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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-20

In the sO-cailed boat-race between Hanlan
and Courtney On the Potomac yesterday every
requisite was present but the race itself. The
day was simply perfect, the course was admira-
bic, the water was IN uneXceptionable condi-
ton, the spirit of fair-play and enthusiasm was
mantle st everywhere. and such crowd OF
spectators was present as never before assem-
bled on such an occasion In America. All that
was lacking was pair OF strong nerved willing
oarSmen Oh the river. For want OF these what
ought to have been historical contest turned
out to be contemplate and disreputable FnSc0.
just why Courtney pursued the course he did
Will probably never be known to the public.
Nor does 1t matter much now. He may have been
sick, as is claimed, and he may have taken his
part from choice His friends, who insist that
he lacks neither strength, skill, nor endurance
explain his failure yesterday by saying that In
a crisis he Is subject to nervous prostrations
which almost invariably unfit him for contest
and sometimes send him to bed. This is a
charitable view and it Is perhaps, well enough
to accept It. But all the same the fact remains
that when he is weighed In the balance he Is
found wanting. He may have been hit to row
yesterday, and he may not have been. When
he came upon the course. however, he must
have known that he either could not or would
not row. In either case, 1t was a duty he owed
not less to the public than to himself to stand
out or the way and let Riley take his place In
the race. in order that the vast throng which
had come together to witness a trial OF skill and
strength should not turn Its face homeward in
disappointment and disgust. That he did not
do this is enough. He should withdraw him.
self from public view, at once and forever. He
Is no longer an object OF intreSt.
But leaving Courtney out of view altogether,
and assuming that the affair was conducted
ION the square throughout, the public still has
good deal to complain OF. To postpone the
race for an hour, at TOO late period in the day
for sufficient public notice of the fact, and after
perhaps fifty thousand persons had taken their
places, on the theory that two brawny athletes
could not endure for forty minutes the heat to
which the immense crowd OF men women and
children had Oeen subjected for three or four
hours, was a piece OF impertinence to begin
with, and when the spiritleS5 affair came to
conclusion without any contest at ALL 1t was
simply adding Insult to injury. Washington
will be glad TO furnish at all times field for
honorable, legitimate and fairly conducted con
tests OF any kind. but she wants no more meet
ings like that OF yesterday.
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The Double Sheet Saturday.

The STARwill be published as usual on Satur-
day in eight page form OF flfty-six columns.
Advertisers and newsdealers will please send in
their orders as early as practicable for this
enlarged and extra edition. The number OF
new advertisements printed last Saturday was
133. The number thus far printed In May
is 1.:35j.
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3he Eoensso Star has q regular. Dsrns0-
went. bona tide daily circulation more
thar double that Of ong other daily paper
published ~ Washtnotos, and equal to thu
Of all the other daily papers here added to-
oefhev.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-20

LOR RENT-One HOUSE; and two for sale on
Il easy terms: all new; nsar East Falls Church
station. WELLS FlRRES ~
my1-3w' Falls Church. Va
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FoR EE FIT oorooR.n ,n,,n,ra
Opposite q. 8. TREASURY, l6rH STREET

cating-foT Business Offices, Studios etc. Water
ana closets on every floor Elevator and steam heat
DARK rooms for storage. Inquire of the Janitor.
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TIE STAR is connected with the wires Of the Ma
tonal Telephone Exchange and with the Western
Union Telephone Exchange Both these agencies
therefore be svailed Of In sending to THE STAR
advertisements. orders for the paper to be served,
news. or any information, at any hour Of the day
free Of charge. These facilities great conve-
nience and will be appreciated by the customers Of
The STAR.
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FOR RENT AND SALE.
LOR RENT-By b. o. HOFFMAN,
REAL ESTATE AGENT AND AuorroNIHR,
10th and + streets northwest.
AIS 18th st. n. W. large

Is ,d 1sS st. sn9 9' S:;, s1sth st
@ .nc o.i9 rss1so Isl 18th st s
Fur iSh 1856 st. shop e
Fur. house. Mass. az. 1918 18th ST. NV,
9o2 ct, NV. rs 22os 18th st. NV, G..
egg + Nv. rs Go Go PSI = St sx: 1 Is
:, re. and bath..... so 325 LIST st. Sc. rs.
$50 9Th St; ne. RS. -. so9 4 st: NV. rs.
GIG "a; av. NV. IS SIT 9Th st. ne. rs 10
bl6 18th ST. NV, store IS
and keep Il bsfors the the pGSc
stanty.
have many Of the finest building sites in the city
f ps M as9 = a s in every seesn st prices
B. o. HOFFMAN.
my15 10th and SITS. NV.
+ THE ooRooRAN BUILDING.
OPPOSITE q. 8. TREASURY. 18th STREET.
time ssSres Once eon%nn
and closets On every noor Elevator and steam heat
DARK I rooms for storage Inquire of the Janitor.
EoR RENT-one HOUSE; and two for sale on
sasy all new" ns %E Efss F Eos Church
my1-3w Falls Church. Va.
GOCD INVESTMENTS.-we are authorized to
" offer the following property for immediate
A three story FRAME of eight rooms, gas, water
and b bath 6 good lot to thirty alley stable
to good tenant Location New York ave-. near 5th St
A two story BRICK HOUSE, seven rooms gas
water, lot - 9x140 to alley in good order and rent
Location NJ ST., between 18th and 18th
- A three story FRAME HOUSE, on L ST., between
10Th and 10Th. seven rooms, gss, water and BAH.
81, 600 W. E. BURFORD l. CO.,
MyII Ills st. n W.
E0R SALE-I st bet. 18th and 18th SITS. NV, a
L, handsome BUILDING SITE. fontinE south;
SALEI,A small TRIANGLE OF LAND on New
hampshire ave., facing Dupont Circle FOR
SALE.l6th st., cor Of NV, inst north of
Scot Statue, " LOT 80 # 8 in. on st. by SO it,
on 10th st. FOR SALE-Massachusetts ave. NV,
pet 10Th and 18th SITS: NV, desirable small
BUILDING LOT, fronting on both Massachusetts
ave. and st, FOR SALE-Handsome PROPERTY
corner OF 18th and sts. consisting of three
story Dwelling adjoiD ed by desirable Building Lots
Will be sold at a sacrifice. FOR SALE-14l6 18th
ST. NV, four-story Press Brick RESIDENCE,
containing ten rooms and modern improvements
will sell at a great bargain. FOR SALE-706 8th st.
NV, two story and basement BRIHK, Just north
Of ~. s. Patent Office. THOS. J. FISHER b CO.,
IZ23 81, NV. my10
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Ladies' Kid Lined Opera Slippers. ID.
Ladies strap Sandals. recommendation
Ladies' and 4-strap Sandals. 81 TO S3( ~
Ladies' High button 5-strap sandal "a 80 -
Ladies' Cur Kid Button 81. so
Ladies' Slippers and Newports from .45c. up
GENTS:-Me have the incest stock of Gents Low
Shoes south of New York. Our French CALF Hand
made Low Shoes in Ties, Low, Button and Oon-
Rress are of the best material and make Prices are
guaranteed lower than elsewhere.
One price.
apS0 GEO. MCCARTHY.
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The Washington Gas Light Company have at their
Office on 10th street, an assortment Of the sun
DIAL GAS COOKING STOVES, In various sizes
and patterns. This is the Stove used by Miss Dods
In her lectures on cookery. q
Gall and examine them. my9U
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LOST AND FOUND.

OST-Wednesdsy, 18th inst, CANARY BIRp,
IL wings tipped with gray. Suitable reward ii
returned 10 Miss ALICE, at Washington Umbrella
Factory, opposite Wizards Hotel. It.
7 OST-A valuable Red MEMORANDUM BOOK,
~ containing valuable notes, two dollar BILL
&c. I he finder is welcome to the two dollar bill
by returning the book to Room No. l, Lenox Build
ing, cor 18th and q sts IL
SIRAYED-From my premises, May IL, $780,
- Black Name HORSE; right hip m
down; short tail. A reward of IS will be 'ESN
paid if returned to 1873 Md ave. n. Q. mlS3t. N2A
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-02-05

!. United States Supreme Court be increased
to twenty one, divided into three divis.
ions and presided over by a Chief Justice and
two assistants, the Chief Justices to be
appointed by the President from the Assocf-
ate Justices ); by MIR. Valentine (R., iNeb.}-
Forthe appointments of a Commission to as
certain and report the losses sustained by cit
liens on account of Indian depredations; by
Mr.. Springer 3D., Iu.)-To amend the United
States Election laws in regard to the ap-
pOintment of Supervisors, etc.; by Mr..
Mason (R., n. Y.)-To incorporate the Cosmo-
American Colonization and General I'm
provement Bureau in the United states.
The bill incorporates Thurlow, Weed, ;Cardi-
nal NcCloskey and twenty others as such Blu :
reau. The capital stock shall be not less
than 81 100000. and may be increased. Inc
conducting emigration from overcrowded
cities and other districts of the United states,
and from Great Britain and other parts of
Europe, to the several States and Terrific
ries of the United States, aiding emigrants,
and other humane and commercial purposes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-02-05
THE MAINE TROUBLES.

The Republican Legislature, on the
Goth, adopted concurrent resolutions declar-
ing itself the legal Legislature Of the State,
and warning the public that any and all 9TH
er bodies purporting to be the Legislature
we're acting entirely without authority and
in violation of the Constitution. The Sec
rotary of State was authorized to
procure a suitable State seal. the
Poriginal having been distracted. Upon
the request of Wallace r. White Of Win
throp, committee was appointed to inves-
tigate the charges of bribery preferred
against him by Fusion members of the Leg
islature.-The Fusion Legislature met in
Union Hall. Speeches were made by Dick
ey, Bradbury and others, urging the MEM
bers to stand firm and they would ultimately
be recognized as the legal Legislature by the
Courts as well as by Congress. 1t was stated
that money would be provided to pay the
mileage and per diem of members. The
committee appointed to prepare questions
to submit to the Supreme Court not being
ready to report, the Legislature adjourned
till to morrow.
Both Legislatures met on the 21st,
but neither transacted any business of special
importance.--Sawyer, Fusiond, Secretary of
State, has established an Office in business
block, appointed a Deputy and Clerk, and
announces to the public that he has the great
seal Of the State and is the only person legal
iy qualified to transact the business pertain
Ing to the Secretary's Office.
Both Legislatures were in session on
the 22d, but nothing occurred of special inter-
est.
The Republican Legislature devoted
the 23d to merely routine business. The Flu
sionHouse passed resolution directing Saw
yer, Secretary of State, to notify municipal
officers that new valuation Of the State is to
be made; also, to notify the Towns OF Bruins
wick and Ellsworth that their Representa-
tives have withdrawn from this House. The
Senate directed an examination Of the books
Of the State Treasurer. A joint COM
mittee was appointed to consult in regard to
the removal of the Legislature to either
Biddeford or Portland. The report OF the
appointed to prepare questions to
submit to the Supreme Court was received |
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-02-05

G1o6e printing Office and sieeping apart
ments, burned on the night of the 21st. six
men were sleeping in The building, three Of
whom escaped by jumping to the ground.
Ed. S. Henderson, foreman of the Globe
| Office and VIM. McClain, a printer, were
burned to death; and c. C. Kinlock, a rail-
road man, was badly burned,. although not
fatally.
Dan. Searles, colored, was hanged at
Oswego, n. Y, on the 21st, for the murder
of Eldridge G. Rewey, an aged farmer, in
June last. The culprit made speech upon
the gallows, confessing the crime, which he
laid to strong drink.
Severe earthquake shocks occurred
in the island of Cuba on the night of the 22d
and morning Of the 23d, causing great eX-
element and terror among the inhabitants,
as they were the first ever experienced on
the island. There was no damage done at
Havana, although it is reported that build
ings were injured at San Cristobal. Several
shocks have occurred recently in South and
Central America. 40 O. s.pH @ +
Charles H. Hardin was hanged at
Pennington, st. Francois County, Mo-,
on the ~ 23d, for the murder
of Robert Ferguson in October
last. The murdered man was emigrating
from Cherokee County, Kans., to Columbia
Tenn, and the murder was committed for
the sake of plHnder. '.,1--. t.
The steamer Charmer, of the Red
River Transportation Line, was burned to
the waters edge on the morning of Sunday,
the-25th, near Bayou Sara, La. Eight lives
were lost, viz, two chamtermaids, two
cooks, two cabin boys, one fireman and one
deck hand. The cargo consisted of 2,100
bales of cotton. The Charmer was an ele-
giant new steamer and cost ,0O0. She was
insured for $4,000.
A Leavenworth dispatch of the 25th
says it is now conceded that the robbery of
Paymaster Broadhead's safe (of $25, OOO) was
accomplished while the safe was in charge of
the Express Company, between Leaven-
worth and Atchison. The seals of the safe
We're intact when it was delivered by Major
Broadhead to the express agent at the former
place. fs g,- a.sa @ ti .... sn.I..
The shoe-shop of the Kings County
Penitentiary, Brooklyn, N. Y, was burned
on the Goth. The Bay State Shoe and Leath-
or Company, lessees of the prison labor, lose
about 5000, 900 in stock and machinery. The
company is fully insured. HG
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-02-05
and adopted. Thesauestfons are five in num-.

and adopted. Thesquestions' are five in num-
Der, and cover the ground of the legality of
the rival Legislatures. --Great excitement
prevailed among the Republicans during
the latter part of the day and evening,
on account of the discovery of an. alleged
Fusionist plot to burn the houses Of lead
ing Republicans of Augusta, the doomed
residences being marked by triangular bits
of paper. Others looked upon the affair as
huge joke. Governor Davis issued orders
| to have the State-house garrisOned by
troops, and companies were forwarded by
special train from Lewiston, Gardiner and
other places. 1t was reported that the Re-
publicans had determined to dispense the
Fusion Legislature at the point OF. the bayo-
net if necessary, and that the FusiOnist mil
itary were drilling nightly to prepare them
| selves for the coming combat.
Augusta dispatches OF the oath state
that every military company in the State is
under arms, ready to move at any moment.
The State house is filled with soldiers,
and Calling gun faces the door and com
mands the terrace. i The city is patrolled'
by trusty men, looking for any suspicious
movement of the Fusionists, who are re-
ported to be maturing plans for rallying
their forces. Harris, City Treasurer of
Biddeford, has sent Biddeford's State tax,
amounting to $40, 600, to White, the Flu
sion State Treasurer. The latter has all the
State funds in his possession or subject to
his order. q. ~E - EEw'~N
On the 25th Sunday, Fusion Gov
ernor Smith issued a proclamation to-the
citizens of Maine, calling attention to the
assembling of armed bodies of men at
the State Capitol, causing unnecessary
excitement and disturbing the public
peace, at the same time serving to
6 divert attention from the revolutionary
proceedings by which a party caucus under
took to organize the Government" Gov.
Smith asserts that the Fusionists have or
ganiZed no military forces nor called fOrany,
but rely upon the Constitution and laws
of the State and the honest Judgment of the
people for the vindication of our cause"
Per contra, the Republicans say they have
evidence of contemplated attack by the
Fusionists upon the State Capitol, which
was only thwarted by the precautionary
measures taken.
It was announced on the Goth that
the Supreme Judges would assemble at Ban.
gor and decide upon the ACCESSIBILITY of con-
| sidering the Fusionist statement. AT Au-
1uSta every thing was 0lriet $ - ~ y s.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-02-05

-WA9H11oI0ms Sen- -.
Lieut.. Cherry, Of the 9th Cavalry, Ad1utans
of Maj. Thornburg's command, was before tho
House Committed TO-DAY and gave an inter.
cstiffg HISTORY 81 the military movements.
He said that when Jack came to the camp nc
Bear River 10 was obvious 20 the officers tnns
he had come as q, spy and that aiter-lacks
departure Thurnburg said that IL he
were = At --follow--has-- - Own
Judgment he would have held JACK
and his companions ms hostages. as Their
Intentions -evfdcnsiy~wcre mo- -trtesdfys bus
that II he did so, aud trouble followed, ts
would he charged an over the country TINT
he had brought Il on. His order required him
to act under instructions of Agent Mcekor.
Lieut. Cherry was present ut the conference
between Mai. Thorilburg and the Indfans, ana
Is confident that Thornburg made IL perfectly
clear 70 the Indians that he intended TO com.
ply -,- with their desire. and to halt
his force y at some distance fom
the Agency. II will be remcmbcred
this the story which the Indians told to Gen.
Adams was that they thought the troops wero
going to the Agency in violation OF the prom.
fse that they would stop short OF II, while
Thornburgh went toward to hold confcrencc.
Lieut.. Cherry also contradictcd the stntcmcns
of Jack to Gen, Adams that tho troops ired
first. He said that che first shot came from
ne was waving IFS hat I'm friendly manner,
inviting a parley and that from his own de-
rneanor and the pacific attitude of his troops
Ii was utterly impossible that the Indians
could have mistaken the waving OF his hat Tor
a signal of attack. The shot aimed at Cherry
wounded a man and killed q horse about Ofees
iY, hie
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-02-05

THE city of Toxic, Japan, has been
devastated by another confagration, the
third within seven years. The fire
broke out on the Goth of December and
swept the city like whirlwind. Miles
of ground were laid waste, 5000 homes
destroyed and $4,000 persons made des-
titute The loss of life is reckoned
at 100, although the precise number
can not be ascertained A considerable
part of the foreign district was
destroyed, including several missionary
establishments, one church, and
one foreign newspaper Office - the
Toxic Times. The Legation of
the United States was in danger,
but escaped unframed. Extraordinary
measures of relief were instituted by the
Government authorities and private in
dividuals, and no efforts are spared to
alleviate the suffering, but all these are
necessarily insufficient.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-02-05

80 80" WASHINGTON, d. O., Jan. 10.
The House Committee on Indian Affairs re-
sumed this morning tine Investigation of the
causes of the recent Ute outbreak. Gen. @. b.
Fisk charged the Indian Bureau with mis-
claims and 1giltful dues of the Utes, which
had led to dissatisfaction and restlessness ON
their part. rendering them ripe for an out
break.
william NJ. Leeds, formerly Chief Clerk OF
the Indian Bureau, attributed the disafectton
nn,ssioner Hayt to their condition. Claim. and,
necessities. boot re Tr-stIfth 10 ~
Commissioner Hayt made q general de-
Tense of his administration Of Affairs in
the Indian Bureau, particularly - affected
the Utes. He claimed that much of the
matter Of complaint charged against the
cesSor. max ,..,llIH F,..lt-rr -, .
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-02-05
The Freedmen's Bank.
WARRINGTON. ID. C.. j,

WAsHlNSToNs ~. t., jan. -
In the investigation of the Freedmen's Bank
affairs, before the Select Committee, the Com
mfssicuers were examined rs TO what meas.
ures they had taken to call the Trustees of tho
bank to account for certain transactions with
the Seneca Sand Stone Company. IL was stated
in reply that efforts had been made to thas
end, and that one Of the Commissioners, Leo
pold. had earnestly desired to take action
against the Trustees, but that the other CON-
missioners, Cresswell and Pnroos, had decid.
ed that the transactions were not OF AN nc
tionable nature, and they could not, there.
fore, proceed without involving expensive lit
fgation, with all chances of success against
them.
Ex-Governor Henry d. Cooke was recalled.
and TESTIFIED to the transactions of tho
Finance Committee and Board of Di:
rectors of the bank. The minutes of
the committee, bearing his signature bny-
ing been shown him. he acknowledged
his approval of loans to the seneca sand.
stone Company, on the belief that the security
was ample. Touching louns To- GENERAL %. u.
Howard the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion and Others, Mr.. Cooke had no rccolIec.
ton ut this distance of time. lie could not
recall facts and figures with any absolute GER
tafnty.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-02-05

INFORMATION has been received at
the Department of the Interior that
there is movement on foot to organize
band for the purpose of raiding bands
of Indians in the Indian Territory. The
parties engaged in the work have their
headquarters at Wichita, Kansas. The
War Department will distribute troops
SO as to suppress and check such a
movement as soon as it is attempted.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-02-05
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

The heaviest snow storm of the sea-
son prevailed throughout WISCONSIN on the
21st and 22d. In the northern portion Of the
State the snow is from 20 to 40 inches deep,
and lumbermen are jubilant over the pros,
poets.
A large business building at Cherry
vale, Kans., occupied on the first floor by
furniture store and the upper floors by the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-02-05

AN investigation of so-called chill
dren's charityin New York City, known
as the +" Shepherds Fold,'' discloses the
most heartless conduct in the treatment
of the little inmates by the managers of
the concern, the Rev. Mr.. Cowley and
his wife. The matter has been taken in
hand by the Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Children, and the unfor-
tunate little ones have been rescued from
the {" Fold" and placed under proper
protection.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-02-05

In response to a letter from Gov. st.
John to Jay Gould, setting forth the des-
titution of the farmers in the frontier
counties of Kansas. caused by the fail
ure of last years crops, the latter tele-
graphed the Governor to draw upon him
for $4,000, to be expended as he may
see fit for the purpose designated. The
Governor at once purchased two car
loads of -four and meal and large guam
tity of bacon, which will be distributed
in Sheridan, Cove and Wallace Coun.
ties, where the principal restitution ex-
lists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-02-05

HON. J. Z. GEORGE, Democrat, has
been elected United States Senator from
Mississippi, to succeed Senator Bruce,
whose term expires in 1881.
Judge J. z. George, United States
Senator-elect from Mississippi, is resi-
dent of jackson and jurist of distin-
guished ability, having had large expe-
rience upon the bench. He is also
known generally to the profession as the
compiler of several volumes of State
reports.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-02-05

ANOTHER terrible mine explosion has
occurred in the Lycett Colliery, at New
castle-under-Lyme, England. The dis
aster occurred on the morning of the
21st, in what is known as Fair Lady Pit.
There were some 70 persons working in
the pit at the time of the explosion, ev-
cry one of whom was taken out dead or
in a dying condition. 1t is only a few
months ago that a similar explosion oc-
Cured in the same pit by which six lives
were lost and many injured.