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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

The MOUND BUILDERS There can be no
reasonable doubt that America was once in
hablted by race OF men, now extinct, and an
tedating the advent OF the Indian Scientific
men call them the mound Builders" and
they probably suffered with heart disease, just
like other mortals. DIR. Graves Heart Regua-
tor was not known 80 far back as the time Of
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

WHEN the blood moves sluggishly In the
veins because 1t is loaded with Impurities, an
Alternative Is needed, as the condition of the vi
tai fluid cannot last long without serious re-
suits. There Is nothing better than Aver 8
Sarsaparilla to purify the blood and impart en-
ergy to the system.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

You will never regret sending two three-cent
stamps tn paw postage to A. P. Ordwav & Co.,
Boston Mass, for cony of DR.. Kaufma mn s
great Medical Work; 100 pages. colored illus
trations; OF great value to every family.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

MY horse walked on his toes for year."
writes W. j. Tuckerman. the well known horse
man. His trouble was a contraction of the
cords. Ellis's SPAWN Cure cured him."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

$1,000 90 easily made selling Murrays Maps
and Charts. Send for circulars, free, tn J..
Morrison Murray, Publisher. Elizabeth, New
Jersey. Only thirty-eight minutes ride from
New York City on the Pa. r. R, or the Central
R. r. of N j.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

AMERICA is ahead on spool cotton, and
Willimantic is the hest American thread that
is why You should buy 1t. Be sure you get
Willimautic sx-cord, with bronze label on one
end Of the spool, and red star on the other.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

THE first real skin cure ever discovered was
Dr., Benson's Skin Cure. 1t cures all rough
and scaly skin diseases and makes the skin
smooth and healthy. 1t is an ornament to any
lady's toilet
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

"Dr. Benson's Celery and C1tanon,ile Pills
Cured my 'oife immediately of severe neural
gtd." H. NJ. Cocklin, Shepherdtown, Penn.
Fifty cents, at druggists
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

:. THERE arrived at the ten principal custom
districts in May nearly 100, 00O emigrants. The
arrivals for eleven months ended NAV 81 were
OH. 600. against 6S5,OO0 in the same months
last wear
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

BEWARE OF SwINDLERs.--We have ex-
posed during the last year many swindlers who
advertise under the name of medicine, vile
compounds which only increase human suffer-
ing. To all who need pure medicine and
blood purifier, we can honestly recommend
Sulphur Bitters. -Editor San.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

FLIES, reaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice,
crows. chipmunks, cleared out by Rough on
Rats" 15c.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

Verdict not guilty" G. H. Heath and r. NJ
Harvey for respondent. s. B. Hebard and
Phin Chamberlin for the state.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

MANY horses have ,oind-gaAs. Nathan Morse
OF Pembroke, Mass, says: 81 have used
Elis's SPAWN Cure on my horse for wind-galls;
Nth perfect success"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

THFRE are fears Of disastrous overflow of
the Mississippi river in consequence of the
recent heavy rains
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27
Business .Mnfres.

MOTHER SWAN sWoRM SYRUP" for feverish-
ness restlessness, worms, constipation, taste
less 25cts.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

"RoUGH ON RATS" Clears out rats, mice
flies. reaches, bed-bugs, ants, vermin, chip
hunks. 15cts.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

DB FADED articles of all kinds restored to
their original beauty by Diamond Dyes. Per-
rect and simple. Ten cents at all drugpsts
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

WOULD you be strong like Samson? wear
long hair. and use N. X. Browns Iron and
Quinine Bitters
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27

WELLS "RoUGH ON CoRNs." 15c Ask for it.
Complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bun.
ions
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27
Live Stock Market.

ne ioloWtng Is telegranhc report OF the live stock
Tuesday June 26, 1888:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-06-27
Bank sMofres.

R EPORT OF TIVE CONDITION OF
- THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK. at Montpelier in
The State Of Vermont at the close of business, June 90
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The Markets.

BALTIMORE. september 13-yireina sixes consoli-
dated 40; past due coupons, As new l0-40s. 80 bid
BALTIMORE. September 13.-Cotton eteady-mid.
ohng, l01s. Flour unchanged and quiet. Wheat
southern lower western about steady and active
eFn sn,r,, red, 1.leal Is; do amber. lsal IS; No.
III; october, l. 13lasl. 134; November ID
al; ;16a; December, Llsaal lss. Ccrn-southern
quiet and steady western dull and neglected. southern
white, 59a6O; do: yellow. 6la64: western mixed spot
and November. 6Gsa6l; September. 90 bid: October
60ss.60A; November and or December, or old.
s9sAs ss90Asss7A; steamer sSs bid oats southern.
syivanis. 35a3S. Rye quiet. 65a67. Hay uncbanged
Provisions easy and without change Butter steady
western packed, Sale; creamery, lsa23. Eggs firm,
20a21. Petroleum higher-refned. slSas4. Coffee
quiet and steadyRio cargoes. ordinary TO fair SalO
SUGAR steady-A soft go; copper refined Qui f
l4kal4k. Whisky steady and quiet /. ISal.Isk
Freights to Liverpool per steamer unchanged. Re-
ceiptsdour, 5. 4Sl barrels wheat. So 600 bushels;
corn. 600 bushels; oats. 10. 600 bushels; rye 500
bushels Shipments-none. Sales-wheat $50 OW
bushels; corn, 8, 600 bushels.
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TRIAL TRIP OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO.
LONDON, Sept lathe new Inman steamer Crtv
OF Chicago made her trial trip on the river Clyds
yesterday, accomplishing speed OF Is knots an
hour.
ADMIRAL SIR RICHARD coLLrNsoH DEAD
LONDON, Sept. 13-Admiral Sir Richard Collin.
son, X. c. B., F. r., q. and 8. is dead. He COM
mandel the Enterprise expedition which left Ply.
mouth In 1850 I'm search OF Sir John Franklin
THR EMPEROR WILLIAM AND THE CAR
BERLIN, Sept. lathe Emperor William has
subscribed 10000 marks towards restoring the
cathedral at Treves- II is stated that the car
neiore returning TO Warsaw, will meet the Emperor
William at Tllsit.
DEATH OF DCTToN COOK
LONDON, Sept l3-Dutton Cook died last night
aged 81 During his life he was engaged I'm lit
erary, dramatic and art criticisms upon Inch the
Corahtu Magazine, the Pau Mali Gazette and the
World He also wrote several works or fiction. his
latest production being "Book OF the Play de.
voted 10 h1strionic life End character.
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AleXamdria Affairs.
Reported for The EVENING SrAR.

THE OUTCOME OF THE OUTRAGE CAsE.-When tho
two men. Casson and Lytton, charged with an as
ferro, who held the mayors court yesterday, no
testimony was produced, and the accused having
paid the costs or the case, were discharged and
returned TO their canal boats.
CoRPoRATIoN CoURE-In this court Judge Mead,
has made q decree In the case or Richard DeggS
agt M. b. Harlow, In which certain real estate
was sold, directing that deed for the property be
made to the purchaser, and that the proceeds q
the sale be paid TO the parties in interest
SLIGHT ACCIDENT TO oSTRAMRk-Upon the last trfD
from Alexandria last night the ferry steamer City
OF Alexandria, In getting out OF the way or a ves-
sci, ran upon bouy and was slightly injured.
REPORTERS NoTES.-One OF the principal sup.
ports OF the bridge over the Alexandria canal
having been Knocked away, the bridge was closed
safe.-The casket with the remains OF the little
daughter OF Mr.. VIM. Sampson were brought hero
yesterday, and inferred in the cemetery.-Etgh.
teen new houses are now In progress here, and
VIII be completed this season
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fADoR coMnrrrRR
NEW YORK, sept. lA-John c. Calhoun. or scussv
Carolina. grandson OF the famous statesman q
the same name, and who is now a resident Of An.
kansaa was witness before the Senate COMMIT
Tee on labor and education this morning He was
called 10 testify In regard 70 the condition and
prospects OF the labor In the south He stated
that since 1859 he had been engaged in cotton-'
nitiee OF observing the condition OF labor at the
soutn. The lRoorers In the Mississippi valley said
sne witness, were entirely Agricultural Few
wn,.e ,1n men Were employed, as they soon became
eitner LANDOWNERS or tenants
THE CONDITION OF THE NEGROES
was good, as compared with that or a few wears
ago There were three methods OF employiag
laoorers: Ior wages, working on shares and n a
tenants Ihere is no country In the world where
great noeranty was shown 20 the laborer The
with shelter. fuel and other advantages divides
the gross proceeds OF the crops among his em-
ployeS Under this system thrifty and INDUSTRY.
GUS iaoorers ought TO become, soon, land owners,
take advantage OF the opportunities offered them
1hey Will only devote so much OF their time 10
work as viii enable them 70 procure the necess,.
ties OF life
UNDER THE RENTING SYSTEM
the best land In the country can be obtained for
privileges. On his own farm the witness employed
all these methods or employing labor, but pre-
lerred the tenant system It was his object TO
raise the standard OF the colored laborer 10 that
OF the small white farmer. This could only be
done gradually on account OF the extreme nov.
erty OF the negroes large portion OF the cotton
crop was now raised by the small farmers and
Ine NUMBER OF these was increasing every year
Inc relation between planters and their employees
were friendly and harmonious, and there was little
danger OF strikes. The laborers felt that they had
an interest In the SOIL and that strike would ba
as injurious 10 them as TO Che employerA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-13

Tn ere was split IN the St Mary's county, Nd,
democratic convention, and two sets OF delegated
Will present themselves to the state convention.
proposed gigantic land steal envelopfng sew.
eral million dollars worth OF United States re.
deemed timber lands In the northern part OF Cali
f0rnia, has been brought to light IN San Fran.
cisco It Is alleged that government omcials are
acting In collusion with the parties engineering
the scheme.
william Sheriff, OF New YORK, and his backer.
Arthur Chambers, have put up q, 600 for prtvne6
glove fight With John L Sullivan
Oscar Wilde was passenger In the Ar1suua.
which sailed from New York for Liverpool, TaoD-
day.
Kate Claxfon, the actress, while at lunch Wfth
her husband In the dining room OF the Continens0l
satchel containing Jewelry valued at sl,s5Q
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Dull Day in Wall Street.

De1 SfOohS NINE eIhONU AT DNANCED PRICES.
NEW YORK, Sept. 13.-The Posts financial article
says: The stock market was again very duh dur.
ing the forenoon, but also very strong The mar.
ket opened generally a 10 q higher, the latter on
Michigan Central In the first hour and half
there Was gradual advance OF u To- per cent, the
latter on Louisville and Nashville, Mort hwesfern
ana wabash preferred. In the halI hour before
twelve the market was not so strong, and there
was reaction OF Is to 7s the latter on Louisville
ana NaShVlle. After u O'Clock this decline was
nearly recovered by 1890. leaving the market at
That time generally u TO Ia hig her than at the
close yesterday,
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kilograms to The Star.
ANOTHER ARTIC DISASTER
THE PROlEUS CRUSHED IN THE ICE,
NO NEWS FROM aREELY's PARTY.
NEW JERSEY DEMOCRATS.
THEIR CONVENTION AT TRENTON


Disastrous NevvS From the Polar Re
gfOns.
RETURN OF THE YANTIC-No NEWS OF THE GREELEY
PARTY-THE PRoTEUs CRUSHED IN THE ICE.
ST. JOHNS, n. F., Sept 1S.-The United States
Greeley relief steamship Yantlc has just anchored
here. Her udingS are lamentable. No word has
been received from Greeley or any OF his party.
The steamer ProteuS crushed in foe ice at the
entrance to Smiths sound on July 23d Capt Pike,
his crew and the scientific party are Passengers
by the Yantlc.
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TcDegrapylic ERricfS.

+. A. Reuss q Co., millers, have made an
assignment OF their assets, embracing their mill
property In Belleyille, ILL.,, valued at S27. 900.
The lease OF the Toronto Grey and Bruce rail-
way TO the Ontario ana Quebec railway company
was ratified at a special meeting OF the share
holders OF the former company to-day.
Gov Hale, or New Hampshire, has vetoed the
Colby railroad bill.
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The storm Off the North Carolina
Coast.
TWO srFAMsHIps NOT urApn

7" "V SIHAMsHIfS NUT HEARD FKUM.
WILMINGTON, n. c., Sept 13-The steamship
Regulator, i've days out from New York, reached
her wharf this morning. She passed through the
gale finely, losing only some OF her head sails.
Capt. Doane, OF the Regulator, reports that the
Frying Pan Shoals light-ship has gone from her
mcorlngs. and fears are entertained that she has
ioundered. The steamship BenefactOr, which LEFT
mere Tor New York Saturday, and the steamship
Raleigh. which left Baltimore for this port on the
same day, have not yet been heard from. Their
agents here think they will make port safely.
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Improved Order Of Red Men,

THE uHEAI CUUNClL AT ATLANTIC CITY.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Sept la-The great coun.
eli or the United States Improved Order OF Red
Men held another session here to-day when the
reports OF the various committees were read and
considered, and new charters were granted to
tllOeS In Texas, Kansas North Carolina and Iowa.
The committee on constitution reported some
amendments Elmira. N. Y, Springfield, Ills,
posed as places Tor holding the next great council
After adjournment the great chiefs went Ia O body
on an excursion TO south Atlantic City.
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A Launch at Roach,s Shipvard

CHESTER. Pa, Sept. lathe San Diego an iron
Steamship built at Roach's for the oregon Railway
and Navigation company, was launched tins
morning. The vessel Is 346 feet long, 40t feet
beam % feet depth OF hold and OF $500 tons
burthen She is intended for the Pacinc coast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-13

NEWARK, \. D., Sept. l3-The grand Jury OF
Essex county came into court this morning with
an Indictment for murder In the first degree
against John III. Chisholm for the murder OF his
vile Lottie. W HON be Shot In July last
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THE EVENING STAR
1CnAisnED DAILY. Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS
rsnhwsH Corner Pennsylvania Ave and 11th s..,,y
lie eEvening Star Newspaper Company
GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't

1gr fvFNTyG STAR is served TO subscribers m tis
ff! by carriers, their account at cents pac
Hsel, or "A cents Per month. Copies at the counter
TIL each. BY mail-postaee prepaid-50 cents month
q year, s. 81, months, So.
Entered at the Post Qfice at Washington. D. c.. .as
second class mail matter.
TEE WEEKLY STAR-publishnd on Fr,day-sI ay.s.
IUfsEeprepaid. SIX months. so cents
sS All mail subscriptions must be paid In advance;
itpeIer sent longer than Is raid for.
Rctes Of advertising made known on app,ic.tjor
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A Drama i'm Real Life.

JEALOUS WIFE. HER HUSBAND AND HIS FEMALE
COMPANION THE ACTORS IN AN UNEXPECTED
SCENE AT THE NATIONAL THEATER.
A little drama In real life was enacted at the
National theater last evening before the curtain
went up. Two young ladies entered the theater
early and took seats in the front row of the dress
circle. few minutes later good looking man
about 80 years old entered with another young
lady and took seats One of the ladies' first men
tloned thereupon became much excited, and leav-
Ing her seat sprang upon the good looking man
and punched him with as much vigor as if under
engagement to "knock him out" before the cur
tain rose. The young woman accompanying the
succeeded In restoring the irate female, and soon
all the parties left the theater. 1t appeared that
man and that she went to the theater with her
sister because she had int!mation OF the atten-
ton he was paying to the young woman who fed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-13

BALTIMORE. Sept 13-Otis Kelhotz, a promi-
nent politician OF this city, died to-day aged forty
nve years. Mr. keilholU was speaker OF the last
house OF delegates OF the state and has served as
PRESIDENT or the first branch OF the city council
and eX-Offic1O mayor OF the city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-13
Fatally burned BY Kerosene.

NORTH ADAMS, MASS, Sept. 13.-Guiseppe Core
seglia, while SICK In bed last night tipped over
Kerosene lamp setting fire TO his wife's clothes,
and she was fatally burned. Corseglia waa
severely, though not dangerously, burned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-13
Civil Service Appointments.

THE FIRST TWO IN THE WAR DEPARTMENT MADE
TO-DAY-sEVEN MORE VACANCIES TO FILL.
The first appointments in the War department
under the civil service regulations were made TO-
day: Secretary Lincoln selected Benz. f. Keller,
OF Pa, and Edw N. Brown, of N. Y, to fill two va
cancles IN the 81 600 grade In the adJutant gen.
eraps once. The civil service commission certified
lour names Iof the frSt vacancy. and Benjamin #.
heller, VINO was first on the list, was selected
from the three remaining names, together with
selection me me n raR sRe
CHOSEN. because he was from the same state as
the nrSI, and SO number three proved the lucky
War department, and requisitions will be made
upon the civil service commission at once to fill
mem. Inere are two more vacancies OF the s., 900
Grass IN tne adJutant generals sfflce. one in the
surgeon generals Office. one in the paymaster gen.
erals ONCE, vacancy in class one in the signal
Office, and one in class one and one in ST. COO grade
IN the QuartermaSter generals Office. In every
case where q vacancy has occurred in q higher
grade promotions have been made until it existed
in the signal service and in thequartermaster gen
eIa,s eaons @ once e. II Is thought that similar promo
QulSit1ons are made.
TORY IN is1-Exsenasor Blaine In an Interview ieV
pressed the belief that Butler would be elected
lieve Gen. Butler could be re-elected governor Of
Massachusetts, and that he had the fullest conf
dence IN republican president being chosen next
found far stronger in the elections Of 1888 than
they were In either 1875 or 1879
THE CATHOLIC CONFERENCE IN BALTIMoRR-The
conference OF Catholic archbishops was held yes
terday at the archieplscopal residence In Balti-
more. mo Ihe object OF the conference was to discuss
tne coming visit OF the preiates to Rome. and for
trip. The american says: 1t is understood that
the views OF the priests OF che archdiocese OF Balt
more relative to priests oiciattng In Catholic
cemeteries, were presented to Archbishop Gibbons
VINO VIII, In turn, present them to the pope for
MS consideration. 1t Is also understood that the
subject OF plenary council In Baltimore some
time next year was discussed, and will be strenu-
ousiy advocated before the pope Archbishop
tober 10th, and win be absent about SIX weeks.
Hugh J. Hastings, proprietor OF the New York
COfnnercfal Advertiser oied at Monmouth Beach,
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A Battle With the BannOcka
OND INDIAN KILLED AND THREE wOUNDED-rHR
MINERS FATALLY HURT.

SAN FRANCIsC0, Sept 1a-Advices from Boise
City. Idaho. report that there Is q prospect
OF serious troubles with the Bannock Indians A
party OF ten prospectors had one OF their horses
The Indians refused to give up the horse, where.
upon the leader OF the party knocked down one OF
the DUCKS The Indians thereupon opened fre
indian killed and three wounded OF the miners
three were wounded SO seriously that they Were
not expected to recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-13
Ohio Delegates to the COIOred COnyen.
ton.

SPRINGFIELD, OHIO, Sept ia mass conven.
ton OF representative colored men OF Ohio To
choose delegates TO the national convention at
Louisville, KY, on September 24lh, has zen post
lumbuS.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

rFpo SEPTEMBER 9TH. 1888.
S~S HAVING BOUGHT THE BUSINESS STOCK
and Fixtures of the Buchly Undertaking Establish
nent, No. 922 Pennsylvania avenue formerly 912
pennsylvania avenue) northwest oud respectfully
call the attention Of the public to the The bust
ness will be continued at the old stand. 922. by G. j.
GAWLER co. Al parties indebted t, the old firm
Will settle with the new. CHAS. J. GAWLER.
sepl3-3ts WILLIAM F. VERNON.
~' HOLY CROSS CHURCH. MAssACHUsETTs
~ avenue aud 18th street.-the anniversary of
% Foundation Day" will be celebrated on FRIDAY.
sept. 14th, Holy Cross Day." by holy communion
7:3O g. M; choral vespers. p: m Especial attend
snce Of members requested. Public invited. ]. A..
RARROLD. rector. 1t.
~, At AkTTTENTI0N. + .BAKERs;;-The JOURNEY;
hold special @ net ting on SATURDAY EVENING. Sep
Portanee to every member. By order Of
W meeting FKiDAY EVEASiNG. September izan I1th.
In consequence OF present quarters being longer
rentable after September 10Th, place Of meeting
must be selected before the resumption Of winter
sions. A. F. A. KING NJ D.. President
: L. +. MCARDLF. M D.. Secretary. sepl3-2t
- n MEEIING EE1 OF THE BOSS BAKERs' AssQ-
ING, September H. at three O'Clock. at German Hail.
Iith street northwest between and G streets. The
Boss Bakers of the District respectfully invited to be
sep13-st CHAs. sCHAFER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-13

Hugh ]. Hastings, proprietor OF the New York
Cosnnercfal Advertiser, died at Monmouth Beach,
n. J., yesterday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-13

Reception % Lord Chief Justice Col.
efidge.
PROVIDENCE, r L, Sept IA reception was
given Lord Chief Justice Coleridge at the New
port casino today.
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PICNICS. EXCURSIONS. &c.

VyHE PICNIC FOR THE BENEFIT OF + =
y BISHOP. which was to take place at leoiier's
Garden. September l1th, is Postponed to MONDAY
Sertember 17th. and viii be given in the bali room
Tickets, % cents. Its
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r1$o PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PRE-
w vention Of cruelty to animals will confer favor
by reporting to the companys Office, 1920 New York
avenue the number OF cart wagon owned by the
washington Brick Machine Company driven faster
not. r. i. HOIBROOK
au25-1ln President
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"A halfway Fight In sEfiScOs
CONTEST FOR CONTROL OF THE ATLANTIC AND PACI-
F1C RAILROAD.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept lathe anticipated meet
Ing OF railroad managers will be held here on the
2Oth instant. It IS believed that the Central Pa
citic company, which holds nearly one-half OF the
Atlantic and Pacific stock, will succeed in obtain.
Ing the full control OF that road. The hight will be
between the Central Pacific and the Atchison, To-
peka and Santa Fe companies. both holding about
the same quantity OF the Atlantic ana Paciflc
stock. The balance OF power is In the hands OF
eastern capitalists