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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1879-01-31

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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1879-01-31
Die ssWatortpabI IT sottifia,.a. .

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mofratiife &aufus bat 5rn. y. S. Sonas
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Senator nomlnirt.
s:s:fla8ett ge8e,t 3. @aotiet gNeuS.
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1879-01-31
Gtb0

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aus SlUanna: nnSin SeSrfe Sanliago be
Cuba sahit ell @flan5er, glamsns Yatdnut,
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mar ben Mdnnern einen td9ltGen 1obu ron
% @ents Sitber, ben 9Selberu 10 NIB Den
Stu0ern Gents. Gin anOetcr YiaEtageuz
beliB'r tat oaS ndlnlidle Experiment tegon=
pcn, nnb Ycrioncr, iuelte bic gieger ieltber
aut cirisu tlanta3en arbeitcu iahen, peti;tern,
paB Die nene GiartdtuuS Die bsften @rIo9e
babe.
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BrouiuSialceputirtcu Beginner. Man ermartet
etneH lebbdften Nampi.
Sen Spanten lptroen ueGrere Ml[lioucn
Dollars i'll fleinCreu SiIbermirsen hierber
9ehldt, nit oeuen bic Spaniid,e 8ant" pas
Baplergelo untsr einem Dollar einl1ien pt1.
Cine 0iilllou lit bereits angefommen, uno es
iino 5u elmer poaftduoi9en GinlDiuug non
iueltere G. 0tilltoueu u6tbtg; ood III nid)t
abSulehen, mic Die Slnf 8a8 iertt9 brlugen
pll, 10 langs f18 Silbcr 100 YroSent ii0cr
Bapiergelo iteht. ""
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29
Our Naval Apprentice Boys Cele.
brate Christmas Eve.
U. S. TRAINING SHIP MINNESOTA, }
Naval Station" New London, CT,


Dec. 25th, 1879.
E0ito,' Sor:-I thought it might not be OBJ
jectionable to your readers to know how Christ
mas was passed in this rather remote part of
the world, as it might otherwise be forgotten
that we are here, in the pressure of other mat
ter of perhaps less importance than this institu-
tion is to the state. We left Brooklyn navy yard
about / O'Clock pm. on the 10Th instant, and
during the passage encountered very disagreed
bic weather. arriving here, however, safely the
next day about $3.50 o'clock am. On Sunday di-
vine service was performed on board as usual
The near approach of the annual Christian
festivities brought with it the customary excite
menJ. After SupperOn Christmas eve the band
was ordered up, portable benches were brought
aft an6arranged on the Starboard side Of s'half-
deck" and the "boys' tapprentices) began to
amuse themselves in singing, recitationS, music
and dancing until turntng-in-time g p.m.) an
hour later than usual. '.Old Typos was brought
up from below and gave some very amusing hu-
morous recitatfons, which were loudly applaud
ed by the officers, as well as the ''boyS." All
seemed to enjoy The occasion, listening to the
songs and Rotations, as well as the good and
bountiful cheer which had been provided, While
the 'band" added to the occasion with a special
composition by the bandmaster, besides selec-
uons After the ''wreck' had been cleared away
the boys again were privileged to amuse them
selves as on Christmas eve. A Pin-a-4 company
being at london" (New London,) quite num-
evening performance, while those who could
not go amused themselves on board Thus pass
ed the day pleasantly until ''hamm'k time"
when they turned in" to dream OF huge turkey
g0bblers, with celery plumes marching in files
and columns. ST. CLAUS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

YoUSG LADY OF READING TAKES STRycHNINE
AND DIEs.-According to the Reading Dispatch
OF Saturday Miss Kate Prutzman, the eldest
daughter OF Asaph PrutZman, Of that place,
committed suicide Friday by taking strychnfne.
She LEFT the house Friday morning at about ten
O'Clock, and was gone about two hours and
half. Where she went in the meantime Is not
known, Upon her arrival home at half-past 12
O'Clock Friday afternoon, Miss Prutzman pro-
ceeded to her room, and soon afterwards was
found upon her bed In spasms. She refused to
inform her mother Of the cause of her sudden
illness, but subsequently, upon the arrival Of
the family physician, DR.. E. z. Schmucker. she
confessed that she had taken stychnine and
also acknowledged the same to her sister. Drs.
E. z. and F. r. Schmucker did all in their power
to counteract the influence OF the drug. The
young lady fingered in terrible spasms until half
past 4, a period Of four hours, when death came
TO her relief The deceased was an estimable
young lady, an accomplished musician and
agreeable companion. She was faithful men,
Der OF 81. Paufs Memorial Reformed congrega-
ton and Of the Sunday school of that church.
Several years ago she manifested symptoms of
melancholia and fears were at that time enter
tained that she might attempt some rash act.
During the past two years she seemed to have
greatly changed, and manifested no outward in
dication Of her probable mental suffering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29
COLORED INIMIGRANTS IN INDI.
ANA.
Greatly Pleased with their New
Homes.

NEW YORK, Dec. es.-A special from Clncin-
natl says:-A meeti nfnegro Immigrants from
North Carolina was uIlled for Saturday night
at the court house, in Green Castle, Ind. The
purpose of the meeting was to compare eXpe-
r1enceS and Interchange views as to the pre-
priety OF encouraging the movement. The
democratic sheriff, however, closed the doors of
the court house against the colored men and
the meeting was not held. Pains were taken
however, by, newspaper correspondents to
since tie movement began number OF state
mentS of their personal experience. Green
Castle is the home of Mr. Langsdale, who guar
anteed homes and employment to ali who would
come, and the greater number of the new ar
rivals have naturally located in that vicinity.
OF dozen or more intelligent negroes all eX-
press themselves as
GREATLY PLEASED AT THE CHANGE
they had made. Said Willis Stalen: 81 have
good plastered house to live in, with five rooms.
Me and my family have plenty to eat, and we
never had such good times in our lives. l
get go cents cord for cutting wood and cut
from cord to cord and a-half day, besides
doing other work. My wife worked for one of
the neighbors yesterday and got IS cents in
silver for it.
l have already had more things given me since
came here than I lost in leaving North Caro-
lima. My family is better satisfied than they
ever were before in their lives. l never met as
good white friends in my life. have three
children, and they will start for school on Mon
day. want all my people in the South to leave
there and come here; they can do so much bet
ter here and be free men,
TREY LIKE MONEY BETTER THAN STORE ORDERS.
A dozen others interviewed without exception
talked in the same strain. About $50 men.
women and children have SO far settled in Put
nam county, One thing that pleases them is
receiving pay for their work in money instead
OF store orders, as they did in North Caroliea.
Republicans say that plenty of work is still to
be had on the farms in that part of the state
1hiee men, who wantonly destroyed clothes
OF immigrants arriving In GreencaStle on We'd
nesday. were convicted yesterday and fined,
and one of them sent to Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-The new Testament COM
pany of the American Bible revision committee,
held their last meetings on Friday and Satur-
day, December 26th and 21th and finished the
their next meetings they will consider the final
action OF the British company on their work. 1t
Is expected that that the revised new Testa-
lish University presses during the year 1850.
which is the 5th Semi-centennial of the pubIica-
tOn OF Wicklifes Bible, the first complete trans
latfon OF the old and new Festaments into the
English language. The old Testament Com
pany at their last session revised for the first
Time the translation of the book of Job up to
chanter Xi: ID
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29
A Missing ocean Stcan,er.

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-No tidings had been re-
ceived from the steamer Arragon, OF the Great
Western Steamship Company, at the New York
morning. 1t is reported that the vessel has
foundered In mid ocean, and all on board were
lost. The vessel, which is commanded by Cant
Brown. had crew { about twenty -eight men
1t left Bristol for this city on the 18th instant
with cargo OF valuable freight. The New York
agent Of the line thinks there were no passen-
gers 0u the vessel when it sailed, and he is not
safety. but expects that it win be heard from
within few days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

WALKED TO DEATH.-Among the contestants
Square Garden, New York, was Clarence e.
Howard, young man OF twenty, the son Of a
respected citizen OF Huntington, Long Island.
He possessed remarkable physical endurance,
ard had practiced on an improved track of his
own and had accomplished many miles In day.
He entered the match without the approval Of
his father, though he did not interfere. He had,
however only accomplished seventy five miles,
when he withdrew, complaining Of a sick stom-
ach. Not improving, he was removed to his
home, but, In spite Of medical aid, he grew
weaker every day, and on Saturday he died
from utter exhaustion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

TERRIBLE DEATH.-A New York Herald
special from Norwich, Conn.,, Dec. 20, says
Sidney b. Geer well-to-do farmer or levitt
City, aged 80 years, died at that place this
morning, after suffering indescribably from the
effects OF the accidental discharge of a double
barreled shotgun into his abdomen yesterday
evening, caused by his falling from a wall while
hunting. Two large holes were blown through
his left side below the ribs, and, although his
maes1ines me ,t were protrqdng ne managed to
where his cries were heard. When found his
hands and feet were frozen. He leaves wife
and two small children. His life was insured
for 81 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

MISS KATE CLAYTON AND ANOTHER THEATER
PANIC.-On Saturday during the matinee per-
formance by Miss Kate Claxton of the 1.-TWO
Orphans" at Holiday street theater, a sudden
and widespread panic In the audience was
caused by a cry Of Eight" being mistaken for
that of fire" The alarm was only prevented
taches from resulting in general stampede.
The theater was filled to overfiowing, every seat
being occupied. and at least 200 persons being
congregated In the various aiSleS and lobbies.-
Bali. Gazette 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29
Aavancc In f,o,1 u.,.s

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-The circular of line
and city prices of coal, issued by the Phlladel-
phia and Reading Coal and Iron Company this
morning, indicate an advance Of 25 cents per
ton. All untitled orders for December will be
cancelled. The ra' es Of tolls have not yet been
fixed. In consequence OF the absence of Presi-
dent GOwad from the city. and harbor prices
Eaye not been arranged forthe same reason.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

THE WALKING MATCH IN NEW YORK ended
Saturday night with the following score: Hart
5404s miles, krohne 5345s, Faber 53l q, Pogram
52!, Hughes 52015, Fitzgerald 5201l, Williams
ert 462, Glow 450, and Briody $50. Hart was
loudly cheered as he buckled the champion belt
about his waist and walked twice around the
track. Hart looked almost as fresh at the finish
as AZ the start. On his 500th mile Campana
dropped into chair at the judges stand, thor
nIphiY exhausted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29
A Cheap TrOtter.

ST. JOHNS. n. b., Dec. 29.--The customs all-
thortties sold at auction on Saturday horse
called George Barker" which had been seized
for the non-payment of duty on him. The
horse was purchased for $3.50. This horse is said
mile inside Of 2:20. He has been running during
the summer throughout the lower provinces
under the assumed name OF George Barker,n
and has made considerable money, having been
entered In the $50 class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

WILMINGTON, Y. G.. Dec. 29.-The schooner
Cherubim. Captain NJ. E. Lank, from Marigoma
Hayu, for New York put in at Smithville yes
teTday in distress. Captain Lank and the mate
Lem Lank, both died OF yellow fever on the pas
sage and were buried at sea. The vessel is now
&C quarantine station, and one man has been
sent to the hospital. The schooner was built
in Baltimore, and was owned by the captain
and mate. The captain hailed from Seaford
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

A RESCUE AT SEA.-The U. s. ship Constella-
ton, which arrived at Gibraltar on the Sd from
New York, taking out crew for the Trenton,
had stormy passage during the latter part Of
the voyage. In his report to the Navy depart
Inent Capt. Wilson says that on the 24th of
November, in latitude "a deg. % min. north,
Austro-H Hungarian bark to the westward with
ensign at half-maSt He ran down to her
assistance. She proved to be the Oliyo, Of
Trieste. and, as she was in sinking condition,
the Constellation took off the captain, mate
and ten men. The sea was so rough that the
men had to swim to the CONSULTATIONS boat.
The bark must have sunk during the night, as
the Constellation lay to during the night, and
she was not in sight the next morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

"DAN" RICE NOT CoNvERTEp.-Mr Moody, the
Evangelist, in an interview in Cincinnati says
there is no foundation for the reports of Rice's
conversion. So far as he knows the Snowman
Is not converted; he has had but one conversa-
ton with Mr.. Rice, and in that he gave no evil
dence Of conversion whatever,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

SAILORS SrRIKE.-Ffve OF the sailors of the
steamer Holnler, which was to have sailed from
New York Saturday for Havre, struck for higher
wages, were locked up for mutinous con5iuct
and reported 70 the police. The police refuse
to Interfere unless TO prevent b oods shed The
captain then compromised by promising TO Law
the matter before the Danish consll' I'M 1sr
whose flag the steamer sails N@''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29
The Markets.

., BALTIMORE, Dec. 2s;-virsinia skies, deferred.
& 6 do feoasos 90 5a4 Do second serie 27 do
BALTIMORE, Dec. 29.WCotton very quiet
middlipg, 12N. Flour firm :, Howard street
6:25; do. family, 7.25a7.75 city mills super, 500
a5 So do extra, 55a6 25: do. family. 7:25a7. IS;
Wheat. southern quiet but firm; western lower
and closing dull and weak-southern red, 1.40a1. AS;
do: amber. 1.59al. So; No. western winter red.
steady western dslI and white. 81
ber and January, 59S; February, 6OSas0I
steamer, 5ea. Oats dull southern, 47a4s; western
white, 47a4s do mixed, G 45a46; Pennsylyania, 47a
visions very dull-mess pork, 13. 75. Bulk meats
81 and ~ Bacon shoulders, 5sz clear rib sides.
81, Hams, 1O19a1l. Lard-refned. herces, sH.
2s roll 2ea24 Eggs 50 dui ui and % Weasfrpesh, p a6a5a
lined, 16a17. Petroleum. crude nominal; refined,
81 Coffee ohe GG Gnekta Ri, ltal6m Sugar
1.14H. Freights to Liverpool per steamer quiet
fRStten 3l6ad four lsSd a2s Frain cd
bushels; corn. 75 900 bushels; oats none; rye. 800
l75. 200 100 bushels ah sales-w6eat. l61. 900 bushels
NEW, YORK. De sJ.-stocks strong. Money.
5a6. Exchange, long, 1901; short. 4S3. Govern
NEW YORK. Dec 29.-Flour quiet. Wheat quiet.
IoSpoN,, Dec %, 1890 p. m.-g; s; bonds 4
anf aad Grea western oe
Gates CO. do sc second ,do do 2sM Erie e, az do
ssfS ssISans s Geptrai. IL 52d es Reading s5ss te"
Western frst mSrtgsgs trustees qsTteates soS
per- mosRes esn ss stahRo mp and Great s04Ss
AZ; do second oonsols. soE. illinois Central.
lO3. Reading, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29
Meat for EngIand .

HALIFAX, N. s., Dec. 29.-A company has been
formed in Amherst, called the Cumberland
Meat and Produce Company, under the joint
stock company act for the purpose OF exporting
meat, live stock and agricultural produce to
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

RUSSIAN STUDENTS UNDER MILITARY DIsCIp-
LINE.-The London Times Berlin dispatch re-
ports that the Russian University statutes.
which have been for some time In course of re.
vision, Will next year become law. All alter
ations tend in one dfrection-they will place the
students under the very strictest military dis
cipline.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29
THE EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.
New Year Calls.

THE STAR Of Wednesday viii contain list OF
those receiving on New Year Day who may re-
quest OF authorize the publication of their
names in such list. Matter intended for these
announcements Qfor which no charge is rnade)
should be sent in before wednesday noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

AN INcENDIARY FIRE in Palestine, Texas. YES
terday, destroyed the entire west side of the
public square and block north Of the square.
Loss estimated at $4,000, insurance about
jail made an attempt to escape, but it was frus-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29
Men Crushed by a Falling Roof.

NEW YORK, Dec. IA Pittsb1rg special
says:-Yesterday the roof Of the large building
steel works fell in with great crash, burying
beneath Its ruins number OF men. They were
extricated as soon as possible from the debris OF
We're found to be seriously injured. two fatally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29
Candidate for U. s. Supreme Court
UnhUQ.

BOSTON. Dec. ga special dispatch from Con-
cord to the J0GrYaat says:-A member of con-
gress states that it has been decided to present
the name and urge the appointment OF Chief
sit1on on the bench of the Supreme Court Of the
limited States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

A DOUBLE MuRDER.-Thos. Edmunds, con-
Aserbreak and their child, has been sentence I
to be hanged February 18th. The Grim
was committed in 1878. He murdered the girl
and child to get rid Of them. and gave out that
they had died while on visit to Poplar Blum
Missouri. Their remains were found and identi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

GENERAL GRANT telegraphs the mayor of
Augusta, Ga, thanking the citizens for their
city, and saying that he will probably not be
able to stop longer than the train may be de-
tanned - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

MURDER IN MIssoURI-In Springfield, NO., on
Friday night, John Vaughan, stranger, en-
tered the saloon of Herman Roberts, threw dice
ing no money, had quarrel with Roberts, drew
pistol and shot Roberts dead. He then at
tackled Appleby, but he capped. Vaughan fed,
and, after a narrow escape from lynching,
lndGei In iai
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

Two MEN HANGED BY A MoB.-Sam Woodruff
and Joe Leminab. the latter half-breed Indian
who murdered Il. B. Hayward, farmer of JEFF
fers0n county, Col, on September 10, were taken
from the Jail at Golden and lynched yesterday
by a mob
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

TERRIBLE EXPLOSION. - The steamer Prairie
City blew up Saturday at Hodges landing on
the Wabash river, Ind. The fireman, cabin
boy and a female cook are missing. The body
Of Capt, MclDtyre'S wife was found on shore
with both arms off. Capt. Cox, who was at the
wheel, had an arm broken. The survivors es-
caped on barge In tow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

E Dor bells are not favored In Leadyille.
II II man Is TOO pfoud 10 kick the door In he's too
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

NAVAL oRDERs.-Assistant Surgeon G. j.
Nourse from the Tallapoosa and ordered to the
naval hospital, Washington. Master Francis
Winslow from the coast survey and placed on
waiting orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal rev.
enue, 1921, ,699.2I; customs, s4I7, 1880.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

THE PRESIDENT is expected to return to the
city tomorrow afternoon or evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

IN THE SOCIALIST CONVENTION at Pittsburg,
Pa, Saturday, report was adopted recon-
nlending that the social democracy put candl-
date In the field for President. In opposition to
the candidates OF the democratic aGd republican
paftieS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

Death Of a Retired Army Officer.
ROCHESTER, n. Y, Dec. 29.-Col. Arthur T.
Lee, en- the retired list of the U. s. A., died to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

Mr.. HENRY GAULLIEUR and wife, of New York
city, are spending the holidays in Washington,
and are the guests of Secretary SchurZ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

SEVENTEEN MILLIONS OF TAXES UNPAIp,-As-
seablyman d. w. Tallmadge, who has been
collei ting information relative to the taxes in
arrears in Brooklyn, with view TO preparing
day that he had discovered that about slI 200 900
taxes. including default and interest and tax
sale Gel tificates were in arrears. In number
OF instances the accumulated taxes amounted to
20 times The assessed value OF the property. Mr.
Talimadge is In favor OF enforcing collecting all
the taxes, which, he said, with the exception of
- ed0,o00 or s. 900, the property will be
able 10 pay.-[N y. !S'ta, 2Ith
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-29

AN INJURED HUSBAND KIILED.-Frank Feet
ers was shot through the brain and killed Satur-
dav while making an assault upon Cady, clerk
at Mitchell's hotel, Odells Lake, Ohio. The
trouble grew out of an old feud originating in
Cady'S ALLEGED intimacy with Feeter,S wife.