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TIE PERMANENT EXHIBITION OF Pill IApILPHIA
is not IN prosperous condition, as is shown by
an unon1cial report OF the president. It owes
$4,000, and, as the average receipts only meet
current expenses, the managers are not able to
say how they can pay the debt. This was the
price agreed TO be paid for the building and TO
the debt fell due, i've citizens advanced $40 600
ea "a at six per cent. interest. The roof OF the
building leaks badly and the floor is rotten. It
VIII require $3.50 600 to make these repairs, and
unless public-spirited citizens Contribute that
much the chances are that the exhibition Will
be forced to close up.
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meeting at st. Louis last night, at which re-
ports were made going to show that there has
been but little falling Off In the colored immi.
grafton northwest and that the numbers NAV
be expected to increase after the crop is gath
prpd - o.
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KILLED IN BATH.-In New York. Monday
afternoon, Theodore Schrimper, prosperous
business man, accompanied by two friends,
went to bathing house for q bath. Mr..
Schrtmper poised himself on the rear platform
placed his hands behind his back aud dived
down, head foremost. In place OF giving his
BODY a slanting position when he struck the
surface OF the water he let himself descend In
plumb line, the consequence being that his
head struck with force against the solid plank
bottom, 1nflict1ng injuries from which he died
In short time. His neck WAS dislQcatad.
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AT TIE BRIGHTON BKACH RACES yesterday
the starters for the Brighton cup, 2H miles
The race was an exciting one, and was awarded
10 Bramble, though great dissatisfaction pre-
vailed, as hundreds claimed that Franklin had
won. Fortuna was splendid third, being but
and Mintzer was good fourth. Time 416. At
Minneapolis, Mimi, In the 2.26 trotting class
warrior won In three straight heats, best time
226: sleepy Tom won the pacing race, best
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

THE HOOD CHILDREN FUND.-In addition to
the subscription OF $3.50 from Inman, Swami &
CO., OF New York, to the fund for the children
OF the late Gen. Hood, the members of the New
YORK Cotton Exchange yesterday subscribed
81 ,30O Contributions are coming in freely at
Richmond, Va, and the guests at Greenbrier
White sulphur Springs yesterday raised $500.
Army OF Northern Virginia and Army Of
tennessee have appointed committee to re-.
ceive contributions
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THE SPRAGUK EsTATR-The estate or the A.
a W. Sprague Manufacturing company, IN Prov
idence county X. l., attached by the National
Bank OF Commerce OF New York, which denies
the validity OF the trust oeed under which the
property Is held, was sold by the United Stafes
marshall under execution yesterday for a nom.
inal sum TO a representative OF the attachine
bank. The property tn Kent and Washin0toS
sion OF the property VIII not pass until the
trust mortgage and assignment under which
Mr.. Cha1ee holds are J1dicialiy declared IN
valid.
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kilograms to The Star.
GERMANY AND RUSSIA.
Meeting Of the Two Emperors.
THE SAFFRON SCOURGE.
REDUCING WAGES IN ENGLAND.
THE CALIFORNIA ELECTION.
FOREIGN NEWS.
RcduCinR Wa1es An En- nd.

FOREIGN NEWS.
Reducing Wages tn England.
LONDON, Sept. 5-The striking cotton OPERA
tives at the North End and River Meadow Mills,
in Staley Bridge have accepted a reduction In
their wages The operatives association did
not encourage them TO resist although they
@ sands or shree N wSers notice
d reduction OF wages had been posted have
quietly accepted IL.
Oriental Items.
BUCHAREST, Sept. 5.-The state OF siege has
been raised in the Bulgarian districts OF Ras-
grad, Shuma and OSrnan Bazar. The Rou-
manian minister OF the interior has Informed
the chambers that he has taken the necessary
precautions regarding a threatened famine In
the districts OF the Arges and the Pesth.
Earthquake at Szegedtn.
SZEGEDIN, Sept. 5.-A smartsshock OF earth
quake has been felt In this vicinity.
international Law.
BRUSSELS, Sept. The international law in-
stitute now associated here has adopted a mo-
ton proposed by NJ. john Garfard Bluntschli
a distinguished Swiss lawyer. urging the gov
ernment to bring about a settlement OF the
laws OF warfare by means OF international trea-
ties.
Meeting Of the Russian and German
BERLIN, Sept. 5.-fhe Nafional zeitung says
that the recent visit OF the Emperor william 70
the Gar had only been decided on twenty-four
hours before the Emperor left Berlin, aud that
me Visit was under taken at the urgent invita-
t1on OF the Car. The preparations were made
with the greatest secrecy. When the Emperors
met both the railway station ana the street
leading TO IL were cleared by the police, VINO
We're stationed at every twenty yards
Special dispatches from Alexandrowe men,
tion that among the extraordinary precautions
ADOPTED by the police on the occasion OF the
meeting OF the emperors, the street communi-
eating between the two imperial residences
was macadamized In order that the presence OF
conspfrators might be easily detected In their
movements, and their escape prevented In the
event CT attempted flight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

A BALTIMORE DRUMMER bought a ratlroad
through ticket to Atlanta, and stopped over AT,
a point on the Georgia road, to test the right to
do so. To make the issue definite, he Compelled
the conductor to eject him forctply when ne
again boarded O train, and he has BROUGHT a
suit against the road for $40 900 damaCes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

AMERICAN ORDERS FOR ENGLISH RAILS-The
Ironmonger states that member OF the Cana
dian ministry, at present In this country, has
which total, however, a moiety is for delivery
during several months ahead, and at higher
prices than the lots for immediate shipment
Prices range from "a lis. Cd. to "a 19S. per ton,
delivered In Montreal-the lower price for this
years consignment. The same paper states
that nearly 10000 tons of iron rails have been
purchased In south Wales for the United States
at prices up to "a los. per ton for Immediate
delivery. ScOth and hematite pig iron are SELL
ing largely for America.+London Times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

BITTEN BY COPPERHEAD.-Dantel Smith.
aged IA years, residing near Wolfsville Nd.
was recently bitten in the ankle by copper.
head snake. The ankle became greatly swollen
and his sufrerings were great By the fres use
OF whisky and sweet milk the poison was
checked and he is now recovering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

ALLEGED BREACH OF TRUsT.-A few weeks
ago James H. Post, then assistant postmaster OF
Paterson, n. j., was intrusted with 500 to in
Mr.. Henry Harwo0d, and after delivering these
was given another 500 to invest In similar
manner. Since then Mr.. HarwOOd has repeat
which be claims he lost while drunk. he was
taken before Judge Hopper, of the District
Court, yesterday. on summons charging him
with breach OF trust. He gave security for his
appearance on next Monday, when he will be
obliged to make good the amount or go to jail.
1N Y Herald 4tk
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ANOTHER RTHoMPsON.-T0 an elderly clergyman
OF this city is attributed the statement thai there
Is second American clergyman by the name
OF thompson who is wandering about Ger
many. and who Is OF sentimental character
ana OF previous tll-repute, and that 1t is doubt
less he, and not the Rev. DR.. Joseph p. Thomp-
son. VINO has disturbed the tranquility OF the
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A SEQUEL TO THE HERO OF FORCED MAR
RIAGE.-David II. Risby, youth OF %. has been
committed to prison in New York for grand
larceny, on the complaint OF his brother. TIE
prisoner is the person who, In December last,
forced Miss Jessie Hunt "a young music teacher)
to accompany him to minister and marry him
by threatening her life with q razor. They
separated after leaving the minister's house,
$4,000 bail. The examination was post poned
many times, and finally Miss Hunt, as Is alleged,
having been prevailed upon by Risbys rela-
ttves, consented to withdraw the charge. She
did not recognize him as her husband, and she
has never spoken to him since. Risby became
very dissipated, and his relatives claim that
this affair has been the cause OF his subsequent
misconduct
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THE CUMBERLAND MINERS TROUBLEs.-Nottces
were yesterday posted notifying the miners who
are not members Of the Knights of Labor to
wages question. The miners of the Piedmont,
Potomac and Swanton companies held meet
ing at Barton last evening. We did not learn
the result. 1t was understood that the Borden
miners would not work more than day or two,
Cumberland NeEs, 4th
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ACYCLONR IN LvANIA.-HunterStown
q village f1ye miles northeast of Gettysburg,
Pa, was yesterday visited by cyclone, which
totally demolished the Methodist Church. hadiv
injured the school buildings and unroofed 8
number OF dwelling houses and other buildings
IN the town and vicinity. The path OF the
storm was only about sixty feet wide, and ran
Ia an irregular direction between north and
south. The cloud was funnel-shaped
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

KILLED BY CAKE OF ICR.-A little son of
Miller Moore, New York merchant, was pIay-
ing near an Ice wagon In Rosselle, N. Y, on
Tuesday, when a cake or ice fell from the
wagon and crushed his SKULL causing Instant
death
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

DRowNED.-A scow from Gooderich went
ashore two miles from Southampton, Ont, yes
terday. The crew were saved, but nfeboat,
which went to their rescue, was upset and
ray, purser OF the steamer Manitoba, were
drowned. 49,
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LYING SPIRITs.-A New Bedford woman was
told by Spirttualist medium that her mothers
body had been stolen, but warned her, ''for
reasons best known to the spirits" to accept the
news without investigation. But she had the
grave examined, and found that there had bee
no robbery.
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Killed by the Fall Of q scafsold.

LEAvENwoRTH, KS, Sept. 5.-By the fan of q
scan0lding at the Opera House building, yester-
day afternoon, four men were precipitated to
the basement floor, sixty feet below. Charles
Brown and VIM. Yokum, the latter the con.
tractor for the building, were probably fatally
injured. Archie Turner had q leg broken ana
a shoulder disiocated, and Hugh Mulooney,
boy OF 16 years, was only slightly injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

Mr.. JOHN G. WHITTIER, writing to lady In
Salt Lake City, says Of polygamy: "How to deal
with this great evil confess is to me difficuIt
problem. While 1t exists, l trust that Congress.
however demoralized by party politics, viii moi
admit Utah as State into the Union No0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

LOST AT SEA.-The schooner Helen NJ Con.
don sailed from Philadelphia, August 11th, with
not since been heard from. 1t Is feared she was
lost, with all on board, In one OF the August
~
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Am Imperial COmmiSsiOn I'm Rrftish
Columbia.

san FRANCIsCo, CAL, Sept. IA Victoria,
b. c., dispatch says:-"Imper1al commissioners
are In the province examining the different
harbors for practicable railway terminus It
is said they have condemned the present site OF
the dock yard at Esquimalt as being untenAble
In case OF WAR;
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A LOST CHILD FOUND By DOG.-In Milwau-
kee on Monday evening little boy, three years
old, was missing, and his parents became
anxiety, and joined In the search through the
neighboring streets. he soon gave joyous
bark, and the father Joining him, found that
the boy, tired by his wanderings, had crawled
and the crossing, and was fast asleep. The
dog Is Joy at his successful hunt was share1 by
the rest OF the family
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

j. HENRY PULEsroN, the member of the
British Parliament now on his way TO this
country, once published q paper at Pittston, Pa,
and Afterwards edited another IN Phnnixv1lle
speeches for Abraham Lincoln, and during the
war was state agent OF PENNSYLVANIA at wash
fngton, with the rank OF colonel Later he BE-
Cooke, McCulloch Co.. and then returned 20
the land OF his birth, whence he came when .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

r. B. POTTER, member of Parliament. OF Eng.
land, arrived at Montreal yesterday. He states
that his object In coming to this continent is to
obtain, II possible, q modification of the United
States tar1n, and to develop the trade between
that country and England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

TIE GATLING MURDER.-A telegram from
Norfolk, September 4, says: VIM. vaHn, q resi-.
denl farmer OF Hertford county, N. c.. has been
Gatling, prominent and wealthy cItsen OF
Manning Neck, I'm the same county, and brother
OF the celebrated DR.. Richard 81. Gatling, OF
Hartford, Conn, the inventor OF the Calling
gun. The body OF the murdered man was
found near the old Gatling homestead, along
side hog pen, with the top OF his head blown
Oh and large hole In his back. Vann resides
at Hills ferry, and was seen about the Gatling
place with double barrel shot gun and q club.
He had several times threatened the life of Mr..
Gatling. The deceased was very popular, and
the excitement is very great In the county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

THE GOVERNOR ELECT OF CALIFORNIA.-Mr
George c. Perkins, who has probably been
elected governor OF California BY the republi-
cans, was born In Kennebunkport, Me-, August
%, 1899. He has had an opportunity to see
farmers life, he having been sent to live with
an uncle when eight years OF age, he soon ran
away and went to sea. He shipped first as q
cabin boy, and during his seafarfng life m ide
seven voyages in sailing vessels to Europe. In
his eighteenth year Mr.. Perkins landed In Cali.
fornia and settled in Butte county, near Oro-
Vile, where he found employment at farming,
mining and clerking In store, the latter ultf-
mately falling into his possession. He erected
and for several years conducted the Touring
mills In Orovile and gradually amassed q for
tuue. For two terms he represented Butte
county In the state senate to the satisfaction OF
his constituency. He is acknowledged as g.
representative merchant OF the Pacific SLOPE
and is also member OF the well-known steam
ship company, Goodall, Nelson Perkins.
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PlaRue.Strfcken MemnhIs,

MEMPHIS, TRNN., Sept. 5-Two cases OF fever
were reported to the board OF health this morn.
1Dg-Samuel Richardson, son OF the late DR..
Richardson, and W. W. Lockard. Seven deaths
have occurreo since last night-among the num-
Der Constance Bernard, G. A. Hunt, Alice Belbo,
ana Morgan McHugh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

eK-The wife OF Lew Benedict. the neyro min
stTel, has obtained divorce In Milwaukee. she
Is the daughter OF Methodist minister. ANA
lately inherited $4,000. anu
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Martin, In Pocomoke City, Md, being slapped
by John Renshaw, cOlOred, filled two pears with
Paris green and attempted to have Renshaw eat
them. He discovered the poison, and Martin,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

GOING WEST TO KILL INDIANs.-Chas Hughes
aged IA, and Frederick Hammer, aged 13, were
found secreted In the Union depot at Elizabeth
on Tuesday night. Each was armed with re-
v01ver, and they were well supplied with cart
ridges, fishing tackle and knives. They also bad
a considerable amount Of money They said
they were going west to kill Indians. They in
formed the police yesterday that they lived In
New York, where each had widowed mother,
and they were sent hOme.-IN Y. Times 4th.
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The Fatal Rite Of n Der m

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 5.-Six weeks AGO the
Wife OF ex-Shenn VIM. r. Kern was bitten by q
pet dog. On Tuesday last sysmptoms OF hydro.
phobla appeared and at O'Clock this morning
She died In great agony
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

SUICIDE OF LAvINIA ROCHE.-The coroner's I'm.
quest In the case OF Lavinia Roche rendered
verdict that they were unable to determine
whether 1t was caused by accident or Design
Bristol from all blame In the matter. Joseph
Langfeld, OF Philadelphia, to whom she ad-
dressed note before leap1ng from the boat
did not appear before the Jury
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MISSING GIRLs.-JOhn Kooske, OF Rockland.
New York, is In New York city on hunt tor
his daughter Rosanique, II years old, who re-
Gently disappeared from home, having been en-
tlced away by stylish looking female who
ago an older daughter. now 13 years old, had
disappeared under similar circumstances. So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

CONKLING made the greatest effort OF his life
yesterday, and Kate Chase wasn't present to
witness it.-[Cin. Enquirer, Sept. 4.
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Troubles OF the SPrague Family.

lNGS FOX A DIVORCE.
ANY.Timest telegram from Narragansett Pier
Sept 3, says:-As stated In the Times dispatch
OF last night, there is good reason for believing
that when the Sprague matter next comes be-
fore the public ii will be through Mrs. Spragues
counsel In an action at law. The counsel In
question are aware Of her stopping place, and
Undoubtedly have had consultations with her
since she left Canonchet They are exceedingly
leticent about the matter. and will not give an
fnklipg to MIR. Sprague OF the direction which
she has taken. There is every reason to
expect that the next phase OF the Ca
nOnchet trouble will soon attract the atten-
ton OF those who have been interested 10 IL.
and, es one who is informed about the
purposes OF Mrs. Spra2ue'S counsel said
tonight, ''there will then be music for the
newspapers The counsel for Mrs. Sprague are
Mr. Hazard, or Wakefield; Mr.. Henry Park
hurst. OF Providence; and Mr.. Thompson. also
OF Wakefield. Mr.. Thompson and Mr.. Hazard
are Old llends both OF Mr.. Sprague and his
Vile. and were frequently In consultation with
Mrs. Sprague about her affairs UP to the day
OF her departure from her husbands house.
MI. Sprague was at Canonchet to-day, and wiz
remain there, at least, until the place Is sold.
which Will probably be In a month. He has not
vet been Informed as to where be shall send the
clothing OF Mrs. Sprague and the three chill
dren, and the trunks remain packed at Canon
chet awaiting message from Mrs. Sprague's
counsel calling for the delivery OF the goods
Mr.. Sprague has declared that he does not con-
template any action, but intends to Claim pos
session Of his children whenever and wherever
he can find them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

SENATOR ZACH CHANDLER must be aching for
a fight with the widow Butler. While In Bos-
ton the other day he contemptuousiy referred
to the Maine GreenbackerS as "cross-eyed
democrats. ."-BdH Gazette
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GEN. HOODS ORPHANs.-A day or two before
he died OF yellow fever In New orleans Gen.
Hood said:-"If II is Gods will am ready 70 20.
have requested Col Flowers TO take charg6oc
my children, and appeal to the confe0ofato
soldiers TO support them, for have nothing On
earth to leave them" He left eleven orphan
children, two OF whom have since died Of tho
fever. fund is being raised In the south to
provide for and educate the surviving children
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-05

BALTIMORE PoLITICs.-In the republican legis-
lative district conventions last night the regu-
lars elected all the delegates to the state con.
ventfon, except two from the second and the
seven from the thild district. The Baltimore
county taxpayers have completed their list of
nOmiHattOns.-(A A n,eTicdn, 5th.
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TER LABOR COMMITTEE.-Mr. Martin, OF North
Carolina, one of the members OF the House
labor committee arrived here this morning o.
his way home OF the other members OF til ,
committee, the chairman, Mr.: Wright, OF Pa
reached Harrisburg last night, O'Conner, OF
S. c., reached New York this morning. Dickev
left the party at Chicago on Wednesday, and
Cowgirl, OF Indiana, extended his trip to Ore
gon. The committee has been absent since
the 23d OF July. 1t took some ten days
testimony in Chicago, four days in San
Francisco. and examined few witnesses at DeS
MOines. The depression OF labor and bushes
in o the causes and remedies of which the COM
mittee was TO inquire was not very perceptible
any here on the route and the farther ives
that the committee Travelled the more difficult
1t became TO discover any traces OF such de-.
preston.
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BALTIMORE LABOR RTRouBLBs.-Nearly 800 men
have been discharged from the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad construction shops at Mount
Clare. There Is lockout at the glass fac
tories, the men demanding Is per cent. increase
OF wages, and the employers being willing to
grant but 10 per cent.-[American. 5th.