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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

BURIED ALIVE UNDER THRER HrSpRKp
Tons or COAL AND RoCK.-Lsst Tnnr-day
AFTERNOON portion OF the roof OF a Goa mine m,
Plainf township, four miles from WilkesbArre.
Pa, belonging 20 the Hillside Coal aud Tron
Company, fell in, crushing beneath n a laborer
named Patrick Mcdonald. Mcdonald aud the
miner for whom he was working were engaged
in robbine the pillars when the roof Commenced
10 crack. The miner needed the warning and
escaped unhurt, but Mcdonald tarried, and a
mass OF 800 tons OF rock and coal fell upon him.
The portion OF the roof that fell was fully halt
acre in extent and twelve feet I'm thickness. A
large force Of Workmen at once set about re-
moving the debris, aud put forth the utmost
exertiOns. hoping that Mcdonald might be
alive. Work was carried on day aud nj ght but
not until Sunday was his body reached. fits
fingers were first seen sticking from under A
huge boulder, and the rocks had 20 be blasted
before his body could be removed. HIS back,
arms, and legs were broken, and he was other.
wise crushed, and must have been killed in-
stRntly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

A BLOODY FKUD IN KANsAs.-On wednes-
day night, just after dark, three men entered
the residence Of an old man named McCuIlis-
ter, st Dover, In Pope county, Kansas, and
commenced firing, killing McCullister and
shooting his wife IN the arm, which was after
ward amputated. One Of the parties attempted
TO cut McCullister's throat after he was shot,
but was beaten OF by two young sons OF the
murdered man, aged respectively - aud 10
years. About this time another son obtained a
shot gun and fred upon the intruders, wound
ing one Of them. They all then left, but one
was afterward arrested, and officers are i'm pur-
suit Of the others. The affair seems 20 have
grown out Of an feud between McCallister ami
the attac king Darty,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

A LECTURE on SECRET SOCIETIES DIS.
TURBED By CORNELL STUDKNTs.-A lecture
by Prof. Z, a. blanchard, OF Wheaton College.
on secret Societies and their Influences, I" at
Ithaca, y. Y, on the odd instant was disfurbed
ana its continuance prevented by s,sneezes
kisses, affected coughing, stamping, groans,
songs, cheers, swinging OF hats, throwing of red
pepper, and other disOrderly proceedings." The
ithaca Journal stated these facts, and asserted
that the disturbance was committed ia large
part by students OF Cornell University. Tie
whom wrote 10 the Journal saving that, III the
students assisted in breaking up the lecture,
"they performed g Christian deed, and one n ev
may well feel proud Of" The student claimed
hation OF the sentiments OF any speaker az any
public meeting"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

NEW ROUTE PROM THE BITUMIHous COAL
fIKLDs.-We learn that the Northern Central
railway company is about concentrating an ar
raDgements to bring bituminous coal over their
road and connections (say the Huntington and
Broad Top Pennsylvania railroad, &c, from
the Cumberland and Frostburg regions, for de-
livery at Bolton, City Block, and Canton, and
will be able to offer from the State line, near
Cumberland, such facilities as will enable ship
pers to use that route. Notwithstanding the
distance is much greater than by the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, the rates, il is claimed, will
be quite as favorable. Our coal dealers and
shippers will thus have another route for their
trade, which has hitherto las far as Baltimore
is concerned) been confined TO one road. The
public will watch with interest the development
OF another line by other interests in this most
important de.--BGltinOTe lm6TicdH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN PRINCESS ANNE, MD
A correspondent of the Baltimore Sun from
Princess Anne, Somerset county, Md, says:
Last Saturday night the citizens of this place
were startled by the whistling of the engine OF
Messrs. Coin Brothers saw mill at an unusual
hour. In few minutes the alarm OF fire was
sounded from one end of town 20 the other In
from the mill house readily indicated It's own
locality. Thither a great part of the popula-
ton, men, women and children, black and
white, gathered in a very short time. The
cause OF the fire Is unknown. In less than ten
minutes the whole building was in flames By
dtnt OF earnest and well directed efforts the
citizens prevented the fire from extending be
yond the mill house. About seyenty-fiye per
sons will be thrown out of employment by the
disaster. The Messrs. Cohn had Just put in a
bid for furnishing large amount of lumber FOR
the Centennial bu lid ings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

TUE CURIoUs wAITE-wAILER RlaAvv
TRIAL ENpED-Tls JUN Diseqrrs.-At Port
land, Me, In the Waite Waller trial, last Fri-
day, the prosecution rested their case having
put in evidence showing that the defendant
lett handkerchief IN pictOu marked Carrie
NJ. Waite" ard also = bottle OF medicine which
= identified As having been put ny for her BY
the druggist az Portland. Letters from his
Nite 20 John Waller we're read, which mention
MAJ he was living with people who have testi-
ntd MAT Mrs. Waite a. the indiv idual. The
Ielthse opened by citiug cases OF mistaken
tuehu'y, arguing that the evisSnce does not
prove the ldeuiity Of Carrie ~. Waite and
Salhttlhe waller. After the counsel tor the
1el'hce concluded, County Attorney Libby
summed up ter The government, occurring two
hours ana half The judge was hfty-t We min
u,es 10 oeiVeI'ng he charge. The iury retired
Al 80, and AZ n % O'Clock came in f,,r further
instruction. Not having reported a. IA anight,
the court adjourned. At n ~ the iurv sent
word 20 the judge that they were unable TO
agree. and were discharged. They stood nine
for aCQuittal snd three for conviction The
courtroom remained crowded until the ad-
jOurnment.
Mrs. Waite or Waller is to be tried again IN
Nav.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

WANT CHASGE.-At a meeting of tax
payers OF Charleston county, s. O., yesterday,
to elect delegates to the state tax payers con
yention, resolutions were unanimously adoptec
to "begin at once a vigorous and persistent
movement against the plundering rings which
have overburdened the people with taxation
and brought the state to the brink of ruin" A
resolution was also adopted requesting the
Charleston delegation TO urge the Convention
to send committee TO Washington with a
memorial showing the condition Of the state
and asking from the President and Congress
such measures Of relief as they deem most
advisable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

BANK ROBBERY BY MASKED MRN-A
special dispatch from Conneautville, Pa, gives
an account Of a most daring and extensive rob
berry at that place Sunday evening. While the
cashier OF the First National Bank, ID. ID. Viii
lisms, was writing at his desk he heard rap az
the SIDE door. Upon opening the door two
MASKED men sprang upon him, bound and
gagged him, and succeeded in making their
escape WIN sif,CO In currency and SEQ 900 in
United States bonds. Mr.. Williams was found
yesterday morning in an unconscious state, but
recovered consciousness in a couple of hours
after being released.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

ANoTHER CKNTRSARIAN DKAD-A telegram
from Napanee, Canada, re cords the death, near
that place, On the S0th ult, of Mrs. Mary Bogsrt,
at the age OF 102 years. She was one OF the nrst
settlers, having located in Adolphustown in the
year 1870, and ever since has made that her
home. She was born in New Jersey. For the
last two years her friends and relatives have
celebrated her birthday by giving picnic. At
the last celebration about 1000 people were
present, some coming from Chicago, Ill, and
other distant places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

THIRTY THOUSAND INDIANS WITHOUT
FooD.-Dispatches received in Omaha from the
Indian frontier state that great apprehensi0ns
are expressed by the owners Of large herds
whose cattle range between the North and
South Platte, and settlers who live north OF the
Union Pacific railroad and on the Republican
river, of q general raid from Red Clouds ana
Spotted Tails bands Of Sioux, and the Chew
yeDnse, Dakotas, Arapahoes, and other tribes
combined. The supply which has been furn
Ished these Indians being nearly or quite es-
hausteo, ana there being no money with which
to purchase more, they must depredate on tie
settlements or starve. These bands number
1000, and they would laugh at the handful Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

TEE PRICES OF Coal THIs yskR.-The fol.
rsnme OF the seasons operations. agree q
ION by the carrying companies Tor the current
ear; Prices 20 open IS cents per Ton higher
han last years March prices AZ the dlnerent
hipping ports. The advance % be cents per
ion per month for April, May and J lne. aud IS
cents per ton for each OF the months OF July,
August, September, October and November.
making the advance 90 cents pr ton up % De-
cember, after which no advance Il % take
place. This would make the average "a ance
on coal for the season IS cent? per ton. The
average price OF coal In the cars sf Port Carbon
isst year vas about - 60 per tor. 10 viii prob
ABLY ce $50 this year. The journal, hOwev-
CT, says, while coal NAV advance az the shin
phg porte, IL does not fOllos that IL Will be al
Nshced IN price 20 consumers The lesSenad
COMMISSIONS and the Improvements made and
VII ca can be made IN lessenina expenses and
handhng, viii be greater than the AdyaDce
made Al the shipping ports. The introducfiOn
OF ron steam Golfers for the OOasting trade
Win The improved facilities In leading aud dis
charging vessels, ard improved vhErves vii
sione lessen the expenses from 20 90 IS cents Ter
Ton ~ many OF the markets on the seahoara
NO contracts are 20 be made with s.midile
men Al stated prices Ter month, a. waS done
last year, nut All are placed on he anne fost-
ing as retail dealers and cOnsu uers % far =.
companys coal - concerned nor Il auV aIlo.r :
snce 20 be made for short weight or moor cosl
IL is also stated that the PennsvlvanIa Cosl
company viii unite with the other ccmpsnies IN
making monthly advances az these rates
Phffd. LtdCsr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

Tar IuccA DIVORCES CAsE.-Some time sro
Pauline Lucca, who was married 70 Baron Won
Rhodes in Berlin, obtained . divorce from him
in this country and married again. The hue
around chiefly Of want Of notice 10 hin and
various irregularities. Leave was Rfven % hin
to come on and liueste, and an appeal vas
taken TO general term, superior court The
Judge Davis, II that the Irregularities are not
spfhcient % deprive the court Of jurisdiction.
The order Of the court below IL modinsd 10 give
IL husband forty days' time % ansUor. Win
leave 70 plaintiff b die supplemental snsu0.-
NeN Ycrk Cona<rciaL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

AN INSANE SoLDIER-HERMIr IN VIRGINIA
william Corrie, the hermit Of the Blue Ridge
has gone mao. He was com mitted last week as
was straggler left by the retiring Yankee
army, In Loudoun. For some years past he has
been living alone, IN the neigh borhood OF Wood
grove, wherever be could ind shelter, burrov-
ing In caves and outhouses, and making his
bread and meat ss best he could About the
trst Of last week he developed q murderous
tendency, which was not considered compatible
and 90 william Was taken into custody.-Lou-
douz Val Enferprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

TIE DEPARTMENT TRLEGRAPH.-TheP Pres
ident to-day signed the act in relation to the
lines of Telegraph connecting the Capitol with
various departments of the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

THE Ice CRoP.-The temperature all along
the Hudson for the last two days gives promise
OF FAIR ice crop, while ''down east" with the
tnermometer at some places yesterday morning
marking 46 degrees below zero, they win surely
have ice enough to supply ell deficiencies from
New York to New Orieaps-N Y Herald 3D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04
Foreign Notes.


ALARMING REPORTS OF TROUBLE BETWEEN
FRANCE AND GERMANY.
LONDON, February 4.-rhe Daily Eews has q
special dispatch from Berlin, which saws alarm
the relations between Germany and France
DEATH OF PROFESSOR ANDERSON.
Professor Anderson, the ell-known conjurer
is dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR
New York Notes.


THURLow wKKD's LOST TINE.
NEW YORK, FebrusY "A watch was stolen
from Thurlow Weed on Monday; IL contained
portraits of his wife and daughter, and IL
hlghly priEed as keepsake. IL has not Yet
been found.
LARGE HUNRER OF CoUNTERFEITs
nave been discovered on the following country
pshks: Tens on the First National Bank OF
l>ochport, New York; twenties on the First
Nsuonal Bank of Plainneld, New Jersey; tens
on me central National Bank of Rome, y. V;
~ lens on the Flour City National Bank OF
Rochester, n. V; hves on the westchester
county National Bank OF Peekskiu n Y ana
two's on the City National Bank of Pouyhkee.
sic. y. Y, All Of these are well engraved AMI
liable TO deceive good judges.
AN ITALIAN MURDERDD.
Lui Iasicula, respectable Italian, was shot
fatally last night in the street by another Ital.
ian, Jouna Nari. who was intoxicated. Var
was arrested after making q desperate resist
ance.
THE STRIKE ON THE oswEGo MIDLAND RAIr-
ROAD
terminated late last night. The strikers at FL
lenville agreed to the same terms offered bv the
receiver TO the men at Summituile. Business
was resumed this morning, and trains are run
ming as usual. The paymaster began paving
OF the men this morning for December and
viii continue until all demands are settled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

fukTHHR pIecRHPAncY OF 81 800 has bean
Iennd IN the accounts Of II. Gill, in the tai
SmeS, nfookiyn. A warrant has been Issued
Tor parts unknown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

REPRESENTATIVE HRIsTE2 CLYMER ha
written a letter to Speaker Blame, asking to b,
excused from serving on the District invest
eating committee,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

SHOT DEAD WHILE DANCING.-Last FRIDAY
night, at dance in the 9th district of David
son county, Tenn, Joseph Briefly, aged seven
teen, was shot dead while on the floor with hi,
partner, by Robert Bates. The quarrel grew
out OF rival claims TO the young lady for the
dance. The parties left the decision to the
Lady; she took Briefly, and Bates was so enraged
that he shot him. Bates escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

AN OIL-pRIPPINe SroHB.-In a note to n
gentleman who has written book upon the oil
dentaIly says: "when you 90 TO ALBANY yisif
the Museum of Natural History, Geology, Sc.
&c, in the state Agricultural Hall, ask the
keeper to show you piece Of coral stone, which
for twenty years In that building. If NAV
throw some light on the soil Question,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

TIE USUAL NUMBER of visitors are at the
Executive Manson to-day, but no incidents
beyond the appeals for Office and the presents-
ton Of respects, are noted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

MAJOR JACOB Il. BURBANK. army paymss-
ter, has been ordered to report by letter to
Major General Hancock, president of the re-
lieviDg board in New York city, and hold him
self in readiness TO appear before the board for
examination when summoned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

Raw. NRLsoH e. CoBLKreH. editor M thu Ma
thodist Advocafe, ct Atlanta, Ga, died in that
city ON Sunday. He was formeriy editor Of
lions Herald, ct Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

INTERNAL REvESUE.-The receipts from this
source to day were S25T ,S1s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

A LITTLE FOUR YEAR old Watertown cir.
went running into the house the other day, ex-
claiming, "Mamma, mamma. I've seen Jack
Frost I've seen Jack FrostI" "Where did
you see him my darling?" queried the mother.
"Oh, saw the tip Of his tail hanging over the
caves" She had seen an icicle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

STRIKKs.-Capmakers, cigarmakers and
parasolmakers are on strike for higher wages,
and as strike is the most expensive luxury
imaginable 1t is to be supposed they have got
everything else in the world they want. Happy
capmakers. blessed cigarmakers, beautified
paTaSolmSkersi-N r. Herald 3d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04
The Parliamentary Elections.


LONDON, February additional returns
from the elections for members of the new Par
Lament show that the liberals have gained one
seat each in Bath, Durham, Poole and worces-
ter, and two in Boston. The conservatives have
made gains OF one seat each in Bury, st. Ed
Bunds, Colchester, Grantham, HOrsham Ply
mouth, Portsmouth and Windsor, and two each
in Cambridge. Exeter and wegsn. John Laird.
liberal conservative, has been reelected from
BirkeDhead by majority OF 2, 200. Grant Duff.
under secretary OF state for India, has been
chosen to represent Edinburgh. Right Hon
James Stsnsfeld, radical, has been returned
from Halifax, and VIM. Henry Gladstone, lin
eral conservative, and son of the Premier, from
Whitby. Both were members of the late Par
lament.
LATEST RETURNS.
LONDON, February 4.-Up 70 this morning,
los liberals and l4l conservatives have been re-
turned. The balance OF the parties in pos other
places remain unchanged. The conservatives
have gained thirty seats previously held by
liberals, and the liberals have Ousted nine con-
servatyes. The conservative Journals are iu-
bilant over the result of the election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

PROP. TYrpALL has replied In the London
Telegraph to the charge Of Goodwin Smith that
followe: EITHER they do not hate "a, - alleged,
or, II they DO, the manner In which they sup
pressed this feeling, out Of consideration for .
guest, pr~ves them to be the most courteous Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

DR.. Snow, Of Providence, superintendent OF
health, and we'll known statistician, says that
the recent moist. foggy weather was healthier
than the sharp, dry, cold weather usual at this
season. He puts no faith in the adage about q
green Christmas and fat churchyard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

A DoNEsrIo TkAsrpY IN KsrfucKY.-
Fielding Gillier shot and killed Wm. KING, In
Montgomery county, Ky., last Sunday: II y
said King Was suspected 81 criminal Intimacy
wife, and this 49, ths csuse q the quarrel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

TIE DOOM OF THE MURDKRERs DAVIS AND
MCCoTTER-A telegram from Annapolis last
night says Messrs. Groome, Gill, Bruce, Lee
keech and Stewart. of the house judiciary com
mittee, held a meeting to- night and considered
the question of the right of the legislature t.
the majority are of the opinion that the general
assembly has no jurisdiction, and will SO report
tomorrow. The governor has expressed his
determination not to respite the sentence OF
Davis or McCotter, and both will be hanged or
Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04
DRY GOODS.

SILKS. SILKS, SILEs!!!
- GREA1 BARGAINSt
We sre now showing a line Of BLACK GROS
GRAIN LYONS sILKS, from 80 cents II %
per yard, purchased by our M. BrOdhe sd ia New
York last week, az which time the silk market
reas he'd the lowest poin known il teRyears. These
goods are frt m the best looms Of Lyons, aud
woIderfuily cheap We also ~fer go ID, low pricsi
PRINTS st 551 cents; Bleached and Unbieachad
CO1TONS, from . cents up; eles ant Paris KIDS,
from 6J cents up; Goats and OZARK Spool COTTON,
Scents. All goods now in stock will be sold dally
low BRODHEAD o.,
Jsu3l tfebH 1905 street, bet l7ih and ls'h sts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

F. SCHoHMAN, OF Milwaukee, worked hard
for four years, did well, and then sent over the
seas for his Kathrina. when she arrived he
died from excessive Joy. We ere afraid this has
been manufactured to order. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04


TIE CONNECTICUT DEMOCRATIC STATE
CONVENTION yesterday renominated the entire
state ticket The platform declares unfalter-
ing devotion to the Constitution and Union;
afnrms that the greatest danger with which tn Q
country Is threatened Is corruption and extrav-
agance in high official places; declares them
selves incorporating foes of IL all, and ap-
peals to all honest men 10 assist them in purp-
Ing official stations of their unwholesome and
banefrl presence; declares that the present ad-
ministration has brought upon itself the con-
demnation Of the American people; recognizes
the panic and subsequent i'll results as the di-
rect fruits OF that policy which, while 1t pre-
tends 10 advance the interests OF the country,
Is In reality plugging 1t into bankruptcy; de-
mands speedy return TO specie payments; Cd.
poses all unjust and unequal taxation; con-
demns the policy Of wholesale grants of the
public domain to speculative corporations for
the benefit of the few, to the exclusion of the
many, and fayors ali legislation for the i'm
provement Of working persons.
SrRIKB NOTES.-The strike on the New York
Sno Oswego Midland railroad still continues.
no trains passed over the road yesterday except
f IN. mall trains. The mail train leaving Jersey
lily az I:S0 Yesterday morning was stopped at
strikers are located. The passenger cars we're
detached, but the locomotive was Allowed to
proceed, with the mails on the tender. The
train coming east with the mail, due at Jersey
City at $40 last night, was also stopped and
the passenger cars detached, and the loco
proceed. ~"01 '"
resumed work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

| TOLEDO, OHIo, February 4.-The members OF
the bar in this city gave a reception TO CHIEF
Jusuee Waite last evening. 1t is understood
| that he will leave for Washington on the 10Th
instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04

PUBLIC LANDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PUR-
PosRs-The House Committee on Education
and Labor agreed this morning to send a circu-
lar letter TO all the agricultural colleges in the
country, prOpOunding certain interrOgatorIes
with view principally to ascertain what dis
position these institutions make of tn public
lands donated to them by Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-04
CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART.

CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART.
On and after MONDAY, February ID, the Gallery
will be open to the public on
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,
from l0 q. m to 4 D. IN, with q charge of Is cents
including catalogue, for each person. On
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS
sdmittsnce to the Gallery will be FREE
On the evenings Of MONDAY, February ID, aud
FRIDAY, February 6, the Gallery will be open
from TO 10 p. m. Admittsnce 70 cents, with cata
lOgue.
By order % the Board of Trustees.
Jsn3l-6t VIM. MACLEOD, Curator.