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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

Two MEN KILLED IN A CHURCH-Will Myers
with four other roughs, disturbed the church
ordered out by Jacob Crow and Charles Wade.
terrible fight took place. Crow received sew
eral stabs in the bowels, and Wade was cut
badly in the shoulders and lungs Neither can
ver.-[ChfcagO Tribune Dee sOth.
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The NarsxPI<
RAITIMDRF la-

BALTIMORE, Jan. 3.-virginia SKIES, deferred,
rs; do consolidated, 81 f; do. second series, 80
do past due COUPONS. 7G'a. North Carolina sxes,
old, 10: do. new. 10 do special tax, 2x bid today
Sugar in better demaud-A soft, SsIa9.
BALTIMORE. Jan. 3.-Cotton nomina'ly firm
mlddlIng, 81. Flour more active aud shade -mer
heat, southern quet ana firm western qIlet and
shade lower-soEtherD red 9Sal. .05 do aInber, lO6a
Los; No. 2 PenIIsylvania red, l07A; No. 2 western
winter red. spot and January, ] 06; february
LOS sa1G6au. Corn, southern, no stock nnminaly
unchanged western duh and lower; western mixed
sIot and January, z2a,ai27s; February, a. a43H;
steamer, 40. Oats easier ana more active-louthern
and Pennsylyania. 2Sa32; western white, 3la32; do.
mixed, 2ta30 Eye quiet and noniual-s luthern,
55a5S. Hay quiet an6 steady. Provisions dull lob
blng sales only Butter steady and frm-ChOire west
ern packed. l6alS. rolls. l5al6 Petroleum duh but
film-crnde, IA refined, 8li. Coffee active and
strong-Rio cargoes. ~ Whisky Shade firiner
-lG9al 10 Freiehts to Liverpool per steamer que.
cotton. I'D. hOnr, 2s6d.; yrain. 6i. Receipts
nour, S.3S7 wheat 60 200: corn SO 600 oats, 400
Sh,r ents- wheat, lG.ln0: corn, Is 600.
NEW YORK, Jan. 3-Stocks steady Money 4a5,
Exchange, long, 49, short. 1907 Governments
strong.
NEW YORK, Jan. S.-Flour duh. Wheat duh
Corn quiet.
LONDON. Jan. 3, II 30 p. m.-Consols 95 sic for
money; 95 ZIG for the account. L. s. bonds four
and-ahalf per cents, l07sg: 1865, l04% newfvee
@ @iUy's trle 2Z4s' do preferred, 81. Penua. Cen
;ral, 81.
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TEFE COLORADO s.r,s:GSF. ATTIRE.
- l...... -.

DENVER, Col, Jan. S.-1'he state legislature
competed hS organization yesterday. Hon.
JAS p. NaNWCll. of Boulder was c.Gs,ed preSi-
dent pro ten ot the senate, ana RieuZt SJneeter,
OF Boulder county. was chosen speaker OF the
house; Tie governors message WIZ be SUD-
nifIFn lN-IaN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

The DARIEN SHIP CANAL.-Alr Nathan An
pieton has just received letter from General
E. Tufr, president OF the committee of direction
OF the international commission for exploring
Inc ls1hmuS OF Darier, who has just returned to
Paris from Hungary, where he is intereStedin a
canal to connect the Danube with the A6riatic
General 1urr states in his letter that Mr. Ferdi-
nand de LeSSepS expects to call together the
grand international commission some time
about the month of May to decide upon the best
route for ship canal across the American 18th
mus. Lieutenant n. B. Wyse, who has Just
may come to this country for a short visit be-
fole the meeting OF the commission at Paris
fBOstO0 A dGre7 tjse,. Dec al
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"Red,' Leary Remanded.

Judge ChOate rendered a decision In the fei-
eral court to-day in the case OF =. Red" Leary
the Northampton bank robber His honorcame
TO the conclusion that there was no power TO
compel the production of evidence under which
the warrant OF arrest was granted from the
governors OF Massachusetts and New York
Further, if such evidence was procurab!e 1t
would not be admissible. Order must issue dis
missing habeaS corpus and remanding the pris-
oner TO the sheriffs custody. ''Redn Leary's
counsel applied for stay of proceedings. in
order to file petition for an appeal, as they
proposed to carry the case to the L. s. Supreme
court. Ihe motion was not opposed, aHd one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03
Scarlet Fever i'm New York.

NEW YORK, JAN 3.-There has been no de-
crease OF scarlet fever during the present week.
The number OF cases reported at the sanitary
bureau show SO far probable increase over
last week. Forty-eight new cases were re-
ported Yesterday, making l55 cases for days Of
this eek.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

SAVED BY HER PADDING.-Wm Wallace. of
Chicopee Falls, Mass, is in jail for recently
shooting at Mrs. David Tilley in house of bad
fepute with intent to kill her. The bullet was
stopped by the heavy cotton batting which the
woman used to pad out her form, and she is lIn-
hurf " = -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS sTO-DAY.--!nternal rev.
enue, s19S, ,144.3O; customs, s269, ,.O5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

1T Is EXPECTED that all OF the Congressional
absenteeS will be on hand when Congress re-
assemblies. Senators Jones and the long lOst
Senator Sharon are already en- route and Gen
Eutler will soon arrive, to remain until 1.-The
trouble is over"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

BURGLARS WHO USED CHLoRoFoRM-A Min
cola, l.. l.. burglars entered the residence of
Mr.. Luke Fleet on Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs.
Fleet, who were sleeping, were chloroformed.
The burglars took about $500 worth of jewelry
and other valuab,es. Eight members of the
family, who were sleeping in all parts OF the
house, were not awakened
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

SUBSCRIPTIONS to the four per cent. loan to-
day amounted to s2613iS0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

BISHOP WHITTNGHAM, of the Episcopal do
ceSe of Maryland, is again i'll at his residence,
on Madison avenue, from another OF the at
tacks which on one or two previous occasions
have confined him to his bed and required the
most careful nursing and medical treatment
He was quite feeble all day yesterday, but last
night he rested quite easily, and the doctors
are sanguine that he VIII overcome this attack
as he did the others.-[ Balto. american Sd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

THE TRIAL OF MRS. COBB, at Norwich Conn
for the murder of her husband continues. THE
prisoner is attended In court by her mother and
than heretofore. Prof DoremuS testified to
having discovered quantity OF strychnine In
the stomach OF deceased, and signs or the poison
In the liver, heart and brain He also discover
ed traces of arsenic in the liver, kidneys, heart
and spleen of Mrs. Bishop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

TWO OFFICERS CoNvICTED.-The trial of a
number OF eX-officers of the county OF Warren
y. J Tor malfeasance in Office, was begun at
Belvidere yesterday. In the first case called
that OF Dr.. John V. Mattison, ex-clerk of the
board OF freeholders, a verdict OF guilty was re-
turned. There are twelve more indictments
against MattiSOn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

AT THE WHITE EHoUSE.-Representat Davis
{Cal), Stone Qowa), and Jorgensen, Commis-
SiOner of Patents Paine and Rev. DR., Lanahan
called On the President TODAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

REP0RTED SALARIES OF OPERA PEOPLE.-It is
SalalfeS:-TO Mme Gerster 5000 per WeplS. t0
Mile Hauk, 5000 per " eek, as against e25 which
she received In London; to signor Campanlni,
S3,OtO per month; to Nine. Stnico, 7.006f. per
week; to Frapoil and Nine. Pisani. 5000 per
month; to SignOr Del Puente, $50 per week; to
Parodi, $50 per week; to Signorina Lido, SO per
expenses in America are described as about the
same as those Of London. Tie average cost of
raising the curtain has been about $4,000. His
average nightly receipts are said to be about
s., 5O0.-fSelr York Herald
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

DEATH OF Hon. CALEB CUsHING-A dlspatch
from New Nburyport, Mass, announ ces the death.
at 11:l4 O'Clock last night. OF Hon. Caleb CuSh.
ing, In his 18th year. Yesterdays STAR can
tanned sketch Of his life and public services.
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kilograms to The Star.
BELOW ZERoI
THE POLAR WAVE,
DESTRUCTIVE FIRES.
Churches and Seminaries Burned.
FREGHTFUl GUN EXPLOSION,
DESTRUCTIVE FIRES.
Churches and Seminaries Burned.
FRIGHTFUL GUN EXPLOSION.
GEN. GRANT IN IRELAND.
GOVERNOR OF MAINE ELECTED.
THE ENTEEHsE COLD WEATHER.
Range cf Thermometer Throughout

NEW YORK, Jan. 3. ) a. m-The following re-
ports OF the condition and changes OF the ther-
mometer for the past twenty-four hours have
been received at tie signal Office:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

LIEUT.. GEN. SHERIDAN has received at his
headquarters, in Chicago, a report from Gen
Gibbon, giving number of points and cases in
support OF charges of mlsmanagement in the
Indian service. He disclaims having attacked
the Secretary OF the Interior, but says he felt
inptled to denOunce q nernicinuS system
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03
kENTUCkY ITEMS.
MOOnshiners Endicted fer Making
Mountain RitterS

CINCINNATI, Jan; "a Louisville dispatch
states that special grand jury yesterday re-
turned indictments against twelve moonshiners
who have been in Jail there several months.
Ihey all PLEADED guilty., several giving as the
reasons Of their engaging in the illicit fraffic
that they had consumption and made it for BIT
tiers. Two had sick wives who could not live
without liquor; another had but one Leg and
could not make living at any other business.
Judge Ballard sentenced each to one and two
months in Jail and 500 fine
ssSpendthrift,, Sold.
A Louisville dispatch says that c. w, Bath
gate, or Jerome Park, purchased on TUESDAY
the famous two-year old ''Spendthrift," paying
$4,000, and % per cent. OF his winnings In 1879
He was the property OF ID. Swigert, Of Woodford
Co., Ky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

JEFFERSON DAyIs.-The Vicksburg (AItss9
Herald OF Saturday remarks: "EX-PreSden5
Jefferson Davis arrived Thursday night by the
steamer r. e. Lee, and viii spend few DAYS
with his relatives here. We are 1nfOrmed he Is
in excellent health
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

THE MARRIAGE of Rev. ]. B. WeathereI to
Miss Katie Smith, grand niece of Mrs A. r.
stewart, at New York, yesterday, attracted a
large and fashionable attendance to Trinity
church, which was elaborateiy decorated for
the occasion Bishop Little John, OF Long Island
and Rev. DIR. Dix oficiated Nearly 5000 invi-
tatlons had been issued for the ceremony
ss-A fire at Elgin, H., yesterday, caused a
loss 0f about S1G0, ,e0o,i insurance ST5, 900.
"a a Lincoln, Neb physician claims that the
diphtheria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03
NEW YORK NOTES
Effects of the Cold Weather

NEW YORK, Jan. 3-The extreme cold caused
the water in the locomotive boilers of the New
York elevated railroad to freeze during the
night, and this morning trains were deiayai
from three-fourthS OF an hour to an hour and a
half. Above Hob0ken tne ice extends from
shore TO shore. On Cortland street ferry one
boat WAS an hour and fort Y minIlfes crnSSin.r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03
THE EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

OWING TO SEVERE COLD, Mrs. Hayes viii
hold no reception tomorrow, January 4th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

A PEACEFUL ARMY OF MENNONITES COMING
1t is authoritatively stated that Is, 900 Russian
MennoniteS will leave Russia this winter, and
tfat Tie majority OF these will settle in colonies
ln Minnesota, Iowa. Nebraska. and Dakota
these people, as class. are industrious, hon
st, and peacefully inclined. They leave Rus
Ia not because OF persecution. but because like
the Guakers, they are opposed to war, and be-
cause in Russia such scrupleS are not respected.
bit all men are alike subjected to CONSUMPTION,
Wtn0na (hjnIa) Republican,, Dec. 2S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

COIN vs.. LEGAL TENDERS.-AS stated i'm THE
STAR yesterday, very few government bond
holders calling at the Treasury take the coin
check On New York for interest instead Of the
legal tenders. It is rather curious, however,
that one among that few should be an emplOye
in the TTeaSurerS Office. who demanded his
coin check, which amounted to S3G4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

APPROACHED FROM THE WRONG SIDE-An old
countryman from one OF the upper counties,
reTcelVlng Governor Cobb'S embarrassment
when he was presented with the floral tribute
from the ladies Of Mobile, remarked to neigh
Rufe Cobb fOX-hOund he'd knOWd how to
make an eloquent speech without getting scared
10 death; he amt used to flowers and Sech like
put you Just try him on a good fox-hounl and
then your hair will rise ON ends "-ENobiEe Se,rs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

TIE HANGMAN'S RECORD FOR 1SIS-Ninety-
SIX murderers We're hanged in the United States
during the past year, which is an increase OF
thirteen compared with the previous year. All
were men: forty were white. fifty-twO colored,
two Indians and one Chinaman; five were
hanged for outrage, four for wife-murder and
one Tor hl1cIde; there were seven double eXecu-
tons, four triple and two Quadruple. More
were hanged on Friday than all the other days
combined, the number being seventy, and
twenty-five were hanged in March, Tine south
ern states had seventy per cent. of all the hang
1ngs, and nearly twO-thirdS OF the victi ms were
negroes. In the list Of states Texas comes first
with ten, Louisiana nine, South Carolina eight
Alabama eight, North Carolina eight, Pennsyl-
yania six, Missouri five, Georgia five, Arkansas
four, Tennessee four, California four. New York
three. Kentucky, Montana, Delaware, Virginia
achusetts, New Hampshire, Indiana. Nevada
and Arizona, each one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

CONDITION OF THE YOUNGER BoYs.-In the
sIate prison the report Is that Bob Younger is
in good health, but that Cole and Jim Younger
are In the hospital Cole is suffering from the
ball that lodged under one Of his eyes and has
never been removed. In Jims case some OBJ
Stfuctlon has formed in the roof of his mouth
caused by the passage OF the ball which shat
tered his jaw. This interferes with his respra-
ton, and at times he seems on the point OF suf-
tOCatiOn,-TSt Paul (ifj0ul f,lobp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

az King Alfonso has reluctantly signed Mon
CASTS death warrant. The execution viii take
place tomorrow,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

CHARLES FRsNCIS ADAMS, JR one of the gov
ernment directors OF the Union Pacific Rail-
roads, has rendered his resignation TO the Pres
ident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

THE CASE OF GEN. FITZ JOHN PORTER The
board OF inquiry into the case of General Por-
ter, reaSsembied at West Point, Y. Y, yester-
day. Judge Advocate Gardiner submitted a
large amount OF documentary letters in eyf-
dence. One fact appeared which was new to
every one connected with the case, including
General Porter himself: it was that President
Lincoln, september 5, 1862, ordered a court OF
inquiry as to the conduct OF Generals Porter
franklin and Griffin in August OF that year.
which was convened three times and then ad
Journed without doing anything. This wa
about the time of the battle OF AntieIam, two
months before the cOurt-martial which tried
Porter was ordered. A correspondence between
General Pope and President Grant in 1874 was
another feature OF the documents, showing thai
Pore urged an investigation, as requested by
Polter and his friends, and Grant replied that
he had examined into the case and did not
thlnk II called for any action on his part, and
that he believed such an Investigation would be
Of doubtful legality ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03
ELECAMPANE AND HOiHHOEND


ELECAMPANE AND HOARHOCND
Il COUGH DROPS.
ELECANPAGE AND HoAgHoUSD CoUGH DROPS
ELECAMPANE AND HoARHoUND COUCH DROPS.
ELEcAMPASE AND HoARHoCND CoUaH DROPS
ELECAMPASE AND HoARHoUND COUCH Drops
Pleasant to the taste. Convenient to carry. May
be taken at any time. VIII speedily cure Congh5,
Colds, Hoarseness, Bronchitis. and Throat aud Lung
Affections generally. Thousa2ds are using them
now with the very best results. Try them They
assist IN clearing the throat and streny.henih tie
voice.
Put up in HALE Pound Boxes, 25 CENTS.
ARTHUR NATTANs, PHARMACIST.
Cor. 14th and SITS. and I'd assd ID SITS. ~. 60.
dec10tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

a REDUCTION OF TEN PER CENT. OF WAGES OF
miners employed by Chas. Parrish tC Co, at
VIII esbarre, Pa. took place Wednesday Yes
teIday the men struck, refusing TO work at the
reduced rate, and committee has been ap-
pointed by them TO confer with Mr.. Parrish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

IraVeE INTERRUPTED ia tcvV Eo-lS.
The sudden and severe cold SnaD has greatly
defanGed travel this morning in and out or the
city. The Jersey ferries are impcCied By great
masses ol ice on the New York side, aud boats
are running with difficulty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

order issued by the Navy department detaches
Rear Admiral VIM. L. lie Roy from the com
maf!d of the European station and orders him
hone. Capt. John l.. Davis viii have charge of
the station until q successor TO Admiral LIE Row
is designated. The Richmond VIII proolb!y
leave for the East Indies toward the close Of
peXt week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

ItE DELEGATION FROM THE UrE TRIBE OF In
dams which arrived in the city last night, vii
hold an interview with the Secretary OF the In
terror and the Commissioner OF Indian Affairs
tomorrow morning at 10 O'clock. The UteS have
agleed 10 change OF locality in Colorado a i'd
as part Of the land which they Will relinQuiSh
Jects affecting their Interests which will be dis
clSsed during their present visit is the question
cl What compensation II any, should be allowed
a. representing the difference in value OF the
TWO reservations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03
AMOther Smu,V Storm, in Hsr,esaIn.

BUFFAL0, Jan. 3.-The therm0meter here is 3
degrees above zero. It is showing hard and the
Wtrd IS blowing at the rate Of 10 miles an h0uT
The railroads are blocked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

Higher than the mountains peak,
crOCv Deeper than the oceans deep,
- v n SrrC12er than the rOck-bOund coast,
More numerous than the Philisti.le host
Colors of every tint and hue,
r0rppS J PTIrer than the azure blue,
SA11S Indelibe as tine and space
ITEe hottest sun can't them efface
Wen ht the lad from eight to ten.
SUES y AND a between that and men;
\ They I'll the crooked, fat and ledI
And al the shapes that come between
Cheaper than tha common trash,
ppT Better than the habberdash
That is sold around tho town,
By Tom, and Dick, and Jack and Brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03
Two Men Frozen 10 Death.

ELIZABETH. y. D., Jan "A brakeman named
ogdyke was frozen TO death While coming d0wn
on central railroad freight train from Easton.
A man is also reported frozen on North Penn
SyEan1a freight while going over the central
dlNlslon. His name is not yet known.
-Four Feet of Snow.
oSWE00, y. Y, Jan. 3.-The storm which
commenced yesterday is the worst OF the sea-
son. Trains are abandoned on all the railrodS
The snow is four feet deep in the country.
Cold i'm Montreal.
MONTREAL, Jan. 3.-The snow storm of yes
telday and last night was the most severe OF
The season. All trains due this morning are
several hours late
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

The WEEKLY STAR, now ready, contains all
the news OF the week, home and foreign: New
Year Receptions; A Brilliant Scene at the White
House: resumption OF Specie Payments; New
aear Fashions by Jennie June; Lively Local
Notes; Agricultural Matters; White House and
department News; Proceedings OF the Courts:
Cfoice Stories, Poems and Sketches; Agricui-
tural and Household Matters
i9nS: 81 per annum, in advance, postage pre-
pald single copies cents. in MrannarS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

MURDERED AT A PARTY.-At q gathering OF
young people at Middle Creek, FLOYD county
Ky, a dispute arose between Noah Watkins
and GreenWade Hamilton, which soon led to
light. watkins drew knife and plunged it
Into Hamtlton'S neck. causing death soon after
ward. watkins was arrested and placed in
jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

N
FOB A CHRISTMIS PRESENT
AN OyERCoAT.
SUIT OF STYLISH CLOTHING,
A YOUTHS SUIT,
BOYS SUIT,
ORA BOYS oyERCOAT,
NOW is THE GRAND OPPORTUNITY
GETTING MUCH CLOTHING FOR LITTLE
MONEY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-03

THE INVESTIGATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
PRINTING OFFICE.-The report OF the special
committee appointed by the House to inyesti-
gate The government printing Office has been
completed and viii be presented to the House
al tie first opportunity. The results of the in
vestigatiOn, as embodied in the report, assert
that the accounts Of the Office are loosely kept:
that since 1869 three-quarterS of million dol
lars drawn from the Treasury has not been ac-
counted for, and that the cost of materials
used in the Office has averaged 3315 per cent
above the market prices. The committee re-
port that assessments have been levied ON the
employees in the Office for political purposes
THIS information may be of interest 10 the mi
norify OF the Blaine committee. 1t is said tina
Scne OF the evidence taken reflects upon the
honesty OF the Chief clerk OF the office TIL
committee VIII report that past administration
OF the government printing Office have been
guilty OF most Of the mismanagement diSeoy-
cred No attempt 10 impeach Mr.. Defrees will
te made.