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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
Dog I'm a Barn-FIue.
NEAR KEYsv1LLE, Va,
SaptamhAr 90. 1883.

SePtemOer ~, 1000.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Here's a dog story. Yesterday eve
ming l finished filing barn with to-
bacco and went back Of the barn and
kindled fires in the fues. When the
fire began 10 blaze we heard a noise in
the fiue. Believing it to be dog We
jerked out the fire, bat could not reach
or see the dog. We then went into the
barn where we could bear him. We had
to unioint the fiue at the upper angle,
when the dog craSled out and sneaked
of. q. A. WooD.
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Heads i>uvch ased.

tBy tsleEfaph % ne Dispach.l
WASHINGTON, September 20.-The
bond offerings to-day aggregated 90, $685.
400. Accepted. IS, 1000 at l29ta130
for As and 107isl07t for AIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

The Massachusetts Prohibitory Con-
vention was opened with a cornet solo.
If that didn't drive some Of the mem
bers out to see q man it is evident tie
convention was in earnest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

WRECKs.-A vessel named the Arctic
was lost in 1884, September 9th. il
was a United States mail steamer.
Another vessel named the Arctic was
wrecked October 8, 1860, as We stated
yesterday. This latter was Hull
steamer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

Colonel FRED. GRANT said some weeks
ago that he felt confident New York
would 60 Republican by $4,000 ma
iority. FRED. is the Lumorist Of the
GRANT family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

efforts are being made to get Mr..
BLAINE to speak in Wisconsin. By
whom ? The Democrats
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
Is He Dead9

[Bz Angio-Amerscan cable 70 the Dlspasch.l
LosDoS. September 20. --Repcrtco comes
from Tashkend, town in Asiatic Rus
sia, that the Ameer OF Afghsnistan has
died suddenly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL.
No. 10 NORTH EIGHTH STREET.

Tho twenty third session Of this school will be-
gin MONDAY, september sl,h.
CHARGES FOR THE SESSION:
Elementary English and Mathematics. ....... SEQ
hiHher English and Mathematics. -
latin Greet. French, German, each.......... IL
Of boy studies more Than tao % these lam
guages no charge is made for the third and
fourth.
For two or moro boys from the same family a
deduction OF $40 will be made from each bill over
$40.
Payments as follows: Ten dollars the day OF
entrance the balance In three. six, ana nine
months from the l4th day q September, 1855.
Circulars at the bookstores.
THOMAS IL. NORWOOD,
Principal.
SO Linn No III north Eighth street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
state Democratic Executive Commit
tee Announcement.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. September 10, 1888.
General Charles Hooker. member Of
Congress Of Mississippi, will speak .at
Orange Courthouse Monday, September
Oath. w. w. SooTr,
Secretary.
nonoocrat;o ,,o,,aro ,Iaoea ronv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
II rnANcKKY.

Tho object Of his Suits ~ set up aud es,st'sh
the will OF Dr. Michael =. Warren. WHO 1eQof e. f.
this life A. j. 1884, sbich all Tore daso TIE "a
day OF February. 1919, aud vas afiersac!s
tO-Tit, on tho stu day Il August. lsls-s J.
mitted 70 probate 70 the Cognty Court 20 sall
county Tho said Will 10 TIE year isis " ,hcf'-
abouss was dorrOyed by IRE along vim no
records u said county sod ortser - Yors alel -
the clsrx = olioc Of said coaEty.
And aridaUt having besu made bai clown
Of the SAID defeEdsnt.-saK. Glchnel = " AREA.
Watkins Warren, Tbomas D. Warren, Jr., VI
liam Y. Warren, Josiah Warren. James ID Wa
res. Maria l. WarroR, Augustus Goorc a. /.
Bette Moore his wife. Hugh O. Warren, a2d .
Collins Wsrren-are DOT residenis VI sns "a ~
the said defendants are required " aQpeN
within one month after duo paoHsasioH - M
order Ia the CLERKS ONCE N raics " D. hoh'' =
therefor, and do what Is NECESSARY = piVs,'
their interests. And II l. ordered hzt q cupy u
this order he form pIblisecd, opce 30.
for four successive weeks In mo hicsno1a -
Tbteh, a newspaper printed Ia tas CRY ~ sisn,
mond, In the county VI hcsrico. and Do p0sis1
at the front door Of the ccurl~Doasr u Jane,
City county snG the city OF Williamsburg on ln,
first day oi the next Coanfy Court for he SAL
county and city after the date VI this order.
eopy-Teste: -. u,
RICHARD A. WISE. q. G.
JF. HUBBARD and HENLEY A fEAchf. y =
short style Of suit: nenry 3. wsrfen essn's'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

tee 10 deliver the bin immediately to the
President but such q resolution, in his
opinion would not give any additional
force TO the requirement OF the Rules.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

A TOWERING GIANT AMONG ITS FELLOWS.
Male and Female Equestrians, Comical Clowns.
Queens Of tho Air. Bareback Champions, Clio
rious Gymnajts. Performing Hor.es, Pc forming
Ponies Performing Donseys, Performing Mules,
Performing Dogs. Performing Coax, Performing
Bonkeys, LespiDg GreyhOunds, and Funny
Clown Dogs. TIE GREAT DECOMAS. Most
Wonderful Aerial Bicyc!ists and Gymnasts the
world has over seen. IN performances so fearless
as 20 almost surpass human belief DENIS OF
LIVING WILD BEASTS Colossal Double Cir
Gus Exhibitions in two separate rings ~ tho
same time. making Il a Grand combination,
more than equal % Twelve Shows IN ono. Tho
Mammoth Jared Elephant ZIP" Bemember
THE 0HASD FREE STREET-PARADE
and tho Groat Free Exhibition which takes place
on tho show-grounds At the CONCLUSION OF the
steetpageant. Doors open st ana 2. ".
Admission. % and % cents. 60 lalS.2O&2l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

Get rid OF that tired feeling as quick
as possible. Take Hoods 6arsaparilla.
which gives strength, q good appetite,
and health
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

J. r. F.. Send US that document
We have it not.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
EXCURSIONS, PIC.NlCH. dc.

Nv l--7l70l---|-7---- -N--ll-l--||--N7-70
DEATS THEM ALL
ID ONLY 81 ROUND TRIP.
GRAND SATURDAY-NIGHT EXCURSION TO
OLD POINT AND NORFOLK.
FULL MOON ON THE JAMES.
ELEGANT AND SPACIOUS STEAMER ARIEL.
NO TIME LOST FROM BUSINESS.
LOOK AT THIS SCHEDULE.
Leave Richmond NEXT SATU RDAY NIGHT.
September I'D. az 10 O'clock; arrive a. Old Point
at A. N. ani Norfolk nt 7 a. VI. Leave Norfol (
Sunday at4 p. N. and Old Point al p. NJ; ar
rive az Richmond at ~ o'clock sunday night.
Tickets also good 90 return the following Tues
day. September ash.
Ample time Sunday to visit Virginia Beach,
Ocean View, Hampton Soldiers Home, &c.
Ladies' saloon reserved FOR their exclusive use.
Elegant meals and refreshments on steamer
Ariel.
Beats them all
VIRGINIA STEAMBOAT COMPANY.
SO l6-6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

ACQUIRES SCHOOL.
w TWENIY-FOURTd SESSION
First entrance day SEPfhhBkR 18Th. School
assemblies for work SEP EMBkR 2iTH.
Removal September l7rh FROM 300 south Third
street 70 Nos. and north Belvidere street,
overlooking Monroe Pork
Entrance from school enclosure.
UPPER SCHOOI~..........JOHN 2. MCGUIRE
LOWER SCHOOL. .......h Mrs. J. T. MCGUIRE
FULL CORPS OF ASSISTANTS.
Special stfeetcar arrangements for boys from
Church Hill and Manchester.
For terms for ay-scholarr. or boarders by the
session of 0ine months or por Week-irom Mon
day 10 Friday, see circulars Ia bookstores or in
drugstOFce on west Main street.
a ewo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

Reading notices IN readlnF-maiier vpe
linos or less. 81: in nonpareu lesded. &c.
Gard OF rates for more space furnished On ap-
fllcRiOil.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
BRIEP COMMENT.

"Volapuk has extended to Chine,
and no doubt feels perfectly at home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
EDUCATIONAL.

MRS. L. w. BARKSDALE WILL
w OPEN A SCHOOL FOR GIRLS SEP
TENDER 24rH. on the corner Of Foushec an
Cary streets. She has bad a long and successful
experience 10 colleges aud schools Of high grado.
and feels that shs can guarantee satisfaotion.
Tuition In BngiIrh, Latin. French, and German.
Music on Piano aud Guitar. Terms moderate.
She has numerous and handsome testimonials,
which she Will take pleasure m showing.
Competent assistance Ia Mathematics has boon
secured
Refers 10 Rev. DR.. N. d. Hoge, Dr. G. W. Har-
ris, Colonel G. X. Bark sdale, T. c. Loake. Jr..
ESQ.,. and DR.. j. G. Trevilisn.
she can be sOen during tho present week at
2is east Main street Afterwards corner Fou-
shcs and Cary streets So lB-oOd3t
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A LLEGHANY INSTITUTE, ROA-

CWARTHMORE COLLEGE,
~ sWARTHk0RR. PA.
OPENS NINTH MONTH, llTH. Thirty min
utes from Broad-Street station, Philadelphia
Under the care Of FriendA FULL COLLEGE
COURSE FoR BOTH sExEs. Classical. scien-
tific. and Literary. Also, a Manual Training and
a Preparatory school Hcalihful location, large
grounds. extensive buildings aud apparatus
For catalogue aud full particulars address
EDWARD a. NAGILL, IL. D.,
iy il-eods9t President
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL, PETERS
u BURG, VA.-The twenty-fourth annual ses-
sion Of this school for Boys begins the FIRST
MONDAY IN OCTOBER. Thorough prepare
;ons for University Of Virginia. leading sngi-
neering school. and United States military aud
naval scademies; highly recommended by facul-
~ OF University Of Virginia; fun stan OF III
suuctors; situation healthfuL Early application
advised, rs number Of bOarders is strictly
limited. For catalogue address w. GORDON
hcCABE, Head Master. ~ % ,od2m'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

Michael 5. Warren, Watkins Warren. Hstcoa
A. Walker. Mary D. Warren, Jane, q. Va
ren, Thomas u. Warren. Dr., William !. Va
rem, Josiah " arren. Maria l. hauon. Aus- b
us Moore and Bottle Moore ni. Biio, b .s4 H..
Warren, ). IOilins Warror. john b. " arrrr
Aichael :. Warren, Jr.. Bette ". Davis ID. b.
Rs.ciine ana ReboccA n. frlcline his - ie 49,
ID. w. MarstOD aud Anne h. Va sion Dr.
wife . Defel.4uff
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21
COURT oRDEEa.

VIRGINIA-AT RULES HELD Is
' THE CLERKS OFFICE OF IRE ,IRC
COURr FOR ThR COUNTY on JANIS tlIl
AND THE CITY or WILLIAMSBURG re- " ~ 1922
EESDAY TIKI 5TH DAY or SEPTEMBER. l.,A
IL The YEAR or OUR LORD 1855.
Henry Il. Warren. .rla.aH1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-21

Anhfiors ans kilograms must De addressea
10 THg DESPATCH COMPANY
Reicctea comAunicGucas VIII no. b re-
Turned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-16
Rebuked for Round Dancing.
IN CONNECTICUT TOWN OVER TIE 4
TION OF A CATHOLIC CIRkGYNAN

EXCITEMENT IN CONNECTICUT TOWN OVER THE AC-
TIoN OF CATHOLIC CLERGYMAN.
Wallingford, Conn.,, continues to be torn with
excitement over the public reproof by the Rev.
Father Hugh Mallon. OF Holy Trinity church, OF
three girls Of his congregation for round dancing
A special from Walnngford says: A week ago
last Sunday Father Mallon's flock assembled as
usual 10 celebrate mass. Before he began the SER
vice Father MallOn announced that three young
women who were members OF his church had re-
Gently engaged in round dancing. He had strictly
FORBIDDEN the members of his parish TO engage In
round dancing. For punishment he proposed TO
announced that Selia Hanley sarah Ginty and
Nellie Curran were guilty OF having wltzed at q
nremen's picnic given two weeks before. The
young women were sitting in the congregation.
Their friends become very angry, and the mass
had no sooner closed than little Indignation meet
lngS were held on all sides.
Father MallOn has been pastor Of the church for
over twenty years. During all this period no dif-
nculty has marred his relations with his parish
toner's until now. His rebuke OF the young women
enough. The three girls are favortes In the town.
They are pretty, and have attended many OF the
entertainments given In Wallingford for a year or
more. Their relations and friends are among the
most wealthy members OF Holy Trinity church.
They have been the most liberal contributors TO
the parish collections, and the warmest support
"A few months ago Father Maloney, assistant to
Father MallOn, announced from the altar that he
dsapproved OF dancing In all OF Its FORMS and es
preached the evils OF dancing. and said that
any OIL The female members OF his church who in
dulged In round dancing would incur his condem-
natlOn and would be made pubic examples Of
When the nremens picnic came the Misses Hanley,
Glnty, and Curran went with their friends. Dur
Ing one OF the lnternlsoiOns between the square
dances waltz was played and the young women
and their partners TOOK few turns On The fioor
Miss Curran, II seems danced with her brother.
Father MallOn'S opponents talk OF submitting the
CATION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-16
PROFESSIONAL

Mad. l. ARDENNE THE CELEBRATED PALM
Ul and Clsiryoy ant rive you your lie
chart, aud TO her sitters their full
the .necllou nusbsll aud and nov
10 win the you All bus.nsss oonfadent.sI.
lll2 u st. L. Come and be CONVINCED. sel2-2ms
NIME BGookE TELLS ALL THE EVENTS OF
MI LIFE All business confidential Ladies and zen
tlelnen % each 4OS street between q IN aud
oin sire l. northwest se24-Aws
NVALhING MADE EASY; HANDS BEAU1IFIED
w Boston Chropodis;s; Boston prices. 1t n. KENI-
Son 4 oUNS. 4lo 18th St NV. All troube. VI the
feet skiuly tressed l.ay aud gentleman oIes stors
always In attendance Asnicuring 75c estisf. acton
guaranteed Oez1-3u
phot. CLAY. WONDERFULLY GIFTED CLAIR
IL voyant. Astroloeer and Spiritual Medium. Born
with second sight and veil. Every hidden mystery
revealed Receivers lost or stolen property. FINDS
hidden treasures Gives lucky Lunbers Causes speedy
MARRIAGE brings separated together. Gives succs.s
in buslness. Lemoves al family troubles aud evil
Influences. Cures sickness. IL disappointed By Efforts
ol others Judge not all ALIKE, the Professor con-
vince the mos'sskepticsl strsnsers from oher cities
will save time and disappointment by calling on the
only genuine cslrvoyant in this CITY, be sucoseQs
where al others fsi and advertlso only what he can
do. Sittlnxa oOc liie-readins BY mail receipt of
81 Name lock of hair. date OF birth Hour b u 81
Open sundays from 70 y.
sel-2m' 42l 9th ST. nv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-16

The houses Of the FARMER folk in Crawford coun-
~ are very SIMPLE dwellings, The best Of them
ity are mere cl6ins Inc dress OF the people is
quite as unpretentiouA The reporter did not see
shoes on a child or youth under twenty along any
road he Travelled. Few men wore coats. The
women all wear hoods and dresses Of Calico cut
as severely plain as would answer the purpose
LIKE FOLSOM IN TIE AIR
When one asks woman, even In the country
town where there are no White Caps, what she
knows about them. she is sure to drop her voice to
whisper "Why, they are all around Us" she
will say. "No one knows who they are They are
always the very best people; that we know, be-
cause n they only whip the poor and ornery class
Of mystery hangs like weight on the people.
SIS II possible" the reporter inquired Of one
White Caps?"
"A few DO; most Of them DON'T" said he San
You know was out last night Be sure you say
nothing about 1t. II you are asked say that
slept beside you all night"
haVe they regular organization7"
"rhat depends on what you cali organization
the best disciplined bands are in English and
Marengo. Iney are totally separate bands. Each
mas mead, and when dirty Work is 70 be done In
English, and the White Caps want outsiders to do
II, they sometimes call On Marengo, having FIRST
arranged all the details ana sent one man Of the
neighborhood to guide the strangers TO the place.
do you know the White Caps OF your placer"
Every sensible man knows the White Caps OF
-, oiuoOus oi1uouSu IL may De Onky ny SuS-
plcion and inference. First he is asked to join;
every decent man is. He knows whO asks him.
linen ne nnds out who has all the news Of the
WhpplngS He remembers who have made
threats tnat each whipping would take place be-
lore IL old take place In q hundred ways we
come 10 know the White Caps" The Sun re-
porter could tell q White Cap when be talked to
one, and PlnkertOn detective could tear up the
WMte Cap movement root. stock and branch in
one month or easy work, followed by whatever
time 1t took TO pursue the trials Of the mscreants
IN view OF the disgrace that rests Indiana, the
curse tnat has fallen on its southern counties and
tne ease with which the whole evil can be OBJ
liberated, IL Is more than amazing that there are
not either officials or Individual citizens in In
dianapOtS who will be willing to rescue this re-
glon Let all rest assured that at sight OF author
ny the White Caps will lay down their arms like
the towards that they are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-16

He MARRIED FIVE WIvEa--George Frey is
under arrest In Allegheny, Pennsylvania, for
bigamy, having been caught yesterday at Alli-
ance, whittier he had Ned with Mrs. Mary TidDall,
a daughter OF p. D: Keyslinger, of that place.
called upon him In his cell Sunday night. An
acquaintance OF Freys also called at police head
auarIefS am, ana I0ia now, Few years ago, he had
third 10 Cincinnati, who also became his wife
HIS first vile, whom he deserted three years ago.
Is living In Allegheny and secured Frey'S arrest
yesterday. The bigamist is o handsome man of
thirty-nve, takes the matter coOlly, and says his
Alliance father-in-law, who is wealthy, viii bali
him out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-16

A MONTREAL BANK ROBBED. "A we'll dresSed
young man entered the local branch OF the Que.
pee Bank at Montreal yesterday afternoon. He
mao small pox wrapped In paper under his arm,
and putting it on the noor, stood ON IL, leaned
MONTREAL oiils ana walked out, leaving the box
Before the clerks could get round the counter the
tnief mao disappeared. The amount stolen Is un-
known, but 1t Is believed 70 have been beIween
5000 and $1,000. The r0bber answers the de-
scrptlon OF the man who q few weeks since
grabbed 5000 In bills from the Fifth NatiOnal
Bank, New York, and later In the samc day some
5000 from the Commercial National Bank In the
same city. After his arrest there he escanod
The detectives are confident he q the same mn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-16
Snsitten by Conscience.

IN HIS OLD AGE Man MAKES RESTITUTION TO THE
WIDOW OF HIS wRONGED Partner.
Maysville, KY, dispatch says: About thirty
years ago there was firm engaged at Newport in
the manufacture Of a patent smoothing.lron.
This firm was composed OF Nicholas Taliaferro.
James jackson, and Eli Bliss Taliarerro was the
owner OF the patent and had interested the others
In the business All went well for time THE
1rm returned to this city and continued TO pros
per, put Talla1erIo woke up one morning to md
that his partners had sold the patent ana left He
moved To farm near sharon, Bracken County
where he died some years later. His widow now.
ever, Is still living, and she was surprised a few
days ago by visit from jackson, who said he mad
come TO make restitution OF the money he and
Bliss had taken from her husband. He has been
10 Australia, where he had ainassed considerable
fortune. His conscience. he Said would not let
him rest In peace The wrong he had done Talia-
ferro was ever before him, and he had made the
journey at this late day in his old age to make
restitution. He has restored part OF the stolen
money, and has informed the widow that the rest
Will soon be forthcoming. He Is now in his sew.
enty-sixth year. Bliss Is said to to living In New
Jersey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-16
waiting to Become q Maniac.
HORRIBLE PREDrCANENT OF A MAN WHO LOST III
CEREBRO-sPINAL FLUID.

CEREBRO-sPINAL FLUID.
Minneapolis dispatch says: "Peter Hansen,
who lives at 11l3 ID street SOUTH in that city, now
In Tull possession OF all his mental faculties, is
calmly awaiting the day when he will become q
raving maniac Heis aware of his impending fate,
and consoles himself with the vain thought that
In eight months he Will be well again. despite the
fact that the physicians tell him ne Will probably
In two months become an inmate OF the insane
asylum for the rest OF his life. This singular case
Is the result OF an accident happening ON the LIST
OF last August Hansen was working in q sewer
when bruce fell from above, striking him on the
head. He was knocked insensible but recovered
cerebro-spinal fluid escaping from his head The
doctor considered the case hopeless, and though
Hansen Old not die, he was stricken blind, but e-
gained sight In q few days and seemed In a fair
way toward recovery. But later he showed symp-
toms OF insanity. and now he is rapidly drifting 10
ward the mad hOuSe The popularity OF the case
is that Hensen Is fully conscious OF his Impending
far
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-16

STONED 10 DEArH-A Pittsneld Mass, dispatch
says: John Waters. sunday night went 10 the
house Of James ana Martin Boyle, In Adams The
Boyle2 Napoleon Reeves, and Dwight sherman
were there and the party drank. shortly after
ward Waters wife knocked, and on being refused
admission, she kicked In the door, insisting that
her husband should leave the place. Finally Wa
ters and vie Left followed by the rest OF the party.
who stoned them Waters was hir on the head and
his skull was fractured He managed 10 get TO a
houSo near By, where he died HIS assailants were
Irested and romanded 10 the P1ttsreld jail for
rial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-16
Miss McTavish Home.

SHE Is WELL, But NOT YET THE DUCHESS OF NORFOLK.
Miss Virginia McTavsh, who, 1t was reported,
was engaged TO the Duke OF Norfolk, reached her
home IN Baltimore last night on the O'Clock tran
from New York. Her mother, Mrs. Charles Carroll
McTavish, accompanied her. They went directly
TO their new home on Charles street. Miss Nc
lavish and her mother arrived In New York on
sunday from Europe. The Baltimore American.
says that while In London Mrs. and Mss McTavI IN
were the guests OF the Duchess or Leeds. 1t was
about this time that her engagement with the
Duke OF Norfolk was rumored. 1t came from such
q source that both her friends ana those Of the
duke Thought the rumOr true. When IL reached
Miss McTavish'S ears she sent caDlegrams to sew
eral OF her friends In Baltimore denying the en-
gagement. The cabIegTamS were followed by let
lers to number OF her acquaintances denying It.
She has been very much annoyed at the ruInor,
and her friends have found 1t very distaSLerui
subject with her. Miss McIavish Is looking well
and her trip has improved her health very much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-16

BALrINoRH's ELECTRIC LIGHT WIRE TRAeEpY.-
The coroners jury that last night investigated the
death OF James Haslup, nneman OF the Brush
Electric Light Co, who was killed Saturday after
noon while at work on q pole on Lexington street.
near Howard, found u verdict that death was
Caused by electricity, and that he did not take
proper precautions in completing the circuit. the
jury recommended that all electric wires, when
charged, should be properly designated