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aud worthy To be trusted, lfany seq
ton Of tho country IL In fact false 10 liz
professions on this subject, the sooner
that fact II made manifest the less
dangerous will be its power for evil
aud the easier will DO the remedy for
the mischief II may have already nc
complished, Massachusetts will also
heartily support all practicable and
Just means TO correct any evils In the
civil service OF the country and IL In
full accord with the honest purposes Of
the president TO render practical what
has been 80 eloquently declared In
convention 10y speech and resolutions,
Public sentiment IN this country viii
sustain the appointment OF competent
aud trustworthy persons, and the civil
service, and the removal OF those who
are not, or who abuse their places for
unjuslihable ends,
Governor Carroll, in his message to
the Maryland legislature, says the
policy OF the present national admins.
tratlon towards the southern states
has undoubtedly been OF such char
acter as TO inspire confidence and ro'
viye prosperity, and like wisdom
brought TO bear upon the financial
question would bring forth capital, rc'
new enterprise, aud give employment
to the dormant industry Of the ooun-
try. No political platforms can be Of
any use to the workingmen, or furnish
him with work. In u free country
like ours the relations of capital and
labor must always adjust themselves,
aud are regulated 10y conditions which
politicians can not control. The surest
road to prosperity for all classes is
through II just and economical admin.
istration OF the state government, and
an honest disposition of Its revenues.
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Seven Men Killed by an Explosion OF
EatrO-GIyce rine.

MARQUETTE, Mich, January 3D.
While Chicago and Northwestern
boxscar was being loaded with nitro,
glycerine, at the Jackson mine, near
Neguanee, the mass exploded, in
stantly killing seven men and demol-
ishing the car The locomotive was
lifted into the air, and thrown fifty
feet, and landed u confused heap of
wood and iron.
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ThN EnIncnnnI Fen,ivnI.

We failed last week to call attention
to the very pleasant entertainment
given to the children OF the Sunday
school OF st, Matthew'S cathedral.
The Sunday-school met at the cathe-
dral at 4 O'clock PM, on Wednesday,
December Goth, marching into the
cathedral, singing Il professional
hymn, After prayers and the sing
Ing OF Christmas carols, u box of
candy and other edibles were dlstIi.
buted from the beautifully lighted
"Jacob's LADDER At O'clock the
Sunday.school marched In procession
to Fields opera house, whore they
enjoyed themselves with games until
$3.50 pm. Although for an hour the
older children were allowed to dance
"square dauce," all "round dancing
was strictly prohibited, After the sun
day-school was dismissed, several
young gentlemen took possession Of
The hall and continued dancing until
ii o'clock. This, hoWever, had no
connection whatsoever t0ih The Suaddy.
school entertainment.
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TURCO. EUSSIA WAR.
The Russian Advance Rushing On 90
AOna-tho TURKS Driven III TnshcsOn
Talk Relative 10 Peace NegOtia-
ions

The Russian Advance Rushing On 90
sona-Tho TURKS Driven III THshcson
Talk Relative 10 Peace NegOtia-
Ions,
Noon Associated PresssReport,l
LONDON, January 3.--The Post pubs
fishes u paragraph, in Official form, to
the effect that the cabinet yesterday
by no means assumed Russia's answer
and shut the doors To overtures. The
paragraph points out that England,
when communicating the Russian an
swer to the porte, will be expected to
accompany ii with advice. Therefore
it will be very natural II England, be-
fore taking this step, inquiries what
conditions the Russian commanders
have been instructed to demand. BY
approaching Russia again England
would be giving proof Of her earnest
desire to spare Europe further danger,
Another cabinet council is arranged
for to-day.
The Vienna correspondent of the
Times says: The Russian government
appears to be throwing out feelers
pointing to the demolition of Turkey's
Danublnn fortresses, as one of the con-
dtions OF peace.
The Times Belgrade Dispatch says /:
The instruction in Bosnia is reported
to be reviving and gaining ground.
LONDON, January 3.--Though the
earl of Carnarvan, secretary of state
for the colonial department, whose
conoiliatory speech yesterday to q
deputation of South African mer.
chants was telegraphed last night in
these dispatches Is one of a peace
party in the cabinet, bis statements
will be generally accepted as deter
mining an affirmative reply to the
only important question hitherto
unsettled, namely: whether Eng
land will consent to the principle
of separate negotiations between Rus
STA and Turkey? All the other sigma
lures to the treaty OF Paris took ad-
vantage Of the opportunity offered by
Turkeys recent circular-note to the
powers to announce their determine,
ton on this head.
They admitted the claim OF Russia
to begin and carry on separate ncgO-
tiatiOns, but reserved their rights AZ
co.signers OF that treaty, and for the
projections of their own interests to
participate in this final ttlement.
Following the language of the Earl of
Carravon's speech, it is susceptible OF
the same Interpretation 81 hope Sin.
cerely that the Russian government
and people will remember that many
of the questions arising at this moment
are questions not for settlement by the
two belligerents alone. They are
European interests, they are Euro.
pean questions; and we, as a MEM
Der of the European family have
not only the right to be heard
apon them, but 1t is very important
that we should have distinct voice in
the fiual decision of them. / do not
feel any difficulty in reconciling these
two views, provided )nly there is reas-
enable management and moderation
on each side"
The Times financial article says
money IL In less demand for any pur-
pose, and bills have been very scarce.
The extreme uncertainty regarding
the future course of political affairs
causes greater stagnation than ever in
all branches Of business. On the af-
ternoon OF Wednesday surplus bal
ances could not be lent at any price at
all.
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INoonAssoclated Press Report.l
Might Associated Press Report.

A Bucharest dispatch says several
Roumanisn generals have arrived
there from the field, indicating q sus.
pension, for the present at least, Of
active hostility.
A Bogart special says General Goun'
ko fought severe battle on the 3lss
Of December at Tasheson before secur-
ing the Turkish entertainments. The
Russians lost 700 killed and wounded.
The Turks retreated at nightfall to-
wards Safia, persued by cavalry. After
halt for rest and reorganization,
General Gounko resumed the advance
upon Sofia.
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Indications.

For the west gulf states, falling, fol
lowed by rising barometer, colder
northsrly winds, partly cloudy and
clear weather. The storm centre in
the gulf states will probably move
northwestward into the Ohio valley,
and that in the upper lake region will
move nortbeastward and disappear.
Shore signals continue at Indianola,
Galveston and New Orleans, and are
ordered for Mobile.
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Brig anu Schooner Ashore Urew OF
Both Loaf

BosroN, January 3-A British
steamer, strong iron steamer, lli2
tons, Is ashore of Vineyard sound. No
details. The snow storm of last night
was quite severe on the coast, winds
blowing hard from the north which
rendered navigation to Inward mari.
ners extremely hazardous. A despatch
from Orleans, Cape Cod, states that
two vessels went ashore at Nan2et
during the storm, one is supposed to
be British brig and the other
schooner. The crews OF both vessels
are supposed to be lost, The brig has
gone to pieces. a despatch from Nan.
yet reports large schooner at anchor
close In shore, name not known.
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He Went Out IN a nogsbeaa

PHILADELPHIA, January 3.--Clar.
ence Boyle, Molly Mcguire, sem
fenced for ten years, OF which he has
served four, escaped from the Eastern
penitentiary by having himself cons
cealed in an empty hogshead and
hauled from prison.
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Enrthnnnka I'm Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA, January 3.-Re-
ports from points in Louisa and Ham
over counties state that q shock of
earthquake was felt last evening about
seven o'clock. The shocks are said
to have been accompanied by roar
ing sound,
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A Train wrecker Sentenced 60 IL
Years in the PeaItentiary,

HARRISBURG, January 3,-The Jury
In the case Of Dewitt Ettinger charged
with wrecking train, whereby two
lives were lost, after twenty.eight
hours deliberation, convicted Ettinger
OF murder In the second degree. He
was sentenced to eighteen years in the
peuitentiary. The evidence was cir
cumstantial, but conclusive. The con.
viJt had excellent counsel. William
b. Compton, attorney for the Balti.
more and Ohio railroad, conducted the
prosecution.
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Cieopa,ra.s needle.

LONDON, January "a special PAYS
the salvage difficulty with regard to
Cleopatrs's needle, now at Ferol,
Spain, having been settled, another at
tempt will be made to tow 1t to this
city on the 10th instant.
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Insurance Officers Rnkea over the
lnnI

HARTFORD, January S.-The grand
jury found true bill against James G.
Walkely, former president, and Sam
uel III. White, former secretary. and
Il. G. Wiggius, also the late president,
and Henry j. Furber, the late finan-
cial manager of the Charter Oak life
insurance company, for conspiracy to
defraud the policy holders of the COM
pany.
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An once Robbed q 500 Doom secari-

New YORK, January 3.-The Office
Of J. II. Young, Of Nassau street, was
robbed of hundred thousand dollars
worth ofsecurities, including fifty Ala
bama bonds OF q Thousand dollars
each.
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Tho MauIt House Cr,m.l,,I.

HARRISBURG, Pa, January 3.--The
Mault house in this city, owned by B.
M. Greider 4 Co., was totally destroy
ed by fire this morning. Luss, 5000.
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General S. B. Buckner, Is at toe
Windsor.
A. r. Adams, Chicago, Il stopping
at the Windsor,
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oAMros oArLErrs' QaEKK, /

bNNNmhNl aVt lnNf ]
U, H. stephens, Chlof,ougineer, Dallas aud
Wlcita railroad, Dallas, Texas
DEAR SIR--Wo are now within ten
miles OF Decatur with our located line,
which IL ut least equal In grades aud
alignment 10 our iirat twenty milea
from Dallas Mud, raiu and snow has
delayed US, but We have lost but two
days, last Saturday and Sunday, when
u showed No that We could not run.
The timber, brush aud briers on tho
Catlett creek bottom, beat anything
IN that line ] ever saw, but II our
axemen hold out, we viii reach DeOa-
tur by January 9Th, | never saw
better country than wa have run
through; the soil h M good as the heat,
and water and timber are plenty, The
woods are full OF deer wild turkeys
and other game, but we haven't taken
time TO kill any Yet, We are about
out Of provisions, and entirely out OF
money. Shall we run 10 Buffalo
Springs, or quit ut Decatur Have
the citizens Of Dallas put up enough
money TO pay us--it viii take our pny
TO repair our clothes. The citizens
along the line and At Decatur are glad
TO see us. Yours truly.
H. II, CHANDLER,
Engineer.
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ut strikesthe TOY peeier..

New YORK, January 3.-lsnso Bear
d Son, toy dealers, on Broadway, have
failed. Liabilities $4,000.
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Connors Opposes the silver bill but
makes NO Reference TO National Pol
titles.
AUGUSTA, ME-, January 3.-Gover.
nor Connors, in bis Inauguration adj
dress, deprecaies the passage Of the
silver bill, but makes no reference to
national politics.
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Tho DaIIas and wichita survey via
Decatur

The following private letter was
handed to Us for publication, the sub
ject being OF general interest 10 the
city readers OF TnE HERALD. We put
llsh IL!
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A Committee Composed of MeHsrs.
'roWdus, cabeII ami Jet IN NOie the
Stack 10 the Annual neeiinE of she
Dallas and Wiohi,a Halfway Com.
many,
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HOW THE TOTAL ECLIPSE
APPEARED AT DENVER.

The following description Is given OF
the total eclipse Of the sun on the Goth
as il was observed at the capital Of
Colorado, where the obscurs;ion was
total:
The sky was entirely clear until T.
NJ. when IA few masses If cumul0us
clouds showed themselves over the
mountains toward the north and west
ward. With these exceptions the sky
was perfect and the atmospheric condi-
tions Of the mos. favorable character
FOR the successful observation of the
eclipse. The housetops were thronged.
the higher buildings being especially in
demand, as from them could be seen
the dark shadow of to;ality as it swept
onward over the plain. The time Of
the first contact was go Denver time
and 10 minutes later the presence of
the moon at the edge If the suns disc
was plainly perceptible to ordinary ob
servers with smoked glass. by j.
o'clock the sunlight had moderated in =
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TELEGRAPHIC.
CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 80.
At the annual election of the Central
Pacific Railroad Co. to-day the follow
ing were elected directors for the en-
suing year: Leland Stanford, G.. p.
Huntington, +. W. Hopkins, E. II Mil
Ter, Jr., Chas. Croker, David b. Col
ton and Chss. +. Croker. The cleo.
ton of officers takes place tomorrow.
Los ANGELES, July 30 Inquests
were held on the bodies of two suicides
to-day. The first was Mrs. Ollie Huff,
an attache of Woods Opera House, who
died from a dose of laudanum. De-
ceased had frequently spoken of ending
her days in this way. She leaves a
daughter five years old in this city, and
it is said two husbands. Mr.. Huff, at
San Jose, and Ned Buckley, at San
Francisco. The second case was that
of j. Z. Moulton, aged about 60 years,
who came here few days ago, occu-
pied room at the White House, where
he was found dead this morning with q
bullet hole through his head. No
cause is assigned for either suicide.
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marked degree. showing a pale yellow
color. Later on a lurid glare over
spread the earth. The heat Of the sun
was no longer oppressive and light
similar to twilight was shown in the
horizon and the light fecks Of clouds
began slowly to dissolve owing 70 the
change IN the temperature As the Pc
Rod Of totality came on the sight from
an elevated station was grand An ex-
treme dark shadow fell on Longs peak,
- miles distant, and sweeping rapid
ly southeastward covered the plain like
a gray pail. To the northeastw ard the
clouds could be seen bathed in sunlight
aud presenting the view Of a beautiful
sunset. During the period of obscura-
ton the moon appeared like a huge
black ball surrounded by a beautiful
circle of light, and as the sunlight sud-
denly burst forth again chickens crow
ed as though morning had dawned.
Astronomical parties, as far as heard
from, failed to discover the planet Vul-
can, although able to discover stars Of
I the sixth magnitude. Prof. Young re-
ported that he discovered the ultra-red
o. ultra violet lines, but that at the mo-
ment Of totally all the Fraunhofer lines
were beautifully reversed Venus was
the most important result of his obser-
walton, and confirms the observations
made In Siam. Both the II lines were
also reversed. Very bright lines were
seen near large b, which confirms Prof.
Thompson's observations. He also saw
bright lines + ana l47.4. Edison s
/ tasimeter failed to work satisfactorily
and he used thermophyle which caus-
ed an unsteady motion in the galometer
Prof. Goodnight reports that his obser-
vations tends to show that the moon
path in the heavens lay little farth
to the southward than indicated by the
| lunar tables, or else that the estimate
/ Of the moons diameter was too large.
perhaps both. The measures made by
Mr.. Eastday indicated that the corona
extended out in an average of about &c
minutes of an arc corresponding to the
distance of fully 100000 miles all
around the sun. 1t was strongly striat-
ed. and in the direction of the ecliptic
the rays were nearly straight, whlle
above and below that line they were
markedly spiral in their character, and
some Of the base formed an angle OF
not les. than 80 degrees, with pro-
longation of the suns rays. Ths
chromosphere was distinctly seen by
Prof. Hough, indicating thickness Of
some 1000 miles The protuberancec
were much less prominent than at most
of the recent eclipses. Two rather pale
ones were seen on the western side Of
the moon. Mr.. Thomas also saw lines
l474, but did not discover any new
ones.
The temperature during the eclipse
IS reported by the signal officer as fol
lows: At 2:23 p. NJ. in the sun, ia deg
at 1875, SO deg; at 4;35, 100 deg. Tn
humidity at 2:30 p. NJ was 12 per cent
at $40, % per cent; at $40. II pei
cent.
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EAST ERIN STATES.

WASHINGTON, July 29-Justice Mill
err was out to-day for the first time
since his recent illness. pale but much
better.
WASHINGTON. July 30-Ths Secre-
tsry of the Treasury will to-day issue
a call for the redemption of five mil
lion $50 bonds of 1865 and consols of
1865.
CHICAGO. July 30-The Journars
Washington special says: Fears have
been expressed in some quarters here
that the lives of the imprisoned re,
venue officials are not safe at the Jail at
Greenville. S. c.. and that they may be
taken out by a reckless gang of men
who defy the federal authorities. and
will be either shot or hanged. While
there was some foundation for these
fears few days ago, Commissioner
Raum does not now share in these ap-
prehensions, but thinks public opinion
viii afford ample protection TO the
three imprisoned officers The district
attorney, Northrup. writes 10 Commits.
sioner Raum at length regarding this
case, taking high ground that the
sovereignty of the federal government
must be maintained aud the RICH, To
control these cases observed. Ii has
been charged that Northrup, whose
appointment is understood TO have been
made by Wade Hampton. was not in
sympathy with the action of the feder-
al government in regard to these cases
The letter received to-day shows that
this charge is uufoundcd
One of the heavies, rain storms
known for years has prevailed here
almost continuous since o'clock yes
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terday evening, aud is doing consider
able damage
NEW ORLEANS, July 30.-The Gal
weston Mars Brownsville special says
that on the 21th Jose Maria Amador.
Miguel Palacios, Pedro MARTINEZ and
Estamalio Martinez, revolutionary lead
ers. with 800 men attacked the town of
Real De Caiterez, Mexico, aud were de
feated. Amador and Palaciors were
killed and Estomalio and MARTINEZ were
wounded.
Gen. Escobedo arrived at Monterey
on the 23d and is confined in the palace
Del Gaberno and furnished with com
Portable quarters and receives courteous
treatment from bis captors. 1t is ex-
pected be will soon arrive in Matamor-
as en- route for the city Of Mexico.
VIRGINIA CITY, July 30.-The report
Of experts is somewhat mixed John
Kelly, Hank Smith, ?. Deidesheimer,
F. F. Obiston, c. Schultz, B. Virden
of the Ntrs, D. E. Mccarthy, of the
Chronicle, Dan De Guile, of the Enter
prtse and about twenty others went to
the Ophir development. Some say the
development is very promising; the
others nothing to enthuse over. The
drift is in about feet on the south side
aud 81 on the north. The ore is low
grade Dan De DULLES assay averaged
from the face of the drift is $25 -Sll
gold and $14 silver.
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Liver is King.

The Liver is the imperial organ of
the whole human system. as it controls
the life. health and happiness of man.
When it is disturbed in its proper
action, all kinds of ailments are the
natural result. The digestion of food,
the movements of the heart and blood.
the action of the brain and nervous
system, are all Immediately connected
with the workings of the Liver 1t has
been successfully proven that Green's
August Flower is unequalled in curing
all persons afflicted with Dyspepsia or
Liver Complaint, and oil the numerous
symptoms that result from unhealthy
conditions Of the Liver and Stomach.
Sample bottles to try, 10 cents. Posi-
lively sold in all towns on the Western
Continent. Three doses will prove
that it is just what you want.
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Tlvoli Beer Hall.

We have received lot of GERMAN
IMPORTED BEER; also, sardines, caviare
Swiss and Limburger Cheese. We also
have Schmeig's and Steilacoom Lager
Beer on draught !; and the celebrated
Buiweiser, Milwaukee, Boca and St
Louis Lager Beer in pint and
quart bottles. Also all kinds of lunches
to order.
HESS s. CZARsKE., PRoP's.
Occidental Square
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DIR. SPINNEY, the celebrated Special
ist of San Francisco, is now stopping
at the Occidental Hotel. where he will
be pleased to consult with all who may
require his aid. The Doctor is too we'll
known on this coast to require an in
PRODUCTION to the public. See his adj
vertisement.
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CALL ON j. A. MCPHEE for Cigars,
Tobacco, Pipes and Cutlery, He keeps
the best supply in the city and sells at
the cheapest rates. Customers may be
supplied at either wholesale or retail.
Stand in S. Kenny's merchant tailoring
Establishment, Commercial street. Sc
at.le, W. +. myl7 DIFF
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.Y- THE Fountain Beer Hall, Front
street, next to the North Pacific Brew
cry. Is the largest and finest in the city
All kinds of Beer. Ale and Porter for
sale. Lunch from nine to one o'clock
every day; also, fine lunches to order
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EUROPEAN DRAFTs.-Drafts issued
ut lowest rates on Great Britain, Ire
land, Germany. Russia, France, Norway
and Sweden. Tickets to and from
Europe sold at lowest rates by Andrew
Chilberg, Seattle, W.T.
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DEMOCRATIC COUNTY
CONVENTION.

At 8 meeting of the King County Democratic
Committee held July q. 1875 1t was resolved that
held in the respective precincts on Wednesday.
september 4th, at the usual voting places, and
that the County Convention be held in Seattle on
Saturday, September eth. at O'Clock P. NJ, for
the purpose OF nominating County and LegIsla.
tive officers and electing delegates to the Demo.
cratic Territorial Convention, and that the re-
presentation be one Delegate for each ten votes
cast for Judson at the last general election, as
follows:
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A CARD.

To all kind friends who have shown
their love and sympathy during the
illness and death of our darling Minnie
We tender our sincere thanks.
ID. and A. WEBSTER.
Seattle, July 81, 1878.