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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

A NEGR0-kILLING PoLICEMAN.-A spec;aI
dispatch to the New York Times says:ELast
saturday night, Edward Hamilton, colored
woman on the streets of Rome, Ca and no,
ncemen Stewart and Stroud attempted to
qnell the disturbance by arresting Hamilton,
When ne seized POliceman's stewards club
arose, drew his pistol and fired three times at
Hamilton, the balls taking effect, twice In the
mead and once in the stomach. Hamilton sur
VlVed but a few minutes. Both policemen
were seriously hurt. Stewart killed negro
in Rome in 1876 for resisting arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

THE FIVE IMMENSE PACKING CASES bearing
the arms of the Russian imperial Iegation
which have been piled up i'm the lobby of the
Everett House for the last few days were
known destination. The Russians said that
the cases contained nothing but books Cant
Semetcin returned from Washington at nine
O'Clock on saturday evening. He refused to
be interviewed, but said in RESPONSE To 70
peated INQUIRIES, that nothing had transpired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

Hon. HENDRICK b. WRIGHT. whose defeat
for the gubernatorial nomination in the ma
Observation-Disclosures convention gave such
disappointment to the labor refOrmeFs, has
telegraPhed TO Frank Beamish, democratic
senatorial delegate of Scranton, that his name
will not go before the Pittsburg convention
for any nomination. He has hitherto been a
prominent candidate, and the entire LuZerne
delegation to PittSburg were instructed TO
vote for him.. His withdrawal assures the
domination of Senator Andrew III. Dill, of
Union county, who, next to Mr.. Wright is the
choice OF the LuZerne delegates for governor.
Mr.. Dill is backed by the influence OF United
States Senator w allace, and will be nominated
on the first ballOt.-tN. y. Times special.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

THE ELECTORAL INvEsTIGATIoN-Tbe ST
Louis republican says that ex-Mayor 4. o.
Prince, OF Boston, Secretary of the National
Democratic Executive Committee, in a letter
to MI. John q. Priest, notifying him of a
the I'D inst, says: They are healing the
furnaces hot for Hayes in Washington. and
our friends are determined to roast all who
nave been connected with the election frauds
in the South. We cannot expect 10 ousf the
PRESIDENT, but We can demonstrate the con
nect1on OF his fraudulency with the conspiracy
SO that no one can denv or doubt it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

A YOUNG LADY recently attempted to com.
init suicide In Richmond because her brother
told her she ought to wash her face and comb
her hair. II everybody was as sensitive as
that young woman there would not be enough
people lett In the world to hang around the
eiection.-IPefersburg Indexr Appeal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

A MASSACHUSETTS YOUNG MAN asked TO ac-
company young lady home from prayer meet
ing. She declined the honor. ThereupOn he
drew revolver and told her to take her choice
between his company and death. Thereat
she pounced upon the young man, snatched
his revolver away from him, and kept it to re-
member him by.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

LIVING ON MUssELs FoR FOURTEEN DAYS
The bark Sonoma which arrived at San Fran
cisco Sunday from Liverpool has on board
sailors of the ship p. r. Hazeltine, which was
wrecked some time ago on the coast of Terra
del Fuego. They were picked up by the So
noma in the Straits of Lemaire March 4. i'm a
very destitute condition. having been subsist
ing on mussels for fourteen days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

A LIFE FOR AN INSULT.-At a late hour
saturday night two cOlored men named Den.
ms Dawes and Warner Stanton quarreIIed on
the streets of Frederick city, Md, over a
Stanton left but shortly afterwards Returned
and eut Dawes's throat with knife, infiicting
q wound from which he died in about an hOnr.
Inc murderer was arrested and lodged in iaiI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

DAMAGE BY THE MAY FREEZE.-There was
quite heavy frost in the vicinity of Boston on
Sunday Right, and considerable damage is re-
ported to vegetation. The northern parts of
New Hampshire and Vermont were visited
with snow storm, and the mountains are re-
ported to be covered. The growing crops have
the past two days has been quite cold i'm Vlr.
sinia. In the northwestern part of the state,
along the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, the
thermometer was below the freezing point on
Sunday night, and ice formed i'm various local
itIeS: The weather has been extremely cold
for the past few days in the northern part of
pennsylvania, with slight SHOWS. There was
a heayy frost Yesterday morning which did
some damage to the crops
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

TwEED'S HEIRS LOSE HIS LIFE INSURANCE.
Mrs. Douglass and Jennie Z. Tweed. daugh.
ters of the late Wm.M. Tweed, sued the Knick-
erbocker Life Insurance Company of New
out in their favor by deceased. The COMPANY
held that a clause in the policy prevented the
insurer from going to sea without leave, and
violated the policy, which if he had remained
al home would be payable April Sd, 1878. The
suit has been decided i'm favor of the COMPANY,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

THE FENIAN SCARE IN CANADA.-It is ra.
ported in Buffalo, NY, that the military were
called out at Fort Erie, Ontario between
and O'Clock yesterday morning, In antieipa.
tion Of Fenian rain. Extensive prenara.
tions We're also made at ST. Catherine's. Fonr
dered to be ready to march at any time "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

THE COMMUNE IN WEST VIRGINIA.-It seems
that Well:0rganiZed branch of the commune
exists in Parkersburg. The members meet
regularly, and though they are without arms.
their organization Is maintained on a semi
military footing. We have heard their numbers
estimated here as high as six hundred. The
members are very reticent, and appear un-
willing to talk about the purposes of their
order, or the proposed means of accomplishing
them.-[ PdrkerSburq w. Va. Sentinel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

A WoMANS LEAP TO DEATH.-A telegram
from Albany, N. Y, May II, says:-An un-
known woman who took passage on the steam
er st. John Saturday night jumped overheard
opposite CastletOn, and was drowned. De.
ceased wore a black dress, gray blanket
shawl and black straw bonnet, and was anna
rently about 35 years of age ff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

AN EDITOR KILLS HIS MAN.-washinptop
No., was thrown into quite an excitement last
Friday from the shooting affray between Col.
John Coleman, lawyer. and Thomas II. Diggs
editor OF the Franklin county Observer, which
while Diggs Is in quite precarious condition
The encounter was caused by public remarks
on one side and personal articles on the other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

SENTENCE OF A FORGER.-H. c. Giddings.
son of ex-member of the Virginia House of
Delegates w. F. Giddings, Of Chesterfield,
was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary
in Richmond yesterday by the Hastings Court
for forgery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14
A Tobace0 Faefory Rurued

ST. LOUIS. May 1.-THE LOker cOmpany'S
tobacco factory was almost entirely DESTROYED
by fire this morning. The loss is from sl5,00J
to $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

A MOVEMENT is on foot in Chicago to do
away entirely with the present system of using
gas to illuminate the streets and substitute in
stead dozen electric lights at different ele.
waited points, with which it is claimed, the en-
tire town could be made almost as light as
day, and at much less expense than the pres
ent costly gaSljght system. A similar prop
OsitiOn is under consideration by the Pitts.
burg, Pa, councils for lighting that city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

HE SUNKEN STEAMSHIP Sandman. of the
Allen line, has been fioated, and will be taken
Immediately to Liverpool for repairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

INDICTED FOR LIBEL.-The grand iury of
Indictment against Wilbert p Storey, editor
Oh the Chicago Times, charging him with
noellng II. ID. Whiting, of Peoria, an ex-men-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

The birth rate in Georgia since 1865 has
Deen little more than 80 per cent among the
whites, and among the blacks little more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

RACES YEsTERDAY.-At Lexington. XIV.
yesterday, the mile and half race between
Bill Bars was won by Ten Broeck by a Ieupth''
Leonard second, Vera Cruz third. Time 4SLI
The winners at Suffolk Park (Pa.) trottine
and Innocent Sam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

THE LATE GEN. DAKIN's RIFLE RECORD
Gen. Dakin, of International rifle shooting
fame, who died in New York, yesterday, OF
heart disease, as stated in THE STAR of last
evening, was born in 1881, and up to 1870 was
engaged in mercantile pursuits. When the
CreedmOOr range was established he took
rank as an expert rifleman, and was mem
Der of the American team in the first inter.
national contest in 1874; again at Dollymount,
Ireland, the following year, and also partici-
last two occasions he made the top score.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

Ex-senator Cameron and bride arrived at
Harrisburg, Pa, yesterday.
~ Col j. q. Stones reelection to Congress
from the First Iowa district seems probable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14
FAMILY SUPPLIES.

CTILL ANOTHER REDUCTION.
AN SELLING
S-Ib. cans ToMATOs, 1oe.; Or g cans, 65e.
2-Ib. - - &c.; ore - 45c.
S-l6. :. PEACHES, 17c.; org = 96c.
2-lb. - - 14c.; ore - Toe.
Cbandlee's and Stabler'S best CORN, 15c, per can,
Excelsior CORN, IL sc. per can
GOod PHILADELPHIA PRINT, 45c.
" - - 40c,
Fair - 35c.
SPRING LAMB, Fore Quarter, 16c.
- Hind - 20c.
Best POTATOES, Toe. per bushel.
PALACE MARKET,
Corner 14th st. and Netc York az.
my9-tr FRANK j. TIBBETs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14
JUSEPH HEN
Joseph Patterson, ESQ, Philadelphia.
The District i'm Conxress

The District Commissioners transmitted to
the Senate to-day, in response to Senate reso-
luton. list of the amounts of taxes due from
churches to the District
MI Dorsey presented in the Senate to-day
another petition from one of the. Councils OF
the SOvereigns of Industry in this city asking
the enactment OF law to regulate the weigh.
Ing and sale of coalin the District of COlum 6ia.
THE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT BILL.
Another meeting of the District of Columbia
committee OF the Senate was held to- -day for
1urther consideration of the House bill pro-
Vldlng new form of government for the Dis.
tIlct. It has been decided to allow to remain
Ia tne Dill those sections abolishing the board
vi SINKING fund commissioners and the board
OF IpOlce. 1t was the original intention of the
committee also to abolish the board of health
out new spirit is now working i'm the hearts
OI majority of the committee and it is prOba.
D5e that the board of health will be retained
Inc election for the delegate who is to repre-
sent the District in Congress is provided to he
he!d next November.
subcommittee now has the bill in charge
10 correct any errors in its language, and it is
expected that after the meeting of the commit
zee TO- morrow morning the bill will be ready
10 De reported. tits believed that if the Senate
agrees to the committees amendments a con
ference committee will be necessary to secure
tte concurrence of the House in the amended
DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS.
The District Commissioners in compliance
with the request of the District Collector have
asked Congress to extend the time for the pre-
paration and publication of the list of delin-
quent taxes, the time now allowed by law being
but fifteen days, which is not sufficient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14
Russians Gathering at San Stefano

Turkey Won't Surrender the Fortresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

War Cloud Again Looming Up,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

CTUFFED OIL MANGOES.
lMARTYNlAS,
EAST INDIA GHERKINS.
PlFkLED TINY TINS,
IONIONS.
lAUTUMN CLUSTERS.
WORC CESTERSHIRE,
BEEF STEAK.
JOHN BULL,
MUSHROOM,
and other SAUCES.
New crop SWEET OIL.
B. W. REEDS SONS,
apS-u 1916 y 1T. .. %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

In the Country. Their Stock of fine goods will be
unusually large, and we understand they intend tc
reduce largely, in order to increase their loans.
tt cir enterprise and faithful care for legitimate
business should be encouraged. my6-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14
SUMNER RESORTS.

GLENCOE SPRINsS-NORTHER CEN
" TRIAL RAILROAD, A.
Win I've opened for the Summer Season on SGAY
june 1. This beautiful summer resort, gs.i{E~ j.
20 miles from Baltimore, will offer unusual attra
tIuns and comforts for families transient board
rTs. Apply to MISS AM ELLA GRAHAM. 45
Mount Vernon Place. my7-1m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14
THE EVENING STAP.
Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS ToDAY.-Internal
revenue, $243, 1898: customs. S365, ,S5l62
THE SUBs,CRIPTION to the four per cent. loan
today amounted to S259, 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14

THE REAL ESTATE A .SOCIATES. Room so
4 Coreoran building, are prepared to make pur-
chase sales or exchanges, for the next 15 days to
Saiue OF s15, ,OOO Money at hand. Bargains Of
ferec. myo-o US
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14
EUROPE TO-DAY.
An Alt-Ntght Session Of the British

LONDON, Nav 1.-THE House Of Commons
S:8 O'Clock this morning The Uouse W,aS
most OF the lime in committee on the Irish
Sunday closing bill, which various Irish mem.
beTS obStlucte1 N "'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-14
Gen. TOdIebeu's Course DiSapproycd
AT 81. Petersburg.

LoNpON. May IA special dispatch from
COnstantinople 10 the Times saws the arrange
ment concerning the fortreSSeS has failed i'm
consequence of the ~. Petersburg government
diSapprOyiHg General Todleben's projected
retreat from COnStantinOple. The position of
Sadyk PaSha. President of the Turkish Cab.
met Council Is consequently re-eStablished.
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A Word 20 the Wise.

Love hailed little maid,
Romping through the meadow;
Needless 10 the sun she played,
scornful OF the shadow.
Come with me-" whispered he;
"Li,,en, sweet. to love AID reason"
"By and BY" Knocked reply
cloves not In season."
Years went-years came,
Light mixed with shadow
Love met the maid again
Dreaming through the meadow.
"Not so coy" urged the boy,
"L,st In time to love aud reasons,
by and BY" she unused reply;
"Love's still in season."
Years went-years came,
Light changed to shadow;
Love saw the maid again,
Waiting In the meadow.
pass no more, my dream Is DER,
can listen now to reason"
"Keep thee coy" whispered the boy
"Love's quite out Of sea'on."
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Nory lonc waists are in preparation
% Winter gowns in Paris. In fact.
ne are 20 long that ;hcy look ike
liking jackets.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-09-21

Lady Darlington recently Mortified
English society by wearing a print
dress ON her wedding journey.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-09-21

Every plain girl has one consolation.
Though not a pretty young lady. she
all. il she lives long eaouch. be 4
& city old one.
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\ fiounce added to the long polo
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White barege is so fashionable. in
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Nearly all the dresses sent out by
French dressmakers have very small
,auiers. held in position by trimmings
:.boye the train.
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AMERICAN CYCLOPE DIA.

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Great wars and consequent revolutions have oc'
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and n new course OF commercial and industrial
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