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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

A SEVERE SHOCK OF EARTHQUAKE was felt
In Nottingham, England. last Friday morning,
creating considerable alarm. Tho shock was
distinctly felt in several places In the county.
some damage to property Is reported, but no
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

1The Spanish Cortes has by vote Of 119
nays to ~ yeas rejected proposition to grant
amnesty 10 the Intransigente insurgents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

The TICHBoRNB TRIAL.-In the trial OF the
Tfchborne claDmant last Friday, q large num-
Der Of witnesses from Wrapping testified that the
claimant was not Arthur orion. Much excite
Of two witnesses who swore that they had seen
orion and Castro together in Australia, and
they Identified the claimant a. the person who
went under the name of Castro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

ANOTHER DErALCATIoN By A BANK Or
rIcKR OF INrEGRrrY.-The old bane Of specu-
Lloyd) Of the First National bank Of Wrights-
VILE, Pa, into Q defalcation Of over sl5,OO0
The matter was discovered while he was absent
ly he confessed. He made transfer OF his
property and fecurieties 10 the bank and came
on 70 Baltimore and did not return. An inves-
ugsuon Of the affairs Of the Wrightville Loan
treasurer, also shows . deficiency of several
hundred dollars. His account with the Wriehta-
vile Iron company has been only partially ex-
smined. No man enjoyed higher reputation
in his neighborhood for integrity than MT.
Lloyd previous TO this discovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

Shocking Tragedy q. Missouri.

c"OSahnS hF1ke0y - ats>oort-
FAMILY MURDERED, AND THE HorsR
BURNED.
oT, LorTs, Sept. LA special dispatch 10 the
n ~ rom Sedalla, Mo, gives an account
OF terrible tragedy which occurred AZ Knight
ssuon, on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
rsiiroad, SIX miles west OF SedaiIa. on Sstur,iav
49, sppeArs That VIII. knightly, who has
been lsbortng under mental Advancement
Tor some time past, killed. OF caused the
DEAN OF MS sister,, Adelaide, aged 40
years, and his nephew, Louis Stobhs; SET Are ~
the house, and then killed himself. The ho.se
occupied an isolated situation, and, when the
neigtbors reached II, was q mass OF ruins- The
charred remains OF knightiy were found near
window, with q partly burned shotgun at his
feet, and the bodies Of his sister and nephew
were found near the door, but were 80 badly
charred that IL could not be determined whether
located. 80
The coroners jury were inclined 20 the latter
opinion, although the neiehhors testified 20 hsy-
burning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

SINGULAR DROWNING OF MAN AND Wo-
MAN.-lesterday morning o boat containing
two men and one woman was swept over the
falls in the Schuylkin river near Kissinger's
bridge. in Reading, Pa, and one Of the men
and the woman were drowned. Their names
were Charles Harmony and Mary Herbert The
other young man, named Hoffman, escaped by
swimming. The latter made statement 20 the
Intentionally over the falls, thereby carving
out his threat that the people would not see
IL lie supposed, led him 70 do the above deed
The womsn's body has been recovered. The
affair has created great deal Of excitement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

STEAM ON CANALs.-The commission
appointed by the state of New York to examine
and test devices and plans for the introduction
Of steam upon the canal of that state W 4 meet
atSyracuse on Tuesday, October IA, 1873. Com
petitors for the award Of si0O, 900 offered by the
state are requested to have their respective
boats at that point, loaded with 200 tons and
prepared for the final trip, which will be had
between Syracuse and Utica.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

The FENIANs IN CoUNoIL-Eleetion of Off
cers.-There was a full attendance Of delegates
at the meeting of the Fenian convention yester-
day, which continued up to a late hour last
night. In reference to the constitution of the
organization, which has been under consider
alton for several days, it was finally determined
70 allow 1t to remain in nearly every respect I'M
altered. The governing body is to consist of a
chief secretary and council, who are to have en-
tire control Of the brotherhood, and issue orders
as occasion may require, for its guidance. The
convention was in secret session last night. The
condition of the American organization and of
the organization In Great Britain and Ireland,
II was understood, was discussed, but the conclu-
sions arrived at, for obvious reasons, as gen.
teman stated, were not announced. The dele
CATION from Ireland was present, but their
names, also as stated for prudential reasons, are
not given. The following officers were elected:
John O'Mahony, chief secretary. Council
John Barry, George Cahil, Boston; George
Smith, Greenpoint: Patrick II. Ford, Brooklyn;
Daniel MscCluskey, John Murphy, John J.
Marin, Albany; Patrick Dunn, Brooklyn; Ed
ward Whelan, New Jersey. Auditors-John u.
Driscol, Boston; James p. Smith and james
Baldwin, New York, and John Tighe, Massa-
chusetts.-N. Y. Herald, 30h ult.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

THE HORSES AGAIN IN PERIL-Animdls Dy-
ing Of Csrebro-Spinal Nenin9itis.-W Within the
pastfew days fatal disease has appeared in
several Of the large contractors stables in this
city. On Wednesday the horses in the stable
OF Mr.. BGhm, contractor of Tooth street, were
seized, and within forty-eight hours ten out of
his stock Of thirteen died in agony. Yesterday
two more died, and the remaining animal, q IA
yorite buggy horse, is very sick. As soon as
this was known in the neighborhood the stable
owners became greatly excited and veterinary
surgeons were called in. After consultation,
three of MIR. BPhm's horses were taken to the
rendering wharf, and there the bodies were
opened and examined. Drs. Copeman and Fair
found the membranes of the brain badly con-
gested, Of dark color, and of q jelly-like con-
sistence. Yesterday afternoon, Dr. Liantard,
Of the New York Veterinary College, Veteri-
nary Surgeon to the American society for the
prevention OF cruelty to animals, made an ex-
animation of one Of the deceased animals, at
the request Of Mr.. Bergh. He pronounced the
cause Of death cerebro-spinal meningitis. At
first II was supposed that the animals had been
poisoned, but DIR. Liantard reports that there Is
no evidence Of poison. Seven mules also have
died this week Of this disease.-N. y. Sun, SOFA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

SUICIDE OF A LUNArIo-At Augusta, Me-,
Frank Stafford, q patient In the insane hospital.
who killed Mr.. Houghton, Of Oxford, another
patient, about year and q half ago, commit
was formerly private in company e, sth Maine
regiment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

TIE kEETUCKE kU-KLCx.-The United
States Attorney at Louisville, Ky, has for
waried by mail 70 the Acknowledgement, re-
vort on the ku-klux in Kentucky, confirming
the published reports, and saying that the worst
has not been tod.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

Not CHoLERA-The post mortem examina-
ton Of the body Of an English emigrant named
Edwards, who was reported TO have died in
New York city, Friday, from Asiatic cholera,
showed the man TO have died from typhoid
fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

~The Spanish government has presented
. bin In the Cortes calling into the army all
males between the ages Of twenty and thirty-nve
years.
~The London Observer, IN its Issue Sstur-
day, says the reports which have been current
for several days that further changes In the
cabinet are about TO occur, ere premature.
~Two young ladiee OF La Crosse were Sand
ing BY the side Of Q ditch thirteen feet Wide
which they didn't know how TO cross when their
bound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

In PURSUIT OF THE Iowa TRAIN ROBBERS,
special dispatch to the Kansas City Times
from Clinton, Mo-, says: On Thursday night
last q skirmish took place near Momeeow
Springs, st. Clair county, between the Iowa
sherif's posse and the train robbers, who re-
Gently sttacked train near Des Moines, in
which one Of the sheriff'e party and one of the
gang were wounded. The sheriff and pose
were in hot pursuit at last accounts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

The WEST ALBANY MURDERER TO BE Ex-
TRADIrRD.-A telegram from st. Catharine's,
August %, says:-Emil Lewenstein, charged
before Judge Lawdor to-day. The evidence
was 90 conclusive that the Judge decided the
prisoner should be extradited. The necessary
papers viii arrive from Ottawa In day or two,
when the prisoner will be handed over 10 the
United States authorities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

A REPUBLICAN, SPLIT IN MIssIssiPrI-The
full ticket nominated by the regular republican
convention in Mississippi is General Ames r
governor, A. X. Davis (colored) for lieutenant
governor, j. Hill (coored) for secretary OF state
G. A. Holland for treasurer, W. s. Gibbs for
auditor. Geogre T.. Harris for attorney general,
and i W. Cardozo (colored) for superintendent
OF education. After the adjournment Of the
convention Senator AlcoTn addressed an i'm
mense assemblage. He denounced Ames as the
enemy OF the whites, and announced himself q
canoidate for governor. II. q. Carter, defeated
colored candidate for lieutenant governor, also
announced himself as candidate for that ONCE.
ne was on Saturday appointed secretary Of
stAte IN place of Revels, resigned.
drunken Indian at Desert Village
kieked his father TO death because the Ola
gentleman thrashed him and ordered him home.
DAloion, III, heavily fines anyone who sells
or gives away q watermelon, and the buyer
must also pay fine Of as 'S
ga Beloit, Wis, editor takes IL upon him,
self TO say that COWS. elephants and rhinocs-
roses may run gracefully, but women never y
E%Jacob ". Cardo, ST., who has been con
neeted with newspapers in Savannah ana
Charleston from the beginning OF this centnry
died Saturday night, aged 81. He Uas the Oh
est living editor in the south.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

Hrs FIRST ADvERTIsKNKET-we zee BY q
New York paper that there k Q man in Troy
who has done business about year without ex-
pending dollar In advertising. He has at last
consented 70 advertise. His nrst advertisement
was headed "Sherkffse Sale.v
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

The SMALLPox IN OREeoN.-Tne smallpox
has appeared in an epidemic form In Oregon,
and the people are In . high stsee Of excitement
towns most severely. and Portland has suffered
most. The Bulletin, Of that city, however, Gays
there il no reasonable ground for panic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

INTERVAL RzvESUE-The receipts from this
. o-rce to-day were SGsS, 1860.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

Five Men Killed by q CoIIiery EN-.
plOsfOn.
SWANSEA, Sept. IA colliery explosion this
morning killed i've men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

ACQUITTAL ON CHARGE OF MuRDRR-The
Wythevtle lva.) Enterprise SAYS: The Circuit
Court Of Pulaski was engaged nearly al of last
week in the trial of Thomas Hawkins and son,
for the murder Of Robert Mcdonald, Of this
Hawkins was tried first and acquitted, Il IL said,
on the ground that although he fred the fatal
shot, he did 20 In obedience to the command Of
not fire the gun that killed Mcdonald. In the
case Of the depot agent, Who loaned the gun %
Hawkins, and who, on former thai, came near
to for conviction, mole prosequi vas entered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

sKNsR IN CIEcHxArr.-"No ssst, no pay
10 the popular cry, now. People who have 70
ride in street cars appreciate the meaning Of it.
Ctaciandh Commeycsai, Ascuu 28tA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

MAReHAL MACMAHoN'e Minister OF the Int
r,or has forbidden any demonstrations On The
French Fourth Of July, September 4th, the an
niversary Of the proclamation Of the republic
this event alive in the msmory Of the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

Invalid PENSIONERS, whose certificates do
rot state Specifically that biennial examinati,us
are ret required, must be examined before the
insta1rle1t Of pension due September 18th can
be paid. except such IS lave certificates issu I'll
since E-Ti March IS-S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

wonAH SUFFRAGE IL oHo.-General voris,
chairman Of the special committee on woman
annou ncee that the committee viii report in "a !.
yor Of the proposition. II 10 believed By many
that the adoption OF the rest Of the constitution
and Of this clause In IL IL 10 should be recon-
handed, will be decided bY aeparate yofoe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

TIE Treasury PROGRAMME FOR SOFTEN
BEE.-The Secretary Of the Treasury has di-
Iected the Assist ant Treaurer at New York that
be NAV. during the month OF September, sell
one and a half millions OF gold on each Thurs
dav, and bay One-half million of bonds on the
third Wednesday. In all, sell six millions of
gold, and buy One-halt million of bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

SEPTEMBER LIST, 1873.
Respectfully referred to the Solicitor Of tn,
Treasury. WIN. A. RICHARDSON,
Sacrafarv of Treasurv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

A NEW LEGATION BULDING.-Baron Schlo-
ger, the German minister, who has returned
from a visit 20 the fatherland, brings the news
that the German government is going to foIlow
the example Of other foreign legations here in
Washington, and that next year a building for
the legation viii be erected. Plans of a beauti-
full structure have already been prepared at
Berlin, and If it were not too late they would be
carried out this year. The present site will be
retained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

The report is endorsed as follows:
TO the Supervising Inspector General Of Steam
Vessels:
Sir: have carefully read all the testimony of
the within case of disaster of the steamer
"Wawaset" and the report of the board of in
vestigation, and heartily concur in the decision
Of said board. JOHN MEusHAW
Supervising Inspector.
BALTIMORE, August 29th 1S73
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-01

Comparative Temperatures and Rdinfdll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-03
A DESPERATE RING.
From 7z> He1na lYoai.) Herald

From Ths Hc>n1 fboaLD Herdh.
Our readers have probIbly observed tho
libel suits recently Instituted 10 Now York against tho
editors OF certain newspapers who an
amount OF rscaliiy tle part ~ municipal officials
that Is certainly appalling Mr.. Attorney Brit
Brooklyn Ia OF ne said yutures con-
siderable attention been 0iven, aud he 10 II
nanfestng intempeTate zeal IN the pcosec uton Of
Messrs. Whitelaw Reid. Chas. A. Daua, and sn4bks.
But II looks II that gentleman had undertaken largo
Job and would have his an TIE columns ~ no press
filled with hot shO', aud, n ws may Judge at this
distance, the lawyer not the newspaper Will coIae
out OF the "scrnmagc" damaged. The TRIBUNE has
uneaTthed eome charges yaic1 Reform committee
preferred against SIR. Batt0n, and IL does not seem
probable that he will long remain a. the Bar n they
true. lie is accused " shielding fayositc criBi-
mails using his ofse for personal eDd using tbs Grand
Jury = n obtain secrets for ~ hrs own.
and other and various ike OGsnses and The TEIBUEs
proposes 10 follow him his fayorte tneater aud
II he viii be allowed % practice law. IL thas
Mr. BrttOn thinks II IL sport 10 hunt tS bear bat u IL
probable no had not thought TO experience the
lions which come when the bear hunts HIM. II taf
that Is alleged against Mr. Britton be true. he most
richly deserves the casgation which he - receiving,
That the law officer OF the principal courts OF
city like Brooklyn should stop TO use the ingaistordI
powers OF the Grand Jury To serve his malice his friend
ship or his greed. IL almost past belief. but 10 SCENE
probable. THE TRIBUSBs vigorous EnglIsn was never
used more Advanta goDusy than the Brooklyn Bling,
chief attorney, that paper seems mefcessy
Lash the rsscal naked rouni the World
Let the work go on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-03

PRESERVATION OF TEAsELcARDs.-Teascl
for dressing cloth may not only be rendered tougher
more elastic and durable. but adapted to working
under water bv impreguating them with folntion
of about pOundSui supIdtG Oi copper IN 30 pounds
water. Suphate Ol Zluc may replace suphate oi
copper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-03

To Color CH,vOIs oN HALF-wOOL GARMENTs.--
For 10 pounds Of material prepare, ia perfectly
clean kettle. with soft water, bath Of about one
fourth of n pound of annette; heat, aid the gar
Incuts heat TO boiling anl boil for half an h0ur
then rinse we'll pass through weak warm sui
phuric acid bath, and again mise well.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-03

and their reformation dated from that interview no
Board took vote the questos.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-03

IMPROVEMENT ~ RfFus.-Ihe English Mechanic,
in referring 10 the now method Of making rides
lately described in its columns, which the riilins
s confined to about six inches Of the barrel near
the nuzzle, states that this was tested lately 10
wimbledon. with results which render further in
quir desirable While the accuracy OF the shooting
is if ANYTHING improved the rccoh appears to DO re-
IL tn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-03
q. p. PUTNAM'S SONS.
FOURTH.AVR AVID IWRSTY.r.'lRD-sT.

nN LOVERS; CONFESSIONS BY LADY :
" Among tic Blondes, Smart Hongn5 scirdn-
Monzri Modest Womaa, With tsasl The Un'ei Bhnn
Money Flneton Gog scyegll q EVangc
Gala; BY Unu De - via tEeny por.at Of nrkef
ne, in December Number PSYCHOLOGICAL JOURNAL 80
IS war New begins Member Address X WkLis1
sl.ln tXav NY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-03
Mem pnb!irailou5.

DOCKS ON A GOLD BASIS.
I'D Danux month OF December g. =. PJFhANS hOfs ~
m,se SPECIAL REDUCTIONS ~ so
neors stock fong opportunity 10 ParcAae at E1Csf
TIOSALLY low RArRS - -
A choice selection Of ILLUSTRATED and PINE ART WORKS,
handsome STANDARD hNGLH aud AMERICAN Az HOka
varev OF efyle OF Binding A'fsctve JUVENILES or to
HOLIDAYS and Of all classes single yoiures ai N gas
e. Their new Catalogue and Presentation bOo.s nd
their Holiday Ban Of Aaen Publications mailed on res
q. u. PUTNAM'S SONS.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-07-10
The New Tif,y.Cens Issue.

NXAsE-INGTON, July 9.-Plates for the
nov ffr.- cent note have been prepared
II The bIire, W Of engraving and printing
of fbe trea sury department, and the
work of priuA ing the new note viii be
con,rnence6 IA ext week, though il will
he probably. "a n days before the note
i is5ped 10 the public. The new note
will be about a aU, ter Of an inch shorter
than that now in circulation, and a
quarter Of an inch via er, its dimensions
being three and thret -quarter inches
long by two inches whde- On the iace
of the note on the left hand SIDE Is
giguette head of Samuel Dexter. VINO
was secretary of the treasury Ia IoJl ana
a former governor Of the State OF MAS
sachuseUts. On the right of thu note ls a
section of geometrical lsth-WoEk, WIN
fhe words 'ffifty-cents,u - in white letters,
engraved across the face. The story OF
Iatferinp on the note is the same As on
the present issue, with the exception 0i yI
$50 The words receivable for all
limited States stamps at the bottom Of
tbe old note are omitted on the new one,
and the seal is printed in the center OF
the face, enclosed in eyclOidal work, 8
new feature upon fractional currency.
The back of the note, which viii be
,,,inted in New York, viii be "a green.
IN 3 made up of geOmetrical lath- Work
ana scrolls. On the Tight-hand corner
r. Dord "centsD found on the old note
i .nait1.ed and the numerical fifty takes
IT, Dlsee, The date Of the passage OF
7be act authorizing the issue is omitted
from the face of the new note and put
on the back. On the left-hand side oi
the hack there Is an open space to show
the fibre of the paper, and il viii not Dc
shown Oh the face IS much as In the ola
note. The new note, OF course, VIII
take the place Of the one now IN elrcnla-
ton, as the present issue has been eoun-
terfeised, though not to any great e1'
tent. No other new fractional currency
Rill be issued st present.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-07-10
TELEGRAPHIC CLIPPINGS.

Vine disease is reported prevailing in
Portugal.
Joe Jefferson and family sailed from
New York for Europe yesterday.
Laura Keene is in New York, reported
to be in the last stages of oonouna Ption.
The European postal congress meets
at Berne on the ninth of September
next.
The masters of the various farmers
oranges Of North Carolina met at Raleigh
Tuesday.
Fraudulent importations from Canada
have been detected at Springfield, Mas
sachusetts.
The President has recognized Nicholas
Henry Resch vice. consular agent G,
France at Louisville.
Three thousand factory operatives
at Madrid, Spain, have struck for more
wages ana less work.
A Northumberland of the Spanish
army has been cashiered for challenging
Senor Canpas to fight duel.
The first commencement of the Vir-
giDia State agricultural college began at
White Sulphur Springs yesterday.
hon. JOlu H. CDuOTu was ySSOeTudy
unanimously elected president of the
board of directors of Harvard college.
The international convention of the
Young Mems christian association met
at PoGghkeepsie, New York, yesterday.
The city council of Cleveland, Ohio,
has passed an ordinance forbidding the
opening Of drinking saloons on Sunday.
The Massachusetts, temperance people
are preparing for the next gubernatOrisl
campaign in that State. They are very
anti-Butler.
The three hundred thousand dollars
required for the endowment of Auburn
theological seminary, at Auburn, New
York, has been subscribed.
Jimmy Murphy, All amateur cooper
of Jeffefsonville, Indiana, yesterday
sped two leaden messengers Of death al
bis daddy, neither of which took the de-
sired effect. Cause-did not want to
work with the old man, as he had
another and more agreeable job in
another shop.