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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

A TIMELY INSURANCE PoLICY.-Rav. W.
A. Dodge, pastor OF St Pauls NJ. r.. church,
died few nights since In Atlanta Ga on a
congestive chill. Not many days ago he was
made the recipient of au Insurance policy ON
his life, which was placed on 8 Christmas
tree by some OF his Sunday-school chflfren
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

THE HARD TIMES are affecting all classes
IN MONTREAL, Canada. A case came 10 light
saturday IN le-loOking house on
Victoria street, i'm that city, where a family
was found silently suffering from LACK OF
food and fuel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

THE MUTUAL COUNCIL NOT YET ORG AN
IZED.-After the usual religious services at
Plymouth Church Friday evening the cues
ton OF the mutual council was discussed In
the business meeting. The list OF churches
had not been completed, owing TO the failure
on the part OF Mrs. Moulton's representa-
uyes 10 hear from the churches. IL was
thought probable that the list would be COM
pleted by Monday next. 1t was proposed
and agreed TO that the ministers selected by
Mr.. Bcecher be rendered the hospitaIities or
tendance at the council.--lN T. Commercial,
9Th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

THoMAssEN's ACCoMPLIcEs-TheB Berlin
police have possession of the correspondence
of ThomasSen, the dynamite f1end, aud are
on the track OF his accompliceS I'm the afro
cious act that caused so great a calamity GA
board the Moselle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

BALTIMORE, Jan. l0.-Ootton quiet and a shade
easler-miodlins, II ais. Flour dull a3d drOop-
ing-HUward street and western super, 3 75aG So
do extra 430a5 Is; do. family, 2ssi 90; city mills
super, iGOai co. do extra, O0a6 IS do RI o br Auds
o15aI W; do family, SIS. Wheat quiet but steady
and nrm-No. western red lbs; Pennsvlyania
red, Asl IS; Maryland red, 1 l5ai as; d.. amber,
l.5Oal 50; do. white, ll5al q. Corn - southern.
nrmer; western, easier southern white. ne " 52a6g
souihern yellow. new, 54s63; western mixed, new,
oeA spot; %. January; as last half January;
% nfst hall February: of5f February. Oats scarce
and nrn-southern, i0ass; western white, 45as7
western mixed, 42s44. Bye dull and nominal, 7sa
50 Hay Gull airy land and Pennsylvania % Goa
- ~. PROVISIONS - nothing doing in round lots:
order Trade active. Pork-nev Job6ing, q CO. Bulk
meats, packec-Ehoulders, ssasl<; clear rib sides
ll.sallz Bacon, packed-shUuld-rs. 90 49,: clear
RIB slices u ssl21 Hams, l51sal6. Lard Gull bu;
oy-crude, u air. refined, lsIsslSs[ Butter
extras IN fsr demand; other grades duh and heavy
western extras 26a2S; do hrets, 2ia26. Petroleum,
fee more active and 3 hsde higher-Rio cb-goes
iiS5fsl3; IobbiDg, Hs20. WHISKY dull aud weak
NEW YORK, Jan. lO-Stocks active and s.ro,p
Money, 8. Gold, Is. Exchange, long, as: short
4oy. Governments active and strong
NEW YORK, an. 10 -FlOur quiet ana unchanged
Wheat shade hrmer and quiet. Corn active and
advancing.
LONDON, Jan. 10, ls.30 2. IN The rat, O. die
count IN the open market for thre- months bills is
"a per CENT, which is = per cent. below bank
rate. The rate for money at the ktock ExchsnRe
Oh government securities Is ga per cent. CoEsols
IS 10 for money; SJa4 for the account. L :
Doncs ls61 g, lvss4; hew 5, l05s Erie, Ia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10
FRIGHTFUL RAILROAD ACcTnFxr

hl1 CL ltAtLROAD ACCIDENT IN
hUssIA--SlNty-eight military recruits were
kiileo bg railroad accident near o iesSa
Inc cars were overturned and caught fire
burning many TO death before they coall be
extrlested from the ruins. Fifsy-fOur others
were IL fured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

AMONG THE CALLERS at the White House
TO day were Senators Mcdonald, Mcmillan,
Oglesby, West, Mitchell, and Ex-Governor
Beveridye: and Representatives Hunter, Ba-
ker, and EnIler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

THE CONCENTRATION OF naval vessels al
Port Royal, s. c., is IN pursuance OF deter
mipation 10 make that port the heaiquar-
ters OF the North Atlantic fleet, instead of
Key West.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

SENATE CONFERENCE.-The Senate, in
executive session, to-day confirmed the fol-
lowing nOminations:-Hen l.. Waldo to be
chief justice supreme court, territory of New
Mexico: John w. Hill to be collector of in
terDal revenue for the th district of Illinois:
James Birney TO be minister resident at the
Netherlands. Frank Y. CicOtt, coiner of the
mint at San Francisco: Horace &. Lee, post
master at Springfield. Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

CLINTON LLOYD, ESQ late chief clerk of
the House of Representatives, has been APP
pointed judge OF the county court at Will
Transport, Penna.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

OFFICIAL RECOG NITION.-The President
has recognized Peter Johannes Lauritzen as
Vice Consul OF Denmark at Washington,
IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

ROOM FOR THE Books WANrED.-The LIZ
bTarian Of the Congressional Library has
made an appeal to Congress for a separate
building TO accommodate the accumulation
Of books flowing into the library from the
DOWNRIGHT law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

CHICAGO is Observation-Disclosures meet
ines have been held and reyolutionarv
measures are threatened. Toe assessors are
denounced as tax thieves. They are charged
with bribery and corruption, and the Chica-
go Times advises citizens TO shoot 90 the
spot officers who attempt TO seize personal
property. This Indicates a serious state OF
affairs. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10
Stolen Roud. Recoxerea
The MarReta.

NEW YORK, Jan. I0.-Marx 4 Co have re-
covered the twelve - 1000 Union Pacific
bonds lost by their messenger last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

LONDON, an. l0--A dispatch from Deih
reports that during the parade in that cit
ON saturday Lord Napier was thrown from
his horse aud had his collar bone broken
He is doing well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

GEN. LOGAN sent word to his Commit tee
Military that he would be unable, on &C
count OF his indisposition, to be present at
their session this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

TIE AMOUNT of national bank notes re-
ceived at the Treasury to-day for redemption
aggregated SSgo.145
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

THE PRFsIDENT's EVENING RECEPTIONS
will be held on the second and fourth Tues
days in January and the fourth Tuesday In
February, from to 1Op.m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

JUDGE KELLEY, Of Pennsylvania having
been invited 10 address a meeting OF work
men in Cooper Institate, New York. Thurs
cay next, has declined the invitation but
has written long letter which he hopes to
nave read at the meeting, fully setting forth
ms views on the financial and tariff cues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

NEW EVIDENCE AGAINST RURESsrFIS
The Brooklyn police have discovered a
woman who, IL is said, can give new and inn
portant testimony against p. Nathan Ru-
Raymond street jail on charge OF having
murdered mis- cousin, Sara Alexander, in a
corn field in East New York, in Deem Der
last This woman says she saw Ru bernstein
and Sara Alexander go on board a Grand
street car, in this city, about O'Clock on the
evening OF the day when the murdered girl
was last seen alive by her friends. The car
was going in the direction of the rand street
Terry TO Williamsburg, and the woman is
positive that Rubenstein aud his cousin.
both OF whom she knew well, boarded 10 al
the time mentioned. The police refuse todis-
close the name OF the witness.-N Y Times
Sh,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10


DIR. W ii. RUSSELL. the special cores
pendent ~ the London Times has become
so great favorite with the Prince 81 Wales
mat, IN order 10 give this eminent non
Official some status In the India suite OF the
Prince, he was appointed private secretary
which permits hiS sitting a. the royal table
The Weekly Dispatch, the oldest 81 all the
uoefai Journals published in London, has
treated its readers 10 an aneciofe ~, ,ybaf
occurred on board the SerapiS during fhe
frlnce's voyage to India. It runs thus
Two OF the suite attempted a foolish prar-
teal Joke on nr. w n Russell by enniving
ms cabin Of All It's cOutcutS. He conn! ainef
OF this treatment 10 the Prince OF Wales aud
threatened 10 quit the ship unless the Offend
erS made an apology. The Prince expressed
his regret a. the occurrence. aud tbroil Il, his
persuasion The apology was duly m ate. Rat
me matter did not eud there. Captain Glyn
neard OF the occurrence. and having an eve
70 The discipline Of hiS ship. he Informed the
Offenders a they again mlSbahaypl tharo-
selves be should land them ~ the nearest
port, aud leave them there The Prince OF
Wales is said 10 have expressed MS approval
OF the captains action IA the natter" The
regular members OF the Princes suite ob-
yecled 10 the presence Of DIR. Russell, because
they thought 10 MIRA tia. 10 have a ..neWspa-
perman' thrust into association with them.
INC2EAsE or PKECIoUs MErALs-Tne
financial Chronicle reports a slight falling
on IN the product OF California and Utah
But thls rs more than Compensated by the
rapid increase in Nevada aud Colora fo The
supply OF gold remains a. about the same
leNel, while the Increase OF The year is con-
nned 10 silver. IL is worthy OF remark thar
the aggregate product OF the year was est
mated, twelve months ago, by Mr. Nalen-
tine, at eighty millions. This close approach
10 accuracy lends some authority % the
estimates for ls-6. which are set down al
ninety millions, of which Nevada is expected
10 produce fifty millions, or 3 per cent. more
than last year. II we add tlesa Il lures 10
the tables of Mr. ROssiter Raymond. tue
total production Of the precious metals in
the nlted states from lSis TO ls55 amounts
10 LBS, 090 .o92 OF this the gold pro iuct mas
been : ,l3 ~. -, and that OF silver StSi-
80. IL follows that, at the estimated rate of
silver production, we shall Ia the PeNt five
years raise and send To market more silver
than during the previous quarter OF a CEN
fury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

GOLD IN WYoMING.-A dispatch from
Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory, says that
very rich deposit Of gold has been struck In
the Centennial lode, near Laramie City. At
depth OF one hundred feet a large body OF
quartz has been found. showing an amount
OF free gold which 10 is believed exceeds
anything ever before seen in rock. A large
solid mass Of this rock will be sent TO the
centennial exhibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

The trial OF Capt. SAWYER, at San
Francisco. on the charge of wreckius mis-
ship, Orpheus, resulted In his discharge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

u. j. MCCAIN has been elected clerk of the
Senate Committee on Education and Labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Inter-
nal revenue, $50 Cos %; customs, SIP ,Os3.IO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10
Trouble al Chartered.

BHI sSELs, Jan. IU.-IL Is repOrteI that Sc
rlous disturbances occurred at Charleroi last
night. The military were Obliged TO inter
leTe and number of persons were killed or
wounded. A battalion OF guards has gone
from here TO the scene OF the troubles.
Dead.
LONDON, Jan. IO-NiscOunt AmberIey.
The eldest son OF the Earl of Russel. is dea 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

FIRST LIEUTENANT c. w. WHIPPLE.
ordnance department, las been relieved
from duty On surveys and explorations west
Of the Tooth meridian, under First Lieuten-
ant Geo. VI. Wheeler, corps of engineers, TO
take effect the 18th instant, and he will pro-
cetd TO Philadelphia and report to FIRST
Lieutenant Henry Metcalf, Ordpance de-
pertinent, for duty in connection with the
intern atiOual exhibition of 1876
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

EDWARD 8. STOKES complains at Sing
Sing prison that cataract is growing over
his left eye; also that he is much troubled
with asthma. His beard and mustache re-
main black, but his hair is gray and rapidly
turning white. His father and brother Clin-
ton have died since his incarceration, and his
WE mas obtained divorce from him aud is
living with her daughter, just entering
womanhoOd, in Europe. Efforts to procure
bis pardon ffc,n the governor, On the ground
that his four years sentence has been served,
taking into consideration the time he passed.
In the Tombs between his several trials, have
failed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10
FOREIGN NEWS.
Ministerial Crisis I'm Franco

PARIS, Jan l0.-A ministerial crisis 4,
imminent. A cabinet council was held las;
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

THE BILL to incorporate the Mutual Pro
tective Fire Insurance company, of the Dis.
trict, introduced in the House this morning
by Mr.. Ward .of New York. is the same as
was introduced in the Senate before the hol-
1day recess, the details OF which have here
tofore been set forth in THE STAR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

THE RUMoR of wholesale discharges to
take place in the Treasury department is
entirely without foundation. the discharges
which have recently been made and all those
that may be made in the future are in ac-
cOrdaEce with the well-knoTn policy OF the
present administration of the Treasury de-
p&1tmeLt 10 keep none but competent per-
sons in Office. Wherever incompetent
clerks, male or female, are found t.ey are to
De ousted and their places filled with better
material.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

DIPLOMATIC REDCCTIONs-Thes sub COM
niitee Of the House Committee on Appro.
priatioEs this morning reported TO the full
committee the consular and diplomatic ap-
preparation bill. The recommendations OF
the subcommittee reduce the esti mates
$50 600. II was agreed to invite the Secretary
Affairs TO a conference with the committee
on Thursday next. when the bill will be fur
ther considered,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

THE DISTRICT 3-jJS-Any doubts yet re-
manning as to the government guarantee OF
the District 3-65 bonds ought 10 De very con-
Slderably lessened by the action OF the
House on the resolution of Mr.. SlemOns.
TINS resolution distinctly affirms that the
faith OF the nation Is pledged To the payment
DOrds, aud IL was passed. in full House
without single Otjection.-N y. On. B1R.
Nffl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

WORKS OF ART FOR THE CAPIToL-At a
NEE ing OF the Joint Committee on the Ii
brary of Congress. on Saturday, on motion
OF Mr.. Edmunds il was ordered that the
chairman Mr.. Howe provide for placing
cuted by Mr.. Tom. ID. Jones, of Cincinnati,
and now near the main entrance to the Sem
ate chamber, in the Supreme Court room.
The committee agreed TO visit Annapolis on
the 18th instant, 10 view Rhinehardts statup
OF the late Chief Justice fancy. The chair
man was authorized to purchase of Mr.. Bar
low, OF this city, ths portrait of BENJAMIN
as he may deem just The chairman was
also authorized 10 request the Committee on
Appropriations for the House 10 insert in
Tue legislative, executive and judicial appro-
priaton bill the sum OF - 600 for the pur-
chase OF books OF reference for the Judges OF
the Supreme Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

NAVAL ORDERs-Lieutenant b. C. Gill
ordered TO the receiving ship Wabash, at
Boston, Mass; Pay Inspector Edward May
TO discharge the duties OF fleet paymaster OF
the north Atlantic station, in addition 10 his
duties ON board the nag ship Hartford; Com
mander T. +. Lewis has rep )rted his return
home, having been detached from the com
mand OF The Yantic, Asiatic station, on 2ith
November last, ana has been placed on wait
ing orders; Lieutenant William H. Everett
from the Alert, and ordered TO duty on the
Asiatic station, per steamer OF LIST OF Febru-
airy from San francisco; Passed Assistant
Surgeon Howard Smith from the naval hos
piial, Brooklyn, y. Y, and ordered to the
receiving ship Independence, at the navy
yard. Mare Island, Cal; Chief Engineer II.
ii. Stewart from the navy yard, Boston, and
ordered 10 duty as president OF the board OF
examining engineers at New York; Chief
Engineer +. b. Latch from temporary duty
on the board OF examining engineers, and TO
continue on duty on board the receiving ship
Colorado, at New York; Chief Engineer r.
VI. Psrtleman from duty as inspector of coal
at Philadelphia, and ordered 10 daty at the
navy yard, Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

JOHN SIEBERLING was appointed post
master at Lynnvilie. Lehigh county, Pa.
February 5, 1913, and had been faithful in
the discharge OF his official duties until q
few days since, when he died. For fifty-
eight consecutive years he had held his posi-
tion-a term of employment unequalled by
any government officer now living, while
his yearly income probably never exceeded
S2O-Just the price of two election hats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

THE PRESSURE ON SPAIN.-The London
Times, in an editorial on Spanish affairs,
says Spain is too weak TO prevent Carlist
batteries along the coast from injurlng Eng
lish shipping. England must look to Spain
for redress and payment of the damages in
Cured. Either King Alfonso or England
must assume the police of the Sranish coasts.
The article says "the United States might
set good example by insisting that Cuba
be no longer allowed TO become the plague
instead of the Pearl of the Antilles" and
concludes by saying that Spain should be
told that she will be held accountable for all
damage TO foreign vessels by Carlist shells
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

A SMALL SAvING.-The House Commit
tee on Accounts this morning agreed to re-
port resolution TO tie House fixing the pay
OF committee clerks at 81 per day. except
the clerks OF the Committees on Military
Affairs and Elections, who are to receive s.
per day. The salaries of the clerks of the
committees of Ways and Means, ApprOpri-
ATOMS, Public Lands and War Claims, are
liked by permanent law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

Tor the convenience OF those who may wish 10 try
them, Sample Cards, containing one each Of the u
numbers, viii be sent By mail receip 0f ~ cents
IyISOE, BLAKEMAs, TAYLoR CO.,
oets-sosm I3s q 40 Grand 81, New vsrt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-10

INTERESTING TO PATENT OFFICE CLERKs
A bill was introduced in the House this
morning by Hon. John H. Bagley, ir, of n.
y, making 1t misdemeauOr for any clerk
or employe of the Patent Office to receive
any valuable consideration for his private
benefit, and upon conviction thereof TO he
lmprlsoncd not exceeding one year and fined
not legs than 81 900.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-08
THE THEATRES.

The ST. CHARLES THEATRE. even
ing was the occasion Of the benefit Of
nj lie Zoe, the Cuban sylph, i'm which
she sustained admirably seven different
and extremely difficult characters. Her
broadsword combats are prodigies of
nerve, skill and endurance, and yet she
engages I'm them with thoIgrcatest ease,
showing no signs whatever Of fatigue.
Mile Zoo's pantomime personations
she enters into them with o spirit Of
deep interest and makes them inter
tanning. The matinee to-day will wit
ness the same remarkable features and
attractions as were presented last night
I'm 1.-THE Angel of Midnight" and will
be well fillod, we trust.
THE ACADEMY OF Music. The fine per-
formances of Mr.. George u. Locke, the
Yankee comedian. In his truly excellent
play Of Trumps," continues to draw
good audiences ut the Academy. The
play itself is q comedy that has very
high rank as n dramatic production and
Mr.. Locke's Interpretation OF the role
Of .Iedekiah Spin-it-out is a very true
portrayal OF that peculiar type OF YAM
kee character. Mr.. Locke Is a come
dian Of no ordinary merit. and has at
tanned very eminent position In his
profession. On his face the stamp Of
humor and q keen appreciation of true
wit is plain ly visible, and he receives
from his audience a hearty round of ap-
pla,lse at the close Of almost every SON
tencc which he delivers. His new play
of "76 is to be produced tomorrow
evening and will be something fine.
The GLOBE THEATRE week
of success can be scored for the Globe.
This theatre commands liberal pat
ronagc, and is thriving institution.
The gala variety performances take
very well which are produced ut this
theatre, and nearly all of the actors
and actresses are favorites, especially
Misses Burdell, Dean and Albertine.
Prominent among the gentlemen are
Messrs. Gallagher and Manning.
THE VARIETIES THEATRE. Mr.. Rowe,
the popular comedian, is filling a very
successful engagement at this theatre
Mt present, and draws very fair au-
diences. Although we are not disposed
to admire an actors Interpretations Of
the characters Of Charles Dickens, we
could not feel otherwise than we'll en-
tertained last evening by Mr. Rowe In
Wilkins Micdmber. The cast of the re-
mainder OF the characters is made with
great At deal Of sound Judgment .s1,
will be produced for the last time, and
tonight the Serious Family" and
Cool rs a Cucumber" Is the pro-
gramme, and for Monday the Geneva
Cross" Is underscored as something
grand.