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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

ANOTHER VICTIM OF ELECTION DAY.
Nhw York, December Thomas MARIA,
who was shot in = fracas election day when
MckenDa was killed, died Iast night.
sUSPENsIphs AT TIE TgoOELYN NAVY YARD.
Between three hundred and fOar hundred
men were suspended from work ia the BROOKLYN
navy yard last night.
THE RELATIVES or THE LATE MAYOR
sre opposed 70 a public funeral. ana intend tha.
The ohsequies will be conducted in private
manner. Up TO the present, the time Tor tae
funeral has not been fixed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01
CctOaeI Mcclure so;d. aud Not Ene
bhigadeIphia Press

WHAT HE Il GOING TO DO ABOUT 1T.
NEW YORK, December l.-Philadelphia dis-
patches say the failure Of the sale of Forney's
t'rcss to Col. Mcclure was the result OF brisk
cable correspondence between FOrney aud
number Of republican politicians OF that CITY,
the latter prohering liberal financial support
If tie paper be continued As a regular party
Crgau. The question Involved was purely pp-
lltical; AID the funds raised 10 purchase the
Press VIII nov be devoted 20 the establishment
o. a new independent daily, the first number OF
WI lca VIII anIear .Iannarv lsf.
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Failure Of n Strike.

Troy u Dscember Work will be resumed
Monday in the new rail mill Of the Renssaeler
Iron Works under the old scale OF employers
prices, which the wOrkin gmen re fused 10 accep'
at the tirue of the late stn4e. There are more
applicants for work than can he furnished with
employ ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

MARRIAGE OF Miss CLARA morris, -HR
ACTREss.-The marriage OF Miss Clara Norris
the actress, 90 Mr.. +. =. Harriott tOok place IN
New 4 crk yesterday. The ceremony vas per
formed by the Rev. DR.. Howard Crosby az hts
church. The attendance OF guests was very
limited, and the affair passed of very quietiT.
There were but ten persons invited, including
Mrs. MoFris, the brides mother; Mrs. q. Have
meyer aud Mr.. r. Ha-emeyer, the gran -mother
and uncle of the groom, aud MT ami Mrs. War
rem EarTiott. The newly-married couple LETT
for Pittshurg last evening. where Miss Morris IL
to fulfil 8u engagement tonight. Mr.. Harriott
eioTfs 10 one Of the Oldest and most res --af
smiles ct New York aud is a nephe = OF Mr..
Hayemeyer.
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TELEGRANlS TO THE STAR.
Foreign Notes.

RUMORED INSANITY OF TnR CAR.
LONDON. December News Is received h ere
ot the illness OF the Gar of Russia, and t is
rCmoTed that he Il Insane
AN ARGENTINE BATTLE.
Rio JANEIRO. November 8N.-Atyices frorn
Buenes AyFes report that battle was fought on
the e5th, near Ia Nsrtc. between the govern
meBt troops commanded by Gen. Arris aud the
lnSurrectonist-, under Gen. Mitre. The en-
eagemen mt was severe one, lasting three hours,
ana closing without decided result. -Four hun
urtd OF tOe soVefnm ant troops were killed zni
wounded. The less OF the insurgents Is not
known. Col. Rosas, OF the government arm
was wounCed.
SEGoTIATICNS.
MoETEVEDEo, November - 1t IL reported
here that General Mitre has sent a representa-
tive to Duenos Ayres 20 negotiate witd the cos-
eminent for a Cessation OF host sIities
SUPERVISING DISTURBANCES.
Rio JASEIkO, November sN-Fhe govern
mtnf ~ actively supFresSing the disturbances
IN the PROVINCES OF Peraam5uco and Parahibs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

TIN MILLIONS DiPFERENCE-In the report
OF the Postmaster General a. published there is
a very important mistake, which Is not found
IN the amphlet copies Of the document: The
estima'ed expenditure for the transportation 81
mails for the year ending June 30, 1876, IL men,
Cnsd as likely 10 exceed $1,000 600 when ft
should tie SIS GOO. 90; aud the portion to be paid
70 railroads is named at $500 coo ins.eai OF
$40 COO Ooa; difference 10 two items Of last
. fFa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

TAXATION IN PHILADKLPHIA.-The common
courcil Of Philadelphia, at = special meeting
yesterday Afternoon, affirmed the action OF the
hRsrce committee fixing the rate OF taxation on
full valuation at 1.90 per hundred dollars for
1875. An additional tax Of % cents on the ons
hundred dollars was imposed Tor the erection Of
public buildings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

Com BLoCIhu bfVKrER ~ A SOCIETY
N'yAo NAN.-ou FriGe1. the -Hsh m .t.. while
AsyVf Stsuh We tu Murphy. n C.. - witness
e. the scene - s young man ~ ufd A l.ruathv.
OF ihe rIU o. A0,rrathy a Nav alf. shooti1s
Ato liuE lf.sIHrf. ~ another yuuuf nan name
ttirY, nephew ti ktv. Spencer Henry, OF
h-'Uut G. uufv- AhsTuafhy ~as ARRESTED ani
ini rsonta TIE c., rtr'~ furN having -rrlHerph
q Ntitict Vt ruI 'sT JEe rrst g.re The
IaTtf Uiars ~ ihl~ ., N murder are ~ follows.
some Slight remarks h.d been ma q ahout
Henry : sister, "a which he took object r1us apt
en- TIE evening tTeN .u4- - she slooftn- ia taik
lrg WITH AboruAthy about 70 he rensr ed that
somebody : blood would run cold tor it but as
sured Alternately that he Wa not th,, man he
susuicloned. pu the u-St morning Arrrr.ths
met Henry, sud without a m nmpnf's Earpiry
presented . ceriuger ard fired. the bal taking
ELECT IN Heuys begEt, who died Iu-tAntly
after AbernhttN was arrested II was r,uitG Ia
tad three lirt"ls, while Henry had no arms At
all some ot Ateruathys warmest frieuds were
ON the cor0ner's ,ury, and after hearing the
testimony, fbeN pronounced tt Rs cold biS.,ia,s A
murder - they had ever heard OF. 10 certainly
ufirlssd the community, a. Young A Asernathy
was well-tO-dO Young merchant. who hal
a.NsYS moved IA the beet society there Na..-
riiie ycHE , ClYoat.'s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

TIE LATEST NEWSPAPER NOVELTY AZ New
York takes the shape Of q Monday morning
blanket sheet, containing verbatim reports OF
the sermons OF all the clergymen in that city
ard Brook lyn, price two cents. 1t Is calculated
that there are leo 90 regular charcn-gotng
people who viii be willing to buy and read II.
at all ever Z the plan has been arranged, and
the first nu nber, If 10 accident happen, will
probably appear on about January lst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

BIsBoP LIrTLEJoHN, of the Protestant EDis-
copal dioct se OF Long Island, admitted a lady
cn Sunday to the order OF deaconess. The SER
vice was held at the Church Of the Redeemer
Bro, klyn, and was an exceedingly beautiful
and inprel sive one. Nine of the twelve dea-
conesses scmttted to the order sat together In
the front ewe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

MORE RoBBERIEs AND LuRDBR BY THg
GAD's HILL GANG.-A dispatch fron Little
Rock, fATk.) say: Wednesday night last i've
masked men, believed 20 be fnOan cars HUI,
wentto a country store on the Petit Je4a river,
in Lell county, about seventy miles vest Of t4ls
city, and sbOt and killed the proprietor aud
robbed The store. They then robbed q trading
boat lying 10 the river; after which they de-
camped- The sheriff and a posse started in pur-
suit OF the robbers, who Separsted-twO coming
towards Little hOck and three going in another
direction. The sheriff followed tue two first
mentioned and overlook them yesterday R.Jra-
ing eighteen miles above here. a fg ght ensued,
IN which the sheriff was shot and badly wounded
by the robbers, WHO in turn were both badly
wounded by the sherIn7s posse and capta.et,
brought 20 this city and lodged IN Jail. Tie
sherin will probably recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

TIE JEWELL FAMILY had reunion at the
residence of Mrs. PHEg Jewell, in Hartford
Conn.,, THANKSGIVING Day. Twentythree per-
scrs, representing three generations. we're pres
eDf, and the gathering wcs most enjoyable
one. The 2Tty consisted OF the following
members q the .IewtI family: Postmaster
Gfnsral Marshal ,IevCll. Hon. Harvey Jewell
o. Boston, Mas, and N,ssfs. Phny, Lyman r q,
ara Charles :. Jewell, Of Hartford, and one
daUgh'er-the other daughter, Mrs. Colem Az
being sbseat in EurOpe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

The DARIEN COMMISSION were in session to-
Cay. TBE STAB oa Saturday lass tod all about
what The commission proposed doing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

TUGNgLIEG NIAGARA RIVER Comprs6sn-
sire Statement of the Plan and the CoSt-The fact
has heretofore been stated that Civil Engineer
William Wallace had prepared a plan for tun-
neliDg the Niagara River at Buffalo for subnis-
sion TO and Consideration by those engaged in
the movement for providing additional facilities
for travel and business between this point and
Canada. A few facts in regard to the proposed
plan Will be or interest. IL c0ntemplates pas
senger depot on the Terrace, near NJ sin street,
with a railroad track running through the Ter
race 10 Court street, down Court street to its
foot, across the canal thence down between the
canal and the track OF the Niagara Falls branch
OF the Central Railroad to a point short dis
taDce south OF the railroad bridge over the ca
nal, where the cutting will commence. The
tunnel is TO run under Black Rock Harbor and
the river and emerge on tie Canada side near
where the old car shop formerly stood. After
the surface is again reached the track will be
continued around the high ground and Join that
OF the Canada Southern Railway he ar the Fpis-
CORAL church. The whole length Of the cutting.
including the tunnel, is 800 feet, and of the
tunnel proper 2,9i0 teet. The proposed dtmen-
sions Of the tunnel are 80 feet wide and 20 feet
high. This would give - ,627 cubic yards of ex-
cayatlon per lineal foot, 65 SO cubic var IN
all In the thoroU gh cut On this side OF the river
there would be 126 % cubic yards of rock and
earth excavstion-how much of each cannot he
determined without test pits. On the Canadian
side the rock and earth excavation would
amount 70 lis, 81 cubic yards. The roof Of the
tunnel would be some sixteen feet below the bed
of the river at the deepest point. The grade
from the center is put down at sixty feet TO the
mile. The estimated expense OF the work cam
plete is 81 $40 ,0O0.-Bu9idlo Commercial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

GERMANIZIEG ALsACE AND LoR RkIHR-
Prince Bismarck Depends on Ed0cdtida 10 40 tie
HOTE-In the German Reichstag, yesterday,
the Alsace aud Lorraine bill was taken up. Tie
deputies from Aisace and Lorraine took occasion
in the course of the discussion 70 declare that
they we're opposed to the high endowment of the
University Of Strasburg and to ether educational
grants for the provinces, because they were
made in the interest Of the empire, and not OF
the provinces themselves. Prince Bismarck re-
Piled as foiiows:-"Tbe question before us con-
Germs imperial interests. 1t is not q question OF
Alsace and Lorraine. The university is for i'm
perial purpOses In a well fought war, in which
we defended our existence, we conquered those
provinces for the empire. twas not for Alsace
and Lorraine our soldiers shed their blood. We
take cur stand npon the imperial interests tor
which, and not for the sake OF their Own eccle-
siastical interests, we annexed those provinces
We have other grounds for action th.- .hvse
people whose past leads to Paris aud whose
present leads to Rome. My own views respect
ing the creation Of an Alsace aud Lorraine Par
lament, which at first were too sanguine, have
been modified since became acquainted with
the attitude OF the deputies from those prov
inces. shall not bs frightened from my course
by reproaches, threat OR persuasions. Before
advance is possible We must be convinced of the
existence of trustworthy elements. We may ex-
pect better discernment IN the rising genera
ton. and must, therefore, see that good schools
are provided for Alsace and Lorraine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

LATEST PROM SPAIS.-Military operations
against the carlists suspended by stormy wealth
er and more troops dispatched TO the graveyard
OF Cuha.-N. y. Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

MISS CUsHMAE is said to have made more
monty than any other American actor excep'
Forrest. Her wealth is estimated at q quarter of
million. This may be too liberal q rate, but it
ls to he remembered that her engagements have
brought OF late years at least s400 night. Other
stars, however, have done very we'll. Madame
Chanfrau, and other veteran comedians are 10
independent positions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

MES. JOSIE MANSFIELD arrived at New YORK
last Friday from Liverpool by the steamer Par
this. Some ladies bridled at the idea of sitting
at the table with her, and foand q mouthpieco
In an Erie railway director, who demonstrated
with the captain on the subject. The latter said
that il was his business TO treat politely, and
protect in their rights as passengers, all persons
who behave with propriety ON beard his ship.
AS Mrs. Mansfield conducted herself With per-
feet decerum, be could take no cogniz anoe OF
any prejudices tn at might exist against her.
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EVENING STAR.
DOUBLE SHEET.
Washington News and Gossip,

lsTERsAL REvEEUE--The receipts from this
sourc. to day were Si5S,,s1.S2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

The DISMISSAL OF about $50 fem ale employees
from the printing bp7eaa OF the Treasury de-
Isrtnent, which it was thought would take
pace to-day. has been pOstnOus1. 1t is 70 be
hoped that Congress wiii PROMPTLY Interfere u
prevent the terrible suffering that wiu surely
follow The dismissal OF sGcs "A number of per-
soIs from an employment that is taeir sole sup
ptTt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

~ Messrs. Flint K Chamberlain, bankers,
OF Waco, Texas, have failed Tor 100000.
~Tbere lie considerable excitement In Oor-
sica, Texas, over the discovery OF q gold mine.
aIJohn Forsyth, editor Of the Mobile Reg
lister, Is the leading light Of the democracy 10
the Alabama legislature.
- The newly-elected city officials OF New
Orleans were inductcd into off e Ne ,terday
and wsll hold their first regular meeting to-
day.
~ The Duke of Connsuaht, prince Arthur
his horse while riding yesterday, and slightly
hurt.
~An Italian named Paul Morano hos b.ep
arrested in Richmond fog attempting 20 oatraxe
daughter Of NJ. Moterzo, fslloW countrvm.n-
~ Mr. Henry Shields, an old apd resnsctei
farmer, living near Frederick, Nd, wss serI-
ously injured yesterday evening by bssns
frightened st the cars. There are no spes of
has recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

FATAL RA(LRoAD ACCfpENr-rg1 Tr1.rs
Drop IkToVst q BrsIys.-Thc Rcc9mm 1ta-!,l
train on the Northern Central railroad. -yssrh
leil Baltimore 81 3.35 O'Clock yesterday amer
neon, ana the Cockeysville accommodation for
baltimore met on the iron bridge oVsr Lake
Roland, seven miles from Baltimore, and, while
passing, the bridge ian iron structure) gave
way. The engines Of both trains crossed SAFELY
but tho tenders and baggage cara Of each
plunged into the water, followed by 1c smoking
caIs, the ends OF which submerged. g"a pas-
senGer, Mr.. Young, Of Woo ibury, Bi'.s-,o-e
county, was killed. Ea-sneer Purdv, ~ .te
Cooke. syille train, and Conductor n .rTts, on
The York train, are reported injured. Lse NJ.
Whistler, OF Cockeysgllie, had his Leg crushed
and viii probably die, and several o.aer pas-
sengeTs sre reported injured, but not seriously.
The bridge over Lake Roland, - feet long gave
way under the weight OF the two trains. Ths
water is from % TO 30 feet deep. Fortunately
none OF the passenger cars went down. being
suspended from the bridge and ouly The ends
reaching the water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

Ar THE CaEiSET NESTING trday all the
HeHblfs weTe present except the Attprne,
"tEsra!, who vas absent at tie Supreme Co4rt-
The session lasted about an hour and Ea' .
Only TCUtire business was transacted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

NONDNT 4. November ii, ev5yy Hisht and Wed
ed .y a. r-J.r3.l 1lss-tes. kSEsEetueGt % The
ctf. bFatso o. 4FaEtfF E. Hltslsels al Vocalist
only -fN EIt ten r-s-s % sg1, Tux CAV
THOEhsS. q Rs'er HeT,-Tr sud Little Joe f.
gsE.u rTt q tnr dsshI-g ne snq- D%Fce Bsdiss
aba TsTT T-iCh, rear Arrests SIss Btlla u 'rd 81,
- ir= Emn.A = ~sUau Last sex Ot tne beet artists
10 tho Irofez-ipu, Miss K.ttY Brooke, Er. Bijly
hsfCrtff, Mis- HgEgie GRAY, Mes=rs Green aid
tscier. Popular scnlisston, Is oe1ts, = cents ald
nCy1t s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

II Is EErC RI zD that &C Is cont plated by
Justice Swayne 20 retire from the bench OF the
SupTeme Court in few months. Under the
Jaw OF CCTgre>s, Justice Swayna. If he con
cludes to retire, will have his fal llsTy daring
The reTnainttF OF lis Nc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

BfsHoP CoLENso, the famous ex-bishop OF
Natal, SET IN Africa, was announced to pre- sch
1T Oxfordon Friday, but the bishop of oxford
issued an edict forbiddipg the use of the Epis-
copal chur ches, and as Colenso could not make
up his mtI 4 to preach in a dissenting chapel,
he was forced to give up the attempt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

- The Cpiverfsty Of California Is to have n
department Of navigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

frE Z. s STEAMER WACHUsE IT'S left Key
Itst Oa ths I'D uifimo for Norfolk, Va.
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HE AMCUtT CT national bank notes received
it-4a3 iOg redemption tOo-s up S3l1,CI4.
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CRANO PhtXe COHCzKT

(tRANU PhtgE CO&CzRT
~ AT LISCBBN ALL.
THURSDAY ENzNING. DECGNBEB 3, ls-4.
Far- Rene .. f tn
CT PFAN BOYS OF ST JOSEPH'S ASYLUM
90 Prizes. TicRsfs. Sl.
Z liZss-i Gold E1sueiad D.a-roEi- B8cK IDtiHC
Lever Laos : WatCt g kz-s-, 81 o. sdy' q Isi
hULtiTC-Case st-h and JrzI-, : IyU; Oil Plias-
] \ { u va TIRE TEr.trs,j S5a, Lsdt's Lace
Sts ~, SIS, I FisTarrs, SIS. Z EieR4It CaTb1P.
S1f sriiiy Bible, 90 L s!S > silk shawl, 81
alo other STiTes
COECEET at o'Cl0ck.
Tickets 20 h hsd ~ thg Asr Inn, street., o. sr.
BTC -BaI'> 3 kssrre. sfyes Lear j. h. also, ~
The door CT TIE evening 'f ..r concert Drawing
inutTiit. ly sf'er tie CIr,tr FlITes given a. tb-
A e Inn ELiEar rnrrr irs . ~ -.t.ck acfSl 4,
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The Public Debt,

The following is recapitalation of the state
ment of the public debt Of the United States
for the month OF November, 1874, Just issued:
Dsbt Barring Interest in Coin.
Bonds at per cent nt......,.SI16 16T 27t -0a m
b0hus at per cent.............. 552, ,j25, 200 %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

wuLIAN OGLR KEY, who committed srscide
author CT tie .fStar Spsngled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

ktNG KALAKACA will not leave San Fran
cisco lCr Washington until Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

Bonds issued to the Pacific railway compa-
MES, interest payable In lawful money-Prin-
cipal outstanding, S64 623 ,5l2; interest accrued
and not yet paid, 81 6i5 5s1 80 interest paid by
the United States, S24 1925 $685. interest repaid
by transportation OF mails, &C., So $40 .04i OF;
Balance of interest paid by the United States,
SlS, sic, ,352.9I.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

MAYOR HAvSsRYEE, ct New York v'a died
yesterday was not far from three score tnd ten,
and the finest looking man OF his yea. in toe
CITY lie has been mayor twice, the n It ele.-
uoh hASiAg been 20 Nears Ego. tie ~zs d,sreadad
nom hrst-class German stock. Ant haa the
iotA Oi one OF natures BObiemen. M Have
meyer " as very successfut business an aud
IA addition 20 presiding over his sugar rsHperv
ne hlIrd With much credit the Vrss dercv 81 the
Bank of North America, su olice VIII. a he re-
tanned 10 'he time OF has death. Re 4 been
WCndcrfuliy pOPaisT when We consider "a never
cOaTted the masses. He never had anv int.
macy with The former dishonest ruler OF the
cry, bat stood stooi from the corrupt isluences
OF excessive pATttsAnshiP. The flags On All ths
Ire puchc buildings ia New York are At half-
l. ast. hT. Vance, pres dent % the board OF
SiueTUf o., vac sworn Ia a. acting ni4v,.r vsster-
cay al ,etnoOu @ serve until The install atom OF
mayor Nithhsm, January I. Mr.. Eaga. syer's
remains were removed 70 his residence ina west
itth stteet yesterday afternoon. The lthai sptt
81 John Kelly W. Mayor Hayemeyer was on
tTiai ~ cOurt when HE sudden death was an
BoUIctd ana tie case came % A aterr1fnstioD.
All lie courts lat we're in session al 7, lrued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

tHE TWtTLiNG BEFpEM ASSOCIATION has
been OtEaC. .z,t, with FAke Gotsiu a ,lresi-
dent, 4ud samuel i.eayItt ss secretsry. The
main object ut tie society is O. cause sn altera-
tiOn ci unt6nag.ttc WRTehCu-es aud other build
lLgS IN tie lower Pa'tUf the city into 0 Fslliugs
OF the tenement house plan, introiu si <, how
ever, q general paTlOr anc reading rslHu into
each establrhment, together with a lbr 4ry. Ia
buIldlngs parity tenanted tor business puF-
IoSest the upper floors only will be used foe
dwellings,. Re-tagrants may or NAV not hs
cgbnected with these establishments There
are several cases where large buildings belog
Wall street, intended solely for Offices ~n.n
erected, have been rented % single men for bed
rooms, ca account OF the impOssi hiity o. leasing
them iUT their more legitimate purposes. The
exodus OF the dry goods trade and several other
trades 10 points above Chambers street has
caused great vacancies IN buildings below Wall
sueet, ana 70 some extent above &C, aud pro-
perty there has been badly dspreciatet. Pro-
EIietoTs, therefore, are ready - listen % any
plabs Tor obtaining rent. itisnCt eNpe,. ted that
any expensive internal alterations VII 5s maie
-. Z. Cor. Fdtld. Record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

MISSOURI OFFICIAL RETURNS The Off cial
count Of the vote on the state ticket gives Har-
din (Gemocrat) for governor 81 ,462 majority.
The vote on the constitutional convention, with
three counties to hear from, gives 1,10s major
ity for the convention. 1t is not unlikely, how
ever, that this may be swept away; still the con.
yention may carry by a few hundred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

TWENTY YEARS IMPRIsoNMsNr.-I In the
superior criminal court of Boston, yesterd ay
afternoon, Charles III. Bulisrd, alias VIM. A
Judson, the principal in the famous robbery OF
years ago, was sentenced to twenty years In the
state prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-01

SKEIoTs ILLNEss CF CAPTsIH BURRrTT.-
CAPTAIN Ira y, Burritt editor ant proprietor of
tie Sunday HsTdld, published i'll this city, is,
" regret 10 learn, confined to his residence.
No. 10 4 street uerthe aSt. in critical cOnIt-
ron MI- BHTTitt has heretofore suffered frOm
LenOTTLaEe OF the lung, and early last evening
a renewal set in. and from which he lost d We
QUARTS OF blood. To-day lie is quite weak and
5 rlously ~, aud lis ub 7SicIan. Dr. q. T.. Cox
uas inteItIcted the yisitSti0..s even OF his mos
intimate friends. Nr. BuTritt has large circle
o. ftieIts ia this community. who will be most
&. al 10 hear Of Lis speedy C1nTal essence.