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Henry NJ. Stanley, the African explorer has
written letter, printed originally in the Man
chester Courier, in which he suggests the prac-
ticability OF opening a great and profitable
traffic with the empires of Central Africa, and
thus making his explorations OF practical benefits
in opening new fields for British enterprise
Mr. Stanley points out that the competition
OF other nations with England in various
branches OF trade is yearly becoming more for
midable; that her millions OF mechanics and
artisans Will have to compete under great dis
advantages in the struggle, and adds:
But there is one chance still left to this
great mother and nurse OF nations. and if she
only bestirs herself in time She may avert the
eNH WHICH threatens her own sons for hundreds
OF years yet. The OveT-prOductiOn of which her
people now complain, which causes so many
hives OF industry TO be lying idle, will he re-
moved. and the energies of ali reStimulated to
regain the lost vantage ground She so grandly
ana so dlsintereStedly dispossessed herself of.
mean hat she should look to Africa-that ..Sec-
ord India" which you have so aptly called it,
but which believe would, before many years.
so lar as trade is concerned. be regarded as
greater than India
II has frequently been suggested that Eng
land is preparing an empire in Africa mindful
of the prospect that she will some day lose
India Whether or not the latter contingency
he contemplated, it is certain that the new en-
plie IS forming. Since the beginning OF the
present century the policy OF annexation has
been steadily pursued, and the British territory
III South Africa now consists OF an area OF
"dpeee square miles, with a population OF
l,i3h,uoe Large additions cannot fail to be ulti-
hldtely made 10 these possessions Is the result
OF the present annoying wars with the Zulus
and kafIlrS- II may be, after all, that the
needed outlet for British trade and enterprise
Will be found in Africa
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Justice should be done TO the Cincinnati
brewers 10 the extent OF stating that the refusal
OF their offer TO subscribe a large sum towards
the permanent exhibition fund on condition
that they should be permitted to sell beer in the
building when erected, has not prevented them
from subscribing 5000 Internationally. About
$4,000 have been raised by the city OF the
100000 necessary to be obtained before January
lst in order to profit by Mr.. Springer's condi-
tional subscription OF $4,000. About twenty
days remain in which TO secure the additional
$4,000. The results OF a canvasSing OF the city
by solicitors and the profits of concerts given
by the public schools are depended upon to
make up the deficit. II is 10 be hoped that after
all the Efforts made to obtain funds for the
erection OF suitable exposition buildings. the
scheme will not be given itSquetus through the
lack OF few thousand dollars 1t is not likely
that Cincinnati viii permit herself to be re-
preached with so deplorable a failure
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Ihere : no cessation OF ho5tilites in Breathitt
county. Kentucky. Jackson. the county seat.
Is situated more than fifty miles from any stage
railroad or telegraphtc line, and appears to be a
ioef iiiy 10 which the law and authority OF the
state do not extend. Two armed mObs are
drawn M in opposition, and a pitched battle
may soon be expected, Meanwhile individual
murders prevent monOtOny. As the iaw-abiding
citizens have fled the place, the prospect OF
battle OF determination between the opposing
lawiess elements will not, perhaps. be viewed
with unIniXed regret. Since 10 all appearances
the state Is unable or indisposed to punish the
murdeTeTs Oh either side, it will be in accordance
with justice, as well as the best interests of the
state, that the mObS should make way with
each other. The latest estimates OF the British
loss al the great battle of Peiwar. which place
the number OF killed at twenty, indicate that
ehe Breathltt county war will have been. after
the impending engagement takes place. a
rather more bloody struggle than that between
England and AfghaniStan.
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In states where lotteries are pronounced lie
gal II has come about that this species OF gam
bling is confined. as far as its public practice is
concerned, almost exclusively TO church fairs
Vermont now proposes to give no greater privl-
legeS 10 religious than 10 secular ventures OF
this kind, and bill has been introduced in the
Legislature forbidding even ..ranling" and re-
course to the familiar grab-bag. Ii is to be
regretted that these thinly disguised lotteries
could not have been universally discontinued
through the force OF a healthy public sentiment
on the subject without the necessity of prohib-
itiye legislation.
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By the advertisements elsewhere it will be
seen that some OF our enterpriSng merchants
have already laid in full and attractive stocks
OF holiday goods. Many purchasers prefer to
make their selection OF goods OF this kind lei
surely before the rush OF the holiday trade COM
mences, and While the stocks are fresh and I'm
culled. They Will now be sure to sean the ad-
Vertising columns OF THE STAR to see what is
offered in this line
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FOR SALE.

E'OR SALE-CheaT for cash; price 1925. a.
IL fine HORSE and Family CARRIAGE; ZAAN
owner about to leave town. Address K. Star
Office. tieca-3fs
E'OR SALE--Just arrived ten head fine young
Il HORSES from Virginia. among them "a
several fire Coupe Horses; also. one pair of k~.<N
fire Blacks and Bays. To be seen at SINT-ZS>A
MONS Stable 81 18th st. dec9Sts
TOR SALE-A first class BAY HORSE, for come
Il or family carriage: 16i% hands high; n
feet, sound: safe; gentle; eight years old. ~
inquire at Stables, corner 2lst and PenEsy ~
yanla ave. dec IT.
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NOTICE..

We have Just opened a choice assortment of NOV
ELITES in JEWELRY and FANCY GOODS, de
signed especially fer Holiday presents We would
advise our crstomers to make their selections early
as we are now enabled to show them larger Stock,
and more attention than is possible immediately be-
fore Cbristn as.
NJ. w. GAIT, BRO. & CO..
dec9ir 11OS PenuSuyrnsa;n npo
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BANKERS.

BAN X RS.
CT 900 profits on 10 days investment OF c10l
piooo in Western Union, October 10Th pAVo
Proportional returns every week Stock Options Of
circulars free. Address 4. POTTER WIGHT & Co,
Bankers IS Wall street, New York jes-eod6kly
MEMBER OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE VIII
Bonds and Gold on moderate hlarsins Oomms.
sions IS each 100 shares Stock privileges neso-
solicited. Henry Merriam, Member Am Mining
ence D. b Manyan, Eso, Presideuf NsHoual Truaa
90, New York. tanltv
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senator Blaine viii make his speech on We'd
nesday, and from the interest felt TO know iusr
what line he viii pursue his audience is pretty
certain 10 be large one. Mr. Blaine is in
superb health, and viii no doubt do Justice TO
his abilities as a speaker, On the occasion.
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DROPERTY FOR RENT,
L By R. o. HOLTZMAN,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer,
10th and SITS. NV

Elezant Furnished Residence, Conn. ave-. .e25OOO
45S St. NV, furnished. ................... 1880
Furnished House, f st. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10000
1920 Penna ave. NV, business house. ...... 100 90
1115 NJ st. n W., IL rooms, mod. imps. &c 66
5l5 I'd St n W., IL rooms, mod imps. 5000
1916 18th st. NV, IL rooms, mod imps. 800. 5000
AZ st. NV, rooms, mod. imps ........... 1000
431 9TH St NV, 10 rooms, water and gas. $500
1912 st. NV, 10 rooms. mod mps. ......... $500
81 9TH st. n.w., rooms, mod. mps. ........ $500
919 9Th st. NV, . rooms, mod. imps........ $500
g21 18th at. NV, 8 rooms. mod. imps. ..... 35 90
222S 18th st. NV, rooms. 1900
soy st. NV, rooms, mod imps. ........... 1900
Ga 18th st. s.w., rooms. Observation-Disclosures. 900
6l6 llth St s.w., rooms. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 300
1Ul-7O9-711 st. NV, rooms each. HOO
92S ID st. s.w., rooms OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1890
6l2 Penna. ave. NV, large store. l25O0
1423 New York ave- NV, store. ............ 1900
1425 New York ave. NV, store. ............ 1900
FOR SALE.
HOUSES and LOTS in every section of the city a.
prices to suit the times, and terms that will suit
customers Call and see my list before purchasing
elsewhere.
dec1-tr R. O. HOFFMAN,
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To Travellers and Residents Abros
To Correspondents.

Letters should be addressed to the Editorial or
Business MANAGER of THE STAR, according to their
tenor, ard not to any individual name. Otherwise
provoking delays may occur, on account Of alb
5ance, etc.
Checks, etc, should In all cases be made payable
TO the order Of THE EVENING STAR NEWSPAPER
COMPASY-not to that of any individual
IL Anonymous communications not read; 10.
tectsd manuscripts not returned or preserved.
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HOTELS.
EUROPEAN HOTEL,

u No. SO4-Sff Il street u. &C.,
located III the center of the city, within half square
from the Post Office, and in close proximity TO all
the city railways, is open for the RECEPTION of
transient and permanent guests. The Office six
elegant specific Dining Rooms, and the Rooms for
Transient guests are located at No. Sll. Ne S0i is
tue large double mansion opposite belonging to the
Brown estate. The rooms are of the largest and
ioftest newly and elegantly furnished. No cooking
is Gone on those premises, and are therefore very
desirable for families. The Billiard and Coffee
Rooms are on the ground floor. The Culinary De-
rarment is under the immediate supervision of my
wife Breakfast is served by order from z 10 10
O'clock Dinner, Table d'hote, at 5 p. M sharp six
niSht, and meals are furnished at all hours Hot
Meals and Board viii he furnished in my portable
German and French dishes can be gratified Twen-
fy-hye years experience in the hotel business in
Europe and the United States authorizes me in as
surfing my patrons that this establishment will be
first class in every respect, and the rates will be
found very moderate for the comforts it presents
dec6-1mt L. EISIN(IFR Pronretor
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HOTEL.

WILLARD's HOTEL.
This favorite Hotel, having been thoroughly reno
waited, painted throughout, and entirely refur-
',isked, is now open for the reception of guests
BRESLIN COOKE,
noFZ9tf Proprietors.
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Barnet.
There is considerable of sickness here
now and several cases of typhoid fever.
The new base ball club played their
first matched game with the Peacham
club last Saturday, in which the Peach
ans came out ahead.
Two gentlemen from Connecticut,
have been buying young cattle and
COWS in this vicinity, earring about 100
head Tuesday.
Mrs. John Hardy, who went on a visit
to Canada with her husband a short
time since, died at Three Rivers last
week Wednesday, and was buried at
st. Johnsbury, Friday.
AS John Nutter was building his fire
last Friday morning, he fell, and strik-
ing his head against the ceiling, died
instantly. He was 70 years old.
The Norrisville chapel society will
have a dining room at the fair ground
next week, where will be chance to
do good and get good.
w. HI. Burbank has moved from
Church street into the house owned by
him an j. Q. Hoyt.
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NOTICE
To Lien Creditors of Portland & Og-
densburg Railroad Company, Yer
mont Division.

To Lien Creditors of Portland & Og-
densburg Railroad Company, Yer
mont Division.
In the proceedings now pending in
the Court of Chancery for Caledonia
county, for foreclosure of the various
mortgages resting upon the Lamoille
Railroad Company, the Montpelier g.
st. Johnsbury Railroad Company, and
the Essex County Railroad Company, a
petition has been brought by us to en-
force collection of all claims against
either or all of said corporations for
services rendered, or material furnished
for the purpose of keeping said roads IN
repair or in running tie same.
The suit is brought in behalf of all
creditors of the above named classes
who present their claims, with due
proof, and assume proportionate share
OF the expense of the proceedings.
The time for presenting claims is
limited to October ], 1873. All claims
desiring to be represented in the suit
should be forwarded to us before that
date, in the form of regular and accu-
rate bills or accounts against the Yer
mont Division of the Portland & Og-
densburg Railroad Company. There
will be no necessity for further proof
of the claims, unless their correctness
is denied by the Railroad companies. in
which case we will give proper notice
to the holders of disputed claims, so
that further proof may be made.
BELDEN & IDE, Solicitors.
st. Johnsbury, VT, Sept. 6, 1878.
1913
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week. Mr.. Geo. Gifin brought it from
Huntsville, forty years ago. He used it
for cane, and afterwards stuck it in
the ground where it took root and
thrived wonderfully. 1t made one and
One-half cords of four feet wood.
Hiram Underwood who has been stop
ping with his brother the past year, has
returned to Providence, r. L.
Mrs. Woods has improved her resi-
dence very much by putting on new
roof, etc.
Rev. G. E. Gordon has gone to Con-
necticut on a vacation of four weeks.
Services will be held as usual during
his absence.
Our freemen's meeting passed off very
quietly. A. E. Judevine was elected on
the third ballot by one majority. He
promised not to take his house down,
nor move to Burlington, and to live
peaceably with all men, especially those
of Republican faith. The greenbackers
and Democrats united and cast 100
votes for John Bridgman.
On Sunday morning last, Dea. Benz.
Bean found that his horse had either
strayed or was stolen from the pasture
during the night previous. After search
ing for her all day he found her in West
Wheelock, with the appearance of hav-
ing been used hard.
1t is quite sickly in town at present.
Typhoid fever seems to be the prevail
ing disease.
FATAL SHOOTING ACCIDENT.-We
learn that Mrs. Thomas Boynton, who
lived in the north neighborhood, was
accidentally killed Tuesday morning.
The particulars as we learn them are as
follows: Mr.. BOynton was absent, hav-
ing taken his daughter, Mrs. Sanford
Goss, to the depot, and Geo. Belmont,
who lives at Hardwick street, and who
had been hunting coons in the corn
fields the night before, came in, setting
his gun in the shed. They commenced
talking of hunting, and Mrs. B. said she
wished he could stop and kill some
hawks, as they were very troublesome.
In few moments one came sailing
down in the front yard, and Mrs. B.
stepped to the front door while Bel
mont went through the shed after his
gun, As he came around the corner of
the house, with his eyes fixed on the
hawk, the gun was prematurely dis
charged, and the charge of shot entered
Mrs. BOynton's neck and head. She
exclaimed, "Take me-" and falling to
the ground expired. Mrs. B. was about
fifty years old. She leaves husband
and two children to mourn her untimely
end.
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fire was kept under control, and Mr..
Sears is the only sufferer.
We have yet another failure to record
and another name to add to the list of
unfortunates. This time it is John S.
Hight. John has been an industrious
and economical man and we are sorry
for him.
A. D. Bonney thought best to take a
trip to the bankrupt court at the elev-
enth hour. His petition was filed the
3Ist ult.
J. H. Currier, who received a severe
cash in the leg few weeks since, is
yet confined at home, but is doing we'll.
H. R. MOnteith commenced his fall
term of school last week, with some
thirty pupils.
Lewis Young, the wheelwright, has
gone to work for j. D. Miller, at st.
Johnsbury, leaving a good opening here
for some energetic mechanic.
D. N. Esterbrooks and wife, now OF
Oldtown, Me-, were in town few
days last week. They stopped at their
old home with A. B. Perry, ESQ.
John Gilfllan, I'd, who was thrown
from load of grain few weeks since,
is out again, though feeble.
George Peabody has purchased a
building lot of John A. Gilchrist, and
commenced digging a cellar and laying
the foundation for house.
W. F. Hastie, who recently failed
has offered his creditors 25 per cent.
HadlOck & Wiley are this week put
ting into their mill another of Buzzell's
giant wheels. Having heretofore used
several Of his wheels, they understand
what they want.
S. S. Hunt is building new fume
and otherwise repairing his saw mill.
In the case Kline VS.. Human, the
Supreme Court have denied the motion
to quash the writ.
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Peacham.
The fall term of Peacham Academy
opened last week Tuesday, with 60
scholars. Under present management
the school is one of the best in the
state.
Some of our farmers are busy digging
their potatoes. They complain of a
light crop and the rot.
We are patiently waiting to "notice"
the completion of Judkins' walk, and
Ford's fence. We are sure of both in
time.
Attention is called to the large vote
which the Peoples Ticket received in
this town at the last election. Had the
other towns done as well many of us
would feel much better than we do at
present.
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neaMs.

At West Barnet, Sept. 6, very suddenly, John
Nutter, aged p years and months.
AT Danville, Aug. 3d. of diphtheria, Mabel E.
Houghton, daughter of Mary and Abel Houghton,
aged years.
At Victory, Sept. 10, Johnny, aged one year and
eight days, son of Alfred and Esther Bean. He
shall gather the lambs with his arm and carry
them in his bosom"
At East Hardwick, Aug. 49, Mrs. Mary L. Lowe
wife of D. P. Lowe, aged II years
At Three Rivers, P. O., Sept. 4, Mrs. John
Hardy, of Barnet aged 81 years.
AT Gorham, N h, Sept 10, Mark, son of Andrew
]. and Addie ]. Graham, aged IA years.
At Bow, N. H, Aug &C. of quick consumption,
Florence S. aged 81 years mos. wife of Z. R.
Holmes, and daughter of Josiah and Nancy C. Far
rar, formerly of Walden.
At Logan, Iowa Aug "a Carrie Somers, wife of
Thomas j. Shearer, formerly of Barnet.
At Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb 49, Sally, wife of
Danford Carpenter and daughter of the late VIM.
Mattocks, ESQ., of Danville.
At LompOc, Cal, Aug. 1, of bleeding at the
lungs Mrs. Henry II. Martin Miss II. Violetta
McClure) formerly of Ryegate, aged % years.
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Passumpsic R. R.

At the annual meeting of the Pas
sumpsic Railroad, the 4th, it was stated
that the net earnings were $2l, 200 less
than last year. The following directors
were elected: Emmons Raymond, T.
P. Redfeld, Gardner C. Brown, Amos
Barnes, Warren K. Blodgett, Alden
Spear, Lucius Robinson, Stephen Foster
and F. A. Peters. At a subsequent
meeting of the directors, Emmons Ray
mOnd was elected President; T. P. Red
field, Vice President E. Cleveland,
Secretary N. P. Lowering, Treasurer.
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East Hardwick.

East Hardwick
Mr.. Geo. Staples was quite severely
injured last week by his horse taking
fright and running off bank, on the
cross road leading from his place to
Hardwick. He has recently decided his
farm containing 400 acres, to Mr..
Bailey of Berlin, vt.
Miles Nelson went to Boston last
week with his son, who is gradually
losing his eyesight. He received con-
siderable encouragement that the sight
of one eye at least, can be restored.
The poplar tree that stood in the
parsonage yard, was cut down last
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Ryegate.

Ryegate.
Rev. j. B. Clapperton and wife re-
turned from New York last week.
Miss Mary Letch, who has been West
the past year, has just returned home.
P. L. Sargent has rented his black
smith shop to Mr.. Yates, who expects
to take possession this week.
Miss Parks of Boston, is visiting at A.
COchran's.
Mrs. Alex. Cochran has gone to Brat
tlebOrO, to visit friends.
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Lyndon.
Moses Miles has moved to Albany,
VT. He has leased a farm for one year
of Lorenzo Miles.
D. P. Hall raised 825 bushels of oats,
from Is acres of ground.
The st. JOhnsbury orchestra, w. H.
Herrick, leader, gave an entertainment
at Nichols Hall, last Thursday evening.
Owing to the limited notice given the
audience was small. The music fur
nished was tirst-class, and deserved a
larger attendance.
Robert McVicar has bought build
ing lot of John Noyes, north of Curriers'
blacksmith shop where McVicar now
works, and will put up a blacksmith
shop Immediately.
The band improved the fine evening
of last Tuesday, by serenading several
prominent citizens. By diligent prac-
tice the band have made commendable
progress, and now rank well up to other
bands in the vicinity.
The fall races came off on Thursday
and Friday of last week. The attend
ance on the first day was light but on
Friday it is estimated that $500 people
were present. The inevitable pool
wheel, swing, cement-prize-package-
man and educated pig, were all on the
ground. The three minute race was
won by N. T. Dussault's "Alice.n Time
2.40t, 2.44, 2.48. ''Volunteer Girl" took
second money. "Alice" trotted under
protest, it being claimed that she had a
record of 2.29 made in Montreal. The
2.38 race was won by A. W. Houghton's
"Goodenough." Time, 2.40, 2.40, 2.393
The county race was won by H. Peck's
"Henry )" S. H. Houghton's "Jim Fisk
second. Time, 2.51, 2.5I4, 2.534. The
$50 race was won by Dussault's "Alice; p
H. Peck's "Black Johnny" second.
Time, 1854, 2.43, 2.5O}. The first heat
of the "open to all" race, was won by
Billiards. "Queechy Maid" in 2.32. The
next three heats we're won by c. W.
Davis unknown" Time, 2.324, 233,
2.34. 1t is the general verdict that
"Queechy Maid" would have won in
three straight heats if she had been
given fair chance by the judges. In
the half mile foot race there were nine
starters. 10. King of Glover, took first
money and S. E. King, second. In the
sack race there were four starters. The
first and third heats were won by David
Russell, and the second heat by Ansiel
Miles. The races were not a great sue
cess financially, but the receipts will
doubtless more than cover the expenses.
The track is considered equal to any
half mile track in the state.
Robert Pettigrew is making extensive
repairs on the house he lately purchased
of Jeremy Pearl.
At the special town meeting Sept. 8,
it was voted to leave the matter of re-
pairing the hearse and improving the
cemetery grounds, with the selectmen.
G. H. & j. M. Weeks, and Mrs. Susan
P. Sartle have gone into voluntary
bankruptcy.
Rev. Mr.. Noyes exchanged pulpits
with Rev. Mr.. Atwood of Sutton, last
Sabbath.
The I'd Annual Fair of the Caledonia
County Grange Association, will be held
on the Common at the Centre, Oct. 9th
Open and free to all.
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TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The Teachers Institute in Caledonia County, for
lSls, viii be holden at South Ryegate, September
September 23d, and closing Wednesday evening
at 9 o'clock. - upon
The Superintendent of Education will be aided
by competent Instructors
School Officers, friends of Education and all citi
zens are invited to attend. go 0''
Town Superintendents, Clergymen and others
are requested to help extend the notice of the In
stitute and to promote general attendance
EDWARD CONANT.
Randolph, VT, 1875 S4.z7