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The Grange advance., 1877-05-30
Reducing Salaries.

The board of directors of the Penn. r.
r. Co. have decided to make reduction of
ten per cent. in the salaries of all employees,
beginning at the President and continuing
downward through all grades Of the various
departments. An exception is made in the
case of laborcrs and trackmen, who now re-
ceives less than 81 per day.
The Grange advance., 1877-05-30
Wants to Advertise.

The Postmaster General desires news
papers wishing to advertise in his department
to send to the chief clerk, w. H. Knapp, the
amount of their circulation, regular rates per-
square and how much discountwill be allowed.
The Grange advance., 1877-05-30
Dovons Appoints Slmu,,,

Simms, the fugitive slave who was
captured by General Devens when the latter
was United States Marshal at Boston, during
Fillmore's administration, and under the
fugitive slave law turned over to the authori-
ties at Savannah, Ga, has been appointed
messenger in Gen. Dcvcns' department.
The Grange advance., 1877-05-30

and ask the judicial officers to take steps to
bring them to trial. The Governor thought it
exceedingly doubtful if any jury in Kempcr
county would convict the rioters, all of whom
were well known, and resided there.
The Grange advance., 1877-05-30
Bound to Have some Hot Springs.

The President has issued an order pre-
serving the Pagosa Hot Springs and one
square mile of land surrounding them, in
Colorado, as permanent public property.
These springs are considered valuable for
medical purposes, and this action is taken
with view to preventing future difficulties
concerning them, such have caused trouble in
the case of the Arkansas Hot Springs.
The Grange advance., 1877-05-30
The United states at the Paris Exposition

The Secretary of State, by direction Of
the President, has now under consideration
what measures shall be recommended in the
Cabinet to form the basis of plan of repre-
sentation of the United States government and
people at the Paris Exposition in 1878 1t is
expected that 100000 will be necessary to
make a creditable display.
The Grange advance., 1877-05-30

c J1s.mbles.-Take four eggs, three cupfuls
sugar, very little nutmeg, one teaspoon
full baking soda, one cupful butter; stir
in the flour until it will roll ;cut in rounds
with hole "A the center. Will keep good
two or three weeks. - ~.
The Grange advance., 1877-05-30
Suicide for Love.

Louise Bostleman, a young lady nine
cen years old, of highly respectable and we'll
o-do parents, committed suicide at st. Louis
by throwing herself into well forty feet deep
Her parents opposition to her marriage with
young man for whom she had strong affec-
ton was the cause.
The Grange advance., 1877-05-30
Reslgned.

Edward F. Beale, who arrived at, his
home few days ago rendered his resignation
as United States Minister to Austria, to take
effect upon appointment of his successor.
The Grange advance., 1877-05-30
An Appointment Declined.

On Monday last Secretary Sherman
rendered the appointment of Solicitor of. the
Treasury to ex-Gov. Chamberlain at the in
stance of the President, who also urged its
acceptance. The Governor declined, how
ever, on account Of professional cngag gements
regarded more. advantageous professionally
and pecuniarily.
The Grange advance., 1877-05-30
A Town Rurnofl .

A special from Norfolk, Va, says the
town Of Cresswell, n. c., was totally destroyed
by fire Friday night last. All the United States
mails in the post Office were consumed. There
was but little insurance held in the town by
property holders, and the greatest distress pre-
walls.
The Grange advance., 1877-05-30
Gen. Grant Abroad .

1t is announced from Liverpool that
Gen. Fairchild, United States consul there, is
absent on leave, and that Gen. Badeau, Con-
sui General at London, is going to Liverpool
to receive ex-President Grant. The Mayor of
Liverpool has rendered hospitalities.
The Grange advance., 1877-05-30

Gov. Stone, Of Mississippi, in relation
to the Kemper county massacre, states that he
has done all in his power to bring the guilty
ones to trial by requesting Judge Hamon, the
Circuit Judge, to call an extra session of his
court for that puposc, and that under the laws
OF the State theexecutive has no power to do
in the matter. He had gone to DeKalb as soon
as he had heard of the riotbut when he arrived
the rioters had dispersed, and nothing was left
for him to do exceptto go and see Judge Hamon
The Grange advance., 1877-05-30

The New Orleans Pscayune learns from
testified before the Coroner's jury that the as
sassin of Laws was negro. It is stated that
suspicion rests on a friend or paramour of
Laws wife. A suit for divorce of Laws
from his wife has been pending for
several weeks on the ground ef adultery, and
letters from the wife acknowledging her guilt
having fallen into the hands of her husband,
it is supposed she instigated the murder.
The Grange advance., 1877-05-30
The Northwestern Railroad.

The forthcoming annual report of the
Chicago 4 Northwestern railroad company
for the year 1876 shows that gross earnings
were $12 49,, ,542; operating expenses s6,473,
s1s; taxes o4,714; other expenses including g
interest, rental, sinking fund.- United States
revenue claim and capital stock, making a
total of $3,509,66s, and making net earnings
for the stock s2,179345. Percentage of oper-
ating expenses to earnings 519.2 against 1919
the preceding year.
The Grange advance., 1877-05-30

The dogs on Mount St. Bernard saved
the lives of forty persons during the past
winter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25
HORSE NOTES.

Richard Penistan has sold his bay mare Amazon to
Mr. Cooper. OF this city, at price made public.
Amazon sired by Blue Bull, ioaed IN 1867 and is
1871 hands high. Mr. Penistan says Of her, "rhis is
family mare Of the best ever drove She can
beat three minutes, and IT trouble her pull
weight"
and has been driving the road this week. the
and handsome stallion Mark Anthony, by Hamlet dam
the dam Of Sterling, sterlings dam by Bay Richmond.
This stallion's breeding is very choice, aud he is
excellent road horse
Mr. Aiken, OF Fifth avenue, lost his valuable road
horse Glendale few days since. from beng caulked
Inflammation set IN, that being the immediate Of
his DEATH He honest and fast, being able to trot
close to $780, and valued at $4,000
A. b. Phytc's chestnut gedlng General Tweed had
a narrow escape from perhaps injury Thurs
day afternoon. Hitchcd under the shod of we'll
known road house. runaway horse at iull speed
among the horses, smashing aud tearing up number
of vehicles. His wagon smashed, but Tweed for
tunatcly, come oil without scratch, his owner was
satisfied.
William Arras, Of Sixth avenue, can be seen any
pleasant afternoon on the road behind his bay road
horse jim, by Volunteer. No road seems too long for
him.
men in the West and owners OF the celebrated stallion
Mambrino Gift, and another valuable animal, have
just lost by heart disease. valuable trotting marc
known as Gray Alice, valued at 5000
G. T. wisner, Of Goshen, has sold his bay gcldng
Freedom by Hambleonian, to W. l.. Terrlll OF Clevo.
land, Ohio; price $1,000.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25
THE TAILORS' UNION.

A MANLY PROTEST AGAINST STRIKES By THE
NEW ORGANIZATION.
The new organi zaton to be known as "The Working
Shop Taors' Association and Union" met last even
ing at s'Goden Rule Hail." No. l25 Rrington street.
over 500 Journeymen tailors were present, and the
harmonious character Of the proceedings promises
well Tor the future OF the society Mr. Robert Grove,
secretary of the General Committee, presented Tor APP
prevail proposed institution OF Tue society. The
constitution provides that the objects OF the society
shall be obtain by all legal and constitutional means
q fair and uniform rate OF wages throughout
every department OF the shop trade Tho second
clause provides that IN all matters OF dispute the
ciety shall act the prime pie Of arbitration, and
pledges the society AVOID all strikes. which the con-
deems revolutionary IN character destructive
alike the interest OF the employer and the cmpoycd,
and q means which should only be resorted TO when
all other efforts prove Intellectual The constitution
also PROVIDES for the OF sick members and the gen.
eral welfare OF the trade
The constitution adopted, and resolution
ad opted, proposed by Mr. RoDcr Grove, secretary Of
tie General Committee, thanking Mr.. Rosenbaum for
his efforts beha OF the new organization. Mr.. NJ.
RoscDDaum elected permanent president OF the as
socation, aud an adjournment taken until the next
regular meeting when Tho balance OF the officers Will
be Ctcu.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25
FATAL FIRE.

are broke out yesterday al No. 1877 Wooster street.
which caused large loss OF property. About $4,000
damage was sustained on the buildings and furniture
Two children, Hattie Brown, aged three years. and
Joseph aged fifteen months, were, rs feared, fatally
burned.
The house three story wooden structure with
brick 'front.' and occupied mainly BY colored people
The upper floor occupied by Mary Brown, coored,
mother Of the burned children When the fire urss
broke out IN the apartment of this woman Captain
Mcdonnell and officers johnson and Motor Of the Prince
street station thought II would not amount 70
much and cndcavVred TO oxtnguish IT, Findng,
however, that the flames had gained consider
able Roadway OF the officers was sent out 10 give
alarm. The Captain and his assistants AZ once
rushed the burning house, and cropping ncir way
through dense volume OF smoke, reachcd the upper
floor There, lying in the bed with the nght cIothes
on FIRE, were the Two children, wDo had Already oven
partially sutiocatod They we're rescued with dicuy
and carried 10 tho street, where cursory examination
showed badly burned The little sufferers
thence removed 10 The Prince street stallion
house and Police Surgeon Cook summoned. The clothes
had been partially burned from their bodice Inc arms
and head OF the girl were burned very badly, out
the uIurcs TO the little boy much more severe,
The skin being burned of IN patches on various parts
OF the body They wore transferred 10 the Cham-
bers Street Hospital against tho protests OF thcir
mother who absent ut The time OIL tue nIe anu only
learned OF their condition by visit 70 the ponce sta.
ton. The Investigations made by tho ponce ana
the Fire Marshal show that me hre was
the result OF carelessnesS on tno part Oh
Mrs Brown. After building Ore OF WOOD IN
the stove she swept the floor ana deposited
the sweepngs, which contained some scraos o.
and went out visit neighbor. The sweeplnes be-
came gncd the red hot stove, and as tho buid-
ing was an old wooden tho lire made rapid head
way The second door was occupied by Mrs. Dun
who insisted remaining IN her rooms atcr thc
upper floor had been well enveloped In flame She
had TO DO forced out by the ponce. Tho building rs
The property Of Mrs. Walters, OF Union Hin, n. j.,
and Ia supposed to be fully insured
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25

LYING IN STATE AT THE CITY HALL--rHf
REQUIEM MASS TOMORROW.

REQUIEM MASS TOMORROW.
This morning. a. eight O'Clock, she remains Of
General Francso Vicente Aguilera late Vice President
OF the Cuban Republic. will be taken from MS late
residence, at No. 223 West Thirtieih street, and
placed in the Governors Room, in the City Hail. wnicn
was draped last night for tho OCCASION Colonel
Macias, former aide-ds-camp Of General Lopez, has
placed IN the room Cuban flag ever made ana
which uniurled Cardenas, in Cuba, on she l9tn
OF May, 1885, when the Lopez expedition landed there.
Mr. de Albania, the Cuban agent has also ien' = arse
Cuban dag. Lopez, u may be here mensiohei ~ss
the designer OF the dag Of lreo Cuba me oooy Q,
Aguiera will lay in state the Governors Room tll
to.morrow morning eight O'Clock, when u VIII %
removed 10 the Church Of ST. Francis Xavier on SIX
teenth street. where solemn requiem mass
will be offered Is will then DO taken 10 the
vaults Of she Marble Cemetery, In SECOND slreet
between First and second avenues until such Vme ~
II can be sent Bayamo, Cuba. for inserment wnere
seventeen generations OF his ancestors are oureu nc
following gentlemen will ACT as paibearers'-Coone
J. ~ Macias, General Martin Mchahon, 1enerai y n
Graham Leandro Rodrigues, jose H. Ramirez .. .
Govantes, J. J. Polo, Plutarco Gonzales. ChaIes a
Dana and Colonel Ethan Allen. The committee IN
charge of the obsequiss invite their orothers from
south America to attend the funeral The Cuban
League OF the United States, Il Is reported, VIII attend
the funeral in body also that delegation rom several
regiments OF the National Guard with their bands VIII
be present accompany the remains 10 then resting
place The Cubans papers yerdd and pos do Ia iaf7d
were in mourning yesterday and paid glowing euogics
tho brave patriot now gone 70 his rest
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25
A BLOODLESS ENCOUNTER.

TWO OF "JoE" CoBURN's LEGAL CHAMPIONS
IN puoILIsrIC ATTITUDE At THE AsToR
HOUSE.
Since the of Coburn number Of lawyers have
sought after by friends of the accused, ana from
the multiplicity of counsel retained some little jealousy
has been manifested and this feeling has particularly
existed it you'd appear. between Mr. Chapman and
ex.Judge Curtis During tho contest over the bail
question Friday, the one single point was gained
that hereafter the physicians OF Coburn are to DO
admitted to see him IN his cell in the Tombs.
Both Curtis and Chapman figured prominently
In striving to obtain His Honor's sanction
10 this arrangement, and each was determined, APP
parcntly that the other should have little say
during the proceedings a possible. This feeling
must have led TO an acrimonious competition, which
cuIminated, as the facts below Will show. in
counter; boodess TO be sure, but nevertheless an en-
ounter.
case Messrs Chapman Curtis and two or three other
gentlemen adjourned TO the elegant bar oil the Ast0r
House indulge in q socIable drink. Champagne
milk ana Jamaica rum served by tho gcntleman'y
bartender without stint IL IL TO be presumed that all
the party become considerably exhilaated; undouDt-
DISCUSSING THE DEFENCE.
OF course the matter under discussion was 'the
case Lawyer Chapman, who Is a recent arrival here,
undertook In the course OF the conversation, TO vain
glorlously ventilate his views on the method OF de-
the approaching trial Ii is TO be feared that
he arrogated TO msef what too much credit tor
the gaining OF time from the Court. But however this
may have been he suddenly brought to standstll
by the beiligeIcnt attitude assumed by his legal
brother who with a sheer of supreme dsdain on his
reparkcd that he 'torked too much with
his moui h. y &c.
''what do you know about dclcnces2" pertinently
quored Mr. Curtis.
IL know as much as you do anyhow" retored Chip
man.
swty" most contemptuousy, ''you unknown wait
from Philadelphia; you - -, you don know
anything at all. Get out oil herc!"
''You Harp next emanated. with dramatic
emphasis, from the mouth Of the other lawyer.
Thereupon the irate Curtis. who Is accounted some
thing OF a pugst himself, ''peeled OFF, his ragin,
aud scizng glass from the bar attempted to hurl 1t at
the head OF his dimnutlve opponent In this he was.
however, prevented by the interference of mutual
friends The wrangle lasted some time after this,
but although each combaiant meant no doubt the an.
utilization the other all bloodthirsty designs
summary stopped by the vigorous action Of the
attaches Of the place and other pcacemakers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25
THE WALKER CONVICTION.

Mr. Douglas Walker did not appear Yesterday on q
writ of habeas corpus, which had been demanded In
his behalf by his complaining counsel. he was at
large however In the afternoon, and tho statement Is
that the habeas corpus has been abandoned aud that
the defendants advisers determined 20 rely on The
orignaI wri, OF certiorari review The proceedings
The bail lie fixed a, ST. 900 and Colonel S,egman 10 the
bondsman Justice Gilbert, before whom the writ
was returnablc was not present. Judge Pratt
pied his plare until meeting OF the Bar OF Kings
county interviewed, and gave the prominent position
70 Judge Nelson, who well known IN connection
with the Beecher trial.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25
RACING IN CALIFORNIA.
AMERICAN JOCKEY CLUB.

The following stakes close March l, the entries
to be sent Charles Wheatey, Secretary, Madison
avenue and Twenty seventh street,
Fordham Handicap Sweepstakes, tor oil ages, one
mile and quarter.
The westchester Cup, sweepstake for all ages, two
miles and quarter.
The Juvenile Stakes for two-yoar-olds, half mile.
The Jockey Club Handicap Sweepstakes Tor all ages,
two miles.
usual steepiechase COURSE run tor at the spring
meeting OF 1871
The All Aged Stakes, mile and hall, TO be
the Belmont course at the fall meeting Of 1877.
The Annual sweepstakes OF 1875 for hrecy Odds,
two miles, TO be run Tor at the tho fall meeting.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25
HANDBALL AND RACKETS.

On Wednesday next 2sth inst, benefit will be
tcndered--M cQuado's Court. No 4o4 Madison street,
the veteran handball player, Mr.. Hugh Judge now
lying dangerously ILL., Barney McQuade has kindly
rendered his services, as have the following we'll
known playcrs:-Philip Casey, champion; James
Dunno, james Casey, John Grady, William Courtney
Richard Townsend and James Mack, of Brooklyn ::
Arthur McQuade John Lehman, william Ryan, John
Manix Robert ~ Dore Daniel Mccarthy, NJ Landy
and John sheridan, OF New York.
There will also be present and play several gentle
men from Philadelphia. among them Oscar Manning
Bernard Doyle, Bernard Brady and Thomas Nichols
The several events on he programme will be OF brill
liant character and we'll worth witnessing Play will
commence at p ~ and continue during the aftor-
noon and evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25
RACING AT G1LMoRE's GARDEN.

Tho racing sports a. Gmore's Garden last night
were marked by two accidents BY which one OF the
horses engaged the running race, Revenge, broke
hts fore leg a the lower pastern. The accident oc
Cured In the second lap Of the second heat when,
running wide AZ the turn, he came into the stretch
too suddenly and nearly fell He was led on and
attended to- He may recover the use OF the leg,
but will never again DO III tor the turf again. The
other accident Mapped Colonel Cam pbcll OF tho
horses engaged In the trot tor purse In the third
heat the horses scored but were rung back Campoeii
was then the turn going fast, and beng pulled up
Short struck his ankle with such violence that ne was
unable place his the ground. He was led on
three legs, but Is expected 10 recover in week or
two. The following is . summary OF the trotting:-
GILMoRH's GARDEN, SATURDAY, Feb. 24-Trotting
purse $200 mile heats best three In five, under SAD
die
John Hazlitts T. Joe H................... ! !
w. Lanes g. g. Pat Lynch ....................
G. wright's 9. & Green Horn. ......
C. Dickerman's blk & Colonel Campbell...... =
w McCarthys m. Pleasure Girl. ar.
J. Macauley's br IN. Florence Scanned. ...... d.
Time, 2:4S-247-2:46n
SAM Manufacturing match. 5000 mile heats, best
three IN i've, under saddle
Isaac Pawling's blk. e. Sweet Brier. .......... !
George wrigats blk. m. Jennie Moore. .......
Time 252n-2:4S1s-25 5
SAM NiGHr-Running race, purse Sl00; naif mic
and repeat. carrying Ito lbs
Abe Garsone blk. e. Gerald. Observation-Disclosures.
d. Desmond's b. g. Frederick town
George Wrichts s. 4 Revenge. ...............
y. Il Hamilton's IN. May Boo. ar
Tine 07--l:12.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25
AN EQUESTRIAN FEAT.

Mr.. c. v. Hand, the gentleman who introduced mus
tang long distance and quick changing riding 10 the
East last year. Is about TO starte the metropolis with
another scheme In which the neetness endurance
of tho prairie ponies are to be put to fresh
test Some time IN March he will attempt, at
either the Hippodrome some similar institution TO
have Francisco Peralto, the famous rider, accomplish
with twenty horses the dnicut task OF covering 600
niles In atty consecutive hours The hppodrome
track but one-seventh OF mile IN length, and tho
constant circling will be apt produce great dizziness
and increase the hardship OF the rider. When the
racing week eventuates the contest against time Will
be begun on a Monday evening, at oght o'clock, and
will end on tho following Wednesday evening, AZ ten
o'clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25
MARRIED.

B.Ypg-McKzAx--On Thursday February %, at the
residence OF the brides parents by the Rev Dr. NC.
Wicker. WILLIAM II BEEDB 10 ALICE MckKAN, all oil
New York. No cards
DAVIS -wIrrY-Or February ~, In Brooklyn. by
Rev Samuel b. Halliday, JOIN DAVIS, Jr, Of New York.
10 IIvIXIA WITTY, OF Brooklyn
scHRAMM--vASDEyHovK-- On Thursday, February
% the residence OF the BRIDES parents by the Rev.
:. H Weston ARNOLD SCHRAMM to TITLE daughter oil
Mr. G. vanaenhove, all Of this city. No cards
SHiPMAN-WiLpE Brooklyn, on the 10th inst.
bv the Rev Frederick B Carter WILLIAM o. sHfhAS
to EMMA T.. only daughter OF r. T. Wilde ESQ. No
sPrRG Eox-SMrTH. On Thursday, February y, a.
the residence OF the brides brother, by the Row VIII.
lam Mickic GsoRGg spUaGEcS, OF England TO EvELINE
SMITH, OF New York
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25
SERGEANT GRANGER ACQUITTED.

Some time since was published the complaint OF a
young woman named Margaret Kelly. who, at the Cen
trail Ofnco, charged Sergeant Granger. of the steam
bokf houad win assauing her The story at the time
efiolf1,k consderabe sympathy for the woman who
40 ouvposed TO be the victim OF an officers brutality,
but an Investigator OF the case has gone
10 snow that " was tho sergeant who
was most worthy OF sympathy Miss Kelly
nm beng confronted with her alleged assaiant at the
Central Office tailed recognize him and retractcd all
she had said about him. II was case OF mistaken
ident,tv But where is the officer who did strike this
womanp Can not the Comm ssoncrs hnd him out
aud punish him as he deserves
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25
A PASTORS RETURN.

Rev DR.. RICE, pastor OF Grace church (EpIscopaN.
Jersey CITY, arrived home by the steamer Batavia OF
tue cunard line, yesterday alter tour OF several
months through Europe, the Holy Land and Africa
The chief object Of his visit to convey Jersey
CITY the remains of the late Blakelcy Wilson, Pres
dent Of the Second National Bank OF that city who
died while IN Egypt The body IL cncsscd in three
Jersey CITY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25
PRIZE FIGHT NEAR BIRMINGHAM.

Tho Birmingham Gazette says prize fight which
was to have taken place February Z, but which was
postponed on the interference OF the police.
brought OF on the s,h IN the ncighborhood North
field. The men Morton ana Nyand) fought nearly an
hour, aud some severe punishment was delivered on
each side. The police did not put In an appearance,
and seem 10 have been quito in the dark with regard
to the occurrence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25
MIDDLE VILLAGE
CLUB.
SPORTSMAN'S

sportsman's club has been organized Mt Middle
Village, OF Newtown, with the following ociccrs-
President, G. F. Sebs; Vice President, Gus. Kaens-
troth Secretary, II. Mayer Treasurer, Martin Majer;
Gamekeeper, William Bunting The number of mem.
bcrs is restricted fifteen II proposed to have the
club chartered under the name Of the Middle Village
Sportsman's Club and to have each member invested
with the power to arrest any person killing game but
of season in that neighborhood.