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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-03
LEAVE
RICHMOND (~RICHMOND AND DANYTITE
RAILROAD NlRGINIA-sTEEET DEPOT
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY
Al 2:f5 l.. VI.
ARRIVE
AT BALTIMORE At 1880 An

For Tickets. Timetables. and il Information.
call on =. ". CARRIER & co. 1000 Main .frrsf.
aud Ticket Agent AZ Tie Richmond and GanyfIa
depot.
s,ate-Rpoms and Bertas secured an arnlr4tlnu
a. TINS Office. VI. SLAUGHTER.
General PASSENGER AGENT.
SOL HAAS. Traffic Manager. uh .
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-03
%YORK-RIvER LINE.

IPasg'r daily Freight dat sreigst daily
eKct sunday lyeN. Sund cx. sunday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-03
V'HE MOREOVER LINE
BAL TINORE.

Tu-wcCkly except Sundavl. Until furrltr u0-
steamers rid thi, line leave west Point fui
Baltimore Tuesdays. Thursdays, and saturdays.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-03
OOO CoRDsTAN-DARK WANTED.

We viii contract for 1000 CORDS CHEST
NUT-OAk AND SPANlSH-OAK DARK. In La
pealed this spring. Terms: Cash. For price, &c
orr once At Manchester Tannery and sn,
900, A. ID. SHOTWELL & Co.
100" Manchester. Va,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-03

Straight tickets to Baltimore so
IS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-03
DICHMOED AND DANYILLE RAIL.
III ROAD COMPANY.

Leave
Rich'nd AT.
Arrive at
Burkeyiile
>utherlins
Danyille...
Grnsboro
Raleigh.
salem. ..
salisbury.
Charlotte.
Spart nb'g
Gyeenyille
Atlanta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10
Modern improvements.

"What Is that, mother, that comes from the urn,
fragrant and strong as We get IL In turn9"
IAN INFUSION OF leaves from far Cathay,
Leaves or the alder and leaves OF the bay,
With twang, and full favored, just as it should
And think there may be some leaves OF the tea. I"
what Is that. mother. so coldly blue.
Like wintry sky OF azure hue7"
THAT is milk OF the city, that mixture. my dear;
The milk OF the chalk pit and pump that is near,
That would not be owRed by sensible cow,
For she never could make it-she wouldn't know
how"
aWhat Is that, mother. yellow as gold?"
Butter, my bOy-not the butter OF old.
In the heyday or Old we said Tit for tat;
twas a prophecy when we said butter for sfat;'
That Is butter to those whom the Scoffer calls
green;
To the elect it is oleomargarine.r
what is that, mother3" SITS the pepper Of
trade;
But the Lord only knows OF what it Is made;
or roasted meal, OF dust and peas,
With dash OF cayenne to make one sneeZe.
1t Is hot and strong; but it's rather queer,
Or the ground pepper corn there's none or It here"
Boston Gazette.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10
YESTERDAYS ELECTIONS,
The Result i'm Ohio I'm Doubt.
FORAKER ELECTION cLAINEp-rHR LEGISLATURE VERY

FORAKER ELECTION cLAIxED-THB LEGISLATURE VERY
> CLOSE
Elections were held In Ohio and Iowa yesterday,
state officers aad state legislatures being chosen
In each state. In Ohio the tickets are as follows:
.ol Democrat Republican.
Governor: George H0ady. Jos B. Foraker.
Lieut. Governor.J. g: Warwick. VIM G. Rose.
sup Ct. Jndgess.M II. d. Follett. John II. Doyle.
sup Ct. Judges. Selw1n N. Owen. VIM. Il. Epson.
Attor General. flames Lawrence. NJ. B. Earnhart
treasurer. Peter Brady.......Jno. G. Brown.
Com. OF Schools L. D. Brown. I'D. F. De Wolfe
Public Works. John. p. Martin. Leo Weltz.
The prohibitionists had a ticket with Ferdinand
schumacher as their candidate for governor and
separate candidates for all the oflceS. The green
pack ticket was headed by Charles jenkins. A
legislature was also chosen, which will elect q
United States Senator to succeed George II. Pen
dleton, democrat Three amendments to the state
constitution were also submitted. One relates to
The first proposition is that 1.-THE general assembly
shall regulate the trac In Intoxicating LIQUORS SO
as to provide against evils resulting therefrom,
and Its power to levy taxes or assessments thereon
ton"
The second amendment is directly opposed to
the first. 1t provides that ''the manufacture of
and the traffic In intoxicating liquors to be used
as beverage are forever prohibited. and the gen.
eral assembly shall provide by law for the enforce
ment OF this provision"
The vote or Ohio in recent years has been as fol-
lows: W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10
OUR CORKAN VISITORS.


From e s. Minister Foote's let.er
The majority OF the houses are simplv hcvo1D
with mud walls and floors and matched room.
The better class OF houses have stone fcunda-
lions. intersected with iues for heating pur.
poses. Upon this foundation is Q wooden build
Ing with tile roof, the floors, walls and windowU|
OF which are lined with paper. The clothing oil
the common people Is made invariably Of cotton
or linen cloth and in winter is wadded. They
wear upon their feet straw or Irvine sandals
with soles OF rawhide. and upon their heads
conical-shaped hats made Of horse hair. Their
oreeches are made very full and are divided
oeiow the knees and fastened at the ankles.
over TINS long. loose robe is worn. with flow.
ing sleeves. The people seem TO be a hariy
vigorous, well-formed race OF medium stature
and While the yellow skin. almond-shaped eyeo
anu olack mar oi the Aongohan race prevail,
men with light hair and beard and blue eyes are
sometimes seen. The beard is suffered to grow
and the hair Is never shorn, but IL Is tied In n
knot on top OF the head.
The wages paid to the laborng classes ap-
proximate TO fifteen cents per day and 10 the
artisan perhaps twenty-five cents per day.
Slavery Is said TO exist In a modified form and
is even sometimes voluntary. as thus the poor
man escapes eXtortion and oppression. The arti-
sans and many classes of laborers, however,
belong to powerful organizations or guilds. by
which means they maintain q degree of indie
pendence and enforce their rights. Crime Ia
| severely punished and questions involving civil
rights are decided by the courts. The women,
married and unmarried. are kept in great seclu-
sion- The Corean nobleman IL his means will
permit, maintains degree Of state surrounded
by his retainers and goes forth to make his calls
OF ceremony In his sedan chair dressed In silken
| robes, accompanied by a retinue of servants.
THE BADGE OF BAcHELoRHoop.
Marriage is a matter Of negotiation betweea
the parents and friends Of the parties and ID
| often concluded In childhood. Unmarried per-
sons Of the male sex can be distinguished by the
method of wearing their hair hanging down in
queues. The women. AZ with u.s. adorn their
heads with bands OF false hair. Their dress con-
ssts Of the broad brooches, divided below the
knees and fastened at the ankles, over this Q
short skirt and jacket. Persons i'm mourning
eat no meat and pay no visits. They are
dressed In robes OF coarse gray cotton cloth and
wear immense straw hats. and when they 90
abroad hide the lower half Of the face with
mask. Smoking is q universal habit to which
both sexes are addicted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10
THE CRACK Ships CRUISE.
Electric Light Etiquette as Told by q
FrOlicsOme MILDLY.

From the New York Journal
A reporter visited the United States frigate
Trenton, now fitting out at the Brooklyn navy
yard as flagship on the China station. The
officer Of the deck said: Eyes, for some years
this has been the crack ship Of the navy, and
with the improvements just made in her she 10
fully up to the standard OF ships OF her class In
foreign nayies. We are In quite state of con-
fusion Just now, for We only took our com.
plement Of tour hundred aud fifty men aboard
Two days ago, and We haven't had time to set
Tie down. but IN q few DAYS well be all shin.
shape. This is the only vessel we have that
| is completely armed with riied ordnance We
nave on the upper deck two S-inch rifles ona
forward and one aft, and eight similar ones on
the gun deck-a pretty heavy battery. Here
are couple or boat guns. You see lust a turn
| OF this handle throws the breech Open They
are OF new design and are beautiful pieces
Then We have lot of Gatlings and several
Hotchkiss machine guns. throwing solid shot or
shell capable OF sinking torpedo boats. But the
great feature of the ship is the electrical appa-
| ratus. From the pilOt-house on the bridge the
officer can fire any gun by electricity or dis
charge the whole battery simultaneously This
Is also the only man-of-war in the world lighted
throughout with electricity. The Edison sye.
TEN is used and the current is supplied by an
Independent engine"
One of the midshpmen took the reporter
under his care and showed the captains and
admirals cabins in the stern, both spacious
and handsomely furnished apartments, the
ward-room on the deck below into which open
staterooms for fifty officers. the engine room,
the gun and berth decks and other parts of the
ship. Everywhere men were busy at work
painting. scraping decks, polishing the guns
and getting everything in order.
On returning to the upper deck the reporter
asked the use or square mahogany box fixed
against the bulwark on the side of the gang
way. "That," said the midshipman, sis the
gangway lantern. 1t contains six Edison lamps,
each with its independent lighting key" "Why
do you have SO many?" asked the reporter.
well, you see." said the MILDLY, ',as we are
flagship we must make provision to do due
honor to the admiral. and according to naval
etiquette it's impossible tor him to 60 over the
side without six lanterns; you can readily zee
that we couldn't with self-respect do with less
In such q case We turn on all the lights. A
captain must be content with four. a Lieutenant
puts up with two, and any other officer, mid
shipman for instance can 60 in the dark IL he
isn't satisfied with one" Here the midshipmsn
took leave OF the reporter aud playfully turning
on all six lights sent him ashore with the high.
est naval hOnorS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10
The Presidential Problem.

The Presidential Problem.
hon. Henry B. Payne. Of Cleveland, Ohio, who
has been prominently mentioned as democratic
candidate for President, asked as to the rela-
tive chances OF prominent democrats for the Pres-
dental nomination.
sat present." he replied, !" it is matter of con.
lecture but the result OF the election in the
states this fall will unquestonably go far towards
the solution Of this political problem. II New
York state goes democratic by large majority
this fall-a majority that will assure democratic
success In that state in 1884-G0v. Cleveland will
undoubtedly be the strongest man before the dem.
ocrat1c convention. His administration has been
characterized by discretion He has made no mis-
takes and has the confidence and trust OF the peo-
pie. Butler has no chance whatever He could
not carry single northern state-not mentioning
the south, where he is not cherished with feelings
of pleasure He could not carry his own state In
presidential contest. consider 1t the height Of
fo0llshness for the papers to associate his name
with the democratic nomination for the Presi-
dency.n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10
JUNIUS BRUTUS BOOTH.
Some RecOllectiOns of Him by an Old
Actor who Knew Him Well.

From the Courier journal.
Mr.. Sam Drake, the veteran actor, who was
most intimately associated with the Booth
family for years, was talking Of the olden times
yesterday: Il was raised up with the Booths
and knew all the boys like brothers. Junius
had but little OF the family genius. He didn't
have the old mans fire nor Neds accuracy
He played only in secondary parts. He was q
thorough gentleman, man of the keenest sense
of honor and good manager, but he was not
much Of an actor. think old Booth himself
has never been equaled on the stage for half q
century, and he was In my opinion, the su-
perior OF them all. He was one of the most
quick tempered Of men, but was warm hearted
and generous. remember one night he was
to play at the old Opera House. was put in
charge of him, and was held responsible for his
appearance. The time came for him to be at
the theater and he failed to come. Time passed
and still he did not come. We were all uneasy.
and more than any of the rest. I heard him
mention that he had friend AN old Scotchmau,
living down in Portland, and jumped in hack
and started after him. Sure enough. there he
and the old man sat drinking bottle Deep
spoke to him, and he got up after little and
went up to the theater with me. had no idea
that ne was in any condition to play. Indeed,
ne had to hold himself up against the scenes to
brace up. But the audience went wild that
night, and those who had seen him a dozen
times before in the same character said that he
never did it half as well. Ned was quiet boy.
and didn't show much talent when he was
young. He was great companion OF John C.
Heenan and other sports Of that kind. and I
talked to him once seriously about it, He broke
off all that kind of association, and his man
ners now are totally different. He is Geld,
frigidly polite and taciturn. He changes when
he meets an old friend like me and thaws
out, but usually he is the most reserved uf men.
Heis by all odds the greatest of the boys,
Junius who is dead, was good tempered lad.
but he had nothing Of the genius Of the old
man."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10
FERRETS DYING OFF.
A New Disease That Threatens to De-
strOy the Business OF Rat-Catchers.

From the Philadelphia Times
A mysterious disease, somewhat resembling
the epizooty, which killed so many American
horses some years ago. has broken out among
the ferrets-those useful little animals. that are
such determined enemies Of the rat-in all parts
Of the country. Jack Gregory, Of 416 William
street. Camden. veteran rat-catcher, said yes
terday: YES sir; there is bad disease among
ferrets and have lost sixty-five that cost over
$500 to import from England. don't under
stand the disease and neither do the doctors
have consulted but it kills nearly every time.
1t takes the heart out of the little pets and
makes EN- NOPE and worry and refuse their
gruO and then they die. Usually the ferret
Is mighty hearty aud healthy animal, but
this disease knocks 'em out. They pine
away and get lazy and then die hear from
fanciers all over the country of the spread of the
disease. but can't find anybody who can tell
me how to cure it. I've got three with DR.
Berry, OF Philadelphia, an experienced veterl-
nary. put hes as puzzled as l am. If 1t keeps
on shall have to give up the rat Catching bnsi-
ness, for can't get along without ferrets. I've
been to England three times to pick out the
best breeds. In the past year have imported
seventy, and all but i've have died of the new
disease"
81 suppose you have killed many rats 10 your
timer" '~-
81 should smile. I've killed morn million
IN my day, an If my ferrets don't die hone tn
kill million more. Why once killed one hum
dred rats On bet with my naked hands inside
OF twenty minutes. It's all in KNOWN how.
Pierre Lorillard lately offered me five dollars
day to go to Jobtown and clear the rats out Of
ms stable, but l couldn't go on account of the
disease among my ferrets. couldn't afford it
at that price, either. killed three hundred
and fifty rats in the Continental hotel i'm one
night. and Pm sure can do as much In manv
announcer org house II I'm allowed. What do do
with EN- after I've caught 'em2 Well. what
don't XIII can sell for rafting matches. aud Won
can Dee there's always good demand for ,em."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10
THE SPARROW REFERRED TO A
COMMETTEE.
Where He Will Have Rest.

To the Editor OF THE EVENING STAR:
For the benefit of those who are interested in
the sparrow question, whether they be for or
against the bird, l beg to inform you of the
measures recently taken to settle the question
A convention of ornithOlogIsts has recently
been held in New York, resulting in the forma-
ton of an association, representing almost every
leading ornithologist of the United States and
Canada, under the name Of the American Or
nithologists' Union. AS chairman Of the con-
vention had the honor of appointing a num-
Der of committees, to which the scientific in
designations of the union for the current year
are entrusted. Among them is one charged
with the investigation of the eligibility and
ineligibilty of the English sparrow in America
This committee will gather all the available data
upon the subject. report it's views and RECON-
mendatiOns to the council Of the union, to be
submitted by the council to the union at its
next annual meeting. the result of which meas
ure will represent the views, and carry with it
the authority, of the entire body of American
OrnithOlOgists.
shall at once turn over to the committee the
whole mass of testimony, both for and against
the bird. which has accumulated on nv hands
during the several years that have been inter-
ested in the controversy. 1 beg to recommend
TO those OF your readers and contributors who
nave facts-nOt sentiments OF OpinOns-bearing
upon the case in any way. to likewise give tbs
committee the benefit of their experience The
chairman of the committee is DIR. j. B. Holder,
curator OF zoology. American Museum Of Natu-
raj History, New York city.
Preferring to take no further public action in
the case, remain, very truly yours
ELLIOTT CorEo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10

"OoFTY GooFTs DIVORCE CasK-There WAS Tn
nave been argued in supreme court, chambers In
NeWYork. Monday, but was adjourned over a motion
brought by Mary D. Phillips against her husband.
Augustus F. Phillips, the latter being known as
"Oofty G0oft." The suit is brought by the wife to
obtain q separation from her husband on the
ground OF cruel and inhuman treatment Both
parties played In Under the Gaslight," the hus-
band taking the part OF Oofty GOott, and the wire
the plaintiff Is that the defendant treated her
cruelty, struck her, refused to provide for ner and
threatened to kill her. No answer has yet been
put In on the part Of the defendant, but it was
stated by his counsel that the answer would be
general denial OF the charges made by plaintiff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10
The Pacific Coast and the Vice Presi.
denCy.

Il Ac TdC1lAC coast ana the vice PfeSl.
denCy.
To the Editor Of THE EVENING STAR:
Some weeks ago the New York Herald fayora-
bly, mentioned Senator John F. Miller. Of Cali
1ornia, as the possible and even probable ,repub-
lican candidate for Vice President in 1884 The
New York Tribune comes out editoraly and
also strongly recommends the western Senator
for the second place on the republican Presiden-
tial ticket. AS an old Californian, wish to say
that Senator Miller is in every way worthy and
deserving of the compliment thus paid him. A
long residence and journalistic experience on
the Pacific coast and thorough acquaintance
with its politics and people, enable me to saw
that no man west of the Rocky mountains COM
mands greater degree of public confidence and
esteem than does Senator Miller. Thepeope of
the entire Pacific slope know and appreciate his
ability and worth. He Is a republican of the
very best type-a member Of no factiOn-and
his nomination for the Vice Presidency would at
once remove from the doubtful list" into the
republican colu mn every state west Of the
Rockies. He is a man of broad views fine abili-
ties, q real peoples man, and withal digniied
gentleman. Being native of Indiana, and
closely identified with her people and interests
ne would attract much strength to the ticket
from that quarter. As valiant soldier and
able commander in the late war, he would be a
popular candidate with the Boys in Blue
throughout the whole country. 1t is certainly a
iair omen for the republican party when such
men as John F. Miller are mentioned in connec
ton with its chief nominations. w. T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10

HUGH J. HASTINGS WNL-The will OF the late
Hugh j. Hastings, OF New York, beuueatns to his
brothers Richard and Robert S. 900 each and to his
brother William $500 To his nephew, John
shares OF the capital stock of the Commercial
Aduertise, association, and to Hugh 10 shares,
Schoolcraft 3. William g. John, son OF his brother
Rachard shares All the rest OF the real and per-
sonal estate Is given to Mrs Hastings or her heirs
absolutely. Chester A Arthur is named among
the executors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10

TEE TROUBLES OF AN HEIREss-A few years
ago an helreSS to many thousandS-Mtss Sarah I.
Shattuck, OF Boston-became the wife of Mr..
Winslow L Bruce, who, at that time, held re.
sponsible position In the employ OF the Boston and
Albany railroad. Monday Mrs Bruce appeared in
court and appealed for divorce from her hus-
band on the ground OF infidelity and cruelty. She
testified that Immediately after marriage they
took wedding trip 70 New York and Phiiadel-
phfa, she paying all the bills About one year
Later he demanded that she let him have 81 600.
used her with much cruelty and threatened her
life. and she was compelled to leave him. A d.
vorce was granted With permission to assume her
maiden naina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10
A Water COMPLAINT.

To the Editor Of THE EVENING STAR:
Will you be kind enough to allow me to
inquire, through the columns of your paper,
why the citizens of West, Georgetown are de-
priyed of water? We are about to lose some of
our tenants through the neglect Of the proper
officials to remedy the long-standing evil. There
are but two MIGRANTS to supply sixteen squares
with water. and we have not had the use of
either for nearly four weeks.
ONE OF MANY SUFFERING TAx-PAYERs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10
A Prelude.

hundred buds into blossoms grew
The blight killed some ere the night-wind blew:
S0me fingered and gained but an ill-repute.-
One only grew to the perfect fruit
hundred seeds from the branches fell:
HOW many were lost cannot tell.
some rooted and throve for q while-Ah mel
one only grew TO the perfect tree.
j send thee hundred songs OF mine:
And little care for the ninety and nine.
o friend OF my youth: bless my art
For the one that Will flourish within thy heart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10
Opposition to Gen. Butler.


A large and enthusiastic meeting OF indie
pendent democrats and others opposed to the
reelection OF Governor Butler was held at the
ward In Boston was represented. Hon. w. w.
Nichols stated that the object OF the movement
was to secure the defeat or Gen. Butler, and to
place democratic ballot, with Gen. Buffers name
erased and that OF George d. Robinson inserted,
at every voting precinct A resolution declaring
zen. Butter to be dangerous demagogue, and
recommending all true democrats and 1ndepend-
entS TO vote against him, was adOpted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10

Prof Paul Passy, Of Paris, thinks that Amer
lea is the busiest country he ever visited He
thinks that our high schools are not practical
Too much Latin, " he says, sis the bane Of mod
egn educational institutions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-10

"A SOCIETY LADY TAXES THE BLACK VRIL-Miss
Emily Mc1avish, daughter OF Mrs Charles Carroll
McTavish. took her final vows as a relgieuse, at
Mount DeSaleS convent, near CatOnSville, Baltf-
more county, Maryland, Monday afternoon,
and the solemn and impressive ceremony was
witnessed BY the sisters OF the convent relatives
and few Intimate friends. Archbishop Gibbons
addressed the young lady on the important step
she was taking. Miss McTavish. now known as
Sister Mary Agnes, Is descendant OF Charles Car
ROLL OF CarrollIon, and granddaughter or the late
Gen. Winfield Scott. A few days ago she executed
deed reiinQuishing all claims to her fathers es-
tate In favor of her family.