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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-01-02
THE TIMES NEW BLOOMFIELD, Pa JANUARY 2 1877
TILE SUN.
NEW YORK
1877

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has Just passed. The daily edition will on week
days be sheet OF four pages, and on sundays q
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OF the same dimensions and character that are
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The BUN will continue to be the strenuous ad-
vocate OF reform and retrenchment, and OF the
substitution of craftsmanship, wisdom and In.
tegrity for hollow pretence, imbecility, and fraud
In the administration OF public affairs. it Will
contend for the government of the people by the
people and for the people, as, opposed TO govern:
ment in the ballot box and In the counting Of
votes enforced by military violence. 1t will en-.
deavor to supply its readers-a body now not far
from million Of souls--with the most. careful,
events and will employ for this purpose nuiner.
Gus and carefully selected staff OF reporters and
s sepSs aom amg ssssss
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those who thrive by plundering the Treasury or
while II win endeavOr to merit the confidence Of
the public by defending the rights OF the people
against the encroachments OF nniustitied power
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The SUNDAY edition alone, eight pages, sl.2Oa
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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-01-02
Cap Cake.

Rub TO cream three cups OF sugar
with one and a half of butter; stir in
three-well-beaten eggs, three cups of
sifted flour, and rose-water or essence of
lemon, to the taste. Dissolve tea
spoonful Of saleratus in cup of milk,
strain it into the cake, and add three
more cups Of sifted -four; bake imme-
diately, in cups or pans.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-01-02

es6 Says the Portland Oregon Stand
ard :" In this state, as well as in Cali
fornia, the potato rot has made its ap-
pearance, and agriculturists are fearful
that they will not be able to carry the
crop through the winter, and are there
fore DESTROYS Of closing out their hold
ings at present low prices.n
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-01-02

AuetIOneer..-- The undersigned gives
notice that he will cry sales at any pointin in Perry
or Dauphin counties. Orders are solicited ana
promptattention WILDE given.
r. ID. WELLS,
New Buffalo
Perry CO.. Pa.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-01-02
Sss Slaon'aelN gin'ts.
HOUSE, FARM AND GARDEN.

We invite communications from all persons who are
interestedin matters properly belonging 70 this DC
pertinent.
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
GENERAL ESCOBEDO.

ARRIVAL OF THE DISTINGUISHED CHIEgTAIN IN
NEW oRLEANs-HIs vIRws on THE MEXICAN
PROBLEM AND THE IL pAso TROUBLE
N4w ORL.ASs, Dec. Is, 1877.
General Escobodo. OF recent Mexican border fame,
arrived herc yesterday from Brownsville. He says
his visit Louisiana Is SIMPLY In pursuit OF private
business, aud that after remaining here about
q fortnight he will leave for Galveston ln conver.
satou ne uitorly disciamed the charge that his re-
cent visit TO the Rio Grande was Tor the purpose
OF organizing an expedition against Diaz he denies
that Lcrdo and HIS ndhercnts secretly encourage u
conn Ct between tho Unted States and the Diaz gov
ernment. Hc does not apprcbend any danger OF war
between the two governments and says IT would be
ccplorcd by more than he. He says that as be.
tween belg erents ierdo would certainly be yexcan.
KL PAso TROUBLES
Touching the atc troubles IN ~ Pls0 county General
Escobedo said that the difficulty was not between
Americans and Mexicans hut between Americans only.
Tho occurrence OF the outbreak he SAID, did not
change his opinion that peace would bo maintained
betwecn tho two nations
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Congressman Elbrdge g. Lapham, OF Canandaigua,
~ r., and Ii. Kreismann, Unitod states Consul Con-
era At Berlin. at the Hoffman. John W. Garrett,
OF Baltimore, is at the Brevoort. Congressman For
nando Wood ex-Congrcssman John NJ. S. Williams OF
Massachusetts,; Rov. DR.. Topp, Of Toronto; Judge II
D. Rice, OF Maine, and A. T. LannG, OF Buffalo, are at
the Fifth Avenue. james Forsyth, presidcnt OF The
Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute, and Theodore N
VAIL superintendent OF the Railway Mail Service,
at the Gilsey J. II. Devcrcpx, president, and II. B.
Hurlbu vice president ofthe Cleveland Columbus Gin
clnpaii ana Indianapolis Railroad Company, and IL. h
Ledyard, general manager Of the Michigan Central
Railroad, are at the Windsor Ex-Governor Rodman
II. Price, OF Now Jersey, is at the New York james
r. Joy, President ottho Detroit. Lansing ana Northern
Railroad Company, and Isaac Hinckley, President or
tho Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Company, arc at tho St. NicholaA Ex.Congrcssman
John Cessna, OF Pennsylvania, Is at the Astor.
The New York herald., 1877-12-19

-onsider the proposals made by the Constantinople
Conference. AS the war began owing to Turkey 8
refusal to adhere to those proposals. the Porte
thinks 1t might be Terminated now on that basisr
TURKEY vExED Al ENGLAND
England is In great disfavor IN Constantnople
on account OF Servia's treachery which English In
nuence in favor OF Serva. rendered possible There
is stropg impression here that England
will oppose the opening OF the Dardanelles, which
Turkey. and probably all the other Powers are
prepared TO conccde. II the Turks refuse the con-
cesslon it will be because OF the conviction that
England will help them IN their extremity.
hun's THE WORD.
Bucharest despatch states that Prince
Gortschakor has instructed the Russian repre-
seEtatves abroad 10 observe the greatest possI-
BILE reserve relative to the conditions OF peaco
which Russia might be disposed 10 advance.
PROGRESS or THE sERyIAks
Prince Milan arrived at AlexinaN yesterday.
The report is confirmed that the Seryians have oe-
cupied Adlle. The place had been evacuated by
the Turks.
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
XIR DRpARTARxr

WAR DEPARTsgST,
OFFICE or TN. CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
wAsnSGfoS, Dec. 1D-l a. a.
Indications
For Ecw Englsnd, rising followed by falling barom
eer winds shifting TO southeast, with warmer. cloudy
weather aud possibly rain snow on Thursday night
For tho Middle Atlantic States rising, followed by
falling barometer, northeast TO southeast winds,
warmer, cloudy weather and possibly rain. /.
For Wednesday, IN the south Atlantic states rising
barometer lower temperature northeast TO southeast
winds cloudy or nazy weather viii prevail ana poss
bly, coast rams
For tho Gulf States, south and east winds. station
airy higher pressure slight changes In temperature
partly cloudy weather and in tho West Gulf possibly
occasional rains.
Tor Tennessee ana tho ofo Valley stationary pres.
sure and temperature sou.heriy WINDS cloudy weather
and possibly light rains
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val.
cys, rising barometer. southcry, vecring TO cooler
westerly winds, partly cloudy and clearing weather
For tho lake region, southeast TO southwest winds,
falling barometer, stationary or higher temperature
cloudy weather and light rams
The rivers will continue stationary or falling
Tho temperature will continue above tree In tho
canal regions of Ohio and Pen nsyivan!a
cau,ionary signals continue at Charleston, smith.
vile, Wilmington, Cape Lookout, Cape Ha,tcras
Kitty Hawk and are ordered tor Cape Henry, Norfolk
Capo May. Atlantic CITY. Barncgat and Sandy Hook
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
LAwLEssNESS IN MISSOURI
NEGRO ROBBERS AND HoUsE-BURNEgs pUR-
SUED BY LYNCH LAw--THREE OFFICERS SHOT.

NEGRO ROBBERS AND HoUsE-BURNERs PCR-
SUED BY LYNCH LAw-THREE OFFICERS SHOT.
sr. foris. Dec. Is, 1871.
meagre account OF a disastrous nre and robbery
al Salisbury. Charlton county. No., reached hero a
day or Two ago. 6ut not much though, OF IT,
Later adviccs show that II was much more
serious ana!r than Grst supposed. IL
appears thai gang negroes store OF II.
O. Gaas last Tuesday night. ana then ared the bud.
ing to hide the evidence OF their crime Six bridinss
were burned and large amount OF property destroyed
upon whicn there was insurance. Aner the FIRE
was su0dned tour nearoes-two men and two women
were arrested .or the robbery. An attempt was
made to lynch the prisoners, but was prevented
by officers o, the law, the prisoners wero
taken 10 Kcytcsville and lodged In jan. Next day "A
great crowu OF Salisbury people went TO Keyiesvilie
put the Shcrn hearing OF their design, them
10 pIacc OF safety Ga Thursday they were brought
back TO Keytesville, and another attempt wac
made TO lynch them. but taiiou through tho
vigilance oi tho officers and law abiding citi-
xens. Other arrests were made and
large amount oil tae stolen properly recovered
Among those last arrested Lie Dou.herty, who,
after beng bahly choked, acknowledged that he
one OF tue lenders OF tho gang Ho was placed IN tho
but that night tho mob assembled, broke
down all barriers, and wore just on the point
OF sczing their victim when he jumped from the
window aud escaped. Tho crowd foowe, him. aud
MS they past Dou. .hcrty's cabin his wife hred
them with a shotgun, but did no harm. The woman
was then ordered TO surrender, but sho doiled the
whole crowd the City Marshal attempted 10 go into
her house 10 arrest her and shot In tho shoulder
Two other officers made similar attempt, and were
also severely wounded. The cabin was then fired.
and the woman aud her four children wcro with DIM
Guilty dragged from the burning housa. Dougherty
had not been captured at Inst accounts Intense
c'.cment prevailed and further trouble was appre-
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
TIE ESTELLE.
ANorEEH INSPECTION AND Trial TRIP By
ORDER OF THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

ANoTEEH INSPECTION AND Trial TRIP By
ORDER Of THE 1REAsURY DEPARTMENT.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NKwPoET, r. l., Dec is, 1877.
By orders II the Secretary OF the Treasury SUPER
v.sng Inspector of the United States Revenue Marine
Service Charles L. Emory inspected the boilers OF he
alleged Cuban steamer Estele to-day, when n trial
trip was made. Mr.. Emery assisted
by Captain Carson, Chief Engineer Harrison and
First Lieutenant Samm OF the revenue cutter Samuel
Dexter, together with the crew o! the latter. The
torch was put to the furnace, and In six minutes and
thiity-seven seconds water was worked by slca
oil her cylinders The thermometer at the stood
twenty-sx degrees Fahrenheit. and steam had
been In Tho boiler since the boiler inspectors had her
out for trial trip last week. Steam WAS lrsi formed
IN three minutes and forty seconds from The
time her nres were lighted.
TRIAL
Shortly alter eleven O'Clock the Esieo started. and
during tho trip averaged but s!xty-hve pounds OF
stenIn In order TO test the speed
130 revolutions 0f her propeller minute with an
average speed OF Is 2l6 nautical miles per hour. The
course IRON BRISTOL harbor down the uay 10 the
Brsnton Rect hghtship, and from thence SIX miles
10 the eastward Everything worked satisfactorily
and but tor tho disarrangcmcnt AID falling OF ono OK
bars which dropped the fire ash pan,
been tested her return trip All on board seemed
pleased with the trip and tue performance OF the new
coil boiler
sTRAM FOO WHISTLE.
On arriving al BRISTOL tue Estee was moored at tho
wharf rho visitors were then shown huge tog
whistle on the wharf, and In just tour MINUTES after
tho fire VAS lighted II gavo blast which was heard
ten miles distant. Tomorrow another test Will be
given .or the benefit o! the naval engineer, Mr. lshCl
wood. we'll known IN naval and scientific circles Tho
cu,tcr is now acting under orders IRON the State De-
partmout
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
LAST GREETING :.


Among the numerous notable sympathetic creations Of
tho celebrated artist. Gabriel Max who
the painters Of the Munich shsoi tho
of the blind virl holding tho amp
descend into the catacob that
mothcfless child - JuliW CuDulet -
the crushed widow compelled TO look the auction Of
dis'r tnud property Hut bv many a Last Greating IL
considerod his masterpiece IL represents lovely maiden
who has been cast into the in pagan Rome 20 bc
dcyourcd by the savage beass for the dclectaon
innuman mob She leans against the cncircug stone wall
Ut her feet, broken by their fall lie simple wild
lowers mporinsly she looks seeking the hand from
which they Her whole life like gigantic pano-
ama swiftly lashc. through her everish brain every
act stands out with painful dstinctness. Deeply sho
realizes how often tns same strong hand which now alone
have protected beside insurng comfort happiness and
health mad she not carccssiy aud dsdainuliy
Women suffering from those chronic weaknesses
peculiar to their to ut such actions
day they hear OF the favorte prescription at DIR. r. "
Pierce OF the Worlds Dlspensay and Invalids Hotel
iAlo, T. Thousands OF these sufferers write In
CONNIE alton Of its great excellence worth. Once
within the dreaded pale OF disease IL Is folly
be careless delay the this positive cure
back and nervous proslration will find this specific
remedy On receipt of 81 so. 'rhe Peoples Comm
sense Medical Adsiser book Of over 80 large pages
will be sent post paid Ii contains clear aud concise
sripon Of the numerous Diseases with which
aniiced Address tho author H. '. PIERCE, VI. d.. Buff
fao, y. Y.
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
LOCOMOTIVES FOR RUSSIA.
A LARGE CONTRACT SECURED ny AN AMERICAN.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
puiLADELPR;A, Dec is, 1871
One OF the proprieors or the Bidwn Locomotive
Works s,artod for Russia last month, response to
cable despatch from the Russian government inquir
Ing about the terms, &c, Tor tho building OF largo
number OF locomotive engines. Yesterday tho firm
received from Mr Parry directions 10 I'm
media.ey proceed with the construction OF niy large
szed class freight engines OF Ave feet gauge to
be completed during February and March. 1878. l.s
IN letter received IRON Mr. Parry fewIdays
ago that tho Russian govcrnmc has absor5od nearly
all the railway plant Tor war purposes, and that IL
being rapidly used up ani.dcstroycd IN that ruinous
service. Meanwhile the largest crop OF wheat ever
raised southern Russia and Bulgaria IS rotting In
the bins for need o. transportation. This wheat,
which usually hnds all Quiet IRON the Black Sea
ports will have TO be transported by rail to the Baltic
ports, aud about three hundred new engines will
required a once. large proportion OF these Will,
however be built In Europe.
The engines to be built ~ the Baldwin Locomotive
Works viii cost upward OF $780, 0OD and in tbor con-
struct.on mployment will be given 10 about eight
hundred mon, IN addition to the force Of 100
employed at the works.
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
OPPOSED TO REPUTATION.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. Is, 1877.
Al q large meeting OF merchants at tho Merchants
Exchange to-day resolutions adopted expressn
earnest desire tbatnc Legislature should promptly
accept tho liberal ofrer OF the State creditors and by
ull necessary Legislation provide for It's faithful dts
charge OF the obligations assumed by the State in
adjustment and tbat bong fully CONSCIOUS OF the
evil effects that would follow ycpudation they
opposed 10 Il 10 fact ana disapproved OF any action
AT ad "a
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
THE CANAL STRIKE.

MONTREAL, Dec. IS. 1871
The strike on the Lachno Canal continues, but tho
men have resorsd to no physical force. further than
compelling man who working At a siuice to STOP.
The contractors held meeting tins morn ing and re-
solved upon paying ninety cents per day.
About three hundred canal strikers marched Office OF
ternoon to Cote st. Paul and attacked the this af.
DAVIS son, contractors, win stones and rovoivers
Shots were returned from tho olce. killing ono aud
wounding three OF the strikers.
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
GOD IN THE CONSTITUTION.

ROCHESTER,, NJ r., Dec 1S, 1871
The National Reform Convention to advocate tho
lexpross acknowledgment OF God In tho
constitution, met here to-day. There we're 200
delegates present Resolutions were adopted to the
effect that the duty OF all good to favor
the express acknowledgment OF the authority OF God
and Jesus Christ IN the government words which
the Christian Fattcrs cvdcntly implied.
The Convention adjourned tonight.
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

Tho steamship Algeria, for Queenstown and Liver
pool, will sail from TINS port on Wednesday.
The mails for Europe VIII close at the Post once at
twelve O'Clock N.
The Nkw YORK HERALD-Edition for Europe-will
be ready Al haltpast eight O'Clock In the morning.
Single cspies, IN wrappers tor mailing six cents.
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
RETURN OF YOUNG AND BULLS.

GALVESTON. Texas, Dec. Is, 1877.
The Necs Fort Clark speciai despatch says:-'.Thc
command under Colonel Young aud Lieutc Bulls
arrived here this (Mondayl evening They report
having experienced very bad weather thor return
trip her blankets ami clothing ueing drcnchcd
tho Sth inst No details OF thcr operations have yct
been made KNOWN
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
SUICIDE WITH A RAZOR.
By TELxaRAPa TO THE HERALD. !

By TELEGRAPa TO THE HERALD
KANSAS CRY, NO., DC. ls, 1877.
Potter Hnters, old and influential citizen OF In
dependence. near this city, committed suicide carly
this morning by cutting his throat with HIS
head nearly severed from hts body, and no only
lived Two minutes alter committing the decd. There
Is great excitement over the affair, and plausible
reason 10 assigned for the act.
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
FORGER ARRESTED.

ST. JouS, ". b. Doc. Is, 1877
Great excitement created last evening owing 10
tho arrest Of Charles Chapman. tho Quecns Hotel
BY Detective Baie. OF Georgia Chapman registered
ut the Queens December 3, informing tor
that he u detective seeking the X kiux Klan
vino committed dcprcdations during the war. Dctcc-
tive Bailic says Chapman's last operation was
forgery TOR 900 IN Georgia. He win DO examined
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
PASSENGER AGENTS MEETING.

CHIUAGO, Dec Is, 1871
special committee, appolnted by the last Conven-
ton Of the National Association OF General Railway
Passenger Agents, and representing tho views OF a
largo number OF passenger agents throughout the
country, day and reported 10 favor OF dis
continuing all excursion rates and ckets n the Unitd
States at all seasons VI the year. aso voring ticket
Uniform as 10 time limit and form oil making Tor all
railroads in the country
The New York herald., 1877-12-19

lie Monde Rassc has compiled, from ofiaal sources.
q summary OF the officers, and artillery captured
by the Russians during the war now In progress The
following is the table, TO which the ofcial figures
from Picyna have been added
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
Ell PAS0 TROUBLES
Surrender CT the State Troops
TO the Mob.
THREE MEN SHOT.
Early Arrival of the Troops
Anticipated.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE SITUATION.

GALVESTON, Texas. Dec Is, 1877.
Ners special from Austin says:-"A despatch
has been received BY the Governor. from the
Sheriff OF r! Paso county, stating that the State
troops surrendered to the Mexican mob at three
O'Clock yesterday afternoon Their ammunition
was exhausted and they were unable 10 hold out
longer Alter the surrender Howard. Atkinson
and Mcbride were sho, 70 death by the
Mexicans.r y
NO NEWS AT The OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT
GENERAL or THE AMY
WASHINGTON, Dec. l8, 1877.
The Adjutaas General Of the Army, who has been
kept fully advsed Of movements at FL Paso and at
other points oashe border, had not up to ten O'Clock
tonight, received any adviccs whatever with regard
to tho reported surrender o. troops TO Mexlcans
aud the subsequent shooting OF some OF tho State
troops.
THE SURRENDER ANTICIPATED BY THE sHERIFF.
GALVESTON, Dec. is, 1877.
Tho Governor has received tho following despatch
from tho Sheriff OF FL paso county, dated the nth
inst -
''Your telegram received; unable to raise in this
county ovor ten fcur they viii DO too late the
rangers arc getting short OF ammunition, the mob
is unucTnining Inc OuiidinEs.
CHARLES KERBER, Sheriff"
CAPTAIN BLAIR's ri PORT or THE SITUATION
TROOPS HOURLY LxPEcrED.
CHICAGO, Dec 49, 1877.
Captain Blair, commanding she Uni,cd States
troops at E Paso Texas .eegraphs under date tho
l7th inst, that nothing new had occurred at San
Elizaro up to that lime but ono man, named Ellis,
belonging the Texas rangers, had been killed Tho
advance United states troops route to San Eiizaro
from points IN Now Mexico, were hourly expected.
GENERAL PopE's REPoRr-sEARcH OF THE
Mon roR ARTILLERY AND AMAiuNITIoN-
THE MOVEMENT or TRoors.
WAsuiSGroN, Dec Is, 1871
The following has been received here
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Doc IL 1877.
The following telegram from General Pope IA trans
mted Tor the Information OF the General OF the Army.
p. H. SHERIDAN, Lieutenant General
Captain Blair egraphs IRON III pnso on tho 10th
that tho mob have been up To FL Paso Mexico to get
y small gun there, but Judge Padio refused to let
them have II Major 0iian mas just come IRON tho
other sdc All his old friends turned the cold
shoulder on him today. and one OF thom told him
ho had better come in,o town, which no will
came up TO Ysieta yesterday aud took all
the ammunition they could lind. III good
Hatch reports that Captain Blair has been
tho movement Of the troops now taking place and he
has been directed 10 take charge OF Two Held pieces
and ammunition at III Paso, Texas, and put them IN tho
Custom House unuer guard OF his dsulchnent Col.
one Hatch th,nks,h The wssps will arrive In time TO
prevent any serious trouble.
JOHN POPE Commanding. Brgadior General
General Pope also tciegraphs under dale Of yesier-
day
Ten companies Of the Ninth cavalry and ono COM
pany OF Infantry are en- route to II psso Advance
companies are expected 10 arrive there to-day
morrow. The whole force probably numbers little over
three hundred mcp-enough tor all purposes
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
THE FISHERIES.

HALIFAX, NJ s., Dec. Is. 1877.
The Marine and Fisheries Department have re-
ccivcd from New York new metallic IieboaL TO bo
stationed near Halifax
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
BILLIARD TOURNAMENT.
MONTREAL. Dec Is Is

MONTREAL, Dec Is. 1877.
AT the billiard tournament here to-nigh; Cnpron OF
Brantord, beat Donoghue OF Montrcal. 800 to 26l;
Burleigh OF Hamilton beat Frank Dion, OF Montreal
3,5 TO 2jl; and ) Jakes, OF Coours, beat D3noghuc
tn
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
ALBANY. n. Y, Dec. Is, 1877.
Governor Robinson is busiiy engaged on his Mes
sage holding daily consultation with tho heads OF the
different State departments ana regrets he cannot DO
present Ut the opening Of the Museum OF Natural
History IN New York, next Saturday.
The New York herald., 1877-12-19
MERIDEN MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

NERlDGS, Conn, Dec ls 1877.
Al the municipal election III this city to-day II.
Wales mes tho republican candidate. reelected
Mayor ny nm overwhelming majority. The other re-
publican candidates Tor city Offices also elected.
The Council is composed Of twenty -four republicans
and ak democrats.