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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03
LOCAL NEWS.
The Chri>siancy Divorce Case


THE MAIN WITNESSES 10 PROVE ADULTERY BY
rHs WIFE reovg TO BE HER BEST DEFENSE
IL Rin be remembered that several months
ago proceedings were entered in the Eguity
Court by Congressman wuletts and z. q. IN
gerSol for Isaac ?. Chrtstiancy, L. S. Minister
10 fefu. against his wife, lille NJ Christiapcy
Qee Lugenbeell, for a divorce. on the ground
OF aduItefy. The specific charge was that she
nad committed adultery with one Edn Giro, at
pennsylvania avenue, In this city, on Christ
mas day, lss9. To prove this the plaintiIs
counsel had, as they supposed. witnesses 10
swear that she left her mothers residence on ID
street IN hack for the hotel, and also the tes
tmony OF clerk or the hotel. who had made
affidavit 10 certain facts and the case was re-
garded as clear one. Before the examiner,
Mr.. b. G. Lovejoy, the hackman was produced
as a witness some weeks since. and he failed TO
identity the defendant as the lady whom he had
taken TO the hotel. The most important wit
hotel. and ana on WE Wednesday s he he was e examined. I
he described In detail what ne had
seen On The occasion referred 20, VIZ:
That lady arrived In hack and went 10 the
room or Gro. where she remained some hours.
he described her as blonde. rather slim, with
light hair. At this point the attorney Tor tn
complainant demanded that Mrs. Chrisuancy
be produced 10 be Identified by the witness
Mrs. Christiancy was therefore sent for and ap-
peared on the order OF the examiner, when the
witness. looking at the lady, exclaimed, "Why,
ssa5 Is hSs ihe ana aey the Were
ness replied. "les, 1 am. The lady I saw at
Giros room had lighter hair. was taller, and
slighter Ia figure de was then asked II he had
not mace afhdayit that the woman re-
ferred TO was Mrs. Christiancy, and he re-
piled, "Ies; woman had been pointed out
to me as Mrs. Christtancy and she was the
woman who WAS at the hotel: but she Is not the
one who is now in the ROOM AT this point the
examination was adjourned.
Ii is questionable now what further proceed
ings will be taken. as the plaintiff by his own
&c mi of ol.aio
in the case. IL is pretty certain however, that
Mrs. Christiancy, by her counsel, Mr.. j. ".
Oliver, Will press her suit In the cross bill
charging Mr.. Christiancy with cruelty and non-
support.
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EXECUTION IN OHIO.
John Callahan Hanged at Cieve-

CLEVELAND, OHIO, Dec. 3.-JOhn Callahan
was hanged at Wooster to-day for the murder
OF Benjamin TOrmie October 20th 1879 Gala.
han was one of gang Of roughs at an agricul-
tural fair, who set upon young man named
Frank Martin. Tormie went to Martins rescue.
when Callahan stabbed him In the back in
flictiDg mortal wounds. OF the rest OF the gang,
James Sa6dler has been sentenced to the penf-
tentiary FOR 10 years; Alexander McGown. senior
and junior II years each, and Michael Brooke
and Michael Mulready were never arrested
they having fed. Callahan, though only 22
years OF age, bore bad reputation, and was
regarded as desperado. He was calm during
his last days. Last night his spiritual advisers
until o'clock, and the sheriff till 2 after which
he retired, and Slept soundly until morning.
He ate a hearty breakfast with apparent relish.
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New York Press Views To-day.

The Hernl0'S editorial leader to day is a long
and very hearty endorsement Of Secretary
Schurzs new departure In our Indian policy.
proposing the dissolution OF tribal relations and
tne allotment OF farms to the Indians in sever
atty, giving them the rights of citizenship The
San calls upon the democracy of New York to
chaDge their leadership at once. SO that they
can organize for victory four years hence. The
o. aeiaocratic party OF the country. the Sun says,
IS growing weaker every day on account OF the
condltlon OF things In New York: and the young
men OF the country, hundreds of thousands OF
Whom are about to take a part in politics for
the hrst time, will not join a party which
seems Inevitably doomed to defeat. The SYn
thinks the clearing out OF the apple. peanut and
cigar stands from the Senate corridor will
make some statesmen mourn The Times
says OF the fire In the House barber shop. tha;
1t may serve the good purpose OF directing at
Ientlon TO the tact that the senators OF the
public expense; and that in the general read
Justment of tonsorial arrangements about the
Capitol, which will doubtless follow this warn
Ing fire, 1t is to be hoped that the members OF
Initiating the Representatives OF the nao
PIE at the other end OF the Capitol aud
mere hereafter a53s pay for their own shaving
friends Of Gen. Garfield In Ohio and elsewhere
Will leave him to husband the strength aud
elasticity which he will so urgently need in
Ing financial outlook indicates that "great eau
ton is advisable, both In financial operations
during the present month and In legislation
this winter On financial subjects The Tribune
says the present crowded condition OF the
congressional library is a national dis
suitable building should be immediate.
The World thinks Mr.. Parnell has shown him.
self the real arbiter OF the situation In Ireland
and when he says that the home rulers In Par.
lament will not accept any Irish land bin
which provides for the coercion of the tenantry.
Il may be taken for granted that no such bill
VIII be passed, and 1t may be doubted whether
such bill will be so much as introduced.
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Ans EIoPEMKNr. AN ARRrsr. AVID A M.RR1.e,

An ELoPRMKNT, An ARREST. AND A MARRIAGE.
Justice Otterbourg granted q warrant yester-
day for the arrest OF Charles d. Lane, ticket
agent OF the City Han station OF the Elevated
road. on complaint OF Mr.. Soel Heilpern, OF 3l2
East $50 street, who made an affidavit that on
November Is Lane persuaded his daughter Rosa
aged IL years. to leave her home. They went
to the Grand Union Hotel and registered as Mr.
and Mrs Charles d. Adams Mr. Heilpern did
not know what had become OF his Daughter, and
made unaveiling search for her. On Saturday
who is the wife Of Deputy Coroner Goldsmith.
She asked Rosa 70 60 home with her. Rosa re.
fuseo, but took Mrs. Goldsmith 70 the hotel and
taken to the Yorkville police court Rosa was
there. Justice Otterbourg held star chamber
Investigation In his private room, and declined
to give Information. It Is known that ne mar
Red the young couple then and there.-T r.
sun. LIST.
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Murder i'm the First Depree.

NEW 10Rk, Dec: 3.-The jury In the case of
augustus ID. Leighton On trial in the court of
oyer and terminer for killing Mary Dean. MS
mistress: 6y cutting her throat with a razor in
SuLe iast, prought In verdict Of murder In the
first degree this morning arter ali nights seso
SION: The prisoner received the verdict very
coolly, and was remanded until Monday for
sentence, AoA
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HANGED By MoB.-Daniel Smith, coIored
who attempted 10 outrage young white girl In
Giles county, Tenn, sometime ago has been
sentenced TO p years In the penltentiary for
assault with intent TO commit murder. AS sooa
as this verdict was found mob marched into
the court room, overp0wered the sheriff and
posse, dragged smith through the streets and
hanged him to a bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

NEW JERSEY Is FULL of leafieSS apple trees
that are still laden with fruit. This Is because
of the uDprecedentedly large crop. which was
too abundant to be entirely gathered. AT the
cider mills hun dreds OF bushels OF apples lie un-
protected and ruined on the ground the capa-
city OF the presses not being equal to the de-
mand upon them. Duchess county farmer
says that his apples sent to New York netted
him. after all expenses were paid, just SO cents
a barrel and that the p1ppins he sent to Liver
pool netted him just S1.S0 a barrel over and
above all costs of commission, river and ocean
freight. AppeJack is almost as free as water
in New jersey, TWO little counties alone having
distilled more than 100, 600 gallons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

REFUSING TO RECEIVE THE VOTES OF CoIoRgp
MEN.-R Il. Foster. Jas. Galloway and Samuel
Logan, judges OF election In Manchester Va,
were before L. 5. Commissioner Atkins yeSter-
Of number Of persons, mostly coiored. who
presented themselves to vote on the presiden-
t1al election day. These votes were rejected
because the parties did not show legal capita
tlcn tax receipts, the receipts issued by whole
sale by the state auditor just before the election
being ignored
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The Baltimore Elevator Trouble
Settled.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 3.-The difficulty between
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad company and
the Corn and Flour Exchange has been salts
1actorily settled. Assurance has been given
that outside storage will be provided for the
excess or grain In the elevators, and on such
assurance the order to advance the rates OF
storage on and after the 9th inst. has been
withdrawn by the railroad company,
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The Government, Fibre pauer.

NORTH ADAMS, MASS, Nov 3.-The officials Of
t1e mill at Cotsvllle, In the eastern part OF the
taWn OF Pittsfeld where the government flbre
paper is made. state that the paper found In
tne possession OF Rockway and his gang is not
Ihe distinctive paper used 10 years ago. They
Iurther state, that owing TO the precautions
used at tue mill and in the conveyance of the
paper 20 washington it would be Impossible
f0r outside parties to procure it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

ARREST OF A SPIRITUALIST.-MrS. susan VII
lis, alias Fletcher. was arrested on board the
steamer Anchoria, Oh the arrival OF that vessel
from New York in the River Clyde England on
charge OF fraud by means OF alleged spirit
ualism." She and her husband left London two
month ago for America. The husband IS
wanted In LONDON In connection with the same
fraud but he remains In America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

THERE Is Now No PROSPECT that single ap-
preparation bill will be completed by the appro.
pr1ation committee to report when Congress
meets. Chairman Atkins is still absent The
only democratic member OF the committee In
Washington is Mr.. Cobb, of Indiana. There
are but three OF the republican members here.
On DIT that MIR. George Gorham, late Secre-
try OF the United States Senate, will have the
managing control of the National Republican
under its new ownership.
THE MINT REPoRF.-The report OF Super
intendent Of the Mint, Burchard, shows that
the deposits Of gold bullion at the mints and
assay ofhces have both been greater than any
previous year, aggregating o SsS, ,ss5 o96: and
previous deposit ea Il lss TDe re Teoeipss Of
foreign gold coin and bullion were about
$6l ,6s1. .o56. The coinage of gold could not
Keep pace with the deposits. and sss4 ,S74
OF tne fscal year. The mints during the year
augmented the circulation $S4 370.1H, OF which
sSS; sSss 81, ,7sS was gold, 81! silver and
Szos,9d, 100 In minor coin. The total coinage OF
the standard silver dollars since it was author
Neo mas been SO, SAT $50.
OPPOSED TO D0CToRED BUTTER.-A meeting of
WSda W1saddlng aeaies In butter In Chicago was held
we tWeqnesoay afternoon TO devise means to pro-
ssct etoa me trade against the ss!e Of spurious
aIticie sold as butter. Over one hundred inter.
e esssa parueS were present, and resolutions were
ao0pteo calling on producers to take immediate
aSa 70 prosecute parties guilty OF violating
sne slate law making 1t an 0ffense to sell either
,uS uuStsr on cheese which Is adulterated, EXCEPT
s unoer some appropriate name Over q thoti.
sanu collars were subscribed to defray the
SApenseS OF prosecution and as much more wac
naoinisso as would be necessary to STAMP ont
me ifaudulent practice now In vogue of selling
uSctoled lard as genuine butter. The CITY conn.
cti c. Wss also petti0ned to pass city Ordinance
composition, ~ " is' ieau
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

MATAM0RAS AND MONTEREY RAILROAD
GROUND was broken at MatamoraS, Mexico
Wednesday, for the Matamoras and Monterey
railway. The ceremonies were interesting and
elaborate, and closed with a grand ball at night
All the civil and military citizens or Matamoras
and BROWNSVILLE were present. The road Is
under The special patronage OF President Con-
ZaleZ, and was opened In his name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

THE CREEK INDIANS. COL Porter. d. NJ.
Hodge and ex.Gov. Ward, representatives OF the
Creek Indians, are at st. Louis, en- route to
Washington. where they Will look after the in
terests of the creek nation during the session
OF Congress. The Creeks are strongly opposed
TO the settlement ofthe ceded lands, now known
as Oklahoma by the whites
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

BURNED HER CHILDREN TO DKArH.-In Tor
onto, Canada, yesterday morning. Mrs. Casey
was found In bed with her two children. who
had been roasted 10 death. She was not In
iured and is held on a charge OF murder. it Is
thought she poured coal Oil on the children and
set them On fire.
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Diphtheria i'm Virginia.

PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. 5.-A correspondent.
writing from Wilson, Grasson county, Va. re-
ports that diphtherfa has recently prevailed In
very malignant form In that county. In some
families five and six persons died. and in one
instance the whole family died, not one escap-
fIp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

Chicago Tor $40 COO damages against VIM. III.
Smith, collector OF customs and VIM. j. Kuhns
for conspiracy to iDiure McDowell's reputation.
ants eneonrsged and peeuniary snnnoTed
suit against Mcdowell by Miss Annie Coe for
seduction, which was abandoned, Miss Coe con.
Tossing that the charge was fabrication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

A BLOODY AFFRAY occurred on Sunday last
on board the steamer Dacotah, while lying al
Catlettsburg. KY, on account OF low water.
The boats crew consisted OF twenty-five negroes
and four white men, exclusive OF the officers.
The men were paid of, but before leaving the
negroes attacked the mate, with whom they
took the part OF the mate, and in the affray two
OF the negroes were seriously wounded with
pistol shots. and two others killed by blows
with monkey wrench and an axe. The re-
naming negroes were driven ashore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-Thomas Coleman, forty
years old, of Fall River, Mass, registered last
evening at the Putnam House. On 18th avenue,
and retired early. The smell OF gas from his
apartment attracted attention during the night
and the GoOr was broken open, when Coleman
was FOUND unconscious, having blown out The
gas, death resulting before physician could
be summoned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

THERKv. JAMES HARTEITT preached sermon
at Dav1dyine, Ark, on the duty OF paying deb q
promptly, $50 much for sentiment he SAID,
6naIly. land the hard fact Is that this church
owes me $500, and i shall never occupy this
pulpit again until II is paid
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A DIVORCE WHICH WAS NO DIvoRC1.-Stephen
A. Flock, who In March last received notdce
that bis wife had procured q divorce through
the agency Of lawyer who advertises to pro-
cure such decree without publicity, has turned
the divorce had been obtained without notice
to him and through perJured testimony. Judge
Cooke pronounced the proceedings nun and
void, and that the father is by tlaw entitled to
the custody OF his children,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

LOVE AND LUNACY.-Wfll1am Beach returned
work In the mines to md that his wife had
fallen In love with another man during his
absence. She confessed her fault, and he pro-
cured divorce, which, however, was Kept
secret, and she lived In the house so as not to
be separated from her children. She was
gratifled for the concession, but sorrow drove
her crazy, and she had to be removed to an in.
sane aSylum,
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kilograms to The Star.
THE MOREY LETTER.
Indictments in New York.
TIE IRISH EXCITEMENT.
THE GALlOWS IN OHIO.
THE MOREY LETTER CASE.
Hart. Philip, MOrey and Byrne I'm.
6icrnh

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-The grand Jury In general
session to day presented indictments against
Samuel Sullivan Morey for perjury, aid against
Joseph Hart, Louis A. Post Kenward Philip and
Chas A. Byrne for publishing in the paper
called Tatt criminal libel upon Gen. Gar
field
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

STRANGE ATMOSPHERIC CHANGEs.-A telegram
from Nashville, Tenn, November so. says: A
curious and unexpected phenomenon occurred
here this afternoon. The temperature ran up
rapidly from freezing point to A degrees Fab
Tenheit. Black clouds lowered until they
OF q sudden, q great ball or fire. which
brightly Illuminated the city, seemed to
pass over the house tops ending with a
Another explosion Of lightning followed i'm
mediately after. with the same effect. The
reyerberations OF the thunder continued for
the unfinished spire of the new McKendree
Church was struck, filling 1t with so much
smoke as to cause the calling out OF the IRE de-
partment. No damage was done, however. Up
to the time OF the first explosion not drop OF
rain had fallen.
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THE EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS sTO.DAY.-1nternalr rev.
enue, s5l0, ,s46.35; customs. S6O5. JIG 90.
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THE POWER OF IMAGINATION was illustrated in
a comical way in Hoboken last Sunday. A man
apparently In intense agony was found lying
In the street with a bottle OF whisky and phial
marked arsenic by his side. he was taken
to the Station-houSe, where he admitted having
taken the fatal dose. Inquiry at a drug store
revealed the fact that the supposed arsenic was
nothing but powdered chalk. The would be
suicide when Informed OF this fact Immediately
recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

The PENSION PAYNENTs.-The Treasury de-
partment has sent out the drafts for the pay
ment of the quarterly pensions. The payment
10 pensioners will commence tomorrow The
amount to be paid out aggregates about
50 Geo 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

WHITE HOUSE CALLERs.-Secretary Evarts
and Representatives Hubben. Ryan and For
syth, called on the President to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

TIE CABINET MEETING.-With the exception
OF Postmaster General Maynard, all the mem
bers OF the Cabinet were present at the meet
ing to-day. The session was very brief, and
strictly confined to routine business The ap.
pointment OF a chief signal officer-contrary to
general eXIectatiOn-WaS not alluded to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

coNGREssMEN arrive slowly. The clerk at the
Ebbitt Rouse says that they have made com
parison of their books with previous years. and
since the winter OF 1877 there have not been SC
rev congressman and visitors In the city as
now, Immediately preceding the session of
Congress. The reason Is that most OF the mem
beTs Will locate where they were last winter
and do not care to come TO Washington uatii
the latest moment. The trains OF Saturday and
sunday WILL bring heavy arrivals, and there IS
no douot OF quorum OF both houses being
day.
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AN INVESTIGATION THAT HANGS FIRE.-Con-
gresham LIE. Fevre. who is chairman OF the
subcommittee to Investigate the Agricultural
department., Will probably never submit any
report OF the operations of his committee insO-
much as but little In the direction or investIga-
tion has been accomplished by the committee
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The NEW V. P. CoMING.-It is reported that
Vice PreSident-elect Arthur will be in the city
In a few days, and that he viii spend a consider
able portion Of the winter here
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IN his annual report, Secretary Th0mpson
estimates for an appropriation of $50. Co., 20 for
dredging the channel of the Eastern Branch.
leading 10 the navy yard,
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NAVAL PRONOTIoNs.-Assistant Engineer G.
Ransom to be passed assistant engineer from
July 4th last. Lieut. Commander j. II. Sands,
Lieut.. G. C.. Reitel and Master II. L. Green, L.
S. N, have been ordered TO examination for
promotion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-03

Building permits issued by Inspector En-
twisle:-C. VI. FaTis, erect two dwellings, alley
between 18th and 18th and { and ID streets
southwest; 81, 500; also brick stable In same
alley; $500.
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sTo MAS0NiC-The officers aud members of
tIR LAFAYETTE r. A. CHAPTER. No. s, ate
hereby notified that Special COnvoc stions of the
Chapter will be held on L sGSDAY 80 h inst, aud
FRIDAY and SATURDAY, December Sd aud Atm,
az O'Clock p. Companions OF Sister Chapters
frarernally invited To attend. By order of the
NJ. Il. q. P.
noy29-m.tf RICHARD j. BLAKELOCK. Sec.
n" JUST RECEIVED = Pure VACCINE
GCS POINTS end QU1LIS from State Vaccine
farm Of Pennsylvania. at DREW'S Drug Store.
corner 9th st. and Pennsylvan ave. NV. nov27
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THAT HOUSEHOLD SEWING MAOHINE-We
Il have nothing to say-It speaks for itsalf.
Come and see Il. We have NO agents. McKEN-
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IT is UNDERSTOOD that Secretary Sherman in
his annual report upon the subject Of taxation
will recommend the repeal Of the bank stamp
check and the removal OF the tax On proDrie-
tary medicines. peTfumery, cosmetics ana
matches.
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SEAL SACQUES. SILK CI8CULARS.
- SILK DOLMANS, LADIES' FUR CAPS,
NOVELTIES IN COLLARETTES AND MUFFS,
GENTS FUR GAPS. COLLARS aud GLOVES,
LADIES' AND MISSES DERBY HATS,
FUR ROBES. TRAVELLING BLANKETS.
GENTS LINED DO0SKIN GLOVES.
JAMES Y. DAVIS SONS.
noy23 an Penna. Ava
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HEALTH OFFICER TowNsHEND left the city this
morning for New Orleans to attend the meeting
OF the American Public Health Association.
which ccnvenes in that city on next Monday
the 9th instant. The session will cover four
days, and Is expected TO be the most important
ever held by the body named. DR.. TcWnshend
Will use all possible means to have the next
annual meeting OF this congress of sanitary
solons held In Washingt and to this end
the District to extend the hosptalities OF our
cities. This effort is earnestly seconded by the
medical societies and profession OF the District.
as well as the scientific bodies and National
Board of Health. Dr. Townshend win be absent
about twelve or fifteen days. during which
time Chief Clerk Mct'inn Will conduct The
health department