Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-14

4 lnan any OF It's c0mpeti-
ANERIcaN DIPLOMACY CRITICIZED IN ENGLAND
nne London Standard In a leading article ON Mr.
Blaines Instructions sent 10 the American minlster
al Lima says: ut may be- absurd, but n f. only
cirshg ,he Monroe doctrine 10 It's legitimate con-
cluson, 10 assume that by and by we shall see
representatives deputed from Washington 90 con-
trol the relations OF the Emperor OF Brazil W TN
tne European powers and the savages of Patago-
MIA invoking the aid OF United States commission
10 compose their differences. IL is true Mr.
Blaine has resigned, but it Will be much
the same whether the dispatches are penned by
Mr. Frelnghuysen or Mr. Blaine. IL is not in,-
PROBABLE that President Arthur may soon an
hounce that peace is restored and a new
protectorate by the United states established.
me PAU Mall Gazette says: "The impression
created by Mr.. Baine's dispatches is undaubtaiIy
Bad, and II would have been much worse II the
author Was still entrusted with the direction OF the
lorelgn policy OF the United states. We feel no
apprehension that the attitude Mr.. Hurlbut has
assumed AT Lima will be persisted I'm hy the COM
missioner who viii supersede him. The American
people have too much 10 do nearer home To set up
as adIudicators among the South American reput-
Hes III any European power were To Intervene the
circumstances would be altered
DUEIIIsTs DISABILITIES IN yIRGINIA-A tele-
gram from Richmond, Va, December Ii. says: A
bill viii in few days be introduced In tine leCisla-
ture which is now in session here. providing for
the removal OF the political disabilities most II
not all persons who Were engaged In dueliny dur
ing the recent heated canvass in Virginia Among
Those who are alleged 10 be disqualified are one
or more state officials-Mr Riddlpbcrgpr who MAS
tonight nominated for the Senate hy the read
lusters; Congressman George ID. WISE of this dis
trlct; General ". III. Payne, prominent democrat
OF rauquler county, and W. &. Elan, editor OF the
Richmond Wing. Beside these principals there are
I a number OF seconds
THE wARRESroN VAl MURpER.-Arthur Davis
who blew out the brains OF Leondas Trlpletts on
sunday near Warrent0n. Va. WAS enabled TO es-
cape 10y concerted plan made with his two BROTH
ers- Davis was guarded 10y twelve men IN house
az Orleans where the murder took place. but was
allowed TO go outside. accompanied by fve of the
guard. As soon as he got outside he made a dash
Tor freedom. When the prisoner broke from his
guards one Gf his brothers saized the constable,
and the other one shut the gate through which the
prisoner ran, so as 10 impede the progress Of his
purSuerS. Large parties are In search OF him. and
kilograms have been sent 10 the nearest cities one
10 Washington Offering reward OF s2J0 for his
arrest The original quarrel grew out OF some tur-
Keys Delonglng to Davis, and which had strayed
over into 1r1pietts' premises. Tripletts was un-
armed, and IL was while the two were engaged in
hst light that Davis succeeded In blowing out his
antagonists brains
CHARGE OF kIDSAPPISG.-InSpectOr Byrnes, OF
New YORK, received dispatch from Hampton
Roads, Va..last week asking that Giber. Mau ,orn,
Ihs captain OF the schooner Henry Sutton, coal
kidnapping Harrison Vaughn. a twelve year old
colored boy. The vessel arrived i'm New York on
Thursday night and the boy was taken I'm charge
10y tue police, but Mausom, having gone % New
Haven Was not arrested until Monday night lie
was arraigned in police court yesterday and de-
him at his own request. The captain Was held
to await the papers for extradition.
THE CHARGES OF MISCONDUCT Against THE
MASSACHUSETTS NINTH.n-The board OF inquiry
on the conduct OF the ninth regiment al York
town and Richmond has concluded its fnvestiga-
ton. Several members appeared Monday evening
Ia answer To charges OF misconduct while the reg.
iment WAS i'm Richmond. Each was charged with
1nt0Xcation. All denied the charges against Them
and demanded To be confronted by their accusers.
They also claimed that some OF the officers were
endeavoring TO clear themselves by putting the
blame on the men. The final decision or the board
VIII De transmitted TO the governor ia a few days
Mr.. ii. ii. RIDDLEBERGER, who has received the
readJuster caucus nomination for United States
Senator from Virginia, and which Is equivalent To
an election, is native OF Shenandoah county in
that state and is but little over forty years of age
OF the war as an infantry private, and was pro-
moted TO a lieutenancy, but receiving a wound in
that branch OF the service He then entered the
cavalry, raised company OF which he
was made captain, and did service In the
Shenandoah valley. Some years after the close
or the MIR. Riddeberger commenced the
publication OF a democratic paper at Edinburg,
Shenandoah county, which he Afterwards removed
TO Woodstock, the county seat Whilst thus eIl-
gagged in Journalism he read law, and shortly after
being admitted TO the bar he was elected prose-
cutting attorney for Shenandoah county He rap
ldly developed as fuent and eloquent speaker.
and was elected To the virginia house OF delegates
ron fro waca @ ne was promoted 10 Sae state senas
Page counties. MT. Riddleberger WAS one OF the
first TO rally TO the standard OF readJustment, and
has been one OF Its most conspicuous champions.
During the late exciting canvass In Virginia he
was considered the most effective speaker on use
readJuster side.
THE DANGER OF A BAD PRACTICE.-ThomN
Walsh, aged 40, went TO bed on Monday night at
his home i'm Metuchen. Nj. with his pipe In lbs
mouth He was found next morning, his body
being burned TO crisp. His wife and children
were away from home.
HUNDREDS OF colored people have failed 10 be
yaccinated IN Richmond, trusting TO the merits OF
the bag OF roots and other stun sold them by SOME
gracecSs scoundrel, and which they wear around
their necks, next their skin, vainly believing thai
II protects them from smallpox.
THE BOSTON EIECTIoN.-Dr. Green, the republi-
can and citizens candidate, was elected mayor Of
Boston yesterday by 600 majority. The repubia-
cans also secured a larger representation In Ce
board OF alderman than they have had for yeaR-
The vote was two to one in favor of granting
license TO sell intoxicating liquors
A SUIT AGAINST GEN. NEwToN.-The trial OF u
suit 10 recover 1000 damages from Gen. Newtan,
the United States army, for Injuries 10 Anthony
Farrell, lsborer, by blast In the excayationa
Hell Gate, was begun before Judge Wallace and q
jury in the United States circuit court yesterday.
Improper engineering was charged. Gen. Newton
was defended by the district attorney and by toe
judge advocate OF the army.-N i. Sun, today.
THE A. W. SPRAGUE EsTATB.-The creditors COM
mittee publish a statement OF the liabilities and
assets OF the A w. Sprague estate, now In une
hands OF u. Chaffee, trustee and assignee. Tie
fnt al liab IA litleS aSs<fS d3l