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OFFICERS OF THE LOUISIANA STATE GRANGE.
Master-E. X. Branch, Bordelonvlle, Avoyelles

Master-E- X. Branch, Bordelonvlle, Avoyeiles
parish. 80
Overseer-H W. L. Lewis, Osyka, Miss. n 2h- 10
Lecturer-J. W. Nicholson, Baton Rouge. ssf.l.G
Chaplain-P. Il. Harbour, New River. sid gs
Steward-F. NJ. Haygood, Big Bend. Fl g.. II.
Asst Steward-F. NJ. Hooper, Clinton o-'" =
Secretary-John McGrath, Baton Rouge.
Treasurer--W. A. Brainerd, New Orleans. g. cd
Gate Keeper-A. Delavgne, New, Orleans. .r..,a-
Ceres-Mrs E. X. Branch, Bordelonville.
FIora-Mrs. II. w. L. Lewis, 0syka, Miss. sd 4
Pomona-Mrs J .P.Smith, New-orleans.
L. A. S.-Mrs. S. C. BIeunt, New Orleans. #,raraI
Executive Committee F. I'D. ... g.
H.. W. L. Lewis, Osyka, Miss. '.-'- d.
Mckinley Gibson, New Orleans.
r. II. Day, Baton Rouge.L E-E
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OFFICERS OF THE TENNESSEE STATE
GRANGE. r. a.rr

GRANGE. -....r. H..rE -..
Master-T. B. Harwell, Aspen Hill. -...
0verseer-J. K. Hancher, Mill Point.
Lecturer-H. D. Greer, Memphis.
Ghaplan-John Y. Dobson, Greene county.
SteRard-I. H. Gooch, Smyrna ia
Assistant SteWard-A. ], Oollingsworth, Crockett.
secretary-John H. Currey, Nashville. .
Treasurer-A H Sharpe, Nashville.
Gate Keeper. W. Adams, Macon county.
Ceres-Mss 0ltie Head, Gallatn.
PomOna-Mrs. NJ. E. Currey, Nashville.
Flora-Miss A E. Wilson, Tennessee Ridge.
L. A. S.-Mrs. A. J. Coliinsworth . -la.ir
Executive Committee
j. NJ. Head, Gallatn.
John L. Fly, Gibson Station. '"4
II. II. Norman, Murfreesboro. -.. l-
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OFFICES OF THE TEXAS STATE GRANGE.
Master-W. w. Lang, Falls county. -.s--..-
Overseer-A.aJ. Rose, Bell. .as's. ...
Secretary-R. T. Kennedy, Fraestone.
Lesturer-G. ". Everett, Freestone: -I..- ...
Chaplan-G. L. Jennings, Limestone.
Steward-A. B. Kerr, Fayette.
Assistant SteWard-=W. M. Rlaloek, Harrison,
Treasurer-JOhn r. Henry, Limestone. -.
Gate Keeper-A. r. Canfeld, Brazos.
Ceres-Miss Mamie Garfield, Brazos county.
POmOna-Miss L. N. Biggs, Brazos.
FlOra-Miss H. M. Rose, Bell. .- q. r
L. A. S'--Miss Sallie Everett, Freestone. .-#E
Executive Committee 1fts.- 1---t #lai as
j. Z. Grey, Washinton. - a.' H"
10. W. Barnett, Parker. s. st8-a-
j. R.. Biggs, aMariOn...n.za..-.-..
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esNTEw PROCESS COTTON FAC
I'm V9.85 .zzfll DRIES. $50 $40 Ii9fll FLQ
The undersigned is prepared to- put up and
start the machinery of New Process Cotton
Factories in any part of the South. -
Address w.
Matthews Depot, Mecklenburg co., N. G !
EACTS FOR IMMIGRANTS--I Is the title
i of pamphlet giving full information con-
corning South Florida, by G. w. Wells, a ma
tive. Single copies, 90 cents; two or more, IS
cents each. Address, @. W.WELLS,i =
Alfalfa, Hillsboro county, Florila.
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official Journal Of the. State Oranges of
ArkansaS, Florida and Mississibbi. +
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PRICE OF SUBSCRIPTION

PRICE OF SUBSCRIPTION: s5dT 81
One copy per annum, $Esc,7
To clubs of 5, per copy, oaioa I.a5.
To clubs of 10, per copy, ltia 100. {.
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Postage free. Money should be sent in regis
cred letter. or by Post Office money order. ,1r,s
Address, W. H. WORTHINGTON,
Columbus, Mississippi
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with As questions 81 interest zFla pol;sical

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= - I1kJsItiVilf Dt7uH one OF the
represent American agriculture.
#prthy OF note thar This appointment
Rade on the united solicitation or the
Congressional delegation, from his
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The New York herald., 1879-07-01
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
THIRD GENERAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY AND OTHER
oFFICERs-PAPERs READ.

THIRD GENERAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY AND OTHER
oFFIcERs-PAPERs READ.
Bosros. Mass, June 30, 1879.
The third general meeting Of the American Library
Association opened here to-day in Medical Library
Hall There large attendance OF librarians and
others from this and foreign countries. President
Windsor made the Introductory address. Brief
speeches made by Charles winthrop. Charles
Francis Adams. Judge Chamberlin. W. w. Green
ough. Rev. DR.. Langworthy. Mr.. Haskins aud Samuel
Hubbard scudder. Letters were read from A. H.
Smith, Of Philadelphia. and John N. Dyer, of St.
Louis expressing regret ut being unable to attend.
THE sEcRErARY's REPORT
The Secretary's report was presented by Melville
Dewey managing editor of the Ltbrary Journal. He
reviewed the past work of the association and its
gradual development. He spoke OF the establish
ment of general association Offices. bibliothecal
museum and supply department He said
library clearing house was necessary. He urged tho
value of the museum and library as an essential
cleus for other departments Of work The Secretary
closed with urging the extension OF the list OF men,
bership and OF life members.
The Treasurer's report favorable showing
small balance in the treasury.
A. q. Cutler read the report of the Cooperation
Committed. recommending to members various
labor-savng devices
PAPERS READ.
Interesting papers then read "Shef
Classification" !" by Mr.. Cutler; on classification in
Catalogues" by Frederick B. Perkins, on Index
ing" by William J. Fletcher. of Watkinson Library,
Hartford. and on Library Binding" by +. p.
Hathaway. foreman Of the Boston Public Library
bindery These papers purely technical, aud
OF interest only to those engaged in library work
public institutions, and this evening reception will
be gwen them at the residence of George b. Chase.
Tomorrow important papers will be read by Charles
Francis Adams. Jr.. Mrs. Kate darnett Wells and
The New York herald., 1879-07-01
SCHOLARS LAURELS.

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AT THE ACADEMY
OF THE HOLY cRoss-cnowSs FOR AMnABLE
]pfpoETNEST.
W4st Forty-second street. between Eighth and
Nhth avenues presented holiday appearance yes
te4iaS afternoon. the the Academy OF the
HdyCross attracting numerous crowd of visitors.
sisief Helena received her numerous guests with
tlat suasity of manner for which the teachers
of this institution are noted. 1t was the
twdnteth distribution of premiums
to the most deserving pupils of the academy.
and no less than ten clergymen or the Ro-
man Catholic faith were III attendance. The main
hall beautifully decorated. Rev. Charles Nc
Cready presided over the exercises. which from be-
ginlins 10 end held the attention of the 800
spectators. After excellent performances on the
piano by several young ladies Miss Slater spoke her
sauatory IN manner which would have done
credit to older speakers of either Her effort
received with considerable applause and a
shower OF bouquets Miss wagner's solo u
seemed to appreciate An excellent French dialogue
between eight young ladies followed. ln
part second the vocal and instrumental music
the etioyinent 81 The festivities. Miss carys .in
Memdrain.' delivered with great spirit and fervor.
received well deserved applause and Miss Wagners
cave Maria accompanied by violin and piano. ter
minated the exercises
PRIZES AWARDED.
The distribution OF prizes. which was the great
event Of the occasion, naturally excited much inter-
est Tor the reason that at the Academy or the Holy
Cross they are not publicly announced in
advance The premium for penmanship
given TO Fanny Slater; the silver medal for excel
lence TO Thomas Riley; silver medal tor arithmetic
to Thomas r. McCsrtney and the prize for excellence
in vocal music 20 Miss Emile Wagner In addition
to this no less than thirty young girls received the
crown tor 'amiable department" accomplish
ment particularly insisted upon by Sister Helena
and her numerous assistants. At the close of the
exercises several clergymen aud patrons of the
academy congratulated the teachers upon the pro-
fcency Of their pupils all of whom appeared to be
happy If they were already in the midst Of the
vacation on which they were just entering.
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POISONOUS FOOD.

The crew of the sloop Laconic who were prostratcd
by sickness Coney Island ON Thursday last caused
by the eating canned and beans that had been
cooked for their dinner, reported by Dr. Baker
be slowly recovering, with the exception OF smith
Raynor. A reporter of the HERALD saw one of
the men, Lewis Albion, last night at Brook Haven.
L. l., at which place the afflicted crew are being
cared for Albion says that nc noticed that tho food
had peculiar greenish look when 1t was placed on
the table, but they partook OF IL and went on
to Princes Bay for purse netting. Ihice OF
the crew shortly aiterwaid taken sick
with severe pains and vomiting. lie aud
Jonn smith went To New Utrecht for
a doctor, who Immediately went 10 the vessel and
ordered that the men should bo taken ashore. some
time afterward Albion and smith were attacked.
Captain smith won't TO Sayviiie yesterday and en-
gagged another crew. Smith kaynor still remains vt
the Captains house. at Brook Haven. and Is very
weak from the effects OF cranps and frequcnt vonit
inps.
The New York herald., 1879-07-01
SUBURBAN NOTES.

James Mcguire, Of No % spencer street. williams.
burg. while waiting for car yesterday morning.
fell backwards into the area of his dwelling. and.
though the distance Is but few feet. broke his
neck.
Michael Travis. twenty years of age. Of the crew
dock, foil from the inainyard Of the vessel to
the deck evening. franturing his skull. He
removed to the Long Island College Hospital
No tidings have yet been received by the Staten
Island police of the whereabouts Of Henry J. Beute.
the empoye of the Lighthouse Department. who last
week disappeared after having. as 1t IL alleged. en-
bezze1 several thousand dollars of the governments
money.
The szegcdin Relief Committee of Brooklyn held
their final meeting last night II was reported that
their receipts amounted to $3.50 ~ and the expendi
lures to Sl43 25. The OF $40 81 ordered to
be transmitted TO the Austrian Consul by Comptroller
Steinmetz.
John orsson residing at the corner Of Jay and
willoughby streets Brooklyn. WAS run over. and. IL
is feared. fatally injured yesterday forenoon by
horse ON Fulton avenue. He was removed to the
city Hospital. ihe conductor. Thomas Murphy.
WAS arrested and held to answer
Suit has been commenced In the supreme Court.
Kings county. by Mrs. Catharine T. Grifiing for di
vorcr from her husband Frederick Grifiing. of No.
24O Clinton avenue, the ground OF cruel and In.
human treatment. The parties are advanced In
years. Justice Dykeman yesterday took the papers
and reserved his decision.
The construction OF the New York City and North
ern Railroad is completed, with the exception Of
some bsllesting. ~ far north rs Ashford A largo
of iAborers is at work and IL In expected that
the road will be opened for public travel to Lake
Mahopac by the middle or latter part Of September.
Az the road will pass through the great milk pro-
.dncing sections OF westchester and Putnam coun-
ties the farmers. who partly supply this city with
the tactical huid. are anxiously looking forward to
its opening.
The regular weekly meeting OF the Brooklyn Board
of Aldermen was held yesterday afternoon. Presi-
dent Hay in the chair. The Mayor sent In the name
OF Major General Henry w. Slocum for Commis-
soner OF City Works, in place of John W. Flahcrty.
This laid ON the table by vote of IA to 4. Tho
names of y. H. Pierce TO be President and william
u. Hurd and Joseph Burger to be- Commissioners
of the Department of Police and Excise also
sent IN by the Mayor. aud laid on the table by
. vote of IL to T. lHf
Mr. Il. g. Jafray's steam yacht skylark. of Irving
ton, while on her way down the Hudson River yes.
terday morning, met with singular accident OFF
Dudey's Grove. Her bow plunged we'll into tho
water and then. by reaction, she sank suddenly to
considerable extent at the stern. This oscillation
wag repeated several times. II then discovered
that this peculiar action of the yacht occasioned
by the loss of her wheel, the shaft Of which
had snapped of close to the stern aud gone to the
bottom OF the river. Her sails were then spread to
the breeze and she landed her pssssnrs safely
~ Yonkers
The New York herald., 1879-07-01
DREAD COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
EXERCISES OF THE THIRrY-FIRsr COMMENCE
MENT-DEGREEs CONFERRED.

tnt MENT-DEGREES CoNFERRED.
WORCESTER. Mass June 80. 1879.
The thirty-hrst commencement of the Dread Col
legate Institute attracted large number of worces
ters best citizens TO the Main Street Baptist Church
where the exercises took place. The institution is
known one of the best and yet most conservative
OF young ladies' educational Institutes in New Eng
land. While everything is conducted moral princi
Pies no scctaranism to any Offensive extent IL IN
duiged IL, aud this WAS peculiarly called attention to
In the commencement exercises. There was a saiu-
tatory in Latin by young miss. but the Young lady
originally appointed for this task happened to be i'll;
in Iact it stated that she had studied too much
during tho past two quarters and 'took too much
Latin. San Francisco girl. Miss Ida r. Conner.
spoke of "the Idols OF the Ages Ia manner that
showed that eocution had not been neg
lected at the Dread. The valedictory by
Miss Lucy A. Bushee. of this place, received
considerable applause. but Miss Carrie Hammonds
singing. as well rs Miss Greenes piano solo. were.
after all the great attractions OF the evening. Rev.
ID. o. Mears delivered the address to the graduates
and Mr.. Harrison r. Greene presented diplomas to
the following young ladies' degree OF Oreas Eru-
dita, Lucy A. Bushee. Matte L. Smiley. Degree of
Oreade Pole, Ida h. Conner. Eta T.. Deland.
This evening the graduates reception takes place.
and the staid citizens of Worcester throngng the
parors and corridors of the institute. OF the New
York young lady colegians who assisting in the
musical programme are Miss Evelyn Finch and Miss
Josephine II. lsraes, assisted by Miss Carrie Ham
mond. Miss Gross aud Miss Z. r. Deland, OF Wor-
ceator.
The New York herald., 1879-07-01
DROWNED IN SIGHT OF A CROWD.

William H. westervelt. boy Of seventeen. and his
younger brother Benjamin. Of No. 400 South Fourth
street. Brooklyn. 4. D.. went to the public bath At
the foot OF North Sixth street. that city, early
Sunday morning. to swim. Each batch Of boys is
allowed twenty-five minutes in the bathhouse. and
William impatient Of the delay, took the advice Of
another boy. and. undressing eaped into the water
outside the house. After swimming some distance
from shore in sight Of . crowd of men the boy
turned and started back but before he had got much
more than half way sank below the surface An Ice
man named Gribbeu and boy named Cavanagh
plunged In to render him assistance but the drown
ink lad did not rise again. His body was recovered
in khe afternoon and inquest held. In rendering
o verdict Of accidental drowning the jury recon-
mcnded the building OF another bathhousc the
enlargement OF that now in
The New York herald., 1879-07-01
CLOTHING THE JEAsNErrE's CREW.
Prom the Vallejo loall Chronicle. juno q j

From the Vallejo tCal.l Chronicle. June 81
A few days ago Lieutenant DeI.ong. captain OF the
Jeanette. submitted proposals to various merchants
for clothing to be furnished for the of the
OF his Arctic yacht Messrs. Snow Pettis, OF this
city, have secured the contract for clothing and
various knick-knacks Some of the clothing has al
ready arrived. Each man was measured for his
suit. so that perfect nt would be guaranteed, and
the clothing was then made order. Each man will
be itted out with three suits One of them is n
heavy brown copper fastened duck suit, lined
throughout with gray blanket. The coat is made
after the ulster pattern. and provided with
a number of pockets. and broad belt to strap around
the waist. Another suit. winch Is intended for
dress parade. is the regulation blue naval uniform.
the trousers being wide at the bottoms. the shirt
being double back. with broad collar. The cap h
the regulation style. and black necktic. The third
suit is made of black oilskn. and comprises pea.
jacket pants and sou wester Each will be provided
with q long blue ovcrcoat and a number Of pairs of
wooicn stockings that made to reach above the
knees The shoes are to be made to order in San
Francisco of canvas and lined with felt. Fifty
dozen spools OF Ballou's assorted linen thread a
couple pairs of SCISSORS. large quantity of
pins and needles will be among the knicktnacks Fine
and coarse combs. dozen and half of two and
three quart rubber bottles, with handles, made by tie
National Rubber Company OF Brlstoi, IL. L., wiii
be carried along for use while travelling IN small
boats the ce Where the mouth piece IL fastened.
there is "a rubber funnel stitched ON so that the
bottle can be easily nlled. This style OF bottle ia
SAID TO be superior 10 the old style army canteen
made of tin, there IN Danger Of their breaking
or being dcnicd Besides the clothing that has been
picked out for the the officers will also have
their outfit after the same pattern except the blue
shirt, trousers and cap, they wearing the govern
mental oficcrs uniforms. The Alaska Fur Com
pany some time ago presented the expedition with
complete uutht Of FUR clothing which Of course will
be made Of Every will be provided with
pair of heavy blue blankets. mattress and pillows.
The New York herald., 1879-07-01
UNIVERSITY CoNvoCATION.
MEETING OF EDUCATORS TO DISCUSS PRACTICAL
QUESTIONS CONNECTED WITH THE SCIENCE OF
TEACHING

TEACdlN0.
ALBANY, June 80. 1879.
The sixteenth anniversary of the University Con-
vocation of the State of New York will be held at the
Assembly Chamber in the (new) Capitol in the city
OF Albany, Tuesday, July 4. at ten o'clock A. NJ.
and is expected continue three days. The session
will begin with an opening address by Chancellor
Erastus O. Benedict. and papers and discussions
will be had on the following subjects:-
'The Method of Instruction in Intellectual Philoso-
ply in Hamilton College," by Professor John W.
Mears. Hamilton College; 1.-The Evolution of the
dent John A. weisse; 'Chlorophyll and the Produc-
ton of Organic Matter in the Plant by Professor
George C. Caldwell Cornell University; "Our Eng
ton Colleges; The influence Of Language Upon
Thought" by Professor William d. Wilson. Cor
nell University; "Reserve in Teaching The
cries." by Professor Darius H. Ford;
.sThe Analytic Method Of Teaching the Latin Verb,
Classic Inauencs on English Language" Modern
Languages In Our Schools" ''Syntax and Etymol-
ogy," "keading Art and Scholarly Attain
inent." Common School Reading, 'rhe Necessity
Historical and Political study to the Citizens OF
Republic, "The Problem Of the Normal Schools. Z
''Who Has the Right to Teach Y" 1.-THE Licensing of
Common School Teachers. :. "6ome Detects of
Schools" "EducationI R@eSerms." @ :" academic N In.
in the Science OF Educs&ion," Political Econ
omy in High Schools, - ''3ek Government in
Schools" ''The Huinor Of the school Room. Pre-
cession OF the Equinoxess ''University Standard
Academic Union. Its Merits. Purposes and Defects
1.-THE Labor Question" and 'Drawing - In Element
in Public Education" Eulogies will be pronounced
John A. Dix aud Henry Wells, Of Aurora. men,
bers of the Convocaton. Who have died during the
The New York herald., 1879-07-01
"WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN"
AN HOUR AND HALF THAT WOULD HAVE
SERVED THE PURPOSE OF THE MANHATTAN
BANK ROBBERS.

AN HOUR AND HALF THAT WOULD HAVE
SERVED THE PURPOSE OF THE MANHATTAN
BANK ROBBERS.
The Bank Of the Metropolis is located on the
ground floor OF No. II Union square. the
northeast corner of Fifteenth street, and
has a frontage both those thoroughfares.
1t has capital Of s5oo.0oo and large number of
depositors Tiffany Co.'s building is the south
ern corner OF Fifteenth street. opposite
The officers of the institution 1t would SEEM place
little reliance the police for the protection of
their property, for in addition to the usual
patrolman outside they engage private watchnan
who is known Little Nike" an inside watchman
whose namo could not be learned aud the
pstrolman of the American District Tcle-
graph Company whose wires attached
to the bank safes. when the clerks leave the bank
daily at three O'Clock they do not disturb their
count books. but allow them to remain
Oh the desks until six O'Clock, when
tho night watchman who comes on duty
ut that nour is in the habit removing them to q
vault in which they kept night. II is this
watchm ans duty soon It ~ dark to
light the gas in the bank give y
distiDct view OF the entire counting room either
Fifteen tn street Union square. At dark last
night there was no light burning in the bank. but
the fact was not discovered until twenty
three s minutes s pas. Of nine Inc ps,r, .. wnen
Company. passed the place and noted the unusual
substance. With the Manhattan Bank robbery
fresh In his mind ho made hasty communication
with Mr.. q. W. Hail. manager OF the district. and
the news telegraphed to Mr. Robert scheli.
| president OF the bank. At his house. No. 80 Vest
fifty-sixt street. and to the teller. Mr. r. c. Evans.
at his home. No. lO2 East Fifty.fourth street.
| with hair on end they hastencd to- the bank
| in mortal dread of they knew not what They we're
agrceaby surprised to find the bank lighted up and
Captain Williams standing guard over the
nolested vault. Officer Moore. who patrols In front
| OF the bank had also noticed the absence of the
| lights, and sent word TO his captain. The offi-
| GERS mad gained entrance to the counting room
through of tho bank windows fronting
| on Union square which they had found open. Tho
| watc hman also found inside the bank,
but his mental condition was so confused
and his equilibrium uncertain that 1t
was evident he under tho influence
of stimulants. Mr.. Schell, when questioned AZ to
the state OF affairs. very irate, aud turned the
lock of the bank door upon the information
| sought by the reporters without. Mr.. Evans WAS
| better disposed lie said 1t didnt amount
! TO anything he night wstchman was drunk. and
that's all there about It. lie declined to give
the mans name. because he ''didnt believe in
kicking a man when he was jown. and he
uhe watchnan) was sure 70 be discharged. Tho re-
porter suggested shst u might be matter OF nssr'