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Ada AtlkimsOmss Murderer.
JACOB MELTING FINALLY COMPOSING THE GRIM


AND EXoNERATING LAID.
When Jacob Melting, who, with young Ladd was
arrested last Saturday for the murder OF Ada Atkin-
son, was placed on the witness stand at Fowler,
Ind, Monday morning, he exhibited much nervous
ness and was extremely pale He was employed as
farm hand by the AtkinSonS He testified that
Ladd came to him on the afternoon Of the murder
swered that there was no one In the house except
Ada. Ladd then said there was a woman In Oxford
who wished an earthquake would swallow Ada up,
as she was in her way: Ladd also said that he
would 90 to the house, get drink, and have talk
with Ada Melting says that he was at work at the
wood pile. Ladd was then sworn. He testified
ling in regard to any OF the Atkinson family. The
prisoners We're then allowed to ask each other
a few questions. Ladd asked Melting to tell the
afternoon, and Melting could not In the Jan late
Monday evening Melting made the following state
ment: 81 withdraw all charges made by me
against Ladd, and shoulder the responsibility my
Selfn
IN DANGER OF LYNcHMe.
dispatch from Lafayette, Ind, says that Nell
ings full confession stating that under the impulse
OF murderous mania he had murdered Ada Atkin-
son, was read to an excited multitude at Oxford
yesterday afternoon. Melting, under examination
In the courthouse, confirmed his written confession
with no more emotion than II he had been telling of
By sudden fren1, be said Fheie was an exciting
scene when he was removed nom the courtroom TO
the @ the Pectasp r ana 'a were eC ordered to
moved towards the prisoner, muttering. he was
taken out OF the rear door, which was Immediately
and n the deputy sh s4 s No
sheriff placed Melting IN the most secure cell In the
jail and went inside with trusty, Wellarmed force
about the but seemed to have TSe
militia from Lafayette Is expected he mob have
built scafrold and provided rope
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COLLINS voLTAIc ELECTRIC PLAsTERs

For the relief and prevention INSTANT II Is Ar.
Piled. Of rheumatism Neuralgia Sciatica Cougha
Colds Weak Back Stomach and Bowels Shooting Palma
Numbness Hysteria, Female Pains Palpitation Dys-
pepsia, Liver Complaint Bilious Fever Malaria and
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ut pain. Csc. everywhere. oclb
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The New York Stock Market.
The following are the opening and closing prices
Of the New York Stock Market to-day, as reported
by special wire to a. d. Dodge, $50 18th street:
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Loss OF Life by EARTHQUAKES,

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Oct T.-It is reported that
much damage to property and great loss Of life has
been caused by earthquakes on the peninsula be-
tween Chesme, In Asia Minor opposite the island OF
Chios, and Vourla, on the southern coast OF the
Gull OF Smyrna. All the villages in that region
have been destroyed, and it is believed that up
wards Of 900 people have persisted
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SUICIDE on THE EVE or MAA8IAnE.-FoWler Kerry
q leading merchant Of Sandusly, Ohio committed
suicide Monday night 81 shooting himself N0ca1se
FOR the act q known He Was to have been married
wedding suit when he committed suicide
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MOTHER AND BABE BURNED 10 DEATH-Mrs.
George W. Maupin and her infant child were burned
TO death at their home near Crafgsville, Berkeley
county, W. Va, on Friday evening last Mrs Maui
pin was subject TO epleptic fits, and about three
had been employed to DO the housework pe5ding
the mothers recovery. On Friday afternoon the
girl left MRS Maupin and child In bed while she
went into the yard to do some washing. While
thus engaged little daughter told the girl her
mother was burning up. The girl ran into the
house and found the mother and child lying on the
floor with every particle Of clothing burned on and
the bodies charred to a crisp. The affair is very
mysterious, and neighbOrs OF the family say foul
play Is at the bottom Of the horrible tragedy as the
remains OF rope were found about Mrs. Maupins
neck, and her head bore marks OF cuts and bruises
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HYATrsVILLE.

JOHNSON WINE are now dividing the cream Of
their farm known Rsvenwood adjoining the village
OF Hysttsvie, into building lots (nearly all the lots
formerly divided having been so3 These lots are on
very high ground and beautiful and cheap You
have here pure air. good mineral water and excellent
society. To persons with moderate who desire
to get home opportunity is offered Go out and
what has been done in the way of improvements
euch the erection Of new houses grading and gravel
i streets and putting down brick sidewalks &c, and
You viii return convinced that the driving Of few
stakes by surveyor is not all that been done there
Communication rates about six cents each way the g.
and o. X. II.
Any of the undersigned will take you out free of
charge and show you the Lots
GEORGE J. JOHNSON, 713 Market Space.
L. d. WINE, 1890 Pepnsy lYailia avenue.
u. L. LITTLEFIELD, Hyattsville.
ES WESCOTT CO.,
oca lot Cor. Doth st. and Pa. ave.
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The Episcopal Convention.

CONTINUED FROM FIRST EDITION.l
MI. Judd, of Illinois, moved to amend by striking
out the proposed rubrc and inserting the one in the
standard book OF common prayer. The change
consisted principally in leaving out all reference to
the nicene creed.
Rev. DR.. Abercrombie of northern New Jersey,
stated that throughout the eastern church the
ncene creed is the great bond OF faith. 1t is re-
cited by the car at his cOrOnaton it Is as dear to
10000, 600 Christians as the apple OF their eye.
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Name.

APPOINTMENT IN THE CITY POST OFFICE-James
r. Smith has been appointed substitute clerk in
the city post Office from q list OF names furnished
by the civil service examiners
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VIRGINIA ELOPEMENT AND MARRIAGE.-There
Is quite ripple OF sensation in fashionable circles
In Lynchburg, Va, OccaSiOned by the elopement and
marriage OF a young couple well known and popu-
lar. The bride Is Miss Susie WitherS, daughter OF
Col P. T. Withers and niece of ex-United states
Senator R. e. Withers. The groom Is Mr.. X. /.
Smead, one OF the clerksin the Lynchburg National
Bank. The young lady went over to Danv1le on a
visit two or three days ago, where she was joined
by her lover, and short buggy drive took them
across the border, where the twain were made one
They have returned home. The bride is only seven
teen years old.
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Earnings OF the Pullman Car Com.
p8nys

NEW YORK, Oct. 17-The annual meeting of the
Pullman Palace car company will take place at
Chicago tomorrow. The regular quarterly divi-
extra dividend OF ~ per cent, both payable No
vember ID 1t is stated that the net earnings Of
the company for the year ended August 81 have
been about 10 per cent and that since August 31st
the earnings have shown gain Of over s, 600 per
day.
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ENFoRrrNa TEE CnNNHc1Icrr RrrrI r

ENFORCING TIE CoNNEcTIcur BLur L.ws.-rour.
teen ladies and gentlemen, arrested near New
Haven. Conn, Sunday last, charged with Violating
the sunday laws, their ofense being In DRIVING
through the country for pleasure simply were AZ.
raigned before a magistrate Monday. The consta-
bic and his deputies testified 20 detecting the mar
ties riding along the public highway on the Sab
bath, and this was all the evidence required None
OF the prisoners could declare that they had Ridden
out as ian act OF necessity and mercy." ConSe-
quently, all were held 10 be guilty Of an ofrense
under the statute OF lT2 which provides that every
person who shall travel or do any secular business
or labor except works OF necessity mercy, or en-
gage Ia any recreation on sunday between sunset
ana sunrise. shall be fined not more than * nor
less than 81. Lawyer Charles Fowler the town
prosecuting agent. made speech pagarling the
helnous crime against the public peace which the
accused persons had committed and the Justice
won the applause OF the rural audience hv impoS-
Ing fne OF s., with $2ea costs, on each offender.
IGNORANT CoLoREp TEAcHERs.-The annual meet
Ing or the board OF trustees OF the John f. Slater
fund was held In New York yesterday, President
r b. Hayes In the chair. The Rev. d. A q.
Haywood, the general agent OF the fund, submitted
his report, which says that than half the COL
ored children in the southern states, who are at
the proper age TO attend school, are not enrolled
and that the great majority Of colored teachers are
ignorant and unSkillful
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News Briefs.

Gen. Wallace United States minister to Turkey,
will on Monday leave Constantinople for Naples,
where he will remain for two months.
CetewayO, the Zulu king, will surrender to the
British resident, and will be conveyed to Natal
Mayor Edison, OF New York, has appointed sue
cesSor to William p. Sherman. commissioner of
accounts, Andrew B. Martin, expert account ant.
The reform government OF Nashville was 1naug-
urated yesterday. Mayor Phillips In his inaugural
Iecommended that the negroes be given fair share
Thomas A. McDevitt, convicted in Philadelphia
last year for completely in the star route frauds,
was released from the Eastern penitentiary Tues
day, having served year and thirty days
The directors of the Western Union Telegraph
company yesterday reelected the Old board Of OIL
The remains OF DR.. Charles f. Blumenthal. of
New York, were cremated at lie Moynes furnace at
" SPECIAL from Little ROCK. Ark saws "wva,t
AmeS, who killed Saunders Blount, who was at
tempting to arrest him on Saturday, was caught
last night. and, upon attempting to escape, was
1t is stated In San Francisco that the possibility
OF European war is being closely calculated upon
Large meetings were held last evening in Balti-
more by the democrats and the supporters OF the
citizens tickets.
The sixteenth annual reunion of the Army OF the
Tennessee begins in Cleveland to-day. To-day'S
program includes visit to Garfieds tomb and
speeches sesa by Gov; Foster and Senator Sherman:
OF evacuation day In New York has resolved TO in
vite the President, his cabinet, and the governors
The international geodetic conference is being held
at Rome. Among the delegates present is Gen. X.
D. Cults, of the United States coast and geo.
Moody and Sankey opened day mission I'm Cork
yesterday. A mob gathered outside the building.
and hooted the persons who entered. The mob
The steamship Arab, OF the Newport News and
Liverpool line. running in connection with the
port News Va, Monday with fun cargo Of
freight.
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TIE ST. LOUIS POLICE ScANDAL.-The st. Louis
Post Dispatch continues its revelations regarding
testimony before the late grand jury as to the
gambling and the police department. It printed
attorney for Policeman Commissioner Kinkhead
sw0re that he informed Gov. Crittenden that the
resignation sent him by Warren McCheSney, the al
legged head OF the gambling ring, was forgery;
that the governor insisted on Kinkhead sending
him another, and that after parleying and oOmprO-
nation should take effect october /. Thomas e
Lutt president OF the Third National bank testified
that on the suggestion OF Gov. Cr1ttenden he de-
handed blank designations from two gentlemen
who could have been appointed police commission
eTS on that condition, but they refused.
FATA. FIGHT WITH CowBoYs-At Glentlive. N. r
Monday, Sheriff Taylor endeavored to quiet three.
drunken cowboys, when they set upon him and
beat him. In the melee Clayton Willicomb, an En-
glishman, was killed and freight conductor was
shot In the ankle One OF the cowboys was cap
tured and lodged In jail The other two escaped
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I'd Edition.
Latest qelegIanS to Tle Stal.
The Army Of the Tennessee.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, Oct. 17.-The 10th annual re-
union OF the Army OF the Tennessee began to-day.
lhefe Is large attendance of members. Gen.
6fant IS not present, but is expected to-day or Is
morrow Inc society formed at the kinnard house
at l0 80 this morning and marched In procession
ABOUT aefn number, with band OF music Mai. Howe
ana capt Barber, carrying the Soeiety's colors and
t Generals Sherman and Leggett arm In arm at
The mead OF the column to the Ontario street taber-
nacie, where the business meeting was held.
GEN. sHERMAN's SPEECH
Cen sherman, the president, Oh calling to order
rendered his congratulations on the large attend
ance the apparent good health of the members, and
the suspicious circumstances surrounding the be-
ginning OF the reunion Though eighteen years
nave elapsed" said he, t'since we ceased using
arms and took up pen and tongue, this in our 10th
reunion since the formation Of the society having
Deen allowed to lapse. / am profoundly grateful,
as 1t enables me once more to meet with my
olo comrades In arms. Oen- ROsecrans I
saw In Washington, and he was exceedingly
anxious to be here, but is prevented by
the illness OF his wife. He commissioned me per-
sonally to apologize for his absence. Gen. Gresham,
TOO, Is kept away by pressing business Gen. Grant
mas just telegraphed that he hopes to be here The
weather Is beautiful the people seem pleased to
tneir Old war heroes, and am truly glad to see so
many OF my Old comrades in this beautiful CITY,"
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TELEGRAPH Briefs.


An expedition sent out under the auspices Of the
Melbourne Argus newSpaper) to explore the inte-
rfOr OF theetSland OF New Guinea has returned in
consequence OF fever attacking its members one Of
whom died
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As general thing, the girls OF the large cities az
the north nave an excellent excuse for centr1ng
Their anecuons ON pugs A pug seems 20 be far
meets
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CLASS FORMING.
FRENCH PRONUNCIATION

,sprv guaranteed in eighteen lessons Glass limited
- n admission ST. Course opens Thursday. No
tarsf 1883 before which date Cards" must
ssanIs.ined LUCIEN f. e.. COLLIERE, A. ~. native
y psris France. 1888 street northwest ol0-19t
1-ITIOyAL SCHOOL OF ELOCUTION AND ORA
Nn,atic Art-Mrs. ADALINE DUFAL MACK, 1914 K
1sf northwest Classes formed, pupils received and
ssrcnsr. to be had at residence. oS-3ws
4 Ri SCHOOL. 1913 ST. n. W.. OPP. FRANKLIN
p.-k Fourteenth annual session. Thorough in
tt,urton in drawing and painting Mechanical draw
- p-,f Charles Schlaar.
r ss r.. AIRS s. E. FULLER Principal.
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HENRY COLLEGE LOTTERY.

$4,000 FOR g.
second regular monthly drawing will take place in the
Ky,
THURSDAY. OCTOBER o. 1888
LAWFUL LOTTERY AND FAIR DRAW No
Chartered by the Legislature of Ky and twice declared
legal BY the highest Court in the State Bond given to
Henry county in the of 100000 for the prompt
payment of all prizes sold.
A REVOLUTION IN SINGLE NUMBER
DRAWINGS
u Every ticket holder his own supervisor call
out the number on his ticket and the corresponding
number on the tag placed in the wheel in his presence
These drawings will the last Thursday Of every
month. Read the magnificent
OCTOBER SCHEME
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CoLD Wave CoMlNG.
WARN UNDERWEAR
JOB LOT
100 doz Ladies' Meino Vests and Pants double stitched
finished seams all sizes, &c.. regular price. SOC.
JOB LOT
80 oz Ladies' Scarlet all wool Mcdicated Vests and
Pants, sc. regular price, $l39
JOB LOT.
Is dog Gents Scarlet. al wool Meaicated Shirts and
Drawers, s175; regular price. $2.S
REGULAR STOCK FOB LADIES.
Nerino Vests and Pants g. SO, So; Saxony Wool &c.,;
Cashmere. 1.98; Iedicated Cashmere. eLS9. s1.58
$1.75
REGULAR STOCK FOR GENTS
Merino Shirts and Drewers 60 Co. IS Saxon Wool e1;
Medicated. sl.75; Fancy English Cashmere, ears;
Double-breastOd $24S.
REGULAR GOODS FOR CHILDREN.
Mino and Cashmere Vests and Drawers all Sze& from
25c. to sl& s1rc,.,,
american Hosiery Company and cartrisht Warmers
Underwear for Ladies'. Gents and Children
LOW PRICES.
ppp RRR
Err ALAS E III . -
ocla n17-1ns PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
DEopIE,s SAVING BANK-wHERE YOU CAN
select suit of Clothing aud deposit 50 mnch down.
balance in weekly monthly payments TIL paad ior.
Men, W; Sx,sts 0aTd
HcSs, school Suits from @ TO SS snd nR "a
Mis- and Boys School Shoes. 76c.. 81 and 4lM
BoyS FaanI,el Shut WAIST 90c- and "a
I W sKIBx.
sep1 1o1A1o1s Peuusyiyane assnuA .
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In chronic dyspepsia and liver complaint and In crouss
constipation and other obstinate diseases Hoetettsr
Stomach Bitters is beyond all comparison the best REM
edy that can be taken. As q means Of restoring tho
strength and vital energy Of persons who are sinking
under the facilitating effects Of painful disorders this
standard vegetable inyigoant is confesscy uneQuaed
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Bank Clerks to Give Roua,

CHICAGO, Oct. 1.-THE First National bank has
nOtlned its 100 clerks that they must all procure
bonds, which Will range from $4,000 to $500 each
ana aggregate over $4,000.
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Canadian Sugar Refiners.

Canadian Sugar Refiners.
OTTAWA, ONT, Oct 17-The sugar refiners here
nave asked the government to give them q draw
PACK on refined sugar exported, equal to the
amount OF duty paid on raw sugar imported, The
government Is considering the matter.
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KILLED By ELEcrRIcITY.-The city OF Dayton,
ONO, lighted with the Fuller system of electric
Chandler, of the National Fuller Electric Light
company; President Loves, OF the Dayton COM
the Dayton company, were making a tour OF in
spection In the rain, lamp In the business center
OF the city went out. superintendent Robbins, In
lowering the lamp to examine 1t, took hold OF the
conducting wire where the insulation was worn on
and fell as II shot Before he died. which was three
men
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General Foreign News.
RESIGNATION WITHDRAWN.
PARIS, Oct IA rumOr is current here that the
Due dc Fernan-Nune has withdrawn his resgna-
ton as Spanish ambassador to Paris
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1857 Prizes, &1lO4O0
tickets. 500
Remit money hank draft I'm letter send by ex.
press. DON'T SEND BY REGISTERED LETTER on
POST OFFICE ORDER until further notice. Orders
Of &5 and upward by express can be sent at ex-
pense Address all orders TO J. J, DOUGLAS Louis
dria, Va au3O
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EDUCATIONAL.

~, AIBFRT Is PREPARED TO GIVE
Ms 81 instruction 10 few young scholars. Mod
lsfsts :. ,d ~ p street northwest o15-3ts
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NATIONAL JOCKEY CLUB RACES.
Fine Sport NJ Ivy City.

'sLoRTLARD's DAYn-HE CAPTURES FOUR OUT OF
THE FIVE RACES YEsTBRDAY-THE PooLs-NTER-
RsTING EVENTS TO-DAY
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S,,,sHTyGTOS SCHOOL. OF EIOCUTION AND
ENGLISH LANGUAGE

TGEN THFOFHIJ.
Al TEACHER of Piano Organ and Harmony
Ap;ly at Ills Music Store s5I Pennsylvania avenue
soytf EPst. OF I'M
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A ELLINGTON ACADEMY, CORCORAN BUILDING
C3r ia ave and 18th st. opposite u. s. T., Select
Sch, for Boys and Young Men Number limited
term Of 1883 begins Sept 10TH Day and Evening ses-
slos Careful and thorough instruction in the Conn
mon Engiish Branches, Bookkeeping Short hand
Higher Arithmetic Algebra. Geometry Latin and Greek
skn BURTON MACAFEE, A. NJ
FrincipaI.s Washington, D. c. au15-3m
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-E w TAUGHT AZ 1O24 SEVENTEENTH
CYANlSH STREET.
~ NJ rriyately st residence of pupils.
..-,.-l.r % for, l-nefS. Ol5-ft
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4 NHALES B. DONCH. TEACHER OF PIANO AM
~ Violin, COS street northwest
Piano music for receptions and private parties spe
cialty: f P"A seo1S az ste-
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THE FALSE RACING DIsPATCHEs-Onicers OF the
no light has yet been thrown on the persons who
swtndled the booksellers with false dispatches Of
the results of the races at Jerome Park SATURDAY.
A vigorous search, however. 1t was learned from
Press Agent SOmervfle, is being made for the place
where the wires were tapped as well as for some
trace OF the persons who were engaged in the
swindle elsewhere. AS yet In neither direction has
success rewarded the efforts OF the company The
attorney of the Western Union, when asked re-
Sustained by the booksellers, replied that he had
given the matter little thought but he had no idea
that they could be recovered. The poolroom busi-
ness was an Illegal one, and he did not think the
booksellers would risk lawsuits against such de-
tense by the company.
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sS Hi sFE srTsEE W RamS9e
Isl WESIMINSTER STREET Providence
lo4 FREMONT STREET, Boston
Best OF native teachers only most thorough and ecs
eous msth3d special adyaltaees for learning converse
I0n PhlNAIE LESSONS AT school, or at Still
DENTS RESIDENCE Superior teachers Furnished to
other schools and to families. Office Hours to pm
si5-9fu w P'AA'