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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-24

A CoAsTING STEAMER BURNED.-The steamer
Granger. of the Charleston and Santee line.
took fire last evening while on her way to Char
lesion, S. c., and was burned to the waters
edge, together with her cargo The flames
spread SO rapidly that the passengers and crew
only saved themselves by jumping on board
vessels with which she came In collision. The
passengers consisted of six negroes, four of
whom have reached Charleston. Two are mis-
sing. but one is supposed to be on board Of one
of the vessels anchored In the stream. The yes
sci is Insured for &15. 600. and the loss ON the
cargo will reach &c, 600; not insured.
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CURE CURE FOR MALARIA.

~ CAROLINA ToLU TONICi
Sure cure for Dyspepsia in all it's stages; also for
Coughs Colds Bronchitis Asthma and all diseases of TIE
hroat and Lungs; ana the only remedy that is bench
clai IN maar1ai climates This is preparation Of BAL
SAM OF 1OLC, ROCK CANDY, MAGNESIA and
other medicnals beneficial in sbove diseases base
being the purest Rice aud Rye Whiskies Harmless ana
very pleasant to take Try T. For sale hy all druggists
and grocers at 81 quart b5t:le. The supplied
at liberal discount hS Barbour Hamilton and frank
Hume, Wholesale Gruoers. and Sole Agents for this
cltY- HENRY BiSCHoFF x CO. New York and
Charleston, s. c., Sole Manufacturers Proyrietors
d20- tn, tbs
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with countless riches ct her command, she was
not happy wife. Something she had missed.
something that she could not exactly classify
until she visited Nays home, and then she
knew what It was Love was wanting, and
when she again sought her homo the proud
woman bowed her head and wept bitter, SORROW
full tears, and her heart sent up waiting cry, q
cry that was piteous indeed, q cry that said
'Oh, that love were mine, love that is strong as
q carpenter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-24

ROwELL AND HUGHES TO WALK.-Charles
Rowell, the English trotter2 and John Hughes,
Lepper, have signed articles for q SIX days go
as-you-please race. The date has not been
named but is is understood that the last week
in February or the first week In March will be
selected. The date was left blank liz order that
a suitable building might be selected. The race
is to be q sweepstakes at a, 600 per man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-24

ExrTax Receiver Smith, of Philadelphia. has
offered to make good the losses occasioned by
the dishonesty of his clerks. He says that
he holds their bonds and can indemnify HIM
eelE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-24

g ALAD OIL. UNPoRrED)
- 81 GaiIon: 30 cents Pint.
GERMAN STRENGTHENING POROUS PLASTER
- - - 10 cents a Piece; for %.
BABEk TEA, FOR MALARIA. CHIIIS and FEvE1
25 per Box.
A. M. KLOCZEWSkTS PHARMACY
nS 423 9th street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-24

Much uneasness il felt for the steamship
Henry Edge, now 50 days out from Antwerp,
bound to Boston.
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Ne Family should be without. LYDIA r. rINEIIAM,6
LIVER PILLS. They cure constil alton, biliousnos.
aid tcr!'idity of the liver. % cents per box.
IL SOLD ALL DRUGGISTS. ~
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+ ~ Y ff n = e; T. - E.;
ILL UU II BBB lee Z (
FINE GRADES.
CABINET OAK, Every thickness.
INDIANA ASH,
INDIANA WALNUT. y. y. y. q. y inch.
INDIANA WALNUT. inch to sxs inch.
INDIANA WALNUT. Counter Top 20 inch 10 se inoA
wide
INDIANA CHERRY, Every thickness.
INDIANA CHERRY. Counter Top. Is inch to "A -
wide.
MAPLE, Every thickness.
SOFT YELLOW POPLAR. Every thickness
HARD WOOD YARD sPRAGUEs SQUARE
SIXTH STREET AND New YORK AVENUE.
LARGE SrRAGUE SQUARE.
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/ IST OF LETTERS REMAINING IN THE
- WASHINGTON CITY POST OFFICE
SATURDAY. DECEMBER q 1891

To obtain any of these Letters the applicant must
this list. ~ ~ "
not called for within month they will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office.
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May smiled "As you wished me JOY let me
return the compliment, and ask who is the fav-
Ored One?"
"Oh, rich man you may be sure. Mr.. Col
ton"
mot old Mr.. Cotton, the broker?"
But he is nearly seventy, and you are not
yet twenty?'
"He is rich and you are to marry carpen-
ter"
'Yes, but l love Harvey, and you cannot love
Mr.. Cotton"
81 do not marry for love, 1 marry for money, :"
said Minnie rising. But l must leave you
Mr.. Cotton and l are to 60 to the opera to-
night. Come and see me when you can, and
when you are married bring your carpenter, :"
and Minnie swept from the room.
The year that Harvey had agreed to wait
passed swiftly away. He had been successful in
his endeavOr to advance in his chosen business.
because he had labored strenuOusly to win sue
cess; and though a young man and compare
lively new, he was rising power in his pro-
fession.
During the year Minnie and Mr.. Cotton had
been married, and were travelling in Europe
when Mays wedding day came. The wedding
was quiet, happy affair, after which the newly
made husband and wife, with MAY Saunders and
Mr.. Lawrence for companions made long tour
amid the picturesque scenery of our land. re-
turning in the autumn to Mr.. Iawrence's home
which it was his wish should be the home for all.
Here they had been living happily for a year,
when Minnie returned home, and came to seek
May. Harvey had been gaining fame and posi-
ton all the time not fast, but sure and his love
was rich mine Of comfort to May. If ever
there was happy wife, May was one, and when
to his wife, she sighed uneasily.
May heard 1t and guessed the cause: wealth
had not fulfilled Ainnie's dream. and. thourh
she was fashionable and well dressed woman,
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MIN 10 make MS toilet. his eyes sought the door.
He was not kept long waiting, for it soon
opened to admit the doctor and May.
"Ah. better look already" said the doctor,
land now, tell US of YOURSELF
There is little to tell, said the sick man, 81
am a carpenter, and have beenbut a short time
in the city. having come here from my native
village, quiet little place among the Mohawk
hills. have been at work ever since came
having been so lucky as to get a job the first
day sought ONE
But have you no friends or relatives?" said
May.
''Oh, yes. 1 have uncles, and aunts. and
cousins. and one little sister,
"And she!" questioned Nav.
She is cared for. have paid for her board
for year; only she will miss my weekly letter;
suppose there is one at the Office for me now,
and that she is wondering why | do not write y
John shall go for your letter." said NAV,
what name shall he ask fOr?'
Harvey Saunders"
May rang the bell and gave John the MESSAGE
ana then turning to the sick man said, would
~ sNe you any pleasure to see your sister, Mr..
saunders? She could come here Won know +"
II am afraid she would be trouble. for Nav
mas never been In city, or away from home"
MAY. Why she has my name, and she will
be no trouble. Let me write to her.
''YOu are too kind. How can thank you?,,
by letting me do as please In this mat
ter" A@'-
''You will have to give in, Mr.. Saunders. ~
said the doctor, ''fOr this is our queen, Miss
May Lawrence: one of the best queens, too"
Saunders looked an acquiescence to this re-
mark, and May shook her finger at the doctor.
THE doctor always flatters me, because humor
his fancies,' said she. ''But we will tire YOU.
so will go and write to your sister, and tell
her TO come to u.s."
May Saunders, quiet little maiden Of four
teen, came soon as she received Miss Law
rence's letter. Her love for her brother was
unbounded. and when she became well &C.
quainted with May Lawrence she was lavish in
her praise of him. ..He has always been SO
Kind to mother aud l. and while mother was
alive he took care Of her. and made our home
s" pleasant. He always works hard, and he
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All, well, and so / suppose that must 90
out alone, for you will be anxious to hear how
ne gets on. said Minnie, with slight touch of
irony in her voice
Eyes, am anxious to hear. and. therefore. I
shall stay at home to-day" and Nav walked to
the window and looked out She knew Min
mes ideas of such things and did not seek to
combat them. Minnie left the ROOM and re-
turned IN about half an hour, arranged for a
walk.
Il am going now" she said, '.can order any
Thing for you?'
''NO. thank yOu.'
As Minnie left the ROOM the doctor entered if.
An, You are waiting, see. And how is my
lady queen to-day"
Well. very well; but how is the man. doc
tori said May. extending both of her hands.
Pretty badly hurt. but think that we will
oring nm through One leg is broken, a rib or
TWO fractured and he has some heavy bruises
Care and quiet are the things that he will need
BY the way. the men were waitn" to carry him
to the hospital. but he is not able to be moved
30 told them to let him be. VIII you need any
OF them to help watch him."
'-Oh, no; will see that he is comfortable and
Jane and the coachman can assist me-
well. will tell the men that they need not
walt, and also see If he has any friends in the
city," and Doctor Storms left the room He re-
turned in little while, after Usherne the men
out, and said, He is stranger in the city. and
has not been long at work. Poor fellow, he will
need a friends care now"
HE will have it. for am his friend and
know that you are, DOCTOR said May.
frend:'
lis he not suffering and stranger? And has
not my father always been a friend to such, and
could his daughter be otherwise:'
True, true; but some one must be with the
man, Tor have ordered some medicine to be
given every hour. to keep him quiet"
81 will go, and they went toward the door
"And will escort yOu," and the doctor, ris-
ing, offered her his arm. Doctor Storms was
one OF those men whose faces are full of the sun
shine OF life-One whom it was good and health
giving TO see at a sick bed from the fact that he
carried so much of the strong life and gladness
Of nature with him that 1T did a person good
simply TO look at him. He was full of vitality.
and his heart was ruled by q great love for his
fellows, love that strove ever to think well OF
them, even though he knew much ILL., As he
went slowly up the stairs he said And how
was 1t that you came to see the man. May?"
"Oh. was looking from the window at him,
and saw how the board had slipped. Then ran
to the door to tell him OF his danger bat before
i reached 1t, or rather just as reached it, he
fell. am SO sorry; wonder where his friends
are"
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Business Failures Of the Year.

THE RECORD FOR THE PAST NINE MONTHS
New YORK, Sept. 30.-The failures for the
nine months ending September 80, 1881. are
reported by Dun, Winan Co. as 3 3,S9O i'm num-
Der. as compared with 3.476 for the correspond
ing period of 1880. The liabilities for the three
quarters of the present year are SOL, ,OOO. 600 as
compared with s45, 100000 for the same period
of 1880. The failures during the last
three months have been 1.O24 with
liabilities of $4,000, 900, while in the
third quarter of 1880 they were 979 with liabili-
ties of S12 OOO. 900. The geographical distribu-
ton of the failures show that the southern states
have suffered somewhat. inasmuch as the
figures indicate the liabilities for the first three
months of 1880 were only $S4S. 200,
as against 81 ,054 900 for the present quarter.
On the other hand for the western states the
liabilities show decline Of nearly $3.50. 900 in
favor Of this quarter In the middle states the
liabilities are about one million less i'm amount
than in the corresponding period Of 1880. In
the eastern and Pacific states the liabilities
are but little different from those of last year.
In Canada an exceptionally good condition of
affairs has prevailed, the failures for the last
three months having been but one hundred and
thirty, with liabilities of $751; 900. This is
better showing than has been made in the Do
mlnlon for any quarter during the past six
Years,
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Three Train Robbers Captured.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 30.-Little Rock informa-
ton received last night states that all three of
the robbers who robbed the train on the Iron
tured yesterday. The pursuit has been vigor-
ously followed up by Capt. Clark Hall, con-
ductor on the Iron Mountain road, and posse
The robbers had separated, one going to Texas
and two into the Indian territory. The pursu-
ing party divided. Capt. Hall following the Texas
bound robber. He came up with him Wednes-
day morning just as he was taking breakfast
Hall pulled down on him with dOuble-barrel
shotgun, and the robber surrendered, saying:
eff you had given me minutes notice / would
have given you a lively deal" The remaining
two robbers were captured with no trouble and
all three brought to Hope last night and lodged
in Jail.
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THE QUARTERLY STATEMENT.


The quarterly debt statement of the funded
Indebtedness Of the District Of Columbia and late
corporation of Washington was issued to-day by
Treasurer Gifllan. II shows that he total in
debtedness outstanding is S2l .s96.4 OF that
amount sl0,Ol3. 600 is registered and 81 sSS $50
coupon stocks and bonds. The following are
the stocks and bonds outstanding on which in
terest has ceased, there being funds for the pay
ment and interest deposited in the u s. treas
ury:-CorporatiOno of Washington ten-year bonds,
xl5O corporation OF Washington five per cent
general stock. f2,0l00l, corporation Of WASH
ington six per cent general stock S. 4S0.17; cor
poration OF Washington six per cent canal stock,
*l00 total. S. 740 l8. Amount of funded debt
retired since July 1, 1873 $3.50. 600; reduction in
annual interest charge since July i, 1873. $55-
467 "a; issue of District 3-65's, limited by law to
&l5.O ,OOO-issued to date, <l4, ,46S 050.
The most important feature Of the statement
lies in the fact that all the debt OF the District
represented 10y the old corporation of George
town has been wiped ont. There In nothing OF
1t left. and 1t will not hereafter appear as q fac
tor in District finances.
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An Attempted Assassination
DISAPPOINTED oLD SOLDIER SEEKS SAT-
TTON IN BLOOD

A DISAPPOINTED Old SOLDIER SEEKS SATISFAo
TIoN IN BLOOD.
Considerable excitement was created in VIM
der's building a little after noon to-day by
an attempt made by an old soldier TO
shoot Mr.. q. W. Longan. the secretary TO the
Soldiers Home commission.
The old soldiers name was Owen Flood
About two months ago he applied at Mr. Lon
gan's office for admission TO the home,
and as he did not appear qualified
Mr.. Longan referred his case 10 the COM
mission, and gave him temporary admis-
sion To the home. The board rejected his
application. His temporary termi In the home
expired two or three days ago. To-day
he reappeared at Mr.. Longan's office
and demanded admission TO the home Becom-
ing very insulting and abusive. Mr. Longan
ordered him TO leave the Office at
once. Flood thereupon refused 10 90 and
Mr.. Longan took hold of HIM and pushing him
out through the hall. put him out of the
building. When Flood reached the bottom
OF the steps. he turned. took revolver from his
hip pocket. aimed al Mr. Longan and pulled the
trigger. The pistol snapped. and Mr.. Longan
was saved.
Flood was Immediately seized by bystanders.
deprived OF his weapon. and turned over TO the
police. He is an lrshman about Al wears Of
age. and has been discharged from the army fog
disability.
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kilograms to The Star.
LONDON LANCET ON GARFIELD'S DOCTORS.
KEENE's VICTORIOUS HORSE roXHALL.
LIVERPOOL COTTON CORNER EXCITEMENT.
The Chicago Failure,
GREAT EXCITEMENT ON CHANGE.

GREAT EXCITEMENT On CHANGE.
CHICAGO. Sept. 30.-Houghs liabilities are
estimated by outsiders at SOS, GOO. and most of
the brokers on change are caught for small
sums. 1t was stated last evening that J. W.
Preston and W. E. McHenry. who were brokers
tor the Cincinnati clique during the successful
cornerln August wheat and who had lately joined
teams and were acting for the same clique i'm
"shortlng" the market under the firm name of
Preston q McHenry. and has been badly caught
by the failure of the Cincnnatians to protect the
drafts made on them. Neither member of the
firm would make any statement, and Preston is
said to have gone to Cincinnati and made set
tlement which will enable the firm to 60 on
without interruption. In any event they are not
likely to suspend, as both members made large
sums by the operation of the corner. During
the day the greatest excitement prevailed on
change
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The Liverpool Cotton Corner.

FEARS OF DISTURBANCE TODAY.
LIVERPOOL Sept 30.-Although yesterday was
the last day but one for the production of the
cotton sold to the 'cornerers" the Liverpool Ex-
change showed no indications of excitement 1t
is stated that a number of persons who have sold
cotton to Morris Ranger the chief cornerer are
trying to arrange privately with him. but are
unsuccessful. Meantime the cotton ships which
have arrived at Liverpool are working day and
night to get the staple warehoused and declared
before noon to-day 1t is expected that between
11:30 and II to-day the Exchange will be the
scene Of great excitement, if not disturbance
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 3O.-1:3O pm.-A large
crowd of operators are assembled on the flags.
tut there is no disturbance and little excitement.
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A Body on the Railroad Track.
Suspicious OF ForL PLAY.

SCSPICIONS OF FOCL PLAY.
Last evening as the freight train due here
about o'clock, was coming to the city. the en-
glne ran over q white man. named Lewis NJ
Magruder, lying with his face on the track. Just
within the District line and he was instantly
killed Coroner Patterson this morning SUM-
moned jury Of inquest. The jury without
coming to a conclusion adjourned until to-mor-
row. The fact that he was first seen lying on
the track, and that some colored men who
acknowledged having seen the deceased. but
whose stories did not agree, gives rise to sus-
picion Of foul play.
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Old World News To-day.

FoxBALLs VICTORY YESTERDAY AND NEXT RACE
LONDON, Sept. S0.-Mr Keene's Foxhall who
won the race for the Grand Duke Michael stakes
at Newmarket yesterday, does not incur any
extra weight in the race for the Czarwitch
stakes IN consequence of that victory.
THE LONDON LANCET CONDEMNS THE PREsr-
DENTS PHYSICIANS
Inc Lancet condemns the attending surgeons
for making the best of Mr. Garhcld's case i'm
their bulletins. and says: "A bulletin should be
the truth and nothing but the truth
THE FRENCH MINISTRY.
LONDON, Sept. 30.-A Paris dispatch to the
Times says. The premier NJ. Jules Ferry has re-
turned from his visit to President Greyy. The
ministers will meet to-day to deliberate on the
subject Of conyenng the chambers President
Grevy will return on October 9th to hear the re-
suit, when definite resolution will be adopted
The ministers will doubtless tender their resy-
nations on the day when the summons conven-
ing the chambers is issued. i'm order to leave NJ.
Greyy freedom of action; but NJ. Grevy will re-
luse TO accept the designations because he
thinks the new chamber is still unknown: and
that the proper course is TO see whether the
present cabinet has its confidence. The cabinet
has its confidence. The cabinet will therefore
present itself before the chamber, and await an
opportunity to ascertain its opinion. That on
nortunify will soon arise on an Interpolation on
the Tunis question, which will decide the fate
of the cabinet.
EN-ROUTE FOR AMERICA.
Inc steamer City OF Berlin. which sailed from
queenstown for New York to-day has on board
bishop Peck, delegate to the Ecumenical
Methodist conference: Signor Arditi, Minnie
Hawk and Colonel MaplesOn. of Her Majesty's
OperacOmpany. and Mr. James l.. Ashbury. the
Well-knOwn yachtsman and member of the last
parliament.
THE ATTEMPT TO BLOW Up CAPT LLOYDS RESI-
DENCE.
LODON, Sept. 30.-Later details concernin e
the attempt to blow up the residence of Capt
Lloyd, at Pallas Green show that a cask con-
tanning 70 pounds of powder was placed imme-
dlately behind room which Capt. LLOYD usual
ly occupies. The explosion occurred at 8
O'Clock in the morning. 1t shattered the outer
wall, the inside wall and the roof Two occu-
pants of. the house were injured. but are pro-
crossing favOrably towards recovery.
BIG MONEY ON FOXHALL.
1he sportsman says: FOxhall is backed to
win an American stake in the race for the Cazar-
witch stakes. and is certain starter. Jockey
Fordham will probably ride the colt.
MANCHESTER MARKET.
LONDON. Sept 30.-The Manchester Gtld,dion,
IN It's commercial article this morning saws
There is no appreciable change. The tone of
the market is dull and business is DOOR India
and China merchants are doing little although
they occasionally offer orders for particular de-
scriptions but at such low prices that they
rarely lead to business. In other directions
small but occasionally rather numerous sales
are reported for early delivery at TUESDAYS
prices The inclination to buy speculatively has
rarely been weaker. and the caution of buyers
is very conspicuous"
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Business Failure in st, Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Sept. 30.-The live stock
firm of Hamer, Stewart & Burnside, doing busi-
ness at the National stock yards, east ST. Louis,
suspended yesterday with about 500 600 of liza
bilities, and assets unknown, but they are said
Der of the firm drew S64O0 of the firms money
from bank on Thursday, since when he has not
been seen.
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President Arthurs Cabinet.

A NEW DEAL ALL AROUND.
The STAR reporter to-day learned from the
very best authority that there is not member
of the Cabinet who expects to be in President
Arthur's Cabinet. They all think and expect
that President Arthur will choose an entirely
new Cabinet 1t is stated on the same good au-
thority that even Secretary Lincoln will not
remain in the Cabinet. He has been the only
member of the Cabinet spoken of as likely to
hold over. The member of the Cabinet who
have gone away would nut have left had they
not known that President Arthur had decided
upon Cabinet of his own They will return
before any changes are made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-30
Disastrous Fire in Elmira, NY.

ELM1RA, N. Y, Sept. 30.-The fire that broke
out in the furniture factory and cabinet ware
rooms of j. NJ Robinson 4 Sons was more dis
astrous than first reports indicated. The
structure covers nearly an entire block, and the
with costly manufactured furniture, all OF
which was destroyed, except some small lots on
the first and second floors In the rear of the
main building were immense brick workshops.
In fifteen minutes after the alarm was sounded
the whole upper part of the building was q
mass of flames. The loss ID stated to be
$125, 900, and the insurance $4,000. One
hundred men are thrown out Of work At g
O'Clock this morning the heavy south wall Of
the burned factoEy fell. complesely wrecking Z
Dickinson, grUU8Fy, whose large sfock, valued
at e10,000 q total loss. It IL insured for
46 COO. The loss on tie building h 5000.
Several fremen ,and citixena vsre injured b.
the falling debris.