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RIOTING RAILROADERS. V. TRUOPH CIO III MAKTINHBDRe. Rioters Rvseuvd from the Officers local Hllltln la Myinualny with the 8trlkera Tbreats lo Htop Passeua er Trains. Baltimore, July 18.

The strikers along the line of the Baltimore and Ohio Kail road have completed the work of assuming control of the road ly stopping all freight trains at Keyscr, Grafton, Martinsburg and Wheeling. The Matthews Light Guard, of over 60 men, arrived at Martinsburg, W. Va at 7.30 a. in. I lo aay.

GOV. MATTHFWS AT WHEELING. Governor Matthews, who was understood to be on his way to Martiusburg, got as far as Cunilierland last night, and then for some reason returned to Wheeling. SOME ORAFTON RINUI.EADKK9 AKRESTKD. At Grafton, where the strikers made some unruly demonstrations against non striking firemen, several of the ringleaders of the strike have been put under anest by the local civil authorities, and held uuder guaid by men detailed from the Wheeling militia company.

The Mooretield Guards, auother militia company ordered to the scene of difficulty at Mar tiiisburg, had not arrived this morning, as was expected. militia Sympathy lor Klolers. Baltimore, July 18. The othcers of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad say that it will be diititult to get the local militia to lake the offensive and tire on the rioters, with whom they sympathize more or less. Rescue of Rloler Bloodshed Feared.

Baltimore, July 18. Three of the rioters at Marlinsbiirg weie rescued from the officers by the citizens. The striker shortly afterwards threw up iiilrencliiuenls oil bulb sides of the ttack, effectually preventing the passage of all freight trains. The authorities looked on while this was being done, totally unable to attempt to cope wilh the rioters. It is predicted that there will be great bloodshed before 6 o'clock this evening.

Fnrllier Threats from the fttrlkrrs. Baltimore, July 18. The strikers having succeeded in stopping all freight traius had pressed their determination, if their demands were uot complied with before sundown, they would hold the passenger trains as well, and allow nothing to pass but the mail. 400 Troops Ordered to Hartluxhurir. Washington, July 18.

Later information from Governor Matthews, of West Virginia, has satisfied the President of the necessity of Government aid in quelling the riots on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and 400 troops have been ordered to the scene of distui bailee. Part of this number will be sent from here and part from Fort McHenry. They aie ordered to proceed with the greatest dispatch. Account of I lie Collision at iirllnsbnig The Sim publishes a special this morning which gives an account ol the collision at Mar tinsburg yesterday morning between Captain Faulkner's militia and the atrikets, as follows "The militia company was deployed on both sides of a train which was about starting, an engineer and fireman having volunteered to work. As the train reached the switch, one the strikers, William Vandorgriff, seized the switch ball to run the train on the side track.

John Poisal, a member of the mililia company, jumped from the pilot of the engine and attempted lo replace ihe switch so that the train should go on. Yandergriff FIRED TWO SHOTS AT POISAL, one causiug a slight flesh wound in the side of the heart. Poisa'l returned the fire, shooting Yandergrifif through the hip. be veial other shots were fired hi Vaodergiifi, sinking him in the hand and arm. Whi the firing was heard a very large crowd of railroaders and citizens collected, and the feeling became intense.

The volunleei iiig engineer and tirenian of the train rau oH as soon as the shooting begau. Captain Faulkuer then made the statement that he had perfumed his duty, and if ihe train men deaeited their posts he could do nothing more. The militia company was lliere foie marched to their aiiuory AND INGLOKKHWl.Y DISBANDED, leaving Ihe rioleis iu possession of the field, and the road blocked up with standing trains on the sidings, elo." Vandergiifl in lying in a dangerous condition, in consequence of his wounds. One of his arms had to he amputated. Private Poisal, a party to the shooting of Vandergriff, is conductor on a freight train but not counected with the strike.

THE STRIKERS JUSTIFY THE SHOT FIRED at him on the ground that he was overstepping his duty, as he had no orders from Captain Faulkner to close the switch. PoisaPs inju ries are slight. Vandergnti is now in an easy condition, and there are hopes of his recovery. f. Matthews Iu Wa bine ton.

AVashington, July 18. The western train due here at 7.50 o'clock this morning did not arrive until near 12 o'clock. This train brought from Wheeling Gov. Matthews and a mmnanv of mililia who were landed at Mar tinsburg. It was slated on the arrival of the train here that the delay was occasioned bv waiting for Gov.

Matthews at the military, and bv the time lost iu slacking up beyond Martinahiirir as a precautionary measure to avoid obstruction, Passengers by this train, some of whom left Martiusburg this morning, renreseut that affairs were quiet there. Some assert that the worst has lot come, that the people iu West Virginia gen erally sympathize with the strikers and the strikers are determined to allow uo freight trains to pass either way. They also state that it will be impossible to put them down with any Stale Iroopj aud that uulhiug less than regular troops will lie ol any service The general sympathy with the men, some Mariiusburg people say, is owing to the fact that uuder the usual arrangements for running fieight traius, they were compelled to lay over at Martinsburg some limes twenty four or more hours and did not receive pay tberetor, but while there they were compelled to board which left them but little to carry home to their families. The business at the depot, the city, is not retarded in the least, either as regards passenger trains on Ihe Washington Branch or westward. The men on this division ACCEPT THE SITUATION because the order applies to all officers aud employees, reducing tbeirpay 10 per cent, and U.

S. Artillery En Route. Washington, July 18. The trooi ordered to Martinsburg are the 2nd Ariilltry, consisting of twelve officers aud 200 men from the Washington Arsenal, ano eigni omceis and 112 men from Fort McHenry, and are under the command of Gen. French.

They will leave immediately, aud Gen. French is ordered on his arrival at Martinsburg to re oraereu on ins i i ivi port to Col. Delaplain, aid to Gov. Matthews. 75 Soldier Kent Iron.

Port Mellenry. Baltimore, July 18 Gen. Barry in com mand at Fort McHenry having received or 1 f. thin afiemncn lo for UC1D Hum if ward troops lo suppress the disorder on the Baltimore and Ohio Kailroad at ftiartinsumg Atka. Kntipripq I and L.

and a detachment of 14 men liom Light Battery 2nd Artillery were immediately ordered out and left the Fort shortly after 8 o'clock on a special train. The entire forcesent fromFort McHenry numbers 75 men. They are armed as infantry and will join the troops from the arsenal at Washington and reach Martins hnrir Mrlv tn niiirrow luolllinc. It IS Said they the up ruu the aiiii head a and be she she the in by aud their and it that goes SOI), is the aud is of He is I impression on the banking institutions here. There has been a small run by light depositors to day on the State Savings Bank, but there is nothing like a rush.

The bank officers say frequently pay out more iu a forenoon, in ordinary course of business, than they have to 1 o'clock to day. It is probable the will cease tomorrow, as that inaugurated yesterday on the Fidelity has to day. The Weather To ly. WASHiNGTON.July 18. Indieatwm for the Lower Lake Region, die Middle and Eastern Slates Falling barometer, southeast to wiithivest winds, cloudy and rainy weuther, und except on immediute coast, hiyher Umpeiuturc, and followed in the Lower Lake Region and Middle States by cooler northerly winds, ruing barometer clear hu weather.

I'ltlOi'S Wll.l. CASK. IHIxed Blood The Will Nuvcesslulljr 'u(tled ly Ken roe. New York, July IS John 1). Lewis, the of the dry good9 firm of Lewis, llaviland Church and Chambers streets, while out ridiug iu Central Park about a year ago, was thrown from his carriage aud killed.

He left will bequeathing $5,000 to ditlurent parties, directed that ihe income of bis estate, about $250,000 in unencuiubeied real estate, paid to Miss Lizzie Barton Taylor uutil was lawfully married. If she had any children the estate was to go them, ami, if not married, or without children when she died was to be buried in the same grave with testator, and that the estate be expended decoratiug the grave. It was suspected that Mr. Lewis had negro blood iu his veins, aud the will was contested Henry Lewis and Mary Smith, brother sister, aud both with full negro blood in veins aud claiming to be half brother half sister of the deceased. On the trial was proved that Lewis was a sou of a Virginia slave woman and Cauadiau, his mother having fled to Canada during the existence of slavery iu the United States.

Judge Barrett yesterday, in the special term of the Supreme Court, gave his decision iu the case. He sweeps away all provisions of the will, except giving Miss Taylor the income of the estale unlit she is lawfully married, and whether she has children or not the estate then to Lewis aud his sister. Is Judge Hilton HelentlUK? Cincinnati, July 18. '1 he Enquirer to day publishes an interview with Edgar M. John I'll a prouiiueui jsiaemeui iuid my, mm ii i given the sulwlance ol a recent correspondence between himself and Mr.

Wilkinson, Superintendent of the Grand Union, iu which Mr. W. lorinally otters lo wr. jonnsou family the best rooms in the house. It intimated that probably the whole difficulty between Hilton and Seligman was the lesnlt a private quarrel.

Judge Hilton Hebrew Order. New York, July 18, Relative to the rumored rescinding of the order for the ex clusion of Hebrews from the Grand Uuion Hotel, Saratoga, Judge Hilton says he knew nothing of the matter until he saw it in the added, wilh much force, "I am determined hi nfi imniiiinn of I altering them altering ineui. I Southern Postal Commission. RiinMnmn Va. July 18.

The responses received from Southern cities to the call lor a convention to be held alFortresb Monroe on the 25th it.st.. in the interests of Southern mail indicate that laise deles alums will Miiend from all imni'irtant cities in Ihe South from Alexandria to Orleans. Ihere will he urn hundred and fatly delegates, aud it is un derstood the President aud members ot Ihe Cabinet will certainly be present. Ihe Kail road Association has offered free transporta tion lo the delegates. N.

V. Male Senate at Saratoga. Saratoga, July 18 The New York State Senate is iu session here as a Court of Impeachment on the case of Bank Superintendent Ellis. The session may iast a month aB they will probably have to act on the case of I.oau Commissioner Thnrher, ihe four Marine Court Juilgesol lew ors, aim a cane ui a in Judge, which may be thought to come under the nurview of the Governor's call. iNew iork, July is, ju.

Biuuigan mnorters ol woolens, at 4i anu mine street, failed yesterday, wilh liahili lies and few assets. The hrui was stalled sey prnl fin API) bv Max Hosselhenter, a retired ii.l.l tl banker of Havana, who esiauiisneu nmi garland Felix Hyman, both young men, in the business, niacins muu.wu as ui Mr. Hyman was recently ousted, owing to, it Baiil, his oulshle speculations. They owe $200,000 to three firms in England. Centre Republicans for Passinore.

Beli.efonte, July 18 Ai the Ceutre County Republican Committee meeting lo day there was a full attendance. D. H. Hastings and Richard Miles were elected represents. live delegates, aud instructed by a unauimous vote to support J.

A. M. Passinore, of Mchuyl kill, for Auditor General. They were not in strut ted with regard to the other officers. New York 1.

O. Clerks Uniformed. New York, July 18. Quite a number of the employees of Ihe United States Post Office here appeared iu a uniform, which consists of blue flannel sack with brass bullous and plain blue trowsers. There is no distinction in the uniforms lor the officers, the object of 1 ost master James being only to secure distinction of the employees of the depot in the building trom the general public.

Louisiana Returning Board New Orleans, July 18. The boxes sent from the Slale House iu January last to Mar shal Pilkiu at the Custom House were fotiud vesteidav in the third story of the Custom House. They were sealed by the Investigating Pnnimitiee for future investigation. The con tents are unknown, hut it is believed they do or did contain the missing books from the Stale Auditor's office. li.N.

Postal Card Law. Washington, July 18. In the caso of R. H. Speak, chaiged with sending a postal card to John L.

Sicken, calling him an nnmiligated and unprincipled liar, the Police Justice de rided that there was no law to punish the oueuse. inn omiuicuinj aDj obscene matter, and does not apply to abusive or scurrilous cards through the mails, The statute only proscribes indecent Ihe Krntucby Vendetta Cincinnati. July 18. Affairs in Carter pouniy are still in an unsettled slate. A namcd Hamon H8 Bhot on J.

1 til Sunday by 6ome oi ine unoerwoou pany. Qf tn pigoner8 arre8led the militia All prisoners arrested ry tne militia were tried and acquitted. The civil authorities arc not able to enforce the hws since the with drawal of the militia. The Indignant Orana emen. Montreal, July 18.

At Ihe Caledonia to Ord, is to this A is is to just our of had its to a he not lo the 1,11 j0 ter till A a here to night that the canal beat strikers have Society's meeting the action of the St. An been at Martinsburg with the railroad strikers jrew'B Society in condemning Mayor Beaudry Since Monday afternoon. yas endorsed. Francis Filzpatrick, the Sen I tinel who stabbed McKeown, has been honor A Run on tho Cblca.o Banks. i abJy Important arrests in connec Chicaoo, July 18.

The St. Louis bank tlon ith the shooting of Elliott are expected (roubles have produced scarcely a perceptible to day. THIiEE CENTS. HEADING, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 19, 1877. ON THE RIO GRANDE.

A WAR WITH MEXICO POSSIBLE. The Condition of tho Relations Between tbe United States aud Mexico said to be Critical Ulas will Resist Invasion. Washington, July 18. Parlies who are in a position to be thoroughly posted as to our present relations with Mexico, say that they are now in such a critical condition as to cause very grave apprehensions that war may be precipitated at any time by some rash action upon the part of the Mexican authorities, as previously stated in these dispatches. TREVINO ORD AGREEMENT BROKEN.

President Diaz has directed General Trevino withdraw from the agreement with General in regard to co operation in the niove meuts against Mexican cattle raiders. This action on the part of the Mexican authorities interpreted here an giving full force to a late order directing Trevino to resist by force of arms any attempt of the United Slates troops cross the Mexican border iu pursuit of cattle thieves. As General Ord'g instructions on subject have not been modified COLLISION BETWEEN THE TWO FORCES considered aa likely to occur the first time a cattle raid is made into Texas. While there no disKisilion to provoke a disturbance with Mexico, President Hayes is fully determined use all the force at his command to give ample protection to our frontier interests. A Family Htarviuir to Death.

A more distressing case than that which has come lo light in Easton, it ts seldom lot lo chronicle. Through the exertions a reporter of the Free Press of that city was brought to light the fact that a family named Hodge, residing at Locust aud Church streets, within the past six weeks buried three of members, the direct cause being attributed waul of proper nourishment. The mother, young baby, aud the husband, who is said to a hard working man, but unfortunately can obtain employment, are even now in a starviug condition, and lo add further weight iheir sorrow, they are compelled to leave house in which they lived lor non pay tol rent The ady when accosted as to HaO, I1UUI U.iug..., spetJti Two William A. Wheelers. Boston, July 18, The Springfield Repub lican and other papers having published a let of oue Win, A.

Wheeler, dated Nov. 18, 18C1, connecting him with a contract for arms furnished lo the United States, some papers assumed that the person inlerested in the contract was Vice President Wheeler, who now writes from Malone, N. stating that he never had a contract, and that the Wheeler mentioned is entirely distinct from himselt. Tn Broohfleld Mine Disaster, Columbus, July 18. The State Mine Inspector has requested that the Coroner's in quesl on the BrookfieJd disaster, from the in irndnction of a locomotive into the unventi hud 1 uf i.a f.rl,.,l the usiucr a locomotive the ventilation shaft had been opened, and was assured a locomotive would not be used.

Hasty Weddinir The Groom Pursued aim niiira. From the Lake Charles, i'cho. About two weeks ago a terrible tragedy oc curred on the Calcasieu river, a utile above the northern line of this parish. A young ladv named Guuter had eloped with a young man named Bass. Her lather aud brother pursued them to the residence of a neighbor ing magistrate, Wlieie a ren uiiumro thev had been married.

The father entered the house at one door and Ihe son at another, ami immediately the former discharged a double barreled gun loaded with buckshot in Bsfs' breast. The latter, thougn mortauy wounded, returned the fire by two shots from revolver, both lakinir eflect in the elder Gnuler's head. Both parties fell to the floor, and young Gunter pluuged a bowie knife re neatpdlv into Bass' body. The latter died instantly. Young Gunter then took up Mb fli.iierwho is likely to recover from the pis tol shots in his head, ai iney were giauuiug fled.

Being pursued by the sheriff ,,,) nmme. he turned on his pursuers with a revolver, and was Bhot uy tne posse, uying mniimla liuvnrtwo after. The elder Qmler thfc cus0dy ol the stierin. Kvilnction of Printers' Waves The mice of composition on the newspapers in Louisville has been reduced, by sgreement of the proprietors and compositors, from 40 to 35 cents per 1,000 ems. Iu Columbus, the wages nave oeen re duced as follows: Piece work, morning news papers, 35 cents per 1,000 ems; evening newspapers, 32 cenls per 1,000 ems week hands, H.

The preseut scale is cents per l.ovu ems for night work and ceuts per day. I'atteniuic SOO Acres of Ojslers. A Fair Haven. ovsterinan about two years ago leased a salt pond of over 1,000 acres at Block island ior raising oysieio. tahlished permanent communication between 0ver 300 of 0V8ter bejs are K0W thriv tbe pond aud the sea Dy means oi a iiumo, ing in the pond, and the oysterman expecis soon to begin transplanting in suitable waters to fatten the bivalves for the market.

They promise lo be ofsuperior quality. A Family Losing their Thumbs. Morrison, of Bayjnne. quarrelled uhh fr and Mrs. Martin Logan, on Monday, and in a struggle he got Mr.

Logan's thumb in hia mouth and bit it oil. lie men attackeu Mrs. Logan aud hit oue of her thumbs off fiiiiiizjt Tnm Thnnib, Tm.i Thumb' house at Bridgeport is found to have been occupied, during the GciV al's absence forBOtue nionlhs past, by tramps, who have pretty much cleaned it oi leau pipe anu other fixtures. STATE NEWS. It is proposed to elect a postmaster for Mer iK.

nla vote. So'far Lancaster is decidedly ahead in the great prelzle eating contest. A new hank has oeen esiauiinncu nm n1knn.au fVnA is venangn coumy. i president and J. H.

Kerr cashier. The Meadville Journal says that auother Seventh Day Baptist, of Cussewago, Crawford county, has been ainsted for working on Sunday and fined. Bill 102, passed by the last legislature, over which the Central Board of Education of Pittsburgh and the City council nave oeen quarreling, has been pronouueed unconsiuu, tional by Judge lac Anion the iurois summoned for the United Slates Court at Erie this week are Congressmen Overton, Eirett, Bayne, Shollenberger, Thompson and Harry White. The court is held by Judges McKenna and Ketcham. There are nineteeu indictments to be tried.

David F.einhart, a young Polish Jew, committed suicide, near Mt. Carbon, Friday night, ear mi, v. ny lnrow 'K upon the track in Iront an ui inuK iibiu. to a young laoy in uiki have been married in a short time. On Fri i i iir.

ii.ni.n ni mi in day he received a lelter breaking the engagement. For some time there has been a seres ol frauds in the cigar business in parts of York county, aud on Friday Colonel Grimmerson, accompanied by Colonel Stable, of the ork office, made a descent upon William G. Meads, in Windsor township, and i 1 nIUfllA frnm htm twontv anu wuiiiii how of of Cow says gone his non rood T. are all bark 26, met boat Mrs. well east, are the 6ent mg has ot thousand cigars and one hundred pounds of tobacco, for a violation oi tne stamp taws.

Saturday morning the bone phosphate works of I. Preston Thomas, situated a short distance east of Cheney Station, on the West Chester and Philadelphia Railroad, were totally destroyed by fire. No one seems to know it originated. There were about 300 tons manufactured material and about 500 tons raw material, representing about $30,000, of whioh nearly one half will be lost. The greatest damage will be the loss of the works, as tbe season had just commenced.

Total loss estimated at from $8,000 to $10,000. CHIEF JOSEPH'S BAND. Indians Kill Three Hen aud a Girl Spokane Chiefs Friendly Ueu. Sheridan's Camp. San Francisco, Jfuly 18.

A dispatch from Walla Walla, Washington Territory, says the Indians have killed three men and a girl on Creek. Old Salty," a Spokane chief, he believes that fifty of his warriors have to join Joseph's band they are beyond control. SPOKANE CHIEFS FRIENDLY. Colonel Green, with his column, has reached Little Salmon river from the South. A messenger from "Smohalla" and "Spokane Jerry," treaty Spokane chiefs, announce their desire to remain friendly and go on a reservation, provided one is set apart for them, aud furnished for the winter.

General Snerldam'a Camp. Green River, W. July 18. Captain J. Gregg returned from General Sheridan's camp yesterday.

Tbe camp is at the foot of Cloud peak, in the Big Horn Mountains, distant from Camp Siauibaugh 208 miles. There no Indians in that part of the country. Large herds of buffalo are to be seen north of Beaver creek. General Sheridan's parly are well. Mr.

and Mrs Crapo's Boat Spoken. Quebec, July 18. Captain Geare, of the Amphitrite, from Bristol, reports, June in latitude 44 39 north, longitude 43 west, the twenty foot schooner rigged whale New Bedford, Ti days out, with Mr. and Crapo on board. Hove to, aud the two voyagers boarded the Amphitrite They re mained to dinner, and expressed themselves satisfied so far with their voyage to En rope, and stated that they had enjoyed good health.

At parting Captain Geare provided them with wine, water, and a few small articles they required. When the two vessels separated the New Bedford Bteered east north and tbe ship company gave mem inree cheers, and wished them God speed. 35,000,000 V. S. Bond Call.

Washington, July 18. The indications that the Treasury will this afternoon or to morrow issue a call for $35,000,000, although amount has not yet been determined upon. Should the call not be for so large an amount another will follow in a day or two tor a sum which, in addition to the amount embraced in this, will fully aggregate that sum. French Greetings to America. Paris, July 18.

On the occasion of the an niversary of the declaration of American In dependence the Franco American committee to Mr. Washburne a lareweu letter speaa of the friendship nulling the two Republics and hoping that America would be repre sented at the exhibition of Resljtuatiou of Safvet Pasha. Constantinople, July 18. Safvet Pasha, Turkish Foreign Minister, has resigned. Aarifl Pasha, who has once already been Foreign Minister, aud once Ambassador to Vienna, succeeds Safvet Pasha.

Nots Safvet Pasha been long believed to favor peace. Two Saw Mills Burned Yesterday. McCleery, Newhart saw mill at Milton, was destroyed by fire yester Loss. $30,000. The large saw mill and lumber yard of John Brown at Urover, was uurueu yesterday.

Loss from $15,000 to $18,000. Canada and the West United. St. Johnsbury, Vt, July 18 The last rail on tbe Vermont division of the Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad was laid yesterday, completing the connections with the West and tbe Canadas. A 9300,000 Fire In Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh. July 18. The extensive foundry and machine shops of A. Hartupee, occupying a square on a short street between First and Second avenues, were burned last evening. The Next Coal Auction.

New Yoke, July 18. Tbe Delaware, Lack awana and Western Railroad Company an linllfira his afternoon that thev will sell 125, 000 tons of coal on Wednesday, the 25th inst. A Hand Torn Off. New York, July 18. While John Simp ann dpmnd engineer of the steamship Elysia, was oiling the engine yesteruay uw uauu wu i i i i drawn into tbe machinery ana torn on.

Murphy at Ocean drove. Oc kak Grove. N. July 18. Frank Mnrnhv announces bv telegraph that he will fw.n ftm to.dav to attend the women's temperance camp meeting.

BRISK TELEGRAMS. Ex Congressman Lynch will issue his new Washington paper next month. Mr. K. a.

Marshall, waicumaaer, nunu town, disappeared in a mysterious manner on liniliiv Inst. T.vman Trumbull is said to be a convert to the President's policy, and to be in favor of a new party on that basis. LOCAL NEWS. Reading Railroad Repairs. Large quantities of sills left the yards of the Reading Railroad Company, at Fottatown, yesterday, and were distributed along the mam lino between uuui; uu Rvrurslon to Naomi Station To Day Tho Hnndav School of Ebenezer M.

Church, South Fourth street, will make an in Kanmi Rtatlon. nn the KTciirnion to day to Naomi Station, on the Wilmington Railroad, four miles from this city. state Commander, P. O. S.

of Mr Irvin 8. Smith, ef this city, has been ap r.mte.l by John S. Reeder, National Presi dent of the Patriotic Order, Sons of America, a State Commander, being the first appointment of thin nature ever made in the cents uisinci. Personal, Pu im Derr. and family left this morning for Cape May, to be absent several Mr.

W. H. Hamaker, of the Western Union TeWrarih office, thia city, is confined to his room by serious illness. Both Legs Cut Off by the Car a onunir man named Gerhard, residing on Cotton street above ieveuui, was ruuov I irin on the Wilmington and Northern i Railroad, near Poplar Neck bridge, yesterday afternoon. Both bis legs were cnt just above the ankle.

by Mr. last for to be of I I American Wood Paper Mill itesumet. The American Wood Paper Company, which had suspended operations two weeks ago, for repairs, resumed operations last Mon nay. It is reported that this company baa or ders enough on hand to keep them busy for nc rt cioht mnnlhfl. EVARTS AND DEVENS RECEPTION IN REAVING EAST NIGHT Brilliant Assemblage at "Ed Mount" Herenade by the Rlngcold Band Illnmluated Grounds i aouieTo Day.

At four o'clock yesterday afternoon Secretary Evarts and Attorney General Devens, of President Hayes's Cabinet, arrived in this city from the Schuylkill coal region, accompanied William Lorenz, Chief Engineer of the Philadelphia aud Reading Railroad Company, Consul, managing editor of Harper's Weekly, and DeB. Randolph Keim, Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia Press and Pittsburgh Commercial, They. were driven to Mr. Keim's elegant residence, "Edge Mount," on the southeastern sloe of Mount Penu, where they dined with Mr. Keim's family and a number of invited guests.

A reception was held eveuing commeuciug at half past eight o'clock, for which a large number of invitations had been issued. At the time mentioned cabs and coaches commenced to arrive, and more than an hour the Hill Road, leading "Edge Mount," was crowded with vehicles. There was a sufficient police detail at the gate leading to Mr. Keirn grounds, tor the pur pose of preserving order, A large number of people collected in the road outside of the grounds for the purpose of seeing what could seen, ihe tvinggold mud arrived about fifteen minutes before 9 o'clock, and at once commenced the performance of a number of favorite selections. The Secretary aud Attorney General were engaged in band shaking fur a long liine.when finally both sought refuge on the spacious porticoes, and enjoyed the splendid breeze sweeping across the brow of the mouulaiu.

There was no speech making, and the two distinguished Cabinet officers appeared to prefer rest and quiet after their (lying trip ol the previous twenty four hours through the mouulaiu regions of this section of the State. Secretary Evarts, in conversation with a gentleman, expressed the great pleasure he had experienced in his flying visit, and referred to the beautiful mountain aud rich valley scenery, and the facilities afforded of enjoying the same from the small passeuger locomotives, "Ariel" and "Transit," of the Reading Railroad. Riding in cars of this character he described as a novel, but most enjoyable feature of travel. Attorney General Devens re ferred to the beautiful farming couuties of Pennsylvania through which he had passetl, and the many pleasures of their trip. Secretary Evarts is a man of thin and lean appearance, possessing a small hut well shaped head and.weil defined features.

He is slow and deliberative in his conversation, but talks "like a book." Tbe Attorney General is a man fine personal appearance who received the large number ot guests with great suability, and who created an excellent impression. He recognized on first glance Chief C'ulleu, who thirteen years ago served in the late war under General Devens, and made an excellent record while in bis command. The company was of a most sociable charac i a.mUu, i verandas were crowded dunug the evening with ladies and gentlemen, comprising many nrominent citizens, and the elite of the city. the Ringgold Band, stationed in a portion of the grounds, furnished delightful music. The grounds were brilliantly illuminated, and from the brow ot the mil, rocKets ana otner nre works were discharged.

Refreshments were served at 10 o'clock, the catering haying been done by Capt. W. S. Monyer. It was nearly midnight when the last ol the guests departed.

The distinguished cuests will return to Washington to day, going hence to Lebanon and Cornwall, where tney will be the guests of Hon. G. Dawson Coleman, and will inspect the extensive iron establishments of the Lebanon Valley. Mr. Conant, ot Harpers Weekly, will, in company with Mr.

ootten, return to me coai regions iu uay ior wo unl oose of obtaining additional data for au illu strated article which he will prepare for Harper' 'i Magamne, descriptive ot the preseut rlP' Gov. Hartranft'a Summer Vacation. Gov. Harlranft and family, Mrs. Dr.

L. W. Read and family, and Dr. Wm. Corson, of Norristown Mr.

and Mrs. Cornell, of Phila i LI delphia, ana t. tuum aim wue, ui risburr. lett Aionoay morning ir amuiuiu. The party traveled by invitalion in Colonel Thomas A.

Scott's private car as far as Chicago. m. i 'l. At mai place mr, iny viuuiu nlared at their disposal. They are at liberty to stop oil' anywhere.

From Chicago they will eo to San Francisco, and on their return expect to visit the Yosemite Valley, the Great Salt Lake and other places of interest. Tbe excursion will occupy about six weeks. Almost a Centennarian. The oldest man in the vicinity of Geiger inwn is Thomas Jackson, colored, no is alioiit 95 years of age. and is capable of doiug a considerable amount ol work, ne wains to the store and back, a distance of three miles.

He is polite and affable in his man ners, and is known to every man, woman ami child for miles around, lie iooks as mougn he might live for a score ol years longer as ne is remarkably wen preservwi. ve.j pears to be known about his early history. Country Sunday School Celebrations. The Miller's Suuday School celebration held last Saturday in an adjoining grove, was a grand success. The Sharllesville Baud furnished excel ent music tor the occasion.

Th Salem's Church Union Niuday hchool will soon hold their annual celebration. I his is one of Ihe best conducted Sunday schools in northern Berks, and is in a prosiieroiis and growing condition. It is also said that ihe Union Sunday School held in Fisher's school house, wi'l hold their celebration soon. State Fair Piospects Encouraging. The Drosoects for a Cue display at the com ing Slate Fair at Krie, says the Dispatch, are very encouraging.

The grounds are being refitted, fences put up aud Machinery Hall re i v. i built. A reuuciiou iu rnwoau n. iti.o been secured, that is, freight is paid in full tbe grounds and returned free. The list ujemjumg the judges and names of commit If i I tees will be issued soon.

Illness of lacob Sweisford. Mr. Jacob Sweisford. of Danville, Montour county, was brought from that place to this city, a day or two ago, where he now lying seriously ill with pulmonary consumption. Mr.

Sweislord is a son in law ot api. paiiiuei Saylor, of Douglass township. GENERAL NEWS. Ohio promises to produce 30,000,001) bushels of wheat this year. The wool clip of the United Slates for 187b was 200,000,000 pounds.

The exiled Modocs are living peacefully ou I their reservation in Kansas I Troy chims over 100 horses that can trot a mile inside of three minutes. Ex Goy. Tilden sailed for Europe yesterday in the steamship Scythia to be absent until Uctober. The steamship Wisconsin sailed from New is S. to on a a I I to of York for Europe, on Tuesday, with 125,000 in silver.

Under the fostering care of the government oyster culture in France is becoming more more productive. Some of the Newport cottage people having their bouses connected witu ineir I Mm iw telenhone. the A suit tor na oeen lubinui against the Universal Life Insurance Oom and are nany. of New York, that aiuouut being the assets of the absorbed Guardian Mutual. $50,000 has been paid over to the Cincinnati Natural History Society by the Charles Boilmann estate.

Mr. William E. Hunt, of New Orleans, said to he Judge Davis's successor on the U. Supreme Beuoh, The New York Stale Senate will meet at Saratoga, to day, as a Court of Impeachment try 1). C.

Ellis, Bank Superintendent, Berks Dauphin Turnpike Litigation. A notice was yesterday served upon President George Hofl'man and Directors of the Berks and Dauphiu Turnpike Company, at Lebauon, emanating from parlies in Berks county to the eflect that application will be made before Hon. George Lear, Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at his office at Doylestown, July 25, 1877, at 11 o'clock in the morning, for the issuing of a writ of quo warranto in the name of the Commonwealth to show by what authority they exercise and use the franchises, rights, and privileges of a corporation under the name, style and title of The President Mana gers and Company of the Berks and Dauphiu Turnpike Koad, when aud where they may attend if they think proper." To Day's Excursions. St. James' Lulberan Sunday School will make an excursion to day to High's Woods, down Ihe Schuylkill river.

The steamer "Gazelle'' will leave the lauding every hour during the day. Fourth Street M. Sunday School will make an excursion to day to Naomi Station the Wilmington aud Northern Railroad. 'tliauy Orphans Home will celebrate Us anniversary at Womelsdorf to day. A lunch will he prepared for those who desire a meal at reasonable figure.

A temperance meeting and pic nic will be held at Derry Station, to day, on the Lebanon Valley Railroad. A Little Timely Game Law. The game laws respecting the most couiuiou game iu this vicinity areas follows: Squirrel can be shot bt tween July 1 and January 1. Kabhits can be shot betweeu October 15 and December 15 it is forhiddeu to hunt rabbits with ferret. No one shall hunt wild geese or ducks with any net, device or guu other than guu that is shot froui arm leugtb.

lover mav be killed from August 15 to January 1 wookcock from July 4 to January 1 quail or Virginia parlndte between Uctober la and December 15; pheasant aud prairie chicken from October 1 to January 1 reed birds in September, October aud November. Market Commissioner Clark's Inspections. Market Commissioner Clark intends tocou tinne his inspections of weights and measures uuder the cily ordinance, He claims that his standards are official, having come from Harrishurg, the same as Mr. Geiger's, aud the weights are not too light, nor the measures too small, as has been alleged. The Commissioner has stated that while "it is unpleasant for him to inspect the weights aud measures already stamped by Mr.

Geiger, the city ordinance defined his duties to include the stamping of weights aud measures, and he would have to continue I heir inspection." W. N. R. R. Bridge Struck by Lightning The heavy lightning discharge about four clock on luesjay morning strucx me mington and Northern Railroad bridge east of the Poplar Neck bridge.

The rails and ug ihe electa icitv to reach the earth and water, and thereby prevented the bridge being dam i i I I A aired. A oanv irom mis cny wuo mbu bibucu early on a blackberry dumig the storm and experience. early on a black berrying excursion took refuge the ropiar necx a peculiar sensation at the time of the discharge. Christian's New Baker Wagon. A new baker's wagon made its appearance on our streets yesterday, belonging to Ihe firm of Messrs.

George M. Christian No. 134 South Fifth street. The wagon was built at the works of the Lehigh Car and Wagon Manufacturing Company, Stemton, Pa. It is furnished with a patent "hlth" wheel, wuicn enables Ihe driver lo turn with greater ease.

The painting and lettering was done by Mr. ftuin.it T. Wink, of this citv. The letters are a in gold with shading oi crimson, maroon, uiue and yermuiou. More Storm Damages, The terrific thunder storm of Tuesday morn 1 1.

1 .1 ll.o nit niii consiuerauin uamKc hhuuku northern portion of the coiiuly The ham on ftr Rothermel. in Maidencreek township, several miles from Fleetwood was i i unrooled. A large iree in iue yaiu in juum sieo nl Kichmoud lownsnip, uear neeiwouu, 1 .1 .1. was uprooted and inrown across me nwi ui his house, demolishing the roof. Grape arbors, fruit Irees aud grain stacks were aemonsueu and corn and oats were greatly damaged.

Highly Prized Old Books, In the archives of the Moravian church at Bethlehem there is a large folio edition of the Sacra Kiblia, in the ueruian language, in ('n none lu IbM. Also a thick iiiilu l.enin houk In Fnglish. bound in red morocco, with gold edges, once the property of .1 .1 Tk eiuesi uaugmei. nins nl.l iinarto hvtnn book in good preserva tion, which was printed in ltiOti by the Flders of the churches in Bohemia, Moravia and Poland. Explosion of a Coal Oil Lamp.

A ilmiirliier of Joseph Herring, was carrying i. a coal oil lamp inrougu i iuum father's residence, Soulh tilth street, near Laurel, when tbe lamp exploded, and she made a narrow escape from baying her clothing et on tire. The fire from the burniug tin nt on Ihe Moor, was quencueu ueiore uiuru i i i I. damage was done. The liberty ire CO.

uau their apparatus ready for service. Letters of Administration Letters of Administration have been grauted by Register Kdelman, upon Ihe following es Itiles! Kslateof Kmuia P. Lease, late of Kitscouit. maiior township, deceased; Beuueville A. Glase, of Friedeusburg, administrator.

Kstate of George Bcheele, late oi liiecity oi Resiling, Minna Scheele, widow ol the de I ceased, administratrix, Reading R. R. Telegraph Office Removal. Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Compauy inieuil8 0 remove the telegiaph office al the rniiior was circuiaieu lasi wee iuai u.e 1 perrv further up aud upon a more ele I iii valed place, probably in one of A hrahaiii Winter fields. Irom which a tine view ol the Readiug Railroad cau he had for a distance nearly three miles.

Thirty four Widows in Four Squares Some oue who has taken the trouble count inlornis us that Ihere are thirty four widows on Fifth street, between fenu and a i in mire nl Imir miiiiires. 1 seems like au overstatement of fact, and yet the count, to onr personal knowledge, has been twice yenned. PERSONAL. Sir Charles Reade is a type founder. Senator Blaine bus started for California.

Senator 1 ayard dined wilh Charles O'Conor and Hon. Hiester Clymer at Newport last Saturday. Bishop Gilbert Haven, who recently paid a visit to Liberia, advises tbe Southern colored people to stay where they are anu ngni out" whatever that means. Mrs. Augustus Hemmenway, of Boston, hss sent to the Homeopathic Hospital in that city "a check for and one for 5.000 to V.

r' f'hr uli fl I iimn. J.UU1I a v. "TiT John Ooforth. 1KUIT I 1 7 i i anj tJJ ticians, will sail tor uroj( steamship Pennsylvania toniay. A few be The a foot of a and in well I the the to are is is my had in in al of to nis the rw.

AMONG THE WHITE CAPS. WHIFF OF CAPE MAT BREEZES. Cool Weather and Hllmly Patronised Motels Vlnelaud and Wine Culture New Village of Sea drove John Wanamaker's Liberality. Correspondence Times and Dispatch.) Messrs. Editors: An experience of a days at Cape May, one of the most popular summer resorts in the United States, may not uninteresting to your numerous readers.

facilities for reaching this place are excel lent. Lightning express trains on tbe West Jersey Railroad make therunof 81 miles in little over two hours, making but few stoppages, while those who prefer the pleasures of water journey will fiud a line of excellent steamers making regular daily trips between Philadelphia aud Cape May. SOME JERSEY TOWNS AND VILLAGES. Leaving Philadelphia at 4 p. ru.

from the of Market street by boat, to make the cars the West Jersey Railroad at Camden, I arrived at Cape May at 6.15 o'. lock the same evening. On our way down we passed through number of towns and villages, pleasantly located, surrounded by a section of country splendidly cultivated. The most prominent places are Bridgeport, Viueland and Millville. Although in the two last mentioned places, prohibitory liquor laws prevail, much attention is devoted lo the cultivation of the grape manufacture of wine.

Vineyards are seen every direction, and the soil appears to be adapted to grape culture. The Clinton, uudi rstand, 'n the principal variety cultivated, being preferred for wine purposes on account of its great hardiness, as it withstands rigor of the most severe winters. One of piiucipal cultivators of the grape is the Rev. Leonberger, residing near Millville, who manufactures an excellent quality of Clinton wine by a peculiar process, so that it is equal the best foreigii imported red wines. Vine land has been well named by its founder, Dr.

Landis, as no section of the Union presents more favorable opportunities for vineyard culture than Ibis flourishing settlement. It would thus appear that the descendants of the Patriarch, Noah, to whom the Lord gave the wine, fulfilling the precepts of their destiny on earth. SEA BREEZE HOTEL AT CAPS MAY. Upon my arrival at Cape May, I took quarters at Ihe Sea Breeze Hotel, built by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, about two hundred feet from the depot. The proprietor Mr.

George T. Doughty, who looks carefully after tbe interests of his guests. The house is kept in excellent style and its location one of the best on the island. I here met popular Philadelphia friend, Col. Breus ing, who is attending to the wants of bathers, having several hundred bathing dresses and costumes to hire.

His office and dressing rooms are between the depot and Sea Breeze Hotel. The surf grounds are in splendid condition at this portion of the beach. THE EFFECT OF HARD TIMES. has a disastrous eflect upon business, more so than at places in the interior, but not more so than at other summer resorts and watering places. The arrivals at Cape May last wee were very Bliin, although the trains of Saturday brought down large numbers of Philadel pbians and others, the majority of whom will return after spending Sunday at the coast.

There is general complaint of the dullness of businebB on the part ol hotel proprietors and saloon keepers. Many of the aristocracy, who former years have spent their annual sur plus at Cape May and other iaahionable re sorts, are among the vast number of bankrupts this country. The usual hops at the stock ton are tolerably well attended. The concert Congress Hall was attended by a faahion ionable party, but small iu numbers. Capt.

John McMakin, a gentleman well known in Reading, remains at the Atlantic Motel as Manager, the proprietorship having into the hands of Mr. Levi Johnson. OPENING OF THE KEW PIER. There have been many improvements made along the beach since last summer, among which is Ihe new pier, which has just been opened to the public. It is 6U0 feet in length, and extends 30U leet Deiow water mara.

ai the extteme end is a pavilion with fixed and movable seats, where those who delight to sit and watch the bathers, or engage in social chat, can while away the time. This pier is one of the central attractions of Cape May, and 'he island guests have been patiently awaiii ig its construction. In the pavilion at the extreme outward end, one may sit over the water beyond the breakers in perfect security, snd with the greatest comfort. From the pier may be seen tbe strauge sight ol myriads ot tish, either small snapping mackerel, or moss bunkers swimming close together, keeping al most constantly in tne same spot, wan their backs and fins visible above the surface of the water, rippling it like a storm of rain, forming a novel attraction, he elegant two and a half mile drive along tbe inside barrier of piles aloug the coast is perfectly grand, and is uot to be surpassed in the world, i toox A DRIVE TO SEA OROVE, two miles distant from Cape May, a village founded by John Wanauiaker, of Philadelphia. Upon entering the village the visitor passeB uuder an ornamental cottage arch way, handsomely designed.

Tbe hint attraction is a cbapel of ancient form, surrounded by numerous pews, for the attendants upon spiritual worship. Mr. Wanauiaker has acted very liberally. He offers to every clergyman of family a lot iu Sea Grove, valued at $500, gratuitously, providing the same is improved aud built uihjii within one year. Numerous clergymen have already accepted Mr.

Wana uiaker liberal otter, among whom, i Kevs. Thomas Iaeger aud C. F. McCauley, of our city, Spaeth aud Kunkeluian, well known Lutheran divines, of Philadelphia, and many others who have erected cottages and will spend a portion of the present summer at Cape May wilh their families. Mr.

William M. Fox, of Reading, son in law of Rev. Dr. MoCauley, has been lor some time superiu i he ereelion oi me uoexor collage. which was worked out in Reading, and the timbers and material were sent here to be put up and trained together.

It is a neat andcom modioiis collage, and is iu a desirable location. iiE nipt. i Tiete hoW iu Sea Grove to unwiis. snd there are several jtorcu to supply ihe warns ol the public. The ol' intoxicating liquors is strictly prohibi le.i but Capt.

Williams, at the steamboat landing, a few squares off, aud just outside of tie village limns, is prepared 10 supply su .1..,,,, in the iirinKlug line, anu una a mo nopoly ol Ihe busiuess. Aller all, Cape May is a gieat place for people of means, who desire and are able to enjoy the world. The attendance is slim now, but tbe hot weather of the past day or two is bringing people here in swarms, snd the holds are rapidly filling op. Hitherto there has been rain almost every day and the weather has been remarkably cool. 80JOUBNKK.

Allentown Boiler Explosion Verdict. The Coroner's jury iu the case of the explosion of the boiler at the ore mines near Macungie, Lehigh comity, which caused tie death of seven men and seriously injured sev ers! others, have returned a verdict which, after shding ther find that on divers occasions wore tne explosion the boi er was cnargea wun utam to thereby weakening and i straining me same..