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The New York herald., 1879-03-18
CABLE NOTES.

The village Of vernet near vlchy. containing 100
houses, has been totally destroyed by fire.
Over two thousand file makers and forgers at Shelf
field have decided to resist q reduction OF wages.
The Times in IT'S financial despatch from Paris
states that the formation OF another Atlantic Cable
Company is threatened.
The Sta,dard in its financial article says it is ru-
mored that Russia has as good as decided to tax tho
coupons of her external debt
letter from Weston to Sir John Ashley was pub
lished in London yesterday. challenging Rowelt to
contest the championship with him.
The King of the Belgians and the Duke Of suther-
land yesterday witnessed trial Of Edisons loud
sounding telephone, and were greatly pleased with
the result.
The Times says it is stated that the government in
spectors have detected twenty Of pleuro-
pneumonia in the cattle cargoes Of the steamers
Brazilian and Ontario.
The French Minister Of Finance yesterday repaid
to the Bank of France 5OOO 600 francs sl3 00O
the last tnstalment of tho milliard borrowed from
the Bank during tho war.
The Times. in its financial column. says the Erie
Railway reconstruction trustees at their meeting to-
day Tuesday will consider the resignstions of Sir
Edward watkin and another trustee. which have
been rendered.
The syndical Chamber of Manufacturers Of Silk
portant free trade movement. and have started o
subscription defray the cost Of lectures ON the
subject throughout Franco.
Rain has fallen throughout the province Of La
hore in sucient quantities to insure the safety OF
the spring harvest thereby altering tho financial and
political aspects OF the situation. and affects tho
military by facilitating the supply OF grain and tor
age.
The Tiaes' Calcutta despatch says:-"The Chief Com
missioner for British Burmah now has sufficient force
to protect the British territory but the position Of
the resident and other Europeans at Msndalay Is
critical in tho extreme The best hope for their
safety rests on the belief that the King and his ad
visers are not utterly lost to all sense of pru
dence as to precipitate their own downfall by rush
ing into hostilities."
William Habron, the young man who was under
sentence Of penal scrvitude for the murder In 1876
of policeman at wlailoy Range. near Manchester.
has feSfived = fec pfFd6n. Before his execution
the notorious Peace confessed that he (Peace)
guilty Of tie crime. The Home Secretary promises
to d6 All that Ii Possible {of Ha6fons welfare
J6hn Drigat wrot6 some time ;aG6, Ldeclsring his
belief in Habrons innocence.
Tho NIctlesAed weavers have accepted the ten per
cent reduction. The masters Of tho Midland glass
trade have announced reduction of fifteen per cent
The workmen will probably resist, and the Glass
makers Union throughout tho kingdom have
promised to assist the strikers. The Durham coal
owners have issued notice. expiring on the 9th Of
April, Of q ten per cent reduction Of the wages Of
surface workers and fifteen per cent Of tho wages Of
underground workers. A general strike Of the
miners ID expected.
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
Mus1cA1, AND pnAMArIc NorEs

MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
The "Scrap of Paper" at wallack's has proved
decided hit.
DIR. Damrosch and Mr.. Max Pinner will give
another musical soree at the Union League Theatre
on Thursday evening"
At the Park Theatre ON Thursday matinee will
be given for the convenience of professionals who
have not yet been able to witness the admirable act
ing of tho cast in Engaged.
Engaged" has made great hit at the Chestnut
Street Theatre. Philadelphia where it is very well
played. 1t drew crowded houses during the week.
and standing room only" has been the rule.
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Williamson playing two
weeks engagement at the Walnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia. This week they revive Barney
williams play written for him by Brougham, ''The
Emerald Ring"
Mr. Ross Raymond, well known Philadelphia
journalist. has had q comedy accepted by Manager
Goodwin of the Walnut. It is soon to be produced.
under the title Of "News. In Three Editions and
Supplement-"
Ford Zimmerman's "Pinafore" company at the
Broad Street Theatre. Philadelphia. is still playing
to phenomenal business. 1t is now in its third
month at the Broad Street. and will probably reach
one hundred performances.
The Alice Oates Opera Company. at tho Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia. playing successful two
psOved quito SO popular .'Gitofe- -GdroAa j" Lies
Cloches do Cornevillc," "La Marjolainc" and other
favorites.
The theatres are now claiming the pedestrians. and
some Of the managers will probably reap not little
benefit from their presence in the boxes during tho
week. Rowell. Ennis and Hartman. with their train
ers and friends. have promised to attend the Lyccum
tonight and witness III. NJ. 8. Pinafore."
A cable despatch. just received by Colonel Maple
son from Carl Rosa. states that the debut of Mile
Marie Van Zandt at the Teatro Regio in Turin. was
great success. Miss Van Zandt is the daughter of
Nine. Jenny Van Zandt. and has bcen studying dur
ing the past four years under Lsmpert at Milan 1t
is related of her that at the age Of thirteen after
u ingng one afternoon in tho presence of Colonel
Mapleson and Adelina Patti. tho latter warmly en-
braced the youthful artist and exclaimed. This is
my successor without any doubt
contract was signed last evening at the Academy
Of Music between Mr.. Maurice Strakosch. behalf
of his brother Max and Mr.. Henry Mapleson whereby
the services OF Nine. Marie Rozca secured prima
donna assoluta for operate in California,
commencing on tho 10th of April and terminating
about the end of May. Mme Roze is to
appear in Carmen aida" "Trovatorc." !" Faust
Lies Huguenots." "Mignon." "Isuy Bias" and other
operas to DO hereafter selected The other artists Of
the company will consist Of Miss Annie Louise Cary.
Miss Marie Litta Signors Pantalconi Comfy. Adams,
Iaxzarini and other well known members OF tho Stra-
kosch troupe. At the termination of this engage
ment Madame Roze returns to Her Majosty's Opera
In London where she will sing until the end of the
season.
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
THE KHEDIyE's TROUBLES.

CAIRO March IL, 1879
The Khedive insists upon the retirement OF
Riaz Pacha as Minister Of the Interior. Mr..
Rivers Wilson, Minister Of Finance, and M. de
Blgnieres, Minister of Public Works. desire his
retention. Hence the Khedive's notice TO the
British Consul that he apprehended fresh dis
turbances unless the Cabinet was remodellcd.
The Khedive has requested the Rothschilds to
accept modification Of the securities agreed
upon for a new loan, but the Rothschilds
have declined, and have given notice of their
intention to suspend advances. The Khediyc
threatens them with legal proceedings. Mr..
Vivian, the British diplomatic agent and Con-
sui General at Alexandria, leaves for England
on the 25th inst, having been summoned by
Lord Salisbury to give his views respecting the
present crisis.
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
APOLLINARIS
NATU RAJ
MINERAL WATER.

The Apoilinars Company Limited) have attached bus
little Importance to the scandous paragraphs and adver
tisements respecting Apollinars Water which have
peared from time to time in the
Some OF the statements absurd that they must
have amused those who had any information the sub
ject; others without ingenuity and evnced
tain spocousncss which calculated misead the pub
lie Their motive and the interests they intended
serve were sufficiently transparent.
The time has arrived when the Apoinaris Company
Limited think il desirable to give authoritative
reply the sanderous aud malignant
cusations which have been levellcd against them.
They DO 30 by the publication of the following letter
from the United States Treasury which hoy append the
certificate OF the world famous Professor Virchow, Of
Berlin.
will leave future slanderous inventions respecting
Apollinaris Water the contempt which they merit
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
NINE. ANDERsoN's WALK.

CHICAGO. ILL.,. March II. 1879.
Mime. Anderson stopped walking shortly before
ton O'Clock tonight when she should have completed
2066 quarter miles in that number of consecutive
periods Of ten minutes each. In point Of fact she
has taken three during her walk and has failed
to walk twelve Of the quarters This spols the record
but her friends claim that. owing 70 u trlng over
length of the track she has donea amount of walk
ing more than equal to her task. notwithstanding
her rests. Her last quarter was done In 2:20. and
she is in good condition. She will begin walk
shortly in Now York.
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
OHIO SEATS TO BE CONTESTED.
CINCINNATI. March II. 1879.

CIScrSSArI March II. 1879. .
Considerable excitement prevailed In this city
to-day over reports that democrats had been
gathering evidence to show that Buttcrworth and
Young. the Congressmcn-clcct from tho First
and Second districts Of this city. werc elected
by unlawful means, and that large number Of afi-
dsvits had boon taken and would be used In Wash
ington tomorrow to prevent the seating OF tho gen.
tlcmcn. 1t is charged that many afidavits
acru
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
RAIDING LIQUOR SALOONS.

NORWICH, CONN.,, EXCITED OVER THE SEIZURE
OF pop BEER AND cIDER-INToxrcATiNa
PROPERTIES OF THE FLUIDS.
[By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l
NORWICH. Conn. March IL. 1870.
There is considerable excitement in this city to-
day the seizure OF large quantities Of liquor by
the police. All the force ordered out for duty
this morning and stationed in the various whole
sale stores in town. In Bills saloon, on the
west sde three bottles we're takon from an ovorcoat
pocket and confscatcd. man from Montvie,
named Tiffany. has been operating In town for sew
eral days "spotting" various saloons. At n whole
sale place the sheriff, In trying to lift tho re-
frigerator cover, met with severe 4, difhcul-
ties. Instead of yielding easily the box
cover. went back with spring. which. ON
examination. revealed man covered In ghostlike
garments. Over ono hundred dealers have been ar
rested The termination OF these cases depends on
the intoxicating properties OF cider and hop beer
The trials, In which several chemical professors are
interested. occur this week.
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
THE LYNN MYSTERY.
DosroN. March n. 1879.

BOSTON, March II, 1879.
A public funeral was held In Lynn. Mass. this
afternoon tho remains Of the victim of the late
mysterious murder. The services were conducted
in the First Univcrsalist Church by Revs G. W. Bid
die and w. A. spaulding. the latter preaching the f
neral DISCOURSE. large audience present At
the close the service the remains placed In
receiving vault In Pine Grove Cemetery.
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
IRISH IMMIGRATION.

CHICAGO. H.. March II, 1870.
conference Of delegates from Irish colonization
societies throughout the country met here to-day and
organized The object of the conference Is to con-
slider questions relating to immigration. in accord
ance with the call recently issued and sent out in
these dispatches. Nothing but routine business
done.
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
BRooxLYN PARK THEATRE.

Miss Fanny Davenport began q weeks engagement
at the Brooklyn Park Theatre last evening in Angus
tin Dalys i've act play of "Pique. The piece was
finely mounted. and Miss Davenport's rendition Of
the character of Mabel Renfrew was as good usual
She well supported by the Park Theatre tcom-
pany and the applause was frequent throughout the
piece. '.Pique'' will be contiued until Thursday
night. when Divorce" will take its place. Miss
Davenport will then appear in her original character
of Fanny Ten Eyck.
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
WIETING AND HISCOCK.

A DETERMINED CONTEST PROMISED FOR THE
SEAT IN CONGRESS OF THE TwENTY-1IPTH
NEW YORK DIsTRIcT-cHARaEs OF BRIBERY
AND INTIMIDATION AGAINST HIscocK, THE
REPUBLICAN HOLDING THE CERTIFICATE OF
ELECTION. :.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
SYRACUSE. March II. 1879.
The case Of DR.. ]. NJ. Wieting against Mr.. Frank
Hiscock, contrasting the latters election to sent In
tho present Congress- s exciting considerable aten
tiop tho time for the extra session approaches.
Dr. weting served notice Of contest and charges
the 23d of December last alleging bribery intimida
ton Interference by United States marshals and fed
eral supervisors Of election. A copy Of Mr.. His
cocks answer was received the 2Sth Of December.
making general denial and setting mp counter
tho statute. within forty days after the
service Of answer TO take testimony before referee
named by himself This his he has not done and the
to drop the case there He has been In correspond
ence with members OF Congress. and has assurances
justifying Congress taking action the Committee
ON Contested Seats shall be sent TO Syracuse to in
yostigate the matter Steps have been taken by
general and specific facts have been obtained In
that direction. which, s believed by the contestant
here after Congress conSene After the Commitos
on Contested Seats Is appointed a number OF
afndavits will be forwarded to members Of tho
House who will bring them before the committee 1t
has been suggested that effort should be made to
keep Mr.. Hiscock from taking part In the organiza
ton OF the House. but nothing definite has been
done in that direction. and it is claimed here that
nothing will be dono now. There some
which his friends urge will secure DIR. Wieting's I'D
mission to seat In tho present Congress. He has
always been Tilden man, and was strong advo-
cato OF Tdcns interests, and for that it il
thought the Tilden wing will do all in its power to
get him there Seating DR.. Wicting aud establishing
fraud against Mr. Hscock would. 1t is claimed ser-
ously damage Mr.. Hiscocks hopes for the Guberna-
torial nomination next fall and II nominated seri-
ousy operate 10 compass his defeat.
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
THE THIRTEENTH BROOKLYN REGI-
MENT.
MONTREAL, Quebec, March II, 1879

MONTREAL, Quebec, March IL, 1870.
Colonel Fletcher has received letter from Colonel
Austin, commanding the Thirteenth Brooklyn reai-
mcnt announcing the intention Of that regiment to
pay visit TO Montreal on tho Queens Birthday. and
asking TO be assigned position In the line Of the
Montreal brigade.
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The steamship Abyssnia. for Queenstown ana
Liverpool. aud France tor Havre. will sail from this
port ON Wednesday.
Tho mails for Europe will close at the Post Once
at half twelve and for France direct at hafpas
one +. NJ
The NEW YORK Naturalization for Europe-wiu
be ready at halfpast eight O'Clock in the morning.
Single copies. in wrappers for mailing six cents.
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
NEW PUBLICATIONS

NEW PUBLICATIONS.
DEADY AT III O'CLOCK.
FOR APRIL.
BERG rND THAI: SKETCHES IN TYRoL-Ir ,,RA
With fifteen illustrations.
THE TRUE HEAVEN. Poem. BY Paul a. HAyns.
TO BED OF TULIPS. Poem.
With full page illustration BY Abbey.
SCULPTURE IN AMERICA. BY S. G. W. benjamin
With sixteen illustrations.
PICTURESQUE EDINBURGH.
With twelve illustrations
STREET SCENES IN HAVANA
With Ave illustrations
THE ANCESTRY OF BRUDDER. BONES BY Olive
With seventeen illustrations.
THE PHILADELPHIA, zoo.
With sixteen illustrations.
COR cogDrrM STORY OF NO MANS LAND
With one illustration
THE PRACTICAL INTERROGATION OF NATURE By
Dr. John w. Draper
HOW ABEL MArRIL PREACHED FOR xR. SMITH,
story.
CHURCH MUSIC IN AMERICA
DIR. MITcHELLs LETTERS FROM WASHINGTON.
1sUi-iSl3
YOUNG MRS JARDrSE. Novel by p,nah xulock
With three illustrations
KITCHEN GARDEN BY e p. Roe.
THE VOYAGE OF ST. BRANpAS. APosm.
RICHARD HENRY DANA By R.H s,odd.rd.
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LATEST CABLE NEWS.
st. Patrick's Day in
Ireland.
RIOTS AT BELFAST.
The Emperor of Austria at
Szegedin.
EUROPEAN POLITICS.
Gambetta Talked Of for the
Premiership.
SCENE IN THE REICHSTAG.
EUROPEAN POLITICS.
Gambetta Talked Of for the
Premiership.
SCENE IN THE RE1cHsTAG.

THE BRUNSWICK DUcHy-THE DUKE OF GUNNER
LAND MAKES PEACE WITH GRRMANY-soUTH
AFRICAN oRANGEMEN REFUSE TO AID ENGLAND
AGAINST THE zuLUs.
my CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON, March 1S, 1879.
Cardinal Carlo MOrichini, Bishop Of Albano,
is dying.
The opinion is gaining ground in France that
: M. Gambetta must assume the Premiership.
A despatch to the st. Petersburg Golos states
that the last Of the Russians quilted Adrianople
on Sunday.
Lord Blachford will move in the House of
Lords, on Tuesday next, vote of censure upon
the Zulu policy Of the English government.
The government of an Orange River Free State
refuses to aid to permit its citizens to aid the
British government against the Zulus, on consti-
tutional grounds.
A private telegram from Rangoon contradicts
the special despatch to tho Daily Ncars Of the
14th, saying that it was thought that an ulti-
matum would be sent by the British to Man
dalay.
The story of Colonel Pearson's defeat of q
large Zulu force at Ekowe is utterly false. 1t is
thought in England that tho Zulus set the re-
port abroad in order to delay tho despatch of
assistance to Ekowc.
The correspondent of tho Standard in Berlin
asserts that 10000 Russians are now being
conveyed across the Caspian Sea, from the
mouth of the Volga to Chikisliar Post, near the
mouth of the Atrek River whence they will DO
marched to Mewo, if the report be true that
they are destined for that place.
The Berlin 1agblan mentions under rcserv.,
rumor that a friendly understanding will be
announced on the Emperor Williams birthday,
whereby the Duke of Cumberland will renounce
his claims to the throne of Hanover and Prussia
will give her consent to the early abdication of
the Duke of Brunswick in favor of the Duke of
Cumberland,
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
ST. fArR1cx's DAY IN IRELAND.
BELFAST, March IL, 1879.

During the celebration of St Patrick's Day
professions Of nationalists attempted to
enter districts of tho town where disturb
ances were expected in the event Of
their appearance, but were prevented by tho
police. The processionists fired upon and stoned
the police, several of whom were injured.
Eventually the police were obliged to fire ON tho
processionists. The troops are now ON duty.
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
RAND OPERA HousE-A CELEBRATED CASE
CHARACTERS IN THE PROLOGUE

Count dAubctcrrc. commanding tho Kings Own
regiment. ...s....... .........Mr. Edxn varrcy
Mr.. Ed X. Collier
bnHafe. canp
Dennis Oourkc an Irish sergeant In the Kings service
Mr.. Charles O'Brien
Characters In tho play
Duke Aubeterre Governor of Provence Mr. Edwin Varrcy
Count do Mornay returned from exile MR. r. L. Tilton
yisccsnt Rsou do langey. Mr.; Collier
Joan Remand. condemned 10 the gnlleys Mr. Ed X Collier
Dennis Rourkc In Che service of Duke d. Aubctcre
Mr. Charles " 'Brien
Tho Sergeant Of the Guard W. VI. Montgomery
Joseph Mr. D. feck
Adrienne, Duke dAubetcrrcs adopted daughter,
Miss Emily f. Baker
Valentine de Mofnay. Miss Emma Marklcy
Duchess dAubcterrc .......... Miss Emma Skcrritt
Chanonesss OF College d'Iyers Miss Mary Maddcrn
julie Adficnncs maid Laura bascompo
This we'll known drama was produced last night
by company which cannot compare favoraby with
the freshly remembered actors who won laurcls
therein upon the boards OF another theatre. The
company. TO do 1t justice, enacted the play glibly
and intclligibly enough; there was no hesi-
tation and no lack Of memory. but the con.
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him with forcible removal from the Tribune.
The tumult Mt the time was ndescribable."
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
THE szHaEp1N DISASTER.

SzEGEDIN, March IL, 1879.
The Emperor of Austria arrived at Szegedin
yesterday morning. and was conveyed in q boat
through the ruined town. He was deeply
affected. Replying to an address no
said his heart was deeply paineds ut
the calamity. Yet the people should
not be too MUCH distressed. Help would
come. The Emperor left for Vienna
in the evening. About 23, 600 inhabitants havo
been removed Thoscremaining are amply sup
piled with provisions. The pecuniary damage
by the disaster is estimated at 81, 500, 600.
Official reports in Hungary estimate the loss of
life ut $500. Two thousand farm houses in the
surrounding country have been destroyed by the
flood. II is believed the waters will not have
entirely subsidized before July.
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
DIED..

RoBERTs.-On Monday evening, March II, MisS
JANE L. ROBERTS. i'll the 10th year of her age.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
For Other Deaths See Eighth Pdge.]
The New York herald., 1879-03-18
OLYMPIC rHEArnE-..H. M s. pINAroRE.

The comic opera Of III. NJ S. Pinafore' was pro-
duced at the Olympic Theatre last night with An en-
tirely The audience present nearly filed
the house, fact which proves how attractive Is this
amusing piece. At less than six places of amuse.
ment in this city is the 'Pinafore'' being performed
and all doing well. Mr.. Crosbies Admiral
Porter ranks next to Mr. Whihins. though
in no way initiating the latter. he sang
his songs with taste and made all the points with
precision. Miss Scott and Mr.. Atkinson. Josephine
and Ralph, in good voice and secured several
encores. Miss Stewart Buttercup was amusing,
but the remainder OF the cast was scarcely up
to tho average Considerable rehearsal is necessary
before the music will flow smoothly, and tho con-
ductor should moderate his energy. AS the enter
Gaythornes." in which Miss Dickie Lingard appears.
it is safe to predict that the house will be Semune-
rative.
The New York herald., 1879-03-18

A DEATH KNELL! THIS IS WHAT A NEG
lected cough cold proves millions II love life
arrest these premonitions Of Consumption with Hans
the only remedy cRIrTENroNs 6th av. Sold by
all druggists.
PIXIES fooTuAcHE DRors in minute.
The New York herald., 1879-03-18

The NATURAL APoLLISARIs WATER OF the Apoliinars
Spring Ncuenahr alkaline water which
may BIO used habitually table water It's pleasant
taste and its richness In csrbonic acid favcraby dis
tinguish it from the other similar mineral waters.
ISiguedJ PROFESSOR DE vIRCHOW.
BKaLIN December "a, 1873
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THE FRENCH POLITICAL rRoUpLE.


The Paris correspondent Of the Times says =
"Thc Cabinet will probably be modified shortly,
owing to the impression left by Thursdays sit
ting. The Chamber of Deputies feels that the
Cabinet might have opposed impeachment with
out making the matter question Of confidence"
The Paris correspondent of the Daily Ncrs
says:-"It is universally believed that M. Wad-
dington cannot remain Premier, and it is i'm
probable that he will consent to remain in the
Ministry in any lower capacity. M. Fournicr is
mentioned as his successor. NJ. Icon Say, Min
lister of Finance, must certainly resign. II is ,ls
tonishing how the opinion gains ground daily that
M. Gambctta must assume tho Premiership
Mr. Jules Ferry introduced ON Saturday
bill restoring to the State the sole power of con-
felring degrees, excluding from professorships
the members of unauthorized religious societies,
and rcorganizing the Council of Public lnstruc-
tod 40 IA to eliminate the clerical element
General Borel, who succeeded General Bcrthaut
as Minister Of War under the De Broglie gov
ernment, has resigned tho command of the
Rouen army corps.