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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-13
Can't. Eads' Ship Railway,

Capt. James B. Eads has returned
from Mexico, and has proceeded to
Washington in the interest of his
gigantic enterprise. A press tele-
gram from New Orleans, says:
Capt. James B. Eads returned to-
day from Vera Cruz as a guest on
the Mexican war steamer Indepen-
dacia. Regarding the success Of
Capt. Eads' visit to Mexico in con-
nection with his contemplated ship
canal across the Isthmus of Tehaun-
tepec, the Democrat of tomorrow
will publish the following: "Capt.
Eads proposes to 60 up the Uspana-
pa river some distance to select his
road, and thus save a considerable
distance. By using this river and
the Contzanconlcor into which it
flows, as well as lagoons on the
other side, the distance aross the
Isthmus to the Pacific will be re-
duced from one hundred and forty
five by rail to one hundred miles.
The Mexican government, in treat
ing with Capt. Eads, manifested
the most liberal feeling, and showed
desire to secure his able services
in scheme that cannot but i'm
prove that country. He secured
for the company which be may
form, concessions of the most gen.
erous character, and during all the
deliberations there was not the
slightest obstacle placed in the way
of coming to a prompt and satisfac-
tory conclusion. The government
gives to Capt. Eads' company the
right to build ship railway across
the Isthmus; grants it 100000
acres of land on the shore of the
Pacific on which to build the termi-
nus of the railroad and establish a
harbor; empowers it to charge and
collect a toll of five dollars per ton
on the weight Of the ship aud cargo
passing over the road. The right
lis also given to build branch OF
auxiliary railroad and telegraph
line on which only customary rates
can be charged. In return for this
Capt. Eads agrees to carry on the
railroad all ships of war, munitions,
mails, etc, free Of charge. The
building Of the road must be com
menced within two years from May
IL, 1881. One of the remarkable
features of the grant is that, con
trary to her custom, Mexico will
allow Capt. Eads to secure the aid
of foreign governments to guaran
tee dividends, and Capt. Eads is
satisfied that the United States gov
ernment will endorse the plan up t.
$4,000. Ex-President Diaz is 9
hearty supporter of the scheme and
has been one of its warmest advo
Gates. Capt Eads left for Wash
ington this evening.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-13

Enquirer" asks: "Is the Great
Eastern the largest vessel ever
builtY An impression has got
abroad that she is, but such is moi
the ease. The Mayfawer, in which
the Pilgrim Fathers came to thi.
country, was The largest ship tha'
ever plowed the water The ole
furniture scattered over this coun
trv, brought oversby the Mayfower
would fill the great Eastern a dozel
times or more.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-13

Why is the coupling chain of a
locomotive like loye2-Because its 8
tender attachment,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-13
An Odd Combination.

The year 1881 will be a mathe-
matical curiosity. From left to
right and from right to left 1t reads
the same; ls divided by give . as
quotient; 81 divided by gives 3; If
multiplied by 9 the product contains
two 9's; and 8 are 9. If the IL be
placed under the 81 and added, the
sum is 80. If the figures be added
thus, l, 8, s. /, it will give IT,
Reading from left to right 1t Is IL,
and from right to left it is lS and
Isis two-ninths of 81. BY adding,
dividing and multiplying, nineteen
gs are produced, being one 9 for
every year to complete the century.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-13

Marriage notices and deaths. pot ex-
ceeding six lines, published free. All
over six lines charged for at regular ad-
yertising rates.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-13
KATE FIELD writes to the M

KATE FIELD writes to the New
York Tribune that the only extant
portrait of George Eliot of which
she is aware is crayon in the pos
session of the Blackwoods, at Edin.
burg, the work ofan artist named
Lawrence, to whom Thackeray once
sat. While in Edinburgh Miss
Field visited the Blackwoods' vener'
able book shop, and was duly shown
Mr.. Blackwood's office up stairs
where, over the fireplace, hung this
crayon of George Eliot. 1t is very
like the great original. and the visi-
tor used all her powers at perapa
sion to obtain Photographic copy
hut Mr. RIaekwood firmly refused
declaring that George Eliot would
not allow the crayon to be photo
graphed, nor would she permit any
| likeness of herself to be made pub
lie. She is the only woman IN the
civilized world, Kate Field believes
who has never been photographed
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-01-13

What is it Which, though never
lost, is constantly tound?-Averdict.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16
Terrible Scenes at a Fire

MONTREAL, May 15.-About 1 o'clock this morning fire was discovered in boarding house on William street. A man named Will liam Phillips his'wife and family occupied the upper rooms. All seemed to have escaped except Mrs Phillips and her little boy Her husband with dozen daring heroes plunged through the fire and smoke and after some exertion saved his child. He then went back to try to find his wife, but could not. The scene was most terrible one when he appeared at the window. He was on fire, and reached the ground by a ladder, when the flames of his burning clothing were smothered and he removed to hospital Fifteen minutes after the fremen found the insensible form of Mrs. Phillips on the kitch- en floor and carried her out. The woman was badly burned on the legs, back and shoulders and is not expected to recover.
 MINNEAPOLIS, May 15.-Gilmore McCul- lough's furniture factory, just outside the city, was burned to the ground this evening. The fire originated in the finishing room on the second floor and is attributed to sponta- neous combustion. A two-story frame paint shop, varnish room and engine room, to- gether with lot of lumber, were burned. Two warehouses were saved. Loss SIC, ,OOO :; insurance SIS, ,000
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MARYLAND,

ANumber of Iurderous Scrimmageg.
 BALTIMORE, May 15.-To-day has been marked by more bloodshed than has occurred in Baltimore for years. About 4:15 p. m. Edward Lucas bricklayer, stabbed Dennis Landers, an oyster dredger, in the side, in- ficting wound from which he died in a few minutes. Landers, who was thirty-ive years old, has a sister Sister of Charity and a brother saloon keeper in Boston. Lucas was arrested and committed.
 About 63o p. m Officer Campbell shot at an escaping prisoner named Edward Carr near Greenmount cemetery, and the ball struck him in the back and made dangerous wound.
 About p. III. Paul Rossi an Italian, seri- ously stabbed Henry Topking in the left side near the heart. There was no provoca- tion for the deed. Rossi was arrested About $50 p. m. Officer Wardell was at- tackled by crowd of roughs, who took his club away and knocked him down. He fired shot in the air. and a private watchman, James Jamison. came to his assistance and fired three shots in the crowd. One of the balls struck Henry Cleveland in the left thigh, inficting serious wound, and anoth- CT ball struck stephen Hasley in the left arm. Both were innocent lockers on.
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WANTED

WANTED, A FIRST CLASS trimmer on a permanent iob A and good wages paid Apply at
 MANVILLE, DUDLEY & co s, myl4 2" No. 244 Grand street.
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Nebraska.
A Military HerOs

Military Hero's Sad End.
 OMAHA, May 15.-A special to the Bee from Fort Niobrara Nebraska, says Lieutenant Samuel A. Cherry of the Fifth cavalry was killed March Il by two of his men while in pursuit of four desperadoes consisting of James Reid, a1ias Selby, and three others who had run off a lot of government horses. The Fifth cavalry has started in pursuit and to bring in the body of Lieutenant Cherry. At the time he was shot Lieutenant Cherry was riding beside one of his own men looking for Reid and his party. On the day previous Reid and Dick Burr with gang of deserters attempted to rob in open daylight Hog Ranche, three miles from Fort Niobrara, 8 place of disrepute. One man was shot dead by the rufians, but the proprietor drove of the bandits after vigorous fight and killed Dan Cunningham, atlas Wild Bill and fatally wounded Teddy, who finally escaped with the rest of the gang and the stolen horses Lieu tenant Cherry was one of the heroes of the Thornburg massacre at White Riversand par ticipated in the trying scenes of the five days of watching for endorsements. Up to 8 o'clock this evening no confirmation of the news had been received at the department of the Platte.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16

To Rent for the Summer, Stt554A OR FOR a longer period, the elegant k@;iH suburban k esidenee of the late &iU Charles Ives on Fair Haven Heights.
 CHARLES IVES, ny16 eod3t 153 Church Street.
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NEW YORK.

Murdered i'm the WoOds-A Young Wo-
 mans Corpse FOund-No Clue to the
 Murderer.
 NEW YORK. May 15.-Friday morning g man passing through an unfrequented part of Bergen county, near the line of Hudson county, found the partly decomposed body of young woman. She seemed to be about twenty-five years of age. Her dress was badly torn as if in struggle. It was such as a woman in comfortable circum- stances might wear, and, on the other hand, had none of the ordinary characteristics of the garb of abandoned women. Along the ton of the head on the left side was deep
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Beautiful Residence To Rem

Beautiful Residence To Rent. @R4a LOCATED in the most desirable part of the EiiH city, 10 minutes from the colleges. The house Ea.U is modern i'm every respect, contains 8 large number of rooms all heated by steam; Barn and Carriage House complete. he grounds very large and airy tastily decorated with every variety of shade and fruit trees, fountains and statuary. There two very large and hanusoe graperies hot and cold, producing a b u n d. of choice fruit The conservatory is perfect containing large varie ty of the choicest plants and flowers. The wil if desired, keep the grounds and premises in order. These premises can be rented for year, for term of years. For particulars, call on
 L. B. AMMAN,
 nnaA If 63 Church Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16
THE WEST.
Ohio.
A Freak ofNature,

A F'reR K or N nture.
 CINCINNATI, May 15.-From Bedford, Ind, , a report is received of the phenomenon of a cloud, as low as the tree tops, rushing over the town with the roar of hurricane. Only thirty-fve seconds intervened from the time it was seen approaching until it's disappear ance. The sky was clear at the time and the sun was shining. A reduction of from ten to fifteen degrees in the temperature fol loAed the passage of the cloud and continued for about ten minutes. The same phenome- non occurred at Bloomfield
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no RENT.

fAA The fine residence of the late Samuel Russell, E4iia corner of Park and George streets, only k4!V minutes walk from the postofhce. The house Is large and modern style, with all the convenences usually found in strictly rst-class house. feet Park street, 220 feet George street. aing through to Spruce street. The grounds are stocked with vines bearing the choicest rieties of fruit in great abundance. The house with 75 feet on Park street running through to Spruce street, including barn, will be sold separate If de- sired. Apply to E. BLACKMAN.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16
New York Produce Market.

New York Produce Market. NEW YORK; May 14. FLOUR-Dull ; sales 13,6G0 barrels; State, s4 O0a s6 75 Ohio A 6OaS6 75 Western S4 O0aS6 %; South ern, $4 75as7 %. WHEAT-AaNc lower and moderately active sales 72O00 bushels No. Red for May, St 221a1 p 24O 900 do. for June, s1 23&l 96,00o do. for July s1 l8lfaS1 183s. CORN-About 14c. lower sales, S0,0O0 bushels mixed western the spot, 44c a49s4c.; do. for fu lures, 5324c a56l4c.
 oATs-Heavy and '1la7zc. lower sales soooo bush els, including Mo- for August, 3azs State 47a54 Western 46a52.
 BEEF-Firm.
 PORK-Dull mess, S17; old do. SIG.
 LARD-Lower: sales ], ,250 terces steam rendered quoted at s1O 75aS1O 80.
 BUTrER-Firm Swestern, 1Oc a25c.; State, 1Sc. a25c.
 SUGAR-Firm.
 MOLASSES-Very firm.
 PETROLEUM-Quiet.s
 RICE-Steady.
 COFFEE-Quiet.
 FREIGHTS-Firm.
 SPIRITS TURPENTINE-Firm at 331G.
 ROSIN-Steady at $1 95aS1 871I.
 TAJI.OW-Ffrm at 6 g-l
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16

TENWELVE ladies ho have sewing machines to do -4 light work at their homes. Call at
 myl4 2t' 301 GRAND STREET, City.
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MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

ANTWERP, May 15.-Sailed, the Belgianland for New York.
 Bordeaux-Sailed, the Vile de Lisbonne for New York.
 Havre-Arrived, the Ap' 'srique from New York.
 New York-Arrived, the Utopia from Lon don, the City of Montreal from Liverpool.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16
THE FIRE RECORD.
Factories and Their Contents Burne,

FnctOrIes and Thelr Contents Burned.
 NAPANEE, Ont, May 15.-Taylor's woolen factory and it's contents were completely de- stroyed by fire this morning. Scott & Wa gers blaming factory was also badly dam aged. The total loss is $14, ,OoO.
 CHICAGO May Wintermeyer Demp- sey's box factory and blaming mill on South Clark street was burned this morning. Loss $20, GOO, insurance $4,5O0.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16
Special Bulletin of the Weather.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-The chief signal ofs ficer furnishes the following bulletin to the press: The storm which was central near Lake Ontario moved southeast during Sunday and is now central near New York. Local rains and partly cloudy weather prevailed in New England the Middle States and south Atlantic States and in the lower lakes with slightly lower temperature and variable winds Clear weather continues in the Gulf States and thence north to Minnesota and Wisconsin with north winds and generally lower temperature. The temperature is slightly below the mean of the month in the lake region and New England, and slightly above the mean in the remaining districts. The indi- cations are that fair weather will prevail in the districts on the Atlantic coast Tuesday with no change in temperature.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGS.

Constantinople dispatch says the prog ress in relation to the Greek frontier settle ment is very slow. The Turkish proposals are creating difficulty.
 King Humbert refuses to consent to the dissolution of Parliament. It is therefore thought that the Cabinet to be formed by Signor Sella will not stand. A speedy termi- nation of the present crisis is not expected.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16
YALE AND WESLEYANs.

Yale 's4 ..........3 3 0 3 4 Amherst '64...............0
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FOR RENT

%R%Ts BRICK HOUSE No. 46 Martin street; to ont EiiI family SPA arranged for two families SIS ant %!Y $10. R. P. COWLES,
 ap22 If 47 Orange Street.
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MINIATURE ALMANAC.

SUN RISES, 40 MOON SETS, H1eH WATER, suN SETS, T13 10.5 a m. HIS D. m.
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Great RuSh For EIIrnna

NEW YORK, May 15.-Seven European steamships sailed yesterday with seven hun dred saloon passengers. On no previous day this season have so many persons sailed out of the port of New York.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16

 FeNO GO A short distance in the country for four \ months. with a wife, without children preferred Apply at 59 ELM STREET. my12 If
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16

Max Temp, Il; Min. Tem., 54 7; Total Rainfall or Melted Snow nchss and 1O0ths), .28; Max velocity, of wind. miles per hour AT,
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THE OLD WORLD.
Great Britain.
cra.tErcitement atTunis

UF6HC LONDON, May 16.-A despatch from Tunis says the scene at the palace was very painful when M. Ronshar demanded the Bey's sigma ture to the treaty. The princess sent mes the treaty, as they feared that if he-failed to do so he would be deposed in favor of his younger brother. There is great excitement in Tunis protest will be presented to the Si11tar
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16

Local Weather Report. SIGNAL OFFICE, NEW HAVEN, Conn.,,
 May 15, 1881. {
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LOCAL NEWS.

Yale vs. Harvard-Yale and Amherst Yale nd Wesleyans.
 Yale vs., Harvard Saturday at Cambridge resulted in score of 9 to 14 in favor of Har- yard. The game was witnessed by about three thousand spectators, large portion of them ladies. Yale opened at the bat and in the first inning scored three runs. Yale stock was up, but the game thereafter was Harvard's. The Yale nine is, however, a strong one, about the same as last years, which made so good record, and the nine has made fine record again this year. Great interest now centers on the next Yale Harvard game of the series at Hamilton Park, a favorite ground with the Yale team. The score Saturday by innings was as follows:
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WANTED.
Wanted afOncn

WAN IED,
 A ACTIVE young man, in a business recurring A good habits honesty, faithfulnes,. good educa- tion and fair penmanshlp Salary m derate at first Address with full name, age and city reference, myI3 If n ROy
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DEATHS.

CASE-NEARING-In Hartford, May 4th, William Case of Wa errury, and Miss Cora A. Nearing c West Hartford
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FINANCE AND TRADE.

NEW YORK. May 1-3P. M. Money closed at per cent. Exchange steady at $4s7haS4.s7K. Governments are quiet and general ly steady.
 lClosing prices reported over the private wire of BUNNELL & SCRANTON, Bankers and Brokers,l
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16
CONN. RIVER SHAD.

Only 6 Cents a Pound. " "ALIBUT, Fresh Mackerel Goldfish, Paddock. II Eels, Flatfsh, Lobsters, Oysters Round and Long Clans
 Spring Lamb and Green Peas.
 Prime Beef Mutton. Lamb. Veal. Chickens. Turkeys, Squabs [aliva, dressed to order). Choice Sugar Cured Hams. Shoulders, Breakfast Bacon, Smoked and Dried Beef. Fulton Market Smoked and Picked Beef Tongues Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, Lettuce, Kale, Bermuda Onions, Tomatoes Green Peas String Beans, Aspara- gus, kadishes, &c.
 Now is he time for saIting shad. Please favor us with your orders if you wish good fish and have them well salted. J JuClsol Brothers Packing and Provision Company, mH16 5O5 and 5O7 State Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16
ALE AND AMHERST FRESHMEN.

YALE AND AMHERST FRESHMEN. The Yale and Amherst freshmen played at Hamilton Park Saturday afternoon. The game showed that Yale 'S4 has a strong nine. Next Saturday they play Harvard. The game was called at the end of the seventh in. ming to allow the visitors to catch the train. The score by innings was:
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16

Notice to Contractors. Belgian Pavement, Concrete Walks, Park Fence, Sewers and Bridge.
 OFFICE OF CITY ENGINEER l ROOM No. IT CITY HALL, NEW HAVEN, CT.,
 May 12, lS81 SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this office N1 until 7:5O o'clock p. m, Wednesday, May 25th 1881, for the following work, viz: Belgian Pavement-On Water street, from Franklin street to Olive street.
 Concrete Walks-On Spireworth Square. Park Fence wooden fence around Munson Park. Sewers-In Oak street and Spruce street, from York street to George street.
 In Clark street. from State street to Orange street. In Ed street, from State street to Orange street In Elm street. from Garden street to Kensington street.
 In Norton street. from Derby avenue to Chapel street.
 Bridge-Stone abutments and timber bridge over the New Haven and Derby railroad company track line of West Portsea street. The contract for tn work will be with the New Haven and Derby railroad company and the city of New Haven, jointly and each to pay one-haH of the expense. The plans, specifications and contracts be seen at this office. Blank forms of proIsa with the re- quired sureties bond attached upon which all bids must be made can be had upon application. No proposals will be received after the time speci- hed and all proposals not properly filled out will be rejected. ] The right to reject any all bids will be reserved By order of the Board of Public Works.
 CHARLES E. FOWLER, mylA 10 1T Fl 2S2A City Engineer.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16

The Consolidated nine of Yale and the Un. iversity nine of Wesleyan played in Middle town on the Wesleyan grounds Saturday af- ternoon. Hallock's pitching barred Yale un' til the fifth inning, when the Yalensians demoralized their opponents.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-16

ALLEN-In Hartford, May 12. Samuel D. Allen, aged 72 years. ANDREWs-In this city, May 18th. Leverett F. An drews.
 Funeral services 12s High street, Tuesday, May 17th at 2:3O p. Relatives and friends are invi- ted. Burial at convenience of family. LANFAIR-In this city, May Is, Abbie, wife of Capt. John R. Lanfair, aged 72 years. Funeral services will be hel1 Tuesday, May IT, at her late residence, 70 South Front street. at ock. Relatives and friends invited to attend without further notice.
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ReaI Gstats.
FOR RENT
TO RENT.

jkH4A TWO T NEMENTs in house Mo- Clark
 Hsii street, six rooms upstairs, five below, city KHslA water andwell; so one good work horse or Sale. Inquire on
 ap12 If THE PREMISES,
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CIRCULATING LIBRARY.

NEW books added. Bailifs Maid. Happy Go dow. Lenox Dare By th. Tiber. Onsenie's whim Peace Pelican. My Wayward Partner, Cadet But on Sword of Damocles; 10c. per volume per week Cards S1O0; three months s1.5O; one year S4Oo The best of help furI ished usual.
 No. 75 Orange Street. my14 L. B. BARTHOLOMEW
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Real Estate Wanted.

if&4A9a HAVE cash customers for nine Dwelling k4siH Houses at prices ranging from S4, 900 ESQ.,, -E..lI 00U, and no my list that suit in every spect. have other Cash customers who wish to pur chase for investment and not particular about To- cality, arrangement of rooms, &c. Those having Real Estate will do well to give the sale of it.
 RENTS-A few desirable Tenements on my lists which we wish to clear of. Also Furnished Houses.
 MONEY WANTED at per cent. on first mort gage security which is ample beyond question, and payable in New York semi annually.
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Boston and New York Air Line
 Railroad Go.
 TENHE annual meetin4- of the stockholders Of this I Compa for the election of Directors and the transaction of other business proper to said meet ing will be held in the Common Council Rooms, at the City of Middletown Conn, Tuesday, June 7th, 1881, at one o'clock m The transfer cooks will be closed for ten days prior to said meeting
 my1S T. L. WATSON, Secretary.
 TAXES.
 FENHE Taxpayers of the Town of East Haven are \ hereby notified that I will be at the store of Stephen Heminxway every Monday from 10 a. m to p. m., and at the Town Clerk office, Fair Haven every Tuesday from 10 g.. 10 D. until sep en- Der 15, 1881, to receive taxes All remaining unpaid after that date will be dealt with according law.
 SAMUEL 5. HILL, Q CoJIan
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Gnntatin1r.

MUSICAL INSTRUCTION.
 Voice, Piano, Flute. NM ISS FANNY O. HOWE resume Sept. 10 instruc- AVk tion in the art of singing also upon the piano. Singing at sight taught in classes moderate terms. Residence 102 Grown near Temple St. MIR. CHARLES T. HOWE resumes instruction upon the flute 102 Grown street.