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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

S-The new disposition of the Lick fund =,
says San Francisco paper, has not with
drawn dollar from public uses.
arA mandatory of the finer qualities OF
Wblte croOkery Is To be established at Green
dIeD men.
MA thief in Montreal has been sent to
jail Tor three months for stealing the Grape
from the door of neighbor where there WIS
death in the family.
nS-T The Buffalo Courier reports an atroc,-
Gus assault upon married lady in an Erie
railway sleeping coach, but suppresses
names.
ga Pultney, N; Y, girl put in good ten
hours ts, work nd6 the other day: She nailed In
and handling 5000 pieces of wood.
DThe Philadelphia Press believes it to be
SADLY probable" that Charley Ross is dead,
by cruel treatment by his captors."
~Judge N. A. Harrison died In Denver
Colorado, Wednesday night. He formerly
resided In West Virginia, and was at one
ume prominently identified with the politics
~The Troy Budget reports that Mr. A T.
stewart has bought the Bethesda church
property at Saratoga, and will at once begin
Union.
sra match has been made at Piitsburp.
"a, tor hve mile single scull race, for $500
sac, between Henry Coulter and Evan Nor
ris; the race to take place October I6, on the
Allegheny.
81 The Hartford Courant asserts that John
Thompson dug up potato I'm his patch in
that city on Saturday in which a pair of
pair OF spectacles were firmly imbedded,
which Mr.. Thompson lost four years ago.
aIThe Chinese government is about to
send on { the fourth company of Young men
10 receive an education In the United States
They are expected 10 arrive In San Francis
co In December.
EpIn France the teiegraphic service has
yielded In the past year an excess OF 100000
over expenses The wear before ex nensaa q nj
receipts balanced, but always previousIy
there was a defcit- Thus 10 appears that
cheap dispatches do develop an increased use
OF the wires,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

THE FALL RIVER STRIKE.-The manu-
1actuTers of Fall ri yer, who, in the present
condiclon OF their stock and of the market
are somewhat indifferent to the resumpI ion
OF operations in their mills, have taken adj
vantage OF the necessities of the operatives
10 aim blow at the combination among
them, which, If successful. will place their
employees entirely at their mercy In the
future. n meeting of the weavers took place
yesterday, in which significant allusions
were made TO the Dread riots in England and
Wales End open and covert threats of yiO-
fence were resOrted to. The men are fiercely
determined not to submit to the demands OF
the owners, and If these are persisted in it is
evident that the end is not yet.-N. Y Herald,
18th. '
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

A PREACHERS CAMP MEETING SPECC-
LATIOS-Peter Costa, cOlorei, formerly of
hampstead, now of williamsburg is 81
WhitewaSher, who varies his employm emf
occasionally by preaching the gospel He is
conspicuous at all the colored camp meet
lngs, and has lately had charge OF a small
congregation at Pearsall's. Some DAYS ago
he went TO Rockaway beach, and arrange 1
Tor the engagement of Eldert's grove, osten-
slbly 10 hold camp meeting there. He then
disposed OF privileges for keeping restaurant
STANDS on the grounds, and collected the
money Tor them; but as he has failcd 10 open
Inc camp meeting as he agreed to, the per
S sons VINO gave MN the money are looking for
him. One of them has made a cOmplaint
against him before Justice Bennett of ia
maica, for obtaining money under false pre-
fences, and warrant has been granted.-N
y. San, 24fh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

John {. Barbour. formerly of this county, in
duced the wife Of Mr.. John +. Wilson, near
Paducah, Ky, to abandon her husband and
They came TO the neighbOrhood of MuseyiIIe.
In this county. Last week Mrs Wilson re-
pented of her folly and wrote TO her husband
10 come Tor her. He arrived here on Satur-
day and stated his case 10 Mavor IoveIaca
who sent Mr.. John w. Cole for the woman
Barbour took 10 the woods on the approach
OF Mr. Cole, who brought the penitent wife To
Chatham, where she was received with great
JOY by her husband and taken back home.
Barbour is said To have left a wife and child
III kentucky-Chdthdnt Pa Tribune
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

n young Londoner named RawIin "a
cently won a two-penny pot OF beer by diving
III IolIoress from the top of London bridge.
~Neilson's husband, Lee. ia rer.or,a, a.
have run away from her the other day, Ieay
sS-SeveD of the Philadelphia banks have
subscribed $500 each To the centennial. fvo
$500, five $3.50, the majority subscribing $50
each. wv
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w h. WHEAfLKYN
eTIAM DYEIH9 AND CLEANING EsrAB.

% JO0soN Sired, GsWeaospn, d. o.
Established, l8sl. Premium awarded, lS61 uu.
Arged and improved, 1874. Ladies' and Gentiemenip
gearing apparel Of every description, including
&C., &C., nicely cleaned dyed; also, Curtains and
New Goods. Carpets and Blankets cleaned durinS
send y. your address and ~ WIN car for and rs.
turn work ct any place In the District free Of extra
charge. Work received and res1rned by mail or az
press hpm and to any place ip tps country. spil-r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

y BANKER DESERVING HIS WIFE AND
CHILD TO ELOPE WITH WIDOW.-Tren-
ION is excited over the announcement that
Qulntus Shuler, partner of j. K. FreeSe,
Known throughout the country as Jerusalem
young widow, having deserted a wife and
chlld; also that he gained possession of 3
$1,000 mortgage belonging to his wife and
SOLO IL. he also borrowed largely of friends
and former patrons of the house With this
and the proceeds of the sale of horses and
wagons ne secured a considerable fund
Snuler and family until recently lived in
Iltusville, nine miles from Trenton, and
daily drove TO the city, being frequently with
the widow. His wife heard of his misdoings
ana moved 10 Trenton to more closely OBJ
serve him. and day or two ago took legal
ADVICE lnstltuting proceedings for redress.
Shuler Is well known. His bank account is
sad 10 be correct.
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Tho M0FkNta.

BALTIMORE. Sept Z.-Virginia sfres, peeier-,
-; consols, 6SA West virginia, g. North Carolina
sAes, olo, ~ do new, 10; do special tax 2 bid to-
day susar nrm and active, los sIO5.
bALTlMokE, sept. U-Cotton quiet and heavy
middlng. Is Flour dull-Howard street and
ives srn super s0a5 co; do, extra, 525s5T5: d..
hmlIy o Wal 80; City Mills, super, 5la5 Is: do
extra OOa5 IS do, Rio brands, 7OOa7 Is; do FAM
~: $40 Wheat hTm-No. 2 western amber 1 35.
miAtd 60, IS; No. 2 western red, 81; ?enusTI,
wants red GOAL 81; MAJ ylsad red. lOaI i 40, do
amber, 4sl so; do white. 2Oal A. Corn dull aud
wtak-southern white, 7lA7S; southern yellow IA
western MIXED, % spot; &c last half Of October
clos nc at 651s- Oats frm-sOuthern t5as5: xester
NIUE MN ~; we,tern mixed 46s4T. Rye quiet, 7SaS2
ID Bay s,esdyTMarylan and Pennsyls anfa tim thy
Ezoa.et ~ Provisions strong a1d buoyapt PORK
nIm with upward ter dency, p 5Oa23 90 Bulk meats
nrHtr ana higher-shouders. ga: clear rib sides
Ez7saal2sl; ioose-pscked, 91sal3 Bacon scarce and
gnrrI-shoulders, 10; clear rib sides. IA Hams,
i3ai.1s Lard hrmer and fairly activere-fned, l4z1
srl. scarce and frm-western extras, 81; DO
nrsts, ZSa16 Petr leum strOns-crude f5[ 49,:
IoHhed i5s4 bld. Coffee dull, but strous-Rio car
gne-t aaIl7s; Jobbing, l9hs22h. Whisky dull,
NEW YORK, Sept H-stooks active and weak
money, Ia. Gold, 49,. Exchange, long 4SOIs ;
snort, * "a Governments dull aud steady " '
NEW fohK, Sept. N.-Flour unchanged Wheat
onil and UNCHANGED. Corn quiet and heavy
LONDON, sept. Y, 123g D m.-ConsoIs, 81 3-l6 for
poth money and account. Erie. 49, The rate Of
discount In the open market for three months bills il
the same as the Bank of England rate New York
Central, 90, ex dividend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

THE BOGUS EDEs-This morning John
Green, charged with personating Mr.. David
Edes and giving In that name bail for Sny-
Ger, the Perry burglar, was brought before
u. . Commissioner IDgersoll. Hon. Jere-
miah Wilson appeared for the government.
and Mr.. Cahi4 for the prisoner. In view OF
the fact that The grand jury are examining
the case and the engagements Of counsel, the
hearing was cOafinued until Thursday after
loon.
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LOCAL VS..
ConSfeosef LoraRx.

The street lsrsps will be lighted At 20 ..
m. and extinguished at a m.
Attend Hempler's optiCisn auction to-
night
Rev. G. II. Green preached his trial sermon
at the Bethel Baptist church. in Hillsdale,
last evening, before q large congregation.
Yesterday morning q number OF Baltimore
Turner's came to this city, and had a good
time at the headquarters of tie Columbia
Turn Nerein-
Those who desire 20 econonize in the house,
hold should attend the meeting of the Coop
erative Purchasing Association, to be held
Tomorrow evening at the chapel hall, in the
building OF the Y. NJ. G.. A. See adj.
The funeral OF Mr.. Cliford Arrick, who died
Suddenly al POughkeepsie, n. Y, on Thurs
day last. took place yesterday afternoon,
from bis late residence, No. 1131 14th street,
and was largely attended.
The entries for the fan races OF the Wash
1ngton Driving Association were closed Sat
nrbay night. The bios for the privilege OF
selling French pool were opened, and the
privilege awarded to John Butcher, of Horse
heads N ", for the sum of S705.15.
And now a curious public wants To know
by what authority Charles @. Fisher was
allowed the freedom of the city last Wednes-
day night? IL is alleged that he was abroad
at that time, accompanied by one Of the Jail
guards, and that he was seen ON his rounds
by several people
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SUPERIOR OYSTERS.

prepared to furnish Hotels, Families,
and Priv ate Parties with the very NH1
CHOICEST OYSTERS SN~
produce, ct short notice. am Daily in
receipt OF the choicest varieties OF SALT WATER
OYSTERS, and such are my facilities that CA as
sure my Customers, and all who favor me with their
cases. My experience in the 6YSTER BUSINESS
IN New York and In this city, and my well known
purpose to deal fairly, will trust, be appreciated
by the public. Very respectfully; &e,
sepD-2wr 423 18th St n. ", Washington, D. q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

MISS HULETT is gaining a successful law
practice In Chicago. Her 'sattachments'' are
not easily resisted. She uses Ndtlge's Beds-
tife. 15a6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

hkAL ESTATE SALEs--Edwin j. Sweet
real estSte broker and auctioneer No XII IN
Stree, has sold at private sale the properly
OF Daniel dehrllng, on the Tth street road
opposite whitney avenue. for as COO and
also 4" Beul2h Park" a farm OF $500 acres in
u. A. ID. Xeans, for so Oco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

THE Cincinnati says Commercial that il a
private citizen had not killed Mosher and
douglass, they would probably have been
valuable police officers before this. They
were fitted TO serve on the New York force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

THE METROPOLIS 8 WINGS BANK, corner
OF It'll and streets, PATS I'VE per cent. in
terest on all deposits ma lie on or before the
Cd of each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued IN
Patrick CASSIDY and Julia OBrien; Philip
Thompson and Anna Z. Goings, OF Bslti-
more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

INTERESTING RELIGIOUS SERVICEs.-Yes-
teIday afternoon the Sunday school con
necfed with Asbury NJ. T.. church held inter
est1Dg services at the church for the purpose
OF raising funds to aid in completing the
mission church at 10th street and the bOun-
Diary. Rev. Mr.. Thomas, the pastor, appro-
prfateiy addressed the children, and was fol-
lowed by James z. Tustin. esq, in remarks
upon the subject OF Sunday school work
after which the audience was entertained by
delightful music, and a collection was taken.
The new mission church is TO be dedicated
next Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

MORE IRREGULARITIES" IN CRIMINAL
PROsFCUTIONs-One Irregular CJtSe 20 be Re
opened and U T. Hoped others Val be.-TOday
In the Criminal Court, Judge Macarthur,
District Attorney Wells called up the case OF
John HsrymOn, HOratiO MarymOn, and
AlphOIsO MarymOn IN which a nOlle pros
was entered on the I'D of July last. He
moved that the nOlle prOsequi be set aside
and the case stand open for trial. The de-
feDdantS were charged In the Police Court in
May last with an assault and battery on
Mary AmarOlia, and were each sentenced to
a fne OF so. An appeal was noted and the
case was entered on the criminal docket for
trial. but 10 seems now that as the court was
about 10 take recess the nolle prOsequi was
entered The District Attorney intimated
that there WAS irregularity about the bust
hess, and the court ordered the nOlle TO
be stricken out 1t is understood that Mr.
Wells Is investigating other cases in which
ROLES have been entered, and il is probable
that there will be some further similar
proceedings taken. 1t is hoped by the friends
OF Justice there will be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

ARREST on A CHARGE OF ROBBERY
Yesterday, Officer Kirby, Of the second pre-
ranct, arrested a oolored man named Josh
RACK, vino, on SATURDAY. night last, IL Is
chsrged, robbed DIR. 9. w. Hopkins of his
wslet, aiming $50 In money, a note for
lockea up for a hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

BISMARCK MUZzLING THE PRESs.-The
imprisonment of journalists in Germany for
refusing TO reveal the authorship of articles
Is ellclting condemnation from many quar-
ters. The justice committee OF the Reich
stag, the German journalistic congress, and
the Jurists congress have demanded an al
teration of the law. Notwithstanding this
unanImity of opinion, the editor and three
contributors of The FTGnkfi1ier Z,'itltrg are
still detained in prison for their so-called
contumacy. Between April 8 and MAY n
that paper was the subject OF no less than
thrty seven summonses, judgments, &c.
even the maker-up and proof reader being
required TO give information on a point
which was obviously quite out of their prov
lnce Herr Sonnemans, the editor although
a member of the Reichstag and of the Frank,
tort municipality, was spprehended half an
hour AFTER his return from an eight days alb
seEce on professional duties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

LAND SALES IN LoUDoUN COUNTY. Va
Mr.. n. b. Peacock, as trustee, sold on Satur-
day last the farm of Mr. Andrew H Baker
near BollngtoD, 1871 acres, for $3.50 per acre;
Thomas Kalb, purchaser. Also. a mOnntain
lot at Si.io per acre; VIM. Cooper, purchaser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

THE SAN FRANCISCO LIBEL SUITs.-Com-
plants in the libel suit of the San Francisco
Bulletin and Call against the Alta were filed
yesterday, the damages being set at SIS GOO.
The issue is made up on the publications of
the Bulletin and Call in regard to the Bank
of California
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

IHE n NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK, corner OF
rev ork avenue and 18th street, pays per
cent per annum on deposits for each calendar
month Banking hours, 8 to l. Saturdays
10 and 10 D. Tt3,14t16
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

$50 to $1,000 has been invested I'm Suck
Privileges and paid 900 per cent profit "How
70 90 IL. A book ON Wall street, sent free.
Tumbridge d Co., Ban kers, q wall street,
New York ga
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

The JUVENILE MENICAN OPERA BOUFFE
COMPANY. which commences "A weeks en-
SagemeEt at the National Theater tonight
i spoken Of in the most enthusiastic terms
~ the press in the northern cities where
II has appeared. The eight-year old
Prima donna Il said TO be as much at home
IN The role OF the "Gra1d Duchesse. p I'm which
the company appear this evening, as TOs tee
or Aimee They will dOub tless create a sen
kation among our music loving people. Sc
cured seats can be obtained at Me-zerOtt's
The attendance to night promises 10 be large
and fashionable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

No ARTICLE Ofdress requires as much at
tentlOn as the collar. The Warwick collar
- The one ypu should ws2T.-Ady,
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GEOR @ ETOW ".

ARRESTED ON A CHARGE OF INCEN-
DIARIsM.-Officer Sturgis on Saturday ar
rested John Boyd, colOred, on suspicion OF
being implicated in the attempt to burn the
dwelling of Frank Brady at an early hour on
saturday morning, as stated in THE STAR of
that day.
GRAIN MARKET.-There were no trausac-
lions in grain at the Merchants Exchange
20 cay.
RIVER AND CANAL.-Arrived-sch
Charles a. Jones, from Boston, with mIscel-
Ianeous cargo for District merchants:
schooner ). j. Fort, from New York, with
2,Ot6 sacks Peruvian guano, and 40 tons of
dissolved bone for q. t. Dunlop and f. l..
Moore. By canal-BOat Medley, with DO
bushels corn for II. NJ. Talbot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

NJ. WILLIAMS GRAN d FAL OPENING OF
FRENCH GOODS will take pl, zee In Few
Gays, due notice OF which viii be given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

JESSE JAMES was not the hank rohbar
VINO, afler having been pursued rom Hunt
lngton, w. Va, was killed at Pine Hill, XIV,
Jesse James Il in st. Louis, and declares
that neither he (James) nor the Younger
noys were concerned in the affair. The deal
man Is Thompson McDaniels, a famous
puShWhacker OF western Missouri. brother to
BIZ McDahiels, who was recently killed in
Nebraska He had been an outlaw for ten
years, and had committed several murders
among otner men killing Colonel Nicholas
an OIncer OF SheltZ's command. He was en-
gagged in the train robberies at Gad's Hill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

Wall Street To-nav.


NEW YORK, Sept. E.-The Posts financial article
says; 4 he Wall street markets are auiet: specuIa-
put have since been heavy. Gold opened at Il6H,
ano hss nnse sold At il61aslss.. On gold loans the
per snnum Ter use. Foreign Exchange opened with
se the nominal ratesfor prime bankers sterl
Ing, oe.ore noon these were reduced to xSDka<s4L
ne rates Tor business are about Es aud Isssa
- IN the mopeS market TAI per cent Is tine QUO
class mercantile paper. Government bonds con
nnue strone, and prices generally HIGHER In
the sock market prices opened about as they closed
saturday. In the first hour the market vas firm
In the next hour there q decline OF LaI
r,pee noon there has been advance OF 4 AZ
ne extreme sAles, giving the stocks oIder Of &C
49, Western Union TELEGRAPH. 'sSs ssss.: Erie.
az. ONO AID Missouri. lSsaI51a; Northwestern
lelf; st. Paul, assss>. do; prefer red, ssi.ssa1s
Union Pacific !el4s691s; Michigan Central, SIS. asa
Pssifc Telegraph, l91ssi9; Rock Island, i07 slo74s
delaware, Lackawanua and Western advanced 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

HORRIBLE TREATMENT OF AN IDIOT Boy
BY HIS FATHER.-Police Superintendent
Schmidt, of Cleveland, Ohio. received an
anonymous letter entreating him to have an
ofhcer examine certain barn in the 18th
WaTd. couple OF officers went to the barn
designated in the letter, and upon looking i'm
the window heard some one groaning. Upon
opening the door horrible sight met their
gaze. An idiotic boy, entirely naked, lay
upon pallet of damp straw, literally starv
ing TO death. The father of the boy Ranan,
when arrested, was asked by the superinten-
dent, why, in Gods name, did you treat
the boy In such manner" replied, "Oh, he
was an idiot" The boy lived but a few
minutes after being discovered by the Off
GERS. The father and mother of the boy are
in jail.
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Cerns Extracted without Pain,

so the shoe can be worn with ease. Bunions,
lngrowing Nails, Vascular Excrescences,
and other ailments of the feet successfully
treated, at DR.. Whites establishment, 18th
street, opposite the Treasury. Hours 8 a.
m. to D. M.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27
FREcKLrs removed by Natures Beautit,e

LADIES fch ard ardtC hats refinished in all
The Fail styles, at A. T. Writings, 924 Penn.
ayFuue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

LEAsEHoLD SALE-B. II. Warner, real
estate broker and auctiOneer. sold at auction
on Saturday afternoon, through l. t Cold
wei. salesman, for George Mason trustee
ine i asehOld ~ % years part OF lot H. square
".s. fronting 81 feet inch on the south side
of r street, containing 1881 square feet. i'm
proved 10y a three story brick building with
Two stores and twenty two Office rooms
subject To an annual ground rent of 500 To
Henry VI. Baker at sfT 90 cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

CONMENDABLE ENTERPRIsE-We con-
graduate MeSsrs Lansburgh & Bro. on the
success attending their effort in the right di-
IecuOn 10 import their goods direct from
The mills and factories. thus econOniZing ali
agents or importers charges, and enabling
them TO give the decided advantage OF re-
Cuced prices 10 buyers. Their stock is now
complete in all their departments and an
immense line of carpets and Oil-cloths has
been added, placed on the second floor OF
their new branch store. The attendance of
purchasers at this store and their popular
GOuble store, Nos. 404-4O6 Ith street, is there
fore quite heavy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

REV. HENRY WARD BEECHER is out in a
semi. editorial over his initials III. w b. -
In this weeks Christian at Work, indicating
what his course is to be in the future con-
duct OF that journal. Among other things
ne says 1t will recognize the existence
ana Importance of Christian doctrine but if
Will not admit any human statement of doc
tTlne TO be inspired or authoritative but 10
De always open to new thought, criticism
and reconstruction. Doctrines may be fun
tmental 10 the structure OF given system
OF theology, which are quite unimportant i'm
the formation of Christian habits and dispo-
sitions."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

ALLIANCE BETWEEN TOBACCO BUYERS
AND GRANGEE3.-The tobacco buyers OF
Lynchburg, Va, and the grangers OF that
section have formed an alliance, by which
tne latter are TO open two warehouses in that
city Tor the sale of leaf tobacco, the buyers
pledging themselves to give these ware
houses the preference. This action was taken
because of refusal of the owners of private
warehouses to reduce their charges for hand
ing the weed. The contract entered into is
for twelve months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.-A young man By the
name of Spencer Benner, an employee Of the
navy yard, had dt on the front platform OF
car No 46, OF the Washington and Georgetown
line, at 2-i5 o'clock this afternoon, near the
corner Of 18th street and Pennsylvania ave-
hue, ano fell of, the wheel passing over his
right arm and maDgiing il in q dreadful
manner He was carried TO Bishops drug
saTy med. cal aid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-27

FIRM CHARGED WITH NOT CANCFLLING
REVENUE STAMPS-The case of Adler AZ
Co, OF 81. Joseph. Mo, who are charged with
emptylng certain barrels of whisky without
cancelllng the stamps, came up Thursday in
the United Ttates district court for the west
Jefferson City. Quite number of witnesses
were examined, and so far as the case has
progressed, the testimony showed that about
Two hundred barrels of spirits, received from
Shehan x Sons distillery, were emptied AT
Adler Co.'S rectifying house. and some
barrels returned TO the distilIery with the
stamps not cancelled were refilled with
spirits and again sold with the old stamps
upon them, thus defrauding the government
out OF eight thousand dollars