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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12
The First Wttbdrawal,

SARATOGA, N. Y, Sept. l2-EX-Gov. Hoffman
resigned his on1ce as Sachem OF the Tammany
society Ina letter addressed to Augustus Scheli.
grand sachem, In which he says at is INV pur-
pose 10 support the democratic state ticket
headed by GOV. Lucius Robinson"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12

THE WINNERS AT COMFY ISLAND (N.Y.) races
yesterday were as follows:-Una, mile and
eighth, In 1857; Zicka, three-quarters Of mile,
1895; Judith, mile heats, hurdle, in 1852, 1852
The first race at Lexington, KY, yesterday, one
mile and an eighth. was won by Gils johnson;
won by Reno; time 2:3ssl. Himyar had walk
over for tWO-mfle race
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12

MEhPHIS TENN, Sept. 12.-The appeal for aid
sent to the Associated Press agent at Cincin-
over the country asking money, blankets and
provisions for eX-federal soldiers is fraud. It
was signed by III. A. Hill as chairman OF the
relief association and F. B. Mtllard, secretary.
The statement that neither the Howard asso-
citation nor the city government provides for
them Is denounced as utterly false by Gen. w.
D. Smith, prominent ex-federal officer and
acting president OF the Howard association, and
safety. There is not now. nor has there been at
any time, any distinction made In the dispon-
satlon OF charity, and the appeal is looked upon
py tne better class OF northern men and ex led.
erals as entirely uncalled for.
Help for the ORPHANS.
MEMPHIS, TENN, Sept. 12-fhe Preachers Ala
Association (c0lored) have appealed for pecuni-
ary AID. They have $50 orphans under their
care. All remittances should be sent to Rev. A.
Holmes, president.
The Fever AbatinR.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. 12-But one new case
mas been reported TO the board OF health up to
neon to-day. Seven deaths have occurred since
last night. Among the number were J. B. Pr
aggioi MRS. Z: c. BAXTER. Mary ID. Lee, VIM.
Lee, r. g. Stoddart. The last named died III
miles south OF the city. The Rev Father VIM
Walsh, pastor OF st. Bridgets Catholic church
was stricken with the fever last night at Camp
Father Matthew. Rain has fallen all the fore
noon.
Northern GenerOsfty,
MEMPHIS, TENN, Sep. 12.-The following tele.
grams were received TO day:
NEW YORK, Sep. 12.-To W. j. Smith actino
president, Botcard Association, Memphis: al send
you by telegraph an additional five thousand
oo-oay. (Slgneo,) JAY GOULD.
Acting President Hoscard Association Mempkis:
Draw at sight for ST 900 for the benefit of the
Howard Association. tSigned) John R. Nc
Clur, treasurer Pittsburg relief committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. l2.-Robert Atwood.
perhaps the most noted prisoner In the Ken,
LUCKY LUCKY penltSntiary, was pardoned yesterday by
tnree months and six days. Atwood was con,
vlcted for forgery, large amounts being OBJ
talhed py bogus paper which he had presented
10 LOUISVILLE banks. He came OF good family,
and while public sentiment was for a long time
against him, OF late 1t has been in his favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12
The Races at Quincy.

QUINCY, ILL.,, Sept 12.-There were over a0. 900
people on the Fair grounds yesterday. The
following is summary OF the $50 race: John
X, 1, i, j; Drift. 3, 2, e. Carrie CozzeDs, g. dis.
Time, 2:49. 249k, 243. The driver of Drift, I'm
nrst heat, was fined 500, and suspended TIL
Dan Mace drove the other two heats.
The 2:2l race was won by McCurdy's Hamble-
t0nian, Warrior ID, and Champion Girl sd.
Time, 2:26x, 2:2ss4, 227.
In the free -for-an race Darby won, Little
Gipsey "a, Charley Lord 3d. and Scotts Thomas
4th. Time, 2:24A, 2:20k; 2:23, 2:22k.
In the Hopeful and Lucy race Hopeful won.
Time, 2:l6L, 2:l1x. 2.1slL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12

ONB MAN WHO WOULDN'T STAND Ir.-After
reaolng aoout the interviews" or royal court
ship Of Alphonso OF Spain, ana Marie. OF Aus
trla, we firmly declare that ft would never DO
1or us to be prince royal and have to court q
Girl In the presence OF an ambassador. We
should throw him out OF the window. There a
little pleasure In being prince. and no young
American with any sand In him would take the
position and court girl with an embassador
looking on hii,odukee Sun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12
Pierce Ahead.

BOSTON, Sept. 12.-Republican caucuses held
up TO date In this state have chosen $50 dele
pledged to vote for Pierce, 226 for Long, and So
are uncOmmitted,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12
Reviewing the Militia

ERIE, Pa, Sept 12.-GOv. Hoyt and GenerAla
Hartranft and Huidekoper inspected the 6th
brigade yesterday. The brigade was about 500.
strong. In the afternoon the governor held q
given to the governor, the generals and their
STAINS IN the evening. Speeches were made BY
Gov. Hoyt, Gems. Hartranft, Huidekoper and
Latta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12

NEWARK, n. j., Sept. l2.-Joseph A. Blair, OF
Montcla1r, \. j., who shot and killed his coach
man, John Armstrong, and was indicted for
murder In the first degree, was arratgned In
court this morning, and said In a distinct voice.
81 am not guilty" The trial was liked for
Monday Oct 9Th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12

TORONTO, Sept. l2.-Last night, after enter
tanning Secretary EvaIts at dinner at the Gov
ernment house, their excellencies attended q
concert given In their honor by the Philhar.
monic Society In horticultural Gardens. The
pavilion was 1ammed to the doors. Secretary
Evarts left at $50 this morning for the falla
where he viii probably meet the British agri-
cultural commission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12

The Greenbackers OF Erie COumtv
ERIE, PA, Sept. 12.-The greenback Counev
convention met yesterday and elected JUDGE
Souther Chairman OF the county committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12
A Happy Man.

The happ1est man in the United States at
about four O'Clock yesterday afternoon was
probably, Senator Roscoe Conkling, OF New
York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12
HanlOn Fixing for =

TORONTO, ONT, Sept. 12.-Haplan. accom-.
panied by two friends, leaves for Rochester to-
0ay 10 confer with Courtney upon arrange.
ments for the race next month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12

IHE CHISHOLM TRIAL.-In the case of Henry
=. -, Hul!y, Ior Ine murder OF Cornelia Chisholm,
NUMBER OF witnesses to prove the character OF
aelendant ;I for peace. The defense then closed
us case. Yesterday morning the jury visited
gunshots IN the doors and walls of that build
Ing. After this the state introduced a witness
ih reouttal to prove that the lock on the door at
oh one nead OF the stairway In the jail had been
changed since the shooting occurred In the
AFTERNOON the argument for the prosecution was
opened by District Attorney Ford presenting
IN tne In @Iheory OF the prosecution. He was followed
by Thos. H. Woods OF Meridian. and Cal A r
Neek ior the defense. Judge Joshua s. Morris
Oa vlcksDurg, closed the argument for the prose
Su.iOn, the argument being limited to two
to the jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12

THE LATEST RETURNS from six or seven addl
uonal towns In Maine to those already reported
show that the opOsition leads Davis 800 votes
There are Sc towns now to be heard from.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12
Another Railroad Combins

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Sept. 12-The general freight
day and agreed to revive the old Southwestern
Rates Association, which ceased to exist laSC
April, and to re-establish the rates for pas1en-
gers and freight on the old basis. Commissioner
M1dgeley VIII continue to act as arbitrator The
action win be ratified shortly by the managen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12

TO BE IMPKACHED.-Afterth three weeks fnyes
ugaIlOn OF the official conduct of j. W. Renfroe.
treasurer Of the state of Georgia the snacIei
legislative committee have reported that he be
at once lmpeached for high crimes and misde
meanors. 1t Is claimed that Treasurer Renfroe
mas been drawing interest on the states money,
The resolutions win probably be adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12

HON. ALEX. MITCHKLI who fs noU In Euro.,o
ana VINO was nominated for governor of wis.
on consln by the democrats Tuesday, declares in a
cape dlspatch that he declines absolutely ami
Will not serve II elected. This throws the nom
1nation into the hands OF the state central com
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12
Our River Front, No. L.

Editor Star:-The work OF dredging out Wash
1ngton harbor Is to be begun next month and
finished before July. This is cheering. 1t is
now certain that the wharves between the Long
as was::threatened In the board of survey plan:
that the opposite fats are to be filled up, SO as
to make peninsula broad at its base, the south
line OF the Long Bridge, and tapering to point
Arsenal; and that, In the future development Of
Washington commerce, this peninsula may be
expected to bear one line of wharves facing to-
wards our harbor, and another facing on the
Virginia channel.
The newspaper notices OF Mr. Morgan's con-
tract leave 1t uncertain what the width OF the
Washington channel is to be. 1t is desirable
that this should be fixed now. Two hundred
and fifty yards OF nav1gable channel, beyond
the ends OF wharves, is not too much to allow
free passage to steamers, with room to get
under way from the wharves, and give the space
required for stream anchorage, by growing
harbor. To fix the channel width now, would
give the contractor definite plan to work to,
allow him to deposit all dredgfdgs where they
are to lie. and hasten the filing OF the malarial
hats, which h Il, now exhale their pestiential
The newspapers say, some OF the excavated
dirt Is to be deposited seuen miles Off at Rosters
Blufi! Is 1t possible? Why not use it to fill up
tne mats? Without explanation, 1t is the most
extraordinary haul OF earth made since Naaman
carted the "two mules burden" Of earth from
Palestine to Syria.
Upon the Improvement below the Long Bird %
there Is absolute unanimity. The preservation
of washington harbOr is conceded by the u s.
engineers as an amendment to the board Of
survey plan; it enters into the more recent plan
Dy Major TW1ntng; and, 30 far as 1t goes, Is
Identical with the washington channel as ad-
Differences of opinion relate to contemplated
hereafter. B.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12

CUT IN TwO.-On the morning Of September
:, about O'Clock, during heavy rain sQualI,
the Norwegian bark Luna, from Porto Rico for
queenstown, with sugar, was struck by the
Red Star steamer Belgenland, from Antwerp
for Philadelphia, and cut In two between the
fore and main masts The captain of the bark
awakened by the shock, jumped through the
after door and was rescued by the boats Of the
Belgenland, which also picked up four other
OF the bark g crew. The second mate and stew
ard and three seamen of the bark, who were
In their cabin asleep, went down in the wreck
The carpenter, who was at the wheel, was
knocked senseleSs against the bulWark and
drowned. The Belgenland arrived at Philadel-
phia yesterday with the saved: Theodore Jan
son. master; s. SlmoDsOn, mate; TheO Tomin
son. John Nelson and Carl Edvartson, seamen
HH- At Culpeper, C. H., Va, yesterday, the
jury In the case OF George w. Jameson, Charged
with the murder OF D. NJ. Ream., editor OF the
Culpeper Times, returned verdict OF not
guilty.
ts-The schooner Crenalaska, which arrived
In San Francisco yesterday, from Sanak, re-
ports that the Arctic exploring steam Yacht
Jeannette sailed from Crenalaska for st
Michaels Aug. 6.
Mrs. Bridget Heaply, died Wednesday
night, In Charlestown. Mass, from the eirects
OF Kick by her drunken husband, Michael
Heaply, who has been committed without
BAH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12
LETTERS FROM TEE PEOPLE.

women ON the School Board
Editor Star:-That the Commissioners of the
District may know the feelings of the parents
OF the children composing the public schools
upon the question OF women serving as trustees,
propose that you make some such suggestion
as the following:
That each teacher make a request of the
pupils to bring on day named line from the
parent, saying, IL In favor OF the measure, "In
favor OF women serving as trustees OF public
to Women sev1g as s1 ese Of nac
The teacher would be requested to note the re-
suit and forward to proper place for gathering
by reporter for TIE STAR, who would compile
the same into a tabulated statement.
1t appears to me that some such plan would
reveal the exact feelings of those interested In
this fmpOrtant measure, and be very good in
dex for the Commissioners In making future
appointments.
1t Is the sense OF some OF your readers that
Mr.. LOvjOy's place could be acceptably filled by
lady, who need not necessarily neglect '.home
duties''
Do you not think such a proposition would
Work? A PARENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12

tH-Pres. dent Hay es will attend the races at
Lexington, KY, to day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12

nRAWER0--Drillin9 Drawers only 80 ceHts
- Doubleseated Drilling Drawers only 80 oents
Job Lot Gauze Shirts, for 81.
Just opened d lot Fancy Hall Hose Is cents.
Fine Linen Handkerchiefs, for so centa
Bordered Linen Handkerchiefs, Is cents; worth 40
Bordered HANDKERCHIEF, 3 for 25 cents.
Mems Silk Ties. Is cents; worth 90 cents.
Mems Bfk Scarfs, so cents; worth I'll 25
Biz Shirts to order for 96. At warranted.
Biz Shirts to order for 07.60, ready to wear, at
THOMPSON'S SHIRT Factory,
1e26u JIG y 0t. u. tC.s opposite Patent Once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12

DRICE LIST OF SHIRTS AT ME0INNIaa
l. BRANCH SHIRT FACTORY, 1OO2 II st u W
The Comfort" "Mystery'' and reception"
Shirts, made OF Wamsutta muslin. and extra dne
linen bOsoms, are only Is cents
The ~Old Times" and Great Southern" (open
'front.' Shirts are only 80 cents; made Of frstcfass
goods.
The 'senate" Shirt, made o. Fruit of tho Loom
muslin and twenty hundred linen. Il only 60 cents
Heavy Canton Flannel Drawers, only 60 cents.
worth q.
ME0INNIBT.
3e7-6 1908 y street Ss.sC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12

SECRETARY SHERMAN UPON THE SYRACUSE
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Sherman was looking
over his mornings mail when the reporter of
THE STAR asked him to-day II he had any OBJ
lection to giving his opinion of the rather un-
usual convention OF the New York democrats at
Syracuse yesterday. 81 do not care to say
anything about the New York democratic con-
vention," said the Secretary, "except that
have very poor opinion OF the New York dem
Ocrattc convention. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-12
Gen. Grants Letter.

Gens Sifant'0 Letter.
HOW THE NEWSPAPERS HAVE SOUGHT FOR IT.
The letter OF Gen. Grant to Admiral Ammen,
the substance OF which was given in TIE STAR
few days ago, has been the object of q lively
chase. 1t was quite long letter, but that por-
tion Of it referring to the proposed Nicaraguan
fnter-oceanic canal only stated what was given
In THE STAR-that after two days consideration
OF the subject Gen. Grant had decided to accept
the presidency OF canal company IL properly
formed and II the necessary concessions were
procured from the Nicaraguan government. Ad-
mral Ammen was hunted by correspondents the
evening THE STAR made the publication. Being
out OF the city nothing could be obtained from
him. When he came in the next morning from
AInmendale he was besieged. He had however
forwarded the letter to Mr.. Field at New York
The New York correspondents telegraphcd to
their papers that 1t could be procured from that
gentleman. But Mr.. Field had gone to New
port, TO where the letter had been remafIed.
and when finally approached by the neWspa-
pers for copy had remailed 1t TO Admiral
Ammen. TIE admiral again received 1t last
night and Immediately mailed it to another
gentleman in New York interested in the SUBJ
lect. When he came into town this morning
ne was, as usual, Overrun by newspaper appli-
cahts Tor copy OF the letter The applicants
were INFORMED OF the last destination of the
uocuInent, and that was all that could be done
!ur theln; AS before stated, there is nothing In
TIE much sought after letter concerning the
canal question that has not been published In
The STAR.
tE-Pres. dent Hay es will attend the races at
Lexington, KY, to DAY.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-03-01
The Honest Farmer.

"No," the honest farmer remarked, in
terms of the deepest detection, =" the big
crops don't do us bit of good. What's
the use? Corn only thirty cents. Ev-
erybody and everything's dead set agin
tho farmer. Corn only thirty cents
BY jocks, it's a living, cold-blooded
swindle on the farmer, that's what it is.
It amt worth raising corn at such a
price as this. It's mean, low robbery"
Within the next ten days that man
had sold so much more OF his corn than
he intended, that he found he had to
buy corn to feed through the winter
with. The price nearly knocked him
down.
What" he yelled, thirty cents for
corn. Land alive-thirty cents? Why,
l don't want to buy your farm-I only
want TO buy some corn! Thirty cents
Tor corn! Why, I believe there's no
body left in the world but q set of gras-
ping. blood-suckin' old miscrs. Why,
good land, You don't want to be able to
buy national bank with one corn crop.
Thirty cents for corn! Well, I'll let my
cattle and horses run on corn stalks all
winter before I Il pay such price for
corn as that. Why, the country's
flooded with corn, and thirty cents a
bushel is :; blamed robbery, and don't
see how any man can have the face to
ask such 4 price
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-03-01
Home.

4 Western journal has the following
very practical remarks for those who
cannot get along without frequent whis-
kies: Liquor dealers pay on an aver
age - per gallon for whisky. One gal
lon contains an average of sixty-tive
drinks. and at ten cents drink the
poor man pays $3.50 per gallon for his
whisky. In other words, he pays 81
for the whisky and $3.50 to a man for
handing If over the bar. Make your
wife your har-keeper. Lend her 81 to
buy a gallon of whisky for beginning,
and every time you want Il drink, go to
her. and pay ten cents for it. By the
time Won have drank a gallon she will
have $3.50. or enough money to refund
the - borrowed of Won; to pay fer an
other gallon Of whisky. and have a bal.
ance Of $3.50. She Will be able to con.
duct future operations on her own CAPT.
tai. and when You become an inebriate,
unable to support yourself, Stunned and
despised nv all respectable persons.
vour wife will have enough money to
keep you until you get ready TO FL a
drunkArdIs grave.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-03-01
thing Of shreds, and always Of patch

. thing Of shreds, and always Of patch
es. but always clean. He sleeps in q
common dormitory on plank no softer
than those enjoyed by his spiritual chill
dren. Above his bed, or rather plank
is little holy water font, and picture
of Our Lady Lourdes.' In winter he
epioys the luxury OF an old blanket
hung before his bed to keep OIL the
chilly breeze. The sailors hammock or
the railroader's bunk is luxurious IN
comparison with the lord abbot's pallet
Excepting his plank and straw his only
furniture is a little bench, upon which
are an earthen jug, rusty knife and a
wooden plate. Such is the man who
freely chose, in preference to the pleas
ures and wealth of the world, the lone
lest and most exacting of cloisters.
The march of the monks from dor
mitory to chapel, cowled and with tu'
MICS belted about their emaciated bod
les is described as being awfully SOL
emn. They go in twos, hardly making
n sound with their feet as they pass I'M
der the hyssop of the abbot, and, in the
dimncss of the meagre artificial light,
they appear like so many skeletons
marching to the grave. In their stalls
in the chapel they must kneel or stand,
Reciting the office, they all lower their
heads ut the names of the saints OF their
order, and kiss the ground at the names
of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
The only salutation that ever passes be-
tween the monks, at work or in the mo-
mastery, is memento mort remember
DEATH. Indeed, the thought OF their
last death appears to be always upper
most in their minds. Each monk daily
digs out a part of the grave that Is to
receive his corpse. When the grave IS
completely dug he throws the earth
back into it and begins the digging
anew. Should he die while the grave
is only partly dug, brother monk, as
signed by him for such an emergency,
completes the work. The cemetery is
remarkable for the absence of familiar
names. The only thing to tell who
sleeps below is the single name by which
the dead brother was known in religion.
Notwithstanding the extraordinary aus
terities practiced by the Trappists, it is
claimed that they are less affected by
disease than are people in the outside
world, and that most of them live to a
very old age.