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If She Into i VOL. XVI SO. 178. BOSTON, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 25, 1879. PRICE TWO CENTS.

ACROSS THE SEA. THE GREAT WALK. atick; James Waten, Natick; Frank Madden, Marlboro; J. H. Bradford.

Hopkinton. The following shows the work of the first day: TROUBLED MAINE. The Quieting Effects of the Augusta Meeting. The JIaine Greenbackers "Resolve" and "Indorse. A MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Kindly Greeting of the Joyous Season. lfow the Day Will Be Obserred In Hoston. I i beth Chadbonrna of Iorchetr gave some excellent reading, and the festival was a decided success. The pupils of the 8t. James Episcopal Sunday-school bad a hristmas festival in the chapel yesterday afternoon.

The tree yielded 175 presents, which were received by the children at the hands of Superintendent S. Konsmaniere. Mr. Hod-gate was the superintendent for several yearr was presented with a testimonial banner by the children, who also sung their hmtma carol. In the Immanucl Congregational Church last evening the customary hnsttnaa festival was held- Santa Cla is was personated by a boy, who appeared driving a goat team, and distributed presents from a magnificent tree.

Singing by the children and an address by Rev. Lyman II. Blake, the pastor, concluded the estiva- Christmas festivals were held yesterday afternoon In the old Davis bouse and at So. 4 I'ynchon street for the amusement of the children belonging to the Kindergarten schools, supported by Mrs. Qnincy Shaw.

THE SICKLES ELOPEMENT CA8E. Ktatement ay tfce Wlfa of tfco Oay Deceiver. CHfCArto, December 24. The Daily News publishes today an Interview with the wife of the notorious William F. McCarty, who has again come prominently before the public by eloping with Miss Pickles, from raris to London.

She was Clara Agnes Hess, wife ot Dr. Hess, the well-known operatic iinpreiisario, who committed suicide. She inaue McCartv's acquaintance at her mother's in this citv, and was married to him December 1, 1H74, by Kev. It. G.

l'erry, an Kpiscopal clergyman of this city. He was then representing a swindling concern known as the American bureau of mines. Mrs. McCarty is about to sue for a divorce. 8he claims to have been bmtaJly treated and sadly neglected by her husband.

She left him at I'aris last spring, and returned to Chicago. She says McCarty was married once before that she knows of to a lady at Hernando, who secured a divorce from him because of his liaison with another woman. ing section. By chapter 2, section 24. should there be a vacancy in the office or an inability In the incumbent of the office of such secretary or clerk their duties shall be performed by their respective assistants.

Bv chapter 2, section 25, no person shall be allowed to vote or to take part in the organization of either branch of the legislature as a member unless his name appears on the certified roll of that branch. By article part 1, section 6, it is provided tha't the lists of votes, which are first examined by the governor and council, shall finally be laid before the bouse of representatives, who are the final judges of who are elected. IF THE BEPCBLICAXd BHOtTLD ATTEMPT A DUAI, LEGISLATURE they can have no certified roll from the secretary of state, no clerk of the house, or secretary of the senate to call to order, and no returns to be submitted to either branch. The secretary of the senate of 1879 and clerk of the house of representatives of this year are true men, law-abiding and reliable. They will perform their duty as required bylaw, and the name of no man will be called that does not appear on the certified list.

A legislature organized outside of these provisions and in opposition to a constitutional legislature would be little less than a laughing stock. It is an anarchy they seek and nothing less. Fearful responsibility will rest upon any man or men who consent to become a party to such a plot. Honest men who have honest purposes will be willing to submit their claims to seat to the respective houses authorized by the constitution to determine all such questions. Men holding certificates of election cannot afford to become parties to such a conspiracy.

One of the organized methods of influencing those who hold certificates is to flood them with letters urging them to refuse to take their seats. The friends of law and order should be vigilant in counteracting all such devices for obstructing and disorganizing the constitutional machinery of the government under which we live. The cause of order and good government is committed to those receiving the executive summons. In this emergency the eyes of all are upon them. Every interest begotten of honor and patriotism demand that they perform their duties as members-elect and give a firm support to the noble action of our chief executive and councilmen.

(Signed) E. H. Gove, Chairman of the Greenback State Committee. Augusta, December 24, 1879. VOICE OF THE PRESS.

The lunatics who talk about setting up an opposition government to Governor Garcelon of Maine ought to be caught and caged at once. The Maine people are Americans, not Mexicans. New York Commercial Advertiser, December 23. We notice that ex-Governor Israel Washburn, was made chairman of an indignation committee to go to Augusta to meet the Republican state committee. We respectfully suggest when this gentleman gets there that he examine the records of his own acts in 1862, when, as governor, he countedout on the merest technicality the majority candidates for senators of Washington county, opposed to hira in politics, and counted iu the minority candidates, who were of his political faith.

Perhaps he will then divide his indignation between his own record and that of Governor Garcelon's, and come back less indignant than he went down. Is there a God in Israel Argus. THE LOTTERIES AND THE MAILS. The Caae Before the Supreme Court oC the District of Columbia. Washington, December 24.

The amended bill of M. A. Dauphin against Postmaster-General Key came up in the district supreme court this forenoon. The new bill involves all points of the former, but, in addition, sets forth that the law refuses the executive and judicial authority in the postmaster-general in regard to the postal service, but also directs him to give personal supervision to the matter. Senator Carpenter and Representative Cody Young of Tennessee appeared for Dauphin, and Assistant Attorney-General French and Judge Ray of New Orleans appeared for the postmaster-general.

The courtroom was crowded with the better element of the district, which had been attracted by the ability of the counsel in the case. Colonel Young opened the case and was followed by Mr. Carpenter. The argument was against the constitutionality of the law. If Mr.

Dauphin had been guilty of fraud excluding him from the privileges of the mails he should be indicted. The lottery in Louisiana by the constitution of the state was as legal as cotton growing. Senator Carpenter held that the postmaster-general was clearly amenable to a manda- .1 i 5 I'M I 'ill iil-i I I 1 i I i i I Fighting: in the Neighborhood of Cabal. A New Telegraph Line to South Africa. Accident to Kaiser William Foreign New.

iBy Cable to The Boston Olobs.l CAtcrTTA, December 24. A despatch from. Jagdalluck states that heavy firing baa been beard at that point for the lat thirty-eight hours in tue direction of Cabul. Jagdalluck is about fifty miles from Cabul, eastward on the Khyber Pass road. It is presumed that General Roberta has made either an attack upon the Afghans stationed on the height near the capital, or ventured on a reoonnoisance in force, which has brought on a general engagement.

It is believed that unless he has met with unexpected opposition General Cough's command will reach. Cabul today. despatch alo says that a large body of Insurgents, aided and abetted by a considerable number of less responsible residents, have plundered the bazaar in Cabul, helping themselves freely without hindrance from any legal authority whatever, to whatever it suited their fancy to steal. The mother-in-law of Yskoob Khan, the deposed Ameer, is reported to have expended two lacs of rupees in a scheme to unite tue Seiioys and triliesmen in close ollensive and defensive ulll.ime against the English. This woman is said by those who knew her to be possessed of much diplomatic ability, and may tome to be uo contemptible factor among the forces that are working out the destiny of the British rule in Afghanistan.

It is sokeii of here as being quite among the possibilities that she may initiate a movement which may result in establishing the authority of Yakoob Khan's eldest son, who has lieen proclaimed Ameer by Mahnioud Jans, the insurgent leader. Gordon Pasha and the Ministers. Loktjon, December 24 A despatch from Cairo says that at the council of the Egyptian ministers, at which the European controllers were present, the khedive submitted a despatch from Gordon Pasha stating that taxes amounting to remained to be collected in the Soudan. The ministers expressed great surprise and the khedive demands an explanation from Gordon Pasha. In another despatch Pallia desires that Egypt should cede to Italy a port in the Red sea in order to produce complications lietween Abyssinia and Italy.

The ministers unanimously rejected tlie proposal. Other despatches were submitted to the council from Gordon Pasha showing his inconsistency. Christmas Charity on a Large Aeale. Lontwin, December 24. In pursuance of the time-honored custom of feedinp; the poor of the city on Christmas day, the lord mayor hai been convening citizens in various districts for the purpose of making preparations to give Christina ainners to the poverty-stricken inhabitants.

1 he-e preparations are on such an extensive scale that at least Ito.OOO lieople villi avail themselves of charity. From Dublin and Edinburgh and. across the channel from Paris comes the news of like preparations, the intention being to feed Iff, 000 persons in Dublin, HOOO in Edinburgh, and in Paris. news from Berlin also states that in that place the munici pol government will provirle in this manner for 311,000 of its needy citizens. The Famine In ftllesla.

December 24 -The famine in Upper rii-lesia is assuming serious proportions. The inhabitants of the districts which suffer most from this terrible visitation are ax least 5K) percent, of Polish nationality. Inatriets of Ratibor, liesz and llyn-bruk are in the worst condition, where, out of inhabitant-, are next door to starvation. The loss, through the failure of the crops, in Katibor alone is computed at Ivf.OOO.OOO marks, and from to 2,500,000 marks are required to provide for the most immediate necessities of the people of this district. The Capture of Sercoeoenl.

Londos, December 24. Intelligence from Cape Town states Chief Peccocoenf has been captured. On being hard pressed by a party of troops he fled, his followers scattering in all directions. On a careful search being made for him he was discovered in a cave, whither he had fled for refuge. He made no resistance to his captors, and was at once taken away under a strong guard.

He will probably be brought to Cape Town and incarcerated, preliminary to the final disposal of his person, Oratef ul for American Charity. DrBLix, December 24 Archbishop O. P. Coke of Cashelat, at the meeting yesterday, said he desired, through the press, to publicly express his thanks to the people of Detroit, and the American people generally, for their charities and kind words towards the suffering famine-stricken peasantry of this country. Spanish Troubles not Yet Settled.

MADRin.December 24 The government troubles still continue unsettled and it is thought that the entire remodelling of the ministry will be necessary. Rumors of all kinds are alloat, and it may lie safely set down that all so-called definite information Kent from here is unreliable. The whereabouts of Don Carlos still remains unknown, and apprehensions are entertained by the government lest he may be working another insurrection. Count Soovsnoff In bonitoa. Lojtdox, December 24 Count "Pouvanoff, the new Russian ambassador, who supplants Count SchouvalofT, has arrived and presented his credentials at the foreign otlioe.

His pre-entation to the Queen will follow as soon as the requisite arrangements can be made. The CcariBs'i Health. LoxDOir, December 24. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have gone to Cannes to visit the czarina, whose malady thus far gives very little ground to her friends to expect its early abatement. The Kew African Cable.

December 24. The new cable from Aden in Arabia to South Africa, touching at Zanzibar, Mozambique, Delapo bay and 'Durban, and connecting with the land lines in South Africa, will open for business tomorrow. Cable Xotes. The police of Kieff recently surprised a secret Kibilist meeting and captured ninety-eignt men. The German government is inclined to guarantee the interest on shares of the South hea Com-pany.

Emperor William stumbled and hurt his knee at Berlin on Sunday, but has recovered from the effects of the fall. A despatch from Larnica, Cyprus, says the cattle plague is spreading, and no horned cattle are ai lowed to leave or enter Larnica by sea or land. Herr Weber has been elected In Magdeburg af member of the German parliament, defeating Herr Yiereck, Social Democrat, by lOOO majority. The American consul-general at CnostantinopU has instituted a clothing society in bootie toi the benefit of sufferers from the severe diatrea now prevailing in Turkey. In the PpaaUh senate yesterday the debate on the abolition bill was continued, and all clauses, as far a- article seven, were adopted.

It it considered probable that the bill will te adonted in its entirety. A despatch from Per a says the Montenegrin ambassador at Constiintinople, who demanded his recall In consequence of the difficulty of bis tKH-ition in regard to the Guainje will leave on Friday next. The court-martial at Odessa haying sentenced three political offenders to be handed, they were executed the iust. Four others were condemned to imprisonment for terms ranging front ten to fifteen years iu the mines. CITT ITEMS.

Lat evening Officer Donnellv ef Station 2 arrested Stephen Horran for the larceny ot a pair of boots and a finishing iron from Nicholas r. Cystine of 7 Post Office square. Lutber Carlitia of 1 5 Cod man Park fell on the car track near Valentine street, yesterday afternoon, and had his right leg fractured at the ankle. He is at the city hospital. Frank C.

Johnson of Maiden, employed as a switchman on the Old Colony railroad, eai eat his right foot in a tro-r and had" it 1 rat-tored bv a car striking it- He waa admitted to the eity tupitaL The Canard steamship Olvmpoa, Captain Walker, from Liverpool, Iwceuter 10, and Queenstown, December 12, which arrived at this port yesterday, bron jht the following eaMn passengers: Mi. Edwin IL Poor, Mr. John Chapman. Mr. Uliam Parsons, and eighty-aut in toe steerage.

The last number ot the New Tork Produce Exchange Bulletin is largely devoted to the Bo ton produce exchange, with a review of sose ot its representative houses. The Bulletin is ablv represented in this city bv Mr. Clarence W. Day. wuo has lately associated with hint Mr.

race's M. Eland, wlao waa formerly connected with the Knickertdukf Caaualiv Ixisurance Comnm 1.1 M. Ol'ottTons ....25 17 Hickory Bill. 31 18 22 Moore 2S IS Ol Bat 2i OS OT Wir 23 ll Madden 13 18! Fair 2 33 Hague 2H Welsh Boms 3 Dodd .30 Harding, at the completion of 13 mile 17 laps, withdrew. iera LesMUng In the Cnirao Walk.

Chicago, December 24. The score in the six-days "go-as-you-please" walk at 11.15 p. m. was: Guyon, 182 miles 3 Laps; Pobler, ISO miles 16 laps; Crossland, 12 miles 18 laps; Pierce, 144 ruilea 10 laps. 'Without PertnlMten.

Miss Annie Tweed wishes it stated that she has left the track altogether, and that the exhibition of her portrait in front of Allston Hall is without her permission, and in opposition to her expressed wishes. Kportlnc Xotes, Isaac Bright of Salem savs that Michael Afcern may rind a forfeit at 130 Derby street, Salemi if he means business. Mr. Sam Shaw, the well-known English crick eter, and captain of the Boston Cricket club, last evening opened "The Cricketers Arms," 15 Hayward place, and gave a handsome reception to the members of the press. Mr.

Shaw's intention is to have his "Arms a rendezvous for cricketers and make this game, as it is in England, a national one. WASHINGTON. SESATOll KF.Ll.nGO Promulgates Ills Views on the Maine Election. Wasrisotos, December 24. Senator Kellogg today, in reply to a question as to what he thought of the threatened combinations in Maine, said: "Well, it is the history of Louisiana in 1872 being repeated in Maine." What do you mean by that? "I mean that the Maine case now and the Louisiana case in '72 are exact parallels.

You will remember that I was the Republican candidate for governor of Louisiana, and my opponent was McKnery. Well, the election passed oft, and on the face of the returns McEnery was elected governor, and a McEnery legislature was chosen. The returning board canvassed the vote, as the law required, and, taking advantage of technicalities and frauds, I returned as elected, as well as a majority of the Republican legislature. The law, however, provided that the legislature should declare who was elected governor. The legislature returned as elected met in the state-house, and the McEnery legislature met at Mechanics' Institute.

Alter the Republican legislature declared my election I at once telegraphed General Grant the situation of affairs, aud he soon settled the dispute. "How, "Why, he issued his proclamation recognizing my lawful election, and that was the end of it." "Do you mean to leave the inference that the fusion legislature in Maine will be the true and lawful "1 mean to leave no inference other than that which can be drawn from the statement that the Maine case in 1870 and the Louisiana case of 1872 are identical." 1ST CEXEBAL Some Financial Misinformation Corrected. Some correspondents telegraphing about financial operations ot the government assert that the balance of the four per cent, bonds, authorized for resumption and refunding purposes, in amount is to be sold, and refunding operations resumed immediately by Secretary Sherman. Tno secretary has no authority to issue four per except as he calls bonds that are redeemable, giving three-months' notice. The first bonds that become redeemable are $18,415,000 on December 31, 18HO; therefore, under the law giving three months' notice, be could not, if he wished, sell any of the for refunding purposes until tlie 1st of October next.

Meantime it is expected that congress will enact such legislation as will authorize refunding aperations before tiie $18,415,000 matures December 31, 1880. An Important Decision by Secretary ftchurz. The secretary of the interior, today, rendered a decision of importance to all purchasers of public lands by private entry, holding that whenever prior to patenting, it is discovered that land previously oilered and entered as agricultural is really mineral in its character, the entry must be cancelled and the land reserved for entry under the laws especially applicable to mining lands. Xotes. The contract for 47,000 gallons of lard oil, for the use of the Atlantic coast light-houses, has been awarded to Philadelphia parties at t5 45-1 OO cents per gallon.

EDISON'S ELECTRIC LIGHT. A Trial Illumination at Blenlo Park and in the Village The Light Voted Success. New York. December 24 The little village of Menlo Park, N. was illuminated with Professor Thomas A.

Edison's electric light this evening. Only four out-door lamps were in operation, but electric burners to the numlier of twenty-eight were distributed in a dozen houses, and the new light was pronounced a perfect success. It was demonstrated by the illumination that the light of each of the so-called burners was uliy equal to that produced by the ordinary gas jet in a street-lamp or dwelling house. Only two electric generator were in ue today to mipnly twenty-eight burners which were in operation, but with additional or more powerful generators the intensity of light, Mr. Kdison said, could be increased many fold.

The third generator will be finished in a day or two, and then down or more additional burners will be set going. There was a marker? difference between the light of the carbon paper burners at Menlo Park, and the dazzling light given by the electric lamps which have for some time past been used in Jew York and other cities, the painful scintillation of the latter caused by innumerable sparks chasing each other over the metal. After visitors had witnessed the effect of the illumination from the lamps and from the outside of the houses, they were permitted to enter several private residences and judge of the utility of the new light for household purposes. One gentleman had an electric light in use in one of the sleeping-rooms of his house. He said that the only fault he found with the litrht was that it was too bright.

Said he: "1 must either allow it to remain on full head, or turn it off entirely; there is no intermediate point. But 1 presume Edison made some small lamp for sleeping-rooms and offices. In the omre to. Mr. Kdison's laboratory were three lights, which had been constantly burning day and ninht.

The carlxn paper slips didn't show the least deterioration, and to all appearances were good for an almost indefinite length of time. One of Kdison's associates was busily engaged in the labratory today, perfecting an invention which he hopes will supersede the old system of telegraphy. It is somewhat similar to the old automatic, and produces a fac-siinile of the original message at the other end of the iine. On short circuit at Menlo Park it has worked with complete success, and the inventor claims it will operate over a wire 1000 miles in length. The Grand Conclave of Knights-Templars.

Chicago, December 24. Preparations for the fwenty-first triennial conclave of the grand encampment Knights-Templars of the United States, which is to be held in this city on the 17th of August next, are nearly completed, and invitations are being sent out. They have au illuminated rontpiece bearing the insignia of the order printed in half a dozen colors. Lncampment tents will be erected on Lake-Front park, which will be lighted up by electric, lights. There will also be ligbu erected on Park building in the form of a passion cross, it Is expected that not less than uniformed kniguts will take part in the procession, while preparations are being made to set plate- at the banquet.

Jio less than 200.000 Masons from abroad are expected. The Chicago committee has chartered fifty boats, eah of which will be lixhued by electric lights for moonlight excursion on the evening of the 17th. McVicker's, Haveriy'i, Hooley ami all other theatres will be under tlie exclusive control of the Knighta-Templars, all of a bom will be admitted free of charge. In addition there will be numerous concerts at other halls, to which Masons will be admitted free of charge. Hon.

J. O. Blaine and Secretary Sherman nave consented to deliver orations during the encampment. Is Bn Ie Bar Insane Sr. Locis, December 24.

The deposition of Lotta, the actress, was taken, today, in the De Bar Opera-house case relative to the sanity of De Bar in '77. Lotta testified that she played Musette with Ben De Bar as Billy Bokos la that year. That cbaracter he had often acted with her bef ore. At the first rehearsal be came upon the tare and wa unable to remember a line of bis paxt. Lotta was forced to replace him in the piece with another ai tor.

She alsu told other instance of his los of memory, ma king out a very strong case for the defence. Ts and Fro. Sw York yesterday Sailed, Gallia and Spain for Liverpool. Maas for Rotterdam. Amertque for Havre; arrived, Germanic from Liverpool, City of Vera Crua from Havana.

Olasgov Arrived. Bolivia from Sew Tork. Hwli Arrived, Othello from New York. Southampton Sailed. Motel from Bremen lot Kew Tork- Hiunlianr galled.

Gtllerts for New Tork, via Havre-- Liverpool IialT for New York. irfuetitowa oaiid, Udtic to Kew Voile A Clos8 Contest Between Hart and Faber. A Wonderful Performance bj the Boston Boy. Krohne Makes Good Record-Other Sporting" News. Nrw York, December 24.

Of the sixty-five starters in the walking match, twenty-two have thus far withdrawn. After a rest of about two and one-half hours. Hart and Faber, the leaders in the race, reappeared on the track abt 2.20 a. and resumed their march. Krohne, Briody, Hughes, O'Brien and the others who were struggling to keep among the leaders had already made their appearance, and were monotonously tramping around the track.

Even at this unseemly hour there were about 1000 spectators in the garden, many probably remaining on account of the heavy rainstorm which prevailed through the night. The walkers kept up their weary tramp, and, with the exception of an occasional break into a run for a lap or two, there was nothing to enliven the scene or vary the monotony. Hart kept the lead of eight miles gained during yesterday on Faber, both maintaining a steady tramp. At 8 a.m. the scores of the leaders stood: Hart, 243; Faber, 236; Krohn, 225; Briody, 21; Hughes, 213.

At 2 p. ru. the score stood: Hart, 2t4; Faber, 25l; Krohne, 252: Briody, 245; Hughes, 230; O'Brien, 235. The Score mt Midnight. New York, December 24.

Twenty-seven of the sixty-five starters In the six-day walking contest had withdrawn from the race at 9 o'clock this evening, leaving thirty-eight to tramp for the prizes. Hart, the colored boy, still holds a slight lead over Fabor, and the contest between these two promises to be very close and exciting. At8.30 this evening Hart had covered 291 miles, which is considered a wonderful performance. Krohne, the tall Prussian soldier, has also been doing some good walking. At 9.30 p.

m. he had covered 282 miles. At 10 o'clock, amid the cheers of the audience, he again passed Hart. Hughes, the "lep-per," and Fitzpatrick hung out signs of distress, and will probably be out of the race tomorrow. Sporting men are now betting on Krohne to win.

At 12 clock the score of the leading six was as follows: Fabor, 295; Hart, 291; Krohne, 28t; Briody, 273; O'Brien, 268; Pegram, 262. THE KIFX.E. Bellevne Range. The unpleasant weather conditions prevented a large attendance yesterday at Bellevue range, Medford. Notwithstanding, 'the comfortable winter shed was well filled by the rifle devotees, and good results were achieved, Osborn, Sawyer and harles doing capital work.

The wind gave no trouble, but the thick weather, with its rain and fog, gave the participants considerable work to properly adjust their elevations and windage. The spectators who were present were repaid by-witnessing some good shooting at the new Medford court, which is gaining favor with all the marksmen. In fact, altbouch the shooting was done in a heavy rain, the results obtained amply repaid those who remained until the shoot was over. Following are the best scores made in the "United States coin match," at 200 yards, oil-hand: W. 8 56666665 657 H.

Kimball 5 66655656 HoH Ke-entry 6 55645666 55 Bufus Sawyer 6 66546656 555 Ke-entry 6 56465556 563 J. B. Osborn 5 55665565 552 Stray Shots. The Mammoth and Magnolia galleries offer inducements for the riflemen at short range. The Medford Amateur Rifle Association hold their regular meet today at Bellevue range, Medford.

The Raymond Sportsman club also hold their regular glass-ball and rifle shoot at Bellevue range. Today the directors of the Massachusetts Rifle Association hold a meeting at Walnut Hill, and the inducements offered must bring a large number of marksmen to Walnut Hill. TIIE BOSTON ATHLETIC CLT7B. Programme of Their First Annual Winter In-Boor Sports at the Siege of Paris liuilding Today. Among the attractions for persons out for a holiday today is the in-door athletic sports at the Siege of Paris building under the auspices of the Boston Athletic club.

The sport begins at 12 o'clock noon, with a three-hour go-as-you-please for gold, silver and bronze medals, for which the following have entered: J. H. Maxwell, John Francis, J. T. Newcomb, C.

P. J. Spillane and F. A. Burnham, Boston Athletic club; Frank Barton, Boston; T.

P. Donaldson, Clinton Athletic club, Brooklyn, N. William Marshall, Jersey City, N. Dr. William A.

Munroe, Kast Cambridge; J. W. Foster, Boston; M. Curtin, Boston; J. J.

Reardon, Kast Boston; Henry Holt, South Boston; W. J. Thomas, Boston. At 3 p.m. the unfinished walk for the ten-mile amateur belt will begin, aud, as the track is wide, and precautions have been taken to prevent encroachment by spectators, a satisfactory contest will be the result.

The entries are: J. Brennen (present holder), Boston Athletic club; J. Mul-dooti, Nonpareil Athletic club; I. Cobe, Union Athletic club; M. Battalio, Boston Athletic club; J.

Young, Boston Athletic club; P. Ryan, Cambridge. The evening programme, with the entries, follows: Seventy-five yards run J. E. Ryan.

Boston Athletic club; D. P. O'Connor, Boston Athletic club; E. Garey, Rockland. Henry Morrill, Harvard College; S.

J. Kitzjiatriek, Iksron Athletic club. One-mile walk J. Brennen, Boston Athletic club; M. Battalio, Boston Athletic club; J.

Yoiuie. Boston Athletic club; J. Bripgs, Boston Athletic club; J. B. O'Rourke, Boston Atmetic club; E.

E. Merrill, Onion Athletic club; I. Cobe. Union Athletic club. Putting the Fitzpatrick, Boston Athletic club; John Ryan, Cambridge; D.

O'Hara, Boston Athletic club. Quarter-mile run First heat Charles Bent, Thomas Day, T. K. Lord, Suffolk Hare and Hound club; B. Pearce, Union Athletic club.

Second heat J. Ryau, Boston Athletic club; J. S. Strecker, Boston; M. J.

Spillane, Boston Athletic club: E. Garey, Rockland, Mass. Third heat D. P. O'Connor, Boston Athletic club; N.

J. Innes, Boston Herald; J. Welch, Boston Athletic club. Two-mile walk, handicap (limit, 1 min. 30 sec.) J.

0'eil, 45 Boston Athletic club; P. Ryan, 15 sec. Cambridge; P. Grady. 15 sec Lowell; C.N'.

Adams, 10 sec, Boston; Battalio, 10 sec, Boston Athletic club; H.Wheeler, 10 sec, Boston J. B. O'Rourke, 5 sec, Boston Athletic club; J. Briggs. 5 sec, Boston Athletic club; J.

A. McCabe, 5 sec. East Boston; J. Young, scratch, Boston Athletic club; J. Brennen, scratch.

Boston Athletic clnb. One-mile run H. W. Carries, D. P.

O'Conner, John Francis, C. F. Peppeare. Boston Athletic club; George F. Barton, A.

L. Estabrook, Suffolk Hare and Hound club; Hunt, Union gvmnsium; C. W. Carter. Boston.

Seven-mile walk j. Brennen, J. B. O'Rourke, J. Young, J.

Briggs, Boston Athletic club: John F. Sullivan. M. Regan, Boston; Charles A. McCarthy, William H.

Men's Catholic Association. Chailes-town; Joshua Francis. Boston; George Williams, Charlestown; George Green, Boston; E. E. Merrill, Union Athletic club.

Half-Mile Run. First Heat M. J. Spillane, Boston Athletic club; W. G.

White, Boston; Thomas Day, Boston; T. R. Lord, Suffolk Hare and Hound cinb; B. Merce, Union Athletic clnb. Second Heat H.

W. Carries. Boston Athletic club; J. Welch, Boston Athletic club; J. S.

btrecker, Boston; George Green, Boston Three-mile run H. W. Carnes, John Francis. C. F.

Peppeare. F. A. Buruhsvm, M. J.

Spillane, Boston Athletic club; J. A. Karred. Maiden; P.J. Murphy, Union gymnasium; A.

I- Estebrook, W. A. Davis, Suffolk Hare and Hound; Hunt, Union gymnasium; J. E. Hennessy, Cambridge.

Quarter-mile run Final heat. Three-mile Walk J. Brennen. J. B.

Rourke, J. Briggs, J. Young, Boston Athletic club; D. Cnrran, Cambridge: I. Cobe.

E. Merrill, Union Athletic club: D. Murphy, 8al.Mii. run Final ht. OTFIB SPORTS.

A 11 to Ball. The lovers of pedest tlanism gathered in good numbers at this ball vain last evening to witness the sports by the male and female peda. This afternoon and eyenii will be quite a gala day, the sport being numerous Dd varied, and a large number of well-known professionals participating therein, noag kvm wili be Charles F. Daniela, the weit-k-vin walker; J. F.

Collins, champion loBg-disraace vrslker of Maine; A. A. Haskell, champion short-tiitanc walker of the same state; E. H. long-distance runner; ci.

H. short-distance runner; Tbonv a f'ettK''- wcg-dtaace fast runner; Miss Ada Ki "ne, jonder. aad Misses ida Black-wll, i- iyou, Nellie Wheeler and ftetla toe well-known female pedestrians. Long and short-distancs walking, running and handicap race, will be given, and the programme w.j doubtleta be highly entertaining. FedeatriMiaaa at BfatW-h.

The four days go-as-yon-please, five boors each day, at Natick, opened at 6.30 o'clock last evening, with fecrteen contestants. The hall waa crowded. Music was furnished by the Hibernian brass band. The following is a lkt of the starters: J. C.

Fair, atick, Thomas Harding, Vermont; Dennis Donovan. "aiek; Albert Hoeue. North Brookfleld; F. Weicil, A-bland; James T. Barnes.

Pouihville; A. A. Dodd. Boston; M. Gibbons, Franii tgham; HfcAorv Bill colored Boetnn; J.

Jloore. "0U fcjwrV Sii Address of the State Committee to the People Special Despatch to The Boston Globe. AfOCTTA, December 24. The meeting of last night had a most salutary effect upon those ranting radicals who had an idea that they could, with the greatest freedom, threaten the state authority with all sorts of disorder and still receive the support of the loyal people; but all such ideas have been dispelled. The grand outpouring of the people last evening, the earnest and patriotic speeches, and the enthusiastic reception which Governor Garcelon received at the hands of the assembled multitude plainly demonstrated that in this count of open revolt against the state authorities the loyal people of the state would be in readiness to exert their power upon the side of right and justice.

The "other side" of the great question now agitating the people of Maine was clearly set forth in the speeches, and no honest man can gainsay that the governor andcouncil did their duty under the constitution and the law faithfully and impartially. The Kennebec Journal, Blaine's organ, this morning said the meeting was not graced with the presence of any influential Democrat, but the statement Is another falsehood, characteristic, of course, of its origin. The Maine Standard says the rebellious Republicans of Maine might as well know at once that these threats, if carried into execution, will bring down upon them the might of the law enforced by all loyal citizens of the state, and their name is legion. Treason must be made odious, and the legally constituted authorities of the state must ha upheld and defended in the discharge of their duty nnder the constitution at all hazards. Tiie gathering of law-abiding citizens on Tuesday evening, and the unanimity of their feeling and action, show that such will be the case.

2o mob can rule iu Maine. The Governor and Council Were In Session today, and courteously granted a hearing to interested parties, in the case of contested house seat from the class towns of Lisbon, Webster and Durham. This case has excited consideraole attention, the Kepuiilican candidate having been counted out and the Fusion candidate given the certificate; and the hearing was given the interested parties today by the courtesy of the council, though the decision is, or course, final. The Republican leaders have that the towns of Lisbon andtVebster were thrown out because the returns from these towns appeared to be signed in the same handwriting. The returns were not thrown out for such reasons, but because the record in each town was not made up in open town meeting.

There-suit of the hearing today did not prove beneficial to thoir cause, because the chairman of the board of selectmen of Lisbon testified that be signed the returns the day before the meeting in blank, and all three of the members tesiified that no record of the town meeting existed or was ever made to their knowledge. The three members of the Webster board testified that they had no knowledge that the town had any record whatever of the meeting held in September. In both these cases the selectmen themselves substantiated the affidavits and testimony in the hands of the council, and upon which the returns had been thrown out. The chairman of the Webster board also test Hied that the call for a town meeting was not signed by any member of the board of selectmen. It is therefore proven Conclusively that the council have acted in accordance with the law in regard to these two towns.

The reported interview between ex-Congressman Powers, Governor Garcelon and Councillor Brown, in the case of iiurnham and Cushman in Aroostook county, is stated on authority to be Partially false. So intimation was given Mr. owers that any correction would, be made, and neither the governor nor Mr. Brown admitted that an error had been made ia the matter. Alfred Cushman Is the ILieanlly-Declared Holder of the Seat, and will occupy it until otherwise ordered by the house itself.

No changes or corrections will be made by the governor and council, as none are needed. The certificates will remain as issued in every instance. Ihe council adjourned, this afternoon, over Christmas; and the members have left for home. The Globe correspondent had a brief interview with the governor while on his way to the depot today, during which he, said that he had no reason to regret any action that he had taken. The plain mandates of the constitution had been obeyed, and his sacred oath fulfilled to the letter.

He thought the effect of the incendiary talk indulged in by politicians would have a tendency to create a bad feeling in the community in all classes of society. He had no fear tuat any serious trouble would" ensue, but that order would prevail. Mr. Sproul of Veazie, it is said authoritatively, will take his seat in the house, and aid in its organization, but he will vote for Smith and Davis to be sent up to the senate. This is all there is to the letter published in the Whig this morning.

MAI.M: ti IF. F. BACKERS. Delegates Elected to the January Meeting in 'Wushinfgton Resolutions Adopted. rSpecial to The Boston Globe.

Augusta, December 24. The Greenback state committee met here today, every county being represented. Hon. E. H.

Gove presided. The following delegates were elected to the 8th of January meeting in Washington: At large, Congressmen Ladd and Murch, and Solon Chase; first district, Elliott King; second, J. H. Blodd; third, James D. White; fourth, Amos Pickard; fifth, H.

Gregory, jr. Resolutions were adopted as follows: Resolved, That this-committee, acting In its official capacity as representatives of the 48.000 Greenback voters of Maine, fully indorse the action of the present governor and couucil in strictly adhering to the con-btitutlonal laws, and giving the people an honest count, regardless of the attempt at bulldoadng and the noisy clamor of the Republican party. Resolved, That we have full and complete confidence in the governor and council; that we believe they have counted the votes honestly, re- fardless of fear or favor to any one; that hey have counted out more Greenbackers and Democratic votes because of defective returns than Republicans; that we deprecate all attempts made to stir an sedition and strife, and all attempts to overthrow the state government, and all treasonable utterance made by our political opponents against law and order, which in our opinion interfere with the rights of the executive power. Resolved, That the treasonable utterances made by Republican politicians in public meetings, and the infamous utterances made against the executive department of the state, are an insult to the governor and the members of his executive council, aud a disgrace to our state as well as to the party. Resolved.

That In our opinion the Republican party is a minority party in this state, and that a large majority of the representatives would have been members of the opposition had it not been for the use of extensive bribe in classed representative and senatorial districts, and the grossest and vUest intimidation at the polls and at the party doors. Resolved, That we view with shame and indignation the humiliating spectacle of Waiue United Starts senators engaced in rousing in the community a spirit of violence that threatens riot and bloodshed, and we condemn as the greatest criminals in our midst these men who, having in vain corrupted the ballot-box, now appeal to the power of revolution. Address of the State Committee. The following address was adopted by the Greenback state committee today: "The real object of the Republicans engaged in getting up indignation meetings and flooding the state with incen iiary apjveals is to create an excitement, intimidate their opponents and then bribe enough members-elect to unite with them or prevent a quorum from assembling, the partv bribed to plead conscientious scruples as a cause for his perfidy. They are afraid of investigation and exposure of past rottenness-afraid that the laas will be enacted to prevent bribery, bulldozing and frauds in the elections and not hesitate to expend an immense amount of monev to accomplish their ends.

Without a quorum no laws can be enacted, no taxes levied, no appropriations made and no officers elected. If they succeed in their purposes A STATE OF VIKTVAL ASAKCHY WILt. RESCXT. Xo second legislature can be organised with any show of legality whatever. By the revised statutes, chapter section at, pruvmeu uai the secretary of state shall, on or before the day preceding tlie meeting of the legislature, urnisb to the secretary of the preceding senate and the clerk of the preceding house of representatives certified rolls under the seal of the state of the names and residencea of the members-elect to their respective todies to the report of the governor and council, and report the vacancies, if any exist.

By chapter 2 section 22. the secretary of the preceding senate shall call the senators-elect to order, and from the roll furnished him call their names- and if a quorum respond, be shall preside until they ara qualified and a president is elected. It no quorum appear, he shall preside, and the senators-elect at present shall adjourn from dav to day, but shall transact no business except to go into conventions to 811 vacancies until a quorum appear and are qualified and a president is elected. By chapter 2, section S3, the clerk of the preceding house baa the same powers and duties as ragarda the organiratioa ot tbaaousa from the members-elect a Mios delegated to the of Ut rvtcl.i& scuaie and the preced Tke Streets on Christmas Ere Notes of Amusements. The festival of the Christian church will be celebrated by solemn services and merry meetings at Shrine, bearthctone and hall.

At the Catholic churches the boly commemoration of the glorious nativity of the Ration will be observed In impressive services, while the rroteatant societies will psy fitting tribute to the occasion. The programme, in this respect, baa been already published In The Glome, and needs no repetition at thin Inntant. The inmates of the city and tale Institutions will be cheered the usual lux uric, and liberties Incidental to the day and the working girls will have an opportunity to ponder on their faith and fate while they enjoy the dinner which will be given them at Boffin's Bower by Mis Jennie After dark they will be entertained at the same place with reading, rouble and speeches. Mis Collins, who ha detected, publiiied end prevented many acts of op-pr-iln of working girls by their heart-It employer, has also rescued rnnnv a rerklen or weary woman from the calorific whirlpool of crime, while the bells of Beae.011 Hill rang init "Peace on earth, good will toward men and women." 1 rtilv, as a detect! ve of inch crimes. Mix Collins has Ken Wade in balance, and not found wanting.

The Btory of such Christian charity not local. It applicable to Ashley 1 awrenee, and to all other places the wide world over Were Calhoun living his burning eloquence would truce in letters of living fire the unselfish work of pueli noble women a Jennie ollins. In the evening entertainment will be civen at the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association anil the Young Men Christian I'nion. The evening will also witness the opening of the riewslKiv's reading-room at 35 Brniiilield street, when the friends of the enterprise and their proteges will be amazed and amused by the mystic art of Mr. Robert Houghton, the prestidigitateur.

IX TIIK sTBEETs. How the Tborouglifsrri of I he City Iyoolinl Last MhU A warm, smoky mist that hung over the streets snd mingled with the exhalations from the num-l erless horses that painfully drew the rumbling buses or the heavily laden horse-cars through the inire and slush of the half-thawed snow; a hurrying crowd of; good natured but badly bespattered citizens jostling each other en the sidewalk, and crumbing their ribs with the sleds, rocking-horses and numberless packages of tovs, Intended to gladden the hearts and makethe eyes of the youngster sparkle In the morning; these were the main features of yesterday evening on the street, at every corner, and at the doors of the popular stores. The cars were crowded all the evening, and especially those for the depots. Every train brought in full freight ol visitors or home-comers, and every one outward-bound took It load of nome-s ker to the enjoyment of the Christmas fire-i-iiie Needless to remark the accumulation of the vicious points of sletls obstructed the aisles, intruded themselves trom under the fats and tilled the racks overhead. Here, bursting through the paper, the spotted horse revealed himself iu all the beauty that in the morning would show itself as a blaze of glory to some hopeful youngster.

The grocery stores were crowded, of course, even more than the toy and dry goods stores, and the eager purchasers depleted the counters of the tons of candies and nuts that had lain long wailing for the festive season. The traditional "plum pudding" was not forgotten, nor the tiny sprig of mistletoe, borne lroin English orchard and woods, and oniy disinterred from taw spacious Cnnarder which arrived yesterday, ouc-iile the markets a busy ceue was presented. The whoie of the area in and around aneuil Hall and Quincy market was rmliowered in evergreen, and underneath and near the mountains of barren Christmas trees, wreaths and evergreen, the poultry dealers steamed, vociferated, and sometimes sold the liii) ers as well as the poultry. The auctioneer was in full force, and his lively method ol disposing of his wares always attracted a good-natured crowd. In the open space in front of the Boylston tlie figures of r-anta Clans, the lighted churches and the mysterious looking chalk lambs, who nodded their brads, to the infinite delight of the juvenile spectators, shared the honors with the neatly-woven wreaths, crosses and mottoes piled up in profusion for the Christmas ornamentation of happy homes.

But the streets! Words cannot picture the appearance of the streets, knee-deep in slush, and the terror of the pedestrian who wended up and down the sidewalk seeking in vain for some shallow, where, with comparative immunity from the pools, they might cross safely to the oluer side. The c.irs, stopping obediently at the signal of the passengers, dumped their bewildered freight Into a slough of mud and enow, and the mishaps and mistakes of overconfident people in crossing the roads allonlert malicious mirth to hundreds. A ooitple ol old ladies, burdened down with the burden of goodly market baskets, made a desperate rush to cross one of the streets, and, slipping sent the whole contents of the baskets in the flush. Two geese, too tliinly clad for snch an cx-eriencr, floundered aimlessly in the mire, and, when rescued, looked even in worse plight than when they bung by the neck from the huckster's stall. The poor old soul was ready to crv at her nilthap, and only the solid sense ol" her companion vaved lier from openly bewailing her misfortune.

"Never mind, dear, tlie children don't know it." There was a world of comfort in the suggestion; tnd the latest prototype of the cacklers who saved Rome wa- agmu routined to the basket-, to reappear on the iMiard in glorious roast today. The rehearsals lor the Christmas festivities ere given; the theatres yielded up their comparatively lew victors, and the streets were left to the lew belated buyers, who hurried homeward, while the youngsters slept, dreaming of the presents stowed anay in the pocket orhid beneath the coat of the sleeping parent. The quiet ot the street at midnight was something remarkable perhaps the distmgui.bintr feature of the Christmas eve of ltlTiiwaa this quiet, due perhaps as much to the weather conditions as to any other cause. IS GENERAL. ntfl of Christmas Oatksrinim, At the Howard Athena-urn.

a variety bill, tog-ether with several amusing sketches, will be presented At 2 and 7.46. There will be extra entertainment at all the theatres and moat of them present attractions especially adapted to the holiday season. At the Globe, the dazzling spectacle of ''Enchantment," prepared under the direction of the Xiralty Brothers, will be performed at a and 7.45. At the Novelty, the attractions will consist of a varit-tv olio and the farce of "A Loan of a Lover." 1 e. ioruaances will be giveu at 2 and 7.45.

At the Gaiety, "The Tourists" will give their Inimitable entertainment, which is the most mirth-provoking pvrloruiauce of its kind ever seen, at 2 and 7.4a. At the Park the new and gorgeous version of "Hnmpty Ihiuvr-tv," with its doulile company and numerous list ol special features, will be repeated at -i and 7.46. At the Boston Theatre, "Dot," dramatic version ot Dickens' -Cricket on the Hearth, and Shakespeare "Kathaiimj and Fetruchio," will be pl ed at and 7.4.S. At the Temple Street Methodist Church, the Sabbath School hrmtmat entertainment will occur this evening, besides a repetition of last years a.ene,. an old tasliioned fire-place with Sauta laus descending the chimney there are to fee readings by obes aid music and tableaux.

At the Boston Museum. Byron's interesting comedy of "Hur Girls" will be performed in the afternoon and evening, and will be heartily by those alio may 1 fortunate enough to itnesg it. It is one oi the most harming performance ot the season bv liie Miium ounnanv AUhough very popuUr. its last performanca are announced to Uke place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Numerous requests having teen made for tae reproduction ot -or.

Clyde, that beautiful play will given January 1. CkrUtnaa FVsllval. A Christmas nBday-achool festival was held in she vestry of the Dudley-street Baptist Church lat evening, which was attended by a large audience. The room was decorated with bunting and "irTeens, and the platform was completely enclosed with national flags. The proceedings were opened by the singing of Christmas carols and reciutkms by the children.

Mr. George Somerty personated Santa Claus, and en displacing the Caps disclosed a large Christmas tree well loaded with presents, which were distributed to the vonnger children by Superintendent Stanley seaver and C. J. Spence-ley. a crayon of the pastor, Kev.

H. M. vlf ecuied by one of the scholars named Kd-wardGifford. was pretsented to Mrs. King.

Aubrey and wife gave a tin musical enter-Uinraent, intrtwlucing musical instruments brought by them front HlBdonstan. Sardinia and Uk ddutei tlx ntuldxtu. Xiu Uiu- FIRE RECORD. A Ilsttllrjr In reeria, 111., Destroyed. Tkoria, December distillery in this city was burned today.

It is a total loss. The warehouse and office were saved. The building will be rebuilt at once. Loss, insurance, In Portland Lou, 05OOO. Special Despatch to The Boston Globe.

Portland, December 24. A fire in Enoch Lord's furniture store this afternoon did $4000 or damage. Insurance on the building, $1500; on stock, 3(KMJ. In ISoston Ios. 8200.

The alarm from box 21 at 9.13 o'clock last evening was rung in for a lire in the furniture manufactory of N. McC'ully (5 Sudbury street. The lire caught from an overheated stove and caused a damage of nearly $200. THAT YOUNC FIEND. The Youngster, Fred Jones, Is ITeld In SIOOO for Attempting; to Wreck a Train.

TSpeclal Despatch to The Boston Globe. Foxboro, December 24 Justice Grover of Canton held court here this evening, at which Fred Jones of Mansfield, eleven years of age, was arraigned upon the charge of placing obstructions upon the track of the Framingham branch of the Old Colony railroad, by putting railroad ties on the track between Walpole and South Walpole. From the evidence of the engineer and fireman on the train that narrowly escaped a disaster, it appeared that of late obstructions had been found on the tracks; that on the day in question as the train rounded a sharp curve the ties were seen, but as it was an up-grade and the train heavily loaded the engine was proceeding slowly, and was stopped in time to prevent an accident. There was no doubt expressed but that had the train been on the downgrade it would have struck the ties and run off the track. The youngster then confessed that he had done the deed, but could assign no reason other than an uncontrollable impulse.

He resided with his parents at Mansfield, and was the eldest of live children, his father being at work shoeruaking in Brockton. The control of the family is in the hands of the mother, who states that t'red is a bad boy, and she desires hiin to be sent to the reform school. The crime being beyond the jurisdiction of the court, Jones was held in the sum of $100 for trial before the April term of the superior court at Deduain. In default of bail he was committed to Dedliam jail. Owing to the youth and apparent penitence of the culprit an elfort is to be made to save him from sentence in the.

upper court, as some citizens believe that under proper restraint he might become a law-abiding citizen, and that his parents are not the proper persons to have charge of him Grocery Muslneaa Better Than Fedestrlan-tsm. Kirw York, December 24. Arthur Wheeler, one of the men who started in the present walk at Madison-square Garden, was a prisoner in the police court today. He was charged with the larceny of a pair of stockings, the property of Alexis 1-aventura of North Brookvillie, Conn. La ventura said he was a grocer, but was also a professional trainer for athletes.

The accused said he had entered the race at the solicitation of Laventura and other residents of Brookville, whj agreed to pay his expenses and entrance tee. The stockings in question he admitted having received from Laventura, but said he had neglected taking them off before returning to his hotel after retiring from the contest. He was arrested at the Putnam House today without a warrant. Judge Murray, in dismissing the case, advised Laventura to go back to Brookville and attend to his grocery business. Youthful Thieves at Stoughton, rSpecial Despatch to the Boston Globe.

Stoitghtox, December 24. For some weeks past the storekeepers have been annoyed by petty larcenies of goods from their stores, but they have failed to discover the culprits. Officer Forsaith took charge ot the matter, and found that an organized Tiand of boys committed the depredations. He tound some of the goods stowed away in the barn of Dr. Young, and in other places.

He arrested Christopher Dolan, John Shearer, Patrick Dilon and Charles Keane for taking boots, cigars, stationery, fancy soaps, tinware and other good. from the stores of Alexander Hamilton, Flint Drake Tenney, Charles Brown Drake. The boys were brought before Justice Marden, and fined upon one complaint and allowed to go on probation for two months on the other complaints. A Demoufttratton mt Lebanon, Me. The representative-elect from this district, Stephen D.

Lord, was serenaded on Tuesday night, at his residence in Lebanon, by nearly 300 people, accompanied by the Sanford brass band, who formed a procession at Springvalo and marched to the house of Mr. Lord, and, after giving three cheers for Governor Garcelon and Stephen D. Ixird, the band played a short piece, when Mr. Lord appeared and informed them that they had all been -counted in," and were "entitled to a seat" inside, where a collation was served. Mr.

Cheever of Springvale made a short speech, in which he approved of the act ot Governor Garcelon in the strongest terms. Gentlemen were present from Berwick. South Berwick, Sanford, Shapleigh and Acton: among them were Hon. John Hammond, Hon. William A.

Kicker and Hon. Abner Moulton. A Claim tfcut the 9iew Rebellion In Cuba la Squelched. Washisgtox, December 24 The Spanish minister is in receipt of a telegram from Havana stating that the Villas rebellion is nearly at an end. The insurgent chiefs, Gomez, Dias and Los Cayos, have surrendered with their forces, and Peratta Alineveroand Guerraare preparing to follow their example.

The provinces of 1-uerto I'rincipe, Qnanas and Holguin ate completely pacified. Onlv a tew small detachments of insurgents remain in the depths of the forest, aud their number is daily diminished by surrenders. The complete pacification of the whole island is looked for at an early day. A Scttlenscnt Reached. Stw Yobk, December 24.

The board of railroad arbitrator has at last agreed upon the percentage of east-bound freight to be allotted to the seven road leading from Peoria eastward. By this decision the rates irom all other western cities will be st rengthenea, and their maintenance assured, and all cause of cutting rates completely removed. The arbitrators have decided that the lVoria division sbal commence January and the Peoria lines have agreed upon a joint agent, wuo is to put tite pool into effect upon that day. stele Tlldcn in Scheme Sew York, December 24 It is stated on good authority that ex-Governor Tilden has taken hand in a new rapid transit scheme, which contemplates an elevated railroad from Jersey City into the northern section of Hudson county. Trains are to tie raised on cog-wheels from lower to higher grades.

They are to run every fif teen minutes, aud the fare is to bo five cent. The road will be opened, it Is said, before the close of the new year. A Strlao of Men. Chicago December 24. The packing-booses at the stock yards are actually closed, owing; to a strike of uoioo against non-onion men.

Some of the smaller houses are running light, and the larger ones haw armed all the tnea WUO wU SUfid lv Uiein to protect their roeryr. In conclusion Mr. Carpenter said the bench would be untrue to themselves as men and as judges if they did not grant the injunction prayed for. The case is still on. SOME WEATHER OUT WEST.

Northern Faclfle Trains Delayed A. Family Frozen to Death. Bismarck, D. T-, December 24. A very severe storm has raged throughout the whole northwest territory for the past two weeks.

The mercury at Fargo has been down to 40 degrees below zero, and at Bismarck 24 degrees below. Trains on the Northern Pacific road have been almost constantly delayed by the drifts. Walker, Bellows contractors for the 1000-mile extension, have 500 men at work 150 miles out on a barren prairie. There is great suffering among them; as they are without sfifheient rations or clothing. One man, named O'Connor, his wife and two children, were frozen to death, and many others have been badly frost-bitten.

A. Possible Scapegoat. Milwaukee, December 24. Charles G. Bcsse, who was arrested about six weeks ago for embezzling money from the Wisconsin Fire aud Marine bank, where he had been emploj'ed as book-keeper for many years, was brought to trial today.

Bosse waived examination, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to two years' imprisonment in the house of correction. The examination aad sentence is a surprise to nearly every one, as it has been rumored that his defalcations amounted to and it is generally thought he has made himself a scapegoat for the crime of somo other person or persons. The bank officials still decline to reveal the amount of money embezzled. A. Society for the Independence of Canada.

Montreal, December 24. The object of the formation of the society here known as the Society of Political Economy is a matter of considerable interest. Several Conservative members of parliament and one Liberal member belong to the bociety. From appearances the object of the society is the independence of Canada, but as yet that cannot be clearly gathered from the statements made by its members. The press so far has been excluded from the meetings of this organization.

The Chicago Duteher Strike. Chicago, December 24. There is but little change in the butchers' strike. Fowler Brothers today had forty more men sworn in to protect their packing-house in case of trouble. Father Carton of the Catholic church has written a letter to the president of the union denouncing the strike as destined to cause suffering to them.

He thinks his advice to them to go to work will be heeded, because 500 of them belong to his church. It is said the men will all go to work on Friday morning. tabbing Affray ia Salem. Special Despatch to The Boston Globe. Salem, December 24.

John Kelher, a notorious rough and blackleg of Mason Hill, golf on a "tear" tonight at his residence and dared the officers to take him to the station. The poUce secured him and brought him to the lock-up, but not until he had 6tabbed Officer W. M. Peabody serioui-ly, on one arm, with an old bayonet. A surgeon was called, and Officer Peabody was taken home.

Arridrnt to a. Freight Train. Cinctsxati, December 24. A freight train on the Louisville short line road went through the south end of the bridge at Newport, opposite this citv, at noon today. Six cxrs wera demolished and the bridge rauJv damaged, but no lives were lost.

Trains will be delayed Jully forty-eight hours. A Tooth Fatrv to CSricf. Chicago, TXcecber 24. A steam vcanizer fn the dental-rooms of Di Day exLlodod with great force today, splattering wiudowf the transom. A.

large iron wei frc jj the i aliari'r whizzed bv the doctor's iiead. craKhlxs through the window, ard fell upou me aUewa.i, fortunately hitting no one. Sentenced for 'asla xhter. KAociiASKA, Dec.rx.ber 24. Dube, accused of the raurdt-r of which took place in Cacouna on Jolj 27 last, was found guilty of manslaughter, and scnttaced to lourteen years in the penitentiary.

Diphtheria FrajaronJa 3f H. UrrLrros, X. H- December i raging terribly at Franconi-t. There nave been several deaths. About thirty new cases are reported.

Telegraphic TMatta. Alexander Stuart, the wealthy sogar refiner of yrw York, died Tuesday. Edgar jc Rnsaeil of Cincinnati, who were nego-tiaUug with regard to the electric light, were no the amenta of the Ldisoa Company, and never claimed to 1 e. In reply to an inquiry, veausroay, juison taid he bad no agent..