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JOSEF HoFMANN.
Why the Contract for His Return This
Season Was Broken.

[John c. Freund in the american Muslcian"l
As the boy Josef Hofmann) win undoubt-
edly not come this fall am enabled to give
certain facts in relation to the case which
would otherwise have withheld from publica-
tion.
Those who consider only Casimir Hofmann
the father, in this transaction, would not be
far out If they suspected that the greed for
more gold was at the bottom Of the trouble
for more miserly and ayaricious nature does
not exist than this same Casimir Hoffman,,
but he Is only second fiddle In the music.
His wife, Mrs. H0fmann, Is the leader and
the first yiollni She was at the bottom Of the
first trouble and she Is at the bottom Of the
second. Her great love for her boy has been
paraded as the cause for her preventing his
sticks! The evidence OF Mr.. Wolf Of Berlin,
who brought the boy out and was his manager
FOR years. : very clear on this point. He has
stated publicly that during his stay In New
York little Josef was constantly neglected by
his parents, who cared for their own comfort
and for nothing else and allowed him to do
as he pleased. Now for the reason Jf Mrs.
Hofmann's action: She hates this country.
She hates the language which she cannot
speak. Sne hates the food which she cannot
eat. She hates our ways which she cannot
understand, and, like the coarse ignorant
woman that she is, she only consented to come
over TO this country because she was promised
$50 much money" by her husband. This
promise was broken. Herr Casimir put away
In his own name all and everything he could
lay his hands on. Mr.. Hofmann had further
promised his wife that as soon as the season
was over they should leave this horrible
America" When madame found that he
had entered into a contract for a supplement
tary season with Mr.. Abbey, and that they
were to remain here over the summer, and 80
on a second tour after the supplementary
season was over, she became flied with rage
and fury and seizing the frst opportunity,
when the boy was temporarily indisposed, she
to use an Amerlcanism, "broke up the game"
When Mr.. Abbey made his contract with
the father he forgot the mother. He should
have made his contract with her, have given
her gold watch and chain and a thousand
dollars for herself, promised her diamond
necklace as soon as she landed and assured
her In addition Of his undying devotion 10
herpersonally, Had he done this there would
have been no convenient Berlin physician"
to spoil the stew. However, next time Mr..
Abbey will know better.
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THE DOCTORS RESIGN.
Trouble in Jacksonville over a News.
paper Communication.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct 13.-The sensa-
ton of the day has been the resignation of
all the physicians of the medical bureau. A
communication in Saturday evenings paper
gave tabulated statement of the expenses
of maintaining this corps of volunteer physi-
clans here, the cost per man being estimated
at $500 per month, or $1,000 for the whole
corps of A. The communication took the
ground that the resident physicians can take
care Of the sick from now until the epidemic
ends and therefore advocated the discharge
OF these volunteers from further service.
This made them indignant and they resigned
in body last night. The sentiment of the
community today strongly condemns this
precipitate action. Tonight they have all
agreed to attend to patients as usual, he
board of health meanwhile to investigate and
report upon the causes which led to the pub
lication of the article referred to. The whole
thing is likely to end in smoke in a few days.
The official bulletin is as follows: New
cases, IS; deaths, 2; total cases TO date, 3544 !;
total deaths, 313.
The fever has run riot in the Times Union
office. At the beginning of the epidemic the
entire force of editors, cOmpOSitOrS and at
taches OF the Office numbered some 55 men.
About one-half OF this number left immedi-
ately on the first announcement of the pres
ence of the scOurge For some time those
that stood to their posts seemed to bear
charmed lives, although they were more ex-
posed to infection than any other class But
this was not to last The fever got start in
the composing room and first one went down
and then another, until on September %,
there were only five men.to get out a paper.
And later these men were obliged to give up.
Not death occurred in this department.
The editorial department and job room were
the sufferers. Less than two months ago
there were six editors; now there are only
two on duty,-F. w. Hawthorne, formerly
of Bath, Me-, and III. w. Flagg, late of the
Kennebec J0urnal-two having died and the
remainder now sick. Two deaths have also
occurred in the job room. This is but one
instance among many of the havoc the fever
has made. The telegraph Office has suffered
even worse, having lost four out of a small
force. Mr.. Stockton, of the paper, is report
ed to be out of danger.
Money Needed at Fernandina.
New YORK, Oct. 14.-The following tele-
glam from Fernandina, Florida, was re-
ceived here Saturday:
New cases, 20; whites, 5. BY careful estimate
we need $4,000 to carry the population TO No
yelnber AT the rate the demands pom us are in
creaslng, our resources will not last long have
stated
(Signed) r.. S. SCHUYLER,
secretary Howard Association.
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In the Blue Grass State.

LEXINGTON, KY, Oct. 13.-The trots of
the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders As
sociation were completed in the mud today.
The first race was for the Lexington stakes,
value, $S75, was won by Angelina B. F., by
Wilkes, by Dart Mollie, in two heats. Time,
245 and 2.414. The second race was for
special stakes for 3-year olds, value, $1,000.
Two starters, Bozque Banita, by Macy's
Hambletonian, dam Legal Tender and An
gelina Reef and Alcantara, dam Lady Dag
gett. Bosque Bonita led ON the first heat, and
as Alcantara passed under the string reeed
and fell, dying Immediately without strug-
gle. She was owned by A. II. Gilbert, Of
Derby, Conn.,, and had record of 2.25 on
the Cleveland track. Some $4,000 had been
offered for her before she came to Lexington.
1t is said the party was on the grounds to-
day ready to pay $4,000 for her in case she
lowered 225. c. E. Swan, of New York was
her driver
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MAKING CHINA LESS CROWDED.
Ten Thousand Persons Drowned in
Flood Near Pekin.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14.-The China mail
received here today says disastrous flood
occurred near Fang Shan Haien, in the vi
cinity of Pekin, on the night of August 18th.
Seven and half inches of rain fell in Pekin,
and an immense volume of water collected in
a ravine about Len LII Ho AMI suddenly
broke in on twenty villages. More than
10000 persons were drowned, and large num-
bers of draught animals lost. The villages
in the valleys near Pekin are in danger ev-
cry season, as the hills are destitute of trees
and the waters flow together in fearful tor
rents, unimpeded by vegetation.
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THE NEWS IN THE OLD WORLD.
Emperor william In Rome Causes
Feeling In ST. Petersburg.
How Fioquet Would Have tho French
Constitution Revised,
German Doctors Declare They Have
Already Answered Mackenzie.

ROME, Oct. 1.-THE Pope was present at
the time Of Count Herbert Bismarck's visit
to Cardinal Rampalla yesterday, and gave a
short audience to Count Herbert. The lat
ter declared the existing treaties between
Germany and Italy did not admit the possi-
bility OF sterritorial claim In favor Of the
PaDacy. Tho Emperor today talked at
length with German residents who presented
an address Of welcome. In the afternoon,
the Emperor and suite visited the Pantheon
and laid wreath upon the tomb OF Victor
Emmanuel and signed the visitors book. A
crowd gathered outside the Pantheon and
gave the Emperor an enthusiastic greeting
when ne came out, dis homage 10 the late
R hing making deep impression upon the
peple ana adding TO his popularity. Later
the Emperor and King Humoert walked 70
flneio and the Villa Borghese. On return
ing 70 the Quirinal, reception was given 10
italian officers.
FIoquet's Revision.
PARIS, Oct. 14.-The Temps today gives
the outline Of Fioquet's revision bill. The
senate and chamber Of deputies are to be
renewed biennially. The council Of state Is
to have under powers and its members are to
be elected by the chamber. The senate
shall have the right of suspension to be held
Tor at most two years and as regards finance
bills, shall have only the right Of remon-
STRANGE entailing a second debate In the
chamber. 1t shall be the Presidents right
70 dissolve the chamber Of deputies. A
lnilniStry nnlay shall only be obliged to resign on
solemn declaration In the chamber that they
nave lost the nations confidence.
How the Russians Feel.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 14.-Emperor VIII
liam's visit to Rome has created more Bit
ter impression here than did his visit 10
Vienna. 1t Is not the subject OF alarmist
comment.
$500, 900 Lost.
GLASGOW. Oct. 14.-A block Of seven story
buildings In Buchanan street, and a three
story block opposite. burned today. Loss,
lOO,VOO pounds. Four hremen were Injured.
The Germans Answer.
LONDON, Oct 14.-Dr. Bergman told the
Telegraph's Berlin reporter today that the
German doctors would not notice Dr. Mac
kenzie's charges. as their answers to them
were contained In their official report on
Emperor frederick's case. where every sepa-
rate charge against them was sufficiently re-
futed.
Twenty-Five Killed.
LONDON, Oct. 14.-A despatch from Ma
dras says 25 persons were killed by an sx-
plosion Of gunpowder at the village festival
today.
Foreign Notes.
The finance committee Of the Montreal car
nival association has decided to advise the
executive committee to arrange a carnival
for 1889 which will eclipse all previous ones.
Emperor Francis Joseph visited King
Milan OF Servia, in Vienna, Saturday.
A statue Of Shakespeare was unveiled at
Paris, yesterday, with great ceremony.
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movement on Oklahoma. He says big
colony is being formed for that purpose. AL
ready the forces are beginning to gather and,
as soon after election as possible, arrange
ments will he made for the colony to enter
the territory. Six hundred men have al
ready pledged themselves to enter the terri
tory and endeavor TO make a settlement It
is the idea to increase the number to at least
1000 and make stand until force is used by
retained and the legal fight carried to the
highest court.
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The case Of rhomas WARDEN.

BEvIER, Mo-, Oct. 13.-The excitement in
cident to the killing of Thomas WarGell, a
wealthy mine owner, by striking mir rs, has
subsidized to marked degree, altht ugh the
strikers are irritated at the presence of Off
GERS. The coroner's jury brought in a YER
diet that Thomas Wardell came to his death
by gun or pistol shot wound fired by he
hands of some unknown person, while said
person was acting in self defence.
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Thrown our of the windou

NEW YORK, Oct. 14.-Master Workman
Quinn of District Assembly. Knights of La
Dor, who recently gained possession of Pyth-
orgoras Hall by stratagem was with four
OF his supporters, surprised by a party op-
posing the faction, while sleeping in the hall
last night, beaten and thrown out of a win
dow on the first floor to the sidewalk. They
ran, only partly clothed, to police station
and returned with several officers but their
assa ilants had disappeared.
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MONEY Needed at Fernandina,
The Mud Run Horror.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Oct. 14-Mrs. Breho
ny and Michael Kelley, two more victims of
the Mud Run disaster, were buried today at
Pleasant Valley. Many people were in at
tendance. At Moosie there were two mora
interments and at Oliphant one. This makes
"a interments. The remainder of the dead
will be inferred tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-15

The pay car of the Black Hills & Fort
Pierre road in Dakota, was attacked by rob-
bers Friday, who had caused the derailing Of
the train by tearing up section Of track.
Paymaster Beemer opened fire with Win
chester, and fatally wounded two OF the
three robbers.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-15
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers Of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try Of Deeds:
Cape EliZabeth-E. II. Thompson to T. q.
Thompson ct al. 81, etc.
westbroOk- Caroline Files to Benjamin Y. Bal.
ley. 81 etc.
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Mean daily bar. .29. 900, Maximum ther. .442
Mean daily ther..38.0 Minimum ther.. .344
Mean daily d'wpt..32.5 Max. vel. wind. 10
Mean daily hum. 1870 Total precip.... ..O2 in.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Oct IA, 1885, 500 P.M.)
Observations taken at the same moment of time
at all stations.
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A Former Bangor Pastor.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Oct. 14.-Rev. N. Fl.
Hartman, pastor of the Pilgrim Congrega-
tional church, has resigned, to take effect at
the end of the year. He came here from
Bangor, and has been pastor of the Pilgrim
church for two years.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-15

The worlds championship games, as now
arranged, viii take place ON the polo grounds,
New York, Oct. 16, IL, IS, 20; at Brooklyn,
Oct. 10; at Philadelphia, Oct. %; at st. Louis,
Oct. "a, 25, 26, 81.
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The National League.


The following games in the National League
were played Saturday:
AT BOSTON.
Innings. 50
FSssSaS;; FisisSurs;. ! g
Base hits--Bostons, 0; Pittsburgs, 4. Errors
and Kelly, Morris and Carroll.
SECOND GAME.
mining Innings ..''.".......d 2$d6 6sa .
PisisSarss..........o FSssS@si o
Base hits-Bostons, 6; Pittsburgs, 6. Errors
Bostons, g. Pittsburgs, z. Batteries-Radbourn
and Kelly, Morris, Carroll and Fields.
AT NEW YORK.
1ndanagpclis... Inangs;i IL iId5s 3
New YorSs....."..3 0 o Q 8 Q II Z
Base hits Indianapolis 12; New Yorks, 4. Er-
rors-Indianapolis, 8; New Yorks, 8. Batteries
boyle and Buckley, Keefe and Brown.
AT WASHINGTON.
WashIngtons 10 o / o o O 2 o 4
Base hits-Detroits, 10; washingtons, 8. Er-
rors.Detroits, Washingtons, 9. Batteries
Beatln and Sutclihe, ODay and Mack.
AT PHILADELPHIA.
The Philadelphia Chicago game was given to
the former club by score OF to 0, owing to Chi
cago's non-appearance.
A BENEFIT FOR THE GIANTS.
The New York base ball team was given a
benefit at the Star Theatre last night, at
which about $4,000 was realized. Near the
close of the performance the stage was set
with the scene of the polo grounds. The
Giants then came on the stage, and Amos j.
Cummings presented them with the pennant
they had won. 1t was received by Messrs.
Mutrie and Emery in behalf Of the club.
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
the WEATHER.

SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR Dept,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
Oct. IA, 1888, pm.
The indications for the next "a hours for
New England are fair, cooler weather,
followed Monday night by warmer. wester-
ly winds
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-. Oct. IA, 1888.
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To Move on Oklahoma .

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 13.-Capt. L. NJ.
Sutherwaite is here in the interest of the
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

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other Games.


AT neutrality-suspicious., g.; Athletics, /.
AT Baltimore-Clevelands s; Baltimores,
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The Standing.

The following is the final result of the
clubs in the National League:
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Base hits-Bostons, 6; Pittsburgs. 9. Errors
Bost0nS, O.; Pittsburgs, z. Batteries-Radbourl
and Kelly, Morris, Carroll and Fields.
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CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAoEl
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The following games in the National League
were played Saturday:
AT BOSTON.
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Base ehltS-lnd1anapoliS, 12; New YOrkS, 4. Er-
rors-Indianapolis, 81; New Yorks, 8. Batteries
Boyle and Buckley, Keefe and Brown.
AT WAgUTNcTON
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-Bostons, 6; Plttsburgs, 6. Batteries
and Kelly Morris and Carroll.
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Election wagers in Philadelphia.


EVANSVILLE. Ind, Oct. 13-The air was
rather chilly, but still about 5000 people as
sembled to hear Hon. James G. Blaine. It
was about 8 o'clock when he made his ap-
pearance. He was warmly greeted, and his
speech was altogether upon the tariff ques-
tiOn.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-04
LOCAL NOTES.

Rev. J. b. Baker will preach Sunday
night at Union Baptist church, Navy
Hill. Text: Revelations, 12th chapter,
7th verse, There was War in Heaven
The pcuiteniiary Fire Investigating
Committee held another meeting yester.
day evening. Several witnesses were ey-
amined, BAT no satisfactory conclusion
was reached. The committee adjourned
over until 10 day. 1t now looks very
much as ii the fire was the work of an
incendiary. He covered mp his tracks
sufficiently well to escape discovery.
Major Lewis Ginter and his sister,
Mrs. Arentz, gave reception last evening
to Mr. and Mrs Gunther and Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Young of New York, who
are their guests. The entertainment was
brilliant, especially in the respect that
Richmond society was represented by the
most prominent married ladies. The
TINES will contain complete particulars
of the entertainment in to .morrow's issue
when our readers have more time to give
to the chronicles Of social events
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THE SOLDIERS MONUMENT.
Dr. Hoges Address at the Theatre Monday
Night.

On number Of occasions mention has
been made Of the meeting TO he held al
the Theatre next Monday night in the
interest Of the proposed monument to the
private soldier and sailor of the South,
and now we desire to emphasize this fact
that the meeting is to be held.
Mrs Powell has generously donated
the Theatre for the purpose, and the
mere announcement OF the fact that
Rev Dr. Hoge will deliver the address
of the evening, should, of itself, be suf-
fcient to pack the building. Outside of
this, however, the object OF the meeting
IS one which should appeal directly and
promptly TO the sympathies Of every
man and woman in Richmond.
1t is especially desired that the ladies
should grace the occasion by their pres
ence. Ii their sympathies can be enlist
ed in this meritorious work its success Is
assured.
There is no admission fee, the enter
tainment being absolutely free.
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depreciation, he maintained, completed
covered the present case. On the sec.
ond point Judge Daily said that the
company had positive assurance from
Berlin; Boston, and New York bank
ers that the one hundred mil.
lions of bonds would he speedily taken
up when the United States charter was
granted. The association which held the
concession had several hundred thousand
aoIlars In Its treasury, and had spent
$@oo, 600 In preliminary work upon the
canal. Eight fully equipped working
parties were in the field. EN-.
ploying 10 people. Six of them were
land parties, one was a photographic
party, and he other was making borincs
TO determine the nature of the cutting TO
be done. While the association did mot
absolutely require charter from the
United States, the application for one
was made out of respect to the Govern.
ment.
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HIGHLAND COUNTY.
The Golden Wedding Of q Well-Known
Couple.
Special Correspondence |

Especial Correspondents
MONTEREY. VA. February 2.--Adam
Stephenson, Esq. and wife, Mrs Charlotte
Stephenson nee Wilson, who reside in
Highland county, celebrated the flftieth
anniversary of their marriage on the 30th
ulto.
To them were born five sons and three
daughters, all of whom are living, except
daughter who died while of tender
years. And all the living children were
present to anticipate in the enjoyment OF
this memorable occasion, excep. daugh.
ter, Mrs. Ssllie Arnet who lives In
Wheeling, West Virginia.
Only one man who witnessed the nup-
tlals Of this now aged couple is known
tosurvive at this time, and now he again
comes to the front after lapse OF half
a century.
Mr.. a. Stephenson was clerk Of the
Circuit and County Courts Of Highland
prior TO the war and of his sons, L. H.
Stephenson is now attorney for the Com
monwealth of his native county, John
W. Stephenson attorney for the Com
monwealth for Bath, and James B.
the youngest son Is rising
young lawyer of the Harrisonburg bar.
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THE FIRE DEP iRIMEST
A Uili to Place u Under Control of Com
missioners.

A Bili to Place u Under Control Of Com
missiOners.
Mr. Bulord yesterday introduced the
bill concerning the Fire Department.
IL provides that the Fire and Fire Alarm
Departments be placed under the direc-
ton and control of Board OF Fire Com.
missiOners composed of six citizens, one
from each ward, to be elected by The
Board of Public Interests. The first
Board is to be elected on the first Mon
day in April 1888. Afterwards vacancies
are 10 be filed by a cica e0ce vote duly
recorded after ten days notice to the
Council by the Board sending to the
Council the names of three citizens from
each ward holding no Office whatsoever,
OF which the Council elects one FOR each
ward, the Commissioner 10 receive a ma
jority vote OF each branch.
The Com nissioners, elected in April,
1898, are 10 hold Office for one, two, three,
four, FIVE and six years, espectyely, from
the lst day of July, 1888 Vacancies are
to be Illcd by the Board. They are to
receive no compensation, and may be
removed from office by vote of two
thirds Of all the members elected to the
Council for good cause shown.
The Board shall meet on the second
day OF July, 1888, at the headquarters OF
the department, and, after electing sec
retary, draw lots as to the length of their
respective terms of office.
The bill provides that the force of the
Fire Department shall be appointed by
the Board to serve for term Of three
years The size Of the present force is
not TO be reduced The Board is to pre-
scribe the duties of the chief, assistants,
foremen, etc, and discharge for cause
The Board is to furnish accommodations
to the Department The city attorney is
TO be the Boards attorney. The Boa.d d
is to fix the salaries and compensation Of
members, bat the aggregate of the same
shall not be less than the amount annually
by the Council, and may
be increased only by the City Council
upon The recommendation of the Board
The Board is also empowered to ap
point q Superintendent Of Fire Alarm
Telegraph, and other employees; shall
fix their compensation, which shall not
be less than at present paid. The bill is
particular in declaring that 1t Is unlawful
for any member Of the Board TO be per
sonally interested iE any contract pur
chase, or sales for the department