
Branch of the Bank of Smyrna from thai
town to Frederica.
Dover raises $4,000 this year for hsl
graded public schools.
On Thursday last, the Directors Of the
Bank Of Smyrna filled the vacancies In the
board by the election OF the following gen.
tlemen: John VI. Noshell. Of Smyrna, Ray,
| near Fl. Williams, of Milford, and Samue
". Hall, (son Of John w. OF Frederica
These fill the places made vacant by IT.
designations Of II. B. Fiddeman, George V
Massey and Hon. Jas. Williams.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
Ledre of Absence.

At large meeting of the congregation
of the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church,
held on Wednesday night, the pastor, Rev.
Mr.. Haldeman, asked for and obtained q
leave of absence for three months. He will
preach for the last time before leaving OIL
Sunday, and in the evening the ordinance
of baptism will be administered to several
The financial report of the Treasurer Of
the church was read on Wednesday night
and found satisfactory.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
City Item ..

Childrens' and boys all wool suits are
selling for 81 and s, at the great Boston
Clothing House, 2T Market street, VIII
mington, Del.
Mothers buy their childre ms clothing AZ
the Boston House, 2G7 Market street, Will
mington, Del.
Everybody can have a pair Of working
pants for Is cents, 81 o.. 81 2j, 81 5O,, S2U ana
g - by calling at the Boston Clotnlns
House, ay7 Market street.
Cstnrrh, Discharges from tho Heea
and ali Chronic Diseases success
fully treated.
That the tlm1d and disappointed may
feel the utmost assurance and confidence
in the good f. ith of DR.. Hartley, he gener'
ously proposes to attend all persons. rich
or poor. free ofcharge. until the best evi-
dence and most convincing proofs OF MS
success have been realized from his treat
mcnt. Office and residence, 2lO Market
Street.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
The Bargain in Detail,

Washington Dispatch to Harrisburg Pilor1
The bargain is that Senator Cameron il
to deliver the Penniylvania delegation 10
Conbling, and Hartranft is to succeed him
in the United States Senate at the expira-
ton of his pl esent term, in consideration OF
mis- going into this arrangement with Conk-
ling, with good grace. All here regard
this as blow at both Bristow and Blaine
and intended to kill them both off at Gin.
cinnati Conkling yesterday told gentle
man that he regarded Bristow as his mos,
formidable rival, because the Blaine mel
would finally 60 for Bristow.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
Financial Uneasiness in London

By American Press Association.
LONDON, May 25.-The uneasinees felt re-
garding the Eastern question is affecting all
classes of securities. Those of the Govern
ment directly within its influence suffer
most. but the whole market is fiat.
Turkish and Egyptian bonds are to-day at
the lowest point yet reached. The trmnesS
of the rate of discount is attributable to tn
same cause, bankers preferring the loss OF
business to the risk of locking up none,
for a considerable period, at time OF suci
uncertainty and uneasness. The supply o
money available for short loans is YER,
large, and is not in demand at any price.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
Maryland Items.

The members Of the Episcopal Church
have purchased lot in Millington tol
s75, whereon they are about to erect a
chapel.
pocbssr p.ssSnfE untS nssh has 0f10 invested 4 mo
power that he thinks is going to knock th'
spots out Of Keeley's.
Local option swept every district in Caro-
line by majority of 424 against 235 TIVE
years ago, when one district voted 70
license. The popularity of the measure i
Increasing all the time.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
Double Track,

Yesterday the cars of the city passenger
railway commenced running on the double
track. As soon as in thorough working
order, this will give the road facilities for
quicker trips and avoid delays that have
been made heretofore at the switches. With
the exception of single rail from Madison
street to Talnall, the company has double
track it's entire distance in the city limits.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
savsnsh Reaun0n Sf the Affo ny
ahe Potomac.

The Society of the Army Of the Potomac'
General Winfield S. Hancock, fresident,
holds it's Seventh Annual Reunion at the
Academy Of Music, in Philadelphia, i1es.
dsy. the 9th of Jane. The Grafton VIII De
delivered BY General John A. Dix, ana tne
Poem by Mr.. William Winter OF New iork.
The meeting of various Corps belonging 70
to the Army of the Potomac will oe neIa
June 5. The Society of the Army o. tho
Cumberland, General P H. Sheridan, rree
ideut, and the Society of the Army of the
James, General A. H. Terry, President
meet in Philadelphia June 9th and Z.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
DIED.

JACKsON.-InP Philadelphia, on the morn
ing OF the 10Th inst, James Lawrence, ESQ., soI'
month and 3days.
pOGIrE-In Philadelphia. on the go OF
MAY. 1875, Mrs. Rsbecea ]. Pogue, wife OF
David Posus.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26

The Special Patrol for the Brandg,rine
Owing to the unavoidable absence Of Mr.
Martin Farrell from the session of Council
last evening, the resolutions in relation to a
special Police Constable to patrol the
Brandywine walk, was not offered. 1t will
be offered at the next meeting of Council.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
Senate aud House.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The Senate was
engaged all day considering the impeach-
ment case.
The House went into the Committee OF
the whole on the Tariff bill, and after II
arose the House discussed the resolutions
of the Committee on Foreign Affairs III
Schenck's case.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
A Muscular Chrisfi0n.

Rev. J. NJ. Clark, local minister living
in Kenton Hundred, few miles from
Smyrna on Friday week went to Clayton to
take passage for the Local Preachers As
sociation at Elkton. His missed the early
morning train by few minutes and strueh es
out on foot. He thus accomplished the n
miles journey in time to preach sermon
in the evening. A good walk for = maj
who looks to be well on towards to years
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
Arrest of Thieves.
By American Press Association.

By American Press AsSOclatlon.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-Detectives Mil,
Ter and Coomes yesterday arrested two
notorious thieves named Thompson and
Williams, on the charge Of robbing the resi-.
dence of DR., Fl. H. Barker, corner of FL ana
Twelfth streets, n. W., of about $500 worth
of jewslry. Affer the thieves were locked
up in the station house they made an al
tempt to escape by tearing out some bricks
in the wall.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26

It has been decided to have Blackbird
Camp, to commence July 9th, to be held
under the auspices of tho Approximately
Circuit, Rev. ]. Carroll, pastor,
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
Bullion in the Bank Of England.

By American Press Association.
LONDON, May 25.-The bullion in the
Bank of England has increased $500 900
during the past week. The proportion OF
the bank reserve to liabilities, which last
week was 49A per cent, is now 5ll?. The
amount of bullion gone into the bank Oh
balance to-day is ell 900.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
Take Down the Blind.
From the Harrisburg Patriot. !

From the Harrisburg Patriot.
1t is about time now to take down the
Hartranft blind on the Presidency. Hold
ing the fifty-eight votes from Pennsylvania
in his fist, Mr.. Cameron has secured his
coveted position in the Cabinet in advance
and there is no further need of the blind.
The bargain having been struck, nothing
further remains but to deliver the consign-
ment.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
The Weather To-Day.

By American Press Association.
For the Middle States, falling barometer
warmer and clear weather.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
HOSIERY.

lust OPENED;
A VERY CHOICE ASSORTMENT, =" ",
HOSIERY, GLOVES, AND ~
MERINO UNDERWEAR
RUFFLINGS, LACES, TEE; vAKIEN
AND NOTIONS, IN GREAT 'A us
S. II. srAAls, ,,,
my9 No. 4l' M"IH
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26

James HURT, one Of the oldest citizens
Of Galena, died very suddenly on the 18th
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26
PHILADELPHIA, WlLMINGiON hND
BALTIMORE RAILROAD.

nHHADEIpHIA, WILMINGTON AM
BALTIMORE RAILROAD
NAYS, 1876. =,
Trains will leave Wilmington as lsl
Philadelphia and intermediate sta,'?1@s a. az
7.os, $40. $40. $50. 9.52 l0.So a. m'' ''' '''
Philadeipnia and New York, III a. ill.,
Il. IA IL 81, SAC, p. m. .o,a stations
Baltimore and intermediate o."''''
l2.s2, $40, q. m. so p. m. ,o59 lR
baltimore and Washington, E''' '''
5. 80, q. M, 1888, l23, 5.20, 40 p M .vs for
Trains for Delaware Division. leass cs a. An
New Castle. 1855. go, $50, a. m'' i'-'' ""'
7.40p. m. ,,... stations
I2.a5, $50 =. m, 7.4o, p. m: s,.t,ops, E5a
Delmar and intermediate. ot"'''D''
$50, a. m. 6 2op.m.
SUNDAY TRAINS. e,.,,op,
Philadelphia and lntermeuia'0
!. Phiiadslphls and New York, Isl j .; q ~
Baltimore and Washington, l'''
For further information passenger n d.
| referred to the time tables po'''"
depot. ypnNEy. supt
janl-ly ID. r. Gt- Gt------oN ,1oN
VHANGE OF aOURs-WILM,ill!nsHO,ssvss MN O,sss
~ 4 WESTERN RAILROAD.,,HsUui viii run |
ing Monday, May ~, 1876, Trains WIZ
Leave Wilmington 1920 am. o."
7.45 pm. R5M
Leave Landenberg e45 am,
Ppm. NJ. go ~
$50 pm $40 %
| Arrive Landenberg 1l.55 p.m''
C CotN;NECT1oNs.-At t; Wilminggttoohh,s ggtohs
P. W. n r. and Delaware r. X: IIaRsu Rsu,
Tandenberg with Penna. q De'' -
aug 3-I DAVID CONNEL15
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26

N oiiCE.-THE HERALD ls FOR SALE
~ every morning from O. clock At the ri.
lowing places: '"e A'l'
Ryans. lS Market street,
Buffers, 40 Market Street.
Centennial News Store, 6N Market street.
Brtts BtNeSs ~ We., r,nih Esh, and Market streets.
Chase's, New Castle.
Choate's, Newark,
Rxtoo 0oe cent
The Morning herald., 1876-05-26

Fine French and English Cassimeres M
made to order fIOm $SW 10 sIV.W
All goods made in the best manner, ana
cut by q competent cutter. A good mt Is
guaranteed to each and every purchaser.
An examination of my stock Is all re-
quest before making your purchases.
Good prices. good workmanshship, and a
perfect f1t. oclS-ly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-06

A WOMAN SHOOTS AT HER LAWYER
Mrs. Mary Goodman was examined in the
Police Court yesterday on charge OF at
tempting TO Kill r. \. Lawrence, the lawyer.
The latter testified that the defendant entered
his Office on Thursday afternoon at half past
four O'Clock, and asked for an abstract of
some property. He answered that his partner
had it. After some conversation Mrs. Cool
man drew pistol from under n shawl and
discharged ii at his head. The bullet passed
by his ear and lodged in a window frame
The pistol was shown in court, and had q
chamber discharged. The defendant admit
ted having gone TO the office TO secure an alb
stract; but denied having pistol or firing a
shot. She declared that she had never seen
the pistol before in her life. The Judge held
her 10 answer the charge in 5000 bail-ISu.
Francisco Chronicle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-06
GEORGETOWN.

DEATH OF WELL-KSowN CITIZEN
David n. Green, retired butcher, son-in-
law Of Mrs. Susan Kengla, died at his resi-
deilce, on Georgetown Heights, High street,
this morning, aged 10 years. His funeral
viii take place from Trinity (Catholic)
church, Friday morning.
SENr TO THE INSANE AsYLUM-Eliza-
beth Ranfzel. a colored woman aoout 81
yeais old, was taken to the Insane asylum
this morning.
DEATH OF AN AGED CoLoRED WOMAN.
A eolored woman, "a years OF age, named
Winnie Pinter. relict of old Captain George
Pinter, one OF the first pilots of the Potomac,
died here to-day.
GRAIN TRADE.-Arrivals- William
Rider, with :, $50 bushels of wheat; boat Lou
doun, with 3.1O0 bushels of wheat and 500
bushels corn: by rail-e50 bushels OF wheat;
all consigned TO Hartley & Bro; boat Ellen
Brooks, with 900 bushels of wheat; boat NJ.
e. Waters, with 100 bushels OF wheat, 500
bushels OF oats and 400 do. corn; all 10 j. g.
and j. NJ. Waters.
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE. Offerings on
Change this morning amounted to l., 500
bushels of wheat with sales as follows: 900
bushels, at S1.53x; COO do, S1.5o; 100 do,
S1.4s4; $50 do, sl.l7x; $50 do, S1.46k; $50
DO do; $500 do, 81 ,46 =; 500 do, do; so do,
S1i5k; $50 do, S1.i5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-06
ALEXANDRIA.

1CE.-The cold weather of last night pro-
duced considerable ice on the river. the fats
on the opposite side being covered with q
thick coating. The ferry steamer Virginia
made two attempts to cross, this morning,
but failed each time, The canal is pretty well
covered with ice. The boating season may
ne considered as nearly at an end. There are
some few boats out, but they are loaded with
the coal that was already mined, and which,
III the boats are frozen up, might as well
spend the winter on the canal as anywhere
else. The ice breaker. belonging to the c. a
y. Canal Co., is kept busily at work on the
upper end of the canal. so as 10 let out as
many boats as possible.
FARMERS AND MEtHANrCS' SAVINGS
BANK.-The board of directors Ofthe farmers
and mechanics savings bank met yesterday
evening. The hank officers now say they
will probably be able TO pay about ninety
cents on the dOllar.-I Gazette, 5th.