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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

OUTRAGE BY KENTUCKY REGULATORS Sun
day night the regulators visited the town of
Millerburg, KY, and completely demolished the
house OF Ann Smith. colored woman. They
drove the negroes from the community or served
notice upon them to leave. Soon afterwards
the turnpike bridges close by were set ON fire.
and the safety of the entire town endangered
Many of the citizens had much ado to prevent
the flames from communicating to their dwell
ingS. The loss amounts to 800. .000 Fearing
that the fire was preliminary to the robbery OF
their dwellings, the town was kept under
strict guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09
The District in Congress.

THE ABOLITION OF DISTRICT DAY.
At the meeting Of the House committee on the
District of Columbia to-day. the proposed new
rules of the House was discussed, In so far as
their adoption would affect the District commit
tee. If adopted, the new rules viii abolish what
is known as District day" After full inter-
change Of views. the sentiment OF the commit
tee was quite decided that The proposed aboli-
ton should not be antagoniZed. as it was
thought the District would fare better by the
committee being called in regular order. as
system of day set apart for action on District
affairs.
sUB-CoNMITTEEs OF TEE HOUSE COMMITTEE RE-
ORGANIZED
At the meeting Of the District committee to-
day, Chairman Hunton reorganized the sub
committees as folloWs:-WayS and Means
MeSsrs. Hunton, Henkle, Sanford and Neal
Railroads and BridgeS-MeSSIS. Martin (Del),
Siemons, Aldrich. Claims-Messrs. Sleinons.
Heilman, Martin. Education, Labor and Char
table Observation-Disclosures. AldTich, sanford,
Iienkie. Streets, Avenues and improvements
MeSsrS. Sanford. Hazelton, Heilman. Sanitary
Condition and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. James,
Maltin, Klotz. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Klotz,
Regulations and Prisons-MessrS. Neal, Hazel
ton, SlemonS.
IMPORTANT TO IMBIBERs.
A very important amendment was made to
the municipal code Of the District by the Dis
trict committee to-day, by the incorporation Of
section providing that drunkenness shall be
punishable with a fine OF s., whether the inebll-
ate be disOrderiy or not. 1t is thought this plan
will have salutary effect among those who get
drunk solely to be locked up all night in a sta
tion-hOuSe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

GUARDING AGAINST CATTLE DISEASE At the
annual meeting of the Philadelphia Society for
the Promotion OF Agriculture In Philadelphia,
Wednesday, resolution was adopted, "that, as
it Is patent that the ravageS of the lung plague
or pleuro-pneumonta, can only be arrested by
general government 'to take such action as
will prevent the transport Of cattle from infected
districts In the seaboard states to the Interior
which viii certainly be infected unless decisive
action be taken by the United States board OF
health or other proper department. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

AT THE WHITE HoUsE.-Senators Kellogg an
Hoar, and Representatives Jorgensen, Ward
Mckinley. Dwight and Anderson called on til
President to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

MARYLAND LEGIsLATuRE.-In the house of
delegates of Maryland yesterday the message
OF Governor Carroll was referred to committees
tingly, conteStiHg the seat of John N. Graves,
republican, Of st. Mary's county. The senate
gave leave for the introduction of a bill amending
the tax laws and to appoint a state tax COM
missioner. A report was submitted from United
States engineers for running and marking The
Maryland ami Virginia boundary line. Both
houses inaugurated measures for new regis
tration system and for legalizing primary elec-
tioDs, and in joint ballot elected W. T. Iglehart
q Co. state printers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal rev.
enue, s452, ,557.04: customs, s6l5 ,ss6.72.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

a. Information reached Petersburg Wednes-
day that Mr.. Frank Harrison, q well-known cit
Zen OF Prince Georges county, Virginia, COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself With a I3is-
tOl. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

The President will hold his first evening re-
ception of the season on Tuesday, the 18th
instant, from to 10.
Mrs Hayes receptions viii be held every Sat
urday afternoon during the season, from to 5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

THE ANNIVERSARY Of the battle of New Or
leans was celebrated in that city yesterday by
solemn mass at the Cathedral, military
parade firing a national salute and a display OF
flags Throughout the CITY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

W-The farm Of Mr.. b. p. Waite, near Cat
lett's Station, In Fauquier county, Va, contain
Ing 163 acres, has been sold TO Thos Garnett, OF
Michigan, for $500.
sB-A sherman Club, to promete the nominal
ton OF Secretary Sherman to the Presidency,
was formed In Cincinnati on Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

GLYCERINE EXPLosIoN.-The glycerine build
ing OF Lafiin q Rands powder works at Oak
Ridge, n. j., exploded yesterday. Foremen
roof ana mangled fatally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

Two LITTLE Girls, the daughters Of Mrs. H.
Louisville, KY, were enticed away from school,
on TUESDAY, either by their father or an agent
acting for him. Though not divorced, the hus-
JUDGMENT AFFmNED.-The supreme court of
OF the Richmond Hastings court In the case of
John E. Poindexter, convicted some months
since OF killing Chas. E. Curtis, on the ad OF
March last, for which Poindexter was SEN
voluntary manslaughter.
sEThere was a soundof rivalry BY night. 1t
was the cat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

ABOUT 10, 600 CHICAGO STRIKERS attended the
public meeting OF the Butchers Union yeSter--
day. 1t was resolved to continue the 0rganiza--
was shot last night In q quarrel growing out OF
the strike lse 75-'N a. "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09
The P-Street Murder.

HUNI1N6 FUR THE ASsASsINs.
Nothing definite as to the murder OF Nj. Hirbh
has been developed up to o'clock to-day. AL
the detective force and at least hundred po-
licemcn are on the hunt for the right parties,
and no less than seven arrest have been
made OF cOlored men composing the gang
Of roughS who are known 10 have
been In the vicinity when the murder
was committed on "Wednesday night. Messages
from officers on the alert, and, as there is con-
siderable reticence on the part of police officials
in conversing upon the subject, not much can
be aScertainCd as to what is being done py the
force. 1t is certain, however, that moth
ing will be left undone to bring all the
guilty ones to quick justice, as all the officers
aDpear 10 be very much in earnest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

MORAL REFoRMERs IN CINCINNATL-The new
ordinance intended to rid Cincinnati OF pro-
fessional gamblers and confidence men went
into effect, yesterday. Eph Holland and Arty
Duny gave themselves up and were released on
Immoral shows" Ryan's opera house, one OF
the worst dives In the city, was closed by the
police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

THE ''STAR" ROUTE SERVICE INVESTIGATION
The House committee on appropriations dis
cussed the Post Office appropriation Informally
this morning, and decided to go on at once with
the Investigation into the ''Star" route service.
authorized by the resolution adopted In the
Blount, Cannon. Clymer and Hawley We're ap-
pointed a committee to make the investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

THE CIVIL SUIT AGAINST RICHARD SMITH DIS.
MIssED.-The charge OF criminal libel brought
against Richard Smith, OF the Cincinnati Ca
city yesterday, ON the ground that a criminal
charge cannot lie against a corporation, Mr..
Smith being charged as the representative of
jones' the writer of the article in question, has
been arrested on the charge OF criminal libel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

GOV. LONG, OF MASSACHUSETTS, was inaugu-
rated at Boston yesterday. His message says
that the state debt is s33 O20 ,464, which is the
same as year ago. While this is strictly true,
the state financially is not so well off as year
ago, for on the 1st day of January 1879, there
was cash balance in the treasury Of 81 ,294 ST.
70, against $3.50, ,05707 On January !, 1850. This
diminution Of more than a million dollars is at
tTibutable to mistake made last year in re-
duciEg the state tax from 81 900 900 TO $500 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

A DRUNKARD's SUICIDK.-John NJ. Carr, Of
RuShvflle, Ind, on Tuesday last walked into the
mill race and fired pistol into his brain. He
had been drinking hard after q long effort to re-
form his habits, and threatened to commit sui
eide, and no one believed him to be serious until
he WadedlntO the water -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

A FEMALE PHYSICIAN BREAKS HER Arm BY A
FALL his morning Mrs. DIR. Winslow, No.
Grant street, went to visit patient on street.
AS she was going up the front steps OF the
PATIENTS house she slipped and fell Her right
arm was broken by the fall just below the
shoulder. 1t was very bad fracture. She was
put III a carriage and taken home, when she re-
ceivSd medical attention,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

ST. LOUIS has only one citizen (Mr. Thomas
in value. There are flve having over $500, 200,
seventeen over $3.50 900, thirty over $500 000 one
hundred and seven over 100000 and one hun
dred and eighty-twO over $50 0OO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

A WARNING TO TEASING BoYs.-In the Police
Court this morning John Neuhaus. a German
baker, was charged with an assault on Joseph
he lives on B street, between 9Th and 7th streets
northeast, in the vicinity Of this mans bakery
and that on the 30th OF November last, as he
was going across the street to get drink OF
the shoulders and threw him on the sidewalk
and jumped Oh him with his knees, breaking
his collar-bone. DIR. PrenuSs, who treated the
prived OF the use OF his arm. The defendant
testified that this boy was with a crowd that
was teasing him, and he ran after him and
the boy stumbled and fell and he fell on him.
Several other witnesses for the defence tettified
to seeing Neuhaus fall on the boy, but did not
see him strike him. and he was dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

Two NEW CASES OF SMALLPOX were reported
at the health Office upsto O'Clock to-day, one a
white woman named Elizabeth Bolin, at 1911 X
street southeast. This case is not sufficiently
developed to indicate to what class it belongs.
The disease has recently existed in this house,
and their is one convalescent case there now.
The other new case is that of cOlored child
named Robinson. No. All X street southwest
the third case which has been taken from that
house TO the hospital. No new case of death
from this, disease has been reported. DIR.
Townshend states that he is very much
annoyed with reports of cases which. upon
Investigation, prove to be false. Frequently
the simplest indication OF any sort of illness
prompts persons to run to the Health Officer in
great alarm. and his assistants are kept con-
stantly on the go to investigate false cases.
Persons should have reasonable grounds to SuS-
pect the presence of this disease before report
ing TO this office, as both expense and trouble
would be saved to the physicians, who have
enough TO do TO look after real cases.
A careless colored girl with a small white
child was seen to walk deliberately into a
dwelling on L between AZ and 9th streets,
southwest, in which it Is stated that three men,
bers OF a colored family are lying Ill OF small
poX, taking the child with her and she re-
manned there some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

REAL ESTATE SALEs-Yesterday. Walter Il.
Williams " Co.. auctioneers, sold lot G. so. l12
fronting on 18th street, running through to Con-
necticut avenue, having Is feet front, running
back to an average depth of about 50 feet, with
improvements consisting of q two-story brick
dwelling, to c. j. King for 81 2S5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

Coz. NICHOLAS BREWER, one OF the oldest citi-
zens OF Baltimore, for many years secretary OF
of the Old Defenders Association, died at $l2:25
O'Clock this morning, in the 92d year Of his age.
FROM WEALTH TO PovERrys--The Philadei-
phia Record says Mr.. Geo q Stuart, of that
city, the great philanthrDpiSt. and once mer-
chant-prince, is now penniless, and that he has
gone out OF business, leaving his affatrs at the
mercy OF an English liquidator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

THE L. S. COURTS circuit and district, Judge
Hughes presiding, convened In Alexandra to-
day. The cases of Montgomery L. Keys,
charged with robbing the mail OF registered
letter at Potomac city; Baugh, the letter car
Patterson, for passing counterfeit money Chas
Koch, for violation Of the internal revenue laws,
as well as many others for violation OF the q.
S. laws will be carried before the grand jury by
the district attorney. The Atlantic Mississippi
and Ohio railroad case is set for Tuesday, the
18th, when, it is expected, Judge Bond will be
present,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

torn Stock Yards. January Ith, 1ss6.-Re-
ported by Lewis D. Means & Co.-255 cattle Of
fered, 246 sold at prices ranging from 3 to 5A
cts per pound; 13T sheep and lambs; old sheep
ound: lambs, from AZ to 81 cts. per pound; 10
cows and calves sold from $50 to so each. Mar
ket good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

OVERTURNED IN THE MUD.-Mrs. Young, re-
siding on Sumner street. reported at the second
precinct station, about 1880 O'Clock last night,
that stranger came to her house and stated
that a horse and carriage was turnedover ina
ravine Is or 20 feet below the roadway on 9th
street, nearly opposite the Schuetzen Park, the
der the influence OF liquor: Dr. that they were
not apparently Injured, though covered with
mud. Sergeant Redway, on investigation this
morning, found the carriage badly broken and
the horse injured. The roadway is in a very
bad condition, making travelling at this point
very dangerous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

COMBINATIONS Senate in executive ses-
sion yesterday confirmed the nomination of d.
B. Anger to be postmaster at Washington, d.
c.. and Thomas Ireland, OF Maryland, to be
collector of customs for the district of Annapo-
lie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

WHIsKEY WAR IN NORTH CAROLINL-Reyenue
Agent Kellogg reports to Commissioner Raum,
that he has raidedthe western portion of Wilkes
county, N. c., capturing ten distiller1eS and
Two men. The men were Identified as belorlg-
ing TO party who nred upon the revenue ON
gang organized for the purpose Of driving reye-
nue. officers out OF Wilkes county. The TWO
men were bound In the sum OF 81 900 each to ap-
pear at the next term Of court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

The EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE SENATE yes
terday was mainly occupied with discussion as
10 the pTopriety of confirming the nomination
of Capt. Homer e. Blake to be commodore.
The objection being raised by friends OF Capt.
Egbert Thompson that he (and not Capt. Blake
or Capt. Edward Barrett, both Of whose nomi-
nations for advancement are pending) was en-
titled to promotion to fill the first vacancy In the
grade OF commodore. No result was reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

LIEUT.. w. s. CowLEs, L. S. n, is detached
1Ttm duty on the Asiatic station, with permis-
sion TO return home via Europe, reporting his
arrival
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

THE TENNESSEE lett New York last Wednes-
day for Norfolk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

THE SILK TRADE.-Mr PeiXotto L. S. Consul
at Lyons, France, in dispatch to the Depart
ment Of State Nov. 90. 1879, reports great ac-
tivity in the silk trade throughout Europe.
Gable dispatches from Shanghai bring informa-
tion OF an advance OF prices In Asiatic silks. The
form of activity does not seem to be that of
speculation, but indicates a steady advance in
the prices OF raw silks and an increased demand
for silk goods in London, Paris and other CEN
tiers of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

sEThere was soundof rivalry BY night. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

r<.SSs BOVINE VACCINE VIRUS, from the New
V|y England vaccine Co. 10 points 81 (doubly
chargeD; single points 20c: Solid Lymph Gone,
IS. W.S.THOMPSON,7 703 18th ST. NV. 1an3-2w'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

THE EXODUS INvESTIGATIoN.-T The special
committee appointed by the Senate on motion
Of Mr.. voorhees, TO investigate the causes of the
exodus Of colored people from southern to north
ern states assembled to-day at the call of
Chairman voorhees,, and organized for business.
Mr. r. c. Carleton, OF Terre Haute, Ind, was
appointed clerk. He will also act as Stenographer
After some discussion as to the mode of pro-
cedure, II was agreed to commence the taking
OF testimony some time next week In this city,
and witnesses will shortly be summoned from
now In Washington. At a later stage OF the
investigation witnesses will be called from
other states affected by the exodus. The COM
Washington for the purposes OF INQUIRY, but
may perhaps take testimony at other points IL
circumstances hereafter seem to make such a
course advisable. The committee consists OF
Senators Voorhees,, Vance and Pendleton. demo-
Gratis, and Window and Blair, republicans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

ARMY ORDERs.-Major /. L. Langdon, I'd artil-
lery, is relieved from duty in the department of
the east and will report for assignment to
station in the department of Texas. The fol-
lowing transfers in the 1st infantry are made:
1st Lieut.. r. G. Armstrong, from company c to
company G; and 1St Lieut.. T. NJ. Lynde, from
company to company G. Lieut.. Armstrong
will proceed to Join his proper station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

MI ANS MISSION ON EAKTH:-A thor
6rmed disabilities may be removed. The experience
o. 70 years study obseryation and Professional
stored manhood. strengthened vitality, aad sound
conditions Of health, that have been Impaired by
oyertaxed powers. statement of obstacles to mar
nase and OF the means BY which they can be re-
noSed BY mail, 25c., currency or postage stamps
ADDRESS Secretary Museum Anatomy and Science,
lS9 9Th ave-, N. Y. dec2- -eoIm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

THE MOST DELICIOUS DRY WINE IN THE
MARKET.
THOMAS RUSSELL,
lamb 1913 PENNA. AVENUE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-09

THE FIRST PATENT.-Among the executive
documents presented in the House yesterday
was a letter from Secretary Schuiz recommend
ing an appropriation of $500 to purchase the
first patent ever issuedin this country. Accom-
panyfng it was a letter from E. 7. Hall, of Co
lumbus Ohio. the present possessor of the docu-
ment, in which he says it was issued at New
York, July 81, 1890; is signed by George Washing
ton, certified by Ed. Randolph, attorney gen.
eral as being conformable to the act of Con-
gress to promote the useful arts and its delivery
TO the grantee is certified by Thomas Jefferson
with the seal OF the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-23

The gold reserve In the bank of France
amounts TO $50. SOC. coo, IN the bank OF England
TO SIPS 81. 600, in the L. S. Treasury To 1885,
"a, $50 and IN the bank of Germany to only
5,e0o oo0, the remainder OF the latter's reserve
$50, 900, G00-Oeing In silver. The gold In
France and England is steadily decreasing,
much OF II coming TO this country. In France
under the operations OF the double-standard
gold is drained from the bank In exchange for
silver, but the finances Of that country are 10 a
most healthy condition. In the first ten weeks
or the business season last year-rrom August l
TO october 9-the gold imports at New York
amounted ito 80 300. 2O3 and In the same time
go ss9 SIS In gold and $50, 0S6 In legal ten
ders were drawn from the New York banks and
L. S. Treasury 70 supply the demands OF BUSH
ness In the same period this year the specie
imports have amounted TO s32 332 POS while
SO 4sl lis IN gold and 80 s4 $50 IN legal tenders
have gone out and into various channels Of
business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-23

FOR REM
1924 SIXTH st; N.w.-Teo.r room Brick. med
ern imps' Price $50 TdK pe RF month
Cpper part OF Marin Building" containing 40
thorough reTair and location one of the best in
Washington for small hotel
FOR RENT,
THREE F1RST-CLASS STORES in Marin
Building" cor. 10 h st snd New York ave. NV.
FOR RENT,
1919 RHODE ISLAND AVE. \. w.-Handsome
I1ck Residence containing Is rooms, elevator and
all conyeniences.
FOR RENT
SEVERAL FURNISHED HOUSES in desirable
localities Tor private families,
o15 THOS. j. FISHER L co, 1928 ''F'" st. n. W.
TTOR RENT-Four nearly new Brick HOUSES,
4 rooms, with mod. imps, at $40 per month
CaI for our LIST OF HOUSES FOR RENT.
Call for our LIST OF PROPERTIES FOR SALE.
Owners will do well to place their property with
Us. 1t Will secure prompt and careful attention.
JOHN SHERMAN Il CO.,
sep29 st. Cloud Building.
& THE CORCORAN BUILDING,
OPPOSITE U. g. TREASURY, 18th SraRKr.
Fine Stores, Office Rooms-singly Or communicat-
E.g-for Bua!ness Offices, Studios, etc. Wster s1d
Closets on every door. Elevator and steam heat.
Dark rooms for storage. Inquire OF the Jsnitor.
!y12
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But little over a week remains OF the cam.
paign excitement, then few days of ratifying
and 1ollifcauon by the successful party and the
people and country Will settle down In the old
quiet channel Those who have predicted dire
consequences unless the election should 90
their way will, perhaps, be surprised to see that
there never was really any danger to anybody
Or any interest, no matter which party might
VI m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-23

The legislature Of Oregon has passed con
stitutional amendment providing for woman
Suffrage In that state. The amendment will be
Submitted to the people for their verdict. and If
the women of the state really desire sufrrag
/. no doubt, have sufficient Influence owe
- men 10 induce majority to vote for the
dmeDt. The west seems to be much more
1at, bic 10 the enfranchisement of women
thai The east
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-23

:, : apparent that the democrats of New
Y,IL city intend to stick to Grace as their can
d.da.e for mayor and fight 1t out on that line.
j. Is too late now to make change, without
G.>odTantage, even IL a change were desired
There are 10I new advertisements In THs STAR
Haay,