TELEGRAPHIC. SPECIAL. [By the Western Union Telegraph Co’s line, assisted by a special flash of chain lightning, kindly furnished expressly to convey this telegram :] WAUKEGAN, Ill., May 26.—Received at Omaha, May 26, P. M.—To Hon. J. M.S. Williams, Hon. Alex. H. Rice, Curtis Guild, Esq., Japanese Consul Brooksand Boston Pullman Car Excursion Party, Omaha: My tive thousand lots welcome you to Omaha. Bon voyage. GEO. FRANCIS TRAIN. 0 WASHINGTON, 26.—In Senate, Casserly presented memorials from San Francis- co merchants, asking removal of dan- gerous rocks in their bay. In House, Northern Pacific Railroad bill passed without amendment, after debate, 107 to 85. Postmaster announces that mails will hereafter be despatched via San Francisco, regularly to New Zealand and Australia by steamers. Letters 10e. Papers 2c. ee NEW YORK, 26.—Steamship Alaska, of California line, via Panama, arrived, re- ports severe earthquakes in South America. P. M.S. S. Co. will cease run- ning steamers via Panama, and hereaf- ter devote more attention to their lines in Pacific Ocean and Chinese seas. NEW YORK, May 26.—Head Fenians predict a fight. > PORTLAND, May 26.—O’ Neil now cap- tured, and in Burlington Jail. _— Or ——___. Toronto, May 27.—Fenian movements virtually collapsed. a. [BY CABLE.] LONDON, 27.—Times editorial regrets absence American troops on Canadian frontier, and advises Canada to treat second offence marauders as ruffians and murderers. Approves Grant's ac- tion as legal and honorable. a BERLIN, 26.—King formally closed the session to-day. _———_—-—~o > —Weare following the Platte Valley through its entire length. Tothe eye a vast level surface is presented, covered with green grass. Here buffalo roam in immense herds, and the light and grace- ful antelope, so fleet of foot, frequently follow trains for miles, keeping up won- derfully in so unequala race. The soil shows this whole valley to have been a river bottom. Large herds of beef cattle are frequently met with, grazing far and wide, over these Plains, FLORENCE OUTDONE.—An interesting incident occurred just after the arrival of the train at Council Bluffs: A very pleasant looking gentleman appeared at one of the car windows, where a young lady was sitting, and pre- sented her with a beautiful boquet, pre- facing the presentation with the follow- ing: The compliments of the State of Iowa to the State of Massachusetts, by an old resident of Mass. The young lady thanked him politely, whereupon, lifting his hat and bowing gracefully he withdrew. ep Officers of Union Pacific Railway. Hon. Oliver Ames, President. John Duff, Vice President. John M.S. Williams, Treasurer. E. H. Rollins, Asst. Treasurer and Sec. Col. C. G. Hammond, Genl. Supt. C. W. Mead, Asst. Genl. Supt. J. R. Nichols, Asst. Superintendent. T. E. Sickles, Chief Engineer. F. Colton, Gen. Pass. Agent. Wi. Martin, Gen. Freight Agent. J. J. Dickey, Supt. Telegraph. 0. F. Davis, Land Commissioner. A. 8. Downs, Local Treas. Geo. Starr, Gen. Traveling Agent. BUSINESS CARDS. COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL, San Erancisco, California. HALEY & PATTEN, Proprietors. The leading Hotel of the Pacific Coast, having all the modern improvements, including one of Miller’s Patent Safe- ty Passenger Car Elevators. GILES, BROTHER & CO., Importers, Manufacturers, and Jobbers of Fine Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry, Solid Silver Ware, Silver Plaied Ware. Bae Rooms of the United States Watch 0. American Watches, Pendant Winders, and Key Winders. 142 Lake Street, Chicago. ors of U. 8. Watch Co., Marion, PONTOOSUC Woolen Manufacturing Company, T. CLAPP, Agent, San Francisco, MANUFACTURERS OF SLEEPING CAR BLANKETS, Pittsfield, Mass. JAS. L. HOWARD & CO., Agents, Hartford, Conn. Manufacturers of all grades of GRAND IMPROVEMENT In PIANOS. HALLET, DAVIS & CO., Manufacturers of GRAND AND SQUARE PIANOS, Have great satisfaction in announcin to the musical public that the Unite States Government has granted to Geo. H. Davis, of this house, LETTERS PATENT on their new and already famous ORCHESTRAL GRAND PIANO. This invention in the first place so mod- ifies the construction of Grand Pianos that a greater and a better quality of tone is produced thereby than by the construction usually adopted; in the second place, it gives the instrument a much more beautiful and convenient form than that usually given to Grand Pianos; and, in the third place, it ren- ders either side of the instrument equal- ly desirable for a front side in a room of whatever shape—that is, the case of this grand piano, instead of being hollowed out on one side, is madeso that both sides are alike. This brings the bridges into the centre of the board, securing nearly one-third move of the sounding board than has been heretofore attained. Its action is light and delicate, while its power ismarvelous. Its toneis remark- able for sweetness, clearness and bril- liancy. Its singing qualities very close- ly resemble the richness of the human voice, and its tenor is unexampled in any instrument yet produced, The Orchestral Grand Piano is an entirely new invention, differing at once in arrangement of case and scale from anything hitherto attempted. It has commanded the admiration of all artists and critics who have examined it. and testimonials in its favor are abundant and enthusiastic. By a unanimous vote of the Executive Committee of the National Peace Jubilee, this was the only piano used in the Great Coliseum, Its distinguishing characteristics are immense power, sweetness, brilliancy. and perfect ec uality of tone, elasticity of touch snd durabiltty—not being inju- riously affected by change of climate. Every instrument warranted for five years. Confident of the unprecedented merits of our new invention, justified by a common consent and authorized by let- ters patent at Washington, we unhesita- tingly announce our Orchestral Grand Piano as without an equal in America, and without a superior in the world! And we cordially invite most careful in- spection by all who are interestedin the advancement of musical manufactures and who have at heart the best interests of musical science. These instruments are offered at very low prices, in order that the musical public of the United States and Canada may become thor- oughly familiar with theircharacter and capacity. Illustrated Catalogues of our Pianos sent free to any address. HALLETT, DAVIS & Co., WAREROOMS, No. 272 Washington St., MANUFACTORY, No. 7OO Hilarrison Awenue, BOSTON. WwW. W. KIMBALL, 63 Washington St., Chicago, Sole West- ern Agent.