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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02
TIE ForI INV HorsruoIn Tha No.,

The Foe IN THE HoUsEHOLn.-TneN New
YORK Times - lnveighing against the eXtDr-
uonate I1iliiuers and dressmakers, saving
that upon them rests large part OF the ex-
trayagance aid misery OF modern life. The
editor adds" Why women should be con-
tent 10 submit 10 The ruthless tyranny Of
these persons ii is hard TO understand. or
course, they must be - in the fashion," ana
no one would presume TO deny that. But N
they only stood out for even a few weeks
against the outrageous prices now eEacied
Tor their nnery, the dressmaker or milliuer
would soon he brought To her senses And.
no doubt, II women had 10 pay the bills OF
these hsrpies themselves, that is the course
they would take. Mems dress affords COM
parallVely little scope for cheating; but still
II men were as careless OF their money a.
women are, LalloTs would cUntrive 10 run Ut
bills almost equal 10 those OF the dressniak ei
but, as a rule, men Try 10 get the worth OF
lhelr money. And that Ii a matter to which
The women OF the present day seldom pay
any attention"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

CIVIL RIGHTS ON A STEAMEoAr.-Cap-
taln r. w. Neasey, OF the steanlei Maggie
which phys between Puugoteague and Ralti,
more, was before United States Commits
sloher Atkins, at Richmond, Va, on Tues
day, for examination upon the charge of
Violatlng the civil rights act. The complain
ant Is l. A. Spiverie, mulatto woman, who
was educated in Massachusetts and is now
t ,ts OF a colored public school in one OF
charges that about ten days ago, being at
Pungoteague, on the Eastern shore of Eir-
glnla. and desiring TO go TO Fortress Monroe.
she offered 10 purchase a frst-class ticket
Tor passage by the steamer Maggie hui ON
account OF her race or color was refused by
The captain, WHO proposed to sell her
second class ticket, which she promptly de-
cnned 10 purchase, The defendant, IL is
understood, asserts that on the day named in
ne ne IuIn paint Inc steamer was not running
her usual Trip; but carrying an excursion
party. or mat reason when the woman an
pied Tor passage he advised her not To 90
lest IT should be disagreeable TO her
anu 10 the excurslonlsts; many OF the lat
Ter were drinking and boisterous As
many OF the witnesses were absent and
10 avoid expense of bringing them 10 Rich
fnond, by consent of the parties the commits
sloner adjourned the hearing until the 2Ist
II slant, when he will go 10 Ononcock on The
fasteIn Shore OF Virginia, and examine toe
Wltnee 7es. The peralty for violation of The
statute under which Captain EeaSey il
charged, Is fine Of not less than SEQ nor
more than -l,CoO, and imprisOnmen; for nor
less man one nor more than twelve months
In this case Major Hoxsey, assistant disi~ic.
attorney, represented the government anc
MeSsrs Henry u. and John :. Wise the de-
leLdan 5. The same woman also brought a
civil action in the United States circuit
court ON Tuesday. through M-SSrS MOrfo
and Cuttings, against Captain Eeasey law
Ing damages at 800 for refusing her first
Class Iassage.-BOio SIN, "a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02
CHARLIE ROSS ADDICTION CASE
Important Witnesses on the Stand

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. AIT 10 o'clock
this morning the trial of Westervelt was re-
sumed Robert W. Leslie. of the editorial
stan OF the Ledger, was called. Mr.. Hogert:
Il propose by this witness to show that act
ing as reporter, he and others present on
the occasion when the statement was made
by the prisoner, he (witness) reduced it to
writing, and TO show that statement 50 made
Mr.. BrOwn.-''Where was this statement
made?" Mr.. Hagert.-At the corner of 5th
and Chestnut Streets No formal objection
being made witness continued and testified
that he was present at a statement made by
the prisoner at the Central station, 5th and
Chestnut streets, sometime last spring.
Captains Wood, Helms, Mr.. Ross ana
IN The evening Mr.. Alexander Scott.
lie gave particulars OF his interview with
the prisoner, whose words he took down In
snort hand. The statement had never been
published. Capt. Helms was sworn, and
testified that no inducement was held out To
the prisoner. Mr.. Leslie was recalled and
read the statement, Westervelt listening
iut9Dtly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

The business OUTLooK.-The September
circular OF one OF the leading New York com
meiclal agencies refers to the business proc
poets for the immediate future in the follow
ing significant terms:
"Nhether expectations entertained NJ an
improved condition OF trade for the present
year are. 10 be realized or not, the next ninety
d;tyS viii determine. That these hopes Of
revival nave not been sanguine is true but
The appointment which may follow their
on-fulhIIment Will be none the less Serious
with the exception of d few important local
ties, the agricultural production has been
unusually large, and the favorable prices
that prevail for several leading products
ought 10 stimulate an early realization. The
move Trent Of the crops is the old fashioned
ana legitimate machinery by which To ct
money into circulation, and thus Increase
me urchasing and debt-paying power of the
people, especially in agricultural localities
That this Will be an initial step towards i'm
prOvement IL trade none will deny, fol low-
ing, as IL does, on two years OF great econ
only, aud In view, also, of small stocks OF
merchandise, ard exceptionally low prices
Tor ali staples, great uufacturiny centers
ana important importing interests ought to
ne benehtted by the absorption of accumu-
lated stocks OF goods and the whole country
should feel the thrill OF new life in business
IL is undeniable that there exists now a very
uncertain and feverish condition of things.
ulat business in first hands is almost M a
standstill, aud that, TO induce purchases
something is needed more tangible than
bright prospects, which have too often proved
deluSiVe."
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An Artist Of Merit aud Under the
Patronage of the Princess Mar.
guPritP nf llRIv-

NEW YORK, Sept 2.-The young Italian
who committed suicide at City Island yes
terday was Pietro Vaini, an artist, % years
OF age. He came 10 this city in 1872, and
occupied a studio at 2l2 5th avenue, where
he enjoyed a large degree of. success, his
works attracting much attention at the
annual exhibitions of the Academy of De-
sign, and bringing him into very favorable
Prince Humbert, heir apparent tn the Italian
throne, while in his native city, Rome, For
some time past he has been laboring under
the delusioh that some person was following
him with evil intent, and on the inquest
held yesterday the jury rendered a verdict of
suicide during temporary alteration OF
mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02
SENATOR DENNIS. OLE MARYIArn -

SENATOR DENNIS, OF MARYLAND. As A
EIsHERMAN.-On Thursday last Hon. Geo.
IL. Dennis, accompanied by several guests
visited the river near his residence, ia Son-
erset county, for the purpose OF obtaining a
supply OF fresh f1Sh for the table. The Sela-
tor Invested himself OF all superfiuous cloth
Ing, and was soon Juggling AT the seine
nary share of fish. The guests went To ais
assistance, and the contents of tie seine
were safely landed, including large shark.
which weighed COS pounds. The senator dis
patched the monster with an oar and hal n
convey Ell TO his residence. The liver was
tried OUT" and yielded seven and a hs +
gallons OF excellent lubricating oil. Since
the little episode The senator takes rank a.
me foremost fisherman on the Eastern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

THREE ENTERPRIsISG CHRISTIE Fort
Dodge tl0wa) Messenger has this paragraph
about a Des M0ines family; Miss Kate Tup-
per, Of Des Moines. has been in town, visit
ing at MI. BaSsett's for a few days Kate
comes OF family which is remarkable FOR
intelligent womanly effort and success. Her
Queen Of Iowa, whose work on bee culture is
recognized authority everywhere; her ED
est sister is very eloquent preacher at Col
orado Springs; Miss Kate is studying medi-
cine, having taken herself through a fun
course at the Agricultural COLLEGE by her
own work, and Miss Madge, who is only IL.
is famous poultry raiser, and an officer of
the state poultry association, who has made
money enough in this business to defray her
entire expenses through a full collegiate
course. Mrs Tupper's family is a suffi cient
answer 10 the question of wOmans WORK. IN
there were no other. Let any mother ia Iowa
show three boys who can beat this.
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The Calvert Sugar Refinery.

BALTIMORE, Sept. AT a general meet
ing of the creditors of the Calvert Sugar Re-
timing company this morning, majority
adopted:
Resotred. That the president and directors
OF the Calvert sugar refining company be
their property and effects TO L. F. New.
conner and c. Morton Stewart, for the ben
eft Of all the creditors, in accordance with
the report Of the committee, submitted to-
day, and that their commission shall be one
per cent, but not in any event TO exceed
$4,000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

CIVIL RIGHTS 10 THE CoLoRED NAN
For the first time In the history Of this state
a cOlOred man a. been reEUlarly drawn ans
sun moneu TO serve on s. jury Of z state coart,
Judge PcaTce yesterl lay drew the iiries Tor
the next tenn Of the Circuit court for Garref Z
county and among the number appears a
colOred man o. the name OF Davis Tae firsr
name OF this new Juror we did not learn but
we understand he j. an emplOye OF Messrs,
Johnson, OF JoEnson's district, Garrett CO /,
ana is the only C)iCred man ia that section,
CAIllJeTlntd WI Ifnt1N. N..R L
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

KICKED TO DEATH BY HoRsE-On Sun.
day mo. ming last a young man named Rob'e
Wright, about p years Old, while tending a
horse on Glover's place, near the Morris ca
nal, In Paterson, y. J., was kicked severed .
in the abdomen by the vicious animal. Hd
home, where bis injuries were attended n
by DIR. Kent The wound was severe angf
painful, but was not considered daneerou4
until Monday morning, when he Suddenly
injury. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

Why BE DID Nor MEET hrs WIFE
The wife of Thomas Horness!e, OF 81. I,onis
arrived Ia Jersey City yesterday, where she
was TO meet her husband by appointment at
noon, II Tie Erie depot He was not there
an hne learned upon inquiry that ne had on
Monday, been sept TO iail for trying 10 kiss
an unwilling woman in the street-N T.
St9l, is,,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

JERSEY CITY's JESSE PoMERoY-Arrer a
four weeks search in the woods OF North
Bergen township, N. j., Constable Peter
pfeifier, the l6-year old fellow who had been
terror to the children of Union Hill, Gut
tenberg, and Weehawken. Kollpfeiffer was
found asleep in the woods near Frogtowu.
His method of cruelty was 10 take children
into the woods and heat them with heavy
sticks. He was taken before Justice
Y N,.tl 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

ENCOURAGING FROM SAN FRANCISCO
froSpect Of the Reope7,in9 Of The Bank If Caifor-
nld.-Latest advices from San Francisco in
dictate an early resumption of business by the
bank has reliable assets TO the amount of
Sli 100000, and nominal assets TO the amount
OF S2O,0CO,OO0. guarantee fund of five to
zen millions OF dollars Is said TO be already
legged In It's behalf. The Merchants EX-
change bank Of San Francisco will open to-
cay. The president states that a sufficient
amount OF coin has been collected in the
regular way OF business TO enable the bank to
meet Gil demands. There seems 70 he "A
,ooseping IN the money market, with a re-
I IN Of COZ fidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02
Tramps and Their Eceeutrtct.te..

The Massachusetts papers recori "a nax
phase of tramp character. The best tramp
story as yet comes from Rrookfeld. a tramp
stopped at Widow IL. g few DAYS since and
asked for food. She replied she had none
Mr.. Tramp went across the road 10 a neigh
bor's and asked III they Were aware the wo-
nan living on the other side was starving
He thef requested the loan Of a fishing rot
lying close by, which was granted. With Il
be went TO pond a short distance of, and
hshed for several hours, catching a good
string. and returned 10 Widow III. and made
her a Pre- -ent OF them.
Although the tramp nuisance is old in
WfsfcheSter county. New York, more par
ticulasly in the southern section thereof. IL
would appear that these nomaiic nuisances
have OF late been growing more demonStra-
live in their deeds OF lawleSSneSs While
DRIVING on the highway near Sleepy Hollow
last Monday afternoon two young ladies'
whose parents are well known residents ~
sing Sirg village, were suddenly stopped by
nYe tramps. one OF whom held the horses
head, while the others demanded any money
or Jewelry which the occupants of the vahi-
Gle might have I'm their possession. With an
apHs-ent Intention of dtveSting herself of "A
watcA and other tr'nkets, the self -posSessaat
heroine who held the retns stool no and sud =
denly struck the horse smart blow with
her whip, which caused the animal To start
of with such force as TO knock down the
man who held its head. The animal kept M
brisk rate OF speed, and soon LEFT the dis
appointed highwaymen far behind.
A strange, dirty tramp entered the house
OF Mrs. stafford, WHO resides I'm the town OF
Watervliet, on Wednesday night last and
demanded supper. Mrs. Stafford was alone
IN the house, and fearing resistance, gave
him all the cold food she had and made some
tea for him. Because she had no milk 20
put into IL the villain became abusive. and
hnally flung the tea in the Old lady's face
lhen he went TO the pantry, and, helping
himself 10 the pie and cake. sat down aud
ATE ms MI. After this he lighted his pipe
and smoked TO his hearts content, as cooIiy
as though he nad been In his own house
Having finished this dessert the scoundrel
made an infamous proposition TO the OLD
lady and proceeded to carry out his PROPOSE
ton by force. Mrs. Staftord's anger was
then at its height, and seiZing large meat
lork, she made dash at the fellows neck
lnhicting deep and ugly wound, fom
which the blood flowed freely. Before her
aSsallant could recover from his surprise
Mrs. Stafford was belaboring him with a
big shovel over the head and shoulders In
such an energetic manner that he Thought
retreat was the most Polite If not the most
valorous. he Carted from the door and dis
appeared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

PRIZE FIGHT ON THE HUDSoN.-A priss
hght took place yesterday morning under the
Palisades opposite lOukers, between Jack
Croker and Tom Reigan. both roughs Of this
city. The principals with large crowd of
retail! ers, went 70 lonkers on Monday nighg.
and early yesterday morning crossed the
rlver IN sail-boat. The two fellows fought
for 500, according 10 the rules OF the London
prize ring. The contest continued fifty-fva
minutes. and fourteen rounds were fought.
Roth pugillsts were badly hurt. but Reigan
was the more bruised As he refused To figl
after the fourteenth round. Croker was r.
clareo the WOODY Y HILL L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

Mr. STEPHEss' HEALTH-A correSno .
dent o. the Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
visited Mr.. A II. Stephens recently, an,t
gave thls repor- OF his heal IN: "Mr. stephens
Is IA better health than he has been for ten
years. his voice, which was feeble and in
uikunct some lew years ago, has becorn1
clear and penetrating, and his keen eyes,
once weakened by Intense suffering, have re-
covered their vonted luster, The body IL
sun feeble, but the light within burns as
brightly as ever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

The TROY REGATTA-The national anna
teur regatta at Troy, New York, was couclu-
ded yesterday. The first race, final neat for
single SOULS. was won easily by Courtney;
time 9.46. The four Dared contest was won
by the Ataiantas; time s.3ik. The double
scull race was won by Courtney and Robin
son. In S5Ok
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

recei pts into the treasury OF the Caesapea Ice
and Ohio Canal Company for the week end
ing August % We're: From Cumberland
Sl2,sI976, Georgetown 500, Hancoci, SIS IS.
Williamsport FAC rued) 500 95; total. sIS.l
1855. Revenue accrued at Cumberland
sl3,652.67. Boats cleared, 30, with 2G.IsO tons
coal numher tons Of coal shipped To same
ll2,3OS, being $50 tons more than were
shipped during the entire month OF August.
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100000 WORTH OF FAILURES YES

100000 WORTH OF FAILURES YEsTEI.-
DAY.-Friend Pitts, 6 broadway, " v,
merchant. has made an assignment ar filesf
ascnedule, showing liabilities at -. 5000,
ano assets Sil cS2.Sl. OF which $50 y is oOr-
sidered good. The Boston and Charleston
Steams hlp company yesterday made an as
slgnment OF their property. Geo. w. Hay-
wood, prominent merchant q Buffalo, Sus-
pended yesterday, aud has made fun as
signment; reported lab lities. 80. 0aJ: assels
not known. Morton & Co., OF Falmouth,
Hauts county, Nova Scotia, in the lumber
trade. Assigned. Liabilities "a 0an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

PERsoNAL.-TreasurerN News family ar
rived in Washington yesterday, and are stop
ping at Wtllard's. ''.- Sir Edward Thornton
and Rear Admiral Boggs were registered in
New York last evening. 80. Senator Wal
lace, of Pennsylvania, and wife. are at Will
lard's. 49, Mr.. VIM. +. Williams. a well
Known and popular attache of the Treasury
department, was married 10 Miss Ledogari
OF Paris, in this city last evening. 80. Rev
III. n. Cleveland, of the Foundry Church.
returned TO the city with bis family last
evening from the mountains of PennSylya-
ia, where they have been spending the
month of August ...'Gen. III. V. Boynton
ard w. Scott Smith, leading members of the
guild OF correspondents, have returned to
the city after prolonged stay at Rye Beach
Senator Cameron arrived here this morn
ing, and had an interview with Secretary
BristOw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

THE WAR IN GEoRGIA-TiC0 NeGrocs Shot.
In Lawrence county, Ga, on TUESDAY, a
sherifrs posse was resisted by a squad of
negroes, and while attempting to make an
arrest negro placed his gun against the
sheriff's breast and burst two caps. This cost
tire negro hts life, as well as one of his com
panions, besides the wouDding of another,
The nc grOes are maSsed TO the number of one
hundred, and are making threats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

A Row IN PgosPECT.-The conflict be-
tween the civil and ecclesiastical authorities
OF Montreal is expected 10 reach its culmi-
nation at the approaching fun eral OF M
Guieord. The Messrs Doutre express their
discrimination TO proceed against Cure
Rousselet il all the rites OF the Catholic
Church are rot carried out at the grave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

~ The California refinery is now parting
fifty thousand ounces of silver per day, or
about 81 800 900 of bullion.
Ex-senator Jones's income from a single
scource, his Kernville mine, last month, is
said TO ha We been S165 900.
1Mr. B. Noyes, president of the American
national life and trust company Of New
Haven, was arrested yesterday at the in
stance of Insurance Commissioner Stedma an
for refusing TO allow MIN access TO the books
Of the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02
TIE COLLAPSED BANK OF CALI.
FORNIA.
A Plentiful Lack OF Information as IN
tuS or

SAN FIR .NCISCo, Sept. "A person in
confidential relations with the directors of
the Bank of California states this evening,
with reference to the rumored meeting of
STOCKHOLDERS Tomorrow, that he has no
knowledge of such meeting having been
called; also, that the examination of the &C.
counts had not sufficiently progressed TO en-
able the directors To make a definite state
ment as to the condition of the bank. The
directors are in session tonight but nothing
is known Of their rrocaedinUs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

LONDON, Sept. IA special dispatch 10
the 1tHeS rom Vienna says the Austrian
and Russian consuls in Albania have ar
rived in Ragusa. They will join the German
consul there and go 10 Mostar 10 meet the
Erench and Italian delegates and Server
Pasha, when the conference for pacification
OF troubles in Herzegovina will be held
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

WEST VIRGINIA AND THE CENTENNIAL,
A letter has been published from the Hon.
nenry o. Davis, L. =. Senator frOTn Wee.
virginia, IN which he urges the iInportaucs
OF exhibiting the wealth and resources OF
that state At the approaching centennial ex-
hlbitton, as means OF inducing the comins.
In OF capital and immigration. As an earn
est OF his desire for credible Representations
of West Virginia. Mr.. Davis has donate Q
$3.50, and states his purpose 20 contribute
snecipeus OF cnal and lin. be-
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Failure Of the Telexraphic NeSotfa.
tiOnS

NEW YORK, Sept. AFTER numerous con-
sultatiOns between the committee appointed
by the Western Union add Atlantic and Pa
cific telegraph companies to effect terms of
consolidation. no plan acceptable TO both
sides could be decided.upon, and consequent
ly the negotiations have been terminated.
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THE OLD WORLDS NEWS.
Sink ing Of n Rrfttsh War VaSsou

LONDON, Sept.2.-Intelligence was received
here this noon of collision in the Channel
between her Majesty war vessels Iron Duke
anu Vanguard, resulting in the sinking OF
the latter. No lives were lost. Both are
donble-screw iron ships, armor- plated, and
of q Oh tons each "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

spencer young man aged twenty i've
years, living in Delaware township, Pike
county, Pennsylvania, drove his cows into
the woods to pasture on Friday last Not
returning before dark his family became
alarmed and began to search for him, but
unsuccessfully up to the present time. He
and il is now thought that he has Committed
suicide by jumping over the Adams Creek
fo1
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Arrival OF Carlist Prisoner ..

MADRID, Sept. 2.-General Martinez
Campos has arrived al RipOll, on his way 10
tured at SEQ de Ursel. The Bishop of SO de
Urgel, who was also captured, will be inn
prisOned III fortress at Alicante, where he
Wlll await the decision OF the government in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-02

THE BEECHER EXCITEMENT at the Twin
Mountain house is quite died out. At first
there was great rush To see him, ana hear
him, but now the fun is over, aud last Sun
day his entire audience did not exceed 2a0O
people. He Is % return % Brooklyn this
week, much TO the displeasure Of the Bar
rons, WHO keep the hotel where he is staying.
They have given him his boari and hity DOL
lars a week 10 stay and preach at their
house. he thinks they are making too much
motley out OF him, AMI demands that thew
pay him 500 week. The BarronS say his
Is too much, and Beecber says. "All right,
gentlemen, 60 home this week" III YOU
DO we will sue you for breach Of contract ,
Tor, MI. Beecher, you agreed 10 stay tin tho
third Sunday in September" Beecher cOolly
replies. sue away, IL you like; / should
blnk, after what you have seen OF my sue
cess IN the law business, that you would
Know better Than 20 undertake a suit agalnSt
me- The BalrOns are furious, they say they
have done everything for Beecher, that they
defended him In the newspapers, ana nave
retted him always. Bat they caa't heln
themselves. When Beecter makes uD his
mind 10 90. he viii start II = whole regiment
oproSes-Hfipe MDyaa,o.a C,y. " L. ErpresS,
.AUg1l9 81.