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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-18

MRS. CHIsMAN DISCOVERED TO BE
WILL KNOWN CLAIRvoYANT.-Ad dispatch
from Boston says that further inVesti-
cation into the antecedents Of Mrs. Cora
Chesman, who was shot at her rooms In q
9th avenue fiat, last week, discovered the
fact that she Is the same person who called
herself Cora Haywood, and was formerly a
well known clairvOyant. The Blanch-
ards, OF Lynn, say that her only connection
with them was OF business character,
they having boarded her child while she was
in Boston. Mrs. Chesman's condition has
not materially changed since yesterday. In-
nammation And hemorrhage are the princi-
pal contingencies which may arise and with
IN few hours terminate the woman's life.
The husband has not been found, and all ef
forts OF the police are rs yet futile. At last
somewhat meagre description OF the miss
Ing man has been obtained. BE is said to
be about feet 10 inches In height, of medium
build, and has reddish or auburn hair and o
pretty large mustaehe and goatee. The
ne1ghbors say that he seemed 70 have good
deal Of money about him, and gave his wife
even luxuriopsly. Mrs. Chesnan yesterday
tauIant next door, to say that the stories
cAuse Of her husbands arrangement nom
her we're not true. In regard 10 the Telegram
nom Boston published IN yeoterdey's papers
abe said that her name never was Campbell,
apo that abe IL married. The telegram O.
above given may be the correct account OF
her antecedents. 6efbre the shooting she
had been accustomed TO ATTEND Sunday
World, 11fh.
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GEORGETOWN.

RTCoIEkING.-Thels lad David iPoore, who
accidentally shot himself In the arm a few
Gays since, as mention ed in The STAR At
the time, is now considered out of danger by
his ply eician.
JAM IN TIE CAyAL.-It is estimated that
At least 100 canal boats, loaded with coal, are
COW lyirg at this port waiting unshipment,
ard an almost impenetrabe jam Is the re-
suit. Ire several mills have been obliged
10 shut down in order that the depth Of
wafer In the canal may be increased
GRAIN TRADE.-The offerings on 'Chauge
ibis morning amounted to 20 bushels OF
wheat, with sales Of 10 do. a. s1.36; log at
e1.32ki $50 1t 81 % 4, and AZ At s129 The
arrivals were: Boat Ludlow with 2 900 bush
els Of wheat and 500 do. corn to Hartley &
Bro. and I, 200 do. wheat to +. G. Wheeler.
Boat Golden Rule, with 20 bushels wheat to
j. q. J. N. Waters, and 400 by rail and 100
on boat James 6. Welsh to H. NJ. Talbot.
500 bushels OF wheat which arrived yester-
day by river sold as follows; 200 bushels at
$l.25 and 100 at 81 80.
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rHH CNURn.

CxiNrSAL CouRr-Jmige NasArthg.
Yesterday Samuel Williams, charged with
Grand larceny was sS ss,lsa and dsiins to an;
Cnpnors. larceny OF skif, was found not
guilty. VIM; Belts, larceny OF copper from
the navy yard, was found not guilty.
Smith Twyman, iaraehy of brick, was
found not guilty.
Johanna Tu-bin, coiored, charged with the
murder OF her husband, Starting Turbin, on
the 5tn OF July last, was arraigned, aud in
answer TO the question are you guilty o. not
was checked, and a verdict OF "not guilty"
was entered.
The court assigned Messrs. r. j. Murray
case for trial on Monday next
Chas. Strobel, indicted for the murder of
VIM. Altman on June 18th, was arraigned.
Seiore pieadlpg Mr.. Boarman, who with Mr.
that they intended TO file q motion to quash
the Indictment, but Mr.. Cleary was not now
The court directed that the motion be
nled, and said 1t must be disposed OF this
week. He set Friday for hearing the mo-
ton and If not granted the trial would be
the case of Johanna Turbin.
ASSAULTED WITH A BRICK.
Dennis Burns, charged with an assault
ard. Howard testified that he went 70 Barns
house and as ked for his old woman, and
Burrs was fussin' and cussin', and said
she wasn't there, and he then took brick,
and saying che is in there, and has got TO
come out, threw n brick, and as ne walked
away be was shot in the side and arm. The
jury found verdict of not guilty. Mr.. DON
ohue for the defence. Henry E. Baker, as.
sault, was found guilty.
PROBATE CoURT-Ji0tge DIN.
Yesterday, the inv eDtory of the estate OF
Michael Green was returned, aud petition
OF Susan Green to be appointed guardian
filed. Estate of Draper q, Smith: letters tes-
tamentary issued to Angelina Smith. Estate
OF Jas. Mccullough; petition for probate of
will and granting of letters testamentary
filed. Will of JOS. Frank; order OF publica-
tiop issued. Estate of Jane Glover; order
that executor give special bond. Estate OF
Z. Cammack; petition OF Matilda Cammack
praying letters be granted 70 M. w. Beve-
ridge MED. Estate of Ellen Nottingly; will
admitted 10 probate and record, and letters
testamentaIy issued to Mary F. Haywood.
Estate Of VIM. f. Hallaran; decree grant
ipg 10 j. g. Matlock letters testamentary.
Estate of Benz. Gulby; decree appointing
him guardian Of bis infant. Estate of Benz.
F; Jacobs; Mrs: Jacobs directed to qualify
appointing executor.
CIRCUIT CoURr-Jtdge Cartier.
TO day, whitney agt. Kimmell; judgment
Of concentration. Free dmen's Saving and
trial.
POLICE CouRr-Juaoe Aaeu.
To day, Louisa Austin forfeited. Allen
Contee, assault on Annie Johnson; bonds
800. Henry Gilmore, larceny OF gas pipe
from j. +. Reardon; six months In Jail.
Jane Sims, threats to Martha Sims; six
IS from Henrietta Williams; 30 days; ap.
peal. Annie johnson, assault on Allen
Contee: 500 bonds. Charles E. Adams, pro-
lane; g. John Smith, Griffin Nelson, J. NJ
Fitzsimmons, vagrancy; down for three
months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-18
Condensed Locals.

Ihe Board OF Health did not hold q meet
ing last night. The president directed that
the Office be closed at noon to-day.
Milans Il wilkins send Godey's Lat ~,
Book for November, and Huper's Weekly hs
October 2sth.
Black silks, black cashmere, blacks NARA
blankets, very cheap. Carriers, 10 msrket
Space.
The South Carolina Republican syus met
last evening, and hajor W. +. ID aKnight de-
iivered an address on political AFFAIRS at the
south.
Jonn Payne, colored, liv ing at the corner
OF eth and L streets south west Informed the
polIce yesterday that he mad been robbed the
previous rignt of a lotto clothing overcoat,
The District Comm .issioners having order
Ell the Closing of the District Government
Offices from noon to day until Friday morn
ing, there will De no meeting of the Board OF
Fire Commissioners this evening. The next
regular meeting will be on the first Wednes-
cay IN November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-18

COAL OPERATORS SHUTTING Down.
General 6uspensidn Of Mining TO be NADIA
dispatch from Mauch Chunk, October 10th,
s1oi6er shut down Of coal Prediction SIa TS Ss
companies composing the old combination,
and the individual operators In the various
districts, Ending that present prices 1T the
seaboard are not sufficiently profitable to
partial or general suspension between the
10th and 18th inst. While no regular meet
ing OF the several coal exchanges, which
govern the operations OF the trade in the
representative operators have met aud re.
solved to stop operations at their collieries
II the others will join them. Production is
now being carried on to fair extent In the
Lebigh and Wyoming regions, but in the
decreased considerably within the past few
weeks. Many of the miners are living now on
three quarters and others on full time. In
some districts there Is an almost entire clay
of" OF miners and laborers. The number of
Is 600 and 10000, and this number will, no
doubt, be largely increased by the end OF the
month, II not earlier. The operators have
also recently ordered Q ten per cent. reduc-
tion In wages, and where the GOLFERS have
not already struck. they are preparing to do
SO. 1t Ia sbrewdly suspected that these re-
duction and suspension movements are en-.
eineered ny certain scheming coal capital.
lists, TO get the miners and others workmen
out Oh a strike. The only colliers in the coal
fields who appear to be At all satisfied with
The operators action are those working In
the Lehfgh region. Even some OF these, how.
ever, are dissatisfied, and IL Is possible that
any strong overtures made by the nalcon-
tents elsewhere might induce them to Join
In any open rupture with the operators. The
trouble between the miners of the Lackawan-
q region and the coal and transportation
companies is still unsettled, and threatens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-18

THE CENTENNIAL COMMISSION In secret
session yesterday adopted resolutions: THAT
the commission Adheres TO its determination
10 close tie exhibition ON the 10th day OF No
vember, and exhibitors will, therefore, be at
goods on the morning Of the 18th of Novem-
Der, in accordance with the regula tons.
That In order to permit perfons to enter the
grounds and buildings to receive articles
which were sold to be delivered 1t the close
of the exhibition, and to afford exhibitors
an opportunity TO dispose OF unsold articles,
an admission fee of ffty cents will be
charged during the week following the close
OF the exhibition, and as long thereafter rs
the director general may deem necessary
and expedient for the interest OF the exhibit
lion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-18

FomJ J. r. Aeyltoa, EsQ., of Baltimore. Nd:
81 feel 1t to be due to you to say that Q
been suffering for several years under Q
bronchial anection, and the disease had
made such progress, Notwithstanding the
great fears were entertained that the disease
with her, a. with 90 many others, might
speedily terminate in death. I was Induced,
through the persuasion OF friend, to try your
DR.. WiStdr's Balsdm of Wud Cherry; and After
she bad taken three bottles, she was entirely
cured"
so cents and 81 bottle. Sold by all drug
gists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-18

MISS CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG AND c. ID.
HISS IN TRouBLP a special dispatch 70
the New York Times from Philadelphia, Oc-
and @. b. Hess, travelling as the English
Opera Company, bad q eherif's summons
served upon them while engaged In the per-
formance OF Lucia oil Lammermoor" at the
Academy OF Music this evening. This Is mo-
tice OF suit TO be brought oy some twenty
I'VE persons, who aver that they were en-
gagged as The chorus of the opera company
and were summarily discharged, Ii seems
that about the Eth of August last one Ar
thur Thamms came here IS the agent of Mr..
G. ID. Hess and engaged about sixty persons
the season Of 1867. Written Contracts
were had, and In some cases individual con-
tracts were made, but the majority OF the
to sins with no other troupe oo issi ss,Yes
day, IL is alleged, Mr.. Thamms gave notice
10 all but eight or ten persons that their SER
vices would ,s; not be needed, making as an ex.
would be GOOD enough to warrant them
In having such q large chorus. The
contracts entered into guaranteed TO the
q week, At the rate o. 81 per night, the sea-
son to commence this evening. AS result
OF this sudden termination OF their engage
ments many OF the chorus are left without
money and deeply In debt. One young lady
resigned her position In the church OF the
Immaculate Conception. on the strength OF
he engagement; several gentlemen came
and have paid their board here since, forsak-
ing heir business, and all attended rehearsal
music md their pro rata share Of expenses
for The rent OF the hall at 9th and Arch SITS,
wh' re they practiced. 1t is alleged that Mr..
fbs INNS Kept them together under the most
pro fuf 9 promises, and even last week would
OF hear of any OF the company going else
Where. After being disposed OF I'm this man
ner he members OF the chorus engaged Hon.
John Goforth as counsel, and suit will ba
con n enced at orc,. 1t will not interfere
with the compsny's engagements. as Miss
Kellogg and MIR. Hess are provided with bail
for all The suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-18

SUICIDE IN PETERSBURG, Vain Peters.
burg, " q, on Sunday evening, Q young man
named Robert Wiley Harrison, nineteen
years OF age, shot and killed him self in the
Citizens Bank. Young Harrison had been
with q convivtal party during the afternoon,
the city, where he Ienained but q short
time and then returned to the BANK,
where he WAS In tbs habit of FL q, 4 1g.
heard coming from the bank, and parties
passing entered the building, where Harrison
was found lying on the floor, fatally wound
ed by pistol shot. The ball entered the
right eye, Destroying that organ, passed
diagonally through into the brain and lodg-
ed In the skull. The young man was render
ed ir stantly insepsible, In which state he
continued for about two hours, when death
ensued.
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The Coz dltfon Of Rev. DE-. Far
The Savannah Sufferer, 1fCf-

WASHINGTON, ID. c., OctOoeT
in TIE sgA 1se Of Yesterday yesterday from ne s1z ira
paper a. 10 the condition 3 New York
Fuller, OF Baltimore, Who'll Il TIE Rev. DR..
a@s sr wI nSs n9bG zen as sds
me%sef OF bis no ismii nice va yesperdas from
oved Of s !:
mention OF hoJ ere in this country, the
be welcome In Srll turn in his disease wiz
bedside SOM Of the writer 70 stand by bis
his many <1ays since. Your readers and
asa sas' sn WIN Hhie not he s' hsa
him. .sa we'll spring Of lie and comfort to
et' Ds Of tSs ss ens he O. .sid. the Question
4 a man die. shall he live again" comes
Lonre to me. The Uo7td does not oelieve-the
cfGurch only hall believes. But now rejoice
in full view or the life and Immortality
which Jesus has brought to light On say
ing 70 him good Dignt, ne added , SO swsesiy
hope now 10 that he will be raised up to
preach again that glorious gospel which he
| mas long preached with such acceptance and
power 10 muititudes 10 this country.
| Let me add that / have oday Q letter
rom DR.. Massey, who left MS on an GRAND
writes of his arrival there; OF the contrast
| between our salubrious air and the poisoned
atmosphere OF that city, and adds that no
| that throucs that stricken community. Al
low me, by this mention, to acknowledge the
| kindness of those friends here who have aided
respectfully, j. II. @.
The FLOWER MIssIoN-rhe last meet
| ing for the season OF the Fruit and Flower
/ Mission OF this city took place yesterday
morning. Mrs. H. A. willard, Mrs. John
| Douglass and Henry Douglass sent in flowers,
| from which ninety bouquets were made and
| distributed to the Epiphany Home, Child
| rcn's Hospital and Washington City Orphan
a ;a!y since the mission opened, ON the
| LIS bouquets, which were distributed
among the inmates OF Providence, Column
tails, Epiphany Home, Women's Christian
Association, Little Sisters of the Poor, st.
AIMS and Washington City Orphan Asy-
lums' poor house and jail.
| DON'T FAIL 10 go on one OF the trains to-
| night, either at or 10 p. M, and be on hand
phia. Brad. Adams has one hundred extra
| cars to accommodate those not wishing TO
lose but one dag from business. Go by the
the evening to avoid the rush. f No et tickets
| sold at "a % at the depot. These trains ar
rive at the Centennial depot.
SUIT OF EJEcTMENr AGAINST THE DIS.
TR1CT OF CoLUMBIA:-Yesterday ]: c.
against Gadsby. filed q suit in ejectment
against the District of Columbia, to recover
possession OF ten lots Of ground In square No.
4 DC, VI N stIcct HOTJ1 west, Oh which
1 the new Western market has been erected.
| THE NEW AVENUE PAYMENT IN COURT
| Yesterday, An attachment suit was entered
| In the Circuit Court for r. ID. Wood 4 Co.,
| against the Grahamite and Trinidad Asphalt
Paving Co., (the contractor for paving the
western section of the avenue.) for $1,000
| and attachment issued. 1t is probable that
the matter will be settled.
1 CENTENNIAL VISITORS In the city should
call At Priggs Jewelry store, No. 49, Penn
| sylvania avenue, near \ street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-18

TIE TRIAL OF IRENE House for killing
her husband d, the notorious divorce lawyer,
began At Trenton yesterday. 1t IL interest.
Ing In several ways! A brother of the dead
man sits At the prosecutions side OF the
table, opposite the handsome prisoner, who
wears deep mourning for the husband whom
she killed. This is the brother who was
caught In the meshes OF the fair homicide's
charms, and who went to her in anger and
In vengeance, and remained to WOO her. The
Tor, and his law 10 the counsel for
Mrs. House. An associate justice, whose
duty would have required him TO sit on the
bench with the presiding judge, had not pro-
pr1ety oroered Otherwise, IL q brOther.in- Law
OF the culprtt. Well. the public has nothing
10 do with these social relations, unless they
interfere with justice; and the prosecutor de.
clared explicitly at the opening of the trial
that personal considerations should have no
weight with him.-(N Y. Sim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-18

AsToNIsHING AN INSURANCE PRESI-
D1NT.-The president OF one OF our leading
lie insurance companies was very much
surprised and asfonished last Sunday, by q
call At his house about O'Clock in the morn.
ing. Two carriage loads of persons and q
hearse stopped In front OF his dwelling,
which, by the way, IL located In one of the
most aristocratic up town streets In the city.
The neighboTs opened their blinds, and were
amazed at the sight. A funeral opposite.
why, 1t wes surprise; and the idea that
there should be only two carriages for q fu .
neral nom such an aristocratic house was
the cause OF equal wonder. However, the
out door establishment was slight, compared
TO the unutterablo Amazement indoors
The president came down stairs, and when
he heard the explanation OF bis upinyited
guests be could not control bis riaibiIity. It
seems that the corpse was that of an honest
Teuton who had died the day before. His
life had been insured In the company, and
the friends and relatives had Informed the
widow that she could not collect the insur
aDce money until she had taken the BODY
into the presence OF the company's author.
lied representative, and convinced him that
The deceased person was really defupct! 1t
was Sunday, and the honest mOurners knew
no other way than to stop the funeral pro.
cession at the house Of the Life Company's
president, and show him the body. The
widow had the policy with her, and when
The president ordered the procession to move
on, she was inclined to predict an attempt to
swtndle her.-lN. Y. Cor. Chicago Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-18

THE INTEN Sc ITCHING caused by certain
diseases Of the skin In speedily allayed by
Gtenn's Sulphur Soap, which entirely removes
every species OF eruption, In perfectly safe,
and far cleaner and more effective than any
ointment: Depot, Crittenton's, No. Z, Sixth
Avenue, New York.
LADIIs OF forty who use HLs Hair Dye
seem ten years younger. m,w,f,6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-18

TIE LATEST CHURCH WAR-TTollbye
Ouer The Introduction Of the Ritual ia JERSEY
City The Rev. William Hoyt was ordained
st. PauPs avenue, Jersey City Heights,
about year ego. He In q young man and
somew hat inclined toward "Rieh Church
an inpov alton, changing the term OF the
comm union service, and turning his face
from the congregation during the litsuy. A
number OF the members spoke TO him about
II, but he declined to alter his course Last
week the teachers connected with the Sun.
day school. and some OF the trustees held q
meeting. 1t was resolved to absent them
selves from the service IL the rector did not
resign, or restore the old form of service. On
Sunday last Mr.. Hoyt adhered to his limo
vat1Ons, and there were many vacant seats.
Many of tie congregation worshipped at the
Central Methodist Church, In Central ave-
nue.-iN. Y. Sim, 1Tfh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-18

Roofs OF ENORMOUS WIDrH.-The de-
the world was achieved In the roof Of the
Midland Railway Station at st. Pancras,
which now posse6ses that distinction having
Schcoi st Hosco T Sy ~ re-. t6s spsn 81
the former being $40 teet, and that tho latter
2sS:eet The roof 70 cover The large nsv sta
ton at Sc. EDoch square for the GlAsgow
leosih Of SIS feet. The roof Of the new joint
station of the Midland, the Great Northern,
and the Manchestsr, Shefneld and Lincoln
shire Railway has span OF 30 feet-( Lon
don Times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-18

YELLOW FEvER-Sdrd1aaoh's Gratitude -
ierday was fifteen, of which six were yellow
FEVER cases. Ten Of the dead were cOlOred
persons. The mayor of Savannah announces
mat oy reason OF the large uberality of
IN immediate need, and friends every where
are requested TO cease for the present their
charitable contributions. He Is warm in MS
expressions OF the deep sense OF gratitude felt
by The people OF Savannah for the generous
oenevolence extended them, saying that
such deeds do more TO bind the inhabitants
of the land together than all the political the
cries that were ever advanced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-18

WHoLIsALE BOILER EXPLOSIONS AND
Loss OF LIFE.-George Smoot, white, and
Isaac Howell, colored, were killed, and Ben
Ford, colored, fatally injured by an explo
sion OF four eoilers yesterday at the Carbon
fourteen miles from Richmond. The cause
OF The accident was carelessness In allowing
the water In the boilers TO become exhaust.
ed, and then turning on great stream OF
cold water. There were thirteen boilers about
the mines. Several buildings in the vicinity
were wrecked. No one in the mines was
Aurt, ...
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-18

A NOTABLE WEDDING IN SOUTH AMER
ICA occurred at Lima, Peru, Septem Der II,
when the only daughter of Henry Meiggs,
The great American railway contractor, who
has carried his lines over the passes OF the
Andes ut heights twice as lofty as those
was married to Alexander Robertson, a
member OF q leading mercantile house at
Lima. The wedding was q brilliant affair.
More than three hundred gentlemen were
assembled. the only ladies present being the
intimate friends and members of the house,
hold. Among the guests were his excellency
the Vice President OF the republic, the Brit.
foreign ministers, and large number OF a.
i've and foreign residents of Lima and CAL
Iao. The ceremony was performed by Rev.
MI. Macktnnon, minister of the Episcopal
church In Lima, In q most impressive man
ner. The bride was the beau idesl OF what
. bride ought to be, and the other ladies'
toilets were as refined as they were costly.
The banquetipg rooms were worthy OF the
occasion, and In every appointment defied
the criticism Of the most fastidious; while
the floral decorations OF the principal draw
ing rooms were most exquisite. testifying
favorably to the horticulture OF Peru and to
the taste OF those who prepared them. One
devoted to the valuable and brilliant colIec-
ton of presents TO the fair bride. 1t COM
prfsed articles Of vertu, jewelry. curiositfes
OF the country, and many other things of
utility and beauty. Most of the articles
comprising the collection were specially i'm
ported for the occasion, and not . few OF
them are OF great value. A stringed band
was In attendance and performed some &C.
lectioDs from operas in q most brilliant
manner. At the banquet many excellent
speeches were made, and due honor was
done TO the happy couple and TO Mr.. Meiggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-18

A RHv8NoEyuL WoxAN.-.Mary' Asktns.
colored residing In 81. Peter street, Was yer.
, terday $1,000 g ne Northsrn po!ice stat
Iiol % thsfses q Naft6s 6Sosdisy. coioeed,
les NORTH Dallasstreet. 1taypoarS fkat Jane
Broedley formerly liysa With aisry Hsxins
risd Nsrtns about . 6onth ago. Y1tsrisy
morning while Bruadiey M q Work, - Skins
entered his house, and, forcing her entrance
lnto MafthAb n0ofn> willis tine latter vas
eIeepipgs threw cupful of vitriol In her
ace, terribly burDfnk her noe and neck.
The sufft ring woman screamed, but whom
The nei9hoof1 Arri sed the esiminal had dis
hight and com mitted for tho action OF the
grand jury by Justice Morse. It 10 ouea-
uonabie whether Martha Broadley viii sur-
vlSe hef injuries, and even then she viii be
nth. " 'e"S',