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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-09-08
State Expenses Once More.

The forthcoming report of the state aud
itor will show, in detail, the handsome re-
duction in state expenses which has already
been shown in general terms in these COL
umns. In the matter of court expenses, es.
pecially, the most gratifying beginning has
been made in the way of a reduction, and
also Of utilizing our reformatory institutions
on self-sustaining basis, for the repression
and conviction of minor criminal offenses.
The reports will show the
Agd or, orders for the biennial term ending July
Fer the biennial ending July ST. SSslsisi
Difference in favor of last biennial term. ssi3i 81
There was expended on the warehouse building
during the biennial term ending July 81 1873. sl2lAl9
During the biennial term ending July 81, $780,. 1l2sis
Making extraordinary expense during the
last term In this department $50 1856 IS
This sum, together with the s13,13l.54,
shown above, shows the actual lessening of
expenses during the last term to be s44,.
1859. The following tables show the de.
crease in Jail expenses;
jail expenses for year ending July 81 ls77 So7s2 ~
jail expenses for year ending July a. i2s 10
jail expenses for year ending July ST. ssO..... sS6O
Fines and costs paid for In year ending July 81,
Fines and costs paid for in year ending july 81,
Fines paid for in year ending july 81,
1873 hSSi.s6
2s59lIO
Reports for one term of court, not yet in,
would add about $1,000 to the latter sum-
This great decrease in Jail expenses and in.
crease in receipts from fines and costs is at
tributable TO the establishment of the work
house. Criminals arrested for minor Of
lenses, who formerly served out term in
the county jail-not only an unremunera-
tive but an exceedingly expensive form Of
punishment-or were released on bail, are
now obliged either to pay a specified fine or,
in default of this, sent to the workhouse
where they are put to remunerative labor
Court auditors orders for biennial term ending
Court sdtor for biennial term ending
pS sSy 81 d lssS IL; 6:nn,,.; issTsS
Total esPeases of courts for biennial term ending
TOTAL Of biennial term ending
Decrease during last biennial term .... asosss
About 81 900 should be added to this last
sum on account of receipts for one term OF
court not yet reported. People can readily
make the comparisons and draw the conclu-
sions these figures warrant and now that
the election is over and this statement is
not put out as campaign document"
the state auditor may have credit from the
Democracy of making an honest statement
about this department of state expenses.
SENATOR CoNKLING al am too old a
soldier, and too thorough Republican, to
fall out of line because the candidate whom
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-09-08


Three thousand Chinese lanterns, innumerable
candles, red, white and blue calcium lights, and
webs Of tri-colored bunting displayed from dwell
ings, in private grounds, and on public buildings
gave Montpelier an aspect Of oriental splendor
Thursday evening. To particuarize would be an
endless task, and single comparison would be ex-
ceedingy inyidious The hnmblest mechanic and
the day laborer emulated their neghbors with
larger dwellings, moIe spacious grounds, and am
pier means, In the spirit rs well as the literal ex-
tent OF their Examinations. Every street along
which the procession passed blazed with the light
OF enthusiastic Republicans. Every Republican
domicile came squarely up to the scriptural
standard OF shining publicity. From the Pavilion,
whose broad piazzas blazed with light up and
down State street, on Barre, Main and School along
LOOMS, Franklin, Mechanic, Spring, Kim, High
and Baldwin streets fairy land was reproduced at
every square, with endless forms aud combina-
tons OF bewildering beauty. The Democracy,
occupying headquarters In a vacant store In the
Holmes building, on State street, the remainder
OF the building being occupied by a staunch Re
publican tenant, were fairly " bearded In their
den" The national coors and the talisnanic
letters &c. 4 A." beamed from every window
above. and the American eagle entrenched him
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-09-08

This sum, together with the s13,13l.54,
shown above, shows the actual lessening of
expenses during the last term to be s44,.
1859. The following tables show the de.
craasa in Jail aYnanaaa.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-09-08

graceful send-off checked the demonstrations of
the delighted music-overs. Mr.. Fifeld spoke
briefly on the one supreme issue in this contest
whether this government shall pass under the
complete domination Of the south who sought its
destruction or whether they who saved the nation
shall continue to control It's destinies No speaker
has presented this issue more forcibly or more in
contestably than Mr.. Fifeld. lie closed with
spirited exhortation to every voter to do his whole
duty on the morrow, and secure victory that will
send good cheer to our listening brethren in Maine,
New York and Indiana. Hearty cheers for Gar
field and Arthur, for the speaker and for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-13
Attempted Outrage Of a Little White
Girl bV n Negro,

Between and O'Clock last evening an at
tempt was made in the northeastern section OF
the city by colored man about As years old. well
known In the locality mentioned as "Unc!e
Mike Shorter" to outrage the person of white
girl. about years old. named Mary E. Thomas.
The child lives with her mother and father on
street, between 30 and 4th streets east, ana the
attempt was made in an alley In the rear, where
Shorter met her and placed his hands over her
mouth.
Fortunately. Mrs. Thomas happened to be at
her kitchen door, and hearing noise i'll the
alley ran out OF her gate and found the mis-
creant STOPPING over the child, and callted
loudly for assistance. Officer Slack being nOti-
FED. at once took means to secure him. and
after posting some OF his friends he concluded
TO make search Of the alley, and found him
and man named Mitchell In the stable
loft of Mr.. Allen. in the alley near H
street, by whom Mitchell Is employed. When
taken to the station Shorter did not deny that
he was with the child In the alley, but remarked
that he had called her there to give her some
walnutS.
The prosecuting attorney, Mr. Hayden stated
in the Police Court this morning that being In
some doubt as to whether he could prove the more
serious charge he would file an information for
an assault merely. Mrs. Thomas testified. and
the court said IL the man had any more serious
Intentions they were not developed and i'm
posed fine of $40 or 90 days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-13

SCANDAL DHN
Yesterday afternoon the officers at police
headquarters succeeded In finding the lawyer
who accompanied Maud Brown to the Columbia
Lying.in hospital for the child, and afterwards
left her at 18th street and Louisiana avenue. His
name Is A. B. Webb. Arriving at police head.
quarters and being confronted with Maud and
her story told to him, he did not deny It, but
freely stated that the child was supposed to be
his brothers Child, and that he had merely been
acting for him. His name Is j. ID. Webb, OF Vir.
g1bia, farmer by occupation. He stated that
bis brother had married widow Allen, who
had daughter, young miss about twenty
years old. for whom he conceived passion,
which resulted in criminal Intimacy. To pre-
vent neighbOrhood scandal he sent the step.
daughter, Salle Allen, to this city and to the
house Of Mrs. Willard, We1b'9 sister, on Pierce
street; that Mrs. Willard asked the aid OF her
other brother, A. Webb, to help her out OF
the unpleasant fix, and 1t was soon decided 10
remove the girl to the Columbia Lytng-in asy-
lum, under the name of Mrs Foster. Percy
Brown. being at work at the printing Office OF
Paul Wright on Capitol Hill, he was employed
TO procure nurse for the child, and seeing some
cash In the transaction he employed Maud for
mis- purpose MI. Webb appeared TO look at the
transactions in SO far as he was concerned, as
O mere business matter and said he was ready
70 give all the Information Within his knOyl-
eTge. After learning the history OF the C lsa the
child weS taken to the st. AIMS Infant asylum
ard Maud Brown left, without receiving any re-
VI Ell a ion for the milk boz tie and gltta percha
'urslng tube. which she said cost Der dollar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-13
District Government Affairs.

Building permits issued by the inspector of
buildings: Washington & Georgetown railroad
company, erect a car house on Water street,
between y and ? streets southwest SIC, 900.
LIQUOR LICENSES
The District Commissioners, this morning ap-
proved applications for liquor licenses as fol-
lows; Patrick +. Casick, IA I'd street north.
west; John McPerreard, sos 14th street north.
west; Schwing Clark. 627 It'll street north
west; u. Taylor Hunt, "a Water street, George.
town; Robert FuglSt. So High street. Goorge-
town; John Kaiser, so High street, George
town; w. Ii. Rose. Harrison street, Unionto wn;
Henry Koch, 1878 Tth street northwest: Harvey
q Holden. 1916, Pa. avenue and Rosa EiSenbe,Ss,
400 18th street. Licenses will issue Ia accord
anCe with the above action.
The license board met to-day and approved
Applications for licenses as follows: Miller &
Jones. 1925 f street northwest; w. III. Wilken-
ming, 4S3 Pennsylvania avenue; Dennis Dunn.
942 Louisiana avenue; John Hancock, 1924
Pennsylvania avenue; Shoemaker & Hertz g.
1888 E street northwest; MicnaeI White. pa II
street northwest; Edward Beurchert, 1921 II
street northeast; Henry Reiter, 306 9th street
northwest; Leopold KOl1pinski, 400 x street
northwest: j. II. Martin, Uniontown; Thomas
Kelly, 236 ~ street southwest; Frank Haggerty,
1905 Pennsylvania avenue; John Fitzgerald, 4S2
Pennsylvania avenue; Henry Scherf, 469 Penn
sylvania- Five new applications were received.
The application OF Gilbert Cannon, northeas,
corner Of II street and Georgia avenue south
east was dSapprOved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-13
LL.WOOL BLACK CAsHurRES
N Double width, 3Sk cents WIS.,

COLoRED CAsHMEREs. ALL WOOL, Is CTS
NOVELTIES IN DRESS TRIMMINGS.
BLACK SILKS. 75c.. SIC, s1.OO. SI25, 81. so.
BLACK SATINs. ALL PRICES.
NAVY BLUE FLANNFL. FOR LADIES, WEAR
Soc, &c., &C.,, &C., Toe, SIC, ST..
PIANO COVERS. NEW ASSORTMENT
BED COMFORTS. roc. s7c.. SLIGO. s1.25, al so.
LARGE DOUBLE WHITE WOOL. BTANeErs
Per pair, $3.50. IS. 10. SO. so, 800
NOTTINGHAM CURTAIN LACE, NEW sro,K
Csc, 31c.. SIC, Soc, &c. 75c. A'
SHAWLS. CIIOAKS, ULSTER CLOTHS
RED TWILLED FLANNEIS,
WHITE SHAKER FLANNELs.
CLOTHS FOB MEN AND Boys wEAR
CANTON FLANNELS
LADIES' AND GENTS AND Oar.nprN,o
WOOL UNDERWEAR. .
CARPETS. soc SIC, Soc, &C., s5c.
BRUSSELS, Sc. 95c,, n, 90 ut
c. N. TOwsON,.:
636 Pennsylvania avenue. south side.
nSsA5 Near TIN street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-13

Messrs. Bright and Humphrey, contractors
have topped out" the new school house. corner
OF 10th and Y streets.
The Virginia democratic association met last
evening and resolved 10 keep up the organiza-
tioD. ana TO amend the constitution accord
iBgly.
one OF the plate glass windows in Mockabee
Co. shoe store, On F street, was broken
Thursday evening by stone thrown by some
one while procession was passing. A few
days ago the windows OF the same Store were
broken and the store robbed.
Mr.. b. u. Keyser, receiver of the German
American bank, has entered suit against John
HitZ. who was president or the bank for s23 OO0
the amount of the assessment on stock held by
Hitz.
The Virginia republican association met last
evening; Mr.. W. T. Cooper presiding. John B.
cooper was elected secretary. A number OF
honorary members were elected, and DR.. a.
Watson, A. E. Manning and E. Brockenborough
association in the meeting to arrange for the
Inauguration OF President Garfield.
Prof. T. :. Chiids, D.. OF Hartford, Conn.
has accepted an engagement to supply the
Western Presbyterian church, On Ell street, for
the winter.
II Will be seen by a notice In another column
that the Reformed EpiSeopalianS have left VIII
lard Hall and taken up their abode In Masonic
Temple, 9Th and streets. where they have Sc
cured most comfortable and desirable quarters.
OBrieD. the perJured witness In the Morey
forgery case Is described by Mr. III. J. Johnson
or the Cumberland Ne'rS, as youBg man. ''say
% or % years OF age. about feet or 5, square
butt, smooth face. He Is beetle browed ruifiln.
and. with his hair plaStered down over his low
forehead. bears a sinister look which should
discount his yerac1ty every time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-13
What Mrs. /. elder Writes.

Editor Sdr:-Suffering thousands unaware
Of the nature OF their disease, labor YEARLY
along, seeking relief In vain.
Nasal Catarrh breeds its filthy gue5tS-para-
sites and infusoria-ln the secret chambers OF
the nose, where they give rise TO headaches.
oimness Of vision, deafness and loss of smell
ana taste, and bronchitis, and al last, death
bearing consumption.
Before the world there is but one remedy that
can successfully combat the disease and bring
ease ard pleasure again to those thus afflicted
That remedy is the ErttTpat07'. born OF science
and skin. BY its wonderful properties, and ma
Lily ulalton OK its inventor and sole owner DIR. r.
p. Dewey, the writer was, as by Divine Power
freed and healed OF that loathSome disorder In
less than forty minutes, and from his Office, No.
sos 18th ST. northwest. walked out to report this
10 Others similarly afflicted.
Any wishing a further statement may find
ne at my residence, No. S23 Missouri ave-
MRS l. Elder
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Telegrams to The Star
IRISH LAND QUESTION.
THE HANlAN-TRlCKETT RACE,
MINING DISASTERS.
THE RAILROAD WAR.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

LONDON, Nov. ls.-Tnere have been two cab
met meetings during the present week. and
posed that the Irish land Question was the
principal subject OF the cabinet deliberations,
and that 1t Will be q leading subject of legisla-
ton at the next session OF parliament In this
connection the Times, In leading article this
morning, says The only true remedy is to be
found In some equitable method of turning the
tenant into proprietor; We see no reason
why such method should not be carefully ana
dtspassionately considered.
Military Subordinate to Civil Au-
thOrity.
With reference to the announcement that the
RESIDENT magistrate Will De In constant attend
ance at Tough Mask, It should be observed that
an order from magistrate Is nece sSaTy TO au-
thoriZe troops TO fire on mob.
LONDON, Nov. I3.--Lord Cloncurry has taken
house at Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire,
England. for the winter. The effect OF his lcav-
Ing Ireland will be to deprive labor of employ
ment to the extent OF $4,000 year. A land
colts house on Sunday. Twelve other land
meetings Will also be held on Sunday.
Continued Earthquake at Agra,n.
dispatch from Agram, dated the 12tn lost,
says: 1.-The earthquake continued last night,
and there were fresh shocks this morning. after
noon and evening. There has been further de
vastation. Halt the town has been destroyed.
and half the Inhabitants are rendered homeless
Many people have left The town. while the
poorer classes are encamped In sheds. Panic
prevails, but the authorities work INCREASINGLY
10 relieve the distress. The governmer. has
sent military engineers and w0rkmen to assist
in the measures or relief. Two mud volcanoes
have formed near Agram and are i'll ful! crap
ton. Several hot springs have risen.
The Hanlan-Trickett ROat Race.
The race between Hanlan and TrIckeJt tor
c400 aside will be rowed On the Thames &C noon
On Monday next. Trickett is now the favorite
IN the betting, 8 to being freely offered on him
last evening. Be,ps Life and the Sporting Ire
predict success for Hanlan, both papers declar-
ing that IN respect OF form he is clearly Trick
ettS superior, but say the contest will be Sc
we're one. Blackman, who was Ill yesterday, Is
better to-day.
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SPECIAL CONSIGNMENT" See Hahn,s az,

THR PoPE-BUTLER MURDER TRIALA-Yester-
DAY, in the Criminal Court, Judge James, the
trial OF William Pope. for the murder Of John F.
Butler, on August 3lst, 1879, was continued
after our report closed. Several Witnesses testi-
ned In Tebuttal OF testimony for defence that
Butler was peaceable young man. Mr.. Frank
ii. Howe, OF the District attorneys office
opened the argument for the prosecution, and
had not concluded when the court adjourned
This morning Mr.. Howe concluded his argu-
ment for the government, and Mr.. A. b. VIII.
liams followed for the prisoner. The case goes
10 The Jury To- night -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-13
GEORGETOWN.
WI. J. TwININ9,
LEWIS CLEPHANE.
A. L. BARBER.

A SCARCITY OF WATER.-The people Of this
place are complaining OF a want OF water 1t is
said that owing to the fOrce-punps being OUT of
order there Is little or no water in the UPPER
service reservoir, on Georgetown Heights, and
in addition to this the water is Shut of from
the whole town after midnight until o'clock
am. This morning many residents On list
ranges for fear of the boilers on the stoves burst
tng. no water coming Id; and this was SO a. 10
O'Clock. Ii fire should occur at these times
the consequences might be very serious.
sTHE COAL TRADE.-Twenty-eigh boats left
Cumberland Thursday. with 3,lH19 tons Of
COAL as follows: For OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ton Co., $3.50. Is tons; Maryland Co., 6I2.l6 tOns
New Central Co., 574.14 tons: Blaen Avon Co..
32s.19 tons; Individual, 119 tons. FOR Alexan-
Baltimore Co., 1854; Georges Creek Co., lis
tolls.
GRAIN TRADE.-Arrived- Medley, with
1900 bushels OF wheat.
JUDGE BOWIE ON LYNCH LAw.-Judge Richard
l. Bowie In bis recent charge to the grand jury
OF Montgomery county, Md, condemned in
strong language the two cases OF lynching
which have occurred ia that county within the
past year. declaring that In the last case .'the
power or the state had been uSurped the prov
ince Of the grand jury and the conrt Violently
invaded. and citizen fOrejudged Of life vita
out authority Of law" Judge Bowie saws II
The victim was guilty his blood was not eno,,pb
to eXp1ate his foul Offense, but at the same time
he says 1.-The state cannot suffer FITS citizens to
be hung by the Wayslde upon the hue and cry
grand jury to prosecute the most Searching in
Quiry into these ''Outrages" without fear, r Hvor
or affection, with view of bringing the mar
Elephants to punishment,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-13
NOVA SCOTIA,S MINE HORROR,
Particulars Of the Exni0Sian.

STELLARTON, N. s., Nov. Is The first tndica.
ton OF the accident on the surface was the
blowing off of the top OF the fan pit followed
by Ia great gust of wind but no report was
heard. The utmost precautions have been
taken by the management. and the explorers
are all picked men, under the guidance OF cool,
cleaI-leaded men: Another exploring party
turned to the surface. The equipments OF the
mines were excellent, probably as good as any
on the continent. About SAC, 600 had lately
been expended III new machinery and it was
considered very safe pit, as the workmen
could walk out of it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-13
Running SOres.

RUNNING SORES Henry Landecker, Dover n
e., certifes that Aug. %, 1877 he broke his Lex.
.h ne bone WIS set by physician Open removing
heel. Doc tors called them varicose VEINS and or
dtfed rubber stoehings Paid s25 for stockin IS.
EDIEs and YVES rapidly and permanently cure |.
Certified to by LothrIp Pinkhan, Druggists.
Dover, II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-13
RUNNING DOWN ESCAPED con.
VHCES.
Two Murderers Killed and one

murderers, two train robbers and horse thief
escaped from jail here. posse started in pur-
suit and overlook and attacked them on
Thursday evening. James Allen and DavtdSoo,
murderers, were killed outright and another Is
said to be wounded, but he escaped with his
comrades. The posse is still In pursuit. They
hope to capture the whole party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-13

A DECIsIoS IN FAVOR OF TURKISH HEIRS
Yesterday. In the Probate CO1rt judge Cox
mace AN order In the case OF the estate OF
OVonnls BaSSmaJian ordering distribution OF
Inc estate 10 The Turkish heirs on the 10th of
december, IL no cause be shown to the co1-
Irary, and directing publication TO that effect.
Inc deceased was Turk, who came here i'm
1875 and died at Providence hospital in Novem
Der OF That year. He had renouDced the faith
OF the MuSsulman and was baptized as
Christian by Rev. john L. French who was his
constant attendant for some time before his
death He directed that Mr.. srench raka
charge OF his property, and after paving Ms
funeral expenses and erecting monument over
his grave devote the balance OF the proceeds OF
the sale OF bis effects 10 the establishment OF a
hospital for consumptives. After his death
Mr.. French was appointed administrator. The
news OF his death reached his relatives abroad,
and they, by :. B. Chitrenden. it,, OF New York.
nled petition for distribution. Mr.. French
nled yesterday petition for leave to dispose OF
the fund. now about $50 900, as the deceased
directed, mentioning that the deceased had ex-
prSssiy desired that his relatives In Turkey
should not inherit his money, as they had zen
the cause OF his leaving home. Judge cox held
mat the requirements necessary 10 make this
afecuon legal Will. the presence OF three wit
nesSes ana its immediate reduction TO writing
not having been compiled with the heirs at
law were entitled TO distribution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-13

OETICURA REMEDIES are prepared by WEEKS L
POTTER, Chemists and Druggists. $50 Washington
street. Boston. and are for sale by ali Druggists.
Price of CUTIcURA. Medicinal Jelly, small boxes,
80 cents large boxes. 81. CUTIoURA REsOLvENT,
the new Blood Purifier. 81 per bottle. CUrIcURA
MEDICINAL 6HAvING SOAP, Is cents: in bars, for
BARRIERS and large consumers, so cents.
DE-AU mailed free ON receipt Of price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-13
GcrOfula.

sCRoFULA.-Hon. William Taylor, Boston, State
Senator OF Massachusetts, permanently cured of a
humor of the face and scalp that had been treated
unsuccesstully for twelve years by many OF B)s-
tons best physicians and most noted specialist as
well ss European authorities. He says: 81 have
been 30 ested with my successful use Of the Cuti-
cura Remedies that / have stopped men in thu
STREETS &c tell them Of my case.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-13
CUTiCURA
afiracles Of Healing Unparalleled i'm
Medical History.

CUTICURA REsoLvENT, the great natural booi
purifier. absor bent, renovator and yitalzer, has
shown its grand curative power in scrofula, white
evenings Ulcers, erysipelas sseled pcca. scrofu-
ioUs i,fammeticns, mercurial affections, Old snres
ernptioEs of th skin, eyes and scalp sfe tions
With dry thin and falling hair; and when the CUT
CURa, Medicinal Jelly, and the CUIICURA SoA,.
prepared from it. applied to external nptoms
the cures effected by the CUTIcURA REMEDIES are
marvellous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-13
COLLINS,
Voltaic Electric Plastere.

One COLLINS VoLTAIc ELECTRIC PLASTER, cost
ing rs cents. is far superior to every other electrical
appliance before the public. They instantly reliev.
Dyfrepsis, Liver c mplaint, Nalaria, Fever and
Asue. and Kidney and Urinary Difficulties, ant
may be worn over the pit OF the stomach, over tn,
kidDeyf, or any affected part Price Is cts. snlt
eserywhere: poylo