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READ THE TRUTHl--Samuel S. James,
Warren, Ind, was said to have incu-
r06te' Consumption. He took only eight
bottles of WIsHART's PINE TREE TAR
CORDIAL. Now his Health is Perfect.
Best Remedy in the world to thoroughly
purity the Blood, and clear the system
of all Pulmonary Diseases
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To HOUsEKEEPERs. I'VE have
bought at great bargain large lot
of Navy beans, that we can sell at
figures that defy competition, at ID.
N. Shaffer a. Bro.
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AT,LAsT !--All of our large stock
of dress goods from and after this
date we will sell atprime cost every
thing in the drees good line, at d, M
Shaffer 81 Bro.
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We can recommend our readers to use
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup in all cases Of
Cough, Colds, &c. 1t only costs Is cents
a bottle, and is warranted to cure.
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Ladies Kid Gauntlets, black and
colored, direct from the manufac-
urers, at very low prices for cash at
ep1S,w If. DEATRICK's.
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A full and complete line Of Gum
and Arcuc over shoes, at lower prices
than evea known, at the BOOT and SHOE
Emporium Of GETTINGER & HoKE.
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Sewing Machines, Of any make re-
paired in first class manner, on short
notice. All work warrented.
j w SCHEELKY.
Nov 10--dawtf Martin street.
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ian1tf'
FOR KANSAS AND COLO
RADIO.

The Atchison, Topeka and Sonia Re
Railroad from Kansas City and Atchison
on the Missouri river, via Topeka. the
Capital of Kansas, and the beautiful Ar
kansas Valley to the Rocky Mountains.
The shortest route to Pueblo the Grand
Canon, Colorado Springs, Mapitou,
Pixies Peak, and all places Of note In the
mountain regions. The. fdUovite route
to Denver and all points in Northern
Colorado. The best route to Southern
Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona
The Only direct route to the famous San
Juan mines. The track and equipment
is urcqualed, trains run through from
the Missouri river to the Rocky Noun
tains, making connections in UEion de-
pots and avoiding delays and transfers,
For full descriptive circulars, maps
time tables, ets., address T. LANDER
SON, Gen'l Pass. Agent, Topeka, Kan
sas.
POSITIVELY THE BEST.
DR.. Morris Syr6p of TAR, WILD
Chiefly and HoREHoUND is the very
best compound ever prepared, advertise
ed or sold by any person or under any
meme whatever-for the immediate re-
lief ana psr.uu..s..ent ourf ii Coughs,
Colds, Group, WhoSpdug Cough, Bron-
chitis, Asthma, and all diseases Ola
Consumptive type. It viii thoroughly
eradicate these alarming symptoms IN
one-half the time required TODD sON
any other medicine. It Is purely veg
table and contains not particle Of
opium or othor dangerous drug. Ply
sicians all over the country endorse II
as the most efficacions antidots known
for ali disorders Of the throat and lungs
It never fails Every bottle guaranteed
to perform rxactly as represented. Be
sure to obtain DR.. Morris Syrup Of
Tar, Wild Cherry and Horehound-
Trial size, 10 cents.
For sale by d. j.. BRIDGE, next
door to Post Office. yt3s
JT.W.BAKER, DRUGG1STs
NO. IL NORTH QUEEN ST.s
having lat great cost and expensel htted
up first-class Drug Store, IS now turn
] D Sd'S6 iA
E MEDICINES,
g FANCY ARTICLES,
x AND NOTIONS
~ tba Inxvast nr;caa for caah VIZ t
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LT O N Ely w A N t + D.,

Wanted to borrow So 900 for FIVE
years, at 8 per cent, secured by mort
gage on valuable real estate. For partic-
ulars, enquire at this Office. (febl ,Sd1w
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New Hall

The Changers will dedicate THEN
new Hall at Darksville with dinner
and supper to-day and night.
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SPECIAL LOCALS.
UyoR REMIT

TroR REMIT
Store Room on Queen Street, next door
to WIN Dorsey's drug store. Apply TO
w. DORSEY.
Jan. 40, 3tw.
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
FATAL ACCIDENTS.

Patrick Lamey, aged thirty-eight, Of Brooklyn,
while work board the steamer Somerset At pier
Is East River, yesterday morning, accidentally fell
down the hachway and was Instantly killed Coroner
EickhoG notified.
Margaret Norris two years old, OF No 261 avenue
A. fell down stairs tho 2sth ul and died yesterday
from her injuries. Coroner EckhoG will investigate
Thomas Mccall, aged thirty OF No. 81! East Thirty.
third street. ran rusty nail into his foot about
weeks ago. and died yesterday OF lockjaw
Coroner Croker Yesterday held inquest In the
case OF Madeline f. Watson, aged ten years. OF No 33S
West Fiiiy-third street. who over and killed
on the Soth ult. verdict OF accidental death WIS
rendered.
John Martin aged fifty SIX, died yesterday at the
Presbyterian Hospital from injuries received some
days previously by lager Deer kes falling upon his
head.
Coroner Ellngcr yesterday held an inques, In tho
case vi Margaret hosten, aged nine years of No 80
East second street. who was run aud killod
the 2lst ut by horse verdict Of accidental
death was rendered.
Mary Luqucer. aged eighty-threc years. of No. so
West Forty-nnth street, while alone her room
Thursday afternoon accidentally set fire 10 her clothes
from lighted candle and badly burned that sho
died yesterday. Coroner Croker VIII take charge Of
tho case
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
THE PARKVILLE CALAMITY.

CONDITION OF THE woUNDED-YUNERAL OF
MRS. NIcuoLs-ARREsT OF THE RECKLESS
DRIVER.
Mr.. Forkcr, one Of the injured party of Parkville
peasurists who thrown from the farm wagon
driven by q drunken driver named Moses McMoniglc,
yesterday reported by the physician in attendance
to be in very critical condition, his injury being
serious than at FIRST supposed His skull is frac
tured and he is sixty five years Of age he has
much vitality with which combat the great shock
his system. Mrs Forker wife OF the latter also
prccarious condition. having sustained severe internal
injuries Mrs Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Dunno, Misses
Bell and Reed suffering from the ELECTS Of
injuries The funeral OF Mrs Nichols, the young
who killed by the overturnng of the
wagon Will take place this afternoon from tho Park
vile Methodist Church, OF which deceased men,
ber The pastor, who was among the excursionists-
Rev. Mr.. Ashton will Oilciate upon the melancholy
occasion. The husband OF Yrs Nichols - recovering
from his injuries slowly warrant placed In the
hands OF Constable Rock, OF Parkville, by Coroner
Simms Thursday last Tor the arrest Of Noses
McMonige, the reckless incbrated drvor, whose rash
act has been tho cause OF much misery, hut
II asccrtaincd by the Coroner
yesterday that Rock had not executed the warrant,
u held with District Attorney Smell, tho
result OF which was that the warrant gwen to
special officer McMonigc, who bears good reputation
in ncig hLorhood, will be arrested and locked up
Raymond Street Jail await the action VI the
one urv
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
THE STABLE GANG AGAIN.
oNl OF THE RISGLKADERs CHARGED WITH At
TEMPTING TO SHOOT AN OFFICER

oNl OF THE RINGLKADERs CHARGED WITH At
TEMPTING TO SHOOT AN OFFICER.
For some time past the residents in the neighbor-
hood OF Greenwich and Rector streets have been
siderably annoyed by party Of young ruiaps known
to the police and tho public generally as the "sable
gang" who usually cong resate the of Rector
anu Washington streets. other in that vicn
ity, disturbing, by their drunken orgies all respectable
citizens living in the adjacent sirects on Thursday
night officer John H. Jordan, o the Twenty seventh
precinct, while patrohng his post along Washington
street, noticed about dozen OF tao scoundrcis, mono
OF whom over twenty threo years Of standing a.
the corner OF Rector street, engaged In conversa-
tion that was evidently exceedingly interesting.
Suspectins from the past oI the gang tho
subject OF their conference boded good he ondoav
erod to dsperse tnom, when william Walsh alias
Thomas Mccarthy ngcd nineteen, who appeared TO bo
the ringeadnr o the party presented revolver at his
breast aud threatened to ''dx' him blow from the
olicers club relied the woud-be murderer TO the
ground, when his revolver taken irom him and lie
marched to the station house On being arrag gncd
before Justice kasmiro IN tue Tombs Police Court
yesterday he denied the charge, but held for trial
in default of s., 900 bail. Thomas Ryan and Daniel
Naoncv, two other members Of the gang were sent TO
the Island for six months each in default OF $500 bail
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
BROOKLYN NAVY YARD.
VICE ADMIRAL ROWAN RELIEvKD FROM CON-
MAND BY COMMODORE NICHOLSON.

VICE ADMIRAL ROWAN RELIEVED FROM CON-
MAND By COMMODORE NICHOLSON.
Yesterday an important change took place at the
Brooklyn Navy YARD, where, in accordance with the
command OF the Department at hington, Vice Ad-
mral Stephen c. Rowan relieved by Commodore
J. W. A. Nicholson. Admiral Rowan, who has bcen
Commandant Of tho yard since August, 1872 las been
leave OF absence ior several months and Captain C.
W. Temple the acting Commandant and executive
officer received Commodore Nicholson. Shortly after
ten o'clock platoon of marines, under command OF
Lieutenant Robinson formed in line on the main road
way leading from the York entrance "a front OF
the Lyceum. The heads OF departments aud osSers
OF the receiving ship Colorado were also IN noe
carry arms" were given, ana the pano
struck up HAL TO the Cheil" which events
signaiized the approach Of the Commodore. The new
Commandant was received by Captain Temple and me
marines presented arms, salute which he acInowi-
edged. Entering the Lyceum the relieving officer was
presented to a the officers the yard From the gun
deck OF the frgate Colorado salvO Of fifteen guns WAS
ired. At the same time the eusign of the Colorado
dipped Tho har OF Commodore Nicholson was
then hosted on the Colorado, the crow cheered ana
the Minnesota dipped her ensign and hred salute OF
eleven guns in honor OF the new Comlnandant o the
station. The officers repaired to the ohce OF the Com
msndant where they passed an hour IN friendly con-
versaton and Secretary Martin introduced TO the
retiring Secretary. Mr. Yardley. OF the various
departments OF the yard then made and tho
workings OF each bureau were explained. Commodore
Nicholson who Is native OF Massachusetts, eutered
the navy from the State OF Now York February 10,
1885, and is now IN his nifty second year. He has seen
twenty years and seven months sea SERVICE ten
years two months shore duty and six years and
nine months leave waiting orders. In the rebel
lion hc dislng himself al Port Royal aud Mobile
Bay. Subsequently he had charge OF the Department
of Navigation on this station up TO 1878 November g.
1873 ho was comm nssioned commodore. and has re-
Gently been member OF tho Examining and Retiring
B0ara nt Washington.
Vice Admiral Rowan whose administration of affairs
on this station tor hm respact and admiration
among the people with whom nc came in contact,
upward OF sixty years OF age. lie was Commissioners ,
nidshipnan the United States Navy February Il,
1926 ana won splendid record in his profession. He
appointed IRON the State OF OHIO, but was born IN
Ireland. Ho has seen twenty-five years sea service.
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
DARING HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

Early yesterday morning Roundsman Walton, of the
Seventeenth precinct, while patrol through Second
avenue saw two men running toward him. He stopped
aud arrested them. They proved to bo George Ryan,
alias the 'Chcago Chicken" aud George Van Dorm,
alias Reed. both noted thieves. Almost Immediately
after Mr. Samuel Borrow. aged merchant, residing
at No. 90 seventh street, came up and informed
Roundsman Walton that he had been clubbcd Knocked
down and robbed oil his WATCH by Two men, who had
escaped He at once identified Ryan ami Van Dorm as
the who had robbed him. On searching the pris
Mr.. Barrow's watch found II Ryan's pocket.
Ryan had in his possession ciaspknic with a blade
four inches long, and Van Dorm his back pants
pocket heavy ebony club, with which Mr.. Barrow
had been assaulted. Both Prisoners being
ragned before Justice Smith, at tho Essex Market
Court, were held to answer
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
BETH ELOHIM.
DEDICATION OF JEWISH SYNAGOGUE IN
BROOKLYN.

DEDICATION OF JEWISH SYNAGOGUE IN
BROOKLYN.
Yesterday afternoon tho new Jewish Synagogue
Both Elohim, on Keap street, near Division avenue,
Brooklyn, L. D., was formally dedicated in the pres
ence OF q largo assem5lage The congregation
founded about fifteen years ago and worshipped in
building South First street, Eighth. One ycar
nyo the foundation -ef .ho cdihce was laid. The
structure, which is OF tho modern Gothic STYLE Is
l00X54 and Is built OF Philadelphia brick and
Dorchester stone trimmings 1t has tower
IL feet square and 81 eot in height There are two
vcstibues, 10 feet wide The auditorium SO feet
and IS foet IN length gallery extends sides
OF the building Tho total seating capacity OF the syna
gogue Is 1000 Tho outer Lall is paved with mosaic
and tho interior OF tho edce is carpcted with rcd Brus
sells. Tho walls and ceiling are covered with frcsco
paintings The ceiling is archcd. The wood work is Of
black walnut and chestnut, and the altar Is handsomely
carved The organ Is nne instrument, costing 81, 900
Beneath the synagogue basement in which school
Will be held The cost OF the building S55, ,O00
At three O'Clock the temple opened, aud the pro-
OF rabbs and members of the congregation
tered the choir singing hymn, under the direction OF
Professor Fribech the Orgnnist The bearers Of tho
Thora the scrolls OF the Hebrew law headed the pro-
ccsson, which paused in front tho altar and pre-
scnted the laws TO Rabbi Isaac Schwab. The key Of
the Temple then presented TO Moses kcsse presi-
dent OF tho synagogue he we'll known city contraclor)
The dedication sermon preached by Rabbi e.
Gotniel, OF tho Temple Emanuel, of New York.
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
THE MAGGIE BAUER MURDER.

There was rumor yesterday to the effect that Kate
Hoffman, under arrest and confined at the Jamaica
Town Hall, on suspicion of numbering little Maggie
Bauer, had made confession, which she implicated
man named Richard Stllwcll resident OF the neigh.
well only recently released from State Prison
and is known to have been intimate with Kate. The
officers deny that Kate has made any confession but
inclined to the belief that she had help the com.
mission OF the crime, from facts which have come to
their knowledge since the last sitting the Coroners
jury. Kate is kept very closely confined, ana no one
is permitted to visit her, not a Catholic priest
The testimony of the physicians will be submitted in
writing to the Coroners jury Monday II certilcs
that death was caused by stranguaiion and that the
accompanying outrage was committed with some blunt
instrument, probably pronged stick, as indicated by
the character OF the lacerationS District Attorney
Downing has been following the case up closely, and
the result OF his Investigations Will probably bc ind.
Gated on Monday
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

Qumbo Appo H. Koslosky, John WacE ole, Robert
Lee, William Charley William j. Archer and All Lung,
who arrested and held charge of peddhng
cigars without license were discharged yesterday
alter two weeks confinement in Ludlow Street jail
Frederick Reuel, who arrested by Deputy United
States Marshal Bernard on charge OF forging bills of
exchange to largo amount in Hanau, Prussia, was
back to Germany yesterday charge oil the cap
tain OF the steamer Frss, he having been committed
under the Extradition treaty.
In Tho suit of the New York Central and Hudson
River Railroad Company against Elizabeth W. DEL,
which tried some time in the Superior Court,
anu reported the HERALD Jud4o Spclr yester erday
mouon of Mr. LOOMS, the counsel Tor plaintiff,
granted an extra allowance oi s549 IS.
ln the suit ior long tme pending The Supreme
Court in which Thomas f. Mason Is painun and Will
lam NJ Tweed and Others Defendants the facts which
have already appeared IN the HERALD Judge Dykman,
In Supreme Court Chambers, yesterday made
der dscontinung the action against John Z. Halagan,
of the defendants aud vacatiug The oi lis
pcndons against all the other defendants except James
Armstrong
Judge Dykman. on application OF Mr. William +.
Howe, granted yesterday order OF arrest against
Daniel Shes, IA Washington Market carrier TO answer
charge OF cruelty assaultng Michael Fuchs, farmer,
OF Ncwtown l. l. a dispute arose as 10 the location
o the compainants wagon. Fuchs Is now IN the hos
pia, and thore iears OF lockaw Shea gave bail to
answer tho charge.
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
FIGHT ON THE WILLIAM COOK.

BRUTAL MArg-TKK CREW CLuBBED IATo
ORDER by THE POLICE.
On the moonlight excursion Of the steamer William
Cook Thursday evening there were about $40 pas
sengers. large number of whom wore from Brooklyn.
The William Cook Is ono OF regular line OF boats
consisting besides herself OF tho Amercus and Never
sink that ply between this city and RocKaway beach.
The fare for the round trip fifty cents and the tickets
good OH any OF the line Many persons on
Thursday morning went to Rockaway intending to re-
all day and return the Cook late In the evcn
Ing Tickets for the "moonlght excursion" wero sold
the for regular trips and employees Of
the company informed tho purchasers that they would
bc good for u passage by the Cook the evening On
the homeward trip OF the Cook on Thursday evening"
tickets were collected on board by the clerk assisted
by the .'mate," as he styles himself, but who IS
nothing but q deck hand. In gong his rounds the
mate found two young men, named W. II. Wright and
g. Wright, Of Whitneys Point n. T., who had regular
tickets These he refused TO accept for the reason,
he stated, that tho trip not regular one and con-
scquently they must pay their iare The young men
were intimdated by his rough and brutal manner, and
gave him hlty cents ana ths ticket 100. me clerk,
meantime, who was under the influence Of liquor, was
nigan, OF the Brooklyn police force, wife, mother and
Thomas Culkin, Of No. Truck, Brooklyn Frc De-
partment. bad tickets in the same manner. The
clerk refused to accept them, and do
manded iars Tor the entire party. This
fused, and the clerk called the ''ma,e'' who
seemed 10 be also the bully Of the boat The mate
promptly, and, staggering up to Cukn, snAtched
his from his head, saying ''lhs good Tor tty
cents, anyhow" culkin promptly knocked the brute
down, and immediately there ensued almost in
dcscribabis scene. The crew, who seemed 10 have
been waiting for such an opportunity TO display their
muscle and their bruaiy, rushed at Culkln the
shouting ''-- him If he won't pay hs fare;
throw INN overheard" The passengers rushed to the
spot and the meLe became general Women
shrekcd and made Tor the lower deck, the musicians
tho band Eurredly gathered their instruments and
followed them. Tho clerk did
to any endeavor TO stop the dis
graceful scene but, the other hand,
accommodatngly held up hs laptern that the
terrible Tor time. and there great danger that
some would be lost overheard. A party OF Brook
lyn police who the boat, arrived ut the
in lew moments and taking IN the situation, dubbed
the between decks Captain Parks, 1t but JUS
say, the spot whom the affair began,
but whom he did used every means to restore
order He aterward stated 10 the writer that tho tick
cts were good and he had accepted them. more dis
graceful has been seldom witnessed rivors.
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
POLICE COURT NOTES.

John Ernest, French pcdcr OF notions, living at
No III Wooster street. arrnigncd before Justice
Flammer ut the Washington Place Police Court yester-
the Eighth precinct who made the arrest explained
facts In the 10 the Judge The prisoner had been
seen in the house and ondcavorng to break into
room occupied by the plaintiff previous the discov
cry of the robbery Judge Flammer held him in de-
fault OF 81, 900 bail
Mary Ann Robertson, aged nineteen years. who said
she worked IN restaurant and lived at No GIL Green-
wich street. was arraignod before Justice F!anmer
the Washington Place Police Court yesterday On q
charge OF having feioniously assaulted Catherine Nor
gan, OF No. 6l3 Greenwich street. by throwing a razor
at her head njurng her severely. She denied throw
Ing the razor, and clsimed that Mrs Morgan had
Knocked her down and kicked her She was held TO
answer in nominal bail
On the complaint vi Officer Gerner, OF the Society for
The prevention OF Cruelty TO Children Ellen Fox Of
No % Baxter street. was held Tor trial at the Essex
Market Court yesterday tor compelling her daughter
Ellen, aged nino years. 10 bog along Broadway
John Conee. young ruiian, living ut No 500 West
Thrty-sccond street, was arrested by Detective Giles
pie, Of the Hudson River Railroad Company for steal.
ing patent brake, valued $50 from tho
panys cars at the depot corner OF Thteth and
Tenth avenue. companion OF the prisoner. named
Peter Thompson escaped, aud has not yet been
rested On being arragned before Justice Famner,
a the Washington Place Police Court yesterday Coffee
was iully committed for trial IN deaui, OF 81 bail
ncwsbov named John Bracken. aged fifteen years,
OF No. 52i West Iwcnty-nfth street, brought up
before justice Flamner, AT The Washington Place
Court yesterday, Tor stealing ny copies OF the Tee
gram rom another ncwsboy, named John Mcslahon.
OF No 2Ol West Twenty fourth street Tho boy, on
being asked what Eo had to say on his behalf said
those he had sraicncd IRON Mcmahon were the same
He was held for trial
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
CAVALRY TO THE FRONT.
RECRUITS SLOWLY COMING IN-HoMRsTEADd
FOR FIVE YEARS SERVICE

RECRUITS SLOWLY COMING IN-HoXRsTEADa
FOR FIVE YEARS SERVICE.
Steady progress is being made in recruitment Of
for the cavalry servlce the headquarters Hudson
street, LaghL Dr. Norton daily makes exami-
nation OF number Of men, the majority Of whom he is
compelled to reject. The headquarters in Hudson
street large and roomy and all tho regulations and
discipline of military post here enforced drills,
guard mounting and roll calls. Besides the recruiting
going on here It Is also rendezvous for all recruits
enlisted IN Boston, Baltimore and Brooklyn for
the cavalry branch Of the service. Ninety-nns
recruits have been obtained In Hudson street
since the disaster has occurred to Custer There is
large Kitchen on the premises. and the recruits get
good thick SOUP some Of which inspected by the
HERALD reporter; roast and boiled meats, and each
man receives also a loaf of bread per day-exceent
bread II s-in three ration portions Two sets of
woolien drawers, undcrshrts pairs of woolen
socks are Issued to each recruit; havcrsack of i'm.
proved make, blue, heavily lined undress flannel
blouse large, thick. dark gray blanket and biuc
kepf, or fatigue cap OF as good quality those Tor.
msrly by officers in tho service Of
the Union. After the arrives at St
Louis he receives iuli dress helmet OF
stin cloth ana full dress coat of very nobby
fashion. The shoes given to recruits arc warranted
TO last, and tho rig, generally speaking is devoid oi
the old shoddy material that caused much SUFFERING
during the The cavalry service, although an ac.
tive life. Is yet good ono for hardening and discpn.
ing men, and as there Is plenty OF hunting and free
and easy life on the frontier IL has charms DESPITE
The dreams that will come to young recruits pillow
rather blanket OF scaping and murderous redskins
Tho total amount OF money received by the cavalry
man who serves nve years Is 1852 and he is also ent
tied the expiration OF his service to l6O acrea
Of land homestead, whereas ordinary civilian
citizen would have 10 reside for five the neigh.
s title. So that the cavalry has advantages a
well us II hardships.