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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05

tested, but the crew with the unpronouncsabs uaDs
proved me best stayers snd WOO BY over
I'VE lengths. Time. l5m. l4Ha The third
and last race between tho Triton
soat .lnp, newark icoior crmsonl-George small,
A. smith, fr nix Philips, A. conkin. George w.
Lee, r. l. fhiiips ,s,foke) a. c. Ronne tcoxswa:nt--
ana me Acquacxanonek Rowing Club. Pa.saic
tcolor, navy ouel-w lam Biele, h. Z. Beie W, }.
Cooper J. hlsoi. g. Demarest q. Ia sb,e tstrokcl,
James +. Williams ,coxswainL
TINS was good race Tor nearly mile, when the
Trilons went IN Iron and AFTER desperate race they
won oy length aud three-quarters Time, lin. lxs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05
CREEDMoOR.

SHOOTING AT ALL THE RAScEs-oSLY FAIR
SCORES MADE--A NEW RIFLE CLUB
The principal match at creedmoor yesterday was the
sixth competition for the $3.50 goi1 prize II WAS open
all corners; weapon, any rite within the rues dis.
lance Soo 500 1000 yards; fteen rounds Al each
distances no ST. hting shots nor previous practice al
lowed OF tie day OF the match no coaching" al
lowed either by competitors outsiders; the
winner mus, lead all the competitors al each
OF the three distances competition one quarter
OF the entrance money 10 10 awarded TO the conpe
tor making tins highest aggregate score unless nc wins
the prize, in which case the next highest scoe wil
take II; onc.ouarier OF the entrance money TO be
added 10 the prucipM prize continuously until II DO
hnaly won Inc match not TO be shot with less than
ton competitors Entrance foe. ST. Major Henry Full
ton made the best aggregate score, ana came IN or
first nonors on score OF ls2 out OF possible go
pOiuta
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05

OF July Just closed the hgures til at
ESQ, e3s persons passed over the road
The above figures show that Tor the seven months
ending with July. 1872, the total number OF persons
who travelled by the Elevated SIS lS3 wpile
Tor the corresponding period Of the present year The
number reached 81 oi.- nearly two miluons-an in
crease OF l, IA, j0L
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05

The Irish Amercan Riic Cub had Their weekly
match Yesterday ut Crecdmoor for tho Burton prize.
The com petion open 10 members vi the club only
Conditions-Any rife within the rules; distances 200
and 500 varts-6OO yards ateue secoud distance for
sporting rides; scvon rounds, vita tho privilege OF
two sighting shots at each distance Sergeant \. D.
Ward of the N,nih regiment won the prize for the
second time on good record Of 5d out OF ~ points.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05

kMMA ABBOTT IN CONCERT AT SARATOGA.
The Emma Abbott concert At the United States
Hotel, Saratoga, last evening, enormous
cesS The hail was crowded with an audience com.
posed Of the very best people now there. The pro-
gramme excellent one and incu1ed the names
OF sgnors Ferrants and Brgnoh, Nine. carreno aud
Nile Emanuel, who sang the drinking song" from
.Lucretia" in the hrs. part. with power and taste.
Mss Abbott In good voice, anu sang Gomsz's
grand "Eallata del Guaranyn very nicely. 1t was
enthusasi !cally sncorcd. Then Miss Abbott sang
with exquisite feeling "rhs Old Folks At Home' and
'.Auld Lfng syne" In fact the audience
enthusiastic that the concert did not finish until very
late -FOUR
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05
AMUSEM EN- rs.


When people tire OF the theatres and seek place OF
rest during these hot evenings they resort TO
the now famous Gilmore's 6ardsn. Chicago has rheo
dore Thomas, but New York Is specially favored in
beng able to retain and support the superb musical
organ zation which giving the public every night
In the week series OF performances which for
beauty and artistic excsenoe have not their superior
anywhere IN the world. Mr.. Gilmore has been an apt
and successful student Of the popular taste, and with
the adjuncts OF noble garden lovely foliage and fairy
ike surroundings il is not wonder tina. thousands
nighty gather TO enjoy the pleasure afforded by the
music, promenade. gossip and flowers To-nght there
special programme, in which the best features OF
tho band snd the work OF the several solosts vii
be presented Arbuckle will sing mis- cornet 'Thc
Sweet BY and By"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25
Nall0Mell Zoral Nems.

We learn that q number Of cur citizens have
purchased the spring on the premises Of Mr.. Or.
lando Currier in this city, and wl proceed at once
to lay pipes for the distribution of water for the
use OF families or corporations wherever required
This spring Is one OF the most prolific in the city
and its elevated position will enable the proprle-
tors to supply all demands from Warren to Front
street; aud we doubt not the enterprise will be
remuneratve one to the company, as well as of
great accommodation to the community.
The business of manufacturing clothing for
Boston parties has been carried on iu this city in
years past quite extensively by Mr.. John w. Clark
and Others but for year or more past this branch
of industry has been extremely dull. We are
operations, having received by boat on Saturday
last. large invoice of goods to be manufactured
into garments without delay. These signs of re-
viving business and enterprise ex tremely graf
flying and hopeful.
The wires of the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph
company have reached this city, and there will be
an office established here for the accommodation
of the public. Rates of transmission will be
greatly reduced, and the line will undoub tedly re-
ceve fair share of patronage.
A large number of Squirrel Islanders from this
city and vicinity are preparing for the summer
campaign, aGd will occupy their salt water tene-
ments about the first of July
1t will be seen by an advertisement in another
column that Mr.. Timothy Moores of this city has
lost SUN OF money; and we trust that whoever
has found II viii return 1t TO him, The loss must
be deeply felt at the present time, when age and
intrmities render him unable TO attend to bust
ness as in former times.
After the eXaminat ms of our public schools
during the present week. there will be long
summer vacation for teachers aud scholars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-25
THE ST. JOHN FIRE.
GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS STILL
GOING ON.
New Fires Started by Incen.
diaries.
More Bodies Taken from the Ruins, ans
Others Still Missing.

ST. JOHN, June %. Offers Of assistance for tn
sufferers by the great FIRE. continue to come il
from the provincial towns, and also from man,
American cities. Several carloads of provision
arrived this forenoon, from Mramichi, and spe
cial from Portland. Bangor, Lincoln Centre, &c.
bringing 100 barrels of -four, lot of blanket
aud a quantity Of cooked food.
Montreal, Toronto, Hamilton and other CaGa
dian cities have despatched provisions. Relic
committees were re-organized to aid the work o
sympathizets SO that the aid may as far as posi-
bic reach those most in need oil it.
AT pupc meeting held to day, addresses vert
delivered by Mayor Hamlin of Bangor. Mayor
Sichey OF Halifax, and others. A vote of thauk
was passed to the cities and individuals contrbut
ing to the relief of the distressed.
A company Of local volunteers was employed il
blowing up the ruins to remove the dangerou,
walls. Three men named Lamb, Anderson anC
W ing. were badly injured in the premature explo
SION of blast. Lamb W i'll not recover.
Several new fires were started to-day, all sup.
posed to have been the work of ncendaries. Fly.
men accused Of ince ndiarism are IN custody. One
who was caught tn the act, narrowly escaped be.
ing haT ged TO the nearest lamp post. A compan,
OF troops arrived from Halifax to aid the civil au.
thorlties in maintaining order. All is quiet.
The body Of Capt. Firth, well known citizen
was found In the ruins, also another body identi
fed as that of James Thomas, a clerk. Severa
persons are still missing.
The Banks are re-opepng business establish
menls are opening In new locations, anu in some
instances rebuilding has commenced.
A despatch from Chicago says the subscriptions
mere Tor the sufferers amounts to $4,000. A
mass meeting is TO be held Monday.
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THE HARRINGTON CASE.
James II. Favor before the Court on a
New Warrant.

LOWELL, June %. James H. Favor came this
forenoon before the police court on new war
rant for aiding IN the abortion on the person of
Mary Ella Harrington, from which death ems ued.
District Attorney Stevens represented the govern
ment, and Robert Il. Caverly, the defendant. The
reading OF the complaint and the preliminary ex.
animation were waived.
The government asked a continuance till July
I'd. the intent being meanwhile to find an indict-
ment by the grand jury. This motion was allow
ed On the question OF bail there was much con-
trove rsy, $4,000 beng at length fixed, which is
the same sum as Favor was previously held in be-
fore the body was recovered. There is no hkeli-
hood OF his furnishing the ball. aud he will go to
Jail, though his counsel asserts that so feeble as
he is and so old Seventy three), that two months
confinement might lead to his death.
The remains of Miss Harrington will leave this
city on the Boston & Maine railroad at eleven
o'clock this forenoon. On arrival at Boston they
will proceed at once to Woodawn cemetery,
wherein the funeral services will be conducted
by Rev. Warren Ii. Csdworth, commencing at
one o'clock
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THE INDIANS.
No Further Depredations Reported-The
News from Gen. Howard Meagrc.

WASHINGTON. June %. A telegram from Gen
Mcdowell says 81 cannot learn that the upris
ing has gone much beyond Josephs band and i'm
mediate vicinity. How far 1t may GO cannot be
known. News from Howard is very meage. He
reports the loss of Lieut. Theller and hirty three
men. l send all the cavalry in the department ni
California by McDermott to Boise, Idaho, as How
ard wishes this column to be al least three humid
red strong.
Major Wood reports that four companies OF
srtillary and one of infantry left Portland yescr-
day morning for Lewiston, with three months sup
plies. All the troops were brought away from
Alaska, leaving no detachments there.
(Signed) Mcdowell, Maj. Gen."
General sherman will proceed to inspect the
new military posts and routes on the Yellow stone
and Montana. on Tuesday next, preceded by Coils
Poe and Bacon.
PORTLAND. Oregon, June "A. General How
ard telegraphs from Fort Laphwa Jnue 2l,t:
Capt Miller it'll three hundred men leaves
for the front this evening. The Indian prisoners
state that the soldiers left the wounded on the
field The killed were not mu,i.ated. steamer
arrive at Lewiston to day with one hundred and
twenty-five troops and large quantity Of arms,
munitions, etc.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
gailg Eennsase 5omrnal.
ST. JOHNS DAY.
Visit OF The Waterville and ID ddeiord
Communicates TO Portland.
STREET PARADE AND EXCURSION TO
THE ISLANDS.

PORTLAND, June %. The Portland and St
Alban Communicates of Knights Tefnplar, are eel
ebrating st. Johns Day to-day by entertaining
Bradford Com nsndery Of Biddeford, and St. Omel
Commandery of Watetville, with an excursion to
the islands. The city communicates. numbering
about two hundred, with bands received the visit
ing Communicates on State street. aud passed
down through the principal streets. The visitor.
numbered one hundred and fifty. Among the
guests on this occasion were Past Grand Com.
mander Alexander Mgrgessop, and Past Grand
Commander J. j. M,Uay, c. NJ. Morton, 7. r
Wells and several other Sir Knights of Trinity
Commandery, Augusta; Sir Knights W. G. Davis
Edmund Phinney. j. S. Winslow, j. b. Pickett
j. S. 7. Files, W. IL. Chase, John Dane and d
W. True.
As the procession marched through the streets
the fine marching of the Sir Knights, their waving
banners, beautiful regalia and the excellent mu.
sic, drew crowds of admring spectators. ST
Omer Commandery displayed several very attrac
tive features in the form Of new movements, one
of which especially, forming the cross, ELECTED
favorable comment.
Arriving at Portland pier, the Sir Knights took
the steamer Charles Houghton for Little Che
beague, where an excellent clam bake and dinner
will be served, and the party will return home
about $50 z. NJ.
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Sad Accident.
WASHINGTON.
Financial.


WASHINGTON, June %. The Freedmen's bank
commissioners have money enough to pay ten per
cent. div dends but will not pay it, as it will cost
more to divide it to most OF the depostors than
the amo unit will realize to them. The real estate
and mortgages will in time enable the commits
sioners to pay fifty per cent, but not at present.
Appointment.
G. Wiley Welles Of Mississippi has been ap-
pointed consul general to China.
Commissioned.
The President too day commissioned Daniel r.
Boynton as pension agent at Knoxville, Tenn,
Samuel Post pension agent at Detroit, and Rufus
Campion pension agent ar st. Louis.
Postal Matters.
The post Office department to-day issued an or
der Tor the delivery of the stamp and dies (the
property of the government by the Morgan En-
velope Company, the present contractors for sup
plying postal cards, to the American Photograph
Company of New York, the new contractors, as
the contractors are requested always to keep ten
days supply on hand, the stamp and dies are no
longer needed by the Morgan Envelope Company.
They will also be relieved by the department of
any cards they have on hand at the close of the
fiscal year.
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RUSSIA vs. TURKEY.
10000 Russians Cross
the Danube.
THEY ARE INTRENCHED on
xIzILA HEIGHTS.
The Roumanians to Take
Part in thu Fight.
TURKS TEARING UP RAILS.
The Capture Of Mate'lin is I'M
minent.
THE r. SSIANS EFFECT A CROSS
ING AT GALAlZ.
THE r. SsIANS EFFECT A CROSS.
ING AT GALAlZ.
The Porte's Reply to the Derby Note.

LONDON, June %. The News dispatch from
Russian headquarters at lbraila, dated yesterday
saws The Russians crossed the Danube at Gaatz
They have taken the heights behind Zzlla, near
Mstchin.
The Turks are said to have abandoned Mat
chin sufficient number of Russians crossed TO
establish themselves soldy. They are now en-
tfenched.
Bucharest dispatch saws the Turks are de-
stioylng the railway between 1zchernada and
Matchin. IL is rumored that The indications are
that the Turks will not now defend Dubrubscha.
Ano. her dispatch says the capture of Matchin
is imminent.
An lbrsil dispatch SAYS the Russians on landing
on the Turkish banks of the Danube, penetrated
directly into the interior behind the hills gaining
possession Of the heights commanding Matchin.
Alter an obstinate fight with the Bashi Bazouks
thcy drove Them. The engagements lasted from
day break until noon.
A special says a whole Russian corps is now on
the Bulgarian side of the Danube, and the passage
OF the Russians over before Galatz is not opposed
by the Turks.
A detachment of Cossacks reconnoitred Mat
chin, Friday They got pretty close, but were
half drowned in the attempt.
Two small camps of Turks are about Matchin
on the heights.
1t Is stated the car consents 10 the Roumanian
army cooperating with the Russians on the Turk
ish side of the Danube. The Roumanians W III
cross near kalaiat, and hold the Turks in Wild
din in check while the Russians are operating
elsewhere.
The removal of the Russian headquarters to
Alexandra in Roumania is probable Sunday OF
Monday.
A telegram from Ibraila announces that six
thousand Russians have crossed tue ID inube from
Galaiz. The bridge constructed by the Russians
over the river at lbraila is finished. The Turkish
garrison at Matchin is withdrawn.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, June %. Mukhtar Pasha
has been engaged sine Thursday with the Russian
army at Tatkhodja between Khorosan aud Der-
baba The battle was proceeding all day yester-
day. The result is unknown.
The porte's reply to Derby's note, in reference
to the Suez Canal, wus dispatched the 2lst inst.
II IS understood the porte accepts the principle OF
free navigation of the canal by neutrals, but re-
serves the right OF fighting an enemy's vessels.
Prince Hassan of Esygt leaves for Varna to-
day.
New YORK, June %. Kiernan's London dis
patch says the latest advices from the seat of war
announce that ten thousand Russian troops cross
ed the Danube yesterday, at points between Gal
atz and Matchn. Immediately upon landing a
forward move was made and the heights behind
Zizila were taken possession of.
The Russians are now firmly entrenched on
these heights. Preparations are being made for
an attack on Matchln, and the Turks are reportec
abandoning the town.
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OHIO.
Attempted Robbery.

TOLEDO, June %. An attempt was made last
night to rob the express of train number six,
bound east, over the air line division of the Lake
Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad. Shortly
after the train left Ligonier, the was entered
by four men who accosted the messenger and were
about TO hind him, when they were suddenly con-
ironted by force of officers and expressmen /,
headed by the chief of police of this city, who
had been notified that an attempt would be made
to rob the car, and had concealed himself and
men in the car. A short but desperate struggle
ensued, resulting in the capture of the entire
band, who were brought to tia is city, and lodged
in jail. They are all young men, and residents of
Mean county. The train was not stopped, ard
none of the passengers we're aware that anything
unusual occurred during the trip.
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A Medic ne for Many Uses.

medicine which remedies dyspepsia, liver
complaint, constipation, debility, intermittent and
remittent fevers, urinary and uterine troubles,
depurates the blood. counteracts a tendescy to
Rheumatism and gbut, and relieves nervousness,
NAV be truly said to have many uses. Such an ar
ii lie is osteer Bltters one of the most reliable
alternatives of disorderly to well ordered state
of the system ever prepared sold. 1t has been
over a.quarter OF injury before the public, is
endorsed by many eminent professors of the heal
ing art, and its merits have received repeated rec
ognitions IN the eolnmns of leading American and
foreign journals. 1t is highly esteemed in every
South America, Mexico, the British possessions
and the West Indies. IL its increase in public IA
vor in the past is 10 be regarded reliable critic
ron of It's ga in popularity in coming years, it
has indeed splendid future before it.
june2H -teodSw
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NEW YORK.
Weather.
New YORK, June %. Clear, cold, wind west
Contributions for st. John.

New YORK, June %. Clear, cold, wind west
Contributions for st. John.
The President of the Stonington and Providence
line has offered free transportation from here to
Boston, for any supplies forwarded by this city,
and also authorizes Mayor Earle to draw on him
for $500.
AThe list of subscriptions to the fund for the suf-
ferers by the St. john fire, opened at the British
Consul's at s.
Patrick Golden, aged 80. was shot in his own
house, by masked men, yesterday noon. No cause
is known.
A Brutal Deed.
Conrad Mohr of w iamsburg, was arrested for
baating his wife with kerosene lamp last eve
ming. The lamp burst, setting fire to the wife's
clothes, and she was fatally burned.
Death.
Commodore Jno. l.. Goldsborough died at his
home in Philadelphia, yesterday morning, at the
age Of SO.
Gold.
Gold opened at 105 IL.
Indian fairs.
A Washington special says Sitting Bull and his
tribe have nfringed upon the Blackfeet Indians
in the Canadian territory. and the Canadian au-
thorites have asked the American governmeu ut to
remove these Sioux to their own country, as they
are considered invaders of British territory. The
matter will be considered by the war and State de-
partments, pending the return to Washington OF
Mr.. Plunkett, British charge d affairs.
Arrested.
Adolph Gendt the German private banker who
disappeared ten days ago with over $50 900,
which had been d posted with him by the people,
was found secreted in refuse box in the cellar of
a house ll0th street, last light. A policeman's
revolver quoted his demonstrations with a knife
Death.
Frank Malsan, who died yesterday 10 Brook
Ign. was the party who in connection with Jose phi
Howard, issued the bogus Pres idential proclama-
ton, in 1864. for which both kept in Fort
Lafayette six months, by order of Secretary STAN
ton.
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PENNSYLVANIA.
The Molly m agurres.


NEW YORK, June %. A Mauck Chunk, Pal
despatch says continuous wake has been held
over CampbelPs body. and hs is to be buried ct
East Mauch Chunk, To- day, and great crowd Is
expected. MeHugh, who turned States evidence
has fled from fear OF the Mollies.
strike.
ALLENTOWN, June 20. A large number Of OPP
eratves in the iron manufacturing establishment
10 the Schuylkill. Lehigh and Susquehauna Val
ley, are now on strike against an announced re-
duction in wages.
Aid TO the Sufferers.
PHILADELPHIA, June %. The total subscrip-
tons TO the St. John sufferers has reached the sum
Of 81 225.
Funeral.
The funeral of Commodore Gouldsborough will
take place at Philadelphia Monday next, All the
naval officers at this station will be prest.
Appeal for Aid.
An appeal has been made through the Mayor.
for aid to the people of Mt. Carmel, Ill. Over one
hundred families are still homeless and penniless
and over a hundred parsons were wounded.
Murder.
special from Mauch Chunk saws the Molly
Maguires murdered VIM. O'Conner near White
Haven, and also assassinated John Grady, miner
employed in one of the Lehigh Galleries, and that
james McDermott and Michael o Brien, Witness
es against several of the executed, have mysteri-
ousy disappeared. Fears are entertained that
they have been foully dealt with.
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VIII open this present week, the latest summer
shapes, Pauline, Miranda, Telephone. Jaunty
Dsnichefs, Equestrian, in French and American
chips. Milan Tape and Leghorn Hats, in the
new shades of cream pearl and drab. Monituere's
French flowers in lovely combinations. Gold
spot lace, new ornaments aud ruching. The
styles and quality renders the prices satisfactory.
We have all We advertise, that is why it pays to
print this statement. NJ. p. WEBSTER,
riff l5S Wafer ST
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sls4s.,354 si,soi ,s5i O., 3.5 .ols sIv. los, :,

sH4si,354 si,soi,s9i q ,3-5 9l9 sIU, i5s ABS
No returns received from Augusta. Belfast and
Ellsworth
The above returns, from eleven cities, show a
total increase of municipal Indebtedness during
the decade of 81 $50 400. This increase is caused
by aid extended to various enterprises-railroads,
III .nufacturing, introduction Of water, &c. Bid
delorj, Calais and Saco the only cities report
iug reduction Of Indebtedness during the decade.
OF the total indebtedness, 81 1926, 9l9 is reported
for municipal purposes; and $40, l5S,435 for other
purposes, being bonds issued in aid of railroads.
e. secured by mortgages.
Returns have been received from two hundred
aud eghty-f -four towns, giving their municipal in
dcbtedne,s. Following is the recapiiulstion Of
these towns by counties. 1t must be borne in
10 nd that the table does not include the cities,
which we have given above: