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agent CTllcnlOW WrlCeS 10 Une COMMISSIONER
of Indian Affairs from Uintah Ute agency, under
date Of october 18th, that nearly all those In
dians were then on the reservation and exceed
ingly well disposed. Although they had been
much excited and frightened by the news from
White river they had become calm, and he had
entire confidence that he could keep them so.
He mentions, however, that four or five of his
Indians were reported to have joined the White
River Utes.
NOTE WRITTEN BY MISS MEEKER WHILE
CAPTIVE
Agent Critchlow In this letter encloSeS an in
teresting note received from Miss Josephine
Meeker 1t Is written on the back of label de-
tached from some Indian calico goods, and reads
as follows, the pencilled chirography being re.
markably firm and beautiful;
"GRAND RIVER, 1880 miles from agency, Oct.
10, 1s79.-7O Uintdh Agent: send this by one OF
your Indians. II you get 1t, do all in your power
to nberate us as soon as possible. do not
think they will let us go Of their own accord
You viii do me great service to inform Mary
Meeker at Greeley, Colorado, that we are all weil
and may get home sometime. Yours, &C.,
JOSEPHINE MERKRR,
q. 8. Indian Agents Daughter.
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THE TILDEN INCOME CASE.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-The examination, de
Of Colgate & Co, In the suit brought by the gov
eminent against Samuel j. Ttden, for arrears of
income tax, was continued to-day In the U. S.
courts. Judge Choate, before whom the question
Of the production of the books of the firm was
pending, gave decision to-day that the q. S.
commissioner could not compel the witness to
produce his books, as they were only required to
refresh his memory. The case was then resumed
before the U. S. Commissioner, and the witness
said that his firm had some transactions with
Mr.. T1lden, the nature and extent of which he
did not know. Witness was questioned at
had no recollection or impression about them and
could not answer the questions The case is
still on
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The Markets.
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BALTIMORE, Nov; 1.-yirgnia skies, deferred,
due Soup9ns % Se hs Pex ;forties. Ss North
baltimore, Nov, 1.-Cotton frm-middling,
101sa104. Flour higher and firm-Howard street
and western suger Ee 475as s as d. extra. 7sss
do extra, s. 75a6 25 do. family, s: 75a7. 5O; do.
Mos Biz brands sn 72Sa7 80; Patapso9 family ~.
at as9utheInrsd a5al ss Do: iaas 4os
Fss sPot 4sal a !SoysnI Noyember s
active; western agset7 white. ssaSs; o do
5sAa5Sf; December, 6a5sS 6sts sseadyWsouth. y%1s1
ern, a2a43; Testenr. white, Ia42K; do. 1ixed Ia,
a4O; PennfyivanIa, 41a421. Rye steady, 93. Hso
firm and Unchanged; Hovisions active and r'S.
packed aad roi a6ss Esss active. aiasS WPfssp P.trsop,
Sugar hishss.,A !. soft sslaloa W6isy SE steadEy.
Saange sa1 a Hsceipts.aouE 10s barrels, Whesa
sgsAsls re loo bushels. Dshhdien shipm Ssts GO
" 9oo o on11hels; corn. S0 100 bushes saes-Whest
NEW YORK. Nov. I..stocks e TGons. Money.
,.r9s Z; E9xGna1ge. long. $50; short iSSE. Govern
quiet. Corn quiet. ss1onser' "asa
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LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
A s.Children,s Day.,

Editor lMar:-I have read evening after even
ing with the greatest tranquility the many and
exhaustive papers written against the w. g.
good; but have looked In vain for some parent
to suggest to the school trustees the advisabfity
of giving the children one days holiday to at
tend the fair, as many children. my own among
the number, would not be willing to miss day
from school for that purpose, and would IT not
be good idea for the managers OF the fair to
have a s'children's day." and put the admission
low enough to be within the reach Of am The
high price of admission (befng the same as at
the CentenntaD, keep many away who have
families and whose means are moderate In
paper, I am sure you viii find but echo the
wish OF hundreds Of parents and many longing
little hearts. A MoFHKR.
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INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STAR.

AMusEMENTs-8th page.
AUCTION SALEs-5th page.
Books, &C.-6th page.
BoARDING-4th page.
BUSINESS CHANCEs-4th page.
BooTs AND SHoEs-3d page.
City ITEMs-Sth page.
CoAI. AND WooD-3d page.
CUTICURA-Sth page.
DEATHs-5th page.
DRY GooDs-3d page.
EDUCATION page.
FAMILY SUPPLIEs-6th page.
FINASCIAL-4th page.
For RENT AND SALE-4th page.
For SALE CMiscellaneous|-4th page.
HoUsEEURNIsHINGs-1st page.
LADIES GooDs-7th page,
LIST OF LETTERs-2d page.
LOST AND FoUND-4th page.
LoTTERIEs-3d, 5th and 8th pages.
NARRIAGEs-5th page.
MEDICAL, &c-6th page.
MIsCELLANEoUs-3d,4 4th, 9Th, 7th and 9Th pages
PERsONAL~4th page.
PROFESSIONALISM page.
PIANOS AND ORGANs-7th page.
Railroads.&c. page.
RELIGIOUS NoTICEs-1st page.
SPECIAL NoTIcEs-1st page.
STEAMERS, &C.-3d page.
THE TRADEs-4th page.
UsDERrAKERs, &C.-5th page
WANTs-4th page.
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ESCAPE OF FIVE PRISONERS.
How They Manage IL,

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-Five men, all arrested
and sentenced to terms Of Imprisonment for
passing counterfeit money, broke out of Ludlow
street jail before aybreak this morning and
escaped. Their flight was not discovered till
many hours afterwards when the keeper saw
the empty cells and broken bars. James Kelly
alias Paul Sturges, Thos. MCGEE, ThoS Hickey,
Edward Ryan, and Thos. Mccarthy. inmates Of
the jail, were confined in the so-called "United
States tier" on the first floor above the ground,
and considered the strongest in the jail. These
men had all received their sentences and Deputy
Warden FitZimmonS says they were guarded
most strictly pending their transmission to Al
bany penitentiary, which was arranged for this
morning. No visitors were allowed to see them
and Kelly, who was alone in his CELL was not
even permitted to leave his cell, a privilege eX-
tended to the other four for few hours each
day, when they We're permitted to take exercise
In the corridor, under the eyes OF one of the
keepers. The Keeper, on his rounds about
O'Clock. that one OF the 5-inch thick iron
bars in the window of one cell was sawed in two
at the top and bent inwardS. Another glance
showed a similar condition of the adjoining cells
Nos. and 5. In each case the middle OF one of
the five bars was bent inward and from the iron
Sill In which the bars were set, hung down to
within few feet of the pavement below strong
rope twisted of blankets taken from beds in the
empty cells Five pairs Of boots stood In the
windows OF the respective cells. Not tool of
any description was found The five men
climbed the tall spike fence and alighting on the
other side were at liberty. No trace Of their
further movements has been discovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01

CHARGED WITH ARsoN-In the Police Cour5
to-day: James Baylor ZachaIia Baylor ana and Mlhs sn
house, which was destroyed, on last Thursday
morning on o street, between I'd and 30 streets
northwest, the property of Martha Bayie[ S1o ~
Virginia E. Lewis. Several witnesses tesQneo 70
Seeing the defendants In the tmmed1ate Viclnity
at the time of the fire, and as there was no ",
fence the case was sent to the grand jury ponQs.
% 0On each. -
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BOSTON, Nov. 1.-Daniel Smith, who was re-
element Of about S12,OO worth of liquors from
the firm Of j. w. Gaff Co., of Cincinnati of
which he was agent, and who was subsequently
detained at, at Providence, r. l., on civil suit,
He was sent to jail in default of bail.
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Rise i'm An8lo-Amcrican c


LoNDoS, NOV. 1.-The Standard In It's finan-
ial article this morning says: The shares OF the
Angio.American Cable company rose on a ru-
company.
Italian murdercrs Sentenced.
ROME, Nov. AFTER a long trial CARDINAL
OF Capt. Fadda have been found guilty.. Car1ii-
nall was convicted OF the murder OF Can't. Fadda
and sentenced to death. The woman Saraceni
was convicted OF completely before the fact IN
the murder and sentenced to hard labor for life
Cold Comfort for Irish Sufferers.
LONDON, Nov. L-Sir sSta1ord Northcote
chancellor of the exchequer, In answering let
ter calling his attention TO the popular distress
in the southwest of Ireland. and suggesting im-
mediate action by the government In proving
work for the employment OF the people, says
only refer them To the Irish executive. He adds
that direct tnterposition by the government
would be open to great abuse.
Permission to Return to Egypt.
authorization to return to Egypt will leave here
on wednesday next
SMALLPOX.
BUCHAREST, Nov. 1.-Small-poX is prevalent
here.
The Lord Mayors BANQUET.
LoNnoN. Nov. 1.-The following members OF
the British cabinet Will attend the banquet OF
the LORD Mayor OF London on the 10th instant:
Lord Beaconsfield, Lord Cairns. Lord Salisbury,
Niscount CranbroOk, Sir Stafford Northcote
Right Hon. r. Asheton Cross Right Hon. Fred
erick 4: Stanley, Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Right
Hon. VIM. II. Smith, viscount Sandon, the Duke
OF Northumberland, and Lord John Manners
King Georges speech.
ATHENS, Nov. liking George In his speech at
the opening OF the Chamber OF Deputies said
that negotiations were progressing between
Greece and Turkey aided by the cooperation of
Europe, and were shortly expected to terminate
favorably. A peaceful solution he said, would
be advantageous to both countries, but it was
necessary in order to maintain the army in
effective constitution to continue military prep
arations because strength greatly regulated the
relations between nations Bills will be pre-
sented concerning the army and navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01

THE PAYMENTS made from the Treasury by
warrants during the month Of October, 1879,
were as follows: On account of civil and mis-
cellaneous, s., ,246, ,94S.9s; War, $3.50, ,477.14;
Navy, 81 ,230, ,s07.4 ~; Interior, Qndians and PEN
sons) s, ,T2a as7&s1; total, QA09o, ,eos.S0
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The Fever Frozen 0ut at Last.

MEMPHIS, TENN, Nov. 1.-No new cases nave
been reported since Thursday. Last night was
the coolest of the season. The Thermometer at
o'clock this morning had fallen to 81 degrees.
The Appeal and AUdlanChe both resume pub
report rush Of business, and physicians all
agree that the cold winds of last night swept
away all the lingering germs of the fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Nov. MRS William
Brownell, one Of the prominent ladies of New
port, was found dead in her bed last night. Apo
pleXy was the probable cause Of her death.
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A Rank DefauIter Arrested.

MONTREAL, QUE, NOV. 1.-Wm. DempSter,
manager OF the Ingersou branch of Malsans
Bank, has been arrested for defrauding the bank
to the amount of $40, $50. The bank holds guar
antee bonds for security to the amount Of So 600,
and Will stand to lose about $12 900 less, what
ever may be realized out Of Dempster's effect,
which is expected to be considerable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01

THE SECRETARY OF TIE TREASURY VIII this
afternoon issue circular proposing to pur-
outstanding for the sinking fund. An holders
of these bonds are invited to offer them for sale
to the Treasury at rates they may see fit, the
department to receive or reject any offers It
may deem advisable. 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01

THE COINAGE executed during October was as
follows: 6s,s93 double eagles, 11soo0 eagles,
23207s half eagles all of total vale of s. $780,
2572 400 standard silver dollars 100 each of half
dollars, quarter dollars and dimes; total value
$2,5I2, 1885, 100 each of five cent and three cent
pieces, and 921 100 one cent pieces all of total
3,917,6O pieces, at total value OF $6. 19S. .2a.
Total coinage Of standard silver dollars to date
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01
A True Bill i'm the Case of De Young
who Shot KallOch.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1.-The grand Jury have
found true bill of assault with intent to MUIR
der against ChaS. De Young of the Chronicle.
based on his assault on Rev. ]. S. Kalloch,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01

wThe steamship City Of Bristol went to sea
from New Orleans yesterday through the jet
ties, drawing 25 feet, the largest draft ever
1oated out from that port.
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Against the CentaI sy,tem.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-The grain trade resolved
almost unanimously this morning to instruct the
Genital system on the 1st Of July relative to
grain.
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"OUSEKEEPERS
III Fitting out or repenishing Will find at our
store complete assortment of
CRoCKERY, @
GLASSWARE,
CUTLERY,
PLATED-WARE, II
HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS,
Of the best class. Examination Of goods and prices
incurs obligation to purchase.
M. w. BEVERIDGE,
Uate Webb h Beveridge,)
No. 1909 Pa. are.,
oct4 Between 10th and 11th streets.
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THE EVENING STAR.
DOUBLE SHEET.
Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS PTsTo-DAy.-Internal reve-
nue., sSs1, 1885; customs, sS0o. o.115.57.
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A SPLENDID STOCK OF HEATING AND
IA COOKING STOVES, Ranges and La -
at @ 1ne low bnfar @ dno
trobes, Ranges and Furnaces repaired. All 80
goods warranted as represented, or money refund
ed Come and see GEO. Z. GARTRELL
sep25-2m S15 7th st. N. W., bet. H and I.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01

The NATIONAL BANK CIRCULATION outstanding
is as follows: Currency notes, $685. Is, $685. gold
potes, 81 ~, ,120 total $sS7 2O1, AS.
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HOUSEFURNIsHINGS.
HILL.

CAPITOL HILL.
want long felt in the eastern section of the city
has been supplied at last. FRANK has opened
China, Crockery and Glassware Establishment at
No. 331 n Pennsylvania avenue east, next door to
Ferd Frank, the Shoe Man. Give him a call. You
are under no obligation to buy. oct31-3t
DECORATED FRENCH CHINA DINNER SETS
IL at cost to make room for goods. at HOL-
MEAD Il CO.'S, 1343 street, opposite the Ebbitt
House octI3
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FIRE ON THE HEARTH
TO WARM AND VENTILATE.
Call and see the BEST FIRE PLACE HEATER in
the world, at the Navy Pay Oflice 18th ST. and New
York avenue o. s. E Co., 7S Beekman ST., New
York, or E. +. SIMPSON, agent for Washington
City. E. F. SIMPSON.
oct4-1m 1905 Pa. are.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01

THE PRESIDENT APPOINTED to-day Patrick
Haley as boatsWain in the Z. s. navy.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

n ~ FOUNDRY NJ. E. CHURCH, 14th and g.
SC5 At IL and 30, Rev. VIM. TAYLOR, of Cali
fornia, the eminent evangelist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-01

THE QUESTION BEFORE THE CABINET was as to
whether Captain Eads should receive s25 900 for
the ended quarter, not 1884 900, as printed in
THE STAR. AS it was stated that Capt Eads is
entitled to 100000 year, payable quarterly, the
error WAS apnarent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-05-29
An Educated Cat.

This story is told by Michigan cor
respondent of the Chicago Inter Ocean ::
Educated dogs, educated hogs, educated
horses, and even educated mice, have
had their intelligence paraded before
the public. But we do not remember
having read of an intelligent, cultivated
cat, one that could understand and re-
peat (of course very brokenly) the En-
glish language. The following case is
of such unusual occurrence that We
have taken pains to verify the rumor.
A little daughter OF W. FL. King, o
West Kalamo, Barry county, has cat,
or large kitten, which has been taught
to repeat poetry or prose after the read
ing of the little miss. Placing the cat
facing her, the little girl will repeat a
word, when the cat will repeat 1t alter
her by series of news, one NEW Tor a
word of one syllable, two news for two
syllables, etc. 1t is very interesting to
sit and listen to the little miss, and the
mews-ical of the intelligent feline, who
seems to be proud of and realize its
Importance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-05-29
A Ducking-StOOl.

In the crypt of Warwick church, the
mighty arches of which spring from
one enormous pier, there is an article
which has long gone out Of use-wheth-
er advantageously or not, shall not
venture to say-a ducking-stool, made
for the public discipline of scolding
women. This is one of the only two,
believe, that remain in England. 1t
consists of a strong oaken frame on low
wheels, from which seat rises from an
inclined beam that works upon pivot
or axle. The scold was dashed into the
seat, and then the institution" was
drawn to the river side at conven-
iently deep place, and rolled in until
the patient sat just above the water.
Then the land end of the beam was
tipped up, and the other end, with its
lading, went down under the water,
where it was allowed to remain not too
long, and was then raised for breathing
time. This process was repeated as
often as it was thought beneficial to the
lady under treatment, or necessary for
the peace of her family or neighbor-
hood. Whether husbands ever inter
fered for their wives thus disciplined,
as wives do now sometimes for hus-
bands who are unreasonably interfered
with in the gentle sport of backing
their eyes or kicking their ribs, Is not
recorded
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-05-29
An Artists Mountain Home.

During pleasant sojourn at Hot Sui
phur Springs, Middle Park, we once
took occasion to visit the quaint little
mountain home of ]. Harrison Mills,
the well known Colorado artist. "a
peculiar taste" some would say, that
selected the site and fashioned the
material for this abiding place of genius.
A narrow, rocky glen Just back of the
springs few hundred yards, contains
the unpretentious home, and answers
in joyful echoes to the laugh and shout
of the bright-eyed little boy and girl
who met US at the door.
The magnificent pine forest from
which Mr.. Mills cut the logs for his
cottage, runs down on one side almost
to the door yard while on the other
rise rocks so abruptly that little but the
green mountain moss clings to their
wall-like front. While looking up into
the grassy gulch from far below, you
would think there was scarcely room
for the sparkling rivulet that comes
bounding through, but nearer ex-
animation reveals graceful clumps of
willows, and even play ground of
some pretentions. From the front
door the view is confined to two direc-
tons, skyward and eastward. By the
latter outlet, narrow detile through
which flows the Grand, fine view of
the embryo watering place, Hot Sui
phur Springs, is obtained.
The first rays of the morning sur.
light up the scene, and that feature, it
is said, proved the strongest inducement
for Mr.. Mills. The cottage is a story
and half in height, and in front has
the broad, hospitable-looking proiec
ton, vulgarly called an overthoot," a
style OF architecture so much in vogue
among the Swiss peasantry. On the
rough interior walls to the left, as the
door was entered, the symmetrical
outlines of mammoth elk first at
tracted attention. Upon these were
hung the favorite rifle and other accout-
remehts Of the chase, of the artist who,
by the way, is passionately fond of
hunting. Scattered around the room
is the simple household furniture, inter
mingled with paintings in different
stages of cOmpletion-tor,b be it remem-
bered, this is studio, sitting-room,
kitchen and closet.
Among the paintings nearly finished.
was one of Hill, the noted hunter, trap
per, and government scout. There was
also a superb representation of the
head of deer, and several pieces of
mountain scenery. Of the life work of
Mr.. Mills, little need be said, for Color
adams of taste are almost universally
familiar with his excellent standing,
both as landscape and portrait painter.
He also possesses considerable literary
talent, having in years past done credi-
table service in the journalistic field.
His selection of the vicinity of Hot
Sulphur Springs for permanent home
must be taken as marked testimony in
behalf of the pictursequeness of the
region, and of its other great natural
attractions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-05-29
Is Tt Haunted?
New York Herald

The residents of the little village of
Graniteville, Staten Island, are greatly
exercised over what Is said to be a
haunted house in their midst. The
residence, a fine looking old structure,
which is the center of attraction in the
village, was until lately occupied by the
family Of Mr.. David Decker. The
room over the kitchen, which was occu-
pied by Mr.. Decker's daughters as a
bed-chamber, is the room IN which the
supernatural incidents are said to have
occurred. The family had occupied
the house only short time when the
young ladies complained OF queer
noises and strange movements in their
room, commencing about midnight and
continuing until about 2 o'clock in the
morning. Mr.. Decker laughed at the
statements made by his daughters, and
told them it was clear imagination. A
few days afterwards the girls again ap-
pealed to their father, telling him they
would rot enter the room at night again
under any circumstances. They said
they could not sleep owing to the fur
niture being moved about the room,
and even their bed being lifted from the
floor. Mr.. Decker concluded to inves-
tigate the matter and in company with
Captain George Wood and several other
neighbors, all of whom are members of
the old Baptist Church in the village,
spent night in the mysterious room.
They said they had experienced enough
to substantiate the statements made by
the girls, and Mr.. Decker concluded to
vacate the premises, which he did.
Captain Wood, in speaking of his nights
experience in the room, declared that
the iron bedstead On which the party,
seven in number, were seated was rails
ed from three to five inches from the
floor about twenty times. The other
persons of the party corroborated the
Captains statement. Captain "Abe"
Tyson, an old resident OF the village,
said that about fifty years ago he and
Captain John Mersereau, now dead,
slept in the same room one night and
heard strange noises from midnight I'M
til about o'clock IN the morning: The
family of the Rev. Mr.. Young, while oc-
cupying the premises, were annoyed IN
similar manner. The house, which
stands but d short distance from the
site of the residence of Polly Bodyne,
who was tried for murder and for burn
ing her house about thirty years ago,
has been closed since Mr.. Decker's
family vacated it.