-The "Chicago Columbus Centennial World's Fair and Exposition Company," with a capital stock of $1,000,000, has been licensed by the Secretary of the State of Illinois. Its object is to hold an international exhibition in Chicago in 1892, in celebration of the fourth century of the discovery of America.

-Myriads of grasshoppers swooped down on Helena, Ark., a few nights ago, awakening slumberers by the pattering noise they made on house roofs and window panes. The insects so filled the air that at first sight many persons thought a heavy snow storm was raging.

-Elizur Wright, the well-known abolitionist, died at his home in Medford, Massachusetts, on the 22d ult., at the age of 81.

-A Madrid, Spain, dispatch, on the 30th, says: There was an imposing scene at the Palace of the Escurial upon the arrival of King Alfonso's body. When the procession reached the monastery the Duke de Sexto, the Royal Chamberlain, knocked and requested admittance for Alfonso. When inside the gates the Duke unlocked the coffin and called three times in Alfonso's ear. Then, according to the ritual, he said: "There is no reply. It is true the King is dead." He then relocked tho coffin and broke his wand of office.

-The growth of the Indian school at Carlisle Barracks, Penn., has been from eighty-four pupils in 1879 to only six short of 500 at the present time. The Indians now in the school represent thirty-eight different tribes, and the ages of the students range from seven to twenty-four years. The Apaches have fifty representatives, the Sioux eighty-eight, the Arapahoes and the Cheyennes twenty-four each, the Omahas twenty-two, and the Pueblos eighty-nine.

CURRENT EVENTS.

THE Vice-President of the United States, Thomas A. Hendricks, died suddenly at his home at Indianapolis, Ind., on the 25th ultimo. He was born in Ohio, Ninth month 7th, 1817, his family being originally from Pennsylvania. His wife survives him, but no children.

THE King of Spain, Alfonso, died on the 25th ult., in his 28th year. The country has been in a somewhat excited condition with reference to the successor, but so far there has been no revolutionary disturbance. He left two children, both girls, the eldest of whom, Mercedes, five years old, has been declared queen, with her mother, Christina, as regent.

THE elections for members of the English House of Commons were in progress during last week, and are now about completed. The result appears to be that the Conservatives, or Tories, who are now in charge of the Government, have a larger number of members than the Liberals. While the Irish "Home Rule" members, headed by Chas. Stewart Parnell, form a third party, which will hold the balance of power.

John Bright was elected from Birmingham, but his brother, Jacob Bright, was defeated in Manchester. W. E. Gladstone was returned from Midlothian, (Edinburgh), by a large majority.

AN exciting "local option " election took place in Fulton county, Ga., which includes the city of Atlanta, on the 25th ult. The Prohibitionists secured a majority of 228 in a total of 7400, but it is probable that the result will be disputed in the courts. The colored vote was divided.

THE Postmaster of Philadelphia, Gen. Huidekoper, has been removed, and W. F. Harrity appointed. The change is entirely political, the removed officer being admittedly capable and satisfactory.

CONGRESS will assemble at Washington on Second-day next week, the 7th inst. In the Senate one of the first duties will be to elect a presiding officer,-a "President pro tem.”—who, since the death of Vice-President Hendricks, will stand next in succession to the President.

THE English army which invaded Burmah, under the command of Gen. Prendergast, advanced last week so near to Mandalay, the capital, that Theebaw, the King, capitulated, and the invaders occupied Mandalay on the 28th ultimo.

CANON FARRAR completes his visit to this country this week, sailing for Europe to-day, (5th inst.) He lectured in Philadelphia on Third-day evening, the 1st, his subject being "Farewell Thoughts on America."

THE small-pox is less serious at Montreal, but there are still a number of deaths daily. Four cases of smallpox, one of them fatal, have been discovered in an immigrant boarding-house in Morris street, New York.

In view of the decrease of cholera it has been decided to discontinue the services of most of the sanitary inspectors of the Marine Hospital services in Europe. The inspectors at Mediterranean and Cuban ports will be retained for the present.

THE deaths in this city last week numbered 326, which was 34 more than during the previous week, and 46 less than during the corresponding period last year. There were 56 by consumption; 19 by croup; 8 by diphtheria; 10 by typhoid fever; 17 by inflammation of the lungs.

NOTICES.

**A sub-committee of the yearly meeting's committee will hold a conference in Frankford meeting-house, on First-day afternoon, Twelfth month 6th, at 3 o'clock. All interested in that meeting are invited to be present. H. T. CHILD.

*Quarterly Meetings in the Twelfth month will occur as follows:

7th. Prairie Grove, Marietta, Iowa. 10th. Salem, Woodbury, N. J,

17th. Haddonfield, Haddonfield, N. J.

24th. Fishing Creek, H. Y. M., Millville, Pa.

**The rules of the Teachers' Library Association of Friends have been so amended that members can take from the library three books at one time, and any periodical on the table except the last two numbers. These last can be kept one month, and there are no fines on books. It is hoped this valuable library will be freely used.

**A stated meeting of Friends" Charity Fuel Association will be held this (Seventh-day) evening, Twelfth month 5th, at 8 o'clock, at 1520 Race street.

Express on week-days, 3.20, 4.35, 5.00, 5.45, 6.50, 7.30, 8.20, 8.30, 11 and 11.15 a.m. (Limited Express 1.14 and 4.50 p.m.), 12.44, 3, 4,

STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER

Exhibit at all times a most extensive and comprehensive assortment of every description of

DRY GOODS.

The stock includes Silks, Dress Goods, Trimmings, Hosiery and Underwear, Gloves, House-Furnishing Goods, Ready-Made Dresses and Wraps, and everything that may be needed either for dress or for house-furnishing purposes. It is believed that unusual inducements are offered, as the stock is among the largest in the American market, and the prices are guaranteed to be uniformly as low as elsewhere on similar qualities of goods.

3.20, 4.35, 5, 5.45, 8.30 a.m., 12.44, 4 (Limited Express, 4.50),

6.30, 7.10 and 7.40 p.m. and 12.01 night.

For Brooklyn, N. Y., all through trains connect at Jersey City with boats of "Brooklyn Annex," affording direct transfer to Fulton Street, avoiding double ferriage and journey across New York City.

Express for Boston, without change, 6.30 p.m. daily. For Sea Girt, Spring Lake, Ocean Beach, Ocean Grove, Asbury Park and Long Branch, 8.00 and 11.30 a.m., 2.44, 3.30 and 4 p.m. on week-days. Saturdays only, 5 p.m. Sundays, 8 a.m. (does not stop at Ocean Grove and Asbury Park). For Freehold, 5 p.m., week-days.

Daily except Sunday: Express for Easton, Delaware Water Gap, Scranton and Binghamton, 8.00 a.m., 12.01 noon and 6.00 p.m. For Scranton and Water Gap, 4.00 p.m. FROM KENSINGTON STATION, FRONT AND NORRIS STS. For New York, 6.50, 7.40, 8.30, 10.10 and 11.15 a.m., 12.05, 2.10, 3.15, 4.55, 5.35, 6.10 and 11 p.m. on week-days. On Sundays,

RAILROAD.

TRAINS LEAVE NEW BROAD ST. STATION.

Visiting Cards,

Wedding Invitations.

a.m.,

For Baltimore and Washington, 12.20, 3.45, 7.20 9.10, 10.16 12.05 noon, 12.30 (Limited Express), 4.02 and 6,03 p.m.

For

Baltimore only, 5.05 and 11 p.m.

On Sunday, 12.20, 3.45, 7.20, and 9.10 a.m., and 6.03 p.m. Baltimore only, 11 p.m.

For Richmond, 12.20, 7.20 and 12.05 noon (Limited Express,

12.30 p.m.) On Sunday, 12.20 and 7.20 a.m.

Sleeping-car tickets can be had at Broad and Chestnut Streets,

838 Chestnut Street and Broad Street Station.

The Union Transfer Company will call for the check baggage from hotels and residences. Time-cards and full information can be obtained at the station and at the following

TICKET OFFICES:

CHARLES E. PUGH,

General Manager.

No. 838 Chestnut Street.

S. E. Corner Broad and Chestnut Streets.
No. 4 Chelten Avenue, Germantown.
No. 324 Federal Street, Camden.

J. R. WOOD,

Gen eral Passenger Agen