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Daily Republican., 1880-08-11
NEWS sUMMAnY.


.Tn0 UhMOefB Oh tmO BoAWhmmbWA@ u
Arrested The Notorious Tom
Beckett Arrested - Other Incl
dents, Accidents and Casualties.
The United States Grand Jury in
New York declared yesterday that the
SsawanhaEka disaster was due to the
criminal carelessness Of certain Govern
ment officials and the officers and
owners Of the vessel. They indicted
them for mauslaughter and warrants
were issued for their arrest. Copies OF
the presentment are to be forwarded to
President Hayes, the heads Of the Sem
ate and House Of Representatives, At
torney General and the Secretary Of
the Treasury.
Tom Beckett, whose wife had lsft him
through cruel treatment. shot and
severely wounded two officers ON Mon
day, at Jacksonville, ILL.,, who attempt
ed to arrest him, after he had forcibly
entered his mother-in-law's house in
search Of his wife and had exchanged
pistol shots with her brother. Beckett
was shot in the leg before he surrender
ed TO the officers.
The United States Treasury Depart
msnt has lust transferred $5, 900, 900 IN
gold bullion from the New York Assay
ofice to the Philsdelphis Mint, for coin
age into eagles and half eagles to
supply the demand for gold coin Of
those denominations.
Daniel O'Neal, arrested for the mur-
der at Chicago, ILL.,, Of Mcmahon, last
Friday, has become insane. He imag-
ines that he is going to be hanged at
once for the murder, and that he hears
workmen erecting the gallows.
DR.. Tanner exhibited yesterday no
symptoms Of impaired health, his ap-
petite and digestion continuing re-
markably good. At six O'Clock last
evening, his weight was 14l pounds.
William Gill, an alleged agent Of
the Louisiana Lottery Company, was
held in New York yesterday in $500
bail to answer the charge Of having sold
tickets for drawing in that concern.
Policeman Chumlsy, who was shot
last Sunday night, at Cincinnati, Ohio,
by Thos. B. Snellbaker, an opera House
proprietor, died Yesterday from his
wounds.
President Hayes left Washington yes.
terdsy morning for Columbus, o. Mrs.
Hayes did not accompany him, and
owing to his absence no Cabinet meet
ing was held.
Dudley Field, only son Of David
Dudley Field, died suddenly Yesterday
morning, at Stockbrjdge, Mass, Of
heart disease, in his 46th year.
Major Reginald Il. Fowler, paymaster
in the United States army, died at
Fort Whipple, Arizona, yesterday.
The aggregate census returns give
Msssach husstts q population OIL ,7s3, ,sl2
an increase of 10 per cent. over last
census figures.
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binder the people who like good
Ire dropping in so fast ct the
EDls, No. 30S W. Front street.
ths best Sc. -four in the city
10 per barrel.
n Havana filed cigar given on
lhe New York Store, s. Z. cor.
French streets.
licking, cording, traidlug, quilt.
hbroidering, shoe-atting, dress
tailoring and general family
,|snsral manufacturing, the New
bswing Machine has no equal.
M Market street.
b Geo. B. Metzner, 10s Bsst Sd
|Or q clean shave, hair cut OF
b. Dyeing a specially. Tobacco
rs, best quality, constantly on
Hartman, Druggist, Fifth and
streets, sells all the popular
of the day, including Hop Bit
] Hoohsnd's German Bitters.
cash prizes at the New York
Dm this week.
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A Rlrthd day Party.

Last evening party Of young folti
met at the house of Dan'l. Clover and
proceeded to Mr.. Rob't Kelly's residence
10 give his daughter, Jennie, sur
prise on her birthday, The young
lady was completely taken by surprise,
and was presented handsome set Of
jewelry by her friends. Games were
introduced and played until II O'Clock
when refreshments were served and
the party soop afterwards dispersed.
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Lost.

James Mckay, who resides near Cen,
treyille, Christiana Hundred, visited
our oity on Friday last, when he had
the misfortune to lose his pocket boos
containing over t1OO in money, and
three notes given by Moses e'a1r, ~,
Frank Clement and Frank Moore Ihe
bublic are cautioned against negotiat'
inr the same. For particulars see aa'.
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nm,srs of ,i,e Rose Bud.

On Tuesday evening last, the Ro'
Bud Assembly elected officers as 10
lows:
Prssideu.-Wm. Winthrop.
Vice presjdent--Walter Barnes.
Tressurer-Frank Stubes.
Secretary--Wm. Driscoll.
Chairman-Frauk Higgins.
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A Wilmington Bird 0,
Chest or Times Of yesterday.

About 8 o'clock last evening two per.
sons, a man and woman, presented
themselves TO Alderman Welser to be
married. The alderman had gone
home, and In q few minutes more
would have retired, but he performed
the sacred rites and pronounced them
man and wife. The groom was q resi-
dent OF this place, and the bride be-
longed in Wilmington.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-11
CHURCH CHIN ES.
m Notes About tho State
Achers and their charges.

n NOtes About tho State
lchers and their changes.
fact that a real genuine camp.
Is DOW to be held at Rehoboth.
Pmbsrs Of White Chapel and
= Church are the prime movers
matter. A committee Of Lay
the N. L. Church have leased
p ground and propose holding
pg lasting about ten or eleven
esinning Thursday, August II,
adjourned meeting of the So
Wesley Chapel, NJ. 4. Church,
pWn, on Friday afternoon Mes
eeph 7. Adams and Charles P.
we're elected trustees to fill the
Ps occasioned by the deaths Of
Tunnel and Eli Torbsrt, two
'of the church.
.W. L. s. Murray, Of Middle
parted on his vacation Monday,
" away about two weeks. He
ufst 10 Wye camp; will return
ey aud spend the remainder Of
Patton at Ocean Grove, where
hethodists are gathered to-
pethodlst Protestants have been
a ten days meeting at Tub
pds, mile and a half from Mil.
HeV' Mr.. Nicholson, who had
was unable to get preachers,
70 Preach three times on one
Dunday schools of Head of Chris
fgISGyterian Church, of which
>. L Vallandigham is pastor,
~ their annual celebration on
y next, the 18th inst.
Il. l. E. Miskimou, of the Sea.
r; : Church, and s. D. Hall,
she ?. Z. Church, are off on
INNER vacation.
pohn France, Of Newark, is still
|p.ic City, visiting his brother.
uay Jay morning Mr.. William Ker-
.,u,' ~,ell'known 2. local preacher in
NY ohoiated. In the even
81 ''ys y, OF song, under the direc.
/ F. w. Zimmerman was held.
p1as nrlstisna a N. E. and Presbyte-
'4 sabbath Schools excursion
=, look . by the Thomas CLYDE,
~ OIL on Thursday, the 10Th
ill., -. Waters has besn assigned
hoa cnarge BY the A. M. 4.
r''' recently In session at
h 'v' Y rhos. 8. Becker dedicated
Nd. A'''' 'our0h AZ
i. Sn1do
e,isr 1H"yaer Hry OF the Chistiana
4 ir;an1a ,ia Gnuroh and family started
Nanis In's in New Jersey and
| Thu ~, to be absent three
40 'nofoh will be closed nsxt
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EGISTER'S ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Aug. ., 1855.
Upon the application OF William Bush,
Administrator OF Norman U. Lounsberry,
late of Wilmington Hundred. In said coun.
ty, deceased, It Is ordered and REQ
tod by the Register that the Administrator
aforesaid give notice Of granting OF
Letters of Administration upon the estate
Of the deceased, with the date OF granting
thereof, by causing advertisements to be posted
within forty days from the date OF such Let
ters in six Of the most public places Of the
county Of New Castle, requiring all persons
having demands against the estate to present
the same, or abide by an Act Of Assembly in
such case made and provided and also cause
the Same TO be inserted within the same pc
Rod in the DELAWARE REPUBLICAN, news
paper published in Wilmington, and to bo
continued therein three weeks (e-od)
(~~~) Given under the hand and Seal Of
}L.s. Office of the Register aforesaid at New
~ Castle, In New Castle county af0re-
said, the day and year absye written.
s. q. BI9GS, Register.
NoTICB-Al per7ons having claims against
the estate of the deceased must present the
same, duly attested to the Administrator on
or before AuK. 9th, 1881, or abide the Act OF
Assembly in such case made and provided
WILLIAM BUSH, Administrator.
Address s:-Wilmtngton. Del. S.ll
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the little stream at our feet with Ito
few pebbles to chissl out in the hard
rocks these great polished bowls.

the little stream at our feet with Ito
few pebbles to chissl out in the hard
rocks these great polished bowls.
The pools can be reached very easily
with carriages as they are only mile
from the road, but we left our wagons
and walked across the valley and
were well repaid for doing 80, for
when we reached the centre Of the val
ley we got view Of all the mountains
at a single glance, while the foot log
over the Broad river, (only about fifty
feet broad here)is one Of the most pictur-
esque points ever saw. have spoken
Of only one side ofthe valley. So fer
have already alluded to the bad roads
and steep grades. must make an ex-
ception Of the Rssdy Patch Gap. 1t
leaves the Hickory Nut Gap road about
FIVE miles from Chimney Rocks and on
about nine miles with scarcely per-
csptibls hill, though gentle rise all
the way, following the beds Of mountain
streams as clear as crystal. We find our
selves encamped at night on the divide
Of the Blue Ridge, three thousand feet
above tide water, with spring one
hundred yards away, on one side the
waters Of which flow into the Atlantic
Ocean, while hundred yards away on
the other side the spring from which
We drink finds it way at last into the
Gulf Of Mexico. Here We pleasantly
spent the next day which was
the Sabbath. The point is called
Edniaville; there js no town, but the
community is nearly all composed Of
the members OF the Ednia family.
Squire Einia's home is only 3 few
steps from the camp, and he one Of the
most courteous and noble hearted Of
men in the most hospitable manner
offered us shelter, which we accepted
for the ladies; and while there is =
charm in camp life, all agreed that 3
fat feather bed was more comfortable
than a comfort on the ground or little
hay on the punchson hoor Of An old
school house.
We found one mile from the camp .
Baptist Church, where va went to w0r-
ship. The young man who was an
nouncsd to preach was q mountainser
who told me that he had been educated
between the plough.handles. He in
sisted on hearing the Northern preach.
ers, and Rev. A. W. Williams Of Phil
adslphia preached in the morning and
your correspondent in the afternoon, to
large and appreciativs congregations.
More than one half Of our audiences
had never before heard q Presbyte-
risn minister. The evening was spent
in Squire Ednia's porch singing beau
tiful hymns that are 80 tender in
gospel sentiments and so beautiful in
harmony, from the Moody < Sankey
books, Nos. l, 2 and 8, and closing with
family worship in his parlor. have
spent many days that are cherished as
pleasant, but never one so completely
filled to the brim with enjoyment as
that Sabbath in camp on the divide Of
the Blue Ridge. The next morning at
4 o'clock found US on the road to Hen
dersonville and home which after the
toughest ride that would be possible
for human nature to endure, We reached
at A p M A. N. X
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Department, Office Of the Chief
officer, Washington, Aug. IL
Ations for Wednesday-For the
Atlantic States, partly cloudy
with occasional rain, winds
from southwest to northwest,
ltationary temperature, station
higher barometer.
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Eiehth WaI d roIe Rafs1ne.

The Democrats Of the Eighth Ward
will erect pole at Ninth and Lombard
street, this evening at 7.30 o'clock. The
pole is made Of hickory wood, is 133
feet long, and will, when raised, ex-
tend 1875 feet above the ground. all
the Democratic clubs of this city will
attend the exercises. Speeches will be
made by J. Frank Ball and the "Three
Harrys." &. B. Frazer, ESQ.,, will
discuss the question relative to the
oity's finances.
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ann Country Excursion.

. Industrious young New York
srs, N. Israil, Il. oppenheim
Eossnblum, who board at No.
'stie street, desiring a country
n preparatory thereto dubbed
a, one dollar in the purchase
IA. Dauphin, No. Sls Broad
bw York City, Of half Of ticket
Bsg, in the July drawing Of the
ID State Lottery, and honorably
'by their entsrprising venture
which was Immediately paid
4 gold. They have extended
b 70 Europe. Who is the next
Ian in the September drawing Z
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The Hudson River Tunnel Disaa.
ter.

The work at the shaft of the Hudson
River Tunnel In Jersey City is almost
entirely suspended, and the prospect Of
reaching the bodies before the end Of
the present month Ia decidedly slim.
The new pump which was put to work
in the working shaft has proven a COM
pleto failure, and will have to be re-
moved to make room for another. The
tide flowed into the Golfer dam 80 rapid
ly that the digging was obliged to be
abandoned until low tide. The two
pumps in the Golfer dam were kept in
operation, but made no headway against
the water which filled the place up to
high water mark. II ia probable that
the plans will be SO altered that the
work of building the caisson will be
begun anew at once. This now
seems to be the only possible way Of
reaching the bodies, but it is a plan at
tended with considerable risk aud will
take month to complete 1t.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-11
IprclAL MENTIOH.
Latest Novelty.

IAleDt NvN
! n the immense sale OF 'ne
4. + Hat, we are now placing On
Ell = A similar rat, with many
Pants, ~ in black, brown ,al and
Ie miyed oolors, called "The
\ zach Each hat packed in an imite'
r,isu leather segar case, which
s'si I'D by the consumer for segars.
t,'I T. used for street, travelling,
gIY' gs' Sent by mail on receipt Of
|,Siue wi to the popularity Of this u
CSl1S D,so Says a cheaper one called
|aarette, 1a,y +" in same oolors. Each
s"tsd in a box the periet fac.
\ = segar. Price $3.50. Sent
an receipt of price. RUMFoRD
! 's,bionsble al Hatters, AGA Market
Wilmington, Del.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-11

Just arrived, car Of bran and car Of
straw in small bales, wholesale and re-
tail. Call at 30S West Front street or
622 West Front street.
Chamois Skins and spongss, q new
lot Just received and for sale at reason
able prices, at Taylor & Fullerton's,
Apotheoariss, 302 King street.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-11

hte OF the Tn hermOmoteF
gEPuBuCAN Office, on Wednesday
/, August IL:
d, 10 o'clock, IL O'Clock, ,
$50 300
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MARYLAND M alters.

Easton, the country seat of Talbot,
proves to be the largest town on the
Eastern Shore.
There were 1,769 hawks heads re-
turned to the Worcester County Com.
missioner for the past fiscal year and
paid for at q cost of S884.50
The watermelon crop Of Wicomico
county this year is er ormous, but prices
have ruled low. Growers have been
greatly discouraged. They are so cheap
that 1t would not pay to steal them.
B. 3. Ford, Of St. Mich ais, caught
crab last week which had an
oyster growing in the corner Of one Of
It's eyes. The oyster is yet small, bat
II has entered the cavity and displaced
the eye.
Mr.. Norman Wills has raised near
the mouth of the Octorara creek an acre
Of tobacco that he thinks will compare
favorably with the best in Lancaster
county. Every stock has from 20 to Is
leaves, and the top leaves are very
little smaller than the lower ones.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-11
Second Ward Democracy.


The Democrats Of the Second Ward
met last evening In the Captlle build
ing. Captain Joseph H. Richards was
elected chairman. Tuesday evening
Of each week was chosen as the regular
weekly meeting night. Senator Harry
Sharpley made an address, and after
concluding he was thanked by resolu-
tion. The following officers were cleo.
teds:
President.-Capt. J. q. Richards.
lst Vice Prest.-Charles Cannon.
I'd Vice Prest.-Wm. Stilley.
Secretary-E. A. Robinson.
Treasurer-Joseph Bradford.
Trastees-Captain Joseph b.
Richards, W. II. Quinn and Joseph
Bradford.
&rhe following gentlemen were ap-
pointed to prepare rules and regula-
tions J. +. Bradley, Myers Hayes,
Dennis Kane, B. F. Townsend aid
Dennis Gallagher.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-11

r 0ST.-ON OR SINCE FRlD,Y THE
IL the sixth instant, o pocket to con
James Mckay, one by Frank Clement for
$13.67; one by Frank Moere for As.lS and the
third BY Moses Starr. for $99.2s, the last en-.
dorsed by James Mckay also about 500 In
money, oil $40 notes. All persons are warned
against negotiat ng these notes, and liberal
reward will be paid by the su scriber for the
return Of the property. JAMES NICK
811.2td 2tw Centreville, iDeI,
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q. u. a. M.
Annual session OF the State
OOUneil.

The State council, Order United Ameri-
can Mechanics Of Delaware convened
in annual session at Mechanics hall
No. 40 Market street at 7.30 O'Clock
last evening, State Councilman Alexan-
der Chairs presiding.
After the call Of the roll of officers
there was scripture reading by g. s.
Hobbs Of Council No. 4.
The committee on credentials report
I'D that they had examined the creden-
tials Of David W. Chandler of Council
No. 4, and Mr.. B. Richardson Of Coun-
ell No. 3, and recommended them to
seats In the State Council. John Plum
line was admitted as a member in the
State Council.
Reports were made and accepted from
the Committee on Finance, the State
Council Secretary, the Widows and
Orphans Committee, and the State
Councillor.
The Committee then elected the fol
lowing officers:
6. c. Peyton G. West Of No. 10.
s. & G. Thos. Moreland, of No. 4.
S. c. s. Thos. A. Comegys Of No. 2
s. G. T. John Cornish of No. a.
8. G. /. VIM. Shsrpless, of No. 2.
8. G. E. D. B. Markley of No. 10.
8. G. b.. W. Brice Of No. 2.
The representatives as elected is j.
D. Noggs, Of No. 2, 3 years; D. B.
Markley Of No. 8, 2 years; D. M. Mullin
Of No. 8, l year.
The Trustees Of the Widows and
Orphans Funds, W. Il. Grantland o.
No. 2 and A. NJ. Goodwin.
The following bills were passed
Percentage to National Council, $15i
Percentage to Widows and Orphans
Fund, $20.3S.
At II 80 p. m. the Council adjourned
to meet in special session on Thursday
evening, August 10th.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CMITH'S CONEY ISLAND EXCUR
y SION.

CMITH'S CONEY ISLAND EXOUR-
y SION.
MONDAY, August 2SFd, 1880.
OVER TEN HOURS AT THIS CELE.
BRATED WATERING PLAOE.
Leaye Wilmington, Delaware, via P. W.
b b. X. R. at o.3Oa. m, by special to Jersey
City, then by steamer "Richard Stockton"
direct to the great Iron Pier at Coney Is
down the Bay Is q splendid excursion oft
self passing in view the great East River
Bridge, Governors Island, Staten Island,
the Narrows, Fortihcations, 30 ). with Ocean
Steamers and vessels ofall kinds coming and
The island at nixht is brilliantly
lighted with Electric Lix hts.
Splendid bathing and ex.
cell lent fscilfttes.
open air Conc erts,
daily, afternoon
and evening,
{ BY some Of the best bands In the couAtry.)
Returning leave the Island at 10 p. m, for
q GRAND MOONLIGHT sail up the Bay.
FARE fGT sIpdInr ahe FGaed nIeS sdTP,asn sEP; an ;
Children, under IL years Of age, 81 so.
Sale OF tickets will commence August 9th
at the book store ofC. F. Thomas Co., Al
Market street. Will be presented to every
one purchasing ticket for this Excursion,
Perey's Pocket Dictionary Of Ooney Island, q
beck OF 125 pages, containing Q full descrip-
ton of everything connected with the Island
arranged in alPhabetic order, with maps and
history Of the place. Hints on Bathing. Tho
art Of swimming and floating. (illnsGrated).
How to find the summer stars, ILLUSTRATED
with chartj. Surf styles. etc. The seats in
the cars will be numbered and checks given
as usual on these excursions. No crowd.
Tickets limited. PIT. L. SMITH,
2ll.l1d-2tU MANAGER
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rnrnifura For Sal I0s

lousehold and kitchen furniture
|llO3 West street is offered at
ssls, as the owner intends TO
|usekeeping.
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r OST OR RMISLAID.-POLICY NO. -
II 32s issued by the Penn Mutual Life
1ns. Co, on the life Of Boni. T. 1ownsend.-
Please return to 200 French street Notice is
hereby given that application has been made
to said Uo, for the Issue Of q duplicate policy
therefor. SLIT
Daily Republican., 1880-08-11

"ANfEn.-BY A LADY OF EXPE-
w rience, o situation as house keeper
The best Of reference given. Apply at tl9
Market street. 8ll-st
Daily Republican., 1880-08-11

NYOrICR.-ALL PERSONS ARE CAU-
IN toned against negotiating our check,
No. 1865 On the First National Bank, drawn
to the order OF William p. Earr for s14t.30, II
having been lost or mi laid by Karr, and pay.
ment having been stopped.
9l1-eod-6t VIM. BUSH b co.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-11

WYE WILL TAKE ONE YOUNG MAN
w and teach him the Photograph bust.
ness. Must come we'll recommended.
SUTTEHL.EY 4 SAWYER,
81l-E 3o2 Market Street.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-11

VNOR SALE.-A SECOND HAND BABY
H coach, nearly new, can be boueh ht cheap.
Dan bo seen at this office.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-11

BOARDING Al MRS. STEWART. 7io
ID Market street. 8.ll-3lt
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-08-04
Second District Convention.

iousing convention was he'o AZ "hi'e h"er
'uncuon, Wednesday ouiy Zou' ~nen, IN spite OF
kho' oi Interested poh''c,"ns ana 'he spnngheid
"spuo''co", non. james NJ iyier Oh brattieooro
was feho''iha'eu Unanimously ior ine"ioer oi con-
s'v'' ny ,'Shs 'o'e' ihe 'onsen.ioh WAS
'"'' one Anu worry en.has'AS'i'' Mr. iyier ihade
worry ""pps spee.i 'eioie inc eon'eh',on' ana
o'aof ringing speocnes ioiioweu' hon Luxe r.,
i'%uu' ~ ,e'pon'e =" oaii' niAae speecn iuii
=, nu~of i'o s''u ne was haPps 70 'hee. 30 many
Vi us FORMER constituents ne Spoke Oh 'he war
anu said 'na' vermont was always 10 DC iound In
he front, ana now 'he ureeh aouhlain state was
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-08-04
Items Of Interest.

THE reduction of the public debt for July was
S5,576,O5
l. NJ. KALLocH has been arraigned for the muir
der Of De Young in San Francisco.
PAUL BoYToS's next voyage will be from
Fort Benton, on the upper waters Of the Missouri,
to St. Louis, almost three thousand miles.
THE decrease in the public debt, from January
LIST to July LIST, was S67, $50 900, making a total
reduction since August LIST, 1870, OF S537 105, 600
W. II. II. MURRAY is said to be doing a large
commission business at Liverpool and to expect
to return home before long and triumphantly pay
his debts.
A DRIVER in one OF the mines at George s
Creek, Maryland, was struck by lightning the
other day while sixty feet under ground, and in
stantly killed.
THE Calling gun is said to be surpassed in
deadliness by Swedish invention which has
been adopted by the Prussian navy, and can be
carried into tue msintop.
REV. Mr.. CHANEY, a former Unitarian clergy
man. has been expelled from the Masonic lodge
at Evansville, Indiana, for denying the existence
Of God. This action is causing good deal OF ex-
cited discussion.
THE business prosperity Of the country is
shown by the large increase in the registered mail
service aud in the statistics of foreign trade,
which greatly exceeded, during the last fiscal
year, that OF any previous year.
The season has been remarkable thus far fol-
the number of western people who have come
east, instead of visiting Minnesota and the Rocky
Mountains. The eastern resorts are all full, but
Colorado has not had her share OF travel.
PRINCE DEMIDoFF lately lost three millions OF
dollars during single sitting at baccarat, Count
Schouvaloff being the winner The car heard
OF the affair and at decreed that Schouvalofi
should return seven-eighths of his winnings to the
luckless prince, reducing his loss to something
like 100000