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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

MAJOR JOHN II. GEE, formerly comman-
dant OF the confederate prison At Salisbury,
N. C., met with distressing death recently
at mis- home at Quincy, Fla. A Ore had
rapid progress, which the major attempted
To arrest. While 20 ems aged part of the wall
OF burning building fell upon and disabled
flames spread, and be was literally oonsum-
ed. Major Gee was tried at Raleigh, N. c.,
by court martial, after the war, for inhu-
manity to the union prisoners, but was ac-
quilted. His counsel admitted the great
suffering and perishlng of the prisoners from
Inadequate food and shelter, but held that
the msjor was not responsible therefor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

THE CENTENNIAL RUsH.-The number of
strangers now In Philadelphia Is greater
t1an 1t any time since the Centennial opened.
On the Sunday night preceding the Attn Of
July there were rs, 429 people in thirty three
hotels, and In those same hotels on the night
preceding the Fourth there were 20 40 peO-
pie. Last Sunday there were i3, 100 in these
hbtels, but on Thursday evening the highest
number yet known, 2,9l2, was reached
The number registered since Monday morn
log was A., 221-an average of almost 300 to
each hotel, large and small. In addition
to these an enormous number Of visitors are
quartered at private boarding houses. The
Philadelphia Times thinks this showing is
destined to be eclipsed more than once before
the gates Of the show are finally closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

PENNSYLVANIA COAL TRADE.-The guam
tity OF coal sent from the Schuylkill region
for the week ending September was, by
rail 81 800 tons, by canal 16, $50 tons-total
1O1 ,79 tons, against 156, 45S tons for the same
week Of last year. Decrease So, ISL tons. The
quantity sent for the year was ,62S ,0I5 tons,
against 2, $50, 855 tons for the corresponding
period of last year. Increase, $3.50 tons.
The quantity sent from all the regions for
the week was. anthracite, 3s7 III tons; btu
minous, 81. 396 tons 479 ,173 tons, against
minous-total 66l ,3O6 tons for the same week
of last year. Decrease OF anthracite, 1SJ, S91
tons; increase ef bituminous, 1859 tons. The
quantity sent from all the regions for the
minOus, 242 ,S74 toDs-tOtal, ID sol ,72l tons,
against Il 911 ,215 tons anthracite and ,532 1sl
tons bituminous-total, Is, AS, 1896 tons for the
corresponding period OF last year. Decrease of
anthracite, 1,S2S ,26S tons; decrease of btu
mtnous, 1M s30l tons-total decrease, 49,, 575
TONS Potts,iue Pa Miners Journal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

THE WAY OF THE TRANsG REssoR Is
HARD-A man named Harrison B. Brown
was released from the Eastern penitentiary
1t Philadelphia on Thursday night after
serving Q term of four years for burglary,
but was Immediately rearrested on reQuisi-
Ohio for burglarfos committed In those
states. The peculiar hardship about the re
arrest 10 that Brown was recently left 80 900
by deceased relative, but from present ap-
pearances he win hardly Be able to enjoy his
legacy nor some years to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

GoLDsMITH MAID TRorrINa AGAINST
TIME-There WAS an immense assemblage
traction being the special premium OF 81 600
for Goldsmith Maid to trot against her own
time, (24,) she TO have three trials In har-
before the race time mad the call in the pools.
The prospect for the Maid was very discour.
aging, as shower Of rain set In, making tue
track heavy. The Maid trotted the first
heat In 22oR, the second in 2;17, aud the
third In 220k.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

ton passed through this city today on his
way TO the several cities OF the state TO In
stitute arrangements for the municipal au-
thOrities and citizens generally OF the state
TO visit the Centennial exhibition during the
coming week, which has been set apart as
New York week. The effort is making TO
have the state make q demonstration which
will eclipse all others OF the state reception
series.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-The following is the
weekly bank statement Loans, increase,
g, l99 400; specie, decrease, 1914 200; legal
tenders, increase, q, 1874, 100; deposits, In
SO0 reserve, increase, s5S7 $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16
Riehas OF Warrfed WOmeu.

HoNEsDALE, PA, Sept l6.-Tne case OF
calendar since 1872, was decided in the
Wayne County Court yesterday In favor OF
Mrs. Broot, who brought suit against her
longing TO her. The case involved the right
OF married women TO hold property separate
from their husbands. The case has been
tried twice and decided both times In her
favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16
THE turkish BASIS OF PEACE.
The Sixth Paint.

LONDON, Sept l6.-A Constautinople dis
patch announces that the sixth point In the
Turkish basis OF peace, which was indeci-
pherable ia the telegram received here yes
terday, stpulates for the payment by Servis
OF war Indemnity, without fixing the
amount, or In lieu thereof an increase OF
Servia's annual tribute.
What the Porte VIII DO
Although the Porte has refused 10 grant an
8rmisttce, IL Is understood that he would
consent TO a suspension of hostiltties.
No Fight for Three Days.
RAGCsA, Sept. let has rained inces.
saDtlp in this section the past three days,
and no lighting has occurred In that time.
Significant Talk OF the London
LONDON, Sept 6.-The Times to-day, In a
leading article on the Turkish peace condi =
tions, concludes as follows: although the
Porte has said its last word the great pow
to signify, by q collective act what terms OF
peace are admissible, and Turkey will In
deed have begun new chaplet In her his
tory II she should resist their united coun-
sells. Her unbeDding attitude almost war
rants the suspicion that 10 save her own
dignity In the presence or her vassals she Is
waiting for the pressure OF those powers
which, as they protect, must also command.
IL would be gratifying TO think that In such
crisis the temper of our own foreign o-fice
is firm enough and its purpose sufficiently
decided be TO be truly representative OF the
nation; but Mr.. Gladstone's letter is forni-
dable indictment, and II the foreign Office
should continue TO resist the popular wishes
his demand for an autumn session OF Parlia-
ment may speedily become that OF the
cOunfryD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16
The Poisoning Of Miss Greve.
LONELY AND DIsAPPoINTED-vERD o.
SuICInE.

An inquest was held yesterday before
Coroner Simms and a jury touching the
found dead seated In q chair at 422X Gates
avenue, Brooklyn, last Sunday night. 1t
will be remembered that the post mortem
examination which was made on the body
revealed the presence OF an exceedingly
large quantity of prussic acid in the stomach
OF deceased, but q thorough search of the
premises failed TO reveal the slightest trace
of vial, bottle. glass or utensil of any de-
scription that could have contained the
deadly drug. The Coroner on last Monday
night thought II proper to cause the arrest OF
Mr.. Herman Kunemund, brother.in- law of
deceased. and Mary Fesser. Against the
girl charge Of murder, ION Information and
belief" had been preferred before Justice
becoming satisfied that the case was one OF
suicide discharged the prisoners from custody.
Mr.. kuuemund, who is widower, is wine
street, New York. Miss Greve, who was
the sister of his deceased wife, was thirty
years OF age, and OF rather comedy appear
rance
Herman Reinecke, of No. AIS Carlton ave-
nue., testified that Augusta called at his
house two wee ks ago and exhibited an en-
gagement card OF Kunemund and Miss
klchs; sbe said that her prospects In life
had been blighte and she had no further OBJ
ject In living; She entreated witness to pro-
cure her some prussic acid; witness severely
reprimapded her for her folly, and promised
Tat substantial arrangements should be
made for her future welfare; she was to have
called al the house of witness, with whom
she was relative, on Sunday last, but did
not he ep her engagement.
Miss Emma Kunemuud, niece OF Herman,
testified that two weeks ago Miss Greve told
her that she intended TO poison herself, and
that the witness could have all her things;
Emma said, do not do such q rash thing,
and you will have a better time"
Miss Louise 8. Conlon had heard deceased
say that she would destroy herself, giving q
trivial reason-saying that she was lonely
and had nothing to live for; the most pleasant
relation ship bad always existed between de-
ceased aud her brother in-law.
Mr.. Kunemund testified, narrating the
circumstances attending his movements in
New York and his visit TO Union Hill, n. J.,
Oh Saturday and Sunday last, in company
with his daughter, and his su bsequent return
to his home and the finding OF the cody. Wit
ness said deceased did not want him to
marry, but desired him to remain single and
let her be his housekeeper; on one occasion
when she was reading newspaper she read
OF suicide, and remarked that she would
like to be the person who was dead; she was
OF very nervous disposition.
The case was then given TO the jury, who
returned q verdict OF " Suicide by ia king
prussic acid September 10, at 4l2H Gates ave-
nue."-GM Y. Herald, 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.


CONVENIENT RECEIPTS To-DAY-Inter-
nal revenue, s445 ,6I3 u; customs, e5s6. I13 90.
PEEsoNAL.-TneR Rev. DIR. Newman has re-
turned to the city.
CHAPLAIN Edward X Rawson IL ordered
TO the Monongahela on the Sd OF October.
ATTORNEY GENERAL TAFT left last nigh
for New York, to return tomorrow or Mon
day.
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND five per cent.
bonds held to secure circulation were with
draw to day. and ~ per cents. substituted
oSEws Of the arrival OF Gen. Sherman
and Secretary Cameron in San Francisco
has been received at the War department
although IL IS hourly expected.
NATIONAL BANK NOTES received for re-.
demption for week ending to day as COM
pared with the corresponding week OF last
year: 1875, q, 6Si goo; 1876, a, 4iS,0O0.
THE WORK OF consolidating the internal
revenue districts is being rapidly completed.
The collect ors who have been retained under
the consolidation ere daily filing their bonds
PROPOSALS were opened al the Botanic
Garden to-day for fuI nishing $50 tons white
ash, egg, and broken coal as follows: Emery
Coal Company. Al 81; r. NJ. Miller & Son,
y
- 50; Stephenson & Bro, 81 81; Campbell &
Rothwell, "a "A; Clark & Given, $3.50.
MOVEMENTS OF U. 8. NAVAL VEssELs
The May Flower arrived at Annapolis on
The 18th with the cadet engineers on board.
The huron left Boston this morning, SUD-
posed for Hampton Roads. The Tallapoosa
arrived at Boston yesterday, bound for
Washington, via New York aud Pniladel-
phia.
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS YEsTER-
DAY.-James T. Rapier (rep), 4th South
Carolina; (Jere. HARRISON was nominated In
the same district by boiling republicans
both are colored men;) 81. q. Stuart (dem.),
Sd Arkansas; (the boilers OF the district
nominated Jordan E. Cravens;) E. B. Hall
lRreenback) 9Th Ohio; b. G. Burchard (rep },
5th Illinois.
THE TREASURY now holds 1887 31S $50 in
u. 8. bonds to secure national bank circu-
lation, and s1s,743 600 TO secure public de
posits. u. 8. bonds deposited for circulation
forweek ending oday, 81 $50, 800. u 8. bonds
held for circulation Withdrawn week ending
to-day, 50 .322 600. National bank circulation
now outstaDding-currency notes 1922 ,733 ,6s7
gold notes, 81 099, 100.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

~while Lord Derby is talking the Turks
are abusing and numbering girls In Bulga-
ria
~wnliam Black, the novelist, has fea-
lures as dne ~ girls, and he :wearuespecta-
clos.
- Old South church, In Boston, has beeu
that don't Tighten the horoes, oeat forty per.
sons, run ten miles IN hour, en- y esopped
within i've foet BY . oreke turn 1axP 90
ner.. and cost but q Q oay sH ie''
tendance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

THE KENTUCKY RACES AT Lexington,
KY, yesterday, the first race, produce stakes
for three year olds, two miles, only one
horse started, walk-over for Clemmie G.
ods, one mile, was won by Glatna, King
Faro second. Time, 1:45K. Third race, for
two year olds, half mile, won by Wahlstich,
Actress second, Teriulia third. Pine, SIX.
Fourth race, selling race, mile and one
eighth, won by Whisper, Linsmore second,
Gen. Custer third. Time, 1:5S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16
VICTORIA wOODHULL's DIVORCE
SUIT. -
a RepOrt I'm her Favor

IN NEW Yo a,E Sept IsmThe referee in the
vorce from Col. James II. Blood, on the
ground Of adultery, has reported, recon-
mending q jud gment as asked for by the pc
titfoner,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

THE sioux are getting very sharp. They
now dress themselves Ike white men, In
dust ers, and ride leisurely along the road to
some mining camp. No person It ffty yards
would ever suppose he saw an Indian as he
looked at the ordinary looking Individual
riding along the well beaten path In broad
daylight, and no suspicion of anything
wrong would occur TO the honest miner until
be nnds one OF his companions shot and
tent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

An UNsHEMLY CONTROVERSY II going on
In the Journals between Bret Harte and some
puted mercenary motives ~ the inspiration
or their unfavorable notices OF play OF his,
now perfofm ming ~ one OF the theatres. Some
pecpfe suspect The whole thing ID but clev-
er ADVERTISING device, and that, while the
aufbor and the critics appear % be %
swords points In front Of the curtain, BE-
bird it they are the best offnends. The sus-
picion, however, may be utterly ground
less-fN. Y. Or. Phld- Ledger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

ONE OF THE GREATEST FEMALE CELEB.
and extravasaut Princess Metternich, pur.
poses spending the coming winter in Paris.
and IL having considerable alterations made
in her resident in the Hotel Stourdza, Rue
de VArennea, adjacent 70 the Convent OF the
Sacred Heart She purposes presenting 70 the
Parfsian world her eldest daughter, Mile.
Sophie de 4etternich, who has entered her
nine tenth wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

NEW YORK, Sept I'D. B. Beam, mer-
chant Of Paterson, N. J., has called q meet
ing OF MS creditors- His liabilities amount
20 S319. 621.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

them tbrobbed Tuesday throughout Anti
qua, Sc. Kits, st. Croix and 81. Thorn e,
and late In the evening there was an adj,
tiopal diversion OF gentle hurricane In the
which played some serious freaks with tele-
graph poles and other matters OF modern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

Boss TwRID WALKING SPANrsH.
London telegram OF September Ilth says:
Tweed and his secretary (Hunt) left San ST.
mons quarantine depot for FL Cantfllo. de
foot at midday. Both were looking well,
M Yttrnlarly Tw eod -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

THE WILL OF the late Rufus r. Graves,
New York city, which has been admitted 10
probate In the Morris county IN. J.) surro-
various Charitable and religious institutions,
and e10e, 900 TO b applied 70 the education OF
the colOrod people 81 the southern states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

THE WILLOW FEvER PANIC In Savannah
10 eubotding. Ladies have resumed their
shopping, children are playing in the
eouareo, and the exiles are returning. The
Benevolent Association has done noble work
In Nfty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16
DEATH OF ROBERT BARNwELL RHErT,
SR.-Robert BarnWell Rhett. ST.. for many

DEATH OF ROBERT BARNwELL RHETT,
SR--Robert Barnwell Rhett, ST., for many
years prominent South Carolina politi-
clan, died recently in st. James parish, La :,
at the advanced age OF seventy-dve years.
Mr.. Rhett was born in Beaufort, 8 c., on the
Nth OF December, 1911. He was q LAWYER
and during the notification movement, In
which he was among the most violent, filled
the omce OF attorney general OF South Caro-
Beaufort district In Congres 8, and in 1850
was elected to the United States Senate. He
advocated the doctrine OF Calhoun, and was
proposition to dissolve the Union. He was
for the secession OF South Carolina in 1872
Upon the death Of his wife In 1852 he resigned
bis seat In the Senate and returned to his
Beaufort plantation, where he engaged In
preparations for the secession mOvement in
case OF Linc0ln's election. He was q leading
member OF the South Carolina secession con-
vention OF 1860, and wrote the address de-
claring the reason for the action of the state.
Since the war he has livec In retiracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

~Tbe cash admissions to the centennial
exn:oition yesterday were s. 81 To the main
exhibition, and sos 70 the live stock show.
01here 10 20 be Q general suspensfon of
osssne.s and . cioetng Of the public oohools
~ roiiadelpnts September g, that beine
tepptal. 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

Col. DOM PIArr was In Columbus YES
teTday. He has spent most OF the summer
at bis charming homestead In the Mac q
cheek Valley, and r. covered with hay. seed
two inches thick--fO OHIO 0tats Jo,uual, l3th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

covery Of transported powders upon the
summit of Mount Washington, 6,293 feet
above tide water. He obtained q rock par
TALLY covered By stones weighing hundred
pounds totally unlike the lodges OF the noun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16
Spanish Secret History.
ALPHoNSO XII. SURROUNDED BY HIS EN-


A gentleman In this city has just received
a letter from friend in Paris, one fully COZ
yersant with the intrigues Of Spanish poll
tics, from which the following is quoted:
An important memorial, intended TO throw
light upon the restoration OF Alphonso XII,
King OF Spain, is now being prepared with
great secrecy In Paris. The volume, Of which
we have by chance learned, sho VS. by indis-
putable proof that many Of the Spanish gen
erals who TO day figure fawning before the
throne OF the monarch, and who are receiv-
ing his gifts, not only have not contributed
To his restoration, but have openly opposed
him. Its shots are aimed principally at Gen.
ish Antilles, exhibiting him by historical
and seemingly unimpeachable data Is the
forced hero OF the Alphonso movement. The
simile, so that their authenticity may not
be denied upon comparison of signatures.
The nrst given is the telegram from Gen. Jo-
vellar TO the Duke De la Tore, VINO, as the
writer has been informed, assured him he
would defeat Gen. Martinez Campos, and
inviting him warmly 10 come on with twen-
ty battalions To smother the monarcaial in
surrectton. Among some of the most i'm
pOrtant documents are the following -
"a report Of the interview of tue Junta
OF restoration generals with Colonel We
lasco, Jovellar's adjutant, JOvellar refusing
his concurrence In the movement, and
sending his adjutant for that purpose;
sworn account of the chiefs and officers OF
gade, who declared General Jovellar the
first revOlutionist and enemy of the present
KlDg. pieoglng hlmself 70 pronounce In favor
OF Nalmaseda's orders or the persoa he
might delegate; the Plaza orders. published
by General Jovellar, he being military gov
ernor OF Madrid at the precise time that the
mother OF the present king was dethroned;
copy of the letter that General Martinez
Campos addressed to Canovas del Castillo,
ordering him upon leaving to form minis
try made up Of moderados and liberals. Fac
smile letters from Queen Isabel, mother of
AlphOns0 XII.-a sheet with the services of
General JOvellar commented upon-aud
other curious papers," 1t appears that these
very interesting and nightly important doc.
umepts have been brought to light by q
colonel OF one Of the battalions that first
pronounced for King Alphonso, and who is
now Angry with General JoveIlar for pro.
noting Colonel Borrero TO the rank OF brig
adler general (no doubt because he kept
silent in regard to the order which he gave
TO prosecute General Martinez Campos). a
compliment denied by Colonel Borrero. To-
stances can be seen every day in the Cortes
and Spanish press Of the political fickleness
OF many OF the statesmen OF Spain; and SO
accustomed now is that agitated nation to
such spectacles that they are almost looked
upon with Indifference. Nevertheless, 1T is
believed that the publication OF the memo
rial here referred TO will not fail TO create
considerable excitement among Spanish DO
lfttcians--tN Y Herald
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

n0It u not strange that the cry Of "bloat-
Cd bondh0ldoTDS 10 now raised In France.
The DobotD UtAt0o that no aver than
%,172 313 peEDunD hold ~ fr0n1h oobG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

A SCHOOL TIACHER's SUICIDE Miss
Jennie N. Fair banks, principal teacher in
the primary department OF the Whitshaii.
=; Y. union free school, committed suicide
wednesday evening By jumping into the
canal. She was highly respected, and no
perary insanity. The body Wa recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND five per cent.
bonds held to secure circulation were with
draw n to day. and ~ per cents. substituted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

NATIONAL BANK NOTES received for re-
demption for week ending to day as COM
pared with the corresponding week OF last
year: 1875, g, 634 900; 1876, 81 As, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

An EXTRADIrIoN CAsI--Judee West-
broad, OF New York city, yesterday Rranted
IN Injunction restraining President 0eSnt
mandate for the surrender Of Leopold Metal
who 10 asked In extradition BY Austrfan An.
thorttteo on Q charge Of forgery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

No NEWS Of the arrival OF Gen. Sherman
and Secretary Cameron 10 San Francisco
has been received at the War department
althOueh IL IS hourly expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

ATTORNEY GENERAL TAFT left last nigh
Tor New York, to return tomorrow or Mon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY-Inter-
lal revenue, $40, oI3 "a; customs, e5s6, I13 %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

CHAPLAIN Edward X. Rawson IL ordered
o the Monongahela on the Sd of October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

PEEsoNAL.-Tne Rev. DIR. Newman has re-
armed to the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-16

THE WORK of consolidating the internal
revenue districts is being rapidly completed.
The collect ors who have been retained under
the con solidation ere daily filing their bonds