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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-06


legs was cut off at the knee joint The
switch house, tender of the freight engine
and lake shore passenger car were COM
pletelY destroyed. The engineer and fire.
man of the freight train and the flag man
We're arrested.
A FoRGER's TESTIMONY.
+. CHICAGO, May 5.-Beckway, s. the cele
brated forger, testified in the case of Doyle
this morning. his testimony going to show
that Doyle never knew the bonds he nego-
tiated were forged that he brought them
west to speculate in cattle; that he knew
witness only as Spencer, and that Doyle
assumed the name of Spencer for a purpose
altogether foreign to the bond matter and
altogether legitimate. His testimony was
entirely in favor of Doyle.
A MASON DEAD.
CHICAGO, May "a special from Osh-
kosh, Wis, announces the death of Eph-
rain Sherman Durfee, aged 81 years, who
was Worshipful Master of Rochester Lodge
of Masons in 1923, and conferred degrees
sonic secrets. Owing to antiMasonic ex-
element at the time, Durfee was compelled
to leave the country. He was a soldier OF
the war of 1912.
Mayor Harrison has signed an ordinance
permitting another gas company to do bus
mess in Chicago. This the grst competi-
ton to present occupants of the field.
RAILROADS
The Chicago May 5th Inter Ocean says
its recentannouncement of revolutionary
force for railroads was an invention father
ed by general passenger agent of this
city, which upon the investigation of il
by scientific men proves to be impractical
ble
Commissioners Daniels gives notice thai
| hereafter on all busin ess from Bostons
New York, Philadelphia, and points com
mon threto destined to Council Bluffs and
beyond, except California and Colorado
business viii be carried all on rail to des
tination. The following arbitraries will
apply regardless of what rates may prevail
| "a, third, forty seven, fourth thirty three,
special, 2S. Chicago or Milwaukee, first
seventy six, second. fifty-five, third, forty
three, fourth, thirty, special, twenty-five
East st. Louis, first seventy, second, 55
third, forty, fourth twenty seven, special
/ twent-two.
AN ARBITRATOR.
CHICAGO, May Sit is understood her
that Jos, F. Tucker, traffic manager of th'
Illinois Central railroad, has been chosel
to arbitrate the percentage of difference
! in Colorado traffic.
/ ASSOCIATION.
The board of review of the Nationa
Trotting Association concluded its session
here to night, having decided about sixt.
cases. t. j. Vail, of Hartford, was reelec
/ ted secretary, and T.. S. Powers, of Spring
field, Mass, treasurer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-06
FOUND DEAD.

FUND DEAD.
belong and His Companions
Discovered.
A Ministerial Crises immi-
nent in England.
Did Parnell Make a Bargain?
Gladstone's Chances.
Indian Affairs 0uieter Wash
ington,. General News.
Racine In Flames.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-06
AN ARBITRATOR.

CHICAGO, May Sit is understood here
that Jos, F. Tucker, traffic manager of the
Illinois Central railroad, has been chosen
to arbitrate the percentage of differences
in Colorado traffic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-06
BASE BALL.

Troy, May 5.-Troys 4; Bostons 1.
PROVIDENCE, May 5.-Providenae II;
Worcesters g
BUFFALo, may 5.-Buffalo 4: Detroit 5
CHIcAeo, May Chicago Z; Cleve-
land g..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-06
ASSOCIATION

The board of review of the National
Trotting Atsociationeoncluded its session
here to night, having decided about sixty
cases. T. j. Vail, of Hartford, was reelec-
ted secretary, and L. S. Powers, of Spring
field Mass, treasurer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-06

BERLIN. May .-Frelinghuysen,s dis.
patch from Hoffman, in regard to the
treatment of Russian Jews, sproduced a.
favorable impression in liberal circles The
United States is hailed as having taken the
place of England as champion of the down
trodden and oppressed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-06

ST. PETERSBURG, May 5. 5.-Hofman re-
ceived a telegram signed by Capt. Berry,
that thirty of the thirty seven persons on
board the Rodgers were lost.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-06

LEXINGTON, May 4--The 4th days PAGES
and first of regular meeting; track very
heavy. first race selling purse mile and
furlong Pope Leo 1st; Fog Gatderer 2nd
and Late Page Sd time, 20 s. p. End race
Phoenix Hotel stakes 3 years old colts
mile Frasland 1ss, Monarch end, Mama
lukee 3d. time 2s191.
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wANTET
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE.

rVHo BUY. lot of Secondhand Furniture and Car \ pets. Highest cash price paid. Orders by mail iaI7 2s CHURCH STREET
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FOR SAEEs 5NSNAaS THE HOUSE No. 157 Meadow street, contain ERiiI ing all modern Improvements; house in first al class order freaco, painted walls. etc., etc.; the place is for sale at low price, and only small amount required down; the balance remain on mortg 'ge; possession at any time
 Apply to J. SONNENBERG, Broker, aefd
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Williams Bound Over.

Yesterday in the City Court the arguments were made in the case of w. s. Williams, of Hartford, who was arrested in this city for exposing his person on the horse cars on July 18th and 18th. There were five counts against him, each alleging the same offence. Attorney Joseph L. Barbour appeared with Williams shortly before 10 o'clock and City Attorney Pickett commenced his opening argument for the State. He was followed by Mir Barbour. The closing argument was made by MT. Pickett.
 Judge Sheldon, in giving his decision, said the peculiar method employed in all these cases and the detection of Williams in the use of it was the destructive fact against the accused. He should find him guilty upon all five counts and impose fine of 1875 and costs upon each
 MT. Barbour at once took an appeal to the October term of the Superior Court Bonds were fixed at $500 MT. Pickett accepted MT. Barbour bondsman until to day, when his brother or some of his Hartford friends will assume the bail
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Personal.

Landlord Harry Flynn, of the City Hotel, and Edward Boyhan, the Grand street feed m merchant, have gone to Saratoga and Lake George on their vacation.
 Chief Engineer Hendrick leaves day for the Fire Engineers national convention which meets in Cincinnati on Tuesday, the 18th inst. During the chiefs absence Assist ant Engineer and Fire Marshal Kennedy will bs the acting chief and Assistant Superinten. dent of Fire Alarm Smith will act as assistant engineer.
 Madame Pupin. of New York, who has been giving praise recitals in Bridgeport fol nine weeks past, was assisted Monday even ing by Professors Waas, of New Haven, ant
 Waud, of Bridgeport, the former upon tht
 violin and the latter upon the organ. Tn, Farmer says: Madame Pupin is pianis { whose technique is literally perfect, Professo, Waas is no less skilled with the violin, ant | Professor Waud's abilities as organist, pianis l and celloist are well known. Gounod's Av 1 Maria was superbly rendered by the thre musicians, and met the full appreciation o the audience"
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The Republican voters of the Ninth ward are here by requested to meet at Days Hall corner of Broad way York street. Thursday, Sept. 7th. at 7:30 the purpose of electlng delegates to the Town Convention to be held Sept. 14ths LEWIS MIX,
 Chairman Ward Committee.
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Police, Notes.

Charles Lutz was arrested last evening for g breach of the peace on his wife
 William Bsllew was among the number who found a resting place in the lookup last night, the charge against him being breach of the peace.
 A horse and wagon belonging to E. M. Kellogg was stolen from in front of his resi- dence at 273 Dixwell avenue Tuesday be- tween and p. m. The horse was dark bay, twelve years old, had Q small star on face. and the wagon was a square box wagon, side springs, and had large umbrella stand. ing over the seat. Mir. Kellogg heard the wheels grating against the curbstone, and ran out just in time to see the team disap- pear around the corner. The thief was a man about fifty years old. He told some one in the neighborhood few minutes before that he was going to Bridgeport, and Detect i've Reilly went there yesterday afternoon to look for him.
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WANTED,

fEfss TWO Pleasant Furnished Rooms. with or E,sd without Board, for gentleman and wife, cast ESsG of Olive street. Address
 se5 St. "K B,n this ofice
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The SepteHnb Crops.

COLUMBUS, Sept. G-Secretary Chamber lain, of the State board of agriculture, gives a report of the September crops based on in formation furnished by S,951 correspondents on the result of over 2,G0O threshings. The principal statistics follows: Wheat, acres threshed 424,4 bushels produced 7,o66, ,55+, average yield 164, total acres of wheat 2, 745, ,5oG, total bushels 400, 143, 543. Oats. acres threshed 67,2l6, bushels 17, 555, 795, average 294, total acres oats G34, TIA, total bushels of oats 18,112, S76. Corn, per cent of full crop e4, probable bushels with good weather until September 18th 74, 185,. 15O. Rye, per cent. of full crop ss, barley ", potatoes O5, Swedish potatoes, 89, to bacce 65, sorghum 64, apples 31, peaches 32 grapes "A, stock hogs in number Fl per cent, in condition S4 per cent
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STARIN'S EXCURSIONS /! \ 6 g 2 STARIN'S GLEN ISLAND. LONG ISLAND SOUND. Finest Day Summer Resort on the
 Sound.
 s;;sikslS

THE STEAMER JOHN N. STARIN,
 Capt. MoAIIISTER.
 WY ILL make the first trip of the from New w Haven to this beautiful island SATURDAY, June 24 After this date, commencing July 9th will make TWO trips each week. TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS. Will leave Starins Pier. foot of Brew cry streethve minutes walk from the Depot, at s:3O a m. sharp. Returning leave Glen Island at S30 p. m, arriving in New Haven in time to connect with the 8 o'clock trains.
 Fare, New Haven to the leland. -............$ 50 s and return. Tb
 New York vis the Island. ;. loo 't " !" " and return via the
 Island and Pier IS, North River. ........... 1.5O GLEN ISLAND is one of the finest day Summer Resorts in America-adapted to the tastes of the most refined Great Improvements since last season Everything done with eye to the comfort and pleasure of excursionists.
 Two Grand Concerts daily by Grafulla's celebrated Seventh Regiment Band | old fashioned Rhode Island Clam Bake served on l the arrival of the boat. | GOOD MUSIC every trip by the celebrated Thomas Orchestra.
 | No Intoxicating drinks be obtained or the boat which is sufficient guarantee that nothing occur to mar the pleasure of any who choose te l avail themselves of these ursions. The Island is well policed. Ladies and childrer unattended need not fear molestation. 1 ". B. MILLER, Agent, Starin Pier. l ~ No free list. je2o 3m
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THE OLD WORLD.
France.
\ Fight. isl a

\ Fight a Tnaeter.
 PARIS, Sept. GA scandalous disturb bance occurred last night at the Oedon Theater during the performance of the new play t'Le Marriage DAndre." In the interval between the third and fourth acts M. Paul Deroulde, the well known poet and Prussian hater, ran up against M. Mayer, director of 1He Lantern, in the lobby, and accosting him as 8 German who is inspired at Berlin, without furthef barley struck him in the face. M Mayer re- turned the blow with interest, and for some moments the delighted gallery gods, who had rushed to the scene of the affray at the first sound of strife, treated to hand to hand encounter worthy of the most palmy days of the prize ring Both com batants were at length removed 10 the police station The quarrel will no doubt be finally settled without a duel, though M. Meyer talks of prosecuting his assailant M. Deroulde is the author of the "Chants du Soldat," and has been conspicuous in several recent anti-German manifestations which havo given rise to an interchange of diplo- matic views between Prince Hohenlohe and M. Du Clerc
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NEW JERSEY.
A Woman i'm fha Case.

CAPE MAY, Sept. GA profound sensation is agitating social circles here. A young wid- ow belonging to the best Philadelphia society has been spending the summer at one of the fashionable hotels here and has been much admired. She recently made the acquaintance ofs an ex army officer and appeared quite pleased with his society. A gentleman friend of hers, well known in Philadelphia financial circles, called upon her and warned her against the major, telling her that he had been dismissed from the army in disgrace ''for conduct unbecoming gentleman" and gave her proofs of the fact. The lady went at once to the ex-otficer and repeated the statement. The result WAS that the ma jor sent challenge to the broker and the lat ter is now consulting his friends to the pro priety of accepting challenge from such a Sourca
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FOR MALES AND FEMALES.
 EEE FLIP of different nationalities be supplied III to private families, boarding houses, hotels restaurants. The proprietor of this establish ment pays great attention In the choice of girls and women before sending thsm to hI situstiona- Calls from the country, ct any distance, promptly st tended to. Mae help for all kinds of work.
 MRS. T. MULLIGAN, te26 If 1S4H St. John street. near Artisan.
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The Races at sprtnp6eld

SPRINGFIELD, Sept. G.-The attendance was fair and the track good at the second day of the Hampden Park meeting The 2:29 class, for purse of $500, had i've start CTS. and was won by the favorite, Yellow Dock, in three straight heats. St. Cloud sec- ond, Valley Boy third, George A. fourth, h. dependence ffth best time 2:23. The 2:23 class, for purse of $500, had five starters, and was won by Captain Lewis, also the favorite, in three straight heats, Florence second, Prospect Maid third, Lucrece fourth, R. P. fifth best time 2:2O4.
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TO RENT.

TO RENTs
 4AsA4Ak large building adapted for manufacturing kSsia purposes or heavy wholesale business, on ES!U Grand street near and adjoining railroad fa- cilites; also large hall in the to by week. month or year. Three rents near Winchexter's shop at SS, $10 and SIP. No % Auburn street. s1O.. For sale, house East street, Grand, S 70O terms easy. Also for sale Soda Fountain and six marble top ice cream tables. Apply to
 A. M. HOLMES, iy1E 69 Church Street. Room &
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FIRE RECORD.
Ravagss of the Fire Flend.

KSAVaX6s Ftf6 FIenus
 SwAMPsooTT, Mass, Sept. 6.-The Jona- than Blaney house, an unoccupied building, was burned by an incendiary this evening Loss $4,OOO. The sparks set fire to the Ocean House, the largest hotel in the place, which is now burning. The loss will be about SIC, ,000.
 BOSTON, Sept. 7.-The fire at the Ocean House, Swamscott, originated in shed in the rear. Want of water prevented the fire department, which quickly came from the Blanc fire, and reinforced by additional engines and hose carts from Lynn, from ex tinguishing the flames. Two hours after starting the fire caught in building in which was stored quantity of gasoline, and in few minutes the structure was shattered by au explosion No one was iniured
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Kentucky.

The Tariff ComnisSto tn Louisville.
 LOUISVILLE. Sept. G.-At the meeting of the tariff commission here this morning, ap argument in favor of the removal Of the tax on alcohol used in the arts and for other in dustrial purposes made by Goldsborough Robinson, secretary and treasurer of the Louisville Leaf Tobacco company.
 In the afternoon session deputation from the Irish American club of Louisville pre- scented paper in which the club declared it. self unalterably in favor of high protective tariff. The commission adjourned to meet at Chicago tomorrow.
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Ohio.
A Ch1ld's Wonderful Escape From Ds

A Chrld's Wonderful Escape From Death.
 CINCINNATI, Sept. 6.-Mrs. Eisenberg while walking on the Cleveland, Columbus, Gin cinnati and Indianapolis railroad track this evening near Kneisbys station with child in her arms attempted to cross cattle guard, when the train struck her, knocking her thirty feet The child fell from it's mother s arms and laid in the centre of the track while the train passed over it. It escaped with slight injury, while the mother has been probably fatally wounded.
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NEW YORK.
"Ch:spa" a Decided Success.

NEW YORK, Sept 6.-"Chispa. new California play by Clay Greene and Slason Thompson, has proved one of the most suc- cessful American plays ever produced. Since it's production at Haverly's Fourteenth Street Theatre it has attracted large audiences Marion Elmore, very popular little comed- ienne, as the heroine gives promise of winning fame. She is we'll sustained by the Hayden & Davis company. After it's run here it will be played throughout the country, returning to New York for long engagement in the Snring.
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TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGS.
By the explosion of boiler at Atlanta, Ga yesterday morning three men were killed.
LOCAL NEWS.
Death of Henry 4. Church.

Ueafh oF Henry \. ChuVCh.
 MT. Henry A. Church, late secretary of the Whitney Arms company, occupying that posi- tioE for about thirteen years, died at Tor rington, Conn, on Monday, Sept 4. De- ceased had been failing with consumption for months past. His death will be much re- gretted by large circle of friends. He was 0 gentleman of many fine traits of character and held in much esteem by all A few months ago the employees of the armory, when he was about retiring from his place at the establishment gathered in a body and presented him with elegant tokens of their regard and esteem. He leaves wife and one child. He died at the home of his par ents in Torrington His age was fl.
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NEW ENGLAND.
Massachusetts.
A Big Robbery at Spring

Big Robbery at Springfield.
 SPRINGFIELD, Sept. Ct is now alleged that the Adams Express company's money pouch stolen at the depot here Friday con- tained $25, ,OO0 in bonds, drafts and money, of which about $l5, 900 can be made use of by the thief. The company is responsible for the entire loss and will make the individ ual losses good.
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without necessity and B poor broker loaned without security. The improbability of this story would breed suspicion and incredulity itself.
 Colonel Ingersoll continued his address until recess when he was followed by Attor- ney General Brewster, who spoke until ad- journment. He will resume to morrow.
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WANTEn

WANTED, A SITUATION as second girl in a private family :; A references given. Gall at IUIIT GT1
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THE WEST.
Tennessee.
Quickly PEnf Ia fleSI For SDufra ~

Quickly Punished For Outrage.
 NASHVILLE, Sept. 6.-Mrs. Sarah J. Ward, respectable woman aged forty. six years, was outraged near Union City on Saturday by negro named Winston Ward, who was arrested and confined in the court house. At II o'clock last night a mob of hundre men surrounded the building, dragged Ward out and hung him to 8 tree.
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Social Science Officers Elected.


 SARATOGA, Sept 6-The American Social Science association this evening elected the following officers for the ensuing year President, Francis Wayland of New Haven; first vice. president Daniel c. Gilman of Baltimore, Md; vice presidents Martin B. Anderson of Rochester, Norman c. Amory and Mrs. John E. Lodge of Boston, Rufus King of Cincinnati, Miss Maria Mitchell of Poughkeepsie, Henry Hitchcock of St. Louis, Mrs. c. H. Dall of Georgetown, 1heo- dore D. Woolsey of New Haven, Henry B. Baker of Lansing, T. M Post of St. Louis, Nathan Allen of Lowell, Henry Willard of New York, Hugh Thompson of Columbus, J. w. Hoyt of Wisconsin and J. M. Godfrey of Now York; general secretary, T. B. San born of Concord treasurer, F. J. Kings bury of Waterbury. A board of directors and department officers were also elected. Shooting at Cresdmoor-Practiceo of the
 Rival Teams.
 NEW YORK, Sept. 6.--The weather to-day at Creedmoor was much moro favorable for high scores than yesterday. During the forenoon there light 1.-two o'clock' wind blowing, but the light was somewhat troublesome, for the range alternately in sunshine and shade. Nevertheless both teams did much bette. shooting to-day than they did yesterday. This afternoon the sky was cloudy and there was a light breeze from the three o'clock" quarter. The Eng fish team were on their range at an earlier hour this morning and began shooting at the 200 yard range at 1O:3O o'clock. There were only thirteen men engaged in shooting to- day. Lieutenant Heap was taken i'll last evening and did not put in an appearance to- day. Neither Sir Henry Ha1ford nor Lieu shooting at 200 yards at half-past 10 and completed the score at that range at 11:2O. Their total score at this range was 372, Or 349 for the best twelve men out of possible | t2O, which is six points better than the tea n made at the same range yesterday. The shooting at 800 yards was completed by the English team shortly after noon. Their total scoro at this range 413 for the thirteen l m sn, 3S5 for the best twelve out of pos sible APO. This represents gain of 22 points over the record of yesterday at this 1 range.
 ! The American team began their shooting to day at 800 yards at half past 10 o'clock l All of the sixteen men forming the team and reserves shot at this range. They showed E 1 total score of 457 out of possible 56O, whict l is GO points better than the record made al l this range yesterday and P points ahead o1 l the record made by the English team at this | twelve best men at this range was 356. The men did not finish their work at this range 1 until 11:3O q. A slight fall of rain inter 1 rupted the shooting of the Americans at 90( | yards. When the shower ceased the Ameri | cans began firing at the 900 yards. The SCOT. | is 42 points behind that made by the Ameri | cans at 300 yards on Tuesday.
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City Court-CrfmfnaI Sfde-JudEe Shell

Necessity is the mother of invention. |" Disease of the liver, kidneys and bowels Wort. which is nature's normal curative for all those dire complaints. In either liquid or dry form it is a perfect remedy for those terrible diseases that cause so many deaths.
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Fourteenth Ward.

The Republican voters of the Fourteenth ward are requested to meet at the Engine House Thursday. September 7th, at p. m. sharp for the purpose of eectnR delegates to the Town Convention to be held september 14th.
 H. A. STEVENS,
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Fifth Ward.

The Republican voters Of the Fifth ward are re- auested to meet at the store of B. H. Douglass X Sons, No 257 State street, Thursday evening sept 7th at 730 to elect delegates to the Town Con- vention to be held Sept 14th.
 L. P. DENYING,
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MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS

NEW YORK, Sept. 6.-Sailed, the Scythia for Liver poel, the Amsterdam for Austerd sm the St. German for Havre Arrived the Caledonia from Leghorn, the New York City from Bristol the Australia from Ham burg, the Otrauto Hull the Ethiopia from Glas- gow, the Bothnis from Liverpool.
 Queenstown Sailed, the Wyoming for New York.
 Moyille-Arriyed the Austrian from Baltimore.
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POLITICAL NOTICES.
Republican Ward Meetings

KepUbIlcan W hrd MeeLIhEs.
 The chairmen of the several Republican Ward Com mittees of the of New Haven hereby notified call roeetnes of the Republican voters in their re- spective wards to the held on before Thu sday, The Tth day September for the choice of delegates to the Town Convention to be held September l4th At least days notice of the holding of such ward meetings must be given. The various wards are en- titled to the following representation in the Town Convention:
 v.rda Delepatea Wards DeleQates